DISCOVER what speaks to you!
DECEMBER 2021
DISCOVER
Russell County Public Library 535 N Main St Jamestown, KY 42629 (270) 343-7323
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what speaks to you!
LIBRARY NEWS HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Your RCPL will be CLOSED the following days in observation of the Christmas and New Year holiday. • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25 • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31 • SATURDAY, JANUARY 1 All due dates are adjusted for these closures. As always, the book drop is located at the back of the Library parking lot for returns only. Please do not place donations in the book drop.
COMMUNITY EVENTS @ YOUR RCPL! SONGFARMERS OF RUSSELL COUNTY
SAT, DEC 18 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.
TREAT YOURSELF TO A GREAT READ...
BEST BOOK I READ IN
2021 STAFF PICKS!
Glenda’s Pick
Lindsey’s Pick
Angie’s Pick
Brenna’s Pick
Kristina’s Pick
Alexis’ Pick
Jesse’s Pick
Chelsea’s Pick
Natalie’s Pick
Angela’s Pick
Erin’s Pick
Kim’s Pick
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KIDS (0-8 YEARS) BABY STORYTIME
AGES 0-24 MONTHS TUES, DEC 7 | TUES, DEC 14 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! DEC 1 - Christmas/Family DEC 8 - Christmas/Music DEC 15 - Christmas Party DEC 22 - NO STORY HOUR DEC 29 - NO STORY HOUR
TWEENS (9-12 YEARS) DRAWING CLUB
AGES 9-18 TUE, DEC 14 4 PM DECEMBER’S THEME: Mythical Creatures 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 FAMILY TIME
MON, DEC 6 MON, DEC 13 5 PM Family Time is a fun-filled hour focused on family engagement. Toddlers through great-grandparents will get involved in stories, crafts, STEM challenges, and more!
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TERRIFIC 2s & 3s
AGES 2-3 THU, DEC 2 | THU, DEC 9 | THU, DEC 16 10:15 AM 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.
STORY HOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY WEDS, DEC 15 10:30 AM
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with holiday stories, activites, goodies, and more during this special Preschool Story Hour. Wear your coziest pajamas!
Holiday Celebrations From Around the World
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TEENS (13-18 YEARS) DRAWING CLUB
AGES 9-18 TUE, DEC 14 4 PM DECEMBER’S THEME: Mythical Creatures 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, DEC 2 5 PM Teens will boost their creativity and make new friends while playing fun improvisational games.
ANIME/MANGA CLUB
THU, DEC 9 5 PM DECEMBER’S THEME: Little Witch Academia 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.
TEEN BOOK CLUB
THU, DEC 16 4 PM DECEMBER’S THEME: Mental Health Teens will connect with others who share their passion for books and discuss recent reads.
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TEEN WRITERS GROUP
THU, DEC 16 5 PM Teen writers will share and enhance their work via fun exercises and learning opportunities. Please bring a notebook and a writing utensil.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board) TUE, DEC 14 5 PM
Teens can help shape the Library’s future by contributing ideas for programming, collection, and more, all while earning volunteer hours!
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT FRI, DEC 17 3 PM - 4:30 PM AGES 13+
This is the final program in a four-part series aimed at developing skills and knowledge about the popular tabletop roleplaying game – Dungeons & Dragons. This D&D-themed writing workshop will focus on the various aspects of creating a campaign. We will incorporate everything we have learned about characters, worldbuilding, combat encounters, and the game of D&D to begin crafting our very own adventures. For more information, contact Jesse Murrell at jesse@russellcountylibrary.com.
ADULTS (18+) PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB
TUE, DEC 21 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.
December’s Pick The Fifth Avenue Story Society written by Rachel Hauck
PAGEJANUARY-JUNE TURNERS BOOK CLUB 2022 SELECTIONS
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
THE NIGHT WATCHMAN LOUISE ERDRICH
THE WONDER BOY OF WHISTLE STOP FANNIE FLAGG
THE BOOK WOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK KIM MICHELE RICHARDSON
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
THE GIVER OF STARS JOJO MOYES
THE BOURBON KING BOB BATCHELOR
THE AMERICAN AGENT JACQUELINE WINSPEAR
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20
13
6
TUESDAY
Baby Storytime 10 am Baby Storytime 10 am Drawing Club 4 pm TAB 5 pm
14
21
28
Tweens (9-12)
Page Turners 5 pm
7
1
8
THURSDAY Terrific 2s & 3s 10:15 am Teen Improv Group 5 pm
Terrific 2s & 3s 10:15 am Anime/Manga Club 5 pm
4
SATURDAY
3
FRIDAY
2
11
10 am - 2 pm
18
Christmas @ the Library
10
17
9
16
25
SongFarmers (see page 2) 9 am - 12:30 pm
24
CLOSED JAN 1
CLOSED Family/All Ages
31
Dungeons & Dragons 3 pm - 4:30 pm
CLOSED
CLOSED Adults (18+)
30
23
Terrific 2s & 3s 10:15 am Teen Book Club 4 pm Teen Writers Group 5 pm
Teens (13-18)
29
22
Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
15
Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
WEDNESDAY
DECEMBER MONDAY
Family Time 5 pm
Family Time 5 pm
Kids (0-8)
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