January-March 2015 Newsletter - Cannon County Library System

Volume 1, Issue 1
January,—March 2015
Happenings...
C a n n o n
C o u n t y
L i b r a r y
S y s t e m
Reading Wonderland……
2015 Winter Reading Program
January 2 through February 28
Sign up to join the fun and win prizes! Register at the Adams Memorial Library or the
Auburntown Branch to participate in the 1st Annual Adult and Teen Winter Reading program.
Participants must be in the 6th grade or older.
Read or listen to fiction, non-fiction, or audio books of your choice. Keep track of the titles on
a drawing slip. Turn in a drawing slip for every 5 books read during the program for a chance
to win.
After reading your first 5 books you win a free book, along with your drawing entry. Each
additional drawing slip returned is another chance to win the Reading Wonderland grand prize
basket or one of our weekly drawings.
For more information or to sign up, stop by the circulation desk at either Cannon County Library
location.
E v e n t s
f o r
A l l
Winter Adaptations presented
by Bob Tarter, NCHEM
Harriet Beecher Stowe:
Literary Soldier
Come learn how animals adapt
to weather changes, see
unique animals, and enjoy the
show!
Elizabeth Davidson will be
at the Adams Memorial
Library to present this
fascinating and
educational one-woman
play.
Saturday, February 21
@ 2 PM
Limit 75
Saturday, January 31, 2015
@ 1PM
Adams Memorial Library
All are welcome.
Limit 75.
Exhibits @ Adams Memorial Library
Quilt Show
February 2—28
If you would like to display a quilt, please
bring it to the library during open hours.
January 19—30.
A g e s
Encore presentation with
Mr. Bond, the Science
Guy!
Mr. Bond will be
presenting a very
special science program for
all ages!
Inside this
issue:
Events for Children &
Families
2
School-Age Fun
2
Events & Opportunities
for Teens
3
Events for Adults
4
Technology Workshops
4
Saturday, February 28
@ 11:30 AM
Photo Exhibit
March 2—-28
Please bring photos, ready to hang or
Display, to the library between
February 15-25.
Limit 75
Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Adams Memorial Library
212 College Street ~ Woodbury, TN 37130
615-563-5861
www.cannoncolibrary.org
Auburntown Branch
43 Main Street ~ Auburntown TN 37016
615-464-2622
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Happenings...
E v e n t s
f o r
C h i l d r e n
&
F a m i l i e s
January
Story-Times @
Adams Memorial Library
Tuesdays 10:30 AM
February
Story-Times @
Adams Memorial Library
Tuesdays 10:30 AM
March
Story-Times @
Adams Memorial Library
Tuesdays 10:30 AM
January 6: Winter Fun
January 13: Snowy Days
January 20: Birthdays
January 27: Winter Animals
February 3: Winter Clothes
February 10: Valentines
February 17: Dinosaurs
February 24: Library Tales
March 3: Colors
March 10: Ducks & Chicks
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day
March 24: Spingtime
Story-Times @
Auburntown Branch
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
January 7, 14, 21 & 28
Story-Times @
Auburntown Branch
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
February 4, 11, 18 & 25
Story-Times @
Auburntown Branch
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
March 4, 11, 18 & 25
For children 2—5 years old.
For children 2—5 years old.
For children 2—5 years old.
FAMILY STORY-TIMES
Bring the kids and enjoy a special
family story-time at the
Adams Memorial Library.
A SEUSS-ICAL CELEBRATION!
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!!!
Join us on
Saturday, March 7 @ 11 AM—12 PM
@ the Adams Memorial Library
for
Stories, Crafts & Fun for Families!
Saturdays @ 11 AM
January 10
February 21
March 14
School—Age Fun @ the Library for 6—11 year olds
Crafter-noons,
Saturdays
01/17, 02/07, and 03/21
~Make-it & Take-it Craft Event~
Join the fun and make a cool
craft to take home.
Come for one or all three events.
Ages: 6—11 years old.
Registration required.
Limit 10.
Battle of the Books!
For Grades 3—5.
Sign up by 01/15/2015, then
grab a book list, checkout a book
and start reading.
The Book Battle will be held on
Thursday, March 12, 2015 @
3:30 PM.
Grossology 101
Saturday, 2/28 @
12:30—1:30 PM
Learn about all things gross!
Make your very own slime,
make a gross snack, and play
gross bingo!
For ages 6—11 years old.
Registration required.
Limit 10.
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Events and Opportunities for Teens & Tweens
Cannon County Library is looking for Teen Volunteers.
Teen Tech Volunteers Needed
Share your knowledge of technology and help others.
