DISCOVER what speaks to you!
march 2022
DISCOVER
Russell County Public Library 535 N Main St Jamestown, KY 42629 (270) 343-7323
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what speaks to you!
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
Website: russellcountylibrary.com
FRI, MAR 25 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Facebook:
SONGFARMERS OF RUSSELL COUNTY
facebook.com/RussellCountyPublicLibrary
Instagram: @russellcolibrary Beanstack:
russellcountylibrary.beanstack.org
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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.
SAT, MAR 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.
MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Celebrate with these great reads!
BRACKET CHALLENGE In partnership with Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS AGES 18+ BRACKETS AVAILABLE MON, MAR 14 DEADLINE TUE, MAR 15 | 4 PM
PRIZES 1st Place - $300, 2nd place - $150, 3rd place - $50 One entry per person. Entrants must include their full name, age, full address, and phone number on their bracket. Duplicate entries or illegible entries will result in disqualification. In the event that two or more contestants are tied at the conclusion of the tournament, the winner will be determined by whoever most correctly predicted the championship game’s final score. All decisions made by WJRS and the Russell County Public Library in regards to this contest are final.
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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!
GROWING LEARNERS AGES 6-8 TUE, MAR 1 - Collages TUE, MAR 8 - Dinosaurs TUE, MAR 15 - Candy Counting TUE MAR 22 - Rock Painting 5 PM
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 20-to-30 minute sessions, your toddler will be listening to stories, playing games, singing songs, and more.
Growing learners will have a great time building and discovering, while learning concepts in science, technology, language arts, and engineering.
TWEENS (9-12 YEARS) DRAWING CLUB
AGES 9-18 TUE, MAR 1 5 PM MARCH’S THEME: Cartoons 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, MAR 8 5 PM MARCH’S THEME: Rockets
Tweens will engage their scientific curiosity with hands-on experiments that pop, ooze, crash, and teach!
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BEANSTACK GENRE CHALLENGE 4TH/5TH GRADE STUDENTS AVAILABLE THROUGH MAY 6
Challenge yourself to read beyond what you can imagine! Stretch your reading skills and explore new genres, or specific types of books. Expanding what you read can strengthen your reading comprehension and spark your imagination! Read new books and complete activities to earn badges.
FAMILY/ALL AGES READ ACROSS RUSSELL COUNTY TUE, MAR 29 4 PM - 6 PM
The RCEA (Russell County Education Association) and your RCPL would like to invite everyone to join us as we celebrate Read Across Russell County! There will be fun activities for all ages including face painting, Read With a Laker, and more.
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH READS FOR THE FAMILY!
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TEENS (13-18 YEARS) DRAWING CLUB
AGES 9-18 TUE, MAR 1 5 PM MARCH’S THEME: Cartoons 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, MAR 3 5 PM Teens will boost their creativity and make new friends while playing fun improvisational games.
ANIME/MANGA CLUB
STRONG FEMALE LEADS
MUST READ BOOKS WITH
THU, MAR 10 5 PM MARCH’S THEME: KonoSuba 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.
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TEEN WRITERS GROUP
THU, MAR 24 5 PM Teen writers will share and enhance their work via fun exercises and learning opportunities. Please bring a notebook and a writing utensil.
PODCAST CLUB
Presented by RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board MON, MAR 28 4 PM - 5:30 PM Teens will explore new podcasts/audio dramas and discuss them each month.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board) THU, MAR 31 5 PM
Teens can help shape the Library’s future by contributing ideas for programming, collection, and more, all while earning volunteer hours!
ADULTS (18+) MAKER MONDAY FOR ADULTS
MONDAYS 4 PM - 6 PM MARCH’S FOCUS: Cameo 4 Basics 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.
PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB
TUE, MAR 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.
March’s Pick The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek written by Kim Michele Richardson
SEINFELD TRIVIA FRI, MAR 11 7 PM
How well do you know Jerry, Elaine, Kramer, George, soup, close-talkers, high-talkers, man hands, lawsuits, crazy clowns, and a whole lot more “spectacular” things? Join us for Seinfeld trivia night and put your knowledge to the test!
RUSSELL COUNTY READS SAT, MAR 19 12 PM
Gather with fellow Russell County book lovers to celebrate literature, unite readers, and come together in meaningful discussion transcending boundaries. March’s Russell County Reads will feature The Good Sister written by Sally Hepworth. A limited supply of free copies are available for pickup. For more information, contact Reference Librarian Glenda York at glenda@russellcountylibrary.com.
THE GOOD SISTER
written by Sally Hepworth There’s only been one time that Rose couldn’t stop me from doing the wrong thing and that was a mistake that will haunt me for the rest of my life. Fern Castle works in her local library. She has dinner with her twin sister Rose three nights a week. And she avoids crowds, bright lights and loud noises as much as possible. Fern has a carefully structured life and disrupting her routine can be...dangerous. When Rose discovers that she cannot get pregnant, Fern sees her chance to pay her sister back for everything Rose has done for her. Fern can have a baby for Rose. She just needs to find a father. Simple. Fern’s mission will shake the foundations of the life she has carefully built for herself and stir up dark secrets from the past, in this quirky, rich and shocking story of what families keep hidden.
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TUESDAY
Baby Storytime 10 am Growing Learners 5 pm Drawing Club 5 pm
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Baby Storytime 10 am
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Tweens (9-12)
4 pm - 6 pm
Read Across Russell County
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Page Turners Book Club
Baby Storytime 10 am Growing Learners 5 pm
BRACKET 15 DEADLINE @ 4 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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MARCH MONDAY
Maker Monday for Adults 4 pm - 6 pm BRACKET PICKUP see page 3
Maker Monday for Adults 4 pm - 6 pm
Maker Monday for Adults 4 pm - 6 pm
Maker Monday for Adults 4 pm - 6 pm Podcast Club 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Kids (0-8)
WEDNESDAY
Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
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
THURSDAY Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am Teen Improv Group 5 pm
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Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am Anime/Manga Club 5 pm
Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am
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FRIDAY
Seinfeld Trivia 7 pm
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
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SATURDAY
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Russell County Reads 12 pm
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Family/All Ages
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