Carnegie Public Library Newsletter September 2024 Crafternoon Saturday, September 7 | 11:00 am Location: Adult Department Bring your own craft project to work on while mingling with other local crafters! Some craft supplies, including our sewing machine, will be available for use during Crafternoon. Yoga in the Garden Tuesday, September 10 | 11:00 am Location: Library Garden Librarian and certified yoga instructor Averie will teach you yoga poses you can easily reproduce at home. Bring water and wear comfortable clothing. In the event of rain, we will move our practice inside. Bring Your Own Book Club Saturday, September 14 | 11:00 am Location: Adult Department This is a book club with a twist, readers are invited to discuss books, old and new, and share recommendations. Unlike most book clubs where everyone reads the same thing, at BYOB you pick the titles you want to read. Only Murders in the Library Saturday, September 21 I 12:00 pm Location: Library Meeting Room Are you an avid true crime podcast listener? Join fellow podcast enthusiasts at the library once a month to discuss the genre as we make our way through different shows. Like a book club but for podcasts, you'll listen to the assigned episodes for the month at home and then meet at the library to discuss the crime, the podcast, and everything in-between. For our inaugural meeting, we'll be listening to Paper Ghosts: Season Two, a podcast about a 43-year-old Ohio cold case hosted by M. William Phelps for iHeartMedia. Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Scarecrow Book Sale September 18 – 21 Location: Library Meeting Room Come in and stock up your personal library at our annual Scarecrow Book Sale! The sale kicks off on Wednesday, September 18 with Preview Day from 2 pm until 6 pm. The entry fee is $3. Then, join us on Thursday and Friday from 10 am until 6 pm. All items are $1. $2 a Bag Day is Saturday, September 21 from 10 am to 2 pm! Donations are welcome. Proceeds will benefit the library's general fund and local AAUW scholarship fund. Crochet for Adults Saturday, September 21 | 11:00 am Location: Adult Department Beginner and experienced crocheters are welcome to join our monthly crochet program! Phone Clinic Monday, September 23 | 10:00 am Location: Adult Department Bring your devices—smartphones, tablets, and laptops—and get personalized assistance. Whether you need help with library apps, troubleshooting issues, or learning basic functions, we’re here to guide you through. Round Table Talk with Senior Life Solutions Tuesday, September 24 | 11:00 am Location: Library Meeting Room This month’s topic will be about suicide awareness and prevention for older adults. We will discuss how suicide and mental health impacts older adults in rural areas, as well as provide community support resources within Fayette and surrounding counties. Hours Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Contact us www.cplwcho.org (740) 335-2540 Follow us Website Calendar: cplwcho.org/calendar Facebook: facebook.com/cplwcho Instagram: instagram.com/cplwcho Youtube: youtube.com/@cplwcho Closings Labor Day: Monday, September 2 Adult Events
Homeschool Library Day Wednesdays | 1:00 pm For Children in Kindergarten & Up Meet each week for a different activity. Find the theme for each week on our website calendar at cplwcho.org. NASA STEM Kids Virtual Event Solar System Exploration Saturday, September 14 | 10:00- 11: 30 am Grades K-4 Hear from NASA Scientists in a virtual meeting, then use what we learn to create a Solar System project. Sew Happy! Tuesdays I 4:30- 6:00 pm September 24 through November 12 Ages 8-12 Learn to sew in this eight-week course. Children will learn to use a sewing machine, and make simple projects such as a potholder, a pillowcase, and a tote bag. Space is limited, and registration is required in the Children's Department. Average Art with Averie: Creative Journaling Friday, September 27 I 4:00 pm Ages 13-17 Create a one-of-a-kind journal using paper bags, tissue paper, magazines, stickers, ribbon, and washi tape. Supplies will be provided. STEM with Aaron Saturday, September 28 Drop in between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm Ages 5-12 Learn to use a microscope! Make slides and view the very small. Hello Friends 10:30 am Location: Library Meeting Room Ages 3 & Up Bonnie's Books 11:00 am Location: Jeffersonville United Methodist Church 13 E High St, Jeffersonville Ages 5 & Under TUESDAYS FRIDAYS Little Wigglers 10:30 am Location: Library Meeting Room Ages birth to 3 THURSDAYS Reading Challenges Fall into Reading cplwcho.beanstack.org Fall brings crisp, new beginnings and all things cozy! Fall into a great book this season and log your reading to earn badges throughout the challenge. Children, teens, and adults can all participate in the Fall into Reading challenge, and everyone registered for this challenge will be entered into drawings to win prizes at the end of September. Get started today on the web by visiting our Beanstack site at cplwcho.beanstack.org, or by downloading the Beanstack app to your phone or device! Weekly Storytimes Children & Teen Events
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