February at the Grand Rapids Library
Marcia Anderson
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What’s Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library
February 2, 2012
Love Your Library Month!
February is Love Your Library Month!
Attend an event or just stop by to say hello and celebrate libraries!
February Events:
Okee Dokee Brothers, Tuesday, February 7, 7 pm.
You do NOT want to miss this! Folk music written with kids in mind, this band has been lauded by people of all ages. Come join us...and bring the whole family...and your neighbors...and their whole family... From their website: "… the young duo has gained a loyal grassroots following that is drawn to their witty lyrics, off-the-wall humor, strong musicianship, and unique folk style. By appealing to the musical needs of the entire family and recognizing that kids deserve quality music, The Okee Dokee Brothers are working full-time to regain the integrity of the children’s music genre." http://www.okeedokee.org
Civil War Discussion: U.S. Grant Thursday, February 9, 7 pm
The Honorable Jon Maturi leads a discussion about the U.S. Civil War era. The particular focus will be The Rise & Fall of Ulysses S. Grant--Fort Henry to Shiloh. No pre-reading is necessary...just an interest in American history
Harvest the Rain: Rain gardens for Gardens, Wildlife, Clean Lakes & Rivers, Thursday, February 16, 7 pm
Learn how rain gardens function; how to plan, construct and maintain a rain garden in your yard and how you can the environment benefit. Dr. Mary Blickenderfer
Holiday Hours
We will be closed Monday, February 20 in honor of President’s Day. We will be open regular hours during the remainder of the week
No Monday Story Times on February 20
Studio 321 Build a Bridge Tuesday, February 21, 1:00 pm
The program begins with the reading of The Magic School Bus Under Construction. The children will be challenged to build their own bridge out of gumdrops and toothpicks! Using taconite pellets as weights, the children predict how many pellets their bridge will hold. Then they try to change their design to build a stronger bridge and then retest it
Family Movie Night Thursday, February 23, 6:00 pm
This month we will present Winnie the Pooh on the big screen in the community room! Bring dinner or a snack and join us!
The World’s Oil and Global Warming Tuesday, February 28, 7:00 pm
Dr. Richard Ojakangas gives a fully illustrated presentation describing how and when oil if formed, where the world's oil reserves are located, "peak oil" and the world's consumption. Natural gas and fracking are included. How does the use of oil and other fossil fuels contribute to global warming? What non polluting energy alternatives do we have? Are there solutions?
Story Times
Story Times will be Mondays February 6, 13, 27 at 9:30 and 10:30, and every Saturday at 10:30. Led by ECFE teachers, the Story Times include books, rhymes, songs, movement and fun! Snack and crafts follow.
Tax forms (state and federal) are available in the lobby of the Library
Winter Reading Programs
It's time for WINTER READING!! Sign up and pick up your book reading track, then Curl up with a good Book through February. Return the completed reading track by the end of February, and pick out a free book!
Teens can “Jump into Reading” pick up a log, and record the number of pages read. Return the completed log for a prize!
Find more upcoming events on our Event Calendar
A direct link to the Library’s online event calendar is here. A link to just the events for children is available by clicking on the “kids” button on the Library's web site
Library Hours are: Monday – Thursday 9:00-7:00, Friday 9:00 – 5:00, Saturday 10-2:00
You can renew or request material online through our web site at www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us. You can also call the automated renewal line at 218-741-9085
Marcia Anderson
Library Director
Grand Rapids Area Library
140 NE 2nd Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744-2662
Office: 218-326-7643
Mobile: 218-398-2172
Fax: 218-326-7644
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