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Today visiting about the Ericsson Public Library because someone must do this We're joined by mr. Z zax dear. I don't know. Can you hear me? Okay Z? I can okay and on the phone line We are joined by Rhonda Kelly Rhonda How you doing? Oh There we go got y'all lined up too now, so we're good everybody's ready. It's raining Yeah, what that sun back mr. Z has an event this morning just so for parents if you were planning this yeah It's still on yeah grab a jacket. You'll be okay. We're under pavilion, you know, it would be different if like lightning was happening Oh, yeah We'll have some rain. It's the Herman Park Pavilion listen. It's it's a book that I love called giraffes can't dance So maybe it has a jungle feel to it Well this thematically connect those don't anyway still still gonna be hella 11 o'clock and once again come on out and Take part in that. It'd be fun. Hey, we still have as much of September going and actually a lot of things tied in with the 125th anniversary 125 years. That's just I was not here for the beginning No, but that's okay. There's been you know, it's it's been an amazing library still is amazing library amazing community And so we're really appreciative over that so Rhonda and I are gonna share a variety of things that are happening like you said this week, so um First thing is next Monday is a vintage ice cream social to celebrate the 125 It's not actually the day of our hundred and twenty-fifth that is on the Friday the 2nd, okay, so but on Monday From 530 to 730 you can travel back in time to 1901 and join us for free ice cream fun and music in the prairie garden So it's gonna be sort of that vintage style You can even dress up the people serving it is from porch swing ice cream. Okay, if you look that up It's it's pretty adorable. I think good flavors and stuff So that's our next Monday the 28th from 530 to 730 and we'll say we were check monitoring the forecast Yeah, it's looking looking reasonable. I think it's looking reasonable and you know because it's mobile You know, we'll still come and then folks can come on into the library and eat their ice cream as well So do what we have to but I want to stress that it is free. It's a free. That's right So we are no worries on that. Okay. I know we're on Look at the weather and it looks like it might be no rain on Monday. Yay So Rhonda will talk about what's happening on Tuesday, but I'll just quickly share on Wednesday We'll have a special story time celebrating libraries and there's an amazing volunteer and artist in town her name is Navab and some kids know her on at Trinity as miss Bob because her her name is Navab, but not miss Bob But we'll be doing story time with her We'll read a story have you know songs and a craft and again just to also connect and to commemorate the 125th anniversary as well. So That's happening to some for it for those and like I said miss Rhonda will pick up on the other few things going on But I'm happy to jump right on into October because that's the next month. It is it's listen fall is my season Before yeah, let you go there. Right. Let's talk about nine to five. Yeah, actually I'm gonna turn that over to to Rhonda. Okay. Happy nine to five. Happy Dolly day So yeah, I've got my dolly t-shirt on so we're ready to rock it out today for Dolly day So it's not just our library that's celebrating today We're very thankful that many businesses in town are doing different things and Proceeds are being raised for friends of the library. So We're just so thankful So today at Erickson starting at noon You can come and from noon till 2 on the main floor in the fireplace room will be playing Dolly music We'll have pink punch and some pink treats and other sweet treats to enjoy We are encouraging those who come out to make a donation to the friends of the Erickson public library Not necessary, but she was such a component for Literacy and children's books and reading That this is the way that we're celebrating in her memory that we think she would really appreciate So come on out and then at 2 o'clock you can come on down stairs to the children's department storytime meeting room Where we'll be showing the movie still make no videos and we'll have popcorn and refreshments downstairs So lots of fun celebrating and a big shout out to downtown boon They are the one that it really coordinated all this and encouraged the businesses in town to donate to friends of the library in Dolly's memory today So thank you to downtown boon. So for that Dolly day in boon today. Yeah It's gonna be great now. Let's go back to october Yeah, so like I said next wednesday finishing off that month. We'll have storytime in that theme is We'll be libraries and so on thursday We'll have storytime at 10 and that will also be the theme but I was really excited to bring back also music movement in play after summer and I included play As a new part of that title. So we've been really having a good time. We have our regular scheduled program at 10 o'clock But then we've added some play activities and it's been fun to watch even adults Enjoy to participate. I mean we want to celebrate that too. So the other thing I did with that program is Instead of happening every other friday. It just happens the first three fridays of the month at 10 a.m At the library. So really good opportunity