Kenton County Public Library December 2017 Calendar

Kenton County Public Library

calendar DECEMBER 2017

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

Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011 • (859) 962-4000 *Registration required. Go online or call 962-4071 for adult and teen programs, 962-4077 for children’s.

Everyone “Discovering Great American Artists” Art Show Friday, December 1Sunday, December 31 Visit the Children’s Department to view artwork created by homeschool students who attended the November “Discovering Great American Artists” series of art programs. Students learned about artists Mary Cassatt, Edward Hopper, Jacob Lawrence, and Louise Nevelson and created artwork in the style of that artist.

The Hopeful Eye: Nature Photography by Connie Menefee Friday, December 1Sunday, December 31 See photographic art by Connie Menefee throughout December in our first floor exhibition area outside the BB&T Meeting Room.

Family History Workshop: Holiday Crafts Saturday, December 2, 10 am-4 pm Create a family history inspired holiday craft! A craft will be available for all ages.

Model Trains for the Holidays Saturday, December 2, 10 am-4:30 pm Sunday, December 3, 1-4 pm Tri-State N-TRAK fills the room with their model train display, specially designed scenery and model train layouts.

Holiday Concert with Cincinnati Harpers’ Robin Saturday, December 9, 1-2 pm Enjoy a traditional mix of holiday music from the Celtic lands.

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Don’t miss Tri-State N-TRAK’s display of model trains for the holidays!

Saturday, December 2 & 3

Holiday Choral Tunes

Winter Read Challenge

Tuesday, December 12, 11 am Enjoy a holiday music performance by the Ludlow High School Chorus.

December 1-February 28 Each month pick up or download an entry form with monthly reading challenges! Complete at least three of the four missions to qualify for that month’s prize drawing. All monthly entries will be put into a drawing from which two Grand Prize winners will be selected at the end of the Winter Read Challenge!

Holiday Orchestra Music Thursday, December 14, 11 am Enjoy a holiday music performance by the Ludlow High School Band.

Magic: The Gathering Thursdays, December 14 & 28, 6-8 pm New and veteran players welcome for some friendly games of Magic.

Adults One-on-One E-Reader Help Ongoing Need help with your E-reader or tablet?

Call to request a one-on-one, onehour session. Call Gary Pilkington at (859) 962-4073 to set up an appointment.

World Aids Day Film — “Philadelphia” Friday, December 1, 1-4 pm We commemorate World Aids Day with a showing of the film “Philadelphia.”

Genealogy Tech: KCPL’s In-House Genealogy Databases*

Monday, December 4, 6-7 pm Friday, December 8, 3-4 pm This beginners computer class will introduce you to Kenton County Public Library’s in-house genealogy databases for historic photographs, documents and newspapers.

Microsoft Word*

Part 1: Tuesday, December 5, 10 am-Noon Part 2: Tuesday, December 12, 10 am-Noon

Book Discussion Group Tuesday, December 5, 6:30-7:30 pm Discuss “The Outsiders” by S.E Hinton.

Microsoft PowerPoint*

Part 1: Wednesday, December 6, 10 am-Noon Part 2: Wednesday, December 13, 10 am-Noon

Wednesday Matinee Wednesdays, December 6, 13, 20 & 27, 1-3 pm Join us for some holiday themed films: 12/6: “It’s a Wonderful Life” 12/13: “Santa Baby” 12/20: George C. Scott in “A Christmas Carol” 12/27: “Home Alone”

WordCraft: A Creative Writing Group Wednesday, December 6, 6-8 pm Join us for writing exercises, craft discussion, and feedback on your prose and poetry. All genres and experience welcome.

Craft Night: Make a Book Wreath* Wednesday, December 6, 7-8:45 pm Repurpose a book as a holiday wreath!

Supplies and books will be provided.

Microsoft Excel*

Basic: Thursday, December 7, 10 am-Noon Intermediate: Thursday, December 14, 10 am-Noon

Button Making 101 Thursday, December 7, 6:30-8 pm Learn to design and make 2.25" buttons on the Library’s new button maker!

