July 2022 - Library Newsletter

July 2022

Library Newsletter Your guide to FREE events and much more!

Summer Reading: Ocean of Possibilities ALL MONTH LONG

Cincinnati Circus Company

July 30th

LOOK INSIDE! • Summer Reading • Movies • Book Club • Shark Adventures

My Brother’s Keeper July 7th

• Arts & Crafts • True Crime • Writing Workshop • Gaming • Tech Classes

Steel Appeal July 9th

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ADULTS

Visit www.laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.

My Brother’s Keeper

Thursday, July 7th • 7-8:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION With original music that draws inspiration from bluegrass, rock, and everything in between, My Brother’s Keeper strives to be unique as well as entertaining. The band consists of brothers Benjamin, Titus, and Joshua Luckhaupt and is completed by Wyatt “Sawmill” Murray.

MBK is known for its contemporary sound, beautiful harmony, energetic live shows, creative musicianship, and positive lyrics, making the concert suitable for music lovers of all ages.

Steel Appeal

Saturday, July 9th • 11am-12pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Discover the world of music with Campbellsville’s Steel Appeal. A 4-piece steel drum band that incorporates various musical styles from Africa to Trinidad. Learn about the instrument, performance techniques, and musical concepts during this hands-on session designed for all ages!

Shark Adventures of a Master Scuba Diver Trainer True Crime: True East Murders Tuesday, July 12th • 6-7pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Tuesday, July 26th • 6-7pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED

With shark tales all the way from South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, and Mexico, Master Scuba Diver Johanna will share stories from her dive log. She’ll shed a different light on on the misunderstood predators and tell about her up close and personal encounters with the ocean creatures.

Sebastian Burns and Atif Rafay were convicted of a triple murder in Washington State. The two Canadian born teens would fatally beat Rafay’s father, mother, and sister. The crime went unsolved for a good amount of time until DNA tied the two teen killers to the triple murder. The two would be convicted at trial and sentenced to life in prison. However, there remains a lot of doubt regarding whether or not their confession was coerced and whether or not they are guilty of this brutal crime.

Bookmarked Book Club Tuesday, July 12th • 6-7pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION

This month’s selection is White Oleander by Janet Finch.

Everywhere hailed as a novel of rare beauty and power, White Oleander tells the unforgettable story of Ingrid, a brilliant poet imprisoned for murder, and her daughter, Astrid, whose odyssey through a series of Los Angeles foster homes--each its own universe, with its own laws, its own dangers, its own hard lessons to be learned--becomes a redeeming and surprising journey of self-discovery.

Beginning Calligraphy Techniques Wednesday, July 13th • 1-2:30pm Location: Kentucky Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Learn how to form basic calligraphy strokes in this hands-on workshop. Karen Swayze will show us what’s needed to get started, resources for continued learning at home, and will demonstrate how to form the basic strokes for Celtic hand used in the 600 A.D. time period.

Keeping the Beat with poet, Deana Nantz Monday, July 18th • 6-7:30pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Novice writer? Master poet? Deana Nantz, author and poet, will help you develop or sharpen your skills as she discusses the process of writing, revising, and submitting poetry to publishers.

Matinee Movie: Nights in Rodanthe Wednesday, July 27th • 1-2:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

When Adrienne Willis (Diane Lane) arrives at the coastal town of Rodanthe, N.C., her life is in chaos.

There, she hopes to sort through the trouble surrounding her, while tending a friend’s inn for the weekend. The only guest at the inn is Dr. Paul Flanner (Richard Gere), a man tormented by a crisis of conscience. As a storm approaches the coast, Paul and Adrienne find comfort and a life-changing romance. This movie is rated PG-13.

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Cincinnati Circus Company: Mini Circus Show Saturday, July 30th • 1pm, 3pm, 6pm Location: Library Parking Lot NO REGISTRATION

The Cincinnati Circus Company will dazzle you with an action-packed, mini circus show! Experience the big top on a small scale as this two-person show features aerial silks, fire, juggling, hula hooping, and more! This show will leave you laughing and on the edge of your seat!

