November @ the Grand Rapids Library

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What’s Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library

November 14,  2011

 

This week at the Library:

 

Zany Fimo Puppets

Tuesday Nov. 15 at 3:30

Let's check out author Carlo Collodi who wrote Pinocchio! With Creativity Tank artists, you'll learn the features of the face as we sculpt our own puppets with fimo clay and create zany people or animal puppet faces. While the clay is hardening, you can create a story line for your zany character! Open to all ages. Children 0-6 must be accompanied by adult. This is a FREE Children First! Event. Registration required. Please register online www.getlearning.org Select Children First! or call ISD 318 Comm. Ed. 327-5730 or the Children's Library at 327-8823. School bus #41 arrives at the library at 3:30 p.m.

 

Contribute on Give to the Max Day

The third annual 'Give to the Max Day' is Wednesday, November 16.  This on-line event is a statewide GiveMN.org day-long opportunity. This year the on-line donations received for the Grand Rapids Area Library Foundation on 'Give to the Max Day' will be dedicated to the Riverfront Energy Center 'Dashboard'. On November 16, simply go to www.GiveMN.org  and enter Grand Rapids Area Library Foundation in the “search for a cause”  box - or click on “donate” and then enter Grand Rapids Area Library in the box that pops up.

Thank you for your support. (You can give any time, not just on the 16^th!)

 

The Lowdown on Eating Disorders from the Trenches 

Thursday, Nov 17  7 pm

Becky Henry, award winning author of Just Tell Her to Stop: Family Stories of Eating Disorders, is a nationally recognized expert on eating disorders.
What once was thought to be a problem for teen and college-aged girls now also affects middle schoolers-senior adults and males. Through Hope Network, an organization Henry founded, families become better educated about eating disorders, stop feeling alone and/or blamed and learn strategies for living with an eating disorder.
Hope Network also helps health care providers understand the basics of eating disorders, red flags to watch for, and how to cut through shame and secrecy to make needed diagnoses and referrals

 

Holiday Hours

The Library will be closing early on Wednesday November 23, and closed all day on Thanksgiving day, November 24.  We will be open regular hours on Friday (9-5) and Saturday (10-2). 

 

Coming Soon:

Goldie’s Bucket List (Mary Shideler shares stories and photographs)

Tuesday, November 29  7 pm

Goldie, at eighty-nine years plus has not let a broken hip stop her from trying new and interesting adventures. From riding elephants and camels to skydiving or cruising town in a banana car at last June's Blues Fest, Goldie and her daughter, Mary Shideler, have seen and experienced over 70% of the wishes on the bucket list Goldie started at age 80.
Mary shares stories and pictures highlighting their escapades and inviting audiences to adopt her mother's mantra, "Life is for living!"Maybe their stories will inspire your bucket list!

 

Family Movie Night   Thursday, December 1, 6:00 pm 

This month we will present "Cars 2" on the big screen in the community room! Bring dinner or a snack and join us!

 

Story times!  Bring the little ones for a fun morning with stories, songs, rhymes, a snack and craft.

Saturdays at 10:30  and Mondays 9:30 and 10:30. 

 

Great things in the Friends of the Library Book Store

The Friends of the Library Book Store now has a foreign language section, a home-school section, and many children’s books.  Books are constantly being added, so stop in regularly to see what’s new! 

There will be a holiday sale set up in the meeting room on Wednesday, December 7 with many holiday books and many books suitable for gift giving (including books to give yourself!)

 

Find more upcoming events on our Event Calendar

A direct link to the Library’s online event calendar is here.  A link to just the events for children is available by clicking on the “kids” button on the Library's web site

 

You can renew or request material online through our web site at www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us.  You can also call the automated renewal line at 218-741-9085

 

For more details on any of the programs, go to the Library’s Web Site: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us  You can also find a calendar on the left side of the page.   Click on “Calendar” for a link to the complete list of events at the library.

