Book sale open

The annual eight-day Friends of the Library book sale is open today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with great reading bargains for young and old alike on the lower level of the Natrona County Public Library..

Hours for the remainder of the week are: through Friday, March 30: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 31: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On Wednesday and Thursday, all books are half price. Friday and the last Saturday are bag days, buyers can fill a grocery sack for either $1 or $2.

For more information, contact the Friends of the Library, 235-0234.

Reading outside the box

How can avid readers broaden their horizons? Each year, NCPL hosts a reading and discussion series in conjunction with the Wyoming Humanities Council's " Reading Wyoming" program. In the past, readers in attendance have explored spine-tingling mysteries, Pulitzer-Prize winners, and the role of community in a contemporary western landscape.

This year, readers will enjoy the topic "Distant Neighbors: Twentieth-Century Mexican Literature." Mexico's twentieth-century literature reflects the effort to forge a new national culture in the wake of the Mexican Revolution, according the WCH. Tammy Frankland of Casper College will facilitate each discussion.

All discussions will begin at 7 p.m. Interested readers can pick up a book or flyer at the library's Reference Desk on the second floor.

"Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel will be the topic of tonight's discussion. Youngest daughter Tita falls in love, but knows her duty is to remain single and care for her mother. Tita's cooking plays a central role in this mystical romance. The final book in the series is "Hectic Ethics" by Francisco Hinojosa, a collection of stories to be discussed April 24. Many of these stories deal with the spirals of life, especially those that tend downward.

Reading Wyoming provides reading and discussion series to nonprofit organizations around the state and is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information on the council's programs, call 307-721-9243 or visit the council's Web site at {M7www.uwyo.edu/humanities.

Zone out with science

Calling all future scientists! The Science Zone begins its youth programs for the spring semester in February. The hands-on programs bring the scientific world alive in a fun way through exciting experiments and demonstrations.

The Storybook Science program introduces preschoolers to science through story, exploration, and play Friday mornings at 10 a.m. until March 30. Mini-Mad Scientist for children in kindergarten through third grade introduces experimentation and safety in all areas of scientific study on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. now through today.

Each class is $5 for members, $7 for nonmembers and those who sign up for all eight classes will receive a Science Zone t-shirt. Space is limited. For more information or to register, call 473-ZONE.

Women hear food ideas

Easter and Spring activities will soon be arriving and with busy schedules, time to prepare family dinner is limited. Need help? Ladies of the Petroleum Club meet at noon today. Brenda Hurless of My 2nd Kitchen will inform us what her new business offers, from presenting a monthly menu to assembling your prepared food to your liking. This is great for summer "drop-in" guests. To make a reservation, call Vera Cooper at 235-6446. If you made a reservation and are unable to attend, please call the club to cancel.

Jean Koons - 235-1818

Golden K sets programs

The Golden K schedule of meetings and programs for the month of March is as follows :

Today: Member Curt Helwick will present a program on the last Kentucky Derby and the great horse

Barbaro.

Readers are reminded to attend the Blue Envelope Health Expo today at the Casper Events Center.

Safe Kids day will be held at the Rec Club this year on 5/5

As usual all men and ladies are invited to attend any meeting on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. We would love to have you as a member. Please call Nick Nicholson at 234-1220 if you have any questions.

Nick Nicholson - 234-1220