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NEW CREELSBORO DIGITAL MEDIA ARCHIVE TWEEN COOKING CAMP RUSSELL COUNTY READS HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
OCTOBER 2021
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LIBRARY NEWS
INTERESTED IN CREELSBORO HISTORY? ASK ABOUT OUR DIGITAL MEDIA ARCHIVE!
Many of the residents who participated in the Creelsboro History Preservation Project have graciously allowed the Kentucky Archaeological Survey to provide RCPL with digital media from their collection of family photographs and oral history interviews to be used by the public for research and educational purposes. The Creelsboro Digital Media Archive contains rare family photographs and oral history interviews of area residents conducted from 2015 to 2019 and is currently available for in-house research at RCPL. For more information, please email Kristina Daffron at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com, or contact the Library to make a Book a Librarian appointment.
COMMUNITY EVENTS @ YOUR RCPL! WEE SCHOOL Presented by The Family Resource Centers of Russell County Schools FRI, OCT 15 | FRI, OCT 29 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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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 attending the first day of Wee School on October 15, or contact Gordon Lester (270-866-7850) or Amy Roy (270-343-2056) for more details.
SONGFARMERS OF RUSSELL COUNTY SAT, OCT 23 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.
FAMILY/ALL AGES UNDER THE SEA
ALL AGES FRI, OCT 8 1 PM - 3 PM Make a splash with stories, STEM/sensory activities, and more at RCPL’s Under the Sea program!
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
ALL AGES SAT, OCT 30 1 PM - 5 PM If you’re looking for some scary good fun for the entire family, you’ll have a scream at RCPL’s Halloween Spooktacular! Wear your costume and enjoy a variety of Halloween activities for children and families.
SAY BOO
SAT, OCT 30 9 AM - 5 PM Scary-good photo oppportunites will be sprinkled around RCPL in celebration of everyone’s favorite spooky day!
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EARLY LEARNERS (0-5 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!
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
STEM STORYTIME AGES 4-6 MON, OCT 18 5 PM
Early learners and their adults will explore everyday science topics through books and experiments. Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEM program focuses on exploration, curiosity, and discovery.
HALLOWEEN PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR
WEDS, OCT 27 10:30 AM Get ready for the spookiest day of the year with a Halloween Preschool Story Hour! Wear your costume and settle in for Halloween fun.
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 (6-8 YEARS) GROWING READERS
GROWING LEARNERS
Growing readers will discover great books, share new stories, and explore important topics at this fun book club for kids.
Growing learners will have a great time building and discovering, while learning concepts in science, technology, language arts, and engineering.
TUE, OCT 12 4 PM OCTOBER’S THEME: ANIMALS/NATURE
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TUE, OCT 19 4 PM OCTOBER’S ACTIVITY: LEMON VOLCANOES
TWEENS (9-12 YEARS) MAKERY WORKSHOP: BUTTONS
MON, OCT 4 4 PM SIGN-UP REQUIRED Tweens and teens will learn how to design and create their own buttons using Canva and our button maker! Each participant will receive four personalized buttons. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please bring your own laptop if available. To register, contact Angela Boggs at angela@russellcountylibrary.com.
DRAWING CLUB
AGES 9-18 TUE, OCT 5 5 PM OCTOBER’S THEME: FACES 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.
MAKERY WORKSHOP: POSTERS
TWEEN BOOK CLUB
TUE, OCT 12 5 PM OCTOBER’S THEME: ACTION/ADVENTURE Tweens will get together to talk about their recent reads, make new friends, and explore fresh ideas. Each month’s meeting will feature a new theme.
TWEEN SCIENTISTS
TUE, OCT 19 5 PM OCTOBER’S ACTIVITY: LEMON BATTERIES Tweens will engage their scientific curiosity with hands-on experiments that pop, ooze, crash, and teach!
TWEEN WRITERS GROUP TUE, OCT 26 5 PM
Tween writers will share their work with like-minded peers and get creative with fun writing exercises. Please bring a notebook and a writing utensil.
MON, OCT 11 5 PM SIGN-UP REQUIRED Join us as we guide you through the process of creating an engaging poster design using Canva. Each participant will receive one free poster print using our large format printer. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please bring your own laptop if possible. To register, contact Angela Boggs at angela@russellcountylibrary.com.
TWEEN COOKING CAMP
AGES 9-12 MON, OCT 4 - THU, OCT 7 1 PM - 3 PM SIGN-UP REQUIRED Children will gain independence in the kitchen by creating delicious meals all by themselves at this camp. Each recipe is designed so it’s easy to make and requires no heat for cooking. Sign-up is required, and only ten spots are available. Contact Kristina Daffron at kristina@russellcountylibrary. com to register. OCTOBER 2021 | 5
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: WORLDBUILDING AND STORYTELLING FRI, OCT 29 3 PM - 4:30 PM AGES 13+
This is the second in a four-part series aimed at developing skills and knowledge about the popular tabletop roleplaying game – Dungeons & Dragons. Participants will explore many different pre-created worlds of D&D and learn to create their own unique environments in which to play the game! For more information, contact Jesse Murrell at jesse@russellcountylibrary.com.
