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Newsletter | October 2015

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WHY ALBUMS STILL MATTER

I have to admit, there was a time in my life when I was a music pirate. One of these evil kids you heard about, sitting in my mom’s basement, stealing music from artists and record companies.

I have to admit something else. At the time, I felt like I was doing the right thing.

For decades the recording industry capitalized on the limitations of technology. If I wanted to hear Tag Team’s “Whoomp (There It Is)”, I had to buy it packaged with a bunch of other songs. Other songs I might not like but had to pay for anyway.

Granted, there were singles. But the price breakdown on those never made sense. You really had no choice. You had to buy the album.

Then, technology caught up with the recording industry. I could get on my computer and download whatever I wanted for free. The reason I felt okay about it? I could download only what I wanted.

Remember, this was before a person could jump on YouTube and preview songs. This was before there was a legitimate way to buy digital singles.

When you forked over $13.99 for an album based on the strength of a single, it was a straight-up gamble. All too often you’d end up paying $13.99 for one great song, two mildly-entertaining songs, 5 forgettable nothings, and 4 tracks that bordered on the sonically offensive.

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song is almost nonsensical in its greatness. When considered as part of a whole, the finale to an album that included “Simple Man”, “Gimme Three Steps”, and “Tuesday’s Gone”, it makes all the sense in the world. “Free Bird” is the only way an album of that magnitude could have ended.

Consider the 80’s. Consider Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction. This is the album I would hand to someone who asked what 80’s metal was. Within those 53 minutes and 52 seconds, you’ll find out about an entire era of music history.

Consider the 90’s. Consider the live performance Nirvana Unplugged, the album that put grunge into the CD players of suburban dads. It’s an album that demands listening from top to bottom.

Consider the 90’s on the east coast. Consider Nas’ Illmatic. The way the album paints a picture of New York, a city that is almost recognizable now, 20 years later. The album, the time and space allowed by an album-length work, it brings that dead city back to life.

The album is an important art form, even in 2015. It can build a world that ends in a “Free Bird” apocalypse of guitars. In can define a generation. It can capture the highs of a one-time public performance. It can stand in as a historical document, an eyewitness account from someone who was there.

I’m a little afraid that the price of stealing music hasn’t been fully-realized yet. That my generation killed an art form. We didn’t just take food from artists’ mouths. We grabbed shovels and started burying something we loved.

It’s okay for the single to become the dominant form in which music is published. Not that I’m giving permission. Not that anyone asked.

It’s just my sincere hope that the album isn’t dead yet. And that I can buy enough of them to make up for the past.

~Peter, Librarian, Farr Regional Library

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In 1994, the year shouted out at the beginning of “Whoomp”, there was almost no such thing as an informed album purchase. You’d hear one, maybe two songs on the radio. You’d read 60 words about in in Rolling Stone, study the track names on the back of the album, and then grit your teeth and hand over the cash.

Today, I’m an adult. As an adult, I recognize the importance of buying music. I recognize that buying albums by my favorite artists allows those artists to make more music, which is what I want. As an adult, I recognize I’m not really paying for an album. I’m paying for a band’s future, for that next, unwritten album. It was and is wrong to steal music.

I’m not a hardened criminal anymore, but I have to wonder if we are now paying the price for our single-stealing. If we, the Napster generation, killed the album.

The record industry caught on eventually. They figured out people want to buy only those songs they actually want to listen to. Today, this is the primary way people are buying music. The sale of singles has outpaced the sales of albums by a ratio of more than 10 to 1. Lil’ Wayne has released 11 studio albums and a whopping 192 singles, embracing the new landscape. Consider the likelihood, when you get in your car, of listening to an entire album from beginning to end as opposed to shuffling between songs or artists.

Which brings us to the real, difficult question: Does the album matter?

Does it matter that music is packaged and released in hour-long, 12-track form? Is that important?

Yes. I’m here to say that it is.

In the 70’s Lynyryd Skynyrd released their album Pronounced 'Leh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd and the world was introduced to “Free Bird”, the triple-guitar jam that set the standard. Viewed on its own, the

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Join us in once again celebrating the spirit of the American West through classic and contemporary film. Our 2nd annual film festival will take place November 9-14.

Plan on joining us for a spectacular lineup of films, discussions, and a Q&A session with Director Mitch Dickman (Hanna Ranch, 2014, Unrated). Returning again this year are Films at High Noon, Evenings at the Kress and Evenings at UNC.

Watch for the schedule of events on our website, or in the November newsletter.

