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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTS
ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY
2023
One Book One Valley (OBOV) is back for the 12th year, encouraging all residents to read the same book at the same time to create a Community Book Club.
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2022 KICK-OFF EVENT
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 | 5 P.M.
AT THE BOOKWORM
(295 Main St, Edwards, CO 81632)
Join the Conversation!
Celebrate with us the start of this year’s Community Read. Join us! where the selected title will be revealed, and the official proclamation will be read.
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MEDICARE ANNUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES
NOVEMBER 15, 16 & 17
Eagle County Residents will have the opportunity to enroll in 1 of 3 Medicare advantage plans offered by UnitedHealthcare.
All 3 of these plans include prescription drug coverage and have a robust network of local providers as well as access to UnitedHealthcare's national Medicare network of physicians. Plans are cost-effective and streamline your healthcare coverage.
Vail Public Library is hosting Julie Freshman, who is providing one hour 1 on 1 sessions to individuals at the library on the following days :
- Tuesday. Nov. 15 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 17 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (The main library will be closed this day, but appointments will be held in the south side of the community room)
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NOVEMBER'S VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR ADULTS
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VIRTUAL BOOKS 'N BITES
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 10 | 5 P.M.
VIA ZOOM
“November Classics" continue as we turn our attention to Charlotte Bronte.
In November, our Books ‘n Bites title is the classic "Villette"
Email Sandy at SRivera@vailgov.com to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
First published in 1853, Villette is Brontë's most accomplished and deeply felt work, eclipsing even Jane Eyre in critical acclaim. Her narrator, the autobiographical Lucy Snowe, flees England and a tragic past to become an instructor in a French boarding school in the town of Villette. There she unexpectedly confronts her feelings of love and longing as she witnesses the fitful romance between Dr. John, a handsome young Englishman, and Ginerva Fanshawe, a beautiful coquette. The first pain brings others, and with them comes the heartache Lucy has tried so long to escape. Yet in spite of adversity and disappointment, Lucy Snowe survives to recount the unstinting vision of a turbulent life's journey - a journey that is one of the most insightful fictional studies of a woman's consciousness in English literature.
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EVENINGS OF ENGAGEMENT
WITH JERRY BARLOW
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 | 5:30 P.M.
Evenings of Engagement is a series of events aimed at adults, with the purpose of offering exciting, interesting, fun or educational experiences.
Join us! in the library's community room for this fun concert featuring;
Jerry Barlow
As a touring performer, Barlow travels throughout the Midwest, South and Rocky Mountain regions presenting his program of music, history, and humor from the British Isles. His unique and skillfully delivered repertoire incorporates his favorite traditional pieces as well as his own Celtic-inspired compositions. His expressive arrangements of lively jigs, spirited reels, and haunting airs have been described as music to soothe the soul, warm the heart and lift the spirit.
 DROP-IN MEDITATION
TUESDAY, NOV. 15 & 29 | 5:15 P.M.
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Join us! in the library's community room for the return of bi-weekly meditation gatherings.
Sessions will be facilitated by Toni Axelrod.
Toni is a graduate student of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. Toni’s focus is on somatic therapy which draws on the wisdom of eastern and western therapeutic practices.
These meditation gatherings are informal, following no specific approach, practice or formalities. Whether you are already well along the path, just beginning to develop a practice or simply interested in exploring meditation, we invite you to join us in our meditation gathering.
Cushions, chairs and mats are available or feel welcome to bring your own.
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GENTLE YOGA
These classes focus on a gentle yoga practice and introduce flavorings from China, including Tai Chi and Daoism.
Kim Brodin is an Eagle County native, her background includes 12 years in education. She incorporates playful language, nature, and quotes into the healthy movements of your yoga practice.
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
WEDNESDAYS | 11:30 A.M.
Join us! for yoga from the comfort of your own home!
Email Sandy
at SRivera@vailgov.com
to receive an invitation to
the Zoom meeting.
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IN-PERSON
FRIDAYS | 11:30 A.M.
Join us! in the library's
community toom.
Mats are available,
but you may bring your own.
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NOVEMBER'S PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
FOR KIDS + TEENS
ANNUAL SCARECROW BUILDING CONTEST
SATURDAY, NOV. 5 | 10 A.M.
Form a team of friends or family and come build a scarecrow to decorate the library.
The library will provide frames and art supplies. Vail Valley Cares Thrifty Store will provide clothes. Bring accessories to personalize your scarecrow. Small parts, glue guns and staple guns will be used.
This creative day is appropriate for children 5 years old and older; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Teens may work independently.
