April Events at the Kenton County Public Library

EVENTS GUIDE TO FREE PROGRAMS & EVENTS • APR 2018

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*Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000

Family Fun Night @ the Library — Craft Night ERL: Mon., Apr. 2, 7-8 pm

Family Movie Night: “Coco”

ERL: Fri., Apr. 6, 6:30-9 pm Rated PG. Runtime 105 min.

KCPL Friends Used Book Sale

Listen to brilliant music performed by the Cincinnati Opera, Sunday, April 8 at Erlanger.

DURR: Sun., Apr. 22Sat., Apr. 28 Music, books, movies and more.

3rd Annual Running of the Goats and Spring Celebration

Cincinnati Opera’s Elixir of Love

ERL: Sun., Apr. 8, 2-3 pm Hear brilliant music performed by professional singers in this comic opera.

Lincoln Ridge Park Mini Camp: Soils, Mud and Plants!

OFF SITE: Mon. & Tues., Apr. 9 & 10, 10 am-Noon Join us at Lincoln Ridge Park (Shelter 3) to explore soils, mud and plants! Monday and Tuesday will have different activities. Come dressed for mess! Program co-sponsored

by Kenton County Parks and Recreation and KCPL.

School’s Out Movies

DURR: Apr. 9, 11, 12 & 13, 1-3 pm 4/9: “Ferdinand,” (PG) (108 min.)

4/11: “Paddington 2,“ (PG) (104 min) 4/12: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” (PG-13) (119 min) 4/13: “Coco,” (PG) (105 min)

Family Pokemon Night@ The Library

ERL: Mon., Apr. 9, 7-8 pm Calling all Pokemon Trainers to bring their cards and DS to battle other trainers.

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Hot Wheels Racing Day

DURR: Sat., Apr. 14, 11 am-1 pm Bring your favorite Hot Wheels cars and send them plunging into perilous predicaments!

Family Fun Bug Night @ the Library

ERL: Mon., Apr. 16, 7-8 pm

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Service for Cats*

COV: Drop off: Tues., Apr. 17, 6:30-7 am; Pick up: Wed., Apr. 18 The Ohio Alleycat Resource (O.A.R.) will bring their mobile spay/neuter unit to the Covington Library. Call O.A.R. directly at (513) 871-0185 to register.

Fix It: Bingo

ERL: Wed., Apr. 18, 6:30-8 pm Win home improvement and decor prizes!

Earth Day Seed Giveaway - Kenton County Extension

COV: Fri., Apr. 20, 4:30-6 pm DURR: Sat., Apr. 21, 10-11:30 am First come, first served, supplies limited.

Block Party: Family Storytime

DURR: Sat., Apr. 21, 10:30-11:30 am Celebrate Earth Day by building with recycled materials.

Heroin Crisis: The Face of Addiction

COV: Sat., Apr. 21,1-4 pm Join us for a panel discussion on the heroin crisis, featuring Laura Brinson from the Northern Kentucky Health Department, Diana O’Toole from the Kenton County Alliance, as well as speakers from Northern Kentucky Hates Heroin and the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force.

ROKCincy Presents: Trip Jones and the Case of the Missing Music

ERL: Sat., Apr. 21, 2-3 pm Join Trip Jones for a chooseyour-own-adventure opera as he tries to solve the mystery of the Diva’s missing music before the curtain goes up and the show....can’t go on!

Presented by ROKCincy in partnership with Cincinnati Opera.

OFF SITE: Sun., Apr. 22, Noon-5 pm We’ll be providing a variety of children’s activities at the Hellman Creative Center in Covington.

Family Fun Mad Scientist Night @ the Library ERL: Mon., Apr. 23, 7-8 pm

How To: Plarn-Making

ERL: Wed., Apr. 25, 6-7 pm Make plarn (plastic yarn) out of recycled plastic bags for Shari to crochet into mats and backpacks to give to others less fortunate. Worth 1 hour of community service!

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)

ERL: Sat., Apr. 28, 2-4 pm Enjoy this annual celebration of children and books with a carnival! We’ll begin with International Storytime at 2, followed by carnival games, activities, and crafts. Free books will be available for the first 100 children!

