Louisburg Library Adult News

Enjoy a fun evening of friendly competition, music, and trivia!

Teams of 2-4 people will compete in six rounds of 15 questions each. Each round will be one of the categories below. One smart device per team will be used to answer questions on Kahoot.it.(Please bring your own device.)

Friday, February 7 | 7:00 pm | Fox Hall

Adults - Ages 17+. Registration Preferred.

Categories:

• Music of the 1950's & 1960's
• Music of the 1970's
• Music of the 1980's
• Music of the 1990's
• Music of the 2000's
• Music of the 2010's

PRIZES:

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams, each team member will receive a prize.

1st Place: $25 Gift Cards
2nd Place: $15 Subway Gift Card
3rd Place: $5 Sonic Gift Card

There is still time to participate in this year's Winter Read.

Winter is the perfect opportunity for you to celebrate reading and earn a prize - cozy blanket. Join the program in Beanstack.

Adults (ages 17+): read or listen to 3 books

Start your garden early!

Seed Starting is a great way to save money and get a jump-start on the garden season. During this session you will learn how to start various types of seeds, supplies needed, and how to care for the seedlings.

Tuesday, February 11 | 6:00 pm | Fox Hall

Presented by Marais des Cygnes District Extension Master Gardeners. This is an educational program provided by K-State Research & Extension.

Join in the conversation about this year's community-wide read, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. There is still time to read the book and join the conversation, stop by the library and grab a free copy of the book.

Join the Discussion

Remembering with Holly: Scientific Advancements
Monday, February 3rd from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Louisburg Senior Center, 504 S. Metcalf Rd., Louisburg, KS 66053

Community Conversations: Ethics in Medical Research
Monday, February 3rd from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Louisburg Library, 206 S. Broadway St.

Join the Book Discussion: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Wednesday, February 12th from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Louisburg Library, 206 S. Broadway St.

Join the Book Discussion: The Immortal Library of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Wednesday, February 12th from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Starbrooke Clubhouse, 1212 Third St.

Getting to Know AI: An Introduction for Non-Techies
Monday, February 24th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Louisburg Library, 206 S. Broadway St.

"Where do I start?" - Basic Genealogy 101 (Registration Required)
Tuesday, February 25th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Louisburg Library, 206 S. Broadway St.

Embark on a Worldwide Culinary Journey with Spices and Herbs.

This month, join us as we delve into the amazing world of Garlic!

Pick-Up at Louisburg Library Starting February 14

Kits will be available while supplies last. One per adult.
(Pick up in person-if there are extenuating circumstances please contact the library.)

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, February 24

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

Ages 17+

Join Robin Hastings from NEKLS (Northeast Kansas Library System) as she takes you through an introduction to AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the various tools around this new use of technology. You will get a high-level overview of what AI is and what it does, then you can learn how to use basic tools to create text and graphics with AI. Robin will also show you some neat tools that are available to help you in your day-to-day life, like a tool that takes your writing and adjusts the tone for you, or a tool that takes a project and breaks it down into tasks for you. The presentation will give you solid tools you can use in your life to make things easier!

Monday, February 24 | 6:00 pm | Louisburg Library

Take your first steps into researching your family tree! Learn basic methods and procedures of genealogy. Presented by Claudia Harris, experienced genealogist and instructor

Tuesday, February 25 | 6:00 pm | Louisburg Library

Limited Space | Ages 17+ | Register by Noon, February 25

Requires two people for the program to occur

CRICUT DESIGN SPACE

We will delve into this free app that enables users to design, cut, and draw projects with Cricut machines. Each participant will craft their own paper design to incorporate into a shadow box, resulting in an adorable wall hanging.

Friday, February 28

6:00 pm @ Louisburg Library

Registration Required | Ages 17+ | Space Limited

Educational program for adults who are approaching age 65, are 65+, or considering retiring soon.

Learn all the pieces and parts of Medicare as you approach age 65, are age 65+ newly retired or planning to retire soon.

Topics Covered Include:

• Medicare eligibility
• When & how to enroll in Medicare
• Working after age 65
• Medicare Parts A & B
• Medicare Advantage plans
• Medicare Supplements/Medigap plans
• Medicare Part D (prescription drug plans)

Thursday, March 6 | Louisburg Library

2:00 - 3:30 pm OR 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Registration Required

Please register by Noon, on March 6. If you need assistance registering please call the library at 913-837-2217.

Presented by Kathy Goul, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Certified SHICK Counselor.

This is an educational program provided by K-State Research & Extension. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability, contact Kathy Goul at 913-294-4306 or Holly McLain at 913-837-2217.

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

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

• 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
• March 12, 7 pm @ Starbrooke Clubhouse - Discuss In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
  

Community Conversations 1st Monday of the Month @ 6 pm

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

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

• February 12, 10 am @ Library- Discuss the One Book, One Burg: Louisburg Reads book selection The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
• March 12, 10 am @ Library - Discuss Two Days Gone by Randall Silvis
  

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

• February 28, 6 pm @ Library - Cricut Design Space
  
• March 28, 6 pm @ Louisburg Senior Center - Bread Tasting

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

• February 14 - Spiced Up - Garlic
  
• March 14 - Macrame Wreath
  

Please join the FUN!

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

Challenge Your Reading Habits!

Join us this year as you embark on one of four exciting paths. You have the freedom to choose your challenge - tackle one path or take on all 4!

Genre Path | Nonfiction Path | Travel Path | Anything Goes Path

Each path invites you to read six books throughout the year. You have complete control over your challenge. Step beyond your comfort zone to whatever extent you desire. Whether you want to focus solely on children's books or explore only titles from the library, feel free to tailor your challenge within the established guidelines.You can earn prizes for each book you complete. Finish an entire path to receive a special reward.

Find out more at: https://www.louisburglibrary.org/readchallenge OR Join us on Beanstack!

The Grassland Conservation interview series is educational, sharing the importance of conservation—but the interviews are also personal. They share family traditions and ways of life that are slowly disappearing. These are the kinds of stories that grandchildren beg to hear and will one day pass on to their own families.

Website: http://www.louisburglibrary.org

Email: hmclain@louisburglibrary.org

Phone: (913) 837-2217