Wednesday in Wyoming -- March 16, 2016

As we continue our exploration of the quotation wall at the Laramie County Library, I couldn't resist sharing this one with you.

What do you think about the concept of the brain as a container?

Wednesday in Wyoming -- March 9, 2016

I hope library patrons stop to read this as they climb the steps to the main entrance, because Charles Eliot's description of books is so valid.

Do you consider books your friends?  I do.  And I agree with Eliot that they're both counselors and teachers.

Who can live without books?  Who would want to?  Not I.

Wednesday in Wyoming -- March 2, 2016

Thomas Jefferson said, "I cannot live without books." I agree with him, but I'd add "or libraries" to his statement.  That's one of the reasons I investigated the Laramie County Library before moving to Cheyenne.  It was in an older, much smaller building then but had everything I needed at the time.  Now it's housed in a beautiful new environmentally-sound building with facilities only dreamt about a dozen years ago.

As you can see, the theme of reading is highlighted in the statue shown above. But what are those lighter colored blocks on the wall next to the main entrance?  They're reading-related quotations from famous people.

I'm going to highlight some of my favorites this month, so be sure to check back each week to see who said what.

Wednesday in Wyoming -- February 24, 2016

The capitol building was constructed even before Wyoming became a state, which means that the center part (the first to be built) is over 125 years old.  It's now time for some "clean-up and fix-up" work.  As a result, the capitol will be closed until 2018.

Wednesday in Wyoming -- February 17, 2016

Wyoming is home to not only the first national park but also the first national monument.  While Hollywood made Devils Tower famous in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," it was a sacred spot to Native Americans well before that and draws thousands of tourists each year.

Some of those who visit the tower come to climb it.  Would you want to ascend those practically vertical sides?

Wednesday in Wyoming -- February 10, 2016

 Wyomingites are justifiably proud of the many "firsts" that the state can boast.  Among them is Yellowstone, the first national park.

You probably knew that Yellowstone was the first national park in the United States, but did you know that it was the first in the world?

Wednesday in Wyoming -- February 3, 2016

As part of its year-long celebration of 125 years of statehood, Wyoming is issuing commemorative stickers like this one.  While others feature specific parts of the state, this one gives you the highlights.

Do you recognize all of the places/ events shown?