January 2019 Newsletter

WHAT'S NEW IN JANUARY?

Hours:

Mon. - Thu. - 9 am - 8 pm

Fri. -  9 am - 6 pm

Sat. - 10 am - 2 pm

Sun. - 1 pm - 4 pm  

 

THE FRIENDS ANNUAL HOLIDAY AUCTION

The Friends of the Mary L. Cook Public Library Holiday Auction was an enormous success!  This fundraiser has grown to be more than just wreaths to be auctioned; this year we had gift baskets, quilts, desks, candles, and even an OSU football print.  The silent auction brought bidders coming from all over the area to view and bid on these holiday decorations.  We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their donations:  the Abernathy Family, Christy Armold,  John Barney, the Beatty Family, Donna & Abbey Bellman, Kelsy Bocco, Cathy Bowersox of Norwex, Boy Scout Troop 999, Amber Campbell of NuSkin, Pam Campbell, Cobblestone Café, Joanne Coker, Dawn Dale, the Deaton Family, DigiStitch, Field’s Family Enterprises, Framing Place & Art Gallery, Jamie Gabbard, Grandma’s Gardens, Hartsock’s Village Florist, Hour House, Barb Johnson, Kel’s Creations Salon, John Keyes CPA, Kindred Nest, Lebanon Citizens National Bank, Mrs. Helen LeMay, Anne Lindsey, Tessa McCormick, Mitchell’s Plumbing, Stefanie Moffitt, Linda Morgan, Judith O’Rourke, Daphne Philpott, Photography by Kelly Ann, Remember When Tea Room, Rice Family Harvest, Debbie Ronald, The Salvation Sisters,  Adrianne Shelhamer of Mary Kay, Kelly Skidmore of LuLaRoe, Stewart Airfield, Stonetown Coffee, Colleen Stump of Paparazzi Jewelry, Sunshine Therapeutics,  Linda Swartzel, the Trapp family, Stephanie Hughes of Turn Out Dance Academy, Ultimate Finish Salon, Village Family Restaurant, Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Waynesville Lumber, Michelle Weaver, Kathleen Welch, Winsome Cottage, Heather Wyatt, and Cat Young of Healthy Lazy Mom. Thank you for all your support!  We would also like to say thanks to Michelle Weaver for all her efforts in soliciting the donations for our auction. 

 

RECOMMENDED BY OUR PATRONS:

  ADULT FICTION:

The Enemy of My Enemy - W. Griffin

The Girl in the Spider's Web - D. Lagercrantz

Vengeful - V. Schwab

  ADULT NONFICTION:

Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow - Y. Harari

Racing to the Finish: My Story - D. Earnhardt, Jr.

Why We Dream - A. Robb

RECOMMENDED NEW RELEASES THIS MONTH:

   1/8:

An Anonymous Girl - G. Hendricks

Freefall - J. Barry

She Lies in Wait - G. Lodge

The Widows - J. Montgomery

   1/15:

Annapolis - D. Gillham

The Dreamers - K. Walker

Elsey Come Home - S. Conley

Late in the Day - T. Hadley

Unmarriageable - S. Kamel

   1/22:

The Current - T. Johnston

Restoration Heights - W. Medearis

   1/29:

99 Percent Mine - S. Thorne

Here and Now and Then - M. Chen

 

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Contact Miss Kathy & Miss Sheila @ 513-897-4826.

PRESCHOOLERS THROUGH 5TH GRADERS... ENJOY WINTER - READ!                   

Visit the library today and grab some cool books to snuggle up with this winter.  Check out 5 books and receive a chance to choose a cool prize.

TODDLER LAPTIMES

For 2 year olds and their caregivers on Tuesdays 6:45 - 7:10 pm from Jan. 15 - Feb. 19.  In person required registration begins Jan. 2.  Limit - 12 toddlers and 12 caregivers.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES

Come every Thursday from Jan. 3 to the end of April for stories, games, songs, and crafts.

For 3 - 5 year olds, including kindergartners, Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 am or Thursdays 6:45 - 7:30 pm.  Registration requested. 

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. 

DROP IN STORYTIMES

Aimed at 3 yrs. - 6 yrs. but all ages accepted.  Drop in Monday evenings 6:15 - 6:35 pm or Tuesday mornings 10:00 - 10:20 am.  Join us in the children’s room for a few stories, fingerplays, and laughs.  We will resume on Jan. 7. 

 BABY BOOKWORMS

Wednesdays 10:30 –11:00 am for babies to 24 months plus a caregiver.  Resumes Jan. 9.  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.  No registration required.          

CHAPTERS BOOK CLUB

A book club for those in grades 1 and 2.  The Chapters Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Jan.15 from 4:00 – 4:45 pm.  This group is presently full.

AMERICAN GIRL WINTER TEA

Young ladies ages 8 and up, join us on Saturday, Jan. 19.  We will have 2 seatings for our party; please sign up for one.  The first tea will be 10:30 am – 12:00 and the second tea will be from 12:30 – 2:00 pm.  Join us as we learn about American Girls from the past and present. Come dressed for a tea party if you wish.  We will have ‘tea’ and sweet treats. Bring your American girl doll (if you have one). Required registration begins Jan. 2. Each party will be limited to 20 participants.

