December 2016 Newsletter

DECEMBER AT A GLANCE . . . 

FOR ADULTS

Now through Dec. 8 - 7 pm - Friends of the Library Holiday Auction

Dec. 1, Thu. - 5 pm - Knitters

Dec. 1, Thu. - 6 pm - PUCO representative Q&A

Dec. 3, Sat. - 10:30 to 12:30 -Santa's Open House (family event)

Dec. 5, Mon. - 1 pm - Librarians in Lights free movie, "Foul Play"

Dec. 5, Mon. - 6 pm - Drawing II (last session)

Dec. 8, Thu.  - 5 pm - Knitters

Dec. 8, Thu. - 6:30 pm - WUMC Handbell Choir

Dec. 8, Thu. - 7 pm - HOLIDAY AUCTION BIDDING ENDS

Dec. 10, Sat. - 10 am - Rootfinders

Dec. 12, Mon. - 6 pm - Zentangle

Dec. 13, Tue. -  9:30 am - Zentangle

Dec. 15, Thu. - 5 pm - Knitters

Dec. 16, Fri. - 2 pm at Carriage Hill - Bingo

Dec. 22, Thu. 5 pm - Knitters

Dec. 24, 25, 26, Sat, Sun., Mon. - Closed

Dec. 29, Thu. - 5 pm - Knitters

Dec. 31, Sat. - 10 am - 2 pm - OPEN

Dec. 31, Sat. - 2 pm - Food for Fines Ends

Jan. 1 and 2, Sun. and Mon. – Closed

 

 TRAVEL LIKE A PRO

Santa never takes off without packing his sleigh full of Mary L. Cook downloads.  Get our MLC app from Google Play (Androids) or the iTunes store (Apple) for easy access to Overdrve, Hoopla, and Flipster for digital books,movies, audiobooks, and magazines.  Keep everyone happy during your winter travels.

FOOD FOR FINES

Spread some holiday goodwill - now is the time to help your neighbors while you help yourself. Through Dec. 31, you may remove up to $10 in fines (not replacement costs) per card with a food pantry donation of the same amount.  Nonperishable food items are gladly accepted, as well as personal toiletries and cleaning supplies.  Stop in the library for more information on what type of items are always in need.  Please check food expiration dates before donating.  Make sure to let the front desk personnel know about your donation so that credit can be applied.  The food pantry is located in Waynesville, so your donations go to people in our village.

CHROMEBOOKS AND BLU-RAY PLAYERS

The library is pleased to have three Chromebooks and two Blu-Ray players to loan out to our adult patrons (over age 18).  The loan period is one week for each of these items with one renewal possible.

PUCO REPRESENTATIVE HERE

Zachary Hoffman from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio will be here on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 pm.  This informal session will cover electric billing, assistance, and energy savings. Stop in with your questions.

ADULT BOOK CLUB

The adult book club is taking a break in December but will meet again on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 1 pm.  Books will be available at the front desk.

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION MOVIE SERIES: LIBRARIANS IN LIGHTS!

For our 100th anniversary year, we will be showing free classic movies featuring libraries/librarians through the decades.  Join us as we watch "Foul Play" starring Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase on Monday, Dec. 5 at 1 pm.

DRAWING II CLASS

The last session of the Drawing II Series will be held Monday, Dec. 5 at 6 pm.

HANDBELL CHOIR PERFORMANCE

The Waynesville United Methodist Handbell Choir will treat us to some holiday classics before the end of bidding for the Holiday Auction on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 pm.  Hum along with your favorite tunes while placing those winning bids until 7 pm.

HOLIDAY AUCTION GOING ON NOW

Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go...to our Friends of the Library Holiday Auction now  through Thursday, Dec.8 at 7 pm!  Bid on a generous selection of decorating/gift items donated by area businesses and individuals. 

ROOTFINDERS

Rootfinders will meet Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 am.  Denny Dalton will be speaking on "Three Exceptional Women" - join us!

 ZENTANGLE

Zentangle classes will be held Monday, Dec. 12 at 6 pm or Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 9:30 am.  There is a $5 fee for each class taken.  Sign up at the front desk.

CARRIAGE HILL

Miss Sheila will be getting the gang together at Carriage Hill for bingo on Friday, Dec.16 at 2 pm.  Come to your community room for fun and friendship and bring your neighbor!

KNITTERS

Knitters of all levels are welcome to meet with our group each Thursday at 5 pm.

OHIOANA ROOM

Our Ohioana Room renovation continues.  The Ohioana Room materials will not be accessible until this is completed and materials are reshelved.  

