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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTS
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 2023 "THERE'S MORE TO THE STORY"
APRIL 23 - 29
Libraries are full of stories in a variety of formats from picture books to large print, audiobooks to ebooks, and more.
But there's so much more to the story. Library programming brings communities together for entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, storytimes, movie nights, crafting classes, and lectures. Library infrastructure advances communities, providing internet and technology access, literacy skills, and support for businesses, job seekers, and entrepreneurs.
National Library Week 2023 will be a great time to tell your library’s multi-faceted story.
TUESDAY, APRIL 25
Librarians across the United States celebrate National Library Workers Day (NLWD) on the Tuesday of National Library Week, held in April every year.
It's a good time to highlight the critical role library workers play in keeping our libraries running.
Give a shout-out to a library worker you know!
Discover all the resources your library offers. Support your library and its staff. When budget time comes for your city or state, do your part to support your library.
AMNESTY MONTH
APRIL 3- 30
Vail Public Library, in celebration of National Library Week, will be offering an Amnesty Month from April 3 - 30, 2023.
This is an effort to recover overdue library materials by offering a “fine free” month. The purpose of the amnesty is to encourage the return of needed library materials and to promote use of the library.
The amnesty does not include overdue fines still on record from previously returned materials, nor does it include fines for lost and/or damaged items.
While some materials are simply lost, a great many are still in the hands of the patrons who checked them out. The library hopes that our "no questions asked" amnesty period will remove an obstacle to the return of overdue items, including books and DVDs.
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APRIL'S VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Join us! in celebrating Eagle County’s 140th anniversary featuring:
STORIES OF THE NUCHE TALES FROM THE UTE PEOPLE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 | 5:30 P.M.
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Storytelling has been used in every culture as a means of entertainment, education, and cultural preservation.
This program will present the history of the native people of Colorado, and the modernday Ute experience.
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Presented by Nina Gabianelli, V.P. at Aspen Historical Society, & Skyler Lomahaftewa, Northern Ute tribal member.
FINALE AUTHOR EVENT WITH STACEY LEE
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THURSDAY, APRIL 6 | 5 P.M. AT CMC EDWARDS (150 Miller Ranch Rd., Edwards, CO 81632)
Meet New York Times Bestselling Author Stacey Lee.
Join the discussion at Colorado Mountain College's Edwards Campus. This event will consist of a Meet ‘n Greet with the author, a Book Talk including Q&A, and an opportunity to purchase copies of Stacey’s books and have them autographed.
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VIRTUAL BOOKS 'N BITES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 | 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 midnight library” by Matt Haig
Between life and death, there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived. To see how things would be if you had made other choices… Would you have done anything differently, if you had the chance to undo your regrets?’ A dazzling novel about all the choices that go into a life well lived, from the internationally bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive and How To Stop Time. Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe, there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. While we all wonder how our lives might have been, what if you had the chance to go to the library and see for yourself? Would any of these other lives truly be better? In The Midnight Library, Matt Haig’s enchanting new novel, Nora Seed finds herself faced with this decision. Faced with the possibility of changing her life for a new one, following a different career, undoing old breakups, and realizing her dreams of becoming a glaciologist; she must search within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library to decide what is truly fulfilling in life, and what makes it worth living in the first place.
Email Sandy at SRivera@vailgov.com for an invitation to the monthly Books ‘n’ Bites.
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EVENINGS OF ENGAGEMENT WITH KYLE DONOVAN
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 | 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;
Kyle Donovan
Kyle Donovan is an American singer-songwriter rooted in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Touring the state and the nation, he has uncovered stories and discovered deep friendships, drawing praise along the way for his clear, pure tenor.
DROP-IN MEDITATION
SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH APRIL 11 & 25 | 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,
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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.
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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.
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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 poetry 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 room.
Mats are available, but you may bring your own.
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APRIL'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.
WALKING ON SUNSHINE
TUESDAY, APRIL 18 | 3:30 P.M.
April’s Kids Create art project focuses on the sun, the closest star to Earth and the center of our solar system.
Kids will enjoy cutting out shapes and giving their sun a happy face using oil pastels.
Please RSVP to Erin at EStege@vailgov.com so we have enough material for everyone.
