What's Happening at the Boyle County Public Library in January 2020

What's Happening at the Library in January 2020

Happy New Year from the Boyle County Public Library! There's so much going on at the Library this month including a writing workshop, family events, a celebration of the Roaring Twenties, and a Kentucky Chautuaqua performance. For a complete list of upcoming events plus helpful resources visit www.BoylePubLib.org The Library will have a delayed opening on Friday, January 31 at 1:00 pm for staff training. 

Kids & Tween Activities Libby McWhorter and Kinsey Hisle offer fantastic programs for children and tweens. Weekly storytimes are offered on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, and a Friday storytime is offered once a month. This month: Saturday Morning Cartoons, Kids Science Club, LEGO Hogwarts Express Train building sessions, Family Movie Night, and more! *Registration is required for some programs. Call or stop by the Children's Library to sign up.  An interpreter for the deaf is available upon request by calling the Library 48 hours in advance. BCPL Events Calendar

Teen Activities

Brittany Smith is our Young Adult Services Librarian. If you have any questions or suggestions about teen programs or the YA collection, you can contact her at bsmith@boylepublib.org. Teen Space: Mocktails Thursday, January 9 • 4:00-7:00 pm Play Nintendo Switch, eat pizza, and get creative! We'll be celebrating the Roaring Twenties with mocktails for everyone! (Storytime Room) LibCrates Meetup Monday, January 20 • 6:00 pm LibCrates is a subscription-style box that includes a free book and other fun things. Our January selection is Kingdom of Ash and Briars by Hannah West. (Mahan Gallery)

For Students

Coding Class Mondays • 4:00-5:30 pm This self-paced class uses the CodeHS curriculum. No experience is necessary, and you can enroll any time. For more info or to register, email danville.code@gmail.com. Grades 6-12. (Computer Lab)

T.A.C.O. Tuesday Tuesday, Jan. 7 • 4:00 pm Get involved with TACO (Tween/Teen Advisory & Community Organization) to plan and prepare for library programs! Enjoy tacos, snacks, and activities. Ages 9-18. (Mahan Gallery)

Helpful online resources you can access from our website:

Programs & Book Clubs for Adults

2nd Monday Book Discussion January 13 • 3:00 pm

3rd Thursday AM Book Discussion January 16 • 10:00 am

3rd Thursday PM Book Discussion January 16 • 4:00 pm

Crafting for Keeps Thursday, Jan. 9 • 6:00 pm At this free crafting event you’ll make and take home a fragrant, colorful, lye-free soap. A hand-made gift to keep for yourself or share with others. (Community Room) Downton Abbey Tea & Movie Sunday, Jan. 19 • 2:00 pm Join us for teatime with Bruce Richardson, of Elmwood Inn Tea, who will help us brush up on British trivia and teatime etiquette. Then relax and enjoy a screening of the new Downton Abbey movie as part of our tribute to the Roaring Twenties. (Community Room)

Books & Brews: The Great Gatsby @Gypsy Run Friday, Jan. 24 • 6:00 pm As part of our tribute to the Roaring Twenties we'll be discussing The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald at the Gypsy Run Brewery (131 N. Fourth St., Danville). No purchase necessary. Pick up your copy of the book at the library. (Ages 21+)

Adult How-To: Set SMART Goals Monday, Jan. 27 • 6:00 pm A goal is a dream with a deadline! Learn how to make SMART goals to be successful in any way. SMART goals can be for health, finances, and anything to improve your lifestyle. In partnership with the Boyle County Cooperative Extension Office. (Conference Room)

An interpreter for the deaf is available upon request by calling the Library 48 hours in advance.

Friends of the Library

All Friends of the Library events are free and open to the public. Programs are held in the Community Room at the Library. An interpreter for the deaf is available upon request by calling the Library 48 hours in advance. FOTL Annual Meeting & Kentucky Chautauqua Performance Thursday, Jan. 23 • 5:00 pm The Friends of the Library Annual Meeting will feature the Kentucky Chautauqua presentation of "Jean Ritchie: Damsel with a Dulcimer," featuring Rachel Lee Rogers. All are invited to attend this event. About the performance: Perry County native Jean Ritchie spread Appalachian music far and wide throughout her life. She was an active force in the 1960s NYC folk scene and is credited with the revival of the mountain dulcimer. This program is funded in part by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. (Community Room)

Other Events at the Library

City of Danville Community Blood Drive Wednesday, Jan. 8 • 11:00 am-5:30 pm Go to kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522 to register. (Community Room) BCPL Boards of Trustees Meeting Thursday, Jan. 9 • 10:30 am The Boards of Trustees of the Boyle County Public Library meet regularly on the second Thursday of each month at 10:30 am. Meetings are open to the public. (Conference Room) Danville Writers Group Monday, Jan. 13 • 5:30 - 8:00 pm This group provides an atmosphere where members can share their creative work and receive helpful feedback. (Conference Room)

Adult Storytime • Mondays at 9:00 am This is a social hour and book club for individuals with and without disabilities to utilize the library and pursue common interests together. (Community Room) Adult Ed Class • Mondays at 5:00 pm Want to earn your GED? The Boyle County Adult Education GED Program can help you for free! This weekly 2-hour class will be offered by Gail Jackson at the Library. (Mahan Gallery) Crafters Who Care • Mondays at 3:00 pm This group of crafters knit and crochet hats, scarves, and afghans to share with those in need. If you'd like to learn, they can teach you! (Ask at the Circulation Desk for room location.)

Memory Lab Training Sessions & Lab Reservations By appointment The Memory Lab is a grant-funded resource that enables people to digitize and preserve their histories. Located in the Computer Lab, it is made up of equipment and information used for conversion of analog formats to digital. It currently supports the following formats: VHS, cassette tapes, photographs, negatives, and slides. To arrange a training session or to reserve the Lab, go to boylepublib.org/memory-lab.

Outreach Services The Library is committed to reaching all members of our community. Outreach staff Jana Oliver, Deb Brown, and Dana Benton spend much of their time on the road in the Bookmobile and the smaller outreach van. The Bookmobile is a WiFi hotspot and carries books for all ages, AV materials (including CD-Books and a small collection of DVDs), plus magazines and paperback books. On-the-go programming also includes story hours at day care centers and book discussion groups at senior centers and other facilities. If you'd like to see the bookmobile in your neighborhood or are in need of our Outreach Services, please let us know. Outreach Services

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