Cabell County Public Library
Connecting You to Your Library
Spring 2013
Spring into Action!
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Director’s Column Maintaining a Healthy Mind and Body at your Library
My mother used to say as she got older “Use it or lose it” and this issue of the Library Connection emphasizes the importance of keeping moving. It is important to exercise both your mind and your body. As I age, I realize the importance of keeping active. Sometimes I do want to just sit down and stay sitting down, but it is important to get up and move and get the blood flowing. It is also important to exercise your mind, and reading is a very good way to do this. We should all make it a practice to learn something new every day. The library is offering many opportunities to exercise both your body and your mind in the next three months. The Main Library and several of the branches offer a variety of exercise and weight loss classes. If you like yoga, dancing, or just exercising, one of the branches should fit your needs. Guyandotte Branch has the longest-running exercise group for seniors in the system, and it remains strong and vibrant. Many of the libraries have at least one reading and discussion group. All ages and all tastes in literature are covered. Be watching, because we are cooperating with Marshall University for a new series of programming entitled Muslim Journeys that will have a preview this spring but really get started in the late summer to early fall. The programs are sponsored by the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Another collaboration we are involved with is one of my favorite programs—the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The United Way of the River Cities and the Cabell County Board of Education wrote a successful grant that will fund the Imagination Library for three years. This program operates from the Department of Education and the Arts and has been very successful in other counties in West Virginia. Because of funding issues some counties (such as Logan County) began the program a year or so ago but without sufficient funds the program has dropped back to the original thirteen counties. Children may register at any library in Cabell County. Any child from birth until the child reaches his/her fifth birthday may register and receive a new book in the mail every month. There are no income eligibility restrictions. All we ask is that the mailing address remain current. Be sure any child you know that resides in Cabell County signs up for this wonderful program!!
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Farewell Friends
Here I am talking to you again about the Friends of the Library: what are they all about, and how important is it that we support this really excellent library system that we have here in Cabell County? This issue is going to address health and well-being. I have a situation in my own life that is an adjunct to that topic. As we live longer and longer in our society, many families are eventually faced with making difficult decisions about their elderly parents and how to take care of them to keep them safe. I am in that situation right now, and I have made a decision that I will move to the Northern Panhandle to take care of my 93 year old mother. She is able to take care of herself now but things are getting much harder for her. She is starting to need more help getting to doctor’s appointments, etc. This was a very difficult decision to make but feels like the right thing to do. Unfortunately, that means I have had to resign as President of the Friends of the Cabell County Public Library Board. I hope to return to Huntington at some time in the future and will seek to help with the library again at that time. However, even though I will be a long way away, I will always remain a Friend of this library. I will continue to renew my membership each year and make donations of support. It is still early in 2013, and if you haven’t already renewed your membership in the Friends, please do so now. If you aren’t a current member, please consider joining us. You are such an important part of what we are doing – your dues, your donations, and your participation in our book sales by donating books or buying books is the way we raise funds to support the library. So, as this is my “swan song” column, I wish to thank the people currently serving on the board. They are a dedicated group of people who care about this library and this community. So please, continue your support and interest in this library. It is really a worthwhile thing to be doing for your family, your community, and yourself. It’s been such a complete pleasure serving on this board for 30+ years, and hopefully I will be able to return someday and continue that work. So stay healthy and fit and always support your public library. Thank you,
Judy K. Rule, Director
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Pamela Ford, President
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Developing Our Community
The Community Connect Foundation, in partnership with the WV Library Commission, has received a grant to have four one hour seminars at the Cabell County Public Library focusing on increasing employment opportunities and spreading awareness of the Learning Express Database. Besides the seminars, they have also donated money to increase the E-Book selection available through WV READS. Join Us at the Main Library • Resume Writing Skills - March 20th 11:00 a.m. • Job Interviews Skills - March 20th 2:00 p.m. • Using the Internet as an Information and Research Tool - March 21st 11:00 a.m. • Introduction to Website Design - March 21st 2:00 p.m.
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Snacks and materials will be provided.
