Geek The Library: Out And About
We are on the road taking part in local events. Join us and tell us what you geek. View photos from past events.
Georgia
Geek the Library Week
Date: March 15 - 21, 2010
Time: Varies
Location: Varies
Join many of our pilot libraries as they celebrate Geek the Library Week in their communities. Geek the Library Week provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of public libraries and the challenging funding issues many face—while having some fun with other library supporters. Contact your local library for more information about specific events and activities.
Libraries taking part include:
Live Oak Public Libraries (celebrating the week of March 8, 2010)
Ohoopee Regional Library System (celebrating the week of March 8, 2010)
Okefenokee Regional Library System
Bingo for Books: Adults
Date: March 24, 2010
Time: Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Richmond Hill Public Library, Richmond Hill, Georgia
Win books for adults at this fun event. Don’t forget to ask staff about Geek the Library.
33rd Annual Dogwood Festival
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: TBD
Location: Jesup, Georgia
Join Wayne County Library at this annual festival. Be sure to tell library representatives in the Geek the Library booth what you geek!
Meet the Author Event
Date: April 6, 2010
Time: Starts at 7 p.m.
Location: Statesboro Regional Library, Statesboro, Georgia
Meet Betsy Nichols, author of When Summer Was in the Meadow, and learn more about Geek the Library.
Blessing of the Fleet
Date: April 17, 2010
Time: TBD
Location: Darien, Georgia
Come and check out the Geek the Library booth! Tell the Ida Hilton Public Library and the McBee’s Friends group what you geek!
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Join in the Journey Series
Date: February - March 2010
Time: Starts at 6:30 p.m
Location: Central Library, Des Moines, Iowa
Here’s your chance to join four authors as they share their experiences of traveling to far off places. Be sure to pick up Geek the Library materials while you are at the library.
February 17, 2010: Chip Duncan
March 2, 2010: Kevin Connolly
March 8, 2010: Steven Roberts
March 23, 2010: Tori Murden McClure
Challenges of African American Identity: The 20th Century African American Experience
Date: March 11, 2010
Time: Starts at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Forest Avenue Library, Des Moines, Iowa
Join Dr. Tunde Adeleke for his distinct perspective about the challenges of the African American identity. Pick up Geek the Library materials at the event.
Movie Night: Fun, Family Movies!
Date: March 11, 2010
Time: Starts at 6 p.m.
Location: Clive Public Library, Clive, Iowa
Enjoy free popcorn as you watch Where the Wild Things Are. Be sure to tell the library staff what you geek.
Culture Night – Brazil
Date: March 11, 2010
Time: Starts at 6:45 p.m.
Location: Waukee Public Library, Waukee, Iowa
Enjoy the Paragassu Family and learn more about Geek the Library at this fun event.
Geek the Library Week
Date: March 15 - 21, 2010
Time: Varies
Location: Varies
Join many of our pilot libraries as they celebrate Geek the Library Week in their communities. Geek the Library Week provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of public libraries and the challenging funding issues many face—while having some fun with other library supporters. Contact your local library for more information about specific events and activities.
Libraries taking part include:
Redfield Public Library
Spring Break Movie Afternoons
Date: March 15 – 19, 2010
Time: All movies start at 2 p.m.
Location: Clive Public Library, Clive, Iowa
Enjoy these free movies and complimentary popcorn during spring break. Be sure to tell library staff what you geek!
March 15, 2010 - Toy Story (G)
March 16, 2010 - Toy Story 2 (G)
March 17, 2010 - Star Wars: THe Clone Wars (PG)
March 18, 2010 - Scooby Doo and the Ghoul School (NR)
March 19, 2010 - The Princess and the Frog (G)
Craft Night
Date: March 18, 2010
Time: 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Location: Clive Public Library, Clive, Iowa
Make some fun crafts and learn more about Geek the Library. Registration required.
East Side Library Annual Book Sale
Date: March 20 - 27, 2010
Time: All day, beginning at 10 a.m
Location: East Side Library, Des Moines, Iowa
Support the library and find out more about Geek the Library.
Tales with Tails
Date: March 20, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Clive Public Library, Clive, Iowa
Your child will spend 15 minutes reading his/her book to a volunteer therapy dog and will become a more confident reader. This program is recommended for children ages seven to 12. Registration required.
Game Night
Date: March 25, 2010
Time: 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Location: Clive Public Library, Clive, Iowa
Join the Clive Public Library staff for an assortment of board games and refreshments. Be sure to tell the staff what you geek. Registration required.
Magic Workshop
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Clive Public Library, Clive, Iowa
Want to learn the secrets behind some nifty magic tricks? Ages five and up can get the scoop on becoming an amateur magician. Registration is required.
Author Visit: Mitt Romney
Date: March 29, 2010
Time: Starts at noon
Location: Central Library, Des Moines, Iowa
Tell former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney what you geek and why public library funding is so important. You can meet him at Central Library in March.
Radio Play: A Raisin in the Sun
Date: March 30, 2010
Time: Starts at 6 p.m.
Location: Central Library, Des Moines, Iowa
Enjoy this fantastic performance featuring Ruth Ann Gaines. Tell library staff what you geek and pick up some Geek the Library materials before you leave.
2010 Eastern Polk Legislative Coffees
Date: April 3, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Altoona Public Library, Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, Mitchellville and Pleasant Hill Chambers of Commerce have invited local representatives to discuss issues of concern with residents and businesses in their districts. Register here.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Presentation
Date: April 10, 2010
Time: Starts at 2 p.m.
Location: Waukee Public Library, Waukee, Iowa
Enjoy this special Laura Ingalls Wilder presentation. While you are there, pick up free material about Geek the Library.
Culture Night – West Africa
Date: April 15, 2010
Time: Check Web site
Location: Waukee Public Library, Waukee, Iowa
Enjoy the Tubabu Drummers and learn more about Geek the Library.
Earth Day
Date: April 22, 2010
Time: Starts at 4:30 p.m.
Location: Waukee Public Library, Waukee, Iowa
Come and decorate your own grass head for Earth Day. Also, be sure to pick up a coloring page and bookmark with more ideas for Earth Day. Don’t forget to tell the library staff what you geek!
Wisconsin
