Moving Pictures This is a new feature where, each month, we will take a deep dive into a particular film. Whether it happens to be an old favorite or one you have never seen, we hope these fun facts, nifty tidbits, and relevant resources available through the library spark curiosity or prompt you to think “huh, that’s interesting.” This month’s pick is Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Rear Window - starring Jimmy Stewart, Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter, and Raymond Burr. The confinement, boredom, and obsessive thought patterns of the main character make this an excellent quarantine watch. But the shifts in perspective and the formation of community that result from the story playing out also make it perfect for this period when we are cautiously emerging from isolation. Intrigued? Visit Adult Services Librarian John's list of recommendations and wacky facts, including the original Rear Window shooting script, podcasts, and...Portuguese Water Dogs?
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Kid Picks!
What is kid picks, you ask? We were inspired by a wonderful young community member to think of ways for kids to volunteer with the library, and we are very excited about this opportunity. We hope you are, too!
Announcing... Kid Picks! If you have a young person in your life who has enthusiasm for books, movies, TV shows, or games (video or otherwise), we want their opinions! Kids can submit reviews to be compiled into a newsletter, in-library displays, online lists, and more! There are two ways for kids to submit their reviews: online or in the library. There are forms, pencils, and a drop box on the service desk in the *brand new* Children's Library. If submitting a form online is easier, there is a google form at https://bit.ly/ACLkidpicks. If the young person in your life is interested in being more involved with the behind-the-scenes aspects of Kid Picks (or if you have any questions), please send Youth Services Librarian Katie an email at katiep@alohalibrary.org. |
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Adult Summer Reading: Color Your World! In the spirit of this year’s “Color Your World” Summer Reading theme, we’re asking you, our patrons, to tell us about the things that will forever color your recent memories. Each month, June through August, we’ll be sharing prompts through our social media channels, facebook.com/AlohaLibrary and on Instagram @AlohaCommunityLibrary, to spark community reflection and conversation about the recent books you read, movies & TV shows you watched, technology that increasingly became a part of your life, and the communities with which you’ve shared them. Be on the lookout for those prompts on Facebook and Instagram or send us your response as a reply to this newsletter if you’re not on social media! For August, send us your text, video, or visual media response to the prompt, “The communities that will forever color my recent memories are .”
At the end of August, we’ll take all of the responses we gather and turn them into a collection of crowd-sourced recommendations and resources to be shared with our community. All respondents will also be entered into an end-of-Summer giveaway of fun prizes including WCCLS pint glasses, Aloha Community Library tote bags, and Baja Fresh gift baskets courtesy of our generous donors!
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Aloha Library Book Club Wednesday, August 4 from 6:30 to 7:30pm For adults. Join online at bit.ly/ACLbkclub, or by phone at 253-215-8782. Meeting ID: 924 6989 8432 | Passcode: 037016. |
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Dial-In Book Excerpts All month For adults. We’re temporarily dedicating a phone line to book excerpts! Dial us up at 971-245-7734 to hear a brief reading of an excerpt from a book that’s set somewhere else. If you enjoy it and want to read more for yourself, you can leave us a message after the end of the recording, and we’ll be happy to help you request a copy to check out. We’ll be posting new recordings frequently for you to listen to, so call back regularly! |
Teen Crafternoon: Shrinky Dinks Starting Monday, August 23 while supplies last Pick up a crafternoon kit to create your own personal shrinky dink charm! Draw your art, bake it, and then wear it! Use your own art or choose from the provided templates, and create a key chain with your design. Kits will be available at the library starting Monday, August 23 during open hours (TBD) while supplies last. For teens entering 6th-12th grade only. |
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Kids Workshop: Rainbow Felted Geodes Starting Monday, August 9 while supplies Last Join felting artist LeBrie Rich for a kid-friendly felting project creating 3-4 colorful felted geodes! All kits come with paper instructions, but an accompanying video can be found here. No internet access needed to use this kit! Kits will be available at the library starting Monday, August 9 during open hours (TBD) while supplies last. Recommended for ages 3-10. |
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Messy(ish) Arts & Crafts: Sidewalk Chalk Starting Monday, August 2 while supplies last. Let’s go outside! Pick up sidewalk chalk at the library or use your own to create whatever you want. Play a game of hopscotch, send an uplifting message, make an obstacle course, draw a beautiful picture — your imagination (and sidewalk) is the limit! Have a grown up take a photo of your art and share it with us by emailing it to info@alohalibrary.org for a bonus entry in our monthly Summer Reading prize drawing. Kits will be available at the library starting Monday, August 2 during open hours (TBD) while supplies last. |
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Virtual Family Storytime Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:00am Family Storytime is a fun filled live program for all ages with stories, songs, and rhymes geared toward getting kids hooked on reading. Come read, sing, dance, and play with us on Zoom here. We cannot wait to see you! |
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Virtual Pajama Storytime Fridays from 10:30 to 11:00am Wear your comfiest pajamas and join librarians Katie and Jesse every Friday at 10:30 am! We’ll see our friends Narwhal and Unicorn, read and sing together, and look for Little Mouse. Use this link to access the meeting on Friday. We hope to see you there! |
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STEAM: Water Balloons Starting Monday, August 16 while supplies last. It’s not summer without two of our favorite things — water and balloons! The STEAM take and make kit this month has everything you need to conduct some fun (and wet!) science experiments, including a boat, a yo-yo, and even a parachute! Kits will be available at the library starting Monday, August 16 during open hours (TBD) while supplies last. |
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LEGO Challenge: Goodbye, Summer!
Sunday, August 29 For kids. August is almost over and it’s time to go back to school! Use LEGO or DUPLO bricks to recreate your favorite memory or activity from this summer. A camping trip under the stars? Playing in the waves at the beach? Reading lots of books? Use as many bricks as you would like for this challenge, just remember to have an adult send a photo to info@alohalibrary.org for a chance to be entered into the final monthly prize drawing. |
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