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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Adult Treatment Court Request for Proposals

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Campbell County Adult Treatment Courts program is soliciting proposals for an organization to provide a bio-psycho-social model substance abuse treatment program for adult criminal offenders who are assessed with a substance abuse ...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

Wyoming Region 1 Survey

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Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Sheridan, and Weston Counties (Collectively known as Wyoming Region 1) are in the process of updating the Wyoming Region 1 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan analyzes the region’s vulnerabilit...

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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Job Opening at WBL

CCPLS Job Opening

Join our team in Wright as a Branch Services Specialist.

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

CCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting

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The monthly meeting of the Campbell County Library Board of Trustees is Monday, March 27, 2023, 4:30pm at Campbell County Public Library, 2101 S. 4J Road, Gillette, Wyoming. NOTE THE TIME CHANGE.

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Friends of the Library Meeting

Friends of the Library Campbell County meet at CCOPL the fourth Tuesday at 6pm

The monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library is Tuesday, March 28 at 6pm. All Friends members are welcome to attend this meeting at CCPL and help support the literacy and programming services of Campbell County Libraries.

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Posted on: February 23, 2023

WBL Book Club

Wright Branch Library Book Club

Pick up a copy of "The Bookshop of the Shore" by Jenny Colgan at Wright Branch Library and join us at WBL to chat about it Tuesday, March 28, 5pm. Book Club made possible thanks to a grant from the Campbell County Community Public Recreation District.

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Posted on: January 31, 2023

2023 Library Foundation Graphic Novel Character Contest

2023 Graphic Novel Character Contest

Artists are invited to enter their original library-themed graphic novel character in an artistic medium of the artist’s choice in the appropriate division: grades 1-3, grades 4-6, grades 7-12, 18 and older, or an all-ages computer-generated division (com...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Creative Aging Brazilian Embroidery Class Series

Creative Aging Brazilian Embroidery Class Series(1)

Participants must be able to attend each class from 5-7pm on the following days:Campbell County Recreation Center: April 4 and 11Campbell County Public Library: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, and 23

Brazilian embroidery is a type of surface embroidery that us...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Give Back Mat Class Friends of the Library Fundraiser

Friends Give Back Mat Class: Monday, April 3, 5:45pm

Tickets are $15 and Felicia  donates $10 of each ticket to the Friends. The Friends work hard to support the literacy and programming services of Campbell County libraries and are pleased to be working with Felicia!

This 45-minute class consists o...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Japanese Calligraphy Class

Japanese Calligraphy: Tuesday, April 4, 4pm

A joint initiative of the Japan Foundation and Laurasian Institution, the Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) brings volunteer Japanese coordinators to regions of the U.S. where Japanese culture has been less accessible. JOI coordinators are hosted by U.S. no...

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Posted on: March 24, 2023

CCPL Genealogy Consultations

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Need help with family history or genealogical research? Stop by the CCPL reference desk the first Wednesday of each month and get assistance from our volunteer family history consultants. Drop in April 5, 6-8pm; first come, first served.

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

CCPL Game Night for Adults

CCPL Game Night for Adults: Wednesday, April 12, 6pm

Join us at CCPL for Game Night for Adults on Wednesday, April 12, 6pm, and meet new friends, learn a new game, or play an old favorite! Choose from one of our games or bring one to share.

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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Volunteer Reference Attorney at CCPL

Free Legal Aid Clinic first Thursdays, 2-4pm at Campbell County Public Library

A volunteer attorney will be available for brief one-on-one visits with community members to provide instruction in filling out legal forms and navigating the court system. Civil (non-criminal) legal questions only. First come, first served -- no appointm...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Aspirations: Love, Art, and War in Dublin 1916

Aspirations: Wednesday, April 19, 6:30pm

The poetry of Nobel Laureate William Butler Yeats which focused on the rebellion is featured and Dumbrill will discuss the internal motivations and intent of the rebels whose course was less successful yet in some ways parallel to the American battle for ...

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Posted on: February 6, 2023

2nd Annual Library Foundation Cookie Wars

Cookie Wars at CCPL: Saturday, April 29

Cookie Wars is scheduled for Saturday, April 29 at CCPL. Mark your calendars and join us to taste some delicious cookies. Bakers, sign up by Friday April 21--the Foundation is sponsoring some great prizes! Registrations also available at your libraries.

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Posted on: October 4, 2022

Reconsideration of Library Materials

Reconsideration of Library Materials

Status of Requests for Reconsideration of Library Materials presented to the CCPLS Library Board of Directors as of February 28, 2022 can be accessed with the following link.

