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Faces & Places Photograph Donation Drive
COVINGTON: ALL MONTH We are looking for historic photographs — digital and print — of summer activities in NKY! Festivals, parades, amusement parks, baseball games, outdoor concerts, and more. Photos will be added to the Library’s historical photograph database Faces and Places. Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 and set up an appointment to donate your photos or to have them scanned and returned to you. Or send an email to kate.mckenzie@kentonlibrary.org to coordinate a donation or to ask questions.
One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance*
COVINGTON: ALL MONTH Just getting started on your family research, or looking for help with a genealogy “brick wall”? 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 in-person, over-the-phone, or through an online virtual meeting.
Kentucky Adult Education Classes*
ERLANGER: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 4-7 PM Prepare for your GED. Call 859.442.1683 to register.
Chill Yoga*
ZOOM: MON., AUG. 2 • 6-7 PM Experience the most relaxing hour of your day. Through long-held, restorative poses, you’ll relieve hard-worked muscles, take a break from the daily hustle and enjoy an hour to simply chill. Please register online to receive a Zoom link for the class or practice in person at a local park.
Get Started: Career Transition
ERLANGER: TUES., AUG. 3 • 9:30-11 AM
Begin Your Career Transition with Us*
Looking for a new job is overwhelming at the beginning. Join Project Coach Sherry Mays for an orientation on getting started. Learn what to consider first to get yourself moving on an upward trajectory for your future.
ERLANGER: TUES., AUG. 17 • 9:30-11 AM
Plan the Work and Work the Plan, Follow-Up to Get Started*
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.
Zentangle Art*
ERLANGER: TUES., AUG. 3 • 6-7 PM In this relaxing program you will learn how to use the art of Zentangle to bring you peace of mind and relaxation. Trained professional, Hima Lanka, will take you through the different twists and swirls to help your brain release those negative emotions.
Excel *
• Basics:
ERLANGER:
TUES., AUG. 3 • 6:30-8:30 PM
COVINGTON:
WED., AUG. 25 11 AM-NOON
• Advanced:
ERLANGER:
TUES., AUG. 10 • 6:30-8:30 PM Excel may look hard to use, but this class will make it easy.
Northern Kentucky Accountability Group
ERLANGER: WEDNESDAYS • 9:15-11:30AM Join other professional level job seekers to listen and learn from speakers about topics pertinent to your job search. Network, make new friends and meet our coaches.
Virtual DAR Research Assistance
MICROSOFT TEAMS: WED., AUG. 4 & 18 • 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.
Build Your LinkedIn Profile, Part IV*
ERLANGER: WED., AUG. 4 • 1:30-3 PM Connecting, Posting, and Using Groups
Microsoft Word*
ERLANGER: THURS., AUG. 5 • 10-11:30 PM COVINGTON: WED., AUG. 11 • 11 AM-NOON TUES., AUG. 17 • 6:30-8:30 PM Topics covered will be creating, editing, printing, and saving a document.
Writers Group*
ERLANGER: THURS., AUG. 5 & 19 6:30-8:30 PM Share your work and give feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres.
Homesteading 101: Composting*
ERLANGER: THURS., AUG. 5 • 6:30-8:30 PM Learn the basics of homesteading and living sustainably. This week, learn how to start composting!
Tai Chi*
WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., AUG. 6 & 20 10:30-11:30 AM Master Fahey, a 6th degree black belt, will teach an easy course in the gentle and lowimpact martial art of Tai Chi.
Summer Learning: Property Records Research
YOUTUBE: FRI., AUG. 6 • 2-2:30 PM Join Cierra Earl, MA to learn a few tips and tricks for researching the history of your house using census records. Watch @ https://www.youtube. com/user/kentonlib/
Create with Karla*
COVINGTON: SAT., AUG. 7 • 10 AM-NOON Join Karla and create a craft to take home.
Reflections in Nature*
ZOOM & IN-PERSON: SAT., AUG. 7 & 28 • 10-11 AM Learn to meditate in a natural setting either online or in person. Please provide your email address to reserve your spot in person at Devou Park or to receive a Zoom link.
