DISCOVER what speaks to you!
FEBRUARY 2022
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 FEBRUARY IS LIBRARY LOVER’S MONTH!
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
Online
Website: russellcountylibrary.com
Thank you, Russell County, for your ongoing love and support. We love our patrons!
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
FRI, FEB 18 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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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.
SONGFARMERS OF RUSSELL COUNTY SAT, FEB 26 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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BOOKS CELEBRATING
BLACK HISTORY
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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!
TERRIFIC 2s & 3s AGES 2-3 EVERY THURSDAY 10:30 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.
GROWING LEARNERS AGES 6-8 BEGINNING FEB 8 EVERY TUESDAY 5 PM
Growing learners will have a great time building and discovering, while learning concepts in science, technology, language arts, and engineering.
SAY “HELLO” TO OUR NEW CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN,
PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR AGES 4-6 EVERY WEDNESDAY 10:30 AM
GINGER STAPP!
Stories, songs, crafts, and playtime specifically planned to help your child march into school ready to learn!
TWEENS (9-12 YEARS) DRAWING CLUB
AGES 9-18 TUE, FEB 1 5 PM FEBRUARY’S THEME: ANATOMY 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.
TWEEN SCIENTISTS
TUE, JAN 15 5 PM FEBRUARY’S THEME: IGOR’S HELICOPTER Tweens will engage their scientific curiosity with hands-on experiments that pop, ooze, crash, and teach!
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FLORAL WORKSHOPS MON, FEB 21 3 PM - 6 PM AGES 9+
Looking forward to spring? Join us for these fun and educational floral-themed workshops highlighting paper flowers, pressed-flower bookmarks, indoor gardening, and more!
FAMILY/ALL AGES PICTURING WOMEN INVENTORS POSTER GALLERY TUE, FEB 1 - MON, FEB 28 DISCOVERY WALL
The Smithsonian and the United States Patent and Trademark Office present “Picturing Women Inventors,” a poster exhibition that explores the inventions of 19 highly accomplished American women. Astronauts, computer pioneers, and businesswomen join athletes, engineers, and even teenagers in this remarkable group of inventors. The posters will be on display throughout the month.
February is National Women Inventors Month!
MYO VALENTINE CARDS & CHOCOLATES
SAT, FEB 12 10 AM - 12 PM Presented by RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board Make your own cards and sweet treats for loved ones at RCPL!
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TEENS (13-18 YEARS) DRAWING CLUB
AGES 9-18 TUE, FEB 1 5 PM FEBRUARY’S THEME: ANATOMY 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, FEB 3 5 PM Teens will boost their creativity and make new friends while playing fun improvisational games.
ANIME/MANGA CLUB
THU, FEB 10 5 PM FEBRUARY’S THEME: Madoka Magica 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 WRITERS GROUP
THU, FEB 17 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) THU, FEB 24 5 PM
Teens can help shape the Library’s future by contributing ideas for programming, collection, and more, all while earning volunteer hours!
PODCAST CLUB
Presented by RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board MON, FEB 28 4 PM - 5:30 PM Teens will explore new podcasts/audio dramas and discuss them each month.
TABLETOP GAMING FOR TEENS SAT, FEB 19 11 AM - 1 PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Teens will play tabletop-roleplaying games using original characters to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. We will start with Dungeons & Dragons! Space is limited. To register, email Youth Services Librarian Kristina Daffron at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com.
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ADULTS (18+) PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB
TUE, FEB 22 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.
February’s Pick The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop written by Fannie Flagg MAKER MONDAY FOR ADULTS
MON, FEB 7 MON, FEB 14 MON, FEB 28 4 PM - 6 PM FEBRUARY’S FOCUS: PRINT/DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN 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.
FLORAL WORKSHOPS MON, FEB 21 3 PM - 6 PM AGES 9+
Looking forward to spring? Join us for these fun and educational floral-themed workshops highlighting paper flowers, pressed-flower bookmarks, indoor gardening, and more!
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TUESDAY
Baby Storytime 10 am Drawing Club 5 pm
Baby Storytime 10 am Growing Learners 5 pm Baby Storytime 10 am Growing Learners 5 pm Tween Scientists 5 pm
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Tweens (9-12)
5 pm
Page Turners Book Club
Baby Storytime 10 am Growing Learners 5 pm
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THURSDAY Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am Teen Improv Group 5 pm
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10 Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am Anime/Manga Club 5 pm
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FRIDAY
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
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Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
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Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY MONDAY
Maker Monday for Adults 4 pm - 6 pm
Maker Monday for Adults 4 pm - 6 pm
Floral Workshops 3 pm - 6 pm Maker Monday for Adults 4 pm - 6 pm Podcast Club 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Kids (0-8)
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SATURDAY
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Tabletop Gaming for Teens 11 am - 1 pm
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MYO Valentine Cards & Chocolates 10 am - 12 pm
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Family/All Ages
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