Library News

“Grizzly Man” is the feature for the March 25 “Living Wild” Dinner and Movie series. The movie will be shown at 6 p.m. and a light meal will be available. “Grizzly Man” is the story of Timothy Treadwell who lived among grizzlies for 13 summers.

Kyra and Logan Wasson will share their European trip on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. They had the opportunity to visit six countries over 55 days during the summer of 2023. Plan to attend!

Jeneva Rose’s latest novel is “You Shouldn’t Have Come Here.” Grace Evans is looking for a total escape from her busy life and books an Airbnb on a ranch in the middle of Wyoming. The owner, a handsome man by the name of Calvin Wells, is eager to introduce her to his easy going way of life, but there are things that Grace is not pleased about: a lack of cell phone service, a missing woman and a feeling that something is not right with the ranch. “You Shouldn’t Have Come Here” is available digitally in Libby and Hoopla.

Other new books are “Gunmetal Mountain” by John Shirley, “The Inmate” by Freida McFadden, “The New Couple in 5B” by Lisa Unger, “The Ghost Orchid” by Jonathan Kellerman, “Counting on a Cowboy” by Sara Richardson, “Every Single Secret” by Christina Dodd and “The Boardwalk Option” by Avery Duff.    A new young adult title is “Lady of Disguise” by Melanie Dickerson.

“Cure Diverticulitis: the Real Cause & Cure, How I Completely Cured My Severe Diverticulitis” by Nicole Robinson and “Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere” by Savannah Guthrie are among new non-fiction books.

The Lenna Lewis Slagle Children’s Library has these new titles “Super Science Stars” by Meredith Costain, “Night of the Bats” by Nick Eliopulos, “Horse Gentler in Training” by Dandi Daley Mackall and “Slugfest” by Gordon Korman. Among the newer picture books are “Hippos Remain Calm” by Sandra Boynton, “Isabelle Lives a Dream” by Peggy Sundberg, “Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny” by Emily Ann Davison and “Jeb on the Farm” by Lawrence Dupkin.

“Happy Easter!” is the theme for Storyhour on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Weather permitting an outdoors Easter Egg hunt will be held. Storyhour is held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays throughout the year. 307-334-3274 is the Dial-A-Story number, call anytime to hear a recorded story. Dial-A-Story is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Be sure to visit the online catalog, WyldCat, at http://niobraracountylibrary.org. Your library card number and PIN will give you to access your account, the online databases through GoWyld and Hoopla and Libby. Call or stop by if you have questions.

Tests and exams are part of life for so many of us at various ages and stages, whether they are part of a child’s education or a requirement for an adult’s career certification. GoWyld resources (https://gowyld.net) include a tool to help anyone prepare for and feel confident going into a test or exam – Mometrix! Go to gowyld.net, click on “M” and scroll down to Mometrix. You can also click on Test & Skills Preparation. Your library card number & PIN will give you access! Also check out practice driver tests and handbooks for WY DOT. Practice tests are available for car, CDL & motorcycles.

Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Stop in soon.