December 2013 Paris-Bourbon County Library Newsletter
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December 2013 Paris-Bourbon County Library Newsletter
December 2013 The Paris-Bourbon Library Newsletter 1st floor Construction Plans Presented to Public On Monday, December 2 and Wednesday, December 4 Project Architect, Harding Dowell from EOP Architects presented construction plans to community members. In order to provide quality 21st Century library services, a design team worked to create the plans, which add a several thousand square-foot addition to the original 1904 building, giving the Library more space, as well as preserving the culture and history of the original Library. The library will expand from 11,000 sq. ft. to 18,000 sq. ft. Dowell the Library building and long-range planning teams, as well as the Library Staff and Board hope to receive feedback from the community to find out how to make the Library reflect what is Bourbon County. “We want to inflect the building with the landscape,” Dowell said, “When we started this project, we initially learned that Bourbon County and Paris exist because of the land around it. We want a building that tells the story of Bourbon County.” This is Dowell’s first time working in Paris, but he said there is so much the community that makes Kentucky so special. “Paris is one of many small communities in the state born out of an agricultural past,” he said, “and that’s something that we want to echo and highlight in the new library.” They plan to use local materials such as reclaimed barn and fence wood and limestone throughout the building. Dowell plans to pay homage to Kentucky's rolling hills, streams, woods and caves. The design team is particularly eager to receive input from local artisans and craftspeople. The team would like ideas about how to include Bourbon County culture, art, crafts, historic themes important to the community, and local raw materials into the new Library. You can contact Library Director Mark Adler at 859-987-4419 with suggestions. "Including the public is extremely important," said Library Director Mark Adler. "We want Library patrons to know they had a role in creating the new Library, which will be uniquely Bourbon County." Adler added, “We envision the Library as a destination where people congregate and spend time. 2nd floor We hope people will increasingly spend meaningful hours in the expanded space." This project is over 10 years in the making. Careful and responsible planning means that the Library will be able to complete construction without an increase in patron's taxes. EOP Architects is currently finalizing their plans for construction. Library construction is expected to start in late March or early April of 2014. Miss Debbie Visits NASA! When Paris-Bourbon County Children’s Librarian, Debbie Horn, was selected to watch a rocket launch, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. She was one of six librarians from Kentucky, and one of forty nationally, selected to watch the Maven launch to Mars in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Horn said the experience inspired her to teach kids about space and Mars through library programming . “I have never felt so patriotic, than when I saw the rocket go up,” she said. “I remember where I was when John Glenn went around the world, but to actually be there is a whole different experience.” This year’s summer reading is based around science, and she hopes her experiences will be reflected in the events. Not only did she become enlightened and gain new information, she gained friendships from across the nation, meeting librarians from Texas, Montana, California, and New York. She recalled asking one of the NASA scientists why they chose librarians over teachers. He responded saying schools force curriculum, teachers have to teach, but librarians inspire through programming. Miss Debbie in front of the rocket ship! Featured December Events Santa’s Coming to the Library! Santa will make an early appearance this year at the library on December 21! Bring the family to the library between noon and 1:00 PM to have refreshments, play games and visit with Santa, himself. Also, representatives from Bluegrass Billiards will be handing out books to every child in attendance. Their goal is to encourage literacy for local kids. For more information about this event and more, visit our website, www.bourbonlibrary.org. You can also like the “Paris-Bourbon County Library” Facebook page for the most up-to-date information. Monday, Dec. 2 @ 6PM: Microsoft Excel, Part II KYnect Talk: Learn About Your New Health Insurance A representative from the Kentucky Health Exchange will stop by the Library on December 9 to give a presentation about your new insurance, provided to you because of the Affordable Care Act. This is a great opportunity to have your questions answered by a professional, and better understand what the new healthcare system does. Whether you have applied for the new insurance, or not, this presentation will help you get the information you need about your health benefits. The presentation will be from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the Community Room at the Library. For information about other events visit www.bourbonlibrary.org. Friday, Dec. 6 @ 10AM: Microsoft Excel, Part II Monday, Dec. 9 @ 6 PM: Microsoft PowerPoint, Part I Friday, Dec 13 @ 10 AM: Microsoft PowerPoint, Part I Monday, Dec. 16 @ 6 PM: Microsoft PowerPoint, Part II Friday, Dec. 20 @ 10 AM: Microsoft PowerPoint, Part II Instructor: Micah Mitchell Circulation Manager/ Computing Services [email protected] Library Happenings! Special Events Monday, Dec. 2, noon-2 PM or Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6-7:45 PM— Preserving Cultural Heritage with Your Library— Share your ideas to help make the expanded library reflect the distinctive character of Bourbon County. EOP Architect Harding Dowell will be on hand to show the expansion/renovation plans. