UCPL ready to welcome back Bluey Day on Jan. 24

The Unicoi County Public Library has another fun-filled week ahead, including the return of our All-Ages Bluey Day on Saturday, Jan. 24. Families are invited to drop in any time from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to enjoy the world of Bluey. Participants can play a round of Keepy Uppy, take a ride in our "Taxi," dress up as Rita and Janet, try Dance Mode, grab a feather wand, and enjoy plenty of imaginative play inspired by the beloved show. Please note that Bluey and Bingo themselves will not be present, but the fun and creativity will be in full swing all day long. Homeschool Headquarters – Faux Stained Glass Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.Homeschoolers will create colorful faux stained glass artwork while learning about light, color and design through a hands-on craft. Registration is required, so call (423) 743-6533 to sign up. Tech Help Drop-InThursday, Jan. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m.Bring your smartphone, tablet or laptop for one-on-one help with basic tech questions, apps, email, and more. We are unable to assist with broken devices or password recovery. Adult Junk Journaling Class with Ms. Tara Friday, Jan. 23, at 4 p.m. Participants will learn creative journaling techniques using mixed materials to create a personalized junk journal. Registration is required, so call (423) 743-6533 to sign up. Tiny Tales Lap-Sit StorytimeMonday, Jan. 26, at 9:45 a.m. Babies ages birth to 18 months and their caregivers are invited for gentle stories, songs, and early literacy fun. Big Kids' Story HourMonday, Jan. 26, at 3:30 p.m.Children in elementary grades can enjoy stories, activities, and crafts during this afternoon program. Preschool StorytimeTuesday, Jan. 27, at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers will enjoy interactive stories, songs and a themed craft designed to build early literacy skills. Teen Bottlecap ArtTuesday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m.Teens will create unique artwork using bottlecaps and mixed materials in this creative, hands-on program. Upcoming Book Club SelectionsCozy Book Club: (4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9) "If I Were You" by Lynn Austin.BYO Book Club: (4 p.m. on Jan. 21) Read a book with the theme of "Judge by its Cover." Readers are encouraged to pick a book based solely on the cover and join the group for a relaxed discussion. Bring a snack to share, or just yourself.Story Seekers Kid's Book Club: (4 p.m. on Jan. 22) "The Tale of Despereaux" by Kate DiCamillo. Young readers will discuss this classic story full of adventure, bravery and friendship.Cookbook Club (11 a.m. on Feb. 7) "Modern Comfort Food" by Ina Garten. Weekly Book Recommendation"The Intruder" by Frida McFadden is the weekly book pick by the library. Who knows what the storm will blow in… Casey's cabin in the wilderness is not built for a hurricane. Her roof shakes, the lights flicker and the tree outside her front door sways ominously in the wind. But she's a lot more worried about the girl she discovers lurking outside her kitchen window. She's young. She's alone. And she's covered in blood. The girl won't explain where she came from, or loosen her grip on the knife in her right hand. And when Casey makes a disturbing discovery in the middle of the night, things take a turn for the worse. The girl has a dark secret. One she'll kill to keep. And if Casey gets too close to the truth, she may not live to see the morning, according to information from the publisher.••• ••• Morgan Olson is the director of the Unicoi County Public Library.