DISCOVER what speaks to you!
NOVEMBER 2021
DISCOVER
Russell County Public Library 535 N Main St Jamestown, KY 42629 (270) 343-7323
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what speaks to you!
LIBRARY NEWS HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Your RCPL will be CLOSED the following days in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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
• THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 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.
DONATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED
Website: russellcountylibrary.com
We are accepting donations. However, we ask that you please call to ask about the procedure. Please do not leave donations by the doors or book drop. We cannot use materials that have been left outside.
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SONGFARMERS OF RUSSELL COUNTY
SAT, NOV 20 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.
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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!
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, NOV 16 4 PM NOVEMBER’S THEME: PLANES
Growing learners will have a great time building and discovering, while learning concepts in science, technology, language arts, and engineering.
PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR AGES 4-6 EVERY WEDNESDAY 10:30 AM
NOV 3 - SCARECROWS NOV 10 - LEAVES NOV 17 - GRATITUDE/THANKS NOV 24 - NO STORY HOUR
Stories, songs, crafts, and playtime specifically planned to help your child march into school ready to learn!
TWEENS (9-12 YEARS) DRAWING CLUB
AGES 9-18 TUE, NOV 2 5 PM NOVEMBER’S THEME: SHADING 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, NOV 16 5 PM NOVEMBER’S THEME: AERODYNAMICS 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!
INTERACTIVE MOVIE: GHOSTBUSTERS
FRI, NOV 12 6 PM Get ready for “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” by going back to where it all began! Enjoy an interactive viewing of 1984’s “Ghostbusters” featuring all sorts of fun twists. Audience participation is encouraged, and all ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Kristina Daffron at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com.
November is Family Literacy Month! GREAT BOOKS TO READ ALOUD FOR FAMILIES MAKE READING TOGETHER A HABIT When you read to your child every day, it becomes a routine your child will remember as comforting. Reading together gives you time to be with your child, sharing the joy and adventure of books. From infant to adult, reading aloud to your child(ren) allows them to become immersed in the magical world of books.
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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HEROES, VILLAINS, & NPCs FRI, NOV 19 3 PM - 4:30 PM AGES 13+
This is the third in a four-part series aimed at developing skills and knowledge about the popular tabletop roleplaying game – Dungeons & Dragons. Every good game of D&D needs memorable Non Player Characters (NPCs). They serve to drive the story forward, adventure as companions to the players, and create obstacles the players must overcome! This session will be focused specifically on NPCs and how to effectively use them in a campaign, as well as incorporating the dynamic between Heroes and Villains. For more information, contact Jesse Murrell at jesse@russellcountylibrary.com.
TEENS (13-18 YEARS) DRAWING CLUB
AGES 9-18 TUE, NOV 2 5 PM NOVEMBER’S THEME: SHADING 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, NOV 4 5 PM Teens will boost their creativity and make new friends while playing fun improvisational games.
ANIME/MANGA CLUB
THU, NOV 11 5 PM NOVEMBER’S THEME: ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM 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 BOOK CLUB
THU, NOV 18 4 PM NOVEMBER’S THEME: DIVERSITY Teens will connect with others who share their passion for books and discuss recent reads.
TEEN WRITERS GROUP
THU, NOV 18 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) MON, NOV 22 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+) DID YOU KNOW... Our Reference Librarian Glenda York contributes her latest book picks to the KET Book Club newsletter every month! Check out a few “Glenda’s Picks” from past newsletters below.
NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH (NANOWRIMO) KICKOFF
MON, NOV 1 5 PM Set milestones for your writing journey and connect with other writers at our NaNoWriMo kickoff! This event is designed to inspire and encourage you to start (or finish) writing your novel throughout November. For more information, contact Kristina Daffron at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com.
PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB
TUE, NOV 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.
You can see Glenda’s latest picks by going to russellcountylibrary.com/glendas-picks or scan the QR code.
NOVEMBER’S BOOK THE GOOD NEIGHBOR MAXWELL KING
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22
15
8
1
TUESDAY
Baby Storytime 10 am Drawing Club 5 pm
Baby Storytime 10 am
9
16
23
30
Tweens (9-12)
Baby Storytime 10 am
Page Turners Book Club 5 pm
Baby Storytime 10 am Growing Learners 4 pm Tween Scientists 5 pm
2
3
THURSDAY Terrific 2s & 3s 10:15 am Teen Improv Group 5 pm
4
11
FRIDAY
6
SATURDAY
5
20
13
SongFarmers (see page 2) 9 am - 12:30 pm
27
Family/All Ages
CLOSED
12
Ghostbusters Interactive 6 pm
26
19
Terrific 2s & 3s 10:15 am Anime/Manga Club 5 pm
18
25
Adults (18+)
CLOSED
Dungeons & Dragons 3 pm - 4:30 pm
CLOSED
Terrific 2s & 3s 10:15 am Teen Book Club 4 pm Teen Writers Group 5 pm
Teens (13-18)
24
Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
17
Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
10
Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
WEDNESDAY
NOVEMBER MONDAY
Family Time 5 pm NANOWRIMO 5 pm
Family Time 5 pm
Family Time 5 pm
Family Time 5 pm TAB 5 pm
Family Time 5 pm
Kids (0-8)
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