October 2022 - Event Newsletter

Celebrating 90 Years

Thursday, October 6th • 3-6pm

The Laurel County Public Library has been a cornerstone of the community for the past 90 years. In honor of our 90th anniversary, please join us as we celebrate our history of serving our patrons. The celebration of this milestone is a time to look back on the legacy and impact the Laurel County Public Library has had on the community. As this serves for a wonderful time of reflection, it is also a time to look toward the future of our continued excellence for many years to come. We hope you will join us for this special celebration!

Introducing: The Lori Acton Auditorium

Many people have contributed to the library’s impact during it’s long history. We will be honoring one of those people who was instrumental in shaping the library into the beloved institution it is today, Lori Acton.

Lori led the library as director from 1985-2013. A driving force in growing the library from 4th street to an awardwinning building on College Park Drive, then expanding the facility, which included our auditorium, to offer more to the community she loved.

Always looking to re-define what a library could offer, Lori ensured that the library would be a thriving part of the community where anyone in the public could attend free, quality events that exposed them to fresh ideas, different cultures, and show them the beauty of it all. Because of her vision, our library’s auditorium has hosted events spanning all genres of music, theatrical performances, author visits, art exhibits, discussions, book sales, and so much more. We’re grateful to Lori for her passion. Join us as we honor her legacy during our 90th Anniversary Celebration on October 6th.

ADULTS

2-Sentence Horror Story Contest

October NOLocation:7th-21stLobbyREGISTRATION

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

Bookmarked Book Club Tuesday, October 11th • 6-7pm

Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION

A creepy contest just in time for spooky season! Everyone enjoys reading horror books around Halloween, so why not try writing one? Give the judges a fright when they read your spine-tingling story. These 2-sentence stories are meant to be eerie and unsettling, so try your hand at horror. Pick up a form in the lobby, next to the black Firstcauldron.place will receive a $30 Kroger gift card. Second and third places will receive a creepy multimedia book bag.

Pumpkin Pie Fudge with Sheila Parrett

Monday, October 3rd • 2-3pm

Location: REGISTRATIONAuditoriumREQUIRED

Sheila Parrett, from Parrett’s Pies and Pastries, will show us how to make a sweet, creamy, delicious fudge that tastes just like pumpkin pie!

Whether you’re making fudge for the holidays, a gift, or simply as a sweet treat to have in your home, this pumpkin pie fudge is one you’ll want to make and share again and again.

Painting on the Patio for Adults

Monday, October 10th • 6-7pm

Location: Auditorium Patio

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join us for painting on the patio with Melanie Callahan, a local educator, author, and illustrator. Ms. Callahan will teach us the step-by-step process on how to create a creepy Halloween painting.

This month’s selection is The Return by Rachel Harrison. An edgy, haunting debut novel about a group of friends who reunite after one of them has returned from a mysterious disappearance.

Working K9s with Cindy Cobb

Tuesday, October 18th • 6-7pm

Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Working dogs are trained for jobs such as: police patrol, scent detection, search and rescue, service and therapy dogs, and more. Watch K9 demonstrations illustrating the many tasks and skills the dogs have been trained to do. Cindy Cobb, from Free Spirit Working Canines, will be here with two dogs she’s currently training and K9s from the Laurel County Sheriff and Fire Departments.

Matinee Movie: Dial M for Murder

Wednesday, October 19th • 1-2:30pm

Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Watch this Oscar-winning thriller by the master of suspense, director Alfred Hitchcock. This movie is rated PG. When ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice discovers his rich wife, Margot, is having an affair with handsome Mark Halliday, he devises an ingenious plot to murder her. But when his scheme takes an unexpected, deadly twist, Tony improvises –implicating Margot for first degree murder.

Justin Wells: LIVE in Concert

Monday, October 17th • 7-8:30pm

Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

Join us as we welcome Justin Wells and his band back to the library stage!

Hailed by Rolling Stone for his gift for melody and praised by Saving Country Music for his stunning insight and honesty, Justin’s music shines a light on the highs and lows of a life spent on the road with his rough-and-tumble, roots-rock songwriting.

