March 2017 Newsletter

MARCH AT A GLANCE  . . .

FOR ADULTS...

Mar. 1, Wed. - 6 pm - Drawing I (4 0f 6)

Mar. 2, Thu. - 5 pm - Knitting

Mar. 6, Mon. - 9 am - Watercolor Class

Mar. 6, Mon. - 1 pm - Librarians in Lights free movie, "Ball of Fire"

Mar. 8, Wed. - 6 pm - Drawing I (5 of 6)

Mar. 9, Thu. - 5 pm - Knitting

Mar. 9, Thu. - 6:30 pm - Altered Book Craft

Mar. 11, Sat. - 10 am - Rootfinders

Mar. 12, Sun. - 2 am - Spring Forward -Daylight Savings Time Begins

Mar. 13, Mon. - 9 am - Watercolor Class

Mar. 13, Mon. - 6 pm - Drawing III (1 of 6)

Mar. 14, Tue. - 1 pm - Adult Book Club

Mar. 15, Wed. - 6 pm - Drawing I (6 of 6)

Mar. 16, Thu. - 5 pm - Knitting

Mar. 17, Fri. - 2 pm - at Carriage Hill - Bingo

Mar. 17, Fri. - 6:30 pm - Adult Paint & Take

Mar. 20, Mon. - 9 am - Watercolor Class

Mar. 20, Mon. - 6 pm - Drawing III (2 of 6)

Mar. 21, Tue. -  9:30 am - Zentangle

Mar. 22, Wed. - 6 pm - Zentangle

Mar. 22, @3. - 6 pm - Drawing II (1 of 6)

Mar. 23, Thu. - 5 pm - Knitting

Mar. 27, Mon. - 9 am - Watercolor Class

Mar. 27, Mon. - 6 pm - Drawing III (3 of 6)

Mar. 28, Tue. - 1 pm - Adult Book Club

Mar. 29, Wed. - 6 pm - Spring Cleaning with Essential Oils

Mar. 29, Wed. - 6 pm - Drawing II (2 of 6)

Mar. 30, Thu. - 5 pm - Knitting

MOBILE APP FOR MARY L. COOK LIBRARY

ADULT COLORING KITS

BLU-RAY PLAYERS

CAREGIVER TOTES

CHROMEBOOKS

DVDS

FLIPSTER - FREE MAGAZINES

HOOPLA - FREE STREAMING/DOWNLOADABLE MOVIES, MUSIC, TV, EBOOKS, & AUDIOBOOKS

FREE WIFI AT THE LIBRARY

HOTSPOTS

KINDLE FIRES

OHIO DIGITAL LIBRARY - FREE E-BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, & MOVIES

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, YOUTH, AND CHILDREN

WOWBRARY - FREE WEEKLY LISTING OF OUR NEW MATERIALS

 

WATERCOLOR CLASSES

 Watercolor classes continue through March 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, Mar. 6 at 1 pm, we'll be showing "Ball of Fire", a hilarious screwball comedy starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck. 

FAIRY HOUSE ALTERED BOOK CRAFT

It's your chance to deface a book - just this once.  Come to our free altered book craft on Thursday, March 9, at 6:30 pm.  We'll make a fairy house using old books which we provide. Pick up a list of supplies to bring for decorating your house when you sign up at the front desk (age 16 and up).

 ADULT DRAWING CLASSES

Our free adult Drawing I class continues on Wednesday nights from 6 - 8 pm through Mar. 15.  If you have completed Drawing I, you may sign up for Drawing II for six Wednesdays at 6 pm from Mar. 22 - Apr. 26.  For those who have completed Drawing I and II sessions, Drawing III will be held on Mondays for six weeks beginning Mar. 13 from 6 - 8 pm.

ROOTFINDERS

Linda Swartzel will present on the 100 year history of the Mary L. Cook Public Library on Saturday, March 11, at 10 am. 

TIME CHANGES MARCH 12

Turn your clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 12 for Daylight Savings Time.

ADULT BOOK CLUB

The adult book club meets every other Tuesday at 1 pm.  Mar. 14 - The Madonnas of Leningrad by D. Dean; Mar. 28 - Holmes on the Range by S. Hockensmith.  Books will be available at the front desk.

CARRIAGE HILL RESIDENT

Make a mental note to say: "I" will "B" "N'' the Carriage Hill Community Room to "GO" have fun at Bingo on Friday, Mar. 17 at 2:00 pm.  You may re-gift an item or bring a wrapped gift of $5.00 or less for prizes.  Call Sheila at 897-4826 with questions.

FREE ADULT PAINT AND TAKE

Learn more about mixing paint colors on Friday, Mar. 17 at 6:30 pm.  This free class is for those age 16 and up.  There is no experience necessary and supplies are included. Registration is required - call 513-897-4826.

