Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884

This Week at Your Library

We have a couple of openings for our second Geri-Fit class that starts Thursday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m. The class will be every Monday and Thursday (excluding holidays) at 10:30 a.m. This is an excellent low-impact workout for anyone wanting to build strength! Please call the library at 283-1008 and ask for Kim to sign up.

Library Programming: STORYTIME: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. May’s themes: “Dance/Music/Motion”, “In the Garden”, “Owls/Birds with the Black Hills Raptor Rescue Center” and “Play to Learn Stations”. BLACK HILLS RAPTOR RESCUE will be visiting the library during Storytime on Wednesday, May 15. The public is welcome to come and learn about these fascinating creatures! COWBOY CARNEGIES: WYOMING’S HISTORIC LIBRARIES traveling exhibit throughout the month of April. YELLOWSTONE HORSE RANGER BOB RICHARD will present a program on his experiences on Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. He will also be selling and signing books.

ADULT CRAFT NIGHT: stay tuned! UFOs AT THE LIBRARY: the 4th Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Bring any UnFinished Object to the library and work on it here. We have lots of space, outlets, and camaraderie! Call the library for more information. LUNCH BUNCH BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP meeting Thursday, May 23, at 11 a.m. at the library. They are reading “Wine to Water” by Doc Handley. Always on the lookout for new members! CROOK COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD meeting Thursday, May 9, at 1 p.m. in Sundance. CROOK COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD meeting Wednesday, July 17, at 5:30 p.m. in Hulett. SUNDANCE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 7, at 11 a.m. at the library. Tell your friends so they can become our Friends!

New Fiction: THE FIVE WISHES OF MR. MURRAY McBRIDE by Joe Sipe.

New Non-Fiction: WOOD PALLET WONDERS: 20 Stunning DIY Storage & Décor Designs Made From Reclaimed Pallets by Samantha Hartman. SO, YOU’RE RAISING YOUR GRANDKIDS! Tested Tips, Research, and Real-Life Stories to Make Your Life Easier by Harriet Hodgson.

New Wyoming Room Non-Fiction: CALLING THE BRANDS: Stock Detectives in the Wild West by Monty McCord.

New Book on CD: DARK TRIBUTE by Iris Johansen.

New Young Adult: DEAR EVAN HANSEN by Val Emmich. WIND RIDER by P.C. Cast.

New Newbery Medal Winner: MERCI SUAREZ CHANGES GEARS by Meg Medina. Donated by Debbie Proctor and RoseZella and Richard Proctor in memory of Dana Proctor.

New Junior Fiction: CITY OF GHOSTS by Victoria Schwab.

New Junior Graphic Novel: SANJAY AND CRAIG by Nickelodeon.

New Picture Books: EAT PETE! by Michael Rex.

New Easy Reader: IT’S SHOE TIME by Bryan Collier.

New Board Book: WHAT HAS EIGHT LEGS AND…? by J. Jean Robertson.

Submitted by Kim Heaster