CASPER, Wyo. — For more than two decades, Candice Cochran has worked with nonprofits, both locally and outside of Wyoming. Now, she is putting her wealth of experience to use as the new executive director of the Natrona County Public Library Foundation. A Casper native, Cochran spent years working with the American Cancer Society, Mercy […]
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Friends of the Library to host April book sale
Local readers will soon be able to stock up on reading materials, as the Natrona County Friends of the Library are planning a book sale to take place in April.
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‘Paws to Read’ brings kids and pups to the library (Gallery)
There were a lot of distractions as children’s librarian Chelsie Troutman read colorful books during StoryTime at the Natrona County Public Library on Saturday morning. In this case she wasn’t bothered by the constant squirming, mostly caused by wagging of tails. “It’s really fun to watch,” she said afterwards. About a year ago, the Natrona […]
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Library activities schedule for Feb. 11-16
Tween Monday: Egyptian Rat Game Monday, February 11 Students in grades 4-6 are invited to a card game on Monday, February 11 at 4 p.m. Tweens will play an easy-to-learn, fast-paced game similar to slapjack. Make sure you come with quick wits, fast reflexes, and tough hands. All supplies provided at no cost. Call 577-7323 for […]
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Library events schedule for week of Nov. 26 – Dec. 1
Below is a list of events scheduled this week at the Natrona County Public Library. Monday November 26 Meet the Embroidery Machine 2–3 pm, Creation Station Tween Book Club: Nuts to You by Lynne Rae Perkins 4 pm, Crawford Room, Grades 4–6, Reg. req. Tuesday November 27 StoryTime: TinyTots 10:30 am, Crawford Room, Babies & […]
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Natrona County Public Library schedule of events week of Nov. 20-24
Tuesday November 20 Author Talk & Signing: Michael Gear 6–8 pm, Crawford Room, Adults Dot Journaling Meet-Up: Gift Giving Page 6–7 pm, Creation Station, Adults Thursday November 22 Closed Thanksgiving Day, Main Library & All Branches Friday November 23 Closed Thanksgiving Holiday, Main Library & All Branches Saturday November 24 Hanging of the Greens 2 […]
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Events schedule at the Library for Nov. 12-17
Monday November 12 Closed Veterans Day (observed), Main Library & All Branches Tuesday November 13 StoryTime: TinyTots 10:30 am, Crawford Room, Babies & Toddlers Never Too Old Book Club: Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore 6:30 pm, Crescent Moon Coffee Stop, Teens (grades 7–12) and Adults Wednesday November 14 […]
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Natrona County Public Library events schedule for week of Nov. 5-10
Here is a full list and descriptions of all events scheduled at the Natrona County Public Library this week. Courtesy of the NCPL. Fidget Quilts for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Monday, November 5 Make a fidget quilt for your loved one this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month on Monday, November 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. and […]
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Wyoming Library Association Names Natrona County Library “Outstanding Library of the Year”
The following is a release submitted by the NCPL: CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Library Association (WLA) has named the Natrona County Library “Outstanding Library of the Year.” The award is given for a significant special project completed within the last two years. In this case, the Natrona County Library’s Creation Station was recognized. The […]
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Natrona County Public Library now closed on Sundays, citing budget concerns
A press release from the Natrona County Public Library announced reduced days of operation and some services due to staffing and budget issues. According to the release, the library system and its main downtown branch will close on Sundays effective immediately. In addition, the StoryTime: Tiny Tots feature will no longer be offered at the […]
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NCPL schedule of events for Aug. 6-11
Tween Monday: Guitar Pick Art Monday, August 6 The Natrona County Library will host a craft project for students in grades 4-6 on Monday, August 6 at 2 p.m. Tweens will make a piece of art using guitar picks on a canvas. All supplies provided at no cost. Call 577-READ for more information. ### StoryTime: […]
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This week’s Natrona County Public Library events
The Incredible Mr. E Monday, June 25 The Incredible Mr. E will present a series of shows for kids at the Natrona County Library on Monday, June 25 at 1 and 3 p.m.; Tuesday, June 26 at 1 and 6:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, June 27 at 1 p.m. He will also perform at the Mills […]
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Natrona County Public Library schedule of events
Reading Between the Notes Book Discussion: High Fidelity Tuesday, June 19 The Natrona County Library’s summer reading book club kicks things off with Nick Hornby’s “High Fidelity.” Stop by our second floor service desk to register and pick up your copy, and then meet us at Sonic Rainbow CD’s ready to share, listen, and shop […]
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‘Creation Station’ opens at Natrona County Public Library (PHOTOS)
A new creative workspace was celebrated with a grand opening at the Natrona County Public Library on Tuesday afternoon. The space, dubbed the Creation Station, allows individuals and small groups to work on creative and technology projects using shared equipment. The worktables feature new equipment and software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, a Carvey 3D […]
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Wyoming Reads Celebrates Literacy (PHOTOS)
Nearly 1,200 Natrona County School District first-graders descended on the Natrona County Library on Tuesday for the annual Wyoming Reads event. Each student was given a gift bag and a choice from one of several critically acclaimed children’s books. Local celebrities and volunteers read books to the children through the morning. The students then had […]
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Natrona County Public Library Weekly Events Schedule, April 9-13
Below is a list of scheduled events at the Natrona County Public Library. Tween Monday: Extreme Musical Chairs Monday, April 9 Are you prepared to go head-to-head in an obstacle-course style, hot-octane musical chair competition? Who will seize the last chair in the Natrona County Library’s Extreme Musical Chairs battle? Students in grades 4-6 will […]
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Upcoming Natrona County Library Events Calendar
Below is a listing of events at the Natrona County Public Library in Casper. Facebook 101 Monday, February 26 The Natrona County Library will offer a Facebook 101 class on Monday, February 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn the basics of Facebook. Come with your account login information. Call 577-READ x2 or email reference@natronacountylibrary.org […]
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Natrona County Library Activity and Event Listing
The Natrona County Public Library has many programs lined up. Here’s a calendar of upcoming events and activities at the library. Experience Virtual Reality Tuesday, February 20 Immerse yourself in a new world by testing out the Natrona County Library’s virtual reality system on Tuesday, February 20 anytime between 4 and 8 p.m. Stop by […]
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BACKSTORY-When Carnegie Helped Casper Build Its First Library
Andrew Carnegie was born in Scotland and immigrated to the Unites States as a child with his parents. Thanks to his success in businesses ranging from oil to railroads to steel, Carnegie became one of the wealthiest Americans of his era. After selling off his businesses and retiring in the early part of the 20th-century, […]
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A Visit By Doctor Noize (GALLERY)
Children’s musician Doctor Noize performed for a group of energetic children on Wednesday, July 18, at the Mills Library branch of the Natrona County Public Library. Doctor Noize is the creation of Colorado based former school teacher Cory Cullinan, who studied music in collage. Cullinan used his musical skills in lessons while teaching, which eventually […]
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Stomp Rockets (GALLERY)
The Crawford Room was filled with the sound of crunching plastic and giddy children during a craft project at the Natrona County Public Library on Monday, July 3. With a handful of supplies and about 30-minutes of work, children were able to launch a paper rocket through the air. The device is simple: Get an […]
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IGNITE Casper Profile- Anna Wilcox
“It’s easy to forget sometimes that perspective can make all the difference in the world.”
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IGNITE Casper Profile- Elliot Ramage
“I don’t know of anywhere where the opportunities to lead and contribute to our community are so readily available.”