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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTS
JOIN US! IN 2024
Libraries are full of stories in a variety of formats from picture books to large print, audiobooks to ebooks, and more.
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.
 AMNESTY MONTH
April 1-30
Vail Public Library will be offering Amnesty Month for the entire month of April.
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.
FREE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES
Starting Monday, April 1st
April 8, 2024 will be the last total solar eclipse until 2044. This means the moon passes between the sun and the earth.
Vail Public Library will distribute these glasses under the following terms:
- Limited to one pair per family
- Must be present to get your glasses
- First come, First served.
ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY
2024
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One Book One Valley 2024 APRIL EVENT
THURSDAY, APRIL 4. | 5 P.M.
AT COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
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 Oscar's book and have them autographed.
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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.
Evenings of Engagement with Dana Cooper
Join us! April 17, 5:30p.m. for live music at VPL!
Come out for an evening of amazing songwriting, storytelling and musicianship. Dana Cooper has had a vast career starting with his first release on Elektra Records with the studio band "The Section" - Leland Sklar & Russ Kunkel to his latest Release "I Can Face The Truth" which gained him critical acclaim and charted on 5 different genre radio charts as well as 2 Best of Year End Charts.
LAST CHANCE TO SEE THE WINTER TRAIN!
STORYWALK® AT BIGHORN PARK IN EAST VAIL WILL BE CHANGED MID APRIL
"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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APRIL'S PROGRAMS AND FEATURES
FOR ADULTS
MEET OUR STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH: JONATHAN!
Jonathan started with us at the library in the last month. He recently moved from Boulder.
His hobbies include: Biking, swimming, and woodworking!
PATRONS IN THE LIBRARY: SAMUEL, CHRISTINA, AND OLIVIA
Each month we will feature a Vail Patron and find out what attracted them to VPL!
Samuel, Christina, and Olivia have frequented the Vail Public Library when they visit here on vacation for skiing.
The Vail Public Library attracted this family because it is a peaceful place for them to hangout and catch up on local news and books!
 Have a question for Eagle County? The Eagle County Commissioners will be holding office hours at Eagle Valley Libraries. Stop by with questions, comments, or just to introduce yourself to your elected officials. The commissioners will be available on a rotating basis.
¿Tiene usted una pregunta para el condado Eagle? Los comisionados del condado Eagle estarán ofreciendo horas de oficina en las bibliotecas de Eagle Valley. Visítenos con preguntas, comentarios o simplemente para conocer a sus oficiales electos. Los comisionados estarán disponibles de manera rotativa.
Vail Public Library: April 17, 2024 from 4-6p.m. with Kathy Chandler
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VIRTUAL BOOKS 'N BITES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 | 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 Abigail at abrezinka@vail.gov for an invitation to the monthly Books ‘n’ Bites.
Join us! this month when we will discuss "Tell me Everything"
"Tell me Everything" by Erika Krouse
Part memoir and part literary true crime, Tell Me Everything is the mesmerizing story of a landmark sexual assault investigation and the female private investigator who helped crack it open. Erika Krouse has one of those faces. "I don't know why I'm telling you this," people say, spilling confessions. In fall 2002, Erika accepts a new contract job investigating lawsuits as a private investigator.
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APRIL'S PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
FOR KIDS + TEENS
STORYTIME
Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes, which are held on a drop-in basis.
Join us! with Ms. Laurine for stories, songs and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under.
We hope to see you around our storytime carpet very soon!
For more information, please email Laurine at LMegna-Davis@vail.gov
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EXTRAS
Joe Marquez discusses his early entrepreneurship in the Gore Creek and Eagle River valleys. Marquez also discusses building his home and other structures in Minturn and Vail, the good education and skiing experiences his children had at Vail Mountain School, caring for family, and being a founding father 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 April is:
Katie Dolan
I hope my photographs help people appreciate the wonder of Colorado’s wild places and animals -- cougars, moose, big horn sheep, elk, mule deer, ptarmigan, pikas, and wolves. As the world and the Vail Valley get more crowded, we need to co-exist with wildlife and help sustain healthy populations. The Rocky Mountains -- the largest mountain system in North America -- hold a special place in the human imagination. Revered by native peoples, feared by westward bound pioneers, loved by skiers, hikers, and visitors from around the world, the sharp, snow-capped peaks always captivate.
To celebrate the mountains and our wild creatures, the public is invited for tea and refreshments on Wednesday, April 3rd from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at the Vail Public Library.
THIS MONTH'S DATABASE HIGHLIGHT
Now available to all patrons with access to:
- 16,000+ online courses in 7 languages
- Expert instructors with real world experience
- 60+ new courses added each week
- Some courses include: Leadership, Diversity and inclusion, project management, Job hunting, Computer literacy and many
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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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