Library Events

	May 2021
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2	3	4	5	6 Novice Ukulele Lessons (3 of 4) (Adult, Virtual) Novice Ukulele Lessons (3 of 4) (Adult, Virtual) May 6, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Continuation of the adult novice ukulele lessons with Karen Maxon. Zoom Url: https://zoom.us/j/93369782714 See more details •	7 Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) May 7, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime is recommended for families with toddlers through age five. Each storytime includes stories, songs, and activities to be completed together while learning early literacy skills based on the library's early literacy initiative. Storytimes are available for 7 days from the Library's Facebook page and YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the Christian County Library on Facebook to catch the premiere! https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details •	8 Spring Clean Shredding Event (Nixa Parking Lot) Spring Clean Shredding Event (Nixa Parking Lot) May 8, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Have you started Spring cleaning and need to safely and securely shred old documents? Good news! The library is partnering with Big Bear Shredding for a drive-thru shredding event on Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. till Noon in the Nixa Community Branch Parking lot. Bring your documents (limits of 2 boxes per car) to be professionally shredded and recycled so you can get back to cleaning. Refer to this Consumer Reports article for what to keep and what to shred from your records. See more details •
9	10 Teen Advisory Board (Teen, Virtual) Teen Advisory Board (Teen, Virtual) May 10, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm We want to know what is cool in the teen world and the types of events you want to see happen at the library! Join the advisory board, play games, and meet other amazing teens in the area. Apply for a spot on the Teen Advisory Board online or in your local branch. We will meet on Monday, May 10th at 5 p.m. on Zoom! For Grades 8-12. TAB members will receive an email with instructions on how to join the meeting. Click the link below to fill out an application to join the Teen Advisory Board. https://forms.gle/aYwgonf1XUM6Z1UJ9 Zoom is an online video conferencing service. Sign up for a free Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signup Or download the app on your digital device. Get help with Zoom here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials. For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details •	11 Craft Class: Rustic Hypertufa Pots Craft Class: Rustic Hypertufa Pots May 11, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Get creative and mold hypertufa (lightweight cement) into any shape you want to use for rustic spring plantings and arrangements. Instructional video will premiere on Tuesday, May 11 on YouTube at 3 p.m. Sign up for supplies here: https://forms.gle/oL9snaXT6sGpAJYC8 Limit 20 Watch the instructional video on: https://www.youtube.com/christiancountylibrary See more details •	12	13 Novice Ukulele Lessons (4 of 4) (Adult, Virtual) Novice Ukulele Lessons (4 of 4) (Adult, Virtual) May 13, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Continuation of the adult novice ukulele lessons with Karen Maxon. Zoom url: https://zoom.us/j/93369782714 See more details •	14 Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) May 14, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime is recommended for families with toddlers through age five. Each storytime includes stories, songs, and activities to be completed together while learning early literacy skills based on the library's early literacy initiative. Storytimes are available for 7 days from the Library's Facebook page and YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the Christian County Library on Facebook to catch the premiere! https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details Tween Game Night (Tweens, Virtual) Tween Game Night (Tweens, Virtual) May 14, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Meet new people and play fun games, all from the comfort of your own home! We will be playing a variety of virtual games. We will meet on Zoom Friday, May 14 at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for grades 3-7. Supplies are limited. Registration opens Friday, April 30. Register Here: https://forms.gle/pq3pU4wJztiMzUnC6 Registration is required to receive a meeting url. After registering, a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the meeting will be sent. Zoom is an online video conferencing service. Sign up for a free Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signup Or download the app on your digital device. Get help with Zoom here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials. For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details • •	15
16	17 Online D&D for Teens (Teens, Virtual) Online D&D for Teens (Teens, Virtual) May 17, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Miss playing games with all your friends? Come and play a quick Role Playing game with other teens via Zoom on Monday, 17th at 4:30 p.m. We will be playing fun, short adventures with no experience or materials required. Recommended for Grades 7-12. Register in advance for this event here: https://forms.gle/6XChwANYMjuvjpTPA Registration is required to receive a meeting url. After registering, a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the meeting will be sent. Zoom is an online video conferencing service. Sign up for a free Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signup Or download the app on your digital device. Get help with Zoom here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials. For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details •	18	19 Baby Bounce to Go (Kids, Virtual) Baby Bounce to Go (Kids, Virtual) May 19, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Sing, wiggle, and shake while you interact with other families with babies and learn about the Racing to Read early literacy initiative. We will meet May 19th at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom. Registration opens on Wednesday, May 5. Recommended for Babies Ages 0-2 with their caregivers. Supplies are limited. Register in advance for this event here: https://forms.gle/hLHbMAu1szA7mspa9 Registration is required