March 2023 - Event Newsletter

An Evening with the King: LIVE Elvis Presley Tribute Show

Thursday, March 31st • 6-7:30pm

Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

Join us as we welcome back Tyler Christopher and his band to the library stage; paying tribute to the king of rock-n-roll, Elvis Presley. This show will span the legacy of Elvis in his prime, a dramatically different experience than your typical Elvis impersonator. Tyler is a multi-award-winning and nationally recognized performer. Once ranked top 5 in the world in Elvis’ hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi, the biggest Elvis Festival in the world!

Quilt Show

Saturday, March 11th • 10am-2pm

Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

Exhibit a quilt of your own or stop in to see the ones on display. Members of quilt clubs will be here to demonstrate quilting techniques, and offer useful quilting tips. See our website on how to enter a quilt and for more information.

Special Adult: Sensory Science

Monday, March 6th • 1-2pm

Location: Community Room

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Discover the fun of science through our hands-on stations! We’ll use scientific processes to create, investigate, and explore!

Medicare 101

Tuesday, March 7th • 11am-12pm

Location: Auditorium

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Medicare plans can be confusing! Join us to gather important information so you can better plan your benefits strategy. This education only workshop from Legacy Medicare Solutions will make learning about Medicare as simple as possible.

Bookmarked Book Club

Tuesday, March 14th • 6-7pm

Location: Kentucky Room

NO REGISTRATION

This month’s selection is The Big Finish by Brooke Fossey. In a funny, insightful, and life-affirming debut, Brooke Fossey delivers an unflinching look at growing old, living large, and loving big, as told by a wise-cracking man who didn’t see any of it coming.

Movie Matinee: Ticket to Paradise

Wednesday, March 16th • 1-2:30pm

Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

A man and his ex-wife race to Bali, Indonesia, to stop their daughter from marrying a seaweed farmer. As they desperately try to sabotage the wedding, the bickering duo soon find themselves rekindling old feelings that once made them happy together. This movie is rated PG-13.

True Crime: Lost Boys of Boyd County

Tuesday, March 28th • 6-7pm

Location: Auditorium

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Between July 5 and July 7, 2017, four young men were reported missing in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. All were subsequently found murdered.

SPRING BOOK SALE

Friends of the LCPL Book Sale: Members Only Preview

Thursday, March 23rd • 4-7pm

Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

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

Friends of the LCPL Book Sale: Open to the Public

Friday, March 24th • 10am-7pm Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

Love a bargain? Come to the Friends of the Laurel County Public Library book sale and pick up a few gently used books, audio books, DVDs, graphic novels and more at a great price.

Friends of the LCPL Book Sale: Bag Day

Saturday, March 25th • 10am-2pm Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

Friends of the LCPL will provide a bag and you fill it with all the book sale items you can for $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 BiblioCommons

Friday, March 3rd • 11am-12pm

Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

Learn how to use the library website and mobile app to browse the catalog, place holds, view your borrowing history, etc. Bring your device for help and questions.

Guided Tour of Kanopy

Friday, March 3rd • 12-1pm

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.

Understanding the Cloud

Thursday, March 9th • 2-3pm

Location: Community Room

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Learn the basics of the cloud. We’ll discuss what the cloud is and explore a variety of topics, including cloud computing and cloud storage. After reviewing the basics, we’ll discuss some of the services available.

Staying Safe Online

Thursday, March 16th • 2-3pm Location: Community Room

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Protecting your personal information online is extremely important. We’ll review essential security tips to make your PC and browsing more secure. We’ll discuss a variety of topics, including: improving passwords, two-factor authentication, password management, and malware software.

In case of bad weather, check our Facebook page or call us at (606) 864-5759 for cancellation information.

TEENS

Anime Trivia Challenge

Tuesday, March 7th • 6-7pm

Location: Community Room

NO REGISTRATION

Attention anime fans! Don’t miss this epic anime trivia session. We’ll have questions surrounding fanfavorites from Dragon Ball Z to Pokémon. Be careful, some of the questions may be a bit tricky. Are you ready to show off all of your anime knowledge?

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

Featured YA Author

Laura Pohl

Laura Pohl likes writing messages in caps lock, never using autocorrect, and obsessing about Star Wars. When not taking pictures of her dog, she can be found curled up with a fantasy or science-fiction book or replaying Dragon Age. Her favorite Disney princess is Cinderella, and her favorite Disney prince is Kylo Ren. A Brazilian at heart and soul, she makes her home in São Paulo.