TEENS (13-18 YEARS)
MAKERY WORKSHOP: BUTTONS
MAKERY WORKSHOP: POSTERS
DRAWING CLUB
TEEN BOOK CLUB
MON, OCT 4 4 PM SIGN-UP REQUIRED Tweens and teens will learn how to design and create their own buttons using Canva and our button maker! Each participant will receive four personalized buttons. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please bring your own laptop if available. To register, contact Angela Boggs at angela@russellcountylibrary.com. AGES 9-18 TUE, OCT 5 5 PM OCTOBER’S THEME: FACES 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, OCT 7 5 PM Teens will boost their creativity and make new friends while playing fun improvisational games.
ANIME/MANGA CLUB
THU, OCT 14 5 PM OCTOBER’S THEME: FRUITS BASKET 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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MON, OCT 11 5 PM SIGN-UP REQUIRED Join us as we guide you through the process of creating an engaging poster design using Canva. Each participant will receive one free poster print using our large format printer. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please bring your own laptop if possible. To register, contact Angela Boggs at angela@russellcountylibrary.com. THU, OCT 21 4 PM OCTOBER’S THEME: CLASSICS Teens will connect with others who share their passion for books and discuss recent reads.
TEEN WRITERS GROUP
THU, OCT 21 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) THU, OCT 28 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+) RUSSELL COUNTY READS SAT, OCT 16 2 PM
Gather with fellow Russell County book lovers to celebrate literature, unite readers, and come together in meaningful discussion transcending boundaries. The first Russell County Reads will feature Crooked River written by Preston & Child. For more information, contact Reference Librarian Glenda York at glenda@russellcountylibrary.com.
MAKERY WORKSHOP: BOOK PAGE WALL PRINT MON, OCT 25 5 PM SIGN-UP REQUIRED
Create your very own oversize book page wallpiece featuring a quote or page from your favorite book using tools available in the Makery! Space is limited. Registration is required. Each participant will receive an 24” x 36” print of their design. Please bring your own laptop if possible and come prepared with your book quote. To register, contact Angela Boggs at angela@russellcountylibrary.com.
PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB
TUE, OCT 26 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.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MYTHS & TIDBITS
Presented by Brittany Hammond, Economic Empowerment Specialist at Bethany House Abuse Shelter
AGES 13+ MON, OCT 18 5 PM In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the focus of this presentation will be uncovering and debunking myths regarding domestic violence, along with startling facts and statistics. We will also discuss recognizing warning signs and how to help yourself or someone else experiencing DV with Q&A to follow, time permitting. Have a question you desperately want answered? Send an email to bhammond@bethanyhouseinc.org by October 13th and we will try to include it in the presentation!
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
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Tween Cooking Camp (see page 5) Baby Storytime 10 am Drawing Club Preschool Story Hour 5 pm 10:30 am Baby Storytime 10 am Growing Readers 4 pm Tween Book Club 5 pm
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OCTOBER MONDAY
4 Makery Workshop: Buttons for Tweens/Teens 4 pm
11 Makery Workshop:
5 pm
Posters For Tweens/Teens
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Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
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Baby Storytime 10 am Growing Learners 4 pm Tween Scientists 5 pm
Preschool Story Hour 10:30 am
Domestic Violence Myths & Tidbits 5 pm STEM Storytime 5 pm
Baby Storytime 10 am Tween Writers Group 5 pm Page Turners Book Club 5 pm
Tweens (9-12)
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Makery Workshop: Book Page 5 pm
Growing Learners (6-8)
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Early Learners (0-5)
THURSDAY
Terrific 2s & 3s 10:15 am Teen Improv Group 5 pm
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14 Terrific 2s & 3s 10:15 am Anime/Manga Club 5 pm
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Terrific 2s & 3s 10:15 am Teen Book Club 4 pm Teen Writers Group 5 pm
Terrific 2s & 3s 10:15 am TAB 5 pm Teens (13-18)
FRIDAY
Under the Sea 1 pm - 3 pm
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SATURDAY
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All Ages
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Halloween Spooktacular
1 pm - 5 pm
SongFarmers (see page 2) 9 am - 12:30 pm
Russell County Reads 2 pm
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Wee School (see page 2) 9:30 am - 10:45 am
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Wee School 9:30 am - 10:45 am Dungeons & Dragons 3 pm - 4:30 pm Adults (18+)
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