KIDS

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

90’s Cartoon Scavenger Hunt

BABIES TO AGE 12 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: ALL MONTH Celebrate 90’s month by participating in our classic “90’s Cartoon Scavenger Hunt.” Come to the Durr children’s desk anytime during the month of August to pick up your scavenger hunt form.

Storytime on the Road

BABIES TO AGE 5 DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS VARY. See website for details.

Karma Kids*

AGES 5-12 ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., AUG. 2 • 1:30-2:15 PM A playful yoga class for kids that includes movement, breath, and an art project to create a calm, relaxed mind.

Adventures!

BABIES TO AGE 8 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: WED., AUG. 3, 17 & 31 10 AM-2 PM Prepare to get soaked during this exciting program geared towards young learners. Water tables, squirt guns, and sprinklers, oh, my!

Lunch @ the Library

AGES 18 AND UNDER ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., AUG. 3 • NOON-1 PM Children 18 and under will receive a free meal provided by UMC Food Ministry (while supplies last). Meals to be eaten on-site. Enjoy stories and activities during lunch.

Pizza & a Movie*

COVINGTON BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS • 1-3 PM Each week will highlight a local pizza restaurant.

Outdoor Water

I Scream for Ice Cream Storytime

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., AUG. 12 • 2-3 PM

Children can enjoy stories and songs about this sweet treat before enjoying a small cup of their own!

Dino Mania!

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., AUG. 4 • 10-11 AM Join us for some dinosaur fun! There will be stories, activities, and a craft to make.

¡Cuéntame un Cuento! / Spanish Storytime

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: THURS., AUG. 4 • 6:30-7 PM Acompañanos junto a tus niños a nuestra hora del cuento en español donde escucharemos historias y haremos divertidas actividades. Join us with your children in our Spanish storytime where we will listen to stories and do fun activities.

Bubble Party!

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., AUG. 2 • 10-11 AM Join us for some bubble fun in the Reading Garden!

Yoga in the Park Series*

AGES 5-12 OFF SITE (DEVOU PARK AT THE ROTARY GROVE): THURS., AUG. 4 & 11 • 7-8 PM Reduce your stress, enjoy the outdoors, and relax your body.

Family Paint Night*

AGES 3-12 COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., AUG. 8 • 6-8 PM Paint with the whole family!

Monday Night Stories!

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., AUG. 8 & 22 • 6:30-7:30 PM Children may wear pajamas, bring a blanket and stuffed animal to enjoy listening to stories and more.

Homespun Homeschool: Back to School Resources

AGES 5-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., AUG. 9 • 1:30-2:30 PM Homeschool parents and children join us to discuss online resources provided by the library to help with all research and homework projects for the new school year.

Family Trivia Night: House of Mouse

AGES 7 AND OLDER ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., AUG. 10 • 6:30-8 PM Test your knowledge on all things Disney — this includes Pixar, the Marvel Universe, and Star Wars!

Saturday Stories & Donuts

AGES 2-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., AUG. 13 • 10:30-11:30 AM Children and caregivers join us for stories, songs, puppets, a craft, and DONUTS! Juice and coffee will be available too!

Preschool Dance Party!

INFANTS UP TO AGE 5 ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., AUG. 15 • 10-10:30 AM Children and their caregivers can get ready to put their left arm in, shake their sillies out, and FREEZE during this special dance party!

Teen Creative Writing Club

AGES 9-12 COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., AUG. 15 • 4-5:30 PM A group for teens looking to flex their creative writing muscles with challenges and prompts provided.

Tween Anime Club

AGES 9-12 COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., AUG. 15 • 7-8 PM Come watch anime and read manga with your friends! Snacks and drinks will be available, too. VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT KENTON COUNTY

Cook-A-Book*

AGES 3-8 COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., AUG. 17 • 7-8 PM Join us as we take Storytime on the Road this August! Older siblings welcome. Check kentonlibrary.org for more details.

First, we’ll read a book and then we’ll make a yummy treat! This month, our theme is pie! We’ll read “Pie in the Sky” by Lois Ehlert, and then we’ll make a cherry pie treat.

“Space Jam” After Hours Screening Event

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., AUG. 19 • 7-9 PM

Construction Storytime!

AGES 3-5 ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., AUG. 18 • 10-10:45 AM Bulldozers, cranes, and trucks — oh my! Enjoy stories and a craft all about some of our favorite mighty machines! Join us for an evening showing of the original 1996 “Space Jam” film. Parents attending the Buzz Bin event are welcome to have their kids sit in on the movie while the concert is happening.

Tween Time*

AGES 9-12 COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., AUG. 23 • 4-5 PM Lots of fun activities for tweens. Contact branch for details.

Covington Water Day

COVINGTON BRANCH:SUN., AUG. 21 • 2-4 PM Cool off Covington! Our parking lot will be transformed into a water world, with water balloons, water sprayers, some larger water themed attractions, and Kona Ice.

Sensory Open Play

INFANTS UP TO AGE 8 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: THURS., AUG. 25 • 10 AM-2 PM Expand the mind, gross and fine motor skills and engage the senses in this learn through play program geared for young learners and those with autism or other sensory challenges. Jump in the bounce house, climb through the tunnels, and soar from the trampoline onto the crash pad during this exciting and lively event!

Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits*

INFANTS UP TO AGE 12 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., AUG. 26 • 2-4 PM SUN., AUG. 28 • 2-4 PM Join us on our “Down the Rabbit Hole” adventure to wonderland with our favorite library mascots: Luna and Lola. Show up to your scheduled time slot with your favorite book and read to our rabbits! Sessions will be a total of 15 minutes. Library staff will contact you to schedule a specific time.

Little da Vinci’s at the Erlanger Branch Library!

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., AUG. 30 • 10 AM-4 PM Stop by to experience fun activities as part of the Little Da Vinci’s program! This program is a drop-in program.

Awesome Animal Adaptations with the Cincinnati Museum Center!

AGES 5 AND OLDER ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., AUG. 31 • 6-8 PM See For Everyone. AUGUST 2022 11