June 2019
Library Newsletter Guide to Free Programs and Events
Tyler Smith & The Still Runners June 21st
LOOK INSIDE! • College Info Roadshow • Arts & Crafts • Movies • Technology Classes
Life-Sized Candyland
June 7th
Beach Parties June 13th
• Karaoke • True Crime Cases • Game Nights • Book Clubs • Trivia Night • Sci-Fi Party
Artist-In-Residence Series June 27th & 28th
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ADULTS
Visit laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.
Friends of the Library Annual Dinner
Thursday, June 6th • 5-7pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED (Deadline: May 24th) If you’re a current Friends of the Laurel County Public Library member, be sure to register and attend the annual dinner. Registrations are required and can be made by calling Susan at 864-5759.
Books and Banter
Tuesday, June 11th • 6:30-7:30pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION
Bite Size Learning: Migraines Wednesday, June 19th • 12-1pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED (Deadline: June 17th at 12pm)
Bite Size Learning is an educational, free lunch series brought to you by CHI Saint Joseph Health. Dr. Alam Khan of CHI Saint Joseph Health will discuss the causes, management, and treatment options for migraines and other types of headaches. A brief question/answer period will follow the program.
Jodi Picoult’s Small Great Things tackles the topic of racism in this courtroom drama. Ruth, an African American nurse, is forced to defend her actions while trying to save the life of a baby born to white supremacist parents. *Starting in July, look for our new book club named “Bookmarked.” We think you’re going to love it!
Special Adult Patrons: Beach Party Thursday, June 13th • 1-2pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Create a summer themed craft, watch a summer movie, and enjoy some snacks during our special beach party. Participants’ care givers must be present. Ages 16 and older.
Mah Jongg
Thursday, June 13th • 5:30-7:30pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION Similar to the Western game of rummy, Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. Experienced players, see if the tiles fall your way during a fun evening of play. If you’ve never played, please contact us before attending.
Wednesday Matinee Movie: The Upside Wednesday, June 19th • 1:30-3:30pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION APPRECIATED
This PG-13 rated film is a comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy quadriplegic and an unemployed man with a criminal record who is hired to help him. The stellar cast includes Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, and Nicole Kidman.
Murder by the Book
Thursday, June 20th • 6-7pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION This month we’ll discuss Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin. Two friends from two different worlds must come together to solve a murder and the issues from their past.
Tyler Smith and The Still Runners in Concert Friday, June 21st • 6-7:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION
What do you get when you blend Appalachian Folk, Americana, and Country Rock? An evening of solid grooves, complex guitar progressions, and fierce fiddling. Combine this with influences of Jason Isbell, Lynyrd Skynyrd, John Prine, and James Taylor and you’re in for an evening you won’t soon forget!
Writers’ Ink
True Crime Cases
If you’re interested in improving your writing skills and finding other writers to share ideas and techniques with, then come to the Laurel County Public Library for this month’s writers’ group meeting. Associate Professor Amanda Morris from Somerset Community College will facilitate the session.
This month we’ll be discussing the West Memphis Three. The group was comprised of a trio of men, who while teenagers, were convicted of the 1993 murders of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. Check our blog and register to receive information on the case before the discussion.
Monday, June 24th • 4-5pm Location: Kentucky Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED
Tuesday, June 25th • 6-7pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Suggested Readings: Devil’s Knot by Mara Leveritt and Life After Death by Damien Echols Suggested Documentary: Paradise Lost
Interlibrary Loans Looking for an out-of-print or hard-to-find book or audiobook? Let our reference staff see if your request can be borrowed from another library through our Interlibrary Loan service. The way it works is you fill out a form giving us as much information about the item you want. We then search through a database of libraries across the country who are willing to let us borrow materials. Once we receive your item, simply stop by the front desk and pick it up. It’s just that easy! Visit laurellibrary.org/resources/interlibrary-loans/ to request your first title or stop by the reference desk and meet with our friendly staff.
Portraiture Workshop for Adults Thursday, June 27th • 6-8pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Artist-in-Residence Amy-Beth Rice, from Memphis, TN, will lead this workshop where participants will learn how to paint portraits. Attendees will also leave with a portrait painting of their own creation.
