K2 Radio » Natrona County Public Library http://k2radio.com Wyoming's Radio Station Fri, 17 May 2013 23:25:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Elementary Art Show On Now At The Library http://k2radio.com/elementary-art-show-on-now-at-the-library/ http://k2radio.com/elementary-art-show-on-now-at-the-library/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:55:22 +0000 Brian Scott http://k2radio.com/?p=270314 If you are accustomed to seeing wall-to-wall books in floor-to-ceiling shelves in a library. For the next four weeks, the Natrona County Public Library will look a little different, adorned with colorful creations from the hands of Casper's elementary students

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]]> http://k2radio.com/elementary-art-show-on-now-at-the-library/feed/ 0 Chris Hondros, Getty Images First Lady Mead Reads To Casper Children [PHOTOS] http://k2radio.com/first-lady-mead-reads-to-casper-children-photos/ http://k2radio.com/first-lady-mead-reads-to-casper-children-photos/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:33:01 +0000 Kevin Koile http://k2radio.com/?p=268070 Wyoming's First Lady is encouraging parents and children to get involved in a good book.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/first-lady-mead-reads-to-casper-children-photos/feed/ 0 Kevin Koile - TownSquareMedia Natrona County Public Library Evacuated http://k2radio.com/natrona-county-public-library-evacuated/ http://k2radio.com/natrona-county-public-library-evacuated/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:42:23 +0000 Tom McCarthy http://k2radio.com/?p=251467 The Natrona County Public Library was evacuated shortly after 4:00pm on Tuesday, following reports of smoke in the building.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/natrona-county-public-library-evacuated/feed/ 0 Rich Denison, K2 Radio News Library Officials Say They'll Deliver The Best With What They Have http://k2radio.com/library-officials-say-theyll-deliver-the-best-with-what-they-have/ http://k2radio.com/library-officials-say-theyll-deliver-the-best-with-what-they-have/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:52:17 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=226694 Four years ago the vote was close and this time around it was even closer. Natrona County's Library Board President looks at the tightened margin as a positive. At the same time, Board President Randy Buffington says, the voters have spoken

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]]> http://k2radio.com/library-officials-say-theyll-deliver-the-best-with-what-they-have/feed/ 0 Natrona County Public Library, K2 Radio Oops! Casper Star Tribune Prints Wrong Election Date, Responds on Facebook [PHOTO] http://k2radio.com/casper-star-voting-fail/ http://k2radio.com/casper-star-voting-fail/#comments Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:14:13 +0000 Brian Scott http://k2radio.com/?p=210260 In a front page story today in the Casper Star Tribune, it is being reported that the additional sales tax being requested for the library is up for vote today!

This issue and all issues on the ballot will be decided on election day November 6th. You are NOT missing a voting

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]]> http://k2radio.com/casper-star-voting-fail/feed/ 0 Brian Scott, K2 Radio Stock Up On Winter Reading, Library Book Sale This Weekend http://k2radio.com/stock-up-on-winter-reading-library-book-sale-this-weekend/ http://k2radio.com/stock-up-on-winter-reading-library-book-sale-this-weekend/#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:47:33 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=174913 The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is this weekend. The doors open 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 5 on Sunday.

Library Director, Bill Nelson says proceeds from the sale go towards a number of programs including, Reading is Fundamentally

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]]> http://k2radio.com/stock-up-on-winter-reading-library-book-sale-this-weekend/feed/ 0 Karen Snyder, K2 Radio Library Board Says They Will Spend Local http://k2radio.com/library-board-says-they-will-spend-local/ http://k2radio.com/library-board-says-they-will-spend-local/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:06:27 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=146917 "Of the people, by the people and for the people." Natrona County Public Library Director, Bill Nelson borrows from Abe Lincoln when describing a proposed new library project and the intentions of the library board

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]]> http://k2radio.com/library-board-says-they-will-spend-local/feed/ 0 Karen Snyder, K2 Radio "Citizens for the Library" to Hold Kick-off Event Friday http://k2radio.com/citizens-for-the-library-to-hold-kick-off-event-friday/ http://k2radio.com/citizens-for-the-library-to-hold-kick-off-event-friday/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:57:51 +0000 Anthony Pollreisz http://k2radio.com/?p=117315 Citizens for the Library will hold its kick-off event Friday at the Natrona County Public Library. The group will officially launch its campaign to add a measure to the November ballot that, if passed, would add a one cent sales tax to fund a new $29

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]]> http://k2radio.com/citizens-for-the-library-to-hold-kick-off-event-friday/feed/ 0 Karen Snyder, K2 Radio Question Time For City Council Candidates http://k2radio.com/question-time-for-city-council-candidates/ http://k2radio.com/question-time-for-city-council-candidates/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 22:22:25 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=113380 Tomorrow evening, Wednesday August 8th, a public forum with candidates for Casper City Council takes place at the Natrona County Public Library, 6-8 p.m.

