May 2017 Check it Out! Putnam County Public Library s Monthly Calendar of Events 103 E. Poplar St. Greencastle, IN 46135 www.pcpl21.org HOURS: M 9am - 8pm T 9am - 8pm W 9am - 8pm T 9am - 8pm F 9am - 5pm S 9am - 5 pm S Closed DIRECTOR Grier Carson gcarson@pcpl21.org CONTACT US Information 765.653.2755 info@pcpl21.org Circulation 765.653.2755 x100 circdesk@pcpl21.org Adult Reference 765.653.2755 x115 refdesk@pcpl21.org Youth Services 765.653.2755 x121 ys@pcpl21.org Strong at the library, the force is. Join us on May 4th any time between 3:00 and 5:00 pm for games, crafts, and intergalactic fun for Padawans of all ages. Costumes welcome! The Bikes are Back! Beginning May 1st you can check out a bike from the library! Enjoy the convenience of biking around town without the need to maintain or store the bike yourself. Bikes checkout for 48 hours to any patron 18 years or older. To learn more and checkout a bike today, visit the Circulation. Learn to Play Mah Jongg! Join local Mah Jongg expert, Janice White, every Tuesday evening for a 7 week course to learn the fascinating game of Mah Jongg. No experience necessary. Classes begin May 2nd and run through June 13th. Space is limited, so please register by calling the library at 765-653- 2755 or by emailing Barb Timm at btimm@pcpl21.org. The Library Will Be CLOSED May 12th & May 29th for a Staff In-Service for Memorial Day
ADULTS Making & Baking with Bridgette Wednesday, May 3, 4:00 PM - French Crepes DePauw student Bridgette Lang is back with a new season of Making & Baking with Bridgette! All events are free of charge, but registration is highly encouraged. You can register by calling the library or by visiting the circulation desk. Book Clubs LGBTQ+ Book Club 7:00 PM Thursday, May 4th Discussing Raising Ryland by Hillary Whittington Travel Talk: Backpacking through Thailand & Cambodia Tuesday, May 9, 11:30 PM Join us for a Brown Bag lunch talk! Diana and Gary VanMiddlesworth will discuss how they were able to spend 6 weeks in Thailand, traveling all over the country and also to Cambodia. Their talk will include how we were able to stay within our budget for transportation, food, and lodging. They will give a powerpoint presentation and will bring samples of Thai food. Travel Talk: India with Jesse Samm Monday, May 15, 6:30 PM Take a virtual trip to Hyderabad, India! Learn about cultural differences, as well as the food and sights of this interesting city. Learn to Crochet Wednesdays at 6:00 PM This 12-week beginners class, starting May 31st, for both right and left handed stitchers will be taught by Jo MacPhail. Participants will need to purchase materials for their final projects. Space is limited, so please register by calling 765-653-2755 or by visiting the Circulation. Weekly Events ANY SCI-FI NOVEL PCPL Book Group 7:00 PM Monday, May 8th Discussing Circling the Sun by Paula McLain Literary Ladies 5:30 PM Friday, May 26th Discussing I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai Book and Brews 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 31st @ Wasser Brewing Discussing Any Sci-Fi Novel Yarn Perch Wednesdays @ 5:00 PM Need crochet or knitting help or companionship? Jo MacPhail will take her Yarn Perch (located on the balcony above the lobby) every Wednesday evening from 5-8 PM, to help those in need. Bridge for Everyone Thursdays @ 1:30 PM Come to an open Bridge game on Thursday afternoon in the Kiwanis room. All who enjoy Bridge are invited to attend, regardless of skill level. If you have questions, please contact Barbara Timm at btimm@pcpl21.org. LibrarYoga Thursdays @ 5:30 PM PCPL is offering free Yoga sessions led by certified Yoga instructors every Thursday evening. Classes are for all levels of students. Participants should wear comfy, stretchy clothes. Yoga mats, blocks, and straps are available for your use.
