Here’s a preview of special programs happening that the Juneau Public Libraries in April.  Be sure to check the library website for the most current program information.  If it’s still showing in your area, get out and see the animated film adaptation of, Coraline, as the creators of the puppets used in the film will be visiting the library for a lecture and workshop at the end of the month.

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Here’s a quick preview of what’s to come at the Juneau Public Libraries in February and March. For all the latest event information, visit the library’s website.

2009 marks the 20^th Anniversary of the Downtown Library in its current location on the Juneau waterfront and in partnership with the Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries we are celebrating library history and looking to the future. Please join us for great programs at your local libraries, your priceless community resource.

This one missed the podcast press:

Tuesday March 3rd, 5:30 pm at the Downtown Library

Family night for Preschoolers, from KTOO, AEYC and JPL presents, “Bob the Builder”.

Read “A House is a House for Me” do construction with cardboard and meet a local homebuilder. A light supper will be served and each child will receive a free book to take home. For more information call AEYC at 789-1235

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A preview of upcoming events at the Juneau Public Libraries.  As always, for the most up to date event information, check out our website www.juneau.org/library.  A few important links and phone numbers are included here to help you take advantage of the opportunities made possible by the library and other community partners.

Schedule your interview with the StoryCorps Alaska Initiative by calling: 800-850-4406. Please note this # is different than the one mentioned in the podcast as it is updated, the previously mentioned # was incorrect.

Watch a trailer for the this month’s World of Film feature, The Chorus.

Be sure to check out Alaskan mystery author, John Straley on January 24th at the Downtown Library and check out the audio preview where you’ll find links to some podcasts of Straley’s past lectures/discussions.

And check out StoryTubes, not to be confused with StoryCorps, also happening at the Library in January, info below:

Storytubes (filmed for youtube)

Be the star of your own movie! Share a book by creating an online video review. Ham it up, dress it up, become your favorite character. Make your video two minutes long (or shorter)featuring only one book. Kids and Teens may enter a contest to win prizes. (adults are welcome also, but will not be participating in the online contest.)

You may enter as an individual or as part of a group of two to five people. Enter between January 8 and February 15, 2009. You may enter online directly or through the library at the specified times below.

For more information and to view previous winners visit:storytubes.info

The library will offer video taping at the times & places below. To be filmed you must have parental or guardian permission. More Information: Amelia 586-5303

Downtown Library, Tuesday, Jan 13, 3pm to 4pm

Douglas Library, Wednesday, February 4, 6pm to 8pm

Valley Library, Monday Jan 26, 4pm to 6pm

See you in January at the Juneau Public Libraries.

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A quick review of November events at the Juneau Public Libraries.  Stay current with library programs at our website.  Or print your own monthly events calendar.  Two events which missed the podcast this month are:

Friday November 14th, 7pm at the Douglas Library.  In celebration of American Indian Heritage Month and dedicated to the late Andrew Hope III, there will be a reading by authors Richard Dauenhauer, Ishmael Hope, Freda Westman, Kolene and Lyle James and more.  This event will be recorded and re-broadcast as a podcast.

Sunday, November 16th, 6 pm at the Downtown Library, Winners and the families of the Juneau Public Library’s Annual Bookmark Contest are invited to a ceremony celebrating each individual artistic talents.

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