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August 2015 4 Boulder’s Space Science Institute is again partnering with the Library to bring another great exhibit to our community Oc- tober 13 through January 5, 2016. Mark your calendars and check the web site for a schedule of special programs. liBrary & MuseuM news on the saMe Page For the 5th consecutive year, the Library joins the Town of Superior and the Lafayette Library asking people to read and discuss the same book, or the same topic. This year, two books were selected which deal with an is- sue that will touch us all, but we often avoid thinking about: how we approach the end of our lives. As surgeon Atul Ga- wande explains in his non-fiction bestseller Being Mortal, ad- vances in medical technology have changed our understand- ing and experience of death. Our modern medical arsenal in many cases allows us to forestall death, but sometimes at the cost of prolonging suffering without improving quality of life. For a fictional look at some of the same issues, Colorado author Kent Haruf’s Benediction is a story of life and death and the ties that bind, set on the High Plains in Holt, Colo- rado. Join the community conversation about these books and come to events to explore these themes in September and Oc- tober. On The Same Page is funded by the Louisville Library Foundation, the Lafayette Friends of the Library Foundation, and the Town of Superior. Information and event schedules are available on the program web site (onthesamepage.us). suMMer reading sPonsors The Library’s annual nine-week program was a huge success with nearly 2,000 participants—more than ever before—and amazing support from our sponsors. Thanks to everyone who read this summer. You were awesome! Thanks to Our Sponsors! Every year, many local busi- nesses step help us provide a fun and exciting experience for community members. This year, we’d like to recognize and thank the following for their generous support: The Huckleberry Lakeside Amusement Park Louisville Library Foundation Louisville Recreation Center Old Chicago Six Flags Sweet Cow Tilt Pinball Vic’s Espresso Whole Foods Apex Consulting Assorted Goods Bella Frida The Book Cellar Celestial Seasonings Chocolove Colorado Rapids Denver Zoo The Fuzzy Antler Guardian Storage Heritage Square disCover nasa CoMing to the liBrary! talking Book liBrary The Colorado Talking Book Library (CTBL) is a free service providing materials in alternative formats for anyone unable to read standard print material due to a visual, physical, or learning disability—whether permanent or tem- porary. Signing up is easy and can be facilitated through the Library or directly with the CTBL (303.727.9277 or www. myctbl.org). What does the service include?  Access to the same books you can find in the library, and new books are added each month  35,000 audio books; 7,000 Braille books; 22,000 large print books  A FREE player for the talking books  Postage-paid delivery & return of all materials via mail  Personal assistance in selecting materials  No overdue fees MusueM news & events ‘First Friday’ Museum Chats  6-8 PM Each 15-minute chat will be repeated regularly during the two-hour time period.  September, 4, Louisville Parades in Old Photos  October 2, Murders & Other Crimes in Downtown Louisville Louisville’s Neighborhood High School Thursday, September 3 12–1 PM Museum Coordinator Bridget Bacon will share photos and the history of the former Louisville High School building located at Garfield & Walnut in Old Town Louisville. Historic Walking Tour Miner's Field Neighborhood  September 12 This tour, led by Diane Marino, leaves from the north side of Miners Field at 9:30 AM. Historical Museum Master Plan The Museum staff and the Louisville Historical Commis- sion are developing a Master Plan for the Historical Museum. Planning includes describing a vision for the construction of a Visitor Center building on the Museum campus on Main Street, along with expanded collection storage space. Look for upcoming public meetings of the Historical Commission or contact Museum Coordinator Bridget Bacon at 303.665.9048 or Museum@LouisvilleCO.gov for more information.