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In observance of Memorial Day,
the library will be closed
on Monday, May 26.
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Building Resilience:
Co-Conspiratorship
in MMIW and Trauma Healing
Monday, May 5 @ 6:30 PM
In honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness Day, join us for an evening of learning, reflection and connection. Sandra Billie, Indigenous Community Coordinator with Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center, shares ways to meaningfully support Indigenous-led efforts in their own communities.
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Maggie Dewane
Haiku and Hope
Poetry Workshop
Friday, May 23 @ 6:30 PM
Free!
Join author and poet Maggie Dewane for a nature-inspired poetry workshop where she will discuss the benefits of nature journaling and guide participants through using haiku poetry as a tool of nature-based creative expression.
Presented in partnership with Back of Beyond Books
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Writing the Desert:
A celebration of new books by
Craig Childs and Mark Sundeen,
in conversation with Amy Irvine
Friday, May 30 @ 7 PM
Star Hall, 159 E Center St
Free!
From the bright skies of Las Vegas to the dark cave of the Hole N" The Rock, from the least-traveled expanses of the Great Basin to the most overrun “secret spots” of Grand County, these longtime regional authors lead us through the real-time changes on these timeless landscapes.
Presented in partnership with
Back of Beyond Books
and Utah Humanities Center for the Book
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2nd Wednesday Book Club
...is ready to welcome you!
The group will meet at
the Moab Library
at 6 PM on May 14th to discuss
Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression and the Unexpected Solutions
by Johann Hari
Next month's read:
James
by Percival Everett
Call the library to reserve your copy: 435-259-1111
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Castle Valley
Library
New Hours
Beginning the week
of May 5th
Tuesday - Friday
10 AM - 2 PM
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Castle Valley Movie Night
"Fried Green Tomatoes"
Thursday, May 15 @ 7 PM
Castle Valley Library
Evelyn, an ordinary housewife, visits a nursing home and befriends the old lady Ninny. Together, they bond over stories from the past about two intrepid women of Whistle Stop Café. Nominated for 2 Oscars. Rated PG-13, 2h 10m
Free! Everyone is welcome!
View the movie trailer
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Castle Valley Book Club
The Castle Valley Book Club
will meet on
Friday, May 30th
at 10 AM
at the Castle Valley Town Pavilion
to discuss
Running with Sherman
by Christopher McDougal,
and you're invited!
Next month's read:
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store
by James McBride
Please call 435-259-1111
for more info,
or to reserve your copy.
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GCPL Teen Center
for Middle and High School ages
Monday through Friday
2 PM - 8 PM
Come see our bigger space!
New location:
321 E. Center St.
| Arts & Crafts | Gaming Room | VR Hangout Space | 3D Printing | Yard Games | Library of Things | YA Books Snacks! | |
Maker Mondays in May
at GCPL's Teen Center
321 E Center St
Bandanas!
Tie dye, block print, fabric paint,
and embroidery
*Projects and supplies will be available throughout the week if
you can't attend on Mondays.
For Middle School and
High School ages
For more info call 435-355-0735
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Help Me Grow Utah
Books, Balls, & Blocks
Friday, May 2
10 AM - 12 PM @ Moab Library
Families of children 0-5 are invited to come play and learn about the resources in our community to help children thrive.
Help Me Grow Utah brings community partners together from Moab and the surrounding area who focus on child development to support parents and help children achieve their potential.
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Creepy Crawly Bugs
Presented by Miss Linda,
the Zoo Lady
Tuesday, May 6
6 PM @ Moab Library
Have you ever met a
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach?
Now's your big chance!
All ages welcome
STEAM Focused
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Kung Fu Brain Fighters:
Empowering Neurodiverse Kids through Martial Arts
Tuesday, May 13 @ 6 PM
Moab Library
Martial Arts Enthusiast Christopher Cleveland will demonstrate how Kung Fu supports Emotional Regulation, Focus, Confidence & Physical Coordination.
Free!
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Bilingual Storytime
with the
Moab Valley Multicultural Center
Wednesday, May 21
@ 10:30 AM
Moab Library
I Know the River Loves Me/
Yo sé que el río me ama
Stories, songs & crafts
in English and en Español
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Summer Reading for All Ages
Your summertime reading can earn you prizes! Log the minutes you spend reading (or being read to) to earn weekly incentive prizes, virtual badges and tickets for fun prize drawings! Registration begins Monday, June 2.
Stay tuned for more info!
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Our Summer Reading Program
is in the works!
Tuesday, June 3rd @ 2 PM
Mad Science at Star Hall
Friday, June 6th @ 6 PM
Family Kick-off Party
and free screening of
Inside Out 2 at Star Hall
Tuesday, June 10th @ 2 PM
Magic Show at Star Hall
Tuesday, June 17th @ 2 PM
Bottle Rockets at the Ball Fields
Tuesday, June 24th @ 2 PM
Kites & Water Relays at the Ball Fields
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Outdoor Film with Moab City
"The Wild Robot"
Friday, May 30 @ 8:30 PM
Swanny City Park
Join us for a free movie night in the park!
We will be sharing information about the library's Summer Reading Program
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Rated PG, 1h 42m
View the movie trailer
Bring your own chairs, blankets and water, we'll provide the popcorn!
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In Stitches: Fiber Arts Club
Mondays, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Moab Library
- All skill levels and ages welcome
- All supplies provided
- No registration required
Learn to knit with us!
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Lego Engineering
Afterschool Club
Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 PM
Moab Library
All ages welcome
No registration required
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All Aboard!
Afterschool
Board Game Club
Fridays, 2 - 4 PM
Moab Library
All Ages Welcome
No registration required
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Saturday Storytime
Saturday Mornings @ 10:30 AM
Moab Library
Stories, songs and crafts are
geared to kids ages 0 - 9
and their caregivers, but
all ages are welcome!
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May 2025
Early Learning Calendar
Read! Talk! Write! Play! Sing! Count!
Available in both English and Spanish! Click for a digital copy or pick one up at the library.
May Early Learning Tip
Good readers have a large vocabulary.
- Having plenty of conversations. Take turns talking.
- Ask questions and listen to what your children say in response.
- Read together! A lot!
| | | | Please call us or email info@moablibrary.org with any questions. We are here to help. | | |
See You In the Library!
- Cosmo and Library Staff
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