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Back to School Fair Back to School Fair
Students of all ages (elementary school students, middle school students, high school students, and college students) will be able to pick up free school supplies and decorate their own pencil pouches or canvas tote. Local organizations will also be joining with information regarding inschool and afterschool programs and resources available during the school year.
• Buddy Program
• Blue Lake After School Program
• Youth Zone
• Colorado Mountain College
• Raising a Reader
• Aspen Music Festival and School
L@s alum@s de todas las edades (primaria, escuelas media y media superior, e incluso en niveles universitarios) tendrán la oportunidad de recibir útiles escolares gratis y decorar sus propios estuches para lápices o bolsas de lona. Las organizaciones locales también se unirán con información sobre los programas y recursos dentro y fuera de la escuela disponibles durante el año escolar.
• Aspen Science Center
• Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers
• Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club
• and more!
Wed, Aug. 7 12-2PM Wed, Aug. 7 12-2PM
Adult Programs
Books
El placer de leer con Angélica Breña / The pleasure of reading with Angélica Breña
This summer join Angelica Breña to practice your Spanish at the Basalt Regional Library. All you need is to be able to read (at least a little) Spanish. Sessions will be conducted in Spanish and English.
Este verano acompaña a Angélica Breña para practicar tu español en la Biblioteca Regional de Basalt. Lo único que necesitas es poder leer (al menos un poco) español. Las sesiones serán conducidas en español e inglés.
Mondays through Aug. 12, 5-6:30PM
Basalt Regional Library Book Club
We'll look at highlights of our favorite new releases and books in the news, and also have an informal round-table discussion of books you've been reading that you'd like to share. Echaremos un vistazo a los puntos más destacados en las noticias sobre los nuevos lanzamientos y publicaciones literarias, además de tener una discusión informal a manera de mesa redonda sobre los libros que has estado leyendo y que te gustaría compartir. Facilitado en inglés.
Wed, Aug. 7, 12-2PM
Banned Book Club: Crank
Designed exclusively for the daring and curious, Banned Book Club is a safe and inclusive space for readers to explore literature that has challenged norms, defied censorship, and sparked important conversations throughout history. This book club is intergenerational; adults and high schoolers (Grade 9+) are invited to join. This month we will be reading Crank by Ellen Hopkins, which chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing relationship between Kristina and the "monster," the highly addictive drug crystal meth, or "crank."
Diseñado exclusivamente para l@s audaces y curios@s, el Club de Libros Prohibidos es un espacio seguro e incluyente para que l@s lector@s exploren literatura que ha desafiado las normas, provocado la censura, y dado luz a conversaciones importantes a lo largo de la historia. Este mes leeremos “Crank”, escrito por Ellen Hopkins. Hopkins relata la turbulenta y a menudo perturbadora relación entre Kristina (un personaje basado en su propia hija) y “el monstruo”, la droga altamente adictiva conocida como metanfetamina o “crank”. Facilitado en inglés.
Thurs, Aug. 8, 4-5PM
Book Talk: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store During Book Talk this month, we will discuss James McBride's "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store." This novel tells the story of residents living in the Chicken Hill neighborhood of Pottstown Pennsylvania. When digging a foundation for a new development, workers discover a skeleton. Join us to discuss themes, questions, and what resonated with you during a discussion facilitated by Mary Fox. If you plan to attend, please come to the circulation desk for a free copy starting 1 month ahead (while supplies last).
Durante nuestra conversación literaria de este mes, discutiremos “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” (El supermercado de la Tierra y el Cielo), de James McBride. Esta novela cuenta la historia de los residentes del vecindario Chicken Hill, en Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Al realizar una excavación para una nueva construcción, los trabajadores descubren un esqueleto. Acompáñanos a discutir diversos temas, a hacer preguntas, y a compartir lo que ha resonado contigo durante una discusión facilitada por Mary Fox. Si planeas asistir, por favor visita el mostrador de circulación para recibir un ejemplar del libro con un mes de anticipación (hasta agotar existencias). Facilitado en inglés.