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6:30 PM–- Maker Day Workshop: Bow Making and Gift Wrapping— Share you bowmaking and wrapping skills for the holidays! There are several ways to wrap gifts and make beautiful bows for Christmas that you may not know how to do. This is also a great opportunity to learn from others who have different wrapping and bow-making techniques. Please bring wrapping paper and bow-making materials with you. Also, you may want to bring a gift you plan on giving someone to wrap and decorate. Sign-up online. Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:30 PM— Maker Day Workshop: Make a Felted Christmas Ornament— Sign-up online. Saturday, Dec. 7, 11AM-12PM— Make a Christmas Ornament— a Fun activity for children and parent to make an ornament. This activity is sponsored by the Library and the Bourbon County Homemakers. Advanced registration is required. Monday, Dec. 9, 6:30-7:30 PM— KYnect Talk: Learn About Your New Health Insurance— a representative from the Kentucky Health Exchange will stop by the library to present information about your new health insurance, provided to you because of the Affordable Care Act. This is a great opportunity to have your questions answered! Tuesday, Dec. 17, 10 AM-noon— Senior Movie— Senior Citizens are invited to the library for a movie and popcorn! Thursday, Dec. 19, 5-6 PM—Annual Chanukah Celebration (Ages 12-18)—Every teen goes home with a dreidel and chocolate candy. Come celebrate this historic holiday! Thursday, Dec. 19, 6:30 PM—Learn Glass Etching—registration required. Saturday, Dec. 21, Noon— Santa’s Coming to the Library! — Bring the family to visit with Santa. Refreshments will be provided. Recurring Events Monday, Dec. 2, 3:30-4:30 PM—Wii Play (Ages 6-12)—weekly Ask our “KYnector” how Monday, Dec. 2, 5-6 PM—Anime Club—weekly to sign-up for your health Tuesday, Dec. 3, 4-5 PM—Teen Book Club—weekly coverage today! Call the Tuesday, Dec. 3, 4-5PM—Wii Play (Ages 12-18)—weekly Library at 987-4419 or Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10-11 AM—Book Babies—weekly Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11 AM-noon—Story Time—weekly call 1-855-4kynect or Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6-7 PM—Raspberry Pi Club—weekly 1-855-326-4654 with Thursday, Dec. 5, 5-6 PM—Teen Film Club—weekly any questions! Tuesday, Dec. 10, 12-1 PM—Brown Bag Book Club—monthly Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6-7:45 PM— Adult Writer’s Group—monthly Kynect.ky.gov Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6 PM—Teen Movie Night—monthly Thursday, Dec. 12, 6:45 PM— Mystery Book Club—monthly Friday, Dec. 13, 10-11 AM— Senior Wii Play— bi-weekly Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6-7 PM—Lego Family Night—monthly Tuesday, Dec. 24– Thursday, Dec. 26— Library Closed for Christmas Holiday Saturday, Dec. 28, noon-1 PM— Mother-Daughter Book Club—monthly BOOK CLUB BOOKS FOR NOVEMBER Teen Book Club: New to DVD! Mystery Book Club: Brown Bag Book Club: **Non-Fiction Book Club will not meet in December Check out these other great services brought to you by PBCL! Seasons 3 & 4 Public computers are available with your card number and PIN. Or present your ID at the circulation desk! Download three free songs per week using your PIN! Everything from modern pop to classic rock! Borrow audiobooks and e-books online from KLU to read on a range of devices. Watch hundreds of independent films online for free, including film festival winners! Read your favorite popular magazines online for free and keep back issues to read anytime! Use this database of scholarly and expert know-how to take over the world, or just impress your teacher. This excellent onestop shop for all your research needs. Studying for the GED or ACT? Take a practice test here to prepare. The Paris-Bourbon County Library Pictured are Korean War Veteran, Ret. S Sgt. Manes Hazzard and his daughter, Donna Hazzard, one of the first women to graduate from the US Naval Academy in 1982. can bring books to those who are unable to leave their homes. Contact our Mobile Outreach Coordinator Lauren Forsythe 987-4419 ext. 109 Children from Love’s Angels Daycare are chowing down on some refreshments served at the event! DID YOU KNOW? Paris-Bourbon County Library, 701 High St. Paris, KY 40361 There are nearly 63,000 items in the library’s collection. Adult Fiction has the most with more than 13,000 books. 987-4419 www.bourbonlibrary.org “Like” the “Paris-Bourbon County Library” Facebook Page