Lets Move! “The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake.” - First Lady Michelle Obama at the Let’s Move! launch on Feb. 9, 2010 Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Combining comprehensive strategies with common sense, Let’s Move! is about putting children on the path to a healthy future during their earliest months and years. This site gives parents helpful information and fosters environments that support healthy choices; provides healthier foods in our schools; ensures that every family has access to healthy, affordable food; and helps kids become more physically active. Everyone has a role to play in reducing childhood obesity, including parents, elected officials from all levels of government, schools, health care professionals, faith-based and community-based organizations, and private sector companies. Your involvement is key to ensuring a healthy future for our children.
Where to start Let’s Move! and Meetup Everywhere make it easy for parents, teachers, chefs, elected officials, and others to take action by organizing or participating in face-toface meetings dedicated to solving the problem of childhood obesity in their local communities. A Let’s Move! Meetup is flexible – a mayor may host a town hall, a parent could organize a physical activity event, or a chef can teach a healthy cooking class – the idea behind a Let’s Move! Meetup is to spark a conversation about childhood obesity in your community. To learn more visit http://www.letsmove.gov. 3
The Main
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Flower Arrangement March 26
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Join Miki and learn how to make a beautiful flower arrangement for your table or to give to a friend.
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Need Money? Learn tips and tricks to finding and writing grants from Kief Schladweiler, a coordinator for the Foundation Center.
Sushi Class April 23rd
Due to high demand the sushi class is back. Azusa Hanah Yamada will once again teach us the steps to making delicious sushi. Registration opens in April.
Author Jack Runion A Bad Good-Bye: Overcoming the Grief of Suicide
Death is always a hard subject to grasp, especially when it’s the life of a loved one. You may be overwhelmed with feelings of grief, depression, and anger. But how do you react when the person you loved took his own life? Join us as Jack Runion discusses his book, A Bad Good-Bye, about facing the emotional upheaval when his father finally chose to end the pain and suffering that had plagued him for over forty years. This will be followed by a book signing. Check our facebook page and cabell.lib.wv.us for details in May.
Movie Day
Join us the last Saturday of each month at 2:00 p.m. for a movie and free popcorn. • Ice Age:Continental Drift (PG), March 30th • Skyfall (PG-13), April 28th • Hotel Transylvania (PG), May 25th
Knitting and Crocheting Club
Meet the 1st Thursday of each month from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and/or the 3rd Thursday of each month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Come crochet or knit with us at the main library! Meet others and show off your work. We will provide your start up needle and yarn, but bring your own materials if working on a project. Beginners welcome!
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Mon - Wed 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.Thur-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sun 1:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Lincoln’s Coffin Display in May
The replica of President Lincoln’s coffin was built using the only known surviving 1865 photograph. More details to come.
Book Clubs!
Expand your reading horizons this spring by joining one of our book discussion groups. It will encourage you to read more, to read outside your favorite genre, or simply as a way to meet new friends. Call 304-528-5700 to find out what book is being read each month. Brown Bag Book Club Meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon. Mystery Book Club Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at noon.
Computer Classes
Join us March 13th, 27th; April 10th, 24th; and May 8th, 22nd The 3:00 p.m. class will rotate between “Cloud Computing” and “Google Calendar” and Beyond. Call for details at 304-528-5700. • Computer/Internet Basics - 2:00 p.m. Learn tips and tricks for using your computer from searching the Internet to saving your data. • Cloud Computing - 3:00 p.m. Learn how to save and protect your documents using cloud computing tools such as Google Drive, Dropbox, etc. • Google Calendar and Beyond - 3:00 p.m. Learn how to use this friendly online calendar to access your schedules anywhere anytime. • Resume Help - 4:00 p.m. Create and save a resume using Microsoft Word. Assistance with document formatting and proofreading will be available. Please bring a written draft of your resume and a USB drive to save it.
Free Fine Week To celebrate National Library Week all Cabell County Libraries will remove fines if all items are returned.
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Math Tutor
Need help with math? Whether you are an adult or child, it does not matter. Every Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the 2nd floor a math tutor will be available to help.
Tax Help
Every Monday till April 8th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. VITA will offer free income tax filing. To utilize this service you must have an income less than $51,000. In addition, check out myfreetaxes.com/Huntington for a way to file online on your own for free.
Tech Tips
Do you have a quick question about technology including the internet, email, eReaders, and Microsoft Office? Call 304-528-5700 or email href@ cabell.lib.wv.us to set up an appointment today. If we can help we will sit down and have a one-on-one session to answer your query.
