The document provides information about various programs and events at the Meade County Public Library in April. There will be adult programs on computers, exercise classes like Zumba and yoga, book discussions, art quilting, and basket weaving. Preschool and toddler programs include story times and early literacy challenges. Family programs include homeschool adventures, Earth Day celebrations, crafts, and a movie night. Tween and teen programs cover board games, rocket building, anime, poetry writing, and more. Library resources like ebooks, the bookmobile, and interlibrary loans are also promoted.

1. A p r i l 2 0 12
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2. V is it U s
O n lin e !
www.meadereads.org

3. C he c k O ut O ur E -
R e a d e r s , K in d le s ,
N o o k s w it h E -B o o k s
a n d F r e e D o w n lo a d s !
Download free music,
videos, audiobooks, and
e-books by visiting our
website,
www.meadereads.org

4. V is it t h e
B o o Are you unable to getito e Meade
k m o b l the !
County Public Library? Do you know
that the MCPL Bookmobile can bring the
library to you? You can borrow books,
magazines, audio books, movies,
documentaries, and more at this library
on wheels!
Call 422-2094 for a complete schedule
of stops or request a visit to your
community.

5. If W e D o n ’ t
H a v e It ,
W e ’ ll F in d It
F o r Yo u !
We’ll do whatever it takes to connect you with the
information you need. If a book isn’t already in our
collection, we’ll try to borrow it from another library- all at no
cost to you!

6. A d u lt
P rog ra
ms

7. F re e C o mp ute r
C la s s e s
Word & Professional E-mailing
Monday, April 2, 5:00-6:00 PM
PowerPoint
Monday, April 9, 5:00-6:00 PM
Beginning Computers for Seniors
Thursday, April 12, 2:00-3:00 PM
Excel
Monday, April 16, 5:00-6:00 PM

8. Zumba
Mondays • 9:30-10:30 AM
Thursdays • 6:30-7:30 PM
(N O Zumba during Spring Break, April 1-7)
Ditch the workout and join the
party!
Zumba is a Latin-inspired, easy to
follow fitness party. Zumba’s
fusion of international rhythms
gets you moving, dancing,
burning calories, and having fun!

9. P ila t e s
Mondays • 6:00-7:00 PM
A body conditioning routine that
helps build flexibility and long,
lean muscles, strength and
endurance in the legs, abdominals,
arms, hips, and back. It puts
emphasis on spinal and pelvic
alignment, breathing to relieve
stress and allow adequate oxygen
flow to muscles, developing a
strong core or center and
improving coordination and
balance.

10. Yo g a
Wednesdays
10:00 AM & 6:30 PM
Improve your posture, mood, and
concentration with free yoga classes!
In addition to its stress-relieving
capabilities, yoga has been doctor
recommended for its core
strengthening and spinal stabilization.
All levels of experience welcome and
no registration necessary.

11. B e g in n in g
Yo g a
Wednesdays • 5:00 PM
his class is a perfect
introduction to the
many physical and
mental benefits of
yoga.
o experience needed
and all equipment is
provided. Please sign
up at the front desk.

12. N a a m Yo g
a
Saturdays• 9:00-10:30 AM
Simple breath work and harmony
of movement for eliminating
stress and promoting vitality to
organize, synchronize, coordinate
and redirect your inner forces
toward self-healing and happiness.

13. Art
Q u ilt in g
Fridays• 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
oin us to make a
quilt that is more
than just a blanket…
t is ART!
sk at the front desk
for details.

14. B ook
D is c u s s io n
Tuesday, April 10 • friendly and PM
Join our
6:00-8:00 lively
book discussion of
“One Thousand White
Women”
by Jim Fergus.
Copies of the book are
available at the front desk.

15. W r it in g G r o u p
Wednesdays, April 11 & 25
5:00-6:30 PM
Interested in
writing novels,
poems, short
stories or
anything else,
join the MCPL
Writing Group.

16. M ys te r y B o o k
D is c u s s io n
Thursday, April 19
12:30-2:30 PM
Join a suspenseful and
intriguing mystery book
discussion of a
“Letter From Home”
by Carolyn Hart.
Copies of the book are
available at the front desk.

17. B as ket
W e a v in g
Wednesday, April 25
10:00-4:00 art of basket
Discover the
weaving!
All levels of experience
welcome and participants
are asked to bring their
own supplies.
See front desk for details.

18. P re s c hool
a nd
T o d d le r
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19. Take the 50 Books Challenge and help your child prepare for
success in school while earning prizes at the same time!
Read or listen to all the books on our list of classic titles and
receive a goodie bag, certificate, and FREE PRIZE BOOK
to add to your home library. Lists are available for ages 0-12th
grade, so the more you read, the more you win!
See the Children’s Desk for more information.

