Events in September 2020
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
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September 1, 2020
Library Card Sign-up MonthThis September, DC’s Wonder Woman is embarking on a new mission to champion the power of a library card as Library Card Sign-up Month Honorary Chair. A founding member of the Justice League, Wonder Woman is known for strength, compassion and truth. Armed with the Lasso of Truth, Wonder Woman makes a perfect ambassador to support the value of learning and the role libraries play in transforming lives and strengthening communities through education.
Teen Writing ContestTeen Writing Contest
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September 1, 2020Show us your passion for Writing and win a fantastic prize.
Are You Brave Enough To Write?!
Entries can be fiction, nonfiction, poetry, short stories, etc.The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive visa gift cards generously donated by the Daly Family.
The winners will also be announced on our social media pages with links to their winning work.
Entries will need to be emailed to DDaly@vailgov.com by Fri., Sept. 25.
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Virtual Bilingual Story time
Virtual Bilingual Story time
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September 5, 2020
Bilingual Story Time with Miss Sandy. Books and songs in English and Spanish.Hora del Cuento Bilingue Con Sandy.Libros y Canciones en Ingles y Español.
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Library Closed
Library Closed
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September 7, 2020
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Safe In Person STORY TIME
Safe In Person STORY TIME
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September 8, 2020
Story Time is Back! We are excited to invite families back to our early literacy story time. Starting July 14 and running through August, we will host Tuesday Story Time in our back yard at 11am. Stories, songs and movement activities will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under. We'll be meeting on the lawn behind the library.
Attendance at Back Yard Story Time does require some participant responsibility:- Please don't come if you and your family are not COVID-19 symptom free
- Please observe 6 feet of distancing between your family and other patrons not in your household
- Please wear a mask while you are at the library
- We encourage you to bring your own seating. Camp chairs, blankets from home and carpet squares are welcome.
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Sensational & Super Seniors
Sensational & Super Seniors
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September 9, 2020
Join seniors from the valley for a Virtual Book Discussion via ZoomFeaturing the book "The Order" by Daniel Silva
Contact Renae Anderson Director of Caregiver’s Connection for a Zoom invitation.
Virtual Books n' Bites - "The Swans of Fifth Avenue" by Melanie BenjaminVirtual Books n' Bites - "The Swans of Fifth Avenue" by Melanie Benjamin
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September 9, 2020
Join us! for this month's Virtual Book Club via Zoom. Simply email Lori Barnes at lbarnes@vailgov.com to receive your invitation.The selection for the month of September is… "The Swans of Fifth Avenue" by Melanie Benjamin
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Walking Book Club
Walking Book Club
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September 11, 2020
NO GRASS GROWS under this group's feet. They're a walking-talking book club. Our Walking Book Club is a fun, social outing with social distancing. It's a healthy workout for brains and gams.We meet in the library's Galleria at 11:30am and head out for a discussion of September's Books 'n' Bites title, “The Swans of Fifth Avenue” by Melanie Benjamin. Come even if you have not read this month's title. Share what you are reading with the group.
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Virtual Bilingual Story time
Virtual Bilingual Story time
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September 12, 2020Bilingual Story Time with Miss Sandy. Books and songs in English and Spanish.Hora del Cuento Bilingue Con Sandy.Libros y Canciones en Ingles y Español.
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Virtual Zumba Class
Virtual Zumba Class
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September 14, 2020
Thanks to technology: We are able to offer Zumba virtually during our Stay At Home! Email: Sandy at SRivera@vailgov.com for an invitation to the Zoom meeting.Zumba is perfect for everybody and every body! Each Zumba®class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. We'll be together in spirit but safe at home!
Maria-Sugeidy Rivera will be your guide to this very exciting dance party atmosphere full of Latin and international music. You'll forget you're working out with the sexy but simple moves to dance music like Cha Cha, Salsa, reggaeton, rumba and more.
Best of all, you don't need any previous dance experience!
