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Spring 2015 Volume 11, Issue 2
Library Connections
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
www.bismarcklibrary.org
Download Free Music @ the Library Upcoming Events
We are happy to introduce you to Freegal Music, our newest Lobby Display
downloadable e-content service. If you have a smart phone, tablet, or April—June: The Amazing World of Legos
music player, you know how expensive it can be to purchase and Adult Programs
download all of your favorite music. With Freegal Music through April 6 Money Management Class presented by
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, you now have access to Dakota Center for Independent Living 5:00 PM
over eight million “free and legal” songs, which can be downloaded to a April 7 Reader’s Voice Book Discussion—Operation
Paperclip 7:00 PM
computer or mobile device. From Beyoncé and Bruce Springsteen to
April 8 Computer Basics class 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Bob Dylan and Beethoven, Freegal Music has something for all musical
April 9 Opera at the Library 7:00 PM
tastes. All you need is a library card and four-digit PIN to log in to the April 12 Crochet Crazy class 1:00-5:00 PM; call 221-
Freegal Music service, and you are 6865 to register. $7.00 fee includes hook & yarn.
entitled to download five songs per April 16 Ryan Taylor presentation 7:00 PM—see p. 6
week. The music is yours to keep, free for more information
of charge, with no strings attached. If April 16 Great Books Discussion Group 7:00 PM
April 18-25 Money Smart Week @ Bismarck Public
you use your five download credits one
Library-see p. 7 for more information
week, you’ll automatically receive five more credits the following April 20 Women Traveling Solo Workshop presented
Monday. Freegal Music also offers over 15,000 music videos, and users by Jordan Katcher 7:30 PM
can stream up to three hours of audio or video content per week. Visit May 4 Money Management Class presented by
the eResources page on the library’s website, go to Dakota Center for Independent Living 5:00 PM
May 5 Reader’s Voice Book Discussion—Blind Your
http://ndgov.freegalmusic.com/homes/index, or download the Freegal Ponies 7:00 PM
Music app for Apple and Android devices to get started. May 12 Ancestry Library Edition Class 6:30 PM
May 21 Great Books Discussion Group 7:00 PM
In addition to Freegal Music, Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public June 8 Money Management Class presented by
Library patrons also have access to the streaming video service Freegal Dakota Center for Independent Living 5:00 PM
Movies. Like Netflix, Freegal Movies lets you stream up to three free June 11 Computer & Internet Basics class
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
movies or TV episodes per week. Just select a movie or episode, click
play, and enjoy. Freegal Movies can also be accessed through the Children’s Programs
eResources page of our website, online at June 12 Summer Reading Kick-off—ND Heritage
http://ndgov.freegalmovies.com/index, or through the Freegal Movies Center 10:00 AM—3:00 PM
app on mobile devices.
View the Children’s Activity Calendar for the full list.
Freegal Music and Freegal Movies are funded by the North Dakota
State Library. For more information or for help getting started with For details on these events, as well as all other events
the library sponsors, please see our
Freegal, call the Library or stop by the Information Desk. Library Events calendar.
Director’s Corner
Christine Kujawa - Library Director
Hello Friends of the Library! In the last issue of Library
Connections I asked for your help with our community-wide
survey. I am happy to report that both of the surveys we
distributed were successful.
Contact Us
515 North Fifth Street We collected 569 responses to the community-wide survey.
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501 Overall, the feedback was very positive. We received great
(701) 355-1480
ideas for future programming. It is interesting to note that when asked to rate our
www.bismarcklibrary.org
services, in cases where respondents didn’t use a particular service, they almost
always chose the option “I don’t use - but it is important for the community.”
Mission
Collecting, organizing and providing
open access to educational, 604 students filled out the teen survey. Regarding the top responses for what the
informational, recreational, and teens do when they visit the Library, 64% cited looking for books or magazines.
cultural resources. When asked what they think is most important to have in a teen area, they identified
having a nice study area, laptops, reading material, comfortable furniture, and a
Vision space to be creative as their top choices. This information will be used as we start
Offering information, ideas and planning for the future teen area.
personal enrichment to all.
