ADULTS

*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000

Adult Art Kits To-Go!!

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., APRIL 1 -FRI., APRIL 30 Different crafts to choose from. One per adult per visit. Supplies limited.

One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance*

COVINGTON: THURS., APRIL 1 - FRI., APRIL 30 Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at 859. 962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies. Appointments are available over-the-phone, or through an online virtual meeting.

NKY History Trivia Challenge

ONLINE: THURS., APRIL 1 - FRI., APRIL 30 Test your knowledge of local history! Head to https://kcpl.us/ NKYTRIVIA2104 to play! One participant will randomly be chosen to receive a local history inspired book. Deadline for entry is April 30.

Introduction to Online Learning*

ZOOM VIDEO CHAT: THURS., APRIL 1 • 10-11 AM Discover all the great classes you can take for free online at KCPL. Explore careers, expand your computer skills, and try out new techniques from the comfort of your home. Learn about Learning Express, Gale Course, and online Microsoft Office training.

Writers Group*

ZOOM VIDEO CHAT: THURS., APRIL 1 & 15 5:30-6:45 PM Share your work and give feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres.

Fun with Family History

YOUTUBE: FRI., APRIL 2 • 2-2:30 PM Cierra Earl, MA will discuss how property records can help you learn more about your family history.

Baseball String Art*

ZOOM: FRI., APRIL 2 • 6-7 PM Join us on Zoom to celebrate the start of the national pastime by creating some string art for your home or as a gift!

Open Job Searching

COVINGTON: SAT., APRIL 3 & 17 • NOON-3 PM ERLANGER: SATURDAYS • NOON-2 PM Get help searching for jobs, creating a basic resume, or completing job applications. No registration required.

Wake Up & Yoga*

ZOOM: MON., APRIL 5 & 26 • 10-11 AM Start your day off right with intention, movement, and mindful breaths.

Jazz Duo: A Salute to Duke Ellington

FACEBOOK: SAT., APRIL 3 • 3-4 PM Join us for the acclaimed jazz duo Peter H. Bloom, flute and John Funkhouser, piano salute to Duke Ellington with an exuberant video-concert, including Take the A Train, In a Sentimental Mood, Cottontail, Caravan, I’m Beginning to See the Light, and other great music.

Outlook 100*

ZOOM: MON., APRIL 5 • 10-11 AM Learn all the basics about using Microsoft Outlook successfully.

Target Your Resume Workshop*

ZOOM: MON., APRIL 5 • 1:30-3:00 PM Learn how to update your resume to compete in today’s lightning-fast business environment.

Kentucky Adult Education Classes*

ERLANGER: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 4-6:50 PM Prepare for your GED. Call 859.442.1683 or 859.442.1166 to register.

Cancer Rehabilitation — Living Well Beyond Cancer Diagnosis and Care*

ZOOM: MON., APRIL 5 • 6-7 PM Join Sharon Noll MPT, CLT, CCCE, ReVital Program Developer, for a class on cancer rehabilitation.

Book Extensions: The Unsettling of America*

ZOOM VIDEO CHAT: MON., APRIL 5 & 12 • 6-7 PM Read “The Unsettling of America” by Wendell Berry. Book discussion and short related program from Kenton County Extension office staff with each meeting. Contact Jennifer at 859.962.4143 or jennifer.beach@kentonlibrary. org to reserve your copy of the book.

*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000

Starting Your Own Consulting Business*

ERLANGER: TUES., APRIL 6 • 9:30-11 AM Join Patricia Borne, President of CEO Resources for an indepth discussion of everything you need to consider before launching out on your own. Class is limited to ten participants at the Erlanger branch.

NKY Accountability Group*

ZOOM: WEDNESDAYS • 9:30-11 AM Unemployed professional? Join other job seekers looking for work to get support and fresh ideas.

• Round-Table Discussion*

ZOOM: WEDNESDAYS • 11 AM-NOON The NKYAG Round-Table session offers the chance for networking with other group members.

