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Watts Up?
The High Plains Library District has partnered with Xcel Energy to provide
portable Watts Up? meters. Accurate and easy to use, these meters plug into
home appliances to see how much energy is being used. Each meter comes in
its own carrying case with instructions. Watts Up? meters may be reserved
for checkout online at www.MyLibrary.us or at any High Plains Library
District branch library in Greeley, Firestone or Erie.
Watts Up? is Easy to Use!
- Plug Watts Up? meter into a standard properly grounded 120 volt AC wall outlet
- Plug an appliance into the Watts Up? meter
- Turn on the appliance
- Watts Up? displays the appliance's current, minimum and maximum energy use
The Watts Up? meter will:
- Record electrical usage in watts
- Display cost of energy in dollars
- Capture surge readings
- Interface with your personal computer
- Record duty cycles
- Help you save money by lowering your electricity bill
Book Clubs
Looking for a book club or film discussion group to join? Check out these
clubs to find a discussion group that matches your interests, or get
started with our online book clubs. Drop-in and visit the club of your
choice. New members are always welcome. Visit the
Books, DVDs, CDs page of
MyLibrary.us to view more information on each club.
Book Lovers' Book Club
Carbon Valley Regional Library
6:00 pm, September 28
The Last Child by John Hart
Centennial Park Evening Book Club
Centennial Park Library
6:30 pm, September 13
People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
Farr Evening Book Club
Farr Regional Library
6:30 pm, September 15
Farr Non-Fiction Book Club
Farr Regional Library
1:00 pm, September 13
Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and what it says about us) by Tom Vanderbilt
Farr Tuesday Afternoon Book Club
Farr Regional Library
1:30 pm, September 21
Half Broke Horses: a true life novel by Jeannette Walls
Great Books Reading and Discussion Program
Centennial Park Library
2:00 pm, September 27
Civilization and Its Discontents by Freud
Mead Seniors Book Club
Carbon Valley Regional Library
2:00 pm, September 21
Mead Town Hall, 441 Third Street, Mead
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Mystery at Lunch Book Club
Centennial Park Library
11:30 am, September 9
Please select a mystery by G.M. Malliet.
Off the Shelf Online Book Club on goodreads.com
Carbon Valley Regional Library
You are invited to join other book lovers on Goodreads.com, a well known networking website
for readers. Sign up today with your name, email, and a password at Goodreads.com. It's free! Keep track of what
you've already read and what you want to read next on your own personal bookshelves. Then, join our Carbon Valley Off the Shelf Book Group to discover more inspirational authors, share great books, read reviews, or even start a discussion.
Popular Fiction Book Club
Erie Community Library
11:30 am, August 12
Bring your sack lunch; we'll provide the beverages.
Saturday, September 18
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
HPLD Administration and Support Services Building
2650 W 29th Street, Greeley
Literate Communities Thrive @ your Library ®
Join us for the third literacy workshop presented by HPLD to train
volunteers to assist at local literary agencies and programs. This workshop
will focus on training volunteers to prepare adult students for the new
citizenship test. We will provide you with the tools to help another along
their path to literacy.
For more information, or to register for this program, contact Cindy Welsh
at 970-506-8645 or cwelsh@highplains.us.
Programs
(R) indicates registration is required.
Carbon Valley Regional Library
Family Film Night
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
6:00-7:30 pm, September 2
Planet 51 (Rated PG, 91 minutes)
American astronaut Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker lands on Planet 51 thinking
he's the first person to step foot on it. To his surprise, he finds that this
planet is inhabited by little green people who are happily living in a white
picket fence world reminiscent of a cheerfully innocent 1950s America, and whose
only fear is that it will be overrun by alien invaders - like Chuck.
Writer's Group
(adults and teens)
6:00 pm, September 14
Are you interested in writing? Sharing your ideas with others? Want to
learn how to get published? Then come and join this group of enthusiastic,
passionate, avid and eager writers who focus on a different topic each
month. Bring dinner if you like; beverages will be available.
