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Lawrenceburg Public Library – February Events

Lawrenceburg Public Library District- February Events

A Matter of Balance: Join Purdue Extension- Dearborn County educator, Marcia Parcell and Shannon Chipman for an 8-week course designed for ages 65+. Each weekly session will build upon the last while focusing on becoming aware of fall factors, how to prevent falls and exercises to grow better balance. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, and March 1, 8, 15 & 22. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com 

Lights, Camera, Action!: Teens! Do you love musicals? Do you like acting? Do you like building things? Do you like singing? Well, this club has all of that and MORE! This teen-lead program will be on the first Wednesday of every month. Imagine theatre class at school, but you choose what you do. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, Lawrenceburg Main Library. No registration needed. Teens. Free.

ALL IN: ALL IN is designed to encourage adults with intellectual/developmental difficulties and their families and caregivers to feel comfortable navigating the library and communicating with staff. Enjoy a snack, craft and get to know and explore the library. 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, North Dearborn Branch. No registration needed. Adults. Free.

Genealogy Roundtable: Genealogy Roundtable.  This month we will be learning about researching house histories. Find out when your home was built, who lived there, and if it is haunted! You also can join us virtually via Zoom. 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Lawrenceburg Main Library. No registration needed. Teens and adults. Free.

Take & Make Craft- Chocolate Rose: Need a gift for your Valentine? Then pick up this free Take and Make craft from the Lawrenceburg Public Library District. Make a chocolate rose! No registration needed, while supplies last. Starts at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at Lawrenceburg Main Library and 10 a.m. at the North Dearborn Branch Library. Free.

In the Kitchen with Marcia: Join Purdue Extension- Dearborn County educator Marcia Parcell as she hosts and teaches a variety of cooking classes. This is a hands-on program; participants will learn recipes and create dishes to take home or create at home. 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, North Dearborn Branch Library. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com 

Bookies Book Club: Are you 18-30? Are you looking to read and discuss books with people your age? Do you love sweets? Then the “Bookies” New Adult Book Club is for you! Join Megan and Marisa on the first Tuesday of each month to read new, popular releases, discuss what you read and eat sweets. At the Feb. 7, meeting, we will discuss The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. New Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Play Café: You have been asking for it. Play Café is back! Drop in with your preschooler. Allow children to play, sing, and hear stories with Ms. Meredith, while sipping coffee and chatting with other caregivers in a friendly, flexible atmosphere. Coffee for adults and a snack for children will be provided. Arrive at any time, and leave at any time; no pressure! Caregivers MUST remain in the room with children. 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb 8, 15, and 22, at Lawrenceburg Main Library, and Thursday, Feb. 9, 16 and 23, at the North Dearborn Branch Library. Must register. Preschoolers and caregivers. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Quit the Nic: Kids ages 10-17 – looking to quit vaping? We’re here to help! Join Amy Rose from the Dearborn County Health Department for snacks, games, activities, and tips to help you give up the habit. Amy will help you set a goal, learn how to avoid triggers, and cope with withdrawal symptoms. We want you to feel motivated, supported, and inspired to Quit the NIC! No registration or permission slips are required. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 and 22, at Lawrenceburg Main Library. Ages 10-17. Free.

Take and Make: Paper Heart Wreath: Share the love with this Take & Make craft from the Lawrenceburg Public Library District Mobile Library. 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, All Saints Parish- St. Paul Campus, New Alsace. Must register. Schoolage. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Creative Writers Guild: The Creative Writers Guild is a support group for writers of all locales, genres, and skill levels. Suggested February writing prompts are calendar, bluegrass and Shoney’s. But you can write whatever you want! 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, via Zoom. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com 

