April 2015 Kenton County Public Library Calendar

Kenton County Public Library

calendar APRIL 2015

FREE programs and events

Hours: M-Th 9 am - 9 pm Fri. 9 am - 6 pm Sat. 10 am - 5 pm Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm

Everyone Coders and Makers Club: • Kinetic Festival Workshop*

Tuesday, April 7, 6-8:30 pm Artist Christian Schmit (and others) will help us bring our designs to life for the Kinetics Fest in Oxford, OH on April 19th.

• Meet a Maker Thursday, April 23, 6-7:30 pm A programming and making club at the Library.

Local Music Collection Kickoff!

Saturday, April 11, Noon-4 pm Enjoy live music as we celebrate our new Local Music Collection.

Moby Dick Comes to Covington

April 17-May 15 Twenty Years of Moby-Dick Art by Students at NKU will be on display.

Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011 • (859) 962-4060

*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4071 for adult and teen programs, 962-4077 for children’s.

Coupon Clippers

Sunday, April 19, 2-4 pm Clip coupons, exchange coupons, and share tips and tricks couponing. Bring your coupon flyers.

FAFSA Workshop*

Tuesday, April 21, 4-6 pm Learn about post-secondary financial aid and get one-on-one FAFSA application assistance.

Kenton County Extension Seed Giveaway!

Wednesday, April 22, 3-5 pm The Kenton County Extension Service will be giving away seed packets to celebrate Earth Day! Limited quantities. First come, first served.

Adults One-on-One E-Reader and Tablet Help

Call or email us to set up an hour-long one-on-one appointment for help with your e-readers and tablets. Just call (859) 962-4073 or email gary.pilkington@kentonlibrary.org or lesley.daley@kentonlibrary.org.

AARP Tax Aide

Wednesdays, April 1, 8 & 15, 9 am-Noon Taxes prepared by AARP Volunteers.

First come, first served.

Hong Kong Action Theater Thursdays, April 2, 16 & 30, 1-3 pm Join us for some of the best Martial Arts and Wuxia films.

Friday Matinee

Fridays in April, 1-3:30 pm Join us every Friday for a matinee movie!

Covington Writers Group

Improve Your Computer Skills!

Saturdays, April 4 & 18, 11am-1 pm Come and share your work and learn from other local writers.

*Registration is required for these classes. Please phone the number listed or visit www.kentonlibrary.org/events.

Book Discussions

Register (859) 962-4071 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events

Microsoft Excel*

Exploring the Internet*

First Time Computer Users*

E-mail Use*

Job Searching and the Internet*

Microsoft Word*

Intermediate: Wednesday, April 1, 10 am-Noon

Wednesday, April 8, 10 am-Noon

Thursday, April 9, 10 am-Noon

E-mail Creation and Access* Monday, April 13, 9-11 am

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Part 1: Wednesday, April 15,10 am-Noon Part 2: Wednesday, April 22, 10 am-Noon

Thursday, April 16, 10 am-Noon

Part 1: Tuesday, April 21, 10 am-Noon Part 2: Tuesday, April 28, 10 am-Noon

Microsoft PowerPoint* Part 1: Thursday, April 23, 10 am-Noon Part 2: Thursday, April 30, 10 am-Noon

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Tuesday, April 7, 7 pm: “Motherless Brooklyn”

by Jonathan Lethem Wednesday, April 8, 1 pm: “Life Sentences” by Laura Lippman Thursday, April 9, 7 pm: “How to Steal a Dog”

by Barbara O’Connor Saturday, April 11, 1 pm: “Behind the Scenes”

by Elizabeth Keckley Wednesday, April 15, 7 pm: “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson

One-on-One Genealogy Research Assistance

Wednesday, April 8, 10 am-2 pm Thursday, April 23, 10 am-2 pm Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at (859) 962-4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.

Job Search One-on-One*

Thursday, April 9, Noon-2 pm Register to meet in a small group setting for more personalized attention from a job searching expert.

