Events

May 2008

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Main (Branch Information)

Adult Programs

Genealogy Resources in Print and Microfilm - Saturday, May 24, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
An introduction to the rich and varied resources that new and seasoned genealogy researchers will find helpful in tracing their family history (meets at the second-floor reference desk).

Young Adult Programs

Anime Club - Tuesday, May 13, 4 p.m.
Come be a part of the Main Library’s Anime Club.
Call 574-1620 information. Ages: 13-18

Main Library Chess Club - Saturday, May 10 & 17, 12 - 2 p.m.
Ages 8 - 14

Children’s Programs

Curl Up Under the Stars Bedtime Storytime - (All ages)

Celebrate Hugo Cabaret - Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m.
Enjoy games, a craft and a story time inspired by the award-winning
book, The Invention of Hugo Cabaret.
All ages

Main Library Chess Club - Saturday, May 10 & 17, 12 - 2 p.m.
Ages 8 - 14

Summer Reading Sound Check - Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m.-2p.m.
Come join us as we celebrate the 2008 Summer Reading program – Reading Rocks!! Karaoke Reading, hands on art activities, scavenger hunts and much more. Also performances by Elvis and the Down and Outs. All ages

Storytimes

Computer Classes

Book Discussion

Johnsontown Flood by David McCullough - Tuesday, May 13, 5:30 p.m. 

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Bon Air (Branch Information)

Young Adult Programs

Teen Tuesday - Every Tuesday, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Call 574-1795 for information.\

Storytimes

Computer Classes (class descriptions)

Please call branch to register:  574-1795

Computer and Windows Basics - Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.

Internet Basics - Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel - Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Word - Thursday, May 29, 10 a.m.

E-Mail 101 - Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m.

 

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Crescent Hill (Branch Information)

Adult Programs

Tuesday Topics:

The Cicadas Are Coming!  The Cicadas Are Coming!
 Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 8, 2 p.m.
Be prepared for the largest cicada emergence since 1991 (late April through early June).  Learn how to minimize damage to gardens, plants and trees.  Presented by the Master Gardeners Program, Jefferson Co. Cooperative Extension, University of Kentucky.

Healthy Lifestyle Series: Diabetes - Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m.
Jewish Hospital Diabetes Center will talk about diabetes; and if you choose, will give a free diabetes test.

Kentucky Author Forum: Greg Mortenson - Wednesday, May 28, 7 p.m.
A DVD presentation of Kentucky author Greg Mortenson.

Young Adult Programs

Middle School Mania - Wednesday May 7, 14 & 21, 3:30-5 p.m.

Children's Programs

Derby Hat Day - Friday, May 2, 11 a.m.
Create a hat for the Derby.

Storytimes

Computer Classes (Class Descriptions)

Sign-up required. Call 574-1793.

Internet Basics - Tuesday, May 6 & 20, 9 a.m.

Introduction to E-mail - Tuesday, May 13, 9 a.m.

Introduction to Library Databases - Tuesday, May 27, 9 a.m.

Book Discussion

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m.

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Fairdale (Branch Information)

Adult Programs

Avoid the Credit Crunch! - Thursday, May 15, 4 p.m.
Planning to get your first credit card or a loan to pay for a new car or college? Learn how to manage your debt with The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions to keep from spending most of your paycheck getting back out!

Family Program

School's Out Party - May 30, 2 p.m.
Please join us for games, crafts and fun to celebrate the end of school!
All ages

Young Adult Programs

Anime Club - Wednesday May 14, 4 p.m.

Storytimes

Computer Classes (class descriptions)

Call 375-2051 for more information on basic computer classes

Book Discussion

Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand Monday, May 19, 6 p.m.

Friends Meetings

Tuesday, May 6, 6 p.m.

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Fern Creek (Branch Information)

Adult Programs

Knitting with Judy - Mondays, 10 a.m.
Enjoy this convivial group of knitters as they knit, share and brag.  Newbies - please bring yarn and size11 knitting needles.

Fern Creek Annual Book Sale

Children's Programs

Calling All Roadies - May 8, 7 p.m.
We need you to help us decorate a rockin' guitar to represent Fern Creek!
Ages: 6-17

Storytimes

Book Discussion

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card Wednesday, May 14, 2 p.m.

Friends Meeting

Please call branch for time.

 

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Highlands/Shelby Park (Branch Information)

Adult Programs

Parenting Workshop I - Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m.
Expectant and new parents will learn about the joys and surprises of parenting with pediatrician Dr. Larry Wasser.

