March 2024 - Event Newsletter

March 2024

Library Newsletter Your guide to FREE events and much more!

Boys in the Band March 21st

LOOK INSIDE! • Easter Dinner Bingo • Canva Workshop • Kentucky Shakespeare • Book Club • True Crime Case • Movies • Technology Classes • Arts & Crafts • LEGO Club

EGG-stravaganza Drive-thru

Frisch Marionettes

Quilt Show

Homeschool History Fair

March 28th

March 9th

March 19th

March 11th

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ADULTS

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

Canva Workshop: Invitations

Bookmarked Book Club

Learn to create personalized invitations for any occasion, from elegant wedding invitations to vibrant birthday cards. We’ll guide you through Canva’s user-friendly interface, as you learn how to customize templates, incorporate images, and add special touches that reflect your unique style.

This month’s selection is The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz. This unhinged, propulsive, claustrophobic thriller will pull you in and spit you out!

Tuesday, March 5th • 1-2pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Alfred Hitchcock Presents Marathon Tuesday, March 12th • 1-3pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

It’s National Alfred Hitchcock Day! Celebrate by joining us for a marathon of the legendary “Master of Suspense,” in Alfred Hitchcock Presents. This Emmy Award-winning murder-mystery series includes stellar guest stars and stories of terror with mind-boggling twists and devious thrills.

Tuesday, March 12th • 6-7pm Location: Kentucky Room NO REGISTRATION

Five attendees are selected for a month-long writing retreat at a remote estate, where they must complete an entire novel from scratch, and the best one will receive a seven-figure publishing deal. But then the women begin to die.

Special Adults: Creepy, Crawly, Scaly and Slimy Thursday, March 14th • 1-2pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Brad Reynolds with Real Science will be here to introduce us to some of his reptile pals!

Learn about the fascinating characteristics and awesome adaptations of reptiles that enable them to survive in their habitats. For ages 16 and up.

Participants’ caregiver must be present.

Blooms and Brushes: Flowerpot Painting Workshop Tuesday, March 19th • 1-2pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Quilt Show

Saturday, March 9th • 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.

Transform a simple terra cotta pot into a unique piece of art. Whether you are a seasoned artist or a first-time painter, this workshop promises a fun and relaxing experience, leaving you with a one-of-a-kind flowerpot that adds a touch of personality to your living space.

Boys in the Band: Alabama Tribute Band Thursday, March 21st • 6-7:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

In 1969 three cousins in Fort Payne, Alabama, joined their talents to create Down Home country music.

Young Country became Wild Country who played for seven years as the house band in Myrtle Beach, SC, at a beachside bar called The Bowery. There they would change their name to Alabama, hit it big with their first number one record Tennessee River, and the rest is history.

Boys in the Band also hail from Fort Payne, Alabama, and aim to give the Alabama experience to lifelong fans, and introduce the younger generations to the magic of Alabama’s timeless music.

The Alabama Tribute show is a high-energy show with note for note renditions of Alabama’s live performances over their fifty-year reign as the greatest country music group of all time.

There will never be another Alabama, but Boys in the Band aims to keep sharing the music and showmanship made famous by their small-town heroes.

Easter Dinner Bingo

Tuesday, March 26th • 1-2pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join us for an exciting game of bingo and get a chance to win staple ingredients for your Easter dinner! Participation is absolutely free and you’ll have a diverse selection of prizes to enhance your delicious meal.

True Crime: Keddie Cabin Murders Movie Matinee: Coal Miner’s Daughter Wednesday, March 20th • 1-3pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

An amazing true story based on the book by Loretta Lynn. The adaptation, with its incredible cast, resulted in a remarkable tale of a rousing love affair and a woman’s triumph in making her name in the world. This movie is rated PG.

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

The Keddie murders are an unsolved quadruple homicide that occurred over the night of April 11– 12, 1981 in Keddie, California, United States. The victims were Glenna Susan “Sue” Sharp, daughter Tina Louise Sharp, son John Steven Sharp, and John’s friend Dana Hall Wingate.

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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 Hoopla

Friday, March 1st • 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, March 1st • 12-1pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Learn how to check out e-books and audiobooks on your Kindle, phone, tablet, and computer using your library card. Bring your device for help and questions.

Computer Help Lab

Wednesday, March 6th • 2-3pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED If you’re unfamiliar with computers, we can help! We’ll answer any questions you may have to assist you in mastering the fundamental aspects of computer usage, from locating files and accessing your email to clearing space on your hard drive, and more. You can use our laptops or bring your own.

Basic Computer Q&A

Friday, March 15th • 2-3pm Location: Auditorium REGISTRATION REQUIRED Essential computer skills are crucial in today’s digital era. If you any have computer questions, don’t miss this hands-on workshop to review the basics.

TEENS

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

Picture Perfect Frames

Nintendo Switch Teen Game Night

Turn ordinary frames into personalized pieces that scream YOU! Showcase your favorite memories in frames with fun patterns, dazzling colors, or quirky designs, the possibilities are endless! This statement piece can be placed in your room for an extra burst of personality or given as a fun and creative gift to family or friends.

Get ready for an epic teen gaming night with something for everyone! Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more on the Nintendo Switch, retro games on the Wii, and if tabletop games are your thing, we’ve got a variety to choose from!

Monday, March 11th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Wednesday, March 13th • 6-7:30pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Butterfly Wind Chimes

Monday, March 25th • 6-7pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Embrace the vibrant spirit of Spring, as you design and craft your very own butterfly wind chimes that will dance in the breeze. These darling wind chimes captures the essence of the season and adds a whimsical touch to your space.

