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Independence Day Closing July 4th, All DayThe library will be closed all day in observance of Independence Day. Please use the drop box located by the Washington Street entrance or renew material online at hcpl.org.
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Creative Writing Group
Thursdays, July 6 & 20, 5:30 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
We will explore creative writing such as fiction, poetry, etc. All skill levels are welcome. We will participate in writing prompts and critiquing personal work. Sharing one's own work is not required, but is highly encouraged. Please bring your own materials: no personal work over 5 pages.
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Beyond the Book Monday, July 10, 6 pm Multi-Purpose Room Come join us to discuss books from the New York Times bestseller's list. This month's book is Ink and Bone by Lisa Unger.
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BingoThursday, July 13, 11:30 am Multi-Purpose RoomIs BINGO your GAME-O? Adults are invited to a spirited bingo session at the library where you can socialize, make new friends, and get ready to yell, "BINGO!"
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The Book Folding Class is Back! Wednesday, July 26, 5:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room If you missed the first two book folding classes, don't worry! We're offering a repeat. Come join us to learn the basics of folding the pages of a book to create an image, and then go a step further to follow and create a cut and fold pattern. This class is free, but please register to reserve a space.
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Get Your Craft On
Thursday, July 27, 6:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Make handmade and homegrown art projects that you can complete in one session. Let your creative side shine at the library! No experience necessary. Bring a friend! Registration is required.
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Genealogy Lunch Bunch Friday, July 7, 12 pm Multi-Purpose Room Come join us for a monthly brown bag discussion group with occasional speakers and webinars. We meet the first Friday of every month from 12-1:30 pm. Bring your brick walls, questions, tips and tricks, and genealogy knowledge, along with your lunch, and spend some quality genealogy time with us.
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How to use GEDmatch.com Saturday, July 8, 2:30 pm Upstairs Meeting RoomWhat is GEDmatch.com? It's a website with various utilities that can help genealogists and adoptees build, confirm, and expand their family trees. Come learn how to use this helpful site to better understand your DNA results.
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What's New in Genealogy?
Saturday, July 8, 10 pm Thursday, July 13, 6 pm
Upstairs Rotunda
Stay up-to-date on genealogy news and resources with this series designed to highlight new happenings each month. Each class will cover different topics from tracing your tree and organizing your information, to exploring genealogy websites, and more.
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Making Family History Come Alive Series: Understanding Early Rural Life
Saturday, July 29, 10:00 am
Rotunda
Using farm journals, ledgers, notes, and family stories, Sue Berry has pieced together what life was like for her ancestors living in the country. Sue will share how she has incorporated these various farm/country living resources into her family genealogy and suggest ways you could use some of her techniques.
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Monday Family Fun Series Mondays, July 10, 17, 24 @ 6:00 pm Children's Reading Kingdom Join us for the Family Fun Series, where you and your family will want to be this summer! Each week is sure to be a memorable, impactful, educational, and entertaining experience for all!
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(except 7/4 & 7/6) Freedom Park - Tuesdays Central Park - Thursdays Please join us for fun in the park! We will read a story, have a small activity, and meet the book character! Lunch will be provided through the Henderson County Schools Summer Feeding Program. This event is in collaboration with the Henderson Co. Parks and Programs, Farmers Market, Henderson Co. Schools, Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center, Henderson Co. Public Library, and Early Childhood Council.
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Make-N-Take Crafternoon Most Thursdays in July, 2:00 pm Children's Department After Summer Reading in Central Park, walk over to the library for our Make & Take Crafternoons! Crafts will be set up in the Children's Department, 2-4 pm, for the taking and the making! Each week will be something fun!
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MINECRAFT FEVER
Wednesday, July 12, All Day
Children's Reading Kingdom
Attention all Minecrafters: You do not want to miss this! The Minecraft Lab will be open all day. Sign up for spots hourly; spaces will be filled on a first come first serve basis and participants are only allowed a limited amount of sessions.
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Snow Cones & More Water Day
Thursday, July 13, 1:30 pm
Library Lawn
Fun in the sun is what will be going on at the library! Join us for water games, contests, and of course, snow cones!!!