All events are free and open to the public.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

TEENS & ADULTS | LEARN TO SEWOctober 2, 10:00 am-1:00 pmLincoln Park Library

Learn how to use a standard sewing machine and acquire the basic skills needed to create your own garments, crafts, home decor, etc. You will learn the basic functions of the machine by creating a sampler piece, then use those skills to create a colorful pillowcase. This program is for teens and adults and, due to limited space, registration is required. Registration required.

ADULTS | IPAD BASICSOctober 2, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Farr Regional Library

Learn the basics of navigating an iPad. Menus, buttons and settings will be explained in a relaxed and friendly environment. We will talk about apps and how to manage them. Bring your own iPad or iPhone or use one of ours. Registration required.

Programs marked with an asterisk (*) are community partnerships. Sponsorship or co-sponsorship of these events does not constitute the Library’s endorsement of the content or views expressed during these programs.

ADULTS | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERSOctober 1, 3:00-5:00 pmCentennial Park Library

Learn about the basic operations of a computer, including booting up and shutting down, navigating windows and opening and closing programs. We will explore the desktop, files, folders, menus and we’ll also show you how to save and store your work.

ADULTS | CONVERSATION WITH THE AUTHOR:RICHARD ESTEPOctober 1, 6:30-7:30 pmErie Community Library

Come get in the Halloween spirit with a conversation with local author and paranormal investigator Richard Estep. Richard will talk about the several books he has published this year and the stories behind them. Book signing to follow.

Author Richard Estep is the director of BCPRS and was a co-founder of the team in 2005. Richard has been investigating claims of the paranormal for more than two decades in both the United Kingdom and the United States. He is a regular guest speaker at conventions in both countries.

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SPECIAL EVENTSADULT | GROWING GARDENS IS EASY!END OF SEASON PREPARATIONOctober 3, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Carbon Valley Regional Library

Learn how to properly clean up and prepare your garden for the next planting season. Serapio Ayala holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Chemistry and has a Master Gardener certification from CSU.

TEENS | MAKE YOUR OWN MOZZARELLAOctober 3, 1:00-3:00 pm Riverside Library

Learn how to make your own mozzarella cheese with the Cozy Cow Diary in Windsor. Wear clothing that can get dirty. This workshop will be held in the Catering Kitchen at the Riverside Library and Cultural Center. Registration required.

ALL AGES | MAKE IT: SILKSCREEN PRINTINGOctober 3, 2:00-4:00 pmCentennial Park Library

We'll introduce you to the basics of do-it-yourself screen printing. Bring a t-shirt, tote bag or apron that you'd like to add a design to. Ages 10+. Registration required.

ADULTS | FACEBOOK FOR BEGINNERSOctober 5, 2:00-4:00 pmRiverside Library

Learn about your profile, newsfeed, adding friends and messaging. We’ll answer questions about security settings, privacy and who can see what on your profile. We’ll also talk about accessing Facebook on mobile devices. Must have current email account and basic experience in navigating the web. Existing Facebook account is preferable. Registration is required.

ALL AGES | LUCHA LIBRARYOctober 5, 6:00-8:00 pmRiverside Library

Good versus evil! High-flying action! Get up-close and personal with international professional wrestlers when Riverside Library and Cultural Center brings you an evening of Lucha Libre! The drama, pageantry, and all the wrestling thrills will make for an action-packed night of excitement. The program will be bilingual (English and Spanish) and for all ages. ¡El bien contra el mal! Acción aérea! Conoce en persona a luchadores profesionales cuando la Biblioteca Riverside presenta una noche de Lucha Libre. El drama, el espectáculo, y todos los desafíos harán para una noche de acción espectacular. El programa será bilingüe en español e inglés y para todas las edades.

ADULTS | INTERMEDIATE WORDOctober 6, 1:00-3:00 pmCarbon Valley Regional Library

Join us as we explore some of the more advanced features of the MS Word Ribbon. We’ll learn to insert charts, tables and images, work with bulleted lists and explore other formatting options. Participants should have good keyboard and mouse skills and be comfortable with basic computer operations. Registration required.

ADULTS | INTRODUCTION TO EMAIL• October 6, 1:00-3:00 pm

Kersey Library

• October 22, 1:00-3:00 pm Centennial Park Library

Come and learn about webmail. We’ll teach you to navigate folders, compose and reply to emails and how to add attachments. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills.

