January 2019 - Event Newsletter

January 2019

Library Newsletter Guide to Free Programs and Events

Bourbon Branch January 11th

LOOK INSIDE! • Cocoa and Coloring • Arts & Crafts • Group Discussions • Delicious Pies

Technology Classes All Month Long

• Game Night • Storytimes • New Exhibit • Movies • Coding Class

Teen Karaoke Night January 7th

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ADULTS

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

Karaoke for our Special Adults

Books and Banter

Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to sing and dance like a rock star? Join in on the fun during our afternoon of karaoke and dancing geared towards our special adults.

There will be a wide variety of song options and everyone will have the opportunity to sing and there’s plenty of room for dancing!

Set in France, The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is the story of two sisters fighting the war in their own way—one by staying home and trying to keep her family alive and the other by getting involved and risking her life to save others.

Monday, January 7th • 1-2pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Mah Jongg

Monday, January 7th • 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.

Tuesday, January 8th • 6:30-7:30pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION

Cocoa and Coloring

Thursday, January 10th • 1-2:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED It may be cold outside, but we’ll be warm and cozy enjoying some adult coloring and cocoa with friends!

Bourbon Branch LIVE Concert Friday, January 11th • 6-7:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Start the new year off with a fantastic concert featuring Bourbon Branch who has gained a regional following and a reputation for musicianship and songwriting. With four vocalists, flourishing keyboards, and a powerful rhythm section, Bourbon Branch can jump in and out of almost any genre: Motown, blues, southern rock and classic country.

True Crime Cases

Murder by the Book

Ted Bundy was an American serial killer who confessed to 30 homicides across at least seven states and may be involved in many more. This month we’ll outline and discuss his crimes, how he was caught and convicted, and the long term impact this case has had on America.

We’ll be reading Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl, a fast-paced novel that revolves around the suspicious disappearance of Amy Dunne who is married to the town golden boy Nick. Under mounting pressure from the police, media, and Amy’s parents, Nick parades an endless series of lies, deceit, and inappropriate behavior.

Tuesday, January 15th • 6-7pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Bite Size Learning: End of Life Conversations Wednesday, January 16th • 12-1pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED (Deadline: Jan. 14th)

Bite Size Learning is an educational, free lunch series brought to you by Saint Joseph London KentuckyOne Health.

Victoria Smith, Director of Operations for VNA Health at Home, will be here to discuss important topics including Living Wills, DNRs, hospice, and other home health aspects of end of life issues. A question/answer period will conclude the session.

Thursday, January 17th • 6-7pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION

The Community’s Role in Addressing the Opioid Crisis Tuesday, January 22nd • 2-3pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Opioid overdose continues to be a major health problem in the U.S. but community members can make a major contribution toward reducing the toll of opioid analgesics.

To find out how, join us during this informative session sponsored by the Regional Health Center of Cumberland River Behavioral Health, Inc., the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and the Laurel County Public Library.

This program is appropriate for all community members, including education, local government, business, faithbased/congregations, family members, etc. Light refreshments will be served.

I Only Have “Pies” for You

Wednesday, January 23rd • 6-7:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Wednesday Matinee Movie : Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Wednesday, January 16th • 2-4pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION APPRECIATED

Start the new year off with a musical comedy that takes place five years after the events of the original Mamma Mia! Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna and as she reflects on her mom’s journey, she discovers she is more like her mother than she realized. This film is rated PG-13.

Help celebrate National Pie Day with our program featuring two local veteran pie bakers who will demonstrate their pie baking skills!

Donna Cornelius and Linda Paddick will share two of their favorite mouthwatering recipes.

Attendees will be able to sample their delicious treats.

Holiday Hours: The library will close at 5pm on December 31st, and will remain closed on January 1st for New Years Day.

Writers’ Ink

Monday, January 28th • 4-5pm Location: Kentucky Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED 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.

Winter Craft Night Surprise

Tuesday, January 29th • 6-7:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Are you bored being cooped up in the house during the winter? Then register for an exciting evening of craft surprises where you can select a project from ones that are oldies but goodies and more.

In case of bad weather, check Facebook or call us at 864-5759 for cancellation information.

COMING IN JANUARY

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

E-Readers

Cybersecurity Basics

Basic Word

Formatting Documents

Monday, January 10th • 10-11:30am Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED Learn how to navigate your Kindle Fire, iPad, or other device to download eBooks and audiobooks with your library card.

Friday, January 18th • 10-11:30am Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED Learn how to create text-based documents using Microsoft Word, as well as how to complete simple actions like saving, opening, and printing documents in this class.

Monday, January 21st • 1-2:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED Learn about common viruses, email and internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices in this class.

Friday, January 25th • 1-2:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED Knowing all the tricks to format a document can be confusing. Today you’ll learn ways to format and align text, apply bullets or numbers, and adjust spacing within your Word documents.

TEENS

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

Teen Karaoke

Teen Art Club

With so many songs to choose from, you won’t know where to start in choosing your karaoke hit! Music selections from many different genres will be available, so the library is the place to be to perform on a stage like a star.

During this program we’ll be using canvas, paint, and other art materials to create a unique work of art! All materials will be provided.

Monday, January 7th • 6-7:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Friday, January 18th • 5-6:30pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Teen Coding

Tuesday, January 8th • 5-7pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED This will be our fifth session working with our exciting coding material. We’ll continue creating instruments and music videos, and learning how technology is used in the music industry!

