DISCOVER what speaks to you!
MAY 2023
DISCOVER
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
Online
Website: russellcountylibrary.com
what speaks to you!
LIBRARY NEWS
MAY CLOSURES
Your RCPL will be CLOSED Monday, May 8th for staff training and Monday, May 29th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
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.
COMING SOON!!!
School is almost out which means Summer Learning at RCPL is right around the corner! To get the most up-to-date information, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or visit russellcountylibrary.com.
Facebook: facebook.com/RussellCountyPublicLibrary
Instagram: @russellcolibrary
COMMUNITY
SONGFARMERS OF RUSSELL COUNTY
SAT, MAY 27 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
KIDS
LIBRARY PLAY DATE
TUESDAYS
10 AM - 12 PM
Join us for an open playdate allowing children (ages 0-5) and their caregivers an opportunity to spend time together filled with educational toys and library friends.
RUFF & READY READERS
SAT, MAY 13
11 AM
Learning to read, especially out loud, can be scary. Our Ruff & Ready Readers program will give children the opportunity to read a book to a trained therapy dog. For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Ginger Stapp at ginger@russellcountylibrary.com.
TEENS
TAB (TEEN ADVISORY BOARD)
THU, MAY 18
5 PM
Teens can help shape the Library’s future by contributing ideas for programming, collections, and more, all while earning volunteer hours! For more information, contact Kristina Burton at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com.
ALL AGES
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
SAT, MAY 6
9 AM - 1 PM
Connect with the comic community on Free Comic Book Day! We will have comics available for all ages, and Pressing Issues will be offering preservation tips.
LAUGH & LEARN
In partnership with the Russell County Extension Office
AGES 3-5
TUE, MAY 16
6 PM
Laugh & Learn is an early learning program focused on Kindergarten readiness skills for 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Join Russell County Extension Office’s Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Megan Gullett for an hour of games, playtime, books, and crafts.
ADULTS
A LITTLE LIGHT READING
ADULT QUILT GIVEAWAY
MON, MAY 1 - WED, MAY 31
AGES 18+
Thanks to a donation from the Russell Springs Piecemakers Quilt Guild, RCPL will be giving away this book-themed quilt to an adult patron. Adults (ages 18+) may register any time they visit RCPL. One entry per visit.
PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB
TUE, MAY 23
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.
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