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BOONE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BCPL
Boone County Public Library
FEBRUARY 2015
Helpful Info and Family Fun!
Boone County Early Childhood Fair
Are you new to the area or looking for
services for your very young child? The
11th Annual Boone County Early Childhood Fair is a fun way to get information
about the options available for children
ages birth to five and their grown-ups.
Over 40 vendors will be available to help
you better understand your child’s development and how to make the most of this
early period. You and your little one can
participate in activities together and you
have a chance to win door prizes. Tales,
the Library dragon, will be on-hand to
meet and greet the kids and pose for photos. Spend quality family time together
at the Fair on Saturday, February 7,
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main
Library.
Free screening opportunities will be
offered to families by appointment. The
Kentucky Lions Club Kidsight program
will provide vision screenings for children
ages one through six. The Boone
County Community Early Childhood
Council will be sponsoring free developmental screenings for children ages one
month through five years, focusing on
children’s cognitive, language, motor,
and social skills.
Developmental screenings provide
families with an opportunity to discover
whether children may be experiencing
challenges that could prevent them from
reaching their full potential. A screening
will not only allow you to catch problems
early, but can also provide reassurance
that your child is acting, playing or
speaking in ways that are expected at difFree Workshops
11 am
Preparing for Kindergarten
11:30 am Speech and Language Development 101
Noon
Preparing for Kindergarten
ferent ages. If you are a parent of a child
ages one month to two years, you will be
asked to fill out a brief survey about your
child’s ability to perform certain tasks like
grasping a toy or picking up a Cheerio
with the tips of a thumb and a finger.
Children ages three to five years will be
asked simple questions and to perform
different activities by an early childhood
professional. At the end of the screening,
you will have a good understanding of
what developmental milestones have
been reached, what to expect next, and
what activities can be done at home to
support learning and development. You
will also learn if your child needs additional services and where to find these
resources. Screenings are available
by appointment from 9:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. Please call 342-BOOK
(2665), x8138 to schedule.
Martin’s Dream
Deondra Kamau Means portrays Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has long
been remembered as one of the greatest
figures in American history. As the
leader of the modern American Civil
Rights Movement, Dr. King is widely regarded as America’s foremost advocate
of nonviolence in addition to being one
of the finest orators of modern times.
But who was Dr. King, really? Oneman show Martin’s Dream answers
this question and more as it brings this
historical figure to life at the Main
Library on Wednesday, February
25 at 7 p.m.
Watch as Dr. King tells the story of
his life through the power of storytelling, speech and song - from his childhood in the Deep South all the way
to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial,
where he delivered his famous “I Have
a Dream” speech.
Created and performed by the talented and charismatic Deondra Kamau
Means of The Children’s Theatre of
Cincinnati (TCTC), this production
explores the real person behind the
pictures - a funny, intelligent and passionate man whose faith, family and
Discover, explore, experience a lifetime of learning.
education made him one of the most
revered people in our nation’s history.
Actor and teacher, Deondra Kamau
Means, is a proud husband and father
of two who has performed for TCTC for
the past 17 seasons. A long time educator in area schools, Mr. Means has
taught a wide range of performing arts
skills to students from pre-K through
high school. As a professional actor, he
has traveled to perform in Chicago, St.
Louis and in 2007, toured Romania
with the cast of Man of La Mancha
with Northern Kentucky University.
discover... PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR adults
To register for programs online, go to: www.bcpl.org > Events and locate your program in the Library’s event calendar.
DISCOVER a new skill, trade or
hobby through a demonstration at
the Main Library. Every other month,
talented community members share
their expertise with you.
EXPLORE a new type of food
(samples available) and find out how
it is prepared. Every month, alternating between the Scheben and Florence
Branches and the Main Library.
EXPERIENCE a new style of music
while learning about its history and
the instruments that contribute to its
unique sound.
Discover the Cello with Bach
and Boombox
Sunday, February 1
Main Library, 2 p.m.
See page 7.
Young at Art – Art for Senior
Citizens
Mondays, February 2, 9, & 16
Main Library, 1:30 p.m.