Mother’s Day Craft Night @ the Library

ERL: Mon., Apr. 30, 7-8 pm Make a gift bag full of goodies including a bath bomb, card and more!

STREAM Mango Languages*

Mon., Apr. 2, 2-4 pm Learn a new language online.

Spring Break Maker Camp

Ages 7+ Tues.-Thurs., Apr. 3-5 & 10-12, 5-6 pm Need something to do over spring break? Join us for the Spring Break version of our Maker Camp.

• Erlanger/Elsmere & Beechwood’s Break 4/3 - 3D Sculpting 4/4 - Little Bits Creations 4/5 - 2-Penny Kazoo • Boone & Kenton County’s Break 4/10 - 3D Sculpting 4/11 - Little Bits Creations 4/12 - 2-Penny Kazoo

Sew What! Throw Pillow Cover*

Ages Middle School & up Wed. in Apr., 7-8:30 pm Sew What! is a chance for sewing beginners to get together, share ideas and learn a thing or two!

Wind Powered STEM

Ages 7+ Thurs., Apr. 5, 6:30-7:30 pm Learn about wind powered things and create wind powered cars, windmills and more.

Coding Club

Imagination Chapter

School Age Thurs., Apr. 12 & 26, 6:30-7:30 pm Imagine, design, create, innovate, and build with a different theme each month!

Build a Tiny House

Ages 7+ Fri., Apr. 13, 5-6 pm Learn a little bit about math using area and perimeter to create a paper version of your dream house/room.

Fix It! Learn about the Sewing and Embroidery Machines

Tweens, Teens & Adults Sun., Apr. 15 between 1-3 pm Learn quick basics and see a demonstration.

*Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000 Free Fun on the Internet* Mon., Apr. 16, 2-4 pm Let us show you how to have fun on the Internet for free!

DIY: Earth Day Celebration!

School Age Thurs., Apr. 19, 6:30-7:30 pm

Earth Day Fun

School age Fri., Apr. 20, 5-6 pm Celebrate Earth Day with earth-friendly activities.

Consumer Reports*

Mon., Apr. 23, 2-4 pm You don’t need to pay for this subscription to “Consumer Reports.” Visit the Library for all your product review needs.

Make With Me

Family & All Ages Tues., Apr. 24, 5-7 pm Drop by with the whole family to create keepsakes together.

Each project will offer varying levels of difficulty to accommodate crafters of all ages!

STEM Circuits

School Age Fri., Apr. 27, 5-6 pm Learn a little bit about what circuits are and what’s conductive while using things like snap circuits and Makey Makeys.

Smart Phones for Seniors* Mon., Apr. 30, 2-4 pm We’ll show you how to get the most from your smart phone!

ADULTS ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

All STREAM Center programs located at Erlanger Branch

School Age Fri., Apr. 6, 5-6 pm Learn about coding by playing games, crafting, and more!

Learning Express*

Mon., Apr. 9, 2-4 pm Did you know the Library has free tutorials on different computer programs? Come learn how to take advantage of Learning Express!

Learn how to get the most from your smart phone Monday, April 30, 2-4 pm.

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ADULTS

*Register KENTONLIBRARY.ORG (859) 962-4000 *Registration required. Go online orat call 962-4071 for adult and teen or programs, 962-4077 for children’s.

CRAIG & FRED A MARINE & HIS DOG

Welcome book sensations Craig & Fred for an interactive discussion about their story, Q&A, and a book signing!

Fred will be available for pawtographs!

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The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, spreading the message of stubborn positivity.

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As seen on the “Today Show,” “Rachel Ray” and “People Magazine”

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 6 PM AT ERLANGER

Mah Jongg Madness

First Time Computer Users*

Walk Aerobics for Seniors

Senior Strength

DURR: Mon., Apr. 2 & 16, 1-4 pm

DURR: Mon., Apr. 2 & 16, 2-2:30 pm Limited to first 20 participants.