 ZENTANGLE

Zentangle classes will be held Tuesday, Mar. 21 at 9:30 am or Wednesday, Mar. 22 at 6 pm.  There is a $5 fee for each class taken.  Sign up at the front desk.

SPRING CLEANING WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

On Wednesday, March 29 at 6 pm, learn how to create a safe, pristine environment for your family with essential oils and natural ingredients.  Mary Moran's class will include tips, demos, and recipes.  Please bring $3 to class if you would like to make your own all-purpose cleaner to take home in a spray bottle.  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:

Belgravia - J. Fellowes

Dead Letters - C. Dolan-Leach

Reunion of Ghosts - J. Mitchell

Right Behind You - L. Gardner

Swimming Lessons - C. Fuller

The Winter in Anna - R. Karaim

 

ADULT NONFICTION:

Flour Water Salt Yeast - K. Forkish

Compact Farms: 15 Proven Plans for Market Farms on 5 Acres or Less - J. Volk

Get Well Soon: History's Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them - J. Wright

The Wars of the Roosevelts - W. Mann

 

BUZZWORTHY BOOKS RELEASING THIS MONTH:

All Grown Up - J. Attenberg  (3/7)

Almost Missed You -  J. Strawser (3/28)

Close Enough to Touch - C. Oakley (3/7)

Exit West - M. Hamid (3/7)

The Fall of Lisa Bellow - S. Perabo (3/14)

Girl in Disguise - G. Mc Allister (3/21)

The Hearts of Men - N. Butler (3/7)

Her Secret - S. Gray (3/14)

Ill Will - D. Chaon (3/7)

Mississippi Blood - G. Iles (3/21)

Say Nothing - B. Parks (3/7)

 

YOUTH SERVICES EVENTS 

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

FIZZ BOOM MESSY SCIENCE

For preschoolers (3yrs. – K) and a caregiver on Friday, March 31 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm.  We will make things go fizz!  We will make things go boom!  We will make a mess!  Please register now for this program. 

LEGO FUN FOR GRADES 1 - 5

The Lego sessions will be Monday, Mar. 27 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm or Saturday, Apr. 1 from 10:30 -11:30 pm.  We supply Legos of all sizes; you supply your imagination.  Come build a creation based on a theme.  Registration began Feb. 20.  This program is limited to 20.

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID FOR GRADES 3 - 5

For kids in 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 began 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.  Each child will receive a folder to record their books.  Earn a sticker for 20 b00ks, and a free book of your very own after you read 100 books.

READING IS OUR THING

Preschoolers through grade 5, we are celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday all month long. Check out 5 books and we will give you a chance to win a prize worth celebrating.

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 began 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, Mar. 14,  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, Mar. 28 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, Mar. 28 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). 

NEW TAB MEMBERS

The Teen Advisory Board recently welcomed 16 new members to its board.  These teens are helping to create the Teen Scene at the Mary L. Cook Public Library.  These new members will help to organize several programs just for teens, and to do some fund-raising to pay their own way.  They will also volunteer to help whenever asked and will be involved in materials selection, too.  The opinions and ideas that these teens share will help make things happen for the teens who visit our library.   The new members of TAB include Teagan Cassidy (gr.8), Jamie Ripperger(gr. 8), Kate Handle (gr. 7), Alexis Butt (gr. 7), Haylee Napper (gr. 7), Andrew Weaver (gr. 7), Lucy Krumholtz (gr. 8), Viviana Syvertsen (gr.7), Lexi Youtsey (gr. 7), Ali Dale (gr. 7), Levi Bulach (gr. 8), Avery Moore (gr. 8), Emma Williams (gr. 8), Piper Dapice (gr. 7), Sophia Eversole (gr. 7), and Jennifer Burch (gr. 8). Welcome!

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.

COMING SOON - MARY L. COOK PUBLIC LIBRARY FRIENDS BOOK SALE

Members Only Preview Night on Thursday, Apr. 20 from 5 - 8 pm. Memberships to the Friends will be available at the door ($5.00/individual & $10.00/family). The sale is open to the public Friday, Apr. 21 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm & Saturday, Apr. 22 from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. Sunday, Apr. 23 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm is dollar /bag day. Monday, Apr. 24 and Tuesday, Apr. 25 from 9 am – 8 pm = honor system sale.

Donations of books, magazines, CDs, movies, etc. will be accepted beginning Mar. 27 through Thursday, Apr. 20 at 4 pm. *We cannot accept textbooks or encyclopedias. If you have an hour or two to help work the actual sale, please sign up today.  Ask how you can help.  Thanks! 

 

Mary L. Cook Public Library

381 Old Stage Road

Waynesville, OH 45068

513-897-4826

www.mlcook.lib.oh.us