This is a collection of weekly Casper Journal articles written by Natrona County Public Library staff. Articles address a broad range of library-related topics and library services. Please click on the headlines for the complete article.

2013

May 15- Dig into Reading @ Your Library
May 1- Mobile Mysteries
April 17- Your eLibrary
March 20- Turn to Wyoming Authors for Good Spring Reads
March 6- Teen Tech Week
February 20- Armchair Traveling
February 6- February Fidgets
January 23 - All About Brides
January 9 - New Year, New Books

2012

December 26- Taming Technology
December 12- Give Them a Book!
November 28- The Sand Bar
November 14- It is the People's Library
October 30- The Heart of the Library
October 16- Riveting Reads
October 2- A Practical Place for Practical Purposes
September 18- The Smartest Card
September 5- The Civil War and More
August 21- Your Library: Ready for Students
August 7- Books From "The Cloud"
July 24- A Thriving Library: Annual Statistics
July 10- Prepared for Anything: Learning Self-Sufficency Skills
June 26- Reading the Summer Slump Away!
June 13- Summer Book Sale
May 30- From Our Nightstand to Yours
May 16- Dream Big: READ!
May 2- 100 Books before Kindergarten
April 18- Thank You, Volunteers!
April 4- National Library Week
March 21- What About the Books?
March 7- Your Library: A Gateway to Technology
February 22- One Community, One Book: High School
February 8- Your "Home" Library
January 25 - Practical Help @ Your Library
January 5 - Natrona County: The Place We Call Home

2011

December 14 - Hot Books for Holiday Gifts
November 30 - Forest Affairs: a Film Series
November 16 - Why Do Diamonds Sparkle?
November 2 - Nonfiction that Reads Like Fiction
October 19 - Reading for the Fun Of It
October 5 - Virtual Library Now Available for Kindle
September 21 - Running Wild: Learning about Animals @ Your Library
September 7 - Where the Wild Things Are
August 24 - Your Key to Knowledge
August 10 - Where to Find It @ Your Library
July 27 - Life in the In-Betweens
July 13 - Free Fuel for Your Think Tank
June 29 - The New Virtual Library: eBooks to Download
June 15 - Honoring our Outdoor Heritage
June 1 - Novel Destinations
May 18 - Travel the World with Books
May 4 - Fifty and Better: Making Connections at Your Library
April 20 - Reading Together Matters
April 6 - Create Your Own Story
March 23 - Do-It-Yourself – With Help from Your Library
March 9 - Visions of the Universe
February 23 - New Books for Library Lovers
February 9 - Music is the Food of Love
January 26 - Hear A Book @ Your Library
January 12 - Making Community Connections @ Your Library

2010

December 29 - Take It for a Test Drive
December 15 - Holiday Memories
December 1 - 25 Days and Going Fast
November 17 - Crunch Time: End-of-Term Help for Students
November 3 - Books, Books, and More Books
October 20 - Where Do the Books Come From?
October 6 - New Learning Tools for Parents
September 22 - Adventure Awaits @ Your Library
September 8 - Your Library: A Place for the Curious
August 25 - School Days are Here Again
August 11 - Bringing the World to Your Door
July 28 - Your Library’s Year-End Results
July 14 - Searching for Jobs: Your Library Can Help!
June 30 - Learn a New Language @ Your Library
June 16 - Here Comes the Bookmobile
June 2 - Summer Reading @ Your Library
May 19 - Honoring the Past; Creating the Future
May 5 - A Window to the World
April 21 - Connecting Children with the Joy of Reading
April 7 - 100 Authors Share Their Stories
March 24 - 100 Years By the Books
March 10 - Fostering Creativity @ Your Library
February 24 - Read 100! Celebrate 100 Years with the Library
February 10 - Help for Homeowners at your Library
January 27 - Let's Talk College
January 13 - A Healthy Start for the New Decade

2009

December 30 - Counting Our Blessings
December 16 - Home for the Holidays
December 2 - Winter Fun for Sports Enthusiasts
November 18 - One Hundred Years of Memories
October 28 - Celebrating America's Pastime
October 14 - Teen Read Week @ Your Library
September 30 - Aging Gracefully: Imagine the Possibilities
September 16 - Smart Investing @ Your Library
September 2 - "Buy" More, Save More @ Your Library
August 19 - School Days are Here Again
August 5 - A Stunningly Helpful School Supply
July 22 - Stop Searching, Start Finding
July 8 - Grade Report: How Your Library Helps the Community
June 24 - Armchair Travel, Courtesy of Your Library
June 10 - Your Community Help Desk
May 27 - Creative Expression @ Your Library
May 13 - Celebrating Literacy @ Your Library
April 29 - Reliving Our Past
April 15 - The People's University: National Library Week 2009
April 1 - National Poetry Month @ Your Library
March 18 - Healthy Habits by the Book
March 4 - Teens “Press Play” @ the Library
February 18 - Service to Seniors @ Your Library
February 4 - Newbery and Caldecott Awards
January 21 - Learning and Using Technology @ Your Library
January 7 - Your Library – A Money Saver in Tough Times

