Feb. 1, 2012 —
More than just books. Nellie Jordan, director of the Carter County Public Libraries, said that thinking outside of the books is a key way to boost community interest and involvement in their libraries.
“We want people to know that our book collection is ever expanding but we have programs, not just books,” said Jordan.
In February, the libraries will offer coupon classes as well as continuing genealogy classes.
“We are not Boyd, Rowan or Greenup and we don’t offer all the things they do, but we do provide a place to share ideas, find new ways of reading and historical preservation,” said Jordan.
The libraries will be inviting community members to either the Olive Hill or Grayson branch locations to fill out a red heart with why they love the library. These hearts will fill the windows of the libraries throughout the month.
There is currently an ongoing book club that meets at the Olive Hill branch. The group is reading “Clay's Quilt” by Silas House and discussing the book.
“This concept is not new but it is a way for people to get involved with what they are reading and also an opportunity to hear what others are taking from the book,” said Jordan. “We want to provide a place for people to explore all their interests.”
Jordan said she is very excited for a project that will begin in March.
“The Community Read will really kick off in March and what it is, is copies of one book is passed out to people in the county and then there will be events and discussion on the book,” said Jordan.
The chosen book for the Community Read is “The Jazz Bird” by Craig Holden. The book is about bootlegging and the Jazz Age and has ties to Kentucky.
Jordan said they will be hosting Dave Schroeder from the Kenton County Public Library as he shares newspaper articles relating to happenings in the book.
The Community Read is part of Read Across America. Its purpose is to motivate children to read. It was established in 1997 and is the largest celebration of reading in America.
Copies of the book have already been distributed at West and East Carter high schools as well as to community members, but there are some copies left for those interested in participating in the Community Read.
“We are hoping the Community Read will be a big deal and people will want to be a part of the program,” said Jordan. “We hope to connect to multiple age groups within the communities.”
Jordan said the current focus of the library is to increase programming and acquisitions.
“It is important to solidify to the community at large that we have an expanding, fully functioning public library to be utilized,” said Jordan.
Jordan said the libraries did just sign a contract with Baker and Taylor Book Distributors for new books and finished their entire inventory.
She added that the libraries will also be putting up “Good Read” tables to highlight books, genres and other material once per month at both locations.
“There is so much more to come - we have a lot of projects in the work and want to think outside the books to provide other opportunities to our community,” said Jordan.
To be a part of any of the programs or for more information about the Carter County Public Libraries, call 286-8070 or 475-1528.
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Larisa Tackett, Julia King, Barbara Sue Kiser, Janet Kline and Carrie Long are a part of the Book Club at the Olive Hill public library. The group is reading and discussing “Clay's Quilt” by Silas House. Photo by Shayla Menville
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