Writers’ Groups

DURR: - Mon., Apr. 2, 6:30-8:30 pm - Mon., Apr. 16, 6:30-8:30 pm ERL: - Thurs., Apr. 5, 6:30-8 pm - Thurs., Apr. 19, 6:30-8 pm COV: Wed., Apr. 11, 6-8 pm Open to writers of all genres and skill levels.

SCORE: Free Advice for Businesses and Entrepreneurs

ERL: Tues., 9 am-1:30 pm SCORE mentors meet with individual clients to discuss their ideas.

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COV: Tues., Apr. 3, 10 am-Noon

ERL: Tues., Apr. 3, 10 & 17, 11 am-Noon Certified Fitness Instructor Holly will guide you through a low impact workout.

Periscope: TIL Local History and Genealogy

ONLINE: Tues., Apr. 3, 3-4 pm We’ll celebrate National Poetry Month by highlighting the works of Kentucky poets in our collection. View us online by tuning into @KentonLibrary on Periscope (available on your smartphone or tablet), or at periscope.tv/kentonlibrary.

Kenton County Diabetes Support Group

ERL: Tues., Apr. 3, 6:30-8 pm Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips, resources and support.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER GO TO: KENTONLIBRARY.ORG

Performance Skills for the Workplace* ERL: Wed., 1-3 pm

Call Ahead for One-OnOne Genealogy Research Assistance*

DURR: Wed., Apr 4, 9-11 am COV: Sat., Apr. 14 & 28, 10 am-Noon Reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.

NKY Accountability Group ERL: Wed., 9:15-11:15 am Unemployed professional?

Join other job seekers looking for work to get support and fresh ideas.

AARP Tax Aide

COV: Wed., Apr. 4 & 11, 9:30 am-12:30 pm First come, first served, be sure to have your tax paperwork, ID and SS Card with you as well as any dependent information you may need.

Exploring the Internet*

COV: - Part 1: Wed., Apr. 4, 10 am-Noon - Part 2: Wed., Apr. 11, 10 am-Noon

Fold3 for Beginners*

DURR: Wed., Apr. 4, 11:30 am-12:30 pm COV: Tues., Apr. 24, 10 am & 6 pm Learn how Fold3 can help you research your ancestors’ military history.

Let’s Get Cooking!*

DURR: Thurs., Apr. 5, 1-3 pm Stop in for a cooking class with recipes and tastings!

English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Club

ERL: Thurs., Apr. 5 & 19, 2-3 pm Practice listening and talking in English in a friendly and informal conversation club.

Stitchers’ Night Out

DURR: Thurs., Apr. 5, 5-8 pm Swap patterns, share techniques and trade tips on projects.

Adult Coloring and a Movie: “Murder On The Orient Express”

DURR: Thurs., Apr. 5, 6-8 pm

Fix It: Crafting Thursdays*

ERL: Thurs., Apr. 5 & 19, 6:30-8:30 pm 4/5: Recycling Old Books* 4/19: Pillow Covers* Supplies limited.

DIY Seed Bombs

COV: Thurs., Apr. 5, 7-8:30 pm Learn how to make DIY Seed Bombs for your garden.

Tai Chi and Chai Tea

DURR: Fri., Apr. 6, 13 & 20, 10:30-11:30 am Master Fahey, a 6th degree black belt, will teach an easy course in the martial art of Tai Chi.

Fri. Matinee

COV: Fri., April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 1-3 pm 4/6: “Eight Men Out” 4/13: “Pacific Rim” 4/20: “Diana Krall - Live in Paris” 4/27: “One Night With Blue Note,” featuring jazz greats Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Stanley Jordan and many more!

Open Crafts

DURR: Sat., Apr. 7, 10 am-4 pm Bring your crafting project to the Library.

Fly Fishing Basics*

ERL: Sat., Apr. 7, 10:30 am-4:30 pm This class is presented by Northern KY Fly Fishers, Inc.

Art of the Side Hustle Workshop

ERL: Sat., April 7, 11 am-12:30 pm

Frank X Walker and George Ella Lyon Poetry Reading COV: Sat., Apr. 7, 1-4 pm Frank X Walker and George Ella Lyon will share their poetry.