Wed, Aug. 28, 5:30-6:30PM
Community
End of Summer Reading Scholastic Book Fair
Did you spend your summer reading and submitting Reading Logs? Spend your hard earned Book Bucks at the Scholastic Book Fair! If your wish list is more than what you earned, have no fear! You can shop the book fair with cash or card as well. Can't make it in, but still want to shop the fair? Shop online! Note: Book Bucks must be exchanged for an eGift card. Contact christy@ basaltlibrary.org for more info on exchanging your Book Bucks. ¿Has pasado el verano leyendo y entregando tarjetas con el registro de tu lectura? ¡Ahora puedes gastar los “Book Bucks” que con tanto esfuerzo te ganaste en la feria de libros de Scholastic! Si los artículos en tu lista de deseos sobrepasa tus ganancias, ¡no te preocupes! También podrás hacer compras en la feria de libros con dinero en efectivo o con tarjeta. ¿No puedes venir a la biblioteca, pero deseas hacer compras en la feria? ¡Haz tus compras de manera electrónica! Nota: los Book Bucks deberán canjearse por una tarjeta electrónica de regalo. Envía un correo electrónico a christy@basaltlibrary.org para obtener más información sobre cómo canjear tus Book Bucks. Mon, July 29-Sun, Aug. 4, during Library Hours
CMC at the Library: HSE & ESL
Open office hour sessions weekly with a Colorado Mountain College advisor, ESL and HSE instructor. Stop by for free GED, ESL and Digital Literacy resources as well as information about free Colorado Mountain College High School Equivalency/GED prep classes, full cost Adult High School Diploma courses, and grant-funded reduced tuition ESL classes offered year-round. The CMC advisor can provide information on applying and registering for ESL, HSE and credit courses at CMC, and participants are also encouraged to come with questions or requests for resources. These open office hours sessions are free and there is no need to pre-register. Call Thae Dunn at 970-236-0451 for more information.
Horas de oficina abiertas cada semana con un asesor de Colorado Mountain College, instructor de ESL (inglés como segundo idioma) y de HSE (salud, seguridad y medio ambiente). Visítanos para recibir recursos digitales gratuitos de alfabetización, ESL y GED (desarrollo de educación general). Además, puedes recibir información sobre las clases gratuitas de preparación para la obtención de tu GED/diploma de equivalencia (para estudios de escuela media superior), cursos a precio completo para adultos (para la obtención de un diploma en cursos a nivel de escuela media superior), y clases de ESL a precios reducidos (gracias a subvenciones) ofrecidas a lo largo de todo el año. El asesor de CMC puede proporcionar información para llenar las solicitudes e inscribirse a las clases de ESL, HSE y otros cursos para la obtención de créditos, y los participantes son exhortados a hacer preguntas y solicitar recursos. Estas sesiones de horas abiertas de oficina son gratuitas y no hay necesidad de una preinscripción. Llama a Thae Dunn al 970-236-0451 para recibir más información. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30PM
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Back to School Fair
Let's get ready to go back to school at the Basalt Regional Library! Students of all ages (elementary school students, middle school students, high school students, and college students) will be able to pick up free school supplies and decorate their own pencil pouches or canvas totes for school use. We are also partnering with twelve local organizations all throughout the Roaring Fork Valley that support students year-round. Each organization will have their own booth with information regarding in-school and afterschool programs and resources available during the school year.
¡Preparémonos para el regreso a clases en la Biblioteca Regional de Basalt! L@s alum@s de todas las edades (primaria, escuelas media y media superior, e incluso en niveles universitarios) tendrán la oportunidad de recibir útiles escolares gratis y decorar sus propios estuches para lápices o bolsas de lona para utilizarlas en la escuela. También contaremos con la colaboración de 12 organizaciones locales a lo largo del valle Roaring Fork que respaldan a los estudiantes durante todo el año. Cada organización tendrá su propia caseta con información referente a programas escolares y extracurriculares, además de recursos disponibles durante el año escolar.
Wed, Aug. 7, 12-2PM
Dementia Education Series
Better understand Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and memory loss, how to more effectively communicate with people with Dementia, and tips for reducing anxiety and agitation in people with Dementia. This education series is free of charge and open to the public but registration is required. Education series sponsored by Roaring Fork Senior Living. The final session will focus on reducing anxiety and agitation in people with dementia. Entender mejor la enfermedad de Alzheimer, la demencia y la pérdida de la memoria. Te informará sobre cómo comunicarte efectivamente con personas que padecen demencia, y te brindará consejos para reducir la ansiedad y el sentimiento de agitación en personas con demencia. Esta serie educativa es gratuita y está abierta al público, pero requiere una inscripción previa. Esta serie educativa es patrocinada por Roaring Fork Senior Living. La sesión final se centrará en reduciendo la ansiedad y la agitación en personas con demencia. Facilitado en inglés.
Wed, Aug. 14, 4-5PM
Important Supreme Court Cases of the 2023-24 Term
In this lecture, you will learn about the State and Federal Court Structure, 8-10 of the most important Supreme Court cases of this term, and trends over the last few years. There will be time for questions and discussion at the end. This program will be led by Liz Siegel, who has lectured on Supreme Court Cases for the last six years. Siegel received her J.D. from Catholic University in 1977, spent 17 years working at NASA Headquarters, co-founded a children’s advocacy non-profit in DC, and was the Executive Director of a DC homeless organization. She has also taught American Government at Colorado Mountain College. En esta ponencia aprenderás sobre la estructura de las cortes Estatal y Federal, los 8-10 casos más importantes que la Suprema Corte de Justicia tratará durante este término, y las tendencias observadas en los últimos años. Habrá tiempo para preguntas y una discusión al final de la presentación. Este programa será conducido por Liz Siegel, quien ha realizado ponencias sobre los casos manejados por la Suprema Corte de Justicia en los últimos 6 años. Siegel obtuvo su doctorado y su título como Juris Doctor de Catholic University en 1977 y pasó 17 años trabajando en el cuartel general de la NASA. Además, es una de las fundadoras de un programa de abogacía por los derechos de los niños en DC y fue la directora ejecutiva de una organización para beneficio de personas sin hogar, también en DC. Siegel ha impartido clases sobre el gobierno de los Estados Unidos en Colorado Mountain College. Facilitado en inglés. Thurs, Aug. 29, 5:30-7PM
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With hundred of sewing tutorials, you can use craftsy to turn your old clothes into totes, skirts, potholders, and much more!
