Discover What Speaks to You | January 2022 by russellcountylibrary

DISCOVER what speaks to you!

JANUARY 2022

DISCOVER

what speaks to you!

Russell County Public Library 535 N Main St Jamestown, KY 42629 (270) 343-7323

LIBRARY NEWS

Hours

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

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

Online

Website: russellcountylibrary.com

Your RCPL will be CLOSED the following days in observation of the New Year holiday. • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31 • SATURDAY, JANUARY 1 • MONDAY, JANUARY 17 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.

MAINTENANCE CLOSURES

After two years in the new building, RCPL will be performing some routine maintenance including deep cleaning of floors, windows, and ceilings. On Thursday, January 13th, your RCPL will be offering limited services beginning at 12pm. After 12 pm, browsing will be unavailable. We will still offer the following:

Facebook:

facebook.com/RussellCountyPublicLibrary

Instagram: @russellcolibrary Beanstack:

russellcountylibrary.beanstack.org

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• Returns/checkouts • Printing services • Computer use We will be CLOSED the following days for routine building maintenance. • FRIDAY, JANUARY 14 • SATURDAY, JANUARY 15

DID YOU KNOW? IF RCPL DOESN’T HAVE THE BOOK YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, YOU CAN REQUEST AN INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILL)! For further questions regarding interlibrary loans, please contact Library Services Coordinator Kim Burchett at (270) 343-7323 or kim@russellcountylibrary.com.

COMMUNITY EVENTS @ YOUR RCPL! ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS EVERY TUESDAY 6:30 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, JAN 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! 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, JAN 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, 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 10:15 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.

GROWING LEARNERS

AGES 6-8 TUE, JAN 18 4 PM JANUARY’S THEME: CONSTRUCTION Growing learners will have a great time building and discovering, while learning concepts in science, technology, language arts, and engineering.

STORY HOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY

WINTER READS FOR KIDS!

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!

TWEENS (9-12 YEARS) DRAWING CLUB

AGES 9-18 TUE, JAN 4 5 PM JANUARY’S THEME: FACIAL EXPRESSIONS 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.

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TWEEN SCIENTISTS

TUE, JAN 18 5 PM JANUARY’S THEME: ENGINEERING Tweens will engage their scientific curiosity with hands-on experiments that pop, ooze, crash, and teach!

FAMILY/ALL AGES FAMILY TIME

EVERY MONDAY 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!

START THE NEW YEAR WITH A CHALLENGE!

1000 BOOKS CHALLENGE

GROWING READERS CHALLENGE

100 BOOKS BEFORE HIGH SCHOOL

One thousand books? That seems like way too many, right? Not at all. You got this. It doesn’t matter if your child is three, or just three months - there’s no better time to start than now! And remember, 1000 is just a number. The goal is to work reading aloud into your regular routine, and let the magic of stories do the rest.

Grow as a reader by enjoying classic stories and new favorites! Log your reading as you grow to earn new badges.

Throughout this challenge, tweens and teens (grades 4-8) will read books and earn awesome prizes while learning and having fun along their journey to high school.

Ages: 0 - 5

Ages: 6 - 8

Ages: 9 - 14

Visit russellcountylibrary.beanstack.org or scan the QR code to start your challenge.

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TEENS (13-18 YEARS) DRAWING CLUB

TEEN IMPROV GROUP

THU, JAN 6 5 PM Teens will boost their creativity and make new friends while playing fun improvisational games.

ANIME/MANGA CLUB

TUE, JAN 11 5 PM JANUARY’S THEME: In/Spectre 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.

PODCAST CLUB Presented by RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board

MON, JAN 31 4 PM - 5:30 PM Teens will explore new podcasts/audio dramas and discuss them each month.

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TEEN WRITERS GROUP

THU, JAN 20 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, JAN 27 5 PM

Teens can help shape the Library’s future by contributing ideas for programming, collection, and more, all while earning volunteer hours!

100 BOOKS BEFORE GRADUATION BEANSTACK CHALLENGE Ages: 14-18

High school students will be exposed to amazing stories, characters, and authors, and gain a sense of accomplishment, as they read along their journey to graduation. Take the challenge by scanning the QR code.

ADULTS (18+) BOOK WREATH WORKSHOP SAT, JAN 8 10 AM - 12 PM

Drop in for this fun workshop that will walk you through the steps of creating a paper wreath using the pages of a book. Ages 18+.

PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB

TUE, JAN 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.

January’s Pick The Night Watchman written by Louise Erdrich

CHARCOAL DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS SAT, JAN 29 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM AGES 13+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED

All master artists had to start somewhere! In this three-hour course, you will learn the basics of charcoal drawing from shading to understanding the principles of traditional art from local artist Shelbie Robinson. All supplies are provided. Space is limited. To register, email Kristina Daffron at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com.

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TUESDAY

Baby Storytime 10 am Drawing Club 5 pm

Baby Storytime 10 am Anime/Manga Club 5 pm Baby Storytime 10 am Growing Learners 4 pm Tween Scientists 5 pm

Tweens (9-12)

Baby Storytime 10 am Page Turners 5 pm

THURSDAY Terrific 2s & 3s 10:15 am Teen Improv Group 5 pm

13 LIMITED SERVICES BEGINNING @ 12 PM

FRIDAY

CLOSED

Adults (18+)

Terrific 2s & 3s 10:15 am Teen Writers Group 5 pm

Terrific 2s & 3s 10:15 am TAB 5 pm

Teens (13-18)

Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am

WEDNESDAY

JANUARY MONDAY

Family Time 5 pm

CLOSED

Family Time 5 pm

Podcast Club 4 pm - 5:30 pm Family Time 5 pm

Kids (0-8)

SATURDAY

Book Wreath Workshop 10 am - 12 pm

CLOSED

Charcoal Drawing for Beginners 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Family/All Ages

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