RAPID READERS & WRITERS

Grades 3 – 5, join the Rapid Readers & wRiters Book Club on Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm.  This group is presently full.

LOOK WHO'S READING BOOK CLUB (GRADE K)

Meets Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 6:00 – 6:30 pm.  The group engages 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.

MAGNET SCIENCE

For preschoolers (3 yrs. - K) and a caregiver on Friday, Jan. 25 from 4:00 to 4:30 pm.  We will be learning how magnets work with several hands on activities.  All children should bring an adult with them.  Required Registration will begin Jan. 7.  Questions, please contact Kathy Daniels 513-897-4826. 

SENSORY STORYTIME

Friday, Jan. 25 from 6:00 – 6:45 pm.  This sensory storytime is designed to engage kids through movement, music, stories and sensory activity play.  This is ideal for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration challenges, or children who have trouble sitting still.

The program incorporates:

Visual Schedule Board, Books Read Aloud & Demonstrated Interactively with Flannel Boards & Sensory Opportunities - Bubbles, Songs, & Movement.  Required registration begins Jan. 7.  Please call 513-897-4826 to register.  The library is closed to the public during this event.  Questions?  Please contact Miss Kathy at danielka@marylcook.com or call 513-897-4826.

LEGO FUN

For grades 1 – 5 on Monday, Jan. 28 from 6:00 – 6:45 pm.  We supply Legos of all sizes and a theme.  You supply your imagination.  Come build a creation based on a theme.  Please register beginning Jan. 14.  This program is limited to 20.

STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER

Friday, Feb. 8 from 4:00 – 4:30 pm for ages 3 yrs. – grade 1. 

Bring your favorite stuffed animal (just one please) to the library for a sleepover!  Enjoy stories and activities, then leave your stuffed animal overnight.  On Saturday, Feb. 9 (between 10 am & 2 pm), pick up your stuffed animal and see what kind of mischief your little buddy got into at the library after dark. Required registration begins Jan. 28 and is limited to 35.  You may register by calling the library. Questions - Call Kathy Daniels - Youth Services @ 513-897-4826.

1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN

This fun and exciting reading program is 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.  1,000 Books Before Kindergarten 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.  Reading is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your child’s success when they begin school.

ADULT PROGRAMS

LET'S TALK ABOUT IT

We are offering a six-month series that will meet the third Thursday of each month at 6 pm.  This series of talks led by Dr. Brian Beckett will include an introduction and some helpful information followed by questions and conversation.  Brian is a board certified counselor in private practice, psychology, and a Christian minister.  The sessions are free.

January 17th         Growing Through Life's Disruptions

February 21st       What Do My Dreams Mean?

March 21st            Finding My Way Through Depression

April 18th               Parenting My Adult Child

May 16th               Parenting from Toddler through Teen

DRAWING II CLASSES

Drawing II classes continue Mondays on Jan. 7, 14, and 21 at 6 pm. 

DRAWING IV CLASSES

For those enrolled, classes continue on Tuesdays from 6 - 8 pm through Jan. 22.

BEGINNER'S UKULELE CLASS

Our basic ukulele class is held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (Jan. 2 & Jan. 16), now through Feb. 20 from 6:30 - 7:15 pm. Those under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

ADULT BOOK CLUB

The adult book club will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 1 pm.  The book for Jan. 8 is Chariot on the Mountain by Jack Ford.  The book for Jan. 22 is Flight of Dreams by Ariel Lawhon.  Books will be available at the front desk.

ROOTFINDERS

Rootfinders will meet Saturday, Jan. 12 at 10 am.  Join us for this open session. This session was cancelled due to inclimate weather. 

SPLATTER FLOWER PAINTING

Adults (ages 16 & up), sign up Monday, Jan. 21 to make a splatter flower painting on canvas held Friday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 pm.  The class is free and no experience is necessary.

TAX RULES AND REGULATIONS

John Keyes, CPA, will provide a seminar on 2018 personal and business tax information on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 6 pm.

ESTATE PLANNING

Beacon Hill Financial will present a seminar on Estate Planning on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 2 pm.

CARRIAGE HILL CRAFT

Residents of Carriage Hill, join us in your community room to make a coaster on Friday, Jan. 25 at 2 pm.  Hope to see you there!

 

KNITTERS

Meet Thursdays at 5 pm. 

TEEN PROGRAMS

BE A PART OF THE TEEN SCENE

Teens in Grades 7 and up (or the equivalent) can become an important part of “The Teen Scene” at the Mary L. Cook Public Library!  They can become members of TAB - the Teen Advisory Board.  These teens assist with materials selection, programming plans, and other activities at the Library.  Applications are now available at the library as well as at the Waynesville Middle School and High School libraries.  Stop in and pick one up before Jan. 31.  The Board and Staff of the library believe that teens are important!  They believe that teens should be allowed to share their opinions and ideas.  Teens know what teens like to do.  We are counting on our teens to make the “Teen Scene” the best at The Mary L. Cook Public Library.  Please contact Sheila or Kathy if you have questions.

TEEN CAFE

For teens (gr. 6 & up) each Wednesday* after school from 3:00 - 4:00 pm. This will resume Jan. 9.  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.  *Reminder: if Wayne Local closes due to inclement weather, the teen café is cancelled.