In This IssueAdults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Computers & Technology . . . . . . . .4-6

Storytime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Kids & Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Main LibraryOne Library Square

Terre Haute, Indiana 47807

812.232.1113

Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

West Branch Library125 North Church Street

West Terre Haute, Indiana 47885

812.235.2121

Monday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

AUGUST 2019

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Equal Opportunity Job FairMain Library ■ Meeting Rooms A, B & CFriday, August 23 ■ 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Are you looking for a new job? Grab your résumé and stop by the Equal Opportunity Job Fair for the chance to connect with area businesses that are eager to hire qualifi ed candidates. One-on-one interviews will be held throughout the Job Fair. This event is open to all applicants.

Polished & Ready: Interview PrepMain Library ■ Meeting Rooms A & CWednesday, August 21 ■ 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Prepare for the Equal Opportunity Job Fair with the help of trained professionals. Staff will be available to assist you in creating or updating your résumé. Clothing and haircuts will also be provided to help create the professional look you need for a successful job interview.

ADULTS

Watch This!

Captain Marvel(PG-13, 123 minutes)

West Branch LibraryMeeting Rooms A & BTuesday, August 133:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

When Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien species, U.S.

Air Force Pilot Carol Danvers must become one of the universe’s most powerful heroes.

Refreshments will be served.

Green Book(PG-13, 130 minutes)

Main LibraryMeeting Rooms A, B & CWednesday, August 146:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Green Book is based on a true story of Frank “Tony Lip” Vallelonga, the a working-class

Italian-American bouncer from New York City. Frank is hired as the private driver and bodyguard for an African American classical and jazz pianist, Doctor Don Shirley, when he embarks on a tour of the American Deep South during the early 1960s.

Refreshments will be served.

2 812.232.1113 ■ www.vigo.lib.in.us ■ To register or for more information, click on Calendar of Events.

Bingo BunchWest Branch Library ■ Meeting Rooms A & BThursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 2912:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy refreshments as you play traditional and non-traditional Bingo every week. Prizes will be offered to the fi rst to call out, “Bingo!” All levels of experience welcome. Cards and number markers will be provided.

Friends of the VCPL Book SaleMain Library ■ Meeting Rooms A, B & CSaturday, August 3 ■ 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Sunday, August 4 ■ 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Shop from a selection of thousands of items: books, movies, music and more. The average book price is just $1.00. Proceeds raised at the monthly book sales help provide funding for Library programs and services.

Repair, Renew & Refresh Your ClothesMain Library ■ Haute CreateSaturday, August 3 ■ 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Registration RequiredUse our sewing machines and give your clean clothes a new life by repairing and restyling them. Send your kids back to school in style by

re-imagining their clothes. A Cricut™ and Easy Press™ 2 will also be available to use.

Positive Link HIV TestingMain Library ■ Meeting Room AWednesday, August 7 ■ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Positive Link provides free testing, comprehensive prevention information and services for people infected with or at risk for HIV. Testing is done on-site with a simple fi nger prick. Results are available in only one minute.

ADULTS

3812.232.1113 ■ www.vigo.lib.in.us ■ To register or for more information, click on Calendar of Events.

Craft & ChatMain Library ■ Meeting Room ATuesday, August 13 ■ 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Registration Required

Learn how to do fabric stamping with bleach, rubber stamps and fabric paints.

Star Wars TriviaMain Library ■ Meeting Room CThursday, August 15 ■ 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Do you know who made the Kessel Run in twelve parsecs? Take part in this trivia night and test your knowledge of the Star Wars universe.

Vigo County Public Library Board MeetingMain Library ■ Meeting Rooms B & CMonday, August 19 ■ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

The VCPL Board of Trustees meets the third Monday of each month. The meeting is open to the public.

Art HacksMain Library ■ LifeLong Learning CenterSaturday, August 24 ■ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Registration Required

Pour paint onto canvas to create colorful designs inspired by famous artists.

Armchair Travels: RussiaMain Library ■ Meeting Room CMonday, August 26 ■ 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Explore the history, culture and society of the captivating county of Russia and its people.

Never Too Late to Learn: Turtle Rescue with Wabashiki Turtle Research and RescueMain Library ■ LifeLong Learning CenterSaturday, August 31 ■ 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Since 2009, the Wabashiki Turtle Research and Rescue Team has saved and documented over 3,000 turtles in West Terre Haute. Founder Amber Slaughterbeck will teach participants how to identify different species and share information about joining the research and rescue efforts to protect turtles in the Wabash Valley.

Book Clubs at the Library

Books & BrewsTerre Haute Brewing Company401 South 9th StreetMonday, August 56:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Registration Required

Ages 21 & Up: In Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give, African-American teenager Starr Carter witnesses her

friend, Khalil, being shot and killed by a police offi cer. His death sparks controversy, and Starr is faced with the decision on whether to speak out about what really happened. Divided between her life in a poor neighborhood and her suburban prep school, Starr must face friends who don’t understand, gang members who are looking for revenge, and a legal system that does not seem to provide justice for her slain friend.

