|
|
|
|
June's eNewsletter
 Did you know that with your EVLD library card you can check out GoPros, video games and more for free? Or that you can check out more than 6 DVDs at a time and that the District instituted automatic renewals for its eligible Children and Teen items? Summer is here! Delve into our items for check out, join us for out-of-this-world summer programs for babies, kids, teens, and adults and explore the Spark Studio, which is on "summer vacation" at the Gypsum Public Library. Discover more at evld.org.
|
|
 The Eagle Public Library is undergoing a renovation and expansion that is currently projected to be completed in the fall of 2019! 
In June, look forward to more progress with the expansion and renovation phase. We are excited about the end result of the project and THANK YOU for your continued patience.
What You Can Expect With The Renovation:
- On Friday, June 7 the Eagle Public Library will open at 12:00pm (instead of 10:00am) as we move the Children's area temporarily to the "tiny library", which will be located in the community room on the first floor. Toddler and Preschool Storytime has been cancelled Friday, June 7. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- Staff will be able to assist patrons with placing Children's items on hold if items are unavailable in the "tiny library".
- Children will be able to use the computers on the first and second floor. Chrome books will be available in the Children's "tiny library" per request.
- Seating will be limited.
- There will continue to be construction noise.
What Has Happened So Far:
- A few Non-Fiction shelves have been relocated on the second floor to make room for a temporary wall.
- Computers and printers on the second floor have also been relocated near the Local History collection.
- Magazines and newspapers have been relocated and are available above the audiobooks.
- The Teen collection has been relocated near the lower level temporary wall.
- The second floor Board Room will be the temporary staff work area.
During construction, the west entrance (Broadway St.) is closed. Please park in the north and east parking lots and enter the building through the east entrance. The outdoor book return is also located by the east entrance of the library.
For more information and updates about the project, please ask staff or visit our website: evld.org.
|
|
|
From the youngest Padawans to the wisest Jedi Masters, there will be new and fun ways for everyone to explore a galaxy far far away at the Eagle Valley Libraries. Join us as we kickoff this year's summer learning program, "A Universe of Stories" with a Star Wars party! Brave Jedi knights can use lightsabers to battle storm troopers and help destroy the Death Star. Costumes are encouraged. May the Force be with you!
This program is free and open to the public.
Kick Off Party:
Gypsum Public Library: Tuesday, June 18 @ 1:00 pm
Avon Public Library: Wednesday, June 19 @ 1:00 pm
Eagle Public Library: Wednesday, June 19 @ 2:00 pm
|
|
|
Summer Learning Programs for All Ages!
Sign Up Today @ Your Library
|
|
|
Early Literacy Program
The Eagle Valley Library District has an Early Literacy Summer Program for caregivers and children from birth to five years old. There are some simple activities that you, as caregivers, can do with your young child at home to help lay the foundation for success in school. It’s as simple as talking, singing, playing, writing and reading together. Stop by your local library this summer to pick up an activity sheet or register here to start logging your activities.
Whether you are tracking online or on paper, log 15 activities by September 1 to receive a free picture book or board book!
|
|
Children's Program
It's been fifty years since Apollo 11's historic lunar landing so this year's summer learning program is celebrating with weekly programs about space and space travel! Come explore distant planets, moons and stars...train like an astronaut...test your engineering skills by building rockets...and much more! Registration begins June 1st.
Eagle Valley Libraries hosts free weekly summer programs for all rising 1st - 6th graders starting June 18:
|
|
|
Teen Program
Join us for summer reading - it's easy! Grab a "Teen Menu" (for students in grades 6th -12th) at your local branch and get started today. For each menu item you choose to complete, receive a scratch ticket good for instant prizes like candy or gift cards. It gets better. All tickets are also entered into a grand prize drawing at the end of the summer. You could be the lucky winner of a functional sextant or telescope. The more items you complete, the better your chances to win!
- Gypsum Public Library: Wednesdays, June 19 - August 7 at 5:00 pm
- Eagle Public Library:
Thursdays, June 20 - August 8 (Due to the Eagle Renovation and Expansion Project, summer reading programs will be mostly self-directed. Check in the teen zone for your weekly challenge!)
