One Book One Bluegrass 2011 - Programs

For more details about a program, please contact the host library.
Addresses and phone numbers on back page.

KICKOFF

  • Kick-Off Party
    6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, Paris-Bourbon County Public Library.
  • Good Dogs Go! Award-winning agility dogs tackle an obstacle course.
    6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, Main Library, Versailles.


ALL ABOUT DOGS

Advice on Finding Your Next Pet:

  • Whitney Wilgus, Lexington Humane Society
    11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, Central Library, Lexington
    7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, Eagle Creek Branch, Lexington
  • Pawsibilities Unleashed
    1 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, and 6 p.m. Monday April 18, Paul Sawyier Public Library, Frankfort.

Pet Psychic:

Paws to Read:

  • 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, Madison County Public Library, Richmond

Advice on Dog Training:

  • 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, with Petsmart, Scott County Public Library, Georgetown
    6:30 p.m. Monday, April 18, Beaumont Branch, Lexington
    7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, with Lisa Hollander of Dog-Gone Proud Dog
  • Obedience/Behavior Modification, Eagle Creek Branch, Lexington.

Learn Pet First Aid:

Pet Nutrition:

  • 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, with Bluegrass Barkery, Beaumont Branch, Lexington.

Bring-Your-Own Pet Shows:

  • 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, Beaumont Branch, Lexington.
     
  • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, Jessamine County Public Library
    10 a.m.—Best Tail Wag
    10:30 a.m.—Most Shapely Couch Cushion (for dogs on the “fluffy” side)
    11 a.m.—Dog-Owner Look-Alikes
    11:30 a.m.—Walk-Along Dogs (for dogs who can walk on two legs)
    Noon—Winning Smile
    12:30 p.m.—Canine Karaoke (bring music for your dog to sing with)
  • Make Your Own Dog Treats and Treat Jars
    2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, Jessamine County Public Library, Nicholasville.
  • Mary Ann Z. & The Amazing Partner. Be amazed by Partner’s dog tricks.
    6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21, Midway Branch, Midway.
  • Pet Adoption Drive. The Franklin County Humane Society will have cats and dogs on hand for adoption with flea dip and nail clipping also available. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, Paul Sawyier Public Library, Frankfort.
  • Pet Adoption Drive. Meet the animals of the Madison County Humane Society and take one home.
    Saturday, April 9, Madison County Public Library, Berea
    Saturday, April 16, Madison County Public Library, Richmond
  • Georgetown Police K-9 Unit. Time to be announced/call for more information, Scott County Public Library, Georgetown.


ALL ABOUT CARS

  • AARP Driver Safety Refresher:
    noon Tuesday, April 12, Main Library, Versailles
    noon Thursday, April 14, Midway Branch, Midway
  • Mario Kart. Play everybody’s favorite racing video game:
    6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, Midway Branch, Midway
    6:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, Main Library, Versailles.
  • Pinewood Derby. A Cub Scout tradition. Watch others or design, carve, and paint your own to compete:
    9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, Central Library, Lexington. Registration required to compete (adults and children divisions). Register Here
  • 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23, Scott County Public Library, Georgetown.
    Demonstration only.
  • Car Talk. A mechanic will demonstrate emergency fixes and basic car repair.
    2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, Scott County Public Library, Georgetown.

 

ABOUT THE BOOK

  • Book Discussions:
    1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, Paris-Bourbon County Public Library.
    7 p.m. Monday, April 18, Jessamine County Public Library, Nicholasville.
    1 p.m. Thursday, April 21, Paul Sawyier Public Library, Frankfort.
    6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, Main Library, Versailles.
    6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, Madison County Public Library, Berea
    6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, Paul Sawyier Public Library, Frankfort.
    6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, Paris-Bourbon County Public Library.
    6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, Madison County Public Library, Richmond.
     
  • Meet the Author: Garth Stein (Via Skype)
    6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, Central Library, Lexington.
     


FOR KIDS

  • Read to a Dog!
    Reading-age children can read to a certified therapy dog:
    3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, Main Library, Versailles.
    2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, Scott County Public Library, Georgetown.
    10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, with Pawsibilities Unleashed, Paul Sawyier Public Library, Frankfort.
    10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, Madison County Public Library, Berea.
    1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, with Pawsibilities Unleashed, Paris-Bourbon County Public Library.
    2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, with Pawsibilities Unleashed, Scott County Public Library, Georgetown.
    10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, Pawsibilities Unleashed, Paul Sawyier Public Library.
  • Make a Toy Dog
    Anytime 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, Eagle Creek Branch, Lexington.
  • Pit Row
    Children 7-up will make race cars out of shoe boxes
    2 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, Northside Branch, Lexington.
  • Dog Stories
    Children ages 3-5, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, Eagle Creek Branch, Lexington.
  • Wee Learners
    Children ages 2-5 will learn about dogs.
    2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, Eagle Creek Branch, Lexington.
  • Make a Paper Car
    Anytime 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, April 18, Eagle Creek Branch, Lexington.
  • Baby Pets
    Story hour for newborn to 24 months. 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, Paul Sawyier Public Library, Frankfort. Registration Required (Email Here)
  • Imagination Stations: Pets
    Children ages 4-5 can pretend to visit the veterinarian, a pet supply store, and a groomer.
    6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 and 11 a.m. Friday, April 29, Paul Sawyier Public Library, Frankfort. Registration Required (Email Here)

How You Can Be Involved

  • Read the book. Books are available at all participating library locations and at bookstores.
  • Encourage friends, coworkers, and the clubs and groups to which you belong to read the book.
  • Organize discussion groups at your home, your place of worship, your business, your bridge club, your book group.