FEBRUARY 2023

THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTS

FEBRUARY IS LIBRARY LOVERS' MONTH

A month-long celebration of school, public, and private libraries of all types. This is a time for everyone, especially library support groups, to recognize the value of libraries and to work to assure that the nation's libraries will continue to serve.

Nationally, the last few years have seen an alarming increase in cyber crime. Malware and ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft have become daily features in the news. Libraries have a long history of protecting the privacy of library users. For this reason, we are taking steps to protect patrons' personal and reading history data.

Starting on March 28th, 2023 access to your personal information and reading history in our library catalog will be protected by passwords.

Each library patron will have a default password to get started, and will be prompted to reset the default password to a password of your choosing. As we get closer to March 28th, we will send additional information about what your default password will be along with instructions on how to reset your password.

Thank you in advance for working with library staff to better protect your privacy.

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT A COPY!

Borrow a copy from your local library or purchase one at a 10% discount at The Bookworm

FEBRUARY'S VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR ADULTS

NENGAJO WORKSHOP

THURSDAY, FEB. 16 | 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Join Japan America Society of Colorado and Vail Public Library in continuing to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit by making your own nengajoas part of the 2023 One Book One Valley programming.

Just as holiday greetings or cards are exchanged in the West, nengajo, or New Years postcards, are exchanged in Japan. 

Come make yours with us! This event is open to all ages.

VIRTUAL BOOKS 'N BITES WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8 | 5 P.M. VIA ZOOM The library's book club meets each month for a fun and lively virtual book club experience! We meet on the second Wednesday of the month via Zoom. Join us! this month when we will discuss the book “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah In the quiet village of Carriveau, Vianne Mauriac says goodbye to her husband, Antoine, as he heads for the Front. She doesn’t believe that the Nazis will invade France…but invade they do, in droves of marching soldiers, in caravans of trucks and tanks, in planes that fill the skies and drop bombs upon the innocent. When a German captain requisitions Vianne’s home, she and her daughter must live with the enemy or lose everything. Without food or money or hope, as danger escalates all around them, she is forced to make one impossible choice after another to keep her family alive. Vianne’s sister, Isabelle, is a rebellious eighteen-year-old, searching for purpose with all the reckless passion of youth. While thousands of Parisians march into the unknown terrors of war, she meets Gaëtan, a partisan who believes the French can fight the Nazis from within France, and she falls in love as only the young can…completely. But when he betrays her, Isabelle joins the Resistance and never looks back, risking her life time and again to save others. Email Sandy at SRivera@vailgov.com for an invitation to the monthly Books ‘n’ Bites.

DROP-IN MEDITATION

SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH | 5:15 P.M.

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. 

Sessions will be facilitated by Toni Axelrod and Wendy St. Charles, 

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.

Wendy is an attorney by profession but she is passionate about meditation. Her pursuit of meditation practice provides a deep sense of balance and inspires her to climb a rock to pose in celebration of the inner peace we strive toward (and sometimes even get to know) in meditation practice.

Cushions, chairs and mats are available or feel free to bring your own.

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.

FRIDAY, FEB. 10 | 11:30 A.M.

Vail Public Library’s Skiing Book Club takes readers to the slopes for an active book club. We will meet at the top of Eagle Bahn Gondola, by the ski patrol building, to talk books and ski! This Book Club is a fun, social outing, but at the same time, you are getting the mental and physical activity essential to a healthy brain.

The selection for the month of February is
“The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah

Attendees must have their own ski pass. The library will not be providing lift tickets.

RSVP to Jo at JNorris@vailgov.com

FEBRUARY'S PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
FOR KIDS + TEENS

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.

NEW YEAR SOCK RABBITS

TUESDAY, FEB. 21 | 3:30 P.M.

Let’s celebrate the Lunar New Year and learn about the Year of the Rabbit by making Sock Rabbits.

Please RSVP to Erin at
EStege@vailgov.com
so we have enough material for everyone.

SPECIAL STORYTIME WITH 
UNCLE ADAM

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8 | 11 A.M.

Uncle Adam will read his favorite books written by him

Tim & Avi’s Nutty Adventure, & How To Catch A Squirrel

Songs, crafts and books will be available for him to sign.

Uncle Adam's latest adventure adds children's book author to his list of many talents.  From chef to lawyer to ski instructor, there isn't anything he can't do.  Uncle Adam looks forward to creating more children's stories full of humor, vibrant illustrations, and positive life lessons.  He enjoys all types of outdoor activities, cooking, playing with his dog Max, spending time with his niece and nephew, and is captain of the pond hockey team, HC Sparta Ponders.

TECH STUDIO
VPL'S MAKERSPACE PROGRAM!

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAYS | 3 - 5 P.M.

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

• Virtual Reality (Oculus Rift) for ages 13+
• 3D Printing (2 Lulzbot Mini)
• Green Screen by Do Ink App

STORYTIME

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS| 11:00 A.M.

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.

BILINGUAL STORYTIME LA HORA DEL CUENTO SATURDAYS - SABADOS | 11 A.M. Join Sandy for Storytime in English and Spanish Learn, read, sing, and have fun while practicing and learning Spanish! Families with children up to age 6 will learn traditional and new Hispanic and Latino songs, games, and unique stories. ---------------------------------------------------- Únase a Sandy para Storytime en inglés y español ¡Aprende, lee, canta y diviértete mientras practicas y aprendes español! Las familias con niños de hasta 6 años aprenderán canciones, juegos e historias únicas tradicionales y nuevas hispanas y latinas.

EXTRAS

BLANCHE HIGH MAURO

ORAL HISTORY: VAIL VALLEY VOICES

Blanche Maxine High Mauro was born on 24 November 1924 to Robert and Bess Mae High near Edwards, Colorado. After migrating from Mississippi with extended family, Blanche's parents homesteaded a 250-acre ranch along Squaw Creek.

Blanche and her 10 siblings attended the one-room Squaw Creek School that was taught by Miss Diamond from Leadville. After taming an old wild horse the family called Old Gyp, Blanche and her sisters rode the pony everyday to grade school. When the High children attended high school in Gypsum, the boys stayed in a cabin during the school week, while the girls boarded with acquaintances. While attending school and living in Gypsum away from their parents, Blanche cooked for her siblings on the cabin's wood stove. All the High children graduated from Eagle County High School.

Blanche recollects her family dining on venison, elk and produce they grew on their farm. They also collected fresh berries and wild greens along Squaw Creek. As a young woman, Blanche enjoyed barn dances at Avon's Hahnewald Barn and fondly recalls watching Ellis "Bearcat" Bearden "box a bear" outside the only store in Edwards.

Blanch High Mauro's oral history interview was performed by her son, Tony Mauro, the "Voice of Vail."

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 February is:

The 50th Anniversary celebration of the National Brotherhood of Skiers - exhibit by Lamont Joseph White 

While born and raised in the NYC metro area, Lamont Joseph White has a deep love and connection to mountain spaces. Thematically, inclusion is crucial in his artwork. “Skiing In Color” is a celebration of representation and inclusion in the ski and outdoor spaces.

This selection of prints by Lamont Joseph White will be on view January – February.

THIS MONTH'S DATABASE HIGHLIGHT

Allows you to create your own legal documents by having you answer questions pertinent to the document and your specific situation. Legal assistance is also available. Law Depot access for Vail Public Library cardholders is integrated into the Libby app under the “Extras” section.

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.

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