Yoga Class
Yoga class will resume in April after the tax season. Check back for details. 304-528-5700
Got Aches and Pains?
Whenever the non-specific aches and pains of everyday living kick in, many of us turn to the Internet for health information. This is not always the best thing to do. Several times in the past few years, I have self-diagnosed, and then drawn up plans for the funeral, contacted my loved ones, and made arrangements for my pets. What I was suffering from was what one physician has called “Google cancer.” Don’t worry, it doesn’t exist. However, this does raise the question of where to find reliable information on health issues. One of the databases offered by the library is Consumer Health Complete. Consumer Health Complete is one of the Ebsco-Host family of databases to which the library has access. It allows patrons to search for their own terms, use a list of terms provided by the proprietors, a health highlight (a kind of health related thought or fact of the day), access a number of popular sourcesThe AMA Medical Encyclopedia, the Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, Fitness After 40, and more-and find information about surgical procedures, medications, and even smoking cessation programs. Now, admittedly, with this information available, will it stop Google cancer? In my case, no. But what Consumer Health Complete really does allow a user to be is a more informed consumer of health information. This can only be a good thing if and when an illness or injury occurs. --Daivd Owens, Reference Librarian http://cabell.lib.wv.us/pages/aa-databases.html
Join the Cabell County Public Library, the West Virginia Library Commission, and the West Virginia Center for the Book in the fun reading challenge called WV Reads 150 which celebrates West Virginia’s 150th birthday in 2013. To find more information and register check our library website, cabell.lib.wv.us or pick up an application and your reading log at your library today.
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A project of the Kanawha County Public Library and the West Virginia Center for the Book Funding for this project is provided in part by the Library and Technology Act administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the West Virginia Library Commission.
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Youth Services Cabell County Launches Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Cabell County is excited to be selected to participate in the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program. Dolly Parton created the Imagination Library to guarantee access to books and to inspire parents to read to their children as much as possible. Imagination Library is designed to provide free, age-appropriate books monthly to the homes of all eligible children in specified counties up to their 5th birthday. To participate, the children must reside in Cabell County. Funding for the Imagination Library in Cabell County is provided through a West Virginia Department of Education Dropout Prevention Innovation Zone Grant received by Cabell County Schools. See www. imaginationlibrary.wv.gov to learn more or call the Youth Services Department at the Main Library at 304-528-5700.
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party Monday, March 4th
This year’s celebration will be marked by the appearance of “the Cat in the Hat” costume character, reading favorite Dr. Seuss’ books, playing games, and making a hat. Cat in the Hat will be at the Main Library at 10:00 a.m. In addition, Gallaher Library at 11:00 a.m., Playmates Day Care in Guyandotte at 12:00 p.m., Cox Landing Library at 1:30 p.m., and Barboursville Library at 3:45 p.m.
Money Smart Week
Monday, April 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
Libraries across the country will be providing financial literacy programming during Money Smart Week, April 20-27. The Main Library will be hosting a program for children in Kindergarten and up. Jason Moore, manager of Fifth Third Bank in Huntington, will be talking to children about being ”Money Smart.”
Teen Poetry Night
Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:00 p.m.
Middle and high school students are welcome to attend the annual Teen Poetry Night. Teens are invited to read their original or favorite poems, play a musical instrument, dance, or sing in a relaxed coffee house atmosphere. Refreshments will be served.
Theatre Troupe “The Emperor’s New Clothes” Wednesday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m.
Celebrate Children’s Book Week with a performance of Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Actors for Children Theatre will provide an interactive and invigorating performance of the classic tale targeted to preschoolers through 5th graders.
Book Club for Middle School Students
Join us every Saturday 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the Main Library. The club is led by four Huntington High School Honor students who love to read and write. Book club participants will enjoy discussing poems, short stories, etc.
Mother’s Day Craft May 11th at 11:00 a.m.
On Saturday, the Youth Services staff will help children make unique and lovely flowers for their special moms. 6
Spring Time Craft
Tuesday, April 9th at 4:00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the arrival of Spring with butterflies, flowers, and kites. All ages are welcome.
