February 2017 Calendar - Kenton County Public Library

Kenton County Public Library

calendar FEBRUARY 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

Everyone Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners Thursdays, February 2 & 16, 6-8 pm Come learn how to play a simplified game with other people who are learning for the first time in a relaxed atmosphere, with an experienced dungeon master.

Magic: The Gathering Thursdays, February 9 & 23, 6-8 pm Join the Gathering! New and veteran players welcome for some friendly games of Magic.

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.

Neuterville Express Comes to Covington: Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program for Cats*

Tuesday, February 21, 6:30-7 am Drop off your cat on Tuesday, February 21, between 6:30-7 am and pick them up on Wednesday, February 22, at 10 am. Please bring your cat in a secure carrier, cash or check for payment (O.A.R. will confirm the cost at the time of reservation), and proof of an up-to-date rabies vaccine. Reservations required, (513) 871-0185.

Improve Your Computer Skills!

Don’t miss the Western Films Roundup — a different Western every other week!

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

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

First Time Computer Users*

Thursday, February 2, 10 am-Noon

Job Searching and the Internet* Monday, February 6, 10 am-Noon

Exploring the Internet* Part 1: Wednesday, February 8, 10 am-Noon Part 2: Thursday, February 9, 10 am-Noon

E-mail Creation and Access*

Monday, February 13, 9-11 am This time will be available for patrons to set up new e-mail accounts, to test access to already created accounts, and to work out other problems accessing accounts. This is in preparation for the E-mail Use class on Tuesday, February 14.

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E-mail Use*

Tuesday, February 14, 10 am-Noon You will learn about formatting, sending, and opening e-mails, adding attachments, setting up folders, and more tips and tricks for e-mail. You should have a working e-mail account that you can access from the Library computers (actually type in your e-mail address and password).

Microsoft Word*

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

Microsoft PowerPoint* Part 1: Thursday, February 16, 10 am-Noon Part 2: Thursday, February 23, 10 am-Noon

Microsoft Excel*

Basic: Tuesday, February 21, 10 am-Noon Intermediate: Tuesday, February 28, 10 am-Noon

Adults

Genealogy Tech* • Using Online Newspapers Wednesday, February 1, 6:30-7:30 pm, and Friday, February 3, 1-2 pm • African-American History Online Monday, February 13, 6:30-7:30 pm, and Wednesday, February 15, 1-2 pm

Western Films Roundup Thursdays, 1-3 pm A different Western every other week!

2/2: “For a Few Dollars More” 2/16: “Rough Riders”

Matinee Friday Fridays, 1-3 pm For Black History Month we are screening the following films: 2/3: “Mississippi Burning” 2/10: “Selma” 2/17: “12 Years a Slave”

Re-Entry Job Fair Tuesday, February 7, 11 am-3 pm If you’ve been out of the workforce for a while, come meet more than a dozen local employers with jobs to fill.

Book Discussion Group Tuesday, February 7, 6:30-7:30 pm “Brooklyn” by Colm Toibin

Coloring Pages Tuesday, February 7, 7-8 pm Find your zen in a relaxing environment for coloring creations.

AARP Tax Aide Wednesdays, February 8-April 12, 9:30 am-12:30 pm AARP Tax Aide Service. Taxes prepared

by AARP Volunteers. First come, first served.

One-on-One Genealogy Research Assistance* Saturdays, February 11 & 25, 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.

Old Stuff, New Pixels: Recent GeNKY Additions*

Thursday, February 16, 3-4 pm From coroner reports to Children’s Home records, we regularly add thousands of full-text entries to our GeNKY database. Find out what these collections are and what will be coming soon.

John “Pete” Montjoy: The Story of the Legal Lynching of an Innocent Man Saturday, February 18,10:30 am-Noon Learn about this compelling story from Northern Kentucky’s history.

Coupon Clippers Sunday, February 19, 2-4 pm We will be clipping coupons, exchanging coupons, and sharing tips and tricks for both regular and e-couponing. Bring your flyers if you have them.

Oscar Awards Film Festival - Powered by Hoopla!

Build amazing things with LEGOs, Snap Circuits, Squigz and more!

Friday, February 24, 11 am-5 pm Join us for a screening of previous Academy Award winning films, powered

by Hoopla! Hoopla is a free Library resource where you can watch movies, listen to music and even read books.

Teens GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHER WISE INDICATED

Coloring Pages Tuesday, February 7, 7-8 pm See Adults.