Covington Advisory Panel Friday, December 8, 10-11 am Give us your two cents’ worth on improving the Covington Branch. Open feedback session with Library staff, refreshments are provided. All are welcome.

Casual Dungeons and Dragons Saturdays, December 9 & 23, 1-4 pm

Etsy for the Holidays: Buying and Selling for Beginners Saturday, December 9, 2:30-4 pm Learn to buy and sell crafts, craft supplies, and vintage items on etsy.com.

One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance* Saturdays, December 16 & 30, 10 am-Noon Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at (859) 962-4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.

Open Crafting: Featuring Truffle Making Saturday, December 16, 2-4 pm Diane, the Truffle Lady, will join the group for a fun food demonstration. Learn how to mix, roll and decorate truffles for the holidays.

Genealogy Tech: Using Ancestry Library Edition*

Monday, December 18, 10-11 am Wednesday, December 20, 6-7 pm This beginners class will introduce you to the many resources available through Ancestry Library Edition.

Learn how to mix, roll and decorate truffles for the holidays! Saturday, December 2 Investment Research Using Morningstar & Valueline*

Wednesday, December 20, Noon-1:30 pm Research stocks and mutual funds using the Morningstar and Valueline library databases.

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher*

Thursday, December 28, 4-6 pm Representatives with the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange will help you sign up for health care through Kentucky’s health care exchange.

Teens

Tuesday, December 19, 10 am-Noon

Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange

Teens learn to create simple edible gifts to give for the holidays on Thursday, December 7!

AGES 11-18, ENTERING 6TH GRADE, LEAVING 12TH GRADE, UNLESS OTHER WISE INDICATED

Light Contest Friday, December 1Friday, December 22 Guess the number of fairy lights inside the jar for a chance to win a gift basket.

Write Now! Tuesdays, December 5 & 12, 6-8 pm A space for teen writers to discuss poetry, fiction, memoir, songs, plays, graphic novels, and more. The class will offer writing prompts and activities, readings, and optional feedback on work.

Teen Cuisine Thursday, December 7, 4-6 pm Create simple edible gifts to give for the holidays during our monthly Teen cooking club.

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Covington Library, continued Storytime with Santa

Infants to age 12 Saturday, December 2, 2-3:30 pm Santa Claus will join us to read stories and visit with the children.There will also be a photo frame craft so you can frame your holiday memory at home. Be sure to bring your own camera!

Children make holiday ornaments to take home, Monday-Friday,

Puppy Tales

December 18-22!

Paper Clip Jewelry

AniManga Club

Friday, December 8, 4-5 pm Create a beautiful piece of jewelry out of paper clips and washi tape.

Tuesday, December 19, 6-8 pm Watch Anime classics or discover new favs. Enjoy Japanese snacks and manga drawing too!

Casual Dungeons and Dragons

Matinée + Café

Saturdays, December 9 & 23, 1-4 pm

Game Night Tuesday, December 12, 6-8 pm Play some of the coolest new board and card games! Gaming on systems, board games or computers, it’s your choice.

Refreshments provided.

Book Blathers*

Wednesday, December 13, 11:30 am-12:30 pm This month’s Teen Book Club book is “All Our Yesterdays” by Cristin Terrill.

Jar Gifts Wednesday, December 13, 4-6 pm Create your own holiday present in a jar for a friend.

Beginners Dungeons and Dragons Thursdays, December 14 & 28, 6-8 pm Join us for a fun campaign for players of all experience levels. All materials provided. Ages 8 through 16, family welcome to play with their children. Warning to parents: Fantasy Violence.

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Saturday, December 23, 1-4 pm Hang out in the TeenSpace, enjoy a movie and a coffee.

New Year’s Prep Party Saturday, December 30, 1-4 pm Prep for the New Year in the TeenSpace with yummy apps, monster milkshakes and create your own decorations.

