Spirit Lake Library to Host Band Scramble
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Beginner or pro, everyone who plays an instrument is invited to take part in a band scramble, Saturday, August 18, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Spirit Lake Library. After putting their names and instruments into a drawing, musicians will be randomly grouped into bands and the audience will choose the winner. The deadline for entry is 1:15 p.m., with performances scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. Community Library Network staff member and emcee for the event, Jacob Tarnowski, said his own entry into a band scramble was one of impulse. “I hadn’t played in a group before, and didn’t consider myself especially good, but I was able to blend in with the rest of the group. It was a blast.” Inspired by his experience, he wanted to open up the opportunity to others. Traditionally band scrambles are formed of acoustical instruments, but bands will be formed to make the most out of the instruments people bring. Electricity will be limited, but Tarnowski said he would do his best to accommodate electronic instruments, although folks must bring their own amps. He also encourages teens to bring band instruments, noting a swing band would be fun. While the bands are rehearsing, children are welcome to explore an instrument petting zoo, and teens and adults are encouraged to take advantage of an open mike. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event and should bring their lawn chairs. Find other programs at Spirit Lake at CommunityLibrary.Net/SpiritLake.
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Early Blues, Ballad, and Folk Music Artist Coming to Libraries
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Tracy Morrison, songwriter, folksinger and storyteller, will appear at four Community Library Network locations in early August. Drawing from American Roots genres, Morrison has traveled the country to perform at festivals, museums, libraries, and theaters. Her songwriting and storytelling explores culture, history, and life experience. On Friday, August 3, 6:30 p.m., Pinehurst Library will host Morrison during Pinehurst Days. In this performance, Country Ballads and Early Blues, she explores early American music circa 1920s-1950s. The songs to be discussed and then shared live, include those from The Carter Family, Cousin Emmy, Kitty Wells, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Lottie Kimbro “Kansas City Butterball.” The same presentation will be offered at the Post Falls Library, Monday, August 6, 6:30 p.m. At Hayden Library, Tuesdays, August 7, 6 p.m., and Athol Library, Wednesday, August 8, 6:30 p.m., Morrison will present American Folk Music Revival. This presentation explores origins and evolutions of Traditional American folksongs that were recorded during the American Folkmusic Revival (1940s-1960s). Songs recorded by artists such as Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly, Burl Ives, Joan Baez, Jean Ritchie, Bob Dylan and, Pete Seeger will be discussed and then performed live. The programs are free and no registration is needed. Find more programs for adults at CommunityLibrary.Net/Adults.
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Jack Castle Reading at Post Falls Library
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On Saturday, August 18, 1-2:30 p.m., local authors Jack Castle, Gary Edwards, Bonnie Gilbert, and Joyce Nowacki, will read from their works at the Post Falls Library. At the end of the readings, the public is invited to chat one-on-one with the authors. Castle will be reading from his latest novel, Stranger Tides, due out August 10. Nathan Hansen, program specialist, began the popular Local Authors Sound-Off series in late spring. “One Saturday a month I invite authors of different genres to share their stories, so we can have a little bit of something for everyone each session.” With an audience of 15 to 20 in attendance, the selection of children’s literature, non-fiction, and fiction stories seems to have hit the spot. Hansen notes that with more than 700 authors in Kootenai County, the program has endless possibilities. “It’s such a pleasure to hear these master story crafters read their works,” Hansen said. “We have story times for children all the time, why not have a big kids story time too?”
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Write Now! Literary Workshop Offered at Hayden Library
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Kim Morgan is back at the Hayden Library with a free, four-week series on writing. The programs will be offered Wednesdays, August 1, 8, 15, and 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Each week focuses on a different aspect of writing designed to strengthen your storytelling skills. Write-to-Publish, August 1 Find inspiration and breathe life into your writing. Half of this session is Getting Inspired to Start or Jumpstart Your Writing. Four Truths of the Storyteller, August 8 You will leave this class with the four truths and a clear sense of how to tap into the power of ‘you.’ The Write Way Home, August 15 The spirit of great stories is found in being true to yourself. Learn how your personal narrative informs your professional writing. The Write Season and Reason to Write, August 22 How do you stay inspired to write and write what inspires others? Learn to open new pathways of creativity and imagination to keep writing beyond this series.
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Going Somewhere? Check Out Mango Languages
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From Spanish to Swahili, English to Icelandic, and Shakespeare to Pirate, Mango Languages has virtually everyone’s language and cultural curiosities covered. With Mango, you no longer have to choose between learning how to say the Spanish, "estoy aprendiendo español," or the Croatian, "učim hrvatski." Keep your curiosity inspired with access to over 70 world language courses and mobile apps so you can learn whenever, wherever your busy life takes you. Find Mango Languages at CommunityLibrary.Net/eLibrary.
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Library Survey Heading Your Way
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Summer Reading is winding down, with most programs ending the week of August 13. But that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Early Learners will find out who won the grand prize on Tuesday, September 4, and the kids’ grand prize drawing for the North Idaho State Fair Family Pass will be on Wednesday, August 15, 5 pm; the final grand prize drawing on Tuesday, September 4. The raffle prizes for adults will take place Saturday, September 1. Winners will be contacted either by phone or email. Kids and teens can cash in their Book Bucks at the Book Buck Prize Patrol making the rounds to all our libraries beginning Friday, August 17 and ending Thursday, August 30. Teens are also invited to the Teen Silent Auction at any one of four library locations. More details can be found at CommunityLibrary.Net/Programs or CommunityLibrary.Net/Calendar. Fall programs start again the week of September 10.
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Administration John Hartung, Director, 208-772-5612 x 116 Rebecca Melton, Assistant Director 208-773-1506 x 314 Anne Abrams, Communications Director 208-773-1506 x 323 Coordinators Twylla Rehder, Adult Programs, 208-772-5612 x 123 Karen Yother, Youth Programs, 208-772-5612 x 120
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Managers Jill Roche, Athol, 208-683-2979 Karin Hall, Bookmobile, 208-772-7405 Dorothy Blackmore, Harrison, 208-689-3976 Darla Gunning, Hayden, 208-772-5612 Brenda Ludwick, Pinehurst, 208-682-3483 Jennifer Craft, Post Falls, 208-773-1506 Linda Mahon, Rathdrum, 208-687-1029 Carol Ferguson, Spirit Lake, 208-623-5353 Editor Anne Abrams, 208-773-1506 x 323, Email
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