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Conflict of Interest Statement

Announcement

Conflict of Interest Statement:
The Campbell County Library Board has been made aware of a conflict of interest between, Charles Butler and board chair, Sage Bear regarding employment of Charles Butler at Bears Naturally Clean Dry Cleaners.  The c...
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Posted on: February 28, 2023

CCPLS Board of Trustees Collection Development Policy Workshop

Library Board Policy Workshop

View the proposed changes to the policy in its entirety or selected sections under Proposed Policies via the following link.

https://www.campbellcountywy.gov/2219/Policies

3/9/2023 Collection Development Policy Workshop

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Posted on: February 17, 2022

Among the Stacks: CCPLS Monthly Newsletter

Among the Stacks: CCPLS monthly newsletter

Check out what's happening at Campbell County Public Library and Wright Branch Library.

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

What Is a Library?

Mabel Wilkinson, Park County Librarian

by Katie Remme, Wright Branch Library Manager

George Eberhart, in The Librarian’s Book of Lists, provides this definition: “A library is a collection of resources in a variety of formats that is (1) organized by information professional...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: February 1, 2023

February is Black History Month

February Is Black History Month

February Is Black History Monthby Sara, CCPLS Technical Services Librarian

February is Black History Month, which was first designated nationally in 1976 by President Gerald Ford. There are many ways communities across the United States celebrate, such as ...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: January 1, 2023

New Year's Resolution Help from Your Libraries

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New Year’s Resolution Help from Your Librariesby Paula Kelting, CCPL Reference Librarian

I wish everyone a Happy New Year! If you have decided on a resolution but are one of many of us on a tight budget, then please remember to keep Campbell Coun...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: December 1, 2022

'Tis the Season!

'Tis the Season!

‘Tis the Season!by Darcy Acord, CCPL Youth Services Librarian

The end of 2022 is just around the corner, and the communities of Gillette and Wright are gearing up to celebrate the winter holidays that come with year’s end. Your Campbell...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: November 1, 2022

So Much to Be Thankful For

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by Elizabeth Albin, CCPL Circulation Manager

November is National Gratitude Month so its a great time to reflect on one of my mother’s favorite songs, Thankful by Josh Groban. The song begins with the lyrics:    Somedays, we for...

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Posted on: August 30, 2022

Books Unite Us

National Banned Books Week 2022

Books Unite Usby Darcy Acord, CCPLS Youth Services Librarian

Every year, libraries across the United States commemorate Banned Books week in September; the dates this year are September 18-24. The event focuses on raising awareness about efforts to challen...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Back to School Assistance with Your Library Card

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Back to School Assistance with Your Library Cardby Larissa Stalcup, Administrative Services Manager

The first day of school is quickly approaching, with the stress of schoolwork in the back of everyone’s mind. Imagine if you had FREE access to a ...

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Posted on: June 24, 2022

Hello Summer!

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Hello Summer!by Katie Remme, Wright Branch Library Manager

Hello, summer! Gardens are bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables, local farmer’s markets are filling up, and people all over the country are firing up their grills. While it can be ha...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: May 24, 2022

Oceans of Possibilities at Your Libraries

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Oceans of Possibilitiesby Krisene Watson, CCPL Outreach Librarian

Summertime at Campbell County Public Library (CCPL) and Wright Branch Library (WBL) is busy—and great fun! Oceans of Possibilities summer reading programs for all ages will feature...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: April 27, 2022

Health and Wellness Help from Your Library

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Health and Wellness Help from Your Library by Paula Andrie, CCPL Reference Librarian 

According to National Day Calendar (https://nationaldaycalendar.com), May is recognized as a national month to more than 10 health and wellness topics. ...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: March 29, 2022

National Library Week 2022 • Connect with Your Library

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Connect with Your Libraryby Darcy Acord, Youth Services LibrarianFrom April 3 through 9, your Campbell County Libraries will celebrate National Library Week; this year’s theme is “Connect with Your Library.” There are so many ways your libraries foster co...

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Posted on: March 1, 2022

Women’s History and the Library

MabelWilkinsonat, Park County Librarian (photo courtesy of Wyoming State Archives)

by Sara Kuhbacher-Rosier and Elizabeth Albin

In 1987, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed March as the first Women’s History Month to “commemorate and encourage the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.” For 35 ye...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: December 30, 2021

Readers Advisory from Your Library

CCPL Staff Picks

Readers Advisory from Your Libraryby Lori Kirchoff, CCPLS Technical Services Librarian

Are you wanting to find a good book to read but don’t know where to start looking? Your library offers a great reader’s service with its on-going and continually updated...

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Posted on: December 29, 2021

Grow Your Business with Help from Your Library

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Grow Your Business with Help from Your Libraryby Larissa Stalcup, CCPL Administrative Services Manager

Thinking about engaging your entrepreneurial spirit by opening your own business? Do you already own a business? Campbell County Public Library supports ...

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Posted on: November 1, 2021

Thankful for...

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Thankful for...by Elizabeth Albin, CCPL Circulation Services Manager

The month of November regularly focuses on giving thanks for people and things and we are reminded to pause and appreciate aspects of our life we often take for granted. When I sat down t...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: October 2, 2021

TeenTober

TeenTober

by Darcy Acord, CCPL Youth Services Librarian

Leaves are changing, days are getting cooler, nights are getting longer. It must be...TeenTober! TeenTober is part of a national initiative by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) “to ...

