June 2019 Newsletter

WHAT'S NEW IN JUNE?

Hours:

Mon. - Thu. - 9 am - 8 pm

Fri. -  9 am - 6 pm

Sat. - 10 am - 2 pm

Sun. - Closed Sundays Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend

SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR ALL AGES BEGINS WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 AT 9 AM - 8 PM!

                              Rocket ship with kids with books. Says "A Universe of Stories."             
                    

BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY OUR PATRONS:

   ADULT FICTION:

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek - K. Richardson

Like Lions - B. Panowich

Once Upon a River - D. Setterfield

The Secret, Book and Scone Society - E. Adams

The Trouble with Vampires - L. Sands

   ADULT NONFICTION:

Nanaville - A. Quindlen

Revolutionary: George Washington at War - R. O'Connell

The Stressed Years of Their Lives: Helping Your Kid Survive and Thrive During Their College Years - J. Hibbs

RECOMMENDED NEW RELEASES THIS MONTH:

   6/4:

City of Girls - E. Gilbert

Donna Has Left the Building - S. Gilman

Magic for Liars - S. Gailey

My Life as a Rat - J. Oates

   6/11:

Call Your Daughter Home - D. Spera

Fleischman is in Trouble - T. Brodesser-Akner

The Tenth Muse - C. Chung

   6/18:

Conviction - D. Mina

The Last House Guest - M. Miranda

   6/25:

After the End - C. Mackintosh

Evvie Drake Starts Over - L. Holmes

The Gone Dead - C. Benz

The Most Fun We Ever Had - C. Lombardo

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

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

A UNIVERSE OF STORIES -  2019 SUMMER READING PROGRAM          

May 29 through July 29. The Mary L. Cook Public Library has lots of summer fun for all ages, birth through adult!  Be rewarded for enjoying books and improving your reading skills.

Reading & Registration begins Wednesday, May 29 at 9 am - 8 pm.  It is not too late to register for all the fun, even after May 29.  Stop in and get started.

STORYTIME FOR 2-4 YRS. (SPECIAL WEDNESDAY MORNINGS)

Storytime for children ages 2 – 4 years and parent.  Join us Wednesday, June 5, June 12, June 19, July 10 & July 17 from 11 - 11:30 am to listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun.  No registration required.

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.  Questions – please ask Miss Kathy 513-897-4826.

WONDERFUL AND WACKY WEDNESDAYS

Each Wednesday we have an exciting new program.

**Please attend the program based on the grade level your child will be entering in the fall:

     Wednesday, June 5

11:00 – 11:45 am - Space Day.  Join us as we learn about outer space and the earth. Ages 5 yrs. - entering 1st grade.

1:00 – 1:45 pm - Space Day. Join us as we learn about outer space and the earth. Entering 2nd – entering 5th grade.

 

     Wednesday, June 12

11:00 - 11:45 am - Armstrong Air & Space - Black Holes.  We will learn how black holes are formed.  Ages 5 yrs. - entering 1st grade.

1:00 - 1:45 pm - Armstrong Air & Space - Black Holes.  We will learn how black holes are formed. Entering 2nd - entering 5th grade.

     Wednesday, June 19

11:00 - 11:30 am - Cincinnati Observatory - Comets & Meteors.  We will learn about their structure, parts, and orbits.  Ages 5 yrs. - entering 1st grade.

1:00 - 1:30 pm - Cincinnati Observatory - Comets & Meteors.  We will learn about their structure, parts, and orbits. Entering 2nd – entering 5th grade.

     Wednesday, June 26

9:00 am – 8:00 pm.  Drop in and Search for the Planets.   Ages 2 yrs. – entering 5th grade.

TREASURE CHEST

Come to the Wonderful Wednesdays at the library and get your chance to win the secret treasure hidden in the Treasure Chest.  Value of Treasure is over $200.00!  One chance per child per Wednesday.

 SPECIAL FAMILY PROGRAMS

Bring the family for a fun filled evening at the library:

     Thursday, May 30

6:45 pm - Miss Jen & Friends Puppet Show.  Bring the kids for lots of laughs.

