ECRL would like to welcome Branch Librarian, Sarah Ethier. Sarah will be the new Branch Librarian at the Wyoming Area Giese Memorial Library, replacing Rebecca Hostetler who retired at the end of April.

Sarah joins ECRL from Carver County Library where she has worked since June 2013. Prior to that, Sarah was the Technical Services Librarian at Minot Public Library in Minot, ND. While in Minot, Sarah was responsible for the behind-the-scenes services of the library, cataloging and collection development. She also spent time in public service, working the Reference Desk, teaching computer classes and providing other programs. In addition to her library experience, Sarah has experience working in archives and with the Minnesota Historical Society.

Sarah received her Master's in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in May 2010. Her Bachelor's Degree is in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Sarah joined ECRL for the Wyoming Kickoff to the Summer Reading Program "Cock-a-Doodle Zoo" on June 11 and made a new friend (see picture). Sarah will begin full-time in Wyoming on June 24, 2014. Please make her feel welcome in her new position.

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, format: eAudio

A magical circus mysteriously appears in town, opening at dusk and closing before dawn. What happens within the black and white circus tents is imaginative and fantastical! Excellently read by Jim Dale!

 

Mary Beth Woodrow, Aitkin Branch Librarian

Walt Longmire Mystery Novels by Craig Johnson

Fans are ecstatic that season 3 of the television series based on Johnson's books has finally begun. If you need to catch up, seasons 1 and 2 of the hit A&E series are available on DVD through the ECRL catalog. Those who just can't enough of Sheriff Longmire can also revel in three novellas that, though not available in print format, are available digitally. You won't have to miss any of Sheriff Longmire's adventures since Christmas in Absaroka County, Messenger and Divorce Horse are all accessible through ECRL's digital catalog.

Donna Larson, Rush City Branch Librarian

The Boy on the Wooden Box: How the Impossible Became Possible on Schindler's List: a Memoir by Leon Leyson (JNF 940.5318 L & Book on CD)

At the age of ten, Leon Leyson, began his nightmare in German occupied Poland. Leyson would become one of the youngest to be saved from his nightmare due to the bravery and sacrifice of another German, Oskar Schindler.  This is a story of survival, horror, love, sacrifice and how Oskar Schindler (a compassionate German) risked his own life to save those he knew were worth saving. A great introduction to the Holocaust for youth.

Vickie Sorn, Youth & Community Services Librarian