GCPL November 2024 Newsletter

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November 2024 Newsletter

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Library Closures in November


Moab and Castle Valley libraries will both be closed on Monday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day. Remember to thank a veteran!


The Moab branch will close at 5 PM on Wednesday, November 27th

and will re-open on Monday, December 2nd.


The Castle Valley branch will close at 2 PM on Wednesday, November 27th and will re-open on Monday, December 2nd.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Moab Art Walk

Friday, November 1, 5 - 8 PM


Visit the brand-new traveling exhibit at the Moab Library celebrating

"100 Years of Utah Film and Television"


“Over the last century, our landscapes have sparked the imaginations of some of the greatest storytellers in the world and have also inspired many to see these places for themselves.”

-Utah Film Commission Director Virginia Pearce

Learn more about Art Walk

Writing Workshop

with NYT Bestselling

Thriller Author

Natalie D. Richards


Tuesday, November 7 @ 6 PM

Moab Library | 257 E Center St.


Join us for an interactive writing experience with a seasoned pro. Learn how to build characters, plot and suspense, and get tips on securing an agent and publishing deal. Bring your questions and come prepared to write. 

Free! Everyone welcome!


*Natalie's latest book 49 Miles Alone takes place in Moab's backcountry.

Friends of the Library

Book Sale


One Day Only!

Thursday, November 14

9 AM - 8 PM


Bring your own bag and fill it with books for only $1

The Storied Self:

Moab's Story Slam


Tuesday, November 19 @ 7 PM

Moab Arts (MARC) 111 E 100 N


Join us for a co-hosted story slam on the theme "vessel"... stories about things that can hold, carry, and transport: about bodies of water, of humans, of landscapes and art.

How do you shape a vessel? How does it shape you back?

Put your name in the hat for a chance to tell your personal, 5-7 minute true story on the theme "vessel."

No notes, no props, just you and

a supportive audience.


Presented by The Storied Self, Grand County Public Library, Moab Arts

and the Ephemeral Collective

Gather at 6:30pm

Stories start at 7pm

Words from the Wild

A literary reading from contributors to

"Deep Wild Journal: Writing from the Backcountry"


Friday, November 22 @ 7 PM


Editors Heidi Blankenship and Rick Kempa, and contributor Peter Anderson share stories and poems inspired by their journeys on the Colorado Plateau and beyond.

Free! 


Moab Library Branch



More about Deep Wild Journal

Castle Valley Movie Night

"The Intouchables"


Thursday, November 21 @ 7 PM

Castle Valley Library


An unlikely friendship develops between a wealthy, Parisian quadriplegic and his caretaker, a young street hustler. 

Winner of 38 awards | 1h 52m | Rated R

Subtitled

Free! Everyone welcome!


View the movie trailer

2nd Wednesday Book Club

...is ready to welcome you!


The group will meet at the Moab Library

at 6 pm on November 13th to discuss

Better Living through Birding

by Christian Cooper.


Next month's read:

Kidnapped

by Robert Louis Stevenson



Call the library to reserve your copy:


435-259-1111


Castle Valley Book Club


The Castle Valley Book Club

will meet at the

Castle Valley Town Pavilion at

10 am on Friday, November 29th

to discuss Why We Sleep

by Matthew Walker and you're invited!


The CV Book Group will take a break during the month of December.

Happy Holidays!


Please call 435-259-1111 for more info,

or to reserve your copy.


Winter Wellness Starts Here!


Library patrons can now monitor their blood pressure from home by borrowing blood pressure kits, similar to checking out a book.

Includes: Blood pressure cuff and monitor, educational material about high blood pressure, and easy-to-read instructions in English and Spanish.


Place your hold today!

Grand County Public Library Teen Center | 125 W. 200 S. | 435-355-0735

A fun and safe place for teens to hang out...Arts & Crafts! Books! Games! Friends! PCs! VR! Free snacks and more!

Teen Center Fall Hours

Monday - Friday, 2 PM - 8 PM

Pre-K Musical Story Hour


Saturday, November 16 @ 10:30 AM


Led by music enthusiasts Kate Clark and Nicole Cornelius, we'll explore rhythm, pitch and tempo with songs, stories, games and crafts.



Suitable for 0-9 year-olds,

all ages welcome.


Presented in partnership with

Moab Music Festival

Bilingual Storytime

with the

Moab Valley Multicultural Center


Wednesday, November 20

@ 10:30 AM


Moab Library Branch


Songs, stories and crafts

in English and en Espanol


The Rooster Who Would Not be Quiet!/

El Gallo Que No Se Callaba!



by Carmen Agra Deedy



Saturday Storytime


Every Saturday morning at 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 at 10:30 AM


Stories, songs and crafts

geared to kiddos ages 0 - 5

and their caregivers, but

all ages are welcome!



November 2024

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.



November Early Learning Tip -

Listening to nursery rhymes and songs is an early literary experience that helps children understand how language and stories work.

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

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

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