Thank you to everyone who filled out the survey. The thoughtful feedback we
Hours received will assist us in planning for the Library’s future.
Monday-Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Newsletter via Thanks to our Supporters
Friday-Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Email Bismarck Chapter of Childhood
Subscribe to our free, Apraxia of Speech of North America:
Sunday eco-friendly newsletter and for donating a set of CDs and DVDs
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM the latest news about the relating to apraxia as a result of their
Library will be delivered directly to your successful 2014 Walk for Apraxia.
Telephone Numbers inbox! To subscribe just send an email to
Main Desk 355-1480 bplnews@cdln.info and you will be Gate City Bank: for continuing to
Administration 355-1484 added to our list. provide reusable bags for our Friends of
Bookmobile 355-1491 the Bismarck Public Library book sale.
Children’s Dept. 355-1489
Interlibrary Loan 355-1485 Hidden Object! Dakota Coal Company: for donating
Foundation 355-1494 like-new office chairs to the Library.
Friends 355-1483 Find the Bookworm!
Meeting Room Locate the bookworm in the
pages of this newsletter and you could Bismarck National Honor Society
Reservations 355-1484
win a gift certificate from The Gifted Students: for choosing the Library to
Bean Coffee House! If you find it, email complete their 50 service hours.
Library Board of Directors
Michael Schaff, President bplnews@cdln.info with the specific
Michael Fladeland, Vice President location. The first person to respond
Pat Grantier correctly wins! Congrats to Lauri D. -
Joyce Hinman Winter 2015 newsletter winner.
David Ripley
Christine Kujawa, Director
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Updates From Your Friends Friends of the
Greetings from the Friends of the Bismarck Public Library. We have Bismarck Public Library
515 North Fifth Street
been busy with many events and projects so far in 2015, chief among
Bismarck, ND 58501
them being the spring used book sale. The spring sale was an friendsofbismarckpl@cdln.info
enormous success, and the first day of the sale was the busiest in
recent memory. Overall, the spring used book sale earned a total of
Mission
$20,782.00! Many thanks to the dedicated volunteers who gave their
Increasing awareness and use of the Library through
time to make this sale a great
cultural, educational and social activities, and to
success. We would especially
raising funds to supplement and enhance library
like to recognize the book programs and services.
sale committee members who
took the reins of the sort and
sale and did a fantastic job of Join Us
You are invited to the Friends monthly business
keeping everything running
meetings the 2nd Tuesday of each month held in the
smoothly. Library’s Missouri River Room at 7:00 PM.
No meetings June - July
The Friends of the Bismarck Public Library annual meeting will be
held on Tuesday, April 14. There will be a coffee and dessert
Friends of BPL Board of Directors
reception beginning at 6:30 PM, with the business meeting to follow Jason Matthews, President
at 7:00 PM. Our keynote speaker will be former North Dakota Meme May, Vice President
Public Service Commissioner and Friends of the Bismarck Public Noreen Olson, Secretary/Treasurer
Library member Susan Wefald. Ms. Wefald will be speaking about Terri Tober, Membership
her life in public service and her new book Important Voices: North Don Allan
Dakota’s Women Elected State Officials Tell Their Stories, 1893-2013. See Susan Kurtz Harmon
the newsletter insert for complete details on the annual meeting. Beverly Sandness
Beth Schatz Kaylor
As the spring season begins, we encourage you to get out and visit Carolyn Twingley
one of the twelve Little Free Libraries the Friends of the Bismarck
Public Library have helped to place around our community. Take a Library Staff Representative
Elizabeth Jacobs, Assistant Director
book to enjoy, and leave another to share with your neighbors and
fellow readers!
