As a department of the Town of Vail, the library is following public health protocols provided by Eagle County and the State of Colorado for safe use of public spaces.
Please limit your library visit to 2 hours per day. Vail Public Library still requires a facemask while using the building, including to use the bathrooms and hallways for all ages 3 and older. Be respectful of others and create physical separation to the greatest extent possible. Children's room remains closed.
FRONT DOOR PICKUP SERVICE IS AVAILABLE, CALL 970.479.2187
MAY'S VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS
VIRTUAL BOOKS 'N BITES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 | 5:00 P.M. VIA ZOOM
Join us! for this month's Virtual Book Club via Zoom when we will discuss the book “The Other Alcott” by Elise Hooper
Email Lori Barnes at LBarnes@vailgov.com to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
"Stylish, outgoing, creative, May Alcott grows up longing to experience the wide world beyond Concord, Massachusetts. While her sister Louisa crafts stories, May herself is a talented and dedicated artist, taking lessons in Boston, turning down a marriage proposal from a well-off suitor, and facing scorn for entering what is very much a man’s profession.
Life for the Alcott family has never been easy, so when Louisa’s Little Women is published, its success eases the financial burdens they’d faced for so many years. Everyone agrees the novel is charming, but May is struck to the core by the portrayal of selfish, spoiled “Amy March.” Is this what her beloved sister really thinks of her?
So May embarks on a quest to discover her own true identity, as an artist and a woman. From Boston to Rome, London, and Paris, this brave, talented, and determined woman forges an amazing life of her own, making her so much more than merely “The Other Alcott.”
SENSATIONAL & SUPER SENIORS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 | 1:00 P.M.
Join seniors from around the valley for a Virtual Book Discussion via Zoom featuring the book “The Other Alcott” by Elise Hooper.
Attendees are also welcome to lead a discussion of a title of their own choice.
No grass grows under this group's feet. They're a walking, talking book club. Our Walking Book Club is a fun, social outing with social distancing. Come even if you have not read this month's title. Instead, share what you are reading with the group.
We will meet in the library's Galleria and head out for a discussion of May's Books 'n Bites title, “The Other Alcott” by Elise Hooper.
Email Jo Norris at JNorris@vailgov.com to confirm your participation in our club by Wednesday, May 12.
VIRTUAL GENTLE YOGA
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY | 11:30 A.M.
Virtual Gentle Yoga with instructor, Anne Anderson, is a fan favorite at Vail Public Library! This class is appropriate for those who want a softer, nurturing, slow-paced, well-supported and relaxing practice.
Email Sandy at SRivera@vailgov.com to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
For updates, comments, or suggestions from our instructor, please email Anne at Anne860@aol.com
VIRTUAL ZUMBA
EVERY MONDAY | 5:30 P.M.
Zumba class is back in May! Get your body moving to the beat of Zumba with Maria Sugiedy Rivera. Zumba is perfect for everybody and every body! Each Zumba®class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. We'll be together in spirit but safe at home!
Email Sandy at SRivera@vailgov.com to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
MAY'S VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & TEENS
FAIRY GARDENS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 | FROM 12 - 3 P.M.
You supply creativity, imagination and skill to build a wonderful and inviting FairyGarden that will attract fairies to your garden and home.
We supply soil, pots, plants and many cute accessories. This event is aimed at kids ages 5 - 11.
Come by to make your garden here on our back deck or pick up your kit! If you come, please walk around the building instead of through it.
While you wait, you can download the Discord app to your computer or phone so you’ll be ready to start when we add you.
NEW TITLE! "I KNOW THE RIVER LOVES ME" BY MAYA CHRISTINA GONZALEZ
StoryWalk® is a year round display that allows the readers to enjoy a book page by page while strolling through the outdoors. The featured book changes with each season.
This project was made possible through the LSTA CARES Act Grant funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Colorado State Library.
Mary Anne Rheinberger (Pownall) was born 14 May 1932 in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota to Max C. Rheinberger, Sr. and Isabelle Stauduhar Rheinberger. In 1950, Mary Rheinberger graduated from Stanbrook Hall High School in Duluth. Between 1951 and 1953, she studied Biology and Spanish at the University of Colorado in Boulder. In 1954, Rheinberger married and put her own studies on hold to support her husband’s dentistry education and practice. Although the couple parted ways in 1977, they had four children together: Mark, Darcy, Cinda, and Kevin.
In 1978, Mary Rheinberger met Dick Pownall; they were married in 1979. Dick Pownall is a Vail legendary figure. In 1962, Dick was one of Vail’s original ski instructors, as well as a volunteer member of the ski patrol for many years. After his successful ascent of Mt. Everest in 1963, Pownall established a technical climbing school in the Gore Range and built a cabin in the community of Vail.
In the 1980s, Mary and Dick Pownall permanently moved to Vail. Circa 1983, the Pownalls inaugurated the Vail Crossing Guard volunteers for various World Cup ski races in Vail. For the 1989 World Alpine Ski Championships, Mauri Nottingham formally recommended to Bill “Sarge” Brown, then Director of Mountain Operations, that the Pownalls coordinate the on-mountain volunteers. The Pownalls were active in Vail community events for many years. Dick Pownall passed away on 6 December 2016. Mary Pownall continues to call Vail her home.
Vail Public Library proudly displays local artists' work in our Fireside Lounge on a rotating schedule. Public viewing is available during library hours.
If you are interested in displaying your work, please contact Sandy Rivera at SRivera@vailgov.com
The art on display for the month of May is by local artist, Raj Manickam, with the piece entitled "Festivity". This is a photography on canvas, the technique is out of focus on lights to create a lens flare.
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