Russell County Public Library | January 2023

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DISCOVER what speaks to you!

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

WEE SCHOOL

Presented by The Family Resource Centers of Russell County Schools FRI, JAN 20

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! 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 Amy Roy (270-343-2056) for more details.

SONGFARMERS OF RUSSELL COUNTY

SAT, JAN 28

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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LIBRARY CLOSED FRI, DEC 30 - MON, JAN 2 The Library will be closed Friday, December 30 through Monday, January 2. All due dates will be adjusted. The book drop will remain open for any returns during the closure.
EVENTS
NEWS what speaks to you!
COMMUNITY
@ RCPL LIBRARY
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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.

JAMMY WHAMMY DANCE PARTY

AGES 5-8 MON, JAN 16 10 AM

Wear your jammies to the Library, and get ready to move and groove as we play with our new Vibe Board! We’ll play instruments, do freeze dances, and jam along with kid-friendly dance videos. When we get tired, we’ll have a little story to rest up and then jump around again!

TAB MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Seeking participants (ages 9-12)

Meetups will begin in February at RCPL based on mentor/ mentee schedules. Our Teen Advisory Board members want to encourage, inspire, and support local tweens. Being only a few years older than this audience, they will provide near-peer support in an environment promoting growth and new experiences. Please contact Kristina at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com if you are interested in participation.

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TWEENS (9-12 YEARS) KIDS (0-8 YEARS) Celebrate Chinese culture with these reads for the entire family!

BUILD YOUR BUSINESS

FRI, JAN 13

4 PM

Gather customized guidance through the business start-up process via this series of workshops. Featuring guest speakers each month, these workshops will help new start-ups establish their business and get connected with community resources to help them succeed. Please contact Kristina at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com if you’d be interested in presenting.

PUZZLE COMPETITION

SAT, JAN 14

10 AM - 12 PM

Test your puzzle prowess! Teams of up to four players will compete to see who can put together an identical 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in the least amount of time.

PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB

TUE, JAN 24

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.

January’s Pick

The Book of Lost Friends written by Lisa Wingate

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ADULTS
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PAGE TURNERS BOOK LIST JANUARY - JUNE 2023

COMFORT CABINET

RCPL RESTROOMS

Our Comfort Cabinets are stocked with basic hygiene items, available for free to anyone who needs them. Please contact Kristina at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com if you or your organization would like to contribute to this service.

AFFIRMATION LENDING LIBRARY

TUE, JAN 24 - TUE, JAN 31

Everyone needs a little confidence booster now and then. Visit RCPL’s Affirmation Lending Library to give or receive a compliment!

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THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Baby 10Storytime am Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am 5 Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am 6 7 9 10 Baby 10Storytime am 11 Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am 12 Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am 13 Build Your Business 4 pm5 pm 14 Puzzle Competition 10 am12 pm 16 Jammy DanceWhammy Party 10 am 17 Baby 10Storytime am 18 Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am 19 Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am 20 21 Saturday Sessions 3 pm 23 Chinese New Year Celebration 3 pm4:30 pm 24 Baby 10Storytime am Page Turners Book Club 5 pm 25 Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am 26 Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am TAB 5 pm 27 28 30 31 Baby Storytime 10 am Kids (0-8) Adults (18+) Teens (13-18) Tweens (9-12) All Ages Outreach CLOSED

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