Lincoln County Libraries: J.R.R. Tolkien Day
◆ The Literary Mastermind Behind Middle-earth. By Kestina Roberts Youth Librarian Star Valley Branch John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, known to the world as J.R.R. Tolkien, is a name that has become synonymous with the fantastical realms of Middle-earth, an author…
Lincoln County Library System Book Review: “Beyond the Wand” by Tom Felton
By Melissa Haderlie Librarian, Star Valley Branch Harry Potter’s birthday is just around the corner (July 31, 1980 for those not in the know). I have been a fan of the Harry Potter body of work for many years now….
Just a fraction of the Summer Activities at Alpine, Thayne, and Afton Libraries
◆ Find the full calendar at linclib.org/events. Alpine June 1 – July 31: Adult Summer Reading Challenge. Read a combined 200 books to help get musical instruments that can be checked out. June 1-21, July 23-24: Tiny Paint Contest. Awards…
Richard Landreth to retire as Director of the Lincoln County Library System
◆ Missy Harris will take over as Director, beginning May 20. Richard Landreth will retire on May 19 as the Director of the Lincoln County Library System, after being involved with the library business for over 30 years. Missy Harris,…
Wyoming Library-to-Business launches in Lincoln County
In the state of Wyoming, we have received a 2.5 million dollar grant from the Small Business Association to implement this initiative. Wyoming Library to Business Network launched in March of 2021. The Wyoming Library to Business program is a business-focused, community-driven,…
Lincoln County Library System Book Review: “Child of Light”
By Melissa Soelter Library Assistant, Lincoln County Library Terry Brooks is well known for his fantasy novels. Though he has dabbled with science fiction and nonfiction as well, he is best known for his Shannara series. Spanning more than thirty…
Lincoln County Library System Book Review: “How Not To Fall In Love”
By Cassidy Brandt Library Assistant La Barge Branch Library “How Not To Fall In Love” is a super sweet read about a girl named Harper, who is skeptical about love and has her guard up after she experiences a terrible…
Lincoln County Library System Book Review: “The Pledge”
By Wendi Walton Branch Manager Alpine Branch Library Dallas narcotics Sergeant Betty Rhyzyk has two weeks to apprehend a ruthless cult leader and crime boss or she and her family will be the next targets! Detective Betty is a tough…
Book Review: “The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes
By Wendi Walton Branch Manager, Alpine Branch Library Historical fiction based on the real lives of the Pack Horse Librarians of Kentucky?..Count me in! Jojo Moyes, in her book “The Giver of Stars,” takes the fascinating history of a WPA…
Book Review: “Blood and Treasure: Daniel Boone and the Fight for America’s First Frontier” by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin.
By Richard Landreth Director, Lincoln County Library System In order for America to become the great country that we enjoy today, violence was perpetrated that few of us can imagine. Settlers in America fought bloody battles with Great Britain in…