Powell Family Movie Matinee

Showing in January is Dolphin Tale! Based on true events, this family film is about Winter, a young dolphin who lost her tail in a crab trap, and Sawyer the introverted 11-year-old boy who befriends her. Sawyer meets the rescued dolphin at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a marine rehabilitation center where she lives. Sawyer rallies friends and family alike to save Winter by convincing a pioneering doctor to create a unique prosthetic appendage to restore the dolphin’s ability to swim. This film is rated PG and will be showing at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 21, in the Fireside Room. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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Winter Gathering 2012

The third annual Winter Gathering at the Park County Public Library in Cody is planned for Saturday, January 21, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome for all or part of the free festivities.  The western-themed community celebration of the arts is designed to appeal to all ages with entertaining and educational events. Highlights will include a nationally recognized author as keynote speaker, a book fair, music, dancing, and activities for children and teens. Donald Loren Hardy will present the keynote address at 2:00 p.m. in Grizzly Hall. His biography of Senator Al Simpson, Shooting from the Lip, is a best seller from the University of Oklahoma Press. Continue Reading…

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Book Talk with Gerald Meunier at Powell Library

Local author of Rogue Patriot: A Clay Holt Thriller will give a book talk on Thursday, January 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Powell Branch Library Fireside Room. Admission is free. During his visit to the library, Gerald Meunier will discuss his book and writing process. We invite you to come and enjoy his perspective on the fiction genre. Refreshments will be served, and books will be available for purchase. Gerald Meunier currently lives in Park County Wyoming and is writing his forthcoming Clay Holt Thriller. For more information, visit his website.

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We Need to Re-Connect the Lost with Rightful Owners

We have a large Lost and Found Inventory at the Adult Circulation Desk in Cody. We would like to reduce the items that have been there for quite some time by February 15, 2012. There are several items of jewelry included in this mixture. If you have lost something, please call (527-1880 during open hours) or come in and describe the lost item. It might be here! Thanks.

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Introducing: Polls

In an ongoing effort to improve the resources we offer through our website, we have added a way for us to hear exactly what you are using it for! The new polls will be located in the sidebar, directly under the library hours. Please take just a minute to fill these out when you see them. It will help us continue to make the website easier to use, and allow us to focus more on the things that you use the most!

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A Christmas Story

Movie Time in the ‘Teen Room’.  Thursday afternoon, December 22, from 1:00 to 3:00, we will be showing A Christmas Story.  Bring your favorite beverage and we’ll provide snacks and, of course, popcorn.  Don’t miss the fun!!

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Happy Holidays from Park County Library System

The public libraries in Cody, Powell, and Meeteetse will be closed Saturday, December 24, through Monday, December 26. We wish you the best. Press the arrow for our musical and visual season’s greetings.

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Margie’s Pick of the Week — Ancestry Library Edition

You may have seen Ancestry Library advertised on television. But did you know you can access this popular genealogy website for free at your local library? Sign up for some computer time at your library and get started tracing your roots. Save a lot of money. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find. Just remember, this resource is only available when you are logged into a computer in the library!

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