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Volume 20, Issue 3

March, 2016

Six Word Story Contest– Win Cash!

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Free Tax Preparation Assistance

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Bemis Book Groups & Computer Classes

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Teen Events & Programs 3

Children’s Events & Programs

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Library Schedule of Events 4

Inside this Issue:

S ee the engrossing historical thriller, Bridge of Spies, showing on the library’s big screen, Saturday, March 26, 2–4 p.m. The film tells the story of

James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near-impossible task to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot in exchange for an infamous spy. Donovan is portrayed by award-winning actor Tom Hanks. Enjoy free popcorn and lemonade at the showing. Rated PG-13.

Saturday Movie Matinee: Bridge of Spies

S ee spectacular recent images of Pluto and learn about the findings of the New Horizons mission to the planet, Tuesday,

March 8, 7–8 p.m. Planetary scientist Dr. Andrew Steffl, a mem-ber of the New Horizons mission team, will discuss the history of the project, recently discovered moons of Pluto, new information on the geology and atmosphere of the planet and what lies ahead for the New Horizons spacecraft. The satellite came within 7800 miles of the planet on July 14, 2015 and produced detailed high resolution images of the surface—the first close-up views of Pluto ever seen. Steffl works at the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder and has published numerous articles on Pluto and its moons.

Exploring Pluto: The Latest Discoveries

P erformances feature a variety of musical talent from Littleton and the Denver metro area.

Saturday, March 12, 2–3 p.m. The Celtic vocal/instrumental duo, Gobs O’Phun, will entertain with traditional Irish melodies and humor. Featured instruments will include the Irish drum, harmonicas and guitars. Their hand-clappin', foot-stompin' repertoire will be fun for all.

Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place

W ell-known Colorado historian Tom Noel will present entertaining stories and photos about unusual aspects of Colorado history, Tuesday, March 22,

7–8 p.m. A prolific author, Noel has written more than 40 books about Colorado. His latest book, Colorado: A Historical Atlas, condenses 50 years of researching, writing and prowling every nook and cranny of the state. Noel’s presentation will cover a wide range of topics from breweries to lynchings, Mesa Verde to DIA, notable pioneer women to sports stars. Noel, a Professor of History at the University of Colorado Denver, writes a history column for the Sunday Denver Post and appears on Channel 9’s Colorado & Company as Dr. Colorado.

Colorado-The Highest State, with Tom Noel

H ear an insightful account of one woman’s experiences

living in Saudi Arabia, Monday, March 28, 2–3 p.m. Doreen Cumberford will talk about the joys, frustrations and finding humor in everyday life during the 15 years that she spent in Saudi Arabia. Cumberford is a native of Scotland and has worked with the British government and corporate America. She has lived overseas on four continents and in seven countries. Hear how she learned to turn apparent limitations into springboards to freedom and success.

Life in the Camel Lane: Memories and Lessons from Saudi Arabia

B emis has 24 Internet access computers on the

lower level of the library, plus another seven located in the Children’s Room for use by our patrons in 5th grade and younger. Also, wireless Internet access is available throughout the building for patrons with wireless-enabled devices. Currently, our computers use Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems and Microsoft Office 2010 software that includes Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher. All of our PCs are linked to printers. Printing costs are $0.10 a page for black only or $0.50 a page for color. Our computer lab has 10 PCs and may be scheduled for group use. We are happy to assist patrons individually if you need help using the computers or the Internet. We also offer free computer and Internet classes on a regular basis. To learn about or register for an upcoming class and/or group use of our computer lab, call the library at 303- 795-3961. Register for classes online through the Library Main Calendar at www.littletongov.org call us at 303-795-3961. All classes and open computer lab are held from 9:30–11 a.m.

Buying & Selling on Craigslist Tues., Mar. 29

Digital Photos with Tablets & Smartphones Tues., Apr. 26

Beginning Excel - MS Office 2010 Tues., Mar. 15; Tues., Apr. 19

Intermediate Excel - MS Office 2010 Wed., Mar. 16; Wed., Apr. 20

Excel Pivot Tables—MS Office 2010 Tues., Mar. 22

I Need a Doctor: Health Information Online Wed., Apr. 27

Beginning PowerPoint Wed., Mar. 23

Saving & Finding Files Wed., Mar. 2

Stay Fit Online: Monitor Health with Fitbit Wed., Mar. 30

Teach Yourself Tech with Lynda.com Tues., Mar. 1

Beginning Windows 10 Tues., Apr. 5

Beginning Word - MS Office 2010 Tues., Mar. 8; Wed., Apr. 6

Intermediate Word - MS Office 2010 Wed., Mar. 9

Open Computer Lab - 9:30–11 a.m. Every Thursday. No registration required. Get answers to all of your computer-related questions. Practice your computer skills and have a little one-on-one time with a computer class instructor. Bring your Kindle or Nook and receive individual help with using an Ebook device.

