Teen Winter Reading 2011 is here!
It runs until-February 28. Teens (age 12-18) can read books or graphic novels and keep track of pages read each day. Log sheets can be picked up in the library or online at www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/teens.htm After reading 700 pages, bring in the log sheet and pick a free book. Once 1500 pages have been read, stop back in with the log sheet and pick up a Target gift card. On Monday, January 24 from 1pm-3pm celebrate no school by playing a Wii game at the library.
Children’s Winter Reading Program
Pick up reading log
Come to the Children's desk and sign up for the Winter Reading Program! You'll receive a book log, a coupon for a free Applebee's kids’ meal, bookmark, and activity booklet. Then, just keep track of the time you read.When you have filled your sheet, return it to the Children's desk (by February 12th) and you can choose a new, free book to keep! Watch for special winter reading events coming up in January and February, including a special snow program on January 24.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Science Fun @ your Library
Science explosion at RJEMS
Friday January 21 is an early release day for District 318 but there is a fantastic event planned for the Middle School beginning at 1:00 pm. Science explosion! will feature natural sciences, lego robotics, physical sciences and lots of interactive opportunities. There will be demonstrations, displays, exhibits, hands on activities, and fun things to do, watch and explore. This is a Children First! event organized by staff of Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital any many volunteers
Science Books
The Children’s Library offers dozens of great titles for science experiments and everyday science fun! Stop by before the science explosion, or afterwards to explore more science
. Science Wizardry for Kids by Margaret Kenda and Phyllis S. Williams contains a multitude of science experiments which help teach principles of physics, meteorology, chemistry, astronomy, geology and more. Large print and great pictures encourage a lot of exploratory fun! Check out this book and many more in the “Science Experiment” Dewey number 507.8!
You can also find information about specific areas of science. Light, Sound & Electricity by Kirsteen Rogers is a great example of such a book. This book also includes internet sites you may want to visit to learn more!
Don’t miss the “Cool Science” series! Titles in this series include Cool Spy Supplies, Cool Sensory Suspense, Cool Odor Decoders, Cool Gravity Activities, Cool Dry Ice Devices, and Cool Distance Assistant. Lots of fun science projects for a lotta fun (and a little learning!)
Into robotics? Try the Robots and Robotics series. Titles include: Film and Fiction Robots, High-Risk Robots, How Robots Work, Robots at Work and Play, Scientific and Medical Robots, and Space Robots.
These and so many more are waiting for you at your library…check it out! Sign up for the Winter Reading Program while you are here and track those science books on your reading log!
Science Learning Resources
A great resource to use for science projects, science homework or just to learn more is the Science Reference Center, a database accessible from the Library, at home, or anywhere with a computer and internet connection. The database has many articles from periodicals, reference books, and many pictures. Additional Science resources can be found in Kids Infobits, the Virtual Reference Library, and the Infotrac databases. These databases are accessible from the Library's web site www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us under the "Online Resources" button, or by going to the Electronic Library for Minnesota page at www.elm4you.org.
Movie Night
Bring dinner or a snack or just yourself and join the fun at the monthly free family movie night beginning at 6 pm on Thursday, January 20. January’s film is “Nanny McPhee Returns”
Friday January 21 is an early release day for District 318 but there is a fantastic event planned for the Middle School beginning at 1:00 pm. Science explosion! will feature natural sciences, lego robotics, physical sciences and lots of interactive opportunities. There will be demonstrations, displays, exhibits, hands on activities, and fun things to do, watch and explore. This is a Children First! event organized by staff of Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital any many volunteers
Science Books
The Children’s Library offers dozens of great titles for science experiments and everyday science fun! Stop by before the science explosion, or afterwards to explore more science
. Science Wizardry for Kids by Margaret Kenda and Phyllis S. Williams contains a multitude of science experiments which help teach principles of physics, meteorology, chemistry, astronomy, geology and more. Large print and great pictures encourage a lot of exploratory fun! Check out this book and many more in the “Science Experiment” Dewey number 507.8!
You can also find information about specific areas of science. Light, Sound & Electricity by Kirsteen Rogers is a great example of such a book. This book also includes internet sites you may want to visit to learn more!