Become a Member of the Friends of the Bismarck Public Library
Yes ___________________________________ Annual Membership Categories:
I’ll be a Friend! Name ___ Individual $10.00
___ Family $20.00
_____________________________ ___ Contributing $50.00
Street ___ Individual Life $100.00
Renew ___ Couple Life $150.00
My Support! _____________________________ ___ Best Friend $250.00
City State Zip
I’m interested in participating in the following
Fill out this form and make _____________________________ ___ Semi-annual Book Sales
your check payable to: Phone ___ Book Sale Committee
___ Ice Cream Social
Friends of the _____________________________ ___ National Friends of Libraries Week
Bismarck Public Library Email ___ Nominating Committee
Receive newsletter by email? Yes No
FRIENDS OF THE BISMARCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
515 North Fifth Street ~ Bismarck, ND 58501
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Bookmobile Employee Spotlight
by Keli McDonald, Head of Bookmobile Services
Maria Witham is the new part-time assistant for the Burleigh County Bookmobile. She is excited to learn the ropes and
to be a part of the great services and fun the Bookmobile brings to residents of Burleigh County. Maria is a native of
Bismarck and recently returned to her hometown after living in Missoula, Montana. Maria received a BA in Studio Art
from the College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University in St. Joseph Minnesota. She later
received a post-baccalaureate certificate in Heritage Resource Management from Memorial
University of Newfoundland, and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Minnesota
Duluth.
Maria is a book lover, but more specifically has a passion for book art, design history,
typography and letterpress print. She also does freelance graphic design work, and recently
has worked with Dakota Media Access for their Dakota Digital Film Festival. When she’s
not working, Maria likes to get dirty with ink, lead, paint, glue, and other messy art projects.
Oftentimes, she’s accompanied by her trusty six year old basset hound, Walter.
New Art Prints Take Center Stage DatabaseConnect
by Kate Waldera, Head of Reference Services
If you’ve been at the Library lately, you may have noticed the Has your vacuum cleaner died? Has your washer run
bright, shiny new art prints gracing the perimeter walls of the its last load? Brands and retail outlets abound…
main level. Our recently updated where do you start to look for a replacement? The
art print collection consists of over ConsumerReports.org® database comes to the rescue!
eighty framed art prints, including This independent, nonprofit organization has been
pieces by well-known artists such testing products since 1936 and is the largest
as Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, consumer product testing center in the world. The
Kandinsky, and many more. database features content that's in the current
magazine issue plus a searchable archive of past
While we have been enjoying the reports. It includes product and service ratings and
Wassily Kandinsky, Autumn presence of these beautiful new recommendations. The online and print reports are
Landscape with Boats
pieces here at the Library, we’d be essentially the same. However, the online version
much happier to see them go home with our patrons. All of may have updated product availability and service
our art prints can be checked out ratings and recommendations.
for a period of sixty days, and
three prints may be checked out One of the best features of ConsumerReports.org® is its
at a time per card. If you’re interactive model selector, which allows you to make
looking for a wall decoration for a brand and model choices based on price, features,
special event, or would like to add and manufacturer specifications. In addition, you
some color to your home or have the option of making side-by-side model
office, stop by the library and comparisons. Plan wisely before you make that next
check out an art print today. Vincent Van Gogh, Wheatfield
big purchase and use ConsumerReports.org®. This free
with Cypresses
database can be accessed from home or office 24/7
with your Library card. Questions?? Contact our
Attention gamers (and parents of gamers!) Information Desk at 355-1480.
Please take this short online survey to help us as
we work to build the library’s video game
collection. We appreciate your input!
http://svy.mk/1CrOKjY
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Andrew Hansen Jr. 1925-2015
Andrew Hansen Jr., 85, of Northbrook, IL, a long term
resident of Wilmette, died January 15, 2015 of natural
causes in his sleep. He was born March 25, 1929 in
Storm Lake, Iowa to Margaret Van Wagenen Hansen Do you have technical questions about
and Andrew Marius Hansen, Sr. He attended college at your laptop, tablet or cell phone? Do
the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and obtained his you need help downloading e-books?