2008

December 24 - A Library for Your Everyday Needs
December 10 - Merry Christmas
November 26 - What Do Kids Like to Read?
November 12 - Library Trustees Look to Future
October 29 - Your Library: A Place for Everyone
October 15 - Patrons Find Value in Library Services
October 1 - Memorable Morsels at Your Library
September 17 - Smart Investing Starts @ your library
September 3 - Your Library Goes Back to School
August 20 - Homework Help for Everyone @ your library
August 6 - Your Library's Treasure Trove
July 23 - Reaping Rewards through Library Service
July 9 - Adults Enjoy Interaction at the Library
June 25 - Finding Fun at the Library
June 11 - Your Library Reaching Out
May 28 - Summer Reading 2008
May 15 - First Graders Discover the Joy of Reading
April 30 - What is the Expiring 6th Cent Tax?
April 16 - National Library Week: What is a Library?
April 2 - What Might Happen to the Existing NCPL Building?
March 19 - How does NCPL Compare to Other Wyoming Libraries?
February 27 - Changing the Face of Medicine
February 20 - Why Do We Need a New Library?
February 6 - What is Emergent Literacy?
January 23 - New Library Update
January 9 - Live Homework Help® Contest

2007

December 26 - New Year, New Resolutions
December 12 - Enticing Boys to Read
November 28 - Christmas Time @ your library
November 14 - What to do when you're "Stumped"
October 31 - Rise Up Reading – Children’s Book Week at NCPL
October 17 - Reading for Fun at Your Library
October 3 - Helping Parents @ NCPL
September 19 - Paying it Forward in Our Community
September 5 - It's Library Card Signup Month!
August 22 - NCPL Kicks off 3rd One Book, One Community Event
August 8 - Beating the Back-To-School Blues
July 25 - Fundraising Resource Center Launched at NCPL
July 11 - The Countdown Begins...
June 26 - Books by Mail Program
June 13 - Summer Reading Recommendations
May 23 - Summer Fun @ The Library
May 16 - What I Learned on my Busman's Holiday
May 2 - Casper to Celebrate Wyoming Literacy Day May 15
April 18 - Artistic Expressions in 2007
April 4 - Celebrating Poetry
March 21 - Children's Author Visits NCPL
March 7 - Author Discusses a Hometown Crime
February 21 - Teen Tech Week 2007
February 7 - Connect To: Online Databases
January 24 - The Possibility of a New Library
January 10 - A Bold New Year's Resolution

2006

December 27 - Get Jazzed @ your library
December 13 - Library Users Provide Feedback
November 29 - Winter Sports @ your library
November 15 - Thanksgiving Traditions
November 1 - After School @ your library
October 18 - Practical Parenting @ your library
October 4 - Join the Musical Conversation
September 20, 2006 - Connect, Click & Listen - eAudiobooks @ your library
September 6, 2006 - Perspectives of Vietnam Film Series
August 23, 2006 - Back to School @ NCPL
August 9, 2006 - 50 Years of Bookmobile Service!
July 26, 2006 - New Technology @ your library
July 12, 2006 - Coming Soon: The History of NCPL
June 28, 2006 - Exploring Wyoming With the Help of NCPL
June 14, 2006 - Great Summer Reads
May 31, 2006 - 2006 Summer Reading Program
May 17, 2006 - Award-Winning Mysteries
May 3, 2006 - Casper Cares, Casper Reads
April 19, 2006 - Children’s Art…A Creative Mix in 2006
April 5, 2006 - Your Library At Work For You
March 22, 2006 - One Book, One Community
March 8, 2006 - It's Tax Time
February 22, 2006 - Your 24/7 Library
February 8, 2006 - Library's Popular "Musical Conversations" Series Resumes
January 25, 2006 - Fines for New Orleans @ your library
January 11, 2006 - Reading is Fun: Library Outreach in Schools

2005

December 29 - New Year's Resolutions @ your library
December 14 - Give the Gift of Reading
November 30 - Making Some Noise @ your library
November 16 - Fall: Time for Change
November 2 - Renovated Bob Goff Memorial Library Now Open
October 19 - Teen Read Week
October 5 - "The World War I Years" Film Discussion Series
September 21 - Hunting Resources @ your library
September 7 - So What Are You Reading This Year?
August 24 - Back To School
August 10 - Tickets Available for "20% Chance of Flurries"
July 27 - What a Year @ your library!
July 13 - Spanish Materials @ your library
June 29 - Great Summer Reading @ your library
June 15 - Teens Can 'JOUST READ' All Summer Long
June 1 - Why Summer Reading Matters
May 18 - Casper Cares, Casper Reads 2005
May 4 - Learning How to Better Serve You
April 20 - "Art's Alive in 2005" @ your library today!
April 6 - Connect to... Water Conservation at Your Library
March 23 - Your Library - Connecting You to the Work World
March 9 - New Materials @ your library
February 23 - Technology @ your library
February 9 - Getting "Ready to Read" @ your library
January 26 - Tech Center & Teen Zone Grand Opening
January 12 - Winter Programs @ your library