August 2018
Library Newsletter Guide to Free Programs and Events
Gangstagrass August 14th
LOOK INSIDE! • Movies • Cast Iron Cooking • Tractors • Cat Castles
Bueller Band August 3rd
• Arts & Crafts • Technology Classes • Gaming • LEGOs • Race Cars
Drone Aerial Photography
August 9th
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ADULTS
Visit laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.
Kaleidoscope Concert Series - Bueller: Nashville’s Premiere 80’s Band Friday, August 3rd • 6-7:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION
The 80’s era brought a wide variety of music, fashion, and trends. Bueller, a five member band that includes Dove Award winning song writers and performers, will take us back in time over 30 years ago to relive this incredible decade that featured Police, Van Halen, and much more! This event is co-sponsored by PNC Bank and the Laurel County Public Library.
Mah Jongg
Drone Aerial Photography
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.
Interested in drone aerial photography? Ben Childers will present an exciting evening including information about drone selection, how they work, how to use them for business purposes, costs involved, and the rules and regulations governing their operation. Ben is a FAA Part 107 licensed drone pilot who specializes in capturing stunning aerial views for his clients.
Thursday, August 2nd • 5:30-7:30pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION
Cast Iron Cooking
Tuesday, August 7th • 6-7:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Melissa Wyatt of Wyatt’s Chapel Farm will lead a demonstration and discussion session on how to properly season, clean, and utilize cast iron cookware. She’ll prepare several items during class and sample tastings will be available for participants.
Thursday, August 9th • 6-7pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Books and Banter
Tuesday, August 14th • 6:30-7:30pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION In Pretending to Dance by Diane Chamberlain, Molly and her husband are hoping to adopt a baby, but Molly worries the childhood she ran away from and the serious lies she told to cover it up will jeopardize the process.
Gangstagrass
Tuesday, August 14th • 6-7:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION The world’s greatest bluegrass hip-hop band comes to London for some boot-stomping, head-nodding, booty-shaking beats, dope rhymes, dope strings, and good times for the whole family! Many fans recognize the band’s sound from the Emmy nominated song, “Long Hard Times To Come,” the theme song from the hit FX show, Justified. Gangstagrass has toured internationally, blowing minds on main stages from SXSW and other festivals, with a live stage act taking full advantage of the improvisational aspects of both hip-hop and bluegrass for a kid-friendly night of music.
Wednesday Matinee Movie
Murder by the Book
We’ll be watching the film, Finding Your Feet. Sandra Abbott discovers her husband of 40 years has been having an affair with her best friend. She seeks refuge with her outspoken, free spirited sister who drags her unwillingly to a community dance class, where she starts “finding her feet.”
We’ll be reading Last Words by Michael Koryta. This is a pulse-pounding thriller of one man’s undoing. You just may not know which man.
Wednesday, August 15th • 2-4pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION APPRECIATED
Bite Size Learning: Rheumatology 101
Wednesday, August 15th • 12-1pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED (Deadline: August 13th) Bite Size Learning is an educational, free lunch series brought to you by Saint Joseph London KentuckyOne Health. Dr. Travis Sizemore, from Saint Joseph London KentuckyOne Health, will present a program focusing on rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and fibromyalgia.
Thursday, August 16th • 6-7pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION
First Aid & EMS Career Discussion for Special Adult Patrons Monday, August 20th • 1-2pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Captain David King from Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County will speak about basic first aid to our special adult patrons. Participants will tour the ambulance and learn about the jobs of paramedics and EMTs. Participants’ caregivers need to be present.
Cat Castles Workshop
Writers’ Ink
Imaginations will run wild during this workshop where participants will design and make a cat castle/condo for their favorite feline. The library will supply the majority of needed supplies, but if you have an extra box cutter, glue gun, or cardboard tubes, feel free to bring them.
Calling all writers! If you’re interested in improving your writing skills and finding other writers to share ideas and techniques with, the library writers’ group is perfect for you. Associate Professor Amanda Morris from Somerset Community College will facilitate the session.