 

 

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What’s Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library

October 25,  2011

 

What do you want to see at the Library?

The Arrowhead Library System has received a grant from the Minnesota Legacy Amendment Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. This grant will be used to provide art, arts education and arts access, and preserve Minnesota's history and cultural heritage for your region this fall, winter and spring.
  We would like to know what type of events and programs you would like in your community! Please click on the link and take this short survey to provide your recommendations. The survey is only eight questions and takes less than five minutes to complete.   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PXVFFYN
Your feedback will help to bring the programs you desire to your community. Thank you!
Last year this grant funded the museum and event passes, photography and art workshops, authors, musicians, poets and other performers at libraries around the region, including many programs here in Grand Rapids.

 

Genealogy Workshop Handouts available

If you missed the Genealogy workshops last week, the handouts are posted on the Library’s web site on the “Reading Lists” page: http://www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/reading.htm

The presentation was full of very useful information and the participants raved about it!  Thanks to the Itasca Genealogy Society and the Itasca Historical Society for providing lots of information, and snacks!

Coming Soon:

The Schoolmarm as Feminist: How Schoolteachers Helped Women win the Vote and Other Rights   Thursday, November 3,   7 pm

Teresa Alto, instructor at Itasca Community College, explores the undersung role of schoolteachers in women's history in the U.S.
While most of us have a stereotype of early women teachers as sour disciplinarians and dour, retiring figures, in reality schoolteachers can be credited with opening up the professional world and higher education to women. They were pioneers who fought relentlessly for women's right to have a voice as citizens and as workers.
Using a distant relative as a focal point, Alto shows the central role of schoolteachers in winning women's rights.

 

Paula Poundstone, coming to the Reif on November 5, is a national spokesperson for the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Foundations and Friends.  See the ALA web site below for more details, and a short PSA. 

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/altaff/about/news/poundstone/index.cfm

Check the Reif Web site for more information on the event: http://www.reifcenter.org/pages/11_12_Paula_Poundstone.html

 

Story times!  Bring the little ones for a fun morning with stories, songs, rhymes, a snack and craft.

Saturdays at 10:30  and Mondays 9:30 and 10:30. 

  

Find more upcoming events on our Event Calendar

A direct link to the Library’s online event calendar is here.  A link to just the events for children is available by clicking on the “kids” button on the Library's web site

 

You can renew or request material online through our web site at www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us.  You can also call the automated renewal line at 218-741-9085

 

For more details on any of the programs, go to the Library’s Web Site: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us  You can also find a calendar on the left side of the page.   Click on “Calendar” for a link to the complete list of events at the library.

 

 

 

Marcia L. Anderson
Director
Grand Rapids Area Library
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-7640

www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us

 

Grand Rapids Library October events

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What’s Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library

October 3,  2011

 

NEW!
Books for Kindles are now available! We have nearly 2000 ebooks available for download to a variety of e-readers and devices, which now includes Kindles.  Go to http://arrowhead.lib.overdrive.com Click on the Kindle announcement on the left side to retrieve all Kindle-compatible ebooks, or browse by different catagories of fiction or non-fiction for ebooks.

 

October Programs

How 2 B Books    Tuesday, October 4, 3:30-4:45 pm

Do you know "How 2"? How do you eat spaghetti Put bait on your hook? Fly to the moon? With Creativity Tank artists, we'll look to classic children's author Munro Leaf, and his illustrations for inspiration. You will create a pullout pocket book to draw and write your own "How To" instructions for any number of fun and fantastical things we know how to do!

Open to all ages. Children 0-6 must be accompanied by adult.

This is a FREE Children First! Event.

Registration required. Please register online www.getlearning.org Select ChildrenFirst! or call ISD 318 Comm. Ed 327-5730 or the Children's Library 327-8823.

School bus #41 arrives at the library at 3:30 p.m.

 

Film: “Cancer Cell Research: the Way of all Flesh” Tuesday, October10, 7 pm.