En Español
CMC en la Biblioteca para: HSE & ESL
Open office hour sessions weekly with a Colorado Mountain College advisor, ESL and HSE instructor. Stop by for free GED, ESL and Digital Literacy resources as well as information about free Colorado Mountain College High School Equivalency/GED prep classes, full cost Adult High School Diploma courses, and grant-funded reduced tuition ESL classes offered year-round. The CMC advisor can provide information on applying and registering for ESL, HSE and credit courses at CMC, and participants are also encouraged to come with questions or requests for resources. These open office hours sessions are free and there is no need to pre-register. Call Thae Dunn at 970-236-0451 for more information.
Horas de oficina abiertas cada semana con un asesor de Colorado Mountain College, instructor de ESL (inglés como segundo idioma) y de HSE (salud, seguridad y medio ambiente). Visítanos para recibir recursos digitales gratuitos de alfabetización, ESL y GED (desarrollo de educación general). Además, puedes recibir información sobre las clases gratuitas de preparación para la obtención de tu GED/diploma de equivalencia (para estudios de escuela media superior), cursos a precio completo para adultos (para la obtención de un diploma en cursos a nivel de escuela media superior), y clases de ESL a precios reducidos (gracias a subvenciones) ofrecidas a lo largo de todo el año. El asesor de CMC puede proporcionar información para llenar las solicitudes e inscribirse a las clases de ESL, HSE y otros cursos para la obtención de créditos, y los participantes son exhortados a hacer preguntas y solicitar recursos. Estas sesiones de horas abiertas de oficina son gratuitas y no hay necesidad de una preinscripción. Llama a Thae Dunn al 970-236-0451 para recibir más información. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30PM
El placer de leer con Angélica Breña / The pleasure of reading with Angélica Breña
This summer join Angelica Breña to practice your Spanish at the Basalt Regional Library. All you need is to be able to read (at least a little) Spanish. Sessions will be conducted in Spanish and English.
Este verano acompaña a Angélica Breña para practicar tu español en la Biblioteca Regional de Basalt. Lo único que necesitas es poder leer (al menos un poco) español. Las sesiones serán conducidas en español e inglés.
Mondays through Aug. 12, 5-6:30PM
Handiwork
Yarn Group
Knitters and crocheters (and any other yarn workers) come together to work on and discuss projects, yarn, and techniques.Tod@s l@s tejedor@s, con agujas y ganchos (y much@s otr@s trabajador@s del estambre) se reúnen para trabajar y conversar sobre proyectos, estambre y técnicas. Tod@s son bienvenid@s.
Tuesdays, 5-7PM
Library Business
Facilities Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Library’s Facilities Committee. Open to the public. Ésta es una reunión del Comité de Instalaciones de la Biblioteca Regional de Basalt. Abierta al público en general. Wed, Aug. 7, 4-5PM
Finance Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Library’s Finance Committee. Open to the public. Ésta es una reunión del Comité de Finanzas de la Biblioteca Regional de Basalt. Abierta al público en general. Tues, Aug. 13, 5:15-7PM
Board of Trustees
Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Library’s Board of Trustees. Open to the public. Ésta es la reunión de la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Regional de Basalt y está abierta al público. Mon, Aug. 19, 5:15-7PM
Music
Music at the Library: Aspen Music Festival & School Chamber Music Concerts
Hear the inspiring freshness and joy of tomorrow's stars perform chamber music in the intimate atmosphere of Basalt Library Community Room. Each week different talented students from the Aspen Music Festival and School will perform. Escucha la inspiradora frescura y la alegría de la música de las estrellas del mañana, quienes interpretarán música de cámara en la íntima atmósfera de la Sala Comunitaria en la Biblioteca de Basalt. Cada semana se presentarán diferentes alumnas talentosas del Aspen Music Festival and School. Facilitado en inglés.
Thursdays, July 18-Aug. 15, 5:15-6:45PM
Library of Things
DON'T BUY, BORROW!
Borrow things FREE with your library card!
• Birding Backpack
• State Parks Backpack
• Backpacking Kits
• Camping Kits
• Snowshoes
• Fly Tying Kit
• Portable DVD Player
• Blu-ray & DVD Player
• Nintendo Switch Lite
• Sewing Machines
• Telescopes
• Bike Tool kit
• Mechanic Tool Kit
• Compound Microscope
• Metal Detector
• And more!