Evening With the Ancestors*

ERL: Sat., Apr. 7, 6:30-10 pm Join us for an evening of genealogical instruction.

Local History and Genealogy Department Tour

COV: Sun., Apr. 8, 1-2 pm & Mon., Apr. 30, 6-7 pm We will highlight some of the gems of the collection.

Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards*

DURR: Sun., Apr. 8, 2-4 pm

E-mail Creation and Access*

COV: Mon., Apr. 9, 9-11 am Set up new e-mail accounts, test access to already created accounts, and work out other problems accessing accounts.

Railroad Scenes and Communities of NKY

COV: Mon., Apr. 9, 2-3 pm Local writer Chris Mayhew will showcase a selection of historic NKY railroad images dating back as far as the 1890s.

Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange

DURR: Mon., Apr. 9, 2-4 pm & Tues., Apr. 24, Noon-2 pm Join reps with the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange to sign up for health care.

Dungeons & Dragons

DURR: Mon., Apr. 9, 6-8:30 pm COV: Sat., Apr. 14, & 28, 1-4 pm

College Life: How to Help Prepare Your Teen!

DURR: Mon., Apr. 9, 6:30-7:30 pm

Toastmasters

ERL: Mon., Apr. 9, 23 & 30, 7-8:30 pm Develop public speaking and leadership skills. Adults only please.

E-mail Use*

COV: Tues., Apr. 10, 10 am-Noon

Periscope: Tour of Helentown

ONLINE: Tues., Apr. 10, 3-4 pm Explore the Covington neighborhood of Helentown. View us online by tuning into @KentonLibrary on Periscope (available on your smartphone or tablet), or at periscope.tv/ kentonlibrary.

Multiple Generations in the Workplace

ERL: Tues., Apr. 10, 6-7:30 pm Interactive discussion on the benefits and pitfalls of working with multiple generations.

Fix It: DIY Home

6:30-7:30 pm • Backsplash Tile ERL: Tues., Apr. 10, • Replace Your Faucet ERL: Tues., Apr. 24, Join reps from Lowes for home improvement tips.

Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes

ERL: Wed., Apr. 11, 6-8 pm Jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!

Dance Fit Silver

DURR: Wed., Apr. 11, 7-8 pm Join instructor Jean Henry for a low-impact class. Limited to the first 35 attendees.

Microsoft Word*

COV: - Part 1: Thurs., Apr. 12, 10 am-Noon - Part 2: Thurs., Apr. 19, 10 am-Noon

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Adult Events, continued

Learn how to research historic properties!

Lunch & Learn*

ERL: • Walking Tours of NKY with KCPL Historians Wed., Apr. 11, Noon-1 pm • Flood Wall Murals Thurs., Apr. 12, Noon-1 pm Presented by the Kenton County Historical Society.

Thursday, April 19 10 am & 6 pm Covington Library

DIY: Mini Clay-Pot Herb Planters!*

DURR: Thurs., Apr. 12, 5-6 pm

Genealogy and Local History Writers Club*

COV: Thurs., Apr. 12, 6-8 pm Write your family history.

We’ll help you set up your document, scan family photographs, edit your stories, and more!

Film Friday

ERL: Fri., Apr. 13, 1 pm (repeated at 6 pm) “The Florida Project,” Rated R.

Magic! The Gathering Tournament

Ages 13+ ERL: Sat., Apr. 14, Noon-5 pm Grand prize awarded, 60 card deck, no proxies.

Build Your Own Cat “Castle”*

COV: Sat., Apr. 14, 1-3 pm Construct a cardboard home or bed for your best feline friend.

Call Ahead for One-onOne Property Research Assistance

COV: Mon., Apr. 16, 5:30-7:30 pm

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DAR Research Assistance

COV: Tues., Apr. 17, 9-11 am Meet with National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to discuss the necessary steps toward membership and for help with research questions.

Microsoft PowerPoint* COV: - Part 1: Tues., Apr. 17, 10 am-Noon - Part 2: Tues., Apr. 24, 10 am-Noon

Periscope: Glitter, Glue, and Genealogy, Too!