Intuitive Art Workshop for Adults Friday, June 28th • 5:30-7:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Artist-in-Residence Amy-Beth Rice, from Memphis, TN, will lead this workshop where she will guide participants through the same process she uses to create her own work. She will teach attendees how to use their own artistic voice, choose colors, and to understand the meaning of their artwork. These events are co-sponsored by the Friends of the Laurel County Public Library.
Love to discuss books? Join us on Goodreads and get involved in fun discussions with other patrons about your passion for books. On Goodreads you can enjoy our book memes, participate in our book club, jump into reading challenges, discover new titles, get great recommendations, and so much more! Starting in July we’ll begin a brand new book club named “Bookmarked” which will meet once a month at the library, then continue online at Goodreads. We think you’re going to love it! Visit the “groups” section on goodreads.com and search for “Laurel County Public Library” or follow the link located on the bottom of our website.
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES The Laurel County Public Library offers a wide range of technology classes to help you develop and improve the skills that are so important in the digital age. With different topics being taught each month, a knowledgeable staff, and hands-on learning, there’s sure to be something we can help you with. Participants must have a library card, valid email address, and be 18+ to participate.
Kanopy Video Streaming Service
Wednesday, June 12th • 1-2:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED RTEC Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 of the world’s best films, including: documentaries, classic films, independent films, and a Kanopy Kids section. Let’s get your account set up! All you’ll need is your library card number and your password/pin.
E-Reader
Ride with RTEC! Free transportation is available for designated programs by calling the library and scheduling what time you’d like to be picked up and brought to the library and what time you’d like to arrive back at home. Your trip to and from the library will be covered so you’ll be on your way to enjoying all the library offers. Look for the RTEC symbol to see which programs qualify for transportation. Transportation for other library services is available as scheduling permits. All arrangements MUST be made 48 hours prior to the time you wish to visit the library to allow for scheduling. Call 864-5759 and provide us with the following: • Name • Address • Telephone number • Number and ages of riders • Pick up time (for home and library)
Tuesday, June 25th • 1-2:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED RTEC Learn how to navigate your Kindle, iPad, and other devices to download e-books and e-audiobooks with your library card.
Online Job Search
Thursday, June 20th • 1-2:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED RTEC Looking for a job? This class will give you some tips to searching online using popular job search sites and other useful resources.
Interview Tips and Techniques
Friday, June 21st • 1-2:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED RTEC Nervous about your upcoming job interview? This class will help you put your best foot forward as you prepare for the interview process.
Kanopy Just Got Better Kanopy Kids now has unlimited plays for all the videos in the kids section! You heard us, UNLIMITED!!! Now your kids can play any video as many times as they want from Kanopy Kids. If you watch any video from the rest of Kanopy’s site, it will work like it always has and deduct from your 10 monthly credits. You also have new parental controls for your kiddos. Parents can ensure their kids are viewing age-appropriate content on Kanopy by setting personalized PINs that when enabled, keep kids inside Kanopy Kids. Visit laurellibrary.kanopy.com to setup their account today!
TEENS
Grades: 7-12th Visit laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.
Express Artist Station June 1st-30th Location: Teen Space NO REGISTRATION
Stop by the library to create your next masterpiece and show your artistic creations on our display board. There will be a variety of art supplies to choose from.
Teen Coding
Tuesday, June 4th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Grab a friend and come by the library to learn about writing code using one of our laptops! We’ll be continuing to learn about coding in gaming and art!
Fandom Trivia Night
Friday, June 7th • 5-6pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Put your fandom knowledge to the test during our trivia challenge! We’ll have five categories: Doctor Who, Supernatural, Disney, Sherlock, and Random Fandom. Winners will receive a prize! Feel free to dress up as your favorite character!
To Infinity and Beyond!
Wednesday, June 12th • 5-7pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Join us for our sci-fi party! We’ll be watching Mortal Engines. You can dress up as your favorite sci-fi character! Snacks will be provided.
Performing Arts Club: Karaoke College Info Roadshow
Wednesday, June 5th • 10am-4pm Location: Library Parking Lot NO REGISTRATION Climb on board the KHEAA mobile classroom and get information on colleges, careers, scholarships, financial aid, and even help on how to fill out admissions and scholarship applications.
