November 2021 - Library Newsletter

November 2021

Library Newsletter Guide to Free Programs and Events

Matt Heckler with Cole Chaney

November 12th

London Community Orchestra November 15th

LOOK INSIDE! • Storytimes • LEGO Club

LIVE: In the Kitchen with Linette

November 2nd

• Arts & Crafts • Cooking Series • Book Clubs • True Crime • Take-and-Makes • Photo Challenge

Author: James W. Freeman November 4th

Author: Genevieve Palm November 8th

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ADULTS

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

LIVE: In the Kitchen with Linette

Bookmarked

We’re so excited to offer inperson cooking demonstrations with our friend Linette McPhetridge. During the 11am demonstration, Linette will be preparing white chocolate cranberry cookies. During the 6pm demonstration, Linette will be preparing lasagna roll-ups.

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.

Tuesday, November 2nd • 11am-12pm and 6-7pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Tuesday, November 9th • 6-7pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION

This month’s selection is The Death of Mrs. Westaway

by Ruth Ware.

Wooden Owl Workshop

Author Visits

Boys of Laurel with author James W. Freeman Thursday, November 4th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Explore local Civil War history with author, James W. Freeman. He’ll discuss his Civil War narrative of the 24th Kentucky Infantry Regiment and the Appalachian Unionists. The history centers on residents of Laurel, Jackson, and Rockcastle counties as they lived through the turbulent times that led up to, and through, the Civil War. This program will be introduced by fellow Laurel Countian; Major General Donald Storm, US Army (retired).

Kentucky Soldier’s Journey Home with author Genevieve Palm Monday, November 8th • 6-7:30pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Drafted at barely 18, Berton J. McQueen left rural Appalachia to serve during WWII. Learn about this local hero’s military journey and the love and dedication of the family who brought him home.

Thursday, November 18th • 10am-11:30am Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Whoo’s ready to create fun fall décor? Decorate a wooden owl with paint, paper, and more during the wooden owl workshop. We’re sure you’ll have a hoot.

True Crime: Luka Rocco Magnotta Tuesday, November 30th • 6-7pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Luka Rocco Magnotta is a Canadian actor and model accused of killing and dismembering Lin Jun, a Chinese international student, then mailing his severed limbs to political parties and elementary schools.

After a video allegedly depicting the murder was posted online, Magnotta fled the country, becoming the subject of an Interpol Red Notice and prompting an international manhunt.

Holiday Hours: The library will be closed on November 25th and 26th in observance of Thanksgiving.

Matt Heckler with special guest Cole Chaney Friday, November 12th • 7-8:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Join us for a LIVE, in-person concert as we welcome back Matt Heckler along with special guest Cole Chaney to the library stage!

Veering from Appalachia to Romania, Ireland to the Catskills, Matt’s music is definitively unsafe and entirely his own. The Catskills, where he grew up and the Carolina Appalachians he calls home are old mountains, but the kids there are more likely to be raised on punk than old time string bands. Heckler took both with him when he left and sharpened a distinctive sound on banjo and fiddle the scientific way, as a street performer who could measure the days artistic growth in single dollar bills.

Born and raised in Kentucky, Cole Chaney’s musical inspirations include Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton, Alice In Chains and Jason Isbell. His songs ring true to his roots in Eastern Kentucky and the experiences the people share.

The London Community Orchestra Presents: An Evening of Music Monday, November 15th • 6-7pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

To celebrate the London Community Orchestra and to promote the upcoming season, several musicians from the orchestra will present a wonderful evening of music. This informal program, featuring a variety of musical styles, will be performed by orchestra members as soloists and in small groups.

Operation Christmas Cards for our Troops November 1st - 12th Location: Lobby NO REGISTRATION

Send a smile to our deployed troops this holiday season. Cards are available at the library or you can create and bring your own. All cards must be dropped off by November 12th in order to have them mailed in time.

Tips for submitting cards from the United Soldiers and Sailors of America: • Please send the card only – no envelopes, keep the envelopes for your personal use.

• If you are making Christmas cards, do NOT use glitter or any other product that could come loose.

• Personal messages of peace and good-will as well as ‘Thank You For Your Service’ can be written in the cards. Feel free to use religious or nonreligious Christmas cards, we leave that up to the individual and we respect both.

• Please refrain from placing your personal return address or email address in the message or on the cards.