ONLINE: Tues., Apr. 17, 3-4 pm Learn to create your own coloring sheets with photographs of your favorite historic buildings. View us online by tuning into @KentonLibrary on Periscope (available on your smartphone or tablet), or at periscope.tv/kentonlibrary.

Keep On Spinning! The Vinyl Record Club

DURR: Tues., Apr. 17, 7-8 pm Stop in to listen to, chat about, trade and fully experience vinyl records.

Local Author Visit: Kareem Simpson*

COV: Tues., Apr. 17, 7-8 pm Meet local author, entrepreneur, and public speaker Kareem Simpson. He will discuss his latest work.

Microsoft Excel*

COV: - Basic: Wed., Apr. 18, 10 am-Noon - Intermediate: Wed., Apr. 25,10 am-Noon

DIY Perler Bead*

ERL: Tues. & Wed., Apr. 17 & 18, 2-3 pm 4/17: Perler Bead Coasters 4/18: Perler Bead Key Chains

The Film Snobs: “The Disaster Artist”

DURR: Wed., Apr. 18, 6:30-8:30 pm

Hooks & Needles

COV: Thurs., Apr. 19, 2-4 pm Bring your current knitting or crochet project and join expert needlecrafter Liz Taylor for two hours of tips, advice, fun and sharing. Bring medium weight yarn and a crochet hook or knitting needles to the session.

Historical Romance Author Visit: Susanna Craig

DURR: Thurs., Apr. 19, 6-7 pm Join us for a visit and book signing.

Researching Historic Properties for Beginners* COV: Thurs., Apr. 19, 10 am & 6 pm Learn how to research historic properties in this one-hour computer class.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS Relatives Raising Children

ERL: Fri., Apr. 20, Noon-1 pm Emotional support as well as information on available resources and parenting tips is available at the monthly support group luncheons. This program is a collaborative effort with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service and the Family Resource Centers in Kenton County. Free child care is available upon request.

Write On: Craig & Fred

ERL: Fri., Apr. 20, 6-8 pm Welcome book sensations Craig & Fred for an interactive discussion about their story, Q&A, and a book signing! Fred will be available for pawtographs! (See page 4.)

Open Crafting/ Makerspace Open House COV: Sat., Apr. 21, 2-4 pm

Periscope: It’s National Preservation Week!

ONLINE: Mon., Apr. 23, 6-7 pm Learn how we preserve NKY history, one document and photograph at a time. View us online by tuning into @KentonLibrary on Periscope (available on your smartphone or tablet), or at periscope.tv/kentonlibrary.

Buying a House 101

COV: Tues., Apr. 24, 7-8:30 pm A mortgage expert walks you through the ins and outs of mortgages and home ownership.

Classic Movie Matinee: “All About Eve” ERL: Wed., Apr. 25, 1-3 pm

Genetic Genealogy: Let’s Talk About Our Results!*

Book Discussion Groups

COV: Tues., Apr. 3, 6:30-7:30 pm “The Lost City of Z” by David Grann.

Let’s

DURR: Tues., Apr. 3, 7-8:30 pm “Last Days of Night: A Novel”

by Graham Moore

talk

ERL: Wed., Apr. 4, 7-8 pm “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly

DURR: Thurs., Apr. 12, 7-8 pm “Finding Audrey” by Sophie Kinsella

about

COV: Wed., Apr. 25, 6-7 pm

DURR: Tues., Apr. 17, 7-8:30 pm “Around the World in Eighty Days”

by Jules Verne

COV: Thurs., Apr. 26, 10 am-Noon

Movie vs. Book

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher* Erlanger Test Kitchen: Making Your Own Spice Blends* ERL: Thurs., Apr. 26, 7-8 pm Join Chef Caleb from Colonel De’s as he shows you how to make your own spices!

it!

DURR: Sun., Apr. 15, 2-4:30 pm Watch “Around the World in Eighty Days” (2004) and come back on Tues., Apr. 17 for the book discussion. Rated PG.

