December 2023 - Event Newsletter

December 2023

Library Newsletter Your guide to FREE events and much more!

The Everly Brothers Experience Christmas Show

December 5th

LOOK INSIDE! • True Crime Case • Baking Class • Bob Barker Tribute • Book Club

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

December 7th

December 8th and 9th

I’ll Be Home for Christmas Concert

Home Alone Teen Holiday Party

• Letters to Santa • Movies • Technology Classes • Arts & Crafts • Free Paper Shredding

December 11th

December 6th

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ADULTS

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

Free Paper Shredding at the Library

Special Adult Christmas Party

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.

We ho-ho-hope you can join us for our Christmas party. We’ll enjoy an afternoon filled with making festive crafts, singing carols, and more! Feel free to dress in your favorite holiday colors. For ages 16 and up. Participant’s caregiver must be present.

Friday, December 1st • 9am-4pm Location: Lobby NO REGISTRATION

Monday, December 4th • 1-2pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED

The Everly Brothers Experience Christmas Show Tuesday, December 5th • 6-7:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

The Everly Brothers Experience, featuring The Zmed Brothers, is returning to our stage with their Christmas Show! The performance will be featuring Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Silent Night, two of the first songs Don and Phil Everly sang live on radio in 1946 (ages 6 and 8) and many more holiday favorites.

Since 2016, brothers Zachary and Dylan Zmed, along with their partner and drummer Burleigh Drummond, have celebrated the pivotal music and history of The Everly Brothers legacy with enthusiastic crowds all across the U.S. and overseas in prestigious venues.

They say, “The music of the 50’s and 60’s are nostalgic for us, our parents raised us all on it, and we feel that the Everly’s contribution is greatly overlooked, especially by younger generations. Our aim is not to impersonate but to do our best in honoring the aesthetics of their iconic sound and in honoring the important role they played in pioneering the rock n’ roll movement, all while having a little fun sharing our own personal story,” and they do just that.

Millstone Community Theatre Guild: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Friday, December 8th • 5:30-7pm and Saturday, December 9th • 1-2:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas!

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, based on the novel of the same name by Barbara Robinson, is a widely beloved Christmas tale, warm and incredibly funny, full of characters both relatable and utterly unique.

Millstone Community Theatre Guild is a local non-profit theater group serving the tri-county area. Their mission is to enrich, educate, and entertain the community by providing a creative outlet for self -expression.

This play is co-sponsored by Friends of the Laurel County Public Library.

I’ll Be Home for Christmas Concert Monday, December 11th • 6-7pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season and enjoy a wonderful evening of live holiday music that will warm your heart, featuring performances of friends from our hometown, including: South Laurel High School Acapella Choir and North Laurel High School Chamber Choir.

Snickerdoodle Scones

Monday, December 18th • 1-2pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED These delightful pastries will make all of your cinnamon sugar dreams come true, where the enchanting fusion of sweet, cinnamon-spiced perfection meets the tender, flaky embrace of a scone.

Bob Barker Tribute

Tuesday, December 12th • 1-2pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Chef Rachel Bryant, from A Little Somethin’ Sweet, will demonstrate how to create delectable snickerdoodle scones, a perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch spread this holiday season.

We’ll be honoring the legendary game show host through clips, games, and details about the man who came into our hearts and homes for over 50 years.

Come on down and participate in this fun tribute to Bob Barker.

Bookmarked Book Club

Tuesday, December 12th • 6-7pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION This month’s selection is Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan Henry. An enchanting story that pulls back the curtain on the early life of C. S. Lewis. “Where did Narnia come from?” The answer will change everything.

Books & Baubles

Friday, December 15th • 1-2:30pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Matinee Movie: The Preacher’s Wife Wednesday, December 20th • 1-2:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston star in Penny Marshall’s delightful update of the 1947 classic, The Bishop’s Wife. When a pastor prays for guidance to find balance in his family life, his answer comes in the form of an angel-in-disguise. This movie is rated PG.

Discover the magic of Canva just in time for the holiday season! Canva is a fantastic and free online graphic design tool that we’ll be using to craft tiny books to nestle within a Christmas ornament. These tiny treasures can hold your most beloved reads or become a unique tradition, celebrating the books you’ve enjoyed throughout the year. Give your Christmas tree a delightful and personal literary touch!

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TECHNOLOGY CLASSES We offer a wide range of technology classes and workshops each month to help you develop and improve your skills. Bring your device for help and questions!

Libby & Your Kindle Paperwhite Friday, December 1st • 11am-12pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Learn to browse with ease on Libby and have borrowed library books at your fingertips on your Kindle Paperwhite. You’ll open up a world of literary possibilities, no matter where you are!

Guided Tour of Hoopla

Friday, December 1st • 12-1pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Learn how to check out movies, shows, e-books, audiobooks, music, and more on your TV, computer, phone, and tablet using your library card. Bring your device for help and questions.

Computer Care

Wednesday, December 13th • 2-3pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED Learn tips and tricks for improving your computer’s performance through common maintenance tasks. We’ll review power and battery life, hardware maintenance, laptop protection, performance and reliability, and more! Let’s keep your computer running efficiently and safely.

