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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
News from Minnesota's Nature
Friday, June 26, 2009
Grand Rapids Area Library Events and News June 29-July 14
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What's Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library
June 29-July 14
Indie Films
Tuesday June 30 at 7:30 is: Mother of Mine.in Swedish and Finnish, the fourth in the "Indies on Tuesdays" series of award winning independent films being shown at the Reif Center. Check the Reif web site at www.reifcenter.org for a detailed description. Filmgoers are invited to an informal discussion at Rivers Italian, sponsor of the series, after the film.
Tuesday July 7 at 7:30 is Roads to Koktabel from Russia
Stories for all ages
Wednesday July 1st at 7:00 pm "Magic Around the Bend" Storyteller Layne Gneiting: will be here telling stories for all ages! Hear fabulous tales told by this storyteller who is biking all the way across the northern US this summer. www.adventureteller.com Storytellers used to wander the land, their knapsacks packed with writings, poems and songs. At a word, they could conjure forth tales suited for any occasion. "Magic around the Bend" evokes the spirit of these ancient bards by weaving together fabulous stories for the evening.
Grizzlies, MountainLions and Moose
America's Wildest National Parks July 2nd 12:00 noon. David Lien will be talking about his adventures in some of the remotest places in the country.
The Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4th to celebrate Independence Day
We will be open on Friday, July 3rd.
Teen Summer Activities
Teen Summer Reading Program! Express Yourself at your Library!
Teens are encouraged to read a book, complete a review form and put it in the bucket in the library. Three winners will be drawn each Friday through July 25 to win prizes generously donated by local businesses and the Friends of the Library. The winning name for the grand prize, a PSP, will be drawn on Friday, July 24.
Ductigami, Monday June 29 3:30-5:00
We supply the duct tape, you bring imagination!
Game afternoon July 14 3:30-5:00 Board Games, Video Games
Watch for other upcoming events in July, including a movie afternoon and another green gift afternoon. .
More info and the complete schedule is at: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/teens.htm
Be Creative @ your Library
Tuesday, July 7 2:00 pm Meet Patrick "Packy" Mader
Packy is the author of "Opa and Oma Together", and "Oma Finds a Miracle"
Kids can still sign up and receive a log to record time spent reading during the summer
More Kids programs!
Wednesday, July 15 10 am Hans Mayer: music and laughs
Thursday July 23 6 pm: Family Movie Night!
Friday July 24 1:00 pm Wonder Weavers storytellers
Pick up a schedule of more events during July at the Children's desk.
It's Book Sale Time!
Our annual gigantic used book sale will be held at Central Square Mall during Tall Timber Days. July 31 and August 1 and 2nd.
What we need:
Books: Bring books, CDs or DVDs in good condition to the library during open hours. Let us know if you want a receipt.
Volunteers Thursday July 30-Sunday August 2nd: Help with set up, sales or clean up call Bonnie Henriksen at the library 327-8828 and leave your name and number and when you are available. Sign up with a friend or 2 and share a shift!
Buyers: Come to shop at the sale and get great books at unbelievable prices!
All proceeds go to support the library.
More Books for iPods!
The number of downloadable books available for iPods in our catalog just increased significantly. For all of you who have iPods and really like to listen to books, you now have a great selection! There are well over 2500 titles in the collection.
Go to the Grand Rapids library's website at www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us and look for the button: Online Resources on the left side of the page, then click on Audio Books You can read the instructions, search for books, download the required software, download the book and you are on your way! The audio book catalog includes icons showing whether it can be played on a PC, Mac, iPod, iPhone or burned to CD.
Library programs on ICTV
Did you miss a program you really wanted to see? Many of the programs at the library are taped by staff and volunteers from ICTV and shown several times. The schedule for the upcoming week is now posted on our website at www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us
Check out the Library's Blog at www.grandrapidsarealibrary.blogspot.com
For more details on any of the programs, go to the Library's Web Site: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us
If you wish to unsubscribe to this list, follow the directions below.
Marcia L. Anderson
Director
Grand Rapids Area Library
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-7640
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Friday, June 12, 2009
What’s Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library
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What's Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library
June 16th 2:00 – 3:30 Green Gifts creative afternoon for teens.