Virtual DAR Research Assistance*

MICROSOFT TEAMS VIDEO CHAT: WED., APRIL 7 & 21 • 10-11 AM Schedule a one-hour virtual one-on-one appointment with the Rebecca Bryan Boone chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. You can discuss the necessary steps toward membership and get help with your research questions. For more information and to schedule an appointment please call 859.962.4070.

Tatt It Up!

ERLANGER: APRIL 11-17 If you’ve ever wondered how cool you would look with a tattoo, now is your chance to take the leap! Pick up a realistic temporary tattoo at the Erlanger branch.

Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition with Us*

ZOOM: WED., APRIL 7 & 21 • 1-2:30 PM Looking for a new job is overwhelming at the beginning. Join Project Coach Sherry Mays for an orientation on getting started.

Transferable Skills Workshop*

ZOOM: THURS., APRIL 8 • 10-11:30 AM Learn how to use your transferable skills to change jobs or careers.

Virtual Craft Club!: Acrylic Canvas Painting*

ZOOM: THURS., APRIL 8 • 6-8 PM Join local artist Lisa Blaker to create an original painting on canvas. All materials are provided and can be picked up at the Erlanger Branch beginning the Monday before each class.

VIA Character Strengths*

ZOOM: FRI., APRIL 9 • 10 AM-NOON Unleash more of your potential by learning about your character strengths and how to use them. Fill out your personal review prior to meeting. Details at www.kentonlibrary.org/ events.

Outlook 200*

ZOOM: MON., APRIL 12 • 10-11 AM Learn advanced techniques and ways to use Microsoft Outlook easily.

Grow with Google

• Digital Skills for Everyday

Tasks

ZOOM:

MON., APRIL 12 • 1-2 PM

Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities, Google tools can help.

• Communicate with

Calendar and Gmail

ZOOM: MON., APRIL 19 • 1-2 PM Use Google Calendar and Gmail to share important dates, reminders, and events with others.

Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile*

ZOOM: TUES., APRIL 13 • 1-2:30 PM LinkedIn expert Carolyn Dickerson will show you how to maximize your LinkedIn profile by learning to use LinkedIn corporate recruiter.

Hollywood on the Ohio*

ZOOM: TUES., APRIL 13 • 6-7 PM Join Cheri Brinkman of Cincinnati & Soup to travel back in time and discover Cincinnati’s ties to Hollywood in the 1920s! Hear stories about the many glamorous people that were born in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky from the silent era through modern times.

Mind:ful Moment

INSTAGRAM: TUES., APRIL 13 • 7-7:15 PM Tips to calm your mind one moment at a time.

Plan the Work and Work the Plan Workshop, Follow-up to Get Started*

ONLINE: WED., APRIL 14 & 28 • 1-3 PM Join KCPL Volunteer Coaches Sherry Mays and Lisa Swanson to review the progress you have made on your Get Started Program with us and how we can help you. Prerequisite: Must have previously attended Get Started: Orientation for People New to Career Transition.

Daring Greatly - Brené Brown Book Discussion*

ZOOM: WED., APRIL 14 • 6-7 PM Discuss and share ways of wholeheartedness and authentic living in this book discussion.

Excel Basics*

ZOOM: THURS., APRIL 15 • 10-11 AM You will learn how to work with formulas, charts and workbooks.

Informational Interviews*

ONLINE: THURS., APRIL 15 • 1:30-2:30 PM If you are unsure of your next career move, learn how to set up professional meetings to explore future career options with Career Coach Marty Page.

Federal Resume Workshop

ZOOM: FRI., APRIL 16 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Spice World Kits

ALL BRANCHES: MON., APRIL 19 - SAT., APRIL 24 Each month we have a new take-home kit with all the spices and herbs to make a different recipe from around the world. Supplies limited.

Windows 10*

ONLINE: MON., APRIL 19 • 10-11 AM Learn how to manage your desktop and work efficiently using Windows 10.

