SCLS News http://www.sweetwaterlibraries.com/news/ en-us Sat, 06 Feb 2016 06:17:22 -0700 Focus on Fitness Aug. 18 @ the library in Green River http://www.sweetwaterlibraries.com/news/newsdetail.php?nID=1443 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0600
“The purpose of this series it to introduce fitness classes to patrons, let them know what’s available and show them how to participate,” said Reference Librarian Bianca Jorgensen, who is setting up the classes.

The library is partnering with the Green River Recreation Center and other exercise professionals in the area to put together this series.
This month’s class will feature Power Core, which is one of the classes at the Green River Recreation Center. Power Core focuses on exercises to strengthen core muscles. Those wishing to participate are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothes and be ready to sweat and move.

The Focus on Fitness series is sponsored by the Sweetwater County Library System. For more information on library programs and services, drop by any Sweetwater County Library System location, visit the library system online at sweetwaterlibraries.com or follow the libraries on Facebook at facebook.com/sweetlibraries.
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Impressionist performing three shows Aug. 10 and 11 at the libraries http://www.sweetwaterlibraries.com/news/newsdetail.php?nID=1441 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0600
Hudson, who is an impressionist, will perform his Edgar Allan Poe at 7 p.m. Monday, August 10 at the library in Green River. He will then present a kids’ Dr. Seuss show at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 11 at White Mountain Library in Rock Springs. At 7 p.m. August 11, Hudson will perform his George Burns show at White Mountain Library. The shows are free and open to the public.

In his Edgar Allan Poe show, Hudson uses a combination of biographical information and the dramatic interpretation of Poe’s literature, Annabel Lee, The Raven and The Tell Tale Heart to provide a unique, in-depth theatrical experience of the life and works of one of America’s best-known and enigmatic personalities.

Hudson chose to do a show featuring George Burns because he was looking for something light and funny that would make people laugh and leave with a smile. “I have to say that of the 5 one man shows I perform this one required the most work and at the same time was the easiest and most fun to do. Everything about it was a joy,” Hudson said. Hudson created his Dr. Seuss show after thinking about putting together an afternoon show for kids before performing in the evening.

Duffy Hudson is an actor, director, writer, teacher and filmmaker. After graduating from college, he moved to New York City where he attended the Circle in the Square Theater School, on Broadway.
He has studied with such great Directors as Michael Kahn, Nikos Psacharopoulos, Nakita Mikhalkov (Academy Award winning director for Burnt by The Sun) as well as Sandra Seacat and Larry Moss, who between the two have coached more than half a dozen Academy Award performances, including those of Jessica Lange, Laura Dern, Melanie Griffith, Helen Hunt and Hilary Swank.

Duffy began his New York career working backstage with Michael Ritchie (Artistic Director Center Theatre Group) on several Broadway productions including Present Laughter with George C. Scott.
He has performed in hundreds of plays, some on Broadway, The Misanthrope and Enemies, and off Broadway, Whores of Heaven, Riddley Walker, Nana, Twelfth Night, Winters Tale, Macbeth, Biderbecks Last Drunk (Samuel French Award Winner) and Report To The Academy, which he performed at The Actors Studio.

Duffy has directed over 300 theatrical pieces, including, workshop productions with Brooke Shields, the The Three Sisters with Jessica Lange, Don Johnson and Tatum O’Neal, Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf with Marlo Thomas.

Since turning his attention to film and television, he has performed in numerous commercials, including the award winning, Men in Black series for Penn Station. Feature film credits include among others, Tattered Angel, Canvas The Night, Skin Complex, The Greater Good, as well as a couple of horror films which are better left unmentioned.

Duffy is the author of several scripts including his much-applauded stage adaptation of Frankenstein. The Elevator Man (a short subject comic film,) which he directed and Tattered Angel, (a feature film with Lynda Carter.) He is also the author of the children’s book, The Boy Who Came From Heaven as well as several one man shows, In The Shadow of the Raven (a one man show on the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe.) The Relativity of Albert Einstein (a one man show on the life and work of Albert Einstein.) George Burns Alive Again and in Concert (A one man musical comedy performance of the beloved George Burns.)

Always willing to take chances, Duffy has founded several theatre companies most notably, I Comici Confidenti a troupe of the Commedia Dell’ Arte in New York City.

Throughout his career Duffy has been active as a teacher on the professional as well as the collegiate level, combining his many experiences and talents.