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TEENS

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

Instagram Photo Challenge ALL MONTH LONG Location: Online NO REGISTRATION

If you enjoy taking photos and capturing moments then this challenge is for you! Don’t worry about what to post to your feed, we’ve got you covered with our daily prompts. You’ll get more practice, improve your skills, and get more inspiration from others. Be sure to use our hashtag and tag the library in your post for shout-outs! Check our display board for more inspiration.

Make It In A Mug

Tuesday, November 16th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

TWEENS

Get creative with your mug and what you make it in it. Customize your own mug that you’ll use to create simple, and delicious, mug meals and desserts. Today we’ll be satisfying that sweet tooth with decadent 2-ingredient brownies!

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

Hanging Scarecrow Windsock

Soap Carving

This scarecrow pal isn’t scary at all and is ready for fall fun. Drop in and we’ll have fun making a silly scarecrow windsock. He may not be scary enough to scare away the crows, but he’ll bring a smile to your face.

See what unique creations you can make from carving soap. You can sculpt fall leaves, animals, or anything that strikes your fancy. All materials will be provided.

Monday, November 1st • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

DIY Owls

Friday, November 19th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Did you know that owls can hunt in complete darkness and they can turn their heads around 270 degrees? Let’s learn some fascinating facts about owls and then we’ll paint a ceramic owl.

Monday, November, 22nd • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

KIDS

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

Turkey In Disguise!

Terrific Turkey Banners

Tom Turkey needs your help!

Keep him off the dinner menu this Thanksgiving by giving him a disguise!

Drop in after school and we’ll make a terrific Thanksgiving turkey banner! This banner will make a festive decoration when everyone gathers around for a tasty Thanksgiving feast!

November 1st - 15th Location: Children’s Area NO REGISTRATION

Use items found around your home to create his disguise like fabric, cotton balls, paper scraps, and other craft or art supplies.

Be creative and have fun!

Monday, November 8th • 4-6pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Pick up your turkey beginning November 1st, and return for display by November 15th.

Take-and-Make Kits

Tuesdays • 11am-1pm & Thursdays • 3-5pm Location: Lobby (Take-Home Activity) NO REGISTRATION Each week we’ll be handing out a different, fun theme for both children and adults that we know you’re going to love. You can now find us inside the library in our front lobby handing out craft kits to all of our friends. Check our Facebook or Instagram on Mondays to see what this week’s craft is going to be!

Kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis and available while supplies last.

Family Fun Art : Native American Art Saturday, November 6th • 1-3pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Did you know many Native American cultures that lived in the Great Plains created art using animal hides? Let’s celebrate Native American Heritage month by learning about different types of Native American Art. We’ll get creative and make our own Petroglyph and Buffalo art.

Homeschool Happenings: Paleontology and Cookie Excavation Thursday, November 11th • 11am-12pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

This month we’ll learn how paleontologists dig for fossils and bones, and what type of tools they need to use to protect their artifacts. We’ll practice our own excavating skills using cookies!

Sensory Art Process: Do-A-Dot Monday, November 15th • 4-6pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Do-A-Dot art is a fun, hands-on art project for kids of all ages.

We’ll use different painting tools in this art activity, and discover different ways to create dot art.

LEGO Club

Thursday, November 18th • 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.

STORYTIME SCHEDULE Tuesdays 10am • Babygarten 11am • Storytime

Wednesdays 10am • Babygarten 11am • Storytime 4pm • Readers are Leaders

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!

Storytime: 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.

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ON EXHIBIT

Young at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations ALL MONTH LONG

Through picture books, readers embark on visual journeys that engage all of the senses and encourage curious, imaginative, and thoughtful interactions with the world around them. The exhibition Young at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations includes original illustrations from Caldecott Medal recipients and from “runner-up” Honor books, as well as other illustrations by award-winning artists.

This exhibition of works from Wichita Falls Museum of Art’s permanent collection celebrates the vision and talent of twenty-eight award-winning artists, including the first Caldecott Award recipient Dorothy P. Lathrop (1938), two-time winner Chris Van Allsburg (1982, 1986), and Maurice Sendak (1964), whose work Where the Wild Things Are, like Van Allsburg’s Jumanji and The Polar Express, was adapted for the big screen. These illustrations are widely recognized not only as artistic classics in children’s literature but also as the source of countless beloved memories for the young and young at heart.

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.