"Meet Will Shakespeare: An Introduction and Book Club" PART II"Meet Will Shakespeare: An Introduction and Book Club" PART II
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September 14, 2020Ever wanted to learn more about the legendary William Shakespeare? Beginning in August, we will host a 3-part series on Shakespeare for novices as well as aficionados called "Meet Will Shakespeare: An Introduction and Book Club - The Bard Doesn't Have to be Hard!"
Jill Gordon, a longtime Shakespeare enthusiast and an online instructor at Colorado Mountain College, will be facilitating this event series. If you wish to participate, simply email her at gordongrp@comcast.net to get the Zoom Meeting info.
The second part of this series will discuss Shakespeare's "Macbeth".
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Safe In Person STORY TIME
Safe In Person STORY TIME
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September 15, 2020Story Time is Back! We are excited to invite families back to our early literacy story time. Starting July 14 and running through August, we will host Tuesday Story Time in our back yard at 11am. Stories, songs and movement activities will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under. We'll be meeting on the lawn behind the library.
Attendance at Back Yard Story Time does require some participant responsibility:- Please don't come if you and your family are not COVID-19 symptom free
- Please observe 6 feet of distancing between your family and other patrons not in your household
- Please wear a mask while you are at the library
- We encourage you to bring your own seating. Camp chairs, blankets from home and carpet squares are welcome.
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Virtual Evenings of Engagement with Michael Gabriel
Virtual Evenings of Engagement with Michael Gabriel
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September 16, 2020
Join us for our first virtual concert via Facebook Live, featuring Michael Gabriel.During these crazy times, Michael started recording live tracks from his RV a couple of months ago and it has been nothing but a blast!
Join in from the comfort of your home for some musical escapades sure to delight and entertain!
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One Book One Valley 2020 Virtual Finale Event
One Book One Valley 2020 Virtual Finale Event
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September 17, 2020
Meet the Author Erika Sánchez on Zoom.We are thrilled to let you know that the long-awaited One Book One Valley 2020 Finale event will be held virtually on two separate occasion:
This is a free virtual event,everyone is welcome!
Visit Zoom.com, select “Join A Meeting” from the top nav and type in the ID# below.
Thursday, September 17 | 6 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID# 816 8559 3018&
Saturday, September 19 | 6 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID# 886 1327 0605During these events, Erika Sánchez, author of “I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,” will host a virtual Book Discussion via Zoom including a Q&A session. She will also sign 100 bookplates that will be sent to us for people to place inside their own copies of the book.
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La Hora del Cuento Virtual en Español
La Hora del Cuento Virtual en Español
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September 18, 2020
Mira nuestra Hora del Cuento Virtual en Español lideradas por Sandy de la Biblioteca Publica de Vail (VPL por sus siglas en Ingles).Todos los viernes a las 10 am por Facebook Live.
Libros, Cuentos, Rimas, Canciones y Música, todo en Español.
Todo esto dirigido a Familias de habla hispana y personas que deseen aprender un segundo idioma.
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Virtual Bilingual Story time
Virtual Bilingual Story time
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September 19, 2020Bilingual Story Time with Miss Sandy. Books and songs in English and Spanish.Hora del Cuento Bilingue Con Sandy.Libros y Canciones en Ingles y Español.
One Book One Valley 2020 Virtual Finale EventOne Book One Valley 2020 Virtual Finale Event
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September 19, 2020Meet the Author Erika Sánchez on Zoom.We are thrilled to let you know that the long-awaited One Book One Valley 2020 Finale event will be held virtually on two separate occasion:
This is a free virtual event,everyone is welcome!
Visit Zoom.com, select “Join A Meeting” from the top nav and type in the ID# below.
Thursday, September 17 | 6 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID# 816 8559 3018&
Saturday, September 19 | 6 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID# 886 1327 0605During these events, Erika Sánchez, author of “I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,” will host a virtual Book Discussion via Zoom including a Q&A session. She will also sign 100 bookplates that will be sent to us for people to place inside their own copies of the book.