KIDS & TEENS Family Dance Party Thursday, May 11, 11:00 AM If you love dancing during storytime, then come get your groove on with some of our favorite songs! Join us for free dance, guided dance, and musical games! For ages 2+ Yoga Storytime Tuesday, May 2, 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 16, 11:00 AM Caregivers and children aged 3-10 are welcome to join us for stories accompanied by playful and gentle yoga stretches. We will laugh and be silly with our bodies. No previous practice needed. Feel free to bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cooking With Kids Wednesday, May 10, 4:00 PM Each month we prepare a simple, kid-friendly snack, talk about cooking basics, and read some stories while we enjoy our treat. This month we ll be making Nutella Rolls. Space is limited, so please register by May 6. Masterpiece of the Month Wednesday, May 24, 4:00 PM Listen to a story and create your own masterpiece! This month, we ll draw inspiration from Beth Krommes, illustrator of The House in the Night, to create our own scratch board art. All ages are welcome. Imagination Portal Mondays & Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Take the time to unplug from digital entertainment and spend time doing screen-free activities and connecting with friends and family. Music Makers Tuesday, May 9, 11:00 AM Join us on the second Tuesday of every month as we listen to stories, sing, dance, and explore with rhythm instruments! For ages 3 & up. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate! Brick Club Thursday, May 18, 4:00 PM Let your creative side go wild with Lego challenges. Each month will be a different challenge, from storybook characters to video game characters, youth ages 4-12 are encouraged to participate in this hands-on program. Parachute Games Thursday, May 25, 11:00 AM Join us as we sing, dance, and play games with our parachutes. For ages 2+. Pokemon League Saturday, May 27, 1:00 PM Bring your cards and join the fun! Attend 3 sessions to earn 10% off at Game Warehouse. Summer Reading Program Registration begins May 30th For more information visit www.pcpl21.org/summerreading
TECHNOLOGY Community Help Our Community Help has a computer technician available to give one-on-one assistance using software and electronic devices and can help diagnose and repair problems. Mondays 2:00 to 4:00 PM Tuesdays 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursdays 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Fridays 2:00 to 4:00 PM Introduction to Word Processing Tuesday, May 23, 12:00 PM Introduction to Word Processing will introduce patrons to typewriter-style word processing software like Microsoft Word and discuss cheaper and free alternatives to Microsoft. LOCAL HISTORY Time Travelin Genealogy Guild Wednesday, May 3, 6:00 PM Join a group of local family history gurus to learn tips and tricks, share stories, and discover new resources. TTGG meets on the first Wednesday of every month in the Local History department. All technology classes are for beginners and are free and open to the public, but registration is required since space is limited. To sign up, you can visit the library s website at PCPL21.org, call Mike at 765-653-2755 Ext. 118, or stop by the library. Introduction to Cloud Computing Friday, May 5, 11:00 AM Introduction to Cloud Computing will introduce patrons to cloud computing, demonstrate free cloud software from Google and Microsoft, and explain why cloud computing is the way the world will be using computers in the future. Managing Your Digital Photos Tuesday, May 16, 12:00 PM Managing Your Digital Photos will discuss the basics of importing digital photographs from your camera or phone to your computer, give tips on organizing large numbers of photos, new and creative ways of managing photos across different devices like phones, tablets, and cameras, and demonstrate some basic photo editing techniques. Advanced Word Processing Tuesday, May 30, 12:00 PM Advanced Word Processing will discuss the more advanced features of modern word processing software. Friends of the Library The Friends of the Library are on Instagram! Follow us @pcplfriends
103 E. Poplar St. Greencastle, IN 46060 765.653.2755 info@pcpl21.org May 2017 Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Friday & Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 11 am Yoga Storytime 4 pm Community Help 3 4 pm Making & Baking: French Crepes 6 pm Time Travelers Genealogy Guild 4 10 am Community Help 3 pm May the Fourth 7 pm LGBTQ+ Book Club 5 11 am Intro to Cloud Computing 6 7 8 7 pm PCPL Book Group 9 11 am Music Makers 4 pm Community Help 10 4 pm Cooking with Kids 11 10 am Community Help 11 am Family Dance Party 12 Library Closed for Staff In-Service 13 14 15 6:30 pm Travel Talk: India 16 11 am Yoga Storytime 12 pm Managing your Digital Photos 4 pm Community Help 5:30 pm Community Movie Night 6 pm Based on the Book 17 18 10 am Community Help 4 pm Brick Club 19 20 21 22 23 12 pm Intro to Word Processing 4 pm Community Help 24 4 pm Masterpiece of the Month 6 pm PCPL Board of Trustees Meeting 25 10 am Community Help 11 am Parachute Games 26 5:30 pm Literary Ladies 27 1 pm Pokemon League 28 29 Library Closed for Memorial Day 30 12 pm Advanced Word Processing 4 pm Community Help 31 6 pm Learn to Crochet 8 pm Books & Brews at Wasser Brewing Co. EVENTS FOR CHILDREN TEENS ADULTS ALL AGES