Monday, February 23
Scheben Branch, 1:30 p.m.
Experienced instructors, Linda Whaley
and Sue Ervin, will teach you the
basics of painting with acrylics and
help you complete
a 16 x 20 work of
art in about two
hours. Due to the
high popularity
of these classes,
please only register
for classes that
you are certain
you can attend. Made possible by
financial support from the Kentucky
Arts Council.
weekly programs
In the Loop
Mondays, 10 a.m.,
Florence Branch
Knit or crochet in relaxed, friendly
company. Learn for the first time or pick
up some new tricks.
Zumba
Mondays, 6 p.m.
Scheben Branch
This Latin-inspired dance-fitness
program is downright addictive. $30 fee
per month. Call Boone County Parks to
register: 334-2117.
Gentle Yoga
Mondays, 6 p.m.
Main Library
Learn the basic postures and flows.
Please bring a yoga mat. $30 fee for
the month. Call Boone County Parks to
register: 334-2117.
Yoga
Mondays, 7:10 p.m.
Main Library
Relax and explore Hatha yoga postures.
Bring a yoga mat. $30 fee for the month.
Call Boone County Parks to register:
334-2117.
Bridge
Tues. and Thurs., 12:30-3 p.m.
Scheben Branch
Open play – Everyone welcome!
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Piecemakers Quilting Group
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.
Lents Branch
Join this friendly group to learn the
basics or share expertise in quilting.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch
For people studying Spanish as well as
those passionate about the language.
All skill levels are welcome! Presented in
partnership with Gateway Community
College.
Chess Club
Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Florence Branch
Chess players of all ages and levels
are invited to play.
Yoga
Thursdays, 6:15 p.m.
Scheben Branch
This class is suitable for all levels! Please
bring a yoga mat & small handheld or
wrist weights (optional). $30 fee per
month. Call Boone County Parks to
register: 334-2117.
Mahjong
Fridays, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch
Open play - All skill levels welcome!
Microsoft Excel I
Monday, February 2
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Explore the basics of MS Excel 2013,
including creating a worksheet,
working with simple formulas, sorting
and filtering, creating a pie chart, and
more!
Learn to Play Bridge
Six Tuesdays starting February 3
Scheben Branch, 10 a.m.
This six-week course will teach you
how to play this simple and fun card
game. At the completion of the class,
you will be ready to play bridge at
home or in local bridge groups. No
prior knowledge is needed. Please
register.
Make Your Own Clay Vase
Tuesday, February 3
Florence Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Using only your hands and small
tools, create your
own unique
vase from clay!
Monalisa Miller
from Mudlark
Pottery Studio
will provide
guidance and all
materials. Vases
will be fired after
the program for
pickup at a later
date. $10 materials fee, ages 13 and
up. Please register.
Kynect Assistance
Wednesday, February 4
Florence Branch, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Certified Kynector John Losey will
provide assistance with Kentucky’s
Health Insurance Marketplace, Kynect.
Please call the Florence Branch at
342-BOOK to reserve a time.
Computer & Internet Basics
Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19 &
26, Florence Branch, 1 p.m.
This 4-week class covers the basics of
how to use a computer and surf the
Internet. Learn about the parts of a
computer system, how to get online
and get to websites, how to use search
engines and perform keyword searching, and how to set up and use an
email account. Please register.
Best of the Best Book Discussion
Group
Thursday
February 5
Florence Branch
3 p.m.
Discuss Unbroken by
Laura Hillenbrand.
AARP Tax Aide
Fridays in February
Main Library starting at 9 a.m.
Middle and low income taxpayers
are eligible for this free tax preparation service. Those with complex tax
returns will be advised to seek professional tax assistance. Spots are available on a first come first serve basis.
About 8 a.m. a board will be placed on
an easel outside the main entrance.
Attendees are invited to take a number
and then wait in their warm cars for
the Library to open. Numbers will
then be called in order.