Spring Break Fun • Monday, March 18th at 3:00 p.m. Design your own Mardi Gras masks with paint, jewels, beads, and feathers. • Tuesday, March 19th at 1:00 p.m. Come play board games, card games, etc. • Friday, March 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. Play games on the Xbox-360 KINECT.
Japanese Language Classes
Azusa “Hanah” Yamada, Marshall University Japanese Outreach Coordinator, teaches Japanese to beginners at the Main Library in Meeting Room 3 on the 3rd floor. Thursdays on the following dates: • March 7th and 28th 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. • April 11th and 25th 5:00-6:00 p.m. • May 9th and 16th 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Story Time
Introduce young children to books and reading every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and Monday at 6:15 p.m.
Chess Club
The Chess Club meets every Tuesday, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For children ages 7 and up. Beginning chess players are welcome.
Need Information on Living a Healthy Lifestyle! Check out these FREE government websites. http://www.hhs.gov/ The United States Department of Health and Human Services created this website as a directory to government health information. http://www.health.gov/ Produced by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the website focuses on providing guidelines to individuals so they can lead a healthy life.
Art Class
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ The National Library of Medicine is in charge of the world’s largest medical database.
Writing Workshop
http://www.letsmove.gov/ First Lady Michelle Obama made Let’s Move! her national campaign to end childhood obesity. This website focuses on steps families and children can do to be healthy.
The Art Class meets every Wednesday, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Students learn the skills necessary for drawing and painting by art educator, Joanne Maynard. For students in 5th grade and up. Sarah Dooley, winner of the 2012 Phyllis Naylor Working Writer Fellowship, teaches a writing workshop every Thursday, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. for children in 3rd grade and up.
Read to a Dog
Read to a Dog is a highly effective reading program in which children read to therapy dogs certified by Therapy Dogs International. The program is held at the Main Library on Mondays at 4:00 p.m., Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m., and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. The Read to a Dog program is also available at the Gallaher Village Library, 304-528-5696, and at the West Huntington Library, 304-528-5697. Spaces are available to any child who reads. For more information on any of these programs call the Youth Services Department at 304-528-5700.
http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/ For families struggling to get health care for their children, the national government created this website to help people find out what resources are available to them.
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News From Our Branches
Barboursville ____________________________________________________________ 728 Main Street • Barboursville, WV 25504 • 304-736-4621 Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00a.m.-5:30p.m., Tue, Thu 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m., Sat 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Cow Tales - Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Chick-fil-A next to Barboursville’s Wal-Mart. Babies to preschoolers are invited to join Wild Willa for a great time filled with stories, games, crafts, music, and dancing. You never know what Wild Willa will come up with next! Story time with Wild Willa - Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. except May 29th. Babies to preschoolers are invited to join Wild Willa for a great time filled with stories, games, crafts, music, and dancing. Mystery Club - The 1st Wednesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Come solve the mysteries of the world with a book, snacks, and great conversation! Weekend Story Hour - The 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. (March 9th, April 13th, and May 11th) Join Wild Willa for a special weekend story hour for preschoolers through 3rd graders. Story Hour in the Evening - The 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. (March 21st, April 18th, and May 16th) Wild Willa will have a special story hour in the evening for preschoolers through 3rd graders. Family Game Night - Tuesday, March 19th and Tuesday, April 16th from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Several different board games will be set out on the tables in the library for families to come and play together. You can even bring your own game(s)! Kid’s Book Club - The 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Students in grades 3rd to 5th will be meeting with Annie to read, discuss, and do an activity on a book. St. Patrick’s Day Craft - March 14th at 3:45 p.m. Follow the rainbow to find the pot of gold at the Barboursville Library! All school age children are invited to join us for crafts, music, and tons of fun. Easter Egg Decorating -Thursday, March 28th at 4:00 p.m. Come decorate eggs at the Barboursville library. Please bring 6 hardboiled eggs to be able to participate. There will be other crafts and coloring pages as well. You won’t want to miss out on this “egg”citing time! April Fools Craft Hour & Talent Show - Monday, April 1st at
Tabata . . . What’s That? “Tabata” is the name of a particular type of workout program that provides similar health benefits to that of cardio workouts, but Tabata has a bit more spice. Instead of hours upon hours or exercise, Tabata can be completed in 4 minutes. Tabata falls under the category of high intensity training or high intensity interval training. Tabata was founded by a Japanese scientist named Izumi Tabata and fellow colleagues at a department of physiology in Japan. After conducting many tests they discovered that not only did high intensity interval training have more of an impact on the aerobic systems; it had an impact on the anaerobic systems as well. Any exercise can be incorporated into the Tabata training. However the basic outline of the Tabata training method are as follows:
11:00 a.m. Join us for a special April Fools craft for preschoolers through 3rd graders. All ages, even parents, are invited to participate in the first ever Barboursville Library Talent Show! Adult Spring Craft Hour - Thursday, April 25th at 11:00 a.m. A craft will be provided for adults to make and take. Mother’s Day Craft - Thursday, May 9th at 3:45 p.m. Preschoolers through 3rd graders are invited to come create a Mother’s Day craft. This will be a craft they can create and take with them to give to their mom and/or grandmother(s).
