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ShelfLifeSTILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARYFALL 2019INSIDE:Adult, Teen & Kids ProgramsNew 3-Week Loan PeriodsHomework Help 24/7Follow Your Path by Becky Benson. Artwork featured in gallery in September & October.
HIGHLIGHTSpage5page7page10You Don’t Look Like a VeteranBullet Journaling for TeensCircus ManduhaiNearly 29,000 women veterans callMinnesota home. Learn about the faces of this diverse and important segment of the military—their service,their sacrifice, and their needs as theytransition to civilian life.Planner, diary, or written meditation?What is bullet journaling? Learn andtry out bullet journaling in a workshopjust for teens.Be entertained and amazed by CircusManduhai. Founded as a way to sharethe Mongolian culture and to displaycircus skills, Circus Manduhai has beenthrilling audiences for over 15 years!ContentsSeptember—December 2019eResources . . Pages 3-4Adult Programs Pages 5-6Teen Programs . Pages 7-8Kids Programs . Pages 9-10Friends Fall Book Sale . Page 111
IN THE KNOWNAVIGATING THE LIBRARYLIBRARY CELEBRATIONSNew 3-Week Loan PeriodsDid you hear the news? You can nowcheck out materials for longer! Loanperiods of physical books, magazines, audiobooks, and CDs havechanged from 2 to 3 weeks.September is Library Card Sign-Up MonthA library card is your ticket to fun, adventureand learning! Access movies, comics, audiobooks and so much more—all at the libraryand all for free.We will also auto-renew items up tothree times unless there is a waitinglist. Emails will be sent ahead of thedue date to let you know whethermaterials have been auto-renewed orneed to be returned.These new changes also apply to allWashington County Library branchesand Bayport Library. The revisionshave been implemented to enhanceconvenience and increase access forall of our library users!Loan Periods:1 Week:DVDs, Computer games2 Weeks:Nature BackpacksInterested in discovering new online resources? With your library card, you can: Download eBooks, eMagazines andeAudio Read historic local and nationalnewspapers and magazines Research your family history Learn new career skillsIf you have never had a library card or misplaced your old one, September is theperfect time to sign up for a card at no cost. Our library staff would be happy tohelp you get started exploring the possibilities your library card offers!Banned Books Week (September 22-28): This annual event celebrates the freedom to read, spotlighting current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Visit the library or our website during Banned Books Week to discover some frequently challenged books. Exercise your reading rights! Check outa banned book!3 Weeks:Books, magazines, audiobooks on compact discs, music compact discs, eAudiobooks, eBooks, and interlibrary loans6 Weeks:Instant Book Club KitsNational Friends of the Libraries Week (October 20-26): Stillwater Public Libraryis fortunate to have two groups that raise awareness and support of our library.The Friends of the Stillwater Public Library, formed in 1999, delights book loversand bargain hunters with their annual fall and spring used-book sales. Throughbook sales and annual memberships, the Friends have helped grow the library’saudiobook collection, provided children’s early reader books, and funded uniquekid and adult programming.The Stillwater Public Library Foundation works to engage the community and its resources to expand the reach and impact of thelibrary. Established in 2007, the Foundation has provided over 815,000 to the library to date, enhancing materials, programs andservices in ways that would otherwise not be possible.2
eRESOURCESeRESOURCESBorrow and read free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your library using your phone or tablet. It’s easy to getstarted―all you need is a library card! Find the right app for you.Learn more terlibrary.org/explore/referenceGetting StartedFAQmeetlibbyapp.comDo I have to visit the library to download a book?No, you can download books from home, work, the gym —anywhere you have an internet connection. Download the Libby app Find your library Are there late fines?There are no late fines for eBooks. They will automatically returnthemselves when they are due. The checkout period is 3 weeks. Enter your library card Borrow a title and start reading What if the book I would like to read is checked out?You can place a hold on the item! When viewing an item, click on “Place aHold” and type in your email address. You will be notified when the title isavailable, and it will automatically download to your virtual bookshelf.Interested in listening to audiobooks or perusing a magazine? We have many different apps toaccess materials. Learn more at lBrowse thousands of audiobooks andaccess all the latest and back issues ofmagazines. Use with Apple, Androidand Amazon products.cloudLibraryChoose from a growing selection ofeBooks and audiobooks, for use withApple, Android products and WindowsPCs.3BiblioBoardAccess two resources with this app:MN Writes MN Reads and Ebooks Minnesota. For use with phones, eReadersand computers.