Chill Yoga*

ZOOM: MON., APRIL 19 • 6-7 PM Through long-held, restorative poses, you’ll relieve hardworked muscles.

Elevator Pitch Power Hour with Suzannah Courtney*

ONLINE: TUES., APRIL 20 • 9:30-10:30 AM Learn how to present your job search goals and objectives quickly, clearly, and succinctly to new people you meet.

Oscars Trivia

FACEBOOK: WED., APRIL 21 • 6:30-7:30 PM 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!

Advanced Excel

ZOOM: THURS., APRIL 22 • 10-11 AM Learn ways to use this critical software effectively.

Foundation Directory Online*

ZOOM: THURS., APRIL 22 • 2-3:30 PM Find funders who support nonprofits like yours with Foundation Directory Online. Database is only available at public computers in the Erlanger Library.

Stories from the Stones

YOUTUBE: FRI., APRIL 23 • 2-2:30 PM Elaine Kuhn, MLS, will share stories about some of the famous and not-so-famous people buried in Covington’s own Historic Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum.

Local History of NKY: Amusement Parks

YOUTUBE: FRI., APRIL 16 2-2:30 PM Join us on our Youtube channel as Kate McKenzie presents the history and stories of our local amusement parks featuring photographs from our Faces & Places database.

Tree Giveaway*

ERLANGER: FRI., APRIL 23 • 3-5 PM Celebrate Earth Day by grabbing a tree sapling and planting it in your yard! Registration is required. Please see website for more details.

What You Need to Know: Autism Awareness*

ZOOM: FRI., APRIL 23 • 6-7PM Join Amy Jo Schlosser, a boardcertified behavior analyst, as she discusses the importance of Autism Awareness, how to successfully interact with someone on the spectrum, and the importance of including everyone. This event is for adults, please check out our children’s Autism Awareness program on April 26th! Registration required.

The Art of the Side Hustle*

ZOOM: SAT., APRIL 24 • 11AM-1 PM Learn creative ways to make extra cash, even with a full-time job. Meet other people already doing it!

Know Your Earned Veterans Association (VA) Benefits & NKY Resources*

ERLANGER: SAT., APRIL 24 • 1:30-3:30 PM Presentation is for all current and former military veterans and their immediate family members and will cover many benefits earned through your service and sacrifice to include Veteran Affair (VA) common, and uncommon benefits. There will be a Q&A to answer specific questions, and an opportunity to learn about additional resources in NKY.

OneDrive for Business*

ONLINE: MON., APRIL 26 • 10-11 AM Learn how to use OneDrive to sync and store your files in one place, share them, and access them from any internetconnected device.

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

Why Would They Do That?: Book-to-Movie Club*

ZOOM: FRI., APRIL 2 • 5PM - 6 PM Read the book and then you’ll watch the movie! We will then discuss through a Zoom meeting! This month’s pick: “Loretta Lynn: Coal Miner’s Daughter.”

Wine About It: “Force of Nature”*

ZOOM: THURS., APRIL 15 • 6-7 PM Join a book club with a bit of murder, mystery, and intrigue! This month, read “Force of Nature” by Jane Harper.

Case Files: “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark”*

ZOOM: MON., APRIL 26 • 6-8 PM We’ll read a new true crime novel each month and then get together to discuss the grim details. This month read “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark” by Michelle McNamara.

Preserving Digital Family History

YOUTUBE: MON., APRIL 26 • 2-2:30 PM Learn the basics of preserving personal and family memories in digital form with Casey Blackmore, MLS.

Self-Care DIY

INSTAGRAM: THURS., APRIL 29 • 1-1:15 PM Learn creative ideas to take care of your own well-being.

Power Your Job Search with Google*

ZOOM: THURS., APRIL 29 • 2-3 PM Using Google Sheets to track the progress of job applications and learn to create a resume using Google Docs.

Saving Your Files*

ZOOM: FRI., APRIL 30 • 10-11 AM Learn how to create folders, save your files, and keep your files organized.