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September 2015


Library Closed

The library will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.

The library will open at 1PM on Friday, September 11 for a staff meeting.

We apologize for any inconvenience!

Utah Film Circuit: Moab
an initiative of the Grand County Public Library and the Utah Film Center 

FREE SCREENING
Pandora's Promise
 
Thursday, September 24th, 7:00pm 
at Star Hall
 

A documentary about the history and future of nuclear power.  The film explores how and why mankind's most feared and controversial technological discovery is now passionately embraced by many of those who once led the charge against it. Pandora's Promise aims to inspire a serious and realistic debate over an important question of our time: how do we continue to power modern civilization without destroying it? 
The 2013 film is 87 minutes long and not rated.

Click below to watch a trailer

If you would like to suggest a film for future screening, please contact Jessie at 435-259-1111 ext. 19.

Utah Film Circuit: Moab screenings are made possible by Zions Bank, AARP, My Good Fund, and the Moab Sun News.

Celebrate Banned Books
 
We will be celebrating banned and challenged books throughout September  


Stop by, see the display, learn about banned books, and check one out to take home and read!

Castle Valley Film Night
Uncle Buck

FREE SCREENING 
Thursday, September 3, 7:00 PM 
Castle Valley Library


As an idle, good-natured bachelor, Uncle Buck is the last person you would think of to watch the kids.  However, during a family crisis, he is suddenly left in charge of his nephew and nieces.  With a little bit of luck and a lot of love, Uncle Buck manages to surprise everyone in this heartwarming comedy.

Click below to watch the trailer! 

The 1989 film is 100 minutes long and rated PG 

An Evening of Poetry and Music
 
Thursday, September 17, 6:30 PM 
Library Large Meeting Room 
   

Chamber jazz duo Chris Lee and Colleen O'Brien will perform an entertaining fusion of literature and music.  Their sound combines chamber music with jazz to create an enjoyable blend for listeners.  Their lyrics are poems, everything from Maya Angelou to Robert Frost to Kerouac to Shakespeare. 

Please join us for this special, unique, and FREE performance!


Kids Summer Reading Heroes
Our Hero Club grew so fast! 
 
We recorded acts of heroism on a paper chain that now measures 250 feet!  That equals about 1150 acts of kindness performed by the children of Grand County during Summer 2015!
 
Have you noticed?  We sure have! 
 
Acts of kindness make the whole library feel like a comfortable place to hang out



Adult & Teen Summer Reading


New this year! Read and Win!
 

Earn tickets for reading or any other summer reading activities you complete.  Choose which prizes you would like to try to win with your tickets.  Every Wednesday, beginning July 8, the library will hold a prize drawing.

The Grand Prize drawing for a Kindle Fire HD will be on Wednesday, Sept. 30!


For more information visit our Adult & Teen Summer Reading webpage.

Second Wednesday Book Club

September's book selection is House of Stone by Anthony Shadid.  The group will meet on Wednesday, September 9th at 6pm in the Library's Board Room.

Copies are available for checkout at the library.  New participants are always welcome!

October's book selection is March: Book One by John Lewis.

Castle Valley Book Group


September's book selection is War of the Whales by Joshua Horwitz.  The group will meet on Friday, September 25th at 11:00 AM in the Castle Valley Library for discussion.


New participants are always welcome! 


The Castle Valley Library is located in the Castle Valley Comminity Center and is staffed Tuesday 9am-1pm, Wednesday 12pm-4pm, and Friday 2pm-6pm.


When in doubt, 
go to the library. 
-
J.K. Rowling

Sincerely,
 
The Staff of the Grand County Public Library
 
257 E. Center St.
Moab, UT 84532 
435-259-1111
 
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