Centennial Park Library
The Job Corner
9:00 am-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm, Monday-Thursday
10:00 am-5:00 pm, Friday and Saturday
1:00 pm-5:00 pm, Sunday
The Job Corner is available for many of your job search needs. We offer Resume
Maker, print and database resources, and a friendly word of encouragement to
help you land that perfect job. A world of opportunity awaits you so stop by
today. Located in the Resource Center.
High Plains Job Network
10:30 am, Fridays
Looking for a job can be a lonely and alienating experience. Join our
weekly support group for individuals who are currently looking for a job
and would like to network with other job seekers. Come and share your
experience with others. Coffee and tea provided.
Page to Screen Film Discussion
(Under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult)
5:30 pm, September 7
Gods and Monsters (Rated R, 105 minutes)
This film explores the last days of Frankenstein director James White.
Create @ Your Library®: Knitting for "Warm up America" project
2:00 pm, September 11
Join us to learn a variety of craft and creative projects from professional
instructors. This program is free for adults and older children; no
registration required. Supplies provided while they last. Habla español.
Pinwheel Parties: Pinwheels for Peace
(children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult)
1:00-3:00 pm, September 18
For more information, see the article on the Children's Page.
QPR Suicide Awareness Training
(teens and adults)
6:00-8:00 pm, September 21
Do you know what the warning signs of suicide are? Do you know someone who may be struggling with suicidal ideation but aren't sure how to help? September is National Suicide Awareness Month and we are hosting a free QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) suicide awareness training for the community. Help make a difference by joining us for this important event.
Erie Community Library
Separate Lives: The History of Mary Rippon
7:00-8:00 pm, September 9
Mary Rippon was the University of Colorado's first woman professor. She taught Germanic languages from 1878-1909. A popular teacher, known as a proper Victorian lady and spinster, she was praised for 'exalted womanhood' by President Joseph Sewall of CU. But, she had a secret that she took to her grave. Learn about the remarkable hidden life of Mary Rippon, with historian Silvia Pettem, author of the award-winning biography.
Walking Tour of Erie's Downtown Historic District
10:00-11:00 am, September 25
Erie Post Office, 150 Wells Street
The final event in our 2010 Local History Series! Clovis Morrisson, member of Erie's Historic Preservation Advisory Board, will lead us through fascinating local history on the streets of historic downtown Erie. We'll learn about some of the remaining historic structures in Erie's working coal town past. Meet in the parking lot of the Erie Post Office. Water and maps provided. Dress for the weather with comfortable shoes. Rain or shine.
Farr Regional Library
Farr Film Discussion
6:30 pm, September 3
Apollo 13 (PG, 140 minutes)
When Apollo 13 pilot Jim Lovell uttered the simple message, "Houston, we've
got a problem," the world learned that something had gone horribly wrong in
the dead of space. Guest speaker Stuart Wright, local business man, member
of the ARIA repair crews for Apollos 13, 14 and 15 and NASA enthusiast,
will be joining us to shine some light on the Apollo missions and answer
questions.
Pinwheel Parties: Pinwheels for Peace
(children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult)
10:00 am-12:00 pm, September 18
For more information, see the article on the Children's Page.
Health Talks
6:30-7:30 pm, September 20
Join Dr. Erik Sorbo of Weld Family Clinic of Chiropractic as he explores a variety of health and wellness topics.
Lincoln Park Library
Language Café
2:00 pm, Saturdays
Are you learning English as a second language? Come enjoy a cup of coffee
as you practice English conversation with others who are learning the
language.
Comic Book Movie Club
All ages; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult./i>
5:30-7:30 pm, September 8
Pinwheel Parties: Pinwheels for Peace
(children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult)
2:00-4:00 pm, September 18
For more information, see the article on the Children's Page.
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