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Letter from the Director

Summer reading, a fond farewell, and a hearty hello

May 2017 Volume 157

University City Public LibraryCheckoutAdult Summer Reading

David Copperfield, education in focus this summer Since beginning the Big Book Challenge in 2011, our readers have been clamoring for a Charles Dickens novel. This is the year! We’ll take on the novel that Dickens called his “favourite child,” perhaps because the protagonist’s story is closest to his own autobiography. First published serially from 1849 to 1850, David Copperfield is the story of a talented young man who overcomes poverty, loss of family, and vicious school headmasters to build a life for himself in London. As with all of Dickens’ work, the novel is full of unforgettable characters such as the charming Wilkins Micawber and the hateful Uriah Heep. As we read, we’ll also bring Copperfield’s story into the present day; see page 2 for details on how we’ll do it. How does David beat the odds arrayed against him? Take the Big Book Challenge with us this summer and find out!

I hope that you are as excited as I am by the approaching summer reading season. It is our favorite time of the year here at the Library! Whether it’s Big Book Summer Reading for adults or the Build a Better World program for teens and children, we have a wide array of events and activities for everyone. Our summer of David Copperfield kicks off on Wednesday, May 24, while Build a Better World starts on Saturday, May 27. We’re also pleased to be hosting Thinking Money, a traveling exhibit focused on financial literacy, this May and June. Stop by the opening reception Tuesday, May 23. Look through the following pages or check our website at www.ucitylibrary.org to see everything we have in store for this summer. While everyone here is excited about the near future, we were sad to say goodbye to Marilyn Phillips. She had been the Head of our Youth Services department since 1986, but decided to retire earlier this spring. While we’re all happy for Marilyn — she gets to spend more time with

her children and her grandchildren, and she gets to travel more — we will all miss her. Marilyn and her staff revitalized our children’s summer reading program. She, and they, encouraged thousands of teens to volunteer and the teens, in turn, encouraged tens of thousands of kids to talk about books and reading. But the Library, its work and our mission will go on. And so it is that we are very happy that Karen Young has joined us as our new Head of Youth Services. Karen has been working as a children’s librarian at St. Louis Public Library for the past several years, and brings new ideas, a new perspective, and great enthusiasm to the University City Public Library. Be sure to say hello when you are here for summer reading. Besides summer reading, be sure to join us for our eclipse programs, for the activities on Make Music Day (June 21), and the special Art in the Loop-related events June 21 through 24, including the events here at the Library. — Patrick Wall

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Copperfield’s themes today

Non-fiction reading, panel discussion to focus on education At UCPL we believe stories matter, and that Dickens’ novel David Copperfield and its story of a young boy overcoming trials and tribulations to succeed still resonates today. We’ll explore that idea this summer with the reading of a true-life story from contemporary America: Born Bright: A Young Girl’s Journey from Nothing to Something in America by C. Nicole Mason. Stop by our summer reading kickoff event on May 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to pick up your

copy of the book, and mark your calendar for our Born Bright discussion event: Thursday, July 13 at 7 p.m. Dr. Mason’s book and

Dickens’ novel explore the crucial role education plays in the life of a child. We’ll examine that theme with a panel discussion of esteemed educators, including

Dr. John Wright and U City School District Superintendent Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, on Wednesday, June 21 at 7 p.m.

What in the Dickens?

Washington U professor to lead summer reading discussions The Big Book Challenge helps readers push themselves to be the best readers they can be. Each year, we choose an important (and long!) work of literature to read, discuss, and encourage one another to the finish line. This year we’re getting extra help along the way: Dr. Miriam Bailin, associate professor in the department of English at Washington University, is a specialist in Victorian and Modern British literature, and she will be our discussion facilitator throughout the summer. Dr. Bailin is the author

of The Sickroom in Victorian Fiction: The Art of Being Ill, and she has written

articles on Charlotte Bronte, Tennyson, and Kipling, as well as on topics such as Victorian sentimentality and contemporary adaptations of Victorian decor. Dr. Bailin’s courses on the 19th-Century British novel have been popular among Wash U students for many years, and we look forward to being able to learn from her this summer.

