Shhh! Construction Zone!
Community Room, Programming Expansions Underway
By Tara Bannon Williamson
Park Hill Branch Library
Observant customers may have noticed the inviting new colors and newly rediscovered wall space, while the portraits from the Art and Bea Branscombe Leadership Gallery are being temporarily and carefully stored until they are scanned for their new digital display in the same space.
Funding through the library has been designated for several new enhancements and embellishments to your Park Hill Branch Library community room. In addition to the new digital display of all the photos that were previously proudly exhibited, we are excitedly working with GPHC Executive Director Rebecca Born, to update the information shared.
Specially designed art for the walls featuring serene native aspens will frame and accentuate art rails to display masterpieces from local artists of all ages.
The purpose of this work is to make the room more appealing and promote its use by the community. We will continue to expand our newly started Adult and Family Programs with Healthy and Hearty Soups (the first of several cooking demonstrations and samplings we will offer) on Tuesday, Sept. 16. We will also happily continue Book Babies, Storytime, Kids Book Clubs for 2nd-5th graders, Teen Advisory Board and the newly revamped Teen B.U.I.L.D. Club – and welcome your suggestions for other programming.
Thank you for your patience while we complete the work. As all things that are worth doing and doing right, it won’t be a fast process but one we are motivated to complete in timely fashion.
We would like to extend special thanks to a phenomenal Park Hill community member, Christine Hunter, for her guidance and professional advice on color choices and creative decisions.
Park Hill Branch Library Events
All Ages Storytime | Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
All ages are welcome for this storytime. We may do a craft, play musical instruments, or have some fun with the parachute! No registration required.
Book Babies: Early Walkers | Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.
Stories, action songs, and rhymes developed to meet the needs of babies on the move and their caregivers. Playtime and socialization immediately follow the program. No registration required.
Tales for Twos | Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a storytime just for two-year-olds and their caregivers. We will share books, sing songs, and provide movement activities. No registration required.
Book Babies: Pre-Walkers | Fridays at 11:15 a.m.
Stories, Rhymes, and lap songs developed to meet the needs of infants and their caregivers. Playtime and socialization immediately follow the program. No registration required.
Pajama Storytime | Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for the Park Hill Branch Library’s PJ storytime. Stories, songs, and fun for all ages. Come in your pajamas! Stuffed animals and blankies welcome. No registration required.
Tuesday Tech Hour | Tuesdays at 3 p.m. starting Sept. 9
Individualized technology is assistance available from one of our in-house helpers on a public computer or a patron’s own device. We specialize in assisting you with the basics, like email, social networking, word processing and eMedia.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) | Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m.
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join the Park Hill TAB. Help plan library events and projects at the Park Hill Library, talk about your favorite books, and make your opinion count. Join us for twice monthly meetings.
Fall Bulb Swap | Saturday, September 13, at 10 a.m.
Want to bring some variety to your 2015 garden? Bring in plants that you have too much of and swap them for someone else’s bounty. Transplant them into your own yard and see the changes.
Genre Chat Book Club | Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 3:30 p.m.
Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt by Megan McDonald
Activity: Lost Snack Treasure Hunt.
A special book club just for 2nd and 3rd graders.
Healthy and Hearty Soups with Monica Kadillak |Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Whether you are new to the kitchen or a culinary expert, learn more about making healthy and hearty soups that can be made inexpensively, are delicious and can even be made ahead of time! We will have vegetarian, vegan, and carnivore recipes that fit into a variety of diets.
Blooming Readers Book Club | Thursday, Sept. 18, at 3:30 p.m.
Hoot by Carl Hiassen
Activity: Owl Pellets
A special book club just for 4th and 5th graders.
Teen B.U.I.L.D. Club | Friday, Sept. 26, at 4 p.m.
Teen B.U.I.L.D. Club stands for Believe, Understand, Imagine, Learn, and Discover. This is a club for teens in grades 6-12 that meets to create stuff, eat snacks, play games and have some laughs. This month we’re making an animation jam together. What’s an animation jam? Come and find out.
Dr. Seuss Day | Saturday, Sept. 27, at 10:30 a.m,
Celebrate the books of Dr. Seuss with crafts and activities for the whole family.
Pauline Robinson Branch Library Events
After School is Cool, also known as ASIC, begins again on Sept. 2. This program is suited for 8 to 12 year olds but as long as the participants are at least in Kindergarten, they are welcome to attend. Programs will start at 4:15 p.m. and usually last for an hour.
Monday Madness
Sept. 8 -Tote Bags
Sept. 15 – Sun Art
Sept. 22 – Button Making
Sept. 20 – Magnetic Poetry
Tuesday with My Art Workshop
Fantasy Theme
Sept. 2 – Clay Dragons
Sept. 9 – Wooden Castles
Sept. 16 – Metal Embossing Creatures
Sept. 23 – Forest Canvas Painting
Sept. 30 – 3D creature Models
Wednesdays with Sticky Fingers Cooking Club
Different recipes each Week
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24
Thursday Craft
Sept. 4 – Friendship Pencil
Sept. 11 – Stress Balls
Sept. 18 – Duct Tape Wallet
Sept. 25 – Pom Pom Pets
Friday Fun
Games and other activities every Friday
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26
Internet Basics | Monday September 8, 1-2 p.m.
Learn how to a web browser to access the web, and use Google to find the information you need from the websites you can trust.
Email Basics | Monday Sept. 15, 1-2 p.m.
Sign up for a Gmail email account and learn how to send and receive mail.
Computer Basics | Monday Sept. 22, 1-2 p.m.
Learn the basics of using a computer and practice using a mouse. No computer experience required.
Tech Open House | Monday Sept. 29, 1-2 p.m.
Drop in and bring your gadgets (laptop, tablet, eReader). A librarian will be ready to answer your technology questions.
Considering a Business? | Monday Sept. 25, 5-7:30 p.m.
Explore the realities & rewards of owning a small business, receive strategic tips on how to start a business and learn about Mi Casa’s Business Success training program. Provided by Innovation Lab
Pauline Robinson Book Club | Saturday Sept. 27, Noon-2 p.m.
Celebrating our 15th year, the Pauline Robinson Library Book Club’s September Selection is “Americanah” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ; drop-ins are welcome.