Food and drink will be available from the restaurant for purchase.

Book & Brews will be held the fi rst Wednesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Terre Haute Brewing Company beginning in September.

Afternoon Book ClubMain Library ■ Collaborative Space 6Wednesday, August 142:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles revolves around Count Alexander Rostov’s self-discovery after being deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal

and sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin.

COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY

4 812.232.1113 ■ www.vigo.lib.in.us ■ To register or for more information, click on Calendar of Events.

Have you visited Haute Create? Haute Create makes state-of-the-art technology available to community members: virtual reality, computer program coding, 3D printing, and even food printing with the PancakeBot®. There are more than 20 in-person training classes offered on various technology topics such as Microsoft Offi ce navigation, tablet usage and résumé building taught by uniquely educated Library staff. Haute Create demonstrates that the Library is not simply a place to borrow books, but a vibrant hub of education and inspiration that benefi ts individuals in the Wabash Valley.

Technology such as the HTC Vive™ Virtual Reality system is very popular at the Library. This wireless headset allows individuals to experience more than thirty out-of-the-ordinary activities, from immersive games to exploring museums on the other side of the world. 3D printing is also offered on a consistent basis at the Library; customers can create sculptures, drone parts, toys, prototypes and more after the completion of an Intro to 3D Printing class.

Other pieces of technology used on special occasions or by request include the PancakeBot®, Singer® Curvy™ sewing machines, and the large format printer. The PancakeBot® allows customers to design their own edible pancake that is then 3D “printed” onto a griddle, whereas the Singer® Curvy™ sewing machines aid in the development of wearable technology.

The newest addition to Haute Create is the Dremel Digilab™ Laser Cutter LC-40. This professional-grade laser cutter and engraver will give customers the opportunity to create endless applications with materials such as wood, acrylic, and fabric. Demonstrations of the laser cutter and training classes for the public will begin in September.

Find more information about Haute Create and its programs at www.vigo.lib.in.us/about/hautecreate or call the Tech Team at 812.234.2647.

COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY

5812.232.1113 ■ www.vigo.lib.in.us ■ To register or for more information, click on Calendar of Events.

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Wabash Valley Coder DojoMain Library ■ Haute Create10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Ages 7-17Register Online

Repair, Renew & Refresh Your ClothesMain Library ■ Haute Create2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Register Online

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Traveling Tech StationMain Library ■ Lobby10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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Intro to 3D PrintingMain Library ■ Haute Create10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Register Online

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Experience Virtual RealityMain Library ■ Haute Create1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Ages 12 & Up

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iPad BasicsWest Branch Library ■ Meeting Room B5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Register Online

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Intro to 3D PrintingMain Library ■ Haute Create3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Register Online

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Advanced 3D PrintingMain Library ■ Haute Create4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Ages 12 & Up

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Intro to 3D PrintingMain Library ■ Haute Create10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Register Online

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Traveling Tech StationWest Branch Library4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Scrappy CircuitsWest Branch Library ■ Meeting Room B4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Register Online

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Experience Virtual RealityMain Library ■ Haute Create1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Ages 12 & Up

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COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY

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Intro to 3D Printing

Main Library ■ Haute CreateRegistration Required

Friday, August 9 ■ 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 9 ■ 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Friday, August 9 ■ 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 14 ■ 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 ■ 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Wednesday, August 14 ■ 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 17 ■ 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17 ■ 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Saturday, August 17 ■ 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Explore the latest printing technology available at Haute Create. Learn how to properly and safely use the equipment and how to prepare a 3D design fi le for print.

Customers who wish to use the Haute Create 3D printer independently must complete this class.

Traveling Tech StationMain Library ■ Lobby

Thursday, August 8 ■ 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

West Branch LibraryMonday, August 19 ■ 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Drop by with your tablet to learn how to borrow ebooks, movies, music and more.

You can also get answers to your other basic tech questions. Staff cannot do repairs on your device.

Experience Virtual RealityMain Library ■ Haute CreateSaturdays, August 10 & 24 ■ 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ages 12 & Up: Dive into a virtual world with the HTC Vive™ VR headset. Play a game, immerse yourself in a new world or visit a faraway destination.

iPad BasicsWest Branch Library ■ Meeting Room B

Monday, August 12 ■ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Become familiar with your iPad. Discuss features in Settings, Safari, App Store and the Library’s ebook app Libby. Limited iPads

will be available for those who are interested, but do not yet have their

own iPad.

