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Getting a library card can transform your life.
Today’s libraries offer the resources and
programming you need, whether you’re looking
for a job, starting a small business, trying a new
hobby, or pursuing a degree. From online tools to
in-person training, there’s something for everyone
at the library. September is Library Card Sign-Up
Month, so visit your library today.
SEPTEMBER 23-29
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating
the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was
launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in
the number of challenges to books in schools,
bookstores and libraries and highlights the value of
free and open access to information. Banned Books
Week brings together the entire book community —
librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists,
teachers, and readers of all types — in shared
support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas,
even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.
Artwork courtesy of the American Library Association, www.ala.org
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JOIN A BOOK GROUP
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
David and Adele seem like the ideal
pair. He's a successful psychiatrist, she
is his picture-perfect wife who adores
him. As Louise, David's new secretary,
is drawn into their orbit, she uncovers
more puzzling questions than answers.
The only thing that is crystal clear is that
something in this marriage is very, very wrong. But
Louise can't guess how wrong--and how far a person
might go to protect their marriage's secrets.
~Publisher
Thursday ▪ September 20
2:30 PM ▪ North Dearborn Branch
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
Before John Glenn orbited the earth,
or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon,
a group of dedicated female
mathematicians known as “human
computers” used pencils, slide rules
and adding machines to calculate the
numbers that would launch rockets,
and astronauts, into space. Hidden Figures is the
phenomenal true story of the black female
mathematicians at NASA whose calculations
helped fuel some of America’s greatest achievements
in space. ~Amazon
Wednesday ▪ September 19
10 AM ▪ Lawrenceburg Public Library
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom
In 1790, Lavinia, a seven-year-old Irish
orphan with no memory of her past,
arrives on a tobacco plantation where
she is put to work as an indentured
servant with the kitchen house slaves.
Though she becomes deeply bonded to
her new family, Lavinia is also slowly
accepted into the world of the big house, where the
master is absent and the mistress battles addiction.
As time passes she finds herself perilously straddling
two very different worlds and when loyalties are
brought into question, dangerous truths are laid bare
and lives are at risk. ~Goodreads.com
Monday ▪ September 24
10:30 AM ▪ Lawrenceburg Public Library
Character Quality for September - Persuasiveness
Effectively communicating with others so they can
better understand
The Lawrenceburg Public Library District is a
proud Business of Character.
Check out this link to listen to book
recommendations and reviews by
Branch Manager, Phil Kuhn:
http://indiana1.theflypod.com/
episodes/recommended-books/
And this link features Phil Kuhn describing some
of the upcoming library events this month:
http://indiana1.theflypod.com/episodes/
public-library-events/
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Cookies and Penguins and Pie! Oh, My!
This year, in lieu of the annual Great Cookie Sale at
Christmas time, the Friends of the Library is organizing
The Great Bake Sale – just in time for your
Thanksgiving celebrations and guests.
The Great Bake Sale will offer a full
array of cookies, breads, rolls, muffins,
cakes, pies, candies, and other
goodies. Set for the weekend before Thanksgiving, the
sale will be offered at both Lawrenceburg and North
Dearborn libraries on consecutive days.
AND, at the North Dearborn Branch, the
Friends are underwriting a special
appearance of an adorable African
Penguin from the Newport Aquarium
from 11 AM to 12 PM on the day of the
bake sale!
Following are the locations and times:
Lawrenceburg Library: Friday, November 16
10 AM—2 PM
North Dearborn Library: Saturday, November 17
11 AM—2 PM
The Friends of the Library will need lots of bakers and
buyers alike! Anyone desiring to volunteer to bake or
work The Great Bake Sales may call Lesha Self-Stoehr
at 812-637-6607.
As always, proceeds from the sales go a long way
toward funding many programs that you see described
in this newsletter each month.
OF THE LAWRENCEBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
We are excited to bring ABCmouse to LPLD —free
for you to use! Every youth computer at the
Lawrenceburg Library and North Dearborn Branch
has free access to this great learning resource.
Any device accessing the site through our Wi-Fi will
have free access, including personal tablets,
computers and even mobile devices. Simply
download the free ABCmouse.com mobile app from
your app store.
The award-winning ABCmouse.com curriculum is
designed to help young children (ages 2-6+) build a
strong foundation for future academic success.
ABCmouse.com is 100% educational, with learning
activities across all major subject areas. Best of all,
kids love it. And it’s free to use in the library! From
Age of Learning, Inc.
MORE GOOD NEWS
We now have ukuleles available at LPL to check out
and take home! Library cardholders in good
standing and at least 14 years of age may
check out a ukulele for 2 weeks from the
Lawrenceburg Library. Ukuleles are easy
to learn to play. So come try one today!
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Register online at www.lpld.lib.in.us
or call Youth Services at 812 537-2775, ext. 2
CODERDOJO
Saturday ▪ September 8
1 PM ▪ Lawrenceburg Public Library
Learn to code and be creative in a fun, safe and social
environment! At our Dojo, learn skills such as building
a website, creating an app or game, and explore
technology! Registration required.
For students ages 7-17.
LEGO® MANIA!
