February at a glance . . .
for adults...
Feb. 1, Mon. @ 9 am - Watercolor Class
Feb. 1, Mon. @ 6 pm - Fundamentals of Drawing, Class 1 (age 16 and up)
Feb. 2, Tue. @ 1 pm - Adult Book Club
Feb. 4, Thu. @ 5 pm - Knitting
Feb. 8, Mon. @ 9 am - Watercolor Class
Feb. 8, Mon. @ 6 pm - Fundamentals of Drawing, Class 2 (age 16 and up)
Feb. 10, Wed. @ 6:30 pm - "Pruning Tips" - Master Gardener Ron Wilson
Feb. 11, Thu. @ 5 pm - Knitting
Feb. 12, Fri. @ 2 pm - on site at Carriage Hill - Valentine Craft
Feb. 12, Fri. @6:30 pm - Make a Wreath (age 16 and up)
Feb. 13, Sat. @ 10 am - Rootfinders - "Famous Roots"
Feb. 13, Sat. @ 2:30 pm - Ladies Day In Movie - A Walk in the Woods
Feb. 15, Mon. @ 9 am - Watercolor Class
Feb. 15, Mon. @ 6 pm - Fundamentals of Drawing, Class 3 (age 16 and up)
Feb. 16, Tue. @1 pm - Adult Book Club
Feb. 18, Thu. @ 5 pm - Knitting
Feb. 21, Sun. @ 1:30 pm - I Heart Art Painting Class
Feb. 22, Mon. @ 9 am - Watercolor Class
Feb. 22, Mon. @ 6 pm - Fundamentals of Drawing, Class 4 (age 16 and up)
Feb. 23, Tue. @ 6 pm - Zentangle Class
Feb. 24, Wed. @ 9:30 am - Zentangle Class
Feb. 25, Thu. @ 5 pm - Knitting
Feb. 29, Mon. @ 9 am - Watercolor Class
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RESERVING MATERIALS
Patrons, don't hesitate to place holds on dvds, books, books on cds, or music cds. This assures you a place in line for materials, plus it allows us to plan more effectively for quantities to order. You can place holds from the comfort of your home any time of day or night through your online account, letting us know while you're here in the library, or by calling us.
WATERCOLOR CLASS
Watercolor classes continue through February each Monday morning at 9 am. The class is currently full.
FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING
This is a four-week course for ages 16 and up that will provide you with the basic concepts of drawing. Attendance for all 4 classes is required as each class builds upon the one before. Instructor Mary Sroka-Calvert will hold classes on Monday evenings from 6 - 8 pm on February 1, 8, 15, & 22.
Classes are free and supplies are provided.
ADULT BOOK CLUB
The book club book for Tuesday, February 2 at 1 pm is Lucky Us by Amy Bloom. On February 16, the book being discussed is Hitch by Jeanette Ingold.
MASTER GARDENER TALK
Master Gardener Ron Wilson continues his series of garden talks with "Pruning Tips" on Wednesday, February 10 at 6:30 pm. No registration required - just drop in.
CARRIAGE HILL VALENTINE CRAFT
Residents of Carriage Hill - we will be in your community room for a fun time making a Valentine craft on Friday, February 12 at 2 pm. Stop in to join us. If you have any questions, ask for Sheila at 513-897-4826.
MAKE A WREATH
Come make a beautiful wreath for your door or wall on Friday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 pm. For ages 16 and up - absolutely no experience needed and totally free. Required registration begins Feb. 1 - class is limited to 20.
ROOTFINDERS : Bring a (DEAD) friend to Rootfinders! February is “American President’s Month”. Do you have a president or a famous person in your genealogical family? If you do, bring them along for our February meeting! (Remember, ‘famous’ can mean famous to you – it doesn’t need to be someone who made the news! It could also be someone infamous!).We will take time sharing interesting facts about our ancestors while enjoying each other’s company. Bring a snack to share if you would like. Hope to see you on Saturday, February 13 at 10 am.
LADIES DAY IN
All ladies ages 16 and up are invited to watch the movie, A Walk in the Woods on Saturday, February 13 at 2:30 pm. This is a change in time for winter from our normal evening viewings. Light refreshments will be served. Please sign up at the front desk.
I HEART ART
Come to a class, have fun, and take home a painting. Sign up for an acrylic painting session on Sunday, February 21 at 1:30 pm. This class for ages 16 and up is provided free of charge, but registration is required. No experience necessary.
ZENTANGLE
Zentangle resumes Tuesday, February 23 at 6 pm or Wednesday, February 24 at 9:30 am. This month we'll explore "dangles" - colorful pattern designs. They look complicated, but are easy to create. Register today at the front desk - $5 fee per class.