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Virtual Zumba Class
Virtual Zumba Class
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September 21, 2020Thanks to technology: We are able to offer Zumba virtually during our Stay At Home! Email: Sandy at SRivera@vailgov.com for an invitation to the Zoom meeting.Zumba is perfect for everybody and every body! Each Zumba®class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. We'll be together in spirit but safe at home!
Maria-Sugeidy Rivera will be your guide to this very exciting dance party atmosphere full of Latin and international music. You'll forget you're working out with the sexy but simple moves to dance music like Cha Cha, Salsa, reggaeton, rumba and more.
Best of all, you don't need any previous dance experience!
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Safe In Person STORY TIME
Safe In Person STORY TIME
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September 22, 2020Story Time is Back! We are excited to invite families back to our early literacy story time. Starting July 14 and running through August, we will host Tuesday Story Time in our back yard at 11am. Stories, songs and movement activities will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under. We'll be meeting on the lawn behind the library.
Attendance at Back Yard Story Time does require some participant responsibility:- Please don't come if you and your family are not COVID-19 symptom free
- Please observe 6 feet of distancing between your family and other patrons not in your household
- Please wear a mask while you are at the library
- We encourage you to bring your own seating. Camp chairs, blankets from home and carpet squares are welcome.
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Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code
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September 24, 2020Girls Who Code, a club at VPL for girls going into 3rd to 5th grades, will meet virtually the fourth Thursday of the month at 3:30pm. Mark and Lelia Conlon will be our club facilitators. This is a new club and all interested girls in this age group are encouraged to join us.
Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.
If you are interested, please reach out to Cricket Pylman at 970-479-2179 or cpylman@vailgov.com.
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Teen Writring Contest Deadline
Teen Writring Contest Deadline
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September 25, 2020Show us your passion for Writing and win a fantastic prize.
Are You Brave Enough To Write?!
Entries can be fiction, nonfiction, poetry, short stories, etc.The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive visa gift cards generously donated by the Daly Family.
The winners will also be announced on our social media pages with links to their winning work.
Entries will need to be emailed to DDaly@vailgov.com by Fri., Sept. 25.
La Hora del Cuento Virtual en EspañolLa Hora del Cuento Virtual en Español
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September 25, 2020Mira nuestra Hora del Cuento Virtual en Español lideradas por Sandy de la Biblioteca Publica de Vail (VPL por sus siglas en Ingles).Todos los viernes a las 10 am por Facebook Live.
Libros, Cuentos, Rimas, Canciones y Música, todo en Español.
Todo esto dirigido a Familias de habla hispana y personas que deseen aprender un segundo idioma.
Virtual Middle School Book ClubVirtual Middle School Book Club
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September 25, 2020Virtual Middle School Book Club
Do you have a middle-school aged child who loves to read? Invite them to join the Virtual Middle School Book Club. Our book for September is "The Hate U Give," by Angie Thomas.
Please contact Ali for the Google Meet specifics at amurray@vailgov.com.
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Virtual Bilingual Story time
Virtual Bilingual Story time
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September 26, 2020Bilingual Story Time with Miss Sandy. Books and songs in English and Spanish.Hora del Cuento Bilingue Con Sandy.Libros y Canciones en Ingles y Español.
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Virtual Zumba Class
Virtual Zumba Class
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September 28, 2020Thanks to technology: We are able to offer Zumba virtually during our Stay At Home! Email: Sandy at SRivera@vailgov.com for an invitation to the Zoom meeting.Zumba is perfect for everybody and every body! Each Zumba®class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. We'll be together in spirit but safe at home!
Maria-Sugeidy Rivera will be your guide to this very exciting dance party atmosphere full of Latin and international music. You'll forget you're working out with the sexy but simple moves to dance music like Cha Cha, Salsa, reggaeton, rumba and more.
Best of all, you don't need any previous dance experience!
