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Check it Out!Putnam County Publ ic L ibrary ’s Monthly Calendar of Events

December 2018

103 E. Poplar St.Greencastle, IN 46135

www.PCPL21.org

HOURS:

M 9am - 8pmT 9am - 8pmW 9am - 8pmT 9am - 8pmF 9am - 5pmS 9am - 5pmS Closed

DIRECTORBrian Briscoe

[email protected]

CONTACT US

Information765.653.2755

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Circulation765.653.2755 x100

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Adult Reference765.653.2755 [email protected]

Youth Services765.653.2755 x121

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December 17th through February 17thCome discover something new to read during the chilly winter days and join our Winter Reading Program. Kids can read away fines and enter to win some “cool” prizes! Adults can earn an entry into our Grand Prize drawing for every book they read. If you read 7 books you’ll get an extra prize! The library will also be accepting non-perishable food items, as well as non-food items as part of our Food for Fines program. Receive $1.00 off existing fines (excluding replacement and collection fees) for every item you donate. For more details, visit our Circulation Desk.

The Library will be

December 24th & 25th

for Christmas

We will close at 5:00 PM on

December 31st

CLOSED

Author Talk with Larry TippinTuesday, December 4, 6:30 PMLarry Tippin will speak on his newly published, limited-edition book, The Betrayal of Pearl Bryan: Unraveling the Gilded Age Mystery That Captivated a Nation. Larry Tippin has served as County Historian since 2008. His interest in history grew out of extensive research of his family roots and restoration of pioneer cemeteries. A semi-retired CPA, Mr. Tippin has served in a variety of civic and professional organizations.

World Peace & Ending Hunger with Constance Campbell FerryWednesday, December 5, 6:00 PMConstance Ferry will discuss the personal and global impact that our daily food choices have on ecology and the economy, including ethical considerations.Learn what changes you can make to help create a more just and sustainable world. This is a Live Local, Think Global program.

Gift of the Magi Brown Bag Lunch Performance Tuesday, December 11, 12:00 PMThe Silver Lining Players, a script-in-hand senior readers’ theatre, will present “Gift of the Magi” and carol. This is a brown bag program, so feel free to bring your lunch. Water will be provided. “Gift of the Magi” will be Silver Lining’s third public performance. Carols will be accompanied by the group’s musician-in-residence, Lenora Bowlby. The Silver Linings Players original members include Linda Ford, Bob Jefferson, Carol Moore, Sandy Steinem, Kathy Stephan, Bill Wieland, Martha Wharton and poet Karen Smoger.

Author Talk with Dr. Frank GertcherTuesday, December 11, 6:30 PM Dr. Frank Gertcher will talk about his book, The Dark Cabin Murders: A Wind Grass Hill Novel. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Frank L. Gertcher was born and raised near Clinton, Indiana. He is a retired Senior Scientist and current storyteller. He is also an Air Force veteran, with nine years enlisted and 14 years commissioned service (1961-1984). In addition to publishing many papers in scientific journals, he co-authored two successful textbooks, as well as a novel and a book of poems. Frank and his wife Linda now live in a retirement community in Florida.

ADULTSBook Club

Weekly EventsYarn PerchMondays @ 5:00 PMYarn Perch is now on Mondays! Need crochet or knitting help or companionship? Jo MacPhail will take her Yarn Perch every Monday evening from 5 - 7 PM to help those in need.

Mah Jongg GameWednesdays @ 12:30 PMFor all players who know the game (not the computer version). New Mah Jongg players can contact Janice at [email protected] to arrange for instruction.

Bridge for EveryoneThursdays @ 1:30 PMCome to an open Bridge game on Thursday afternoon in the Kiwanis room. All who enjoy Bridge are invited to attend, regardless of skill level.

LibrarYogaThursdays @ 5:30 PMPCPL is offering free yoga sessions led by certified yoga instructors. Classes are for all levels of students. Participants should wear comfy, stretchy clothes. Yoga mats, blocks, and straps are available for your use.

PCPL Book Club7:00 PM Monday,November 5th

Discussing This is Your Life, Harriet Chance! by Jonathan Evison

With Bernard, her husband of fifty-five years, now in the grave, seventy-eight-year-old Harriet Chance impulsively sets sail alone on an Alaskan cruise that her late husband had planned. But what Harriet hoped would be a voyage leading to a new lease on life becomes a wildly surprising and revelatory journey into her past.

Brick ClubMonday, December 3, 4:00 PMBuild creations using LEGO bricks. Your masterpiece will be displayed in the library!

Kids’ Homeschool Book ClubThursday, December 6, 2:00 PMThis month we will be reading and discussing Eerie Elementary: The School is Alive!. Books may be picked up in the Imagination Portal. Registration is required.

Cooking With KidsWednesday, December 12, 4:00 PMEach month we prepare a simple, kid-friendly snack, talk about cooking basics, and read some stories while we enjoy our treat. Registration is required.

Teen Book ClubWednesday, December 12, 6:00 PMSign up to participate in our Teen Book Club. We will meet the second Wednesday of the month. Each participant will receive a copy of the book to borrow and discuss for each meeting. November’s book, The Maze Runner, may be picked up in the Imagination Portal.