All you need is your library card to explore a vast array ofresources. Visit stillwaterlibrary.org to discover the manyways to read and learn through the library!Access these resources atstillwaterlibrary.org/explore/referenceWould you like to research your family’shistory? Do you want to fine-tune a techskill? Are you looking for a good book?Browse or search our collection of trusted online resources. You can do it all,online. All you need is your library card.ALLDATA RepairAutomotive repairand maintenance(Available only on library workstations)American Antiquarian Society (AAS)Historical PeriodicalsAmerican historical magazines andnewspapers from 1691 to 1876LearningExpress LibraryAcademic and career test prep, andskill buildingAncestryLibrary EditionGenealogy(Available only on library workstations)Lynda.com fromLinkedIn LearningTechnology andbusiness coursesArchiveGridHistorical documents, personalpapers and family historiesConsumer Health CompletePopular and professional healthinformationDriving-Tests.orgMinnesota driving tests and manualsfor automotive, motorcycle and commercial licensesJobNowLive job coaching, resume writing helpand job resourcesReferenceUSAComprehensive business directorySmall Engine RepairReference CenterRepair and maintenanceinformationMedlinePlusHealth information about mainstreamand alternative medicineMinnesota DigitalNewspaper HubMinnesotanewspaper articlesNoveList PlusFiction and nonfiction reading recommendationsbased on other books you have enjoyed or topics you’re interested inPrice It! Antiques and CollectiblesPrices of art, antiques and collectibles4TransparentLanguageLanguage learningfor over 70 languagesUmbra SearchAfrican American history through hundreds of thousands of digitized materials from libraries and archives across thecountry
ADULT PROGRAMScreate a colorful wire and clay skeleton, a reminder that the holiday is atime to recall special ancestors whohave passed away. Registration required.READ & DISCUSSMystery Book ClubOur popular mystery readers club typically meets monthly on Wednesdays inJanuary through November. Groupmembers read individual titles of theirchoice based on the theme, setting, ortopic selected by the group at the endof each meeting. All mystery enthusiasts are welcome. Upcoming meetingsare September 25, October 23, andNovember 20 (moved to 3rd Thursday).Pop-Up Book Club:Looking Ahead in the 21st CenturyMonday, October 21 6:30–8:00 PMJoin us for a thoughtful community discussion centered around recently published nonfiction books about our global society. Read one or more titles fromour suggested list of four. See page 6for more details.LEARN & ENGAGEYou Don’t Look Like a VeteranMonday, October 14 7:00 8:30 PMChris Magnusson, Sergeant, U.S. MarineCorps veteran, identifies the challengeswomen veterans face, from being invisible, to employment and housing, andMST and PTSD. Minnesota is home to29,000 women veterans who served inall branches and eras of the military.Program presented in partnership withthe American Association of UniversityWomen (AAUW).Homelessness and Affordable Housing:Tuesday, October 15 5:30 7:30 PMJoin us for this community call to actionon homelessness and affordable housing. Event begins with refreshments at5:30 PM followed by program at 6 PM,featuring personal stories, breakoutsessions, and action items to addressthe homelessness and affordable housing problem. Event is sponsored by Ascension Episcopal Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, MICAH and the library.Climate ChangeMonday, November 11 7:00 8:30 PMImpacts of climate change are evidentacross many sectors of society andexpected to become increasingly disruptive in the coming decades. Reverend Buff Grace will discuss steps individuals can take to fight climatechange. Program presented in partnership with the American Associationof University Women (AAUW).Journal in a BoxMAKE & CREATEWords That AttractPainting on GlassWork with an artist to create magneticpoetry word strips that adhere to anysteel surface like a refrigerator, schoollocker or magnetic board. Then designand decorate a box that contains yourpoetry. These handmade magneticpoetry kits make terrific gifts! Registration required.Brought to the Americas by the Spaniards and Europeans,painting on glass is a technique thathas been used for centuries. Workwith artist Jeanette Dickinson to learnthis specialized technique and createyour own masterpiece. Registrationrequired.Memories SquaredWRITELoft Class – Creative Writing SamplerSaturday, November 2 10:30 AM 12:00 PMNot sure if you’re a poet, a novelist,or a memoirist? Come and samplepoetry, fiction and creative nonfictionby exploring craft techniques common to all three and experimentingwith each through creative writingexercises. Registration required.Small treasures or photos you havecollected from trips, events or lovedones are the foundation of this classyjewelry project. Learn simple jewelrytechniques working with micro images, beads and more with