Currently he is co-owner of Cincinnatus Motion Picture, a film company that to date has produced commercials, industrial long forms and the feature film Tattered Angel. He tours the US with his one man shows of Edgar Allan Poe, Albert Einstein and George Burns, Dr. Seuss and A Christmas Carol
Duffy is also the Voice of Poe at The Poe House and Museum in Fordham N.Y.

Duffy Hudson’s performances are sponsored by the Sweetwater County Library System. For more information on library programs and services, drop by any Sweetwater County Library System location, visit the library system online at sweetwaterlibrarie.com or follow the libraries on Facebook at facebook.com/sweetlibraries.
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Wyoming railroad history presentation Aug. 12 @ Rock Springs Library http://www.sweetwaterlibraries.com/news/newsdetail.php?nID=1442 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0600
Historian Greg Nickerson will present his program “Wyoming, the Railroad State” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the library, 400 C Street, Rock Springs. This Wyoming Humanities Council event is free and open to the public.

The railroad is responsible for the Wyoming we know today. The construction of the Union Pacific in 1868 gave rise to the towns, the geography of settlement, the economy, and even the politics of Wyoming. When the Chicago Burlington and Quincy built across the northern part of the state in the 1890s, a similar transformation took place.

Nickerson is a historian, writer and filmmaker from Big Horn. He writes for WyoFile.com and for Wyohistory.org, and has produced history documentaries in Wyoming and Philadelphia. He has a master’s degree in history from the University of Wyoming.

“Wyoming, the Railroad State” is presented by the Wyoming Humanities Council as part of its Humanities Forum. The Wyoming Humanities Council provides public humanities-based programs in partnership with local organizations and is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

This program is sponsored by the Sweetwater County Library System. For more information about library programs and services, drop by any Sweetwater County Library System location, visit the libraries online at sweetwaterlibraries.com or follow the libraries on Facebook at facebook.com/sweetlibraries.
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Fitness series to feature yoga on July 21 @ Sweetwater County Library http://www.sweetwaterlibraries.com/news/newsdetail.php?nID=1440 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600
This month’s Focus on Fitness class will feature yoga with Green River Recreation Center instructor Shannon Thomas. The program will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 at the library, 300 N. 1st East, Green River.

Those attending the class are encouraged to wear fitness attire and to bring a yoga mat, if they have one. Participants will receive an introduction to yoga and will learn some moves.

The class is the third in the Focus on Fitness series. The library is partnering with local fitness organizations to help introduce community members to fitness programs that are available in the area. The August class will feature Power Core, also with instructor Shannon Thomas. It will be at 6:30 p.m. August 18.

The Focus on Fitness series is sponsored by the Sweetwater County Library System. For more information about library programs and services, drop by any Sweetwater County Library System location, visit the library system online at sweetwaterlibraries.com or follow the libraries on Facebook at facebook.com/sweetlibraries.
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Acting workshop and performance coming to Bunning Park http://www.sweetwaterlibraries.com/news/newsdetail.php?nID=1439 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600 learn everything there is to know in order to perform Shakespeare's
brilliant plays in 90 minutes.

Along with this free workshop the Lander based acting company will be
celebrating its sixteenth year of presenting classical theater to audiences
throughout Wyoming, with THE TAMING OF THE SHREW by William Shakespeare.

The free performance presented by the Community Fine Arts Center will be in
Bunning Park on Friday, July 17th at 6 p.m. The public is invited to bring
their picnic dinners, blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy an evening of
theatre.

One of Shakespeare's best known comedies, "The Taming of the Shrew" is
believed to have been written between 1590 and 1592. The play begins with a
mischievous nobleman tricking a drunken tinker to believe he is actually a
nobleman himself. The nobleman then has the play performed for the tinker's
diversion.

The main plot depicts the courtship of Petruchio and Katherina, the
headstrong, unyielding shrew. Initially, Katherina is an unwilling
participant in the relationship, but Petruchio works various psychological
ploys -- the "taming" -- until she becomes a compliant and obedient bride.
The subplot features a competition between the suitors of Katherina's more
desirable sister, Bianca. The play's apparent disregard for women has become
the subject of considerable controversy, particularly among modern scholars,
audiences and readers.

According to Wikipedia, "Taming" has been adapted numerous times for stage,
screen, opera, ballet, and musical theatre. Perhaps the most famous
adaptations being Cole Porter's "Kiss Me, Kate" and the 1967 film of the
play, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The 1999 high school
comedy film "10 Things I Hate About You" is also loosely based on the play.