     Thursday, June 6

6:45 - 7:45 pm - Family Bingo.  All ages.  Play Bingo for great prizes.

COMMUNITY FUN

     Saturday, June 29

11:00 am - Independence Day Parade - Main Street.

Dusk - Fireworks - Bicentennial Park.

FAMILY READING PROGRAM

Join the program, then you will receive a Family Record Sheet and rules when you register.  This summer we challenge the entire family to get moving and read together.  Sign up and find out how your family can win a fun prize everyone can enjoy!

 

BOOK BUDDIES

Returning this summer:

This free enrichment program has been created to help young children (entering grades 1-3) to enhance their reading skills.  The Book Buddies will meet for 30 minute sessions on Monday evenings, June 3, June 10, June 17, & June 24.  All sessions will begin at 6:45 pm and will last 30 minutes.  You must register for this program.  Contact Kathy Daniels danielka@marylcook.com for an application.

1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN

In August 2014, The Mary L. Cook Public Library launched a new literacy program, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.  As of today we have 28 children who have completed this program.  Congratulations to these children and their families.  If you read your child one book a day, she/he will reach 1000 books in under three years.  Though the goal of this program is to improve literacy skills, but even more, it’s about time spent together reading.  Ask how to sign your child up for this fun program.  For each 100 books read to your child, they will receive a free book from us.

WAYNESVILLE ELEMENTARY MEDIA CENTER BOOKS

Parents,

If you find any Waynesville Elementary library books over the summer months, please return them to the Mary L. Cook Public Library.  We will see that they are returned to the Media Center before school resumes.  Thank you.

ADULT PROGRAMS

DON'T FORGET THE ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM!

Prizes galore just for adults - for every 5 adult reading materials checked out, earn a chance to win a prize basket.

HANDY FOR SUMMER READING! STORE LIBRARY CARD BARCODES IN THE MLC APP

The newest feature of our MLC (Mary L. Cook PL) app is called Barcode Wallet. It allows you to store your barcode as well as those of your family members in the app. You can use these stored barcodes in the same way that you use your actual card for checking out at the library. Go to your Google store or Apple store to download the MLC library app today.  You can access the catalog and your account easily from the app. Put items on hold right from the app. Access our mobile website from the app where you can check for upcoming events, read Flipster e-magazines, and see what’s new at the library.

ADULT BOOK CLUB

The adult book club will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 1 pm.  The book for June 11 is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate.  The book for June 25 is The Magdalen Girls by V.S. Alexander.  Books will be available at the front desk.

ESSENTIAL OILS CLASS

Join instructor Lauren Milligan on Tuesday, June 4 at 6 pm as she shares her knowledge of basic information on essential oils. Ages 16 & up.  No registration is required.

OPEN MUSIC NIGHTS

Open Music Nights are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (June 5 & 19) from 6:30 - 7:30 pm, and will continue this summer.  If you have any questions, please direct them to Mark.  To pay for copies, we will have a donation jar.  Under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

INTRO TO YOGA  & PILATES

Adults may also sign up beginning Wednesday, May 29 for a fun introduction to yoga and pilates on Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 pm.  Registration and $5 fee required.

ROOTFINDERS

Rootfinders will take a summer break and will return in September, which would be an excellent time to join us.  Do some summer digging and meet up with us in the fall.  

KNITTERS

Meet Thursdays at 5 pm. 

TEEN PROGRAMS

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

A Universe of Stories:

Sign up for Summer Reading Program Wednesday, May 29. There’s summer fun just for teens (grades 6 - 12) at the library!  Read and be rewarded.  Listen and be rewarded.  Read to earn a chance for $$$, gift cards, and candy.  Grand prizes are $100.00 cash and $75.00 cash!

TEEN CD MANDALA

Sign up Wednesday, May 29 (ages 6th grade & up) to make a CD mandala on Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 pm.  Make a painted pattern on a CD.

TEEN INTRO TO YOGA & PILATES

Sign up Wednesday, May 29 (ages 6th grade & up) for a fun introduction to yoga and pilates on Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 pm.  Registration and $5 fee required.