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Getting ready for kindergarten? Or high school? Looking for school lunch ideas or bento boxes? Homeschooling? Need online tutoring? Check out the free resources the Library offers! |
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More Eaudio Books with RBdigital
Do you listen to audio books on your phone? Are you on a long hold list for an audio book on Kentucky Libraries Unbound/Libby? Take a look at RBdigital! We have recently quadrupled the number of eaudio books available through RBdigital (now over 32,000!), and many are always available with no holds. In addition to adult titles, we also have a large collection of children’s and teen audio books.
RBdigital also offers access to digital magazines, and we just added Acorn TV which includes British TV shows and movies like Foyle’s War, Midsummer Murders, and A Place to Call Home. To access everything that RBdigital has to offer, including their mobile apps, go to www.pspl.org/ebooks. |
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Summer Reading is coming to an end!
Good news, though: We're extending the deadline for logging books. Please log all the books you've read this summer (adults) or each day that you read (children) by Sunday, August 4. Winners will be drawn on Monday, August 5. |
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PokéClub
Thursday, August 8, at 4:30pm
Kids in grades 3-12, play, battle, and create with us as we celebrate everything Pokémon! Feel free to bring your own cards and devices if you would like to trade or battle.
Fish Galore
Tuesday, August 13, at 5:30pm
Wednesday, August 14, at 10am
Toddlers ages 2-3 and caregivers, join us for stories, crafts, and activities all about fish!
Kitchen Science: Edible Experiments
Wednesday, August 14, at 4:30pm
Kids in grades K-2, bring your lab coats, and get creative in the kitchen. Using everyday kitchen items, kids will create some crazy edible experiments! |
Homeschool Art Hour: Georgia O'Keefe
Thursday, August 15, at 2:30pm
Create your own masterpiece inspired by concepts and principles from artists throughout history. This month we will take inspiration from Georgia O'Keefe. Grades 3-12.
Code Breakers
Thursday, August 15, at 6:30pm
Kids in grades 3-5, can you crack the code? Bring your spy coat, and use your detective skills to solve a mystery! |
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Ice Cream Sandwich Day
Friday, August 2, at 11am
Celebrate National Ice Cream Sandwich Day with stories, crafts, and, of course, ice cream sandwiches! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required.
Make-and-Take Crafts
Saturday, August 3, at 11am
Use your imagination to create your own crafts and inventions! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. |
Story Thyme
Tuesday, August 6, at 6:30pm
PSPL is partnering with the Franklin County Farmers Market to deliver a healthy storytime. Families with kids of all ages are welcome, and registration is not required.
Imagination Playground
Friday, August 9, at 11am
Use your imagination to build and create with a variety of blocks! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. |
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Inside the Lines Coloring Club
Saturday, August 3, at 1pm-3pm
Join us for an afternoon of coloring and relaxation. Adult coloring books offer a fun way to reduce stress and improve focus and mindfulness. No registration necessary.
Ripped From the Headlines: A Civil Civic Conversation
Monday, August 5, at 6:30pm
Join us each month for a community conversation devoted to a topic of current national interest. Our goal is to encourage civil dialogue that fosters respect for differing viewpoints. All are welcome! August's discussion topic will be freedom of speech/censorship. Co-sponsored by The State Journal and PSPL. No registration necessary.
Canning 101: The Basics
Tuesday, August 6, at 6pm
Join us for a free and informative presentation on safe food preservation techniques presented by Mercer County Extension Agent Luci Hockersmith. |
Yoga for Beginners
Wednesday, August 7, at 6pm
Certified yoga instructor Grace Rogers will lead participants in breathing exercises, simple physical postures with some flowing in between, and relaxation. Please wear comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat if you have one.
PSPL at the Movies: Taking Woodstock
Tuesday, August 13, at 6:30pm
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival, join us for this special film discussion! From Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee, this comedy is inspired by the true story of Elliot Tiber and his family, who inadvertently played a pivotal role in the generation-defining experience that was Woodstock.
Kentucky Book Group
Thursday, August 15, at 6:30pm
We will discuss The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis. |
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PokéClub
Thursday, August 8, at 4:30pm
Play, battle, and create with us as we celebrate everything Pokémon! Feel free to bring your own cards and devices if you would like to trade or battle. Grades 3-12.
Mini Monday
Monday, August 12, at 6:30pm
Things are about to get itty bitty on Mini Monday. Teens in grades 6-12 can create micro miniature art, food, and a terrarium! |
Homeschool Art Hour: Georgia O'Keefe
Thursday, August 15, at 2:30pm
Create your own masterpiece inspired by concepts and principles from artists throughout history. This month we will take inspiration from Georgia O'Keefe. Grades 3-12. |
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|  | | Your Place in Space | July 12 |
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 | | DIY Solar System Necklaces | July 16 |
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 | | Stunt Show with Cincinnati Circus | July 25 |
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 | | Art in the Sculpture Park | June 15 |
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 | | Crafternoon | June 17 |
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 | | Outreach Program at Bridgeport Elementary School | July 27 |
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