20. T o t a lly N o n s t o p
T o d d le r t im e
Mondays• 10:00-10:30 AM &
4:30-5:00 PM • Ages 0-3
Sing songs, make music, and shake out wiggles at this
energetic story time! This is a perfect way to introduce
your child to the library, help them socialize, and
learn important early literacy skills.

21. S to ry H o u r
Tuesdays • 10:30-11:30 AM • Ages 3-6
Join us for stories, rhymes, music, sign
language, a craft, and other activities that
help promote literacy and language skills.

22. P a g e s & P la y
Wednesdays, April 4 & 18
10:30-11:30 AM • Ages 2-6
Help children learn
literacy skills
through creative
play with the
library’s collection
of educational
toys.

23. A r t s a n d K id s
Wednesdays, April 11 & 25
10:30-11:30 AM • Ages 2-6
Express yourself through
music, dance, and art--and
let the library clean up
the mess!
Experiment with different
mediums and come ready
to get creative. Art
smocks provided.

24. E v e n in g S t o r y
Hour
Wednesdays • 4:30-5:30 PM Ages 3-6
Can’t make it to the morning story hour,
then this is the time for you. All ages can
join the fun of listening to stories, making
crafts, doing activities and having fun.

25. K in d e r g a r t e n
10 1
Thursdays • 10:30-11:30 AM Ages 4-5
Get ready for school success in this storytime that focuses
on skills needed in kindergarten. Children attend
independently while an adult caregiver remains in the
library. Please register at the Children’s Circulation Desk.

26. L it t le P r in c e s s
P a rty
Monday, April 2 • 6:00-7:00 PM
Ages 3-6
Dress up your
paper dolls in
the new
spring
fashion line.

27. F a m ily
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28. Home s hool
A d ve ntu re s
Friday, April 6 • 1:00-2:00 PM

29. C ra ne H ous e
Wednesday, April 18
5:00-6:30 PM
Take part in a traditional
Japanese tea
ceremony…try your
hand at fish painting…
learn Japanese
calligraphy from the
Crane House.

30. E a rth D a y
C e le b r a t io n
Saturday, April 21
12:00-2:00 PM
Help the planet
with recycled
crafts: flower
packets and pots

31. R e R u n C ra fts
Monday, April 23 • 6:00-7:00 PM
Catch up with what you
may have missed:
rockets, wood crafts and
Earth Day Celebration.
Drop in an join this
program!

32. S p r in g F lin g
Thursday, April 26
6:00-7:00 PM
Be prepared for
April showers
when they bring
May flowers.

33. F a m ily M o v ie
N ig h t
Monday, April 30• 5:30-7:00PM
Now Showing:
The Adventures of Tintin
Intrepid reporter Tintin
and Captain Haddock set
off on a treasure hunt for
a sunken ship
commanded by Haddock's
ancestor.

34. Tw e e n
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35. Tw e e n B o a rd
G a me s
Thursday, April 5• 5:30-7:00 PM Ages 7-11
Vote for 3 games
and compete for
prizes.

36. B o y s N it e
Out
Thursday, April 12 • 6:00-7:00 PM
Ages 7-11
Build and
launch your
rockets!

37. G ir ls N it e
Out
Thursday, April 19 • 5:30-7:00 PM • Ages
7-11
Fancy up your
trinket wooden
boxes.

38. Te e n
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ms

39. Te e n Tu e s d a y
Tuesdays • 3:00-5:00 PM
Ages 11-17
April 3: A Picture and Popcorn
April 10: Celebrate National
Library Week
April 17: Let’s Go Fly a Kite
April 24: April Showers Bring
May Flowers

40. Yu -G i-O h
Saturday, April 7 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, April 21 • 9:00-11:30 AM
Ages 7-11
Get your game on.
Bring your cards and either play or
trade.

41. J a pa ne s e
A n im a t io n @
MC PL
Wednesday, April 18 • 5:00-6:30 PM
Ages 8-17
Get a look at the newest anime and manga,
watch anime movies, enjoy Asian snacks,
and mingle with other Animaniacs!

42. C ra ne H ous e
Wednesday, April 18
5:00-6:30 PM
Take part in a traditional
Japanese tea
ceremony…try your
hand at fish painting…
learn Japanese
calligraphy from the
Crane House.

43. C A TC H A WA VE :
Writing Series
Thursday, April 9, 6:00-7:00 PM
Celebrate National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. Try your hands at some familiar and not so familiary
types of poetry.
Thursday, April 16, 6:00-7:00 PM
Wordless Books
Find the word for a book with only pictures.
A high school
program!