Family Movie NightTuesday, December 18, 5:30 PMJoin us for a movie night at the library! All ages are welcome. Snacks will be provided.

KIDS & TEENS

Weekly EventsBaby & MeTuesday, Dec 4 & 11 @ 11:00 AMSing songs, read stories, play with toys, talk, and laugh with your baby. For early talkers, newborns to 24 months.

Toddler TimeThursday, Dec 6 & 13 @ 10:00 AMSing songs, hear stories and nursery rhymes, move around to music and action songs, and make a craft. Ages 12 mos. -35 mos.

Preschool StorytimeThursday, Dec 6 & 13 @ 11:00 AMHear theme-based stories, move around and sing action songs, make a craft, and have a small snack. Ages 3 - 5 years old.

IP UnpluggedMondays & Fridaysfrom 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMTake the time to unplug from digital entertainment and spend time doing screen-free activities and connecting with friends and family.

For more information or to register, contact Krista Mullinnix by phone (765-653-2755 ext. 121)

or by email ([email protected]), or visit our website at PCPL21.org.

Travel Talk: PolandWednesday, December 17th, 6:30 PMKrista Mullinnix, PCPL’s own Youth Services Manager, will give a presentation of her short trip to Poland with her family. The family stayed in Krakow just a couple blocks away from the 13th-century square at the city’s heart where Krista enjoyed entirely too many pierogies. During their week-long stay, they visited Wawel Castle, Wieliczka Salt Mine, Jasna Gora Monastery, Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and the Western Tatras.

Our Heroes’ TreeThe Putnam County Public Library honors veterans with Our Heroes’ Tree November 29 through December. Our Heroes’ Tree is a national initiative that gives friends and families of US service members a way to show their appreciation. The public is invited to make a remembrance ornament for Our Heroes’ Tree! Basic craft materials will be available in the downstairs corridor of the library for you to use. Feel free to bring photos or memorabilia to personalize your ornaments. You may also make ornaments at home to hang on the Heroes’ tree.

Red Cross Blood DriveMonday, December 3, 2:00 - 6:00 PM Give the gift of life this holiday season by giving blood. Sign up online by visiting redcrossblood.org.

Friends of the Library

LOCAL HISTORY

TECHNOLOGY

Time Travelin’ Genealogy GuildWednesday, December 5, 5:30 PMJoin a group of local family history gurus to learn tips and tricks, share stories, and discover new resources. Due to popular demand, we are going to stay after hours and work on our brick walls. Bring a covered dish and we will celebrate Christmas and our blessings after 8 pm.

Mondays 4:00 to 7:30 PM

Tuesdays 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Wednesday4:00 to 7:30 PM

Thursdays 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Community Help DeskOur Community Help Desk has a computer technician available to give one-on-one assistance using software and electronic devices, and can help diagnose and repair problems.

FOL Technology Sale!Saturday, December 8, 9:00 AM

Friends of the Putnam County Public Library will be holding it’s Used Electronics Sale on Saturday, December 8th, from 9:00 am until noon, or until supplies sell out, in the library’s Kiwanis meeting room. All items for sale will cost between $1 and $20 The library will only accept cash or checks for the used equipment and everything will be sold AS-IS with no warranty and no refunds will be given.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 3

9 am Imagination Portal

Unplugged

2 pm Red Cross Blood Drive

4 pm Community Help Desk

4 pm Brick Club

5 pm Yarn Perch

4

11 am Baby & Me


6:30 pm Author Talk with Larry Tippin

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12:30 pm Play Mah Jongg


5:30 pm Time Travelin’

Genealogy Guild

6 pm Ukulele Jam

6:30 pm World Peace & Ending Hunger

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10 am Toddler Time

11 am Preschool Storytime


1:30 pm Bridge for Everyone

2 pm Kids’ Homeschool Book Club

5:30 pm LibrarYoga

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9 am Imagination

Portal Unplugged

8

9 am Friends of the

Library Technology

Sale

9 10


Unplugged


5 pm Yarn Perch

11

11 am Baby & Me

12 pm Gift of the Magi Brown Bag

Lunch Performance


7 pm Author Talk with Dr. Frank

Gertcher

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4 pm Cooking with Kids

6 pm Ukulele Jam

6 pm Teen Book Club

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10 am Toddler Time

11 am Preschool Storytime



5:30 pm LibrarYoga

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9 am Imagination

Portal Unplugged

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16 17

WINTER READING

PROGRAM BEGINS


Unplugged


5 pm Yarn Perch

7 pm Travel Talk: Poland

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5:30 pm Family Movie Night

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6 pm Ukulele Jam

6 pm Board of Trustees Meeting

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5:30 pm LibrarYoga

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9 am Imagination

Portal Unplugged

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23 24

LIBRARY CLOSED

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LIBRARY CLOSED

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6 pm Ukulele Jam

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5:30 pm LibrarYoga

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9 am Imagination

Portal Unplugged

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LIBRARY CLOSES

AT 5:00 PM

December 2018 Monday - Thursday

9:00 am to 8:00 pm

Friday & Saturday

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

103 E. Poplar St.

Greencastle, IN 46135

765.653.2755

[email protected]

EVENTS FOR

CHILDREN TEENS ADULTS ALL AGES

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