Library News & Updates:
April 2019
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April is National Poetry Month
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Celebrate Poetry Month with us by visiting our interactive Paint Chip Poetry display at the Moab Library!
Create small poems using the paint chips and incorporate the color's name into your poem.
We'll have the poetic rainbow on display this month for all to enjoy!
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We will be on air with Back of Beyond Books at
5pm on Monday, April 1
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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THE WILD BUNCH
Film Screening with Author W.K. Stratton
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Wednesday, April 3 at Star Hall
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Stratton to speak at 6:00 PM
Film to start at 6:30 PM
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Author W. K. Stratton will visit Moab to discuss his new book
The Wild Bunch: Sam Peckinpah, a Revolution in Hollywood, and the Making of a Legendary Film. At 6:00 pm, Mr. Stratton will discuss his book with the audience and introduce the film. We'll enjoy a full screening of
The Wild Bunch and Mr. Stratton will stay for a short post-film Q&A.
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This special event is presented in partnership with the Center for the Book at Utah Humanities and the Utah Film Center with additional support from the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission and Back of Beyond Books.
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Saturday, April 6, 10:30 AM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
This special story hour will feature a music-themed children's story, live instrument demonstration, and a musical activity. Appropriate for children of all ages.
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Future Musical Story Hour Dates: July 13 and October 12
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Second Wednesday Book Club
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Wednesday, April 10, 6:00 PM
Moab Library Board Room
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April's selection is
Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why
by Laurence Gonzales. Copies are available for checkout in the library. New participants are always welcome!
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The Library is Participating in ArtWalk!
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Saturday, April 13, 5:00 PM
Moab Library
The library will be showcasing Grand County High School student art during April's ArtWalk event. GCHS art classes represented in the exhibit include: Film Photography, Drawing, Digital Photography, Acrylic Painting, and Advanced Arts.
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If you can't make it to the ArtWalk, GCHS art work will be on display at the library until May 7, 2019. Thanks to the art students, Ms Moore, and Ms Green for sharing!
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The Moab Library is getting a new coat of paint
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Scheduled for April 15 - 17, All Day
Moab Library
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The Moab Library will receive a new coat of interior paint to repair the recent water damage. The building will remain open to the public but may smell of paint fumes for a few days.
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Moab Poets & Writers Poetry Slam
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Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 PM
Moab Library Large Meeting Room
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Celebrate Poetry Month with a Moab Poets & Writers poetry slam. Anyone that would like to participate can sign-up at the start of the event. Time limit for slam performers is 3 minutes.
Light refreshments will be served.
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Castle Valley Film
FIRST MAN
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Tuesday, April 23, 7:00 PM
Castle Valley Library
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A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969. -
IMDb
The 2018 biography-drama is 141 minutes long and rated PG-13.
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Colorado River Science: Moab
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Thursday, April 25, 6:00 PM @ Star Hall
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River historian, author, and archivist Roy Webb will discuss Colorado and Green River history, the books his work inspired, and the creation of the Utah River Running Archives.
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Friday, April 26, 7:00 PM @ Star Hall
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Author and
High Country News journalist Jonathan Thompson will discuss how politics, science, and power in the rural west impact rivers and people who depend on them.
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Presented in partnership with Utah State University and Science Moab.
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Friday, April 26, 11:00 AM
Castle Valley Library
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April's selection is
The Line Becomes a River
by Francisco Cantu. Copies are available for checkout.
New participants are always welcome!
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TEDxMoabLibrary Lunch Hour
Theme: Million Dollar Questions
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Tuesday, April 30, 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: Million Dollar Questions. Hot drinks will be served.
For more info about TED visit their website at
TED.com
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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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