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LIBRARY NEWS -VI REUSE & RECYCLE AT THE LIBRARY Did you attend December's Homemade Holiday program and make a candle in a small glass jar or tea cup? Did your child participate in the popu- lar after school program, Magical Experiments with Water and preform water experiments in a butter dish or yogurt cup? If you have attended one these programs or have done our drop -in crafts at the library, you have prob- ably used materials that the library staff diligently col- lects to use and reuse in our programs. The library makes a conscious effort to reuse and recy- cle when planning many of the entertaining programs, which we offer for all ages. The staff areas often have collection boxes for plastic cups and bowls or paper towel tubes which staff are encouraged to bring from home. Staff also shop at local thrift stores for supplies and materials for our programs. Commenting, Youth Services Supervisor Kristen Bodine said: "Using unconventional materials in our children's programs sparks creativity and imagination in young learners. We hope to encourage children to look at different ways to use every day items to reuse and recycle." IMAGINE YOUR STORY: SUMMER READING PROGRAM LOUISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY GO ANYWHERE FROM HERE Summer will be here before you know it and the library staff is pre- paring for another exciting Sum- mer Reading Program! This year's program, Imagine Your Story, will start with our 3rd Annual Kick -Off Day on Friday, May 22 from 10 am-4 pm in the library's meeting room. It's a fun -filled day with activities and entertainment while you register the whole family. MAKERSPACE UPDATE When you step into the Louisville Public Library's Makerspace, it may look the same as it did before, but there are some very new features! The Makerspace is newly focused on creative technology. Library patrons will be able to come in during weekly drop -in Open Labs to work with our maker equipment, including the Cricut craft cutter, sewing machines, or the new heat presses for iron -on designs. The room can also be reserved for private creative use. Commenting, Jenni Burke, Technology Librarian, said: "The Makerspace features some really incredible cre- ative technology that we want library patrons to have the opportunity to learn about and enjoy. "Open Labs facilitated by volunteers and staff give patrons the chance to try out some of this equipment with guidance and support to ensure the best possible experience. "We hope to see an increase in use of all of the equip- ment the Makerspace features." Drop in to one of the Open Lab sessions, Mondays from 6-8pm, Wednesdays from 10am-12pm and every other Friday from 4-6pm. Visit the library's website, www.louisville-library.org to view a full list of all of the Makerspaces equipment for in-house use or available for checkout. YOUTH SPRING ART SHOW Louisville Art Association, Louisville Cultural Council and Louisville Public Library present the annual Youth Spring Art Show Opening Reception on Friday, March 6 at the library during the First Friday Art Walk. Join us for artist demonstrations, music and refreshments while enjoying the artwork displayed by many of our young artists. Commenting, Youth Services Supervisor, Kristen Bodine said: "We are delighted to showcase the talented young artists in this community here at the library. Come visit us during the month of March to view all of the amaz- ing artwork. It's guaranteed to put a smile on your face." BIKE TO BOOKS FAIR Save the date! The Bike to Books bike fair with activi- ties for all ages, live music, food, and lots of fun is taking place on Saturday, May 9 from 11 am til 1 pm. Visit LouisvilleCO.gov/BiketoBooks for details. Page 6 • Spring 2020