Simple Ways to Build Sustainability Into Your Everyday Life
hbr.org/2023/04/simpleways-to-build-sustainabilityinto-your-everyday-life
by Jagjeet Sareen
As someone who has worked on climate issues throughout my career, I can tell you that even the most climate-focused organizations are making poor choices when it comes to sustainability. I once worked at an organization that drove crucial environmental policies, but that wasted extensive energy consumption on overcooling the office in the summers and overheating it in the winters. Within those four walls, the seasons seemed to change.
This is just one example of the many small ways large corporations cause careless waste. Simple fixes (in this case, better temperature control) can help companies all over the world cut back on energy consumption. It matters because it adds up. Globally, energy use in commercial buildings amounts to 6.6% of all emissions. Tackling climate change requires urgent agreements and structural changes in the arenas of politics and business. That does not mean, however, that we have to wait it out.
The United Nations’ Act Now initiative point towards a growing consensus that individual-led climate solutions are inexpensive, low-effort, and are valuable ways to support the environment within our capacities. So, if you are serious about sustainability,
here is how to expand your sphere of influence as an everyday climate activist.
Big changes start with small actions.
Start by questioning your consumption. What materials are your everyday items, like your toothbrush or wastebasket, made of? Can you swap them with items made from sustainable materials like bamboo? Do you take long showers or bucket baths? Can you invest in low-flow showerheads to save water (and bills)? What ingredients are your grooming products and cleaning products made of? You can swap your floor cleaner with homemade, environmentally friendly cleaning agents like vinegar and water. These choices count. Opting for sustainably grown, durable products that can be recycled helps in reducing your carbon footprint.
Make meaningful purchases.
Cities get a bad rep when it comes to waste generation, and with good reason. The world generates 2.01 billion tons of municipal solid waste every year, which is set to rise by 70% to 3.40 billion tons by 2050, according to World Bank data. To do your part in counteracting this, buy only the things you need or things that will last longer.
For example, instead of switching your laptop bags often to make a fashion statement, opt for vegan leather, or other inexpensive but durable materials that last longer. When it comes to work wear, make sustainable fashion more than a trend by purchasing basic pieces that can be worn in many ways. Not only is this good for the environment, it’s also good for your budget.
Pay attention to how your clothing items are produced, too. Organic cotton production, for instance, emits significantly less carbon than traditional cotton and improves farmers’ access to clean water and sanitation. Another option is to frequent thrift stores and boost the circular economy.
Recycle, reuse, reduce.
The three Rs help reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills, conserve natural resources, save energy, and reduce greenhouse emissions. What does this practice look like in our daily lives? Don’t buy a new table lamp if you can repair your existing one at a small cost. Swap plastic bottles for empty wine or glass bottles to store water. (There’s beauty in mismatched jar caps!) Studies show that North American office-goers collectively throw away 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. You can advocate for
glass bottles or water pitchers at work instead of plastic or singleuse bottles. Ditch single-use plates and cutlery at your next house party, and keep a reusable set in the office that will come in handy for when you may have to order in. If you’re going to an office dinner and foresee leftovers, carry containers from home to get the food back.
The current U.S. recycling rate is around 32%. If we’re able to get the rate to 75%, it would be like removing 50 million passenger cars from U.S. roads. At work, you can play a part by encouraging colleagues to go paperless: Take digital notes and send out presentation decks a day in advance instead of printing them for everyone for the meeting. When necessary, use both sides of a paper while printing documents.
You can ask your office to install separate bins to encourage waste segregation and you can organize recycling drives with our co-workers. For example, carbonated beverage cans are made of aluminum that can be recycled. In fact, there is no limit to the number of times aluminum can be recycled. Consider the quantum of waste that will be prevented from going to the landfill through simple initiatives like doing a waste audit with your peers to see what can be recycled.
Be smart with your e-waste.
According to a UN report, the world produces about 50 million tons of e-waste (electronic products that are unwanted, broken, or used up) annually, reportedly weighing more than all the commercial airlines ever made. Only 20% of this is recycled formally, creating hazardous working conditions for those who collect, repair, recycle and dispose of e-waste informally. Remember this when
you are looking to discard an old phone.
Being responsible for e-waste ties into broader attempts at decluttering and recycling, encouraging circular economies, and limiting production processes contributing to emissions. At your organization, ask about the company policy on old laptops and devices. Find a way to mobilize your colleagues, pool your e-waste, and donate them to individuals and organizations working to process e-waste sustainably.
Make wiser food choices.
Take a good look at what is sitting on your kitchen shelf and ask where it comes from: How was it grown, how were the ingredients sourced, and how has it been packaged? These choices matter because the food industry accounts for 26% of all greenhouse gas emissions from fisheries, land use, and crop feed to transport, packaging, and retail.