Don’t miss the “Cool Science” series! Titles in this series include Cool Spy Supplies, Cool Sensory Suspense, Cool Odor Decoders, Cool Gravity Activities, Cool Dry Ice Devices, and Cool Distance Assistant. Lots of fun science projects for a lotta fun (and a little learning!)
Into robotics? Try the Robots and Robotics series. Titles include: Film and Fiction Robots, High-Risk Robots, How Robots Work, Robots at Work and Play, Scientific and Medical Robots, and Space Robots.
These and so many more are waiting for you at your library…check it out! Sign up for the Winter Reading Program while you are here and track those science books on your reading log!
Science Learning Resources
A great resource to use for science projects, science homework or just to learn more is the Science Reference Center, a database accessible from the Library, at home, or anywhere with a computer and internet connection. The database has many articles from periodicals, reference books, and many pictures. Additional Science resources can be found in Kids Infobits, the Virtual Reference Library, and the Infotrac databases. These databases are accessible from the Library's web site www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us under the "Online Resources" button, or by going to the Electronic Library for Minnesota page at www.elm4you.org.
Movie Night
Bring dinner or a snack or just yourself and join the fun at the monthly free family movie night beginning at 6 pm on Thursday, January 20. January’s film is “Nanny McPhee Returns”
Monday, December 06, 2010
Holiday book sale
Holiday Book Sale at the Library!
Stop in all day to shop for books, puzzles, gift baskets etc for kids, teens and adults. In the Lobby and in the Friends of the Library Book Store
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Kayaking
The leaves have started to change color and it's a perfect time to get out and enjoy nature either on foot or on the water. Speaking of water, we are excited to welcome Mary Shideler, the Kayak Lady, to the library. Mary's book, which came out a few weeks ago, is titled "The Kayak Lady: one woman, one kayak, and 1007 lakes." She'll be talking about her experiences paddling all 1,007 lakes in Itasca County.
The library has Mary's book but we have other books about kayaking, too. "Birthplace of the Winds: adventuring in Alaska's islands of fire and ice" by John Bowermaster is a trip around the Aleutian Islands. "Ka-Ka-Ska-Ska" by local paddler Jim Lewis chronicles his trip in a kayak from the Mississippi Headwaters to the Gulf. If you're looking for a how-to book, try "Kayak Companion: expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water from one of America's top kayakers" by Joe Glickman. Stop in and we'll help you find the books.
The library has Mary's book but we have other books about kayaking, too. "Birthplace of the Winds: adventuring in Alaska's islands of fire and ice" by John Bowermaster is a trip around the Aleutian Islands. "Ka-Ka-Ska-Ska" by local paddler Jim Lewis chronicles his trip in a kayak from the Mississippi Headwaters to the Gulf. If you're looking for a how-to book, try "Kayak Companion: expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water from one of America's top kayakers" by Joe Glickman. Stop in and we'll help you find the books.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Stieg Larsson read alikes
Have you read the Millennium Trilogy books by Stieg Larsson and want to read more that are similar? There are a whole slew of authors from the cold north that you may find intriguing. In alphabetical order by last name here are the authors: Ake Edwardson, Kjell Eriksson,
Karin Fossum, Peter Hoeg, Arnaldur Indridason, Mari Jungstedt, Camilla Lackberg, Asa Larsson, Henning Mankell, Jo Nesbo, Hakan Nesser, Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Maj Sjowall. Titles by the authors can be found in our library and other libraries in the Arrowhead System.
Karin Fossum, Peter Hoeg, Arnaldur Indridason, Mari Jungstedt, Camilla Lackberg, Asa Larsson, Henning Mankell, Jo Nesbo, Hakan Nesser, Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Maj Sjowall. Titles by the authors can be found in our library and other libraries in the Arrowhead System.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Indies on Tuesdays return!