Computer Services & Computer Classes

Monday Evening Book Group Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Mar. 21: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving Eleven-year-old Owen Meany hits a foul ball during a baseball game, striking and killing his best friend's mother, and becomes con-vinced that he is the agent of divine intervention. Apr. 18: The Art Forger by Barbara A. Shapiro Thirteen works of art worth over $500 million were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston on March 18, 1990. It remains the largest unsolved art heist in history, and Claire Roth, a struggling young artist, is about to discover that there's more to this crime than meets the eye.

Senior Book Club First Monday of each month at 2 p.m. Mar. 7: Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown An account of the University of Washington’s 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal. The team, made of sons of loggers, ship-yard workers, and farmers, defeated the German crew rowing for Adolf Hitler in the Olympic Games in Berlin, 1936. Apr. 4: Liar, Temptress, Solider, Spy by Karen Abbott The book focuses on an in-teresting yet little known aspect of the Civil War: the stories of four courageous women—a socialite, a farm girl, an abolitionist, and a widow—who were spies. These four women managed to aid their causes, either North or South, in their own unique ways.

Book Groups at Bemis

W e have a variety of Book Groups that meet throughout the month. Choose a group that suits your interests and schedule. Then join us for some stimulating discussions.

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E nter the Bemis Six Word Story Contest, between March 1 and April 1, and you could win a cash prize! Nine cash prizes will be given out to winners

in three age categories: adult (age 19+), teen (age 12-18), and children (age 6-11). In each category, fifty dollars will be awarded to the first place winner, thirty dollars to the second place winner and twenty dollars to the third place winner. There’s a literary legend that Ernest Hemingway, while having dinner with

fellow writers, bet that he could write a story in just six words. His friends bet that he couldn’t. Hemingway grabbed a pen and napkin and wrote: “For Sale: baby shoes, never worn.” His friends lost the bet and Hemingway called it his best work. Now it’s your turn! Submit your Six Word Story at the main floor reference desk at the library or email it to libpl@littletongov.org. Include your full name and a telephone number.

A special team of Six Word Story contest judges will review all submitted stories and select the winners. Among the judges will be Colorado Book Award winner Mark Stevens, who is known for writing the Allison Coil Mystery Series. Winners will be announced at a special library program on Saturday, April 16 at 2 p.m.

Six Word Story Contest–Win Cash!

Story must contain only six words. Story must be original work. Story may contain only one contraction,

such as I’m or can’t. Each contestant may submit up to

three six word stories.

Stories must be submitted by April 1, 2016. Entries must include contestant’s full

name and telephone number. By entering the Six Word Story Contest

you give the Bemis Public Library rights to post your story and name in the library’s media outlets.

Six Word Story Contest Rules

One story.

Six words.

Good luck!

B emis is providing two forms of free tax return preparation assistance. IRS trained volunteers will be in the study rooms

on the lower level of the library through April 14 on Thursday evenings from 5–7:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from noon–3:30 p.m. No pre-registration is required to receive assistance. Appointments are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You may sign in for assistance on the lower level of the library beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursdays and 11 a.m. on Saturdays. AARP trained volunteers will be in the reference area of the library through April 12, Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:15 a.m.–1:45 p.m. Appointments are required for this assistance, which is provided for low and middle-income seniors aged 60 and over. To make an appointment for AARP tax assistance at the library, please call 303-734-8200 and leave a message or register on the library’s main calendar at littletongov.org.

Free Tax Help!

Ongoing Programs No Story Times the week of March 21. All Together Now Story Time:

Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Thirty minutes of stories, songs and activities perfect for 2–3 year olds. Older and younger children may attend, but children under the age of 3 must attend with an adult.

Story Box: Ages infant–36 months Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., or Fridays at 9:30 a.m. A 30-minute session for children and a caring adult to introduce the joys of rhythm, rhyme and reading. Space is limited; free required tickets are available one week in advance.

Preschool Story Time: Ages 3 and up Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Thirty minutes of stories, songs and activities with a puppet show the first week of the month.

Ready, Set, BUILD Lego Club: For kids in grades K–5 Saturday, March 5 at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. You bring the creativity and we’ll provide the Legos. Registration begins one week in advance.

Paws to Read: For kids in grades K–5 Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m.–noon Kids in grades K–5 practice reading to a visiting pet pal. Call 303-795-3961 to register for a 20-minute spot. Presented by Denver Pet Partners and the Delta Society.