Advanced 3D PrintingMain Library ■ Haute CreateFriday, August 16 ■ 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ages 12 & Up: Take your 3D printing to the next level with a demonstration of the Raise 3D™ N2. The Raise 3D™ N2 features dual extrusion, a large heated build plate and the ability to use different types of fi lament, including metallic and wood composites. Intro to 3D Printing must be taken prior to this class.

STORYTIME

Singing

Talking

Writing Reading

Playing

Children have one goal: to learn. From the moment babies are born, they begin taking in their surroundings and discovering new objects, concepts and people that come into their world. One of the most important milestones for every child is learning to read. By the time they are ready to attend school, it is vital that they are ready to read in order to absorb the new aspects of education available in kindergarten. How can you help your children prepare for reading?

Library storytimes are a great place to start. Each storytime is created with a focus on developing early literacy skills — skills that pave the way for young children to increase their vocabulary and expand their future opportunities. These skills, and the activities that help to grow them, are outlined by the Every Child Ready to Read program, which was created by the Association for Library Service to Children.

The 5 activities that prepare children to learn to read are:

According to Every Child Ready to Read, caregivers and children should partake in these activities to develop those early literacy skills further. VCPL uses a variety of activities during storytimes, including reading books, reciting rhymes, singing songs, and encouraging young bookworms to play with one another in order to prepare them for their personal reading journies. To encourage their journies, join any of the VCPL storytimes listed below.

Is Your Child Ready to Read?

7812.232.1113 ■ www.vigo.lib.in.us ■ To register or for more information, click on Calendar of Events.

Books Before BedtimeMain Library ■ Youth Services Program RoomThursdays, August 1, 15, 22 & 296:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ages 0-5: Wear your pajamas to the Library for stories, songs and crafts before bedtime

at this evening storytime. Activities will vary each week from traditional

stories, to art, music-making and everything in between.

Ready to Read StorytimeWest Branch Library ■ Meeting Room BFridays, August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 3010:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Ages 0-5: Sing along to music, move your bodies with egg shakers and scarves, hear stories and participate in crafts or playtime. Parents and caregivers are invited to participate with their children during this storytime.

Tiny Tot TimeMain LibraryYouth Services Program RoomMondays, August 12, 19 & 2610:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ages 0-24 months: Bring your baby to the Library for stories, songs, dance and activities from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. There will be 30 minutes of free play offered from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Wiggle Worm WednesdaysMain Library Youth Services Program Room

Wednesdays, August 14, 21 & 28 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ages 2-5: Bring your preschooler to the Library for interactive stories,

songs, dancing, crafts and play from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. There will be

30 minutes of free play offered from10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

KIDS & TEENS

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Creative BuildersMain Library

Youth Services Multipurpose RoomThursdays, August 1, 15, 22 & 29

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ages 6-11: Hang out with your friends and explore cool technology,

art, games and activities.

First Friday: Go, Dog. Go!Main Library ■ LifeLong Learning CenterFriday, August 2 ■ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

All Ages: Race your way to the library, it’s a party, it’s a big dog party! Enjoy activities inspired by Go, Dog. Go! — making your own party hat, tossing traffi c lights and snacking on kid-friendly dog treats.

Wabash Valley Coder DojoMain Library ■ Haute Create Saturday, August 3 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Registration Required

Ages 7-17: Learn to code, build a website, create an app or a game and explore technology in an informal, creative and social environment.

Try This TuesdayMain Library ■ Teen SpaceTuesdays, August 6, 13 & 276:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ages 12-19: Have you ever wanted to learn how to make origami, how to use a GoPro, or how to use those funky-looking Merge Cubes? Get answers to your questions, learn new skills and explore technology at Try This Tuesday.

Scrappy CircuitsWest Branch Library ■ Meeting Room BTuesday, August 20 ■ 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Required

Ages 9-15: Take apart and reassemble small electronics to learn about circuits, coding and more.

Watch This! Teens: Captain Marvel (PG-13, 123 minutes)Main Library ■ Teen SpaceTuesday, August 20 ■ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ages 12-19: When Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien species, U.S. Air Force Pilot Carol Danvers

must become one of the universe’s most powerful heroes. Refreshments will be served.

Make Your Voice Heard with TABThe Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) invites teenagers ages 12 to 19 to share their input on relevant events, popular book and movie titles, and current pop culture references. Getting involved with VCPL’s TAB can include the following:

Assisting in the planning of events, creating an inclusive group of unique individuals and socializing with peers are aspects of TAB that establish an opportunistic environment for young people. Attending these monthly meetings counts as volunteer work since these infl uential teenagers are aiding in the betterment of their community. Fill out the Teen Volunteer Application at www.vigo.lib.in.us/about/volunteer or call 812.232.1113 ext. 2296 for more information.

Planning special projects

Socializing with fellow teens

Building teamwork skills

Advocating for Library programs

Impacting the community

812.232.1113 ■ www.vigo.lib.in.us ■ To register or for more information, click on Calendar of Events.