Tuesday, August 21st • 6-7:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Monday, August 27th • 4-5pm Location: Kentucky Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED
Around the Library Throughout the year, the Friends of the Library receives many book donations that will benefit the library by being sold at their annual book sales. Sometimes the donations consist of a trunkload of books, other times it’s a just handful. Imagine the surprise the Friends had when they got a phone call from Daniel Maye, saying that he had a house full of books that he wanted to donate. He wasn’t joking either, as the donated part of his collection filled 113 boxes!
Mr. Maye’s collection spans many different genres and has been kept in great condition over the years. Included is a wonderful collection of pop-up books that we plan to put out as a fun display this fall before the book sale. Mr. Maye said that it was important to him and his partner that other people have the opportunity to read the books that brought so much joy to their lives over the years. We want to say a special thank you to Mr. Maye for his generous donation to the Friends of the Library!
To learn more about the Friends of the Library, visit their page on our website: laurellibrary.org/ about/friends-of-the-library/
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES You must have a library card, valid email address, basic computer skills, and be 18+ to participate.
Resume Basics
Monday, August 6th • 10-11:30am Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED A good resume can give you an advantage over other job seekers, and in today’s competitive job market any advantage is important. Learn tips to creating a resume that will catch any employer’s eye.
Cybersecurity Basics
Monday, August 13th • 5:30-7pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED Learn about common viruses, email and internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices in this class.
Gmail Basics
Friday, August 17th • 1-2:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED Learn to create a free Google Gmail email account and use its features to send, receive, and organize email messages in this class.
Mouse and Keyboard Basics
Thursday, August 23rd • 10-11:30am Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED Are you a new computer user with little or no experience using a keyboard and mouse? If so, come to this class and learn how to left-click, right-click, and use basic command keys as you prepare to enter the online world!
Basic Word
Monday, August 27th • 10-11:30am Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED Learn how to create text-based documents using Microsoft Word, as well as how to complete simple actions like saving, opening, and printing documents in this class.
TEENS
Grades: 7-12th Visit laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.
Wii Wednesdays
Wednesday, August 1st • 1-3pm Wednesday, August 29th • 4-6pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION If you’ve always dreamed of playing video games on a 260 inch big screen, then you definitely want to stop by for this. Choose from one of our Wii games and let the battle begin!
DIY Journal
Wednesday, August 15th • 5-6:30pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Create your own journal! In this program we’ll be upcycling old books into your very own journal! All materials will be provided!
Teen Writing Group
Thursday, August 16th • 6-7pm Location: Teen Space NO REGISTRATION Grab a friend, stop in the library, and put your pen to paper. We’ll have some great writing prompts to choose from that will get your creative juices flowing.
Book Review Board August 20th - 31st Location: Teen Space NO REGISTRATION
Teen Movie Matinee
Saturday, August 4th • 1-3pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION
Love a book and want to tell others about it? Fill out a book review paper in the Teen Space. You can put it on the board in the Teen Space or in the book!
We’ll be watching the film, Valerian. When a sinister force threatens Alpha, a station that is home to species from a thousand planets, operatives Valerian and Laureline must identify who is threating their home. This movie is rated PG-13.
Sticky Note Art
August 6th - 20th Location: Teen Space NO REGISTRATION Love to create art? Stop by the Teen Space and use your creativity to design art on sticky notes!
DIY Cell Phone Holder
Wednesday, August 8th • 5-6pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION APPRECIATED Tired of losing your phone? Join us as we learn different ways to create cell phone holders! All materials will be provided.
Mason Jar Terrarium
Wednesday, August 22nd • 4-6pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED We’re going to create our own little world in this program. Come and learn how to create a terrarium with a mason jar! All materials will be provided!
Tie Dye T-shirt
Art Club: Sun Catchers
You’ll feel like you have time jumped to the 70’s when creating your very own tie dye t-shirt! All materials will be provided for this groovy program!
This club meeting we’ll be learning how to make sun catchers out of old CDS.
Thursday, August 23rd • 4-6pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Friday, August 31st • 5-6pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION
Teen Book Club
Friday, August 24th • 5-6pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION This week we’ll be discussing the book The Fault In Our Stars by John Green. Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten. Homeschool Parents: Take a look on the next page for details about our Homeschool Open House! We’ll have lots of helpful information about all the resources that we have available for your teens and tweens.
