What if you could search library collections across Wyoming from the comfort of your home? With an online library account you can do just that and at your convenience. You may renew material (except DVDs) that you borrowed from the Park County Public Libraries. You may place holds at no cost on material from the Powell, Cody and Meeteetse libraries.

Still cant find what you are looking for? For a small fee to cover postage, an interlibrary loan allows you to borrow material from other Wyoming libraries. Katherine Thompson recently demonstrated how she places an online request. That movie is posted at parkcountylibrary.org/2017/08/16/your-online-library-account.

Grace Solie recorded her My List methodology and it is also posted at the preceding link. My List will track books for research or to borrow in the future. Solie usually emails her lists to herself for future reference.

The list arrives with live links to the catalog record, which makes review fast and easy. Lists may be named or added to a temporary folder. Students in the Homeschool Group will find this tool particularly valuable.

To set up an online library account, go to the renew items tab on the far right side of parkcountylibrary.org home page. Enter your library card number with no spaces. Accept the default PIN of WYLD.

That takes you directly to the Wyoming Library Database or WYLD, the state-wide catalog. From there it is possible to narrow your search to individual Park County libraries or to see what is available statewide.

The PIN can be changed. It is also possible to retrieve your PIN. If you have forgotten it, call us at (307) 527-1880.

The Cody library will no longer be open on Sunday afternoons.

Lunch service has been discontinued in the Biblio Bistro. Baked goods and beverages will be served Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. until further notice.

Edie Hanafin Phillips retired Aug. 31 after 25 years service. Leslie Colin Tribble will be the new tech services supervisor.

Until we process all the books recently received, we cannot accept more donations.

September has been designated Library Card Sign-up month by the American Library Association. Do you have yours?

Library programs are free and open to the public.

In The Ghosts in the Green Grass, 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, Bud Alley compares the fate of the 7th Cavalry commanded by General George Armstrong Custer in 1876 and his own experiences in the Vietnam War with the 2nd Battalion of the 7th Cavalry. A book signing and sale will follow his author talk.

Meet Montana mystery author Keith McCafferty, 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15. Free tickets will be available before McCaffertys visit. He wrote The Royal Wulff Murders, The Gray Ghost Murders, Dead Mans Fancy, Crazy Mountain Kiss, Buffalo Jump Blues and Cold Hearted River. His books will be for sale and a book signing will follow the program. McCafferty will inscribe attendees own copies, too.

The Many Loves of Buffalo Bill: The True Story of Life on the Wild West Show with Chris Enss, 6 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 21. This author talk is hosted by Legends Bookstore and will include a book signing and sale.

In the childrens library

Toddler Group for ages 18-36 months, 10-11 a.m., Thursdays, Sept. 14 and 28.

Health Education for kids ages 9-11 with nutritionist Porter Koury, 9-10:15 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16. Topics discussed will include sugar, factory farming and new recipes.

Rainbow Fish art project for grades K-5, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21.

Toddler Time for ages 1-3 with parent or caregiver, 10-10:20 a.m., Mondays. Short stories accompanied by music and movement develop a comfort in the library and love for great stories.

Story Time for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, 10-10:45 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Music, games and fingerplays will be followed by a related craft or activity.

Screen-free Haven, 3-8 p.m., Thursdays. Take a break from technology with a book, game or craft project.

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