Carnegie Public Library Newsletter: Summer Library Adventure!

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1 Carnegie Public Library Newsletter: Summer Library Adventure! Washington Court House--Issue 108 (June, July & August) Visit our website for more information or call to register for an event. or (740) Monday - Friday Saturday Independence Day Wednesday, July 4th Hours & Closings Hours: Closings: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CLOSED Adult Events & Reading Challenge Adult Reading Challenge For Adults: June 1 - July 31 Ages: 18 & Up For each book or audio book you read, fill out an entry form at the circulation desk. Be sure to include your name, phone number and title of the book you have finished. The more you read the more you can enter! There will be a box for entries. We will have weekly drawings for adults! Prizes: Books, Carnegie bucks, tote bags, and more. Adult Events Adult: Emergency Operations Center Tour Tuesday, June 5, 10:00 am Location: 4087 ST Route 62 N Register Upstairs at the Adult Desk Join us as Melissa Havens gives a tour of the EOC and talks about the importance of emergency preparedness. Adult: Cemetery Tour Wednesday, June 13, 10:00 am Location: Washington Cemetery-Judy Chapel Washington Ave Register Upstairs at the Adult Desk Learn more about the history of Washington Cemetery and the families buried there. Adult: Resume Drop-In Tuesday, June 19, 10:00 am Looking for a new job? Ready for a career change? Michael Cooper from Ohio Means Jobs will be here to assist anyone with creating, updating and polishing their resumes. Adult & Teen: Now Streaming Book Club Thursday, July 19, 5:00 pm We will discuss the book 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher.-Teen Drama "You don't know what goes on in anyone's life but your own..." Teens and Adults are invited to discuss this popular book that is now available to watch on Netflix. Teen Events & Reading Challenge Teen Reading Challenge Teen: Reading Bingo June 1 - July 31 Grades: 6-12 Did someone yell BINGO!? Only when you cross out 4 of your Bingo Blocks! This year, Carnegie Teens will be challenged to complete ANY 4 of their Bingo Blocks to complete the Summer Reading Program. Teens who have completed the challenge will be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing on July 31st!!! It s simple, come by and grab a BINGO board, put your name, grade you're entering, school and post it on our Reader Wall. Each time you complete a book, come in and fill out an entry form for a weekly prize. Don t forget to write in what Bingo Block you completed, and we ll cross out one of your blocks! Complete 4 and you win!!! Easy Peasy my friends!!! Our Grand Prize Drawing on July 31st will be 4 passes to The Web Extreme Entertainment in West Chester, Ohio!! Teen Events Teen: Channel 3 Tour-Film to Air Wednesday, June 27, 10:00 am Grades: 5-12 Location: 1400 US Route 22 NW-Community Action Meet us at the Community Action building where the Channel 3 studio is located. We will explore what it takes to bring a segment from film to air. Channel 3's very own David Woolever will play host, as we discover the the inner-workings of our beloved Channel 3! Kids & Teen: Hogwarts Escape Room Monday, July 30, 3:00 pm Grades: 3-6 Tuesday, July 31, 3:00 pm Grades: 7-12 Celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter! We'll lock you in "Hogwarts Castle"! Work together with your group to escape!

2 Children's Events: Discovery Camp Events Hosted by Fayette Soil & Water and Carnegie Library. Reading Challenge Kids & Parents: Decide how many books to read this summer. If reading goals are met,kids will receive a certificate of completion and coupon prizes. Teens are invited to take part in the Bingo Challenge as described on the front page. Throughout the summer there will be opportunities to enter weekly drawings for area parks and local activities. We have planned many free events for all ages, from Story Times to Field Trips. Come take part in our Summer Adventure! Weekly Story Times Preschool Discovery Camp Ages: 3-5 yrs. Tuesday, June 19, 10:30 am Location: Meet at Shaw Wetlands on Robinson Rd Our regular Story Time is moving outdoors and going wild. We will read and sing, and tour the wetland looking at nature. Families are encouraged to pack a picnic lunch to eat after the hike Kids Discovery Camp by June 8th Ages: 6 & Up (see details) Tuesday, June 19, 10:00 am (9:45 am pickup time) Location: Shaw Wetlands & Fayette Fish and Game -Robinson Rd Wednesday, June 20, 10:00 am(9:45 am pickup time) Location: Deer Creek Dam Area Preschool Story Times Tuesdays, June, 5 - July 24 Books & Blocks Thursdays, June, 7 - July 26 Ages: 3-5yrs. 10:30 am Ages: Crawling-3yrs. 10:30 am Two days of edutainment as we splash through Fayette County's natural water resources observing wildlife, creating crafts, playing games, and practicing conservation. Please pack a sack lunch, and wear sunscreen and appropriate clothes and shoes for mud and water. Siblings are welcome at any of our story times. Carnegie Youth Garden Enjoy the Carnegie Gardens this summer. Our six beds were planted in May, at a children's program. They will be maintained throughout the summer, by the Preschool Story Time, Books & Blocks and Older youth. Volunteers are welcome. If you would like to help, please ask a children's department librarian what needs done that day! Note: Kids K-2 must be accompanied an adult. Kids grades 3 & Up must have a signed permission slip to attend. Permission slips can be obtained from the Library or Fayette SWCD. Transportation will be provided to and from the event(with a parent or signed permission slip). Meet at the Well at Carnegie-WCH Library at 9:45 am Chris Roland: A Natural Entertainer Thursday, June 21, 6:00 pm Location: 703 State Rte 41-Highland House at the Golf Course (See back page for details.)

