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December 2018 Library News, Programs and More |
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Colorful Expressions: Deborah Lord Treiber Art Exhibition Granby Library December 3 – January 28, 2019
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Game On Friday, Dec 14 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Granby Library Calling all Gamers Ages 10-15 Join Us for Some Food and Video Gaming fun Nintendo Switch ARMS, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, OVERCOOKED 2 and Snipperclips Plus. Thanks to a grant from the Grand Foundation
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Access GrandCheck out exciting opportunities for the family at Grand County libraries. The Museums in Fraser (Cozens Ranch), Hot Sulphur and Grand Lake. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science The Butterfly Pavilion Keep checking the website for more about the 2019 opportunities
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Career Online High School Know somebody interested in obtaining their high school diploma? Starting in 2019 GCLD has 5 scholarships available for those interested in completing coursework through Career Online High School. Students have up to 18 months to complete their courses and can submit a transcript in order to have previous credit count towards the current degree. Contact Polly Gallagher 970 887 9411 ext 107 or email pgallagher@gcld.org
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Family Movie Night Thursday, December 6, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Granby Library Wednesday, December 12, 4:45 - 6:15 p.m. Hot Sulphur Springs Library Family Movie Night is open to all ages. G or PG movies will be shown. Call your branch for the movie currently showing.
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Experience the World of Virtual Reality Monday, December 31 Hot Sulphur Springs Library 10-1:30 p.m.. Kremmling Library 5:30 p.m. Ages 6th grade and above See things a brand new way - through Virtual Reality. VR is a new technology that's fun for gaming, creating music or traveling to new worlds - all without leaving your library. Sign up for a 40 minute slot to complete a basic Virtual Reality tutorial and try an application or two. This program is designed for those new to VR. All equipment and instruction is provided. Contact Emily Pedersen at the Kremmling Library to book a session 970 724 9228 epedersen@gcld.org
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English as a Second Language Classes December Classes Tuesday, December 4, 11, 18 11:00 – 12:00 pm and 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Kremmling Library Classes taught by Melitta White
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Digital Skills for Adults Tuesday, December 11 and 18 4:30 p.m. Kremmling Library Are you interested in gaining new digital skills for the Internet, mobile devices, computer software, and social media? Bring your mobile device and join us for a facilitated class where you can choose your own course, learn on your own, and ask for help when questions arise. Contact Emily Pedersen at the Kremmling Library 725 9228 epedersen@gcld.org
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Christmas in the Library Decorate Your Own Gingerbread House Wednesday, December 19, 4:30 - 5:30 Hot Sulphur Springs Library Monday, December 17, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Kremmling Library Supplies provided. Come and have fun building your delicious gingerbread house. Please let us know if you are planning on attending, call Emily Pedesen 970 724 9228 epedersen@gcld.org
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Santa at Story Time Thursday, December 13, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Juniper Library Get your picture taken with Santa and make some cookies for Santa and his reindeer. Wednesday, December 19, 10:00 a.m.
Granby Library Enjoy reading books, singing carols and making simple gifts with Miss Heidi. Santa will be there to greet you all.
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(Early) New Year's Dance Party Thursday, December 27 10:00 a.m. - 11:330 a.m. Fraser Valley Library Community Room Dress up in your best clothes or wear your most comfortable pajamas. Bring your dance shoes and rock out. We will be celebrating an early New Year countdown. Noisemakers and snacks will be provided. All ages are welcome.
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Story Time At Your LibraryStory Time is for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. It is a great way to nurture readers and meet other parents and caregiver too! Join us for Story Time each week at your closest branch. Fraser Valley Library Thursday 10:00 a.m. Granby Library Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Juniper Library Thursday 11:00 a.m. Kremmling LIbrary Thursday 10:15 a.m. Kremmling Library Thursday 11:15 a.m. Hot Sulphur Springs Library Wednesday 11:15 a.m.
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Grand County Book Club News
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Thursday, December 13 12:30 p.m. Juniper Library in Grand Lake Discussing: A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote. The Brown Bag Book Club is planning a pot luck and book exchange. Please bring a wrapped book to share. The Hot Sulphur Springs Book Club Monday, January 14 5:30 p.m. HSS Firehouse Discussing: The book you have most enjoyed in 2018 Senior Book Club- Books Too Good to Miss! Tuesday, December 11 2:00 p.m. Granby Library Discussing: Call Me Mrs.Miracle by Debbie McComber The GCLD Virtual Book Club Monday, February 4 6:00 p.m. Kremmling Library Wednesday, Feb 6 6:00 p.m. Hot Sulphur Springs Library Sharing and celebrating the classics Granby Book Club Monday, January 28 6:00 p.m. Mavericks Grill, Granby Discussing: The Lost City of Z by David Grann
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"How could two hardworking people do everything right in life, a woman asks, and end up destitute? Willa Knox and her husband followed all the rules as responsible parents and professionals, and have nothing to show for it but debts and an inherited brick house that is falling apart. . Available Formats: Book, Audio CD, eAudiobook, eBook, Large Print, Playaway
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Pete Banning was Clanton's favorite son, a returning war hero, the patriarch of a prominent family, a farmer, father, neighbor, and a faithful member of the Methodist church. Then one cool October morning in 1946. he rose early, drove into town, walked into the church, and calmly shot and killed the Reverend Dexter Bell. As if the murder wasn't shocking enough, it was even more baffling that Pete's only statement about it - to the sheriff, to his... Available Formats: Book, Audio CD, eAudiobook, eBook, Large Print, Playaway
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Every Breathby Nicholas SparksHope Anderson is at a crossroads. At thirty-six, she's been dating her boyfriend, an orthopedic surgeon, for six years. With no wedding plans in sight, and her father recently diagnosed with ALS, she decides to use a week at her family's cottage in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, to ready the house for sale and mull over some difficult decisions about her future. Tru Walls has never visited North Carolina but is summoned to Sunset Beach by a letter... Available Formats: Book, Audio CD, eBook, Large Print
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Colorado Gives Day December 4, 2018 Gifts to the Grand County Library Foundation support the growth of strong communities through investment in the public libraries of Grand County. Libraries support literacy, opportunities for personal growth and community engagement - the basis for flourishing individuals, families and communities. Colorado Gives Day. It’s more than just a day. It’s a movement that inspires and unites thousands of donors to give where they live and support Colorado nonprofits. Download the Colorado Gives Day smart phone app and feel like an insider. The app is available at no charge through iTunes and Google Play.
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Fraser Valley Progressive Dinner Wednesday, Dec. 5 It's that time of year! The Friends' Annual Progressive Dinner. The Bus Route has SOLD OUT! There are still seats available on the Walking Route. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting http://friendsofgrandcountylibrary.org/
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