December 2019 - Newsletter

December 2019

Library Newsletter Guide to Free Programs and Events

Library Comic-Con December 14th

LOOK INSIDE! • Holiday Concert • Arts & Crafts • Holiday Treats • Christmas Parties

Bah Humbug: A One-Man Christmas Carol

December 5th

• Book Clubs • Gaming • Movies • Family Karaoke • Treats & Trivia

Fine Free Month ALL MONTH LONG

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ADULTS

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

Holiday Truffles

Bookmarked

Who loves delicious holiday sweets? If you do, then you’re just in time to learn how to make an easy, yet versatile, holiday favorite—truffles!

Love to read and discuss what you’ve read? Join us at Bookmarked where you can take part in great conversations with others who love books as much as you do. You’ll discover new favorites, explore different genres, and share thoughts about a monthly selection.

Monday, December 2nd • 6-7:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Once the basic technique is learned, the variety of flavors and toppings are unlimited so let your imagination and taste buds run wild! Making, decorating, and eating these treats can be a fun holiday tradition to do with your family and friends.

Folded Book Holiday Candles

Tuesday, December 3rd • 1-3pm OR 5-7pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Looking for an inexpensive way to decorate your home for the holidays? Then join in on the fun during one of the holiday workshops!

Participants will re-purpose a gently used book into a candle, which will be a perfect addition to most any room in your home.

Henley Holiday Concert

Tuesday, December 10th • 6-7pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season and join us for a holiday concert, offering a variety of genres with light harmonies.

Henley is a group of local women from multiple generations and varied backgrounds, brought together by a love of music.

Tuesday, December 10th • 6-7pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION

This month’s selection is To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey.

Free Paper Shredding at the Library Wednesday, December 11th • 9am-4pm Location: Library Lobby NO REGISTRATION

Are you concerned about identity theft and unauthorized disclosure of private information? The library has the answer to your dilemma.

Locked containers from Secure Stream will be on site for collecting confidential documents. Full containers will be picked up and taken to the local Secure Stream site for shredding and recycling.

Limit of 3-4 medium-size boxes per person.

Beeswax Candle Workshop

Friday, December 13th • 1-2pm OR 4-5pm Location: Auditorium Lobby REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join local crafter Donna Rains for a fun afternoon making beeswax candles just in time for Christmas.

Participants will make a pair of candles for themselves and another pair to give away to someone special.

The candles will contain no artificial colorants or fragrances. For ages 18 and older.

Oh What Fun! Holiday Party for Special Adult Patrons Monday, December 16th • 1-2pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Enjoy a holiday party filled with music, a movie, and a special guest. There will be a picture-perfect opportunity. Feel free to dress in your favorite holiday colors. Participants’ care takers need to be present.

For ages 16 and older.

Matinee Movie: The Christmas Card

Wednesday, December 18th • 1:30-3:30pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION APPRECIATED This month the library is featuring the holiday classic movie The Christmas Card. When an American soldier visits the town where a goodwill Christmas card sent to him came from, sparks begin to fly and changes start happening in the lives of everyone involved.

This heartwarming movie is perfect to celebrate the holiday season.

Murder by the Book

Thursday, December 19th • 6-7pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION

Treats and Trivia

Wednesday, December 18th • 1-1:30pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED Boost your holiday spirit by participating in our first Treats and Trivia activity. Enjoy some tasty treats while answering trivia about holiday movies both past and present. There will be chances to win door prizes!!!

If you have time, stay for the special holiday film that will start at 1:30pm and have additional chances to win a door prize.

The book we’ll be reading this month is Storm Front

by Richard Castle. From Tokyo, to Bonn, to London, high-level bankers are being tortured and murdered.

The killer has been described as a psychopath with an eye patch. That means Gregor Volkov, Derrick Storm’s old nemesis, has returned. The CIA calls on Storm to track him down, figure out who he’s working for and why. With the help of a beautiful and mysterious foreign agent, Storm discovers a plot that could destroy the global economy and the time he has to stop it is running out.

The library will be closed December 19th until 1pm for staff training.

Holiday Hours: We’ll be closed on December 24th and 25th in observance of Christmas.

We’ll also be closed at 5pm on December 31st and January 1st in observance of New Years.

OUTREACH SERVICES

As the temperature drops it makes it more difficult for some patrons to come to the library.

Do you know someone with mobility or transportation issues who would enjoy a library delivery or bookmobile stop? Send them our way! After a simple application process, we’ll work them into our routes as soon as possible and they’ll enjoy getting library materials every two weeks from our bookmobile staff.

