FEBRUARY AT A GLANCE . . .
FOR ADULTS...
Feb. 1, Wed. - 6:30 pm - "Tax Seminar for Individuals"
Feb. 2, Thu. - 5 pm - Knitting
Feb. 6, Mon. - 9 am - Watercolor Class
Feb. 6, Mon. - 1 pm - Librarians in Lights free movie, "The Librarian: Quest for the Spear"
Feb. 8, Wed. - 6 pm - Drawing I (1 of 6)
Feb. 9, Thu. - 5 pm - Knitting
Feb. 11, Sat. - 10 am - Rootfinders
Feb. 13, Mon. - 9 am - Watercolor Class
Feb. 14, Tue. - 1 pm - Adult Book Club
Feb. 15, Wed. - 6 pm - Drawing I (2 of 6)
Feb. 16, Thu. - 5 pm - Knitting
Feb. 17, Fri. - 2 pm - at Carriage Hill - Paint & Take
Feb. 17, Fri. - 6:30 pm - Adult Paint & Take
Feb. 20, Mon. - 9 am - Watercolor Class
Feb. 20, Mon. - 6 pm - Zentangle
Feb. 21, Tue. - 9:30 am - Zentangle
Feb. 22, Wed. - 6 pm - Drawing I (3 of 6)
Feb. 23, Thu. - 5 pm - Knitting
Feb. 27, Mon. - 9 am - Watercolor Class
Feb. 28, Tue. - 1 pm - Adult Book Club
NEW CAREGIVER TOTES
Could one of your loved ones benefit from a little memory encouragement? The library has assembled 3 Caregiver Totes chock-full of enjoyable activities, puzzles, and devices geared to do just that. Each of the totes differs by the level of engagement required. Take home one of these therapeutic kits to try out today (two-week loan period).
CHROMEBOOKS AND BLU-RAY PLAYERS
Have you wondered about Chromebooks or 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.
FREE TAX SEMINAR FOR INDIVIDUALS
Local CPA John Keyes will sponsor a free tax seminar for individuals on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 pm; just drop in.
WATERCOLOR CLASSES
Watercolor classes continue through February on Mondays at 9 am.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION MOVIE SERIES: LIBRARIANS IN LIGHTS!
For our 100th anniversary year, we are showing free classic movies featuring libraries/librarians through the decades. On Monday, Feb. 6 at 1 pm, we'll be showing "The Librarian: Quest for the Spear". Noah Wylie heads a sterling cast in a special effects-laden adventure that soars around the world from the Metropolitan Library through the Amazon jungle to the Himalayas. Join us and bring a friend.
SIGN UP NOW FOR FREE ADULT DRAWING CLASSES
Sign up now - instructor Mary Sroka-Calvert will conduct a new free adult Drawing I class on Wednesday nights from 6 - 8 pm for six weeks beginning Feb. 8 (no experience necessary and materials supplied). For those who have completed Drawing I and II sessions, Drawing III will be held for six weeks beginning Monday, Mar. 13 from 6 - 8 pm.
ROOTFINDERS
Rootfinders will meet Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10 am.
ADULT BOOK CLUB
The adult book club meets every other Tuesday at 1 pm. Feb. 14 - The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry - G. Zevin, Feb. 28 - In the Unlikely Event - J. Blume. Books will be available at the front desk.
CARRIAGE HILL
Sheila will demonstrate a flower paint & take that you can complete in one session on Friday, Feb. 17 at 2 pm. This a free class - there is no experience necessary, and supplies are included.
FREE ADULT PAINT AND TAKE
Learn about the color wheel and how to mix paint colors on Friday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 pm. This free class is for those age 16 and up. There is no experience necessary and supplies are included. Required registration began Jan. 30. Call 513-897-4826.
ZENTANGLE
Zentangle classes will be held Monday, Feb. 20 at 6 pm and Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 9:30 am. There is a $5 fee for each class taken. Sign up at the front desk.
KNITTING
Knitters of all levels are welcome to meet with our group each Thursday at 5 pm.
RECOMMENDED READS
ADULT FICTION:
Burning Bright - N. Petrie
TheDrifter - N. Petrie
News of the World - P. Jiles
The Ripper's Shadow - L. Rowland
The Throwback Special - C. Bachelder
William Henry is a Fine Name - C. Gohlke
ADULT NONFICTION:
Earning the Rockies: How Geography Shapes America's Role in theWorld - R. Kaplan
The Great Cholesterol Myth - J. Bowden
Reality Is Not What It Seems - C. Rovelli
The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Longer, Healthier, Longer - E. Blackburn
Why Time Flies - A. Burdick
BUZZWORTHY BOOKS RELEASING THIS MONTH:
The Evening Road - L. Hunt (2/7)
The Lonely Hearts Hotel - H. O'Neill (2/7)
Norse Mythology - N. Gaiman (2/7)
Pachinko - M. Lee (2/7)
The Dime - K. Kent (2/14)
Gilded Cage - V. James (2/14)
On Turpentine Lane - E. Lipman (2/14)
The Mother's Promise - S. Hepworth (2/21)
A Piece of the World - C. Baker-Kline (2/21)
YOUTH SERVICES EVENTS
Questions? Call Miss Kathy or Miss Sheila at 513-897-4826.