Special Adult Patrons: Shrek’s Thrilling Tales

Monday, October 24th • 1-2:30pm

Location: REGISTRATIONAuditoriumREQUIRED

Watch Shrek, Donkey, Puss, and B.O.B. as they get the fright of their lives in three spooktacular stories that will keep you howling with laughter. Then we’ll create some creepy crafts to take home. It’ll be a Shrektastic Halloween afternoon that’s ogre-the-top fun.

LCPL: Where Our Story Began

Monday, October 24th • 6-7pm

Location: REGISTRATIONAuditoriumREQUIRED

In honor of the library’s 90th anniversary, we’re taking a look back at some of the remarkable women from London and Laurel County who organized, advocated, and evolved what started as a “circulating library” in 1915 to the first Laurel County Public Library building constructed in Presented1932.

by, local researcher and author, Danna Estridge, we’ll learn how the impact of these trail-blazing women is still felt today.

True Crime: Cropsey Documentary

Tuesday, October 25th • 6-7pm

Location: REGISTRATIONAuditoriumREQUIRED

Realizing the urban legend of their youth has actually come true, two filmmakers delve into the mystery surrounding five missing children and the real-life boogeyman linked to their disappearances.

FALL BOOK SALE

October 13th-15th

Members Only Preview

Thursday, October 13th • 4-7pm

Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

This special one-night preview sale is offered to the Friends of the LCPL members only. Interested in becoming a member? Contact Susan or Elizabeth at the library.

Open to the Public Friday, October 14th • 10am-7pm

Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

Love a bargain? Come to the Friends of the LCPL book sale and pick up a few gently used books, audio books, DVDs, graphic novels, and more at a great price!

Bag Saturday,DayOctober 15th • 10am-2pm

Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

Friends of the LCPL will provide a bag and you’ll fill it with all the book sale items you can for only $3! Multiple bags can be purchased.

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!

Guided Tour of Kanopy

Thursday, October 20th • 11am-12pm

Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

Learn how to watch movies and documentaries on your TV, computer, phone, and tablet using your library card. Bring your device for help and questions.

Microsoft Excel Basics

Friday, October 21st • 11am-12pm

Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

Learn how to create and edit spreadsheets by using Microsoft Excel. Laptops will be available, or you may bring your own device.

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Grades: 7-12th

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

Erupting Pumpkins

Tuesday, October 11th • 5-7pm

Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

We know you’ve heard of volcanoes erupting but what about pumpkins? Grab some tools, pick a pumpkin, and carve the perfect spooky face. We’ll add a pinch of magic and a little bit of science to watch the pumpkins erupt!

Saturday, October 8th • 2-4pm

Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

Wear your spookiest costume as we snack on some tasty Halloween treats during this frightful film! This movie is rated PG-13.

The shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large in the small town of Mill Valley for generations. It’s in a mansion that young Sarah Bellows turns her tortured life and horrible secrets into a series of scary stories. These terrifying tales soon have a way of becoming all too real for a group of unsuspecting teens who stumble upon Sarah’s spooky home.

Halloween Paint Night

Thursday, October 27th • 6-7pm

Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join us if you dare and create a spine-chilling painting for Halloween. Trish will teach you how to combine different mediums, including watercolor, acrylic paint, and paint markers, to create a delightfully spook-tastic work of art.

Frightful Flick: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

TWEENS

Poisoned Apples

Friday, October 14th • 4-5pm

Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Ages: 9-13

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

Home Sweet Haunted Home

Monday, October 24th • 4-5pm

Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Apples have always been a pivotal part of iconic fairytales and folklore. Snow White’s poisoned apple is a magic red apple that will send its victim into a sleeping death moments after it’s bitten. Let’s create our own deliciously tempting “poisoned” apple.

The only thing better than visiting a haunted house is making your own! We know the inside of this house is filled with ghosts and other scares! Now you must design the outside of this wooden haunted house to be scary or sweet, you decide!

