Latest News Items Posted on the City and Borough of Juneau Websitehttp://www.juneau.org/library/http://www.juneau.org/library/What does it mean to be happy? What role does choice play in how happy we are, and what does the latest science say about why happy people are happy? Come join us for the inaugural TEDx viewing party at the Juneau Downtown Library. (06:00 PM-Downtown Library)Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:59:26 -0800http://www.juneau.org/library/An OWL videoconference from Haines Public Library as part of the Chilkat Storyboard in crossing boundaries through creative communication. Sponsored by the Chiloot Indian tribal Government,and a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.(06:30 PM-Downtown Library)Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:33:06 -0800http://www.juneau.org/library/Kids ROCK! Want to learn some fun facts about rocks? In this session students will make observations about different types of rocks, and learn how they are formed. We’ll also look at how different rocks are used and their journey through the rock cycle, courtesy of SOITA Learning Technologies(09:00 AM-Downtown Library)Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:47:52 -0800http://www.juneau.org/library/Students will explore why marshes are ecologically important. They will learn how conditions in the marsh change during low and high tides and how animals living there adapt to these changes, courtesy of the Calvert Marine Museum.(09:00 AM-Downtown Library)Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:50:40 -0800http://www.juneau.org/library/pdfs/20130429042042.pdfPresentation by Georgina Hayns and Jeremy Spake, Laika Crew, creator/animators of award the winning films Coraline, ParaNorman, BoxTrolls and Vera Brosgol, animator and author of Vera's Ghost.(07:30 PM-Downtown Library)Mon, 06 May 2013 16:33:07 -0800http://www.juneau.org/library/ Friday, May 10, 7:30pm at the Downtown Library: Presentation by the Laika Crew, creators and animators of award the award winnning films Coraline, ParaNorman, BoxTrolls. Meet Georgina Hayns, Jeremy Spake, and Vera Brosgol, author of "Anya's Ghost" as well as animator. Workshop - Saturday, May 11, 1-5pm at the Douglas Public Library A four-hour hands-on workshop which will involve making simple puppets, working with professional armatures, and learning the basics of stop motion. For ages 12 & up. Space is limited to 30 and there is a $10 material donation. To register carolr@juneau.org Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries and JUMP Film Society (07:30 PM-Downtown Library)Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:08:39 -0800http://www.juneau.org/library/Meet the artists behind Perseverance Theater's world premiere of "the road weeps, the well runs dry." Poet-playwright Marcus Gardley and dramaturg Nakissa Etemad, are looking forward to talking about writing, playwriting and artistic collaboration with Juneau writers, readers, and lovers of theater.(01:00 PM-Downtown Library)Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:53:23 -0800http://www.juneau.org/library/Learn about Balto and the heroic dogs and mushers of the 1925 Serum Run to the Iditarod today. Historic photos, facts about dogs and stories about those involved. From the Cleveland Museum of Natural History to us!(01:00 PM-Downtown Library)Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:27:14 -0800http://www.juneau.org/library/Maps are windows into the cultural, political and physical world around us. They capture a space in time and define it according to the parameters set by the mapmaker. An exploration of historical maps and surprises they yield.A video conference brought to you by OWL and the Library of Congress.(12:15 PM-Downtown Library)Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:39:51 -0800http://www.juneau.org/library/Going Green and Blue! A visit with special guest Matt Dull of Arrow Refuse. He will introduce us to the Recycling Truck that will be parked at the library for a close-up view! A light supper is served and all children receive a free book to take home. (05:30 PM-Downtown Library)Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:33:29 -0800