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LIBRARY MUSEUM NEWS
<br />JULY
<br />2011
<br />What if everybody in your community read the same book
<br />at the same time?
<br />To help answer this question, the
<br />mayors of Louisville, Superior, and
<br />Lafayette announced National Book
<br />Award winner, The Worst Hard Time
<br />by Timothy Egan, as the book
<br />selection for the first 'On The Same
<br />Page' one -book program co- sponsored
<br />by the three communities. The series
<br />of programs, exhibits, book discussions, and author events that
<br />are scheduled provide many opportunities for community
<br />members to join together to discuss and celebrate the rich
<br />history and common bonds that connect them.
<br />On The Same Page
<br />On The Same Page
<br />Programming begins in early September and will run through
<br />mid October. To provide a visual backdrop of the time period
<br />in which the book is set —the 1930s —both libraries are now
<br />hosting photo exhibits. Grit: Coloradans and the Dust Bowl is on
<br />display at the Louisville Public Library, and the Lafayette
<br />Public Library is hosting Dust Bowl Descent, a photo exhibit by
<br />photographer and author Bill Ganzel.
<br />Program schedules are available at both libraries and at the
<br />town hall in Superior. Program and event information is also
<br />available on the Louisville Library website and is accessible
<br />from the Lafayette Library and Town of Superior websites.
<br />This community celebration is being funded by Colorado
<br />Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the
<br />Louisville Public Library Foundation, the Town of Superior,
<br />and the Friends of the Lafayette Library Foundation. 'On the
<br />Same Page' program support provided by local business
<br />sponsors Indiegraphic and D.A.M. Cool Graphics, as well as
<br />Georgetown Frame Shoppe, Washington, D.C.
<br />Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this
<br />publication do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment
<br />for the Humanities or Colorado Humanities.
<br />Summer Reading for All Ages
<br />June 1 -July 31
<br />Summer Reading Programs are underway, but you can still
<br />register if you want to join the fun. Program details and
<br />schedules are available on the Library website and Facebook
<br />pages, as well as calendars and flyers available in the Library.
<br />Prizes have been generously donated by: Lakeside Amusement
<br />Park, the Louisville Rec. Center, Louisville Farmer's Market,
<br />Boulder County Fair, Water World, the Colorado Rockies, and
<br />the Colorado Rapids; and local merchants: Applebee's, Black
<br />Diamond Car Wash, Blue Parrot, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chili's,
<br />LaMar's Donuts, Martino's Pizza, Old Louisville Inn, Outback
<br />Steakhouse, Smashburger, Tibet's Restaurant Bar, Tokyo
<br />Joe's, and Via Toscana.
<br />Additional program support is also provided by the Louisville
<br />Public Library Foundation.
<br />For Children: "One World, Many Stories"
<br />(303- 335 -4821)
<br />There is still plenty of fun in store at the Louisville Public
<br />Library this summer. Children have read 6,000 hours, well on
<br />our way to reaching our reading challenge goal of 14,000
<br />hours. Once we get there, the Library Foundation will donate
<br />$500 to the Books for Humanity nonprofit, an organization
<br />that sends books to children throughout the world. We have
<br />1116 readers signed up so far —a record for our Summer
<br />Reading Program! And here's a list of events to add to your
<br />calendar:
<br />July 5 4pm Indiana Bones
<br />Combining archeology, action, adventure, ancient legends,
<br />mythology and folklore, Indy thrills and educates audiences
<br />with his unique storytelling abilities.
<br />July 7, 14, 21 28 10 11am ❖Summer Book Club
<br />(ages 9 and up; pre register)
<br />Crafts and fun while reading and discussing the book "The
<br />Tale of Despereaux" by Kate DiCamillo.
<br />July 11 11am 12pm Energy at Play
<br />(ages 9 up; pre- register)
<br />You'll see toys in a whole new light as you examine the
<br />potential and kinetic energy that makes them work.
<br />Presented by the Museum of Nature and Science.
<br />July 12 2pm Mr. Shine (all ages)
<br />Louisville's very own famous rock star will bring us music,
<br />surprises, puppets and some magic, too.
<br />July 18 3pm Funny Fairy Tales (all ages)
<br />Presented by Playground Theater. Will the troll gobble the
<br />billy goats? Can the Prince rescue Rapunzel from the witch's
<br />tower? Will Red Riding Hood get the goodies to grandma?
<br />You'll find out in this hour of classic fairy tales with a twist!
<br />July 27 1pm Minute to Win lt Nature Trivia
<br />(ages 9 and up; pre register)
<br />Win prizes, have fun, and learn about the wonderful world of
<br />nature.
<br />For Teens: "You Are Here"
<br />(303- 335 -4845)
<br />The teen program —open to students who are entering the 7th
<br />grade and above —lets teens explore different places and
<br />cultures within themselves, the world, and time and space. But
<br />it's not just about reading this summer. The Loft will feature
<br />lots of special activities for teens including:
<br />www.louisville library.org
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