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Friday Lego/Tinker Lab Friday, July 14 & 21, 11:00 am Children's Department Bring the inventors and tinkerers in your house to the library to create, invent, and just plain tinker around!
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Super-Silly Saturday Saturday, July 22, 11:00 am Library Does your family want to get silly - I mean super silly? Then join us for Super-Silly Saturday at the library, July 22, 11:00 am -2 pm. This free event for children and their caregivers will feature interactive Kindergarten Readiness learning stations, a bookmark-making station, and lots of goofy fun! Children's book characters, as well as Evan the Otter will be there to play and give out hugs, and popular magic extraordinaire "The Balloon Guy" will delight with a silly finale performance at 1:15 pm. Kids even get a free book of their very own.
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Sunday, July 2, All Day Teen Department Stop by the Teen Department on July 1 & 2 to celebrate "I Forgot Day." Make your own Rememberall from Harry Potter, an object that turns red when you have forgotten something.
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Game On! Teen Gaming Club Tuesdays, 4 pm Multi-Purpose RoomJoin us every Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for the coolest library night in video gaming history! Play against fellow teens as you race across the Rainbow Road, build a diamond mansion, shoot arrows at your enemies, or deal the ultimate combo breaker! Open to all teens ages 12 - 19. Must have signed video game consent form to participate.
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Are You Game? Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 4:00 pm Upstairs Rotunda Join us on Thursdays in July from 4 to 5:15 pm to play a variety of new & classic board/card games with fellow teens!
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South Middle School "Ghost" Book Discussion
Monday, July 10, 5:00 pm
Teen Department
Have you finished your summer reading assignment? We will discuss SMS's book, "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds, Monday, July 10 from 5 to 6 pm. Participate in a review session & group discussion with your classmates. We ask all students to read the book before the program.
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Lego Night
Wednesday, July 12, 5:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Here's your chance to get creative! Join us Wednesday, July 12, from 5 to 6 pm, for a night of building with our new collection of LEGO blocks. Open to all teens!
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AniMangiacs Saturday, July 15, 3:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room Do you love anime and manga? Join us Saturday, June 17, from 3 to 4 pm to play a game of twister with some of your favorite Anime/Manga characters.
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Teen Department Have you finished your summer reading assignment? We will discuss NMS's book, "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli, Monday, July 17 from 5 to 6 pm. Participate in a review session & group discussion with your classmates. We ask all students to read the book before the program.
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"Game On" Tournament
Tuesday, July 18, 4:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Join us Tuesday, July 18, from 4 to 6 pm to show off your videogame skills! Play against fellow teens in a Smash Bros. and/or Mario Kart tournament. You can also come dressed as your favorite videogame character. Open to all teens ages 12-19. Must have signed consent form to participate.
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Minecraft!
Wednesday, July 19, 5:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
It's Minecraft at the library! Come Wednesday, July 19, 5 - 6 pm, to build a world of your own. Open to all teens. Registration required.
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Harry Potter Kickoff
Saturday, July 22, 3:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Calling all witches and wizards! Enter the magical world Saturday, July 22, from 3 to 4 pm. Make your own wand and discover your house and patronus. EMAIL ACCOUNT NEEDED FOR ACTIVITIES. Open to all teens.
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North Middle School "We Beat the Street" Book Discussion
Monday, July 24, 5:00 pm
Teen Department
Have you finished your summer reading assignment? We will discuss NMS's book, "We Beat the Street" by Sampson Davis, Monday, July 24 from 5 to 6 pm. Participate in a review session & group discussion with your classmates. We ask all students to read the book before the program.
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HCPL Yule Ball
Saturday, July 29, 2:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
HCPL will host a Yule Ball on Saturday, July 29, from 2 to 4 pm as a pre-celebration for Harry Potter's and J.K. Rowling's birthday (July 31st)! Come & enjoy fun crafts & feasting on Great Hall snacks. Dress in Harry Potter or formal attire if you wish! Open to all teens.
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