September 2018 - Event Newsletter

September 2018

Library Newsletter Guide to Free Programs and Events

Young Heirlooms September 14th

LOOK INSIDE! • Arts & Crafts • Diabetes Series • Driving Safety • Kid’s Movie

Cat in the Hat Day

Job Fair

September 8th

September 12th

The Wizard of Oz

College Fair

• Coding Class • Storytimes • Canjos • Civil War Exhibit • Theatrical Series

September 13th

September 17th

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ADULTS

Visit laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.

The Great American Read Book Series: Session 1 Thursday, September 6th • 6-7:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

The Great American Read is designed to get the country reading and talking about books. From the 100 suggested titles, this series will explore and discuss books representing three different genres.

Fall Diabetes Self-Management Series

September 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th • 5:30-7:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED Registered Dietitian Lynnett Renner from the Laurel County Health Department will lead the four-part selfmanagement series that has a curriculum recognized by the American Diabetes Association and the Centers for Disease Control. Registration includes all four classes and participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion.

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Session 1 (Sept. 4th): Focuses on what diabetes is, high and low blood sugar, and acute complications.

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Session 2 (Sept. 11th): We’ll go into detail about the monitoring and management of blood sugar, as well as what to do when you have sick days.

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Session 3 (Sept. 18th): Being prepared when traveling, coping with diabetes, and reducing risks.

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Session 4 (Sept. 25th): Information concerning medications and alternatives for diabetics.

Rain Gutter Races for Special Adults Wednesday, September 5th • 1-2pm Location: Auditorium Entrance REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Race your boat to the finish line in the Rain Gutter Races!

Boats will be placed in water filled rain gutters and will sail along by squirting them with a water bottle. Be sure to dress for the possibility of getting wet during this fun outdoor game. Participants’ caregivers need to be present. For ages 16 and older.

University of the Cumberlands Professor Kathy Fish will discuss Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women from the classic genre during Session 1. Prior to each session, a limited number of books will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

Mah Jongg

Monday, September 10th • 5:30-7:30pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION Similar to the Western game of rummy, Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. Experienced players, see if the tiles fall your way during a fun evening of play. If you’ve never played, please contact us before attending.

Books and Banter

Tuesday, September 11th • 6:30-7:30pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION We’ll be discussing The Hamilton Affair by Elizabeth Cobbs.

This historical fiction tells of the love between Alexander Hamilton, an American revolution hero, and Elizabeth Schuyler, a wealthy socialite and pioneering women’s advocate.

Kaleidoscope Concert Series: Young Heirlooms Friday, September 14th • 6-7:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

The Young Heirlooms will take you on a nostalgic journey with sentimental, heartfelt, and original songs.

Anticipate the timelessness of bygone musical eras and dynamic lyrical themes accompanied by instrumentation that comes with a contemporary kick. This five piece band has the ability to resonate with a wide scope of audiences, giving them a do-not-miss reputation throughout the Midwest. This event is part of our Kaleidoscope Concert Series co-sponsored by PNC Bank and the Laurel County Public Library.

Bite Size Learning: Asthma and Allergies

Wednesday, September 19th • 12-1pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED (Deadline: Sept. 17th) Bite Size Learning is an educational, free lunch series brought to you by Saint Joseph London KentuckyOne Health. Dr. Jessica Lange, from Saint Joseph London KentuckyOne Health, will be focusing her talk on asthma and allergy issues including their causes, management, and treatment options. A question/answer period will conclude the session.

Job Fair

Wednesday, September 12th • 1-5pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Attention job seekers! Drop in and meet all kinds of potential employers at our upcoming Job Fair. We’ll have representatives from retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and more! This program is a LEAF project, a joint effort between the library, workforce development, and adult education.

Murder by the Book

Thursday, September 20th • 6-7pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION We’ll be reading Lie in Wait by Eric Rickstad. Detective Sonja Test investigates the case of a teenage girl who is murdered while babysitting for the lead attorney in a high profile trial.

NOTICE: The library will be closed September 2nd and 3rd in observance of Labor Day.

AARP Driver Safety

Writers’ Ink

If you’re 50 or older, you’re eligible to attend this special AARP Driver Safety course taught by Jim Meding. You’ll learn how to adjust your driving for age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. You’ll also learn some defensive driving techniques and how medications affect your driving. No tests are involved, and you might even get a discount on your car insurance.

Calling all writers! If you’re interested in improving your writing skills and finding other writers to share ideas and techniques with, the library writers’ group is perfect for you.

Associate Professor Amanda Morris from Somerset Community College will facilitate the session.

