Louisburg Library Adult News

Take a bite out of the cold by participating in our annual Winter Read Program. Winter is the perfect opportunity for you to celebrate the enjoyment and gratification of leisure reading and earn a prize - cozy blanket. Join the program in Beanstack.

Little Kids (babies & todders - 1st grade): read or listen to 20 picture or early reader books
Big Kids (2nd grade - 5th grade): read or listen to 2 chapter books
Young Adults (6th grade - 12th grade): read or listen to 2 books
Adults (ages 17+): read or listen to 3 books

We encourage everyone to participate in this year's community-wide read.
Pick up a FREE copy of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot starting in January 2025.

Join us in February for various events, including book discussions.
To find out more, click on the link below.

Stop by the library and pick-up a kit to participate in our Tiny Art Show, Feb 3-16. More information about the art show will be in your kit and online.

Discover the fascinating history of Kansas City’s transformation during the Gilded Age as Miami County author Ted Bolerjack shares intriguing details uncovered while researching his latest novel, Shadow Beneath the Bluffs. Explore what life was really like in the late 1800s and learn about the vibrant, gritty world of the West Bottoms.

Special Book Deal: $12.99 / book
Cash or Card Accepted | 100% of proceeds will go to the library

Leather Tooling

Explore the art of leather tooling as you create a horseshoe coaster.

Friday, January 24

6:00 pm @ Louisburg Senior Center

Registration Required | Ages 17+ | Space Limited

Finish your WIP or start something new. Let’s get together and encourage each other as we create.

Crochet | Knit | Embroidery | Macrame | & Other Fiber Arts

A Community of Fiber Artists - Not a Class

Monday

Jan 27 & Feb 24

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm @ Louisburg Library

Ages 17+

Each month enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Bound By Books 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 7 pm

• January 8, 7 pm @ Starbrooke Clubhouse - Share a "teaser" about a book you've read recently
• February 12, 7 pm @ Starbrooke Clubhouse- Discuss the One Book, One Burg: Louisburg Reads book selection The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
  

Community Conversations 1st Monday of the Month @ 6 pm

• January 6, 6 pm @ Library - We will discuss Politics in America
• February 3, 6 pm @ Library - As part of One Book, One Burg: Louisburg Reads we will discuss Ethics in Medical Research
  

Mystery Book Club 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 10 am

• January 8, 10 am @ Library - Discuss Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart
• February 12, 10 am @ Library- Discuss the One Book, One Burg: Louisburg Reads book selection The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Explore Your 4th Friday 4th Friday of the Month @ 6:00 pm

• January 24, 6 pm @ Louisburg Senior Center- Leather Tooling
  
• February 28, 6 pm @ Library - Cricut Design Space
  

Take & Make Available starting on the 2nd Friday of the Month @ 9:00 am

• January 10 - Tiny Art - Special Edition (all ages)
• February 14 - Spiced Up - Garlic
  

Please join the FUN!

Contact Holly for details on how to participate in any of these great monthly programs.

Watch for the special edition newsletter after January 3rd or join us on Beanstack.

The 2025 Challenge(s) will be unveiled at the Reading Challenge 2024 Celebration.
(Eligibility for the celebration - completed 6 books in the 2024 challenge.)

Website: http://www.louisburglibrary.org

Email: hmclain@louisburglibrary.org

Phone: (913) 837-2217