February 2015 Make a Succulent Terrarium Saturday, February 7 @ 10:00-11:00 am Cost: $6.00 Here in the depth of winter, a little bit of desert sunshine would do us all good. If you can’t get to the desert, take one home with you. Come to the library and make your own little succulent garden. Jesse Nelson of Family Tree Nursery will lead us in making a beautiful terrarium for you to take home. All the supplies and plants will be here. All you need to bring is your green thumb. Kids are welcome, but must come with an adult. Registration is required and the class size is limited. Free Your Mind: Documentary and Discussion Group Sunday, February 15 @ 2:30 pm Building the Machine: The Common Core Movie Building the Machine introduces the public to the Common Core States Standards Initiative and its effects on our children’s education. The documentary compiles interviews from leading educational experts, including members of the Common Core Validation Committee. What is the Common Core? The Common Core is the largest systemic reform of American public education in recent history. What started as a collaboration between National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers to reevaluate and nationalize America’s education standards has become one of the most controversial - and yet unheard of issues in the American public. Adult Winter Reading Challenge “Ther e’s Sn ow B et te r Time t o Re ad ” January 12th - March 20th The Adult Winter Reading Challenge started in January, but it is still cold outside and there is still “snow” better time to read. Read (or listen to) great stories, earn prizes and enter for a chance at the grand prize, a $100 gift certificate to Nebraska Furniture Mart. The Challenge runs through March 20th. Come on in the library for more details and to sign up! HOURS: For Families Monday, February 23 @ 5:00-7:30 pm Too cold to play outside? Bring your family INDOORS and play Mini-golf here at the library! This 9-hole course will wind through the stacks in the children’s area… but not to worry, we are using plastic golf balls! Now the putters, they are real. A big THANKS to Smiley’s Golf Complex (on the NE corner of K-7 & K-10) for letting us borrow them for the night. There is no need to sign up, just drop in anytime between 5:00 pm-7:30 pm to tee off FORE a FUN time! mark your calendar FRIDAY, FEB 13 @ 11:00AM-12:30PM Movie Showing: “Alexander and the Terrible, th Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” w K-5 Graders THURSDAY, FEB 19 @ 4:30-5:30PM Death by Chocolate w For Teens THURSDAY, FEB 26 @ 6:30-8:00PM Thursday Evening Book Club w Join us for a discussion of “The Good Lord Bird” SATURDAY, MAR 7 @ 10:00AM Knife Sharpening Demonstration Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm ¤ Fri-Sat 9am-5pm ¤ Sun 1pm-5pm Library Closed: Monday, February 16th (Presidents’ Day) Adults Join in the Fun! Book TALK Friday, February 6 @ 10:00-11:00 am The Center of Everything by Laura Moriarty Literature with a Kansas Connection is our spring series in the Kansas Humanities Council Book TALK program. Starting in February, we will read four books that focus on the modern Kansas experience; urbanization, rural decline, and social changes in the roles of women and minorities. Growing up in 20th century, small-town Kansas is far different from the same experience in 19th century, small-town Kansas. Our first book is The Center of Everything. Evelyn Bucknow, a ten year old growing up in fictional Kerrville, Kansas, seeks the certainty provided by a very conservative church, where she is assured that she is at the “center of everything.” Difficulties and humor appear when her own interest in evolutionary science conflicts with church teachings. Copies of the book are available at the library. Please join us for a lively discussion. Come to Writer’s Group! Tuesday evenings @ 6:30-8:00 pm Have you thought about writing your family stories or finally getting started on that novel? Come and visit the Basehor Writer’s Group that meets weekly at the library. This is a very casual, welcoming group - give it a try! For more information you may email the group’s facilitator at [email protected] or call the library. Thursday Evening Book Club Thursday, February 26 @ 6:30-8:00 pm The Good Lord Bird by James McBride (Winner of the 2013 National Book Award for Fiction and a Kansas Notable Book) Henry Shackleford is a young slave living in the Kansas Territory in 1857, when the region is a battleground between anti- and pro-slavery forces. When John Brown, the legendary abolitionist, arrives in the area, an argument between Brown and Henry’s master quickly turns violent. Henry is forced to leave town - with Brown, who believes he’s a girl. Over the ensuing months, Henry - whom Brown nicknames Little Onion - conceals his true identity as he struggles to stay alive. Eventually Little Onion finds himself with Brown at the historic raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859 - one of the great catalysts for the Civil War. An absorbing mixture of history and imagination, and told with McBride’s meticulous eye for detail and character, The Good Lord Bird is both a rousing adventure and a moving exploration of identity and survival. Computer Class: Introduction to Excel - Part 2 Friday, February 27 @ 10:00-11:oo am Excel is Microsoft’s spreadsheet program used for storing and organizing data. In February we’ll talk about entering formulas, sorting data and some of the more popular features of Excel. Coffee Klatch Monday, February 9 @ 9:30-10:30 am Come enjoy a cup of coffee while Laura talks about some of the new books available at the library. Discover a title or two you’ve missed! Mahjongg Monday evenings @ 5:30-8:00 pm Friday afternoons @ 1:00-4:00 pm For experienced players Mahjongg, the ancient Chinese game played with tiles, is sometimes compared to dominoes or the card game rummy. The 4 Winds MJ League would love to have you