We are collaborating with ICC for  their fall symposium based on the book ”The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lack”  There are several activities taking place on campus on Monday, October 10.  Check the ICC web site for details. http://www.itascacc.edu/   We will be hosting a film “Cancer Cell Research: the Way of all flesh” and discussion with ICC faculty on Tuesday evening

 

Orchestra visits Wednesday and Thursday October 12 and 13

Members of the MN Orchestra will be visiting the Library twice this week.  On Wednesday afternoon from 5:00-5:45 they will be playing in the Library, and the Friends of the Library will be serving apple cider.  Stop by to listen for a few minutes while you browse for materials or hang out and read , or settle in for the entire session! On Thursday afternoon at 2:00, Orchestra members will be providing a concert for kids. “Max found two sticks” is an introduction to musical instruments suitable for young audiences.  Bring the entire family! Check the Common Chords blog at http://www.myminnesotaorchestra.org/commonchords/ for the complete schedule for the week.

 

Genealogy workshops October 15

Saturday, October 15 is a great day for learning about starting or continuing a family history.  Lois Abromitis Mackin, chair of the Education Committee for the Minnesota Genealogical Society, will lead two workshops: “Beginning your Family History” from 9 am –noon, and “Taking Your Genealogy Further” from 1-3:30 pm.  Refreshments will be provided by the Itasca county genealogy society and the Itasca County Historical Society. Class Size is limited and pre-registration is required.  Stop at the library or call 326-7640 to register for one or both workshops. 

 

Teen Read Week October 16-22

Thursday Oct 20, 1-2 pm  Picture it! 

Just for teens! Join Maggie Desmond-O'brien as she leads you through a session on digital photo editing, Flickr, and other cool things about online photos.

 

Support the Friends

October 16-22^nd is National Friends of the Library Week.

Please stop by the library to learn more about the Friends' activities and to find out how to become a member of the Friends. Or browse the used book store and make a contribution, and purchase a book bag to take your books home in! You can also learn more on the Library’s web site at www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us.  Click you “Support your library” on the left side,  then “Be a Friend” .

The Friends also maintain Bright Red Book Shelves at two locations for Project Read.  If you have gently used books for toddlers or preschoolers, drop them off at the Library for placement on the bookshelves

 

Story times!  Bring the little ones for a fun morning with stories, songs, rhymes, a snack and craft.

Saturdays at 10:30  and Mondays 9:30 and 10:30. 

  

Find more upcoming events on our Event Calendar

A direct link to the Library’s online event calendar is here.  A link to just the events for children is available by clicking on the “kids” button on the Library's web site

 

Go Fish!
We have fishing rods for loan thanks to the local DNR Fisheries Division, local merchants and the Grand Rapids Evening Rotary Club.  Fishing rods and PFDs for children and adults can be   used on the fishing pier or along the river or borrowed for guests if you don’t have enough!

 

You can renew or request material online through our web site at www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us.  You can also call the automated renewal line at 218-741-9085

 

For more details on any of the programs, go to the Library’s Web Site: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us  You can also find a calendar on the left side of the page.   Click on “Calendar” for a link to the complete list of events at the library.

 

 

 

Marcia L. Anderson
Director
Grand Rapids Area Library
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-7640

www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us

 

Itasca Hospice Volunteer Training

Essentia Health Itasca Hospice Team is seeking volunteers. You can be a part of the team that supports patients and their families as they LIVE out this last part of their journey.

Registrations will be taken up to the first day of training.  For more information about the varied volunteer opportunities related to hospice please call:

Itasca Team
Jeri Berndt
Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
327-8780 or Toll Free 1-800-650-8520
or email Jerine.Berndt@essentiahealth.org


Time: Afternoon Sessions will be 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Fireside Room

Dates: 

Thursday, October 6
Friday, October 7
Thursday, October 13
Friday, October 14

Participants are asked to attend all 4 sessions. Meals and beverages are provided during training.