Indies on Tuesdays 7:30 pm beginning June 15
They’re back! Each Tuesday night at 7:30 for the rest of the summer, an award winning independent film will be shown at the Reif Center. The films are from all over the world, and most have won multiple awards at International film festivals. All have subtitles in English. The film series is cosponsored by the Library and the Reif Center, and underwritten by the Boundary Waters Blues Fest. Check the Reif’s web site at www.reifcenter.org for a description of the films. This week’s film is “Welcome” from France. Next week’s film on June 22nd is “Sommers Town” from the UK
They’re back! Each Tuesday night at 7:30 for the rest of the summer, an award winning independent film will be shown at the Reif Center. The films are from all over the world, and most have won multiple awards at International film festivals. All have subtitles in English. The film series is cosponsored by the Library and the Reif Center, and underwritten by the Boundary Waters Blues Fest. Check the Reif’s web site at www.reifcenter.org for a description of the films. This week’s film is “Welcome” from France. Next week’s film on June 22nd is “Sommers Town” from the UK
Thursday, June 10, 2010
We the People
The library wrote a grant and received 17 classic hardcover books as part of the "We the People" Bookshelf from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The books relate to the theme "A More Perfect Union." As we celebrate the 150th annivarsary of the Civil War, the NEH hopes to promote reflection among young people with this theme. Stop in to check out some of the books!
Cinder-Freckle-Frog-Faced-Ella
Frog (courtesy of Schiffelly Puppets) gave a command performance to over 100 people on June 7.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Poetry & Music
April is National Poetry month, and we are doing a special event this week to celebrate.
Brothers Barton and Ross Sutter will be presenting an entertaining evening of poetry and music.
Barton Sutter was the First Poet Laureate of Duluth in 2006, and is a writer and instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His books of poetry include: “The Book of Names: New and Selected Poems,” “Farewell to the Starlight in Whiskey,” and “Cold Comfort: Life at the Top of the Map” He also has a collection of stories entitled: “My Father’s War: Stories of Midwestern Men”
Ross Sutter is a musician who sings songs of Sweden, Ireland, England, Scotland and Germany. His instruments include: guitar, button accordion, concertina, dulcimer, and Irish goat-skinned drum. He has recorded several CDs of traditional music. Hear samples of his music at www.rosssutter.net
Brothers Barton and Ross Sutter will be presenting an entertaining evening of poetry and music.
Barton Sutter was the First Poet Laureate of Duluth in 2006, and is a writer and instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His books of poetry include: “The Book of Names: New and Selected Poems,” “Farewell to the Starlight in Whiskey,” and “Cold Comfort: Life at the Top of the Map” He also has a collection of stories entitled: “My Father’s War: Stories of Midwestern Men”
Ross Sutter is a musician who sings songs of Sweden, Ireland, England, Scotland and Germany. His instruments include: guitar, button accordion, concertina, dulcimer, and Irish goat-skinned drum. He has recorded several CDs of traditional music. Hear samples of his music at www.rosssutter.net
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Create a Hot Chocolate Winter Book
Saturday, January 23 1:00 - 3:30 in the Library Community Room
Cozy up and read a book together on a cold winter day. Creativity Tank artists will guide families in creating a hot chocolate mug shaped accordion book to share your memories.
Call the Children's Library at 218-327-8823 to pre-register.
Children 0-12 very welcome with an adult. Teens welcome on your own!
Cozy up and read a book together on a cold winter day. Creativity Tank artists will guide families in creating a hot chocolate mug shaped accordion book to share your memories.
Call the Children's Library at 218-327-8823 to pre-register.
Children 0-12 very welcome with an adult. Teens welcome on your own!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
New Carpet in Library workroom
It's all finished, except for the lingering smell of new carpet in the building after carpet was installed in the work room, the study room, and Teen Universe. Mike Russell and his crew from Russell Carpet did a great job of removing the old carpet and installing the new.
Thanks for your patience during the time we were open for only limited services!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Saturday at the Library
December 19th
Dad and Me Story Time @ 10:30 am
Mom's Day out
An opportunity for Mom (or Dad) to go shopping, take a nap, or do something else fun: A Girl Scout troop is volunteering to provide supervision and activities for children age 3-10 on Saturday December 19th from 10-2:00
Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call the Children?s Department at 327-8823 to register. We still have some openings, so call to reserve a spot!
Saturday is the last day to pick up holiday reading/viewing/listening material.
We will be open only limited hours on Monday-Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and only for picking up reserved items and using the computers.
Check the web site for details.
Dad and Me Story Time @ 10:30 am
Mom's Day out
An opportunity for Mom (or Dad) to go shopping, take a nap, or do something else fun: A Girl Scout troop is volunteering to provide supervision and activities for children age 3-10 on Saturday December 19th from 10-2:00
Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call the Children?s Department at 327-8823 to register. We still have some openings, so call to reserve a spot!