TWEENS

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

Amazing Women in History: Amelia Earhart Monday, March 4th • 5-6pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Amelia Earhart, one of the first female pilots, rocked the skies by being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and zip across the entire United States – talk about girl power! We’ll have a fun afternoon learning all about Amelia’s amazing accomplishments, making a fun craft, and celebrating all of the awesome achievements of women in history!

Rainbow Treasure Trove Monday, March 11th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

With the magic of paint and sparkles, we’re going to craft an awesome rainbow-shaped trinket box to keep all your treasures safe. This is guaranteed to add a burst of color to your day and bring some extra fun to your treasure-keeping adventures!

Bottled Twisters

Monday, March 25th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Did you know the United States experiences over 1,000 tornadoes each year? That’s more than anywhere else on the planet! We’ll whip up a tornado in a bottle, unravel the secrets of tornado formation, and share some tips on staying safe.

KIDS

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

Hat’s Off to Reading

March 1st - 31st Location: Children’s Department NO REGISTRATION Grab your scavenger hunt form and join the quest to find the coolest cats in hats in the children’s department. Once you’ve counted them all, rush back to the desk, and voila! A fantastic prize is waiting just for you! Get ready for hat-tastic fun at the library!

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Bash

Saturday, March 2nd • 2-3pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Join us in celebrating the fantastic Dr. Seuss’ birthday! Get ready for a whirlwind of stories that will tickle your imagination, crafty creations that will bring out your inner artist, and of course, a scrumptious birthday cake to make the day even sweeter! Let the fun begin - it’s a Seuss-tastic celebration you won’t want to miss!

Homeschool History Fair

Monday, March 11th • 9am-12pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Love history? The Homeschool History Fair is the place for you! There will be four grade categories. K-2, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, and 9th -12th. There will be three winners within each category, with the overall winner taking home the BIG TROPHY! The history fair set up is from 9-10am.

Judging will begin at 10am. Participants must be present for judging.

The awards ceremony will begin at 12pm.

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.

Kentucky Living History

Thursday, March 7th • 1pm and 6pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Listen, laugh, and learn with Kentucky Shakespeare! Journey through time with the actors as they uncover the impressive history of Kentucky! During this interactive show, we’ll meet some famous Kentuckians and learn about their amazing contributions to our nation.

Unlimited access to 1000+ online art and craft classes taught by expert instructors.

Access now via our website using your library card!

Homeschool Happenings: Creepy, Crawly, Scaly and Slimy Thursday, March 14th • 11am-12pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION

Get ready for a wild adventure with Brad Reynolds from Real Science! He’s bringing along his reptile buddies to show you just how cool and amazing these creatures are. Discover the superpowers and incredible tricks that help reptiles not just survive, but thrive in their homes.

Sensory Saturday: Crazy Cereal Collages Saturday, March 16th • 2-3pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION

Say goodbye to boring bowls of cereal and hello to a world of whimsical wonders with Cheerios, Fruit Loops, and Lucky Charms. These beloved breakfast buddies are not just tasty treats; they’re your ticket to a cereal-sly awesome art adventure!

From colorful collages to crunchy creations, your imagination is the limit!

Dirt Cup Bunnies

Monday, March 18th • 4-5pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Get ready for a hopping good time as we create adorable dirt cup bunnies that are as tasty as they are cute. Join us in making these Oreo and pudding Easter bunny treats that will sprinkle a bit of springtime magic into every bite.

Frisch Marionettes: The Story of Mowgli’s Fire

Tuesday, March 19th • 1pm and 6pm Location: Auditorium NO REGISTRATION Frisch Marionettes is bringing The Jungle Book: The Story of Mowgli’s Fire to life in a super cool way. Join us for a wild and fun time as we dive into the beloved children’s classic written by Rudyard Kipling about a boy raised by wolves, featuring handcrafted marionettes dancing around in awesome costumes, a jungle that’ll make you feel like you’re right there, and music that’ll make you want to groove!

LEGO Club

Thursday, March 21st • 6-7pm Location: Community Room NO REGISTRATION Did you know that building with LEGOs 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.

Spring EGG-stravaganza Drive-thru Event Thursday, March 28th • 5-7pm Location: Outside NO REGISTRATION

We’re EGG-cited to host a drive-thru EGG-stravaganza! Pull through the library and take home some tasty treats, EGG-straordinary crafts, activities, and more! You’ll be EGG-ceptionally happy you did, so hop on over for some EGG-citing fun!

GET YOUR BOOK POINTS It couldn’t be easier to get all of your Accelerated Reader points. We’ve put together bundles of books based on grades and reading levels. Each convenient bundle contains 3-5 books that we know your kids will love!

Stop by the Kid’s department, or call ahead and use our drive-thru window, and take home one of our handpicked AR Book Bundles!

Get personal recommendations for titles you’ll love with our reader’s advisory program “Find My Next...”. We’ve assembled a team of dedicated staff who are waiting to help you discover great books, movies, and music.

Visit our website to get started:

http://www.laurellibrary.org/findmynext

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!

UPCOMING EVENTS APR

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Blow Bubbles for Autism

APR

4 APR

5 APR

11-13 APR

STORYTIME SCHEDULE Tuesdays 10am • Babygarten 11am • Storytime

Wednesdays 10am • Babygarten 11am • Storytime 4pm • Readers are Leaders

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.

16

PJ’s Magical Show

Elvis Concert Friends of the LCPL: Spring Book Sale The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

APR

20 MAY

2

Feller Express Dinos of London

Star Wars Spelling Bee

MAY

16

Heidi & Ryan Concert

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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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.