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Tonight at Corinth Library: An Edible Discussion
Cacao Restaurante recently moved from 95th and Nall to 103rd and State Line, so don't be discouraged if you drive past the old location and see the vacant lot. Cacao is still serving delicious, authentic Mexican food at their new digs and they'll be here to tell us all about how to make genuine, excellente Mexican faire.
Bring your favorites to sample and share at our foodie book club!
To-Read pile getting too-small?
Be sure to check out what your librarians have been reading and doing recently over at our Staff Picks Blog:
Gregg wrote about five new releases this month in fiction that you absolutely need to know about, including a novel about two lost souls on the run from the New Orleans mob post-JFK assassination, a romance about a marriage proposal at a baseball game that goes hysterically, horribly wrong, and a sci-fi action thriller about a woman who can do advanced mathematics in her head - and uses that ability to turn the tables on kidnappers and mercenaries.
Matt wrote about Silent Book Group that he created and currently moderates at the Groundhouse Coffee Shop in Gardner, Kansas. A silent book club is perfect for those among us who like the concept of talking about the books we’re reading, but don’t like the homework assignment feel of the traditional book group. You can read alone, together, even if it’s in a bustling coffee shop.
Josh wrote about what the staff at his library branch are reading, watching, and listening to. His branch, Lackman, has some of the sharpest readers in the library system, and you’ll be sure to come away will a pile of great books that will top your To Be Read stack.
Hebah recently attended Worldcon 76, one of the biggest sci-fi/fantasy conventions on the planet. She attended panels, talked to authors and artists, and met dozens of enthusiastic fans. If you’ve never been to a sci-fi convention, Hebah excellently describes the experience - and provides YouTube clips, too!
We’ve also written reviews of books we’ve liked, too: check out Kari’s review of a great Cold War spy thriller, and Dylan’s review of a novel featuring the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader.
Teen Bullet Journaling Meetup
Does opening a fresh pack of multi-colored sharpies make your heart go aflutter? Do post-it note arrows inside a book put a smile on your face? Do you write tasks that "just come up" on your to-do list just to feel the satisfaction of crossing them off? Do you love to write, take notes, doodle, or schedule your time? If you love all-things organization, join fellow teens at our bullet journaling meetup. We meet today at Lackman, 4 - 5:30 pm, and each month. Check out our schedule »
Ready for Halloween?
Don't chicken out - build a Halloween costume you'll be proud of (and friends will tell tales of) for years to come. Whether you want to make a mask or a whole costume, we got you »
When do you begin searching for college financial aid?
Ben,
Where do you go to get help finding money for college? Easy. The Library! When do you begin searching for financial aid for college? Why not now?
Finding Financial aid
Programs - College and Career Planning at CRL on 1/22/2018 and at SE on 2/21/2018; https://fafsa.ed.gov/; The Financial Aid Handbook Getting the Education You Want for the Price You Can Afford Stack, Carol eBook - 2017; Paying for College Without Going BrokeItem page for Paying for College Without Going Broke By Chany, Kalman A.; Peterson's Scholarships, Grants & Prizes 2018
Book - 2017; Getting Financial Aid
Book - 2017; Scholarship Handbook 2018
Book - 2017; Foundation Grants to Individuals Online (Library Use Only); MoneySmartKC.org database http://www.moneysmartkc.org/portfolio-items/college-funding/
Free Application for Federal Student Aid will be available starting on Oct. 1., Feature at tax time as a reminder to keep that info for the FAFSA form,https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/CollegePlanning/media/pdf/Financi…
The Library Lets Loose Tonight!
Library Lets Loose!
Saturday, Sept. 29
6 - 10 pm
Central Resource Library
Cocktail attire $75 ticket price*
*$50 for Teachers, Educators and Librarians
This festive fundraiser features a fun evening of unique and creative experiences, tasty local libations, scrumptious food and drink pairings - and local music, artists and creators! Tickets and sponsorships are available now. Contact 913-826-4740 for more information. See you there!
Did you see?