Prizes for the most unique and creative scarecrows!
RSVPs are required, we plan to make 10 scarecrows.
If you are interested, please reach out to
Erin at EStege@vailgov.com
Join us! on the third Tuesday of each month through the school year for a fun and interactive arts and crafts program. Appropriate for elementary-aged kids.
THANKSGIVING TURKEYS
TUESDAY, NOV. 15 | 3:30 P.M.
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble - Join us! in creating colorful Thanksgiving turkeys!
You don’t need to reserve your spot but it's always nice to know you are coming so we can have enough material for everyone.
For more information, please contact Erin at EStege@vailgov.com
TECH STUDIO
VPL'S MAKERSPACE PROGRAM!
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAYS | 3 - 5 P.M.
Join us! back in Tech Studio, Vail Public Library's very own MakerSpace!
Located on the lower level of the library (across from the elevator), our Tech Studio is a true creation station for all ages, abilities, and interests. Explore, create, collaborate, and invent in a safe and supportive environment!
Services Available
STORYTIME
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS | 11:00 A.M.
NO BILINGUAL STORYTIME FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
We are excited to invite families to our early literacy Story Times.
Join Erin for stories, songs and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under.
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EXTRAS
DEBBIE BOLON-FEENEY
ORAL HISTORY: VAIL VALLEY VOICES
Debbie Bolon-Feeney was born 17 December 1950 to David Lowell Bolon and Dorothy Agnus Slaughter Bolon in Columbus, Ohio. She attended Ohio University in Athens and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Emphasis in Painting) and an Education minor. In June 1991, Debbie Bolon and Dr. Jon Feeney were married at Cordillera near Edwards, Colorado. They have two children: Alexandra Marie, who has a Masters in Fine Art and lives in NYC, and Andrew Ian who is currently serving in the US Army Reserves.
Debbie Bolon-Feeney began her professional life at the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) in New York City (NYC). As a 1970s Affirmative Action beneficiary, Bolon-Feeney found herself running the Saturday Desk which translated into being in charge of Saturday program operations and engineering for NBC. In 1974, Bolon’s responsibilities included airtime coordination of Saturday Night Live (SNL). In her Vail Valley Voices oral history, Bolon-Feeney reported that the NBC women professionals were very supportive of each other. Described as “authentic and warm,” Gilda Radner was Bolon-Feeney’s favorite SNL icon.
During her final semester of college, Debbie Bolon-Feeney realized ceramics was her true artistic passion. In 1976, she attended Summervail Art Workshop (SAW) and fell in love with the SAW movement, its inspirational progenitors, Randy Milhoan, Dan Telleen and Jim Cotter, and the Rocky Mountains. In 1978, Bolon-Feeney relocated to Vail. Bolon-Feeney worked as a Ceramics Assistant for SAW until 1984; she also taught skiing for fifteen years and worked as a wilderness backpacking guide for the Meet the Wilderness program. As an Art educator, Bolon-Feeney encouraged children at Red Sandstone Elementary School in Vail for thirty years. She retired in 2016. Bolon-Feeney also taught for Alpine Arts Center and Colorado Mountain College and has won Best of Show at several art festivals in the Vail area.
ART @ YOUR LIBRARY
Vail Public Library proudly displays local artists’ work in our Community Room on a rotating schedule. Public viewing is available during library hours.
The art on display for the month of November is by local artist, Charmayne Bernhardt.
Charmayne Bernhardt works primarily in watercolor but also does charcoal, acrylic and oil paintings. She does many paintings for the US Forest Service and the Town of Vail with educational illustrations of nature. These can be seen around Vail, hiking trailheads, Piney Lake, Sylvan Lake, Vail Mountain and Ford Park along Gore Creek and many parks. These help people understand the importance of taking care of this wonderful place we live. She also paints labels for Vail Mountain Coffee and Tea, does paintings for cards, and has illustrated children’s and medical books, as well as private commissions. She was classically trained at an “old masters” art school and is grateful for a strong foundation in drawing and fundamentals. Charmayne has lived here since the early 70s and never tires of the wonder around her.
If you are interested in displaying your work, please contact
Sandy Rivera at 970-479-2331 or SRivera@vailgov.com
THIS MONTH'S DATABASE HIGHLIGHT
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ONLINE 24/7 RESOURCES
Remember to use our online resources for 24/7 access
to information including the resources listed below.
VAIL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open Hours:
Monday - Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday - Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
292 West Meadow Drive, Vail CO 81657
970.479.2184 | vaillibrary.com
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