LIBRARY CENTER PROGRAMS

Saturday, July 4, 2009

  • Independence Day
    .
    All libraries will be closed Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day.

Monday, July 6, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Book Discussion
    1:00 pm in meeting room A.
    "A Free Life" by Ha Jin.
    Call 882-0714.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

  • Get Creative: The Sound of Fun
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
    Make some noise as we explore the sounds of fun.
    Call 882-0714.

Friday, July 10, 2009

  • Anime Otaku Club
    6:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 6-12.
    Anime and manga enthusiasts, check us out! Meet with other fans, watch anime, read manga and enjoy treats from Japan.
    Call 882-0714.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

  • Nature Gets Creative
    2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
    Nature creates some unique and one-of-kind animals, including the blue-tongue skink and albino corn snake. Join Dickerson Park Zoo staff and their special guests to learn about Mother Nature's distinctive creatures.
    Call 882-0714.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

  • Chapter & Verse: Music on a Sunday Afternoon
    2:00 pm in the auditorium.
    Lights of Home. Spend a great afternoon enjoying contemporary bluegrass with great harmonies and fine musicianship. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
    Call 882-0714.

Monday, July 13, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Nonprofit Fundraising: Seven Things You Should Know to Get the Money You Need
    10:00 am in the Harrison room.
    Retired college fundraising vice president and author Wayne E. Groner shows nonprofit staff and volunteers how to be more successful in fundraising.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

  • Funding Information Center Orientation
    9:00 am in the Harrison room
    Researchers, especially nonprofits, learn how to get background information on foundations using the Library's Funding Information Center and Internet resources. The mechanics of grant writing will not be addressed.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Magic of Creativity
    1:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
    Marty Hahn takes you on a magical tour of the Library, complete with a special visitor from his magician's hat!
    Call 882-0714.
  • Grantwriting 101
    1:00 pm in the Harrison room
    It's not rocket science; an effective grant-writing process can be learned, giving you the inside track for successful funding. A grant is a multi-tiered document, a collection of parts. Learn how to break down the sections, address each one in detail and put them together in a comprehensive and readable "whole." You'll receive lots of good advice and tips on getting the details right.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Magic of Creativity
    2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
    Marty Hahn takes you on a magical tour of the Library, complete with a special visitor from his magician's hat!
    Call 882-0714.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

  • Technology Overview
    1:00 pm in the auditorium
    Discuss topics of current interest. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
    Call 882-0714.
  • 1-on-1 Help Desk
    2:30 pm in the auditorium
    Got computer questions? Get personalized help. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Open Source Computing Solutions
    4:00 pm in the Harrison room
    Learn the in's and out's of the Linux operating system. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
    Call 882-0714.

Monday, July 20, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Writer's Workshop
    3:30 pm in the story hour room for grades 6-12.
    Get your creative juices flowing and beat writer's block with artistic story starters, Facebook novels and more.
    Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Computer Hands-On with ICON
    10:00 am in the Harrison room
    Computing in Tough Economic Times: Taking Advantage of Free Software. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

  • Get Creative: The Nature of Fun
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
    Create a masterpiece with natural materials.
    Call 882-0714.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

  • Super Science Saturday
    2:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 2-5.
    Join the ranks of Madame Curie, Albert Einstein and Sir Isaac Newton in this fun-filled scientific presentation where you can watch the big experiments and then do a few of your own. Explore the laws of physics, make colorful fog displays and find out why quicksand is so easy to get into, but so hard to get out of!
    Registration starts July 11; call 882-0714.

Monday, July 27, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Book Talk Swap
    5:30 pm for grades 6-12.
    Talk about the books you've been reading and what movies you've seen while enjoying snacks in the teen department. Bring your unwanted books for a book swap and find a great new summer read.
    Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.

Friday, July 31, 2009

  • KY3 for Kids Storybreak
    2:00 pm for all ages.
    KY3 news, weather and sports personalities read their favorite stories to you.
    Call 882-0714.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

  • Dance Like the Stars
    2:00 pm in the auditorium for grades 3-12.
    Learn to dance like a star with professional instructors from Royal Ballroom.
    Call 882-0714.