Master of Library Science from the University of
Drop in to our one-on-one 60 minute
Minnesota. He served in the US Air Force from 1951-55
help sessions. We will answer technical
in Wiesbaden, Germany. He retired in 1994 after a lifelong career as the
director of the public libraries of Bismarck, ND, and Sioux City, Iowa; on questions about your laptop, e-reader,
the faculty of The University of Iowa; and 23 years as the Executive Director tablet, or cell phone. We will also offer
of Reference and Adult Services Division of The American Library basic help accessing library resources,
Association. He worked part-time in his retirement at the Wilmette Public downloading e-books, or questions
Library. He is survived by his loving family: wife of 48 years, Rina; son Neil; about social media websites or
stepsons Grant M. Smith, and Douglas M. Smith (Pam); grandchildren applications. Librarians are able to
Brandon (Tessa), Dustin (Katie) and three great grandchildren; Evan, Dillon, provide help on general topics only.
and Tatum and a niece Lisa Brailey, MD (Bob) and nephew Thomas Brailey Wednesday mornings 11:00 AM -
(Andrea); and several relatives in the US, The UK, and Denmark. See more 12:00 PM, through April 29, 2015
at: http://bit.ly/1Ey6ABw
(Published in Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Feb. 10, 2015) Missouri River Room, Lower Level
of Bismarck Veterans Memorial
Mr. Hansen was director of Bismarck Public Library from 1957-1963. Public Library
Magazines Now Eclectic Spring Reads
by Lora Rose, Head of Technical Services
Available for
The Anatomy Lesson by Nina Siegal. This book offers a
Checkout fictional account of the people depicted in Rembrandt’s 1632
painting The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp. The author
Did you know that you can now characterizes what everyone, from the future corpse to the painter
check out back issues of all of the himself, is doing that morning.
Library’s magazines? Magazines
check out for seven days, and five
may be checked out at a time per The Bookseller by Cynthia Swanson. Bookseller Kitty Miller is
card. The magazine back issues are happy with her single life. But then she starts dreaming at night of
located in the Library’s lower level. an alternate life in which she is happily married with children, and
Current issues will continue to be the lines begin to blur. Which is the real Kitty, or Katharyn?
available on the main level to be
read in the Library only.
A non-fiction selection, The Empire of Necessity : Slavery,
Freedom, and Deception in the New World by Greg Grandin,
tells the true story of a New England anti-slavery ship’s captain
who boarded a Spanish boat in distress. It appeared to be a slave
ship. But upon his departure the captives alerted the captain that
the ship had been overtaken by the slaves and he responded with
violent force. This is the story upon which Herman Melville
based his novel Benito Cereno.
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Puppets Speak Movie Night @ the Library
by Colette, a Puppet Friend of the Children’s Library
Raisin in the Sun
Ah, spring has sprung! People unfamiliar with puppet culture
(NR)
might think that puppets are unaware of the seasons and the April 7 6:00pm
out-of-doors, in general. Rest assured this couldn’t be farther
from the truth! Winter is a wonderful time: cozy, warm, and Big Hero 6
busy with indoor activity. But we (PG)
puppets love the spring and April 28 6:00pm
approaching summer. In spring
and summer, we get to go outside. Not Without My
There is the Summer Reading Daughter (PG-13)
Celebration at the ND Heritage May 5 6:00pm
Center, this year scheduled for
Friday, June 12. There are puppet Into the Storm
shows at Dakota Zoo. There are (PG-13)
adventures at Urban Harvest and May 12 6:00pm
untold new experiences yet to
discover. The Good Lie
(PG-13)
Indeed, just as humans feel the winter thawing and the spring May 26 6:00pm
bringing warmth along with new possibilities, so do puppets.
Wait, you might think. You puppets always have a blue sky to The Hundred-Foot
enjoy over in the Children’s Library. Yes, it is true. But there is Journey (PG)
nothing like the true blue sky of a beautiful North Dakota day. June 9 6:00pm
As we all come out of hibernation, remember your puppet
friends and stop over to see us, or check us out at one of our Dinosaur 13
outdoor engagements in the coming months. We will be (PG)
June 30 6:00pm
watching for you!
