Local Scientists Caring for Our Earth Series

In partnership with the local non-profit Our Sacred Earth, the Nederland Community Library is hosting a local scientist series this fall. Part science talks, part personal experiences, the series will explore:

how the scientists got involved in their work / what motivates them

how their work touches our lives

how they address the issue of climate disruption in their work and their lives

Wednesday, Nov. 9th at 7 p.m.  Megan Melamed, PhD (International Global Atmospheric Chemistry). “How did growing up in Nederland lead to directing an international organization on atmospheric chemistry?”

Thursday, Nov. 17th at 7 p.m.  Mario Molina, PhD (Climate Reality Project). “Why the international treaty on Climate Change in Paris last year matters for Colorado Wildfires.”

Tuesday, Dec. 6th at 7 p.m.  Heather Lazrus , PhD (National Center Atmospheric Research). “What Does Have to Do with Climate Change? Lessons for Resilience from a Tropical Island.”

For more information please email Jay at jaymann.ncl@gmail.com

Election Day Results:

Tuesday, November 8th

We will be showing live results all day at the library in our community room.

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Blender 3D and 3D Printing

Saturday, November 12th from 4-6 p.m. Learn how to use the free 3D modeling program Blender. Once you have completed a model you can print your creation at the library too. Open to all ages but some software experience recommended.

Winter is Coming! Is your home ready?

FLIR ONE Thermal Cameras now available for checkout. The Nederland Community Library has two FLIR One thermal imaging cameras for loan to Adult cardholders in good standing.

One camera plugs into compatible iPhones and iPads, the other into compatible Android smart phones The cameras can help you:

find heat leaks in home insulation and windows

find cold air drafts

check water heater and furnace for leaks

If you have any questions please email Jay at jaymann.ncl@gmail.com

Learn a new language or skill

Access Mango Languages and Lynda.com anywhere you have internet access using your library card. Hundreds of classes for free.

Board Opening

If you are passionate about your library and want to help shape its future role in the community, consider joining the Nederland Community Library District Board. To learn more, please contact Jay Mann at 303.258.1101 or jaymann.ncl@gmail.com

Children’s and Youth Programming:

Free SAT prep! Fridays – Nov. 11th & 18th and Dec. 2nd from 3:30-6:30 p.m.  Looking for a fun (yes, fun!) way to prep for the SAT while immersing yourself in hands-on Science and Math?

Join us Fridays from 3:30-6:30 p.m. as we explore fractions and decimals, percentages, graphing functions and more through experiments and real-life situations.

Free pizza will also be provided during each session. These lessons are facilitated by former High School math and board-certified teacher, Kim Sibray, and are best suited for students aged 14 and up.

FREE but registration required.  To sign up; stop by the library, e-mail ccooper.ncl@gmail.com or call (303)-258-1101

CU Science Discovery Presents: “For the love of Polymers!” Wednesday, November 9th from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. for grades 4th - 9th.

CU Science Discovery is back with another hands-on learning experience designed to get kids interested in, and fascinated by the world of polymers. In this hour-long demonstration, students will create polymers and conduct tests used in the recycling of plastics. This class is for students in 4th-9th grades.

To sign up; stop by the library, e-mail ccooper.ncl@gmail.com or call (303)-258-1101

Children’s Makerspace. Monday, Nov. 15th from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. for grades 2nd - 5th.

Teen Makerspace. Wednesday, Nov. 17th from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for grades 6th-12th.

During this after school hour, students will have the opportunity to make, tinker, create and explore the world of robots, circuits, and more! Our library has been lucky enough to receive a “Maker Kit” from the Colorado Library Consortium (CLiC) filled with exciting technologies that are sure to inspire. This hour is free to attend and no prior registration is necessary.

Storytimes

Storytimes are a great way to bond with your child while introducing them to crucial learning concepts such as phonological awareness, rhyme, letter recognition and most of all...Reading as a fun and engaging activity!

It is never too early to start, “By the age of 2, children who are read to regularly display greater language comprehension, larger vocabularies, and higher cognitive skills than their peers.” Raikes, et al. Child Development, 2016.

Movers and Shakers on Wednesdays 10:30-11:00 a.m. (best for children 2 and younger). In this Storytime, we explore the six foundations of Early Literacy; Read, Write, Sing, Talk and Play, using books, songs and rhymes. Bubbles, toys, and puppets are given after the stories are read to provide fun and enriching opportunities for you and your child to bond and learn together.

Read, Play, Grow on  Thursdays 10:30-11:15 a.m. (best for children 2 1/2 and older). In Read, Play, Grow, we use stories, songs and activities to enhance your child’s ability to recognize, comprehend, and follow words, sentences and story-lines. Attending this Storytime before your child enters kindergarten ensures that your child has the Early Literacy skills they need to succeed. A craft is introduced each week to help develop fine and gross motor skills, and to enhance artistic expression.

For more information, contact our Children’s Coordinator Celine Cooper  ccooper.ncl@gmail.com

Monthly Events:

Quirky Quilters. Tuesday, Nov. 1st, from 10:30 a.m. - Noon. Join our quilting group led by long-time quilter Bette Ventrella. Get to know area stitchers, Learn techniques, Share ideas and inspirations.