Arapahoe Library District - The Dewey for Tue, 26 Jan 2010

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February 2010

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LIBRARY RECEIVES GRANT FOR INDOOR PLAY STRUCTURE

Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine Street, Centennial, recently received a $1,500 grant from the Rotary Club of Centennial, as well as another $1,500 matching grant from the District Rotary, to fund a new indoor play structure for the library. The $3,000 Rotary gift will combine with more than $5,000 already granted by the Friends of the Arapahoe Library District.

Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Centennial helped install the new play structure in the library on January 9, 2010. The piece, entitled, “Magic Mirror Mountain” features a giant M and provides interactive play elements such as moving wooden parts, mirrors and places for preschool-age children to crawl around in and explore.

“This structure, which will eventually be part of a literacy playground at the library, will encourage children, as well as parents and caregivers, to interact using motivating and hands-on learning pieces designed to foster early literacy and language development through play,” said Laurie Christensen, Manager of Southglenn, Castlewood and Koelbel Libraries, and a Rotary Club of Centennial member. “With ALD’s mission to provide a ‘literate and informed community’ and service being a key element of Rotary memberships, this is a win-win partnership for both organizations.”

For more information about the Rotary Club of Centennial, visit www.bestrotary.com. For information about the Friends of the Arapahoe Library District, please visit www.arapahoelibraries.org.

AARP TAX ASSISTANCE

The AARP will offer free tax preparation assistance to low-income taxpayers, especially people ages 60 and older, at Sheridan and Southglenn libraries in February. The assistance is for regular tax returns only. Sessions take place at Sheridan Library on Saturdays, February 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (45-minute sessions). Sessions take place at Southglenn Library on Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 10:30 am to 2:15 pm (one-hour sessions). For more information on the type of help volunteers can offer, how to register, as well as what to bring to your session, please call 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279) or visit our website at www.arapahoelibraries.org and type "AARP Tax Help" into the "Search this Site" field.

BOOKS WITH HEART

We all bring personal experiences to the books we read, making each story a unique and individual journey. But, there are books that transcend the individual and touch our hearts with rich and enchanting adventures. Here are a few.

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Set in the ethnic neighborhoods of Seattle during World War II and the Japanese American internment camps of the era, this debut novel tells the heartwarming story of widower Henry Lee, his father, and his first love Keiko Okabe. This heartfelt novel explores the conflict between father and son, the sadness of what happened to Japanese Americans in America during World War II and the power of love. Formats: Book, Large Print, CD

Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin
In medieval Cambridge, four children are murdered. The king sends for someone to do a scientific investigation into the deaths. The person sent is an Italian woman doctor, but in medieval Cambridge she must conceal her true identity – and her heart – to keep herself safe. Formats: Book, Large Print, CD, Downloadable Audio

Plainsong by Kent Haruf
A heart-strong story of family and romance, tribulation and tenacity, set on the high plains east of Denver. Formats: Book, Large Print, CD, DVD

Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant
The year is 1570, and in the convent of Santa Caterina, in the Italian city of Ferrara, noblewomen find space to pursue their lives under God’s protection. But any community, however smoothly run, suffers tremors when it takes in someone by force. The arrival of Santa Caterina’s new novice sets in motion a chain of events that will shake the convent to its core. Formats: Book, Large Print, CD

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Nearing the end of his life, Enzo, a dog with a philosopher’s soul and tremendous heart, tries to bring together the family, pulled apart by a three-year custody battle between daughter Zoe’s maternal grandparents and her father Denny, a race car driver. Formats: Book, Large Print, CD

The Wet Nurse’s Tale by Erica Eisdorfer
A debut novel that will surely have readers talking, The Wet Nurse’s Tale is a bright and clever story with a sharp-tongued, adventurous heroine who offers a candid and heartfelt look at the business of nursing babies in Victorian England. Formats: Book

For additional selections, visit our website at www.arapahoelibraries.org and type “Books with Heart” into the “Search this Site” field.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS

The Courtyard Gallery of the Smoky Hill Library is encouraging artists to submit slides or downloadable images for consideration to be featured in the gallery’s 2010 exhibit schedule.

In addition to examples, artists are encouraged to send an accompanying list with image title, media, dimensions and number of pieces to be submitted; an artist statement and resumé (optional); and a brief description of the work. Artists are invited to submit work for consideration at any time.

For more information, call Karen Andrews at 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279) or email her at kandrews@ald.lib.co.us.

FEBRUARY ART EXHIBITS

The following art exhibits will take place February 1-28 during regular library hours. No registration is needed.

Eloise May Library: Eloise May Library Gallery
Landscapes of Seasons in Color by photographer Ilya Gershanovich.

Koelbel Library: Joan R. Duncan Galleries
West Gallery: Traditional Chinese Painting of U.S. Urban Landscapes by artist Chen Hao, visiting scholar in the University of Denver’s School of Art and Art History.
South Gallery: Magical Imaging by artists David and Joy Shulman.

Smoky Hill Library: Courtyard Gallery
Color Photography by artist Donna Chumney.

HOLIDAY CLOSING

All Arapahoe Library District locations will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observation of Presidents Day. For more information, please call 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279).

HELPFUL LIBRARY INFORMATION

Book Clubs, Computer Classes and Children's Storytimes

The libraries offer a variety of ongoing programs such as book clubs, computer classes and storytimes. Book clubs for children, teens and adults gather regularly to discuss books and share ideas. Free computer classes include basic computer skills, Internet searching, advanced genealogy searches and more. For young children, storytimes are an important part of laying a good foundation for literacy, and are offered for babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children on a regular basis throughout the Library District.

Free Delivery

Free delivery service for library materials (books, DVDs and more) is available for residents of the Arapahoe Library District who are temporarily or permanently confined to their homes because of illness, age or disability.

E-Commerce Options

Patrons now have the option of using a Visa or MasterCard to pay fines or fees associated with their library accounts. Fines can be paid online or at any checkout station within the libraries.

For More Information

For more information, to register for a computer class, book club, children's storytime, or to find out more abot free delivery, visit the library or call 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279.) Patrons who live in the Davies Library community can call 303-769-4310, and patrons who live in the Kelver Library community can call 303-822-9392. You can also find more information and register for programs at www.arapahoelibraries.org.

Items Coming Soon and Staff Picks

Check out staff recommendations and items coming soon to the Arapahoe Library District. You'll find fiction, nonfiction, audio-books, movies, music and more!

Programs & Events

Each month we offer a variety of programs & events for all ages.

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