Meeting Room B

Parent-Child Newbery Book Discussion: Call It Courage

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For students in grades 4-6 and a caregiver. Library instructors facilitate a discussion of a selected past Newbery winner or honor title to teach critical thinking and appreciation for literature. This month we will read Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry. Multiple copies of the book will be available for check-out at each UAPL location; each family is responsible for securing their own copy. (60 min.)
Required reading: Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry

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Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Lego Lit (T)

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When books and LEGOs collide, you get LEGO Lit! Each month we share a story and build around a theme. The Friends of the UAPL provide the LEGOs, you provide the fun. Registration is required and begins two weeks before each event. Related reading: Cool Robots by Sean Kinney

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Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 4:00pm to 4:45pm

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Gingerbread-style Graham Cracker House Competition (T)

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You bring your creativity, we provide the supplies! Interested kids ages 9-12 will have one hour to build a Gingerbread House out of graham crackers, frosting, and candies. Finished houses will be displayed in the Youth Department and judged during Holiday Happiness on Dec. 1st. 1st and 2nd place winners will each receive a prize (participants need not be present; winners will be notified). This is a registered event; registration opens two weeks prior to event.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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eBooks/Digital Downloads Q&A

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New to using eBooks and eReaders? Join the Media Services Department staff for an introductory, interactive session on using eReaders for downloading the library’s eBooks and Audiobooks. Our eBooks are compatible with most readers, including Nook, Sony Reader, Kindle,iPad, and a variety of other devices. If you are using a nook or a Sony reader, we encourage you to bring your own laptop if you have one. Drop by anytime during the two-hour session.

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Sunday, February 3, 2013 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm

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eBook/Digital Downloads Q&A

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New to using eBooks and eReaders? Join the Media Services Department staff for an introductory, interactive session on using eReaders for downloading the library’s eBooks and Audiobooks. Our eBooks are compatible with most readers, including Nook, Sony Reader, Kindle,iPad, and a variety of other devices. If you are using a nook or a Sony reader, we encourage you to bring your own laptop if you have one. Drop by anytime during the two-hour session.

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Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm

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eBook/Digital Downloads Q&A

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New to using eBooks and eReaders? Join the Media Services Department staff for an introductory, interactive session on using eReaders for downloading the library’s eBooks and Audiobooks. Our eBooks are compatible with most readers, including Nook, Sony Reader, Kindle,iPad, and a variety of other devices. If you are using a nook or a Sony reader, we encourage you to bring your own laptop if you have one. Drop by anytime during the two-hour session.

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Sunday, January 6, 2013 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm

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Parent-Child Newbery Book Discussion: Bridge to Terabithia (T)

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For students in grades 4-6 and a caregiver. Library instructors facilitate a discussion of a selected past Newbery winner or honor title to teach critical thinking and appreciation for literature. This month we will read Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. Multiple copies of the book are available for check-out at each UAPL location; each family is responsible for securing their own copy.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Parent-Child Newbery Book Discussion: From the Mixed-up Files (T)

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For students in grades 4-6 and a caregiver. Library instructors facilitate a discussion of a selected past Newbery winner or honor title to teach critical thinking and appreciation for literature. This month we will read From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg. Multiple copies of the book are available for check-out at each UAPL location; each family is responsible for securing their own copy.

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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