Library News & Updates:
February 2020
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New Year, New Library Cards!
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Due to changes in the Utah State Library's requirements to access services, the Grand County Public Library will be issuing new library cards to all patrons in 2020.
Kick off the new year with a visit to the library to to pick up your new FREE library card. Library cards provide amazing access to books, movies, magazines, audiobooks, mobile devices, music, language learning, downloadables, and SO MUCH MORE!
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Old library cards will not work after March 31, 2020. Please contact the library if you have questions or need assistance. 435-259-1111.
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We will be on air with Back of Beyond Books at
5 PM on Monday, February 3rd
for KZMU's monthly Radio Book Club.
We'll discuss what we're reading, bestsellers, and upcoming local literary events.
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Special Musical Story Hour
Saturday, February 8, 10:30 AM
@ Star Hall, 159 E. Center St.
The Moab Music Festival and Grand County Public Library present
The Story of Babar: The Little Elephant.
This classic story is arranged for piano (played by Michael Barrett) and narrated by singers Adrian Rosas and Devony Smith, presented alongside projected illustrations of this beloved book.
Timely arrival is recommended as the entire program is under 20 minutes in length.
Bring your stuffed elephant friends!
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Free Movie: HONEYLAND
Thursday, February 13th, 6:00 PM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
The last female bee-hunter in Europe, Hatidze lives with her ailing mother in the mountains of Macedonia, making a living cultivating wild honey using ancient beekeeping traditions. When a family of nomadic beekeepers invade her land and threaten her livelihood, Hatidze must save the bees and return the natural balance.
Honeyland
is an epic, visually stunning portrait of the delicate balance between nature and humanity, that has something sweet for everyone. Winner of 31 awards.
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TAG: Teen Ambassador Group
Create. Share. Collaborate.
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Friday, February 14, 5:00 PM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
The Teen Ambassador Group welcomes all teens (12-18) to come enjoy conversations, games, and refreshments every second Friday of the month at
5 pm in the Large Meeting Room. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas for Teen Programming at the library, while having fun with friends new and old.
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Four Corners One Book:
Author Event with Chuck Greaves
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Thursday, February 20th, 6:00 PM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
Join us for our inaugural community reading event:
4 Corners/1 Book! Come meet the author of
Church of the Graveyard Saints, find out more about the book, and celebrate the unity between the library communities of the Southwest! Copies of this book are currently available for check out at the library.
4Corners/1Book Facebook page
Cortez | Dolores | Montrose | Mancos | Ignacio | Moab
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Special Saturday Storytime
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Saturday, February 22, 10:30 AM
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Utah Storyteller Julie Moss, a member of National Storytelling Network, Rocky Mountain Storytelling, and Tellers of Tales will present stories and songs. Julie has been telling stories professionally for 30 years and has shared stories with all ages across the United States as well as in China.
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Second Wednesday Book Club
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Wednesday, February 12th, 6:00 PM
Moab Library Board Room
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February's selection is
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
by David Grann. Copies are available for checkout in the library. New participants are always welcome!
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Friday, February 28th, 11:00 AM
Castle Valley Library
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This month, the Castle Valley Book Group is reading
The Island of the Sea Women
by Lisa See.
New participants are always welcome!
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Leap Into Science - Wind Family Workshop
Saturday, February 29, 10:30 AM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
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The wind workshop will feature stories and fun activities that will allow participants to act as scientists as they learn about the wind and how it can be measured. For families with children ages 3-10. In partnership with Franklin Institute Science Museum.
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Code Club
Big News! Youth Code Clubs are starting @ your library in February
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If you want your kids (8-18 years old) to learn important tech skills and have fun along the way, please have them apply now! They’ll work on learning how to make websites, video games, apps, animations, and more!
The deadline to apply is Monday, February 10th.
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Free for all children up to 18 years old
Serving after school Monday - Friday
from 3:30 to 4:30 PM
Serving lunch on Saturdays and Non-School Weekdays from 12:00 to 1:00 PM
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STILL NEEDED: Kids Cafe volunteers for afternoons!
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Kids Cafe volunteers will partner with library staff and spend approximately 1.5 hours (3:15 - 4:45 PM) per day setting up, serving, and cleaning up. We would prefer volunteers who can make at least a three-month, one-day-per-week time commitment to the program. Volunteers need to be willing to complete a background check. Volunteers will not be preparing any food and a food handlers permit is NOT required.
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Contact Adrea or Mary at the library for more information 435-355-0922.
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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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