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Harry Potter Party – Saturday, Nov. 4 @ 3:30 pm

Two separate parties will be going on this afternoon: more information will arrive via Owl as the date approaches! WHoo WHoo!  It’s here:

Magical creatures between the ages of 8 and 15 are welcome to come travel through Diagon Alley where they can create their own wand at Olivander’s Wands, play “Harry Potter” Trivial Pursuit or sample Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans.  At Hogwarts,  they will be sorted by the Sorting Hat into either Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Slytherin or Hufflepuff. After the sorting, children can, with their house teammates, participate in a game of quidditch, practice potions or campaign for fair treatment of house elves.

Witches and Wizards in Middle School and up will meet in the Tech Studio to practice advanced charms, manifestations, and wand casting.  No underclassmen allowed!

 

DECEMBER IS…

the 2017 Hour of Code!

Try a one-hour tutorial designed for all ages in over 45 languages.  Design a Google Doodle; lead the rebellion or the empire through a galaxy far, far, away; explore the bottom of the ocean or the outer reaches of space; maximize your minecraft mansions; and join millions of people in over 180 countries in an Hour of Code!

          

Who will win the 2017 Colorado Blue Spruce Book Award?

The Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award recognizes the most popular books among middle and high school students in the state of Colorado.  Selected by teens, voted on by teens, the Blue Spruce Awards highlight the best young adult literature of the year as chosen by the teens of Colorado! 
 

Check out the current titles, find them at Vail Public Library, and VOTE!

Harry Potter Party – Saturday, Nov. 4 @ 3:30 pm

Two separate parties will be going on this afternoon: more information will arrive via Owl as the date approaches! WHoo WHoo!  It’s here:

Magical creatures between the ages of 8 and 15 are welcome to come travel through Diagon Alley where they can create their own wand at Olivander’s Wands, play “Harry Potter” Trivial Pursuit or sample Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans.  At Hogwarts,  they will be sorted by the Sorting Hat into either Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Slytherin or Hufflepuff. After the sorting, children can, with their house teammates, participate in a game of quidditch, practice potions or campaign for fair treatment of house elves.

Witches and Wizards in Middle School and up will meet in the Tech Studio to practice advanced charms, manifestations, and wand casting.  No underclassmen allowed!

 Annual Scarecrow Building Contest

Sat., Oct 28th @ 10:00  – Free

Form a team of friends or family and come build a scarecrow to decorate the library.

The library will provide frames and art supplies. Vail Valley Cares Thrifty Store will provide clothes. Bring accessories to personalize your scarecrow.  Small parts, glue guns and staple guns will be used.  This creative day is appropriate for children five years old and older; all children must be accompanied by an adult.  Teens may work independently with librarian permission.

Prizes for the top two most unique and creative scarecrows!

For more information, call 970-479-2179 or visit www.vaillibrary.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Programming & Events for Tweens and Teens

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Who will win the 2017 Colorado Blue Spruce Book Award?

The Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award recognizes the most popular books among middle and high school students in the state of Colorado.  Selected by teens, voted on by teens, the Blue Spruce Awards highlight the best young adult literature of the year as chosen by the teens of Colorado! 
 

Check out the current titles, find them at Vail Public Library, and VOTE!

Events List

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  • Library Closed
    September 28, 2023 at N/A



  • Bilingual Story Time / La Hora del Cuento
    September 30, 2023 at 11:00 am

    Bilingual Story Time has moved to Saturday!

    Join Sandy for Storytime in English and Spanish

    Learn, read, sing, and have fun while practicing and learning Spanish! families with children up to age 6 will learn traditional and new Hispanic and Latino songs, games, and unique stories.

    ¡La hora del cuento bilingüe se ha cambiado a los sábados!

    Únase a Sandy para Storytime en inglés y español

    ¡Aprende, lee, canta y diviértete mientras practicas y aprendes español! las familias con niños de hasta 6 años aprenderán canciones, juegos e historias únicas tradicionales y nuevas hispanas y latinas.



  • Community Room Booked
    September 30, 2023 at 11:00 am

    Lift House HOA

     

    Jimmie Lee
    President - HOA



  • Story Time
    October 2, 2023 at 11:00 am

    We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes.

    Join Erin for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under.



  • Story Time
    October 4, 2023 at 11:00 am

    We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes.

    Join Erin for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under.



  • Community Room Booked
    October 4, 2023 at 1:30 pm

    From: Erin Boyle Email: erin@chowco.orgOrg: CHOW



  • Tech Studio
    October 4, 2023 at 3:00 pm

    Join us! back in Tech Studio, Vail Public Library's very own MakerSpace!

    Located on the lower level of the library (across from the elevator), our Tech Studio is a true creation station for all ages, abilities, and interests.  Explore, create, collaborate, and invent in a safe and supportive environment!

    Services Available

    • Virtual Reality System (Oculus Rift)
    • 3D Printing (2 Lulzbot Mini)
    • Green Screen by Do ink App