Latest News Items Posted on the City and Borough of Juneau Websitehttp://www.juneau.org/library/http://www.juneau.org/library/pdfs/20130515043502.pdfSummer Reading Program begins May 28th at all 3 locations. Join us for a fun summer of stories, crafts, movies, prizes and special programs. See you there!(00:00 **-All Three Branches)Wed, 15 May 2013 16:35:02 -0800http://www.juneau.org/library/Stevens Marionette Puppet Troupe will be at the Valley Library on June 4 with an enchating show of "Rumplestilskin". Two showing times for the whole family: 2pm or 6pm. http://www.stevenspuppets.com/Rumplepage.html(02:00 PM-Valley Library)Wed, 15 May 2013 16:14:16 -0800http://www.juneau.org/library/pdfs/20130425105656.pdfWhat 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-)Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:57:00 -0800http://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/ Workshop - Saturday, May 11, 1-5pm at the Douglas Public Library A four hour hands-on workshop with the Laika Crew, creator/ animators of award the winnning flims Coraline, ParaNorman, and BoxTrolls.This workshop will involve making simple puppets, working with professional armatures, and learning the basics of stop motion for film. 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. (01:00 PM-Douglas Library)Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:23:46 -0800http://www.juneau.org/library/ Workshop - Saturday, May 11, 1-5pm at the Douglas Public Library A four hour hands-on workshop with the Laika Crew, creator/ animators of award the winnning flims Coraline, ParaNorman, and BoxTrolls. This workshop will involve making simple puppets, working with professional armatures, and learning the basics of stop motion animation for film. 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 (01:00 PM-Douglas Library)Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:51:21 -0800