Parenting Workshop II - Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m.
Pediatrician Dr. Larry Wasser discusses how to cope with the terrible twos.

Enhance Your Property  - Thursday, May 15, 2 p.m.
Sarah Wolff, Olmsted Parks Conservancy will demonstrate ways you can help the environment with rain gardens or rain barrels.

Young Adult Programs

Homework Help - Monday-Thursday, 3-7 p.m.
All day Saturday
Ages: 12-19

Anime Club - Wednesday, May 21, 4:30 p.m.
Ages: 12-19

Children's Programs

City Mouse, Country Mouse - Tuesday, May 13, 7 p.m.
Ages: 3-8

Mexican Fiesta
 Tuesday, May 27, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 28, 2 p.m.
Hear tales from Mexico, do a hat dance, enjoy refreshments and a craft.
Ages: 3-12

Storytimes

Computer Classes (class descriptions)

Call 574-1672  for information.

Book Discussion

The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw - Monday, May 5, 7 p.m.

The Neglected Voter – White Men and the Democratic Dilemma by David Paul Kuhn - Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m

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Iroquois (Branch Information)

Adult Programs

Sit & Stitch - Monday, May 5, 10:30 am
Bring your knitting, quilting, needlework and more! Beginners welcome!

The Strange Case of Jonathon Swift & The Real Long John Silver - Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 p.m.
A real-life Da Vinci code type of case, author Robert Prather shares his book on this lost treasure that is supposedly here in the Bluegrass state.  

ABCs & Ds of Medicare - Thursday, May 8, 11 a.m.
Medicare specialist Judy Flowers will discuss the ins and outs of getting started with Medicare. 

The Cicadas Are Coming!  The Cicadas Are Coming! - Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 p.m.
Be prepared for the largest cicada emergence since 1991 (late April through early June).  Learn how to minimize damage to gardens, plants and trees.  Presented by Karen Cassidy, Master Gardeners Program, Jefferson Co. Cooperative Extension, University of Kentucky.

Cultural Showcase: Cuba - Saturday, May 17, 1 p.m.

Iroquois Friends of the Library Book Sale & Plant Swap - Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Iroquois Friends of the library are hosting a book sale! Buy a favorite book for your shelves or find a great deal for Mother’s Day gifts. It’s also the annual Plant Swap. Bring a plant and trade one with your neighbor outside the library.

Young Adult Programs

Iroquois Teen Wednesdays:
Middle school and high school students are welcome!

Iroquois Teen Anime Club - Thursday, May 8, 4 p.m..
Join us for films, snacks and fun.Middle school and high school students welcome

Children's Programs

Mother's Day Basket of Flowers - Tuesday, May 6, 4 p.m.
Ages: 2-12

Teddy Bear Picnic - Saturday, May 17, 10:30 a.m.
Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a special picnic with stories and treats!

Storytimes

Computer Classes

 

Book Discussion

The Time Traveler’s Wife  by Audrey Niffenegger - Tuesday, May 13, 2 p.m.

Friends Meetings

Tuesday, May 20, 6 p.m.

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Jeffersontown (Branch Information)

Adult Programs

United States History: America Enters the 20th Century - Wednesday, May 7, 10:15 a.m.
Maurice Woods, history teacher, discusses the presidencies of McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt

Gaslight Writers
A creative writing discussion group. New members are welcome.

Scrabble Scramble - Tuesday, May 13 & 27, 10:30 a.m.
Join the Scrabble group at the Library.

Sew What! Sewing Group - Thursday, May 22, 1-3:30 p.m.
Bring any unfinished sewing or quilting project, or come to learn a new sewing technique, from basic to advanced. Sewing supplies and equipment not supplied. Led by Sandy Davis, Certified Master Clothing Volunteer with UK Cooperative Extension Service.

Jeffersontown Knitting Group - Tuesday, May 27, 7 p.m.
Beginning and intermediate knitters are invited; please bring knitting needles.

Storytimes

Computer Classes (class descriptions)

Please call 267-5713 to sign up.

Windows Basics - Wednesday, May 7, 2 p.m.

Internet Basics - Wednesday, May 21, 2 p.m.

Book Discussion

Saving Fish from Drowning by Amy Tan - Wednesday, May 21, 10 a.m.

Friends Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 10:30 a.m.

Exhibit

Remembering the Titanic - May 1-16
Collection on loan from Michael Steinmacher.