artist Jeanette Dickinson to turn your memoriesinto wearable art. Bring items no larger than 1” x 1”. Registration required.Celebrating Dia deLos Muertos –Wire and ClaySculpturesLearn about the cultural significance of Day of the Deador All Souls Day. Work with an artist to5Here is a journal for those who wantto write a little story. Create a miniature-sized journal that fits in a smalljewelry or matchbox. Work with anartist to create your journal and decorate the outside of the matchbox tocompliment your cover. Registrationrequired.WELLNESSNew to MedicareWednesday, October 16 6:00 7:30 PMThis presentation reviews what iscovered by Medicare Parts A, B, C andD , as well as available Medicare supplement options. Learn about theenrollment process along with the
Register for programs through the Event Calendar atstillwaterlibrary.org/library-events or call 651-275-4338.Programs are subject to change. Visit stillwaterlibrary.orgfor an updated list of programs and events.personal costs of the program. We willaddress the donut hole and eligibilityfor help with prescription drug costs.We will introduce the services of theSenior LinkAge Line that include assistance making personal comparisonsusing the Medicare.gov website and theHealth Care Choices booklet. Presentedby the Metropolitan Area Agency onAging. Please register to let us knowhow many handouts are needed.Annual Medicare UpdateWednesday, November 13 1:00 2:00 PMLearn about the recent changes in Medicare benefits and coverage, and howthese changes affect you. We will coverthe importance of reviewing MedicarePart D coverage during the annualOpen Enrollment Period (October 15December 7), how to use Medicare.govto make health insurance comparisons,how Part D works, the impact of theAffordable Care Act and the new 5-starplans. We’ll also explain Extra Help, aprogram for people with lower incomesthat may reduce prescription drugcosts. Presented by the MetropolitanArea Agency on Aging. Please registerso that we can have handouts for all.POP-UP BOOK CLUBLOOKING AHEADIN THE 21ST CENTURYWhat is Pop-Up Book Club? It’s a space and timefor thoughtful community discussion of our globalsociety. Our theme for the year is ‘Looking Aheadin the 21st Century’, and the first discussion will beheld on Oct 21 at 6:30 PM. Read one or more titlesfrom our suggested list of four, and we will gatherin the library for an evening of discussion.Within this expansive topic we will prepare focused questions based on the selected nonfictionbooks. Please join your fellow Stillwater Public Library community for lively and insightful conversation, and keep an eye on the website for additionalPop-Up Book Club gatherings in February and April.October Titles:IN THE GALLERYBecky BensonSeptember—OctoberThe library is pleased to presentViews from Within, an exhibit byartist Becky Benson. As an abstract artist, Becky has workedto free up her art, intuitivelypainting and letting her artspeak for her. Meet Becky at theartist reception on October 10from 6 to 8 PM.The Empty Planet:The Shock of Global Population Declineby Darrell Bricker21 Lessons for the 21st Centuryby Yuval HarariThe Monarchy of Fear:A Philosopher Looks at Our Political Crisisby Martha NussbaumChesapeake Requiem:A Year with the Watermanof Vanishing Tangier Islandby Earl Swift6
TEEN PROGRAMSREAD & DISCUSSTeen ARC Book ClubMonthly, 2nd Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 PMWant to be a part of the Teen ARC BookClub? All you need to do is read an ARC,an advanced reader’s copy of a bookavailable before it is mass distributed.Pick up an ARC in the teen space andthen meet to discuss and share in a nopressure environment! Everyone willget a chance to talk about a book theyhave enjoyed, are reading, or even onethey didn’t enjoy. This group meets onSeptember 12, October 10, November14, and December 12. Open to teensages 12-18.MAKE & CREATEDrop-in DIY2nd & 4thTuesdays 4:30 - 6:00 PMTeens, drop in forsome DIY fun! There will be suppliesavailable for you to create a fun craft onthe 2nd and 4th Tuesdays every month.Teens ages 12-18 are welcome! Pom-Pom Coasters: September 10 Fuse Beads: September 24 Popsockets: October 8 Origami: October 22 String Art: November 12 Watercoloring: November 26 Wire Wrapped Word Art:for the digital age that will help youtrack the past, order the present, anddesign your future using both creativity and structure. In this fun, hands-onworkshop, you will be given an introduction to the bullet journaling method with additional time to dive intothe process. This program is open toteens ages 12-18. Registration is required.Cookie Decorating PartySaturday, December 7 10:30 - 12 PMHave fun decorating cookies with yourpeers. We'll provide the cookies, frosting, sprinkles, and more! Bring yourcreativity and appetite for this fun dayof decorating sugar cookies! All teensages 12-18 are welcome to attend, registration is preferred (so we haveenough food) but not required.Bullet Journaling—Advanced WorkshopGAME & LEARNTeen Silent