DISCOVER
what speaks to you!
april 2022
DISCOVER
Russell County Public Library 535 N Main St Jamestown, KY 42629 (270) 343-7323
Hours
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9 am to 6 pm 9 am to 6 pm 9 am to 6 pm 9 am to 6 pm 9 am to 4:30 pm
9 am to 1 pm CLOSED
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what speaks to you!
COMMUNITY EVENTS @ RCPL ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS EVERY TUESDAY 7 PM
Do you think you might have a problem with alcohol or know someone who might? Get the support you need at AA. For more information, call 270-585-1264.
WEE SCHOOL Presented by The Family Resource Centers of Russell County Schools
Website: russellcountylibrary.com
FRI, APR 29 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Facebook:
SONGFARMERS OF RUSSELL COUNTY
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Instagram: @russellcolibrary Beanstack:
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RCPL is excited to partner with the Family Resource Centers of Russell County Schools in hosting Wee School for children ages 3-5! This Kindergarten-readiness program is taught by experienced teachers and is an interactive learning experience for children and their caregiver(s). Register your child by contacting Gordon Lester (270-866-7850) or Amy Roy (270-343-2056) for more details.
SAT, APR 23 9 AM - 12:30 PM
Local musicians, grab your instruments and join in during the next meeting of the SongFarmers of Russell County. For more information, contact Doug Smith at 270-779-7477, dougg_s@hotmail.com, or by messaging the SongFarmers’ Facebook page @facebook.com/SFORCKY.
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KIDS (0-8 YEARS) BABY STORYTIME
AGES 0-24 MONTHS EVERY TUESDAY 10 AM A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregiver(s). Baby Storytime is a 20-to-30 minute introduction to the joys of reading and learning in a positive, fun atmosphere!
PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR AGES 4-6 EVERY WEDNESDAY 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, crafts, and playtime specifically planned to help your child march into school ready to learn!
TERRIFIC 2s & 3s AGES 2-3 EVERY THURSDAY 10:30 AM
GROWING LEARNERS
AGES 6-8 TUE, APR 12 - Building Competitions! TUE, APR 26 - Build and Fly Paper Airplanes 5 PM Growing learners will have a great time building and discovering, while learning concepts in science, technology, language arts, and engineering.
Get up and get moving at Terrific 2s & 3s! During these 20-to-30 minute sessions, your toddler will be listening to stories, playing games, singing songs, and more.
SPRING BREAK FUN | 2 PM TUE, APR 5 BUBBLE BONANZA
WED, APR 6 LEGO MANIA
THU, APR 7 WATER WONDERLAND
TWEENS (9-12 YEARS) MINECRAFT CAMP
MON, APR 4 - THU, APR 7 SIGN-UP REQUIRED Tweens will build, discover, and problem-solve at this creative camp. Devices aren’t required, but participants may bring them if they wish. Contact Kristina Daffron at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com to register.
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DRAWING CLUB
AGES 9-18 TUE, APR 5 5 PM APRIL’S THEME: Pixel Art Tweens and teens will share their work/techniques with others as they create new pieces of art. The Library has basic pencils, colored pencils, and paper, or you can bring your own supplies.
FAMILY/ALL AGES MINECRAFT IRL FRI, APR 8 1 PM - 3 PM
Explore, collaborate, create, and learn with fun activities from the Minecraft world!
CASCARONES Y FLORES FRI, APR 15 1 PM - 3 PM
Make festive, confetti-filled eggs and edible flowers in celebration of Spring!
SPANISH TO ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP SAT, APR 30 11 AM
Our Spanish to English Conversation Group offers a friendly and informal environment for adults over 18 years of age to practice speaking and listening in English. It is designed for ESL (English as a second language) learners to enjoy meeting friends from various ethnic backgrounds and learning conversational English in a casual setting. For those with children, there will be books and activities available.
NUESTRO GRUPO DE CONVERSACIÓN ESPAÑOL A INGLÉS
SAT, APR 30 11 AM
Nuestro Grupo de Conversación Español a Inglés ofrece un ambiente agradable e informal para adultos mayores de 18 años para practicar el habla y la escucha en Inglés. Está diseñado para que los estudiantes de ESL (Inglés como segundo idioma) disfruten conociendo amigos de diversos orígenes étnicos y aprender Inglés conversacional en un ambiente casual. Para aquellos con niños, habrá libros y actividades disponibles.
