Craft & Chat for Adults Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 6:15 pm Multi-Purpose Room The library is the place to be on Tuesday nights in June! We will create different treasures each week as we chat, laugh, and have fun! All supplies provided. Class size is limited, so register soon. Tuesday, June 5 Clay ring holder Tuesday, June 12 Shadow box Tuesday, June 19 Terra cotta flower pot Tuesday, June 26 Wine glass memory holder
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Creative Writing Group Thursdays, June 7 & 21, 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 sharing and critiquing personal work. Sharing one's own work is not required, but is highly encouraged. Please bring your own materials, please do not bring any personal work over 5 pages.
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Show Us Your Book Face! Monday, June 11, 10:00 am & 2 pmElevator Area What a great way to get into a book! Share your love of reading by taking photos of your best "book faces." Take photos at the library or at home and email them in .jpeg format to cgilliam@hcpl.org with the subject "book face." Photos will be posted on Henderson County Public Library's Facebook page.
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Beyond the Book
Monday, June 11, 6:00 pm
Upstairs Meeting Room
Bestseller book discussion & more! This program is free and open to the public. "Beyond the Book" will meet on the second Monday of each month at 6 pm.
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Bingo @ the Library
Thursday, June 14, 11:30 am
Multi-Purpose Room
Is 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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Make a T-Shirt Quilt Saturday, June 16, 10:00 am Multi-Purpose Room Have piles of t-shirts you just can't part with? Making a quilt with them is the perfect project! Sonya Westerman will show you the steps for making your own keepsake.
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Monday Movie
Monday, June 18, 1:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Have you heard the news? The library is showing a free newly released movie on a big screen. No registration is required; but seating is limited. Doors will open at 12:45 p.m. Popcorn and drink will be provided.
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Adult Coloring @ Your Library
Thursday, June 21, 5:30 pm
Upstairs Meeting Room
Coloring isn't just for kids. Join us every third Thursday for a quiet, stress free time to relax and release your inner child. Feel free to bring your own supplies or use ours. Coloring within the lines is optional.
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Book Tasting Saturday, June 23, 2:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room Humans are creatures of habit: We tend to read books by the same authors or of the same genres. Come to this book tasting event and see if we can whet your appetite and broaden your reading horizons!
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Wii for Seniors
Tuesday, June 26, 11:30 am
Multi-Purpose Room
Adults are invited to come by for a fun time playing electronic Wii games such as bowling and tennis. No registration is required.
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Get Your Craft On
Thursday, June 28, 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, June 1, 12:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room What is Genealogy Lunch Bunch? It is a roundtable discussion time for genealogists who like to share ideas and discoveries, discuss research problems, and enjoy being with people who share the same interest in genealogy. Feel free to bring your lunch or just yourself and join us as we learn more about this interesting subject.
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Genetic Genealogy Book Club Fridays, June 8 & 22, 12:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room Some things are easier to do in a group, like understanding genetic genealogy! Join us for a discussion of the book Genetic Genealogy in Practice by Blaine T. Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne. We will dissect the book chapter by chapter and explore the exercises provided in the book. The book may be purchased on Amazon or from the online National Genealogical Society store. Class size is limited to 8.
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Step-by-Step Genealogy Series -- Field Trip to the Courthouse Friday, June 15, 2:00 pm Upstairs Meeting Room Most courthouses serve as more than just judicial centers: they store marriage certificates, wills, deeds, and much more that can be very helpful to genealogists. These records can be a gold mine if you are looking for your family history. This class will end with a "field trip" to the Henderson County, Kentucky Courthouse.
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Tween Maker Monday Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 6:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room Tweens and their adults are invited to our fun how-to sessions! Learn how to use a green screen, make slime, use a 3-D printer and much more.
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Tuesday, June 5 at 1:30 pm: Animal Tales: Born to be Wild Tuesday, June 12 at 1:30 pm: Wump Mucket Puppets: Tales from Bucket Gulch Tuesday, June 19 at 1:30 pm: The Living Arts & Science Center: Our Own Kentucky Art & Culture Friday, June 22 at 10:30 am: The Water Show Tuesday, June 26 at 1:30 pm: Summer Safari Babies Party Tuesday
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Central Park: Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30 am Please join us for fun in the park! Enjoy storytime and an activity, and meet a book character! Lunch will be provided through the Henderson County Schools Summer Feeding Program.
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Rock N' Build Wednesday, June 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 6:00 pm Children's Reading Kingdom Participants will travel the wonders of the world as we explore places, build with our imagination and listen to music!
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Family Movie Matinee
Thursday, June 21, 1:30 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for family-friendly movie matinees in the library's multipurpose room this summer! Seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire movie. Doors open at 1:15 pm. Free popcorn & lemonade!
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Microsoft Word Tips
Monday, June 4, 1:30 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Wish you knew more about Microsoft Word? Come to this class to learn and practice some tips and tricks that will make you more efficient using the program and improve your Word skills.
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Super Smash Brothers Tournament Tuesday, June 5, 3 - 6 pm Multi-Purpose room Are you ready to smash? Compete in our Super Smash Brothers for Wii U summer tournament. Free snacks & a prize for the winner!
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Game On! Teen Gaming Club Tuesdays, 4:00 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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Anime Afternoon Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 2:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room Do you love anime? Check out this club! We'll watch anime, have some snacks, and socialize; grab a friend and come by!
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Teen DIY
Thursday, June 7, 2:00 pm
Teen Department
Come learn how to make a hedgehog out of an old paperback book. Paperback books and other materials will be provided as part of the program.
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Teen DIY
Thursday, June 14, 2:00 pm
Teen Department
Tired of your cords getting tangled? Bring your cords/earbuds to learn how to decorate them! All materials will be provided.
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Teen DIY
Thursday, June 21, 2:00 pm
Teen Department
Join us in this fun workshop where you'll learn how to make your own Mason jar terrarium. All materials will be provided.
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Teen DIY
Thursday, June 28, 2:00 pm
Teen Department
Make a one-of-a-kind pendant necklace for yourself or to give as a gift! All materials provided.
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Teen Laser Tag
Friday, June 29, 5:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Calling all teens! The library may be closed, but the fun has just begun! Join us after hours for laser tag and pizza! Ages 12-18. Register at hcpl.org.
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