Tuesday ▪ September 11
6:30 PM ▪ North Dearborn Branch
Tuesday ▪ September 18
6:30 PM ▪ Lawrenceburg Public Library
If you’re a LEGO mastermind, or interested in giving
it a try for the first time, come to the library for LEGO
Mania! Creations are based on randomly selected
themes each month. LEGOs are available, but you
are welcome to bring your own.
For builders of all ages!
PAWS FOR READING
Saturday ▪ September 15
11 AM ▪ Lawrenceburg Public Library and
11 AM ▪ North Dearborn Branch
Woof! Woof! Dogs love listening to
stories, and each month they visit
the library for a chance to relax
with a good book. So, pick a book
to read aloud together — they’ll
love you fur-ever for it! Readers
of all ages welcome.
CRAFTERNOON @ THE LIBRARY!
LOCKER SWAG
Wednesday ▪ September 5
3:30-4:30 PM ▪ Lawrenceburg Library
Are you in 5th to 8th grade? Do you like to craft?
Drop by the Library on the first Wednesday of the month
for Crafternoons!
This month, we’ll be creating some cool locker swag.
Bring a friend, no registration needed!
COOKING CAPERS
GARDEN SALSA AND GUACAMOLE
Thursday ▪ September 13
3:30-4:30 PM ▪ Lawrenceburg Public Library
Hungry? So are we! Learn to dice
and chop vegetables & fruits for
fresh salsa and guacamole, then
dip with crunchy tortilla chips!
No kitchen skills are necessary.
Matt from Oasis Corner Market will
be here to teach you knife skills
and knife safety to make clean up
easy and get you to your food
faster! Registration required. For
students in grades 5-12. *A signed
release is required for participants
under 18 for the knife portion of the
program.
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TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Wednesday ▪ September 19
4:30 PM ▪ North Dearborn Branch
What's new with the Teen Advisory Group? How did
you like your latest book? What library programs would
you like for teens? How can you volunteer? Let's get
busy!
Register online at www.lpld.lib.in.us
or call Youth Services at 812 537-2775, ext. 2
ANIME MANIA
Tuesday ▪ September 18
4:30-5:30 PM ▪ North Dearborn Branch
You asked for it, you’ve got it!
Learn to play Janken Pon!
Make your own candy sushi! Tell
us about your favorite Manga or
Anime and try to draw your
favorite character! Registration required.
For students in grades 7-12.
Artwork courtesy of the American Library Association, www.ala.org
BOOK BUSTERS
DRAMA
Thursday ▪ September 20
3:30-4:30 PM ▪ Lawrenceburg Public Library
Join our re-invented Book Busters,
the book club for grades 5-8! This
month we’re reading Drama, by
Raina Telgemeier, a graphic novel
which is frequently challenged
because it includes LGBTQ
characters. “Everyone deserves to see themselves in
literature,” Telgemeier explains. A timely book for
Banned Books Week. For students in grades 5-8.
Registration required.
FICTION ADDICTION
ELEANOR & PARK
Monday ▪ September 24
4-5 PM ▪ Lawrenceburg Public Library
Eleanor & Park is raw, pure emotion.
Addicting to read, this love story
between two misfit teens was
challenged by a school district in
Virginia in 2016 but continues to win
literary awards. The beloved, quirky
characters make this book hard to put down!
Borrow a copy today ~ we challenge you! .
A timely book for Banned Books Week. For students
in grades 9-12. Registration required.
KITCHEN CHEMISTRY
Fridays ▪ September 21 & 28,
October 5 & 12
1-2 PM ▪ Lawrenceburg Public Library
Presented by Marcia Parcell, Purdue
Extension –Dearborn County Educator.
Registration required for each class.
For students in grades 5-12.
9/21 How Does Bread Rise? Yeast Growth
9/28 Batter That Matters: Ingredients and
Mixing Methods
10/5 Ice Cream: Chemical and Physical
Changes
10/12 The Science of Cooking Fruit: All About
Osmosis and Diffusion
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To register for programs online, go to: www.lpld.lib.in.us > events > calendar
Programs for Adults September
COLOR ME CALMER
Discover the fun of coloring again.
Relax, reduce stress, and leave
feeling restored! Materials and
pencils provided. We'll have hot
tea and relaxing music, too.
Ages 18 and up.
Monday ▪ September 10
6 PM ▪ Lawrenceburg Public Library
ALL IN
ALL IN is designed to
encourage adults with intellectual/developmental
challenges to participate in their library. Enjoy a
snack, craft, and library time.
Thursday ▪ September 6
10 AM ▪ North Dearborn Branch
DIY SATURDAY
BATH BOMBS
Learn tips and tricks to making
retail quality bath bombs.
Participants will make and take a
palm-sized bath bomb by
choosing from a selection of
scents and botanicals to customize a base designed to
ensure success and lots of bath time fizz! Instruction
provided by Carisa Bunten of Seventh Street Gifts.
Registration required. 18 and up.
Saturday ▪ September 15
1 PM ▪ Lawrenceburg Public Library
MOBILE LIBRARY SCHEDULE
Come explore the
mobile library at a
location near you.