The workshop is for ages 9 to 19 years of age and will start at 3 p.m.
before the evening performance. Preregistration is required as there is a
limit of 25 participants.

According to the workshop description, it "will begin with exercises to
physically enter a state of readiness, a presence with the other actors.
Breathing and vocalizing exercises will open the voices range. Next the
characters and plot will be introduced; everyone taking a turn playing them.

"A speech of Kate &/or Petruchio will be used to stretch the actor's
capacity and shift out of habitual patterns to one more suited to the
thoughts and feelings of Shakespeare's character. Finally, we will
experiment with focus, energy and owning every word and image. All adds up
to heightened, great theater. It will lift you up."

"Whether one is completely unfamiliar with Shakespeare, or a seasoned
classical actor, the workshop promises an enthusiastic boost to your inner
and outer player," said Diane Springford, director of the WSFC.

The WSFC is also supported by grants from the Wyoming Arts Council and
National Endowment of the Arts.

The public is invited to this free performance on July 17th in Bunning Park
and to also see the current exhibit at the CFAC of Sheridan artist Dianne
Wyatt's pastel paintings as well as the permanent collection owned by
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Lefty the Magician performing during summer reading events July 14, 15 &amp;16 http://www.sweetwaterlibraries.com/news/newsdetail.php?nID=1436 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600 Sweetwater County Library System http://www.ajaxray.com Learn about Feeding the Picky Eater on July 16 @ Rock Springs Library http://www.sweetwaterlibraries.com/news/newsdetail.php?nID=1437 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600
Sign up for the Feeding the Picky Eater class that will be on Thursday, July 16 at Rock Springs Library. The class starts at 5:30 p.m. and registration is required by July 15. Register by calling 352-6667, or dropping by the library at 400 C Street.

The Feeding the Picky Eater class will be taught by Rachel Blundell, a dietician from the hospital. Her presentation will focus on coping with picky eaters and helping them to develop healthy eating habits. “Picky eating can be stressful,” Blundell said. “Come join us to talk about how to make food and mealtime fun again.”

Blundell will also be providing a sampling of kid-friendly, yet healthy, snacks.
The class is part of the Bringing Nutrition to the Rock nutrition series sponsored by the University of Wyoming Extension office and Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County.

For more information on Sweetwater County Library System events, drop by any Sweetwater County Library System location, visit the library system online at sweetwaterlibraries.com, or follow the libraries on Facebook at facebook.com/sweetlibraries.
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Intermediate Genealogy Class on July 15 @ the library in Green River http://www.sweetwaterlibraries.com/news/newsdetail.php?nID=1438 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600
The Sweetwater County Library in Green River is hosting an intermediate genealogy class at 6:30 p.m. July 15. Registration is required. Register by calling the library at 875-3615, or by stopping by the library at 300 N. 1st East in Green River.

“The class is a chance to move beyond the basic genealogical information and move on to the amazing websites and databases available for your use,” said Reference Librarian Micki Gilmore, who will be teaching the class. “We will take a look at some of the more popular sites and learn how their tools will make your research simpler.”

All class participants are asked to bring their own laptop, tablet or other Wi-Fi accessible device. If you do not have one, please notify the library staff when reserving a seat in the class.

This class is sponsored by the Sweetwater County Library System. For more information on library programs and services, drop by any Sweetwater County Library System location, visit the library online at sweetwaterlibraries.com, or follow the libraries on Facebook at facebook.com/sweetlibraries.
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Libraries, CFAC closed July 3 and 4 for Independence Day http://www.sweetwaterlibraries.com/news/newsdetail.php?nID=1435 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600
Library patrons who need to return books during the closure are asked to use the libraries’ outside book drops.

Library patrons can still check out materials during the closure -- the library system’s digital content is available 24/7, even when the buildings are closed. Library cardholders can access eBooks, streaming movies and music, digital audiobooks, and databases anytime. Visit the library system’s website at www.sweetwaterlibraries.com for more information about the library’s digital content.

For more information on library programs and services, visit the library system online at sweetwaterlibraries.com, or follow the libraries on Facebook at facebook.com/sweetlibraries.
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Sweetwater County Library&rsquo;s Medieval Fair is on June 20 @ Expedition Island http://www.sweetwaterlibraries.com/news/newsdetail.php?nID=1434 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600 Sweetwater County Library System http://www.ajaxray.com
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