Books On Tap

ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE!

OFF SITE: Wed., Apr. 25, 7-8:30 pm “Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot.

Discussion is held at Braxton Brewing Company.

27 W 7th St, Covington, KY 41011.

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TEENS Teen Space

*Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000

Write Now!

ERL: Mon. & Wed., 4-5 pm Join us at Teen Space to relax after school with your friends while playing video games, board games, coloring, and eating snacks!

COV: Tues., Apr. 10 & 24, 6-8 pm A space for teen writers to discuss poetry, fiction, memoirs, songs, plays, graphic novels, and more.

Protect Your Peeps!

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

COV: Thurs., Apr. 5, 4-5 pm Multiple teams, multiple peeps, ONE GOAL! Destroy the other team’s peeps before they destroy yours. All materials provided.

Matinée + Café

COV: Sun., Apr. 8, 1:30-3:30 pm Hang out in the TeenSpace, enjoy a movie and a coffee.

Anime Club

ERL: Mon., Apr. 9 & 20, 5:30-7 pm COV: Tues., Apr. 24, 6-8 pm DURR: Mon., Apr. 20, 5:30-7 pm Join other teens as we watch new Japanese Anime, and eat awesome Japanese snacks!

Fix It: ACT Math Review*

ERL: Wed., Apr. 11, 5:30-6:30 pm Meet as a group to discuss programming and helping the Library. Plus get a community service hour!

Magic! The Gathering Tournament

Ages 13+ ERL: Sat., Apr. 14, Noon-5 pm See Adults.

Build Your Own Cat “Castle”*

COV: Sat., Apr. 14, 1-3 pm See Adults.

Casual Dungeons and Dragons

COV: Sat., Apr. 14,1-4 pm

ERL: Mon., Apr. 9, 6-7 pm Fix your ACT score with a specialized review of the Math section with professional tutoring service, NKY Tutoring. Ask questions and get comfortable with the test.

Library Teen Cafe

College Life: How to Help Prepare Your Teen!

COV: Tues., Apr. 17, 7-8 pm See Adults.

DURR: Mon., Apr. 9, 6:30-7:30 pm

Game Night

COV: Tues., Apr. 10, 5-7 pm Game on systems, board games or computers, it’s your choice.

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DURR: Tues., Apr. 17, 6-8 pm Come to a non-school space to hang out and talk with your friends.

Local Author Visit: Kareem Simpson*

Book Blathers*

COV: Wed., Apr. 18, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Join the Teen Book Club! Pick up your copy of “Identical” by Ellen Hopkins at the Reference Desk.

Teens learn about money on Monday, April 23, 6-7 pm.

Teen Mock Interviews*

ERL: Wed., Apr. 18, 5:30-7 pm Practice your interviewing skills in preparation for summer jobs, internships, and more!

Hooks & Needles

COV: Thurs., Apr. 19, 2-4 pm See Adults.

Thumbprint Biographies

COV: Thurs., Apr. 19, 4-6 pm Print your finger, photocopy it and blow it up. Write your life on the lines. How cool is that?

Write On: Craig and Fred ERL: Fri., Apr. 20, 6-8 pm See Adults.

Learn About Money

ERL: Mon., Apr. 23, 6-7 pm The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission will teach teens about budgeting, and how to make money last.

Free pizza included!

Teen Homeschool Interactive: CAC Art Workshop*

Ages 11-18 ERL: Tues., Apr. 24, 1-2:15 pm Join the Contemporary Arts Center for a special workshop designed specifically for homeschool families.

How To: Plarn-Making

ERL: Wed., Apr. 25, 6-7 pm See Everyone.

DIY Magnets

ERL: Mon., Apr. 30, 5-5:30 pm

KIDS Library Candyland Reading Challenge

*Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000

Wild Wednesdays – Escape!

Ages 2-12 COV: Sun., Apr. 1Mon., Apr. 30 During the month of April children ages 2-12 are invited to participate in the “Library Candyland” Reading Challenge. Pick up a game board in the Covington Children’s Department. Complete the activities to win a small prize and a raffle entry.

