A book review by Lisa Arthursen With so much going on in the world because of COVID-19, it might feel like the apocalypse truly is upon us. The world is scary and uncertain right now, which is why Me and Sam-Sam Handle the Apocalyspe by Susan Vaught caught my attention. The brief cover synopsis for…
Read MoreA book review by Linda Helzer I loved the book, “I’ve Seen the End of You: A Neurosurgeon’s Look at Faith, Doubt, and the Things We Think We Know” by W. Lee Warren, MD. Dr. W. Lee Warren is a board-certified neurosurgeon who practices in Casper, WY. In this memoir, Dr. Warren recounts his thoughts…
Read MoreA book review by Conrrado Saldivar “What happened to Paul was tragic, but he was not a tragedy.” –Lucy Kalanithi A rising star in neurosurgery at the age of 36, Dr. Paul Kalanithi is faced with a terminal diagnosis: stage IV lung cancer. What does dying teach us about living? Kalanithi takes us on a…
Read MoreThe Audie Awards recognize the year’s most outstanding audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Visit our Wyoming State Library’s RBdigital website or get the RBdigital app (iOS, Android, Kindle) to listen—they’ll never be on hold! 2020 Audie Award Finalists on RBdigital FINALIST: BUSINESS/PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World written and narrated…
Read MoreIf you’re adjusting to working from home, there a lot of things that make your home office different than your usual work space. The number one difference is the lack of coworkers (pets, kids, and spouses don’t count). During this time of change and uncertainty, Zoom is a free (for now) tool that many are utilizing…
Read MoreMandatory hand sanitizing for patrons before entering the building Regular cleanings Social/physical distancing While masks for patrons are preferred, they are required for staff Returned items are subjected to a 72 hour quarantine period before circulating back into the collection. The Creation Station is closed to hold quarantined items. On-site programming will continue to be…
Read MoreIt’s Women’s History Month, so to celebrate the women who have shaped our history, written characters we loved, lived lives we admired and learned from… here are several curated collections of books you should read this month. Although we celebrate women all year long at the Library, this month we are taking extra time to…
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By Linann McDonald The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal starts with a bang! Literally, a giant meteor hits the Earth, completely wiping out the East Coast of the United States. This event begins the process of climate change, which some believe will eventually make the planet unlivable. A race to create a space program…
Read MoreIf you are learning to drive, or teaching a new driver, there are plenty of FREE resources available to you. 1. You’ll want to start by learning what the State of Wyoming’s rules and requirements are for obtaining a driver license. How to apply for a Wyoming Driver License Learner Permit information Wyoming Department of…
Read MoreYou may have noticed some new faces in new places at the Library this fall. Along with replacing outgoing employees, we have also added 4 new personnel in preparation for returning to Sunday operating hours in 2020. Starting January 5, we will be open 7 days a week, including 1 pm to 5 pm on…
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