Boost Your Career with Networking*
COVINGTON: MON., AUG. 9 & 16 9:30-11:30 AM 8/9 - Part I: Define what networking is (and is not) and outline a step-by-step process of how to begin building your networking skills. 8/16 - Part II: Continuing our exploration of how networking works, we will discuss what it takes to get your network back up and running.
Wake Up & Yoga*
ZOOM: MON., AUG. 9 • 10-11 AM Create calm and peace at the beginning of your week with breathing and grounding exercises.
Grow with Google: Communicate with Calendar and Gmail*
ERLANGER: MON., AUG. 9 • 1-2 PM Use Google Calendar and Gmail to share important dates, reminders, and events with others.
Garden Club*
ERLANGER: MON., AUG. 9 • 6-7 PM Join us to do a new project or learn a new skill related to gardening indoors and out!
The Beatles Greatest Hits Listening Party
COVINGTON: MON., AUG. 9 • 7-8 PM Rock out with The Beatles greatest hits at the Covington Branch for our first listening party. Light refreshments provided.
Color your World with Crafts *
COVINGTON: WED., AUG. 11 • 2-4 PM Join us for an arts and crafts class!
First Time Computer Use*
COVINGTON: WED., AUG. 11 • 5-6 PM If you are totally lost when it comes to computers and how to use them, this simple and laid-back class will walk you through the basics.
Personalized Papermaking
ERLANGER: WED., AUG. 11 • 6-7:30 PM Craft some simple paper and personalize its color, aroma, and more with dyes and oils in this DIY program.
Informational Interviews*
ERLANGER: THURS., AUG. 12 • 10-11 AM If you are unsure of your next career move, learn how to set up professional meetings or interviews to explore future career options with people already working in those fields.
FACEBOOK: WED., AUG. 11 & 25 • 2-2:30 PM Join us this summer for a special virtual walking tour as we explore a rainbow of Kenton County houses. At each tour stop we will visit a different colored house and learn about its vivid history through the colorful tales of its inhabitants and more. 8/11: Purple 8/25: Multi-colored AUGUST 2021 5
Chair Exercise*
COVINGTON & ZOOM: THURS., AUG. 12 • 11-11:30 AM A half-hour of low impact, low intensity training that focuses on stability, balance, and mobility training. Although it is a chairbased class, you will get a full body workout! Please register to receive a link to join the Zoom class or join the class in person.
Cooking with Dagmar Live!*
WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., AUG. 12 • 2-3 PM Join Ms. Dagmar while she gives a demonstration (and tastings!) of dishes from all around the world.
Craft Club: Zen Gardens*
ERLANGER: THURS., AUG. 12 • 6:30-8:30 PM Join us to make a relaxing tabletop Zen garden. Craft Club is an adult program for ages 16+.
Managing ATS Workshop*
ZOOM: FRI., AUG. 13 • 10-11:30 AM Join Dr. Nina Talley, Director of Career Services at Wilmington College, to talk about managing the impact of Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) in your job search.
Introduction to Online Learning*
ZOOM: FRI., AUG. 13 • 1-2 PM 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.
Free Comic Book Days
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.
ERLANGER: SAT, AUG. 14 • 10 AM-4 PM While supplies last, come early for best selection, one comic per patron.
Free comics! !
Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks
ERLANGER: MON., AUG. 16 • 1-2 PM Learn how to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities — practices that will boost your productivity.
Movie Mondays
ERLANGER: MON., AUG. 16 1-3 PM & 6-8 PM Join us to watch critically acclaimed, newly released films. Popcorn and refreshments provided. There will be two movie screenings, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. See website for titles.
Elevator Pitch Power Hour
COVINGTON: TUES. AUG. 17 • 9:30-10:30 AM Learn how to professionally introduce yourself when job hunting or networking.
Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile*
ERLANGER: WED., AUG. 18 • 1-2:30 PM LinkedIn expert Carolyn Dickerson will show you how to maximize your profile by learning to use LinkedIn corporate recruiter. Significantly increase your chances of recruiters finding you!
Homespun Homeschool Club: Back to School Resources at the Library!*
ERLANGER: WED., AUG. 18 • 1:30-2:30 PM Parents and students join us in the Bronte Room to discover the web and print resources we have available to assist students in their studies during the new school year.