KYNECT Signup and Help

Tuesday, April 14, Noon-2 pm Thursday, April 23, 4-6 pm Need help with health care? A KYNECTOR will be on hand to help guide you through the process of signing up for health care through the Kentucky Exchange.

Take Control of Your Career On-Line!

Module 4 of LinkedIn Series* Tuesday, April 14, 5-6:30 pm Hands-on class to elevate your LinkedIn status and build your professional brand.

Genealogy Tech: Finding Online Photographs Wednesday, April 15, 1-2 pm Friday, April 17, 1-2 pm

Covington Advisory Panel Saturday, April 18, 11am-Noon Come give us your suggestion on improving the Covington branch. All are welcome to attend.

Congenealogy

Monday, April 20, 6:30-8 pm Bill Stolz, KCPL Kentucky History Librarian, will present “My Grandfather was a Bootlegger: Separating Fact from Fiction.” Learn how the author discovered the truth, using a variety of historical records and newspapers, behind a long-standing family myth from the Prohibition Era.

Lineage Society Research Assistance

Tuesday, April 21, 9-11 am Local members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be here to discuss the necessary steps toward membership and to help you with research questions.

Moby Dick Comes to Covington Marathon and Reception

April 25 - April 28 To highlight the exhibition Moby Comes to Covington, participate in a Marathon Reading of Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick on April 25 and 26 from 9 am to 9 pm each day. On Monday, April 27, a full-day symposium on Moby Dick and the Arts at NKU will be followed by a reception for student artists and guest speakers.

Evening With the Ancestors*

Saturday, April 25, 6-11 pm Join us for an evening of family history research, consultation, and fellowship.

Refreshments will be served. Registration is required and limited to 50.

Genealogy Tech: Using GeNKY*

Monday, April 27, 6:30-7:30 pm Wednesday, April 29, 6:30-7:30 pm Learn how to navigate this awesome collection of local history documents and indexes.

TeenSpace Gaming

Tuesday, April 21, 4 -6 pm Gaming systems and board games available for free play.

TeenSpace Arts & Craftsters Thursday, April 23, 4-5 pm Art supplies available bring your creativity.

Animanga Club

Tuesday, April 28, 6-8 pm Fan favs and Crunchyroll rotation, Japanese crafts, manga art and snacks.

Teen Voice

Wednesday, April 29, 4-5 pm Your opinion matters, meet with other teens and the teen librarian to design the library you want.

Children Spring Break Reading Challenge

Teens

Grades K-6 April 1-5 Give your brain a workout during Spring Break! Visit the Covington Library location and pick up a “Spring Break Reading Challenge” book log. Read or listen to five books and return your log to the Library for a prize and a raffle entry. Complete as many book logs as you like for extra raffle entries. All logs are due by 5 pm on Sunday, April 5.

GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHER WISE INDICATED

Read, Know, Learn, Go

Unraveled: The Crochet and Knitting Social Club

Wednesday, April 29, 7-8 pm Learn how to crochet or knit or just bring your current project to work on.

Young Adult Job Fair

Thursday, April 9, 3-6 pm Looking for a summer job? Come meet and apply with local area employers for first job opportunities this summer.

TeenSpace Movies

Friday, April 10, 4-5 pm Hang out, watch a movie and have a snack.

Green Teens

Sunday, April 12, 2-3 pm Earn community service hours as you help prepare the Library’s community garden beds for the growing season.

B Visible

Thursday, April 16 & 30, 5-7 pm Learn to sew on sewing machines, create your own wearable technology that lights up to keep you visible on the street.

Ages 2-12 April 1-30 Celebrate National Poetry Month! Read five poetry, riddle, or rhyming books during the month of April and receive a prize and a chance in the reading raffle. All logs must be turned in by 9 pm on Thursday, April 30. Raffle drawing will take place on May 1.