Microsoft Excel II
Monday, February 9
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to use more of Excel’s
functions by creating a budget, a
checkbook register, and a chart.
Find out other helpful options with
this powerful program. Prerequisite
for this class is MS Excel Basics or a
working knowledge of MS Excel.
Chapter and Verse Book Group
Tuesday, February 10
Scheben
Branch,
7 p.m.
Discuss The Irresistible Henry
House by Lisa
Grunwald.
To register by phone, call 342-BOOK (2665) and select the appropriate location.
Writer’s Group
Tuesdays, February 10 & 24
Main Library, 7 p.m.
Join other local writing enthusiasts
every other Tuesday night. Share your
work, get feedback, encouragement,
and perhaps even inspiration to write
your masterpiece.
Get to Know Your iPad
Wednesday, February 11
Scheben Branch, 10 a.m.
Are you a new iPad user
or do you wish to do
more with the iPad
you’ve had sitting
on the table? Join us
for this introductory class
to learn
more
about
searching
for and
installing
apps, working
with photos and
other cool tricks. Please register.
Young @ Heart Book Group
Wednesday, February 11
Barnes & Noble Café, Mall Rd, 6 p.m.
Discuss The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the
Galaxy by Douglas Adams.
Thrillers & Chillers Book Group
Thursday
February 12
Lents Branch
10 a.m.
Discuss The
Scent of Rain
and Lightning by Nancy
Pickard.
Hook and Needle: Infinity Scarf
Thursday, February 12
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Arm knit a cozy infinity scarf! Great
class for beginners, no experience required. Please bring 2 skeins (at least
64 yds each) of Lion Brand Hometown
U.S.A. or similar super bulky weight
yarn. Please register.
Library events may be photographed or
videotaped for inclusion on the Library’s
website or social media sites. Notify Library
staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
Concert at the Library: The Rick
and Marv Band
Friday, February 13
Main Library, 7 p.m.
See page 7.
Real Men Read
Wednesday, February 18
Scheben Branch, 10:30 a.m.
Discuss the latest book you’ve read.
Chick Picks Book Group
Thursday
February 19
Main Library
10 a.m.
Discuss The
Alchemist by
Paulo Coelho.
Book Chatter
Thursday, February 19
Walton Branch, 9:30 a.m.
Discuss Fin & Lady by Cathleen
Schine.
Concert @ the Library: Comet
Bluegrass All-Stars
Sunday, February 22
Florence Branch, 2 p.m.
See page 7.
Monday 4 Mystery Book Group
Monday
February 23
Florence
Branch, 7 p.m.
Discuss Save Me
by Lisa Scottoline.
Explore Soup, Salad Dressing
and Dessert
Tuesday, February 24
Florence Branch, 7 p.m.
Pick up recipes, try samples, and get
food instruction. $5 per person. Please
register.
Free Carotid Artery Screenings
Wednesday, February 25
Florence Branch, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Thursday, February 26
Main Library, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
To qualify for the free screening you
must be FEMALE, age 28 or older
and have two or more of the following
risk factors: smoker or previous smoker, hypertension/high blood pressure,
elevated cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, diabetes, obesity/overweight,
history of stroke or TIA(mini stroke),
family history of stroke or TIA, family
history of cardiovascular disease. To
register, call 859-301-WELL.
Martin’s Dream: Deondra
Kamau Means portrays Martin
Luther King, Jr.
Wednesday, February 25
Main Library, 7 p.m.
See page 1.
Paleontology and Archaeology
of Big Bone Lick
Thursday, February 26
Main Library, 7 p.m.
Join Dr. Kenneth Tankersley, Associate
Professor of Anthropology and Geology at the University of Cincinnati,
as he reveals recent discoveries at Big
Bone Lick State Historic Site. He will
explain how research methods, such
as solid-sediment cores, stream profile
excavations, vertebrate paleontology, and archaeology, among others,
were undertaken to address the lack
of a modern study of the Quaternary
Chronostratigraphy and to provide a
framework for past and future studies
at Big Bone Lick and other Midwest
sites. Dr. Tankersley will also describe
the bones and artifacts discovered at
Big Bone this past summer during
his UC field school. Sponsored by the
Friends of Big Bone.