there And then miss ronda, of course, we'll have her saturday story times on the third and the 17th I will say our friends at boon fire department It's Fire prevention month. Um, so they're yeah, so they're gonna come next starting next saturday at 10 a.m Which I don't know the last time they've come on a saturday, but we want to Spread the love just for families who can't come during the week So ronda will have them on next saturday at 10 a.m And then they're gonna return on thursday the 15th um as well So so our wednesday and thursday story times continue to grow which is awesome. Um, those are held again at 10 a.m And um, then we'll have our family fun happening um on the 13th And that's uh tuesday the 13th at 6 p.m. Um for that one Families can join us for a great library pumpkin mystery. Ooh So this program includes a story time and a craft and a snack But there will be sort of like that scavenger hunt feeling and then our second family fun of the month is on the 27th At 6 p.m. And that will be what I love spooky science laugh Yeah, I think there was gonna be some in here of course Of course, so families will enjoy a variety of bootastic science experiments I try i'm trying to do those play on words there. So um, the other thing that I have started um And ronda has a another sort of um, yeah book club You know, we want to obviously encourage the the fun of stem and and creativity But also lean on on the importance of of reading of course So, um, I started a program this month called pages and play Um, which really is just making a book come to life So we did magic tree house by mary po posborn, which is a very popular series And so I chose the one where they go to the galapagos islands So we learned about the galapagos. We read an excerpt from that book and then kids built

A way to protect their tortoise egg Okay So it was really cool to just give them a variety of supplies and they were able to do just that and so We had a great conversation just about the galapagos and all the amazing animals that live there in the that ecosystem So next month I will occur on thursday the 15th at 4 p.m boxcard children, which is a generational favorite too So i'm really excited to to be able to share that experience. Um, you know Second through fourth is probably the Appropriate reading level, but anyone's welcome to so sure, you know come and enjoy all of our programs. So um The other few programs I want to say thank you to our partner at YSS I do visit kids club. We'll start visiting again this next month But they have two after-school programs. So the first after-school program is new and that will occur on monday october 12th And for that one, it's getting to know me identifying imagine and managing emotions Understanding decisions and how they affect your emotions and they'll include a snack With that and then the other one on the 20th at that 4 p.m This one has been going on for about a few years now Um, and so that one's you know in light of spooky season. They're gonna focus on anxiety And what also makes us happy? So there'll be an activity and a snack as well So there'll be one program that occurs on a monday and another that occurs on a tuesday Just to again add to our after-school programming And the library's role in that is to provide some like readers advisory and talk about what's in our collection based on those topics as well The other fun program that will occur on a monday again We try to spread the wealth here of when we offer programs and also Um, you know assist, you know our partners when they are available And so on monday the 26th at 6 p.m Iowa young birders program. We actually have two Bird backpacks that are available for check out and so he's gonna come by It's tyler harms. He's the executive director And so he'll do a fun introduction to the world of birding Learn how to get started with bird watching discover more about the birds in your in our area and get the behind the scenes Look at what's inside the library's new bird watching backpacks So pretty excited for that one our other partner visitor this coming month is on the Our friend at boon county conservation on october 21st and 22nd those story times She'll be coming by as well. So pretty excited for all the the fun Programs that are that are coming in october Just want to ask you because you said, you know things start to pick up again Here you start to get into this time of the year You get more than just people from boon coming for your story times. Yeah Oh, yeah, they for all of our programs, you know, we're we've really been able to Reach a wide audience. We have we love our families and friends that come from boon But it's so nice when they hear our programs are being heard elsewhere And there's a lot of intrigue And people have a good time. It's it's been really great To see that increase as well and In october I returned to my outreaches. I've started a few this month, but really going To a lot more and get more back into that routine and I'll say there might be some new Special things happening with outreach, but I'll share about that once I get that confirmed Before I let miss ronda Speak I just wanted to give a shout out to the friends because they also are celebrating 40 years Um this year. So they they will have a trivia. It's a fundraiser That happens on november 7th 6 to 9 p.m And so I would just