GCPL January 2025 Newsletter
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January 2025 Newsletter
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Happy New Year!


Library Closures in January


All library locations will be closed Monday, January 1 for New Year's Day, and Monday, January 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Classic Movie Night


Kiss Me Deadly


Friday, January 17 @ 7 PM

Moab Library


Private Investigator Mike Hammer is pulled into a deadly mystery in this noir classic when he stops to pick up a beautiful hitchhiker. Based on stories

by Mickey Spillane. 1955



Free! Refreshments provided!


View the movie trailer

Free Movie

Toni Morrison:

The Pieces I Am


Tuesday, January 21 @ 7 PM

Moab Library


An artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examining her life, her works and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career. Free! Everyone is welcome.


Presented by Grand County Public Library

and Moab Valley Multicultural Center

in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

View the movie trailer

Presented in partnership with

Back of Beyond Books

Author Scott Graham


A Reading and Conversation


Thursday, January 23 @ 7 PM

Moab Library


The National Outdoor Book Award-winning author of the National Parks Mysteries, discusses his latest book

Death Valley Duel, featuring mysterious deaths in the ultrarunning community. Scott will be joined by special guest local endurance athlete

Danelle Ballengee.

Cosmo the Library Cat

Enamel Mugs &

2025 Calendars are Here!


Treat yourself to 12 glorious months of your favorite library cat/calendar model, or sip your favorite brew from a charming

Cosmo enamel mug. Guaranteed to make you smile, these also make the purr-fect gifts for the cat-fancier or library fan in your life.


*All proceeds benefit the library

2nd Wednesday Book Club

...is ready to welcome you!


The group will meet at the Moab Library

at 6 PM on January 8th to discuss

The White Bone

by Barbara Gowdy


Next month's read:

Stolen Focus

by Johann Hari


Call the library to reserve your copy: 435-259-1111

Castle Valley Book Club


The Castle Valley Book Club

will meet on Friday, January 31st

at 10 AM

at the Castle Valley Town Pavilion

to discuss

Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet

by Ben Goldfarb, and you're invited!


Please call 435-259-1111 for more info,

or to reserve your copy.

Castle Valley

Library



Winter Hours:

Mondays & Wednesdays

10 AM - 2 PM



Closed New Year's Day & Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Castle Valley

Movie Night


The Queen of Katwe


Thursday, January 16

@ 7 PM

Castle Valley Library


Living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona and her family. Her world changes one day when she meets a missionary who teaches children how to play chess. 


Rated PG, 2h 4m

Free! Everyone is welcome!


2 Castle Valley Drive


View the movie trailer

GCPL Teen Center



Monday - Friday, 2 - 8 PM


Closed January 1, and 6 - 10


We are moving to a bigger space!


New location:

321 E. Center St.



Art/Maker Space | Gaming Room | Hangout Space | Yard Games | Snacks!

All Aboard!


Moab Library's Afterschool

Board Game Club


Every Friday from 2 - 4 PM


Starting Friday, January 3rd



All Ages Welcome!

No registration required.

Bilingual Storytime


with the

Moab Valley Multicultural Center


Wednesday, January 15 @ 10:30 AM

Moab Library


The Mitten/El Miton


by Jan Brett



Stories, songs & crafts

in English and en Español

You are invited to a

Birthday Bash for

Cosmo the Library Cat!


Thursday, January 16

Moab Library


Cake served all day for all ages

Kids' Party from 6 - 7 PM


Cosmo has everything he needs, but donations of cat food, treats, toys, collars, leashes or kitty litter for his friends awaiting adoption are optional but welcome!

Saturday Storytime


Every Saturday morning @ 10:30 AM


Stories, songs and crafts are

geared to kids ages 0 - 9

and their caregivers, but

all ages are welcome!

Toddler Time


Every Wednesday morning @ 10:30 AM


Stories, songs and crafts

geared to kiddos ages 0 - 5

and their caregivers, but

all ages are welcome!

Stay tuned for February's Early Learning Calendar!

Please call us or email info@moablibrary.org with any questions. We are here to help.


Be Excellent to Each Other!



- Cosmo and Library Staff

Grand County Public Library | 435-259-1111 | www.moablibrary.org
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