Call Shaun Davidson
at 292-3393 at
least one week in
advance if special
accommodations are
needed.
Food for Fines
February 1 - 7
Pay your overdue fines with food!
From February 1-7, you can exchange
canned goods and other nonperishable foods for Library overdue fines
to help the Family Resource Centers
in Boone County. These Resource
Centers are school-based initiatives
whose mission is to ensure that
children come to school healthy,
safe, and prepared to learn. With the
current economic downturn, almost
40% of the children in Boone County
Schools are eligible for the free and
reduced lunch program. Children who
are hungry cannot learn and succeed
in life.
How can you help? The Library will
waive $1 in current overdue fines for
each can or package of food donated
during the drive (a maximum of $20
per person can be waived). Donations
may not be used to waive replacement fees for lost or damaged items or
collection agency fees. Don’t have any
overdue fines? That’s OK, no need to
have fines to participate. All donations are gratefully accepted. Food
may be dropped off at all Boone County Public Library locations. Bring a
can down to your local Library and
help feed our community!
Items especially needed:
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Canned Meats
• Canned Vegetables
• Canned Fruits
• Rice and Pasta
• Breakfast cereal or hot cereal
Please note that the Library cannot
accept home-canned items, items that
are opened, cans that are past their
expiration date, dented, damaged, or
cans with barcodes that have been
lined or scratched through.
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Monday
Tuesday
Sand Art (all ages)
6:30 p.m., Chapin
Memorial Library
Make your own groovy sand art
creation. Bottles and sand provided.
Library events may be photographed or
Registration required.
videotaped for inclusion on the Library’s
Read with a Teen (grades 1-3)
website or social media sites. Notify Library
staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
6-7:30 p.m., Scheben Branch
Practice your reading skills by
reading with a teen. Call the Scheben
Branch to reserve your 30-minute
time slot.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Baby Time (birth to 18
Celebration (grades 3-5)
months)
6:30 p.m., Main Library
6:30 p.m., Scheben
Play a game of Cheese Touch,
Branch
Stimulate your baby’s development design your own L’il Cutie comic,
have a toilet paper wrap race, and
and build literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs, and music. enter into a drawing for a Wimpy
Kid cut-out.
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Frozen Crafternoon
(all ages)
1-3 p.m., Scheben
Do you want to build a snowman?
Make a marshmallow Olaf and
other Frozen inspired fun.
Lego Mania (all ages)
6:30 p.m., Main Library
Let your imagination run wild and
build some amazing creations. We
provide the Legos and Duplos.
Read with a Teen
(grades 1-3)
6-7:30 p.m., Scheben
Branch
Practice your reading skills by
reading with a teen. Call the
Scheben Branch to reserve your
30-minute time slot.
Pokemon (grades 4-7)
6:30 p.m., Main Library
Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring
your own deck or DS;
no trading, English cards only.
Registration encouraged.
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Wednesday
Thurs
Homeschool Sampler
(grades 1-5)
2 p.m., Main Library
Join BCPL’s Local History
Department in learning about the
Underground Railroad in Boone
County. Registration required.
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Awesome
Adaptati
4:30 p.m., Scheb
Meet and touch live
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Yu-gi-oh (grades 4-10)
Sweethea
6:30 p.m
Branch
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animal friend and d
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11 6:30 p.m., Scheben
Branch
Bring your own deck. No trading,
English cards only. Registration
encouraged.
Sensory Storytime (all ages)
6:30 p.m., Main Library
A storytime with adjustments for
sensory sensitivity and special needs.
Registration encouraged.
Kids Create! (3-6 years)
1 p.m., Main Library
Hands on fun for little ones.
Be prepared—we might get messy!
This month: Let’s Race!
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American Girl Book Club (K-4)
6:30 p.m., Scheben Branch
The 2015 girl of the year.
Registration required.
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Want to find out how your child, ages 2 months to 3 years is developing?
