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The Need to KnowThe Newsletter of:

The Friends of the LovelandPublic Library Foundation, Inc.

www.friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org

info@friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org

www.facebook.com/FOLPLF @LibraryLoveland

August - September, 2017Loveland Loves to Read Welcomes SpiderWoman's Daughter Author Anne Hillerman

Calendars at the ready? Plan to enjoy Loveland Loves to Read ‘One Book OneCommunity” events the week of September 18 - 21. Here is a list of dates,times and places for this year’s program featuring Anne Hillerman.

• August 1 - Tickets ($5 each) availablethrough the Rialto for “Evening with theAuthor” on Monday, September 18, 7 p.m.970-962-2120 or online atwww.rialtotheater.org.

• September 1 - Postmark deadline forluncheon check ($35 each) with free shuttlereservations.

• Checks mailed to FOLPL, 300 N. AdamsAve, 80537. Indicate # of people riding theshuttle. Parking at the Sylvan Dale is limited and requires walkingdown outdoor steps without a handrail. Free shuttle pick-up at ChilsonSouth parking lot, off 1st, 11:20 a.m.

• September 5 - Book discussions at the Library, 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.& September 6, 9 a.m.

• September 18 - “Evening with Anne Hillerman at the Rialto”,7 pm. (Continued on p.2)

UPCOMINGEVENTS:

LovelandLoves to Read -Sept. 18-21

Fall BookSale -Oct. 27-29

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Re-mem-beringRoberta

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Loveland Loves to Read Welcomes Spider Woman's Daughter AuthorAnne Hillerman

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• September 19 - “Lunch with Anne Hillerman” at Sylvan Dale ranch, 12:30 p.m. Info: AdultServices Desk at Library 970-962-2402

• September 20 - “Southwest Art and Material Culture” presentation at the Loveland Library, 1 p.m.Free; seating is limited. Info: 970-962-2402

• September 21 - Movie Night at the Loveland Library, 7 p.m. Tony Hillerman’s story “A Thief ofTime” will be shown. Free; free popcorn; seating is limited. Info: 970-962-2402

Donations for this event are appreciated. Sponsors donating $50 or more will receive two Rialto tickets in thefront section and an autographed paperback of Anne Hillerman’s Rock with Wings. Donations of $100 ormore will receive 2 tickets and an autographed book Anne wrote with her father, Tony Hillerman, and herphotographer husband, Don Strel entitled Tony Hillerman’s Landscape - On the Road with Chee and Leaphorn.Details online at www.friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org or 970-962-2402. Tickets and donor books will be atRialto Will Call and Foyer.

Join the Fun!

50 New Commemorative Bricks to be Installed This FallOur latest campaign for commemorative bricks to be placed in the Library’s southeast patioarea ended with orders for 50 new bricks. Florida-based BrickMarkers® USA will produce thebricks in 4”x8” and 8”x8” sizes, using a patented laser engraving process.

In cooperation with BrickMarkers and the City of Loveland’s Facilities Department, we hopeto have the bricks in place by the end of October. Watch for further information about anevent to celebrate the installation of the new bricks.

Proceeds from the campaign will be used to help fund projects at the Library.

Fall Book Sale –Save the Date!

We know it’s still summer, but it’s not too early to start thinking about filling upyour book shelves! There will be lots of great reading awaiting you at the Fall BookSale. See you there!Members only: Friday, October 27, 4 - 7 p.m.Saturday, October 28, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sunday, October 29, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location: McKee 4H Youth & Community Building at "The Ranch" LarimerCounty Fairgrounds & Events Complex, (Exit 259 on I-25).

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ReadMore Book Discussions

The ReadMore Adult Book Discussion groups meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.mand on the following Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Erion Room. For questions, please call the Adult Servicesdesk, 962-2402.

August 1 & 2: Kiran Desai's The Inheritance of Loss takes us to the foot of Mount Kanchenjunga in theHimalayas, where an elderly retired judge finds his orphaned granddaughter on his doorstep. Local politicalchaos and worries about the cook's son living in New York as an illegal alien further complicate the collision ofold and new, past and present.

