GET READY, GET SET, READ!

October 2011 marks the fifth annual National Reading Group Month, which was founded by the Womens National Book Association to celebrate shared reading, encourage readers to find or start a book group, and to celebrate the accomplishments of reading groups nationwide. Why should you consider joining or starting a reading group, you ask? There are countless reasons!

Its a great way to meet new people with similar interests. A good book group is like continuing education without the hefty price tag, grades, and boring

homework assignments. Sharing book choices with other readers provides the perfect opportunity to broaden your reading. Discussing books with other people can open up whole new ways of thinking. Its trendy! Being a reading group member is like belonging to the worlds largest, friendliest club.

Ready to give it a try? We have resources to help you out!

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Newsletter | October 2011

October 16 - 22 is National Friends of Library Week - a time to celebrate and appeciate the value of libraries. The designated week also coincides with National Estate Planning Week. Why not make a gift to the High Plains Library District Foundation by designating a gift in your will? If we bring value to your life, please consider leaving the gifts of information, inspiration and entertainment to the community. Download our legacy brochure for more information.

NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARY WEEK

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Get ready, get set, read!

Ready to give it a try? The resources below offer everything you need to find or start a reading group that fits your interests and schedule. Reading group veterans will find plenty thats useful as well! The library has brought together resources to help you answer questions like how do we pick a great book for discussion, what if we cant find discussion questions, and even is it possible to get the author to join our discussion?

So this October pull out your reading glasses, stake out the comfiest spot on the couch, put your cocoa within arms reach, and get ready, get set, read! Your friendly new (or familiar) reading group will be there to discuss it with you when youre done!

-Meagan, Farr Regional Library

Books:The Book Club Companion: A Comprehensive Guide to the Reading Group Experience by Diana Loevy

Read It and Eat: A Month-by-Month Guide to Scintillating Book Club Selections and Mouthwatering Menus by Sarah Gardner

The Kids Book Club Book: Reading Ideas, Recipes, Activities, and Smart Tips for Organizing Terrific Kids Book Clubs by Judy Gelman and Vicki Levy Krupp

The Mother-Daughter Book Club: How Ten Busy Mothers and Daughters Came Together to Talk, Laugh, and Learn through Their Love of Reading by Shireen Dodson with Teresa Barker

Databases:NoveListNext ReadsOverdrive

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Websites:National Reading Group Monthhttp://www.nationalreadinggroupmonth.org

High Plains Library District Book Clubs

Reading Group Choiceshttp://www.readinggroupchoices.com

Reading Group Guideshttp://www.readinggroupguides.com

How to Discuss a Bookhttp://www.litlovers.com/run-a-book-club/lead-a-book-club-discussion

Skype Book Clubshttp://www.skypebookclubs.com/

Book Movementhttp://www.bookmovement.com

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Autumn Leaves

The falling leaves drift by the window, the autumn leaves of red and gold

Autumn leaf color is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs. During the autumn season, trees and shrubs transform into beautiful shades of red and gold.

This display of color will develop as early as mid-September in the northern latitudes of North America and wane toward the end of November in the southern part of the United States. This annual autumn tree leaf change will manifest itself in living fall color through most of October, then wane toward the end of November in the southern part of the United States.

For years, scientists have worked to understand the changes that happen to trees and shrubs this time of year. Three factors influence the color change: leaf pigments, length of night, and weather. The timing of color change and leaf fall are primarily regulated by the calendar, that is, the increasing length of night. None of the other environmental influences, such as temperature, rainfall and food supply, are as unvarying as the steadily increasing length of night during autumn. As days grow shorter, and nights grow longer and cooler, biochemical processes in the leaf begin to paint the landscape with Natures autumn palette.

Your library offers a variety of opportunities to experience one of Natures grandest color displays.

-Margaret, Centennial Park Library

Books:A Colorado autumn - photography by John Fielder, foreword by Jim Carrier

Fall foliage: the mystery, science, and folklore of autumn leaves by Charles W.G. Smith, photographs by Frank Kaczmarek

Autumn across America by Seymour Simon

Why do leaves change color? by Terry Allan Hicks

Las hojas en otoo por Martha E. H. Rustad; traduccin, Martn Luis Guzmn Ferrer {Leaves in fall by Martha E.H. Rustad; translation, Martn Luis Guzmn Ferrer}

Websites:Fall Foliage Viewing 2011 Coast to Coasthttp://www.chiff.com/a/fall-foliage.htm

Fall Color Drives in Coloradohttp://mycolorado.org/fall_drives.html

Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/leaves.html

How to View Fall Foliage in the Rocky Mountainshttp://www.ehow.com/how_5067_view-fall-foliage.html

Colorado Fall Foliagehttp://denver.about.com/od/familyactivities/tp/Colorado-Fall-Foliage.htm

National Parks Service (type fall colors in the search box)http://www.nps.gov/index.htm

Fall Foliage Train Ridehttp://www.traintraveling.com/events/fall-foliage-trains/index.shtml