The area served by the Itasca team encompasses a 60 mile radius surrounding Grand Rapids.



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Attend TEDx1000Lakes

TEDx1000Lakes x=independently organized TED     Please note: This is a first-come-first-served event. TED rules limit attendance to 100 people. Apply today to participate in this unique community event.    September 19, 2011 ~ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ~  Reif Center, Grand Rapids, MN    What is TED? TED is a small nonprofit devoted to "Ideas worth Spreading".   TED started in 1984 as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, and Design. Since then, its scope has become ever broader. As of July 2011, over 900 talks are available free online, and the viewing figure stands at more than 290 million!     Go to the TED website...     Go to the TEDx1000Lakes website... What is TEDx1000Lakes?   TEDx1000Lakes brings the spirit of TED's "Ideas worth Spreading" mission to Northern Minnesota.   TEDx1000Lakes will combine live presentations with selected TEDTalk videos for a day that sparks deep conversation and connections!    There is no charge to attend TEDx1000Lakes, but TED limits attendance 100 people so this is a first-come first-served event. Please complete this short application form if you would like to be considered as an attendee for the TEDx1000Lakes 2011 event.       TEDx is designed to give communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level.   TEDx events are fully planned and coordinated independently, on a community-by-community basis. TEDx1000Lakes is hosted by the Blandin Foundation. Our Theme: Expanding Opportunity   Expand: to increase in extent, size, volume, scope; to spread or stretch out; to express in fuller form or greater detail.   Opportunity: an appropriate or favorable time or occasion; a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal; a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success. Ideas empower. Ideas around economy, education and inclusion hold the potential to Expand Opportunity - within our minds and communities - in unimaginable ways..At TEDx1000Lakes, we'll explore a few of these ideas together.

Websites from Simple to Comples January 18 2012 9AM - 12 PM

Gain info on how to start a business website from this workshop.  To register call Computer Enterprises at 2183261897.  This is one of many classes offered through the Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities project, funded through the Blandin Foundation.  Class is held from 9AM – 12PM in a workshop/hands on environment.  Location: TBA.

 

Mobile e-Marketing December 7 2011 9AM - 12 PM

People everywhere are using hand held mobile devices to search the internet, is your business “smart phone” friendly?  To register call Computer Enterprises at 2183261897.  This is one of many classes offered through the Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities project, funded through the Blandin Foundation.  Class is held from 9AM – 12PM in a workshop/hands on environment.  Location: TBA.

 

Financial Transactions Online November 1 2011 9AM - 12PM

Solve your Financial Transactions Online challenges!  To register call Computer Enterprises at 2183261897.  This is one of many classes offered through the Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities project, funded through the Blandin Foundation.  Class is held from 9AM – 12PM in a workshop/hands on environment.  Location: TBA.

 

Using Social Media in Business October 7, 2011 9-AM - 12PM

Explore ways your business can use social media and online networking tools to communicate with customers.  To register call Computer Enterprises at 2183261897.  This is one of many classes offered through the Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities project, funded through the Blandin Foundation.  Class is held from 9AM – 12PM in a workshop/hands on environment.  Location: TBA.

 

Marketing your Website October 6, 2011 9AM - 12 PM

Explore strategies for getting your website found by customers.  To register call Computer Enterprises at 2183261897.  This is one of many classes offered through the Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities project, funded through the Blandin Foundation.  Class is held from 9AM – 12PM in a workshop/hands on environment.  Location: TBA.

 

Road Side Advertising in the Digital Age September 14 2011 9AM - 12PM

Make sure your business is a roadside destination in the digital world.  To register call Computer Enterprises at 2183261897.  This is one of many classes offered through the Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities project, funded through the Blandin Foundation.  Class is held from 9AM – 12PM in a workshop/hands on environment.  Location: TBA.