Total eclipse of the sun

UCPL is ready for the solar eclipse this August. Are you? Are you ready for an astronomical event of epic proportions? The total solar eclipse will occur over St. Louis on August 21, 2017. The next time it will happen will be in 2505, so be sure to get in on the action! The Library will host a viewing event with our new sunspotter scope on eclipse day and we will have eclipse-viewing glasses available. Leading up to eclipse day, UCPL will host eclipse-related programs for children and families on Wednesday, June 14 at 7 p.m.; Monday, July 17 at

6:30 p.m.; and Monday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m. to get ready for this once-in-a-lifetime event. Additionally, UCPL (with the other libraries of the Municipal Library Consortium) will have a table at the eclipse expo on June 17 at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park in Ballwin. The expo will feature presentations by eclipse experts, as well as 20,000 square feet of exhibits. Learn more about the total solar eclipse at the following website: www.StLouisEclipse2017.org.

Run for the Library!

43rd Annual Memorial Day Run set for Monday, May 29 Registration is now open for the 43rd Annual U City Memorial Day Run! The 5K and 10K races kick off from University City Public Library at 7:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, followed by the all-ages fun run at 9:20 a.m. Register online at www.ucitymemorialdayrun.com. Registration is $30 for the 5K and 10K before May 20; the price then

jumps to $35 through May 28, and again to $40 on the day of the race.

Registration for the fun run is $15. Families of five or fewer can also register as a group for $70. Family registration is only available

until May 20. Proceeds from the run benefit the Library and the Green Center. For more information, call 314-727-3150.


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Storytelling with style

Loretta Washington to premiere new work July 19 This summer the Library is thrilled to welcome back Master Storyteller Loretta Washington for an evening of entertainment for the whole family. On July 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Ms. Washington will present My Corner of the Porch, a selection of stories and song drawn from her own childhood in the Missouri bootheel and St. Louis. In addition to her personal

story, she will interweave other tales of characters overcoming the odds and moving from rags to riches. Ms Washington is crafting this selection especially for our summer reading program. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the premiere of this program at your library! Copies of the book My Corner of the Porch will be available for purchase.

Stand and Deliver

Education in the spotlight for film screening Aug. 9 Every summer during our Big Book Challenge, we offer a film screening, usually an adaptation of the book we’re reading. This year, however, we’re mixing things up a bit and screening a film that focuses on education and overcoming the odds, the themes of both David Copperfield and our companion non-fiction title, Born Bright. Join us on Wednesday Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m. for a screening of Stand and Deliver. Released in 1988, this movie features

the story of Jaime Escalante, a math teacher at East Los Angeles’ Garfield High School, who refuses to write off his inner-city students as losers. Escalante pushes and inspires 18 students — who were struggling with math and prone to dropping out — to learn calculus. This movie is based on a true story and depicts some of the struggles of teachers and students in inner-city schools. As always, this event is free and open to all!

Connect online!

Join UCPL on Facebook, blog, Twitter for David Copperfield Not ready to take on David Copperfield this summer? Or maybe it’s not enough for you? Here is another way you can participate in our adult summer reading program. Read along with us, or even another Dickens classic, and send us your thoughts via Twitter (@UCPL_Librarians) using #UCPLBigBook, or on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/1GZ5Iby. You can even chat with us about our summer reading events! Additionally, we’ll be blogging about David Copperfield and Born Bright at ucplsummerreading.blogspot.com, where we’ll also share comments from the online and in-person book discussions. If you feel up to it, you can even offer up your own blog post on the themes of the books (or even just a tidbit about the author: last year’s blog featured a post on Zora Neale Hurston’s many hats). See you online!

Can’t get enough of the classics?

Keep talking about them this fall with UCPL’s new

Classics Book Group!The book group will meet on the

3rd Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m.starting September 19

Call 314-727-3150

for more information.