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TEENS (13-18 YEARS) DRAWING CLUB
AGES 9-18 TUE, APR 5 5 PM APRIL’S THEME: Pixel Art Tweens and teens will share their work/techniques with others as they create new pieces of art. The Library has basic pencils, colored pencils, and paper or you can bring your own supplies.
TEEN IMPROV GROUP
THU, APR 7 5 PM Teens will boost their creativity and make new friends while playing fun improvisational games.
ANIME/MANGA CLUB
THU, APR 14 5 PM APRIL’S THEME: Cells at Work! Teens who love anime, manga, and Japanese culture will feel right at home in this club. We will have exciting discussions, enjoy themed activities/snacks, and watch episodes of popular anime series.
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TEEN WRITERS GROUP
THU, APR 21 5 PM Teen writers will share and enhance their work via fun exercises and learning opportunities. Please bring a notebook and a writing utensil.
PODCAST CLUB
Presented by RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board MON, APR 25 4 PM - 5:30 PM Teens will explore new podcasts/audio dramas and discuss them each month.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board) THU, APR 28 5 PM
Teens can help shape the Library’s future by contributing ideas for programming, collection, and more, all while earning volunteer hours!
ADULTS (18+) MAKER MONDAY FOR ADULTS
APRIL’S FOCUS: CARD MAKING WITH CAMEO 4 PM - 6 PM Drop by RCPL’s Makery, and start the week with creativity/ purpose. Adults will get the opportunity to workshop different projects. For more information, contact Program Services Librarian Angela Boggs at angela@russellcountylibrary.com.
PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB
TUE, APR 26 5 PM Love to read? Want to join others in discussions about this month’s pick? Join Page Turners Book Club. For the latest book and more information, contact Reference Librarian Glenda York at glenda@russellcountylibrary.com.
April’s Pick The Giver of Stars written by Jojo Moyes
SPANISH TO ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP SAT, APR 30 11 AM
Our Spanish to English Conversation Group offers a friendly and informal environment for adults over 18 years of age to practice speaking and listening in English. It is designed for ESL (English as a second language) learners to enjoy meeting friends from various ethnic backgrounds and learning conversational English in a casual setting. For those with children, there will be books and activities available.
NUESTRO GRUPO DE CONVERSACIÓN ESPAÑOL A INGLÉS
SAT, APR 30 11 AM
Nuestro Grupo de Conversación Español a Inglés ofrece un ambiente agradable e informal para adultos mayores de 18 años para practicar el habla y la escucha en Inglés. Está diseñado para que los estudiantes de ESL (Inglés como segundo idioma) disfruten conociendo amigos de diversos orígenes étnicos y aprender Inglés conversacional en un ambiente casual. Para aquellos con niños, habrá libros y actividades disponibles.
APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!
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4 Baby Storytime 10 am Drawing Club 5 pm
Baby Storytime 10 am Growing Learners 5 pm
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Baby Storytime 10 am Spring Story Stroll 4 pm - 6 pm Baby Storytime 10 am Growing Learners 5 pm
5 pm
Page Turners Book Club
Tweens (9-12)
WEDNESDAY
Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
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13 Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
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Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
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THURSDAY
Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am Teen Improv Group 5 pm
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FRIDAY
Minecraft IRL 1 pm - 3 pm
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SATURDAY
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Family/All Ages
Nuestro Grupo de Conver sación Español a Inglés Spanish to English Conversation Group 11 am
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Cascarones y Flores 1 pm - 3 pm
Adults (18+)
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Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am Teen Writers Group 5 pm
Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am TAB 5 pm
Teens (13-18)
Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am Anime/Manga Club 5 pm
SPRING BREAK @ RCPL (see page 3)
TUESDAY
APRIL MONDAY
Maker Monday 4 pm - 6 pm
Maker Monday 4 pm - 6 pm
Maker Monday 4 pm - 6 pm
Maker Monday 4 pm - 6 pm Podcast Club 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Kids (0-8)
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