Joel E. Tucker, DirectorWashington County Library System

Volume 80 May 2017

Message from the Director 2017 Upcycled Book Art Contest Winners

And the winners are . . . while not as famous as the Academy Awards, the winners of the 2017 Un~Bound Upcycled Book Art contest have a lot to be proud of.

There were 362 entries submitted at several of the eight branch locations, and the challenge to “Transform” a book into a work of art was met with creative and colorful pieces, each one unique and one-of-a-kind.

The judging was provided by sta� members of the Dixie State University Art Department, who judged the entries for originality, creativity, technical di�culty, and theme. The winners are:

Adult: 1st Place - Hayden Harris, St. George Branch 2nd Place (tie) - Bethany Anderson, Hurricane Branch 2nd Place (tie) - Summer Rutz, Santa Clara Branch 3rd Place - Stephanie Thompson, Washington Branch Honorable Mention- Nathan Anderson, Susan Taylor, Chase Parker, Amy Gabriel, Nanette Lemmon and Cecilia Harrington

Teen: 1st Place (tie) - Raini Goncalves, St. George Branch 1st Place (tie) - Kassidy Kirk, Santa Clara Branch 2nd Place : Cayden Street, Hurricane Branch 3rd Place (tie) - Spencer Go�, St. George Branch 3rd Place (tie) - Seth Compas, Santa Clara Branch Honorable Mention - Jara Galvin, Aubrey Ford, Sophia D’Avignon, Christopher Carreon, Emily Shurtli�, Sophie Hafen and Kendrah Simmons

Children: 1st Place- Amelia Woolley, St. George Branch 2nd Place - Emmalee Yost, St. George Branch 3rd Place - Aneya Go�, St. George Branch Honorable Mention- Maia Bernard, Chloe Sullivan Chloe Cox and Josilyn Blake

The Library System would like to thank and congratulate all of the participants and sponsors in the contest for their time and e�ort in support of the event.

90% of Utah's population live in active earthquake zones. Utah has experienced damaging earthquakes in the past and geologic evidence indicates that earthquakes larger than any experienced locally in historical time are likely in the future.

Large earthquakes are possible anywhere in Utah, but they are most likely in a "seismic belt" about 100 miles wide extending north - south along the Wasatch Front and through Rich�eld to Cedar City and St. George. Utah averages a magnitude 6 earthquake once every 15 to 20 years. With that in mind, have you considered what you would do if a “big one” hits our area? Do you know where you would go for information? I would like to present the library as your information resource in any local emergency.

On April 20th, I had the opportunity to participate in the Great Utah ShakeOut with almost 995,000 people throughout Utah. Washington County and public informa-tion o�cers from around the area gathered to practice responding to an emergency. By exercising and planning for the worst, if they day comes when disaster strikes, we will be prepared.

If the Internet, cell towers, and other means of communi-cation went out as a result of a disaster, where would you turn for information from county leaders? The plan devised to answer that question is to use the library as an information center. We are strategically placed around the county to provide information resources to community members. In an emergency, if communication lines are broken, we would encourage people to seek critical infor-mation at the library.

County leaders would relay information to the libraries, and the libraries would provide that information to anyone seeking further guidance.

This information center format is not speci�c to earth-quakes. We have practiced with the hospital to serve as an infor-mation center in pandemics and other emergencies. We ready to serve you, day to day and in an emergency. The important thing is to be prepared and be informed. Spread the word!

Examples of the Un~Bound Upcycled Book Art entries, clockwise from top left: Dress by Amy Gabriel, Rose by Sophie Hafen, Cave Dwelling by Hayden Harris, 1,000 Cranes by Stephanie Thompson, Boy in the Suitcase by Michelle Hughes, and a view of Santa Clara Library’s Book Art Display area.

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Library Employee Spotlight

Santa Clara Branch Volunteer Fair

-Joel Tucker, Director

-Beth Meyers,St. George Library

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The Library Employee spotlight for April 2017 shines on Teresa Humphries! Teresa works at the Enterprise Branch as a part time clerk. In addition to providing quality customer service to the library patrons, she is in charge of the Adult programs and adult areas of the Enterprise Branch. She is currently planning a humanitarian project for the adults as part of the summer reading program.

Teresa was directly responsible for going green at the Enterprise Branch by adding recycle bins for the plastic and paper that’s processed through the library. She is in the process of redistributing the Fiction area of the Branch, adding shelves and shifting the collection.

Teresa loves spending time with her family and grand kids. In her spare time she loves to sew and do crafts. During the summer she

loves to spend time with her husband gardening and then canning the fruits of their labors in the fall. Teresa is valued member of the Library team and to the patrons of the Enterprise Branch. Join me in congratulating Teresa on a job well done!

Are you looking for a how-to plan to live a richer, more rewarding life? If yes, this book “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert is one to pick up and invest some time. It has great ideas to challenge a reader to consider some ideas into a customizing your own template or recipe for a journey to discover the hidden treasure inside you.

