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*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
Celebrate National Library Week with a Poem!
AGES 6-12 ALL LOCATIONS: MON., APRIL 5- SAT., APRIL 10 Celebrate National Library Week and National Poetry Month by writing a poem of why you love the Library or how welcoming the Library is to you. At the beginning of the following week, one patron will be selected to win a gift basket.
DIY Pokeball Back-Pack Clips
AGES 8+ ERLANGER: MON., APRIL 12 - SAT., APRIL 17 Grab a kit with all the supplies you need to make your very own Pokeball back-pack clip! These kits are recommended for ages 8+ and contain paint that may stain if not supervised. While supplies last.
Homespun: How it Works — Earth Processes*
SCHOOL AGE ZOOM: WED., APRIL 14 • 10:30-11:30 AM Celebrate Earth Day/Earth Month with a scientific look at the marvel of some of planet Earth’s natural processes. Register each child individually to receive a materials kit. Kits will be available for pickup beginning April 5 through April 10 at the Covington location only.
Zoom Preschool Storytime*
BABIES-PRESCHOOL ZOOM: THURSDAYS • 10 -10:30 AM Registration required. Register for each week separately.
Let’s Learn About Ramadan*
CHILDREN AGES 4+ ZOOM: MON., APRIL 5 • 5-5:30 PM Discover what is so wonderful and important about the Muslim holiday of Ramadan with stories, activities and a special guest!
Art After School*
TWEENS AGES 11-14 ZOOM: WED., APRIL 7 & 21 • 4-5 PM Join us on Zoom for an art activity! Registered participants can pick up materials for the April 7th program beginning at 10 am April 1st. For the April 21st program pickup begins at 10 am April 15th. Materials available at the Erlanger Branch only.
Kids Cast Their Oscar Votes
AGES 6+ ERLANGER: ALL MONTH Stop by the Children’s Desk and pick up an entry form to write your vote for the best children’s/ family movie of 2020. One entry form will be drawn on May 3 to win a $25 Fandango Gift Card.
¡Cuéntame un Cuento!
TODDLERS-SCHOOL AGE FACEBOOK: TUES., APRIL 6 & 20 • 10-10:30 AM Acompañanos a esta hora del cuento presentada completamente en español. La pasarás bien mientras leemos historias, cantamos y hacemos manualidades.
DIY Shaker Eggs
TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL FACEBOOK: SAT., APRIL 10 • 11-11:15 AM Join us on Facebook to learn how to turn plastic eggs into shaker instruments!
Preschool at Home
TODDLERS-PRESCHOOL FACEBOOK: TUES., APRIL 13 & 27 • 10-11 AM Enjoy books, music, rhymes and fun for your little one LIVE from our library Facebook page!
ZOOM Preschool Playart: Alphabet!*
TODDLERS-PRESCHOOL ZOOM: FRI., APRIL 16 • 10-10:30 AM Ms. Amy is excited to share books, music, rhymes and a craft for your little one all via Zoom! Craft materials will be provided and must be picked up from the Covington Branch Library before April 16th.
Spring Stories
BABIES-PRESCHOOL FACEBOOK: SAT., APRIL 17 • 10-10:30 AM Join us for a special Saturday Spring Storytime! We’ll sing, rhyme, and read about all things spring!
Homespun Homeschool: All About Vietnam*
SCHOOL AGE ZOOM: WED., APRIL 21 10:30-11:30 AM Students in Kindergarten and up are welcome to join in on learning all about Vietnam from geography, culture and folktales to learning about famous places and traditions. There will be a handout with this program that can be picked-up between Wed., April 14 and Fri., April 23, at the ERLANGER BRANCH ONLY.
Pete the Cat Party*
PRESCHOOL ZOOM: FRI., APRIL 23 • 4-5 PM Join us on Zoom to hear a story, make a craft, and sing some songs about Pete!
Karma Kids*
SCHOOL AGE ZOOM: MON., APRIL 19 • 4-5 PM A playful yoga class for kids that includes movement, breath and an art project to create a calm, relaxed mind. Pick up your art supplies at the Covington Branch.
Autism Awareness for Kids
SCHOOL AGE ONLINE: MON., APRIL 26 • 6-6:30 PM Join Chelsea McNichols from “1st Steps” discuss Autism Awareness Month and how you can show support to your special friends. This is a prerecorded video directed towards children to become more aware of what Autism is and how to interact with other kids on the spectrum.
Crazy About Bats!*
PRESCHOOL-SCHOOL AGE ZOOM: FRI., APRIL 16, 4-5 PM Discover just how much fun and important bats are to our world and to our environment. There will be a presentation from the Cincinnati Museum Center Bat program with a live Bat!
TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL ZOOM: WED., APRIL 28 10-10:30 AM Celebrate Superhero Day with stories about superheroes and meet a real superhero or two from our community.
Small Talk- A Book Club for Homeschoolers: “Inside Out and Back Again”
SCHOOL AGE ZOOM: WED., APRIL 28 10:30 AM-NOON Read award winner “Inside Out and Back Again” by Thanhha Lai! Pick up a copy of this novel starting March 25 from the Covington Branch. Activities and discussion will take place on Zoom.
502 Scott Blvd. Covington, KY 41011 Erlanger Branch
401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018 William E. Durr Branch
1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051
Branch Hours
MON-FRI: 9am-7pm SAT: 10am-5pm SUN: Closed
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
The Kenton County Public Library is proud to present 1000 Books Before Kindergarten a reading initiative geared toward children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Help your child develop their vocabulary, build confidence, and be kindergarten-ready. This reading initiative is designed to be selfpaced but completed before kindergarten. How does it work?
Earn prizes as you read together! Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, or toddler with the goal of reaching 1000 books by the time your child starts kindergarten! For every 100 books your child reads, they will earn a new goal sticker! At 500 books, your child will receive a special, half-way to goal prize! At 1000 books, your child will receive their final prize, a certificate of completion, and an exclusive invitation to our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten graduation celebration! Log your books with the Beanstack app (Apple or Google Play) or website. Create an account and you’ll earn fun badges for each 100book milestone! Need help selecting books to read? Check out Book Finder KCPL’s Book Recommendation Service: Picture Book Bundles.
How to sign up using Beanstack Website:
1. Go to: https://kentonlibrary. beanstack.org 2. Click Register an Individual or Family 3. Select Registering myself or I am an adult registering a child 4. Complete all required fields and select applicable reading programs to complete registration.
How to sign up using the Beanstack App:
1. After downloading and opening the app, select Find your Library 2. Type in Kenton County Public Library and select our library’s name as it appears 3. Tap Don’t Have an Account? Sign Up! 4. Complete all required fields and select applicable reading programs to complete registration.
Already have an account? How to register for the 1000 Books challenge!
1. Log into your Beanstack account 2. Click on 1000 Books challenge 3. Select Join Challenge