State Shutdown forced Cancellation of Children First! Event FAMILY ART WALK Sat. 7/23 at Forest History Center

FAMILY ART WALK, the FREE Children First! event scheduled for Sat. July 23rd at the Forest History Center HAS BEEN CANCELED.  Forest History Center is closed due to the State Shutdown and we therefore can't hold this event.  We will be rescheduling this event at a later time this year.  Sorry for any inconveniece this may cause.  Please check out our Facebook page - Children First! Itasca County, Minnesota or our website www.getlearning.org for updates.

 

Children First! Grand Rapids Area Events for August 2011

Plan on attending one of the several FREE Children First! Events that are being held in our area in August.  You can register for these events at www.getlearning.org .  Also check us out on our Facebook Page Children First! Itasca County, Minnesota and become a "FAN"!

SUMMER CONCERT BY SUMMER ITASCA ORCHESTRA AND STRINGS – Thursday, August 4th 7:00 pm at Reif Center, Grand Rapids. The IOSP summer program offers two orchestras. The Pops Orchestra, the younger group, will open with several short numbers. The Summer Chamber Orchestra consisting of older students will feature a tango written by Elizabeth Ophoven among other works.   The Ophoven family will then take the stage to perform fiddle tunes.  This concert is FREE and open to all ages.  Come and enjoy the music with us!

YMCA COMMUNITY FAMILY FUN PICNIC Monday, August 8th, from 5:00-7:00 pm on the YMCA grounds.   It's the perfect time of year to get outside, do something active with your family and enjoy a picnic.   Wear comfortable clothes (don't forget a swim suit) and plan on getting active with your children. There will be games, water play, flag football, and races going on throughout the evening.  It's a great way to get up, get out and get moving with your family.  This event is free and open to the community (suggested donation – bring a dessert to share).

FAMILY FUN DAY – WATERCOLOR PAINTING – Saturday, August 20th  Choose from 4 different sessions 10 am, 11:15 am, 12:30 pm, or 1:45 pm  at MacRostie Art Center, Grand Rapids. MacRostie Art Center staff & volunteers will work with children and their families to create art using watercolor paint. The project will begin with a warm up exercise and then participants will be able to create still-lives, landscapes, and abstract works.

Karen Walker
Children First! Coordinator

Blogging for Business Hands On Workshop - MIRC

Blogging is simple. Blogging is inexpensive. Participants will learn the
basics of good blogging, the tools available to make and update a blog, and
how to promote your blog and your business. Call Computer Enterprises at
2183261897 to register, there is no fee. The workshop will be held from
9AM - 12:00 PM at Davies Hall Room 233, Itasca Community College.

Children First! FREE Events for children and their families for the summer.

We have lots of fun FREE things to do this summer in the Itasca County area. Check out the list below of events, classes and programs in our area for children, youth, teens and their families.  You can also see them online and register for them at www.getlearning.org. Lots of exciting things to do and explore!

JUNE EVENTS

Celebrate Trees - Arbor Day at Forest History Center 2011
Maximize your knowledge of TREES. Explore our special stations in the forest-For the Love of Leaves, Dr. Forest, Adding it Up, Death in the Forest, This My Tree, and Monsters in the Forest.
Take home your own special tree to plant.
Co-sponsored by Forest History Center and ISD 318Community Education.
Class # 3181027
Saturday ~ 6/11/11
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Forest History Center
Register online at www.getlearning.org or call 218-327-5730

Petting Zoo
Pet animals like a Potbellied Pig, the Lionhead Rabbit, chickens and even a llama and peacocks .
Pony Rides will be available and treats will be served.
Class # CDM004
Saturday ~ 6/25/11
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Children's Discovery Museum

Art of Storytelling
Hang-out at the campfire and listen to local author, Frank Anselmo, read from his first book in the "Ghost Lake Chronicles". follow along to the adventures of Arnold and Scooter as they plan a camping trip to investigate the legend of Ghost Lake! Enjoy hot dogs and marshmallows around the campfire.  Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Frank Anselmo with have his books available to purchase.
Class #BFChild1st 03
Saturday ~ 6/25/11
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Scenic State Park - Bigfork
Register online at www.getlearning.org  or call ISD318 Community Education Bigfork
(218)743-3444

