October 19th, 2011
by Carrie
Among other things, JCPL geeks costumes, and this year, we’re not only having costume contests for children and dogs, we’re also having a staff costume contest. On October 25th, JCPL staff will dress up for a chance to win in four different categories: Best Book Character, Best Movie Character, Best Music Character, and Most Creative Costume. JCPL customers will decide the winners based on photographs that will be posted in the library from October 25th-31st.
Still searching for an idea for your own Halloween costume? See below for links to literary-inspired ideas:
The Books are Alive!
Costume ideas from The New Yorker.
10 Literary Halloween Costumes
From litdrift.com. My favorite is Scout’s ham costume from To Kill a Mockingbird.
Literary Halloween Costumes
Children and adult costume ideas from the book blog, “Apparently Not Deranged.”
Costumes: Literary Inspired
Ideas for homemade children’s costumes from ohdeedoh.com
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October 17th, 2011
by Kendall
Do you know a teen who’s full of creativity? The Jessamine County Public Library now offers regular monthly programs to inspire teens in 6th through 12th grades.
On the second Thursday of each month, teens can join the Animé & Manga club. We meet at 4:30 pm to explore Japanese animation, culture and food. In October, we screened the popular animé series Avatar: The Last Airbender and hosted a manga drawing competition. Registration is required to attend so that we can make sure we have enough Japanese snacks and drinks.
On the third Saturday of each month, JCPL hosts the Living Arts and Science Center for an art class just for teens. With a bit of art history, criticism, and hands-on activity, participants discover specific artists and techniques. In November, teens will investigate Kentucky contemporary arts and crafts and create their own Kentucky-inspired art to take home. For more information check out the JCPL Calendar of Events at: http://www.jesspublib.org/calendars/index.php?c=0&o=1
For those teens who are more interested in writing, JCPL offers a creative writing club for teens. Join other teen writers for inspiring exercises, peer reviews, and more! This is a writers’ club, not a class, so all activities are influenced by teens. No grades, no requirements, just writing for fun. The club meets at 2:30 pm on the third Saturday of each month. All teens are welcome.
And, as always, the Jessamine County Public Library is open to new ideas. If you have a suggestion for a creative teen program, feel free to stop by the information desk or call 885-3523.
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September 6th, 2011
by Carrie
Click below to see more great photos by library staff member Amy, who geeks photography!
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September 1st, 2011
by Carrie
More than 1,900 people attended our Geek the Library event last Sunday, and we couldn’t be more excited about that. The Jessamine Journal posted some great photos of the event on their website. And our very own Circulation Associate, Amy, who geeks photography, took photos as well. We hope to post some of those early next week.
In the meantime, thank you for supporting your public library!
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August 25th, 2011
by Carrie
Date: August 28, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Inside & Out
For All Ages
Geek//Verb
- To love, to enjoy, to celebrate, to have an intense passion for.
- To express interest in.
- To possess a large amount of knowledge in.
- To promote.
The library helps everyone explore the things they geek. With Internet access for all, knowledgeable librarians, and local programs, the library is an important resource for your community. Geek the Library is a national campaign to spread awareness about the value of libraries and the critical funding issues they face.
Jessamine County Public Library invites everyone in the community to celebrate the diverse interests and passions of our county at our Geek the Library Campaign Kick-off.
Events & Booths include:
- Car Show
- Antique Tractor Display
- Open Mic Stage
- Food Vendors
- Animal Rescue Organizations
- Model Train Display
- Lego Sculpture Display
- Camp Nelson Historians
- Air Brush Tattoos
- Inflatable Slide
- Food Vendors
- Storytellers…
…and much more! No registration necessary–just come and join the fun!
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July 20th, 2011
by Carrie
This afternoon JCPL teens celebrated the artistry of India by watching a Hindi-influenced movie, tasting Indian food, and getting henna tattoos from a professional Mehendi artist. Click on “read more” below to see their chosen henna designs.
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July 6th, 2011
by Carrie
On July 1, artists Dr. Linda Stratford and Forrest Stratford guided JCPL teens and adults in a lesson exploring African art, which uses animal imagery to visually symbolize personality and character traits. Click on “read more” below to see some of the African-inspired charcoal drawings that participants created.
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June 29th, 2011
by Carrie
During last week’s Art Alive session, artist Tim Vetters taught JCPL teens and adults about Chinese Terra Cotta soldiers. These sculptures were often buried with emperors to serve them in the afterlife. Participants studied the famous Qin army and used self-hardening clay to create their own soldiers.
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June 15th, 2011
by Carrie
A Kentucky Down Under staff member teaches JCPL teens to play the didgeridoo.
JCPL began our week-long exploration of Australia yesterday with a visit from Kentucky Down Under and their baby kangaroo. While here, Kentucky Down Under staff taught JCPL teens how to make and play their very own didgeridoo.
As of this post, there is still room in tomorrow’s virtual field trip to Reef HQ’s Great Barrier Reef, live from Queensland, Australia at 7 p.m. Click here to register.
Want to learn more about Australia? Check out the following resources:
Online Resources
- For information about the didgeridoo, try the website of iDIDJ Australia, the “Australian didjeridu cultural hub.”
- The Australian Museum’s website presents Stories of the Dreaming, a movie gallery of stories handed down since the beginning of time by Australia’s indigenous people.
Library Resources
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June 13th, 2011
by Carrie
Artist Tim Vetters kicked off the first session of Art Alive 2011 on Friday, June 10, teaching JCPL teens and adults about South American metalworking. Participants used sheets of thick metallic foil to punch them with South American inspired designs. Click on “read more” below to see some of the discs that participants created.
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Among other things, JCPL geeks costumes, and this year, we’re not only having costume contests for children and dogs, we’re also having a staff costume contest. On October 25th, JCPL staff will dress up for a chance to win in four different categories: Best Book Character, Best Movie Character, Best Music Character, and Most Creative Costume. JCPL customers will decide the winners based on photographs that will be posted in the library from October 25th-31st.
