GCPL December 2020 Newsletter
December Newsletter
Grand County Public Library: Community Working Together!
In an effort to help flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases in Grand County, the public library in Moab continues to offer
Library-By-Appointment
You may schedule an appointment to visit the library for:
  • Library computer, scanner
or printer use
  • Grab & Go (browsing or copier use)

Appointments for 30 minute visits are available
Monday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm
Grab your library card and call 435-259-1111
to make an appointment today!
*Masks are required inside
the library at all times.

remains available at both
the Moab and Castle Valley library locations.
Winter is for Reading!
Stay tuned for an invitation to join our chill Winter Reading Challenge, starting in January!
Have You Been Using Our Mobile WiFi Hotspots?
We're so glad! And now we have a small favor to ask: Please let us know how you use these amazing devices. The hotspot lending program is grant-funded, and your input will help us continue to provide this service. Thank you in advance!
Libros en Espanol
This year, the library purchased many new books in Spanish and more are on the way! There are lots of popular fiction titles, classics and non-fiction as well! Take a look at this beautiful collection and don't forget to tell us what books you'd like to read: we are happy to accommodate purchase suggestions from you!
Monday,
Dec. 7 @ 5 pm
Looking for your next great read?
Join us on KZMU
for Radio Book Club
"We tell ourselves stories in order to live."
-Joan Didion
Whether you're in the mood for a thrilling mystery, a juicy biography or some solid non-fiction, we've got you covered. Andy and Shari from Back of Beyond Books join Jessie from the library to recommend the best of what they've been reading and discuss all things literary.
New Storywalk @ Your Library - The Snowy Day

Come take a StoryWalk® at your library! A StoryWalk® is a fun, educational activity that places the pages of a book along an outside walking route.

Visit the library to enjoy the classic award winning children's book, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats.

The walk starts near the library's front doors.
Holiday Closures
The library will be closed for the Christmas holiday from Thursday, Dec. 24th - Sunday, Dec. 27th.

For the New Year holiday, we will close at
5 pm on Thursday, Dec. 31st and remain closed through Sunday, January 3rd.

We apologize for any inconvenience and wish you a safe and joyful holiday!
December Bedtime Stories Storytime Schedule
6:30 – 7:00 pm every Thursday live online via Zoom.
Stories, Songs, and Rhymes geared toward getting ready for bed!

Register here to receive the link to our Bedtime Stories Storytime Zoom Room!

12/3 - Dreams and Dreamers Storytime
12/10 - Snowmen Storytime
12/17 - Cookies Storytime
12/24 - No Storytime this week. Happy Holidays!
12/31 - No Storytime this week. Happy New Year!

LiT Live Online Zoom Hangout for Teens
Thursdays @ 7:15 pm

Register here to receive the link to the LiT Live Zoom Room!

No LiT Live on Thursday 12/24 or 12/31. Happy Holidays!
Tween/Teen Take & Make Kits Now Available

Each kit has all the necessary supplies for a fun activity or craft to do at home.

New Take & Make kits will be available every two weeks, and can be picked up curbside at the library while supplies last.


Starting 12/1 - Sticker Down and Chill - Two paint by sticker pages with coloring pages.
Starting 12/14 - DIY Holiday - Wood Gift Tags & Ornaments 
Starting 12/28 - New Year's Wish Bottles
December Children's Craft and Activity To-Go Bags
Bags are free and available via curbside pick-up while supplies last!

Starting 12/1 - Pick up a polar bear activity bag for the child(ren) in your life.

Starting 12/14 - Pick up a snowflake activity bag with an ornament craft!
December Music and Movement Storytime Schedule
10:00 - 10:20 am every TUESDAY online via Zoom.
Active Songs, Rhymes, and One or Two Short Books.

Register here to receive the link to the Music and Movement Storytime Zoom Room!

12/1 - Chugga Chugga Choo Choo by Emma Garcia
12/8 - Row, Row, Row Your Boat by Jane Cabrera
12/15 - Best in Snow by April Pulley Sayre
12/22 - No storytime this week. Happy Holidays!
12/29 - The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse by Eric Carle
Please call us or email info@moablibrary.org with any questions. We are here to help.


Be Excellent to Each Other,

Grand County Public Library Staff
Grand County Public Library | 435-259-1111 | www.moablibrary.org