School Age COV: Thurs., April 5 & 19, 6:30-7:30 pm Join us for two weeks of kids’ Zumba led by Mary Rider from Move Your Body Fitness! (Parents welcome but preference given to registered children.)

Reading Buddies

Playart with Baker Hunt

Engineering Club

Booker’s Birthday Celebration!

School Age DURR*: Tues., Apr. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 5-7 pm ERL: Mon., Apr. 2, 9, 16 & 23, 4:30-6 pm Children will be paired with a buddy to read and build skills and confidence.

School Age COV: Tues., 7-8 pm Come put your building and design skills to the test. We’ll be exploring a different engineering activity each week!

Wild Wednesdays

School Age COV: Wed., 4-5 pm Need a break in the middle of the week? Drop in for music, board games, video games, snacks, and more!

Homeschooler’s Club: Benton Farms Visit*

School Age DURR: Wed., Apr. 4, 10:30-11:30 am Children will learn about life on the farm and then interact with various animals.

Ages 9-13 ERL: Wed., Apr. 4, 7-8 pm

Try-It Thursdays: Zumba*

Ages 3-6 OFF SITE: Fri.,10-11 am Join Miss Lauren down the street at The Baker Hunt Cultural Center for a storytime with art! Baker Hunt is located at 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011.

ERL: Sun., Apr. 8Thurs., Apr. 12 COV: Sun., Apr. 15Thurs., Apr. 19 DURR: Sun., Apr. 22Thurs., Apr. 26 Calling all Booker Buddy club members! Come to the Children’s Department and be part of Booker’s special birthday surprise. HINT: You have to see it to believe it!

Puppy Tales

Preschool & School Age COV: Sun., Apr. 8, 2-3 pm ERL*: Sun., Apr. 15, 2-4 pm Help gain reading confidence by reading aloud to a real therapy dog.These gentle dogs will sit patiently and listen while your child works on their literacy skills.

Take the Reading Challenge!

During the month of April, kids ages 2-12 compete by completing activities on the Candyland Reading Challenge game board to win prizes at the Covington Library.

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Kids Events, continued Pizza Party

Preschool & School Age COV: Mon., Apr. 9, 1-2 pm

Play and Learn Group

Ages Birth-5 COV: Wed., Apr. 11 & 25, 9:30-11 am The 4C Play & Learn group gives children who are not enrolled in preschool a chance to interact with other children while learning and exploring through play.

Sensory Open Play!

Ages 2-12 DURR: Wed., Apr. 11, 18 & 29, 10 am-2 pm Expand the mind, gross and fine motor skills and engage the senses in this learnthrough-play program geared for young learners and those with autism or other sensory challenges.

Small Talk: A Book Club for Homeschoolers*

School Age COV: Wed., Apr. 11, 10:30 am-Noon This month’s selection is the

Edible Art*

children’s classic, “Homer Price,” by Robert McCloskey.

The ROOK-ies

School Age DURR: Wed., Apr. 11 & 18, 4-5:30 pm Join our open play chess group. Some previous knowledge of chess is helpful.

Wild Wed.! Coding Games: Unplugged

School Age & Tweens ERL: Wed., Apr. 11, 7-8 pm Can you instruct me on how to make a PB&J? Without missing a step? Do this and more playing unplugged sequencing coding games!

Courageous Kids

School Age ERL: Thurs., Apr. 12, 5:30-6:30 pm We offer support, a listening ear, and fun activities for children who are experiencing the stress of incarcerated parents/ relatives. Sometimes having friends who know what you are going through can make all the difference!

Library Playgroup

Ages Birth-4 COV: Sat., Apr. 14, 10 am-Noon Meet up with area parents while the children play! The Library provides sensory friendly toys and books, coffee for parents, bagels and a small snack for the children. Siblings welcome.

The Reading of the Goats!

Ages 3-5 COV: Tues., Apr. 17, 10-10:45 am Come for stories and songs with Miss Amy and her ukulele followed by early learning stations to promote key early literacy, science and math skills, and kindergarten readiness all while having fun at the Library!

