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Library News: January 2018
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No More Overdue Fees
Grand County Public Library is now late fine free!!
From now on, simply return or renew items you have borrowed to be able to borrow more. If you lose or damage a library item, you just need to cover its replacement cost to continue borrowing library materials.
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Text Notifications From Your Library
Sign up to begin receiving text reminders on your cell phone!
If you would like to begin receiving text message notifications when items you've checked out are due or when items you've requested are available for pick up
, please complete a
brief form to get started with this new library service.
Please note: This service is only intended to provide notifications. The library does not charge a fee for text notifications, but your cell phone plan's regular text messaging rates will still apply. You can change your library notification preferences at any time.
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Photo Credit- Connie Massingale
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Castle Valley Event:
Photographers of Castle Valley
Thursday, January 4, 6:30 PM Castle Valley Library
An evening in three parts:
Prelude 6:30 PM - Original Photography by the Castle Valley Photography Group.
Feature 7:00 PM - Plant Uses of Prehistoric Peoples in the Southwest: Research and Original Photography by Connie Massingale.
Finale 8:15 PM - A Tribute to Bears Ears: Original Photography by Connie Massingale.
Refreshments provided by the Castle Valley Photography Group.
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Film Screening & Discussion
MAYA ANGELOU: AND STILL I RISE
Friday, January 12, 6:00 PM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
The Library is pleased to partner with the Moab Valley Multicultural Center for a free screening of
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise. The film is the first feature documentary about the remarkable writer, poet, actress, and activist Maya Angelou.
The documentary is 114 minutes long and not rated.
Stay for a post film discussion! Refreshments will be served.
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Utah Film Circuit: Moab AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL
Free Screening
Thursday, January 18, 7:00 PM
Star Hall
A decade after climate change entered the heart of popular culture, how close are we to a real energy revolution? The 2017 documentary is 98 minutes long and rated PG.
Official Selection: 2017 Sundance Film Festival, 2017 Cannes Film Festival
Shown in partnership with the Utah Film Center. Utah Film Circuit screenings are made possible by the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission, Zions Bank, My Good Fund, and the Moab Sun News.
More upcoming Film Circuit screenings
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Family Film Night
DESPICABLE ME 3
Wednesday, January 24, 6:00 PM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
In this animated adventure, Gru meets his long lost charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist. The film is 90 minutes long and rated PG.
The library will have popcorn to share!
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TEDxMoabLibrary Lunch Hour
Tuesday, January 30, 12:00 PM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
Bring your own lunch and join us for a TED inspired lunch hour!
Over lunch we will watch recorded talks related to the theme Discomfort Zone.
For more information about TED visit their website at
TED.com.
Light refreshments will be provided.
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Adult Coloring
Wednesdays 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Moab Library Board Room
Drop in and express your creativity in a relaxing environment. The library will provide the materials and hot drinks.
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Caption Contest
New Year, New Library Display
Stop by our display of exercise books and DVDs for ideas on how to stay active in the new year!
Enter the cartoon caption contest for a chance to win a five piece exercise set! Winner will be selected on Tuesday, January 30.
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Second Wednesday Book Club
Wednesday, January 10, 6:00 PM
Moab Library Board Room
January's selection is
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Copies are available for checkout in the library.
Kindles with the ebook version pre-loaded are also available for checkout! New participants are always welcome.
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Castle Valley Book Group
Friday, January 26, 11:00 AM
Castle Valley Library
January's selection is
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. New participants are always welcome!
The Castle Valley Library is located in the Castle Valley Community Center and is staffed Tuesdays 9AM - 1PM, Wednesday 12PM - 4PM, Friday 1PM - 5PM.
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Library Closures
The library will be closed on Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
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KUED Reading Marathon Minecraft Party
Thursday, January 11, 6:00 PM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
Everyone who read during the month of November is invited!!
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Musical Story Hour Series
Saturday, January 20, 10:30 AM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
January Artist: Our first Musical Story Hour features local musician Sand Sheff and his guitar. Sand teaches music at Moab Charter School, co-owns the Backyard Theater, and is the leader of the local band Quicksand Soup. Come join us for story time, singing, live music, and crafts all about the guitar!
Future musical story hours will be held on April 14, July 14, and October 13.
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Free Downloadable eBooks, Audiobooks, and More!
Use your library card for 24/7 access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and popular digital magazines.
Visit the library's
Digital Collections page or contact us at 435-259-1111 for assistance getting started.
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Grand County Public Library Staff
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