Amazing Animals Meet and Greet with the Cincinnati Museum Center Grades K-6 Wednesday, April 1, 1-2:30 pm Drop in to meet and touch live animals including a bat, box turtle, hissing cockroaches, and more with hands-on animal activities and exploration stations for all ages.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Time!

Grades 1-6 Thursday, April 2, 1-2 pm It’s National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Make a sandwich to compete in a taste test, learn the dance, and make some delicious crafts.

Lego Lab

Grades K-5 Thursdays, April 2, 16 & 30, 4-5 pm We provide the Legos — you provide the engineering skills and creativity.

School’s Out Movie Matinee

Grades 1-6 Friday, April 3, 1-3 pm Join us in our movie lounge with the popcorn machine and more.

Awesome Art Afternoon* Grades 1-5 Fridays in April, 4-4:45 pm Develop your young artist’s skills and passion each week as we learn from the masters, old and new, through great reads and a hands-on project.

Kids’ Kitchen*

Grades 1-6 Mondays in April, 4-5 pm Learn how to make a healthy and tasty recipe — no parents required! Free snacks, books, and prizes; sponsored by the UK Cooperative Extension Service.

Science and Engineering Club

Preschool Storytimes Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5: Caregiver required Tuesdays, 10-10:45 am Join us for stories, songs and activities designed to develop key early literacy skills while having fun at the Library!

Toddler Time

Age 2: Caregiver required Tuesdays, 11-11:45 am Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for 2-year-olds.

Family Storytime

Ages 0-5: Caregiver required Wednesdays, 7-7:45 pm Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun followed by playtime.

Babes in Storyland

Ages 0-1: Caregiver required Thursdays, 10-10:45 am Share stories, songs, sign language, fingerplays and playtime!

Playart

Ages 2-6: Caregiver required Fridays, 10-11 am Enjoy stories, songs, and a hands-on art project. Dress to be comfy and get messy!

Tuesdays in April, 4-5 pm Come put your building and science skills to the test!

Booker Buddy Bash April 12-19 We are celebrating Booker’s birthday this month with a very special surprise, and you can be part of it! Come to the Covington Branch anytime during the week of April 12-18 and be part of Booker’s special surprise. Hint: You have to see it to believe it!

Puppy Tales

Grades K-6 Sunday, April 12, 2-4 pm Come read to a real dog, earn a certificate and enter a raffle to win your own toy reading companion.

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Hours: M-F Sat. Sun.

9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 5 pm 1 pm - 5 pm

William E. Durr Branch 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051•(859) 962-4030

*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4031 for adult and teen programs, 962-4032 for children’s.

Everyone

Adults

School’s Out Movie

Weekly GED

• Wednesday, April 1,1 pm“The Boxtrolls” • Friday, April 3, 1 pm- “Big Hero 6” Parent Required.

Friends of KCPL Used Book Sale

Sunday, April 26- Saturday, May 2 Open Library hours. Closes 30 minutes prior to building.

Ages 16-Adult Mondays and Wednesdays in April, 5-7:30 pm Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.

Movie vs. Book*

Friday, April 3, 6-7:45 pm Join us this evening for “Somewhere in Time” and come back next week for the book discussion. Pizza and beverages will be provided with registration!

Parent Required.

Enjoy the commeraderie of crafting with others!

Learn new skills!

Lunch and Learn For Seniors*

Improve Your Computer Skills!

Mondays, April 6 & 20, Noon-2 pm Enjoy lunch while enjoying an interesting topic. April 6’s topic: Aromatherapy.

April 20: TBA

*Registration is required for these classes. Please phone the number listed or visit www.kentonlibrary.org/events.

Adult Book Discussions

Register (859) 962-4031 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events

One-on-One YouTube* Thursday, April 2, 6-9 pm

Facebook*

Tuesday, April 7, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm

Computer Spring Cleaning*

Part 1: Tuesday, April 14, 6:30-8 pm Part 2: Tuesday, April 28, 6:30-8 pm

One-on-One Photo Scanning and Editing*

Seniors & Cell Phones

Wednesday, April 8, 1-3:45 pm

Thursday, April 16, 1:30-3 pm

Seniors & Computers*

Seniors & E-Readers

Thursday, April 9, 1:30-3: pm Learn how to turn the computer on and off correctly. You will learn how to open the Internet, and how to print. This is a very basic class, for beginners.