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES We offer a wide range of technology classes and workshops each month to help you develop and improve your skills. Bring your device for help and questions! iPhone & iPad Basics

Thursday, July 21st • 11am-12pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Learn how to use Apple phones and tablets.

Bring your own device for help with specific topics and questions.

Guided Tour of Libby

Friday, July 22nd • 11am-12pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Learn how to read e-books on your phone, tablet, and computer using your library card.

Bring your device for in-person help.

Guided Tour of Hoopla & Kanopy

Saturday, July 23rd • 11am-12pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Learn how to watch movies and shows on your TV, computer, phone, and tablet using your library card. Bring your device for in-person help.

JULY RELEASES

Lot’s of great new titles are hitting the shelves this month. Keep checking our website and our app and be one of the first to place a hold on your next great book or video!

TEENS

Grades: 7-12th Visit www.laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.

Firecracker Tie-Dye T-shirts Friday, July 1st • 1-3pm Location: Auditorium Patio REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Do you have plans for an Independence Day celebration but don’t have anything festive to wear?

Don’t worry! We’ll be making red, white, and blue shirts just in time for the fourth, so you can party like it’s 1776!

Summer Smoothies

Super Smash Bros. Wii Tournament

Saturday, July 16th • 2-3pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Cool off this summer with a refreshing smoothie! With an assortment of mixed berries, tropical fruit, yogurt, and a few other surprise ingredients, you’ll be real “smooth” creating a delicious summertime treat.

Once you’re finished, we’ll have a variety of other recipes that you can take home and continue making tasty concoctions for you to try later and enjoy.

TWEENS

Wednesday, July 27th • 5-7pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Join us for an epic gaming tournament. Battle your friends and other gamers to see if you have what it takes to be the ultimate champion!

A fun evening of Super Smash Bros., snacks, and prizes is an event you won’t want to miss. The prize for 1st place is a GameStop gift card.

Ages: 9-13 Visit www.laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.

Surf’s Up

Sea Shell Ceramic Art

Have you ever wanted to catch a big wave on your awesome surfboard? Let’s let our imaginations run wild and we’ll create a colorful and unique surfboard masterpiece!

Did you know the largest seashell is called an Australian Trumpet and can weigh up to 40 pounds?

We’ll learn about different types of seashells, how they’re formed, and make a ceramic seashell creation.

Thursday, July 7th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Monday, July 11th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Home Tweet Home: Birdhouse Signs Monday, July 18th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

The sun is shining and the birds are singing! Let’s celebrate summer and our feathered friends by making an adorable birdhouse sign you can hang up around your house.

KIDS

Ages: Up to age 9 Visit www.laurellibrary.org or call 864-5759 to register for events.

Barnyard Bonanza Petting Zoo Wednesday, July 20th • 10am-2pm Location: Library Parking Lot NO REGISTRATION

Get hands-on and pet some adorable animals as we host our Barnyard Bonanza Petting Zoo. Honey Hill Petting Zoo will bring animal pals including alpacas, a mini cow, a mini horse, a mini donkey, rabbits, sheep, ducks, and even a camel!

This event is FREE and will take place in the yard in front of the library. We do expect a crowd, so please be patient with us and take the opportunity to make some new friends and learn more about what your library has to offer.

While you’re here, visit our friends at Somerset Community College, as they host a special event with London Rotary Club and Evolve KY, where visitors can get hands-on with electric vehicles and learn more about the benefits of this new technology. There’ll be food trucks, vendors, and we’ll be there handing out FREE LCPL water bottles.

Totally Jaw-some Shark Party

Lots and Lots of Legos Challenge

Sharks, sharks, and more sharks! Dive right in and we’ll explore myths about sharks, make shark crafts, enjoy tasty shark snacks, and of course we’ll have an opportunity to check out some fintastic shark books!