Transferable Skills Workshop*
ERLANGER: THURS., AUG. 19 • 10-11:30 AM Learn how to use your transferable skills to change jobs or careers.
Power Your Job Search with Google*
COVINGTON: THURS., AUG. 19 • 11 AM-NOON ERLANGER: FRI., AUG. 20 • 2-3 PM ZOOM: MON., AUG. 30 • 2-3 PM Discover new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn how to create a resume in Google Docs plus organize and track your job search using Google Sheets.
PowerPoint*
ERLANGER: THURS., AUG. 19 • 1-2 PM COVINGTON: MON., AUG. 23 • 11 AM-12:30 PM Learn how to create a good slideshow from start to finish.
Local History of NKY: The Arts
YOUTUBE: FRI., AUG. 20 • 2-2:30 PM Join us as Kate McKenzie explores the history of the arts in NKY through photographs from our Faces and Places database. Watch on YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/ user/kentonlib/
Audio Books
INSTAGRAM: MON., AUG. 23 • 1-1:15 PM Get a brief overview of audio book services at the Library and how you can listen anytime, anywhere all for free.
Starting Your Own Consulting Business
ERLANGER: MON., AUG. 23 • 1:30-3 PM Ever wondered if you could start your own consulting business? Join Patricia Borne, President of CEO Resources for an in-depth discussion of everything you need to consider before striking out on your own. Class is limited to ten participants.
Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies*
COVINGTON: TUES., AUG. 24 • 11 AM-NOON Learn four strategies to improve your resumé and make your resumé more attractive to hiring managers.
Hooks & Needles*
COVINGTON: WED., AUG. 25 • 2-4 PM Knitters and crocheters, bring your projects or start something new. All levels welcome.
DIY Bookbinding*
ERLANGER: WED., AUG. 25 • 6-7:30 PM Learn how to design and bind your own book with custom covers in this DIY program!
Self-Care DIY*
COVINGTON: THURS., AUG. 26 • 1-1:30 PM Learn creative ideas to take care of your own well-being.
Using Data Axle in Your Job Search*
ERLANGER: THURS., AUG. 26 • 2-3:30 PM Learn how to use the Library’s #1 business database to build a list of prospects for your job search.
Upcycled Book Page Wreaths*
WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., AUG. 26 • 6-7 PM Make a book page wreath for your door at the Library with us.
Craft Club: Quilling for Beginners*
ERLANGER: THURS., AUG. 26 • 6:30-8:30 PM Join us to make a new project or learn a new skill! This week, learn about paper quilling and make a quilled piece of art! Craft Club is an adult program for ages 16+.
Caring for Family Treasures: Watercolors
YOUTUBE: FRI., AUG. 27 • 2-2:30 PM Join Casey Blackmore, MLS, and learn how to properly clean and store watercolor artwork featuring a collection from the archive. Watch @ https://www. youtube.com/user/kentonlib/
Evening Yoga Flow*
ZOOM & IN-PERSON: MON., AUG. 30 • 6-7 PM Move into your evening with intention, movement, and mindful breaths. Register online to receive the Zoom link for the class or enjoy the practice in person at a local park.
Exploring O*NET Online*
ZOOM: TUES., AUG. 31 • 2-3 PM Join us to explore O*NET Online, the nation’s primary source of occupational information. We’ll explore how to use O*NET to research salary ranges, plan career changes, and improve your resume.
Riley Sager: Virtual Author Visit*
ZOOM: TUES., AUG. 31 • 6-7 PM Join us to chat with Riley Sager, New York Times Bestselling Author of acclaimed mysteries and thrillers to celebrate the paperback release of “Home Before Dark.”
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
Bookies
ERLANGER: WED., AUG. 4 • 6:30-7:30 PM “The Ghosts of Eden Park” by Karen Abbott
Wine About It: “Home Before Dark”*
ZOOM: THURS., AUG. 19 • 6:30-7:30 PM Join a book club with a bit of murder, mystery, and intrigue! This month, read “Home Before Dark” by Riley Sager in preparation for Sager’s virtual author visit on Aug. 31.
Case Files: “Ted Bundy: Conversations with a Killer”*
ERLANGER: MON., AUG. 30 • 6:30-7:30 PM We’ll read a new true crime book each month and then get together to discuss the bloody details.