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Thursday, April 23, 1:30-3 pm

Seniors & Tablets

Thursday, April 30, 1:30-3 pm We will take a look at the Library apps, and other popular apps.

One-on-One Help with E-Books, Music, and More* Thursday, April 30, 6-8:45 pm

• Tuesday, April 7, 7-8:30 pm “Somewhere in Time”

by Richard Matheson • Tuesday, April 21, 7-8:30 pm “Astronaut Wives Club”

by Lily Koppel

Zumba Gold*

Wednesdays, April 8, 15 & 22, 7-8 pm Licensed instructor Jean Henry will teach a lower impact, easy to follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness program.

Perfect for anyone who is just starting an exercise program or if you think you have no rhythm!

Crafting

• Scarf It Up! Learn to Purl: Thursday, April 9, 2-3:30 pm • Stitchers Night Out: Thursdays, April 9 & 23, 5-8:30 pm • Open Crafts: Saturday, April 11, 10 am-4 pm • Quilting Basics*: Saturday, April 11, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

• Scarf It Up! Learn to Knit: Saturday, April 11, 1-2:30 pm.

• Quilting: Mystery Block of the Month*: Saturday, April 11, 2-4 pm • Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards*: Sunday, April 12, 2-4 pm • One-on-One: Stitching Assistance*: Tuesday, April 14, 10 am-1:30 pm & Thursday, April 16, 1:30-5 pm • Scarf It Up! Casting On*: Thursday, April 23, 6-7:30 pm

Mah Jongg Madness

Monday, April 13, 1-4 pm Come in and learn this game that’s popular all over the world. All skill levels are welcome!

Toastmasters

Monday, April 13, 6:45-8:30 pm Toastmasters help people develop public speaking and leadership skills — with enjoyment. Adults only please.

One-on-One Genealogy Assistance*

Tuesday, April 14, 1:-9 pm Meet one on one with a Library staff member for help with genealogy resources such as Ancestry Library Edition, FamilySearch.org, Heritage Quest, etc. Register online or by calling (859) 962-4031.

Behind the Scenes: The Shawshank Redemption

Friday, April 17, 6:30-9:30 pm D. Lynn Meyers, Producing Artistic Director of Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, will share stories she had as casting director for “The Shawshank Redemption” while the movie plays.

Writer’s Group: Independence Inklings

Sunday, April 19, 1:30-4:30 pm Open to writers of all genres and skill levels for feedback and support.

Public Speaking for Everyone*

Monday, April 20, 7-8:30 pm Learn to ease fears and gain confidence while public speaking.

Getting the Most From Online Genealogy Research* Tuesday, April 21, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn about some of the most useful websites and databases and how to search them.

Earth Day Seed Giveaway!

Wednesday, April 22, 9:30-11 am Visit the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service’s information kiosk and learn how you can be greener at home and in the garden. Pick up free garden seeds!

Digital Photography*

Friday, April 24, 6-8:30 pm Learn how to improve photo skills.

Teens GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHER WISE INDICATED

Yu Gi Oh ETC: Trading Card Gaming

Thursday, April 2, 6-8 pm Whatever your favorite game, bring your decks to the Library and meet other players while you play and enjoy some snacks.

Fandom Friday: Anime Club

Friday, April 10, 6-8 pm We’ll still watch anime and eat pizza, just at a different time of the week. If you have any recommendations for titles to watch, email jessy.griffith@ kentonlibrary.org.

DIY Spa

Thursday, April 16, 6-8 pm Come make all sorts of natural bath and body products!

