discover what speaks to you!
MAY
Kids (0-6 yrs) BABY STORYTIME
STORY HOUR
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, lapsits, and fingerplays with your baby while introducing a love of books and the library. For more information, contact Kim Burchett at kim@russellcountylibrary.com.
Stories, songs, crafts, and playtime specifically planned to help your child gain and maintain early literacy skills. For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Fill Cowell at fill@russellcountylibrary.com.
AGES 0-24 MONTHS EVERY TUESDAY 10 AM COMMUNITY ROOM
FAMILY STORY HOUR EVERY TUESDAY 5 PM CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY ROOM
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate in this Story Hour planned especially for families. For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Fill Cowell at fill@russellcountylibrary.com.
AGES 2 TO 6 EVERY WEDNESDAY 10:30 AM CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY ROOM
READ OUT LOUD. EVERY DAY. ANY BOOK.
Tweens (7-12 yrs) Tween STREAM
TWEEN CODING CLUBS
Tweens will explore SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, READING/ WRITING, ENGINEERING, ARTS, and MATH in fun, interactive ways.
Tweens can explore computer programming alongside their peers in this project-based club for beginners. Please bring your own device if possible, with Scratch installed or online account created.
MON, MAY 17TH 5 PM COMMUNITY ROOM MAY’S THEME: NATURE
THU, MAY 20TH 4 PM - AGES 7-8 5 PM - AGES 9-12 THE MAKERY
For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian Kristina Daffron at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com.
Teens (13-18 yrs)
TEEN IMPROV GROUP
TAB (TEEN ADVISORY BOARD)
Teens will boost their creativity and make new friends while playing fun improvisational games.
Teens can help shape the Library’s future by contributing ideas for programming, collection, and more, all while earning volunteer hours!
MON, MAY 3RD 5 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
ANIME/MANGA CLUB THU, MAY 13TH 5 PM COMMUNITY ROOM MAY’S THEME: BLEACH
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.
THU, MAY 27TH 5 PM THE MAKERY
TWEEN/TEEN BOOK BOXES AGES 7-18
Personalized boxes will include a Library book to return after reading and other goodies for you to keep—all chosen using your input. Sign-up is required, and quantities are limited.
For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian Kristina Daffron at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com.
(18 yrs+) Adults MAKER MONDAY
SONGFARMERS OF RUSSELL COUNTY
Experience RCPL’s makerspace- The Makery. Equipment includes: large format printer, vinyl cutter, print to digital photo scanner, button maker and more! For more information, contact Angela Boggs at angela@russellcountylibrary.com.
Local musicians, grab your instruments and join in during the next meeting of the SongFarmers of Russell County. For more information, contact Glenda York at glenda@russellcountylibrary.com.
EVERY MONDAY 3 PM TO 6 PM THE MAKERY
SEWING CIRCLE EVERY TUESDAY 9 AM - 11 AM THE MAKERY
If you like to sew and want a no pressure environment to work on your own project while mingling with other sewers, Sewing Circle would be perfect for you! For more information, contact Fill Cowell at fill@russellcountylibrary.com.
BOOK ART: BIRDCAGE
TWO-DAY SESSION SESSION 1: WED, MAY 5TH | 10 AM SESSION 2: FRI, MAY 7TH | 10 AM COMMUNITY ROOM Fold pages and create birdcage art from old books! The first session’s focus will be page-folding, and the second session’s focus will be decoration. Contact Angie McGowan at angie@ russellcountylibrary.com for more information.
SAT, MAY 22ND 9 AM TO 12:30 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
GENEALOGY 101: CENSUS RECORDS TUE, MAY 18TH 5 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Discover your roots by learning about RCPL’s family history resources. For more information, contact Kristina Daffron at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com.
PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB
TUE, MAY 25TH 5 PM COMMUNITY ROOM MAY’S BOOK: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry written by Rachel Joyce
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.
KENTUCKY READS PREVIEW TUE, MAY 11TH | 2 PM - 4 PM FRI, MAY 14TH | 9 AM - 11 AM
In June, RCPL will be hosting a KY Reads book discussion surrounding the book, The Birds of Opulence written by Casey County native and Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson. For more information about the event and to secure your free copy of the book, drop by during these special preview dates and speak with Reference Librarian Glenda York.
and more... HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN HORROR TRIVIA SAT, MAY 15TH 12 AM TO 1 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Ages 13+
Halloween is almost here! Celebrate with Halfway to Halloween Horror Trivia. There will a costume contest, trivia, and prizes! Check out the Halfway to Halloween Beanstack Challenge available May 3rd!
ANIMAL CROSSING IRL MON, MAY 24TH 1 PM TO 3 PM COMMUNITY ROOM All Ages
Start your summer break by experiencing Animal Crossing in real life! Enjoy the fish, flowers, and fruit of an island getaway with your family at RCPL.
COMING SOON.........
SUMMER LEARNING 2021!
Monday
Maker Monday 3 pm - 6 pm • Teen Improv Group 5 pm •
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10 LIBRARY WILL OPEN AT 12:00 PM
Tuesday
4 Sewing Circle 9 am -11 am•
Wednesday
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Story Hour 10:30 am•
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Baby Storytime 10 am• Book Art: Birdcage 10 am• Family Story Hour 5 pm• Story Hour 10:30 am•
11 Sewing Circle 9 am - 11 am• Baby Storytime 10 am•
Kentucky Reads Preview 2pm - 4 pm• Family Story Hour 5 pm•
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Maker Monday 3 pm - 6 pm •
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Story Hour 10:30 am•
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Sewing Circle 9 am -11 am• Baby Storytime 10 am• Genealogy 101 5pm• Family Story Hour 5 pm•
Maker Monday 3 pm - 6 pm • Tween STREAM 5 pm•
Thursday
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Anime/Manga Club 5 pm•
20 Coding Club 7-8 yr old 4pm• 9-12 yr old 5pm•
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TAB (Teen Advisory Board) 5 pm•
25 Baby Storytime 10 am•
Sewing Circle 9 am -11 am• Page Turners Book Club 5pm•
Family Story Hour 5 pm•
TWEENS (7-12)
Story Hour 10:30 am•
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Animal Crossing IRL 1 pm - 3 pm• Maker Monday 3 pm - 6 pm •
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CHILDREN (0-6)
Friday
ADULT
Saturday
FAMILY/ALL AGES
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SongFarmers 9 am - 12:30 pm•
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Halfway to Halloween 12 pm - 1 pm••
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MAY
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Book Art: Birdcage 10 am•
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Kentucky Reads Preview 9 am to 11 am•
TEENS (13-18)