There are ways to minimize this: Although carbon emissions from food production are spoken about widely, almost one-fifth of greenhouse gas emissions are generated by transportation, so buy seasonal produce. You can also opt for organic produce if your pocket allows for it. Purchase your vegetables in smaller quantities and more frequently to reduce food wastage. With a little extra effort, you can also reduce the food that ends up in landfills by creating a weekly menu to ensure you’re using up what you purchase.
Non-consumed food accounts for 8% to 10% of global GHG emissions. To reduce food waste, you could organize potluck evenings or team lunches where colleagues are encouraged to get creative with their leftovers.
Move around responsibly.
A recent study showed that individuals in the EU who gave up private car ownership were able to reduce their carbon footprint by 40%. If that sounds drastic, consider carpooling just once a week, and build it up over time. Sharing rides, using public transport when possible, and living close enough to your place of work to walk or bike are all ways of contributing to lower emissions while cutting costs.
Make your money count.
Taking on big, bad corporates might seem like a lot, but you can make a strong statement by supporting ethical, climateconscious firms and financial instruments. Reward the corporates that are doing their part by investing in green bonds, climate-friendly funds, and ESGdedicated equity funds. Invest time researching the social and environmental benefits or risks associated with each company.
We have only one Earth, which makes it “urgent” to advocate for climate-friendly solutions and fixes. Using your voice to amplify the cause and share these strategies, in person and on social media, can have ripple effects and expand the pool of everyday climate activists. Emerging studies show that peer pressure and “competitive altruism” play an important role in affecting individual’s environmental choices.
The fight for protecting our planet is not going to be won alone. We need systemic changes, operational adjustments as well as mindset shifts. More importantly, we need all hands on deck. It is crucial that individual choices get compounded over time into collective action if we are to see the change that we desire.
Technology Classes
Looking for tech help? Sign-up for a half hour appointment to walk through your questions at basaltlibrary.org/tech-help.
Microsoft Word Basics
Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word, including how to add photos and format your documents to create simple newsletters and attractive fliers. In order to get the most out of this course it is strongly suggested that you bring a laptop with Microsoft Word installed.
Aprende las bases de la utilización del programa Microsoft Word, incluyendo la manera de agregar fotos y dar formato a tus documentos para crear cartas informativas simples y volantes atractivos. Para poder obtener el mayor beneficio de este curso, recomendamos ampliamente que traigas tu computadora portátil con el programa Microsoft Word ya instalado. Facilitado en inglés. Tues, Aug. 13, 2:30-3:30PM
Writing
The Power of Perspective Workshop
In this writing and discussion workshop we will explore how, with the mindful use of everyday language, simple word shifts can alter our perspective. "I believe the power of the words I use internally with myself and outwardly with others helps shape my daily reality. When I choose deliberately and consciously, I can move from being a victim of circumstance, to being an engaged creator of my life. By addressing self-limiting beliefs, I can embrace my personal power." We'll play with ways we can change how we relate to the world.
En este taller de redacción y discusión exploraremos la manera en que, con el uso consciente del lenguaje cotidiano, simples cambios en las palabras pueden alterar nuestra perspectiva. "Creo en el poder de las palabras que uso internamente conmigo mism@ y externamente con los demás para formar mi realidad cotidiana. Al elegir de manera deliberada y consciente, puedo pasar de ser víctima de las circunstancias a ser el(la) creador(a) participativo(a) de mi vida. Al examinar las creencias que me limitan, puedo aceptar mi poder personal”. Jugaremos con las diversas maneras en que podemos relacionarnos con el mundo. Facilitado en inglés.
Thurs, Aug. 22, 5-6:45PM
basaltlibrary.org/ online-resources
Teen Programs
End of Summer Reading Scholastic Book Fair
Did you spend your summer reading and submitting Reading Logs? Spend your hard earned Book Bucks at the Scholastic Book Fair! If your wish list is more than what you earned, have no fear! You can shop the book fair with cash or card as well. Can't make it in, but still want to shop the fair? Shop online! Note: Book Bucks must be exchanged for an eGift card. Contact christy@ basaltlibrary.org for more info on exchanging your Book Bucks. ¿Has pasado el verano leyendo y entregando tarjetas con el registro de tu lectura? ¡Ahora puedes gastar los “Book Bucks” que con tanto esfuerzo te ganaste en la feria de libros de Scholastic! Si los artículos en tu lista de deseos sobrepasa tus ganancias, ¡no te preocupes! También podrás hacer compras en la feria de libros con dinero en efectivo o con tarjeta. ¿No puedes venir a la biblioteca, pero deseas hacer compras en la feria? ¡Haz tus compras de manera electrónica! Nota: los Book Bucks deberán canjearse por una tarjeta electrónica de regalo. Envía un correo electrónico a christy@basaltlibrary.org para obtener más información sobre cómo canjear tus Book Bucks. Mon, July 29-Sun, Aug. 4, during Library Hours
Banned Book Club: Crank
Designed exclusively for the daring and curious, Banned Book Club is a safe and inclusive space for readers to explore literature that has challenged norms, defied censorship, and sparked important conversations throughout history. This book club is intergenerational; adults and high schoolers (Grade 9+) are invited to join. This month we will be reading Crank by Ellen Hopkins, which chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing relationship between Kristina and the "monster," the highly addictive drug crystal meth, or "crank."