Children Season’s Readings

Ages 2-12 In December Children can pick up a “Season’s Readings” book log at any location. Read or listen to five books and return your log to the Library for a small prize and raffle entry. Complete as many book logs as you like for more chances to win. All logs due by 5 pm on Sunday, December 31.

Make & Take Ornaments

School Age Monday, December 18Friday, December 22 Check back every day this week for a different holiday ornament you can create and take home!

School Age Sunday, December 3, 2-3 pm Help gain reading confidence by reading aloud to a real therapy dog from Therapy Pets of Greater Cincinnati. These gentle dogs will sit patiently and listen while your child works on their literacy skills. Every child in attendance will be entered to win a book and a plush dog of their very own!

STEM Club

School Age Tuesdays, December 5 & 12, 7-8 pm Come put your building and design skills to the test. We’ll be exploring a different STEM activity each week!

Ticket to Ride for Beginners

School Age Thursdays, December 14, 6:30-8 pm Easy to learn and quick to play, Ticket to Ride: First Journey is the perfect introduction to the Ticket to Ride board game series. Players collect train cards, claim routes on the map, and try to connect the cities shown on their tickets to achieve victory.

Library Playgroup

Ages 0-4 Saturday, December 9, 10 am-Noon Meet in the Children’s Activity Room and weather permitting, the children’s outdoor play area. The Library provides sensory friendly toys and books, coffee for parents, bagels and a small snack for the children.

Siblings welcome.

Play and Learn Group

Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Wednesday, December 13, 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. Participants receive free activities to take home and are entered to win prizes in a quarterly drawing.

Homespun: A Gingerbread Christmas*

School Aged Homeschoolers Wednesday, December 13, 10:30 am-Noon As part of our holiday celebration, we’ll learn about Christopher Ludwick, the German baker who helped win the American Revolution with his infamous gingerbread. Join us for gingerbread stories, crafts and activities as well as a tasty treat!

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Celebration

School Age Friday, December 15, 3-5:30 pm Celebrate the release of “Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.” You can make your own lightsaber, and solve a Jedi scavenger hunt. At 4 pm, join us for “Lego Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles” on our big screen!

Frozen Sing Along

Preschool & School Age Friday, December 22, 2-4 pm ‘Let It Go’ and sing along with Anna and Elsa while watching the movie on our big screen. Really! Anna and Elsa will be visiting the Library and watching the movie along with us. Snacks will be provided and costumes are welcome.

New Year’s Countdown!

Ages 2-12 Sunday, December 31, 2:30-3:30 pm Join us as we count down to 3 o’clock and celebrate the New Year a little early!

We’ll even have a balloon drop!

Weekly Preschool Storytimes December 1-15 Only Blast Off to Kindergarten

Ages 3-5; Caregiver required Mondays, 1-2 pm Experience new stories, activities, crafts and skills to help prepare for kindergarten. Join us as we learn through play, song, dance and rhyme!

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!

Commuity Outreach Programs Independence Christmas Walk featuring Frisch Marionettes Saturday, December 2, 6-8 pm Independence Christian Church Visit the Library at the Independence Christian Church for performances

by The Frisch Marionette Company after the Independence Christmas Walk ends! There will be two performances at 6:15 pm and 7:15 pm.

City of Erlanger Tree Lighting Saturday, December 2, 7-8:30 pm Erlanger Depot Park Join us for readings of “The Polar Express” in the Caboose, with cocoa and more! Countdown the lighting of the tree by Mr. Claus, and share the beginning of the season with your neighbors!

Toddler Time

Enjoy performances by the Frisch Marionettes on Saturday, December 2!

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.

Trivia Night with a Librarian Wednesday, December 6, 7-9:30 pm Come challenge your trivia knowledge, each round has a different topic. A prize will be awarded to the team with the most points. Please call for more information (859) 962-4002 and location.