Monday, August 3, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

  • Storytime
    9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Stories, songs, games and movement.
    Call 882-0714.

Friday, August 7, 2009

  • Teen Night After Hours
    9:00 pm to 10:30 pm for grades 6-12.
    End of Summer Celebration. Join us for the TeenTakes 2009 award ceremony as the winner for the third annual video contest is announced. Then enjoy more movie mania games, crafts and prizes. Participants may not leave before 10:30 p.m. unless a parent or guardian picks them up.
    Call 882-0714.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

  • Teen Library Council
    10:00 am in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
    Join TLC and help decide what the Library should buy for teens, plan teen programs and read awesome teen books. Plus, there are always some very cool prizes!
    Call 882-0714.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

  • Chapter & Verse: Music on a Sunday Afternoon
    2:00 pm in the auditorium.
    Fun with Lou LeBrun. Lou LeBrun began studying accordion at age 7 and was performing in USO shows at 12 years old. A good time will be had by all during her performance, which includes a variety of music, anecdotes and an opportunity to sing-along. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Ready, Set, Go to Preschool
    2:00 pm in the story hour room for ages 2-4.
    Get ready for preschool with fun and reassuring stories and activities.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Ready, Set, Go to Kindergarten
    3:30 pm in the story hour room for ages 5-6.
    Get ready for kindergarten with fun and reassuring stories and activities.
    Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

  • Nonprofit Fundraising: Seven Things You Should Know to Get the Money You Need
    10:00 am in the Harrison room.
    Retired college fundraising vice president and author Wayne E. Groner shows nonprofit staff and volunteers how to be more successful in fundraising.
    Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

  • Book Discussion
    1:00 pm in meeting room A.
    "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
    Call 882-0714.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

  • Funding Information Center Orientation
    9:00 am in the Harrison room
    Researchers, especially nonprofits, learn how to get background information on foundations using the Library's Funding Information Center and Internet resources. The mechanics of grant writing will not be addressed.
    Call 882-0714.
  • Grantwriting 101
    1:00 pm in the Harrison room
    It's not rocket science; an effective grant-writing process can be learned, giving you the inside track for successful funding. A grant is a multi-tiered document, a collection of parts. Learn how to break down the sections, address each one in detail and put them together in a comprehensive and readable "whole." You'll receive lots of good advice and tips on getting the details right.
    Call 882-0714.

Friday, August 14, 2009

  • Anime Otaku Club
    6:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 6-12.
    Anime and manga enthusiasts, check us out! Meet with other fans, watch anime, read manga and enjoy treats from Japan.
    Call 882-0714.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

  • Open Source Computing Solutions
    4:00 pm in the Harrison room
    Learn the in's and out's of the Linux operating system. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
    Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

  • Computer Hands-On with ICON
    10:00 am in the auditorium
    Windows Your Way: Customizing the User Interface. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
    Call 882-0714.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

  • Computer Hands-On with ICON
    10:00 am in the auditorium
    Find That File: Tips for System Organization. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
    Call 882-0714.
  • 1-on-1 Help Desk
    11:30 am in the auditorium
    Got computer questions? Get personalized help. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
    Call 882-0714.
  • 'How-To' Computer Seminar
    12:30 pm in the auditorium
    Family Tree Maker 2009: Reports and Charts, 12:30 p.m.; Windows Vista: Communicating and Scheduling, 2:15 p.m. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
    Call 882-0714.

Monday, August 24, 2009

  • Book Talk Swap
    5:30 pm for grades 6-12.
    Talk about the books you've been reading and what movies you've seen while enjoying snacks in the teen department. Bring your unwanted books for a book swap and find a great new summer read.
    Call 882-0714.

Monday, September 7, 2009

  • Labor Day
    .
    All libraries will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.

Monday, October 12, 2009

  • Staff Training

    All libraries will be closed Monday, October 12, for Staff Training.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

  • Veteran's Day

    All libraries will be closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veteran's Day.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

  • Thanksgiving Day
    .
    All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving.

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