F or more information, call teen librarian Mark Decker at the library, 303-795-3961,

or check the Bemis teen blog site online at bemisteen.blogspot.com. Join teens for:

Teen Movies First Saturday of the month @ 2 p.m. Free popcorn and lemonade! Mar. 5: Spectre, PG-13 Apr. 2: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2, PG-13

Gaming Third Thursdays @ 3:30 p.m.

We have a PS4 and an Xbox One gaming station. Each month we’ll feature one of the gaming systems on the giant screen. The Wii also will be up and running on a smaller screen. Mar. 17, Apr. 21 and May 19

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Fourth Friday of the month @ 3:30 p.m. Mar. 25: Summer reading planning Apr. 22: Summer reading planning & prep

“Get in the Game” Teen Photography Contest Submit your best original photo that expresses the theme “Get in the Game” by Monday, March 21. Two photos will be selected as winners and will be published on a library bookmark to be given out for the teen summer reading program. The winners will each re-ceive $25. For more information, or to submit your photo, contact teen librarian Mark Decker at 303-795-3961 or mdecker@littletongov.org.

Create it at your Library! Teen Tech Week: March 6–12 It’s Teen Tech Week at the library! Check out the cool activities and things you can create at your library during the week.

Conductive Gloves March 7–11, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Make a pair of conductive gloves that allow you to use your touch screen devices. We’ll provide a pair of thin, cotton gloves (while supplies last) and show you how to make them conductive.

Lego Creations & Robotics Friday, March 11, 4–6:30 p.m. Join us for an after-hours Lego and robotics night. We’ll provide the Legos. You supply the imagination. We’ll have a Mindstorm robot and Cubelet robot blocks with Lego adaptors to make some cool creations.

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March Teen Events

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Spring Break Activities Science Matters presents WOW Science–Tues., March 22, 2–3 p.m.–Grades K-5 Interactive science demonstrations such as Micro Silo Explosion, Bed of Nails and the Auto-matic Toilet Paper Unroller will make you say WOW! Presented by Science Matters in America. Reservations required. Call 303-795-3961 beginning March 14, and we’ll save you a spot.

Movie Matinee: Alvin & the Chipmunks-The Road Chip Wed., March 23, 2–3:30 p.m.–Ages 3 and up

The Chipmunks hit the road for an all-new, music-filled adventure on the library’s big screen. Children under the age of 8 must attend with an adult. Rated PG. Running time: 92 minutes. Reservations required. Call 303-795-3961 beginning March 14, and we’ll save you a spot.

Meet a Porcupine–Thurs., March 24, 2–2:30 p.m. For All Ages

Zuri the African Crested Porcupine from the Downtown Aquarium is coming to visit! Listen to a fun story about porcupines and see a real porcu-pine up close. Zuri's trainers are excited to tell you all about porcupines and answer your questions about being animal trainers and zookeepers.

McTeggart Irish Dancers

M cTeggart, Colorado’s Premier Irish Dance Academy offers classes along

the Front Range and some of their young, champion dancers are coming

to Bemis on Sunday, March 13, 3–3:30 p.m. The McTeggart Irish Dancers'

show features colorful costumed members performing a variety of foot-tapping,

high-energy routines accompanied by traditional Irish music. This event, for all

ages, is a great way for families to “kick” off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!

Lego Mindstorms Robotics

N o school? Then attend this introduction to Lego Mindstorms EV3

Robot programming hosted by Bits, Bytes and Bots Computer

Adventures on Thursday, March 3, 1–2:30 p.m. Create and command

amazing robotic devices which use touch, color and infrared sensors to

complete challenges. Just for students in grades 3–5. Reservations

required. Come in or call 303-795-3961 beginning February 18 to register.

Children’s Programs

Mar. Art Colorado Artists Guild Art Show Exhibit Mar. 1–29

Tuesday, *Teach Yourself Tech with Mar. 1 Lynda.com, 9:30–11 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, *Saving and Finding Files, Mar. 2 9:30–11 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m. Mar. 3 Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

International Conversation Circle, Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level

*Lego Mindstorms Robotics, Grades 3-5, 1–2:30 p.m.

Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. Mar. 4 Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.

Saturday, *Ready, Set, BUILD Lego Club, Mar. 5 Grades K–5, 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Teen Movie, Spectre, 2 p.m.

Monday, All Together Now Story Time, 9:30 a.m. Mar. 7 Senior Book Club, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, *Beginning Word, MS Office ’10, Mar. 8 9:30–11 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Exploring Pluto: The Latest Discoveries, 7–8 p.m.

