01/22/2025
LIBRARY NEWS for the week of Jan. 22, 2025
There's always a lot going on at our Converse County libraries in Glenrock and Douglas. Check out below to see what YOU may be interested in!
By Tamara Lehner, CCL Adult Programs Director
Those of us at your Converse County libraries hope you all stayed warm and safe during the cold spell! We can’t believe January is almost over, but there are still some awesome events coming up, so we want to be sure you know about them!
HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR’S STORY
We are thrilled to be hosting survivor Ben Lesser in a special Zoom event on Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. to honor National Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz, which is on Monday, Jan. 27. Please help us honor this brave gentleman, who, along with his sister, were the only ones from their family to live. Ben survived three death camps before he was liberated, and lived to emigrate to the United States. He founded the Zachor (Remember) Foundation (www.zachorfoundation.org) to educate people, and to promote love and compassion.Interested parties may watch the Zoom event from home or may come to their CCL and watch the presentation with a group.
Either way, please register with us in advance at the information at the end of this Library News. Please don’t miss this important event about a miraculous survival in the face of horrific conditions, and his message of love and acceptance. These precious survivors are few and far between these days!
ADULT CRAFT
In other news, we have a fun adult craft coming up on Thursday, Jan. 23 at the CCL Douglas from 6-8 p.m. This free adult craft class will demonstrate how to create a charming winter snowman out of wine corks. Please sign up in advance.
LOVE LOCAL VALENTINE FESTIVAL
It’s almost time for the return of the Love Local Valentine Festival in Glenrock!
This year the CCL has partnered with Elevate Glenrock for a three day event, running from Friday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, Feb. 2!
The vendor fair has expanded to three days and will be held at the Rec Center. Meanwhile, the Glenrock Library, 307 Artisans and other businesses around town will have themed activities and events.
At the library, we will have crafts and take-and-make projects, as well as kids activities such as a “Dino and Me Valentine Tea” at 1 p.m. All ages will enjoy treats, games and more. Bring your favorite stuffed or toy dinosaur with you for the fun! Please sign up in advance.
MORE FUN
There will be more Valentine fun in the upcoming weeks, including an adult Valentine Fortune Cookie Craft on Feb. 4 in Glenrock, and Feb. 6 in Douglas, and an adult “Galentine Tea” for girlfriends on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. in Glenrock, and at 3 p.m. in Douglas. Do sign up in advance, please.
KIDS’ SCIENCE ZONE
Meanwhile, don’t miss the traveling Children’s Science Zone exhibit at the CCL Douglas through the middle of February, with a fun Circuit activity and a rocket launcher! These exhibits go around the state, and we have waited months to host it, so you’ll want to catch it while it’s here.
GENERAL INFO
As always, there are weekly and monthly events at each library, as well as special themed and seasonal events to enjoy at your library. In addition to new books, we have movies, audiobooks, magazines and more.
Your librarians are here to help you with copying, computer projects, business needs, finding new materials to read, using your technology and other necessities.
You may find our calendar of events on our pages under the “more” tab, and then click on “events.” Or, check out our website at yourccl.org or our printed calendar available at the first floor service points. There is always a weekly ad in this newspaper with details on what’s happening at your CCL. In Glenrock, there are always special activities planned for No School Fridays.
FREE FORMAL WEAR w/ PROJECT PROM
If you have an event coming up, a gala or a fundraiser, a Valentine’s Ball or a Daddy & Daughter Dance, the Project Prom Closet is open at the CCL Glenrock with formalwear for teens and adults available for free.We have a veritable rainbow of dresses in every style and size, shoes, suits and jackets for males, and more.
Simply come shopping during our business hours, which for both libraries are: M,T,W,F from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have heard of upcoming Daddy Daughter dances in Douglas on Feb. 8 and Feb. 15, and in Glenrock Feb. 15. The Fairy Book Mothers at the CCL Glenrock stand ready to help you find your dream dress!
And, we are accepting donations, as we do all year. If you’ve got some gowns languishing in the closet, we are happy to take them in and find them a new home. Just let us know!
Stop in your library to warm up with a book or a puzzle, enjoy a craft or event, bring the kids in for Storytime or a STEAM activity, a movie or a game, let your teen know about all of our clubs and fun stuff such as D&D, anime club, game nights, cooking classes, laser tag, escape rooms and more.
Check out our StoryWalks at Bob Williamson Park along the river in Douglas, or along the creek in Glenrock’s Town Park. You may enjoy a storybook as you get some fresh air and exercise!
AND .........
Earlier this month we welcomed a new director for the Converse County libraries, MaryLin Maner, who comes to us from the warmer climes of Georgia. We are thrilled to have you heading up our team, MaryLin, and look forward to a continued bright future in 2025!
Give us a call at 436-2573 (Glenrock) or 358-3644 (Douglas), or email [email protected] to sign up for any of our upcoming events and classes. All are welcome.
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