Monday, September 24th • 9am-1pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Monday, September 24th • 4-5pm Location: Kentucky Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED

The course fee for AARP members is $15 and $20 for non-members. The fee may be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class. The fee covers the cost of the materials used.

COMING IN SEPTEMBER

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES You must have a library card, valid email address, basic computer skills, and be 18+ to participate.

Cybersecurity Basics

Friday, September 7th • 10-11:30am Location: Community Room Learn about common viruses, email and internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices in this class.

Formatting Documents

Monday, September 10th • 1-2:30pm Location: Community Room Learn how to format and align text, apply bullets or numbers, and adjust spacing within your Word documents in this class. Basic knowledge of Word is required.

File Management

Monday, September 17th • 10-11:30am Location: Community Room Learn how to find electronic files quickly and easily by creating folders, organizing files into folders, and managing content in this class.

Resume Basics

Thursday, September 27th • 10-11:30am Location: Community Room A good resume can give you an advantage over other job seekers, and in today’s competitive job market any advantage is important. Learn tips to creating a resume that will catch any employer’s eye.

Have a teenager that has an interest in learning how to code?

Take a look at our new coding classes in the teen area of this issue!

TEENS

Grades: 7-12th Visit laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.

Six Word Memoir

September 5th-17th Location: Teen Space NO REGISTRATION Think you can tell a story in six words? We know you want to try, so stop by the teen space and give it a go!

Lovin’ Our Lanyards

Thursday, September 6th • 5-6pm Location: Teen Space REGISTRATION APPRECIATED Tired of losing your ID or library card? We have just the thing that can help. You’ll be lovin’ the custom lanyard you’ll make at this program.

Cookie Art

Friday, September 7th • 5-6pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED C is for cookie…that’s good enough for me! Will you be able to create some cookie art before you start snacking?

Stop by tonight and find out with these edible works of art.

All cookies and decorations will be provided.

Teen Movie: Justice League

Saturday, September 8th • 2-4pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of meta-humans to stand against this newly awakened threat. This movie is rated PG-13.

College Fair

Monday, September 17th • 4-7pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Planning for college and financial aid can be confusing, but don’t worry! We have teamed up with the Laurel County School System to have a college fair! Come to the library between 4:00 and 6:00 to visit booths from different colleges and organizations, including KHEAA and the College Info Road Show!

DIY Speakers

Homeschool Hangout

Make your own set of speakers? Don’t mind if we do. All materials will be provided.

You’ll be seeing stars as we learn about constellations and make a galaxy in a jar. All materials will be provided.

Art Club

Banned Book Week: Book Bag

We’ll bring the paint, you bring your imagination. We’ll have some fun free styling your next masterpiece.

It’s Banned Book Week so let’s design a book bag using some of our favorite banned books as inspiration. All materials will be provided.

Wednesday, September 12th • 5-6pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Thursday, September 20th • 11am-12pm Location: Auditorium Lobby NO REGISTRATION

Friday, September 14th • 5-6pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Tuesday, September 25th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Create your own Button!

Tuesday, September 18th • 5-6pm Location: Teen Space NO REGISTRATION

Teen Coding

Come and stop by the Teen Space to create your own button using artwork we provide or something that you design! Materials will be provided.

Tuesday, September 25th • 5-7pm Location: Teen Space REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Wii Wednesday

Out with the old and in with the new! It’s time to start a new series of coding classes. This time around we’ll learn how to create your own instruments and music videos, and learn how technology is used in the music industry!

Wednesday, September 19th • 4-6pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION It’s time to battle it out on the big screen in the auditorium. Choose from one of our Wii games and see who is victorious!

TWEENS

Ages: 9-13 Visit laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.

Tween Stained Glass Art

DIY Bird Feeders

If you love using bright, vivid colors, then you’ll love using stained glass paint to create a masterpiece.

Give the feathered friends around your house a custom bird feeder designed by you! We’ll even make sure your cool new feeder is filled before you leave.

Thursday, September 6th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Pom-Pom Squirrels

Monday, September 10th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Fall is on the way and we’re nuts about our fall animal friends! Let’s make these adorable pompom squirrels and get ready for the changing of the season.

Tuesday, September 18th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Wind Chimes

Monday, September 24th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED When the fall wind starts blowing, the sound of a windchime can be cheerful! Let’s decorate some wind chimes together and enjoy their sweet sound!

KIDS

Ages: Up to age 9 Visit laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.

Pop and Tot Storytime

Homeschool Happenings: Canjos

Calling all dads, grandfathers, and uncles! Bring your little one for some fun! We’ll read stories and enjoy an exciting activity together.

Have you ever wanted to play the Banjo? James Burns, from Cigar Box Guitars, will be here to help us make our own Banjo using cans…a CANJO! All materials will be provided.