LEGO your imagination and have fun building at our summer LEGO challenge! Let’s create some masterpieces and have fun watching LEGO Jurassic World: Double Trouble! The movie is not rated.

Friday, July 15th • 2-3pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Thursday, July 21st • 11am-1pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

The Little Mermaid with Bright Star Touring Theatre Wednesday, July 13th • 11am-12pm & 1-2pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Hilarious duo Lenny and Mabel provide a fun take on the classic fairy tale, The Little Mermaid. The story follows the adventures of a mermaid who wishes to become human and win the heart of a human prince. This surprising tale of love explores the difficulty of being yourself in unfamiliar waters, and is different from the popular movie versions.

Barry Mitchell and the Deep Sea Circus Tuesday, July 19th • 11am-12pm & 1-2pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Swim right up! The Deep Sea Circus is about to begin! Barry, Sam, the ocean’s funniest sea turtle, and Hyena the Laughing Chicken of the Sea, will bring lots of laughs as they explore an Ocean of Possibilities. So, TUNA in for a funny fishy show!

PJ’s Pirate Adventures

Thursday, July 28th • 11am-12pm & 1-2pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION It’s a pirate’s life! This pirate’s adventure is a swashbuckling good time full of fun, laughter, and storytelling! Set sail with PJ on a magical Ocean of Possibilities journey filled with comedy, magic, music, puppets, and so much more!

STORY TIMES Tuesdays

10am • Babygarten (Ages 1 to 3) 11am • Story Time (Preschool)

Wednesdays

10am • Babygarten (Ages 1 to 3) 11am • Story Time (Preschool) 4pm • Readers are Leaders (Elementary)

READ BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH Whether you enjoy camping, adventures, or mysteries, you’re sure to have a fun experience this summer with these books!

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE See how many great books you can read this summer!

Pick up a reading log in the children’s department, complete it, and return it for a prize!

Scan to view more!

Climb into a tent, read a book, cook some food on the grill, and play some new puzzles. Our new camping adventure in our children’s department will be something you’ll definitely want to explore this summer.

UPCOMING EVENTS AUG

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Hank the Horse

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Reed Masterson: Illusionist

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Kentucky Reptile Zoo

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19 Join Friends of the Library 2022-23 Annual Membership Starting July 1st

Make new friends while supporting the library!

The Friends of the LCPL’s new fiscal year starts July 1st. You can pick up a membership form at the circulation desk or find more information on our website: www.laurellibrary.org/about/ friends-of-the-library/ Whether Friends are working or socializing together, they have a lot of fun and, most of all, they help expand programs and services that the library can offer the community.

Some membership benefits include: • “Friends Preview Night” at upcoming book sales • Advance notice of any Friends-sponsored day trips • Annual meeting (typically in June) includes a complimentary meal to celebrate the year’s achievements Your support makes a difference! If you have any questions, please contact our Friends Board liaison Susan at (606) 864-5759.

Jason Lindsey’s Pokemon Science

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Beatles 4 Sale: LIVE in Concert

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Barry Mitchell Halloween Show Trick-or-Reading Halloween Drive-Thru Event Outdoor Movie: Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania Bright Star Touring Theatre: Cherokee Tales

All events are FREE to attend.

For more information, call the library at (606) 864-5759 or by visiting our website.

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ON EXHIBIT A Cast of Blues

June 16th - August 11th The captivating masks and images in A Cast of Blues tell the story of the hopes, sorrows, and triumphs of the men and women who lived and breathed the blues in Mississippi. The exhibition is fully accessible to all visitors, featuring braille labels and educational materials, as well as a music playlist for gallery use and a closed-captioned film about the Cast of Blues project.

Visitors are encouraged to touch the resin-cast masks.

Says McConnell-Dickerson, “As a sculptural and visual art experience, feeling the life-made casts of these individuals and their facial expressions transfers their experiences directly to our fingertips.”

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.