LIBRARY
26 • DECEMBER 2015
STAR WARS AT THE LIBRARY! Celebrate the upcoming release of “Episode VII: The Force Awakens” at the library this month with special events!
Hour of Code
4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 8 OR 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 12 Grab your laptop or tablet and join us for our second annual “Hour of Code” event! Learn to program droids and create your own Star Wars game in a galaxy far, far away. For kids ages 6+
Star Wars Party
5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 10 Games, trivia, costume contest and treats – join us in celebrating all things Star Wars. Fun for the whole family!
ALSO AT THE LIBRARY Stem-tacular Saturdays!
Beginning 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 December’s project will give kids ages 10 to 14 an opportunity to learn how to solder as they make a flashing Christmas tree ornament. Because of the nature of this project, kids must have a parent accompany them. Sign up at the city’s recreation page at libertylakewa.gov. Cost is $10 per kid. Each registered participant will also receive a soldering tool to keep. Limited to 10 kids.
Holiday Events and Hours
For more info, see content elsewhere on this page The library has a variety of holiday-themed events in December, from a cards and wrapping paper craft for adults (Dec. 3), to a Polar Express pajama storytime (Dec. 16 and 18), to a visit from Santa Claus himself (Dec. 19). Adjusted hours for December: The library will open at 2 p.m. Dec. 10 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 17. It will close at noon Dec. 24 and be closed all day Dec. 25-26.
Give the gift of reading this season Compiled by Tammy Kimberley
What do you get for that person who seemingly has everything? With literally millions of selections available in a variety of formats (paper, audio and e-books, to name a few), books can provide the perfect answer to your present dilemma. Whether you’re looking for humor or history, murder or mystery, the gift of reading can be crafted uniquely to the recipient’s interest and reading level. Liberty Lake Municipal Library Director Pamela Mogen recently shared some reading recommendations for adults, while Jandy Humble shared selections geared toward youth that could serve as great gifts for the holiday season.
“Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary” by David West Reynolds From characters like Darth Maul and Yoda, to places like Naboo and Dexter’s Diner, to creatures like Jabba the Hutt and Ewoks, this book chronicles every character, weapon, starship, droid, creature and alien in the Star Wars universe. This book features more than one thousand stills and digitally rendered pictures, making this the ultimate collector’s item for every Star Wars fan.
Adult book selections “Madison’s Gift: Five Partnerships That Built America” by David O. Stewart For the non-fiction reader in your life, this biography follows the life of James Madison, a brilliant writer and skilled negotiator. The author, David Stewart, discusses Madison’s work with five collaborators — his wife Dolley, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe and Thomas Jefferson. “Murder at the Brightwell” by Ashley Weaver In an unhappy marriage, Amory Ames teams up with her friend and ex-fiancé to save her sister from a similarly ill-fated marriage. However, things become more complicated when a murder occurs and Amory starts to investigate. Even more surprisingly, her husband shows up to help. “Emma: A Modern Retelling” by Alexander McCall Smith Set in the 21st-century, Emma Woodhouse works at an interior design consulting business and plays matchmaker, all while maintaining the character and circumstances of the “Emma,” Jane Austen’s fans have come to love. This witty book will entertain non-Austen fans as well!
“Motherland” by Maria Hummel This book is based on letters from the author’s father and his German childhood. German surgeon Frank Kappus is drafted into medical military service, leaving his new wife, Liesl, with three stepsons to care for. When one child is declared “mentally unfit,” Liesl must prevent him from being sent to Hadamar, the infamous hospital for unfit children. This novel would appeal to fans of the book, “All the Light We Cannot See,” while presenting flawed characters, difficult moral dilemmas, and the fateful choices made by Third Reich families during the devastating final days of war.
Youth reading recommendations “The Doldrums” by Nicholas Gannon Archer B. Helmsley wants an adventure. Adventure is in his blood. His grandparents were famous explorers until they
“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated Edition” By J.K Rowling and illustrated by Jim Kay The beloved first book of the Harry Potter series is now available in an illustrated edition. Artist Jim Kay created over 100 stunning illustrations that bring the wizarding world to life in a new and exciting way. This book is the perfect gift for children being introduced to the series for the first time, as well as dedicated fans. “No More Water in the Tub” by Ted Arnold William is getting ready for his bath when the faucet breaks, sending him and his tub surfing through the building! On his wet ride, he collects a strange fleet in his wake, from Uncle Nash who sits in the trash, to Little Dottie who sails the potty. This is a fun bath time or bedtime story to share with little ones. “The Sweet Smell of Christmas” by Patricia M. Scarry Can you smell Christmas coming? Follow Little Bear as he explores all of the sweet smells of Christmas. The book includes six wonderful scents for the reader to smell from hot chocolate and apple pie to oranges and peppermint. This is a classic Christmas book to add to your collection of holiday stories.
❆ ❆ ❆ Celebrating the holidays at the library ❆ ❆ ❆ Create your own cards, paper
Get a head start on your holiday cards by making personalized cards and wrapping paper during this adult craft event 6 p.m. Dec. 3. The library will provide all supplies, as well as hot drinks and cookies.
All aboard the Polar Express 23123 E. Mission Ave. Liberty Lake • 232-2510
disappeared on an iceberg in Antarctica. When a mysterious package arrives from his supposedly deceased grandparents, it is all the motivation Archer needs to hatch a plan to rescue them.
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Registration is required. For more, call 2322510.
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The Splash
A Polar Express pajama storytime will be held at 10:30 a.m. on both Dec. 16 and Dec. 18.
Santa stops at library Santa Claus can visit with children on Dec. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the library. Bugaboo Images will also be hand to take professional photos for a fee, but parents are also welcome to bring cameras to take pictures. Starting at 10 a.m., the library will have activity stations for kids to make a Christmas card, create a North Pole picture, sing Christmas songs and color pictures as they wait their turn. Santa will begin to see kids
at 11 a.m. and, due to his schedule, no one arriving after 1:30 p.m. will be seen.
Build a gingerbread house
For those wanting to try to make a gingerbread house this holiday season, the library has two baking kits available for check out. Simply add your own gingerbread recipe and use the instructions and baking forms included to create a unique holiday decoration. Gingerbread house kids are available to be checked out for one week.