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER
Children (ages 3 yrs. - grade 1), register now to bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for a sleepover on Friday, Feb. 10. From 4:00-4:30 pm, enjoy stories and activities. Then on Saturday, Feb. 11 (between 10am - 2pm), pick up your stuffed animal and see what kind of mischief your huggable buddy got into after dark (limit 35).
SOUND SCIENCE
Register beginning Feb. 6 to explore the science behind sounds with hands-on activities. This session is Friday, Feb. 24 from 4:00-4:30 pm, for ages 3 - K with an adult.
LEGO FUN FOR GRADES 1 - 5
The Lego session will be Monday, February 27 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. We supply Legos of all sizes; you supply your imagination. Come build a creation based on a theme. Please register beginning February 6. This program is limited to 20.
DRIVE-IN MOVIE FOR TWOS AND THREES
Dear two and three year olds and a caregiver...
You are invited to a Drive-in Movie on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6:45 - 7:15 pm. Toddlers love playing with boxes, and now they can make their own little box car with help from their parents/caregivers. The kids will then watch a short children’s book movie in their car before “driving” home. Ask Mom to register you beginning Feb. 13 (513-897-4826).
CELEBRATE THE WIMPY KID FOR GRADES 3 - 5
Grades 3-5, join us for a Diary of a Wimpy Kid celebration on Saturday, Mar. 4 from 10:30 - 11:30 am. Required registration begins Feb. 20. We'll have games, activities, Mom Bucks, and Wimpy Kid fun.
1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
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. Reading is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your child’s success when they begin school.
We have 11 children who have completed this program. Congratulations!
PRESCHOOLERS THROUGH 5TH GRADERS
Be a smart cookie – read. Check out 5 books and receive a chance to choose a yummy prize.
BABY BOOKWORMS
This baby storytime is for children from birth to 24 months and their caregiver on Wednesdays from 10:30 –11:00 am. No registration is required. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay with children during all storytime sessions. Enjoy great books for babies, learn fun songs and rhymes, and meet other families in your neighborhood.
TODDLER LAPTIMES
Toddler Laptimes are for 2 year olds and their caregivers on Tuesdays from 6:45 - 7:10 pm from Mar. 7 - Apr. 11. Required in-person registration begins Feb.20. Limit - 12 toddlers and 12 caregivers.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES
Preschool Storytimes are for 3 - 5 year olds including kindergartners, Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 am or Thursdays 6:45 - 7:30 pm. Come every Thursday until the beginning of May for stories, games, songs, and crafts.
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.
CHAPTERS BOOK CLUB
Chapters Book Club is for those in grades 1 and 2. This group reads one short chapter book a month, and then meets to discuss the book, the author, and do activities. This club meets Tuesday, Feb.14 from 4:00 – 4:45 pm. Registration is required (presently full).
RAPID READERS AND WRITERS
Calling all bookworms (grades 3 – 5) for the Rapid Readers & Writers on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 4:00-5:00 pm. We discuss books, play games, try out creative writing, and enjoy a light snack. Registration is required (presently full).
LOOK WHO'S READING BOOK CLUB
The Look Who’s Reading Book Club (grade K) will meet Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 6:00 – 6:30 pm. The group engages in fun learning activities featuring phonics, letter and word writing, and other skills that promote a strong literacy foundation (presently full).
FREE TEEN PAINT AND TAKE
Grades 6 and up, sign up by Feb. 8 for a paint & take using masking tape. The session is held on Friday, Feb.10 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. The library will be closed to the public at this time; only those pre-registered will be admitted (limited to 25 teens). Call 513-897-4826 to register.
VALENTINE CHOCOLATE-DIPPED MARSHMALLOW SALE
TAB (Teen Advisory Board of The Mary L. Cook Public Library) will be selling Valentine chocolate-dipped marshmallows beginning Feb. 10. Valentine’s Day is February 14. Buy one or two for your sweetie and support our teens! Profits will be used for teen programming.
TEEN CAFE
Teens (grades 6 & up), join the fun and bring a friend each Wednesday after school from 3:00-4:00 pm. Each week is something different – snacks, plus movies, games, or crafts.
Note: if Wayne Local is closed due to weather, the Teen Café is cancelled. For questions, call Sheila at 513-897-4826.
Mary L. Cook Public Library
381 Old Stage Road
Waynesville, OH 45068
513-897-4826