August 15, 6 p.m. Potluck supper in the Gertrude Scott Room We will discuss the final group of short storiesfrom The Storied Life of A.J.Fikry. Please bring a dish to share, your place setting and drink. The stories will beavailable at the Adult Services desk and at the August 1 & 2 meetings.

September 5 & 6: Spider Woman's Daughter, our Loveland Loves to Read title. Anne Hillerman will speak atthe Rialto Monday, September 18.

IN MEMORIAM - Roberta Moyer 1954-2017

The Friends lost a dear friend this month with the passing of Roberta Moyer. Roberta was our volunteerextraordinaire for over 10 years as director of our used book sales, demonstrating an amazing talent atorganization and attention to detail. She was meticulous and tireless in coordinating our main fundraisingevent, managing the weekly sorting of books, then using her vacation time to insure everything ran smoothlythe week of the sale. If there were a question or problem, everyone knew to just ask Roberta.

She served on the Board of Directors for seven years and volunteered for other events sponsored by theFriends. She set a high standard for volunteering. We owe her a debt of gratitude for the continuing successof our book sales which fund so many of our library’s programs.

Thank you, Roberta; you will be remembered fondly and missed by all.

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Library News

Library ClosuresThe library will close for Labor Day on Monday, September 4. We will be open on Sundays beginningSeptember 10. Sunday hours are 1 - 5 p.m.

Blood DriveBonfils Blood Center will have their mobile blood drive unit in the library parking lot on September 12 from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. Please consider donating this life saving resource if you are able. To schedule your appointmentcontact Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or schedule online at donors.bonfils.org and use SiteCode: A768. Walk in donors are also welcome.

CaregiversA six-week program for caregivers titled “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” will begin on September 21. Thenext session is the following week on September 28. All meetings will be in the Gertrude Scott Room from 4 -6 p.m. Registration will begin in September. Call 970-962-2402 to register.

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Nature ProgramsKevin Cook’s 2017 series “A Naturalist’s Desiderata” programs on Tuesday, August 1 at noon and 2 p.m. andWednesday, August 2 at 6 p.m. are titled “Discern Your Interest.” The September 5 program at noon and 2p.m. and the September 6 program at 6 p.m. are titled “Elaborate Your Dreams.” The Friends of the Libraryfund these popular programs. No registration required. Held in the Gertrude Scott Room. 962-2401.

Wandering Botanist in ChinaThe People’s Republic of China is the size of the United States and very diverse. This talk highlights China'sdiversity and features tourist destinations in southern China with emphasis on plants and natural history.September 12, noon in the Gertrude Scott Room. 962-2401

CSU Master Gardeners Fall Series“Basics of Preserving Food Safely” with Edie McSherry, Colorado State University Extension - Overview ofthe basic methods of food preservation: canning, freezing and dehydration. Learn about equipment needed andbest methods for particular foods. September 13, 1 p.m. Gertrude Scott Room. 962-2401“Putting Your Garden to Rest” with Alison O’Connor, Colorado State University Extension - When it comes tofall gardening, it's not quite time to put your feet up. Doing a few garden chores will help save you time (andmoney!) in the spring. This talk will cover tasks for fall in all aspects of your landscape, including yourvegetable beds, trees and shrubs and lawn. September 27, 1 p.m. Gertrude Scott Room. 962-2401

Climate Change, Leaving the Politics Out of ItThere are few topics in today’s news more controversial or polarizing than climate change, otherwise known asglobal warming. Many citizens have formed opinions on one side of the political divide or the other. Mostpoliticians and most journalists are not experts in climate science. But they often speak as if they are andfrequently vilify anyone who does not agree with their position. Key considerations: is the climate changing,and is man contributing? Join Joe Bowden in the Gertrude Scott Room on August 8 at 6:30 p.m. No registrationrequired. 962-2401

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Colorado Dahlia Society ShowThe Colorado Dahlia Society will hold its Northern Show at the Loveland PublicLibrary again this year. The show will be held on September 9 & 10 and is open to thepublic during Library hours. It is not necessary to be a member of the Society to showyour dahlias. If you grow dahlias and would like to enter the show, bring your cutflowers to the Library on September 9 from 9 - 10 a.m. and a Colorado Dahlia Societymember will help you enter them. Everyone is welcome to view the great variety ofbeautiful dahlias that will be displayed.

