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STREAM Center Family Fun*
AGES 5+ ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER:
DAILY Daily appointments available to create or play with tech toys. Must be 5 years or older to participate. Sign up online.
Grab-n-Go Craft Kits
COVINGTON: THURS., APRIL 1- FRI., APRIL 30 Supplies limited. One per person.
The Hunt for the Golden Goose
COVINGTON: THURS., APRIL 1- FRI., APRIL 30 All this April at the Covington branch you can join a hunt for the elusive goose who lays the golden eggs! Starting at the Children’s desk, hunters will be given a series of clues to lead them on their journey. Those skilled enough to find their quarry will win golden eggs of their very own.
Where’s That Pokemon?!
ERLANGER: THURS., APRIL 1- FRI., APRIL 30 Pick up a Pokedex at any service desk in the Erlanger Branch, to hunt down the baby Pokemon we’ve set loose in the Library! Win an egg-cellent prize at the end!
Blast from the Past: Tech!
ERLANGER: THURS., APRIL 1- FRI., APRIL 30 Visit to see how much of our old tech you can recognize and be entered into a chance to win a prize!
Join us for storytime, craft and scavenger hunt! Spring Fling!*
OFF SITE: SAT., APRIL 10 10-11 AM & 11:30-12:30 PM Join us at Shelter #2, Middleton-Mills Park in Independence, for storytime, a craft and a scavenger hunt. Masks and social distance required.
Upcycled T-shirt Bag Take and Make
COVINGTON: THURS., APRIL 1 - FRI., APRIL 30 Happy Earth Month! Celebrate by picking up a t-shirt and instructions for creating your own re-usable bag. While supplies last.
Cat’s Color Story Walk
OFF SITE: THURS., APRIL 1 - FRI., APRIL 30 Walk through the picture book story Cat’s Colors by Airlie Anderson. A series of signs include the simple story to read and playful directions to enhance the story while enjoying the outdoors! Share fun and literacy with your little ones! An activity packet that goes with the book will be emailed to you upon request. Contact jennifer.beach@ kentonlibrary.org. Email a photo of you/your family visiting one of our StoryWalks for a chance to win a prize! A random drawing from among all emailed photos will take place on April 30. Photos may appear on Library social media. Check the online calendar frequently for the current locations of Cat’s Colors.
How to Make Delicious Brownies!
FACEBOOK: THURS., APRIL 1 • 4-4:15 PM
World Autism Awareness Day Storytime
FACEBOOK: FRI., APRIL 2 • 4-4:30 PM Join us on World Autism Awareness Day to hear some stories about how you can show support and interact with friends on the spectrum.
DIY Spirographs
INSTAGRAM: MON., APRIL 5 • 4-5 PM Create your own spirograph at home to draw cool geometric designs and explore the math behind them!
Talk a Little Poetry with Ellen Hagan*
ZOOM: TUES., APRIL 6 • 6-7 PM Kentucky native poet Ellen Hagan will discuss her poetry, her new book, and what makes poetry/prose so important. Ellen will also do a private reading from her poetry collection and will share the mic with anyone who wants to share their own poetry!
Disney Trivia on Facebook Live
FACEBOOK: WED., APRIL 7 • 7 PM Test your Disney knowledge with this live online trivia. Fill out the Google Doc as you watch and if you’re one of the teams with the most correct answers, you’ll go into a raffle drawing for a Disney themed board game!
Book Page Mini Wreath
INSTAGRAM: FRI., APRIL 9 • 2-2:15 PM Breathe new life into some old books ready for upcycling!
Coffee Filter Butterflies
FACEBOOK: FRI., APRIL 9 • 4-4:30 PM
Meet the Easter Bunny!*
ZOOM: SAT., APRIL 10 • 2-5 PM Don’t miss your chance to meet the Easter Bunny virtually! Please see website for registration and more details.
Programming Poetry
ERLANGER: MON., APRIL 12 - SAT., APRIL 17 Explore and combine poetry and computer logic by using algorithms to generate unique poems and prose! Kits available while supplies last.
Cooking with Dagmar!
INSTAGRAM: FRI., APRIL 16 • 5-5:30 PM Get a glimpse of the rich LatinAmerican cuisine with Dagmar.
The Singing Librarian
YOUTUBE: SUN., APRIL 18 • 1-1:08 PM An unpredictable collection of comedy and music video shorts!
Decoding the Weather Machine Film Screening and Discussion* Oscars Trivia
FACEBOOK: WED., APRIL 21 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Windowsill Hydroponics*
ZOOM: MON., APRIL 19 • 7:30-8:30 PM What is climate change? How does it affect the weather? What makes a community climate resilient? View the NOVA film “Decoding the Weather Machine” then join in a moderated discussion about the film and the impact of climate change. Register for a link to the movie and discussion on April 19. Join us on Facebook for LIVE trivia all about Hollywood’s Biggest Night — the Oscars! Fill out a Google Doc while you play and if you’re one of the teams with the most correct answers you’ll be entered into a raffle for a movie prize pack!
ZOOM: FRI., APRIL 23 • 11 AM-NOON Celebrate Earth Day! Join Dr. Kim Yates of NKU to create your own windowsill hydroponics system and learn how to grow lettuce and other edible plants without soil! Register and pick up your materials at the Covington Branch between April 19 and April 23. Limit one kit per family, while supplies last.
Empower Tools Is Moving
Borrow ladders, pressure washers, lawn mowers, wheelbarrows and more now at their new home at the
Center for Great Neighborhoods 321 W. MLK/12th St. Covington, KY 41011
Learn how to borrow tools and see the complete list of available items at kentonlibrary.org/tools Hours are: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-7 pm.
Library Receives Grant to Help Get People Back to Work
The Kenton County Public Library has a strong program for job seekers of all levels of employment, from entry-level to tenured professional. Recently, the Library was the recipient of a Dislocated Workers Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The Library was selected because of it’s proven track record of success and commitment to educational and enrichment opportunities for those looking for employment or changing careers. In December 2020 alone, the Library assisted more than 1,000 people through it’s programs, services, and classes for job seekers.
Grant funding has allowed the Library to hire three part-time individuals titled Career Change Navigators. Natalie Ruppert, MLIS oversees the Library’s Workforce Development program and states how this opportunity will help those in our community. “Since the pandemic disrupted so many businesses, we have more and more people every day contact us about our programs relating to employment opportunities. With the Dislocated Workers Grant, we can now double the number of staff we have to better assist jobseekers.”
Career Change Navigators are able to help individuals with: • Creating and updating resumés • Learning job search techniques • Developing interviewing and networking skills • Identifying job opportunities • Researching companies that are hiring • Suggesting library classes and courses to build their skills Anyone needing more information about the Career and Job Services programs at the Library, or want to meet with a Career Change Navigator please call or email: Garry: 859.962.4033, garry. mcguire@kentonlibrary.org Nancy: 859.962.4206, nancy. knauf@kentonlibrary.org Dawn: 859.962.4064, dawn. shoemaker@kentonlibrary. org
For a complete listing of resources, classes, job fairs and more, please visit kentonlibrary.org/ job-search-central.