Cox Landing________________________ Route 1, Lesage, WV 25537 • 304-733-3022 • Mon thru Fri 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Scrapbooking/Card Workshop - The 1st Thursday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come make a 12x12 • 4 minutes long (whole Tabata Session) • 20 seconds of intense training scrapbook page and/or a card for different occasions. Please • 10 seconds of rest bring you own scissors and acid free glue. For more information • Total of 8 sessions or rounds call 304-733-3022. * Always consult your primary care physician before beginning a Inspirational Book Club -The 1st Tuesday of each month from new work out regimen 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The books are provided so stop by and pick up your copy today. New people are always welcome. We Moved - The Cox Landing Library has moved across the street to the elementary school. The entrance is on the north side of the building. You cannot miss us. Just look for the old blue book drop.
Gallaher____________________________________________________________________ 368 Norway Ave., Huntington, WV 25705 • 304-528-5696 • Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri 9:00a.m.-5:30p.m., Tue 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m., Sat 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
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Preschool Story Time - Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Join Miss Jill for stories, crafts, activities, snacks, and lots of fun. Geared for children age 4 and younger. Superhero Saturday - Saturday, May 25th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. SHAZAM! Boys and girls, come dressed as your favorite superhero or design your own superhero. Help rid our library of kryptonite. Holy snacktime, Batman. Superheroes need to be accompanied by their super grown-up.
Pen to Paper - Every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Creative writing and drawing with a twist especially for 4th through 8th graders. Chess Class - Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Learn chess from a master. Second Saturday Movie Matinee - The 2nd Saturday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The movies will be: February 9th-Brave, March 9th-Dolphin Tale, and April 13th-Sophie and Sheba. Snacks provided. Third Saturday Surprise - The 3rd Saturday of each month from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Join us for fun activities for families and friends. Needles and Pins - Every Friday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Join this convivial group of knitters and crocheters to handcraft items for local charities. Instructions and materials are available. Donations welcome. Light refreshments served. “Speaking of Books…” -The 4th Thursday of each month from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Enjoy lively shared discussions in an adult book club. Books are available at the library. Weight Loss Support Group - Every Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The “Laugh-It-Off” group promotes and manages weight loss sensibly with healthy eating, exercise, wellness, and peer support. Recycle Your Pop Tabs -Team up with us and drop off your aluminum can tabs from beverages, soups, pet food, etc. Collected tabs are donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Whole aluminum cans also accepted.
Guyandotte _______________________ 203 Richmond Street, Huntington, WV 25702 • 304-528-5698 • Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 9:00 a.m.-5:15p.m., Tue 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m.
The Benefits of a Keeping a Food Journal.