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ADULTS | MONEY MATTERS: SAVE, SPEND, SHARE...TEACHING YOUR KIDS ABOUT MONEY*

• October 6, 6:30-7:30 pm Carbon Valley Regional Library • October 8, 6:30-7:30 pm Erie Community Library • October 14, 6:30-7:30 pm

Lincoln Park Library Learn hands-on approaches to educating kids (ages 5-12) about money. We will cover allowances, piggy banks, charitable giving, plus give an introduction to college savings plans. Get tools and techniques you can use to teach your children good money habits for life.

ADULTS | INTRO TO MICROSOFT PUBLISHEROctober 7, 10:00 am-12:00 pmCentennial Park Library

Want to make your own fliers, greeting cards, banners, or brochures? We'll go over the basics of getting started, using templates, formatting and adding images in Microsoft Publisher. Participants should have good keyboard and mouse skills and be comfortable with basic computer operations. Registration required.

NEW AT CARBON VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY!TEENS & ADULTS | PAPERCRAFTOctober 7, 1:00-3:00 pmCarbon Valley Regional Library

Join us every first Wednesday to learn a variety of papercraft projects. Every month we feature a different craft, from quilling and iris folding to card making and German paper cutting, and more! We provide all the supplies and instruction. You will leave with a finished project and the knowledge to continue on your own. Space is limited--registration required. Open to all skill levels, ages 16 and up. Presented by Carol Woten. Registration required.

SPECIAL EVENTSADULTS | WRITING COLORADO WITH NATURALIST KEVIN COOKOctober 8, 12:00-1:30 pmFarr Regional Library

Writing Colorado, a year-long series, features twelve writers whose books reveal the essential character of this state we call home. A single event can shape how a person regards life; a string of events can shape a person’s beliefs and actions for the rest of his life. The Thunder Tree explains these concepts in the early years of Robert Michael Pyle’s life: a hollow tree along a canal in vacant land mattered both in the moment and in the future.

ADULTS | INTRODUCTION MS WORDOctober 8, 3:00-5:00 pmCentennial Park Library

Learn how to create, edit and save documents in Microsoft Word. We’ll cover formatting text, using the clipboard and basic features of the ribbon.

ADULTS | INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS 10• October 8, 6:00-8:00 pm

Farr Regional Library - Registration required.

• October 13, 1:00-3:00 pm Carbon Valley Regional Library Registration required.

• October 19, 6:00-8:00 pm Carbon Valley Regional Library Registration required.

• October 21, 6:00-8:00 pm Centennial Park Library Registration required.

Yes, it's new, but it doesn't need to be scary. We'll take you through the basic features of Windows 10 and expand your comfort zone with this new technology. You can bring your own device, or just come and learn.

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ALL AGES | FIRESTONE ART & MUSIC SHOW RECEPTIONOctober 10, 1:00-4:00 pmCarbon Valley Regional Library

Enjoy the work of local artists, live music, activities for children, and refreshments provided by the town of Firestone's Cultural Committee. The reception will feature music from local musicians Holly Adams, Dave Davis and Tim Ostdiek. Home Depot will also offer children’s activities during the event where kids can make small crafts with tiles to take home.

CHILDREN | ON THE ROAD TO EARLY LITERACY FAIR• October 12 and 13, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Carbon Valley Regional Library

• October 20, 9:00 am-11:00 pm Farr Regional Library

Read, Write, Sing, Talk and Play with your children! Visit any time during this free event for lots of fun, interactive learning activities based on the 5 practices of Every Child Ready to Read. You and your child will enjoy imagination and musical games, fun crafts and much more!

SPECIAL EVENTSADULTS | COCINA MEXICANAOctober 12 (Día de La Raza), 6:00-7:30 pmRiverside Library

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage by taking part in this Mexican Cooking Class series. Learn about the influence of the Hispanic and Native Mexican cultures have on today's Mexican food. At the end of class, we will be preparing food together. Ages 16+. Registration required. Celebre el mes de la Herencia Hispana por participando en esta serie de clases de la Cocina Mexicana. Aprenda sobre la influencia de las culturas hispanas y nativas de Mexico en la comida mexicana de hoy. Al final de la clase, vamos a preparar comida juntos. Edades 16 y mayores. Inscripción es necesaria.

CHILDREN & TEENS | AUTHOR VISIT & SCAVENGER HUNTOctober 14, 4:00-5:00 amErie Community Library

Erie resident Jennifer Chambliss Bertman, author of Book Scavenger, will talk about this page-turning adventure. Learn about the game-playing duo, Emily and James, who follow clues all over country to find hidden books and possibly a treasure! Then participate in a real life scavenger hunt in the library!

