Beginning on Wednesday, May 7 the library will host a series of Lunch and Learn programs presented by Debbie Gorski, Chanda Snook and Debra Bianchi with the Alzheimer’s Association. The programs will be held from 12-1 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to bring lunch. The May 7 program is “The Ten Warning Signs” and will help caregivers recognize common signs of the disease in themselves and others as well as help identify next steps, including how to talk to the doctor. A “Research Update: focusing on Brain Health” will be featured on May 14 and “The Empowered Caregiver” will share information for communicating effectively and explain how dementia affects communication. The program also includes tips for communicating with family, friends and health care professionals and is scheduled for May 21. Plan to attend!
“The Boxcar Librarian” is Brianna Labuskes’ latest novel and is based on facts. Alice Monroe created the Boxcar Library to deliver books to isolated mining towns in Montana and hired Colette Durand – a miner’s daughter with a shotgun and many secrets behind her eyes. Now a decade later, no one in Missoula knows why both Alice and Colette went out on the inaugural journey of the library but only Alice returned. “The Boxcar Librarian” is available on CD and digitally in Libby.
Other new fiction books include “Ghost Coach” by Robert Vaughan, “Hidden Treasurers” by Sherry A. Burton, “The World’s Fair Quilt” by Jennifer Chiaverini, “High Country” by B.N. Rundell, “Blood Moon” by Sandra Brown, “Murder of a Recluse” by Jeanne M. Dams and “Witness 8” by Steve Cavanagh. “Watch Me” by Tahereh Mafi is the first book in a new young adult series set ten years after her six-book “Shatter Me” series.
New books on the nonfiction shelf include “Seven Things You Can’t Say About China” by Tom Cotton and “Spirits in the Stacks: Tales From Sweetwater County’s Haunted Library” by Micki Gilmore.
The Lenna Lewis Slagle Children’s Library has these new junior books “Pizza Dreams Do Come True” by Cam Higgins, “Starry, Starry Heist” by Karen Briner and the series “Vet Kids Club, Animal Adventures” by Sue Skelding. A few of the newer picture books are “Mermaids Are the Worst” by Alex Willan, “Rain, Rain” by Josh Banday and “That’s Not Funny, David” by David Shannon.
“Mother’s Day!” is the theme for Storyhour on May 6, 2025. Storyhour is held from 10 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday throughout the year for preschool-aged children. The Friends of the Library sponsor Dial-A-Story – call 307-334-3274 anytime to hear a recorded story!
The library’s historical business database has grown greatly in recent months. You can browse almost 1700 business records by going to https://niobraracountylibrary.org and hovering over Historicals and then clicking on Business Records. We are always interested in information about local businesses to supplement the database, if you have information and/or pictures please let us know!
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.