Russell County Public Library | October 2022

what speaks to you!

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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!

COMMUNITY

WEE SCHOOL

Presented by The Family Resource Centers of Russell County Schools

FRI, OCT 28 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, OCT 22 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 @facebook.com/SFORCKY.

Facebook: facebook.com/RussellCountyPublicLibrary

Instagram: @russellcolibrary

Beanstack: russellcountylibrary.beanstack.org

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.

TWEENS (9-12

ART CLUB

Presented

TUE, OCT 18

5 PM

RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Express yourself and have fun exploring different forms of art! Sign-up required. Contact Kristina at kristina@russellcountylibrary.com to register.

DRAWING CLUB

AGES 13-18

THU, OCT 6

5 PM

OCTOBER’S THEME: ANIME

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.

ANIME/MANGA CLUB

THU, OCT 20

5 PM

OCTOBER’S THEME: SWEETNESS & LIGHTNING

Teens who love anime, manga, and Japanese culture will feel right at home in this club. We will have exciting discus sions, enjoy themed activities/snacks, and watch episodes of popular anime series.

ART CLUB

Presented by RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board

TUE, OCT 18

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, OCT 27

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.

READS FOR SPOOKY SEASON!

MON, OCT 3 - FRI, OCT 7

I HEART FALL ART

TUES, OCT 4

2 PM

Get ready to paint, make a mosaic with perler beads, and more!

DIY TOYS

WED, OCT 5

2 PM

We’re creating fluffy slime, pom-pom shooters, marble runs, and cool-looking magic wands! Have fun making stuff you can keep playing with at home!

MINUTE TO WIN IT

THU, OCT 6

2 PM

Come on out to play quick and silly competitions with your family and friends!

LEGENDARY LORE

MON, OCT 3 - THU, OCT 6

2 PM

Dive into the world of cryptids as we explore animals which may, or may not, exist in the wild!

MONDAY - LOCH NESS MONSTER TUESDAY - BIGFOOT WEDNESDAY - CHUPACABRA THURSDAY - YETI

CRYPTID CRAWL

MON, OCT 3 - FRI, OCT 7

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Russell Springs City Park

Grab the family and go on the hunt for cryptids at the Russell Springs City Park and the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. Share a picture with us from the trail to receive a special Cryptid Crawl button!

MYTHICAL MONSTERS

FRI, OCT 7

1 PM - 3 PM

Meet other local fans and participate in cryptid/mon ster-inspired crafts and activities.

ADULTS (18+)

BOOK NOOK WORKSHOP

MON, OCT 10

1 PM - 3 PM

SPACE LIMITED | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Create a scene for your bookshelf! We’ll have all of the basic supplies to make your own book nook (i.e. the nook shell, various papers, furniture, battery operated tealight, glue, paint, and scissors), but feel free to bring items from home to make your book nook spe cial and unique, like fabric, miniature furniture, or scrapbook paper. To register, contact Jesse Murrell at jesse@russellcountylibrary.com.

PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB

TUE, OCT 25

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.

INTERACTIVE MOVIE:

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

FRI, OCT 28

10 PM

KEY TWIN CINEMA

Join us as we do the Time Warp again! In this interactive movie experience, attendees will be provided with a goodie bag filled with props to ensure what’s happening in the audience is just as entertaining as what’s on screen. Audience participation and costumes are encouraged. See page 8.

MUST READ HORROR

FAMILY/ALL AGES

MYTHICAL MONSTERS

FRI, OCT 7

1 PM - 3 PM

Meet other local fans and participate in cryptid/monster inspired crafts, and activities. See page 6.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

SAT, OCT 29

1 PM - 3 PM

If you’re looking for some scary good fun for the entire fam ily, you’ll have a scream at RCPL’s Halloween Spooktacu lar! Wear your costume and enjoy a variety of Halloween activities for children and families. See page 7.

INTERACTIVE MOVIE: Hocus Pocus

SUN, OCT 30

1 PM

KEY TWIN CINEMA

Get ready to cause some magical mischief with this fun, interactive viewing of Hocus Pocus. Attendees will be pro vided with a goodie bag filled with props to ensure what’s happening in the audience is just as entertaining as what’s on screen. Audience participation and costumes are en couraged. See page 9.

INTERACTIVE MOVIE: Beetlejuice

SUN, OCT 30

4 PM

KEY TWIN CINEMA

Join us to watch the classic Tim Burton film. Attendees will be provided with a goodie bag filled with props to ensure what’s happening in the audience is just as entertaining as what’s on screen. Audience participation and costumes are encouraged. See page 9.

OUTREACH

RCPL @ SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

Russell County Senior Citizen Center

THU, OCT 6

WED, OCT 19

9 AM - 10:30 AM

Join Brenna as she provides tech help, conversation, and the joy of reading with seniors.

RCPL @ CREELSBORO

Creelsboro Country Store

THU, OCT 20

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 @ ACTIVE DAY

Active Day

THU, OCT 26

10 AM

Join Brenna to hear spooky stories, songs, and create Halloween crafts!

CREELSBORO CREATES: HALLOWEEN EDITION

Creelsboro Country Store

THU, OCT 27

3 PM - 6 PM

Join Brenna at the Creelsboro Country Store for some spooky fun! There will be different activities your family can enjoy while visiting or at home.