Library News & Updates:
May 2019
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The library has an opening for a Full Time Maintenance Worker position.
Starting pay is $15.29/hour and the position includes full Grand County benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D/LTD insurance, retirement savings options, pension plan, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).
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Visit the Grand County
Human Resources webpage for more information and to access the application form. Applications accepted until 5:00 PM on Friday, May 17.
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Library Display: 150 Years Since John Wesley Powell Expedition
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Now through June 15
Moab Library
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Powell's 1869 journey down the Colorado River is commemorated in the library with a display of rare and historic materials from Utah State University's Special Collections and Archives.
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Presented in partnership with USU's Center for Colorado River Studies and Utah State University Libraries.
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We will be on air with Back of Beyond Books at
5pm on Monday, May 6
for KZMU's monthly Audio Book Club! We'll be discussing our latest bookish pursuits and upcoming local literary events.
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Tune in locally at 90.1 FM or 106.7 FM or live stream at
KZMU.org
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Second Wednesday Book Club
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Wednesday, May 8, 6:00 PM
Moab Library Board Room
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May's selection is
Factfulness
by Hans Rosling. Copies are available for checkout in the library. New participants are always welcome!
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Author Event with Luke Mehall
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Thursday, May 9, 6:00 PM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
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Climbing writer Luke Mehall will discuss his new book
The Desert: A Dirtbag Climbing Book
. Luke is the publisher of
The Climbing Zine
, and the author of several books and articles on climbing.
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The Library is Participating in ArtWalk!
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Saturday, May 11, 5:00 PM
Moab Library
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The library will be showcasing the All-State High School Show, one of the Utah Arts and Humanities' traveling exhibits. The works selected for the exhibit illustrate the exceptional talent, diversity, originality, and creativity of Utah's young visual artists.
If you can't make it to the ArtWalk, the All State High School show will be on display at the library until June 11, 2019. For more information about the exhibit visit the
Utah Division of Arts & Museums website.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
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Monday, May 13 - Saturday, May 25
During Regular Library Hours
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
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Interested in volunteering with the Friends of the Library? A sign up sheet to help with the book sale is available at the reference desk in the Moab Library.
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Questions? Contact Belinda Ledbetter, Friends of the Library President, at 435-719-5086.
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Moab Poets & Writers Open Mic
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Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 PM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
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Join us for an open mic session in partnership with the Moab Poets & Writers. Share some writing of your own or come listen to local artists share their work.
Light refreshments will be served.
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Castle Valley Lecture
How the Honey Bee Defeats Our Native Bees
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Tuesday, May 28, 7:00 PM
Castle Valley Library
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Mary O'Brien, botany Ph.D. in pollination biology, will tell the story of Utah's astounding universe of native bees and why they are no match for the non-native honey bee.
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TEDxMoabLibrary Lunch Hour
Theme: Choose Privacy
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Tuesday, May 28, 12:00 PM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
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Bring your own lunch and join us for a TED inspired lunch hour. Over lunch, we will watch recorded talks related to the theme: Choose Privacy. Hot drinks will be served.
For more info about TED visit their website at
TED.com
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What's Going On Down There?
A Presentation Sharing First-Hand Experience Volunteering on the US-Mexico Border
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Thursday, May 30, 6:00 PM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
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Do you ever wonder what's going on at the US-Mexico border? Joanna Onorato, a USU Master of Social Work student, will give a presentation to share her first-hand experience volunteering in Tijuana, Mexico with a non-profit organization offering outreach and support for asylum seekers.
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A non-political community conversation presented in partnership with Moab Valley Multicultural Center
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Friday, May 31, 11:00 AM
Castle Valley Library
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May's selection is
The Largesse of the Sea Maiden
by Denis Johnson. Copies are available for checkout.
New participants are always welcome!
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The library will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.
The library will open at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 30 due to a staff training.
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Children's Summer Reading Program Kick-Off!
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Saturday, June 8, 10:30 AM
Star Hall
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Join us for a
Mad Science program celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first humans landing on the Moon!
Reading logs and bags will be available at Star Hall.
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Juniors' Summer Reading Program
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Ages 10 - 17
June 8 - July 31
Earn pizzas, comic books, and more for reading and completing summer reading program activities.
Sign up at the library starting June 8th!
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Use Your Library Card to Download eBooks, Audiobooks, and more!
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Visit our
digital collections
webpage or contact us at 435-259-1111 for assistance getting started.
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Sincerely,
Grand County Public Library Staff
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