join them. Come whenever or as much as you want. Mahjongg Workshop Sunday, February 15 @ 2:00-4:00 pm Fee: $5.00 • Registration is required Would you like to learn the game or refresh your skills? Suzie holds regular Mahjongg workshops. Come by yourself or bring a friend. You must register so she will know how many tile sets to bring. A learning packet will be provided for you to take home. Yoga (is for Every Body!) Monday mornings @ 9:30-10:30 am Wednesday mornings @ 9:30-10:30 am *No class Monday, February 16th Yoga is an on-going class. Each class is $10.00. Please pay the instructor. Deep stretch. Lengthen and strengthen your muscles and develop flexibility. Must be able to get onto the floor. Please bring a yoga set (block, strap & mat). PiYo Thursday evenings @ 6:30-7:30 pm PiYo is an on-going class. A combination of yoga and Pilates. For the beginning or advanced student. Please bring a yoga mat. 10 class punch card ($45) or $5.00 per class. No registration is required. Zumba Gold Friday mornings @ 9:00-10:00 am Zumba Gold is an on-going class. This is the Zumba class for the older adult or anyone new to Zumba. All the fun of Zumba at a slower pace. 10 class punch card ($45) or $5 per class. 1 2 20’s & 30’s Books n’ Beverages Book Club Thursday, February 12 @ 7:00 pm Red Lobster Join us for our Twenties n’ Thirties book discussion of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin, a novel with “humor, romance, a touch of suspense, but most of all love - love of books and bookish people and, really, all of humanity in its imperfect glory.” A.J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected arrival gives Fikry the chance to make his life over - and see everything anew. We’ll meet at 7pm at Red Lobster at Legends. Order drinks, have dinner, or just snack on some appetizers. The book is available at the front desk at the library. Since we meet at a restaurant just let us know if you would like to attend (even if you haven’t read the book). Contact Amy at the library if you have any questions. Teens Video Game Night Tuesday, February 3 @ 4:00-5:30 pm Face off against other teens! Play Mario Kart or Rock Band on our Xbox and Wii consoles. Feel like playing a different game? Bring your own to share or bring your Nintendo DS to link with other teens. Anime Club Tuesday, February 17 @ 4:00-5:30 pm Like anime? Join the club! Watch and discuss anime with other fans. Flexible Book Club Thursday, February 5 @ 4:30-5:30 pm Do you enjoy reading but like to choose your own books? This is the club for you! Read whatever you like and come ready to eat snacks and hear about books other teens have been reading. T.A.G. Meeting Tuesday, February 10 @ 4:30-5:30 pm Teen Advisory Group meets once a month to plan and shape the teen program at the library. Teen Board Game Night Thursday, February 12 @ 4:00-5:30 pm Enjoy the ultimate retro-gaming! What do you enjoy? Uno? Sorry? Clue? Choose from our selection and bring your own! Thursday, February 19 @ 4:30-5:30 pm Who doesn’t love a delicious activity? Join us for a chocolate tasting, chocolate games, chocolate pudding painting and more! Popcorn & a Movie: Big Hero 6 (PG) Tuesday, February 24 4:00-6:00 pm From an obscure Marvel comic to hit movie. The metropolis of San Fransokyo is in danger and it’s up to one teen and his inflatable robot to save the day! Come to the library and enjoy popcorn and snacks while we watch the movie the day it’s released on DVD! 1 2 Babies -5 th Grade LEGO Club Wednesday, February 25 @ 4:00-5:30 pm Kindergarten-5th Grade We provide the LEGOs… children provide the imagination… everyone has FUN! No registration required. LEGO Robotics Beginners Classes 2nd-5th Grade Do you love to build with LEGO bricks? Do you know how to use a computer? Do you like to have FUN? This class is for YOU!! Any 2nd-5th Graders who have NOT taken the LEGO Robotics classes before, pick a date and call the library to register. Come to Story Time! Join us for February ABC Fun! Show that special someone you care on Valentine’s Day and celebrate the end of winter with mittens and snowmen. • STORYtots (Babies - 2 yrs.) Tuesday mornings @ 10:00 am • STORYpals (2 & 3 yrs.) Wednesday mornings @ 10:00 am • STORYfriends (3 - 5 yrs.) Thursday mornings @ 10:00 am • Monday, February 9 @ 6:30-7:45 pm • Tuesday, February 17 @ 4:30-5:45 pm LEGO Robotics Advanced Classes nd th 2 -5 Grade Have you taken the beginning LEGO Robotic Class already? Are you a 2nd-5th Grader? Then pick a date and call the library to register. • Tuesday, February 10 @ 6:30-7:30 pm • Wednesday, February 18 @ 4:30-5:30 pm MOVIE SHOWING: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Friday, February 13 @ 11:00 am-12:30 pm Kindergarten-5th Grade Enjoy watching Alexander have a really bad day! For your comfort, bring a blanket, sleeping bag, pillow, etc. or sit in one of our chairs! The library will provide popcorn and water. Special Interest Knitting Time Social Security Advice that Benefits You Tuesday, February 3 @ 6:30-7:30 pm Gary Walker of Lawing Financial will be at the library to present a short program about Social Security. Join us to learn about: How to apply for Social Security. When should you start taking benefits. How Social Security benefits are taxed. You’ve worked hard for a comfortable retirement. Make sure you know how to coordinate Social Security benefits into your overall retirement strategy. Registration is requested. Wednesday evenings @ 6:30-8:00 pm Classes end February 11th Are you a very beginning knitter? Or maybe you are looking for some advanced instruction. Here’s the knitting class for you. Sue Weston will again be teaching her popular knitting class. Each class is only $1.00 and Sue will provide the yarn. Please bring your own needles (size 8, 9, or 10). Registration is required. Please give the library a call or sign-up through our website. 1400 158th St., Basehor, KS 66007 ¤ basehorlibrary.org ¤ (913) 724-2828