Train Stories and Crafts/ Erlanger Train Display Saturday, December 9 & Sunday, December 10; Erlanger City Building See the holiday train display! On Saturday, stop by anytime between 10 am and 6 pm. Train stories and crafts will be available between 2-4 pm. On Sunday, stop by between Noon and 4 pm to see the trains. The Library will offer crafts and stories on Sunday from 2-3 pm.

Books On Tap: “A Christmas Carol” Wednesday, December 20, 7-8:30 pm; Braxton Brewing Company, 27 W 7th St., Covington, KY 41011 A new social club for people that like a tasty brew with their book discussion! This month’s selection is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens.

Babes in Storyland This symbol indicates that the program is a STEM/STEAM/ STREAM program.

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

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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) 962-4000 *Registration required. Go online or call 962-4031 for adult and teen programs, 962-4032 for children’s.

Everyone

Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange

Adults

Reflections Art Show

Monday, December 11, 2-4 pm Tuesday, December 26, Noon-2 pm Representatives with the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange will help you sign up for health care through Kentucky’s health care exchange.

First-come, first-served.

Winter Read Challenge

Tuesday, November 28 Saturday, December 2 Join us for the National PTA’s Cultural Arts Reflections Program presented by 14th District PTA! Enjoy visual arts, photography, literature composition, film production, dance choreography, and music from local students.

Christmas Extravaganza and Photos with Santa!

Sunday, December 10, 2-4 pm Bring the family and celebrate the season with us! Get your photo taken with Santa, create a holiday picture frame, and eat Christmas cookies while enjoying some festive activities. This is a family friendly and FREE event. No registration required.

Florence Community Chorus Concert Thursday, December 21, 7-8 pm Enjoy a holiday concert from the Florence Community Chorus!

School’s Out Movies Wednesday, December 27Friday, December 29, 1-3 pm Enjoy fresh-popped popcorn for you to enjoy while taking in a new hit movie!

12/27: “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” (PG) (89 min) 12/28: “Cars 3” (G) (102 min) 12/29: “Despicable Me 3” (PG) (90 min)

December 1-February 28 Each month pick up or download an entry form with monthly reading challenges! Complete at least three of the four missions to qualify for that month’s prize drawing. All monthly entries will be put into a drawing from which two Grand Prize winners will be selected at the end of the Winter Read Challenge!

Homemade Holiday

• Ceramic Ornament Painting: Friday, December 1, 6:30-7:30 pm • Ceramic Mug Painting: Sunday, December 3, 2-3 pm • Ceramic Coaster Painting: Tuesday, December 5, 6-7 pm • Essential Oils Roll-On: Thursday, December 7, 6-7 pm

Mah Jongg Madness Mondays, December 4, 11 & 18, 1-4 pm Come in and play this game that’s popular all over the world. All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.

Adult Book Discussions •

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Tuesday, December 5, 7-8:30 pm “Murder in Thrall” by Anne Cleeland Tuesday, December 19, 7-8:30 pm “The Secret Chord” by Geraldine Brooks

Pinterest For All Your Holiday Needs Tuesday, December 5, 6:30-8:30 pm We will explain what Pinterest is and how to use it for holiday parties, decorating your home, holiday recipes and holiday decorating ideas for your home.

Don’t miss a concert of holiday favorites by the Florence Community Chorus!

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Stitchers Night Out Bring your family to the fun and FREE Christmas Extravaganza and Photos with Santa! Sunday, December 10!

Thursdays, December 14 & 28, 5-8 pm Meet and mingle with local stitchers while working on your project!

The Film Snobs Saturday, December 16, 2-4 pm The Film Snobs is a monthly group dedicated to watching, analyzing, and discussing film. This month we’ll be looking at “Dunkirk” (PG-13) running 106 minutes.

Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards*

Sunday, December 17, 2-4 pm Learn how to make personalized greeting cards. All supplies provided.

