Library Press Release11/8/2016

Library Closings:       Veterans Day, Friday, November 11

Thanksgiving, Thursday November 24 and Friday, November 25

Visit our interactive card catalog at www.tinyurl.com/mKofyke to ask out about our services, search for a book, and keep up with library events. Or find us on Facebook!

1. Our state library, Alabama Public Library Service, wants to hear from youto help them plan for the next 5 years of service to the public. Take their survey at http://webmini.apls. state.al.us/survey and attend one of the town hall meetings scheduled; call your library for more information (paper survey is available.)

2. Green Bag Program:Perplexed over pruning? No problem! Join us for some special “between the Green Bags” Pruning Pointers from the Cherokee County Master Gardeners and Cooperative Extension. 10:00 in front of the library on Thursday, November 10

November’s regular Green Bag Lunch Program:

This year’s lineup concludes with “Decorating for the Holidays with Natural Materials”                                                                             by Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judges Janice Knight and Gerrie Holbrook                                                    Thursday, November 17                   12:00 – 1:00 P.M.

This is our last for the year. But don’t worry! Regular programs will resume on the third Thursday of the month from 12:00—1:00 in January with an all-new lineup of informational gardening presentations.

3. Enroll Alabama:A navigator will be available again this year to help applicants sign up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act. The navigator will be here from 12:00p.m.–5:00P.M. on the following dates: Nov. 8;Tues. Nov. 29;Tues Dec.13;Tues. Dec. 27;Tues. Jan. 10;  and Tues. Jan 24.Appointments aren’trequired, but if you would like to avoid a wait, call Julie at 205-305-6506 or The Right Place at 256-238-6231

4. Preschool StorytimePrograms

      Storytime is the place to be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 A.M. Songs, music, crafts, and of course, books!

5. Trace your family tree with the library’sGenealogy Classes

Taught by Jessie Whittaker and Louise Wright Six-week Monday sessions are held throughout the year.          

The next session begins on Monday, March 13.Advanced 9:00-10:00; Beginners 10:00-11:00; Trace Your Roots Online (for advanced users) 11:00-12:00 P.M.   Sign up and materials fee required.

6. Drawing Class Led by Kathy Pratt

Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Bring 2 #2 pencils and an 8 X 10 sketchbook. Call or visit for more information.

Watercolor classes by Elaine Henry Dawson are available through the year; call the library for the next class startup date!

7. The Sew Joyful Quilters meet regularly on Thursdays from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

8. Reading Around Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 P.M.

9. Fine Free Week: The first 7 days of every month are fine-free for books returned in good condition!

10. The Cherokee County Board of Trustees will meet at 3:30 P.M. on Tuesday, November 22. This meeting is normally held on the second Tuesday of the month and is occurs during a different week for November only. For more information, call the library at 256-927-5838.