Tuesday, September 4th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Storytime with the London Police Dept.

Wednesday, September 5th • 11am-12pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

An officer from the London Police Department will be here to share a story with us! Following the story we’ll have an activity you can take home with you.

Cat in the Hat Day

Saturday, September 8th • 10am-1pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Come meet the Cat in the Hat today as we help celebrate KET’s 50th anniversary. We’ll have so much fun with our friends making crafts, listening to music, and hanging out with our favorite zany cat! This is something you’ll want to remember, so remember to bring your camera. This program is a partnership between the Laurel County Public Library and KET.

Thursday, September 20th • 10:30am-12:00pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

LEGO Club

Thursday, September 20th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION If you like LEGOs, you’ll have a great time at LEGO Club! We’ll meet old friends and make some new ones while seeing what you can build! All supplies will be provided, just bring your imagination!

Preschool Playdate

Friday, September 21st • 11am-12pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Build with blocks, work puzzles, listen to music, and play with friends at the library! Come to Preschool Playdate and have fun playing together!

The Wizard of Oz

Thursday, September 13th • 11am, 1pm, and 6pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION We’re off to see the Wizard as we follow comic duo Lenny and Mabel down the yellow brick road to the land of Oz. Meet all of your favorite characters along the way! Gain courage with the Cowardly Lion, take heart with the Tin Man, and find your wits with the Scarecrow. Don’t let yourself be caught by the Wicked Witch and her flying monkeys in this fun interactive retelling of the L. Frank Baum classic.

This production is part of the Playhouse Theatrical Series sponsored by Cumberland Valley National Bank and presented by our friends at Bright Star Touring Theatre from Asheville, North Carolina.

Children’s Saturday Movie

Saturday, September 22nd • 11am-1pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION We’ll be watching the movie Tad: The Lost Explorer. Tad is a bored construction worker who dreams of a more exciting life. When he is accidentally mistaken for an archaeologist, the adventure begins. Tad helps Professor Lavrof and his daughter Sara battle evil treasure hunters, as they search for the Lost City of Paititi. This movie is rated PG.

Can you help the kids find their way to the library?

Storytime Schedule Tuesday

10am • Babygarten 11am • Ready to Read

Wednesday

10am • Babygarten 11am • Ready to Read 4pm • Readers are Leaders

Saturday

11am • Saturday Storytime Which Storytime is best for your child?

Babygarten: Designed for children up to age 3, this program provides a basic understanding of child development, while providing an engaging time for children and caregivers!

Ready to Read: This interactive storytime is designed for preschool aged children, and focuses on building cognitive, social, physical, and early literacy skills.

Readers are Leaders: Geared for school aged students, this program provides a time to discuss books, play games, and participate in exciting hands-on activities.

Saturday Storytime: Fun for all ages, this storytime is a way to fill your Saturday morning with excitement!

PlayHouse THEATRICAL SERIES The Wizard of Oz

The Story of Anne Frank

(Best enjoyed by 6th - 12th graders.)

(Best enjoyed by 6th - 12th graders.)

Beauty and the Beast

A Dickens Tale

Thursday, September 13th

Thursday, October 4th

Tuesday, October 16th

Thursday, November 27th

(Best enjoyed by 6th - 12th graders.)

(Best enjoyed by 6th - 12th graders.)

Stone Soup & Other Heartwarming Tales Tuesday, December 4th (Best enjoyed by 6th - 12th graders.)

SHOWTIMES:

11AM & 1PM - SCHOOL PERFORMANCES 6PM - OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC

Doors open at 5:30pm and seating is on a first come, first served basis until capacity is reached.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime and seating is on a first come, first served basis until capacity is reached.

The library makes every reasonable effort to provide equal access to all patrons. Please contact us at (606) 864-5759 at least three days in advance to request accommodations.

For more information call the library or visit laurellibrary.org.

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ON DISPLAY Portraits of Famous African Americans September 13 - September 19th Portraits of Famous African Americans showcases the talent of VSA Kentucky Registry Artist, Michael Dixon. Originally from California, Dixon remembers an art teacher who encouraged him to keep drawing after he completed his first portrait, and years later he is still adding to his body of work.

As a recipient of the VSA Kentucky Ron Billings Emerging Artist Award for Artists with Disabilities, Dixon says he simply likes to, “show happiness in the smiles of the people I draw.

Civil War 150 September 20th - October 25th This exhibition explores the Civil War, the most transformative period in US history. Drawing upon letters, personal accounts, and images, Civil War 150 invites Americans to understand how soldiers, presidents, freedmen, and families struggled to address the nature of democracy and citizenship, the human toll of civil war, and the role of a president in wartime.

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