Library staff are trained to offer developmental screenings. For more
information and to schedule an appointment, contact Tyra @ 342-BOOK,
ext. 8138. Screenings can be done at a Library nearest you.
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Friday
Saturday
Early Childhood Fair
(all ages)
10-1 p.m., Main
Library
Free information for families with
children birth-5. Fun activities, free
screenings, prizes, and Tales!
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Baby Time
(birth-18 months)
11 a.m., Babies “R”
Us, 4999 Houston
Rd., Florence
On-the-floor, interactive fun that
encourages a love of books and
builds pre-reading skills through
books, finger plays, songs and
playtime.
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fishing and see
stack your candy
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Madcap Puppets
Presents Once Upon a
Clock (all ages)
7 p.m., Main Library
Dare to enter a world of enchanting
stories with Alvis and Sydney, two
kids trying to unlock the secrets of a
mysterious clock.
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Storytime
January 5 - April 25
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your
child build language and literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs and music.
Baby Time
(birth to 18 months)
Main Library
• Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Scheben Branch
• Fridays, 9:30 a.m.
Spanish Storytime
Tiempo de Cuentos
(birth to 5+ years)
Florence Branch
• Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots
(18 months to 2-1/2 years)
(2 to 5+ years)
Lents Branch
• Mondays, 10:30 a.m.
Main Library
• Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch
• Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
Walton Branch
• Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Scheben Branch
• Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
• Saturdays, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch
• Mondays, 10 a.m.
• Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Main Library
• Tuesdays, 11 a.m.
• Thursdays, 11 a.m.
• Fridays, 11 a.m.
Bookworms
Toddler Tales
(all ages)
(2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Main Library
• Mondays, 11 a.m.
• Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Scheben Branch
• Tuesdays, 11 a.m.
• Fridays, 11 a.m.
Call Shaun Davidson
at 292-3393 at
least one week in
advance if special
accommodations are
needed.
Family Time
(3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Scheben Branch
• Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Main Library
• Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Sensory Storytime
A storytime especially
designed for children
with sensory sensitivities
Main Library
• Fridays, 10:00 a.m.
No need to
register; just
drop in!
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discover... PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR teens
To register for programs online, go to: www.bcpl.org/teens. To register by phone, call 342-BOOK (2665).
February
New Releases
ADULTS
The Nightingale
by Kristin Hannah
Death of a Liar
by M. C. Beaton
Motive
by Jonathan Kellerman
The First Wife
by Erica Spindler
Crazy Love You
by Lisa Unger
Mightier than the Sword
by Jeffrey Archer
Hush Hush
by Laura Lippman
Dreaming Spies
by Laurie R. King
Double Fudge Brownie
Murder
by Joanne Fluke
Prodigal Son
by Danielle Steel
TEENS
The Ruby Circle
Bloodlines Series
by Richelle Mead
Quake
Pulse Series
by Patrick Carman
Storm of Dogs
Survivors Series
by Erin Hunter
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Teen Gaming (M/H)
Mondays
Lents Branch, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Gaming and snacks! Drop in when
school is in session!
Teen Café (M/H)
Wednesdays
Florence Branch, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Drop in for gaming, Internet, snacks
& more!
Open Gym (M/H)
Tuesdays, February 3 & 17
Chapin Memorial, 3:30 p.m.
When we open the doors, the gym is
yours. Snacks provided.
TAG (H)
Tuesday, February 3
Main Library, 6:30-8 p.m.
Help us plan programs, recommend
books and materials, and earn volunteer hours. Pizza provided! Registration encouraged.
Sand Art (all ages)
Tuesday, February 3
Chapin Memorial, 6:30 p.m.
Make your own groovy sand art
creation. Bottles and sand provided.
Registration required.
MAC (M)
Tuesday, February 3
Main Library, 6:30-8 p.m.
Recommend books, help us plan
programs, and see your ideas come
to life. Pizza provided! Registration
encouraged.
Homeschool Hangout (M/H)
Wednesday, February 4
Main Library, 2 p.m.