Diseñado exclusivamente para l@s audaces y curios@s, el Club de Libros Prohibidos es un espacio seguro e incluyente para que l@s lector@s exploren literatura que ha desafiado las normas, provocado la censura, y dado luz a conversaciones importantes a lo largo de la historia. Este mes leeremos “Crank”, escrito por Ellen Hopkins. Hopkins relata la turbulenta y a menudo perturbadora relación entre Kristina (un personaje basado en su propia hija) y “el monstruo”, la droga altamente adictiva conocida como metanfetamina o “crank”. Facilitado en inglés. Thurs, Aug. 8, 4-5PM
Bat House Build with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers
Calling all young nature enthusiasts! Join us for an exciting, educational bat house-building class at Basalt Regional Library! Learn about the importance of bats in our ecosystem while getting hands-on experience constructing bat houses. Not only will you learn fascinating new bat facts, but you'll also contribute to conservation efforts by providing homes for these amazing mammals. Sign up today and let's build a brighter future for bats together! This program is designed for middle and high schoolers. Registration is required. Earn volunteer hours for high school and college resumes!
¡Llamando a tod@s l@s jóvenes entusiastas de la naturaleza! Acompáñanos para una clase emocionante y educativa en la Biblioteca Regional de Basalt, ¡en la que construirás una casa para murciélagos! Aprende sobre la importancia de los murciélagos en nuestro ecosistema mientras obtienes experiencia práctica construyendo casas para ellos. No sólo aprenderás fascinantes datos sobre los murciélagos, sino que además contribuirás a los esfuerzos de protección al proveer casas para estos sorprendentes mamíferos. ¡Inscríbete hoy mismo y construyamos juntos un futuro más prometedor para los murciélagos! Este programa está diseñado para chic@s cursando las escuelas media (middle school) y media superior (high school). Se requiere una inscripción previa. ¡Al tomar esta clase, podrás adquirir horas de voluntariado para tu currículum escolar (resume)! Facilitado en inglés.
Fri, Aug. 9, 1-2:30PM
Teen Café
Come hang out at the Teen Café on early release Wednesdays. Middle and high schoolers can play the switch, create art, eat snacks, enjoy coffee, or work on homework. Feel free to hang out for a while or come and go as you please. Must be in Grades 5+ to enter the Teen Café.
Ven a pasar un buen rato en el Teen Café los miércoles de salida temprana. L@s chic@s cursando las escuelas media (middle school) y media superior (high school) pueden jugar con el Switch, crear arte, disfrutar de refrigerios y bebidas, o trabajar en sus tareas escolares. Siéntete en la libertad de quedarte un buen rato o por el tiempo que desees. Debes cursar el 5º grado como mínimo para poder entrar al Teen Café. Facilitado en inglés. Wednesdays beginning Aug. 14, 2:30-3:30PM
Swoon Society: To All the Boys I've Loved Before Calling all romance lovers! Join a brand new book club at Basalt Regional Library solely for high schoolers who love to read romance novels. At Swoon Society, you don't need to defend your love of reading about love to anyone. We'll read and discuss a wide range of romance novels voted on by the group each month, while enjoying snacks and beverages. This program is for Grades 9-12. This month we are kicking off our book club reading To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. What if all the crushes you ever had found out how you felt about them…all at once?
¡Llamando a tod@s l@s amantes del romance! Únete a este nuevo club en la Biblioteca Regional de Basalt, exclusivamente para chic@s cursando la escuela media superior (high school) que disfrutan de leer novelas de romance. En Swoon Society no necesitas justificar tu amor por la lectura romántica ante nadie. Leeremos y discutiremos una amplia variedad de novelas románticas elegidas por el grupo cada mes, mientras disfrutamos de refrigerios y bebidas. Este programa está destinado a chic@s cursando entre el 9º y el 12º grado. Este mes estaremos inaugurando nuestro club de lectura leyendo “To All the Boys I've Loved Before” (A todos los chicos de los que me enamoré), escrito por Jenny Han. ¿Qué pasaría si tod@s l@s chic@s de quien te has enamorado se enteraran de tus sentimientos…y tod@s al mismo tiempo?
