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Coming this January to High Plains Library District branches, the Adult
Winter Reading Program invites you to travel the world with a few good
books. What better way to take a vacation then to cozy up with a good read,
and let your mind wander distant (or not-so-distant) lands in search of
adventure. The Winter Reading Program will run January 1 through February
28, and will give you a chance to earn rewards for your time spent reading.
Stay tuned for more details in the January edition of the High Plains
Library District E-Newsletter.
Book Clubs
Looking for a book club or film discussion group to join? Check out these
clubs to find a discussion group that matches your interests, or get
started with our online book clubs. Drop-in and visit the club of your
choice. New members are always welcome. Visit the
Books, DVDs, CDs page of
MyLibrary.us to view more information on each club.
Book Lovers' Book Club
Carbon Valley Regional Library
6:00 pm, December 29
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
Book Lovers' Book Club
Erie Community Library
11:00 am, December 8
Bring your lunch. Beverage provided.
Centennial Park Evening Book Club
Centennial Park Library
6:30 pm, December 14
Select a Christmas themed book.
Farr Evening Book Club
Farr Regional Library
6:30 pm, December 16
Farr Non-Fiction Book Club
Farr Regional Library
1:00 pm, December 7
Farr Tuesday Afternoon Book Club
Farr Regional Library
1:30 pm, December 15
Great Books Reading and Discussion Program
Centennial Park Library
2:00 pm, December 28
On Tragedy by Aristotle
Mystery at Lunch Book Club
Centennial Park Library
11:30 am, December 10
Reader's Choice
Off the Shelf Online Book Club
Carbon Valley Regional Library
http://offtheshelfbookclub.blogspot.com
Current book available for the first of each month
Popular Fiction Book Club
Erie Community Library
11:30 am, December 16
Bring your sack lunch; we'll provide the beverages.
Tri-Town Seniors Book Club
Carbon Valley Regional Library
10:00 am, December 23
This club meets at the Prairie Greens Club House in Frederick.
Programs
(R) indicates registration is required.
Carbon Valley Regional Library
Family Film Night
6:00 pm, December 3
Please note new program time.
Up (Rated PG, 96 minutes)
Carl Fredrickson spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and
now in his 78th year he launches his house into the sky via thousands of
balloons. Right after liftoff he discovers he has a stowaway in the form of
an over optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. This
hilarious journey takes you into a lost world with the least likely duo on
Earth. Popcorn and drinks provided.
Writer's Group: Screenwriting
(adults and teens)
6:00 pm, December 8
Are you interested in writing? Sharing your ideas with others? Want to
learn how to get published? Then come and join us for this new group of
enthusiastic, passionate, avid and eager writers who focus on a different
topic each month. Bring dinner if you like; beverages will be available.
Jeff Wahl - Live in Concert
(all ages)
1:00 pm, December 19
Join us for a free concert at the library! Jeff Wahl is a virtuosic solo
guitarist whose compositions are influenced by Folk, Jazz, New Age,
Classical, and even Indian Ragas. His unique style and mastery of the
instrument gives the impression that multiple guitars are being played at
the same time.
Centennial Park Library
The Job Corner
9:00 am-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm, Monday-Thursday
10:00 am-5:00 pm, Friday and Saturday
1:00 pm-5:00 pm, Sunday
The Job Corner is available for many of your job search needs. We offer
Resume Maker, print and database resources, and a friendly word of
encouragement to help you land that perfect job. A world of opportunity
awaits you so stop by today. Located in the Resource Center.
Meditation Class
4:30 pm, Thursdays
Jeannie Meyers from Re-laxation Unwind Meditation will lead a half hour
meditation class each Thursday afternoon. Patrons are encouraged to take
time off from their hectic week to relax, unwind and rejuvenate themselves.
High Plains Job Network
10:30 am, Fridays
Looking for a job can be a lonely and alienating experience. Join our
weekly support group for individuals who are currently looking for a job
and would like to network with other job seekers. Come and share your
experience with others. Coffee and tea provided.
Page to Screen Film Discussion
5:30 pm, December 1
The Painted Veil (Rated PG-13; 125 minutes)
When restless Londoner Kitty Fane finds that her husband is more interested
in his research than her, she has an affair with a local playboy. This act
leads her on a journey of self discovery that carries her to the Far East
where she becomes involved in the fight against cholera. Screenings will be
followed by a discussion of the film adaptation.
Zumba with Amy
(all ages)
4:00 pm, December 4, 11,and 18
Join us for these free Zumba sessions sponsored by the HPLD Wellness
Program. Zumba is a fitness program that fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and
easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind workout that will blow you
away. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow
rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body
while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the
mix and you've got a Zumba class. It's an absolute blast in one exciting
hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to
engage and captivate for live. Please wear comfortable clothing, tennis
shoes, and bring water.
Knitter's Circle
(ages 18 and up)
6:30 pm, December 7
All needleworkers welcome! Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks, or
any type of needlework and join us. All skill levels welcome. Share your
creative experience and your company. Library craft books will be available
for reference.
Erie Community Library
Erie Winterfest: Little Town on the Prairie ™
11:00 am, December 5
In partnership with Erie Rotary, the Erie Community Library will host the
following events:
- 11:00 am - Professional educator Connie Ryle Neumann presents 'Laura's
Christmas Memories.' Connie will read selections from the Little House™
books and talk about the pioneer life of beloved classic children's author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This program is for children over age 5 and their parents in the Living Room.
- 11:00 am - A special Little House™ storytime for young children in the Storytime Room.
- Win tickets to the Little House on the Prairie, The Musical, starring
Melissa Gilbert as Ma, (tickets generously donated by Denver Center for the
Performing Arts) and enter a drawing for a full-color collector's edition of By the Shores of Silver Lake.
- Listen to holiday music and enjoy library displays featuring books, audiobooks, videos and information about the life of author Laura Ingalls Wilder.
- Refreshments will be available in the library throughout the day.
Little House is a Trademark of HarperCollins.
Farr Regional Library
Eco-Ornaments (R)
(all ages)
5:00 pm, December 3
Help Farr decorate for the holidays! Create beautiful ornaments from soda
cans and tree and angel figures out of old magazines. Finished products
will be displayed on trees and other areas in the library. Drop in anytime
during the event to work on your masterpiece. All ages are welcome, but
participants must be able to work, supervised or unsupervised, with
scissors and sharp objects.
Farr Film Discussion
6:30 pm, December 4
Star Trek (Rated PG-13, 127 minutes)
In this prequel, we meet James T. Kirk, Spock, Bones, Uhura and the rest of
the group who will become the famed crew of the Starship Enterprise. This
film follows the early days and struggles of the team on their first
mission out of Starfleet Academy.
Gingerbread Houses (R)
(ages 8 and up)
6:00-7:30 pm, December 10
Join us for an evening of decorating gingerbread houses! Marilyn White from
Marilyn's Cake Creations will guide you with step-by-step instructions for
making your very own gingerbread creation. Supplies will be provided.
Family Movie
2:00-4:00 pm, December 12
Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Rated PG, 102 minutes)
Lincoln Park Library
Language Café
2:00 pm, Saturdays
Are you learning English as a second language? The Language Café at Lincoln
Park is for you! Come enjoy a cup of coffee as you practice English
conversation with others who are learning the language.
The Joy of Gingerbread (R)
(ages 8 - adult)
2:00-4:00 pm, December 12
Enjoy a traditional holiday treat when Marilyn White of "Marilyn's Cake
Creations" demonstrates the art of making gingerbread houses. After
learning the basic techniques, you'll get to decorate your own graham-
cracker house with frosting and a variety of colorful candies.
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