Whitley County Public Library News

Horsing Around September
September marks something special not only for the United States but for the state of Kentucky. Being held for the first time outside Europe the World Equestrian Games will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park starting September 25 and run until October 10.
Come check out our special month in celebration of this event.

Monday Evenings
5:00-7:00 pm
Children’s Library
NO registration required
Ages 5- Adult

September 6
Library Closed For Labor Day

September 13
Equestrian Games
The library is pleased to announce that Mr. Phil Smith, an Ambassador for the World Equestrian Games, will be doing a video presentation at our Monday night program. You may also look forward to a horse related craft for this evening.

September 20
A Romping Good Time at the Dude Ranch
Dude ranch poster that will liven up any room

September 27
Hobby-Horse Races
Win the Kentucky Derby, run down the stray steer or just take a quiet ride along a woodland trail. Your imagination is the only limit.

Come join the fun for parents and toddlers
Every Friday at 10:00 am
Ages 1-4
NO registration required

Themes are:
September 3
I’m The Biggest Thing in the Ocean
September 10
Come join the Outdoor Fun in the library parking lot during Old Fashion Trading Days

September 17
Ten Red Apples

September 24
A Day in the Life Of a Police Officer

 Themes are:

August 6 – The Best Teacher Ever
August 13 – Good Morning, Sunshine
August 20- That’s Not My Pirate
August 27- Asleep Under The Stars

Come join the fun for parents and toddlers
Every Friday at 10:00 am
Ages 1-4
NO registration required

Come celebrate the birthdays of some of the notable people that have taken us to the moon and back, worlds not yet discovered, from science fiction to science fact and where dragons really do exist!

Monday 5-7 pm
Children’s Library

August 2:  Mask Making! Two part project.
August 9:  Mask Making Part Two.
August 16:  Gliders and Other Flyer’s!
August 23:  Aliens, Dragons And What Is That Beast, OH MY!
August 30: Souped-Up Saucers And Other Space Vehicles.

The library will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from Tuesday July 6th through Friday July 16th.

Themes are :

July 2 – Hats Off For The 4th of July
July 9 – Sea, Sand, Me
July 16 – Frogtastic!
July 23 – A Day In The Ocean
July 30 – Hide and Snake

Come join the fun for parents and toddlers.
Every Friday at 10:00 am
Ages 1-4
NO registration necessary

Activities for July

July 5: Library closed in recognition of Independence Day

July 12: Art locker clean out Day!
We’re bringing out all the extra craft projects that have been lurking in the depths of the locker to have a mixed up evening of fun.
 
July 19: Backpack Danglers.
Make sure everyone knows this belongs to you, there not just for backpacks but anything and everything.

July 26: Wooden Slide Whistles.
Old fashion fun is here with a wooden slide whistle that you can decorate in your own style.

Monday Evenings
5-7 pm
Children’s Library
NO Registration Required
Ages 5-Adult

Monday evenings
5:00- 7:00 pm
Children’s Library
NO Registration Required
Ages 5-Adult

June 7: Button Bracelet, from a assortment of buttons we will make a summer bracelet.

June 14: Create a flag for Flag Day.

June 21: Sun Visor Day, keep the sun out of your eyes with a personalized visor.

June 28: Sand Art, a way to enjoy the beach without being there.

 Themes are:

June 4 – Magical Fairy Tale Moments

June 11- Where’s Your Smile Crocodile?

June 18- My Daddy Is A Great Catch

June 25- Butterfly Express

Come join the fun for parents and toddlers
Every Friday at 10:00 am
Ages 1-4
NO Registration required

May
Love and Learn
Evening Craft Madness
At the Whitley County Public Library 

Drop by the Children’s Library
Every Monday  5:00 – 7:00 pm
NO registration required
Ages 5 – Adult

May 3: Mother’s Day Lollipop Bouquet. A sweet present for Mom she’s sure to enjoy.

May 10: Lost Sock Memorial Day. Design a pair of socks using fabric markers and many other crafty items. We will also be making a tombstone in memory of all those lost socks. 

May 17: Tin Can herbs. Spice up your life with fresh herbs for a sunny windowsill. 

May 24: DECOUPAGE, What’s this? Decoupage is a fun way to decorate and recycle by making a tote from snack boxes. 

May 31: Library closed for holiday.