Tuesday, August 1st • 4-5pm
Location: Auditorium
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Begin your journey towards a brighter future! Supercharge your education, enrich your life, and power up your career by earning your GED. Discover the optimal starting point, learn how to access free educational services, explore convenient testing schedules, and more!
Enchanting Fairy Garden
Saturday, August 5th • 11am-12pm
Location: Community Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Create a charming fairy garden in a jar, filled with delighful summer magic. Personalize your miniature oasis with enchanting fairy decorations, that is sure to add whimsy and wonder to any shelf.
Monday, August 7th and 14th • 11am-12pm
Location: Community Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Jan Grentz, a licensed professional clinical counselor, will be delivering a comprehensive two-part session that centers around the theme of holistic well-being, addressing burnout, self-care for care partners, and the importance of mindfulness.
Tuesday, August 15th • 6-7pm
Location: Kentucky Room
NO REGISTRATION
When Fiona discovers that Idlewild Hall is being restored by an anonymous benefactor, she decides to write a story about it. But a shocking discovery during renovations links the loss of her sister to secrets that were meant to stay hidden in the past – and a voice that won’t be silenced.
Wednesday, August 9th • 1-2:30pm
Location: Auditorium
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Take your taste buds on a trip to Mayberry. Learn how to make a delicious entrée from the show and sample the results, while watching the very episode that made the recipe famous.
Monday, August 14th • 12-4pm
Location: Auditorium
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Enroll in the AARP Smart Driver course and potentially receive a discount on your auto insurance. This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with proven driving techniques that help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. AARP will collect the payment at the event, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
(AARP Members: $20 | Non-Members: $25)
Wednesday, August 16th • 1-3pm
Location: Auditorium
NO REGISTRATION
Kya is a young woman who raised herself in the North Carolina marshlands after being abandoned there by her mother when she was a little girl. She feels detached from the small-town community near the marshes until two men show interest in her. However, when one of them later dies, she becomes the town’s prime suspect. This movie is rated PG-13.
Reed Masterson: Illusionist
Friday, August 25th • 6-7pm Location: Auditorium
NO REGISTRATION
Reed Masterson is a nationally-touring, awardwinning, modern-day illusionist, who brings a whole new meaning to the term “magic show.”
With his signature rockstar style, and larger-than-life personality in high demand, he spends more time on stage than off. He’s performed for numerous celebrities, has been featured on ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS, The CW, and even performed for a studio audience during the filming of an A&E television special.
His quick-witted, off-the-cuff, sarcastic sense of humor, and his fast-paced and edgy brand of magic, has been a smash hit across America. This is a magic show you won’t forget!
Zoom with Suzanne Woods Fisher: Cora Wilson Stewart and the Moonlight School
Thursday, August 17th • 1-2pm
Location: Auditorium
Cora Wilson Stewart started the first Moonlight School on September 5, 1911, to teach illiterate adults to read and write. Over 1,200 adults came to learn to read! In just two years, adult illiteracy in Rowan County was wiped out. Author Suzanne Woods Fisher will present a fascinating program about the life of Cora Wilson Stewart and the impact on literacy she made through the Moonlight Schools.
Tuesday, August 29th • 6-7pm
Location: Auditorium
In the early hours of November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed in an off-campus residence in Moscow, Idaho. On December 30, 28-year-old Bryan Christopher Kohberger was arrested in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, on four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary.
Saddle Hunting Workshop
Thursday, August 31st • 6-7:30pm
Location: Auditorium
Introducing an unconventional and game changing “tree stand” that has taken the deer hunting world by storm. Saddle hunting involves using a lightweight, strap-and-fabric harness instead of the traditional metal components of tree stands, silencing your equipment and elevating your hunting experience. The saddle offers superior benefits over traditional stands, empowering mobile hunters to consistently succeed. We’ll observe essential gear, try different saddle types, and explore ways to customize equipment, while learning more about the secret weapon used by legendary big buck hunters.
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!
Microsoft Excel Basics
Thursday, August 10th • 2-3pm
Location: Auditorium
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Get started using Excel with these helpful basics! Whether you’re a novice or need a quick refresh, this hands-on session will equip you with the essentials. Learn how to enhance your data management by creating and editing spreadsheets, and more in this class. Laptops will be available, or you may bring your own.
Guided Tour of Hoopla
Friday, August 11th • 11am-12pm
Location: Auditorium
NO REGISTRATION
Learn how to check out movies, shows, e-books, audiobooks, music, and more on your TV, computer, phone, and tablet using your library card. Bring your device for help and questions.
