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December 2017 Newsletter  |  MRSPL Website  |  Contact Us
Join in Creating Public Art
Sat, Dec 9 | 2:30 pm

 Ages 15+. Registration Required.   
Participatory Public Sculpture Project for the Howard Herman Trail entitled "Natural Wonders." Register for a FREE class lead by local artist and George Mason High School art teacher, Marc Robarge. Learn a brief overview of the project and make part of the exhibit! Class size is capped at 15 due to space constraints. Ages 15 & up. Registration required. Program in memory of Jen Dismukes. Learn more...
2018 Checkbook Guide to Health Plans
Open season for Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) runs through December 11. Stop by the library and review Checkbook's 2018 Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees to help you decide what plan is right for you! Borrow a copy (for up to 3 days) or use our reference copy while you are in the library.
Only 10% of Our OverDrive Goal Left!
GOAL = 43,566 OverDrive Checkouts by December 31
Throughout the rest of this year, the library is participating in OverDrive's Digital Dash Challenge Contest. If we reach 43,566 digital OverDrive checkouts by December 31 (which would set a new annual record for MRSPL OverDrive checkouts), we'll be eligible to win additional funds to buy more ebooks and audiobooks for our collection. Through the end of November 2017, we've reached 90% of our goal! Our OverDrive ebooks and audiobooks are free and can be easily accessed using most computers, tablets, smartphones, and ereaders. Learn more about the collection at mrspl.overdrive.com.
Used Book Sale
Sat, Dec 16 | 9 am - 5 pm
Sun, Dec 17 | 1 pm - 5 pm
Stop by our Conference Room while the library is open on Saturday, December 16, and Sunday, December 17, for great bargains on books for all ages. Perfect for your last minute holiday gift shopping... or just treating yourself! Most hardbacks are $1 and paperbacks $0.50-$0.75. All proceeds support library programs and events. Learn more...
Star Wars Week
December 10-16
Calling all Sith Lords and Jedi Warriors! Sign up for our Star Wars themed programming this month and use the Force (aka Facebook) to keep up to date with pop-up programs all week December 10-16.
  • Wed, Dec 6 @ 3 pm: BB-8 Obstacle Course Race. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
  • Wed, Dec 13 @ 3 pm: Star Wars Science. Grades K-5. Registration required.
Library Holiday Hours
Friday, Dec 15 | Closing from 12 pm - 2 pm (2hrs)
Friday, Dec 22 | Closing at NOON
Saturday, Dec 23 | CLOSED
Sunday, Dec 24 | CLOSED
Monday, Dec 25 | CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec 26 | CLOSED
Sunday, Dec 31 | CLOSED
Monday, Jan 1 | CLOSED
- Featured Events -

Tue, Dec 5 | 10:30 am
Senior Book Discussion Group: A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley

Wed, Dec 6 | 3 pm
BB-8 Obstacle Course Race. Grades 1-5. Registration required.

Thu, Dec 7 | 6 pm
Teen Volunteer Orientation. Grades 7-12. Registration required + application.

Thu, Dec 7 | 7:30 pm

Thursday Book Discussion Group: Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick


Sat, Dec 9 | 2:30 pm
Participatory Public Sculpture Project. Ages 15+. Registration required.

Tue, Dec 12 | 7 pm
Great Books Discussion: Intruder in the Dust by William Faulkner.

Wed, Dec 13 | 3 pm
Star Wars Science. Grades K-12. Registration required.

Wed, Dec 13 | 7 pm
Bingo. Grades K-5. Registration required.

Thu, Dec 14 | 6:30 pm
Teen Advisory Board. Grades 7-12. Registration required.

Thu, Dec 14 | 7 pm

High School Book Club: The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. Grades 9-12. Registration required.

Fri, Dec 15
12pm - 2pm | LIBRARY CLOSED (2 hrs) - City Employee Winter Luncheon

Sat, Dec 16 | 9 am - 5 pm

Used Book Sale

Sat, Dec 16 | 11 am
Pat McCory's One Man Band. All Ages!

Sun, Dec 17 | 1 pm - 5 pm
Used Book Sale

Tue, Dec 19 | 5 pm
Paws to Read: Independent readers in rising grades K-5. Registration required.

Wed, Dec 20 | 7 pm

Library Board of Trustees: Regular monthly meeting.

Fri, Dec 22
LIBRARY CLOSING AT NOON 

Sat, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 26
LIBRARY CLOSED | HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Sun, Dec 31 & Mon, Jan 1
LIBRARY CLOSED


- ESL Conversation Group (for Adults) -
Mondays | 7 pm

- Preschool Storytimes -
Mondays | 10:30 am
Tuesdays | 10:30 am
Thursdays | 10:30 am

NOTE: Preschool Storytimes will be on winter hiatus from December 15 through January 1.

- Early Literacy Center -
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays | 11 am - 2 pm
Saturdays & Sundays | 1 pm - 4 pm


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