Facilitado en inglés. Mon, Aug. 26, 4-5PM
Children's Programs
End of Summer Reading Scholastic Book Fair
Did you spend your summer reading and submitting Reading Logs? Spend your hard earned Book Bucks at the Scholastic Book Fair! If your wish list is more than what you earned, have no fear! You can shop the book fair with cash or card as well. Can't make it in, but still want to shop the fair? Shop online! Note: Book Bucks must be exchanged for an eGift card. Contact christy@basaltlibrary.org for more info on exchanging your Book Bucks. ¿Has pasado el verano leyendo y entregando tarjetas con el registro de tu lectura? ¡Ahora puedes gastar los “Book Bucks” que con tanto esfuerzo te ganaste en la feria de libros de Scholastic! Si los artículos en tu lista de deseos sobrepasa tus ganancias, ¡no te preocupes! También podrás hacer compras en la feria de libros con dinero en efectivo o con tarjeta. ¿No puedes venir a la biblioteca, pero deseas hacer compras en la feria? ¡Haz tus compras de manera electrónica!
Nota: los Book Bucks deberán canjearse por una tarjeta electrónica de regalo. Envía un correo electrónico a christy@basaltlibrary.org para obtener más información sobre cómo canjear tus Book Bucks.
Mon, July 29-Sun, Aug. 4, during Library Hours
Brillantina Presents an Enchanting Bilingual Puppet Show: Emiliano - El Ultimo Nino
We are excited to present Livier Cruz Guerrero who will perform a puppet show about environmental issues facing our world today and how each of us can make changes for the betterment of our planet. The story is as follows: Following the planet's devastation, Emiliano encounters Drakar, the wise dragon that gives him a magical gift and a special mission. Emiliano embarks on a journey to follow his heart and shape a new world.
Estamos emocionados de presentar a Livier Cruz Guerrero, quien ofrecerá un espectáculo de marionetas que trata sobre los problemas ambientales que enfrenta nuestro mundo en la actualidad, y sobre la manera en que cada uno de nosotros puede hacer cambios por la prosperidad de nuestro planeta. La historia se desenvuelve así: después de la devastación del planeta, Emiliano se encuentra con Drakar, el sabio dragón que le otorga un regalo mágico y le encomienda una misión especial. Emiliano, siguiendo su corazón, embarca en una travesía en la que dará forma a un mundo nuevo.
Thurs, Aug. 1, 10:30-11:30AM
Storytime Playgroup
An engaging time where you and your child are invited to listen to stories, participate in large motor movement, experience sensory activities, and be able to interact with other children and caregivers. This is geared to children 0-3 years old. Tiempo destinado al aprendizaje, en que tu pequeñ@ y tú están invitad@s a escuchar cuentos, participar en extensas actividades de movimiento, experimentar actividades sensoriales e interactuar con otros niñ@s y adult@s a su cuidado. Este programa está destinado a pequeñ@s de 0 a 3 años de edad. Facilitado en inglés. Fridays, 10:30-11:15AM
Papermaking Workshop for Beginners
During this papermaking workshop, you will learn how to use scrap paper to create a beautiful new paper which is a piece of art on its own. Or you can use it as a gift, card, or just to keep. This workshop is geared towards children and their families but is open to people of all ages. Let's help our planet and turn all that unwanted paper into a thing of beauty!
Durante este taller de elaboración de papel aprenderás a utilizar retazos de papel para crear un lienzo nuevo y hermoso, el cual será en sí mismo una obra de arte. Puedes utilizarlo como regalo, como tarjeta, o simplemente conservarlo. Este taller está dirigido a niñ@s y sus familias, pero está abierto a personas de todas las edades. ¡Ayudemos a nuestro planeta convirtiéndo todo ese papel indeseado en una fuente de belleza! Facilitado en inglés. Mon, Aug. 12, 3:30-4:30PM
Raising a Reader: Bolsitas Rojas
Raising a Reader- Aspen to Parachute invites you to our "Little Red Bag Club" for parents and their 0-5 year old children who are not enrolled in school. Join us for a weekly hour of story time, activities and snacks. Our classes support brain development and social skills. Raising a Reader Aspen to Parachute te invita a participar en el club de Bolsitas Rojas, diseñado para pequeñ@s de 0 a 5 años (no inscrit@s en un programa preescolar) y l@s adult@s a su cuidado. Acompáñanos cada semana durante una hora en la que tendremos cuentos, actividades y refrigerios. Este programa fomenta el desarrollo cerebral de los niñ@s y sus aptitudes de interacción social. Tuesdays beginning Aug. 13, 10:30-11:30AM
Storytime
We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times. Designed for all ages, we will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes in the Community Room. Sitting still is not a requirement for storytime. Young children can reap the benefits of storytelling and songs even while wandering. Give it a try. We would love to see you! Diseñada para niñ@s de todas las edades. Disfrutaremos de cuentos, canciones y acciones con rimas. ¡Sentarse quietecit@s no es un requisito! L@s niñ@s pequeñ@s pueden recibir los beneficios de los cuentos y las canciones aun cuando se mantengan explorando. Ven a conocer el programa. ¡Estamos deseosos de verte! Facilitado en inglés.
