The document provides information about programs and events at the Meade County Public Library in March 2012. It lists various adult programs including computer classes, exercise classes like Zumba and yoga, book discussions, workshops, and more. It also lists programs for preschoolers and toddlers, families, tweens, and teens, including storytimes, crafts, games, anime showings, and a college preparation series. The library encourages using its online resources, bookmobile, and interlibrary loan system.

1. March 2012 Programs

3. Check Out Our E-Readers, Kindles , Nooks with E-Books and Free Downloads! Download free music, videos, audiobooks, and e-books by visiting our website, www.meadereads.org

4. Visit the Bookmobile! Are you unable to get to the Meade 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 We Don’t Have It, We’ll Find It For You! 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!

7. Adult Programs

8. Free Computer Classes Word & Professional E-mailing Monday, March 5, 4:30-5:30 PM Beginning Computers Thursday, March 8, 2:00-3:00 PM Learn How to Blog Thursday, March 8, 6:00-7:00 PM PowerPoint Monday, March 12, 5:00-6:00 PM Online Resume & Job Search Thursday, March 15, 5:00-6:00 PM Excel Monday, March 19, 5:00-6:00 PM

9. Zumba Mondays • 9:30-10:30 AM Thursdays • 6:30-7:30 PM 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!

10. Yoga 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. Beginning Yoga Wednesdays • 5:00 PM This class is a perfect introduction to the many physical and mental benefits of yoga. No experience needed and all equipment is provided. Please sign up at the front desk .

12. NaamYoga 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. Book Discussion Tuesday, March 6 • 6:00-8:00 PM Join our friendly and lively book discussion of “ Beneath A Marble Sky” by John Shors. Copies of the book are available at the front desk.

14. Diabetes Workshop Wednesday, March 14 • 9:00-11:00 AM Learn how to prevent and manage diabetes. Come with all of your questions.

15. Writing Group Wednesday, February 14 & 28 • 5:00-6:30 PM Interested in writing novels, poems, short stories or anything else, join the MCPL Writing Group.

16. Mystery Book Discussion Thursday, March 15 • 12:30-2:30 PM Join a suspenseful and intriguing mystery book discussion of a “ The Lock Artist” by Steve Hamilton. Copies of the book are available at the front desk.

17. Grant Writing Class Tuesday, March 20 • 6:00-7:30 PM Whether for your business, education or personal use, gain information on writing grants from our experienced panel.

18. Basket Weaving Wednesday, March 28 • 10:00-4:00 Discover the art of basket weaving! All levels of experience welcome and participants are asked to bring their own supplies. See front desk for details.

19. KY Teleworks Thursday, March 29 • 1:00 & 6:00 PM

20. Preschool and Toddler Programs

21. 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 0-12 th grade, so the more you read, the more you win! See the Children’s Desk for more information.

22. Totally Nonstop Toddlertime Mondays • 10:00-10:30 AM & 4:00-4:30 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.

23. Story Hour 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.

24. Arts and Kids Wednesdays, March 7 & 21 • 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.

25. Pages & Play Wednesdays, March 14 & 28 • 10:30-11:30 AM • Ages 2-6 Help children learn literacy skills through creative play with the library’s collection of educational toys.

26. Evening Story 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.

27. Kindergarten 101 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.

28. Little Princess Party Monday, March 5 • 6:00-7:00 PM • Ages 3-6 Let down your hair. Castle crafts with Rapunzel.

29. Family Programs

30. Homeshool Adventures Fridays, March 2 & 16 • 1:00-2:00 PM March 2: Magnets for work and play March 16: Why is March so windy?

31. Craft Rerun Monday, March 12 • 5:30-6:30 PM Make crafts and play games you missed in February and the start of March Drop in an join this program!

32. St. Patrick’s Day Saturday, March 17 • 12:00-2:00 PM Build your own leprechaun trap.

33. Family Board Games Thursday, March 22 • 5:30-7:00 PM Learn from Mom and Dad and teach them a few new things. Apples to Apples is all the rage!

34. Family Movie Night Monday, March 26 • 5:30-7:00PM Now Showing: The Muppets With the help of three fans, The Muppets must reunite to save their old theater from a greedy oil tycoon.

35. Easter Crafts Thursday, March 29 • 5:30-6:30PM Hop down the bunny trail with crafts and games.

36. Eggstravaganza Saturday, March 31 • 1:00-2:00 PM How many eggs can you find? Win prizes!

37. Tween Programs

38. Tween Board Games Thursday, March 1 • 5:30-7:00 PM • Ages 7-11 Learn new games and play old favorites.

39. Boys Nite Out Thursday, March 8 • 5:30-7:00 PM • Ages 7-11 How high can you fly? Design your own kite.

40. Girls Nite Out Thursday, March 15 • 5:30-7:00 PM • Ages 7-11 Give voice to the wind by designing your own wind chime.

41. Teen Programs

42. Geek Out: Teen Tech Week March 4 – March 10 • Ages 12-17 Tuesday, March 6 • 3:00-5:00 PM : Teen Tuesday Thursday, March 8 • 6:00-7:00 PM : Blogging

43. Yu-Gi-Oh Saturday , March 3 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday, March 17 • 9;00-11:30 AM Ages 7-11 Get your game on. Bring your cards and either play or trade.

44. Teen Tuesday Tuesdays • 3:00-5:00 PM • Ages 12-17 March 6: TTW-Geek Out March 13: Beannachtai na Feile Padraig March 20: Spring Fling March 27: Cool Cooking

45. March Madness Begins March 12 • Ages 11-17 Pick up your bracket and return it by 8:00 PM on March 12. If you have the most wins then you WIN!

46. JAM: Japanese Animation @ MCPL Wednesday, March 21 • 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!

47. The Hunger Games Challenge Thursday, March 22 • 5:30-7:00 PM • Ages 11-17 Could you survive on your own, in the wild, with everyone out to make sure you don’t live to see the morning? Come see!!!

48. GLEEk Out! Saturday, March 24 • 12:30-2:00 PM • Ages 11-17 Come dressed as your favorite GLEEK, enjoy GLEE-fully good snacks, sing, danced and celebrate the GLEE way!

49. TITLE WAVE YA Book Discussion Tuesday, March 27 • 6:00-7:00 PM • Ages 12-17 Discuss “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins and be ready to see the movie. Surprises always happen! Next month’s book will be give distributed.

50. CATCH A WAVE: Wednesday, March 7, 6:00-7:00 PM Selecting A College Admission requirements, in or out of state, university vs. college, ACT/SAT test scores… Wednesday, March 14, 6:00-7:00 PM Paying For College KEES, scholarships, searching for money, grants, loans, FASFA… A high school program! College Prep 101