January 2012 Programs

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Visit the Bookmobile!

Are you unable to get to the Meade County Public

Library? Do you know that the MCPL

Bookmobile can bring the library to you?  You can

borrow books, magazines, audio books, movies,

documentaries, and more at this library on wheels! 

Call 422-2094 for a complete schedule of

stops or request a visit to your community.

If We Don’t Have It, We’ll Find It For

You!

We’ll do whatever it takes to connect you with the information you need. If a book isn’t already in our

collection, we’ll try to borrow it from another library- all at no cost to you!

ADULT PROGRAMS

ZumbaMondays • 9:30-10:30 AMThursdays • 6:30-7:30 PMMeade County Public Library

Ditch the workout and join the party!

Zumba is a Latin-inspired, easy to follow fitness party. Zumba’s fusion of international

rhythms gets you moving, dancing,

burning calories, and having fun! 

Beginning YogaWednesdays • 5:00 PMMeade County Public Library

This class is a perfect introduction to the many physical and mental benefits of

yoga.

No experience needed and all

equipment is provided. Please sign

up at the front desk.

YogaWednesdays • 10:00 AM • 6:30 PMMeade County Public Library

Improve your posture, mood, and concentration with free yoga classes! In

addition to its stress-relieving capabilities, yoga has been doctor

recommended for its core strengthening and spinal

stabilization.

All levels of experience welcome and no

registration necessary.

NaamYogaSaturdays• 9:00-10:30 AM Meade County Public Library

Simple breath work and harmony of movement for eliminating stress and promoting vitality to organize, synchronize, coordinate and redirect your inner forces toward self-healing and happiness.

Book DiscussionTuesday, January 3 • 6:00-8:00 PM Meade County Public Library

Join our friendly and lively book discussion

of a“The Girl in Hyacinth

Blue” by Susan Vreeland.

Copies of the book are available at the front

desk.

Diabetes WorkshopWednesday, January 11 • 9:00-11:00 AMMeade County Public Library

Learn how to prevent and

manage diabetes. Come with all of your questions.

Mystery Book DiscussionThursday, January19• 12:30-2:30 PM Meade County Public Library

Join our friendly and lively book discussion

of a“The Blessing Way” by Tony Hillerman.

Copies of the book are available at the front

desk.

Basket WeavingWednesday, January 25• 10:00-4:00 Meade County Public Library

Discover the art of basket weaving!

All levels of experience welcome and participants are asked to bring their

own supplies. See front desk for

details.

Writing GroupWednesday, January 25• 5:00-7:00 PM Meade County Public Library

Interested in writing novels, poems, short

stories or anything else, join the MCPL

Writing Group. 

PRESCHOOL AND TODDLER

PROGRAMS

Take the 50 Books Challenge and help your child prepare for success in school while earning prizes

at the same time!

Read or listen to all the books on our list of classic titles and receive a goodie bag, certificate, and

FREE PRIZE BOOK to add to your home library. Lists are available for ages 0-8th grade, so the

more you read, the more you win! See the Children’s Desk for more information.

Totally Nonstop ToddlertimeTuesdays • 9:30-10:00 • Ages 0-3Meade County Public Library

Sing songs, make music, and shake out wiggles at this energetic story time! This is a

perfect way to introduce your child to the library, help them socialize, and learn

important early literacy skills.

Story HourMondays & Tuesdays • 10:30-11:30 • Ages 3-6Meade County Public Library

Join us for stories, rhymes, music, sign language, a craft, and other activities

that help promote literacy and language skills.

Arts and KidsWednesdays, January 4 & 18• 10:30-11:30 • Ages 2-6Meade County Public Library

Express yourself through music,

dance, and art--and let the library clean

up the mess!

Experiment with different mediums and come ready to get creative. Art smocks provided.

Pages & PlayWednesdays, January11 & 25• 10:30-11:30 • Ages 2-6Meade County Public Library

Help children learn literacy skills through creative play with the library’s collection of educational toys. 

Kindergarten 101Thursdays • 10:30-11:30 • Ages 4-5Meade County Public Library

Get ready for school success in this storytime that focuses on skills needed in kindergarten. Children attend independently while an adult

caregiver remains in the library

Evening Story HourWednesdays • 4:30-5:30 • All AgesMeade County Public Library

Can’t make it to the morning story hour, then this is the time for you. All ages can join the fun of listening to stories,

making crafts, doing activities and having fun.

Snow White Princess PartyThursday, January 12 • 6:00-7:00 PM • Ages 3-6Meade County Public Library

Crafts…Games…Snacks…

Preschool Dance PartySaturday, January 28 • 10:00-11:00 AM • Ages 4-5Meade County Public Library

Bring your rhythm and dancing shoes. It is time for our own dance party. Make music, get the wiggles out and learn about being

active through dance.

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Snowman CraftsThursday, January 5 • 6:00-7:00 • All AgesMeade County Public Library

Celebrate winter

with snow, snow, snow

HomeshoolFridays, January 6 & 20 • 1:00-2:00 PMMeade County Public Library

January 6: Winter crafts

and get to know each other.

January 20: Can you hear me

now?

Super Bowl Super SaturdaySaturday, January 21• 12:00-1:30 PMMeade County Public Library

Pirate Come Aboard Thursday, January 26• 6:00-7:00 PMMeade County Public Library

Make a treasure chest and hunt for treasure.

Family Movie NightMonday, January 30 • 5:30-7:30PMMeade County Public Library

Those wacky penguins are at it

again in “Penguins of Madagascar:

Operation Blowhole.”

TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS

Teen TuesdayTuesdays • 3:00-5:00 PM• Ages 12-17Meade County Public Library

January 3: Mini Bake Cake

January 10: Mandala Coloring

January 17: Bendy Bracelets

January 24: Chinese New Year

January 31: Duct It Up

Yu-Gi-OhSaturday, January 7 • 9:00-1:00 • Ages 7-11Meade County Public Library

Get your game on. Bring your cards and either play or

trade.

Silent LibrarySaturday, January 14• 12:00-2:00 PM • Ages 12-17Meade County Public Library

A game of teen contestants, who

randomly select cards and face challenges that

must be Completed silently to be successful.

Team members must also remain silent during

the challenge to win. 

JAM: Japanese Animation @ MCPLWednesday, January 18 • 5:00-6:00 PM • Ages 8-17Meade County Public Library

Get a look at the newest anime and manga, watch anime movies, enjoy Asian snacks, and mingle with other

Animaniacs!

Girls Nite OutThursday, January19• 6:00-7:00 PMAges 7-11Meade County Public Library

Cocoa Party!

Boys Nite OutThursday, January 23 • 3:30-4:30 PMAges 7-11Meade County Public Library

Build a ROBOT

!

Tween Board GamesMonday, January 30• 3:30-4:30 PMAges 7-11Meade County Public Library

Chess, charades, cards and

much more.

Library ClosedMeade County Public Library

The Meade County Public Library will CLOSED:

Sunday, January 1Monday, January 2Monday, January 16

During inclement weather, please tune in to WMMG-1140/93.5

for announcements on library closings or delays.

When the library is closed due to weather, all

programs are cancelled.