- Avon Public Library:Tuesdays, June 18 - August 6 at 6:00 pm
|
|
Adult Program
Why should kids have all the fun this summer? You can have fun by participating in the Eagle Valley Library District's Adult Summer Reading Program "Universe of Stories". Become a community reader this summer! Find great books, share your favorite reads and enjoy engaging events at the libraries.
Starting June 1, adults (18 or older) will have an opportunity to earn fun prizes just for reading! Sign up at the Eagle Valley Libraries, get your bag of goodies and start earning prizes! If you prefer, you can download your summer reading log here (en español aquí).
Spend this summer reading great books and win fabulous prizes! Tasks on the reading log must be completed during June - August of 2019 and each title you read may be used for one activity on the list.
|
|
|
Pairing teen volunteers with younger kids for an hour of one-on-one shared reading, once a week!
|
|
This program is for Little Buddies (students in grades 1-3) and Big Buddies (teen mentors in grades 9-12). Buddy pairs read together, play reading-based games, and participate in group activities. The purpose of Reading Buddies is to provide leadership, responsibility, and community service opportunities with high school mentors helping to foster a love of reading in elementary school students.
Summer Sessions:
Avon Public Library
Wednesdays, June 19 - August 7
4:30 - 5:30 pm
(970) 949-6797
Gypsum Public Library
Thursdays, June 20 - August 8
4:30 - 5:30 pm
(970) 524-5080
Eagle Public Library
Due to the Eagle Renovation and Expansion Project, there will be no Summer Session of Reading Buddies at the Eagle Public Library. Join us for the Fall Session!
(970) 328-8800 |
|
|
The Spark Studio is going on vacation to the Gypsum Public Library for the remainder of the Expansion and Renovation Project at the Eagle Public Library.
If you aspire to be an artist, a publisher, a videographer, an author, a musician, a game developer – Spark Studio has the tools to build your skills and give you an edge in the job market.
 Preserve your home movies by digitizing old video recordings! Do you have old VHS tapes that you haven’t gotten around to digitizing? Learn how to convert your VHS home movies to a digital format at the Spark Studio in the Gypsum Public Library.
In June, we're focusing on converting "home movies to DVDs" using the tools in Spark Studio. By appointment only, the converter collects the data as the video plays in real time so the recording to the DVD takes about the same time as watching the videos would. Once your video is converted from analog VHS format into digital .MP4 files, you can save your video to a USB/Flash drive or cloud storage, or post to social media. If you convert your .MP4 file to a .WMV file, you can burn it onto a DVD in the library. Please bring your own DVD.
|
|
|
Backpacks for the Outdoors
|
|
|
Exploration Packs
Embark on a day of family outdoor discovery with an Exploration Pack! These engaging backpacks curated by Walking Mountains Science Center for the Eagle Valley Library District contain tools, games, and gear to enliven outdoor science, exploration, and environmental education. For more information stop by your local library.
|
|
State Parks Pass
Check-out a seven-day State Park Pass! With this pass and backpack program you can literally ‘check-out 41 Colorado State Parks’. Discover the beauty of our state! You can reserve a park pass with your library card by calling the Avon Public Library at 970-949-6797 or stop in and see if the "Lucky Day" pack is on the shelf.
|
|
|
|
|
Legal Clinic
A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney will be offered on the first Monday of the month at the Avon Public Library. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation by web video conferencing. Walk-ins are welcome, no appointment is necessary and everyone will be seen on a first-come/first served basis.
Avon Public Library on Monday, June 3 from 2:00 - 3:30pm
|
|
|
|
|
Wire Vase
Give any space in your home a pop of botanical charm and perhaps a bit of bohemian, modern quirky elegance by creating a wire vase. The vase will make a great addition - with or without flowers. Bring your creativity and we'll supply the materials! Sign up today.
Avon Public Library on Wednesday, June 12 at 6:00pm
|
|
|
|
|
Book Clubs
Join one of our library book clubs. Walk-ins are always welcomed!
Avon Public Library
Wednesday, June 19 @ 6:30pm
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Eagle Public Library
No Book Club. Sign up for Summer Reading!
Gypsum Public Library
Wednesday, June 5 @ 1:00pm
Sing Unburied Sing by Jesmyn Ward
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meet Kari Thorne, Children's Librarian at the 
Mondays starting at 4:00pm at the 