Saturday is the last day to pick up holiday reading/viewing/listening material.
We will be open only limited hours on Monday-Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and only for picking up reserved items and using the computers.
Check the web site for details.
Monday, December 07, 2009
Book Sale! Clear the Shelves
The Bookstore shelves, that is! On December 10 and 11 The Friends of the Library are having a booksale to clear out the bookstore and all the accumulated donations so we can use the bookstore as a temporary workstation when we re-carpet the workroom.
Come for great bargains on books, and other miscellaneous items.
Thursday December 10 9-6
Friday, December 11 9-3
Come for great bargains on books, and other miscellaneous items.
Thursday December 10 9-6
Friday, December 11 9-3
Let's Dance!
Terrance Smith will lead a folk dance session for all ages on Tuesday December 8 from 3:30 -4:30.
Fun for everyone!
Bring a friend, learn a dance and have fun.
A founding member of the Tamarack Dance Association, Terrance teaches and leads dances for all ages.
Fun for everyone!
Bring a friend, learn a dance and have fun.
A founding member of the Tamarack Dance Association, Terrance teaches and leads dances for all ages.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Thanksgiving schedule at the Library
We will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 25 and be closed on Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving.
We will be open on Friday and Saturday November 27 and 28.
Family Story time on Saturday, November 28.
Stop by and pick up some reading, listening or viewing material or just hang out and relax for awhile!
Don't forget Judy Garshelis' Otter Spotter program on December 1st!
We will be open on Friday and Saturday November 27 and 28.
Family Story time on Saturday, November 28.
Stop by and pick up some reading, listening or viewing material or just hang out and relax for awhile!
Don't forget Judy Garshelis' Otter Spotter program on December 1st!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
This week at the Grand Rapids Library
Monday, November 16, 3:30. Kid's Art Workshop with the Creativity Tank
Create Paper Collage similar to Lois Ehlert's colorful books:
Create Paper Collage similar to Lois Ehlert's colorful books:
This is another fun art workshop for kids in grades K-4. Pre-registration
is required. Call 327-8823
Tuesday, November 17 3:30-4:30 Teen Book Talk
Fever, 1793, by Laurie Halse Anderson
Stop at the Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.
Wednesday November 18th 12:00 -1:30 pm Great Decisions Discussion Series The Arctic Opportunities, Governance and Environmental Impacts
Briefing books available at the Library to check out or read in the Library.
More background info on the Foreign Policy Association Website
November 19th Tellabration 4th Annual Celebration of Storytelling
Morning events for kids at the Library
10 am - Community room: Stories for Kids
10 am -
Evening at the Forest History Center
7 pm - Tall Tales, Folk Tales and Your Tales, Storyteller Anne
Dunn plus Story Swap for everyone!
Book Times on Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30
Have a fun time with books, rhymes and songs, plus a snack and a craft.
Saturday, Story Times @ 10:30 am This week: Dad & Me story time
Special invitation to Dads, granddads, uncles, and best buddies
Monday, November 02, 2009
Let's Talk Turkey!
November 3rd 7 pm Let’s Talk Turkey,
Steve Arbour and Dennis Brown will share cooking secrets of preparing turkey and trimmings. See how to cook turkey upside down and carve it with ease. Taste testing allowed!
Steve Arbour and Dennis Brown will share cooking secrets of preparing turkey and trimmings. See how to cook turkey upside down and carve it with ease. Taste testing allowed!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Men's reading group featured on MinnPost
See what reporter Sarah Williams has to say on MinnPost about the Grand Rapids Men's Reading Group after her visit with them this summer. They meet monthly at the Library and are open to new members.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Ghost stories @ GRAL
Author Michael Norman spoke to a capacity audience about his book: The Nearly Departed: Minnesota Ghost Stories and Legends featuring a collection of firsthand accounts from across the state.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Davies Theater packed for visiting author
Adam Shepard, author of Scratch Beginnings: Me $25, and the Search for the American Dream spoke to a standing room only crowd at Itasca Community College. The book is the author's story of starting truly from scratch in Charleston, South Carolina, with $25 and the clothes on his back. Shepard talked about his book, answered questions from the audience, and participated in a panel discussion with participants from Circles of Support regarding the challenges of living on low-wage work in Itasca County.
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