Open Mic Night, free movies, summer reading
Calling all storytellers, musicians, singers, poets and artists to Open Mic Night at the Collier Center. Stories of Place and the Martin County Public Library are teaming up to host the event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 23.
Open Mic Night is for all residents and students in Martin County, and everyone is welcome. Email mmooney@likenknowledge.org for more information.
Free mystery movies continue each Friday with showtimes at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
The summer reading program begins June 8. Four age groups will meet each Tuesday: 9 a.m.—Group 1, ages birth to 5 years; 11 a.m.—Group 2, grades K-3; Group 3, grades 4-8; Group 4, grade 8 through age 18. Register your child at the Collier Center by calling 298-7766 and at Rufus Reed Branch by calling 395-6500.
Prepare your preschooler for the next chapter. Storytimes at the Collier Center and Rufus Reed Branch feature a new theme each week and incorporate stories, songs, dance, crafts, play, and light refreshments for children ages birth to 5 years. Librarians emphasize early literacy and help nurture your child’s love of books and reading. Preschool Storytime is each Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Collier Center and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Rufus Reed Branch.
Tabletop RPG Game Night is now every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Collier Center and is open to teens to play tabletop role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition and Pathfinder 1st Edition. Make plans to join and bring a friend.
Hunt-A-Killer Murder Mystery Club meets on the last Thursday of the month from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Collier Center. Help solve a cold case. Sort through evidence and piece together clues.
The library offers several convenient free services.
Small or large meeting rooms at the Collier Center are available free during regular operating hours. Our rooms meet general informational, educational, cultural and civic needs, including discussion groups, panels, lectures, conferences, seminars, exhibits, displays, storytimes, puppet shows and films.
The library offers access to online databases such as ChiltonLibrary, Kentucky Libraries Unbound (OverDrive), Legal Forms – KY, and Price It! Antiques & Collectibles.
Cypress Resume lets patrons effortlessly create professional resumes in minutes.
Kentucky Libraries Unbound lets you search and download media on your PC and portable devices. Patrons have unlimited access to many types of downloadable media such as audiobooks, e-books, music and videos. All it takes to access Kentucky Libraries Unbound is a valid library card and pin.
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks — animated, talking picture books that teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books to produce an electronic picture book.
With download media available 24/7, your library is always open. All EPUB and many PDF eBooks are ready to enjoy on the Sony® Reader and other devices such as the Barnes & Noble nook™.
FREE GED classes are available at the Martin County Adult Learning Center located in the Collier Center. Online classes are also available. Visit the adult learning center in Room 220 or call 606-298-0207 for more information.
Call 606-298-7766 for more information about your library.
