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The Book Worm

The Book Worm

Book reviews by librarians at the Sam Gary Branch, Denver Public Library

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From Stapleton to Iraq: A Soldier’s Story

From Stapleton to Iraq: A Soldier’s Story

It was a change in plans, to say the least. Chris and Kim Schmitten’s expectation of a large wedding in October 2016 was derailed when Chris was told in April 2016 that he would be deployed to Iraq.

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Hygge = Coziness, Contentment…and More

Hygge = Coziness, Contentment…and More

When Denver’s sunset arrives at 4:35pm on Dec. 1, sun-loving Coloradans may find themselves bemoaning the dark and cold that befalls them for 14 and a half hours a day as winter officially approaches. They might want to adopt the Scandinavian concept of hygge.

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Skidding to Safety

Skidding to Safety

When a vehicle starts to skid, a rush of adrenalin may prompt drivers to make accident-causing errors.

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Community Rallies Around Middle School

Community Rallies Around Middle School

Local middle school, Denver Discovery School (DDS), is in transition. With the sudden departure of three lead administrators in as many months and the revelation of budgetary and other woes, the tight-knit school community is rallying to regain its footing.

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Up Close with Refuge’s More Unusual Wildlife

Up Close with Refuge’s More Unusual Wildlife

“Bison are an important part of plains ecology,” says Dave Lucas, manager at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge—and the public has great opportunities to visit the wildlife refuge and see these huge animals. The 15,000-acre refuge is also home to the world’s only indoor/outdoor black-footed ferret exhibit, enabling visitors to see the endangered species that now helps control the prairie dog population at the refuge.

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Scholars Unlimited Honors Local Students

Scholars Unlimited Honors Local Students

Resilience. Perseverance. Positive attitude. Kindness. Curiosity. These are traits colleges and bosses look for. Recently four students were honored by Scholars Unlimited for their academic accomplishments and for exhibiting these kinds of traits.

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Book Drive Benefits Local Organizations

Book Drive Benefits Local Organizations

Fundraising, donating gently used books, and providing new books and toys was the focus of three charitable projects undertaken by the Goddard Schools in Stapleton and across the Front Range.

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