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.
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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.
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EXTRAS
MIKAELA SHIFFRIN
ORAL HISTORY NUGGET: VAIL VALLEY VOICES
Mikaela Pauline Shiffrin was born 13 March 1995 in Vail, Colorado to Jeff and Eileen Shiffrin. She grew up in Edwards, Colorado. Hailing from a family of ski racers, Shiffrin’s father skied for Dartmouth while her mother was a “Masters ski racer.” Shiffrin’s older brother, Taylor, ski raced for the University of Denver. Jeff and Eileen Shiffrin coached both children during their formative years and successfully instilled a lifelong love of skiing. At two years of age, Shiffrin was skiing in their driveway and by the age three, she was skiing on Vail Mountain. At seven years of age, Shiffrin was already “too advanced for ski school.” While at Vail Mountain School and in the Ski & Snowboard Club Vail program, Shiffrin exhibited exceptional talent and focus. Shiffrin spent her high school years at Burke Mountain Academy (East Burke, Vermont) and on the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup circuit. She graduated from Burke in 2013.
In 2011, Mikaela Shiffrin competed in her first World Cup ski race at the age of fifteen. On 20 December 2012 and at the age of seventeen, she earned her first World Cup win in the slalom event at Are, Sweden. Shiffrin has earned five podiums (top three placements) at FIS Alpine Ski World Cup events in Colorado. Two World Cup podiums were in front of hometown crowds in Beaver Creek, with races held on the acclaimed Birds of Prey run. On 12 January 2013, Shiffrin placed second in giant slalom and on 14 February 2014, Shiffrin won the slalom. Shiffrin’s other Colorado World Cup podium finishes occurred in Aspen. On 28 November 2015, Shiffrin achieved a World Cup record with her sixteenth win in slalom. The next day, 29 November 2015, she again won the slalom event in Aspen. On 18 March 2017, Shiffrin finished second in a World Cup slalom race held in Aspen. In 2022, Shiffrin was named Competitor of the Year by the Colorado Snowsports Museum Hall of Fame.
Mikaela Shiffrin’s FIS Alpine Ski World Cup achievements are too numerous to note, but a few historically significant world records include: 88 World Cup wins (two ahead of the great Ingemar Stenmark), 138 World Cup podiums (previous record held by Lindsay Vonn), 21 giant slalom wins (previous record held by Vreni Schneider), 17 World Cup wins in one season (2018/2019), and most wins in one discipline (53 slalom wins). Shiffrin has also competed in three winter Olympics (2014, 2018 and 2022). When she earned gold in 2014 at Sochi, Japan, Shiffrin became the youngest Olympic slalom champion in history (eighteen years of age). In the 2018 Olympics at Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, Shiffrin also earned gold in giant slalom and silver in the super alpine combined event.
As of 19 March 2023, Mikaela Shiffrin has achieved podium placements in 55.3% of her FIS Alpine Ski World Cup races and has won a statistically remarkable 35.3% of her races. She is the first skier (man or woman) to win a race in each of the six World Cup ski events (combined alpine, downhill, giant slalom, parallel giant slalom, slalom, super-G). In 2020, Shiffrin and family created the Jeff Shiffrin Athlete Resiliency Fund in honor of her father and in response to setbacks in sports as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. Mikaela Shiffrin’s hobbies and interests include: tennis, sailboarding, binge-watching shows, music, singing, and playing the guitar and piano.
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 April is:
EAGLE COUNTY 140TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
"THEN AND NOW" PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Eagle County was established by the Colorado legislature on February 11, 1883. In 2023 Eagle County celebrates 140 years of rich history and extraordinary human endeavor. The county takes its name from the spectacular Eagle River and recognizes its original inhabitants and oldest residents of Colorado–the Ute Indians.
The centerpiece of the anniversary celebration is a “Then and Now” photography exhibit that will be displayed at venues around the county. Photos of Eagle County’s mining, rail, and agricultural past will be juxtaposed with modern Eagle County depicting its population growth and pivot to outdoor recreation.
THIS MONTH'S DATABASE HIGHLIGHT
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center is a rich full-text database containing thousands of classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides. It also includes high-quality videos and audio recordings from the Academy of American Poets.
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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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