Crafting Workshops/ClassesThe next Card and Coffee program is August 12 at 10 a.m. in the Erion Room. In this session, participants willcreate a triple-fold drop-down style card. The supply fee for the August project is $10. The September 9session will also be at 10 a.m. in the Erion Room. This session is entitled “Soft Sayings.” There is a $5 supplyfee for this class. The instructor will provide all the needed supplies. Participants ages 12 - 18 must beaccompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration 7 days in advance is a must. No drop-ins can beaccommodated. Email lynnlohman@gmail.com or call 630-901-6738 to register. Supply fees are payable to theinstructor via cash or money order.

Book DiscussionsBuzzwords Non-fiction Book Group

Ever wonder how our current world will look to people in the future? Chuck Klostermanvisualizes today’s world as it will appear to those who’ll perceive it as the distant past in hisbook But What if We’re Wrong? He creates this through interviews with a variety ofcreative thinkers such as David Byrne, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Junot Diaz, and many others.6:30 p.m. on August 16

Simultaneously powerful and hilarious in the way only Jon Ronson can be, So You've BeenPublicly Shamed is a deeply honest book about modern life. A great renaissance of public shaming is sweepingour land. Many of us mercilessly find people's faults and define the boundaries of normality by ruining the livesof those outside it. Shame has become a form of social control. 6:30 p.m. on September 20.

Buzzwords discussions are held at Verboten Brewery, 127 E. 5th Street, in downtown Loveland. No registrationrequired. No purchase necessary. Non-alcoholic beverages are available. The Library owns at least five copiesof each title and additional copies are available through Flatirons Library Consortium and Prospector. 962-2402

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Book Discussions(Continued from p. 8)

Where Do We Go From Here? Series Continues

The library will be exploring World War I through writers’ eyes in August. The library, in conjunction with theColorado Humanities, will host a discussion of All Quiet on the Western Front. This book explores a generationthat was “destroyed by war, even though it might have escaped its shells”. Angela Cunningham will lead thediscussion. Ms. Cunningham’s doctoral research is focused on how soldiers’ experience on the Western Frontaffected their return home after the war. August 16, 6:30 p.m. Erion Room.

Poetry Reading and Workshop with Rosemerry Wahtola TrommerPoet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer “never fails to bring sensual joy and rich music,”says Utah’s poet laureate emeritus David Lee. Trommer is Colorado’s WesternSlope Poet Laureate (2015-17) and a TEDx speaker. She also served two terms asSan Miguel County’s first poet laureate (2006-2010). She has authored and editedthirteen books, including Even Now: Poems & Drawings, Holding Three Things atOnce, a finalist for the Colorado Book Award and If You Listen, winner of theColorado Independent Press Association poetry award.

Poetry Reading: Trommer will be reading from her latest book Even Now (LithicPress), August 4, 7 p.m. Loveland Public Library Gertrude Scott Room. No registration required.

Poetry Workshop: “Rigorous Willingness: Writing from the Unconstricted Throat”, August 5, 9:30 a.m. -noon, Loveland Public Library Gertrude Scott Room. In this workshop, Trommer will explore how we mightdraw strength from ‘the great muscle of metaphor,’ launching our poems and ourselves into the vast realm ofpotential. Registration is required. To register: email therese.torpy@cityofloveland. org, or call 970-962-2407.

Columbine Poets, Northern Colorado Chapter and the Friends of the Loveland Public Library are sponsoringthese events.

Questions about either event: Caroline Hilligoss, 962-2765.

Third Annual Local Author ShowcasePlease attend this event in support of our local authors. Books are available in all genres. Have the author signthe book & chat about upcoming works. This free event is in the Galleria of the Loveland Public Library and isopen to everyone.