Get up and move with the Boone
County Extension Office as they show
you how to make heart healthy choices.
Caution: nuts may be present. Registration required.
Movie Lovers Book Club (M/H)
Wednesday February 4
Scheben Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Come and discuss this month’s title,
Warm Bodies. Movie theater snacks
will be provided. Registration encouraged.
Magic the Gathering (M/H)
Thursday, February 5
Main Library, 3-5 p.m.
Here, I rule! Drop in to battle other
local players, or join us to learn how to
get started. BYOD. Free snacks!
Middle School Writers Group (M)
Thursday, February 5
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Join us on the first Thursday of every
month to share your work. No experience required!
DIY: One Night, One Project:
Minecraft (M/H)
Tuesday, February 10
Florence Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Work together to create a Minecraft
world that will be used in future
programs. Bring your own laptop
or use one of ours.
Yu-gi-oh (grades 4-10)
Wednesday, February 11
Scheben Branch, 6:30 p.m.
The duel is on! Play Yu-gi-oh with
other local players. Bring your own
deck. No trading, English cards only.
Registration encouraged.
Will You Eat It? (M/H)
Thursday, February 12
Lents Branch, 3:30 p.m.
Try some delicacies from around the
world, including candied bugs.
Registration encouraged.
Engineer This!: Geodesic Dome
and Paper Roller Coaster (M/H)
Monday, February 16
Walton Branch, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Create a geodesic dome out of candy
and toothpicks and help build a paper
roller coaster for marbles. Registration
encouraged.
Library events may be photographed or
videotaped for inclusion on the Library’s
website or social media sites. Notify Library
staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
Teen Writer Tuesday (H)
Tuesday, February 17
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Join us on the third Tuesday of every
month to share your work. No experience required!
Pizza and Pages (M/H)
Thursday, February 19
Lents Branch, 3:30 p.m.
Eat pizza and talk about books you’ve
been reading.
Threading Thursday (M/H)
Thursday, February 19
Scheben Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Are you itchin’ to be stitchin’? Bring
your latest projects and work among
other thread-loving friends. Registration encouraged.
Pokemon (grades 4-7)
Monday, February 23
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring your own
deck or DS; no trading, English cards
only. Registration encouraged.
Anime and Manga Club (M/H)
Tuesday, February 24
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Join other otakus for movies, snacks,
and kawaii crafts.
Teen Night Extended Edition
(M/H)
Friday, February 27
Florence Branch, 6-10 p.m.
Want to hang out after the Library
closes? Now is your chance. Pizza,
games, and more!
Concerts @ the Library
Classic Rock Hits and Bluegrass Music in February
Marv Hagar and Rick Marksberry are back by
popular demand
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bringing their band
with them! Hear
them at the Main
Library on Friday,
February 13 at 7
p.m.
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such as John Denver,
Gordan Lightfoot and the Everly duo at venues around the
Brothers, then you will love this region, including the legendary
group!
Bobby Mackey’s in Wilder.
Marv Hagar and Rick
Fan favorites, The
Marksberry play songs you
Comet Bluegrass All-Stars,
know by heart in a relaxed,
return to the Florence
acoustic style. Rick and Marv
Branch on Sunday, FebruThewithSweet
Beatsand as a ary 22, at 2 p.m.
play
their band
The All-Stars were assembled Ricky Skaggs, and Sam Bush,
in 1996 and became the house and has won numerous music
band at the Northside neighawards.
borhood bar
The Comet.
The band
soon gained
popularity beyond the
lounge at the
Comet and has
performed at
the opening
ceremonies
of the World
Choir Games,
performed with The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars
the renowned
Cincinnati
Symphony Orchestra, opened
for bands such as Del McCoury,
Battle of the Bands
Concerts @ the Library: February - April Concerts
Experience
theWinner
Cello
at the
Park
Caylan
Hays
The Rick and Marv Band
Friday, February 13
Main Library, 7 p.m.
See article above.
Comet Bluegrass All-Stars
Sunday, February 22
Florence Branch, 2 p.m.