to receive a meeting url. After registering, a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the meeting will be sent. Zoom is an online video conferencing service. Sign up for a free Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signup Or download the app on your digital device. Get help with Zoom here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials. For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details •	20 Craft Class: Fox Cross Stitch (Adult, Virtual) Craft Class: Fox Cross Stitch (Adult, Virtual) May 20, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with a cute fox cross stitch. The instructional video will premiere May 20 on YouTube at 3pm. Sign up for supplies: https://forms.gle/viV8uvzveSzh3ACV9 Limit 20 Watch the instructional video here: https://www.youtube.com/christiancountylibrary See more details •	21 Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) May 21, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime is recommended for families with toddlers through age five. Each storytime includes stories, songs, and activities to be completed together while learning early literacy skills based on the library's early literacy initiative. Storytimes are available for 7 days from the Library's Facebook page and YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the Christian County Library on Facebook to catch the premiere! https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details Crayon Silhouette Art (Kids, Virtual) Crayon Silhouette Art (Kids, Virtual) May 21, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Create an animal silhouette work of art by melting crayons using a blow dryer. Register to receive a supply kit on May 7th and watch the instructional video that will be uploaded to our Youtube channel on Friday, May 21 at 2 p.m. Recommended for kids and families. Supplies are limited. Register in advance for this event here: https://forms.gle/4m5jxDtarHZ2veHF8 Check out the Library's Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Check out the Library's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details • •	22
23	24 Online D&D for Tweens (Tweens, Virtual) Online D&D for Tweens (Tweens, Virtual) May 24, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Play the most popular Role-Playing game with other Tweens, Dungeons & Dragons! No experience or material needed to play on Monday, May 24 at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades 3-7. Register in advance for this event starting Monday, May 3 here: https://forms.gle/PuwNcHqnqiWbMW4c8 Registration is required to receive a meeting url. After registering, a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the meeting will be sent. Zoom is an online video conferencing service. Sign up for a free Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signup Or download the app on your digital device. Get help with Zoom here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials. For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details Library Board of Trustees Meeting Library Board of Trustees Meeting May 24, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Held Virtually The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Christian County Library, comprised of five unpaid members, appointed by the County Commission, each representing a particular area of the county. The Board meets monthly, and meetings are open to the public. Board meeting agendas will be posted in all Community Branches one week prior to the meeting, Community members wishing to speak at a Board meeting must submit an agenda request form by close of business one calendar week prior to the meeting date. See more details • •	25 Fundamental Flavors: Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Dog Biscuits (Adult, Virtual) Fundamental Flavors: Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Dog Biscuits (Adult, Virtual) May 25, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Your dog will be howling for more. Make these peanut butter and pumpkin biscuits with our instructional video Tuesday, May 25 at 3 p.m. on YouTube. Watch the instructional video here: https://www.youtube.com/christiancountylibrary See more details •	26	27 Citizen Science: Snapshot Safari (Adults & Family, Virtual) Citizen Science: Snapshot Safari (Adults & Family, Virtual) May 27, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Identify some real animal tails while helping scientists understand ecological relationships of animal species in Africa. Comb through thousands of photos identifying species and what they are doing. It's fun, it's educational, it's for science! The instructional video will premiere Thursday, May 27 at 3 p.m. on YouTube. Watch the instructional video here: https://www.youtube.com/christiancountylibrary See more details •	28 Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) May 28, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime is recommended for families with toddlers through age five. Each storytime includes stories, songs, and activities to be completed together while learning early literacy skills based on the library's early literacy initiative. Storytimes are available for 7 days from the Library's Facebook page and YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the Christian County Library on Facebook to catch the premiere! https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details Tween Advisory Board (Tweens, Virtual) Tween Advisory Board (Tweens, Virtual) May 28, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Join the advisory board to help shape future library programs, play games, and meet other amazing tweens in the area. Apply for a spot on the Tween Advisory Board online or in your local branch. We meet on the fourth Friday of the month at 4:30 p.m. on Zoom! Grades 4-7 only. TWAB members will receive an email with instructions on how to join the meeting. Click the link below to fill out an application to join the Tween Advisory Board. https://forms.gle/aYwgonf1XUM6Z1UJ9 Zoom is an online video conferencing service. Sign up for a free Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signup Or download the app on your digital device. Get help with Zoom here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials. For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details • •	29
30	31 Library Closed: Memorial Day Library Closed: Memorial Day May 31, 2021 See more details •