Below is a current schedule for the bookmobile and outreach services:

Week 1

Week 2

Monday

Monday

Apartment Route

Carnaby/490 Route

House of Manor, Arlington Green, Noah Lane, and County Farm apartments, plus residential stops nearby

Carnaby Square Apartments, plus residential stops nearby

Pickup/Delivery

Tuesday

Parkway Route Bookmobile

Cedar Lane Apartments, Little Shepherd’s, and London Village, plus residential stops nearby

Wednesday

Lily/Campground Route Bookmobile

Little Learners, plus residential stops nearby

Thursday

School Route Bookmobile

Sonlight Preschool, and Kidz Connection, plus residential stops nearby

Bookmobile

Tuesday

Nursing Home Route Pick-up/Delivery

Laurel Heights, Village Heights, and Laurel Village, plus residential stops nearby

Wednesday

South Laurel Route Bookmobile

Hillcrest Nursing Home, plus residential stops nearby

Thursday

School Route Bookmobile

Cornerstone Preschool, Imagination Station, and The Creek Academy, plus residential stops nearby

ON DISPLAY

1968: A Folsom Redemption December 11th - January 7th

Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of a landmark event, 1968: A Folsom Redemption is a collection of photographs and memories of two journalists lucky enough to be among a handful of eyewitnesses to the historic Johnny Cash concerts at Folsom Prison.

This candid and personal photography exhibition covers a critical juncture in the career of Johnny Cash, one of the twentieth century’s most beloved performers.

TECHNOLOGY & CAREER WORKSHOPS The Laurel County Public Library offers a wide range of technology classes to help you develop and improve the skills that are so important in the digital age.

With different topics being taught each month, a knowledgeable staff, and hands-on learning, there’s sure to be something we can help you with. Participants must have a library card, valid email address, and be 18+.

Resume Basics

Customizing Your Resume

Learn how to create a basic functional or chronological resume format to best sell your skills and experience to potential employers.

Learn how to select the appropriate resume type and adjust formatting, language, headings, and craft a strong resume profile or objective to help you land the job you’ve been wanting for.

Monday, December 16th • 10–11:30am Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Cyber Security & Basic Computer Maintenance

Wednesday, December 18th • 1–2:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Learn about email and Internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices.

We’ll also review improving your computer’s performance, stability, and speed through common maintenance tasks in this class.

Friday, December 20th • 1– 2:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

TEENS

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

Teen Art Club

Friday, December 6th • 5-6pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Fresh blankets of glistening snow are one of the best things about the winter season. Grab your paintbrushes because we’ll be using this winter season as inspiration. We’ll be painting a snowy mountain scene.

Teen Coding

Teen Movie Night: The Crimes of Grindelwald Tuesday, December 10th • 6-7pm Tuesday, December 3rd • 4-6pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Enjoy drinks and snacks while you watch this month’s film. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans of raising pure-blood wizards to rule over all nonmagical beings, Albus Dumbledore enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. This film is rated PG-13.

Deck the Halls!

Wednesday, December 4th • 5-6pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Tired of the same old boring ornaments? Jazz up your tree or holiday decorations by creating an ornament that is uniquely yours!

Homemade Holiday Set

Thursday, December 5th • 5-6pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Get festive and customize your own holiday plate and mug set. This makes a perfect gift to give someone or to enjoy for yourself during the holidays.

Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED

Learning to code is a great opportunity and could lead to careers in almost any industry. This month we’ll continue our coding series on art and gaming.

Winter Wonderland

Thursday, December 12th • 5-6pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED Enjoy your own portable winter wonderland that will be a perfect decoration all winter long. Get crafty with us and make your own snow globe.

Holly Jolly Teen Christmas Party!

Friday, December 13th • 5-7pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Are you excited about the upcoming holidays? Enjoy a festive time with friends at our Christmas party!

We’ll eat holiday treats, drink yummy hot cocoa, and watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This film is rated PG-13.

Performing Arts Club: Alice in Wonderland

Washi Wreath

Get lost in Wonderland with Alice and see what kind of nonsense is happening. New members are always welcome.

Wreaths are such great decoration pieces, especially around the holidays. Get creative and customize your own festive wreath using washi tape.

Tuesday, December 17th • 5-6pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Thursday, December 19th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED

Level Up!

Wednesday, December 18th • 4-6pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Free transportation to the library is available through RTEC! Call the library to schedule.

Meet up with friends for a fun-filled game night. There are so many games to choose from, including: board games, card games, or play the Wii on the big screen!

TWEENS

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

Silly Christmas Lightbulb Ornaments Thursday, December 5th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

This is the season to get crafty and make some great ornaments to hang on our Christmas trees! These silly lightbulb ornaments will be a welcome addition to your tree!

Nutty Nutcrakers

Friday, December 6th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Let’s go nuts about these holiday nutcrackers! We’ll paint these nifty wooden nutcrackers and take home these adorable keepsakes. Please keep in mind we’ll be using acrylic paint so wear something you can get messy in.