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Middletown (Branch Information)

Adult Programs

Knitting with Judy - Every Monday, 1 p.m.
Beginner or expert, come practice knitting techniques with your fellow Middletown knitters.

Puzzle Mania with Judy - Thursday, May 8, 12 p.m.
Come with a friend and try crosswords, logic puzzles, Sudoku and much more.

Make Mother’s Day Cards - Monday May 5, 1 p.m.
Come make wonderful, colorful and delightful cards for dear, sweet Mom.

Middletown Art Club:

An Introduction to Social Security - Tuesday, May 20, 11 a.m.
Come learn about getting started with Social Security.

Medicare & Longterm Care Insurance Planning - May 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Medicare specialist Judy Flowers and MetLife Longterm Care Planners Mike Schano and Mike Gross will provide a lunch and learn seminar.  Registration required.  Call 245-7332.

Young Adult Programs

Guitar Hero Rematch & Decorating Party - Tuesday, May 20, 2:45 p.m.
Get ready for a rocking summer reading. Play Guitar Hero then help us decorate our own fabulous guitar.

Storytimes

Computer Classes (class descriptions)

Call 245-7332 to sign up.

Introduction to Internet Basics - Thursday, May 6, 10:15 a.m.

Book Discussions

Digging to America by Anne Tyler - Thursday, May 8, 10 a.m.

Thread of Grace by Mary Doria Russell - Monday, May 12, 7 p.m.

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Okolona (Branch Information)

Adult Programs

Mommy & Me Tea - Wednesday, May 7, 11 a.m.
Celebrate Mommies with a special storytime just for you. Enjoy treats and something special made with love while listening to stories all about Moms.

Snacks & Seminars: Don’t Get Scammed - Thursday, May 25, 12:30 p.m.
Bring a bag lunch or enjoy the provided snacks as Bruce Gadansky of the Better Business Bureau presents a seminar on avoiding scams.

Yoga Done Easy - Call 964-3515 for date and time.
Yoga East discusses and demonstrates the many moves of yoga.

Young Adult Programs

aNIMe @ oKOLONa - Tuesday, May 20, 3:30 p.m.

Celebrate Summer Break - Friday, May 23, 3 p.m.
No books, no school, because summer is finally here. Join the party to celebrate another year of school behind you and to look forward to the summer months.

Children's Programs

Magic Tree House Club: Civil War on Sunday - Tuesday, May 6, 7 p.m.
Registration required.
Grades: 1-4

Mommy & Me Tea - Wednesday, May 7, 11 a.m.
Celebrate Mommies with a special storytime just for you. Enjoy treats and something special made with love while listening to stories all about Moms.

Hugo Cabret's Paris - Saturday, May 10, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Explore Caldecott Medal winning novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret.
All ages

Okolona Rocks! - Tuesday, May 27, 2 p.m.
Celebrate the end of school and the beginning of Summer Reading!
All Ages

Storytimes

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Portland (Branch Information)

Young Adult Programs

Teen Tuesday - Tuesday, May 6, 3 p.m.
Snacks, games, book discussion, crafts.  There’s something different every month.
Call 574-1688 to sign up.
Ages: 13-18

Storytimes

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St. Matthews (Branch Information)

Adult Programs

Stitch Station: A Knitting & Crocheting Occasion - Tuesday, May 13 & 27, 7 p.m.

Puzzle Play: A Get-together for Word Game Enthusiasts - Wednesday, May 28, 11 a.m.

Young Adult Programs

 PC Power Tips for Teens
Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.
Monday, May 26, 7 p.m.
Learn how to use databases to give your homework assignments the extra edge. 
Call 574-1771 to sign up.

Teen Tips for Summer   - Tuesday, May 13, 4 p.m.
Don’t forget everything you learned this year!  Learn how to maintain and develop your skills and be ready for academic success next year.
Call 574-1771 to sign up.
Ages: 12-18

Anime @ Eline - Tuesday, May 27, 4 p.m.
Ages: 12-18

Children's Programs

Rockin' It Out After School - Thursday, May 8, 4 p.m.
Help decorate a guitar and have some karaoke fun!
All Ages

Celebrate Moms! - Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m.
Join us for songs and stories all about great moms.
All Ages

Homeschool Network - Thursday, May 15, 2 p.m.

Storytimes

Computer Classes (class descriptions)

Sign up required.  Call 574-1771.

Introduction to Library Databases - Monday, May 5, 10 a.m.

Basic Computers - Monday, May 5 & 19, 9 a.m.

