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Library Chat Podcast: May 2023

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May 26, 2023

2:54 pm

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Library Chat, podcast

May’s Library Chat is all about Mother’s Day and a chat with Josh Estabrook, the library’s newest staff member.

For more information about the library and our podcasts go the library’s blog.

Check out these resources that go along with May’s Library Chat:
Books

Left to Die by Lisa Jackson LT11431 DB67407
The Walrus Was Paul: The Great Beatle Death Clues by R. Gary Patterson
Can I Say: Living Large, Cheating Death, and Drums, Drums, Drums by Travis Barker
What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe

Series

Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan

Authors

Sarah J. Maas
Andy Weir

YouTube

The Needle Drop – http://youtube.com/user/theneedledrop
Matty Matheson https://www.youtube.com/c/mattymatheson
Epic Meal Time https://www.youtube.com/epicmealtime
One Bite Pizza Reviews https://www.youtube.com/@OneBitePizzaReviews

New Program! IDB Parent Toolbox

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May 19, 2023

8:30 am

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Adult Programming, library, Youth Programming

IDB Parent Toolbox

The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled is excited to introduce a new program that will encompass a variety of supportive, enriching opportunities designed specifically for parents of blind children. The IDB Parent Toolbox Program will combine a newsletter, virtual meetups, and a subscription box to provide parents with information, activities, and a network of support.

Upon registering parents will have access to three programs:

Monthly IDB Parent Toolbox Virtual Meetings
Staring May 22, 2023, at 6:00pm, parents are invited to a monthly meetup with IDB staff, guest speakers, tips and more on various topics and upcoming events. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month.
Receive Monthly IDB Parent Toolbox Newsletter via Email
Parents are kept informed about current and agency upcoming events, activities, and helpful topics.
IDB Parent Toolbox Subscription Box
Sent quarterly filled with activities, information, and fun and helpful items for parents and families.

Online Registration Form

May Story Box Program

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May 18, 2023

8:30 am

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Story Box Program

Did you know Chimpanzees can communicate by using Sign Language? This month, get excited about learning how bubble gum is made, and not just bubble gum, but learn the step-by-step process of what it took to build the Empire State Building, which by the way is 1,454 Feet Tall! From a jaguar to basketball and music, this month’s Story Box Program covers all the bases.

Each month young patrons in the program will receive a special box filled with books – audio or braille or large print – and goodies centered around a neighborhood theme.

The audio books included in this month’s Story Box Program focused on Neighborhood Collection – Our World!

DB102343 Above the Rim by Kimberly and Jen Bryant
DB104782 Areli the Dreamer by Areli Morales
DB71676 Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum by Meghan McCarthy
DB101604 At the Mountain’s Base by Traci Sorell
DB37297 The Bicycle Man by Allen Say
DB102068 Hair Love by Matthew A Cherry
DB105270 Grandude’s Green Submarine by Paul McCartney
DB85028 I am Jazz by Jessica Herthel
DB60652 A Week in the Woods by Andrew Clements
DB82083 A Boy and a Jaguar by Alan Rabinowitz
DB78118 Sky Boys: and How They Built the Empire State Building by Deborah Hopkinson
DB95332 Guitar Genius by Kim Tomsic
DBC20076 The Elephants Come Home by Kim Tomsic
DB19679 The Boy Who Spoke Chimp by Jane Yolen

If you are interested in subscribing to Story Box Program, please complete this registration form or contact Denise Bean, Youth Services Librarian, at 515.452.1338 or email denise.bean@blind.state.ia.us to subscribed.

May Peek-A-Box!

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May 16, 2023

8:30 am

This Week: May’s The Many Faces of BARD Virtual Program (Thursday, May 11th at 6:00pm)

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May 9, 2023

8:15 am

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BARD, NLS

On Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 6:00pm (central), the Patron Engagement Section of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) will hold its monthly virtual program called The Many Faces of BARD on Zoom. The event is free to attend.

The topic for the May’s Many Faces of BARD program will be BARD: Fire Tablets Do Work. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. eastern time and last for one hour. This program will be recorded.

This session will include a discussion and demonstration of how to use BARD on an Amazon Fire tablet. After the presentation, we will answer questions about the presentation and general questions about BARD.

To learn more and join the conversation, visit The Many Faces of BARD page from NLS.

Announcing a New Program! IDB Parent Toolbox

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May 8, 2023

2:32 pm

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Parents, Programs

We know your life is busy, when you register and become part of the IDB Parent Toolbox journey, you gain another set of helping partners to assist you along the way.

Upon registering parents will have access to three programs:

Receive Monthly IDB Parent Toolbox Newsletter via Email
Parents are kept informed about current and agency upcoming events, activities, and helpful topics.
Monthly IDB Parent Toolbox Virtual Meetings
Parents are invited to a monthly meetup with IDB staff, guest speakers, tips and more on various topics and upcoming events. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:00pm starting May 22, 2023.
IDB Parent Toolbox Subscription Box
Sent quarterly filled with activities, information, and fun and helpful items for parents and families.

Online Registration Form