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Summer is in full swing, and I hope you are having fun! I also want to say thank you to all of you who signed up for Summer Reading. We have 34 teens signed up so far, and I look forward to meeting more of you! | | |
We have great Summer Reading events happening this month. Including... | | |
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Plein Air Watercolors by the River
Thursday, July 7th, 3pm
Join us for this unique watercolor class by the river. Meet in the Teen area first! Learn more.
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Aspen Science Center - Aquaponics
Thursday, July 14th, 3pm
Come hear the the Aspen Science Center present on Aquaponics, a self water system. Learn more.
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Movie Night - My Octopus Teacher
Thursday, July 21st, 3pm
Join us for a watch party! My Octopus Teacher is a wonderful documentary by Netflix. There will also be a drawing for the second prize basket at this event. Learn more.
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August Events:
Aspen Science Center - Water Ecology
Thursday, August 4th, 3pm
Get involved with local ecology! The Aspen Science Center will facilitate a group of teens in collecting and testing water samples from the river.
Summer Reading Closing Party
Friday, August 12th, 4pm
Join us for our Summer Reading closing party and ice cream social!
Learn more.
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There is always something to celebrate! Below are some funny National Holidays in July you may not know existed. I was really surprised by how many holidays fall on each day in July!! | | |
July 1st
National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
July 8th
National Freezer Pop Day
July 15th
National Give Something Away Day
July 22nd
National Hammock Day
July 29th
National Lipstick Day
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Interested in learning more? Included in this month's newsletter are a few resources and a couple articles about the ocean. | |
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Saving and protecting marine life for present and future generations since 1973.
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United Nations:
Oceans
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.
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USGS Ocean Resources
Scientists and technical staff within the Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program study coastal and ocean resources.
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Sinking Maldives Plans to Reclaim Land From the Ocean
This article discusses whether a new project can save or hurt the Maldives island nation.
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This article discusses the impact of invasive species and the importance of realizing the effects humans have on the environment.
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Watch Andrew Zimmern, from the popular show Bizarre Foods, hunt and eat these unique fish in Florida.
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Bahamian spearfisherman, Alex Mullings, hunts for the venomous and delicious lionfish, an invasive species that’s all over the Bahamas.
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Enjoy the summer festivities! | |
I hope you have been enjoying all the summer festivals and farmers markets! Come and join us at the library before the summer ends.
Shannon Foster
Young Adult Librarian
970-429-1943
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