Holiday Photo Holders

Monday, December 9th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION If you’re looking for a great gift to give to family or friends this program is perfect for you! Customize these photo holders, put your favorite picture in it, and give it to someone special! This would make a perfect gift for someone to find under the tree.

(Unavailable on Saturday and Sunday.)

Tween Book Buzz: Godzilla vs King Kong Tuesday, December 17th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Who is the King of the monsters? At this trivia program we’ll have a Godzilla vs. King Kong match, then we’ll discuss which monster truly deserves to be crowned King of the monsters.

Skateboarding Reindeer

Monday, December 23rd • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Some reindeer love to fly and some love to ride their skateboards! Join us for this craft project and we’ll help our reindeer ride their skateboards straight to Christmas!

KIDS

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

Bah Humbug: A One-Man Christmas Carol Thursday, December 5th • 11am, 1pm, and 6pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Hypnotic…Timeless…Festive… Fun…It’s the season’s most entertaining & unique holiday offering. What’s the fun twist?! All characters in this production are performed by ONE PERSON – from Scrooge to Tiny Tim! Audiences will be mesmerized by this imaginative and magical re-telling of the powerful Charles Dickens holiday classic filled with hope and compassion.

PlayHouse THEATRICAL SERIES

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Sensational Sensory Storytime

Monday, December 2nd • 10am-12pm Monday, December 9th • 5-7pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION This storytime is geared for families with children ages 3-8 years old on the autism spectrum, or who may have other sensory needs. We’ll have stories, props, puzzles, toys, and other tactile objects to explore different ways to learn and have fun.

Storytime with the London Police Dept.

Wednesday, December 4th • 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.

Christmas Preschool Playdate Friday, December 6th• 11am-12pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Let’s play with our old friends and make some new ones at our Christmas playdate! We’ll read Christmas stories and make a holiday ornament to hang on your tree!

Children’s Saturday Movie: The Grinch Saturday, December 7th • 10am-12pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming, and visually stunning, it’s a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.

This film is rated PG.

Homeschool Happenings: Abominable Snowman Fortress Thursday, December 12th • 10:30-11:30am Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION HELP! The Abominable Snowman is on the loose and wrecking Santa’s village in the North Pole! At this STEM program, we’ll design a fortress with various supplies that will house the Abominable Snowman and prevent him from causing trouble!

LEGO Club

Thursday, December 12th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION 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.

Pop and Tot Storytime

Monday, December 16th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION 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.

Family Christmas Karaoke

Friday, December 20th • 6-8pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Listening to Christmas music is one of the best ways to get in the holiday spirit. Don’t just sing along in the car. Bring the whole family and perform on stage for Christmas karaoke.

Cocoa, Cookies, and Holiday Crafts Friday, December 13th • 11am-12:30pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION ‘Tis the season to be jolly! Let’s spend a cozy morning drinking cocoa and enjoying yummy holiday cookies! We’ll have lots of festive fun making some great holiday crafts you can take home.

Library Christmas Comic-Con

Saturday, December 14th • 9am-12pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION See next page...

Crazy Christmas Slime Jars

Monday, December 16th • 4-5:30pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Today we’ll get messy and have a great time making Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Grinch slime jars! These adorable jars also make great gifts.

STORYTIME SCHEDULE Join us for fun and engaging weekly storyimes that will keep your chldren’s imaginations growing!

Tuesday 10am • Babygarten 11am • Ready to Read (preschool)

Wednesday 10am • Babygarten 11am • Ready to Read (preschool) 4pm • Readers are Leaders (elementary)

ST BREAKFA WITH !

BATMAN FRESH HONEY BUNS

VIDEO GAME TRUCK

OUR Y T E ME ORITE FAV CTERS A CHAR

ARTS & CRAFTS

FACE PAINTING

DOOR PRIZES

LE T T E K RN CO

Saturday, Dec. 14th • 9am-1pm FREE ADMISSION NO REGISTRATION • Location: Laurel County Public Library

SHARE YOUR LOVE OF THE LIBRARY! Now offering FREE gift tags.

Stop by our front desk and grab a free gift tag to use on your gifts this holiday season.

On the back of each tag we have a special message that reminds your loved ones about some the amazing things your library offers!

DROP YOUR CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS SAYS...

DRAWERS Be a super hero and donate packages of new kids underwear!

GOAL: 1,000 pairs

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FINE FREE MONTH PLUS all fines have been waived!* We know how stressful things can get around the holidays and we don’t want our patrons to have to worry about being late on their returns. So we’re making the entire month fine free. Nothing returned late in December will recieve a late fee!

In addition to our fine free month, we wanted to also help out everyone who has fallen behind on their accounts but still need access to our services.

Effective December 1st, 2019 all current overdue* fines have been removed from all library cards! *Replacement costs of lost/damaged items not included in fine waiver.

Fines charged after 1/1/20 are not included in this fine waiver.

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.