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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTS
SEPTEMBER IS
LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Vail Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card.
From borrowing books and ebooks, to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending story time, a library card helps you do more of what you enjoy. Get a library card and dive into a new hobby. Use your library card to tinker in a maker space and spark your creativity. A library card is your most important school supply—it's elemental, really—and everyone should have one!
Thank you to Skybound Enteratainment and Hasbro along with the Transformers franchise for allowing Transformers characters Optimus Prime to help spread the word about the value of a library card during Library Card Sign-up Month 2024.
NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
Come into the library on September 17 to register to vote. You can also click here to register.
We are pleased to welcome our new Director!
Kim has spent over 13 years of her career in public libraries in both the Pacific Northwest and in the Northeast. Most recently she was the president and CEO of New Canaan Library located outside of New York City. Prior to that she was the director at Berlin Peck Library in Berlin, Conn.
In her previous roles she has developed strategic plans with community input; supported the creation of “Courageous Conversations,” a platform for people to have candid conversations about important topics in the community; and served on the board of trustees for the Connecticut Library Consortium.
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SEPTEMBER'S PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
FOR ADULTS
EVENINGS OF ENGAGEMENT
WITH SAM ROBBINS
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25| 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! for a fun concert featuring:
Sam Robbins
Sam Robbins is often described as an "old soul singer songwriter." A Nashville based musician whose music evokes classic 70's singer songwriters like James Taylor and Neil Young, Sam adds a modern, upbeat edge to the storyteller troubadour persona. An avid performer, he has gained recognition from extensive touring and as one of the six 2021 winners in the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk competition, one of the largest and most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country.
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VIRTUAL BOOKS 'N BITES
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 | 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.govfor an invitation to the monthly Books ‘n’ Bites.
Join us! this month when we will discuss the book
“The Handmaid's Tale” by Margaret Atwood
The Handmaid's Tale is not only a radical and brilliant departure for Margaret Atwood, it is a novel of such power that the reader will be unable to forget its images and its forecast. Set in the near future, it describes life in what was once the United States, now called the Republic of Gilead, a monotheocracy that has reacted to social unrest and a sharply declining birthrate by reverting to, and going beyond, the repressive intolerance of the original Puritans. The regime takes the Book of Genesis absolutely at its world, with bizarre consequences for the women and men of its population. The story is told through the eyes of Offred, one of the unfortunate Handmaids under the new social order. In condensed but eloquent prose, by turns cool-eyed, tender, despairing, passionate, and wry, she reveals to us the dark corners behind the establishment's calm façade, as certain tendencies now in existence are carried to their logical conclusions. The Handmaid's Tale is funny, unexpected, horrifying, and altogether convincing. It is at once scathing satire, dire warning, and tour de force. It is Margaret Atwood at her best"
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 FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 | 11:30 A.M.
No grass grows under this group's feet. They're a walking, talking book club.
Our Walking Book Club is a fun, social outing with social distancing. Come even if you have not read this month's title. Instead, share what you are reading with the group.
We will meet in the library's Galleria and head out for a discussion of September's Books 'n Bites title, “The Handmaids Tale” by Margaret Atwood
Email Jo Norris at JNorris@vail.gov to confirm your participation.
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VAIL MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS
Free showing of Inside Out 2! Sunday September 22 at 5 p.m. at the Vail Library Backyard.
Join The Town of Vail and the Vail Library for a family friendly outdoor movie on the Vail Library Lawn.
Bring blankets, dinner, and friends. We'll supply the popcorn.
More info at www.DiscoverVail.com
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SEPTEMBER'S PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
FOR KIDS
STORYWALK IS BACK!
Join us! at BigHorn park in East Vail now featuring, Señorita Mariposa. StoryWalk is a year round display that allows readers to enjoy a book page by page while strolling through the outdoors. The featured book changes seasonally.
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.
Thank you to our partners: The Institute of Museum and Library Services, Town of Vail, Walking Mountains Science Center, The Literacy Project of Eagle County, Colorado Department of Education, Eagle Valley Land Trust, and Eagle Valley Behavioral Health.
STORYTIME
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS| 11:00 A.M.
We are excited to invite families to our early literacy Storytimes.
Join Laurine for stories, songs and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under.
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TOUCH A TRUCK VAIL!
Clamber into a tow truck, make the police car lights go, get behind the wheel of a firetruck and more!
Sunday, October 13
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Quiet time (horn free) 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ford Park Parking Lot
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EXTRAS
KATHY HEICHER
ORAL HISTORY: VAIL VALLEY VOICES
Kathy Lell Heicher was fresh out of college in 1972 when she came to the Eagle Valley to take a job as editor of the local weekly newspaper, the Eagle Valley Enterprise. A graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in journalism, Heicher has written stories for local newspapers and magazines in the valley and in the region for 40 years. Her writing has been recognized with a number of state and national awards.
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 September is:
Dan Allard
Dan has lived in the Vail Valley for almost 50 years. He has made a living designing and creating jewelry and paintings.
Dan grew up in Davenport Iowa, taking art classes most of his life. He took up painting again once the COVID pandemic hit the world. Painting was a wonderful way to be creative and productive.
Closing Art Reception: September 19 at 5 p.m.
THIS MONTH'S DATABASE HIGHLIGHT
Mango Languages
Choose from 70+ world languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, German, Greek, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean.
To get started, set up an account by visiting VPL’s Mango login page. Sign in or click the ‘Sign up’ button. You can register for a free account provided by the library from this page with just an email address and password.
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