August 2011 Newsletter
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August 2011 Newsletter
August 2011 Volume 5, Issue 12 Check It Out Upcoming Events Library Hours What’s New? TutorND is now available, courtesy of the State Library. TutorND has homework, test prep, and career resources, as well as live one-to-one online help Sunday through Thursday, from 6 to 10 pm. We have added five new Book Club in a Bag titles: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie, Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, The Glass Castle by Jean- ette Walls, Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout, and The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien. Exercise with your Child - Aug. 11 2-4pm Instructors from Center Court fitness will be leading half-hour sessions of Zumba and yoga on the front lawn, weather permitting. Library Board Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm Friday, Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 1pm-5pm Closed, Saturday, Sept. 3 Closed, Sunday, Sept. 4, Labor Day Weekend Closed, Monday, Sept. 5, Labor Day Thursday, Aug. 11, 4:45pm Friends of the Library Monday, Aug. 8, 7pm *Teen Advisory Board* Thursday, Aug. 18, 7pm Exercise With Your Child Thursday, Aug. 11, 2-4pm *Teen Karaoke* The Humane Society will be here August 18 from 35pm with animals in need of good homes. Thursday, Aug. 11, 6:30pm Quilt Show Aug. 14-20 Paws in Need Book Sale - The Friends of the Library will be holding a book sale on Aug. 26-28 during library hours. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 3-6pm *TAB Car Wash* Friday, Aug. 19, 2-5pm Friends of the Library Book Sale Aug. 26-28 Children’s Events Quilt show - Check out quilts made by local quilters Aug. 1420. Preschool Story Time Tuesdays at 10am Toddler Story Time The mission of the Grand Forks Public Library is to connect the community, enrich the mind, and inspire the imagination. Paws in Need - Thursdays at 10am *Babies welcome. 39 Clues Club Wednesday, Aug. 3, 3:45pm *Grades 3 –6 only Legos @ Your Library Wacky Word Definition of the Month: infantry - the kid’s room. Sunday, Aug. 7, 1-4pm Sunday, Sept. 11, 1-4pm Donations R.E.A.D. Therapy Dogs The Grand Forks Public Library accepts donated material. If you would like to donate, here are our guidelines: Sunday, Aug. 14, 2pm Monday, Aug. 15, 2pm Please contact the Children’s Department for an appointment are accepted, no matter when they were published. Donations given to the library will either be added to our collection, given to the Friends of the Library book sale, or set on the swap table for giveaway. The library does not provide receipts for tax purposes, but we will send you a letter acknowledging your donation. No textbooks. Materials must be in good condition. Materials must have been published within the last 2 years. Any local or North Dakota materials The New Library Website, Part 4 - Research nealogical Society, and the National Archives, to name a few. You can access the library’s online information resources on the Research page. Ask A Librarian - Email any questions, comments, or suggestions to the Reference librarians using this online form. The link is also available on our homepage. Genealogy - a list of links to online regional, state and other genealogical resources, including the Grand Forks Historical Society, the North Dakota State Ge- from libraries, museums and archives. Find out where specific documents are located, arrange a visit to examine materials, or order copies. Auto Repair Center - wiring diagrams, repair procedures, troubleshooting and other topics for 1945-2009 vehicles. Camio - art collection descriptions from art museums around the world. Includes images of the artwork. EBSCO Magazine Databases access thousands of articles from magazines and scholarly journals. eLibrary - research made easy Genealogy Request - If you would like a Reference librarian to fulfill a simple research request, complete this online form. There is a $5 research fee per request. Grand Forks Room - A list of some of the resources that can be found in the Grand Forks Room, a collection of local historical publications. databases. Future newsletter articles will cover them in more detail, but here is a list and short description of them: Library Services - A list of resources and services available at the library for Adults, Children, and Teens. Ancestry - a collection of historic documents, useful for genealogy and family tree research. *This database can only be accessed from a library computer. Online Databases - The library provides access to several online ArchiveGrid - almost one million historical collection descriptions with full-text magazines, newspapers, books and transcripts, as well as maps, images, websites, and video. interactive system. language learning Netlibrary - a collection of digital books and journals, available 24 hours a day. Gale Databases - access multiple subject collections, such as Opposing Viewpoints, Health and Wellness Resource Center, and Contemporary Authors, just to name a few. Novelist - book reviews, readalike recommendations, and book series information. Proquest Newspapers - a collection of articles from more than 1000 U.S. and world newspapers. Learning Express - access practice tests, skill building, and learning exercises for all grade levels, as well as citizenship test help. WorldCat - find books in libraries all over the world. Mango Languages - learn a foreign language, including English as a second language, with this Teen Scene by Hillary W. TAB recently hosted It All Ends Here, a Harry Potter Movie Premiere Party. 