Good afternoon, dear library friends!
This week I thought I’d bring you another installment in my “Great Librarians” series of profiles. This week we have the great science fiction writer, Andre Norton, as our subject. Ms. Norton is of particular interest to us with Banned Books Week so recently behind us. Allow me to explain:
Andre Norton, who is now considered the “Grand Dame of Science Fiction and Fantasy, was born Alice Mary Norton in Cleveland, Ohio in 1912. When the Great Depression hit, Ms. Norton found a job at the Cleveland Public Library, starting in 1932 in the children’s section. She remained with the library for 18 years, during which time she began publishing science fiction short stories and novels (the first one, The Prince Commands, was published in 1934). It was during these early years of publication that Alice Mary changed her name to “Andre.” It was felt at the time that the audience for science fiction was strictly teenage boys who were more likely to buy books under a masculine name.
“Science fiction magazines were considered by many to be so trashy that a person would not want to be seen with them in public,” she has said.
What makes Ms. Norton so appropriate a profile this week (so close in the wake of Banned Book Week) is, like most librarians at one time or another, she fought for the inclusion of challenged books:
About this issue, Ms. Norton was quoted as saying; “Each month the librarians would receive a book to review. If there was some objection to the book and we still wanted it, we would have the opportunity to defend it. I remember getting the challenged book The Hobbit and nobody had heard of Tolkien, I had to argue for it like mad!”
Good on you, Librarian Andre Norton!
Andre Norton was the first woman to be Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy, to be SFWA Grand Master, and was the first woman inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. She passed away in 2005.
If anyone has any questions or concerns, please let me know. And, as always, be safe, well-read, and happy.
Mykal Banta, Executive Director
Delray Beach Public Library
561-266-9488
mykal.banta@delraylibrary.org
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Besties Book Club Subscription Box
What’s in each box? Everything you'll need for a Besties Night Out with a book! Enjoy two copies of a hardcover book by a bestselling author. Plus, self-care goodies to help you unplug and disconnect from the world, soothe your senses, and immerse yourselves into your book fix! Some cookies, taffy, chocolate, teas, and cocoa may also be included. Bookmarks, book deets, author info and discussion questions are included.
How much is it? Free! Just bring your Delray Beach Public Library Card.
What’s the catch? No catch! Simply register for the Besties Book Club Subscription Box, and we will reserve a box for you and your bestie. We will call you to come check it out! Checkout periods are 3 weeks, and the books are renewed automatically twice! All you need to return are the books and the box. All other goodies are yours to enjoy for free, forever!
Funding for this program through the generosity of the Pat Moran Family Foundation.
Program Coordinator: Loanis.Menendez@delraylibrary.org
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Snips, Snaps, Tales and Tunes is a fun and creative program for ages 3-5 years and children first hear a story from Ms. Lovely and then do a book related craft. This is a great way to create the joy of reading as the child experiences a fun story in a social environment, learns to recognize words, and associates the pictures with actions and emotions described in the story. The following activity strengthens the concepts the child is learning and builds hand and eye coordination. Ms. Lovely awaits your participation in this “lovely” program!
Mr. Kevin, our Space Camp extraordinaire got children involved in critical thinking about space travel, the importance and need for it, the logistics involved and led them through a rocket challenge on a simulation program in which children get to build their personalized rocket and blast it into space! This content rich program keeps children at the edge of their seats with excitement and they learn so much in the process. Thank you, Mr. Kevin!
Oh Baby! Storytime
Wednesday, October 5th , 12th and 19th @ 10:00 AM
Ages 3 months - 2.5 years?
Join Ms. Tea, Mama Turtle & her little hatchlings for a story, songs, and stimulating developmentally appropriated exercises…and bubbles! Meeting every 1st?, 2nd and 3rd?Wednesday of the month. Program held in the library. Registration limit: 25 families. Registration is required.
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Indigo Yoga for Children
Fridays, October 14th, 28th @ 10:00 AM?
Ages 3 – 7
Classes are approximately 45 minutes?long with 30 minutes of gentle yoga and mindfulness meditation.
Join Ms. KerryAnne at the library for an invigorating warmup, storytelling, yoga exercises and games, focused?breathing,?and a relaxing cool down.?Benefits include?focus, concentration, discipline, a love for learning, developing balance and mental equilibrium, increased flexibility, strength and more! Please bring a water bottle and yoga mat. Registration required.
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Teen Department - Reference@delraylibrary.org
Hispanic Heritage Month Teen Fiesta!
Tuesday, October 11, 2022, from 5-7pm
Ages 13-17
Join us in the Teen Room for a fiesta to honoring Hispanic Culture!
From September 15th to October 15th, the Teen Department is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Visit the Teen Room on the second floor of the library to check out the exclusive collection of materials made by Hispanic and Latin American authors.
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Tech Sandbox
Tuesday, October 11 @ 3:30-4:30pm - Motion Capture Character Animation
Ages 13-17??
Use Adobe's powerful and accessible Character Animator to create your own professional animations. Use what you learn in this workshop (including motion capture software, audio recording, and full-body character design) to wow your friends and bring school projects to the next level.
Digital Escape Room - Escape the Haunted House
Ages 13-17??
Get in the spirit of Halloween! Are you brave and quick-witted enough to find your way out of this haunted house before the sun goes down? Play through this spooky virtual escape room to find out.
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Adult Program Coordinator - Isabella.Rowan@delraylibrary.org
Come to an Art Happening
Artistic Journeys Art Lecture
with Lee Berlin
Wednesday, October 12 @ 6 pm
Current artist Lee Berlin will present a lecture on his artistic journey and a tour of his art in the 2nd Floor Gallery. Refreshments will be served.
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Sing Together Unite Delray at World Singing Day Delray in 2 weeks!
This is not a kid's event. This is not an adult event. It is an EVERYONE event!
World Singing Day Delray is only two weeks away. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend this fun, feel good event on Saturday, October 15 @ 1-3 pm at the Pavilion at Old School Square. It’s free!
Things you should know about World Singing Day Delray:
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A Haunted Romp through Scary Operas
Haunted Opera
Tuesday, October 25 @ 1 pm
The number of operas that include ghosts is frightening! We investigate when, why, and how ghosts appear on the operatic stage. Operas will include Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Verdi’s Macbeth, Britten’s Turn of the Screw, and Moravec’s The Shining.
Presented by Catherine Hughes, Ph.D., Director of Education and Community Engagement at Palm Beach Opera.
For more information about any of these positions and to request a volunteer application, please email isabella.rowan@delraylibrary.org
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Technology Department - Reference@delraylibrary.org
Podcasting with Adobe Audition
Thursday, October 6, 2022 @ 2PM
Learn how to record and edit your own podcast episode. Add background music, create intros and outros, remove unwanted noises and dead space, work with volume automation, insert fades, and export finished audio.
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iPad/iPhone Basics
Friday, October 7, 2022 @ 1PM
Learn how to get started with iPad, using the iPad Operating System, keyboard, browsing with Safari and installing and managing Apps.
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Appy Hour: Streaming Video
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 @ 2PM
Learn about streaming video services like Hoopla, Netflix, & Hulu to watch live & recorded television, as well as movies.
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