Living creatively doesn’t mean becoming an artist or musician, but �nding what brings you joy and expansion. “A creative life is an ampli�ed life,” Gilbert said. The author wrote this for herself but thankfully Gilbert has shared her insight with readers. Gilbert uses anecdotes from her own life to illustrate the concepts she has articu-lated into words about a process that most of us don’t think about. The book is divided into seven sections: Courage, Enchantment, Permission, Persistence, Trust and Divinity.

One of my favorite parts is “The Road Trip” where Gilbert described the rules of travelling with creativity and fear. “Dearest Fear: I under-stand you’ll be joining us, because you always do . . . but understand this: Creativity and I are the only ones who will be making any

decisions along the way . . . you’re not allowed to touch the radio . . . [and] you are absolutely forbidden to drive.”

Gilbert suggests when an idea arrives, be a willing partner. Enter into a contract with inspiration and work to bring it to fruition. Don’t be a martyr for a creative artistic life but cooperate with joy as a partner. I appre-ciated the advice 'to give yourself permis-sion' to pursue your version of creative living. Enjoy!

-Julie Walton,St. George Library

Book Review “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear”

Mother’s Day is almost here, and you’ve got just enough time to get your mom a bouquet of �owers and a nice card before the day itself rolls around. But this year, why not do something extra special? Invite your mom over for a nice meal, then watch a DVD from the library together. We’re absolutely sure she’ll appreciate it (although the library cannot guarantee the satisfaction of mothers or mothers-in-law with any given DVD choice). Here are some recent DVDs to choose from, and we’ve got many, many more at your local library branch:

MOVIES/TV:DOCTOR STRANGEFANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEMHIDDEN FIGURESLIONA MONSTER CALLSPATRIOTS DAYROGUE ONESING

DOCUMENTARIES:AFTER STONEHENGEETOILES: DANCERS OF THE PARIS OPERA BALLET HARRY & SNOWMANNEW YORKSECRETS OF THE SIX WIVESTO WALK INVISIBLE: THE BRONTË SISTERS

Celebrating Mother’s Day doesn’t have to break the bank; you see, DVDs are FREE to borrow with your Washington County Library Card. So ask your mom what her favorite movie is. Chances are we’ve got a copy! Then come on by to pick it up and enjoy Mother’s Day in style. Well…library style, at least. Which is a pretty nifty style, if we do say so ourselves.

Do you want to make a positive impact on your community? Are you looking for the perfect volunteer opportunity that will let you give of your time and talents?

The Santa Clara branch is hosting a Volunteer Fair with representatives from many local organizations who are ready to help you find just the right fit for your talents and interests.

Visit the Santa Clara branch on Thursday, June 1st from 1:00 - 5:00 pm to speak with volunteer coordinators and find the perfect opportunity to volunteer and make a difference in the community.

For more information on the Volunteer Fair, please call the Santa Clara branch at 435-986-0432 and speak to Kerrie Bowler or Molly DeWolff.

Here are some great events and programs happening in a library near you! On Monday, May 1st from 3:00 - 5:00, the Hildale branch library will be hosting author Anna LeBaron as she talks about her memoir “The Polygamist’s Daughter”. As one of more than �fty children of infamous polygamist cult leader, Ervil LeBaron, Anna LeBaron endured unimaginable hardship. At age thirteen, she escaped the violent cult, gave her life to Christ, and sought healing. A gifted communicator and personal growth activist, she’s passion-ate about helping others walk in freedom. For more information on this exciting event, contact Amanda Reeve @ (435)874-1341

On Friday, May 5th at 5:00 pm, The Santa Clara Library will host lecturer John Mangels of the Dixie Archaeology Society as he gives a walkthrough of the Santa Clara River Reserve petroglyphs! The emphasis will be the spectacular rock art that is being protected by the Reserve and informa-tion about the dangers facing cultural resources and what we can do to preserve the cultural resources in the area. Go to dixierockart.com or to the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DixieArchaeologySociety1/ to learn more about the activities of the Dixie Archaeology Society. Call Molly DeWol� @ (435) 986-0432 for more information about this event.

At the Washington branch, Rick He�ebower, the USU Extension o�ce Horticulture Agent and County Director, will present a Spring Gardening Program on Thursday, May 25th at 6:00 pm. He will discuss: what to plant, how to prepare soil, what you need to know when buying plants, and much more. For more information, call Lorie Womack at (435) 627-2706.