Crazy Art Night
Thursday, June 6th • 5-6pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Join us for some crazy fun and show off your creativity! You can be as crazy and random with your art as you want!
Thursday, June 13th • 5-7pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION
Grab a friend and stop by the library for our first ever Performing Arts Club! Discover artistic expression and explore your creativity! This month’s theme is karaoke! If you love to perform on stage this is the program for you!
Game Night
Wednesday, June 19th • 4-6pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Stop by the library for game night! Bring a friend and battle it out! We’ll have a variety of games to choose from, including: board games, card games, and the Wii.
Portraiture Workshop for Teens Thursday, June 27th • 3-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join us for this fun artist workshop featuring Memphis artist Amy-Beth Rice! During this workshop, she will be teaching us how to create a beautiful portrait. This event are co-sponsored by the Friends of the Laurel County Public Library.
TWEENS
Ages: 9-13 Visit laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.
Bashful Bug Jars
Bug Key Chains
Let’s take a close look at our insect friends this summer! Decorate bug jars that you can put your creepy-crawly friends in for a closer look! Then we’ll turn our friends loose and let them crawl back home.
Not all bugs creep and crawl! We’ll pick out our favorite bug and make an awesome bug key chain.
Monday, June 3rd • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Monday, June 24th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION
More about S’mores
Monday, June 10th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Summer is the perfect time for camping and tasty s’mores! Let’s make a s’mores craft and then we’ll make a yummy s’mores treat!
Collaborative Mural Class for Tweens
Book Buzz
Tuesday, June 18th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION
Tweens and Teens will have an opportunity to work with Memphis artist Amy-Beth Rice, as she helps them create a collaborative mural on large canvas backdrops.
How well do you know your video games? We’ll test your knowledge with trivia questions, and then do a reading challenge with some sweet treat rewards.
This event are co-sponsored by the Friends of the Laurel County Public Library.
Friday, June 28th • 1-4pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED
KIDS
Ages: Up to age 9 Visit laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.
Summer Reading Challenge
June 1st-July 31st Location: Children’s Department NO REGISTRATION See how many great books you can read this summer! Pick up a reading log, fill it out, and return it for a prize!
Life-Sized Candyland
Friday, June 7th • 11am-12:30pm Location: Auditorium Lobby NO REGISTRATION If you love Candyland then you’ll love to play it on a large scale. Stop by the library and see who can reach the candy castle first!
Fingerprinting Station
Friday, June 7th • 11am-12:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Let’s help keep our children safe! Stop by today and have your fingerprints taken by an officer from the London Police Department.
Friday Flick: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Friday, June 14th • 11am-1pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION
Hiccup and his dragon face danger and uncertainty in their newest adventure, as they try to keep peace and protect the people in their land. This movie is rated PG.
Dino Dig
Saturday, June 15th • 11am-12:30pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Did you know that a T-Rex had a head that was almost the size of a small car? Come to the library and learn more about dinosaurs! We’ll dig for dinosaur fossils, make dinosaur crafts, and have a dinosaur snack.
Pop and Tot Storytime
Monday, June 17th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION
Beach Party
Thursday, June 13th • 11am-1pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Bring your beach towel and let’s pretend we’re at the beach! There will be crafts, snacks, and we’ll be watching Moana! This is one party you don’t want to miss! The movie is rated PG.
Calling all dads, grandfathers, and uncles! Spend an evening with your little one reading some exciting books, singing some fun songs, and getting creative with a hands-on activity. While you’re here take some time to work a puzzle and visit our block table. Be sure to check out some books for the perfect bedtime story!
Lot’s and Lot’s of LEGOs! Friday, June 21st • 11am-1pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION
Come to this bonus LEGO Club for some extra building time. We’ll watch The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part while we create! Just bring your imagination. This movie is rated PG.
Step-by-Step Painting Class Friday, June 28th • 10am-12pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Memphis artist Amy-Beth Rice will be showing participants how to create a customized painting, using her unique painting and color techniques. This event are co-sponsored by the Friends of the Laurel County Public Library.
Storytime Schedule Tuesday 10am • Babygarten 11am • Ready to Read 4pm • Readers are Leaders
Wednesday 10am • Babygarten 11am • Ready to Read 4pm • Readers are Leaders
Saturday 11am • Storytime Which Storytime is best for your child?