 

RECOMMENDED READS

ADULT FICTION:

Behind Closed Doors - P. Paris

The House Without Windows - N. Hashimi

The Little Paris Bookshop - N. George

One Plus One - J. Moyes

Paris for One - J. Moyes

 

ADULT NONFICTION:

The Brain Warrior's Way - D. Amen

If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty - E. Metaxas

A Most Improbable Journey: A Big History of Our Planet and Ourselves - W. Alvarez

Thank You for Being Late - T. Friedman

                

YOUTH SERVICES EVENTS 

????s Call Miss Kathy or Miss Sheila at 513-897-4826.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES

Preschool Storytimes are for 3 - 5 year olds including kindergartners on Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:15 am or Thursdays from 6:45 - 7:30 pm. Registration is requested. We play games, sing songs, hear stories, and share laughs.  *There is only one storytime in December on December 1.  Storytime will resume Thursday, January 5, 2017.

STORYTIME SUPERSTARS

Come to storytime at the Mary L. Cook Public Library and get a stamp!  When you have 10 stamps on your Storytime Superstar card you will earn a free book!  We will keep your Storytime Superstar card here at the library.

 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN

            Have you signed your child up to this fun and exciting reading program for children ages 0-5 years? This program was developed to increase awareness of the importance of reading to very young children as well as encouraging parents to embrace their role as their child’s first teacher.

            The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program encourages families to read at least 1,000 books to their preschooler, birth to age 5, before they enter school. Families can sign up today at the Mary L. Cook Public Library. Each child will receive a folder with a page to record the books they read. Each time a goal of recording 20 books is reached, children are encouraged to bring their folder to the library to receive a sticker.  Each time the goal of recording 100 books is reached, children should bring their folder to the library to receive a free book and pick up more library books.

            The goal of this project is to help kids enter school ready to learn. Reading is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your child’s success when they begin school.

 

PRESCHOOLERS - 5TH GRADERS...SEASON'S READING!

  It is a great season to enjoy a book or two.   Check out 5 books today and you will receive a chance for a wonderful prize.

 BABY BOOKWORMS 

Baby Storytime  is for children from birth to 24 months and their parent or caregiver on Wednesdays from  10:30 - 11:00 am.  *We will not meet December 21 & 28. Sessions will resume January 4, 2017. Enjoy great books for babies, learn fun songs and rhymes, and meet other families in your neighborhood. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay with children during all storytime sessions. If you have questions, please call Kathy Daniels – Youth Services.

SANTA OPEN HOUSE

Santa Claus will be visiting the library during the Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 3, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (drop in anytime between these hours). Bring the entire family to see Santa, who will be available for photographs. In addition to the visit from Santa, visitors can write letters to Santa, create a holiday craft, and partake in refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.  Registration began November 14.  The library staff and Santa hope to see you there.

 DEAR SANTA...

We have a special mailbox in the children’s room for your child to drop that important Santa letter.   These letters will go directly to the elves working way up at the North Pole.  The elves will take time to answer these letters.  Letters may be mailed through Tuesday, December 6.  ?’s - Please ask Miss Kathy or Miss Sheila.

TEEN CAFE

Teens (gr. 6 & up) meet WEDNESDAYS AFTER SCHOOL from 3:00 - 4:00 pm - held only one Wednesday in December - please join us on December 7. The Teen Cafe will resume January 4, 2017.  *If school is closed due to inclement weather, the Teen Café will be cancelled. Each week we will provide snacks, drinks, and something fun to do! Come join the fun and bring a friend! Each week there's something different – movies, games, crafts, snacks.

?’s - CALL Sheila @ 513-897-4826.

CHAPTERS BOOK CLUB

This is a new book club for those in grades 1 and 2.  This group will read one short chapter book a month, then we meet to discuss the book, the author, and do activities associated with the book.  The Chapters Book Club will meet on Tuesday, December 6 from 4:00 – 4:45 pm.  Registration is required for this book club.  This group is presently full.

RAPID READERS AND WRITERS BOOK CLUB

Calling all Book Worms (grades 3 – 5) to join the Rapid Readers & wRiters on Tuesday, December 13 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Please join us as we discuss books, play games, try out a bit of creative writing, and enjoy a light snack. Registration is required for this program.  *This group is presently full.

LOOK WHO'S READING BOOK CLUB

Look Who’s Reading Book Club (grade K) meets at the Mary L. Cook Public Library Tuesday, December 13 from 6:00 – 6:30 pm. The group will engage in a variety of fun learning activities featuring phonics, the writing of letters and words, and many other skills that promote a strong literacy foundation.  *This group is presently full.

FRIENDS HOLIDAY AUCTION

            The Friends Annual Holiday Auction is here!  Come in and bid on your favorite holiday decorations which have been donated by area businesses and community groups.  Bidding began Friday Nov. 18.  Bids will be opened Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7:00 pm.  You could do your holiday shopping at the library!

 

Mary L. Cook Public Library

381 Old Stage Road

Waynesville, OH 45068

513-897-4826

www.mlcook.lib.oh.us