Wednesdays beginning Aug. 14, 10:30-11:15AM
Kids Zone
This afterschool program is for kids ages 5 to 11 years old. Meet on the Children's side of the library to participate in a variety of activities such as games, crafts, art, Legos and more! Este programa extracurricular es para niñ@s de 5 a 11 años de edad. Nos reuniremos en la sección infantil de la biblioteca para participar en una variedad de actividades, incluyendo juegos, arte y manualidades, construcción con Legos, ¡y más! Facilitado en inglés.
Wed, Aug. 14 & 28, 2:30-3:30PM
STEM with the Aspen Science Center
Join the Aspen Science Center to dive into a STEM topic with hands-on, engaging activities! Every third Wednesday after school, kids 5-11 and their families can come enjoy hands-on science activities.
Sumérgete en un tema distinto cada mes en las áreas de Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas, con interesantes actividades prácticas. Perfecto para niñ@s de 5 a 11 años y sus familias. Facilitado en inglés.
Wed, Aug. 21, 2:30-3:30PM
FICTION
DON'T LET THE DEVIL RIDE
Ace Atkins
SWAN SONG
Elin Hilderbrand
NONFICTION
ON CALL
Antony Fauci
BUCKET
THE GLASS MAKER
Tracy Chevalier
LULA DEAN'S LITTLE LIBRARY OF BANNED BOOKS
THE UNWEDDING
Ally Condie
SANDWICH
Catherine Newman
PITCH DARK
THE COMFORT OF GHOSTS
Jacqueline
Winspear
A WALK IN THE PARK
Kevin Fedarko
Kirsten Miller 1974 Francine Prose
Garrett M Graff
HIP HOP IS HISTORY Questlove
Paul Doiron YOU ARE HERE
Ada Limon
HOUSE RULES
Myquillyn Smith
THE MIDNIGHT FEAST
Lucy Foley
FAMILIARIS
David Wroblewski
WHAT THIS COMEDIAN SAID WILL SHOCK YOU
Bill Maher
THIS ORDINARY STARDUST
Alan Townsend
RELEASES
TEENS
CHILDREN OF ANGUISH AND ANARCHY
Tomi Adeyemi
KIDS
THE NEW GIRL
Cassandra Carlin
PICTURE BOOKS
A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY
Lisa Katzenberger
TWELFTH KNIGHT
Alexene Farol Follmuth
WITH LOVE, MISS AMERICANAH
Jane Igharo
THE DEEP DARK
Molly Knox Ostertag
WHERE WOLVES DON'T DIE
Anton Treuer
THE GIRL WHO KEPT THE CASTLE
Ryan Graudin
Jennifer Smith
THE LIGHTNING PATH
Erin Hunter
THE YELLOW BUS
Loren Long
THIS BOOK IS FULL OF HOLES
Nora Nickum
HELLO HELLO SHAPES
Brendan Wenzel
ARE YOU SMALL?
HIKE IT!
Iron Tazz
Mo Willems
3:30-4:30PM Papermaking Workshop for Beginners
5-6:30PM El Placer de Leer con Angélica Breña / The Pleasure of Reading with Angélica Breña
5:15-7PM BRLD Board of Trustees
10:30-11:30AM Raising a Reader: Bolsitas Rojas
2:30-3:30PM Microsoft Word Basics
5-7PM Yarn Group 5:15-7PM BRLD Finance Committee
10:30-11:30AM Raising a Reader: Bolsitas Rojas 5-7PM Yarn Group
Kids Zone 2:30-3:30PM Teen Café 4-5PM Dementia Education Series
10AM-7PM End of Summer Reading Scholastic Book Fair
10:30-11:30AM Brillantina Presents an Enchanting Puppet Show
4:30-5:30PM CMC at the Library: HSE & ESL
5:15-6:45PM Music at the Library: AMFS Chamber Music Concert
4-5PM Banned Book Club: Crank
4:30-5:30PM CMC at the Library: HSE & ESL
5:15-6:45PM Music at the Library: AMFS Chamber Music Concert
4:30-5:30PM CMC at the Library: HSE & ESL
5:15-6:45PM Music at the Library: AMFS Chamber Music Concert
10:30-11:15AM Storytime 2:30-3:30PM STEM with the Aspen Science Center
2:30-3:30PM Teen Café
4-5PM Swoon Society:
2:30-3:30PM Kids Zone
2:30-3:30PM Teen Café
5:30-6:30PM Book Talk: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store
4:30-5:30PM CMC at the Library: HSE & ESL
5-6:45PM The Power of Perspective Workshop
4:30-5:30PM CMC at the Library: HSE & ESL
5:30-7PM Important Supreme Court Cases of the 2023-24 Term
EVENTS, DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Check basaltlibrary.org/events-calendar for up to date info. We support the Town of Basalt’s Green Initiatives and encourage you to bike, walk, bus or carpool to the Library whenever possible. We use compostable products at
