Russell County Public Library | April 2023

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Russell County Public Library

535 N Main St

Jamestown, KY 42629

(270) 343-7323

Hours

Monday 9 am to 6 pm

Tuesday 9 am to 6 pm

Wednesday 9 am to 6 pm

Thursday 9 am to 6 pm

Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm

Saturday 9 am to 1 pm

Sunday CLOSED

Online

Website: russellcountylibrary.com

LIBRARY NEWS what speaks to you!

HAPPY EARTH MONTH!

WE HAVE GONE BAGLESS!

Due to the overwhelming response to our reusable tote bags, your RCPL is now bagless! We are happy to provide our patrons with a complimentary bag in order to eliminate our use of plastic bags.

SEED LIBRARY

RCPL’s Seed Library launched on March 20th. Packets of heirloom seeds will be available while supplies last to anyone in the community. No library card is neccessary. Limit of 5 packets per patron.

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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 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

Get up and get moving at Terrific 2s & 3s! During these 30 minute sessions, your toddler will be listening to stories, playing games, singing songs, and more.

SPRING BREAK @ RCPL

SPONGEBOB SPECTACULAR!

TUE, APR 4

3 PM

AGES 5-8

Who lives in a passion fruit under the plains? PaperclipCarl TriangleShirt! Make a Mad Lib of the SpongeBob theme song, paint an undersea landscape with watercolors, play SpongeBob Bingo, create your own Bikini Bottom citizen, and more!

RUFF & READY READERS

THU, APR 6

1 PM - 2 PM

Learning to read, especially out loud, can be scary. Our Ruff & Ready Readers program will give children the opportunity to read a book to a trained therapy dog. For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Ginger Stapp at ginger@russellcountylibrary.com.

LAUGH & LEARN

In partnership with the Russell County Extension Office

AGES 3-5

TUE, APR 11 6 PM

Laugh & Learn is an early learning program focused on Kindergarten readiness skills for 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Join Russell County Extension Office’s Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Megan Gullett for an hour of games, playtime, books, and crafts.

IMAGINATION: CARDBOARD PLAY

WED, APR 5

3 PM

AGES 5-8

Be ready for an absorbing afternoon using cardboard cutting and building tools to create your own adventure! You can work with paint and other craft supplies to make your vision come alive.

IMAGINATION LIBRARY GRADUATION PARTY

MON, APR 24

5 PM - 6 PM

Has your child turned 5 and ‘graduated’ from DPIL? Come to RCPL to enjoy sweet Dolly-themed treats and enjoy a Dolly Part(y)on!

TWEENS (9-12 YEARS) /TEENS (13-18)

SPRING BREAK @ RCPL

BOATING SCHOOL

MON, APR 3

3 PM

AGES 9-12

Help SpongeBob pass his driving exam by designing your own Bikini Bottom boatmobile!

SUPER SEA STAR

TUE, APR 4

3 PM

AGES 9-12

Learn more about Patrick Star while creating a textured starfish of your own!

CHOP TO THE TOP

WED, APR 5

3 PM

AGES 9-12

Test Sandy’s intellect and flexibility by designing your own squirrel obstacle course!

BIKINI BOTTOM RECYCLING CENTER

THU, APR 6

3 PM - 4:30 PM

AGES 9-18

Bikini Bottom needs your help recycling various objects into nautical décor!

CODING CRUSADERS w/ RCHS TSA

THU, APR 20

THU, APR 27

3:30 PM

AGES 9-12

Tweens will learn block-based coding skills and program their own robots to perform tasks, challenges, and much more! For more information, contact Kristina at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com.

TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

THU, APR 27

5 PM

AGES 13-18

Teens can help shape the Library’s future by contributing ideas for programming, collection, and more, all while earning volunteer hours! For more information, contact Kristina at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com.

ALL AGES

SPRING BREAK @ RCPL

LET’S GO JELLYFISHING!

SAT, APR 1 - FRI, APR 14

ALL AGES

Pick up your nets and go jellyfishing around Russell Coun ty! From April 1st to 14th, there will be jellyfish floating around various community locations. When you spot a jel lyfish, take a photo including your net, post it on Facebook or Instagram, and tag The Star Theater to be entered to win a ticket to The SpongeBob Musical and a concessions combo.

LET LOVE GROW READING CHALLENGE

In partnership with Necco Foster Care & Counseling ALL AGES

MON, MAR 20 - SAT, APRIL 29

Pick up Necco’s Let Love Grow bookmarks throughout the month to participate in this special reading challenge. For each book you finish reading, fill in a petal or leaf. Return your completed bookmark to RCPL by Saturday, April 29th. The person who reads the most books throughout the challenge will win a prize basket sponsored by Necco Foster Care.