A food journal is a valuable tool on your journey to a slimmer and Spring Celebration - Tuesday, March 19th from 2:00 to 3:00 healthier body. The simple act of recording what you eat, when p.m. Help us warm things up with crafts, snacks, and fun. All you eat it and how you are feeling physically and emotionally can children are welcome. improve your eating habits and help you to make lifelong changes. Regardless of the diet you choose, a food journal can help you to... Spring Coloring Contest - Tuesday, March 19th through th • Stay Motivated Saturday, April 6 . Back by popular demand, we’ll have another A food journal can help you to see changes in your habits, diet, coloring contest sponsored by Cup o’ Swank Art Studio. Prizes and calorie intake over time. will be awarded for three different age groups: 2 to 5, 6 to 9, and • Lose More Weight 10 to 13. Prizes will be art supplies suitable for that age group. The very act of maintaining a food journal and writing down what th th you eat and when may help to keep you accountable and lead to April Book Sale - Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 improved weight loss. from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We will have an especially good • Recognize Emotional Eating Patterns selection of picture books for sale. Your food journal should include more than just what you ate. “Mother Goose on the Loose” Story Hour - Every You may find that your journal helps you to recognize and correct negative eating patterns. Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Ms. Priscilla conducts an interactive program with stories, songs, nursery rhymes, crafts, Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/237620what-are-thebenefits-of-keeping-a-food-journal-for-weight-loss/#ixzz2JasclXpK and snacks for children 6 months to 5 years old attending with * Always consult your primary care physician before any major an adult. dietary changes. Summer Reading Opening Day, “Dig into Reading” Wednesday, May 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sign up for the Summer Reading Game and participate in a cookie walk, face painting, crafts, and more. Adult Summer Reading Opening Day - Wednesday, May 29th Adults can sign up for the “Groundbreaking Reads!” Guyandotte Adult Book Club - The 3rd Monday of every month from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Discuss a wide variety of interesting books. Call 304-528-5698 for the current title. Paranormal/Fantasy Book Club -The 3rd Wednesday of every month from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Are you interested in books about vampires, werewolves, wizards, and druids? Join our book club, geared to ages 18 and over. Ask K.T. for this month’s title. Exercise Class for Seniors - Every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join this lively group for low impact exercises. After School Book Club - The 1st Thursday of every month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Open to 3rd through 8th graders. Join K.T. for discussions, games, and activities.
Milton ______________________________________________________________________ 1140 Smith Street, Milton, WV 25541 • 304-743-6711 • Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri Sat 9:00a.m.-5:30p.m., Tues 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m.
Mother Goose On the Loose - Every Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Story time based on Mother Goose rhymes for children under the age of 3. Story Time - Every Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Stories and activities geared for children 3 to 5 years old. Pioneer Club - Every other Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Check the Cabell County Public Library’s Facebook page or http:// cabell.lib.wv.us/pages/aa-milton.html for the exact dates. Read books and participate in activities that bring the days of the pioneers back to life. The club is for 3rd grade and up. 9
Our Branches Milton Cont. Manga Club - Every Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Explore all things Japanese and Manga related. Book Tea - The 1st Monday of every month from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Discuss a book chosen for review by the members of the adult book club. Knotty Knitsters - The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. and/or from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Join fellow knitting enthusiasts to share and learn new skills. Stamp for Charity - The 3rd Tuesday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Check our Cabell County Public Library’s Facebook page or http://cabell.lib.wv.us/pages/aa-milton.html for changes in dates/times. Materials are supplied to make cards and other small paper gift items for charitable institutions by the local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator Joyce Pacer. SUPER WHY!:The Three Little Pigs - Monday, March 11th through Friday, March 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Early literacy training for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Registration begins March 1st. Space is limited to 12 students. Spring Book Sale - Friday, March 22nd and Saturday, March 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Books and paperbacks for sale as well as a limited number of vinyl records and DVDs. Breece Pancake - June 29th. Join use for a celebration and remembrance of the local author Breece Pancake. The day will include presentations from Dr. Grace Edwards, Maria Manilla, and Rob McDonald. Call 304-743-6711 for more details.
Salt Rock__________________________________________________________________ 5575 Madison Creek Road, Salt Rock, WV 25559 • 304-733-2186 • Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00a.m.-5:30p.m., Tue ,Thu 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m.
Spring Craft - Thursday, April 18th at 5:30 p.m. Let’s celebrate spring by making a craft together. We’ll be making photo tile coasters. Please bring the photo of your choice that will fit on a 4x4 tile. Refreshments provided. Call to register at 304-733-2186. Art Class - Every Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Explore your creativity and discover the artist in you! Join instructor, Darlene Childers in this weekly class. They are currently working in acrylics and will move on to oils and watercolor. The class is offered to ages 16 and up, and for every experience level. Art Class Exhibit - Tuesday, May 28th to Friday, May 31st. Come enjoy this beautiful exhibit of artistic imagination and talent featuring our students and instructor, Darlene Childers. Story Hour - Every Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, music, etc. T.O.P.S. - Every Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. T.O.P.S. stands for Take off Pounds Sensibly. New members are welcome. Indian Rock Garden Club - The last Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Learn and discuss great ideas for gardens.
