Monday, August 04, 2008

Breaking Dawn Book Discussion on Saturday, August 9 at 2 pm

Can’t wait to read Breaking Dawn? Love Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series? Join us at Galesburg Public Library for a book discussion of Breaking Dawn on Saturday, August 9 at 2 pm. We’ll be debating Jacob vs. Edward and dishing about the whole series. Refreshments will be served! Come to GPL’s Hiler AV Room on Saturday, August 9 at 2 pm to talk about Stephenie Meyer's latest, Breaking Dawn.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Twilight Book Discussion Group 07/16/08 at 3:30

Hey, Twilight fans!

GPL is hosting a book discussion of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight on Wednesday, July 16 at 3:30 pm. Venture upstairs to the Sanderson Room and divulge what you like best about the novel: Is it the vampire-driven plot? Characters Bella, Edward, or Jacob? Can you see yourself in gloomy, rainy Forks?

Enjoy some red velvet cake while you dish about Twilight. Oh, and don't forget: we're having a discussion of New Moon one week after that, on Wednesday, July 23 at 3:30, with a discussion of Eclipse the week after THAT on Wednesday, July 30 at 3:30. Give in to your Twilight-New Moon-Eclipse obsession and talk about the books at GPL!

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Anime Movie at Library on Saturday, July 12

Love anime movies? Ever seen Howl's Moving Castle?

Whether you'll be seeing this flick for the first time or the 50th, join us at GPL this Saturday, July 12 at 2 pm for a showing of Howl's Moving Castle. Sophie, dressmaker's assistant in a hat shop, finds herself transformed by a curse into an old woman way before her time. She seeks the Wizard Howl to change her back into the girl she was, but will he do it? Can he do it? Howl's having problems with transformations of his own. Follow Howl and Sophie as they strive for change in their world on Saturday, July 12 from 2-4 pm upstairs in the Sanderson Room! Oh, yeah -- and the showing is free!

Intergenerational Yoga Program on July 12

Hey y'all!

Laura Collins, yoga instructor for Inner Wisdom, will be offering a free Introduction to Yoga Program here at Galesburg Public Library on Saturday, July 12 from 10-11 am. Find out why this is some of the best stretching, meditation, and exercise that you'll ever experience. You wear the comfy clothes; we'll provide bottled water. Transform yourself with Yoga on Saturday, July 12!

Thursday, January 03, 2008

New MySpace blog in use

Hey Galesburg Public Library pplz!

We've got a new blog on MySpace with a weekly book review, as well as commentary on interesting websites, etc. You can find it here:

http://www.myspace.com/galesburglibrary

We're also looking at rebuilding the Teen Board to help plan fabulous teen events at the library. To be a Teen Board member, fill out an application at the Reference Desk in the library. If I can do it, I'll also post an electronic one to the blog. Here's your official invite:

Who: All Galesburg PL teenz invited!
What: Teen Advisory Board
When: 6 pm, second Tuesday of every month unless noted. First meeting: Tuesday, February 12.
Where: Upstairs in the Galesburg Public Library (Sanderson Room)
Why: Because you get to plan and attend cool events, choose books and other materials for the library, and more!

Want a Most Pimped Ride competition? Fear Factor Face-off? Battle of the Bands? This is your opportunity to make your voice heard! Put in an app for Teen Board today!