Resume Workshop

Tuesday December 19th • 2-3pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED A strong resume is a valuable asset in the competitive job market, offering you an edge over other applicants. To maximize this advantage, discover key tips for crafting an effective resume that captures employers’ attention.

TEENS

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

Festive Glow

Monday, December 4th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Get into the holiday spirit with this fun craft where you’ll decorate festive wooden light-up ornaments.

These beautiful ornaments can be personalized with your own unique designs and will add a warm, magical glow to your Christmas tree, bookshelf, or desk.

It’s the perfect way to bring some extra cheer and creativity to your holiday season.

Home Alone & A Lovely Cheese Pizza Holiday Party Wednesday, December 6th • 5-7pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal. Enjoy a night of laughter and holiday cheer as we gather to watch the classic Christmas movie Home Alone. We’ll be indulging in a lovely cheese pizza, just like Kevin McCallister. It’s a perfect recipe for a jolly good time with friends, filled with the spirit of the season, cheesy slices, and plenty of yuletide fun! We kindly request that only teens attend this program.

Merry & Bright

Thursday, December 14th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Get into the holiday spirit with this festive craft! Paint a wooden Santa to add a holly jolly touch to your Christmas décor. With a vibrant palette and creative freedom, bring this jolly old soul to life and infuse your home with holiday magic.

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TWEENS

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

Holiday Nutcrackers

Snowy Delights & Festive Bites

Did you know that those nifty nutcrackers you see around first came to life back in 17th century Germany?

Not only do these magic statues crack open nuts, but they’re stars in their very own epic ballet called The Nutcracker, accompanied with music by the talented composer, Tchaikovsky. In celebration of this awesome history of nutcrackers, we’re going to roll up our sleeves to paint our very own nutcracker friends, just in time for holiday festivities.

Chef Rachel Bryant, from A Little Something Sweet, will show us how to create adorable melting snowmen cookies and scrumptious Christmas tree brownies!

These delicious holiday treats pair perfectly with a cup of hot cocoa for a heartwarming winter’s day.

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

Dazzling Dioramas

Monday, December 4th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED It’s diorama time, but with a holiday twist that’s more fun than ever! We’re going to add some holiday magic into the world of a groovy retro TV scene, where a little reindeer, a jolly snowman, and a twinkling Christmas tree are about to celebrate the merriest time of the year!

Monday, December 11th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

KIDS

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

Madcap Puppets: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Thursday, December 7th • 1pm and 6pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, even a mouse! Madcap Puppets presents a wonderful tale about a little mouse family busily preparing for the arrival of Santypaws on Christmas Eve! This hilarious retelling of a heartwarming Christmas classic, featuring giant puppets, is a holiday show you won’t want to miss!

Letters to Santa

Reindeer Games

Santa Claus is making his list and checking it twice! Don’t forget to write your letter to Santa and drop it off in our special Santa mailbox. Don’t worry, we’ll mail the letter to the North Pole for you!

We’ll have a holly jolly good time celebrating Santa’s incredible flying reindeer! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re going to make it even more exciting by making some yummy reindeer treats and creating some magical reindeer crafts. Get your creative hooves ready and let’s spread some holiday cheer with Santa’s reindeer!

December 1st - 23rd Location: Lobby NO REGISTRATION

Saturday, December 2nd • 2-3pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Homeschool Happenings: Gingerbread Wonderland Workshop Thursday, December 14th • 11am-12pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Get ready for a sugary sweet building adventure!

We’re getting creative with our gingerbread house construction. You’ll design your own gingerbread house using pop tarts, gooey icing, and a variety of sweet decorations. You’re the architect of this tasty project! Will it be a two-story wonder, sport a chimney, or be completely unique? Best of all, when you’re finished, you get to devour your delightful creation.

LEGO Club: Christmas Edition

Thursday, December 14th • 6-7:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION ‘Tis the season for some festive fun! While you build magnificent LEGO masterpieces, we’ll enjoy some tasty treats, and to add a sprinkle of holiday magic, we’ll watch A Charlie Brown Christmas. The movie is rated PG.

Super Science: The First Flight Saturday, December 16th • 2-3pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Enjoy a fantastic journey through history! Did you know Orville and Wilbur Wright flew the first airplane at Kittyhawk, North Carolina on December 17th, 1903?

We’ll explore their incredible achievement, paint our very own airplanes, and discover how they’ve evolved over the years. It’s a whirlwind of fun and learning that will have you soaring with excitement!

DECEMBER RELEASES Lot’s of great new titles are hitting the shelves this month. Keep checking our website and our app and be one of the first to place a hold on your next great book or video!

UPCOMING EVENTS JAN

4

Sing in the New Year Karaoke

JAN

18 JAN

23

Appalachian Shakespeare Center Grain to Glass: Getting Started with Home Brewing

JAN

25

Library Open House

FEB

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.

9

Chinese New Year Celebration

FEB

15

Anne Shelby Storyteller

FEB

27

Once Upon an Orchestra

MAR

9

Quilt Show

All events are FREE to attend.

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ON EXHIBIT Continent to Commonwealth: Asian/Asian American Kentucky Art December 5th - 31st

The Kentucky Arts Council, in partnership with Asia Institute-Crane House and the Kentucky Chinese American Association, invited Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Kentuckians to share their visual art. A panel of Asian and Asian American cultural specialists selected artworks to include in this exhibit.

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.