Honorary hosts Charley & Valerie Vogt invite you to the Library Lets Loose!
Did you hear?
We get pretty excited when we start talking about the Library Lets Loose! Hear all about this grand party!
Episode 15: A Choose Your Own Adventure!
Episode 16: Music Lineup
Episode 17: Foodies!
Episode 18: Experiences and Art
Now at Blue Valley: Hugo Ximello-Salido
What comes first - the medium or the message? Tell me a little about the work that is on view.
Definitely the message that I'm trying to convey and express. The medium comes second but plays an important process when achieving the point of view. Artwork: well, there are many paintings that are from my first facet as an artist, for instance: "De donde viene el color" was one of the pieces that made me realize the importance of color in a painting and how empowering that can be when expressing myself. From there it goes to my second facet like "Ojos de Rubi." This is a perfect and pure example of expressionism, linking two time periods and cultures. I have dared to bring Mexican colonial culture into a modern era by using golden medium as a royal background contrasting the beauty of La Catrina.
What do you feel is your role as an artist?
As an artist I think that it is my responsibility to inspire others and at the same time bring awareness of a better understanding of Mexican culture and tradition, by doing this I'm hoping to channel cultural bias, racism and negative energy into a positive point of view of a multicultural community.
What influences your practice/works?
Many things inspired my artwork, for example: Mexican culture past and rapidly changing present; Mexican traditions; personal experiences past and present; and my own struggle as a gay/Hispanic man.
Who are other artists you look to for inspiration?
Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Gauguin and many others.
What writings do you recommend reading to have a better understanding of your artwork and your art practice/process?
Although, my artwork mostly reflects personal and intimate expressions of art, here are some books that in some way have inspired me as the artist that I am now.
El Alquimista by Paulo Coelho
Spanish: https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/376844036
English: https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1600806036
Adultery by Paulo Coelho
Spanish: https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1350975036
English: https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1335575036
La Espia by Paulo Coelho
Spanish: https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1500282036#overlay103
English: https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1493432036
El Perfume by Patrick Suskind
Spanish: https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1466289036
English: https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/69683036
Don Quijote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Spanish: https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1080318036
English: https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1592943036
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Ficciones Alianza Emece by Jorge Luis Borges
From Here to Eternity by Caitlin Doughty
The Library Lets Loose is this SATURDAY!
“Library Lets Loose is not your typical sit down dinner kind of fundraiser. It’s a choose your own adventure kind of event!” ~Stephanie Stollsteimer, Johnson County Library Foundation.
Stephanie Neu joins Stephanie Stollsteimer to let you know Library Lets Loose is a party! We can barely contain our excitement!!! Join us and honorary hosts, Valerie and Charley Vogt, for the Johnson County Library Foundation's annual celebration!
Library Lets Loose!
Saturday, Sept. 29
6 - 10 pm
Central Resource Library
Cocktail attire $75 ticket price*
*$50 for Teachers, Educators and Librarians
This festive fundraiser features a fun evening of unique and creative experiences, tasty local libations, scrumptious food and drink pairings - and local music, artists and creators! Tickets and sponsorships are available now. Contact 913-826-4740 for more information. See you there!
Library Lets Loose Music Preview!
Look and Listen! Black Mariah Theater
Here are some great photos of one of our Library Lets Loose featured musical guests Black Mariah Theater. Get a sample of what's to come at:
Library Lets Loose!
Saturday, Sept. 29
6 - 10 pm
Central Resource Library
Cocktail attire
$75 ticket price**$50 for Teachers, Educators and Librarians
Sample their sound! An excellent performance recorded live at the Leawood Pioneer Library can be heard on our podcast: Did you hear? Ep. 12: BLACK MARIAH THEATER. Who are they? Sophia and Analiese Motta are twins who share a deep love of jazz, blues and all things Jack White. They comprise the band Black Mariah Theater! We're so excited they'll be joining Jessica Paige and Katy Guillen & the Girls to complete our stellar lineup of live music for the party of the year!