What’s Happening at the Library? Local history potluck, seed library return

At 7 p.m. Feb. 28, the Library’s Local History Potluck Dinner Program presents Harry Enoch discussing “Clark County Place Names: Some You’ll Know and Some You Won’t.”

Enoch, a local historian, knows the history, topography, architecture and personalities of Clark County better than anyone.

He has written specifically about Boonesborough, Howard’s Creek, Grimes Mill, Morgan’s Station and Indian Old Fields. He compiled an index of historic Clark County roads, turnpikes, railroads, mills, and ferries.

His two volume “Where in the World? Historic People and Places in Clark County” is an original guide book and gazetteer of this area.

Enoch loves Clark County. On Thursday, he’ll talk about some of his favorite places.

He’s even promised to present pictures and perhaps videos of an indisputable cat house in southwest Clark County.

Wrap a casserole in a tea towel and join fellow history aficionados for this Magical Mystery History tour. The potluck dinner begins at 6:15 p.m.

If you prefer only to hear the program, come at 6:50 p.m., but register to attend so we can provide seating. Register by calling the library at 859-744-5661 or by using the Evanced online registration system at www.clarkbooks.org. For more information, call the library and connect to extension 111.

At 9 a.m. March 1, the 2019 seed library opens for business. Once again you can get up to 30 free packets of flower, vegetable and herb seeds free.

We will distribute seeds from the reference section of the library. If you have any questions about the seed library, call and connect to extension 111.

If you have not gotten a copy of the library’s March newsletter and calendar, come by to get one as soon as you can, especially if you are going to get seeds from the seed library and grow a garden.

In March, Clark County Public Library Director Julie Maruskin, will offer eight gardening classes about organic ways to grow heirloom tomatoes, peppers, microgreens, gourds and victory gardens.

These classes begin March 5, and you must register to attend.

If you have not done so already, get a March newsletter/calendar next week and register for these classes.

At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, the library’s discussion group, Meeting of Minds, will talk about identity politics.

Identity politics is the tendency for people of a particular religion, race or social background to form exclusive political alliances, moving away from traditional broad-based party politics.

Meeting of Minds members have read the Wikipedia article about identity politics and an excerpt from “The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting up a Generation for Failure,” by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt.

If you’d like to come to the meeting and want to read the book excerpt, send me an email request at john.clarkbooks@gmail.com, and I will email you a PDF.

Other programs this week:

— The All Over the Page Book Group, 11 a.m. Monday. The All Over the Page Book Group discusses “Night of Miracles,” by Elizabeth Berg. A baking class instructor, her haunted assistant, and a youth reeling from a family tragedy discover the power of community while navigating complicated choices and uncertain futures. Books are available at the Circulation Desk.

— Chair Yoga, 2 p.m. Monday, 2 p.m. Kathy Howard, a certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance, teaches this class.  There is a $5 charge per class.

— Kentucky Picture Show, 2 p.m. Wednesday. Kentucky Picture Show Presents a 2018 film about a refugee’s escape, a prisoner’s promise, and a daughter’s painful secret converging into an inspiring real-life story of hope. Rated  PG-13.

— Gentle Flow Yoga, 9:15 a.m. Thursday. Kathy Howard, a certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance, teaches this class.  There is a $5 charge per class.

When you go to the Wellness Challenge kickoff from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, stop by the library’s table to find out about resources to help you meet your wellness challenge goals.

John Maruskin is director of adult services at the Clark County Public Library. He can be reached at john.clarkbooks@gmail.com. 

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