Dungeons and Dragons of Durr Monday, December 18, 6-8:30 pm Beginners, come learn the ropes and experience an introductory adventure with pre-generated characters.

Demystifying Investing Wednesday, December 6, 10-11 am Rob Hageman of Edward Jones will present a seminar on the strategies and terminology of financial investors so you are comfortable with investing.

Let’s Get Cooking!*

Thursday, December 7, 1-3 pm Stop in for a cooking class with recipes and tastings!

Tai Chi and Chai Tea Fridays, December 8 & 22, 10:30-11:30 am Tai Chi has been described as “meditation in motion,” and has been shown to slow or ease the ills of aging. Join Master Greg Fahey of NKY Shaolindo for a morning Tai Chi session followed by Chai Tea.

16th Annual Fiber Arts Party Saturday, December 9, 10 am-3:30 pm Bring some crafts from home to work on while you chat with friends both new and old. Snacks and prizes provided!

Books at Night and Holiday Party!

Adult Coloring and a Movie Mondays, December 11 & 18, 6-8 pm 12/11: “Elf” 12/18: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”

Economic Outlook and Opportunities

Warm Winter Walk Thursdays, December 14 & 28, 10:30-11:30 am Join us for a warm winter walk inside using an exercise DVD! There are two walks this month: 12/14: Erlanger Library, 10 am 12/28: Durr Library, 10:30 am

Keep On Spinning! The Vinyl Record Club Tuesday, December 19, 6:30-8 pm Stop in to listen to, chat about, and fully experience vinyl records. Light refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, December 13, 10-11 am Rob Hageman of Edward Jones will present a seminar that explores the economy, interest rates and our current outlook, market trends, strategies to prepare for volatility, and the importance of balance.

Holiday Cards with GIMP and Publisher Wednesday, December 13, 6:30-8 pm Learn to design holiday cards using GIMP and Microsoft Publisher. Then take your creation home with you!

Zumba Gold Wednesdays, December 13 & 27, 7-8 pm Join us for a lower impact, easy to follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness program.

Bring fiber crafts to work on while chatting with friends at the 16th annual Fiber Arts Party!

Saturday, December 9, 5-7 pm Join us after hours for an evening book discussion of “The Mountains Between Us” by Charles Martin. Snacks and refreshments will be provided!

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Weekly Preschool Storytimes

Durr Library, continued

Teens

December 1-8 only

AGES 11-18, ENTERING 6TH GRADE, LEAVING 12TH GRADE, UNLESS OTHER WISE INDICATED

Scamper Squad

Cozy Reading Contest

Ages 3-5; Caregiver required Mondays, 10:30-11 am & 7-7:30 pm Sing, dance and listen to stories as you learn about holiday animals.

Preschool Storytime

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 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 & 7 pm Fridays, 10:30 am Join us for a story and a craft!

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Friday, December 1-Friday, January 5 What’s your favorite thing to read when it’s cold and winter outside? Let us know

by January 5 and you’ll be entered to win a cozy prize package including a Jessy the Librarian hand knit item!

High School Study Break Monday, December 4, 6-8 pm Need a break from school and studying? We’ll have snacks, activities and relaxation!

Homeschool Hangout: Last Minute Gifts!

Wednesday, December 6, 10:30-11:30 am Make gifts for your friends and family, using our art and craft supplies!

Anime Club Friday, December 8, 6-8 pm Love anime? Come meet up with other anime fans for shows, pizza and fun! If you have any recommendations for titles to watch, email jessy.griffith@ kentonlibrary.org. Check out the flyer for our future dates!

Library Teen Cafe Tuesday, December 12, 6-8 pm Need a non-school space to hang out and talk with your friends? Come for coffee, snacks and conversations.

Children Don’t Mis(tletoe) the Fun! Contest Friday, December 1Sunday, December 31 Stop at the Durr Children’s desk for a fun new contest each week in December!