Teen Book Discussion:

“How To Steal a Dog” Monday, April 20, 6-8 pm

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, April 21, 6-8 pm

Children Homeschooler’s Club: Superhero Math Show*

Grades K-6 Wednesday, April 1, 10:30-11:30 am Welcome Paul Adams and his Superhero Math Show. This is a high energy, audience interactive, participatory event that is funny and educational.

Sensory Open Play

Saturday, April 4, 10 am-2 pm Thursday, April 23, 11 am-1 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.

Lego Time

Ages 6-12 Thursday, April 9, 4:30-5:30 pm Enjoy an hour of Lego free play!

Creative Corner*

Ages 7-12 Saturday, April 11, 1-2 pm Creative Corner is an art based program designed to help kids express their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and other art mediums. All art materials will be provided.

Hot Wheels Racing Day*

Ages 1-12; Caregiver Required Saturday, April 18, 11 am-12:30 pm Bring your fastest, craziest-looking Hot Wheels/Matchbox cars and make them speed, soar and crash on our customized tracks! Hot Wheels door prizes!

Preschool Storytimes Preschool Story Time

Ages 3-5: Caregiver required Tuesdays, 10:30-11 am Join us for music, stories, movement and laughs with Joel the Singing Librarian.

Toddler Time

Ages 2-3: Caregiver required Tuesdays, 7-7:30 pm Toddlers and their favorite adult are invited to a special storytime just for them.

Babes in StoryLand

Ages 0-2: Caregiver required Wednesdays, 7-7:30 pm Bring your baby to the Library for language enrichment with stories, songs, rhymes and playtime.

PreWalkers: Thursdays, 9:30-10 am Walkers: Thursdays, 10:30-11 am Limited to first 15 babies in attendance.

Playart

Ages 2-6: Caregiver required Thursdays, 1:30-2 pm & 7-7:30 pm; & Fridays, 10-10:30 am & 11-11:30 am Have fun with art.

Booker Buddy Bash Overcome your fears and learn the valuable skill of public speaking!

Monday, April 20.

April 19-26 Calling all Booker Buddy Club members!

We are celebrating Booker’s birthday this month with a special surprise and you can be part of it! Come to the Durr Branch anytime during the week of April 19 - 25 and be part of Booker’s special surprise.

The Magic of Jason the Great!* Caregiver required Saturday, April 25, 11 am Prepare to be amazed with the energetic and comical magic of Jason the Great!

Fun for the entire family. .

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Erlanger Branch Library

Hours: M-F Sat. Sun.

9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 1 pm - 5 pm

401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018 • (859) 962-4000

*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4002 for adult and teen programs, 962-4003 for children’s.

Everyone Speedy Suppers in a SNAP*

Mondays in April, 7 pm In this 6-part series, learn how to make delicious, nutritious meals for your family. Learn new recipes and sample each dish. Receive FREE items for your kitchen when you complete the course.

Presented by the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service.

Ventriloquism Museum

Thursday, April 16, 7-8 pm Join us for a presentation about the Vent Haven Museum, located in Fort Mitchell. Then enjoy a demonstration by a professional vocal ventriloquist.

Kenton County Extension Seed Giveaway!

Wednesday, April 22, Noon-1 pm

Adults

Knitting with Scarf it Up!*

Thursdays, April 2 & 16, 7 pm Learn to knit or bring your own project!

Book Discussions Please bring size 10.5 needles and thick • Wednesday, April 1, 7-8 pm: “Jurassic Park” by Michael Crichton and chunky yarn. Registration encouraged for new attendees.

• Thursday, April 16, 2-3 pm:

“Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline

Active For Life!

Tuesdays & Thursdays in April, 9:30-10:30 am Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Taught by local fitness instructors Kelly Boerger and Marcella Kinser.

Writers’ Group

Thursdays, April 2 & 16, 6:30 pm Give and share feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres. New members welcome!

Improve Your Computer Skills! *Registration is required for these classes. Please phone the number listed or visit www.kentonlibrary.org/events.

