I Want Candy: The Sweet Stuff in American Art
October 2, 2009 – January 3, 2010
Nicolaysen Art Museum, Casper
Retrieving the Past: Photos from the Archive
Now on view
In the photography exhibition, Retrieving the Past: Photos from the Archive, 68 images were selected for exhibition to reveal the diversity of the collection to the public, as well as the capabilities of the library’s new digitization program.
Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody
Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Preview
Now On View
Eighteen beautiful objects from the Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection are now on view in the Plains Indian Museum Land of Many Gifts Gallery. This is the second round of objects from the collection, totaling over 2,000 artifacts, to be displayed.
Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Plains Indian Museum, Cody
African Perspectives: Through the Eyes of Nancy-Carroll Draper
Now On View
Featuring more than thirty images taken by Nancy-Carroll Draper (1922-2008), African Perspective: Through the Eye of Nancy-Carroll Draper – A Tribute to Vision, is an interactive, digital experience presented on a 47-inch monitor. The exhibition allows visitors to select and view images; see the details and further deepen their experience of the beauty and wildness of Africa.
Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Draper Museum of Natural History, Cody
Let it Snow Reading Program
December 10, 2009 – March 31, 2010
Read or listen to 10 or more library books to complete the program. Everyone who finishes the program will receive a flexible reading light. Read 5 more books and enter a drawing for a grand prize. Come to the “Let it Snow Somewhere Else Party” just for participating.
Lincoln County Library, Kemmerer and Star Valley Branch Library, Star Valley
Book Discussion- The End of Baseball
Monday, December 14, 6:30 pm
The Natrona County Public Library is playing host to the traveling exhibit Pride and Passion: the African-American Baseball Experience, offering citizens the chance to learn something new about America’s favorite pastime. In conjunction with the exhibit, a book discussion will be held covering the fictional story, “The End of Baseball” by sportswriter Peter Schilling.
Natrona County Public Library, Casper
Around Wyoming Film Series- Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Monday, December 14, 6:00 pm
Dinner and Film Series facilitated by Deane Tucker, Professor of Humanities at Chadron State College.
Niobrara County Library, Lusk
JH Land Trust Panel on Ranching 2010
Tuesday, December 15, 6:00 pm
The panel will feature local ranch managers and agricultural producers. The public conversation, led by the Land Trust, will shed light on the current state of ranching in Teton County, and speak to how conservation easements work to preserve working ranches. Panel members will discuss some of the challenges to ranching in the modern era as well as share stories of days gone by. The discussion accompanies a photography exhibit by Anne Muller entitled: “Land. Trust. Ranching in Their Hands” that will be on display at the library from December 14-January 28th.
Teton County Public Library, Jackson
Independent Film Series
Tuesday, December 15, 6:30 pm
Featured Film: The Pope’s Toilet. It’s 1988, and Melo, a Uruguayan town on the Brazilian border, awaits the visit of Pope John Paul II. 50,000 people are expected to attend, and the most humble locals believe that selling food and drink to the multitude will make them rich. Petty smuggler Beto thinks he has the best idea of all – to build a WC in front of his house and charge for its use. His efforts bring about unexpected consequences, and the final results will surprise everyone.
Natrona County Public Library, Casper
Mystery Book Discussions
Wednesday, December 16, 6:30 pm
Black Cherry Blues, by James Lee Burke is this month’s featured book.
Natrona County Public Library, Casper
What’s News: Jackson
Thursday, December 17, 12:00 pm
Bring a lunch and join us from noon to 1:30 at the Teton County Library, tracking print and online news with local editors and occasional visiting editors, journalists, and scholars.
Teton County Library, Jackson
Powell Movie Night for Adults
Thursday, December 17, 6:30-9:00 pm
The featured movie will be on Jane Austen in honor of her birthday.
Powell Branch Library, Powell
Movie: The Polar Express
Saturday, December 19, 11:00 am
Laramie County Library, Cottonwood Room, Cheyenne
Christmas Movie for Families
Sunday, December 20, 1:00 pm
A Christmas Movie, Gremlins will be shown for families on the big screen in the Crawford room.
Natrona County Public Library, Casper
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