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New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of September 2, 2013

Added to the Library Collection for the Week of September 2 The United States Navy by Michael Green Easter Engines – Thomas And Friends by Richard Courtney The Whole Enchilada #17 Culinary mystery by Diane Mott Davidson Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 3: Planet of the Pies by […]

Roman Orozco Enjoys Rockies Game Courtesy of Lamar Public Library

Lamar Public Library recently had a drawing for two Colorado Rockies tickets, and Roman Orozco enjoyed those tickets on Monday , August 26th. Following a 10-game East Coast swing, the Rockies returned home to host the San Francisco Giants. Juan Nicasio pitched six scoreless frames and drove in a run of his own for his […]

Orozco Wins Rockies Tickets from Lamar Public Library

For the past two weeks, Lamar citizens have been supporting the Lamar Public Library by stopping in and entering to win two Colorado Rockies tickets.  Debbie Reynolds, Library Director, drew the winner for the pair of Colorado Rockies tickets on Wednesday morning at 9:00 am.  Roman Orozco was selected as the big winner, going home […]

New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of August 19, 2013

Added to the Library Collection for the Week of August 19 Port Hazard: A Page Murdock novel by Loren Estleman Secrets at Camp Nokomis (Rebecca) American Girl Mystery by Jacqueline Greene A Bride for Donnigan by Janette Oke A Calling of Emily Evans by Janette Oke Percents and Ratios by Rebecca Wingard-Nelson Manga Monsters by […]

Learning Express is Lamar Public Library’s Database of the Month

The database for the month of August is LEARNING EXPRESS. Learning Express Library, provides a host of resources that are designed to help library customers in many different areas of learning. Students will find 770 online practice tests and courses designed to help improve basic skills or to succeed at important tests in the Learning Centers. […]

New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of August 5, 2013

A la carte by Tanita S. Davis A turtle’s tale 2 [videorecording] : Sammy’s escape from paradise Bad Kitty for president by Nick Bruel Battle of the bands [#1] : High School Musical, stories from East High by N. B. Grace Bear cubs by Grace Elora Biking : Move your body by Sarah Tieck California sea lions by Megan Cooley Peterson Claim me (#2) : Stark trilogy by […]

Beneath the Surface – Teen Summer Reading Program Top Readers Announced

The Lamar Public Library’s TEEN Summer Reading Program, “Beneath the Surface” came to a close Monday evening with an awards ceremony and swim party.  35 teens ranging from 6th – 8th grade were registered for the program and 24 teens actively participated. Total number of pages read: 18,788. Top Readers: 1st PLACE – Nicole Schale Pages […]

New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of July 22, 2013

New at the Lamar Public Library A la carte by Tanita S. Davis A turtle’s tale 2 [videorecording] : Sammy’s escape from paradise by Ben Stassen Bad Kitty for president by Nick Bruel Battle of the bands [#1] : High School Musical, stories from East High by N. B. Grace Bear cubs by Grace Elora Biking : Move your body by Sarah Tieck California sea lions by Megan […]

Letter to the Editor – Big Thank You from the Library

The library board, library director, and library staff would like to thank the Lamar B.P.O.E. Elks for sponsoring a Bingo night for the library. We would also like to thank those individuals who attended the Bingo night in support of the Lamar Public Library. The money we raised will help provide fall programs for patrons […]

Lamar Public Library Offers Free Audiobooks

Lamar Public Library in partnership with RBdigital from Recorded Books (Prince Frederick, MD), is pleased to remind you about OneClickdigital, an online service that allows patrons to download a wide range of audiobooks, including best-sellers, Recorded Books exclusives, classics, selections for children and young adults, and much more. Patrons have free access to eAudio at […]

Pirates Invade the Lamar Public Library

Pirates invaded the Lamar Public Library during Preschool Story Time with Youth Services Librarian, Kelsey Thomas!

New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of July 5, 2013

Added to the Library Collection the Week of July 5, 2013 The Lost Fleet (#3) : The lost fleet: Beyond the frontier by Jack Campbell Lucky bastard (#3) : Lucky O’Toole adventure by Deborah Coonts Magician’s end (#3) : Chaoswar saga by Raymond E. Feist The man-eaters of Tsavo and other East African adventures by J. H. Patterson Midnight city (#1) : Conquered earth […]

New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of June 26, 2013

Added to the Library Collection the Week of June 26, 2013 A delicate truth by John Le Carr The end games by T. Michael. Martin Fabric surface design by Cheryl Rezendes The fall of Arthur by J. R. R. Tolkien Five little monkeys jumping on the bed [board book] by Eileen Christelow Fun with the family Colorado : hundreds of ideas for day trips with […]

New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of June 24, 2013

Added to the Library Collection Week of June 24, 2013 Adulting : how to become a grown-up in 468 easy(ish) steps by Kelly Williams Brown All Indians do not live in teepees (or casinos) by Catherine C. Robbins Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie And Hell followed with her : crossing the dark side of the American border by David […]

New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of June 17, 2013

  Added to the Library Collection the Week of June 17, 2013 Digging Snow Mastodon: discovering an Ice Age world in the Colorado Rockies by Harlan Coben Firefly Island by Lisa Wingate The Hit by David Baldacci How to Lead a Life of Crime by Kirsten Miller Impossible Odds: the kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and […]

New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of June 7, 2013

Added to the Library Collection June 7, 2013 Emeraldalicious by Victoria Kann Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin The Light of the World: The Life of Jesus for Children by Katherine Paterson Parzival: the Quest of the Grail Knight by Katherine Paterson Under the Spell of the Moon: art for children from the world’s great […]

Lamar Public Library to Launch Summer Reading Program

Dig up some fun and “Dig Into Reading” Readers of all ages will explore the underground this summer as they “Dig into Reading,” the theme of the 2013 Summer Reading Program which will begin on Tuesday, June 11th at 1:30 pm. Teens will enjoy their theme of “Beneath the Surface” beginning June 10th at 10:00 […]

Lamar Public Library Open House a Success

The Lamar Public Library closed for a week in March to complete renovations which included improving space usage, lighting and technology. The library officially celebrated the completed renovations with an Open House on Saturday, June 1st to thank the community for their patience and to highlight the fact that the library is open and ready […]

New at the Lamar Public Library May 30, 2013

Because of a change in computer systems at the library, the Top Ten Books list is not available at this time. Added to the Library Collection Since May 10, 2013 The Secret Life of Prince Charming by Deb Caletti Faithful to Laura (a Middlefield family novel) by Kathleen Fuller I am Forbidden by Anouk Markovits […]

Library to Host One Book 4 Colorado Giveaway Party

At 1:00 pm this Saturday, May 11th, the Lamar Public Library will be hosting its One Book 4 Colorado Giveaway Party.  This year, the library will be giving away the book “Duck on a Bike” by David Shannon.  Every 4-year-old will be going home with a book, but the entire family is encouraged to attend […]