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newsletter | october 2012

Northern Colorado Common Read (NCCR) is a community-wide reading initiative designed to bring people of all ages and from various libraries together to read, discuss and celebrate a single book. This unique program is a collaborative effort of library systems all across the Front Range and Northern Colorado.

This year’s book, Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand was selected for its inspiring message of resilience, forgiveness and perseverance. Unbroken pays homage to The Greatest Generation and provides an opportunity to honor and relate to all veterans.

Unbroken has sold millions of copies and has remained on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 93 weeks. This remarkable book tells the true life story of Louis Zamperini - a U.S. Olympic athlete and WWII B-24 bombardier. In 1943, Zamperini’s US Army Air Forces plane was shot down over the Pacific Ocean. He survived 47 days in a life raft only to be picked up by the Japanese navy and taken as a prisoner of war. The Washington Post claimed Unbroken to be “a meticulous, soaring and beautifully written account of an extraordinary life.”

The NCCR runs October 1 – November 12, and will feature a variety of programs, book and film discussions, and other events that celebrate Unbroken and its themes.

Participating libraries include: Aims Community College, Berthoud Community Library District, Boulder Public Library, Clearview Library District, High Plains Library District, Sterling Public Libraries, Wellspring Library (North Colorado Medical Center) & Westminster Public Libraries.

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FeAtUReSCitizenship Preparation @ your library

• “HowmanyamendmentsdoestheConstitutionhave?”

• “WhatisonepromiseyoumakewhenyoubecomeaUnitedStatescitizen?”

• “TheFederalistPaperssupportedthepassageoftheU.S.Constitution.Nameoneofthewriters.”

• “WhatisonethingBenjaminFranklinisfamousfor?” *

These are just four of the 100 questions lawful permanent residents must learn when they are preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) naturalization exam. In addition to learning about U.S. history and government, citizenship candidates must also prepare for the reading and writing tests (in English) and the oral eligibility interview over their N400 (the ten-page “Application for Naturalization” form). All of these topics and skills are explored and practiced in HPLD’s Fall 2012 citizenship classes that meet Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings at the Administration and Support Services building. “Information literacy” or instruction on how to use library resources, such as our online catalog, databases, and interactive websites is another feature of the classes as is building a sense of community and plain ‘ole fun!

Citizenship preparation classes at HPLD began in 2010 with a “The American Dream Starts @ your library” grant funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the American Library Association. They continued in 2011-2012 with a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. During the last two years, over ninety students have participated in classes and at last count, twenty have completed their naturalization exams and become citizens (three in July 2012 alone!) Given the positive response and continued demand for these classes, HPLD has decided to sustain the classes as part of our ongoing services.

For more information about the current classes or the program itself, contact Cindy Welsh, Outreach Librarian at 970.506.8645 or cwelsh@highplains.us.

*Answers:27amendments;“defendtheConstitutionandlawsoftheU.S.,”(oneofsixpossibleanswers);AlexanderHamilton,(oneoffourpossibleanswers);“startedthefirstfreelibraries,”(oneoffivepossibleanswers).

Toseeall100questions,visitwww.uscis.gov,CitizenshipResourceCenter.

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FOOD FOR FINES AND FEESOctober 7-20Bring in your non-perishable food items and monetary donations for the Weld Food Bank. Receive $5.00 off your fines/fees each day that you bring in a food donation during the Food Drive. One can = $1 off fines/fees and the maximum forgiveness is $70.

Collection Sites:Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone Centennial Park Library, Greeley Eaton Public Library, EatonErie Community Library, Erie Farr Regional Library, GreeleyGlenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library, JohnstownHudson Public Library, HudsonLincoln Park Library, GreeleyPlatteville Public Library, Platteville

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Teen Read Week

NatioNal FrieNds oF the library Week

October 21-27 is National Friends of Library Week - a time to celebrate and appreciate the value of libraries.

Support your library programs, collections, technologies and special projects by contributing to the High Plains Library District Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign. If we bring value to your life, please consider leaving the gifts of information, inspiration and entertainment to the community.

Why not make a gift to the High Plains Library District Foundation by designating a gift in your will? Download our legacy brochure for more information.

For more information, or to donate, please visit www.MyLibrary.us/donate.

“I think the health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness about the underpinnings of our culture, and our concern for the future can all be tested by how well we support our libraries. ”

~ Carl Sagan

Children | Creative dramaticsFriday, october 12; 10:30-11:30 am

erie Community library

Play-Ground Theatre’s Mia Sole and Jeff Haylock will lead children ages 8-12 in a super-charged, theatrical exploration including warm ups, crossing and acting games, live music, dancing, storytelling, singing, improvisation and creative play.Registration is required.

teen improv Friday, october 12; 1:00-2:30 pm

erie Community library

Expect fantastic acting games, props, costumes, music and a fresh, exciting theatre experience with local performers Jeff Haycock and Mia Sole from Play-Ground Theatre. You will get a chance to perform spontaneously while enhancing your ideas and creativity. (Ages 13-18)

Celebrate your library!Farr regional library open housesunday, october 14; 1:00-4:00 pm

The Farr Regional Library was recently renovated to better meet your needs and the evolution of library services. The design of the renovation is based on the concept of “convergence” - the act of two or more things coming together to make one. Join us for entertainment, refreshments and fun!

teens | it Came From the librarytuesday, october 16; 3:30-5:00 pm

Centennial Park library

Spend a “monstrous” afternoon celebrating Teen Read Week with a variety of drop-in craft activities.

SPeciAL eVentSadults | Job seeker helpoctober 1, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Carbon Valley regional library

Get help with your resumé, online job application or job search. Participants should have a current email address, but it is not required.