Teen Flick: Metropolis

Tuesday, March 14th • 5-7pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Grab a seat, get comfy, and enjoy some delicious Japanese snacks, while you watch this anime with spectacular visuals! Set in a futuristic, regimented society where humans and robots are at odds. Kenichi and his uncle Shunsaku Ban must find the mystery behind the robot girl, Tima. This movie is rated PG-13.

Ramen Eating Contest

Wednesday, March 29th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Make sure you arrive with an empty stomach, so you can have plenty of room for noodles. No forks allowed! You didn’t think we were going to make it easy, did you? Grab a set of chopsticks and empty your bowl first to claim the prize!

TWEENS

Robot Banks

Monday, March 6th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room

NO REGISTRATION

Saving money has never been easier with the help of this amazing robot! Get creative and design your own, unique robot to store all of your savings for your next big purchase!

Slices of Art

Monday, March 13th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room

NO REGISTRATION

Get ready to unleash your creativity and bring nature to life as we paint a beautiful nature scene on wooden slices. Explore your imagination and create a unique piece of art that you can proudly display at home or gift to a nature lover in your life.

Come On Let’s Glow!

Monday, March 20th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room

NO REGISTRATION

We’re adding a fun twist to this art project! We’ll turn a plain canvas into a masterpiece that shines bright in the dark, with the magic of glow-in-the-dark paint. Grab a paintbrush and let’s get glowing! Please be sure to dress for a mess.

Ages: 9-13

Featured Middle Grade Author

Anne Ursu

Anne Ursu is the author of several fantasies for young readers. The Real Boy was longlisted for the National Book Award, and Breadcrumbs was named as one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly, Amazon, and School Library Journal. She teaches

KIDS

Cincinnati Zoo: Birds of a Feather

Saturday, March 18th • 11am and 1pm

Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

The Cincinnati Zoo is bringing their feathered friends to the library! From parrots to raptors, birds big and small will fly, climb, and mesmerize you in this fun and educational program. Learn what unique stories and interesting facts make these birds the stars of the show!

Hats Off to Dr. Seuss: Birthday Bash

Thursday, March 2nd • 4-6pm

Location: Community Room

NO REGISTRATION

It’s a hatful of Seuss at this celebration. We’ll join Bartholomew on his adventure to rescue his kingdom form the Oobleck. After our exciting adventure, we’ll make some Oobleck and enjoy some delicious birthday cake in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday!

Super Science Saturday: Gems and Geodes

Saturday, March 4th • 2-4pm

Location: Community Room

NO REGISTRATION

Aspiring geologists can dig into the science of these interesting stones and start their own rock and crystal collection. We’ll identify a variety of gems and geodes, learn how they were formed, and mine for a special gem our of our own! Crack open some of our books to find some sparkling photos and interesting facts about other rocks, minerals, and gemstones.

Homeschool Happenings:

Freddie Fish and the Pollution Solution

Thursday, March 9th • 11am-12pm Location: Community Room

NO REGISTRATION

Freddie was a happy fish until he decided to travel downstream to his new home. Throughout his journey he noticed that the water was dirty and full of pollution. We don’t want Freddie to get hurt. We’ll get our hands wet and learn how pollution can affect our fishy friends, as we help him clean up his river!

LEGO Club

Thursday, March 16th • 6-7pm

Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Did you know that building with LEGO’S enhances fine motor skills? 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.

Sensory Stay-N-Play

Thursday, March 23rd • 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 objects to explore different ways to learn and have fun!

STORYTIME SCHEDULE

Tuesdays

10am • Babygarten

11am • Storytime

Wednesdays 10am • Babygarten

11am • Storytime 4pm • Readers are Leaders

Homeschool History Fair

Monday, March 13th • 9am-12pm Location: Auditorium

NO REGISTRATION

Love history? The Homeschool History Fair is the place for you!

Participants will be placed in four grade categories (K-2, 3rd-5th, 6th- 8th, and 9th -12th). There will be three winners awarded within each category, along with an overall winner taking home the BIG TROPHY!

A Homeschool History Fair entry form can be downloaded from the library website, or can be picked up in the children’s department. Entry forms may be turned in the morning of the History Fair.

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!

Storytime: 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.

MARCH 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!

Click, borrow, and repeat!

Easily place a hold or instantly borrow your next great item using your phone. www.laurellibrary.org/app

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