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Posted on: June 22, 2021

Libraries Are Essential for Thriving Communities

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by Terri Lesley, CCPLS Executive Director

Public libraries are a fundamental component of thriving communities, a sentiment which has been well understood by Wyoming citizens for a long time. Wyoming was granted statehood in 1890, and by the early 1900s, W...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: March 1, 2021

Sound Lab

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Our brand new sound lab was funded through a generous grant awarded by the Wyoming Community Foundation and is open to the public. This grant enables patrons to create professional-level recordings using our one-of-a-kind-for-Wyoming lab. We renovated our...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: July 1, 2021

A Tale of Summer Reading

CCPL Tails and Tales Summer Reading Kickoff

by Anna Street, CCPL Circulation Services Manager

June 5 was a beautiful, sunny afternoon at Campbell County Public Library as we launched a summer reading party outside, with our annual Author Fair and Writers Workshop inside. The 2021 summer reading them...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: May 4, 2021

Check Out Our STEAM and Craft Kits

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Your library in Gillette recently added new collections in their Children’s Department and Young Adult (YA) Department for circulation: two YA perler bead kits, three YA glue gun kits, and 23 Children’s STEAM Kits purchased with Campbell County Community ...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: April 2, 2021

Celebrate National Library Week

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Happy National Library Week (NLW)! This year’s theme is Welcome to Your Library and Campbell County Public Library (CCPL) and Wright Branch Library (WBL) are joining the national celebration of libraries April 4-10. 

The American Library Associati...

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Library Evergreen
Posted on: March 3, 2021

Start a Business with a Little Help from your Library

Campbell County Public Library System (CCPLS) has many resources to support small businesses in our community. The libraries in both Gillette and Wright have Tech Centers which offer free access to computers and internet. Each library also has ph...

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Posted on: March 1, 2021

Reaching Beyond Library Walls

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Before COVID-19 made DoorDash popular, your library had its own version of door-to-door services. Campbell County Public Library (CCPL) Outreach Services is a lifeline for homebound library patrons. The mission of our Outreach Services Department is to ex...

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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

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Campbell County Parks and Recreation will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Bicentennial Park Soccer Fields on Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m. sharp. All children, 9 years of age and younger, are invited to hunt plastic Easter eggs and candy. Children will b...

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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Closed for Easter

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The Recreation Center in Gillette and Wright will be closed for Easter on Sunday, April 9. Happy Easter!

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Posted on: October 13, 2022

2022-23 Winter Spring Brochure/Guide

22-23 Winter Spring Cover

The Recreation brochure/activity guide is available for 2022-23 winter and spring. Brochures are no longer printed but can be accessed digitally via our website or via the attached link.

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Rockpile Museum Searching for Dixie Reece Artwork

Unknown Dixie Reece Print

The Rockpile Museum would like your help in locating the whereabouts of several Dixie Reece artworks.  Dixie was a prolific artist and many of her paintings and drawings were commissioned by or sold to collectors in the region.  We have ...

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

Rockpile Museum Access Program for Low-Income Families NOW FREE

First Interstate Bank and Museums for All

Rockpile Museum Access Program for Low-Income Families NOW FREE

First Interstate Bank of Gillette has sponsored Museums for All guests for 2023

 

Gillette, Wyoming –Today the Campbell County Rockpile Museum is pleased to announce that Firs...

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Posted on: February 7, 2023

My Corner Office: Views and Reflections from the Powder River Basin

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New Exhibit on Display at the Rockpile Museum: My Corner Office: Views and Reflections from the Powder River Basin by Alan Nash

The Campbell County Rockpile Museum and the Rockpile Museum Association are pleased to announce a new exhibit ...

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Posted on: August 31, 2022

Join the Rockpile Museum Association

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The Rockpile Museum Association is a non-profit organization of individuals, families, and businesses who support, promote, and assist the Rockpile Museum in Gillette, Wyoming.  Joining the RMA not only helps support the museum, but provides you ...

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Posted on: January 6, 2023

Rockpile Museum Seeking Information and Photos on Veterans of Korean Conflict

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Museum continues to document the history of our local veterans.

The Campbell County Rockpile Museum in Gillette, Wyoming is continuing its decades long effort to document the stories of veterans from or connected to Campbell County, Wyoming.  The ...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Rockpile Museum Admission Fees

ADMISSION FEE

The Campbell County Rockpile Museum began charging admission fees for entrance to the museum on July 1, 2021.  Rockpile Museum Association Members will receive free admission along with children 5 and under, active duty military, and veterans. &a...

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

Discount for Guests of the Frontier Auto Museum

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The Campbell County Rockpile Museum is pleased to offer a discount for all guests with a same-day receipt from our neighbors at the Frontier Auto Museum.  Each and every guest in your party will receive $2.00 off regularly priced admission. &...

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