Book Blathers*

Wednesday, February 15, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Join the Teen Book Club! This month’s book is “Hold Still” by Nina LaCour.

Pick up your copy of the book at the Reference Desk.

Coupon Clippers Sunday, February 19, 2-4 pm Bring your flyers if you have them.

Teen After Hours*

Friday, February 24, 6-9 pm Join us for our new monthly Teen Only After Hours. Hang out with your friends with board games, extra computer time and awesome snacks.

Share tips and tricks for regular couponing and e-couponing!

Sunday, February 19.

AniManga Club Tuesday, February 28, 6-8 pm Watch Anime classics or discover new favs. Enjoy Japanese snacks and manga drawing too!

Children Small Talk: A Book Club for Homeschoolers*

School Age Wednesday, February 1, 10:30-11:30 am This month’s selection is “Superfudge”

by Judy Blume. Join us for discussion, activities and refreshments.

Build It!

School Age Wednesdays, February 1 & 8, 4-5 pm Your imagination is the limit to what you can build with our LEGOs, Snap Circuits, Squigz and more!

Art After Dark

School Age Tuesdays, February 7,14 & 28, 7-8 pm Join us for a different art medium. See the online calendar for more details. For grades K-6.

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Weekly Preschool Storytimes Funny Farm

Preschool & Toddlers: Caregiver required Mondays, 11 am-Noon Get down on the farm with this preschool storytime! We’ll sing, play, and dance while we learn all about our favorite farm friends.

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.

Covington Library, continued Play and Learn Group*

Ages 0-4 & families Saturday, February 11, 10 am-Noon Meet up with area parents while the children play! We’ll 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 and a small snack for the children. Siblings welcome.

Valentine’s Day Craft

Homespun: Penny Lane*

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, 1:30 pm Enjoy stories, songs, and a handson art project. Dress to be comfy and get messy!

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Valentine’s Day Cards Sunday, February 12, 2-3 pm Forget about the store-bought cards!

The library has everything you need to create a wonderful Valentine’s Day card for that special someone.

School Age Wednesday, February 15, 10:30-11:30 am Join us for a wealth of cross-curricular activities centered on the penny and

School Age Thursday, February 9, 7-8 pm Make a heart-shaped sun catcher that will be a perfect gift for someone you love!

Abraham Lincoln — our popular “penny president.” It all makes good cents — you can bank on it!

Cook-A-Book*

Preschool & School Age Saturday, February 18, 11 am-Noon This month read and enjoy “Stone Soup.” We’ll read the book, prepare a delicious soup, and make a craft while we’re waiting for it to be done! Please register online so that we can plan for enough food. Limited to 20 children.

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

HARRY POTTER WEEK

School Age Monday, February 20 - Saturday, February 25

Family Storytime

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

Library Playgroup

Ages birth-5 Wednesdays, February 8 & 22, 9:30-11 am If you are a stay-at-home parent or other caregiver providing care for children in your home then the Play & Learn experience is for you! 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. Register at ptaylor@4cforchildren.org or (859) 547-5092

Yer a wizard! ...Well, maybe not yet, but by the end of this week you’re sure to feel like one!

Muggles and Wizards alike can enjoy Harry Potter themed activities throughout this magical week, and make sure to see a staff member at the Children’s Reference Desk and get sorted into your Hogwarts House! Each participant will receive a house pin.

Ollivanders Wand Making Workshop

School Age Monday, February 20, 4-5 pm Kick off Harry Potter Week by making your very own wand.

Hogwarts’ Care of Magical Creatures

School Age Tuesday, February 21, 7-8 pm Harry Potter Week wouldn’t be complete without a Hogwarts Class!

Join us as we host Cool Critters Outreach, who will bring us some fantastic beasts to interact with.

Hogwarts House Scarves School Age Wednesday, February 22, 4-5 pm Make sure your Hogwarts House is well represented. Come to the Children’s Department to make a scarf in your house colors to wear proudly. (Limited to the first 50 in attendance. House colors will be limited.)

Sorcerer’s Stone Challenge

School Age Thursday, February 23, 4-8 pm Can you capture the Sorcerer’s Stone? Make your way through the Devil’s Snare and grab the right key, because there are dangers at every turn in our fun challenge course! We’ll set up the course around 4, but feel free to play into the evening.

Trivia Night at Honeydukes Sweet Shop

School Age Friday, February 24, 4-5 pm Join us for a fun trivia game where you can earn wizard money for each right answer. Later, trade your earnings in for a butterbeer or other magical treats from our Honeyduke’s “store”!

Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone

School Age Saturday, February 25, 2:30-4:30 pm Join us for the first Harry Potter movie!

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 Learn About Your Local Agency — DCCH! Thursday, February 2, 6:30-7:30 pm Join us for a FREE community informational session about your local foster & adoptive care center: DCCH Center for Children & Families! Find out ways to volunteer, shop at the on-site market, & therapeutic services offered within DCCH!

Teen Photography Contest Gallery Show

How to get Involved in the Fostering and Adoptive Care Services!

Tuesday, February 28, 6:30-7:30 pm Join us for a informational session open to those interested in learning more about becoming foster or adoptive parents, volunteering at DCCH or just learning about the DCCH Center and the Foster Care system.

Adults

Let’s Get Cooking!*

Friday, February 3, 6-8 pm See the great photography by area teens on exhibit in our meeting-roomturned-gallery. Contest winners will be announced at 6pm.

Featuring Colonel De Spices Thursday, February 2, 1-3 pm Colonel De Spices will present a cooking class with tastings!

Sensory Open Play

Fridays, February 3 & 17, 10:30-11:30 am Join Master Greg Fahey of NKY Shaolindo for a morning Tai Chi session.

We’ll also be serving Chai Tea!

Saturday, February 11, 10 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.

Find out how you can get involved in fostering and adoptive care services! February 1 and February 28.

Tai Chi & Chai Tea*

Join us for Tai Chi and Chai Tea February 3 & 17!

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

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

One-on-One Tech Help Sunday, January 1Sunday, December 31 Need help with your tech? Visit to receive help with anything from iPads to laptops.

Burning CDs and DVDs*

Tuesday, February 7, 6:30-9 pm Patrons will burn a CD and DVD in this class. Learn how to burn music CDs, put your photos on DVD, and how to save documents on a CD.

Excel*

Part 1: Thursday, February 9, 6:30-8:30 pm Part 2: Thursday, February 16, 6:30-9 pm

Pinterest for Beginners Tuesday, February 14, 6:30-8:30 pm

Facebook for Beginners* Tuesday, February 21, 6:30-8 pm

Photography Workshop* Friday, February 24, 6:30-8:30 pm Bring your DSLR camera, batteries, memory card and MANUAL. We will go over the most important features on your camera and get you on your way to taking great photos. A digital camera (DSLR preferred, but not necessary) is required for this workshop. Please bring your camera’s manual and extra or charged batteries. A tripod is suggested.

iPad Tips & Tricks*

Tuesday, February 28, 6:30-8 pm

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Durr Branch, continued Crafting

• Open Crafts: Saturday, February 4, 10 am-4 pm • Make It, Greeting Cards*: Sunday, February 5, 2-4 pm • Stitchers Night Out: Thursdays, February 9 & 23, 5-8 pm

Mah Jongg Madness*

Mondays, February 6, 20 & 27, 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. New students, please register!

Writer’s Group: Independence Inklings

Mondays, February 6 & 20, 6:30-8:30 pm Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels.

Adult Book Discussions •

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Tuesday, February 7, 7 pm: “One Second After”

by William Forschen Tuesday, February 21, 7 pm “The Graveyard Book”

by Neil Gaiman

Celebrate Galentines Day, based on an idea conceived by “Parks and Recreation’s” character played by Amy Poehler.

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Join us for Open Crafts on Saturday, Feruary 4, 10 am-4 pm!

Meet and Greet with Crossroads Treatment Center

Wednesday, February 8, 6:30-7:30 pm Karen Hargett, Program Director for Crossroads Treatment Center of Northern Kentucky, will stop by to talk about the organization’s work and goals. She’ll also be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the organization, their new building opening in Independence, and more.

Galentines Day Celebration!

Monday, February 13, 9 am-9 pm All of those 17 and older, join us as we celebrate “Galentines Day” founded by Leslie Knope from “Parks & Recreation.”

From open until close we will spend the day crafting, cooking, movie watching, and celebrating our accomplishments!

While we will always have a movie playing on one side of the room; DIY, crafts and cooking classes will be first come first serve!

Books at Night

Saturday, February 18, 5:30-6:30 pm “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion.

Finding Military History in Online Publications

Thursday, February 23, 1-2 pm Join our Local History Department to learn about the many online military history publications available for searching and what they can tell us about our ancestors.

Teens GRADES 6-12

Homeschool Hangout: Write It, Do It!