• December 1-8: Guess the Shredded Holiday Book • December 9-15: Holiday Trivia • December 16-22: Guess Who? • December 23-31: Guess the Number - Holiday Candy

Homeschooler’s Club: Christmas Around the World*

School Age Wednesday, December 6, 10:30-11:30 am Celebrate Christmas Around the World by making crafts and sampling foods from various cultures. This program is limited to 50 kids.

Builders and Makers

School Age Thursday, December 7, 4:30-5:30 pm Construct, design and invent with our extensive collection of Legos, Duplos and Keva Planks.

Holiday Hand Prints

Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Tuesday, December 12, 10:30-11:30 am You and your little one learn together how to create hand print, foot print, or finger print art onto ceramic! Supplies are limited, The first 20 parent/child pairs will receive materials.

Try your hand at a fun new contest each week this month (including Guess the Number of Holiday Candies December 23-31)!

This symbol indicates that the program is a STEM/STEAM/ STREAM program.

Hours: M-F Sat. Sun.

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

Erlanger Branch Library 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

Adults

Family Movie Night

Winter Read Challenge

Friday, December 1, 6:30-9 pm Enjoy free popcorn while you watch classic holiday animated shorts: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

December 1-February 28 Each month pick up or download an entry form with monthly reading challenges! Complete at least three of the four missions to qualify for that month’s prize drawing. All monthly entries will be put into a drawing from which two Grand Prize winners will be selected at the end of the Winter Read Challenge!

Friends of KCPL Used Book Sale Sunday, December 3 Saturday, December 9 Sale hours are: Sunday, 1-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, 9 am-8:30 pm Saturday, 10 am -5 pm Prices range from 25 cents to $4.

Relatives Raising Children*

Friday, December 1, Noon-1 pm If you are one of the thousands in the state raising a relative’s child/children, you are not alone! Emotional support as well as information on available resources and parenting tips is available at the monthly support group luncheons. Call (859) 356-3155 to register.

Holiday Party Sunday, December 3, 1:30-4 pm Celebrate the holidays @ the Library!

• 1:30-3 pm: Visits with Santa (bring your own camera, please) • 1:30-4 pm: Enjoy holiday crafts, while supplies last • 3-4 pm: Holiday music concert

Star Wars Inspired Holiday Ornaments*

Ages 7+ Monday, December 4, 6:30-8 pm Celebrate the release of “Star Wars Episode VIII” with making ornaments that are inspired by Star Wars!

Celebrate Christmas/ Celebra Navidad: Spanish-English Storytime Friday, December 8, 4-5 pm Share Christmas stories in English and Spanish, eat some sweet bread with hot chocolate, and make a special ornament. Comparte historias Navideñas en Inglés y Español, come pan de dulce con chocolate caliente y haz un adorno navideño.

SCORE: Free Advice for Businesses and Entrepreneurs*

Florence Community Chorus Holiday Concert Tuesday, December 12, 7-8 pm Join us for a beautiful concert of Christmas classics and holiday favorites.

Make your very own graham cracker house!

Monday, December 18

Family Maker Night: Graham Cracker Houses*

Monday, December 18, 6:30-8 pm Make your very own graham cracker house! We will supply the graham crackers, frosting and candies to decorate the house that you build.

NKY Accountability Group

Tuesday, December 19, 6:30-7:30 pm Germs, germs and more germs! Do some fun and gross experiments to find out how germs spread and what works to stop it.

Wednesdays, 9:15-11:15 am • 12/6: Meeting held at Sullivan University Center for Learning, 207 Grandview Dr., Ft. Mitchell, KY • 12/13 & 20: Meetings held at Erlanger Branch Library • No meeting 12/27 Unemployed professional? Join other job seekers looking for work to get support and fresh ideas.

Wild Wednesdays! Bingo!

The Bookies Book Club

German Holiday Party Wednesday, December 13, 6:30-8 pm Cincinnati Enzian Dancers, crafting, and cider...oh my!