This week, we’re reading all about goats as we get ready for Sunday’s Running of the Goebel Goats.

Ages 5 & Older COV: Sat., Apr. 21, 11 am-Noon Design, build, eat! We’ll be making creative, delicious sculptures with fruits and vegetables.

Make Your Own Kite!

School Age & Tweens DURR: Sun., April 22, 2-3 pm

Homeschool Club: Butterfly Gardens

Preschool & School Age ERL: Tues., Apr. 24, 1:30-2:30 pm Homeschool students in grades kindergarten and up plan to get dirty planting seeds and learning about some of the plants that attract butterflies to our homes in the summer. At the end of the program, students will be taking home pots of planted seeds to grow and plant outside when the weather is warmer.

Authentic Japenese kites will be on display at the Durr Branch April through May. The kites are on loan from the Georgetown/Scott County Tourism Commission, Georgetown Historical Society and Yuko-En on the Elkhorn, the official KentuckyJapan Friendship Garden.

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April 2018

Learn about the science of storms!

Wednesday, April 25

10:30-Noon

STORYTIMES FOR AGES 0-6; Length of program may vary.

Baby Music and Rhyme Wiggletime Ages 0-24 months; Caregiver required ERL: Mon.,10 am; Tues., 9:30 & 10:30 am COV: Thurs.,10am DURR: Thurs., 7 pm; Fri., 9:30 & 10:30 am

Family Storytime Ages 0-6; Caregiver required COV: Wed., 7 pm

Toddler Storytime

Age 2; Caregiver required COV: Tues., 11 am ERL: Wed., 10 & 11 am

Rise and Shine Homespun: Lightning, Thunder, and Rain ... OH MY!* School Age COV: Wed., Apr. 25, 10:30 am-Noon In recognition of Sky Awareness Week, we’ll learn about the science of storms as well as discuss safety tips and enjoy weather-related activities.

Wild Wednesday! Pizza Party!

School Age & Tweens ERL: Wed., Apr. 25, 7-8 pm Party it up with pizza, board games, and crafts for the last Wild Wed. before summer!

Life-size Candyland

Preschool & School Age COV: Sat., Apr. 28, Noon-4 pm You get to be the game piece in this life-size board game!

Journey though Candyland to win some sweet prizes!

SHARE YOUR

Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5; Caregiver required COV: Tues., 10 am

Music, Motion and Stories with Joel the Singing Librarian Ages 3-5: Caregiver required DURR: Tues., 10:30 am

Playart

Ages 3-6; Caregiver required ERL: Wed., 1:30 pm DURR: Thurs., 10:30 am & 2 pm

Blast Off to Kindergarten

Ages 2-5; Caregiver required COV: Wed., 11 am ERL: Mon., 11 am

Ages 3-5 ERL: Thurs., 10 & 11:30 am Stories, activities, crafts and skills to help prepare children for kindergarten.

Bedtime Stories

The S.M.A.R.T. Program

Ages 2-6; Caregiver required ERL: Tues., 7 pm Pajamas, slippers, and teddy bears welcome!

Ages 3-6 ERL: Fri., 10 am & 11:30 am Children will have fun with Science, Math, Art, Reading and Technology.

Scamper Squad

Ages 3-5; Caregiver required DURR: Mon., 10:30 am & 7 pm Sing, dance, and listen to stories as you learn about animals that live at the zoo.

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1992 Walton-Nicholson Road Independence, KY 41051

Erlanger Branch Library 401 Kenton Lands Road Erlanger, KY 41018

Hours

M-Th: 9 am - 9 pm Fri*: 9 am - 9 pm Sat**: 10 am - 5 pm Sun: 1- 5 pm * The Covington Library closes at 6 pm on Friday ** Erlanger open until 6 pm on Saturday

All locations closed Sunday, April 1.

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Save the Date!

Good Talk with HGTV’s Good Bones Stars Mina & Karen

Saturday, May 5 • 2 pm Erlanger Branch Registration required.

Registration begins April 15.

For more information visit www.kentonlibrary.org or call (859) 962-4002.

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