CHILDREN | CURIOUS GEORGE CELEBRATIONOctober 15, 3:00-4:00 pmErie Community Library

We love mischievous monkey George and love reading about his adventures even more. Let's celebrate the 75th anniversary of our cheeky friend and the man with the yellow hat with stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3+. Registration required.

SPECIAL EVENTSADULTS | INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNETOctober 15, 3:00-5:00 pm Centennial Park Library

Come and learn all about the internet. Learn about browsers, search engines, searching the web and how websites work. We’ll also show you how to interpret search results and avoid ads. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills.

ADULTS | LOCAL HISTORY SERIES:MT. PLEASANT CEMETERYOctober 15, 7:00-8:00 pmErie Community Center, 450 Powers Street, Erie

Join us for an evening with resident Town Clerk Nancy Parker, Erie's resident expert on the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. She has been researching the oldest part of the cemetery thus, making new discoveries. Come find out what she has learned about one of Erie's hidden gems.

CHILDREN | MOVIE & A CRAFTOctober 16, 2:00-4:00 pmErie Community Library

Come hang out on your day off with us! We will be watching Cinderella (Rated PG) and then making a fun pumpkin carriage craft to take home. There will be free popcorn; feel free to bring your own water bottle or other snacks. Registration required.

TEENS | CLUE: KILLER FOOD• October 16, 6:30-8:30 pm

Carbon Valley Regional Library Registration required.

• October 30, 6:30-8:30 pm Erie Community Library Registration required.

It's after hours and the library has transformed into a wickedly goofy scene of crime. All your favorite fast food characters are trying to track down a killer at their restaurants. Come play this live version of Clue to figure out who done it! Grades 6-12.

RIVERSIDE LIBRARY OPEN HOUSEOctober 17, 1:00-5:00 pm, Riverside Library

Riverside Library and Cultural Center is turning 1! Join us for family fun throughout the afternoon.• 1:00 - 1:45 pm & 2:00 - 2:45 pm

Animal Discovery (Ages preK-Grade 5 and families) - Discover the distinction between vertebrate and invertebrate animals by observing and interacting with live animals and biofacts. Learn the defining characteristics of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Presented by the Denver Zoo. Space is limited.

• 3:00 pm: Refreshments• 3:00-4:30 pm: Face Painting & Balloon

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TEENS & ADULTS | RIVERSIDE LIBRARY CELEBRATIONOctober 17, 6:00-8:00 pm, Riverside Library

Come celebrate with us at a special afterhours program for adults and teens! Doors will open at 6 pm; light refreshments will be served.• 6:00-8:00 pm: DIY Art Stations• 6:30-7:30 pm: Enjoy an acoustic set by Panda &

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ADULTS | PRESCHOOL PREPOctober 19, 6:00-7:00 pmErie Community Library

Preschool registration begins in January! Join Shela Blankinship, the Early Childhood Coordinator and Child Find Facilitator for the St. Vrain Valley School District, to learn more about the registration process for the 2016-17 school year. Information will also be provided about SVVSD's preschool curriculum and the types of skills your toddler will need ahead of time. Registration required.

ADULTS | MAKE YOUR OWN ETSY STOREOctober 20, 1:00-3:00 pmCarbon Valley Regional Library

Are you interested in getting the perfect, custom, handmade gift? Are you interested in selling your handmade or vintage goods online? Join us as we explore buying and selling on Etsy - we'll show you how to set up your account and give you some tips and tricks to get you started. Registration required.

SPECIAL EVENTSTEENS & ADULTS | COLLEGE PREP: HOW DO I GET IN?October 20, 6:00-8:00 pm Erie Community Library

The college admissions process can be daunting, but armed with the right information, you can be successful! Students or parents can join us to learn about practical college planning and lowering the cost of college. Lois Rice, Erie resident and educational consultant for 12 years, will discuss topics that include standardized testing and the application process, as well as tips about financial aid. Make this free informative event part of your college planning! Registration required.

ADULTS | REFERENCE USA DEMONSTRATIONOctober 21• 9:00-10:00 am

Carbon Valley Regional Library

• 11:30 am-12:30 pm Greeley Chamber of Commerce 902 7th Avenue, Greeley

Join us for a demonstration of ReferenceUSA, the premier online research and reference tool for area business professionals, job seekers, students and movers. Get fast and easy access to details on more than 39 million US businesses and more than 262 million US residents. Use ReferenceUSA to find sales leads and download lists, conduct market research, locate and research companies you want to work for, and build a business plan using current and historical business data.