Own a Horse for a Day
What does it take to own a horse? Experience horse ownership by participating in general chores and care; grooming, feeding, tacking, attention and love. Horses and instruction provided by
the Northwoods Saddle Club. This is an outdoor learning activity. Lunch will be served. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Please make sure you are on time for this special event! Registrations required and register early to secure your spot. You must sign and submit a liability waiver for all participants prior to the event. The liability waiver is available at Bigfork school
Class #BFChild1st03
Saturday ~ 6/25/11
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Instructor: Northwoods Saddle Club
Location: Marcell Family Center
Register online at www.getlearning.org or call ISD 318 Community Education- Bigfork
(218)743-3444


Book Camp
Create a "One World, Many Stories" Travel Journal at this summer's one day book camp.
Artists of the Creativity Tank will guide participants in creating the book form of a travel journal.
Explore your creativity through folding, binding, collage, and marbling. Meet in the community
room of the Grand Rapids Area Library. For kids ages 7-12. Limited space available please register with Library 218-327-8823 or online at www.getlearning.org .
Class # 3181015
Tuesday ~ 6/28/11
2:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: KAXE/Rotary tent or in case of rain Grand Rapids Area Library


JULY EVENTS
Weather Wise
Do you wonder where thunder gets its sound?  Are you curious where lightening comes from?  Want to learn about tornadoes or snow? Join us for a program with WDIO Chief meteorologist, Justin Liles, as he explores answers to these questions and more! This program is geared toward children PreK-Middle School and their families.
Class # SA0002
Thursday ~ 7/21/11
10:00am – 12:00 pm  
Location: Grand Rapids RJE Middle School-Large Gym
Register online at www.getlearning.org or call 218-327-5730

Family Art Walk
Children and their families will learn to create environmental art using only the materials and elements found while walking in nature. Artist Marie Schrobilgen will assist MacRostie Art Center Staff to introduce the styles and processes used while creating art with nature. Participants are encouraged to bring a camera to record their finished artwork. The art walk site will be the Forest History Center Hiking Trails.
Class # CF503
Saturday ~ 7/23/11
11:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Forest History Center Trails
Register online at www.getlearning.org or call 218-326-2697

YMCA Community Family Picnic
It's the perfect time of year to get outside, do something active with your family and enjoy a
picnic. Wear comfortable clothes (don't forget a swim suit) and plan on getting active with
your children. There will be games, water play, flag football, and races going on throughout
the evening. It's a great way to get up, get out and get moving with your family. This event is
free and open to the community (suggested donation - bring a dessert to share). The Itasca
County Family YMCA is hosting the Family Fun Picnic on Monday, August 8, from 5:00-7:00pm
on the YMCA grounds.
Class # Child1
Monday ~ 8/8/11
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Itasca County Family YMCA


AUGUST EVENTS
Family Fun Day:Watercolor Painting
MacRostie Art Center staff & volunteers will work with children and their families to create art using watercolor paint. The project will beginwith a warm up exercise, and  then participants will be able to create still lifes, landscapes, and abstract works.
Class # CF500
Saturday ~ 8/20/11
Session 1 10:00am - 11:00am or session 2 11:15am - 12:15pm
12:30pm - 1:30pm 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Location: MacRostie Art Center
Register for one of the sessions online at www.getlearning.org or call 218-326-2697

2nd Annual Back to School Bash
Join us in welcoming Terrence Smith, American Folk Dance Caller & Musician, for a special concert just for families.  Watch for more info on the Back to School Bash in the fall Community Ed catalog or online at www.getlearning.org
Class #SA001
Wednesday ~ 8/31/11  
6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Longyear Park, Coleraine, MN

Respectfully submitted,

Karen Walker – Community Education
kwalker@ids318.org
218-327-5799