Teens can create "green gifts," either a beaded bookmark or bookends.
June 16 7:30 pm at the Reif Center The Pope's Toilet from Uruguay in Spanish with English subtitles.
"A small, south American village is in an uproar in advance of a visit by the Pope in 1988" from www.imdb.com Both this week's and next week's films would be a great opportunity to brush up on your Spanish listening skills!
Join us for a post-film discussion at Rivers Italian, sponsor of the series.
Indies on Tuesday, the independent film series, continues at the Reif Center this summer. Check the library website or the Reif Center Website http://www.reifcenter.org for a detailed schedule.
June 16th Book Sale Preview We'll bring a couple of boxes of books to the Reif to display before and after the movie to give you a preview of the upcoming book sale held during Tall Timber Days. Pick up some great summer reading for a small donation! (We'll have different books each week)
June 17th, 12:00 noon: Egypt in the 21st Century
Part of the Great Decisions discussion series, the conversation will focus on the domestic issues facing Egypt, and its role in the Arab World. ICC students and faculty who recently visited Egypt will join the discussion.
June 18th Family Movie Night 6:00 pm Bolt
Bring dinner or a snack!
The canine star of a fictional sci-fi/action show who believes his powers are real embarks on a cross country trek to save his co-star from a threat he believes is just as real.
June 20th 6:00 pm Book discussion of A Celtic Childhood with author Bill Watkins at Rivers Italian. Call Anne Felix at 218-327-0823 to reserve a spot or to ask questions.
Teen Summer Activities
Teen Summer Reading Program! Express Yourself at your Library!
Teens are encouraged to read a book, complete a review form and put it in the bucket in the library. Three winners will be drawn each Friday through July 25 to win prizes generously donated by local businesses and the Friends of the Library. We've received gift certificates from Applebee's Restaurant, Village Bookstore, Brewed Awakenings, Ground Round, and Wal-Mart. The winning name for the grand prize, a PSP, will be drawn on Friday, July 24.
Name the dragon contest:
We are hosting a dragon in the young adult section this summer. Suggest a name! A picture is on our blog at http://www.grandrapidsarealibrary.blogspot.com/
Watch for other upcoming events during June and July, including: Ductigami, a game afternoon and a movie afternoon. .
More info and the complete schedule is at: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/teens.htm
Kids: Be Creative @ your Library
Children can come in this week and next and pick up a "take and make" project to make on their own. Instructions and supplies are furnished so kids can "Be Creative @ your Library." Kids can also sign up and receive a log to record time spent reading during the summer. Pick up a schedule at the Children's desk.
Kids had fun making books this week at book camp, thanks to instructors from the Creativity Tank. See pictures on our blog: http://www.grandrapidsarealibrary.blogspot.com/
Kids are eligible to enter a drawing for MN College Savings Plan. Pick up more information at the Children's desk.
Cabin Kits
The children's department just put together backpacks to check out filled with books, puzzles and games. They are perfect for use in entertaining visiting families if you don't have a ready supply of children's books and activities.
New Carpet
We just got new carpet in the meeting room! Stop by next time you are in the Library and take a look!
BINGO - just for fun Summer reading for adults!
Please stop by the reference desk and pick-up a Summer reading BINGO card. Score a BINGO by reading five books from the various genres listed. When your BINGO card is complete, come to the reference desk and claim your prize!
Coming up later in June
June 23th 7:30 Indies on Tuesday Viva Cuba from Cuba (in Spanish)
Described as a quirky, coming of age, road movie
June 25th 7 pm Spike Carlsen author of A Splintered History of Wood
A fascinating look at wood, wood products and the people associated with them.
June 30th 7:30 Film Mother of Mine from Sweden and Finland
July 1st 7:00 pm Cycling storyteller Layne Gneiting presents stories for kids and adults
July 2nd 12:00 noon David Lien on America's Wildest National Parks
Library programs on ICTV
Did you miss a program you really wanted to see? Many of the programs at the library are taped by staff and volunteers from ICTV and shown several times. The schedule for the upcoming week is now posted on our website at www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us
Check out the Library's Blog at www.grandrapidsarealibrary.blogspot.com
For more details on any of the programs, go to the Library's Web Site: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us
If you wish to unsubscribe to this list, follow the directions below.