Take and Make- Valentine Door Sign: Come on, give someone a little piece of your heart this Valentine’s Day with a special take and make craft from theLawrenceburg Public Library District Mobile Library. 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, Greendale Utilities. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Kaffeeklatsch Book Club: Love to read and discuss books, but might not be able to make it every month? Give the Lawrenceburg Public Library District’s Kaffeeklatsch Book Club a try! If you like the book for the month, register to borrow a copy of the book and get ready to discuss. Group meets at Funny Farm Coffee Co., Lawrenceburg, where the library district will provide cookies, but it will be up to you if you want to buy a drink. Next meeting is Feb. 11, for the book Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. In Tally’s world, your 16th birthday brings perfection: an operation to erase your flaws and transform you from an “Ugly” into a “Pretty”. But she discovers that there is nothing “pretty” about the transformation. The March book is An Abundance of Katherines by John Green. 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 & March 11, Funny Farm Coffee Co., Lawrenceburg. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Anime Club: HELLO ANIME LOVERS! Do you love anime, manga, or all things Japan? Do you want to try anime to see if you like it? If so, come join the Anime Club at the Lawrenceburg Main Library! We will watch anime, eat snacks, and do fun activities! 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 & 27, Lawrenceburg Main Library. No registration needed. Teens. Free.

Movie and a Snack: February movie is The Woman King.  Also pick up a free to-go dinner starting at 5:15 p.m. (before the movie) from Hamline Chapel’s weekly High Hope Café, 102 High St., Lawrenceburg, and bring it to the library. Lawrenceburg Main Library. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Books for Dessert: Discuss book, enjoy dessert! Read and discuss The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse. 2:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, North Dearborn Branch. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Circuit Support- Bring Your Cricut and Craft with Us: Love to create with your Cricut? So do we! Bring your machine and spent some time crafting with us! (A limited number of Cricut machines will be available to borrow during the program). Lawrenceburg Main Library. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Barks and Books: Sit. Stay. Read! Dogs make great listeners and reading out loud to them can improve reading comprehension and confidence. Grab a book and take a paws to read out loud to a trained therapy dog! Dogs are handled by volunteers from Pet Partners of Greater Cincinnati. 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 18, @Lawrenceburg Main Library and 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. @North Dearborn Branch. No registration needed. All ages. Free.

Steve Squad: Know how to play Minecraft? Want to learn in a safe environment? Join Maddie at the Lawrenceburg Public Library for our teen Minecraft club! 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

Teen Book Club: Teens! Come join our book club. We will meet once a month, get a new book and discuss. February’s book is 10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston. Snacks always included. 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

Know Your Veteran Benefits: Dearborn County Veteran Services Officer Dave Currence will present the program Know Your Veteran Benefits. He will give a brief overview of the Veteran Services Office and how they assist veterans and their family members with applying for benefits. He will go over VA healthcare, VA disability claims, burial benefits and transportation to the VA medical center in Cincinnati, Camp Lejeune contaminated water claims and the new PACT Act legislation. Attendees have a chance to win a door prize and light refreshments will be served. Registration is requested, but not required. To register go to https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com or call 812-637-0777. 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, North Dearborn Library Branch. Adults Free.

Time for Tea with Carisa: In 2023, Carisa Bunten of Seventh Street Gifts will present a program via the LPLD YouTube page on new teas each month. Anyone can watch the program, but to receive a sample of the tea featured, you must register. The tea for February is Young Hyson Loose Leaf Green. A colloquial name for this tea is Lucky Dragon Tea- complex, toning and not for the faint of heart! Register for a tea sample, pick it up then watch video on LPLD YouTube channel starting at 10 a.m. Feb. 25. YouTube. Must register for the sample, anyone can watch the video. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Book Chat: Book Chat is a monthly book discussion group. February book is These is My Words by Nancy E. Turner. A moving, exciting, and heartfelt American saga inspired by the author’s own family memoirs, these words belong to Sarah Prine, a woman of spirit and fire who forges a full and remarkable existence in a harsh, unfamiliar frontier. 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Minecraft Maniacs: Join Maddie in a new world, fighting monsters, going on adventures deep into unexplored territory, building our own houses, and hanging out with others at the Lawrenceburg Public Library! 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Schoolage. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

Game Night Café: Beat the dreary February weather blues and stop by Game Night Café at the Lawrenceburg Main Library. Enjoy a warm drink, a snack, meet new friends, try some new fun games or play an old favorite. Open to ages 16 to 30. Lawrenceburg Main Library. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. No registration needed. 16-30. Participants under 18 must have a signed permission slip. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

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