Family Fun Night @ the Library

Mondays, April 6, 13, & 27, 7-8 pm Fun family games and snacks!

Healthy Living Series

• Tuesday, April 7, 7-8 pm: Mediterranean Diet • Tuesday, April 21, 7-8 pm: Stress Reduction • Tuesday, April 28, 7-8 pm: Vitamins and Supplements

Hobby Corner: Hiking/Backpacking

Thursday, April 9, 7-8 pm Discover hiking trails in the Kentucky area and learn tips about backpacking.

Daytime Writers

Friday, April 10, 10:30 am-Noon A new daytime group for writers, featuring virtual instructions from writing professionals!

Film Friday Register (859) 962-4002 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events

One-on-One Tech Help!

Intro to Etsy*

DigiCart Open Hours

Intro to Floor Planner*

Buying & Selling on eBay*

Beginners Computer Workshop for Seniors*

April 1-September 1

Thursdays, April 2 & 16, 5-7 pm

Part 1- Tuesday, April 7, 6:30-8:30 pm Part 2-Tuesday, April 21, 6:30-8:30 pm

Intro to Craigslist*

Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 pm

Adobe Illustrator*

Intro- Thursday, April 9, 6-8 pm Intermediate- Thursday, April 23, 6-8 pm

Wednesday, April 15, 6:30-8:30 pm

Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 pm

Saturday, April 25, 11:00 am-3:30 pm Learn the basics of computers, how to surf the Internet, emailing and more! A light lunch will be provided by Krogers (sandwiches and chips) or feel free to bring your own. Call (859) 962-4002 to sign up!

Fridays, April 10 & 24, 1 & 6 pm Watch and discuss “Wild” starring Reese Witherspoon. Rated R.

Open Crafting*

Saturday, April 11, 10 am-4 pm Knitting: 10:30 am - Noon Purling: 1:30-3 pm Crocheting: 2-3:30 pm

Lunch & Learn For Seniors

• Monday, April 13, Noon-1 pm: Killing Lincoln: An Investigation Learn about the assasination from an investigative point of view.

• Monday, April 27, Noon-1 pm: Golden Age of Television* Explore television’s pioneers such as Ruth Lyons, Paul Dixon, the Cool Ghoul and Skipper Ryle who entertained greater Cincinnatians.

Learn stress reduction techniques April 21!

Beginner Yoga

Tuesday, April 14, 7 pm Please bring your own yoga mat or towel.

Considering Grad/ Law School?*

Tuesday, April 14, 7-8 pm Representatives from NKU Office of Graduate Programs and NKU Chase College of Law will cover the benefits of advanced education, admission requirements, program offerings and more.

Library Live Concert: Pedal Steel Jazz Quartet

Friday, April 17, 7-8 pm Join us for an evening of cool grooves with the Pedal Steel Jazz Quartet.

Disney Family Movie Night@ The Library!

Monday, April 20, 7-8 pm Tonight’s feature: “Tangled!”

Erlanger’s Test Kitchen: Better Chicken

Thursday, April 23, 7-8 pm Learn new ways to wake up a kitchen standby, the chicken breast. Samples will be served. Presented by Colonel De’s Herbs & Spices.

Classic Movie Matinee

Wednesday, April 29, 1-2 pm Watch and discuss “His Girl Friday.”

Cosponsored by Madonna Manor.

Teens GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHER WISE INDICATED

Teen Poetry Contest

April 1-28 Enter your writing into our first ever Erlanger Teen Poetry Contest! Submit entries online April 1-15, then visit the branch to vote for your favorites April 20-27. Winners will be chosen by popular vote and staff judges. Prizes include signed YA books and bookstore gift cards. Only 1 entry per person. Submissions will be taken starting April 1.

Teen Lounge

Wednesdays in April, 4:30-6 pm Hang out after school with friends, food, games, and more!

Spontaneous Wednesdays Wednesdays in April, 6-7:30 pm Vote for video games, movies, board games, crafts, or come up with your own activity.