On May 9th at 6:00 pm, head over to the St. George branch where Mr. Michael Luck from Home Depot gardening department will help individual’s start their own container vegetable garden! He will cover a variety of topics including choosing a container, what kind of soil and fertilizer to use, and what can be planted. Have you ever wondered where the rocks used to build the St. George Temple, Tabernacle, the original Washington County Courthouse, and the Woodward School were quarried from? R. Wayne Pace, Ph.D. will present “The location, history and construction of the Pathway to the Quarry” from where these rocks were taken at the St George branch library on May 16th at 6:00 p.m. For more information on these programs, contact Ruth Tanner @ (435) 634 – 5737. - Molly DeWol�,

Santa Clara Library

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Library Programs and Events Library Programs and EventsHurricane BranchStory Time - Monday - Thursday at 11:00 amFridays - Mom ‘n Tot Playtime 11:00 amThursdays - Table Top Game and Wii Afternoon 3:00 pmFridays - Mom ‘n Tots Playtime 11:00 amFriday, May 5 - Readers Circle Book Club 3:00 pmSaturday, May 6 - Free Comic Book Day with movie screeningsWednesday, May 10 & 24 - Crochet Club 3:30 pmSaturday, May 13 - Teen Epic Movie Event @ Coral Cli�s Cinema “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” 10:30 am Friday, May 26 - Anime & J-Culture Club 3:00 pmWednesday, May 31 - Bilingual Story Time 11:00 am

Santa Clara BranchSaturdays - Tai Chi 10:30 amTuesdays - Toddler Time 10:15 & 11:30 amWednesdays - Story Time 10:00 & 11:00 amWednesdays - Teen Gamers Club 3:00 pmTuesday, May 2- Chapter One Book Club 5:30 pmWednesday, May 3- Foreign Film Club 6:00 pmThursday, May 4 - May the Fourth Event 3:30 pmThursday, May 4- Chapter One Book Club 5:30 pmFriday, May 5 - John Mangels of Dixie Archeology Society 5:00 pmSaturday, May 6 - Free Comic Book Day Tuesday, May 9 - Lego Club 4:00 pmFriday, May 12 - Art Club for Kids 4:00 pmSaturday, May 13 - Teen Epic Movie Event @ Pine View Stadium 10 Theater 10:00 am Monday,May 15 - TEDx Talk 5:30 pm Tuesday, May 16- Open Mic Night 5:00 pmThursday, May 18 - P.A.W.S. for Tales 4:30 pm

St. George BranchMondays - Story Time with Grandpa Steve 10:00 & 11:00Mondays - Story Time with Miss Jill 1:00 pm Wednesdays-Story Time with Mrs. Mann at 10:00, 11:00, 2:00 & 5:00 Thursdays - Toddler Time 10:00, 11:00 & 1:00 pmFridays - Toddler Time 11:00 amSaturdays - Afternoon Movie Matinee 2:00 pmTuesday, May 2 & 16- Science Club for Kids 6:00 pmTuesday, May 9 & 23 - Art Club for Kids 6:00 pmTuesday,May 9 - Pageturners Book Club 2:30 pmTuesday, May 9 - Vegetable Growning in Containers 6:00 pmTuesday, May 9 & 23 - Adult Coloring Club 1:00 pmWednesday, May 10- Young Pageturners Book Club 4:00 pmSaturday, May 13 - Teen Epic Movie Event @ Pine View Stadium 10 Theater 10:00 am Tuesday, May 16 - Quarry Path History 6:00 pmThursday, May 18 - “Sugar Rush” Teen Event 5:00 pm

Washington Branch Tuesdays - Toddler Time 10:00 & 11:00 am Wednesday thru Friday - Story Time 10:30 amThursday, May 4 - Teen Event “May the Fourth” party and movieTuesday, May 9 - P.A.W.S. for Tales 4:00 pmWednesday, May 10 - “Guardians of the Galaxy” 4:00 pmSaturday, May 13 - Teen Epic Movie Event @ Pine View Stadium 10 Theater 10:00 am Saturday, May 13 - Mother Daughter Book Club 3:00 pmTuesday, May 16 - Teen Nerd Herd Gathering 4:00 pmThursday, May 18 - Book Ends Book Club 4:30 pmThursday, May 25 - Spring Gardening with Rick He�ebower 6:00 pm

New Harmony BranchWednesdays - Story Time 12:00 pmMonday, May 8 - Kolob Corner Book Club 2:00 pmSaturday, May 13 - Teen Epic Movie Event @ Coral Cli�s Cinema “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” 10:30 am

Springdale BranchFridays - Story Time @ The Library 10:30 amFridays - Computer Classes 10:00 amSaturday, May 13 - Teen Epic Movie Event @ Coral Cli�s Cinema “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” 10:30 amWednesday, May 31 - Book Discussion Group 7:00 pm

Enterprise BranchWednesdays - Story Time 10:30 amWednesdays - Youth Activities 2:30 pmFridays - Toddler Time 11:00 amFridays - Movie Matinee 1:00 pmSaturday, May 13 - Teen Epic Movie Event @ Pine View Stadium 10 Theater 10:00 am

Hildale BranchWednesdays - Story Time 10:30 amMonday, May 1 - Author Talk “Anna LeBaron” 3:00 - 5:00 pmSaturday, May 13 - Teen Epic Movie Event @ Coral Cli�s Cinema “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” 10:30 am

May Programs for Adults @ Your Library