Children | National star Wars reads daysaturday, october 6

• 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Carbon Valley regional libraryDress as your favorite Star Wars character and take part in the fun activities. There will be a special visit from the Stormtroopers of the 501st Legion-Mountain Garrison. Be sure to bring your camera!

• 1:00-3:00 pm - Centennial Park libraryCelebrate reading and Star Wars with a variety of games and crafts.

adults | local history series: Mt. Pleasant - erie’s landmark Cemetery• thursday, october 11; 7:00-8:00 pm

erie Community library

Join Nancy Parker, Erie Town Clerk, for a slide presentation on the history of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery from inception to present as a reflection of the history of the town it serves.

• saturday, october 13; 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Walking tour - Mt. Pleasant Cemetery

Join Nancy Parker for a morning walk through the historical graves and markers of the cemetery located at Wells Street and Holbrook.

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Click here to view all programs offered by hPld.

adults | Foundation directory online / Foundation Grants to individuals onlineoctober 17, 6:00 pm - Farr regional libraryRegistration is required.

october 24, 6:00 pm

Carbon Valley regional libraryRegistration is required.

Learn how to use FoundationDirectoryOnline, a database designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. Participants will also be introduced to FoundationGrantsforIndividualsOnline, which is designed to help individuals seeking grants (mostly schooling or professional needs).

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halloween hauntingFriday, october 26; 6:00-8:00 pm

Centennial Park library

Explore haunted stacks, be amazed by magicians, race the obstacle course and more! Dress in your costumes and be ready for a treat.

Play-Ground theatre’s halloween showsaturday, october 27; 2:00-3:00 pm

erie Community library

Sneaky, spooky shenanigans and howl-arious antics are guaranteed as Wanda the witch and her sidekick Igor brew up some fun. Sing along to the Creepy Crawly Song, learn about Halloween safety, and get into the spirit. (Appropriate for ages 3 and up.)

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AFFiLiAteD LocAtionS

BooK DePoSitSBriggsdale Library42089 WCR 70, Briggsdale, CO 80611

Milliken Senior center1101 Broad Street, Milliken, CO 80543

hill & Park Senior center4205 Yosemite Dr., Greeley, CO 80634

Pierce Senior center321 Main, Pierce, CO 80650

Mead community/Senior centerP.O. Box 626, Mead, CO 80542

Prairie View Senior center1151 Main St., Hudson, CO 80632

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nccR eVentSMichener library traveling display october 1-11

Farr regional library

James Michener’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel, TalesoftheSouthPacific, tells the stories of the men and women caught up in the drama of World War II. Michener’s legacy lives on in this wonderful display which gives insight into his writing process.

adults | WWii Memorial registry october 1, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Centennial Park library

Add your name or that of a loved one to the WWII Registry - a listing of all Americans who contributed to the war effort in uniform and on the home front. Stop by the Genealogy area for assistance.

adults | scott Chartier - Colorado Military historical Group october 4, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Centennial Park library

A period presentation from WWII - Pacific Theater - that explores how it began, what happened, who the players were and how it turned out.

adults | “the bridge on the river kwai” october 5, 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Farr regional library

Filmed in the teeming jungles of Ceylon, this overpowering spectacle based on Pierre Boulle’s novel tells the story of the inmates of an Japanese prison camp in the early days of World War II. (Rated G, 167 minutes)

adults | “Wake island” october 19, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Centennial Park library

This film is the inspiring true story of a handful of Marines and construction workers who bought time for the US by holding off the Japanese juggernaut in a heroic last stand at Wake Island. (Rated PG, 87 minutes)

all ages | Freedom service dogsoctober 20, 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Centennial Park library

Freedom Service Dogs is a Colorado nonprofit committed to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by rescuing dogs and training them for individual client needs. They developed Operation Freedom to help returning war veterans and military personnel transition from active duty to civilian life. Join us for a presentation to learn more about this remarkable organization.

adults & teens | survivor - WWiioctober 20, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

lincoln Park library

Experience some of the challenges endured during the second World War, both on the home front and the battlefield. Decipher secret codes, experience an air raid, survive on a life raft, and more. Do you have what it takes to survive? Limited to 25 participants; ages 12 - adult.

adults | James a. Michener archives tour and discussionoctober 25, 5:00 - 6:00 pm

James a. Michener library

501 20th street, Greeley

The James A. Michener Collection at UNC documents the life and work of one of the 20th century’s best-selling authors. The UNC Archival Services Department will open the facility for tours and provide a detailed discussion of the archives.

all ages | Family Games - WWii eraoctober 27, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Centennial Park library

Bring the family and join us for an afternoon of drop-in family games that were popular during WWII.

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UPCoMiNG tiCketed eVeNts:reveille 3: letters from homeNovember 3, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Coal ridge Middle school

6201 booth drive, Firestone

Passionately inspired by the Swing Era, Denver-based Reveille 3 pays tribute to the music of the An-drews Sisters. Told through letters and inspired by personal writings during WWII, LettersfromHome is an entertaining refelction back to a time of honor, sacrifice and pride for the American people.Tickets are FREE and may be picked up at the Carbon Valley Regional Library, Carbon Valley Rec Center, Town of Mead, or at the Door.

swingin’ Good time ballNovember 10, 6:00 - 10:00 pm

island Grove regional Park, 4-h building

527 N 15th avenue, Greeley

Come dressed in your 40s attire and take a step back in time with an opening performance of DancinginCombatBoots by local author Teresa Funke. Enjoy cocktails, big band music and a swing dance contest with prizes. This blast into the past is a fundraiser for the HPLD Foundation. tickets are $35 each and may be purchased at www.MyLibrary.us/donate/fundraising-events.