WEST ________________________________________________________________________ 901 14th Street West, Huntington, WV 25704 • 304-528-5697 • Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:00a.m.-5:30p.m., Tue, Thu 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m., Sat 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Public Story Hour - Every Friday at 10:00 a.m. Join Terry for stories, games, and crafts geared to children ages 3 to 5. Adult Craft Class - The 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Join Stacy for a Make-&-Take craft that you can do in an hour. All supplies are furnished. Light refreshments served. Crochet Class - The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Join Julie for beginning or advanced crochet projects. Bring yarn and needle. Sweatin’ to the Oldies - Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Come and dance away pounds and inches with Delores for FREE. Read to a Dog - Every Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Come read to a therapy dog for twenty minutes. Slots are available. Call 304-528-5697 to register. Teen Book Club - The 3rd Saturday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Meet with Julie to discuss the book of the month. Adult Book Club - The 3rd Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Join Stacy for discussion and refreshments followed by then the movie based on the book. Call 304-528-5697 for the bok titles. Book and a Movie -The 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Read the book of the month and then watch the movie. Geared towards elementary school children. Have light snacks while comparing the two. Mother’s Day Tea - Friday, May 10th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy refreshments , soft music, and good conversation with our staff and other patrons. Wicked Wordsmith of the West - Last Monday of each month from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Join this writers club for a fun evening of creativity. Call 304-528-5697 and ask for Julie for details. 10
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Find the Library Mouse Hidden in the Connection is the Library Mouse. If you are the first one to post a comment of the location of the mouse with your name on the Cabell County Public Library Facebook page you win a PRIZE which will be available at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk at the Main Library. This is the mouse that is hidden within. It could be any size or color. It can also be found on any page. Happy Hunting!
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is published 4 times per year by the Cabell County Public Library, 455 Ninth Street, Huntington, WV 25701 • 304-528-5700 • http://cabell.lib.wv.us/.
Join West Public Library every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Come and dance away pounds and inches with Delores for FREE. For more information call 304-528-5697
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Library Displays Floral Paintings Display
Join the Gallaher Village Library’s weight Loss Support Group every Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The “Laugh-It-Off” group promotes and manages weight loss sensibly with healthy eating, exercise, wellness, and peer support. For more information call 304-528-5696
These paintings are done by women academically trained during the late 19th century despite difficulties in being accepted by their male counterparts. They will be displayed at the Main Library on the 2nd Floor for the month of March in the glass cases outside of the James E. Casto Local History Room.
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For the month of March, the interior of the main library will be enlivened with quilts fashioned by the Creative Quilters. The quilts, all shapes and sizes, will help spruce up the library as we celebrate the end of winter.
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Don’t Give Up!
Everyone knows that getting fit is one of the most popular new year’s resolution. So my question to you: are you thinking about giving up on your New Year’s Resolution of getting healthy? Don’t! The library can help you on the path. Cookbooks, workout DVD’s, and relaxing meditation music CDs are just a few of the items available to be checked out at Cabell County Public Library. You can either check out our collection on our website, cabell.lib.wv.us, or come to the library yourself to browse. Just think! If you come in and browse our collection, you are also burning calories from walking around. After all, according to Dr. Joan Vernikos, the author of Sitting Kills, the action of simply standing up instead of sitting all day will help you on your way to becoming healthy. Dr. Vernikos recommends creating a “natural lifestyle of constant, natural movement that resists the force of gravity.” To help resist the force of gravity, the library also has programs dedicated to leading a healthy lifestyle from an exercise class for seniors at Guyandotte or a yoga class at the main library. The library is here to help the community. The United States Department of Health and Human Resources recommends that people that choose to do moderate activities should do 2 hours and 30 minutes a week or one hour and 15 minutes of intense activities. Do one of the hours at the library. Now there is no excuse not to complete your New Year’s resolution about living a healthy lifestyle.
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THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED All Cabell County Public Libraries will be closed for Easter on Sunday, March 31st. In observance of Memorial Day, the libraries will also be closed on Sunday, May 26th and Monday, May 27th.
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