Louisburg Library Adult News
March 2020
Beginning American Sign Language Classes
Learn the basics of American Sign Language with this 4 week class. You will learn how to finger spell the ABC’s and communicate simple signs. This is a fun, non-stressful class. We will practice signing to each other. Presented by Pat Richey, with 25 years of experience with the deaf community.
Mondays
March 9, March 16, March 23, & March 30
7:00 pm @ Louisburg Library
Limited Space | Ages 17+ Register by Noon on March 2
Explore Your 4th Friday
POLLINATORS & FLOWERING PLANTS
Learn about the pollinators in our area, the threats that they face and how we can help them. Humans have a vested interest in protecting pollinators since at least 70% of our foods depend on the services of these hard-working insects. Presented by Lenora Larson, a Master Gardener and Microbiologist
Friday, March 27
6:00 pm @ Louisburg Library
Please SIGN UP by Noon on March 20.
Space limited. (please sign up individually)
You’ve written an amazing short story. Now what?
Thursday, April 2
7:00 pm @ Louisburg Library
Ages 17+ Register by Noon
In this workshop, published authors Sipora Coffelt & Jack Kline will guide you through the submission process.
- Know Your Genre
- Count Your Words—story minimums & maximums
- Format Your Manuscript for the Market
- Keep Track of Where and When You Send and Why
- Understand Multiple, Simultaneous, and Resubmission Do’s & Don’ts
- Write a Cover Letter
- Handle the Inevitable Rejections
This class is open to individuals of all ages who want to learn more about Alzheimer's disease.
While Alzheimer's cannot be prevented, slowed or cured, there are benefits to early detection & diagnosis, as well as numerous steps you can take now to better your own brain health.
Friday, April 3
10 am @ Louisburg Library
Please Register
Topics Covered will Include:
- The difference between Alzheimer’s disease & dementia
- The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s
- The benefits of early detection and diagnosis
- Steps you can take now to better your own brain health
Presented by: Kathy Goul, Family & Consumer Science Agent, Marais des Cygnes Extension District
Log your books by March 1st.
Remember to pick up your mug by April 1st.
Adult STEAM Discussion Group 1st Monday of the Month @ 7 pm
- March 2 @ 7 pm, Discuss Physics - pick up 2 handouts at the library to preview
- April 6 @ 7 pm, Discuss Street Art
Guys Read 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 7 pm
- March 11 @ 7 pm, Discuss A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron
- April 8, 6 pm @ Timbercreek Bar & Grill, Discuss Alone at Dawn by Dan Schilling & Lori Chapman Longfritz
Loosely Bound Book Club 1st Monday of the Month @ 7 pm
- March 3, 7 pm @ Starbrooke Clubhouse, Share a "teaser" about a classic book
- April 7 @ 7 pm, Share a "teaser" about a book from a Kansas or Missouri Author
Mystery Book Club 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 10 am
- March 11 @ 10 am, Discuss The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
- April 8: Trip to Independence, Missouri
Writer's Rendezvous 1st Saturday of the Month @ 9:00 am
- March 7, 9 am @ Miss B's Cafe, Breakfast with members and families
- April 4 @ 9 am, discuss writing & review a member's submission
Adults Welcome
Have a sewing project, but no sewing machine?
Louisburg Library has a sewing machine that you can check out for 1 week.
The Health Reference Center is a resource useful to student nurses as well as the public. It includes in-depth coverage of body systems, current health issues, major diseases and conditions, treatments, and procedures, as well as health and nutrition information specific to men, women, children, teens, and seniors. In addition to authoritative text sources, there are 5,000 informational video clips and more than 2,500 searchable illustrations.
Consumer Health Complete covers all areas of health and wellness. Did your doctor prescribe a new medication? Recently diagnosed with diabetes? Interested in knowing more about the Zika virus? Look it up here. You will find popular reference books, medical encyclopedias, fact sheets, and magazine articles.
Louisburg Library
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Website: http://www.louisburglibrary.org/
Location: 206 S Broadway St, Louisburg, KS, United States
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