Creative Writing Group Thursdays, March 7 & 21 @ 4:30 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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Beyond the Book Monday, March 11, 6:00 pm Multi-Purpose 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, March 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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Popcorn Lovers' Day Thursday, March 14, 1:00 pm Elevator Area Many of us love warm, buttery popcorn, so it only makes sense that there should be a special day just for popcorn lovers. The Henderson County Public Library invites you to celebrate Popcorn Lover's Day with us. Stop by and grab a bag of the crunchy kernels.
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Book Pub
Thursday, March 14, 6:00 pm
Henderson Brewing Company
If you're aged 21-39 and looking for a way to meet new people, discuss great books, and try out locally brewed beer, you're in luck! Henderson County Public Library's newest book club, Book Pub, will be meeting every second Thursday, starting March 14th, at the Henderson Brewing Company located at 737 2nd Street from 6-7: 30 pm. We will be selecting books at the first meeting. Hope to see you there!
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Monday Movie
Monday, March 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, March 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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American Crossword Puzzles Week Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March 24, All Day Stack Reading Area We hope you enjoy working crossword puzzles, because we’re going to have different levels of them available in the library March 22-24 to help celebrate American Crossword Puzzles Week.
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Cleaning Out the Craft Supply Cabinet
Saturday, March 23, 1:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
It's spring cleaning time and we're cleaning out the leftover supplies from previous craft classes to make room for new material! Adults are welcome to come and bring their creativity to design their own unique masterpiece. Supplies are on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is required.
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Wii for Adults Tuesday, March 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, March 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, March 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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City Directories: More than a telephone book Saturday, March 9, 10:00 am Upstairs Meeting Room Cindy Hollowell, a local researcher, will be your tour guide as she helps you learn to browse the pages of city directories. Unearth where your ancestors worked, lived, and played by using this alphabetical list of citizens to discover their addresses, occupations, churches, schools, societies, streets, and more! Registration required.
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Using Find-a-Grave Effectively Friday, March 15, 1:00 pm Upstairs Meeting Room Find-a-Grave is a free internet site for finding the graves of family members, friends, and famous people. It is an invaluable tool for genealogical research. Learn to search the site, submit biographical information, add photos and more for over 400,000 cemeteries around the country. Registration required.
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Tom Talks Turkey Monday, March 18, 6:00 pm Upstairs Rotunda Don't feel like walking three and one-half miles to visit the Audubon bird statues? Then join Tom Jake as he takes us on a leisurely, virtual tour of the Raymond Graf sculptures that make up the collection from the comfort of the library's beautiful 1904 rotunda. Registration required.
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Block Party Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 @ 4:00 pm Children's Reading Kingdom Bring your imagination for fun, creative building activities with Legos, Duplo blocks, Tinkertoys, Lincoln Logs, and anything else we can find to build within the library! Children ages 3-11
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Read, Sing, and Play Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 @ 6:00 pm Children's Reading Kingdom Reading, singing, and playing are three of the best early literacy practices for young children. Join us for fun stories, songs, crafts, and playtime for the entire family. This program is for children ages 2 and up and registration is not required!
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@ 10:00 am Children's Reading Kingdom Toddlers are little people in a big world, constantly learning and developing. Join our fast-paced storytime, with puppets, flannel boards, music, and movement, followed by playtime in activity centers. Registration is not required!
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Lil' Explorers Preschool Storytime and More Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, & 28 @ 10:00 am Children's Reading Kingdom Talking, singing, reading, writing and playing is what a Lil' Explorer does! Each week we will explore various themes while we travel through stories. This program is for children ages 3-5 and registration is not required!
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Minecraft Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, & 28 @ 4:00 pm Children's Reading Kingdom Did you know we have Minecraft at the library? Registration is required and space is limited. Children ages 7-11
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Make-N-Take Saturdays Saturday, March 16, all day Children's Department Do your kids love to be crafty? Stop by the Children's Department to make a craft and take it home.
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Game On! Teen Gaming Club Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, & 26 @ 4:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room If you're a teen and love video games, this club is for you! We have all of the best gaming consoles and a great selection of classic and new games: Super Smash Brothers, Minecraft, Mario Party, and more. Drop in after school to relax, snack, and challenge your opponents. Parent consent form required.
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Girls Who Code Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, & 27 @ 4:00 pm Children's Reading Kingdom Calling all middle school girls! Join our Girls Who Code club to learn programming languages, and how to program, edit, and share code, all in just 15 weeks. Space is limited; sign up today!
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ACT Practice Test Saturday, March 9, 9:00 am Multi-Purpose Room Sharpen your test-taking skills with a free, full-length practice ACT. This test is open to students in 7th-12th grade. Please bring pencils, calculator, ID (if possible), and a bottled drink/snack. The test will last approximately three hours. Participants will get an answer key immediately following the test and will be allowed to take home all materials in order to study and go over results. Registration required.
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Teen Canvas Painting Saturday, March 9, 2:00 pm Children's Reading Kingdom Learn cool painting techniques - all supplies provided!
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Teen Homeschool Meetup Wednesday, March 13, 1:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room Join other homeschool teens for games, snacks and crafts! Registration required.
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Teen Laser Tag Friday, March 29, 5:30 pm Multi-Purpose Room The library may be closed, but the fun has just begun! Join us after hours for laser tag and pizza. Grades 6-12 only. Registration required.
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READbox: Teen Subscription Boxes Registration begins Sunday, March 31 Teen DepartmentAre you a teen who loves to read? Grab a "Readbox", our FREE book subscription box for anyone in grades 6-12. Answer a few questions and we'll pick two books just for you that we're sure you'll enjoy. Plus, we'll throw in some surprise goodies too. Register on our website and you'll be contacted when your box is ready for pickup. Bring the books back when they're due, but the special goodies are yours to keep! Limit one Readbox per teen per month.
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"Read an E-Book Week" Monday, March 4, 1:00 pm Elevator Area In celebration of "Read an E-Book Week" on Monday, March 4, from 1:00 - 2:30 PM we're encouraging our patrons to take part in this digital reading event by using the library's Hoopla and OverDrive services.
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Resume and Cover Letter Help Saturday, March 9, 2:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room Do you need help with your resume and cover letter to land that dream job? The Henderson County Public Library is your source for all things resume related! Bring your work history, education, email address and password, and other important information with you. Registration required.
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in Windows 10 Monday, March 11, 1:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room Come learn how to use Windows File Explorer, your computer's file cabinet, to help you organize your files and folders. You'll have practice viewing, moving, deleting, and renaming files. This class is free, but please register to reserve your spot!
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Using the Internet Monday, March 25, 1:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room Want to apply for a job, check your bank statement, play a game, or log on to Facebook? If so, you probably need the Internet. Come to this class to learn your way around the Internet and tips for making successful searches. Attendees should be able to use a mouse and keyboard. Registration required.
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