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NOVEMBER 2022
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2 | NOV 2022 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 Facebook: facebook.com/RussellCountyPublicLibrary Instagram: @russellcolibrary Beanstack: russellcountylibrary.beanstack.org
THU, NOV 24 - SAT, NOV 26 The Library will be closed Thursday, November 24 through Saturday, November 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 28th. All due dates will be adjusted. The book drop will remain open for any returns during the closure. WEE SCHOOL Presented by The Family Resource Centers of Russell County Schools FRI, NOV 18 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 de tails. SONGFARMERS OF RUSSELL COUNTY SAT, NOV 19 9 AM - 12:30 PM Local musicians, grab your instruments and join in during the next meeting of the Song Farmers of Russell County. For more information, contact Doug Smith at 270-779-7477, dougg_s@hotmail.com, or by messaging the SongFarmers’ Facebook page
EVENTS @ RCPL LIBRARY NEWS
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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 30 minute introduc tion 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.
LEGENDARY LEGO
AGES 5-8
FRI, NOV 11
1 PM - 3 PM
This program offers challenge activities to spark your imagination and build critical thinking skills. Legendary LEGO gives children the opportunity to create and collaborate together as they build.
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will be no programs the week of November 21-25. Happy Thanksgiving!
TWEENS (9-12
SMALL GAME CHALLENGE
Presented by RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board
WED, NOV 9
5 PM
Tweens will split into teams to play a series of games includ ing Connect 4, Tic-Tac-Toe, Hot Potato, and more!
THEATRE GAMES
Presented by RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board
SAT, NOV 12
10:30 AM - 12 PM
Tweens and teens will be introduced to the world of theatre with games!
ART CLUB
Presented by RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board
TUE, NOV 15
5 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Express yourself and have fun exploring different forms of art! Sign-up required. Contact Kristina at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com to register.
TEENS (13-18
THEATRE GAMES
Presented by RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board
SAT, NOV 12
10:30 AM - 12 PM
Tweens and teens will be introduced to the world of theatre with games!
ART CLUB
Presented by RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board
TUE, NOV 15
5 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Express yourself and have fun exploring different forms of art! Sign-up required. Contact Kristina at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com to register.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board)
THU, NOV 17
5 PM
Teens can help shape the Library’s future by contributing ideas for programming, collection, and more, all while earning volunteer hours! For more information, contact Kristina at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com.
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B.A.M.! (BOOKS, ART, MUSIC!)
SAT, NOV 5
10 AM - 1 PM
The Russell County Public Library is excited to announce B.A.M.! (Books, Art, Music), an event featuring local au thors, artists, and musicians. Visit us on Saturday, November 5th from 10am to 1pm to appreciate community talent. RCPL extends a warm welcome to support friends, neigh bors, and community in a space showcasing books, art and music created for and by Russell Countians.
ALZHEIMER’S COMMUNITY FORUM
LISTENING SESSION
MON, NOV 14
5 PM
The Alzheimer’s Association believes no individual or family should navigate the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease alone. During this forum, we hope to bring together community members affected by the disease to open conversation in an effort to bolster resources, programs and services to support families in our community.
PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB
TUE, NOV 22
5 PM
Love to read? Want to join others in discus sions 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.
November’s Pick Billy Summers written by Stephen King
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ADULTS (18+) NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
THANKSGIVING TABLE FUN
TUE, NOV 8
1 PM - 3 PM
Are you hoping to add cheer to your Thanksgiving table?
Bring the family and create your own decor!
OUTREACH
RCPL @ CREELSBORO
Creelsboro Country Store
THU, NOV 10
3 PM - 6 PM
Do you live in the Creelsboro area? Head down to the Creelsboro Country Store for all your library needs. Sign up for a library card, register your child for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, drop off your books, and learn how to reserve new ones!
RCPL @ SENIOR CENTER
Russell County Senior Citizen Center
WED, NOV 16
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Join Brenna as she provides tech help, conversation, and the joy of reading with seniors.
CREELSBORO CREATES!
Creelsboro Country Store
THU, NOV 17
3 PM - 6 PM
As Thanksgiving approaches, make sure to join Brenna at the Creelsboro Country Store! There will be different art activities your family can enjoy while visiting or at home.
THANKSGIVING @ ACTIVE DAY Active Day
FRI, NOV 18
10 AM
Join Brenna to hear stories, songs, and create Thanksgiving-themed crafts!
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8 | NOV 2022 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Baby 10Storytime am 2 Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am 3 Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am 4 5 B.A.M.! 10 am1 pm 7 8 Baby 10Storytime amThanksgiving Table Fun 1 pm3 pm 9 Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am Small Game Challenge 5 pm 10 Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am RCPL @ Creelsboro 3 pm6 pm 11 Legendary LEGO 1 pm3 pm 12 Theatre Games 10:30 am12 pm 14 Alzheimer’s CommunityForum5 pm 15 Baby 10Storytime am Art Club 5 pm 16 Senior Citizen Center 9 am10:30 am Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am 17 Terrific 2s & 3s 10:30 am Creelsboro Creates! 3 pm6 pm TAB5 pm 18 RCPL @ Active Day 10 am 19 21 22 Page Turners Book Club 5 pm 23 24 25 26 28 29 Baby Storytime10 am 30 Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am NOVEMBERKids (0-8) Adults (18+) Teens (13-18) Tweens (9-12) Family/All Ages Outreach HOLIDAYTHANKSGIVINGCLOSED