Thinking Money

Financial literacy takes center stage in Gallery this May and June; family programs will highlight money smarts, budgeting On May 23, University City Public Library is proud to welcome Thinking Money: A Financial Expedition, a

traveling exhibit focused on teaching families financial skills in a fun, approachable way. Developed by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation

and the American Library Association, Thinking Money: A Financial Expedition is geared toward teaching kids and teens, and their families, about financial literacy. Through an adventure-themed storyline, interactive iPad content, and other fun activities, Thinking Money explores themes like wants vs. needs, preparing for a rainy day, imagining your future self and avoiding financial fraud. Thinking Money will be on display at UCPL through June 24. During the exhibition period, UCPL will also be hosting a series of programs that are focused on the themes discussed in Thinking Money. The first program is the opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 23. This also serves as the opening reception for Thinking Money: Piggy Banks, a companion exhibition by local photographer Kristi Foster, and featuring UCPL friends, family, and patrons holding, and talking about, their piggy banks. On Thursday, May 25 at 6 p.m., we turn our attention to teens with “Mad City Money,” an interactive budget program led by the University of

Missouri-St. Louis’ Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education. On May 31 at 6 p.m., we’ll welcome staff from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, who will present “Talking to Your Kids About Money,” a moderated discussion for parents of young children (who will be participating in a savings-themed storytime while their parents are talking). The focus turns to college financing on Wednesday, June 7 at 7 p.m., when the Federal Reserve returns for “Figuring Out How to Pay for College.” Our final financial-themed program will be “Safe and Secure,” a presentation by the UMSL Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education, at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15. All programs are free and open to the public (reservations are required for “Talking to Your Kids About Money”), and Thinking Money is available for visiting any time the library is open. For more information call 314-727-3150.

Thanks to everyone who makes our summer programs possible!Avalon Exchange

Blick Art Materials

Breadsmith Bakery

The Center for Mind Body & Spirit

Cliffedge Marketing

COCA

Warren & Sharon Danziger

Kay Drey

Fitness with Anika

Friends of the University City Public Library

Alberto & Berta Goldgaber

Long Acres Farm

Lupton Chapel

Missouri Botanical Garden

Parkview Garden Association

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

Tutti Frutti

Upper Limits Rock Gym

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Adult Summer Reading Events18 CLOSED FOR FATHERS DAY

21 Adult Summer Reading: Local Educators’ Panel Discussion, 7 PM

28 Big Book Discussion: David Copperfield, Part 1, 7 PM


30 Big Book Discussion, David Copperfield, Part 1, noon

JulyIN THE GALLERY: Original Children’s and Adult Book Covers from the collection of Ed Nickels

4 CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

10 Readings in History: Last Call: The Rise & Fall of Prohibition, 7 PM

13 Adult Summer Reading Book Discussion: Born Bright, 7 PM

19 Loretta Washington storytelling event, 6:30 PM



28 Big Book Discussion: David Copperfield, Part 2, noon

AugustIN THE GALLERY: Original Children’s and Adult Book Covers from the collection of Ed Nickels

9 Film Screening: Stand and Deliver, 6:30 PM

16 Victorian Coloring, 6 PM



25 Big Book Discussion: David Copperfield, Part 3, noon

MayIN THE GALLERY: Thinking Money, and Kristi Foster, Thinking Money: Piggy Banks

8 Readings in History: The Invisible Bridge: The Fall of Nixon & the Rise of Reagan, 7 PM

14 CLOSED FOR MOTHERS DAY

20 HPES Health Screening, 9 AM

20 Friends of the Library Trivia Night, doors at 6:30 PM, questions at 7 PM

23 Thinking Money Opening Reception, 6-8 PM; artist talk, 7 PM

24 Adult Summer Reading Kickoff, 5:30-7 PM

24 U City Book Group: The Underground Railroad, 7 PM

25 Thinking Money: Mad City Money teen program, 6 PM

29 43rd Annual U City Memorial Day Run, 7:30 AM

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31 Thinking Money: Talking to Your Kids About Money, 6 PM

JuneIN THE GALLERY: Thinking Money, and Kristi Foster, Thinking Money: Piggy Banks

4 U City Historical Society presents Ginny Cortinovis: Reigning Men, 1715-2015, 2 PM

7 Thinking Money: Figuring Out How to Pay for College, 7 PM

12 Readings in History: Victoria the Queen, 7 PM

14 Get Ready for the Eclipse, 7 PM

15 Thinking Money: Safe and Secure, 7 PM

17 HPES Health Screening, 9 AM



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YOUTH SUMMER READING PROGRAM

JUNE

Join the University City Public Library as we “Build a Better World” with our summer reading program for kids. Children of all ages are invited to read for fun, participate in exciting activities, enjoy special events, and win fabulous prizes. New this year, the summer reading program is expanded to include children from birth to 17 years old. The program runs Saturday, May 20 through Friday, July 21, and reporting opens Friday, May 26 from 3 to 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Services department at UCPL. In addition to reading, the youth summer reading program also includes plenty of fun programs including a kickoff event featuring the owls of the World Bird Sanctuary at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27. Other special summer events include a performance of Anansi the Spider by the Mesner Puppet Theater, the Glen Foster Magic Show, a performance of Beauty and the Beast by the Hampstead Stage Company, a family fun game and craft night, and an interactive evening of music with Mr. Stinky Feet (Jim Cosgrove). All events are free and open to all.