Artist Trading Cards

Wednesday, January 9th • 5-6pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Join us as we create trading card sized works of art. You can keep the cards you make or trade with your fellow artists!

Wii Wednesday

Wednesday, January 23rd • 4-6pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION The weather may be cold outside but the auditorium is warm. Come battle it out with your friends on the big screen with some of the library’s Wii games.

Teen Book Club

Bookish Bookends

Thursday, January 24th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

If your books are always falling over then stop by today and make a perfect pair of bookends that will complement any bookshelf.

We’ll be discussing the book The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness. Todd is the only boy in a town of men. When he stumbles upon a strange and eerily silent creature…a girl, he must determine who she is and why she hasn’t been killed by the Noise germ like all the other females in the New World?

Wednesday, January 16th • 5-6pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Teen Writing Group

Thursday, January 17th • 6-7:30pm Location: Teen Space NO REGISTRATION Grab a friend, stop in the library, and put your pen to paper. We’ll have some great writing prompts to choose from that will get your creative juices flowing.

Sticky Note Art: Winter Wonderland All Month Long Location: Teen Space NO REGISTRATION

We’ll provide the sticky notes and you provide the art. Each time you drop in the library during the month of January, add to our sticky note winter scene in the teen space.

Love to discuss books?

Join us on Goodreads and be a part of our online discussions, reading challenges, recommendations from other patrons, and more!

Visit the “groups” section of their website and search for “Laurel County Public Library” or follow the link located on the top of our website.

TWEENS

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

Tween Karaoke

DIY Sock Snowmen

It’s karaoke time at the library!

Music selections from different genres will be available, so stop by and let your star shine bright on our auditorium stage!

These soft, cuddly, and super cute snowmen are the perfect thing to make on a cold January day! We’ll have socks ready for you to make one of these frosty friends.

Puff Paint Pictures

Monday, January 21st • 4-6pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Monday, January 7th • 4-5:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Thursday, January 10th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Making puff paint is super easy and so much fun. Your puff paint color palette will be as unique as the puffy work of art you create!

Monday January 14th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Tween Game Night

Games are the perfect way to pass the time on a cold winter afternoon! Meet your old friends at the library and make some new friends playing a variety of fun board games!

KIDS

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

Pop and Tot Storytime

Homeschool Happenings: Let It Snow!

Calling all dads, grandfathers, and uncles! Spend an evening with your little one reading some exciting books, singing some fun songs, and getting creative with a hands-on activity. While you’re here, take some time to work a puzzle and visit our block table. Be sure to check out some books for the perfect bedtime story!

Let It Snow! You never know when it’s going to begin snowing, so let’s make our own. Join us and enjoy playing with snow while you stay warm and toasty in the library.

Tuesday, January 8th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Thursday, January 17th • 10:30-11:30am Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Storytime with the London Police Dept.

Wednesday, January 9th • 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.

Preschool Playdate

Friday, January 11th • 11am-12pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Let’s have a playdate at the library! We’ll meet up with our old friends and make some new ones! Let’s dance, read stories, play, and enjoy a fun time together!

Children’s Saturday Movie: The Incredibles 2 Saturday, January 12th • 11am-1pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

The Incredible family is back and fighting crime once again! Join our favorite superhero parents and their kids as they take on new villains! This film is rated PG.

LEGO Club

Thursday, January 17th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Parents! Did you know that building with LEGOs enhances fine motor skills? Bring your favorite master builder and take advantage of the library’s LEGO collection. Take home a LEGO book full of fun ideas that will keep building on your child’s imagination.

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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!

Around the Library Next time you visit the library, take a walk back to the Kentucky Room to see the beautiful quilt that was graciously donated by library patrons, Teressa Gibbs and Debra Steelman. The quilt was made as a symbol of their appreciation to those who served in the military and as an honor to their service and sacrifice.

The library’s oral history project, Our Veterans, Their Stories, which debuted at the library this past Veterans Day was their inspiration to make the quilt.

It’s their hope that many people will be able to see the quilt and celebrate our local veterans for their patriotism, love of country, willingness to serve, and sacrifice for the common good.

Available for Checkout You can now bring home a DVD of the latest release in our oral history project, Our Veterans, Their Stories.

The goal of the project is to collect and preserve stories from local veterans for current and future generations.

Our hope is to share the human impact by focusing on the individuals, rather than the specific battles or wars they were involved in. We want you to see their faces, hear their stories, and gain knowledge from their experiences.

The DVDs contain the full interviews from all 8 veterans, as well as the compilation video.

Transcriptions of the full interviews can be found on our Online Digital Archive along with photographs and other documents provided to us by our veterans.

Videos are also available to view online via our website at: laurellibrary.org/resources/our-veterans-their-stories/

ON DISPLAY Impressions of Ireland January 2nd - March 28th Through his enhanced photography, William J. Ryan offers a fresh and unique experience of the green isles. Rich colors, intriguing characters, and ancient foundations are showcased in thirty-five stunning, large-format photographs.

This exhibit is on loan from the collection at Georgia Southern University.

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Tax season is around the corner!

We’ve got what you need to make help make things easier.

Beginning January 1st, we’ll have the new Form 1040 available. This form will replace the current Form 1040 as well as the Form 1040A and the Form 1040EZ. If you or someone you know is over 60 and meet the income requirements, AARP will be here in February, March, and April to offer free tax preparation assistance. A more detailed schedule will be published in next month’s issue of the newsletter.

Note: The library is not qualified to offer tax assistance or advice but we’ll do our best to help you find the right answers to your questions.