Friday Flick: Smallfoot
Friday, June 28th • 11am-1pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Migo is a Yeti who lives high above in the frozen clouds. He’s convinced that a human known only as “Small Foot” is real. Join Migo as he sets out on an exciting adventure to find out if humans exist and prove himself to his tribe. This movie is rated PG.
Babygarten: Designed for children up to age 3, this program provides a basic understanding of child development, while providing an engaging time for children and caregivers! Ready to Read: This interactive storytime is designed for preschool aged children, and focuses on building cognitive, social, physical, and early literacy skills. Readers are Leaders: Geared for school aged students, this program provides a time to discuss books, play games, and participate in exciting hands-on activities.
ON DISPLAY Amy-Beth Rice June 10th-27th
Originally from Springfield, Missouri, Amy-Beth Rice received her BFA and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees from Memphis College of Art and is currently based in Memphis, TN. Her work has been featured in group and solo shows in Midwest and Midsouth galleries such as GLITCH, Crosstown Arts, Caritas Village, the Hi-Tone, Bethel University, Midtown Crossing Grill, and the Hyde Gallery. Amy has collaborated with UrbanArts, MemFix, and Borderless Arts to host workshops and create community murals with area youth as well as corporations, such as Hilton. In addition to working as a professional artist and teaching at Memphis College of Art in the evenings, AmyBeth returned to the classroom in 2018 to teach in an artsbased magnet high school. This exhibit is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Laurel County Public Library.
COMING IN JUNE
AROUND THE LIBRARY Thank You Peggy
Please join us in extending our best wishes to Peggy Mershon on the announcement of her retirement as Director from the library. For over sixteen years she’s been instrumental in bringing a wide variety of programs, implementing the Friends of the Library organization, and overseeing the expansion of the library. Outside of the library, she’s worked with many local civic organizations such as Rotary, and served in various capacities of the Kentucky Public Library Association. Peggy’s steady leadership as our Director has allowed the library to grow and develop new ventures, bringing exciting opportunities to the residents of Laurel County. We’re very grateful for her years of hard work and dedication to the library. We’ll miss Peggy but we’re eager to see what she does as she moves onto a new chapter of her life. We’d also like to take this opportunity to introduce Leah Rudder as the new Interim Director. Leah has been employed by the library for fourteen years and served as Preschool Programmer, Adult Programmer, Children’s Librarian, and most recently Programs and Promotions Manager.
London’s Living Treasures: Ten Under Forty Award We’d like to congratulate Leah Rudder on being recognized along with nine other young leaders in our community whose contributions are helping shape Laurel County into one of the best places to live. Leah’s career at the library has always been focused on exceeding the expectations of what the public expects from a library with fun and engaging programming for both children and adults.
Kentucky Public Library Association: Fresh Faces Award We’d also like to congratulate Susan Fawbush on being recognized along with seven other library staffers across the state of Kentucky. Along with her work with the Friends of the Library, Susan has a keen interest in our special needs population and has instigated a number of programs to focus on this often overlooked segment of our population. Along with presenting a monthly program at a local adult daycare facility, Susan has developed a range of programs at the library for this population to attend and enjoy. As a result of Susan’s work, we believe many of the caregivers feel the library is a place where these special adults can visit and feel a part of a group, not outsiders where they don’t fit in. While Susan is welcoming to all, it’s obvious she has a soft spot for this special population and we’re lucky to have her as part of our team.
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SUMMER READING JUNE - JULY
CURIOSITY DOME ALIENS, ASTRONAUTS RTLE LL AND A ISTTU BARRY MITCHE WITH VENTRILOQU ART ACTIVITIES G THEATRE:
BRIGHT STAR TOURIN
THE WIZARD OF OZ BRIGHT STAR TOUR ING THEATRE: ONE SMALL STEP MOVIES THE REAL-LIFE JOUR
NEY TO OUTER SPAC
SILLY SAFARIS LIFE-SIZED CANDYLAND BEACH PARTY AND FRISCH MARIONETTES
PRESENTS:
THE JUNGLE BOOE K I’S FIR
THE STORY OF MOWGL
MUCH MORE!
The library makes every reasonable effort to provide equal access to all patrons. Please contact us at (606) 864-5759 at least three days in advance to request accommodations.
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