All movies are shown in library Meeting Room A
Bakken Oil Boom Comes to the Library
Join us on Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 PM in the Library’s Meeting Room C as Ryan Taylor
presents his talk “As Good as Norway: Lessons from Norway’s Seas for North Dakota’s
Prairie Oil Boom.” Taylor was named a leadership fellow of the Bush Foundation in 2013,
and chose to study the oil development policies and practices of Norway. He has a
particular interest in the pioneering “Ten Oil Commandments” passed by Norway’s
parliament. He chose to study oil development in Norway because of North Dakota's
cultural ties to the country, and the fact that thirty percent of the state's citizens can trace
their heritage to Norway.
Ryan Taylor is a former minority leader of the North Dakota senate. Elected to the State Senate three times, he served
for ten years from 2002 to 2012. His committee work centered on education and agriculture, but he also served on the
interim energy development committee and was active in oil and gas related policy proposals as the “Bakken Boom”
began its ascent in 2008. Currently out of the public arena, Mr. Taylor continues his lifelong careers in cattle ranching
and writing.
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Teen Mini-Golf—Our Fourth Year
by Traci Juhala, Head of Youth Services
As this publication goes to print, we are still basking in the glow
of success with our signature teen event, Mini Golf @ the
Library. Thanks to funding by the Friends of the Library and the
Verizon "Check into Literacy" grant, the Library was able to
create a safe, fun evening for local youth. We had a good turnout
of 40+ kids for the Friday, March 27 golfing event. The library
closed up shop at 6:00 PM as the fabulous crew of volunteers
scrambled to set up their holes in time for the 6:30 PM arrival of
the teens. Laughing Sun Brewery delivered a keg of homemade
root beer, and we got a few tubs of ice cream to make root beer Mini golfers faced the challenge of an all-star defense on the
floats. Scott Wild played fun music during the golfing and led a Sports Spot hole.
rousing game of trivia to finish off the evening. A great time was
had by all.
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Money Smart Week @ Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Article
by Sarah Matthews, Adult Programming/Reference Librarian
by Sarah Matthews, Head of InterLibrary Loan
Join us for an exciting week of programs designed to help members of our community better manage their personal
finances. The
Article text Library will be providing events for all ages and all stages of life on a variety of topics including
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retirement planning, home buying, saving money through couponing, and saving for college. All events will be held at
the Library. There is no charge to attend any of the events; however, you must register for the coupon class by calling
Peggy at 221-6865 or emailing peggy.netzer@ndsu.edu.
Tuesday April 21, 2015 7:00-8:00pm Bismarck Public Library, Room B
Home Buying 101 presented by Dave Flohr, ND Housing Finance Agency
Wednesday April 22, 2015 7:00-8:00pm, Room B
College SAVE-Saving for College presented by James Barnhardt, Bank of ND
Thursday April 23, 2015 7:00-8:00pm, Room B
10 Steps to Retirement presented by Josh Askvig, AARP ND
Friday April 24, 2015 1:30-2:30pm, Room B
New World of Couponing presented by Peggy Netzer, Burleigh County Extension Agency
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Friends of the Bismarck Public Library
ANNUAL MEETING
Featuring Special Guest Speaker
SUSAN WEFALD
Former ND Public Service Commissioner and
Author of “Important Voices: North Dakota’s Women
Elected State Officials Share Their Stories, 1893-2013”
(Photo courtesy of United Printing
and Elevate Studios)
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library – Lower Level
Coffee & Dessert Reception – 6:30 PM
Business Meeting – 7:00 PM
Presentation by Mrs. Wefald – 7:15 PM
The reception and business meeting are open to all FOL members.
FOL memberships may be purchased at the door.
The public is welcomed to attend Mrs. Wefald’s presentation.
515 North Fifth Street Bismarck, ND 58501-4057 Published by Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Sponsored by the Friends of the Bismarck Public Library Library Connections editor: Elizabeth Jacobs
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