3 for some events. (740) Freddy Fossil's Dino Show: It's Prehysterical! Friday, June 1, 1:00 pm Location: Grace Methodist Church-Fellowship Hall (See back page for details.) June Events Beading Extravaganza Tuesday, June 5, 4:00 pm Grades: 3-8 Learn about bead design and go home with a finished project that you can wear! Rock these Blocks Thursdays, June 7-28, 4:00 pm Grades: 3-6 Four weekly challenges teach kids to build with motorized and programmable Legos. The builders' final project will speak volumes about their creativity: Design and create a mechanical musical instrument. Love Your Pets Tuesday, June 12, 1:00 pm Our human and animal friends from the Humane Society will visit to tell us how to take care of our pets! Ironwood Wolves Friday, June 15, 1:00 pm Location: Grace Methodist Church-Fellowship Hall (See back page for details.) Cardboard Construction: The Robotic Hand Monday, June 18, 1:00 pm Grades: 4-8 July Events Carnie's Yogis Tuesday, July 3, 4:00 pm Grades: 3-8 Stretch it! Strengthen it! Breathe through it! Join us for yoga and feel better for it! Rock these Blocks Thursdays, July 5-26, 4:00 pm Grades: K-2 Four weekly challenges teach kids to build, create and work as a team. The final project will rock! Game Day Fun Tuesday, July 17, 4:00 pm Grades: 3-8 Let's get out the board games, the Wii, and hang out! Enjoy some refreshments, too. August Events Its fingers move like yours! Make a finger snapping, peace sign flashing robotic hand from household objects. Preschool Music in the Park Tuesday, August 7, 10:30 am Location: Eyman Park Shelter House Ages: 0-5 yrs. Fabric Fun Tuesday, June 26, 4:00 pm Grades: 3-8 Preschool Story Time and Books & Blocks will be at Eyman park. Let's move and groove, and read and play. Families are welcome to bring a picnic lunch. Learn about sewing basics and go home with a finished project to be proud of! Carnegie Public Library: Washington Court House 127 S North St Washington Court House, Ohio (740) Events are always Free unless otherwise noted.

4 Fayette Field Trips ed for Field Trips: (740) Special Events made possible through a grant from Fayette Travel & Tourism. Carnegie WCH Hosted Event Freddy Fossil's Dino Show: It's Prehysterical! Friday, June 1, 1:00 pm Location: Grace Methodist Church Fellowship Hall -Please enter the church through the side door by the parking lot. Dinosaurs are the original "Rock" Stars! Fun and laughs happen fast in this one-of-a-kind hilarious show. Expect comical audience participation with life-like dinosaur puppets. Freddy Fossil helps kids discover why, "It stinks to be extinct!". Ironwood Wolves Friday, June 15, 1:00 pm Location: Grace Methodist Church Fellowship Hall -Please enter the church through the side door by the parking lot. The Wolf: Fact vs. Myth. Learn about the family life, habitat, diet, basic myths, and facts about wolves. Find out their important role in the ecosystem and why we have no reason to fear them. You'll get to greet a wild wolf, but no petting! Chris Roland: A Natural Entertainer Thursday, June 21, 6:00 pm Location: 703 State Rte 41-Highland House at the Golf Course Join us for an evening program at the Highland House located by the golf course. Chris Rolands, a singer/musician and naturalist, will entertain us with his original songs about environmental issues and animals. A light dinner will be provided after the show. We will also show the photos taken by campers during Discovery Camp. Jeffersonville ersonville Hosted Event Canids of North America Monday, June 18, 11:00 am Location: Jeffersonville Library Our friends from Ironwood Wolves will be back again to visit Jeffersonville. They will be talking about other canids and will bring their fox ambassador Kroger Grocery Tour Wednesday, June 6, 1:00 pm Location: 548 Clinton Ave What goes on behind the scenes at the grocery? Tour the different departments and enjoy taste testing many different kinds of foods! Water Treatment Center Tour Friday, June 8, 11:00 am Location: 1210 S Elm St Learn how waste water is converted back into clean water! Be prepared for a slightly smelly tour! Fayette County Engineers Tour Monday, June 11, 11:00 am Location: 1600 Robinson Rd SE Learn what happens at the Fayette County Engineer's office. See everything from computerized planning to those big salt trucks and snow plows. Fire Department Tour Wednesday, June 13, 11:00 am Location: 215 E Market St Clang! Clang! Learn all about the fire equipment and trucks. Then get ready to "man" the fire hose! Deer Creek Dam Tour Friday, June 22, 11:00 am Location: Deer Creek Dam Meet at the visitor's center at the top of the dam. Note: Tour involves many stairs and elevators are not always accessible. Learn about water safety, too. Museum Tour Saturday, June 23, 1:00 pm Location: 517 Columbus Ave Learn all about Fayette County History and go on a scavenger hunt. JD Equipment Tour Friday, June 29, 11:00 am Location: 1662 US-62 So much farm equipment to see and climb on! Carnegie Public Library: Washington Court House 127 S North St Washington Court House, Ohio (740) Events are always Free unless otherwise noted.