contact the friends to discuss all of that and follow them on their social Thank you. All right. Appreciate it. He's going to do Giraffes can't dance or can they That's right. We're gonna find out. Thank you might want to wear a jacket I would yeah 11 o'clock. We'll have a craft. We'll have snacks and we'll have a good old time out there. So Thank you so much. Alrighty ronda. I'll come on back to the library and dance to some dolly music. Yeah, there Some dolly music. Yeah Rhonda He started out about the ice cream social. So what let's go back to the 125th You have other things that are going on. Yeah, because next week is one of those weird weeks where it's half september and half october We still have stuff going on lots of stuff next week. So Continuing to celebrate the hundred and twos 125th anniversary of erickson library We're going to have a fun trivia night on tuesday at six o'clock It's going to be trivia based on library history Boone local history And so many people are like i'm probably really bad at that and it doesn't matter come on out We're doing it traditional like paper trivia. So there'll be a mix of questions. There'll be some multiple joys There'll be some you know, so just come out have fun who cares who wins But there will be prizes So um, and you don't have to have a team you can come as an individual You can uh, you know create form a team when you get here All ages are welcome. So that is tuesday the 29th of september at six o'clock Okay Yeah, and then I will mention That wednesday the very next night at 6 30 p.m. So that is september 30th We do have uh, nathan h coming from a bright earth nursery And he is going to be talking about native plants for the home landscape So native plants to iowa. Um, there's been quite a bit of interest in this program So if you are a gardener or you enjoy just plants in general, please come on out at 6 30 on wednesday Especially if you're looking and planning for next year Exactly. Yes. Yes. It's always always good to to plan ahead so And then the i survive book club that just started this past month Um in october we are going to be doing the shark attacks So you can sign up on our website calendar We give out kits with some really fun little things that have been sent to us Um from scholastic for the i survived book club It's super popular series because it's based on events that happen in history And this one's going to be extra fun because when we get back together the following week to chat about the book Watch some videos about the actual history of what we've learned about through the book We're also going to have a really fun drink. Mr. Z found these really fun little sharks So we're going to make some really fun little shark drinks with the blue juice and um some red Stuff will be pouring into the drinks Just add a little fun and it's october, you know, so um kind of fits in with the Spooky season as well. So we thought that would be really fun Uh lego club is continuing. Um, so that is um next week on thursday at four o'clock We have quite a few middle like it's middle school And on up come on out build some lego. We'll display it here at the library We have have some great creations down here in the children's department that you can come check out Um and lego is just still super popular. I think it always will be so just come and be creative Yeah, um and then to close off the week october 2nd Is the culmination of our 125th anniversary celebration So at five o'clock There's a rededication of the building and we'll be having cake and good cheers So we would love just to see a huge Turn out from the community to come out and just show your love for the library And we would love to have people come out and share stories that they have You know being at eric's and through many many years It's great to see people when they come back to town and haven't been to boon for a long time And you can just see them walking through the library You know just that nostalgic look in their eyes because they have great memories here. So We would love for you to come out and celebrate with us And then we're doing a fun after hours program right after that at six o'clock We have a special guest speaker who is going to be talking about Uh the history of cj erickson who was a senator and who is the reason that our library exists. So Historian jeff bremer will be sharing that information. So I hope you can join us after the cake and good cheer To learn about the history of The gentleman who is the reason that we have the wonderful building that we do so That's on the second friday the second that is the second friday the second cake at five And then the program about senator cj erickson at six p.m. Yeah, all right good. Yeah And then that takes us into october Um, and then I have started a monthly Um program with tweens and teens called snack attacks So each month they are going to be doing some hands-on Uh cooking and food prep to learn to make some different kinds of snacks Last this past month we did apple sweet apple falta and cinnamon tortilla chips, which they loved Um and since it's october we thought it would just be really fun to do some fun halloween snacks So we're going to be making mummy hot dogs spider pretzels And other fun halloween snacks So you do need to register for that because obviously we have limited spots due to space but also