Boone County Public Library: Where Imagination Takes Flight

Early Childhood Fair

Where: Main Library
When: February 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Local businesses, childcare centers, preschools, and organizations will present lots of information for families with preschoolers. Free presentations:

• 11 a.m. - Preparing for Kindergarten
• 11:30 a.m. - Speech and Language Development 101
• 12 p.m. - Make it! Take it! Play it!

Free developmental speech, vision, and hearing screenings by appointment. Call 859-534-5810.

For more information.

Live: A Side of Taylors

Where: Scheben Branch
When: January 27 at 7:00 p.m.

A Side of Taylors is a bluegrass/folk/Americana singing family from Cincinnati. Don't miss the heart-warming family haromony!

Plan to see other Live @ the Library acts, and don't forget to download the Tag Reader!

Digital Photography

Where: Main Library
When: January 28 at 2:00 p.m.

The reign of film is over! Dale Voelker from the Tri-State Photographic Society explains how to use a DSLR.

Registration required.

Cooking with Tea

Where: Scheben Branch
When: January 31 at 7:00 p.m.

It's time to think outside the cup and explore a growing trend in the food industry - cooking with tea. The experts from Yesterday's Cafe & Tea Room return to show us new ways of enjoying tea. Be ready for some samples!

Registration required.

Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the Civil War

Where: Main Library
When: February 1 at 7:00 p.m.

The Shape of War: Antietam, fought in September of 1862, was a pivotal battle that helped set the stage for Union victory.

Part of the monthly discussion series sponsored by the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Registration required.

Bracelet & Earring Set

Where: Lents Branch
When: February 4 at 1:00 p.m.

Make a bracelet and earring set for yourself or as a gift for Valentine's Day. $6 materials fee.

Registration required.

Stuntology (Grades 3+)

Where: Scheben Branch
When: February 5 at 3:00 p.m.

With a little bit of magic and a lot of mystery, Sam Bartlett amazes audiences with illusions, tricks, and pranks!

Registration required.

Cincinnati Playhouse: WAR

Where: Main Library
When: February 7 at 6:30 p.m.

This powerful play examines how aggression and violence permeate youth culture as 4 young men struggle with the pressures of competitiveness, anger, and vulnerability. Dennis Foon, the playwright, uses invented language in place of harsh slang, and the performance includes a facilitated talk-back to help students articulate and respond to the issues of the play.

Registration required.

Paint Your Own Pottery

Where: Florence Branch
When: February 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Join the experts from Color Me Mine as they show you how to paint your own one-of-a-kind ceramic piece. Choose from a mug, a Valentine-themed heart-shaped plate, or another item. $7 materials fee.

Registration required.

Elements of Photoshop: Basics

Where: Main Library
When: February 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Local photographer Bob Ihrig shows you how to enchance your photos with Photoshop Elements 8.0.

Registration required.

Chocolate Tasting

Where: Scheben Branch
When: February 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Sample national, brand name and locally made chocolates, and learn some history along the way. All ages are welcome.

Registration required.

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Live: Brittany Gillstrap

Where: Main Library
When: February 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Brittany Gillstrap is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter from Glencoe, KY. She's performed for years and has won numberous talent contests - most recently, BCPL's Battle of the Bands.

Don't miss her original blend of sweetness and soul on stage!

Plan to see other Live @ the Library acts, and don't forget to download the Tag Reader!

Library Trustees

Where: Boone County Public Library
When: Apply until January 31 at 5:30 PM

Interested in serving on the Boone County Public Library Board of Trustees? If so, read more about it!

The Board of Trustees is accepting applications until January 31st for board positions that begin in July 2012.

Food for Fines

Where: Boone County Public Library
When: February 6 to 19

Pay your overdue fines with food! Donate canned goods and other non-perishable foods to pay library overdue fines AND help the Family Resource Centers at Collins, Ockerman, and Florence Elementary Schools.

For more information about this great way to help people in need, please check our February issue of Discover BCPL, or call us at 859-342-BOOK (2665)