"Its a chance for citizens to come and meet their city council candidates, get to know them, ask their own questions and express their own concerns

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]]> http://k2radio.com/question-time-for-city-council-candidates/feed/ 0 Karen Snyder, K2 Radio Library Works On Municipality Support http://k2radio.com/library-works-on-municipality-support/ http://k2radio.com/library-works-on-municipality-support/#comments Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:43:46 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=108716 Proponents of new library construction for Natrona County are making progess on getting municipalities to support a ballot initiative that would ask voters if they would  approve an additional penny tax for the county

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]]> http://k2radio.com/library-works-on-municipality-support/feed/ 0 Natrona County Public Library, K2 Radio New Library Campaign Begins One Municipality At A Time http://k2radio.com/new-library-campaign-begins-one-municipality-at-a-time/ http://k2radio.com/new-library-campaign-begins-one-municipality-at-a-time/#comments Sat, 07 Jul 2012 23:09:11 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=105545 Four months until the fall elections and November's ballot may include a question to Natrona County voters asking for approval of a specific purpose one-cent tax to raise dollars for a new public library

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]]> http://k2radio.com/new-library-campaign-begins-one-municipality-at-a-time/feed/ 0 Karen Snyder, K2 Radio Commissioners Approve Library Penny Tax Initiative http://k2radio.com/ccommissioners-approve-library-penny-tax-initiative/ http://k2radio.com/ccommissioners-approve-library-penny-tax-initiative/#comments Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:56:47 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=104862 The Natrona County commissioners threw their weight behind the new public library initiative Tuesday evening along with a proposal to go to the November ballot asking voters to approved a one-cent specific purpose sales and use tax to pay for it

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]]> http://k2radio.com/ccommissioners-approve-library-penny-tax-initiative/feed/ 0 Karen Snyder, KtwoRadio news Library Task Force Recommendation Heads To Board http://k2radio.com/library-task-force-recommendation-heads-to-board/ http://k2radio.com/library-task-force-recommendation-heads-to-board/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 22:51:24 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=94109 A recommendation to bring a new library initiative to the ballot in November will come before the Natrona County Library Foundation Board next week.  The 30-member citizen-led task force concluded deliberations Wednesday agreeing to recommend a 83,000 sq ft facility, located on a library owned site in the Old Yellowstone District, at a cost of 29

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]]> http://k2radio.com/library-task-force-recommendation-heads-to-board/feed/ 0 Karen Snyder, K2 Radio 1st Graders Gather Statewide For 2012 Wyoming Reads http://k2radio.com/1st-graders-gather-statewide-for-2012-wyoming-reads/ http://k2radio.com/1st-graders-gather-statewide-for-2012-wyoming-reads/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 22:27:40 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=91249 Wyoming Reads, the state-wide literacy celebration, will bring about 1000 1st graders and accompanying adults to the Natrona County Public Library and the Nicolaysen Art Museum Tuesday. Wyoming Reads provides free books to 1st graders as part of the event

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]]> http://k2radio.com/1st-graders-gather-statewide-for-2012-wyoming-reads/feed/ 0 Wyoming Reads, Natrona County Public Library Give Your Garden A Boost, "Composting 101″ At The Library http://k2radio.com/give-your-garden-a-boost-composting-101-at-the-library/ http://k2radio.com/give-your-garden-a-boost-composting-101-at-the-library/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 14:41:18 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=90502 Interested in setting up composting in your back yard? If so, the Natrona County Public Library offers Composting 101 next Monday evening. Library Spokesperson Brenda Thompson says  Horticulturalist, Donna Cuin, from the Natrona County Agricultural Extension and Learning Center will present the seminar

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]]> http://k2radio.com/give-your-garden-a-boost-composting-101-at-the-library/feed/ 0 Getty Images Citizen-Led New Library Recommendation Taking Shape http://k2radio.com/citizen-led-new-library-recommendation-taking-shape/ http://k2radio.com/citizen-led-new-library-recommendation-taking-shape/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 18:55:50 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=90505 An update on the developing recommendation for a new Natrona County Library includes tentative leanings toward a special purpose one-cent-tax to finance the $25 million dollar project. Most folks attending an informational meeting Thursday like that choice of funding

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]]> http://k2radio.com/citizen-led-new-library-recommendation-taking-shape/feed/ 0 Karen Snyder, K2 Radio Library Board Announces New Library Plan http://k2radio.com/library-board-announces-new-library-plan/ http://k2radio.com/library-board-announces-new-library-plan/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:03:47 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=76245 A new library initiative from the Natrona County Library Board of Trustees gives the New Library Citizen-Led Task force something solid to consider.

The job of the task force is to determine if a new library is something the community wants

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]]> http://k2radio.com/library-board-announces-new-library-plan/feed/ 0 Karen Snyder, K2 Radio Task Force To Probe Question Of New Library http://k2radio.com/task-force-to-probe-question-of-new-library/ http://k2radio.com/task-force-to-probe-question-of-new-library/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:53:50 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=67705 Applicants were selected and the first meeting takes place next Monday of a Natrona County Public Library task force. The Citizen-led committee is tasked with determining whether a new library for the county is the way to go

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]]> http://k2radio.com/task-force-to-probe-question-of-new-library/feed/ 0 Karen Snyder, K2 Radio Workshop Disciplines the Teenage Mind [AUDIO] http://k2radio.com/workshop-disciplines-the-teenage-mind-audio/ http://k2radio.com/workshop-disciplines-the-teenage-mind-audio/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:55:26 +0000 Daniel Sandoval http://k2radio.com/?p=62069 The willfulness and impulsiveness of the teenage mind can be a challenge for those interested in seeing them grow into well reasoned adults.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/workshop-disciplines-the-teenage-mind-audio/feed/ 0 March 2011, Real Brain Exhibit, Bristol, England, Matt Cardy, Getty Images Library Board Seeks Citizen Input On New Facility http://k2radio.com/library-board-seeks-citizen-input-on-new-facility/ http://k2radio.com/library-board-seeks-citizen-input-on-new-facility/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:07:42 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=61712 Whether to seek funds for a library expansion is on the minds of the Natrona County Library Board. They want to bring that question to the public over the next couple months for consideration and are calling for citizens to serve on an exploratory committee.

"That committee would go over the needs of the

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