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GenealogyOnce you have looked at basic genealogy records such as the census and vital records, do you wonder what todo next? “Intermediate Genealogy” with Carol Stetser will help you advance beyond these basic records. Youwill learn how to access and use land records, tax records, probate records and more. Terms such as intestate,administrator, grantee, grantor and other esoteric terms that tend to confuse novice record users will beexplained. This free, three-hour class may provide just the clues you have been looking for to take your familyhistory project to the next level. September 16, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Gertrude Scott Room. 962-2401

Children’s HighlightsChess Club –Wednesdays: August 2 & 9, 4 -5:30 p.m. Ages 6-10, beginners to intermediate, can play chesswith instructors. Meets in the Storytime room.

Family Chess Tournament – Saturday, August 12, 9 a.m. - noon. Children ages 6 years through adults arewelcome to participate. Participants must register for this event from 9 - 9:30am on Saturday, August 12.Trophies awarded for 1st and 2nd places in each group – children, teen, adult. Gertrude Scott Room.

Bright By Three Visits – Mondays, August 14 & September 11, 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m. (after storytime).Loveland Public Library hosts Bright By Three Visits on the second Monday of each month. Bright by Threeoffers parents of children aged 0-3 free tools, information, and resources to empower them to be the first andmost influential teachers in their child’s life.

Coding Club – Friday, August 18, 3 - 4 p.m. Learn Scratch, a beginner programming language. For childrengrades 1-5. This will be an advanced session where participants will build lives, levels, and points into theirpreviously made game. Second floor, iLearn Classroom.

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Loteria Family Event – Thursday, August 24 & September 21, 6 - 7 p.m. - ¡Venga a una noche de Lotería!Evento para toda la familia, no es necesario inscribirse. Come for a night of Loteria Mexica! Everyone iswelcome; event will be mostly in Spanish. All ages welcome, no registration required. Erion Room.

Brickmasters – Saturday, September 16, 10 a.m. – noon. One Saturday each month kids age 5+ can build withour LEGOS, display their creations, and join the fun! No registration required.

Robokids – Saturday, September 16, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Join us for a fun, collaborative program that introduces kidsto robotics like Cubelets, Spheros, Squishy Circuits, and more! For ages 4 and older. No registration required.

More Than Storytime – Saturday, September 30, 10 a.m. Love Pete the Cat? So do we! Enjoy a storytimeand various activities. Ages 3 and up.

Kids Crochet Club – Saturday, September 30, 2 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn tocrochet? Come join the Crochet Club one Saturday a month! Please bring a crochet hooksize 6mm and some yarn. Crochet Club is for kids age 5 and older.

Teen HighlightsGlass Etching - Wednesday, August 2, 2 p.m. DIY your own personalized frosted glass. We provide theetching materials; you bring your creativity!

Constellation Lights - Wednesday, August 9, 11 a.m. Create a light that projects beautiful constellations on thewalls of your room!

Ice Block Excavation - Tuesday, August 15, 2 p.m. Cool off while getting some new goodies. You never knowwhat treasures you will find as you chip away!

Spacebags -Monday, August 28, 4 p.m. Bring a t-shirt to cut up and decorate! We will be using glow-in- the-dark paint, and space-related iron-on images.

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) - Friday, September 1, 4 p.m. Pleasejoin us as we plan fun programming for the teen department andmake suggestions for materials to purchase for the collection. Wemeet on the first Friday of each month.

Chess Club - Wednesday, September 6, 4 p.m. All skill levelswelcome! First Wednesday of each month from 4-5 p.m. in theteenseen.

Fandom Friday - Friday, September 8 & 22, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Join us the second and fourth Friday of eachmonth to geek out over your favorite fandom and make a themed craft! This month’s fandom: Bob’s Burgers.

Fruit Pizza - Friday, September 15, 3 p.m. A healthy twist on an old favorite. Make a delicious sweet treat!

Oregon Trail - Wednesday, September 27, 3:30 p.m. - Survive this “real life” version of the Oregon Trail.Who will be the first team to arrive safely?

As always, please check the library’s website for the most current programming information -www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org. Space restrictions prevent us from including every activity scheduled in Augustand September.

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