DIY 5-Minute Wrapped Wire Rings! Stop by
any of these locations to make one:
Saturday ▪ September 15
10:45 AM ▪ Tuscany Bay Apartments
12:15 PM ▪ Summit Pointe
Apartments
1:45 PM ▪ Highview Apartments
3:15 PM ▪ Lawrenceburg Village Apartments
Check our online calendar for up-to-the-minute
schedule information.
www.lpld.lib.in.us/mobile-library-calendar
Weather conditions may impact our ability to visit
our community stops. In the event of bad weather,
be sure to check WSCH 99.3 radio, Facebook and
Twitter for up-to-date information.
Make a ring!
GENEALOGY 101
COURTHOUSE RECORDS
The courthouse is the first place to stop
on your genealogical quest. Records such
as marriages, adoptions, land purchases,
wills, court proceedings and naturalizations
are just the beginning.
Saturday ▪ September 1
2 PM ▪ Lawrenceburg Public Library
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Programs for Adults October
YEAST ROLLS AND BREADS –
THE EASY WAY!
Marcia Parcell, Purdue Extension
Educator, shows you how easy it is to
make yeast bread and rolls at home.
Registration required.
Monday ▪ October 1
6:30 PM ▪ North Dearborn Branch
BROWN BAG MOVIES
PIONEERS OF TELEVISON –
THE JACK PARR COLLECTION
Bring a lunch and enjoy this movie
series with friends. We’ll provide
cookies and drinks.
Take a stroll down memory lane
with the “Pioneers of Television”
as it chronicles the TV stars of the
past who can still keep us entertained, generation after
generation.
Tuesdays ▪ October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
12 PM ▪ Lawrenceburg Public Library
CANNING JAR LID WREATH
Create mini fall wreaths to
complement your fall décor. Adult
crafters only. Registration required.
Friday ▪ October 5
10:30 AM ▪ Lawrenceburg Public Library
IMAGINATION LIBRARY
10 YEARS OF BOOK
DELIVERY IN
DEARBORN COUNTY
It was late 2007, and Dianna Wissinger was at the
helm of the Hoosier Hills Literacy League. She heard
about this great program, and was determined to
bring it to the children in Dearborn County.
Though Dianna is no longer in the area, she
remembers the program fondly. “When I heard about
the program from a colleague, it was a no-brainer, as
long as we could get the funding. It was always a
treat to be recognized in the community by an Imagi-
nation Library family. The parents and the children
were always so grateful for the monthly gift of such a
quality book.”
Since that time, the Dearborn County Imagination
Library has provided for over 2200 children to receive
new, age-appropriate books delivered directly to their
homes. A total of 75,276 books have been delivered
to date!
The steady support of the Lawrenceburg Public
Library Resources and Services Foundation has been
vital to keeping the program running.
Though we’ve had a monthly enrollment as high as
880 children in the past, our current enrollment is
limited to 300 children.
Learn more about Hoosier Hills Literacy League at
www.hoosierhillsliteracyleague.net
HHLL SILENT AUCTION
We are collecting themed baskets, gift
cards and cash donations for our next Silent Auction
to be held September 24-28 at Ivy Tech Riverfront.
Coffee table books, decorative items, food and drink,
and collectibles all make great additions to baskets.
Send us your cash donation or contact Donna Marple
at 513-262-6647 or [email protected] to donate
items!
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Lawrenceburg Public Library District is to
provide our community with equal access to resources — for life!
LPLD Board of Trustees
Linda Lyness, President
Donald Siemers, Vice-President
Kim McGranahan, Secretary
Gary Gellert
Jerry Hacker
Patricia Ritzmann
Dareen Seipel
Main Library Hours
Monday – Thursday 9 AM-8 PM
Friday 9 AM-5 PM
Saturday 10 AM-5 PM
North Dearborn Branch Hours
Monday – Thursday 10 AM-8 PM
Friday CLOSED
Saturday 10 AM-5 PM
Main Library
Director, Barbara Bonney, ext. 1121
Assistant Director, Georgeann Doan, ext. 1127
Business/Operations Manager, Michelle Bunte, ext. 1135
ILS/Tech Services Manager, Sarah Bills, ext. 1137
Outreach Manager, Emily Wille, ext. 1130
Youth Services Manager, Sheila Bigelow, ext. 1123
Genealogy, Cassie Blankenhorn, ext. 1139
Digital Resources & Services Librarian, Criseida Green,
ext. 1141
North Dearborn Branch
Branch Manager, Philip Kuhn
Friends of the Library
Executive Committee
Donna Hartman, President
Susan Ray, Vice-President
Peg Loots, Secretary
Ed Gemperle, Treasurer
Sue Allender, Membership Chair
Cindy DiBiase, Book Sale Chair
Donna Hartman and Susan Ray, Publicity
Chairpersons
Susan Ray and Lesha Self-Stoehr, Cookie
Sale Chairpersons
Doug Green, Member-at-Large
Main Library
150 Mary St.
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Phone: 812 537-2775
Email us at: [email protected]
Visit our website at: www.lpld.lib.in.us
North Dearborn Branch
25969 Dole Rd.
W. Harrison, IN 47060
Phone: 812 637-0777
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