Poetry Workshop*

Monday, April 13, 6-7:30 pm Celebrate National Poetry Month with fun and interactive poetry-generating activities!

Altered Book Art*

Monday, April 20, 6:30-8 pm Create art and jewelry out of old copies of your favorite books! Materials provided.

STEAM Explorers

Thursday, April 23, 7-8 pm Explore the world of frogs and their habitats in this month’s science, technology, engineering, arts, and math Explorers program.

Blockbuster Theater!

Ages 13-Adult Friday, April 24, 6:-8:30 pm “The Hobbit 3: The Battle of the Five Armies.” Free popcorn!

Rated PG-13. Caregiver Required.

Teen Lounge

Monday, April 27, 4:30-6 pm Hang out after school with friends, food, games, and more!

Pokemon Club

Monday, April 27, 6-7:30 pm Bring your 3DS, Game Boy, and Pokemon Cards to play with other Pokemon Fans!

Anime Club

Wednesday, April 29, 6-7:30 pm Watch anime, check out the newest manga, and enjoy Japanese snacks!

Homeschool Book Discussion*

Thursday, April 30, 7-8 pm Join us to discuss “How to Steal a Dog” by Barbara O’Conner — a lighthearted look at poverty and how two children look for a creative way to help their mom. Please email eden.grey@ kentonlibrary.org or visit the Library’s Reference Desk for a copy of the book

Children Easter Puppet Show

Ages 2-8; Caregiver Required Wednesday, April 1, 10 & 11 am Enjoy the antics of the puppets as they celebrate spring and prepare for Easter.

Treats provided after the show.

Crafternoons

Ages 6-12 Wednesdays in April at 4 pm April 1- Fooled You! April 8 - Draw a Bird!

April 15- Craft Clean Out! April 22- Earth Art!

International Children’s Book Day

Ages 6-12 Thursday, April 2, 7 pm Celebrate International Children’s Book Day with some classic children’s stories, snacks based on books, and crafts!

Booker Buddy Bash

April 6-12 Come to the Erlanger Branch anytime during the week of April 6-11 and be part of Booker’s special birthday surprise! Hint: You have to see it to believe it!

Reading Buddies

Ages 2-12 Mondays, April 6, 20 & 27 4:30-6 pm Saturday, April 11, Noon-2 pm Reading is FUN! Enjoy reading with our adult Reading Buddy volunteers, and have some pizza and a prize, too.

SPACE

Ages 6-12 Thursday, April 9, 7 pm Celebrate International Day of Human Space Flight with space stories, activities, and snacks!

Even small children can enjoy Zumba!

Preschool Storytimes Babes in Storyland

Ages 0-2: Caregiver required Mondays, 10 am & Tuesdays, 9:30 am & 10:30 am We will share books, rhymes, and songs, and enjoy toy time together.

Rise N Shine Friday Fitness Zumba Kids JR* Ages 4-12 Fridays, April 10, 17 & 24, 1:30-2 pm, 2:15-3 pm Mary Rider of Move Your Body Fitness will lead children ages 4-6 in Zumba Kids JR! Call (859) 962-4003 to register.

Ready Seed and Grow!*

Ages 4-12; Caregiver Required Tuesday, April 14, 1-2 pm Learn about different types of plants that can be started from seed. Plant seeds in little pots to take home and transplant later into your own garden.

Lego Club

Ages 5-12 Thursdays, April 16 & 23, 4-5 pm Bring your imagination and challenge yourself in this Lego Club. We will work on both individual and team creations.

Relax! (It’s Stress Awareness Day!)

Ages 6-12 Thursday, April 16, 7 pm Join us for some relaxation! We’ll read some soothing stories, share a snack, and create a relaxing craft.

Flora & Fauna*

Ages 5-12 Friday, April 17, 7 pm Learn about birds living in Northern Kentucky, their nests, and the plants that they depend on.This STEM program will include activities designed to encourage inquiry and creativity. Please register by calling (859) 962-4003.