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Celebrate

TEEN READ WEEKOctober 18-24!

Get Away with a great book from the Erie Community Library. You can choose from fantasy novels, sci-fi, beach reads, travel books,

mysteries, tales of adventure, and more! We also want to see your book selfie! Take a

selfie of you and your favorite book and post it to #BookSelfieHPLD.

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SPECIAL EVENTSCHILDREN | MAKE AND TAKE - LED JACK-O-LANTERNS• October 21, 4:00-4:30 pm

Carbon Valley Regional Library Registration required.

• October 22, 4:15-4:45 pm Erie Community Library Registration required.

• October 23, 6:00-6:30 pm Farr Regional Library Registration required.

Come make and take a Halloween jack-o-lantern that is lit up by LED stickers! No soldering or wiring is involved, only conductive tape, conductive ink, paper and stickers. Learn about other crafts you can create with these easy, gateway-to-making materials. Grades K-2.

TEENS & ADULTS | FUN WITH FLEECEOctober 22, 5:30-7:30 pmCarbon Valley Regional Library

People of all creative skill levels are invited to join an interactive demonstration of various arts centered around shorn fleece from Sheep, Alpaca, and Llama. This demonstration will include an overview of raw to washed fleece (plural for a lock of wool), carded fleece for spinning yarn, and shaft or jack style weaving. See the tools used to create yarn, felted fabric, and woven fabric. Each participant will be given a lock of wool to wash and dry, then learn about the uses of the lock of wool for various projects. Presented by Kathy Santore. Ages 16 and up. Registration required.

ADULTS | BUSINESS START-UP ORIENTATION*October 22, 6:00-7:30 pm Erie Community Library

This program has been designed to be a starting place for anyone who is considering jumping into business for the first time (or the second time with a better outcome). This comprehensive seminar, hosted by East Colorado SBDC, will provide you with a Colorado Start-Up Guide and library resources to support your business and websites. Please register here or call 720-837-0416 or 970-351-4274 up to three days before the session. If there are fewer than 7 participants, this seminar will be cancelled.

TEENS | FREE PRACTICE SAT OR ACTOctober 24, 10:30 am-2:00 pmErie Community Library

SAT or ACT: Which test is right for you? Too many students struggle to get good SAT scores and never realize there is another test to take. Here is your chance to see... Once your scoring is complete your past results will be analyzed and compared to your practice test. You will receive a score report and analysis with recommendations for which test to consider, areas to focus on, and ways to increase your score. Make this free event part of your college planning! Bring a calculator, pencil, and any past SAT, ACT, PSAT, and PLAN scores if you have them. No previous testing is required. Recommended for High School Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Registration required.

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SPECIAL EVENTSALL AGES | CREATURES OF THE NIGHTOctober 26• 4:15-5:15 pm

Erie Community Library Registration required for each participant.

• 6:30-7:30 pm Carbon Valley Regional Library

Have you ever heard a "whoo, whooooo" during the evening hours or wondered what the "scritchy scratchy" noise was in the dark outside your window? Join us as we welcome Nature's Educators to our library and learn about the adaptations and behaviors of those Creatures of the Night. We'll even get to meet a real owl!

ALL AGES | HARRY'S HALLOWEENOctober 27, 4:00-5:00 pmLincoln Park Library

Celebrate Halloween at Hogwarts! Visit all your favorite wizard classes; make butterbeer in Potions, challenge Voldemort in Defense Against the Dark Arts, make your own wand in Charms, and more. Wizard wear in encouraged.

CHILDREN & TEENS | SPOOKY SCIENCE & STACKSOctober 30, 7:00-8:30 pmCentennial Park Library

With the help of University STEM teachers and leadership students we will be having gobs of fun with weird science. Exploding pumpkins, gooey slime, lava lamps, real eyeballs, live scavenger hunt and more. In addition we will have a Haunted House showcasing children's horror fiction. Be ready to be surprised and spooked! Come in costume for some Halloween madness. This program is for students in Grades 4-8.

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AFFILIATED LOCATIONS

BOOK DEPOSITSBriggsdale Library42089 WCR 70, Briggsdale, CO 80611

Milliken Senior Center1101 Broad Street, Milliken, CO 80543

Hill & Park Senior Center4205 Yosemite Dr., Greeley, CO 80634

Pierce Senior Center321 Main, Pierce, CO 80650

Prairie View Senior Center1151 Main St., Hudson, CO 80632

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