See article above.
The Derek Alan Band
Sunday, April 12
Florence Branch, 2 p.m.
This country music group from
Independence, Kentucky, plays original
songs and country covers both old and
new.
The Whipstich Sallies
Friday, April 17
Main Library, 7 p.m.
The Missy Werner Band
The Indianapolis publication NUVO
Friday, March 6
calls The Whipstitch Sallies “bluegrass
Scheben Branch, 7 p.m.
Led by Missy’s plaintive vocals, this blue- rockers with panache.” Four women
grass band plays a mixture of traditional command
the stage
and contemporary styles, along with
with their
some old-time gospel selections.
electrifying
The Queen City Sisters
presence,
Friday, March 27
traditional
Main Library, 7 p.m.
Hear your favorite hits of the 1940s sung instruments,
by this all female acappella trio.
and tight harmonies.
Experience the
Cello with Bach
and Boombox
Sunday, February 1
Main Library, 2 p.m.
Cellist Nat Chaitkin performs
as Bach and Boombox,
bringing his unique blend of
live performance, audience
participation and tales from the
music world to create an event
that is moving, entertaining
and surprising!
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Hissing Vipers in Boone County
On display
By Hillary Delaney, Local History Associate
Newspapers have always been a
source for both information and entertainment. At times, hard facts may be
compromised for the sake of entertainment. This is certainly true in modern
news, with various media competing
for the attention of the same audience;
but what about historic reporting?
Historic newspapers did not typically
practice a high level of “accountability
reporting.” It wasn’t until the midtwentieth century that editors began to
focus heavily on fact-checking and the
consequences of sensational journalism. In early papers, the more exciting
the story, the better, regardless of facts.
One such story ran in the Cincinnati Enquirer on September 2, 1900.
This example, about highly venomous snakes appearing throughout
Northern Kentucky must surely have
terrified readers, and sold lots of papers. The unnamed reporter described
snakes called “hissing vipers.” aggressively attacking people in Florence and
Burlington, unprovoked. The headline
was bold and exciting.
The claim was that the snakes
would hiss so loudly that they could be
heard from 200 feet away! They were
reported to be so dangerously venomous, that bare-skin contact with the
venom could be deadly, even if a bite
didn’t penetrate.
A first-hand account describes
one such snake coiling up the handle
of a tobacco worker’s hoe, hissing
loudly. His fellow workers surrounded
the snake and defended their lives
with a handy shotgun, before the
reptile could “shoot” venom at them.
Another describes a brave Burlington
father defending his little ones from
the snake, executing a “miraculous
escape.”
Upon closer inspection of the facts
in this account, the “deadly” serpent
described is most probably an Eastern
Hognose snake, often referred to as
the “hissing viper.” This indigenous
snake, according to the Kentucky
Department of Fish and Wildlife,
does have a venom, but simple hand
washing will take care of a bite. When
feeling threatened, the snake flattens
its head and hisses loudly, or simply
rolls over and plays dead.
Eastern Hognose snakes have rearfacing fangs, which allow them to pop
the air out of puffed-up toads, their
favorite prey. If such a snake were to
bite a human, it’s likely that the fangs
would not penetrate the skin. They
can grow up to 36” in length, but are
usually smaller. There is no evidence
of their ability to “stand upright,” and
they are likely to avoid people.
The importance of truth in
journalism cannot be stressed enough,
and is essential to good reporting.
That being said, winning a battle with
a venom-spitting terror who stands
upright as it attacks the innocent is a
lot more interesting than shooting a
snake that rolls over when threatened.
History’s papers may have been heavy
on exaggeration, but a tall tale makes
for good copy.
Florence Branch: Anthony
Stollings’ African American Art
Lents Branch: “Red Work,” an
embroidered quilt by Clara Doerman
of Hebron
Scheben Branch: The Artistry
Exhibit, opening February 1 at 2
p.m.
Walton Branch: Kitchen Beauties:
vintage aprons from the collection of
Judy Biedenharn
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