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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTS
JOIN US!
FOR THE HOLIDAYS IN VAIL
LIBRARY HOLIDAY CLOSURE DATES:
ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY 2024
One Book One Valley (OBOV) is back for the 13th year, encouraging all residents to read the same book at the same time to create a Community Book Club.
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KICK-OFF EVENT
MONDAY, DEC. 4 | 6 P.M. AT THE BOOKWORM
Join the Conversation!
Celebrate with us the start of this year’s Community Read. Join us! when the selected title will be revealed, and the official proclamation will be read.
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NEW TITLE STORYWALK® AT BIGHORN PARK IN EAST VAIL
"THE WINTER TRAIN" BY SUSANNA ISERN
StoryWalk® is a year-round display that allows the reader to enjoy a book page by page while strolling through the outdoors. The featured book changes with each season.
To visit the StoryWalk®, drive or take the East Vail bus to Bighorn Park in East Vail.
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.
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DECEMBER'S PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR ADULTS
EVENINGS OF ENGAGEMENT WITH ALPINE BRASS QUINTET
TUESDAY, DEC. 19 | 5:30 P.M.
The Alpine Brass Quintet was formed 8 years ago and has played at a variety of Eagle County locations.
The group's repertoire is eclectic, including classical and show tune pieces, Christmas music, as well as jazz and blues arrangements.
The Quintet’s concert will showcase some of their favorite holiday pieces
HOLIDAY HARP MUSIC WITH MARGOT KRIMMEL
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20 | 5:30 P.M.
No instrument expresses seasonal favorites more beautifully than the harp. Join us! at Vail Public Library for traditional and winter-themed compositions as Margot performs in our Community Room.
Margot began her music career right here in Vail, playing the harp for the guests of the Sonnenalp Hotel. She now resides in the Boulder area and teaches this unique instrument to over 25 students.
THE VAIL DICKENS CAROLERS
THURSDAY, DEC. 21 | 5:30 P.M.
For more than 30 years now, the Vail Dickens Carolers have been an iconic part of the local holiday scene.
Vail Public Library proudly welcomes them back for a night of caroling in the library’s Fireside Lounge. Dressed in Dickens’ fashions, they help spread “Holiday Cheer”.
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VIRTUAL BOOKS 'N BITES
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13 | 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.
Email Lori at LBarnes@vail.gov for an invitation to the monthly Books ‘n’ Bites.
Join us! this month when we will discuss the book
"Comfort and Joy" by Kristin Hannah
Joy Candellaro used to love Christmas more than any other time of the year. Now, as the holiday approaches, she finds herself at loose ends. Recently divorced and estranged from her sister, she can’t summon the old enthusiasm for celebrating. So without telling anyone, she buys a ticket and boards a plane bound for the rural Northwest. Yet Joy’s best-laid plans go terribly awry. The plane crashes deep in the darkness of a forest. Miraculously, Joy walks away from the wreckage as the plane explodes, obliterating all evidence of its passengers. Amid the towering trees, Joy makes a bold and desperate decision to leave her ordinary life behind and embark on an adventure . . . just for the holidays. Daniel O’Shea has returned to the small town of Rain Valley, following the death of his ex-wife. Now he is a single father facing his son’s first Christmas without a mother. Six-year-old Bobby isn’t making it easy - the boy has closed himself off from the world, surrounding himself with imaginary friends. When Joy and Bobby meet, they form an instant bond. Thrown together by fate, these wounded souls will be touched by the true spirit of Christmas and remember what it means to be a family. Then a dramatic turn of events shows Joy the price of starting over. On a magical Christmas Eve she will come face-to-face with a startling truth. Now she must decide: In a time of impossible dreams and unexpected chances, can she find the faith to reach for the love she has found . . . and the new life only she believes in?
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DECEMBER'S PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR KIDS + TEENS
SANTA & THE BABIES
MONDAY, DEC. 11 | 10 A.M.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a photo with Santa in a calm and casual environment.
We offer this to children under three years who will benefit from a daytime, playful, and casual Santa experience.
For more information, please email Laurine at LMegna-Davis@vail.gov
TUESDAY, DEC. 12 | 5:30 P.M.
Join Santa and Vail Public Library for the return of its Annual Family Holiday Party, taking place in the fireside lounge.
This fun-filled event is open to children of all ages who wish to visit with Santa.
While waiting to meet with Santa, kids can participate in making Christmas arts & crafts.
Mountain Harmony Acapella will join us, singing a variety of holiday songs.
No Registration required.
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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.
HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS
TUESDAY, DEC. 19 | 3:30 P.M.
There are few things more cherished than hand-made Christmas ornaments! Participants will have the choice of making tree ornaments out of yarn and cardboard and/or wreath ornaments out of yarn and CDs.
While reservations aren’t required, it’s helpful to know who’s planning to attend! To RSVP or ask any questions, please contact Laurine at lmegna-davis@vail.gov or Marion at MSingleton@vail.gov
STORYTIME
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS | 11:00 A.M.
We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.
Join us! with Miss Laurine for stories, songs and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under.
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EXTRAS
GEORGE MIZNER, M.D.
ORAL HISTORY: VAIL VALLEY VOICES
Born in Europe in 1930. Left Vienna, Austria with his mother, father, younger brother and maternal grandparents in 1938 when Hitler invaded Austria. Eventually immigrated to the United States. Educated in England and U.S. Graduated from Antioch College and University of Rochester Medical School. Did postgraduate training in pediatrics and psychiatry at Yale and Rochester Medical Schools. Married Joanne in 1954. Moved to Denver in 1963 and was affiliated with the University of Colorado Medical School. Became a part time resident of Vail in 1974. Retired in 1982. Moved to Vail full time in 1992. Married Carolyn (Carol) Smith in Dec. 2016.
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 December is:
Photographer Traci O'Conner
Artist Traci O’Connor resides in the Vail Valley and has developed her photographic viewpoint through her global travels. An avid hiker and outdoors person, Traci has recently focused her skills on capturing unique flowers in their natural landscapes along with the animals that make those landscapes their home.
This current show, "Views from the Ascent", highlights photos from Summit and Eagle County, taking a more contemporary view of traditional mountain wildflowers. Those flowers are accompanied by some of Traci’s favorite landscapes and mountain animals regularly found on her weekly mountain treks
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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.
PASSWORDS ARE HERE!
Passwords have been added to your library account to protect your privacy.
To setup your password, use the "Reset My Password" link on the login page of the library website. A link to reset your password will be sent to the email address on your library account. If you do not have an email address on file, contact the library for assistance.
For more information click HERE!
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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