5 Jeffersonville Library Newsletter: Summer Library Adventure! Issue: 108 (June, July, & August 2018) Visit our website for more information or call to register for an event. or Hours & Closings Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Library is closed daily 1:00-2:00 pm for lunch.) June Events Humane Society Monday, June 4, 11:00 am Join us as we learn all about our pet friends! Independence Day Wednesday, July 4 Closings CLOSED Patchwork Gardens Wednesday, June 6, 11:00 am Weekly Toddler Times Toddler Times Ages: 18 months.-5 yrs. Tuesdays, June 5-26, & Jul :00 am Enjoy reading fun at the library! Siblings welcome! (See separate handout for program descriptions & themes.) Knitters & Crocheters Drop-In Last Wednesday of the Month Ages: 8 & Up Wednesdays, June 27, Jul. 25 & Aug. 29, 3:00 pm Create Caps for newborns and those with cancer. You can also drop-in for help on a project of your own. Reading Challenge Kids will receive an envelope of coupons upon signing up for our reading program. If all reading goals are met, kids will also receive a certificate of completion and be entered for prizes. Throughout the summer there will be opportunities to enter weekly drawings for area parks and local activites. We have planned many free events for all ages, from Story Times to Field Trips. Come take part in our Summer Adventure! Join Stacy Wilt of Patchwork Gardens, as she helps you get your summer gardens looking great! DIY: Tote Bag Craft Ages: 5-18 Thursday, June 7, 11:00 am Limit: 12 Decorate your very own tote bag. OSU: Healthy Summer Treats Monday, June 11, 11:00 am Sarah Sowell and Pat Brinkman will host a series of programs featuring healthy eating and summer treats! Father's Day Card & Craft Thursday, June 14, 11:00 am Ages: 5 & Up Paint an Emoji magnet and make a Father's Day Card. Touch A Truck Wednesday, June 20, 11:00 am See and touch the big trucks! Tye Dye Cookies Ages: 3-13 Thursday, June 21, 2:00 pm Location: Jeffersonville Pool Limit: 24 Make something tasty. While supplies last! Carnegie Public Library: Jeffersonville 8 N Main St Jeffersonville, Ohio (740) Events are always Free unless otherwise noted.

6 Events Continued Events are always free unless otherwise noted. Visit our website for more information or call to register for an event. or July Events Crafternoon Thursday, July 5, 11:00 am Make a black Scratch-Off Guitar bookmark. OSU: Healthy Summer Treats Monday, July 9, 11:00 am Sarah Sowell and Pat Brinkman will host a series of programs featuring healthy eating and summer treats! Rock Painting Craft Wednesday, July 11, 11:00 am Ages: 4 & Up A craft specialist from Pat Catan's will be here to show us how to paint rocks. Scavenger Hunt Thursday, July 12, 11:00 am Search the library and challenge your brain. Spray Bottle Craft Thursday, July 19, 11:00 am Make modern art with spray bottles. Robin's Nest Demonstration Wednesday, July 25, 11:00 am Ages: 4 & Up Come learn the art of flower arrangement. Starry Night Craft Ages: 6 & Up Thursday, July 26, 11:00 am Limit: 20 Jeffersonville: Fayette Field Trip ed for Field Trip Jeffersonville Water Treatment Plant Tour Wednesday, June 13, 11:00 am Location: Meet at Jeffersonville Library Learn how the water for Jeffersonville is processed. Special Events: Call for Details Special Performers Freddy Fossil's Dino Show: It's Pre-Hysterical Friday, June 1, 1:00 pm Location: Grace Methodist Church Fellowship Hall- Please enter the church through the side door by the parking lot. Dinosaurs are the original "Rock" Stars! Fun and laughs happen fast in this one-of-a-kind hilarious show. Expect comical audience participation with life-like dinosaur puppets. Freddy Fossil helps kids discover why, "It stinks to be extinct!". Ironwood Wolves Friday, June 15, 1:00 pm Location: Grace Methodist Church Fellowship Hall- Please enter the church through the side door by the parking lot. The Wolf: Fact vs. Myth. Learn about the family life, habitat, diet and basic myths and facts about wolves. Create like Van Gogh with this tissue paper Starry Night craft. Red Cross Pillowcase Project Ages: 8 & Up Monday, July 30, 11:00 am Limit: 15 Linda Hamilton will lead an emergency awareness program. During the program make your own Emergency Supplies Pillowcase! Canids of North America-Jeffersonville Monday, June 18, 11:00 am Location: Jeffersonville Library Our friends from Ironwood Wolves will be back to Jeffersonville. They will be talking about other canids and bringing their fox ambassador.