LibrarySo you’ve got the nitty-gritty detailsdown, now what? Build off the basicsof bullet journaling with a focus onways you can do more with your bulletjournal. Learn about creative ways totrack your habits, review your monthlyspending and budget goals, or reflecton the month with unique spread ideas to add to your bullet journal. Besure to bring your bullet journal so youcan put some ideas into practice! Thisprogram is open to teens ages 12-18.Registration is required.Can you hold it together while enduring challenges geared towards gettingyou to make noise? The name of thisgame is Silent Library, and, in order towin, you must endure “interesting”challenges without making a sound.Bring yourself and maybe even a fewfriends. We will split into teams andcompete to see which team can makethe least amount of sound in the library. This program is open to teensages 12-18. Registration is required.Post-It Note ArtSaturday, September 28 1:00 - 3:00 PMHelp transform the Teen Library Spacefrom blah to WOW with some Post-ItNote Art! You decide on the design(bring your own or use one we alreadyhave) to create and then, ready set post away! Ages 12-18 are welcome anytime between 1:00 to 3:00 PM.Bullet Journaling—Beginners WorkshopSaturday, October 26 10:30 - 11:30 AMWhat is bullet journaling anyway? Is it ajournal or a to-do list? Learn the basicsof bullet journaling, the analog method7
Register for programs through the Event Calendar atstillwaterlibrary.org/library-events or call 651-275-4338.Programs are subject to change. Visit stillwaterlibrary.orgfor an updated list of programs and events.Disney Trivia NightThursday, October 17 6:00 - 7:30 PMBe our guest for Disney Trivia night!We'll cover everything from the classicto new hits while singing along to yourfavorite Disney tunes. This program isopen to teens ages 12-18. Prizes awarded to the winners!Homework Help 24/7The library’s best kept secret is now yours to explore! Check out these onlineresearch tools and tutoring services, all available free with your library card:Brainfuse HelpNOW! Free tutoring services online in language arts, math, science, social studies, writing and Spanishfrom 1-11 PMTeen Board Game NightThursday, November 7 6:00 - 7:00 PMWe’re celebrating International GamesWeek (November 3 – 9)! Come in andplay some board games at the library. Avariety of games including Ticket toRide, Battleship, Exploding Kittens,Twister, and more will be available toplay in the Teen Library Space. This program is open to teens ages 12-18. Noregistration required.Encyclopedia Britannica: Online encyclopedia for Pre-K to12th gradeEBSCO CollectionsMAS Ultra - School Edition: Full text for more than 500 popular, high school magazines and full text for biographies, primary source documents, and reference booksMiddle Search Plus: Full text for more than 140 popular middle school magazines (with reading level indicators) with fulltext also available for biographies, historical essays, and primary source documentsExplora Teens: Age-appropriate articles, includes primarysource documents, reference books, and multimediaTeen Bingo NightThursday, November 14 6:00 - 7:30 PMFeeling lucky? Bring your good luckcharms to bingo night for teens! Prizesinclude books, candy, mystery prizesand more. For teens ages 12-18. Registration preferred (so we have enoughprizes) but not required.WRITETeen Writing GroupMonthly,1st Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 PMJoin us monthly for a chance to cometogether and share your short stories,poetry or prose, workshop original writing and gain critical feedback from yourpeers in a low-key setting! This is yourchance to network, socialize and collaborate with other teens interested inwriting. There will also be opportunitiesto try out different kinds of writing exercises and discuss topics in writing.This group meets on September 3, October 1, November 5, and December 3.Open to teens ages 12-18.Gale CollectionsGale Science: Over 600 peer-reviewed journals on the latestscientific developmentsGale In Context: For high school and middle school students,use for both homework and in-depth research assignmentsto find articles, primary documents, creative works, and multimedia filesLearning Express Library: Academic and career test preparation, including ACT, SAT, PSAT, and APPoints of View Reference Center: Essays that present multiple sides of a current issue with over 250 topics, each with anoverview (objective background/description), point(argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and criticalthinking guideInterested in more resources? Take a peak at these fun websites:howtosmile.orgHands-on science andmath activities fromscience museumsaround the country
materials have been auto-renewed or need to be returned. These new changes also apply to all Washington County Library branches and Bayport Library. The revisions have been implemented to enhance convenience and increase access for all of our library users! Loan Periods: U We