Tuesdays, 9 am-2 pm SCORE, an all-volunteer organization of experienced business people who provide free advice to entrepreneurs. You must register in advance to participate.

Gross Seasonal STEM

Wednesday, December 20, 6:30-8 pm

Wednesday, December 6, 7-8 pm Discuss Robert Haris’ “Pompeii.”

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Erlanger Branch, continued English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Club Thursdays, December 7 & 21, 2-3 pm Are you learning English? Practice listening and talking in English in a friendly and informal conversation club.

Writer’s Group Thursdays, December 7 & 21, 6:30-8 pm Share your work and give feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres.

New members welcome!

Knitting with Scarf It Up Thursday, December 7, 7-8 pm Learn to knit or bring your own project.

Open Crafting Saturday, December 9, 10 am-4 pm Bring any crafting project you’re currently working on, and you might learn some new tricks!

Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes Wednesday, December 13, 6-8 pm Come out and jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!

D&D Game Night 5th Edition* Wednesdays, December 13 & 27, 6-9 pm Meet other local Dungeons & Dragons players for adventures and fun! For those age 13 and older. Please contact Laura to create a 5e character before the game. laura.loechle@kentonlibrary.org.

Warm Winter Walk Thursday, December 14, 10-11 am Join us for a warm winter walk inside using an exercise DVD and grab a cup of cocoa!

Make-It Take-It Holiday Crafts*

Thursdays, December 14 & 21, 7-9 pm Come and craft with us! Supplies limited.

Must register separately.

12/14: Jingle Bell Snowmen 12/21: Sock Snowmen

Film Friday Matinee Friday, December 15, 1-3 pm (repeated at 6 pm) See Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk!”

Flannel Winter Ornaments*

Monday, December 18, 6-7 pm Create a cozy winter ornament to display!

Smart Phones for Seniors* Monday, December 18, 6:30-8 pm

Classic Movie Matinee

Magic! The Gathering Modern Tournament*

Wednesday, December 20,1-3 pm Enjoy classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life” with James Stewart and free snacks!

Christmas Memories with Doris and Rosemary

Thursday, December 28, 7-8 pm Come out to learn some yummy lowsodium recipes with Chef Caleb from Colonel De in between holidays!

Saturday, December 16, Noon-5 pm Grand prize awarded. For age 13 or older. 60 card deck. No proxies.

Erlanger Test Kitchen: Healthy Start*

Sunday, December 17, 2-3:30 pm With holiday scenes, past memories of Cincinnati’s Christmas traditions and the vocal stylings of a local professional singer, take a Christmas stroll with these two great ladies of American entertainment.

Learn how to make delicious low sodium meals on Thursday, December 28!

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Gifts of the Season

School Age Thursday, December 7, 6:30-7:30 pm Create your own wrapping paper and cards for winter holiday gift-giving!

We’ll supply the paper and various materials for decorating to make your own one-of-a-kind wraps and cards!

Imagination Chapter: Building Winter Worlds

School Age Fridays, December 8 & 15, 6:30-7:30 pm Continue the world-building theme this month by creating winter worlds!

We’ll supply materials, you create. The December 15 is a continuum of the December 8 class.

Create your own wrapping paper and cards on Thursday, December 7!

Teens Magic! The Gathering Saturday, December 2, Noon-3 pm See Adults.

Homework Club

Grades 6-12 only Mondays & Wednesdays, 4-4:30 pm Stay focused on homework and get help from your peers at Homework Club.

Teen Space Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-6 pm

Anime and Pokemon Club Monday, December 11, 6-7:30 pm Join other teens as we watch new Japanese Anime, eat awesome Japanese snacks, and have your own Pokemon DS battles.

D&D Game Night 5th Edition*

Wednesdays, December 13 & 27, 6-9 pm See Adults.

Holiday Puppet Show

Magic! The Gathering Modern Tournament

Ages 13 or older Saturday, December 16, Noon -5 pm Grand prize awarded. 60 card deck. No proxies.