KNITTING
Keep yourself in stitches and make new friends - sit and knit each Thursday at 5 pm.
RECOMMENDED READS
ADULT FICTION:
Blackout - D. Rosenfelt
The Lake House - K. Morton
Ready Player One - E. Cline
The Temple - T. Grunder
ADULT NONFICTION:
A Bone to Pick - M. Bittman
The Lion of Sabray - P. Robinson
The Lucky Years - D. Agus
The Power of Broke - D. John
YOUTH SERVICES EVENTS
??s - Call Miss Kathy or Miss Sheila at 513-897-4826.
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
The 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 library to receive a free book and pick up more library books. The goal of this project is to help kids enter school ready to learn. 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!
PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES
Preschool Storytime is 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.
BABY BOOKWORMS
Baby Bookworms at The Mary L. Cook Public Library
Baby Storytime is for children from birth to 24 months and their parent or caregiver - Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:00 am. * No registration required.
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. If you have questions please call Kathy Daniels – Youth Services.
PRESCHOOLERS THROUGH 5TH GRADERS...
I love my books! Books are good for your heart. Check out 5 books and receive a chance to choose a prize you will love!
TAB
TAB (Teen Advisory Board at the Mary L. Cook Public Library) will be selling Valentine Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows beginning February 8th, 2016. Valentine’s Day is February 14th. Buy one or two for your sweetie and support our teens! Profits will be used for teen programming.
RAPID READERS
The Rapid Readers & wRiters (gr. 2-4) will meet Tuesday, February 16 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. We will be reading Mouse on the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary. This group is presently full.
LOOK WHO'S READING
Look Who’s Reading Book Club (grades K – 1) will meet Tuesday, February 16 from 6:00 – 6:30 pm. The group will engage 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. We will be reading Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Bill Martin. This group is presently full.
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER
A Stuffed Animal Sleepover is being held on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm for ages 3 yrs. - Grade 1. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for a sleepover! Enjoy stories and activities tonight and leave your stuffed animal! On Saturday, February 20 (between 10am and 2pm), pick up your stuffed animal and see what kind of mischief your huggable buddy got into at the library after dark! Registration begins February 1 and is limited to 35.
SPROUTS (grades K-5)
Is your interest in plants growing? Come to our hands-on series designed to let kids learn about gardening by having fun! We will meet every other Friday from 4:30-5:30 pm beginning March 4 - April 15, with one final session on May 6 before Mother's Day. Don't let the grass grow under your feet! Sign up starting Monday, February 15 for grades K-5.
GRAVITY SCIENCE
Gravity Science is held Friday, February 26 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm for Preschoolers and a Caregiver (3yrs. – Kndg.). We will be exploring the science behind gravity with hands on activities. Preschoolers should bring an adult with them. Required Registration begins February 8.
LEGOS
Lego Fun at The Mary L. Cook Public Library is for Grades 1 – 5.
We will be offering two Lego programs this month. Please sign up for one program only. The first Lego session will be Saturday, February 27 from 10:30 – 11:30 am; the second session will be Monday, February 29 from 6:00 – 7:00 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 February 8. This program is limited to 20.
FROZEN PARTY
Inviting all 3 yrs. – Grade 1 friends to come to the Mary L. Cook Public Library for Frozen Fun on Saturday, March 19 from 10:30 – 11:30 am or 12:oo - 1:00 pm. Join us for Frozen Fun! Crafts, Games, Songs, and Snacks. Please feel free to dress as your favorite Frozen or Disney character.
Required registration for this party begins February 29. Registration is limited to 20 per party and must be completed in person at the library. ?’s please call Kathy or Sheila at 513-897-4826.
AFTER SCHOOL FUN
Teens (gr. 6 & up) @ The Mary L. Cook Public Library -
EACH WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL from 3:00 - 4:00 pm.
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, or snacks. If school is closed due to inclement weather, after school fun will be cancelled as well. ?’s call Sheila @ 513-897-4826.
ANTI-VALENTINE'S DAY BINGO
Tired of Cupid and Love Songs?
Grades 5 and up, come to The Mary L. Cook Public Library and play Candy Bingo Friday, February 5 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
*Library will be closed to the public during this event; only those registered will be admitted. Call 513-897-4826 to register. Registration began January 18; this is required and limited to 25 teens.
?’s ask for Kathy or Sheila. Please sign up NO later than Wednesday, February 3.
Mary L. Cook Public Library
381 Old Stage Road
Waynesville, OH 45068
513-897-4826