Um, you know the amount of ingredients that we have so please sign up on the website calendar Um to come on out to that But we had a lot of fun last month. So I'm really enjoying seeing them explore Um, you know with the hands-on with the food and and just have fun together. So That's been really good. So that is tuesday october 6 and that's at four o'clock. So it's a after school program. Okay So and that same night Um, we have um the first in a three-part series through our friends at community and family resources Um, it's a substance misuse series So this first one is tuesday october 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. And it's called understanding addiction So this session will bring insights surrounding addiction and recovery to better support your loved ones So whether it's something you are experiencing yourself or you have somebody that you know and care about who is going through this Um, this is a great chance to come out and just learn a little bit and um find those support services that You might need which I think is is so very important. So beginning of a monthly series, I believe right? It is yes. Yeah, so we'll be continuing on with two other Different sessions with different topics. Sure in november and december. Yes, absolutely Um, and then the following night, uh, we have a very important program. It's called prepping for uni So, um, this is for parents uh caregivers who have um students who are going to be help heading off to college and university Um, so basically just kind of learning what they need to do to prep for that, you know, volunteer hours essays campus visits, entrance exams Um, as well as you know financial aid packages. So we're going to be having guests Um out that evening that can help with those. Um, You know just help learning about the process and demystifying it um and helping teens and their parents plan Um, and just feel better prepared for that. So That is wednesday october 7th and that program will be from 6 p.m. Till 7 30 um, so All right, we yeah, so anybody who's needing needing that we hope you can come out um and uh And learn all about all the uh steps you can take to just make it a little less stressful because I know that can be um Oh, yeah, get your questions answered Exactly. Yeah So our monthly book club that we've been having we called it books It was called downtown a books downtown because we've been holding it First at the broom valley brewery and then last month they tried out yoke's railhouse Yeah, um, so we are trying out a new location just um because it'll be a little quieter for conversation because we have a large group That comes out for this Sure, and they just wanted somewhere because there's so many people. Um, just so they can hear each other and chat openly So we are very thankful that seven oaks Is opening up just for us. We'll we'll be the only people there Monday october 12th at seven o'clock It will be at seven oaks recreation in the coal creek lounge Um, so there will be non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages available for purchase But there will not be any food but people are welcome to bring a snack or food with them Um, and this is an open book discussion. So men women attend Um, and we just get together and just chat about whatever we've been reading recently share your favorite authors Um, and yeah, what you what you hope to plan to read next So it's a great a great chance to socialize and just be around other people who love books as much as you do so october 12th October 12th. Yeah at seven o'clock. So at seven oaks. Okay Yeah, and um, quickly, I probably should mention Um, that uh, a new series also started monthly series called practical skills workshop And this is open for teens and adults Uh, and in october on wednesday october 21st from six to seven We have autumn nigro coming in and she's going to be doing a theatrical and horror makeup workshop Um, time for spooky season. Yeah Yeah And she sent me some pictures which I'll be sharing on our facebook page about some of the makeup that she's done And it's pretty impressive. It's pretty amazing. Um, so that will be really fun. And then the night before that um, Zach Um, our friend Zach is uh, a huge fan of horror movies and he is presenting behind the screens So this is open for teens and adults as well He is sharing um, his love of going out to movie conventions He'll be bringing some celebrity autographs to show off math memorabilia And stories personal encounters with the actors from some of these very very famous movies And there will be a fun horror themed giveaway too So tuesday october 20th from six to seven p.m Um behind the screens perfect for the month of october. Yeah Oh busy and that's just oh my goodness that and like honestly, we have way more stuff We have a Beatles retro lounge coming up a beautiful bug. Yeah, hack a painting Um, so just visit our website calendar check out our printed calendar here at the library Um, follow our facebook page to keep track of all these things that we have going on And just so much get out and find out what's going on at your library your ericsson public library A lot of things and don't forget dolly day today Dolly day come and celebrate with us. All right ronda. Thanks so much for joining us and uh, it's busy busy time at the Ericsson public library. Thanks so much. Thank you