Happy Halloween Canvas Painting

Thursday, October 27th • 4:30-5:30pm

Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Skeleton, skeleton, what do you know? Phalanges are bones in your fingers and toes! Make no bones about it, we have a silly painting party you don’t want to miss!

Pick a paintbrush and join Miss Trish to create the perfect masterpieceHalloweenthatwillmake a boo-tiful keepsake. Participants must be ages 9-13.

Ages: Up to age 9

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

Creepy Cookie Creations

Monday, October 3rd • 4-5pm

Location: Community Room

NO REGISTRATION

Something tasty, something sweet, you’ll have fun decorating these spooky treats! Sheila Parrett, from Parrett’s Pies and Pastries, will be here to show us how to decorate our creepy cookies for spooky season.

Sensory Saturday: Monster Hands

Saturday, October 8th • 11am-12pm

Location: Community Room

NO REGISTRATION

Join in some frightful fun as we create creepy monster hands! We’ll use a variety of tactile materials and develop our fine motor skills, as we get hands-on for our monstrous creation.

Pumpkin Patch Pudding

Monday, October 10th • 4-5pm

Location: Community Room

NO REGISTRATION

In the spirit of the fall season, these fun little dirt pudding cups are dressed up and ready for a trip to the pumpkin patch! We’ll create a tasty treat that’s perfect for fall!

Homeschool Happenings: Potions Party

Thursday, October 13th • 11am-12pm

Location: Community Room

NO REGISTRATION

Double, double, toil and trouble! During this STEAM party, we’ll mix our own fizzing, bubbling, and colorful potions, while discovering the science behind our curious creations.

Barry Mitchell: The Mystery of the Empty Candy Bag

Friday, October 7th • 11am, 1pm, and 6pm

Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

The Halloween candy is missing! Now that’s scary! Sam the Turtle is scaring up another great Halloween show. Mr. Barry is bringing his funny tricks and Hyena the Laughing Chicken is sure to be a treat. All we need is you! You’re invited to help solve the mystery. Bring your smile and sweet tooth to help us find the missing Halloween candy!

LEGO Club: Halloween Edition

Saturday, October 22nd • 2-4pm

Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

Halloween has taken over LEGO club this month! We’ll enjoy a LEGO Halloween party, build spooky creations, and watch Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo!

Trick-or-Reading: Drive-Thru Event

Thursday, October 20th • 5-7pm

Location: Parking Lot

NO REGISTRATION

Hey all you ghosts, goblins, and ghouls...who’s ready for Trick-or-Reading?!? Come ready to gather up lots of goodies that the library staff will be handing out under out under our four canopies. We’ll have creepy decorations, fun costumes, and the best part is you don’t even have to get out of your vehicle! Simply driveup and we’ll hand you what you need. This makes the event as low-contact as possible for the health and safety of our community.

Outdoor Family Movie: The Addams Family 2

Friday, October 28th • 8:30-10pm

Location: Library Parking Lot

NO REGISTRATION

Bring your camp chairs and join us for a family movie. Be here by 7:30pm to claim the best spots. Everyone’s favorite spooky family is back in their second adventure. Morticia and Gomez are upset their children are growing up. To spend quality family time together, they decide to go on a road trip! They pack up the haunted camper for one last miserable and funny family vacation. This movie is rated PG. TIMES 1 to 3) (Ages 1 to 3)

OCTOBER 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!

ON EXHIBIT

Discovery of King Tut November 1st-30th

“In November 1922, archeologist Howard Carter and his team of excavators uncovered the steps leading down into a forgotten tomb in the Valley of Kings located in Luxor, Egypt. What was supposed to be a run-of-the-mill mapping expedition soon became the biggest discovery of the decade, the untouched tomb of the Pharoah Tutankhamen. Visitors are encouraged to browse prints of the original Harry Burton photos taken at the time of the discovery and a sampling of replica artifacts found in the treasury of the boy king. Come immerse yourself into one of the most historic finds in human history.”

Photos courtesy of © Griffith Institute, University of Oxford

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