Wednesday, *Intermediate Word, MS Office ‘10 Mar. 9 9:30–11 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m. Mar. 10 Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

International Conversation Circle, Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level

Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. Mar. 11 Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.

*Lego Creations & Robotics, Teen Tech Week Program, 4–6:30 p.m.

Saturday, *Paws to Read, Grades K–5, Mar. 12 10 a.m.–noon

Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place with Gobs O’Phun, 2–3 p.m.

Sunday, McTeggart Irish Dancers, For Mar. 13 all ages, 3–3:30 p.m.

Monday, All Together Now Story Time, 9:30 a.m. Mar. 14

Tuesday, *Beginning Excel, MS Office ’10, Mar. 15 9:30–11 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, *Intermediate Excel, MS Mar. 16 Office ‘10, 9:30–11 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m. Mar. 17 Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, International Conversation Circle, Mar. 17 Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level

Senior Wii Bowling, 2–3 p.m. Teen Gaming, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. Mar. 18 Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.

Saturday, *Laser Fun, Teen Program, Mar. 19 2–3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Coloring for Adults, 2–3:30 p.m. Mar. 20

Monday, Mon. Evening Book Group, 7 p.m. Mar. 21

Tuesday, *Excel Pivot Tables, 9:30-11 a.m. Mar. 22 *Science Matters Presents WOW Science, Grades K-5, 2–3 p.m.

Colorado–The Highest State, with Tom Noel, 7–8 p.m.

Wednesday, *Beginning PowerPoint, MS Mar. 23 Office ‘10, 9:30–11 a.m.

*Movie Matinee: Alvin & the Chipmunks-The Road Chip, For ages 3 and up, 2–3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m. Mar. 24 International Conversation Circle, Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level

Meet a Porcupine, For all ages, 2–2:30 p.m.

Friday, Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m. Mar. 25 Teen Advisory Group, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Saturday Movie Matinee: Bridge Mar. 26 of Spies, Rated PG-13, 2–4 p.m. Sunday, Easter—LIBRARY CLOSED Mar. 27

Monday, All Together Now Story Time, 9:30 a.m. Mar. 28 Aging Well Resource Center Grab, Gab & Go Event, 1:30–2 p.m.

Life in the Camel Lane: Memories & Lessons from Saudi Arabia, 2–3 p.m.

Tuesday, *Buying & Selling on Craigslist, Mar. 29 9:30–11 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, *Stay Fit Online: Monitor Health Mar. 30 with Fitbit, 9:30–11 a.m.

*Story Box, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Open Computer Lab, 9:30–11 a.m. Mar. 31 Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

International Conversation Circle, Noon–1:30 p.m. on the lower level

Friday, *Story Box, 9:30 a.m. Apr. 1 Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Bemis Knitting Group, 2 p.m.

*These programs require a reservation or ticket. Please call 303-795-3961.

Schedule of Library Events

March Teen Events–Continued from Page 3.

In addition, Automaticus Rex, the state champion Lego robot team, will be here to explain and demonstrate the components of an EV3 robot. Learn how all the different parts work together, and watch as a robot built by Automaticus Rex completes chal-lenges just like in a robot tournament! Space is limited for this event. Registration is required. Register for this event by con-tacting Mark at mdecker@littletongov.org, or by calling the library at 303-795-3961.

Laser Fun Saturday, March 19, 2–3:30 p.m. Take part in a team competition to direct a laser beam through a series of targets. It’s mind-bending science and engineering in action! We’ll also have a laser chess game available and, if there’s time, we’ll try to create (and try to beat) a laser defense sys-tem like you see in Hollywood heist movies. Space is limited for this event. Registration is required. Register for this event by con-tacting Mark at mdecker@littletongov.org, or by calling the library at 303-795-3961.

D on’t miss these library events coming next month:

Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place with the Crystal Swing Band Saturday, April 9, 2–3 p.m.

Colorado’s Yampa River with John Fielder Tuesday, April 12, 7–8:15 p.m.

Writing Workshop with Bestselling Author Mark Stevens Saturday, April 16, 2:30–4 p.m.

Cold Cases with Crime Reporter Kirk Mitchell Tuesday, April 19, 7–8:30 p.m.

Lost Restaurants of Denver Monday, April 25, 2–3 p.m.

Saturday Movie Matinee: Brooklyn Saturday, April 30, 2–4 p.m.

Upcoming Events

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If you are disabled and seeking an accommodation to participate in a Library program, please notify the Library one week in

advance in writing or call 303-795-3961 or TDD 303-795-3913.

Behind the Cover is published monthly by Bemis Public Library. Behind the Cover Designer/Editor: Julie Clark Kingery

Contributors: Bemis Library Staff