Ages 2-5: Caregiver required Mondays, 11 am Listen to stories and rhymes and dance and color. Limited to 40 children in attendance.

Bedtime Stories

Ages 2-5: Caregiver required Tuesdays, 7 pm Wear your pajamas to an evening program with stories, singing, dancing and art.

Toddler Time

Ages 2-3: Caregiver required Wednesdays, 10 & 11 am Join us for stories, singing, dancing and art. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.

Playart

Ages 2-6: Caregiver required Wednesdays, 1:30 & 7 pm & Fridays, 10 & 11:30 am Enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week.

Kindergarten, Here I Come!

Ages 3-5 Thursdays, 10 & 11:30 am Join us as we use stories, rhymes, songs and activities to help prepare for kindergarten.

Puppy Tales

Grades 1-6: Caregiver Required Sunday, April 19, 2-4 pm Reading to dogs improves children’s reading skills. Each child will receive a certificate with a photo of themselves with the dog they read to.

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Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard Covington, KY 41011 Phone: (859) 962-4060

NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID CINCINNATI, OHIO PERMIT NO. 1611

Durr Branch Library 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road Independence, KY 41051 Phone: (859) 962-4030

Electronic Service Requested

Erlanger Branch Library 401 Kenton Lands Road Erlanger, KY 41018 Phone: (859) 962-4000

www.kentonlibrary.org Hours M-Th: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Fri.*: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sat.** 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. * The Covington Library closes at 6 p.m. on Friday ** Erlanger open until 6 p.m. on Saturday

Erlanger Listings, cont.

Pizza Party!

Ages 6-12 Thursday, April 23, 7 pm Celebrate the end of another session with a Pizza Party!

Rhythm & Rhyme: Sensory Storytime*

Ages 2-6; Caregiver Required Saturday, April 25, 11 am This interactive and educational program is especially designed for children with sensory integration challenges. Call 962-4003 to register.

Song of the Sea!

Ages 4-12 Saturday, April 25, 2-4 pm Watch “Song of the Sea.” After the movie, make a fun mermaid craft.

Kentucky Bluegrass Book Awards Reveal Party!

Ages 6-12 Thursday, April 30, 4 -5 pm Join us for the reveal of this year’s winning books. Kids have a chance to win a book by entering the drawing at the beginning of the program.

Covington Listings, cont.

Homespun — SOS: The Sinking of the Titanic*

Grades K-6 Monday, April 13, 1:30-2:30 pm The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage in April, 1912. Join us as we take a look at this piece of history.

Make a Morse Code signalling set.

Early Childhood Literacy Fair

Ages 1-6 Saturday, April 18, 10:30 am-1:30 pm Join us for the annual Early Childhood Literacy Fair featuring a performance

by Zak Morgan, balloon animals, a strolling magician, activities from the Contemporary Art Center and “Bird Brain” presented the Cincinnati Museum Center,

by Playhouse in the Park and free developmental screening Ages 4-12 from First Steps for children 0-36 Sunday, April 26, 2-3:30 pm months old. There will be plenty of This charming fable about choosing prizes for children and the first 400 to be different is full of laughs and children will receive a free book. The the lesson that strange behavior fair is funded by the Kenton County isn’t always foolish. Join us for a Community Early Childhood Council special hat craft beginning at 2 pm, which receives money from KidsNow! with the play beginning promptly at and the Governor’s Office of Early 2:30 pm.

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Online Events

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK! APRIL 12-18 Join us for to celebrate National Library Week, April 12-18. In addition to all the fun programs, check out all the selfie stations around the Library. Snap and share your photo using the hashtag #kentonlibrary and upload to the Library’s Facebook page.

Additionally, while supplies last, patrons who check out items will receive a KCPL tote bag (one bag per order/per family). Don’t forget to check out the Early Childhood Literacy Fair at the Covington Library on Sat., April 18 to cap off this fun-filled week!