TWEENS
*NEW* Coding Classes! Keep an eye out for a brand new coding class beginning in September. We’re going to be covering Scratch, a project with the MIT Media Lab and Google. Students will use Scratch to create their own instruments and music videos!
Ages: 9-13 Visit laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.
Race Around Town
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!
Stop by the library and we’ll paint small wooden race cars! These cool cars make perfect keepsakes and can be painted to show your personality.
Some bugs may look creepy and not at all cuddly, but these ceramic bugs are adorable! Visit the library and decorate your own cute bug to take home with you! All materials will be provided.
Thursday, August 2nd • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Seashell Art
Monday, August 6th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Trips to the beach are perfect ways to beat the summer heat, and everyone likes to pick up seashells! We’ll paint small sand dollars, and see what we can make with other types of seashells!
Thursday, August 16th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Tween Freestyle Painting
Monday, August 20th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION There are so many ways to be creative and make amazing art! Come and choose from a variety of art supplies and see what you can create.
KIDS
Ages: Up to age 9 Visit laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.
Storytime with the London Police Dept. Wednesday, August 1st • 11am-12pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION An officer from the London Police Department will be here to share a story with us! Following the story we’ll have an activity you can take home with you.
Boo-Hoo Party!
Thursday, August 9th • 8:30-10:00am Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION The first day of school can be really tough for moms! Drop your little ones off, then come to the library and spend some time with other moms who are going through the same experience. We’ll enjoy refreshments and cry on each other’s shoulders!
Tractor Factor Party
Saturday, August 18th • 11am-1pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION It’s all things farm and tractors! Come to this special event where we’ll read stories about tractors and enjoy making farm and tractor crafts! Farm and tractor themed refreshments will be provided. Weather permitting, we’ll have a tractor outside for the kids to look at! This program is for children ages 9 and under only.
Homeschool Open House Monday, August 27th • 5-7pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION
The library has many services that would greatly benefit the homeschooling community. Drop in for the Homeschool Open House and explore your options. Meet library staff, take a tour, and learn about all the FREE resources the library has available with your library card. While you’re here, browse our shelves to see what will complement your homeschool curriculum! Tween and Teen Homeschool events will be introduced at this event! You don’t want to miss it!
LEGO Club
Thursday, August 23rd • 6-7pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION If you like LEGOs, you’ll have a great time at LEGO Club! Come to LEGO Club and see what you can create, while visiting with other builders. All supplies will be provided for you. Just bring your imagination! This program is for ages 5-11 only.
Preschool Playdate
Friday, August 24th • 11am-12pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Let’s have a playdate at the library! We’ll meet up with our old friends and make some new ones! We’ll dance, read stories, play and enjoy a snack together.
Storytime Schedule Tuesday
10am • Babygarten 11am • Ready to Read
Wednesday
10am • Babygarten 11am • Ready to Read 4pm • Readers are Leaders
Children’s Saturday Movie
Saturday, August 25th • 11am-1pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION We’ll be watching the film, Hedgehogs! The action begins when a bold hedgehog named Bobby, joins forces with a pigeon named Hubert to save their wilderness homes from destruction! This uplifting family movie stresses the importance of helping your neighbors. Let’s watch Hedgehogs, and see if the animals save their home! This movie is rated PG.
Saturday
11am • Saturday Storytime Which Storytime is best for your child? 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. Saturday Storytime: Fun for all ages, this storytime is a way to fill your Saturday morning with excitement!
COMING IN AUGUST Via Kentucky Libraries Unbound using your Libby app.
ON DISPLAY TOYS: The Inside Story June 1st - August 31st Peek inside some common toys while exploring the basics of pulleys, cams, gears, linkages, and circuits. If your parents never let you break open your Etch A Sketch to find out how it works, or if you’ve ever wondered what frees Jack from inside a Jack-InThe-Box, then you’ll love Toys: The Inside Story.
Portraits of Famous African Americans August 13 - September 28th Portraits of Famous African Americans showcases the talent of VSA Kentucky Registry Artist, Michael Dixon. Originally from California, Dixon remembers an art teacher who encouraged him to keep drawing after he completed his first portrait, and years later he is still adding to his body of work. As a recipient of the VSA Kentucky Ron Billings Emerging Artist Award for Artists with Disabilities, Dixon says he simply likes to, “show happiness in the smiles of the people I draw.
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