Flannel Winter Ornaments* Monday, December 18, 6-7 pm See Adults.

Children Reading Buddies

Preschool & School Age Monday, December 4, 4:30-6 pm Children can read for enjoyment with one of our adult or teen Reading Buddy volunteers. Pizza served. Children can choose a prize. Return three times and earn a new paperback book.

Wild Wednesdays! Pizza Party: Holiday Edition

School Age Wednesday, December 6, 7-8 pm Enjoy holiday crafts, games, music, and of course PIZZA for our last Wild Wednesday of the year!

Preschool & School Age Tuesday, December 12, 1:30 & 7 pm Wednesday, December 13, 10:30-11 am Enjoy the antics of the puppets as they prepare for the holidays. Dance and sing with the puppets at the 1:30 show only.

Learn about puppetry and writing your own acts. Treats served after each show.

Courageous Kids

School Age Thursday, December 14, 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!

Reindeer Games

School Age Sunday, December 17, 2-3 pm Enjoy hot chocolate while making a wire hanger reindeer, paper antlers, and more!

December 1-8 only Babes in Storyland

Ages 0-24 mo.; Caregiver required Mondays, 10 am & Tuesdays, 9:30 & 10:30 am Limited to the first 15 babies in attendance; siblings welcome.

Rise N Shine

Ages 2-5; Caregiver required Mondays, 11 am Listen to stories and rhymes. Limited to 40 children.

Bedtime Stories

Ages 2-5; Caregiver required Tuesdays, 7 pm Wear your pajamas to a program with stories, puppets, singing and dancing.

Toddler Time

Ages 2-3; Caregiver required Wednesdays, 10 &11am Enjoy stories, puppets, singing and dancing.

Playart

Ages 2-6; Caregiver required Wednesdays, 1:30 pm Children will enjoy stories and the opportunity to engage in process art to encourage creativity.

Blast Off to Kindergarten

Ages 3-5 Thursdays, 10 & 11:30 am Each week, children experience new stories, activities, crafts and skills to help prepare them for kindergarten.

Join us as we learn through play, song, dance and rhyme.

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

Weekly Preschool Storytimes

This symbol indicates that the program is a STEM/STEAM/ STREAM program.

Ages 3-6 Fridays, 10 &11:30 am Have fun with science, math, art, reading and technology in this program designed to build young brains.

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All three branches: (859) 962-4000

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Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard Covington, KY 41011 Durr Branch Library 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road Independence, KY 41051

Electronic Service Requested

Erlanger Branch Library 401 Kenton Lands Road Erlanger, KY 41018

www.kentonlibrary.org 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

Closed Sunday, December 24, Monday, December 25 and Monday, January 1.

Online Programs View us online by tuning into @KentonLibrary on Periscope (available on your smartphone or tablet), or at periscope. tv/kentonlibrary

Periscope: 3G2 Glitter, Glue, and Genealogy, TOO! Tuesday, December 5, 3-4 pm Create family history holiday cards!

Periscope: ELI5 Family History Tuesday, December 12, 3-4 pm Explain it like I’m five: What is a “Christmas Pickle”?

Periscope: Christmas on Madison Tour Tuesday, December 19, 3-4 pm Join us as we stroll through downtown Covington’s Madison Avenue and look at holiday displays present and past.

Periscope: TIL Genealogy Tuesday, December 26, 3-4 pm Learn how to browse and use the Church Records Index in GeNKY.

Homebound Delivery Service Available Are you or someone you know unable to get to the Library due to physical limitations? Consider Homebound Delivery from the Library.

Residents of Kenton County qualify for Homebound Delivery Services if: • They have a disability or medical condition which precludes them from visiting a library. A note of medical confirmation stating these limitations may be required.

• They are a caretaker of a person with a disability or medical condition and their caretaking schedule precludes them from visiting a library.

This is a free, monthly service to those enrolled in the program.

For more information call (859) 962-4062.