January at a glance . . .
for adults...
Thu., Dec. 31 - Closed
Fri., Jan. 1 - Closed
Tue., Jan. 5 @ 1 pm - Adult Book Club
Thu., Jan. 7 @ 5:00 pm - Knitting
Sat., Jan. 9 @ 10 am - Rootfinders
Tue., Jan. 12 @ 7 pm - Friends of the Library meeting
Wed., Jan. 13 @ 6:30 pm - Master Gardener Ron Wilson
Thu., Jan. 14 @ 5 pm - Knitting
Sun., Jan. 17 @ 2 pm - Dulcimer Group Performs
Tue., Jan. 19 @ 1 pm - Adult Book Club
Wed., Jan. 20 @ 5:30 pm - Quilting
Thu., Jan. 21 @ 5 pm - Knitting
Thu., Jan. 28 @ 5 pm - Knitting
Fri., Jan. 29 @ 6:30 pm - "I Art" - Adults: Paint a Painting in One Class!
ADULT BOOK CLUB
Join the book club for a discussion of The City by Dean Koontz on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 1 pm. On Tuesday, January 19 the group will review Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty.
ROOTFINDERS
Rootfinders will meet Saturday, January 9 at 10 am. All budding and experienced genealogists are welcome to join.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Everybody likes friends - even your library. Come to the Friends of the Library meeting on January 12 at 7 pm and see what our friends are up to!
MASTER GARDENER TALK
We know - it's only January. But it's not too soon to prepare for the coming growing season. Hear Master Gardener Ron Wilson share "20 Things Every Gardener Should Know" on Wednesday, January 13 at 6:30 pm.
DULCIMER PERFORMANCE
Lift your post-holiday doldrums listening to dulcet dulcimer tones. We will be treated to a musical performance on Sunday, January 17 at 2 pm by a local dulcimer group.
I HEART ART
Have you ever wanted to come to a painting class and walk away with your own finished artwork that same night? Sign up for our acrylic painting session of a "Winter Scene" on Friday, January 29 at 6:30 pm, led by artist Pam Campbell. This class for adults is provided free of charge but registration is required. No experience necessary.
KNITTING/QUILTING
Sit and knit each Thursday at 5 pm, or quilt the winter away with our group on Wednesday, January 20 at 5:30 pm.
RECOMMENDED READS
ADULT FICTION:
The Guilty - D. Baldacci
The Marriage of Opposites - A. Hoffman
The Relic Master - C. Buckley
See Me - Nicholas Sparks
Speaking in Bones - K. Reichs
ADULT NONFICTION:
Grandma Gatewood's Walk: the Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail - B.Montgomery
In the Heart of the Sea: the Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex - N. Philbrick
The Pioneer Woman Cooks Dinnertime - R.Drummond
YOUTH SERVICES EVENTS
???s Call Miss Kathy or Miss Sheila at 513-897-4826.
Toddler Laptimes for 2 year olds and their caregivers.
Tuesdays 6:45 - 7:10 pm - January 19 thru February 23.
Required registration in person begins January 4.
Limit - 12 toddlers and 12 caregivers
PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES
Preschool Storytimes for 3 - 5 year olds (including kindergartners)
Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 am or Thursdays 6:45 - 7:30 pm.
Come every Thursday from January 9 to mid-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 Storytime for children from birth to 24 months and their parent or caregiver.
Wednesdays 10:30 –11:00 am. *Begins January 6, 2016. 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.
If you have questions, please call Kathy Daniels – Youth Services.
BOOKS ARE COOL
Preschoolers through 5th graders….Did you know that Books are Cool?!
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.
1,000 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. 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 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.
RAPID READERS AND WRITERS
The Rapid Readers & wRiters (gr. 2-4) will meet Tuesday, January 19 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Please join us as we discuss books, play games, try out a bit of creative writing, and enjoy a light snack. Registration is required for this program. This group is full at this time.
LOOK WHO'S READING
Look Who’s Reading Book Club (grades K – 1) will meet Tuesday, January 19,
6:00 pm – 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. This group is full at this time.
AMERICAN GIRL TEA
Join us for an American Girl Winter Tea for young ladies ages 8 and up on Saturday, January 23, 2016. We will have 2 seatings for our party, please sign up for one.
The first tea will be 10:30 am – 12:00, the second tea will be from 12:30 – 2:00 pm.
Join us as we celebrate Grace, The 2015 Girl of the Year. 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 must be done in person beginning January 4. Each party will be limited to 20 participants.
SNOW SCIENCE
Friday, January 29 from 4:00 to 4:30 pm for Preschoolers and a Caregiver (3yrs. – Kndg.). We will learn about snow with lots of fun hands on activities. Each child should bring an adult with them. Required registration will begin January 11.
LEGO PARTY
Lego Fun at The Mary L. Cook Public Library 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 Monday, January 25 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm; the second session will be Saturday, January 30 from 10:30 – 11:30 am.
We supply Legos of all sizes and a theme. You supply your imagination! Come build a creation based on a theme. Please register beginning January 11. This program is limited to 20.
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 between January 4 - January 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.
AFTER SCHOOL FUN
Teens (gr. 6 & up) EACH WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL from 3:00 - 4:00 pm - resumes January 6, 2016. Each week we will provide snacks, drinks, and something fun to do! Come join the fun and bring a friend! Each week something different – movies, games, crafts, snacks. ??’s call Sheila @ 513-897-4826.
THE FRIENDS OF THE MARY L. COOK LIBRARY 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, Hannah Blair, Vicki Blair, Becky & John Barney, The Beatty Family, Bella at Home, Byers Chiropractic, Pam Campbell, The Deaton Family, Dawn Dale & Waynesville Quilters, Brian T. Daniels, The Federle Family, Field’s Family Enterprises, Framing Place & Art Gallery, Grandma’s Gardens, Gravel Hill Gifts, Haberdashery, Hartsock’s Village Florist, Hour House, Barbara Irons, Barb Johnson, Lebanon Citizens National Bank, Mrs. LeMay, Clarette McCain, Linda Morgan, The Peddler House, Daphne Philpott, Angie Schrand, George & Susan Stroop, Linda Swartzel, Shelley Trapp, Village Family Restaurant, Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Waynesville Lumber, Kathleen Welch. Thank you for all your support!
We would also like to say thanks to Shelly Beatty for all her efforts in soliciting the donations for our auction. Shelly has coordinated this auction for several years now and we feel it is so successful due to her efforts.
Please join the Friends on January 12, 2016 @ 7pm. We will discuss ways we can support the Mary L. Cook Public Library.