BIG PRINT, LITTLE PRINT

SAT, APR 8 10 AM - 12 PM

Ready to explore the endless possibilities of 3D printing with your child? During this program, kids along with their grown-ups, will learn about the 3D printing process and how to begin designing their creations. Participants will receive a voucher for a free 3D print from the RCPL Makery to be used at a later date.

ADULTS (18+)

3D PRINTING: A MAKERY WORKSHOP SERIES

MON, APR 24

3 PM

AGES 13+

PHOTO DIGITIZATION WORKSHOP

SAT, APR 15

10 AM - 12 PM

Do you have stacks of old photos and aren’t sure how to better preserve them? This workshop will provide an overview of solutions available in RCPL’s Makery to help you digitize photos and documents of all sizes! Participants will need to bring their own flash drive. Contact Angela Boggs at angela@russellcountylibrary.com for more information.

BUILD YOUR BUSINESS

FRI, APR 14

4 PM

Do you want to start a business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky? To ensure future success, there are many considerations that you need to address from the beginning. In this workshop with Kentucky SBDC Business Coach JC Phelps, you will have the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship. Start Smart is designed to teach you the how-to’s of starting a business, the process of conducting a feasibility analysis, how to choose the correct legal structure, analyzing financial considerations, and more. Training is provided free of charge!

Learn everything you need to know to start 3D printing in this series of workshops. This month we will expand our knowledge with Tinkercad by creating custom keychains with a scannable code of your favorite song! Fuse your love for music AND 3D printing in this awesome combo! For more information, contact Technology Coordinator Jesse Murrell at jesse@russellcountylibrary.com

MYO MONDAY

MON, APR 17

10 AM - 12 PM

In celebration of Earth

Month, learn how to make your own household cleaners and upcycle old t-shirts. Making your own eco-friendly products is a great way to help the environment and save money! For more information, contact Angela Boggs at angela@russellcountylibrary.com.

PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB

TUE, APR 25

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 Book Club Pick

The Moonlight School

Written by Suzanne Woods Fisher

JOY OF JOURNALING

Common Grounds Coffee & Yoga

MON, APR 3 | 5 PM - 7 PM

Start the week off right by experiencing the joy of journaling and yummy treats at Common Grounds. Journals and supplies will be provided.

CREELSBORO CREATES!

Creelsboro Country Store

THU, APR 6| 2 PM - 5 PM

Bring the kids to Creelsboro Country Store for an Easter-themed craft and a free scoop of ice cream from Chaney’s Dairy Barn.

RCPL @ FAIR OAKS

Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation

TUE, APR 11 | 2 PM

Celebrate National Pet Day with Brenna with activities all about pets!

RCPL @ CREELSBORO

Creelsboro Country Store

THU, APR 13 | 11 AM - 2 PM

Do you live in the Creelsboro area? Head down to the Creelsboro Country Store for all your library needs. Sign up for a library card, register your child for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, drop off your books, and learn how to reserve new ones!

RCPL @ SENIOR CENTER

Russell County Senior Citizen Center

THU, APR 20 | 11:30 AM

Celebrate music by playing instruments, listening to records, and dancing!

RCPL @ ACTIVE DAY

Active Day

FRI, APR 28 | 10 AM

Celebrate National Great Poetry Reading Day with poems and a fun activity.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Presented by Hospice of Lake Cumberland

THU, APR 6

10 AM - 11:30 AM

Grieving is a different process for everyone. A new adult bereavement group will meet on the first Thursday of each month and is free and open to the public. To join the group, contact the HLC office at 606-679-4389 or just stop by a meeting.

ADULT SUICIDE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Presented by Hospice of Lake Cumberland

FRI, APR 7

10 AM - 11:30 AM

Grieving is a different process for everyone. To join the group, contact the HLC office at 606-679-4389 or just stop by a meeting.

WEE SCHOOL

Presented by The Family Resource Centers of Russell County Schools

FRI, APR 21

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

RCPL is excited to partner with the Family Resource Centers of Russell County Schools in hosting Wee School for children ages 3-5! Register your child by contacting Amy Roy (270-343-2056) for more details.

SONGFARMERS OF RUSSELL COUNTY

SAT, APR 22

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.

BOOKS TO CELEBRATE

NATURE