Adults! This Thursday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. the Carnegie Book Club will meet to discuss “Hallowe’en Party” by Agatha Christie. Published in 1969, the story features Christie’s most famous and long-lived character, Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. The detective, with a little help from a fictional authoress, is able to solve the crime of who committed murder at a children’s Halloween party. This is a great read (or reread) for both mystery fans and novices! Join us!
Readers unite at the skating rink! Saturday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., is a special skating party at Roller Haven Family Fun Center. This event is for children ages 5-12, and you must present your library card for free admission. Skate rental, $2, is not included. Children under the age of 5 are permitted to join their parents and older sibling.
Coming up: On Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m., Fayette County Commission on Aging’s Cheryl Stockwell will hold a question and answer session regarding Medicare Open Enrollment. This event will be held in the library meeting room.
In Washington Court House: Join us for storytime! Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. is Preschool Storytime, children 3 – 5 years old, and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. is Books & Blocks, children 1 – 3 years old. Each week features a new theme! Siblings are welcome at either session. Also, each Tuesday at 11:15 a.m., the library will host “Books & Babies.” “Books & Babies” is a 15-minute session specifically created for our youngest patrons to look at board books, do finger plays, bounce on laps and explore. This early literacy time will introduce your baby to the library and the world of books! Teens! On Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 3:30 p.m., teens are invited to “Cinematography 101!” Explore moviemaking tips and tricks, and join in on a frightening film production! Call to register.
In Jeffersonville: Tuesdays at 11 a.m., come, listen to stories, play instruments, create crafts, and socialize with other little friends at Toddler Time. Stop in and make “Scarecrow Cookies” on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 4:30 p.m. Then, on Monday, Sept. 25 at 4:30 p.m. children ages 5 and up are invited to a “Cheerleading Party!” Learn cheers and more from an experienced cheerleader, make a pennant, and more! Call to register!
Information about all of our programs can be found on the library’s website, www.cplwcho.org, or by calling the Washington Court House Library at 740-335-2540 and the Jeffersonville Library at 740-426-9292. All programs are FREE, unless otherwise noted. Check us out on Facebook; follow us on Twitter!
