GCPL December 2021 Newsletter
December Newsletter
NASA @ My Library Reading Challenge for All Ages!
December 1st-31st

Explore our universe with a space themed reading challenge for all ages! Learn all about the science behind NASA’s newest space telescope mission, the James Webb Space Telescope!
To complete the challenge read a total of four hours or more by the end of this year. Reading to someone or being read to counts too!
Earn space-themed reading and activity badges. 
All badges earn tickets towards prize drawings for astronomy tours!
Register to learn more about rewards, completion prizes,
and final prize drawings!

Thank you to RedRock Astronomy and Moab Astronomy Tours for donating prizes for this reading challenge!
Library Closures
The Moab Library will be closed from Friday, December 24th through Monday December 27th for Christmas, and Friday, December 31st through Sunday, January 2nd for the New Year Holiday.

Happy Holidays from all of us at
Grand County Public Library!
Monday,
December 6th
@ 5 pm
Tune in Monday, December 6th @ 5 pm
Hardback Radio:
Radio Book Club on KZMU!
"Think before you speak. Read before you think."
-Fran Lebowitz

Andy and Shari from Back of Beyond Books and Jessie from the library will recommend the best (and sometimes the worst) of what they've been reading and discuss all things literary.
Tune in to the fun:
or live stream from www.kzmu.org

Browse for Treasures in the Library Lobby Book Sale!
The Friends of the Library keep the shelves well-supplied with books, movies, music, puzzles and more.

Check back often as the shelves are
re-stocked with new items every week.

Sale is ongoing during library hours.

*All proceeds support the library*
Get into the swing of the season with a classic holiday movie!
From classic to contemporary, the library is well-stocked with Christmas books and movies of all sorts!
If you find holiday movies and books too sappy,
check out this list of dark, disturbing and dangerous titles:
Sure to keep you muttering "Bah Humbug!" all season long!
Are you looking for a fun way to serve your community? Do you enjoy handling books? Consider volunteering with the Friends of the Library! These hardworking super heroes are looking for a few new members to join in their noble endeavors.
Call Cynthia Smith for more info
@ 435-259-5306
December T(w)een
Take & Makes
Each kit has all the necessary supplies for a fun activity or craft to do at home.

12/6 DIY Wooden Holiday Ornaments
12/20 Snowflake Crafts
Online Musical Story Hour with
Josh Jensen
Band Director for Margaret L Hopkins Middle School & Grand County High School

Watch the recording on the
No Facebook account required.

Musical Story Hour is a collaboration between the Moab Music Festival, Grand County Public Library, and the City of Moab. It is always free and suitable for newborns through early elementary age.

NEW Children's
Activity To-Go Bags!

Available starting Monday 12/6 in the children's room or via curbside pickup while supplies last.

  • Toddler-Pre K: "Winter Diorama" To-Go Bags

  • Early Elementary: "Woven Snowflake" To-Go Bags
Active Songs, Rhymes, and One or Two Short Books.
Wednesdays @ 10:00 am
Register here to receive the link to the
Music and Movement Storytime Zoom Room!
Please Note - There will be no storytime on Wed. 12/15, 12/22, or 12/29
Please call us or email info@moablibrary.org with any questions. We are here to help.


Stay Cozy Everyone!

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