Read to a Dog 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 3 and up

Roller Coasters 6:30 p.m. Grades 7 and up

Lego Fun 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 3 and upFiguring Out

How to Pay for College

7 p.m. Teens

Teen Gaming 7-8:30 p.m. Grades 7 and up

Cardboard Construction 6:30 p.m. Grades 7 and up

Movie: Kubo & the Two Strings 4:30 p.m.

Story Walk Opens Ten Little Monkeys in Heman Park

Kids Gaming 1 p.m. Grades 3-6

Glen Foster Magic Show 6:30 p.m. All ages


Hampstead Stage Company

presents Beauty & the

Beast 6:30 p.m.

All ages

Preschool Dance & Play 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-6

Chalk Art 10 a.m. All ages

MAY• START COUNTING! Saturday, May 20• Thinking Money Opening Reception Tuesday, May 23 at 6 p.m. All ages

• Mad City Money Thursday, May 25 at 6 p.m. Teens• REPORTING BEGINS! Friday, May 26 at 3 p.m.• Summer Reading Kick-Off Saturday, May 27 at 2 p.m.

• Mesner Puppet Theater presents Anansi the Spider Tuesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m.• Talking to Your Kids About Money Wednesday, May 31 at 6 p.m. Parents & kids ages 3-6

Make Music Day 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-6



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The summer teen volunteer program is a strong tradition at University City Public Library. One of the things that makes our

summer reading program unique is that kids talk to teen volunteers about their summer reading. Teen volunteers offer encouragement and rewards

to the children and assist with parties and other summer programs. Participating teens can win

prizes, earn service hours, and even make new friends.

All dedicated and energetic teens are invited to participate; applications are available at the Youth Services desk. Volunteers must attend a May training session. For more information, including training dates, call the Youth

Services department at 314-727-3150.

JULYBuild & Play

10 a.m. Ages 2+

Lego Fun 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Ages 3+

Read to a Dog 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Ages 3+Family Fun Game

& Craft Night 6:30 p.m.

Ages 2+

Family Swim at Heman Park* 5:30 p.m.

Build & Play 10 a.m. Ages 2+

Mr. Stinky Feet Concert

6:30 p.m. All ages


Build & Play 10 a.m. Ages 2+

Movie: Sing 4:30 p.m.

REPORTING ENDS! 7 p.m.

Finisher’s Party feat. Nitro Joe at U City Community Center 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wanted: teen volunteers!• You have to have completed 6th grade.

• You have to attend a 2-hour training session in May.

• You have to read and report on 12 hours of reading.

• You need to be available to work for 4 weeks of program.

REQUIREMENTS

Builders Day 6:30 p.m. All ages

*Receive an admission ticket to the Family Swim when you sign up for the summer reading program

Fancy Nancy Soiree 6:30 p.m. Ages 4-9

Eclipse Program 6:30 p.m. Families


Support UCPL!Become a member of the Friends of the University City Public Library

Annual Membership $15 Senior/Student $10 Patron $50 Sustaining $100

Make your check payable to:Friends of the University City

Public Library

If you have questions, send an email to: [email protected]

6701 Delmar Blvd.University City, MO

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Trivia Night Returns May 20! The Friends of the University City Public Library’s popular Trivia Night is back! Join us for this challenging and fun evening Saturday, May 20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the first question will be posed at 7 p.m. Tables for 8 are $160, or come by yourself and meet new friends — an individual admission is $20. Prizes, great food, and fun are promised. Trivia Night is a fundraiser to support Friends’ programs for the library. Register at the Library in person or by calling 314-727-3150.


Documents

University City Public Libraryucitylibrary.org/sites/default/files/content/2017SummerReadingCheckout.pdfMicawber and the hateful Uriah Heep. As we read, we’ll also bring Copperfield’s