Basic Internet - Monday, May 12, 9 a.m.

Book Discussion

A Taste of the Sweet Apple by JoAnna Holt-Watson - Thursday, May 15, 11 a.m.

Friends Meetings

Tuesday, May 13, 10:30 a.m.

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Shawnee (Branch Information)

Adult Programs

Bid Whist - Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
A card game of wit and skill for adults.

Social Security Online - Monday, May 5, 12:30 p.m.
Learn how to apply for benefits online and how to report and make changes to your account via the Social Security Administration’s website. 

Adult Line Dancing - Tuesday, May 13, 7 p.m.
Join us for an evening of activity and fun as Sonny Baker leads our group.

Young Adult Programs

Teen Wednesdays

Storytimes

Computer Classes

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Shively (Branch Information)

Adult Programs

Get Ready to Grow for the Southwest Farmer’s Market - Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m.
Would you like to learn how to grow plants for the new Southwest Farmer’s Market?  Join us as Denise Peterson from the Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Office shows us how we can use our gardens to participate in the new farmer’s market.

Crocheting and Knitting Circle - Monday, May 12, 2 p.m.
Join our Monday afternoon group for instruction, help with projects, and good conversation.

Writing Romances and Getting Them Published - Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m.
The romance genre has come a long way since the "bodice-ripper" paperbacks of the past. Learn how to channel your own inner Cupid as members of Louisville Romance Writers discuss the evolution of the romance novel, how to write one and what it takes to get published.

Storytimes

Computer Class (Class descriptions)

Basic Internet - Every Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Call 574-1730 to sign up.

Friends Meeting

Tuesday, May 20, 5:30 p.m.

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Southwest (Branch Information)

Adult Programs

The Littlest Hero: Kentucky Author Talk by Monie Mathews - Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 p.m.
Local author, Monie Mathews, will speak about his new book- Robert Hendershot: Youngest Civil War Hero.  Learn of the exciting real life adventures of 10 year old Robert, also known as “Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock.”

Wii Sports for Seniors - Tuesday, May 13, 11 a.m.
Come play baseball, bowling, and tennis at the library using the highly interactive Nintendo Wii. 

Kentucky Author Forum: Greg Mortenson - Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m.
A DVD presentation of Kentucky author Greg Mortenson.

Young Adult Programs

Anime in the Afternoon - Wednesday, May 21, 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy anime, snacks, and check out our manga.
Ages: 12-19

Game, Set, Match - Wii Tennis Tournament - Wednesday, May 28, 2:30 p.m.
We’ll be serving fun for all in the Wii tennis tournament.
Call 933-0029 to sign up.
Ages: 12-19

Children's Programs

The Littlest Hero: Kentucky Author Talk by Monie Mathews - Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 p.m.
Meet Kentucky author, Monie Mathews, when he visits to speak about his new book - Robert Hendershot: Youngest Civil War Hero.  Learn of the exciting real life adventures of 10 year old Robert, also known as “Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock.”
Ages: 9-17

Muffins with Mommy - Saturday May 10, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for stories about how special mommies are in our lives. Enjoy breakfast muffins and make a Mother’s Day card.
All ages

American Girl Party:  Meet Molly - Saturday, May 17, 2:30 p.m.
Come join us for stories, snacks, activities, and crafts all about Molly, the
WWII-era American Girl.
Ages: 7-12

Olivia's Pig Party! - Tuesday, May 20, 2:30 p.m.
School's out for Election Day, so come join us for stories, activities, and crafts featuring Olivia, the precocious pig from Ian Falconer's picture book series.
All ages.

Aargh! Here be Pirates! - Saturday, May 24, 2:30 p.m.
Join us for stories, crafts, and songs about pirates… or walk the plank.
All ages

Storytimes

Computer Classes

Book Discussion

Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time - by Greg Mortensen
Wednesday, May 28, 2:30 p.m.

Exhibit

Student Artwork from Dixie Elementary

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Western (Branch Information)

Young Adult Programs

School’s Out! - Friday, May 23, 2:30-8 p.m.
Drop in for some snacks, music and fun to celebrate the end of school!

Storytimes

Computer Classes

Call 574-1779 to schedule a class.

Book Discussion

Call 574-1779 for more information.

Western Support Association Meeting

Monday, May 12, 6 p.m

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Westport (Branch Information)

Storytimes

Book Discussion

Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie - Monday, May 19, 7 p.m.

Friends Meeting

Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m.

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