Marcia L. Anderson
Director
Grand Rapids Area Library
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-7640
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
MPR News Project in Grand Rapids next Wed: Join the conversation
Join Minnesota Public Radio News next Wednesday (17 June) night at Itasca Community College to talk about how towns need knitting groups, hiking clubs and more than the usual ten folks running everything to make a community work.
MPR's Jeff Horwich will host, and we'll have a couple panelists. But mostly, we want to hear from you – your experiences, and your questions. We'll record the conversation for broadcast so other Minnesotans can learn from you, too.
Details: Wednesday, 17 June
7:00-8:15 p.m.
Davies Theater (Bldg 5 on this map), Itasca Community College
Monday, June 1, 2009
What’s Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library
Thursday, June 4th 7 pm Book Lovers' Picks for Summer Reading
Come and hear about great books to read for the summer! Library staff Will Richter and Amy Dettmer will talk about books that have inspired this summer's movies and winners of the Minnesota Book Awards and the Northeastern Minnesota Book Awards.
It's almost Here!!
Teen Summer Reading program begins June 8!!
Express Yourself at your Library
School is done and summer has finally arrived. That means it's time for the 3rd annual Teen Summer Reading Program!
Teens are encouraged to read a book, complete a review form and put it in the bucket in the library. From June 8 through July 25, three winners will be drawn each Friday to win prizes generously donated by local businesses and the Friends of the Library. We've received gift certificates from Applebee's Restaurant, Village Bookstore, Brewed Awakenings, Ground Round, and Wal-Mart. The winning name for the grand prize, a PSP, will be drawn on Friday, July 24.
Teen Summer Activities
Friday June 5th all day:
Celebrate the end of school by stopping in Teen Universe for some treats.
Friday June 12 from 3:30pm-4:30pm monthly teen book discussion.
June pick: Here, there be dragons by James Owen. Join us for snacks and discussion!
Watch for other upcoming events during June and July, including: Green gifts, Ductigami, a game afternoon and a movie afternoon. .
More info and the complete schedule is at: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/teens.htm
Be Creative @ your Library
Kids' summer reading program continues. Kids can sign up and receive a log to record time spent reading during the summer.
Book Camp June 8-11
There are only a few spots remaining for this week's series of book-making classes for kids ages 8-11. Each afternoon from 2:30-5:00 kids will create a different book so register for one class or all four by calling 327-8823
Watch for more fun activities for kids throughout the summer, including a movie night June 18th, storytellers and music. There are also Take and Make projects each week. Pick up a schedule at the Children's desk.
June 9 7:30 pm at the Reif Center The Trap Film Noir from Serbia
Join us for a post-film discussion at Rivers Italian, sponsor of the series.
Indies on Tuesday, the independent film series, will return to the Reif Center for 10 weeks this summer. Check the library website or the Reif Center Website http://www.reifcenter.org for a detailed schedule.
Coming up later in June
June 16th Green Gifts creative afternoon for teens.
June 17th, 12:00 noon: Egypt in the 21st Century
Part of the Great Decisions discussion series, the conversation will focus on the domestic issues facing Egypt, and its role in the Arab World. ICC students and faculty who recently visited Egypt will join the discussion.
June 18th Family Movie Night
June 20th Book discussion of A Celtic Childhood with author Bill Watkins at Rivers Italian
Library programs on ICTV
Did you miss a program you really wanted to see? Many of the programs at the library are taped by staff and volunteers from ICTV and shown several times. The schedule for the upcoming week is now posted on our website at www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us
Check out the Library's Blog at www.grandrapidsarealibrary.blogspot.com
For more details on any of the programs, go to the Library's Web Site: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us
If you wish to unsubscribe to this list, follow the directions below.
Marcia L. Anderson
Director
Grand Rapids Area Library
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-7640
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