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

Preschool Dance Party!*

TODDLERS- PRESCHOOL ERLANGER: FRI., AUG. 6 • 10-10:30 AM Shake, rattle, and roll on into the Erlanger Branch for a preschool dance party! We’ll shake our sillies out, turn ourselves about, and FREEZE!!!

Weekend Snack Packs

TODDLERS-SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: FRIDAYS IN AUG. • 9 AM - 6 PM Pick up a weekend snack pack to go! While supplies last.

Reading Colors Your World Storytime*

BABIES - SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: MON., AUG. 9 & 23 • 10-10:30 AM Join us at the Covington Branch for storytime!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

ALL BRANCHES: THURS., APRIL 1SAT., DEC.31, 2022 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 by taking part in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. This reading initiative is designed to be selfpaced but completed before kindergarten. Learn more at kentonlibrary.org/events

A Summer of Colorful Crafts*

AGES 6-9 COVINGTON: TUES., AUG. 3 & 17 • 3-3:45 PM Join us at the Covington Branch for colorful crafts!

Color Your World: Storytime at the Park*

BABIES UP TO AGE 5 OFF SITE: WEDNESDAYS • 11 AM Join us at Presidents Park for an outdoor storytime. Park address: 283 Dudley Rd, Edgewood, KY 41017

Paint Your Own Colorful Space Scene*

AGES 5-9 ERLANGER: WED., AUG. 4 • 3-4 PM Children can experience space by painting their own nebulae mini canvas using acrylic paints. Stories about space will be shared and examples of real nebulae photos will be available for inspiration. Please wear clothes appropriate for painting.

Zoom Preschool Storytime*

BABIES UP TO AGE 5 ZOOM: THURS., AUG. 5, 12, 19 & 26 10-10:30 AM Enjoy books, music, rhymes and fun for your little one all via Zoom! You MUST register for this storytime with a valid email address.

PlayArt*

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER: MON., AUG. 9 10-11 AM & 1:30-2:30 PM Children are invited to join us for stories and an art activity!

Karma Kids*

SCHOOL AGE ZOOM: MON., AUG. 9 • 2-3 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.

Solar S’mores*

AGES 11-15 ERLANGER: TUES., AUG. 10 • 3-4 PM See Teens.

Wild Wednesdays!*

AGE 8-12 ERLANGER: WED., AUG. 4 & 18 • 7-8 PM 8/4: Celebrate Chocolate Chip

Cookie Day

8/18: End of Summer Party!

Toddler Drive-in Movie*

FAMILY COVINGTON: SAT., AUG. 14 • 10-11 AM Make a “car” out of a box and some craft supplies, then enjoy a short, toddler-appropriate movie!

Free Comic Book Day @ Cov

FAMILY COVINGTON: SAT., AUG. 14 • 10 AM-4 PM Join us for a free comic! While supplies last, come early for best selection, one comic per patron. Stay to watch superhero movies and make a comic inspired craft.

Campfire Storytime

AGES 2-12 FACEBOOK: MON., AUG. 16 • 7-7:30 PM The end of summer is the perfect time to go camping! Join us for a special campfire storytime on Facebook with Miss Lauren.

Homespun Homeschool Club: Back to School Resources at the Library!*

AGES 5-14 ERLANGER: WED., AUG. 18 • 1:30-2:30 PM Parents and students join us to discover the web and print resources we have available to assist students in their studies during the new school year.

Yellow Submarine Paint by Numbers!

SCHOOL AGE-TEENS WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., AUG. 20 - FRI., AUG. 27 Stop by and help paint characters from the Beatles classic animated movie.

Covington Water Day

SCHOOL AGE & TEENS COVINGTON: SUN., AUG. 22 • 2-4 PM Cool off Covington! Our parking lot will be transformed into a water world, with water balloons, water guns, sprayers, and some larger water-themed attractions. Come celebrate the summer and prepare to get soaked.

Little Da Vinci’s at the Erlanger Branch Library!

CHILDREN AGES 3 AND OLDER ERLANGER: TUES., AUG. 24 • 10 AM-4 PM Stop by between 10 am and 4 pm to experience fun activities as part of the Little Da Vinci’s program!

Stories Under the Stars!*

AGES 3 & OLDER ERLANGER: MON., AUG. 30 • 7-8 PM Kids can wear pajamas and enjoy star themed stories and activities. The program will be either outdoors or in Bronte Hall and weather permitting, we will be looking at the night sky with aid of a telescope. Children may bring a plushy and blanket. If outdoors, please bring outdoor seating.

Music Jamboree!*

AGES 2-5 ERLANGER: FRI., AUG. 20 10-11 AM & 3-4 PM A special music storytime! We’ll dance, sing, read stories, make and play instruments, and have a harmoniously good time!

Back to School Bash

TWEENS ERLANGER: FRI., AUG. 20 • 4-6 PM Come to a back to school bash for middle schoolers! We will watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid, eat snacks, and decorate school supplies.

Creativity Corner*

ALL AGES ERLANGER: MON., AUG. 23 • 4-5 PM Come make your next masterpiece! We will have various different crafts and art supplies available for your little one to get creative.

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