Teen Homework Helpers and Reading Buddies
The library needs teen volunteers to help school-age (1st—5th graders) with homework or to be
reading buddies.
Teen Advisory Board
Join the group and share your ideas. Your input is need to make the Library the best it can be.
Teen Writers’ Group
A new teen writers’ group will begin
meeting at the
Adams Memorial Library on
January 20 from 4—5PM.
Participants will decide on future meeting
dates.
The Library will provide refreshments.
Meet Game Designer
Robert J. Schwalb
@ the Adams Memorial Library
Saturday
January 31, 2015 1—3PM
Read,
Veteran game designer
Robert J. Schwalb will be
introducing his new role-playing game.
—William
Faulkner
read,
read.
ACT / SAT Prep Workshops
Saturdays
01/10, 02/07, 03/07, or 04/11
10 AM —Noon
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Cupcake Wars!
Saturday, January 24, 12—2PM
In the Jennings Community Room @ the
Adams Memorial Library
Come show off your decorating talents in this friendly and
fun competition. Ages 12—16.
Registration required. Limit 8.
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DIY Crafting Events
Ages 12—17
Saturday, February 14 @ 1 PM
T-Shirt Infinity Scarf—Bring an old t-shirt and your
creativity. Limit 8.
Saturday, March 14 @ 11AM
Braided Bead & Hemp Bracelets, Registration Required.
Limit 8.
Events for Adults
Other Activities
~Craft Events~
Discussion Groups
Sock Snowman
Wednesday, January 21
@ 10:30 AM
Make an adorable snowman from
a tube sock. Supplies provide.
Café Conversations Mondays @
10:30 AM
Date:
Topic
01/12
Gratitude
02/09
Community
03/09
Time
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Book Clubs:
A Novel Idea...Winter Book Club
Thursdays, 01/08 , 02/12, and 03/ 12
@ 1PM
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Literary Classics Book Club
If you love the classics, or need an
excuse to read them...this is it.
Wednesdays, 01/21, 02/25, and
03/25 @ 1 PM
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Clay Heart
Wednesday, February 11
@ 10:30 AM
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Springtime Candle Holder
Wednesday, March 11
@ 10:30 AM
T e c h n o l o g y
W o r k s h o p s
& T r a i n i n g s
MS Word Essentials I
Building a Resume
(3 sessions, Must attend all sessions)
Create a resume using MS Word.
Participants must have basic keyboarding and mouse skills. Limit 10.
Thursday, 01/08, 1:00 PM
Learn about creating, editing, formatting, and saving documents in Word.
Basic keyboard and mouse skills required. Limit 10.
Wednesdays, 01/14, 21 & 28
10:00 AM
Internet Essentials
Learn the basics of searching the internet. Find out about search engines,
search strategies, and evaluating content. For beginning computer users with
basic mouse and keyboarding skills.
(1 hour)
Thursday, January 8, 10:00AM
iBasics
Learn how to use your iPhone, iPod, and
iPad to get the most out of your devices.
Limit 10.
Thursday, 01/29, 10:00 AM
Chess Challenge
Monday mornings beginning
January 26 @ 9:30AM.
Chess boards will be set-up, so grab a
friend and stop-in, or sign-up in
advance.
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Memory Writing Workshops
Mondays, 01/26, 02/02, and 02/09
1:30-—2:30 PM
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Writers’ Group
Friday, January 23, 11 AM
Bringing your writing to share with others, get feedback, critiques, and help
each other.
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1st Annual Chocolate Festival
Taste your way through the history of
chocolate. Limit 10.
Saturday, February 14 @ 10 AM.
MS Excel Essentials
(3 sessions, Must attend all sessions).
Learn the basic functions of this
spreadsheet program: adding, subtracting, and creating functions.
Basic keyboarding and mouse skills
required. Limit 10.
Wednesday, 02/04, 11 & 18,
10:00 AM
Facebook Essentials
Learn how to connect with friends
and family. Participants will create
their own account. Limit 10.
Thursday, 02/12, 4—5 PM.
MS PowerPoint
(2 sessions)
This class offers the basics of how to
design presentations and slideshows
for business, school or personal use.
Limit 10.
Wednesdays, 03/04 & 11, 10:00 AM
MS Word Essentials II
(2 sessions)
Learn more advanced techniques in
this second MS Word workshop.
Thursday, 03/ 19 & 26, 10:00 AM
Playing with Pinterst
Learn about Pinterest, an online visual
pin board. Learn about “pin it” buttons, how to follow other pinners, and
good pintiquette. Participants must
have an email account and basic computer skills. Limit 10
Monday, 02/23, 2:30 PM

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