Guided Tour of Libby
Friday, August 11th • 12-1pm
Location: Auditorium
NO REGISTRATION
Learn how to check out e-books and audiobooks on your phone, tablet, and computer using your library card. Bring your device for help and questions.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel
Monday, August 28th • 2-3pm Location: Auditorium
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Take your Excel skills to the next level! With this hands-on session, you’ll be aguru in no time! Learn how cells, worksheets, and workbooks easily allow users to manipulate, calculate, and format numbers and other types of data in this class.
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!
Friday, August 18th • 6-7pm
Location: Community Room
NO REGISTRATION
Calling all teens! Get ready for an epic night of friendly competition, laughter, and non-stop fun at our game night extravaganza. Join us as we gather to play a variety of exciting games, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories.
Weave & Wear
Featured Flick:
Avatar: The Way of Water
Saturday, August 5th • 1-4:15pm
Location: Auditorium
NO REGISTRATION
Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na’vi race to protect their home. This movie is rated PG-13.
Flutter & Bloom Bracelets
Friday, August 4th • 4-5pm
Location: Community Room
NO REGISTRATION
Elevate your style with a touch of charm! Craft your very own exquisite charm bracelet adorned with beautiful butterflies and daisies. This is the perfect, unique accessory that adds bright flair to any outfit.
Aliens in August
Monday, August 7th • 4-5pm
Location: Community Room
NO REGISTRATION
Go galactic over this silly craft that is out of this world! This cosmic companion is a fun way to add some extraterrestrial decoration to transform your surroundings to a far-off realm that extends to infinity and beyond.
Friday, August 25th • 6-7pm
Location: Community Room
NO REGISTRATION
Get creative and have a blast with friends as you design your very own trendy straw woven bracelet. These fashionable accessories are sure to impress and highlight your unique style!
Blossom & Bloom Bowls
Monday, August 28th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room
NO REGISTRATION
Transform your room into a blooming paradise with the addition of these charming flower bowls. These adorable catchalls are perfect for organizing school supplies, making them a delightful and practical addition to your space.
Thursday, August 3rd • 10am-1pm
Location: Auditorium
NO REGISTRATION
Grab your curiosity caps for a science adventure like no other with the Cincinnati Museum! They’re bringing interactive exploration stations perfect for young explorers! You’ll enter the amazing world of animals and discover their mind-blowing adaptations. From incredible insects that will wow you to the roaring excitement of dino-mite dinosaurs, this is going to be an experience you won’t forget!
Thursday, August 17th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION
Ages: Up to age 9
Friday Flick: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
Friday, August 4th • 2-4pm Location: Auditorium
NO REGISTRATION
Josh Primm struggles to adapt to his new school and friends in New York City. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle, a singing crocodile that loves baths, caviar and great music. When Lyle’s very existence is threatened by an evil neighbor, the family must learn to work together to save Lyle. This movie is rated PG.
Super Science Saturday: DIY Sidewalk Chalk
Saturday, August 12th • 2-3pm Location: Community Room
NO REGISTRATION
Get ready to become a master chalk chemist as you explore the fascinating process of making your very own sidewalk chalk. Please dress for a mess.
Bring your favorite master builder and take advantage of the library’s LEGO collection. Take home a LEGO book full of fun ideas that will keep building on your child’s imagination.
Monday, August 21st • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION
Embrace the end of the summer season as you explore your very own backyard, in search of cool bugs. We’ll craft our very own bug jar, designed to safely house captivating insects. Remember to appreciate our insect companions and release them gently back into their natural habitat.
London/Laurel Rescue Squad
Thursday, August 24th • 1-2pm Location: Outside NO REGISTRATION
The London/Laurel Rescue Squad will be here to let us explore their ambulance and check out the gear they use to provide aid to our community. We’ll learn about the ways our local heroes can saves lives!
Thursday, August 24th • 4-7pm
Location: Community Room
NO REGISTRATION
This sensory playdate is geared for families with children ages 3-8 years old on the autism spectrum, or who may have other sensory needs. We’ll have stories, props, puzzles, toys and other tactile object to explore different ways to learn and have fun.
Liberty Nature Center
Lonnie & Twila Money: 50 Years of Kentucky Appalachian Folk Art
Homeschool Open House
Monday, August 14th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room
NO REGISTRATION
Drop in for the Homeschool Open House and explore your options. Meet library staff, take a tour, and learn about all the FREE online resources the library has available with your library card. While you’e here, browse our shelves to see what will complement your homeschool curriculum!
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)
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6 12-14
15 25 26
Outdoor Movie: Super Mario Bros.
Children’s Author: Amanda Driscoll
International Paranormal Museum & Research Center
Beatles 4 Sale: LIVE in Concert
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Trick-or-Reading: Halloween Drive-thru Event
All events are FREE to attend. For more information, call the library at (606) 864-5759 or by visiting our website.
The library makes every reasonable effort to provide equal access to all patrons. Please contact the library at least three days in advance to request accommodations.
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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.
