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Cover to Cover: Nevada County Library's Programming Newsletter Here's a first look at some of the Nevada County Community Library's programs during the month of February. All programs and available grab and go bags can be found on the events page. Circe by Madeline Miller is available for checkout or ask your branch for an honor book copy. NCR 2022 logo (left) designed by BR class of 24 student Austin Reyes |
First Week of March: High School Writing Workshops (TBD) March 11: Essays Due March 23rd: Top Five Winners Announced March 25th: 6:30 PM Author Meet and Greet with Essay Contest Winners, 7:00 PM Community Author Talk at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City Prompts (choose only one) - How have your relationships with your family of origin formed your sense of identity?
- Imagine yourself as a Greek mythological figure or as a mortal that has come in contact with Greek mythological figure. Write a story from their perspective.
- Based on your strengths and passions in life, what type of Greek God or Creature do you think you would be?
- Write a fable about trying to change an unavoidable fate.
Cash Prizes Generously Donated by Friends of the Nevada County Library. $500 first place $250 second place $175 third place Top five essayists will have a meet and greet with the author. Submit entries to BOTH Josie Andrews AND Kristina Stroeve at jandrews@njuhsd.com AND kstroeve@njuhsd.com before March 11 . One entry per student. |
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Tuesday, February 1, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Pick up your Ancient Greece-themed scavenger hunt to play at home - scorecards and prizes included! Available while supplies last. |
Wednesday, February 2, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM This Wondercraft Kit grab bag includes a mini canvas, acrylic paint, and brushes to get your creativity started! Available at curbside while supplies last. |
Tuesday, February 1, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Nevada County is participating in the county-wide reading of "Circe" by Madeline Miller. The Truckee Library will kick-off the fun with a Grab 'n Go sampler of olive oils -while supplies last. Call the library to schedule your curbside pickup of this tasty program (530) 582-7846. |
Thursday, February 3, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM This grab bag includes everything you will need to make magic paper flowers. If you have been reading Circe by: Madelyn Miller you know just how magical the flowers of Aiaia are. Create some magic flowers for your own home. Available while supplies last. |
(while supplies last) February 1 - This week’s project: Make Legendary Art February 7 - This week’s project: Paint a Vase February 14 - This week’s project: Make a Greek Mask February 22 - This week’s project: Cast the Miniseries and Blackout Poetry February 28 - This week’s project: Sewn in Stars |
(while supplies last) February 1 - 100 Word Story February 8 - Weaving on Branches February 14 - Air Dry Clay Pig February 22 - Botanical Clay Pendant Each Wondercraft Kit inspired by the book Circe written by Madeline Miller |
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