22 teens played Potter jeopardy, Harry Potter video games, and Scene It, all while enjoying butter beer and golden snitch cake pops. Thanks to the Carmike and the River Cinema theaters we were able to give away 6 tickets to the final Harry Potter movie. R3G1F -- It’s simple! Read 3 Books, Write 3 Short Reviews, and Get 1 Free! Teen’s grades 7-12 stop by the Reference Desk to pick up a R3G1F brochure. Computer Classes Drop-In Computer Help Wednesday, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10am Wednesday, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10am Virtual Yard Sale WANT TO JOIN TAB? Fill out the online app and bring it to the Reference Desk. Our next meeting is Thursday, August 18 at 7pm. Thursday, Aug. 14, 5:30pm LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION? Like us on Facebook! Look up GFPL Teen Department or scan the QR code below with your smart phone and go directly there! Thursday, Aug. 28, 5:30pm Thursday, Aug. 11, 5:30pm UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDE: Computers 101 Thursday, Aug. 21, 5:30pm Thursday, Aug. 18, 5:30pm Facebook Karaoke -- Thursday, August 11 @ 6:30 - 8pm. Car wash -- Friday, August 19 @ 2 5pm CHECK IT OUT: http:// bookdrain.wordpress.com/. Here you will find book, movie, and music reviews written by Grand Forks teens for Grand Forks teens. Spook - Author Mary Roach investigates the various scientific methods people have used to try to prove the existence of life after death. *Great Reads Library2Go Thursday, Aug. 25, 5:30pm Book Clubs August Book Club Titles Emma - Jane Austen’s classic comedy of manners focuses on Emma Woodhouse, a spoiled but well-meaning young woman who lives in a small village in England in the early 1800s. Emma’s matchmaking attempts on her friend’s behalf lead to misunderstandings, drama, and eventually, happily-ever-after. *Classic Re-reads Book Club* Picture This Thursday, Aug. 4, 5:30pm Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld - Imagine World War 1 as a conflict between Clankers, who put their faith in machines, and Darwinists, whose technology is based on the development of new species. Now throw together a fleeing Clanker prince and a young girl who has disguised herself as a boy in order to serve on a biological airship. *This & That Book Club* Classic Re-Reads Wednesday, Aug. 31, 7pm Sept. - The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Great Reads Book Club Tuesday, Aug. 16, 7pm Aug. - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett This & That Book Club Tuesday, Aug. 9, 7pm Aug. - Star Island by Carl Hiaasen All library book clubs are open to new participants at any time. The only requirements to join are the desire to read good books and enjoy lively conversations. Book Club* Kid Stuff Kick-off Party, June 2 LEGOs Kids in the Kitchen, June 9 Robotics, June 16 SPA Seussical, June 23 Special points of interest Winter Reading Program with UND athletes Coming December 2011 Exercise With Your Child Day is August 11, 24 pm August 6 is Wiggle Your Toes Day. Tae Kwon Do, June 30 International Students, July 7 Dakota Science Center, July 14 Storyteller Bonnie Cameron & Craft, July 21 Final Party with North Country Fiddle and Dance, July 28 Storytime Summer Reading Program Final Party, July 28 2011 Summer Reading Program Sponsors Grand Forks Public Library 2110 Library Circle Grand Forks, ND 58201 Phone: 701-772-8116 www.gflibrary.com Contact Wendy Wendt [email protected] Contact Check It Out: [email protected] Contact the Children’s Dept. [email protected] Contact the Reference Dept. [email protected] Library Director Wendy Wendt Library Board Chairperson Vice-chairperson Eliot Glassheim Secretary Kay Powell Lila Christensen Richard Fiordo Check It Out Editor/Head Writer Tonya Palmer Thank you to the wonderful sponsors of the 2011 Summer Reading Program. We couldn’t do it without you. Alerus Financial Altru Health Systems Anytime Plumbing & Drain Clean Art & Learn Bremer Bank Burger King Burggraf’s Ace Hardware Carmike Cinema Culver’sDairy Queen Dr. Casey Ryan Dr. Curtis Tanabe Dr. Mark Siegel Drees, Riskey, & Vallager Gate City Bank Grand Forks YMCA Home of Economy Kiwanis Sun Risers Lunseth Plumbing & Heating McDonald’s Noridian Optimist Club Perkins Prime Steel Car Club Ralph Engelstad Arena River Cinema Scheels Ski & Bike Shop Space Aliens Subway Super One Target Texas Roadhouse US Foodservice Vaaler Insurance Wall’s Medicine Walmart