Pictures in the Park 2012

“Our popular outdoor movie season returns to the Main Branch this year. Catch a free family film on the first Friday of each month, starting at dark. Just bring a chair and/or blanket, sit back and enjoy the show. The May movie was “Kung Fu Panda 2.” The rest of the schedule: June 1: “The Adventures of Tin Tin;” July 6: “Hoodwinked 2: Hood v. Evil;” and Aug. 3: “Cars 2.” In case of bad weather, the film will be … Continue reading →

READ Posters

“We’re making READ posters at the Library! You can be featured on your very own poster, holding the book of your choice, for only $10. To find out more, or schedule an appointment, contact Amanda Gilmore at (606) 329-0519, x 1130, or agilmore@thebookplace.org “ From READ posters, posted by on 8/30/2011 (26 items) Genny Barker, facilities staff, reads up on hazardous materials handling as she clean… Adult Programming Supervisor Amanda Clark likes to read about shopping. Director Debbie Cosper did … Continue reading →

Catlettsburg Crafts

“The Catlettsburg Branch has lots of people who love to do crafts! In May, the group decorated their own terra cotta herb pots. The next program is Saturday, June 16, at 2 p.m., when we will make Fourth of July decorations about of recycled materials. Call (606) 739-8332 for more information.” From Catlettsburg Crafts, posted by on 5/21/2012 (4 items) Crafters decorated their own terra cotta herb pots at the May 19 program. How pretty! She is so proud. Look … Continue reading →

Fairview Summer Camp

“About 90 kids from Fairview Elementary’s summer camp spent the morning at the Kyova Branch of BCPL, doing various crafts and activities, and being entertained by Guy the Science Guy. Everyone had a great time!” From Fairview Summer Camp, posted by on 5/22/2012 (30 items) Youth Services Supervisor Angie Conley gets the kids lined up! Having fun playing Angry Birds! Throw the Angry Bird through the hole (and don’t hit Ben) A race to blow cups across the table. This … Continue reading →

Comic Book Expo 2012

“Our secon annual Comic Book Expo drew in several hundred comic book lovers from around the region. We held it this year at the Highlands Museum & Discovery Center, where there was plenty of rooom for visitors to check out the exhibitors and special gues Beau Smith, a comic book writer from Huntington.” From Comic Book Expo 2012, posted by on 5/29/2012 (11 items) John Payne help circulation specialist Adam Chandler turn into the Joker! Writer Beau Smith chats with … Continue reading →

Between the Covers

“The adult summer reading program has begun!! From now through Labor Day, adult readers submit brief reviews for each book they read (or listen to), and we will reward them with prizes. Easy, huh? The reviews can be submitted online, at www.thebookplace.org, or by filling out a review form available at any branch. All rewards will be distributed at the Readers Night Out finale party on Friday, Sept. 7, in the Reading Garden at Main. Each review submitted also enters … Continue reading →