Eastern Rockies, Denver, Colorado Fall Foliage and Colors Tourshttp://www.tripcart.com/usa-regions/Eastern-Colorado-Wyoming-Rockies,Fall-Foliage.aspx#Guide||||||Top||||||||

Vacation Planning Guide for Visiting Colorado with the Kids - Best Spots to See Colorado Fall Colorhttp://www.familytravelcolorado.com/Colorado_Gold_Fall_Colors.html

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Families | Build a Fairy HouseOctober 8, 1:00-3:00 pm

Carbon Valley Regional Library

Join us for a story about fairies and a field trip to the Childrens Forest as each family constructs their very own fairy house. Before coming, gather the fairy house materials from your yard or on family walks. Fairy houses use only natural, non-living materials such as leaves, seeds, dried flowers, bark, twigs, etc. Be respectful of plants that are growing. Fairies are careful not to harm anything that is growing. Go to www.fairyhouses.com or stop by the library for more information and inspiration.

Adults | Health Talks*October 13, 6:30-7:30 pm

Farr Regional Library

Dr. Erik Sorbo of the Weld Family Clinic of Chiropractic leads a session on Put down the Tums and step away slowly. Learn causes, cures and why acid reducing medications will ruin your health.

Families | Celebrating Day of the DeadOctober 21, 12:00-2:00 pm

Lincoln Park Library

First practiced by the ancient Aztecs and still observed today, Dia de los Muertos celebrates and honors the lives of those who are no longer with us. Join us for two special programs as we recognize the traditions of the Day of the Dead.For families with children ages 6 and younger:

Enjoy special stories and traditional crafts in the Childrens Room.

For families with children ages 7 and older:Join us in the Meeting Room to learn about some of the traditions of Dia de los Muertos; then create your own keychain calavera, spirit-in-a-bottle, and shrine tile.

Registration is not required; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

SPECIAL EVENTS

* This program is presented as a community partnership event. Sponsorship or co-sponsorship of this event does not constitute the Librarys endorsement of the content or views expressed during the program.

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SPECIAL EVENTSChildren | Princesses, Pumpkins and SuperheroesOctober 22, 2:00-3:00 pm

Farr Regional Library

Are you a princess or superhero? Come and explore how you are more than a princess or superhero. Express yourself by wearing your favorite costume and spend an afternoon with Colorado author, Carmela LaVigna Coyle, who will share her popular princess series books. She will also talk about how she became a writer and what happens when you have a book published. Afterward, enjoy an autumn scavenger hunt. Prizes donated by Pope Farms and Produce & Garden Center and Farr Regional Library.

Children | Halloween HauntingOctober 27, 6:00-7:30 pm

Centennial Park Library

Spooky storytime, haunted stacks, face painting, balloon artist, karaoke, scavenger hunt - so much to do at the library! Join us in your Halloween costume for some frighteningly good fun.

* The following series of programs is presented as a community partnership event. Sponsorship or co-sponsorship of this event does not constitute the Librarys endorsement of the content or views expressed during the program.

Parents | The Birds and the Bees: Preparing parents for The Talk.6:30-7:30 pm

Farr Regional Library - in English

October 4: Bee TalkingStrategies for parents to talk about healthy sexuality with their children. Presented by Planned Parenthood.

October 11: Bee InformedBe prepared with accurate information about consequences of teen sex including STDs as well as the benefits of waiting. Presented by WeldWAITS.

October 18: Bee InvolvedParental involvement is essential in protecting children from risky behaviors. Presented by the Weld County Fatherhood Initiative.

October 25: Bee a Role ModelPreventing sexual violence and domestic abuse starts with modeling good communication and healthy relationship skills. Presented by SAVA.

Cmo hablar con sus nios acerca del sexo6:30-7:30 pm

Centennial Park Library - en Espaol

5 de octubre: Esta HablandoLas estrategias para padres de cmo hablar de la sexualidad sana con sus nios. Presentado por la Planned Parenthood.

12 de octubre: Est InformadoEstar preparado con la informacin precisa sobre las consecuencias del sexo temprano en adolescente incluyendo STDs as como los beneficios de esperar. Presentado por WeldWAITS.

20 de octubre: Est InvolucradaLa participacin de los padres es esencial para proteger a nios y adolescentes de conductas arriesgadas. Presentado por el Condado Weld la Iniciative de la paternidad.

27 de octubre: Sea un EjemploPreviniendo violencia sexual y abuso domstico se comienza con la enseanza de la buena comunicacin y las habilidades sanas de la relacin. Presentado por SAVA.

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AFFILIATED LOCATIONS

BOOK DEPOSITSBriggsdale Library42089 WCR 70, Briggsdale, CO 80611

Pierce Senior Center321 Main, Pierce, CO 80650

Grover Community Library230 Chatoga, Grover, CO 80729

Mead Community/Senior CenterP.O. Box 626, Mead, CO 80542

Hill & Park Senior Center4205 Yosemite Dr., Greeley, CO 80634

Milliken Senior Center1101 Broad Street, Milliken, CO 80543

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