Wednesday, February 1, 10:30-11:30 am This month, we’re having a writing and building competition! Do you think you can describe a sculpture well enough that someone could build a duplicate?

Or follow directions to make something you’ve never seen? Come find out!

Anime Club

Friday, February 10, 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!

Sunday Afternoon Tea

Sunday, February 12, 2-4 pm You are cordially invited to attend a Sunday afternoon tea party at the Library. Come enjoy tea, snacks, and activities!

Library Teen Cafe Tuesday, February 21, 6-8 pm Need a non-school space to hang out and talk with your friends? Come to the new monthly Library Teen Cafe for coffee, snacks, and conversations.

Monthly Minecraft Monday Monday, February 27, 6-8 pm Come play Minecraft at the Library! This program will be in the Durr Computer Lab. Attendance is limited to the first 12 teens.

Children Share the Love: Donations for Children and Families of DCCH Wednesday, February 1 - Tuesday, February 28, SHARE THE LOVE this February by making a donation to the children and families of: DCCH Center for Fostering & Adoptive care services! A donation bin located in the lobby of William E. Durr Library will be collecting: - New or gently used small toys and games - New or gently used books - Any monetary donations should be made directly to DCCH.

Homeschooler’s Club: February Holidays*

School Age Wednesday,February 1, 10:30-11:30 am Explore February holidays and participate in activity stations covering Chinese New Year, Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. This program is limited to 50 kids and registration is required. Call the Children’s Desk at (859) 962-4032 to register.

Reading Buddies*

Grades K-5 Tuesdays in February, 5-7 pm Children in will have a 15-minute time slot to read one-on-one to an adult reading buddy and an incentive prize will be awarded. Stop by the Children’s Desk or call to register at (859) 9624032.

Lego Time

School Age Thursday, February 9, 4:30 pm Enjoy an hour of free play.

Heart String Art*

Ages 6-12 Saturday, February 11, 2-3 pm Make a valentine using string art. We’ll listen to a story and have a snack too!

Inspiration Station

School Age Saturday, February 18, 2-4 pm Inspiration Station is a makerspace for young children to use their imagination, critical thinking, and creativity skills to design their own projects.

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

Weekly Preschool Storytimes Scamper Squad

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

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 Children use their imagination and creativity in Inspiration Station, Saturday, February 18.

Ages 2-6: Caregiver required Thursdays,1:30 & 7 pm Fridays, 10 & 11 am Join us for a story and a craft!

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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.

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

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

Online Dating Set-Up* Thursday, February 2, 6:30-8:30 pm Want to get into the dating world? Are you having issues with creating an online dating profile? Come to the Library and we will help you create your profile. We will also be going over some online safety tips!

Teen Tech Tuesday Tuesdays, 4:30-6 pm Every Tuesday the Computer Lab is reserved for teens to do homework, play games or just have fun. Snacks provided.

Tech Valentines for Kids Wednesday, February 8, 6-8 pm Make some fun tech valentines: valentines operation, code a valentine, and more.

Techy Tweens

Ages 9-12 Thursdays, February 9 & 23, 4:30-6:30 pm We will have the computer lab reserved to work on all things Tech! From 3D modeling to Minecraft, come out and learn some new fun techy stuff.

Valentine’s Decoration Made by You*

Thursday, February 9, 7-8:30 pm Create some vinyl signs or a Valentine’s Day garland with the Silhouette Cameo.

Basic computer skills required.

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Smartphones for Beginners*

Monday, February 13, 6:30-8 pm Join us to make sure you’re using your smart phone to its fullest potential.

Family Fun Friday: Tech Free-Play!

Friday, February 17, 6-8 pm Come join us to play with all the tech the Library has to offer. Spheros, Little Bits, Ozobots, and more!

Retro Game Night Monday, February 20, 6-8:30 pm Come play some old school Mario, Galaga, Pacman, Smash Brothers, and more!

Microsoft Office 2010*

Thursday, February 23, 7-8:30 pm Come learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Powerpoint.

Tournament @ the Library February 26-April 1; Brackets available February 1-26 32 of your favorite Adult/YA books of 2016 will go head to head in a battle to crown a book champion. Fill out a bracket to predict the winners and a chance to win a grand prize. Brackets are due to the Library by February 26 via email or handed to a Reference desk.

Spanish English Storytime Friday, February 3, 4-5 pm Bilingual storytime is presented in English and Spanish allowing children to engage through stories, finger plays, music, activities and craft. “La hora del Cuento Bilingüe es presentado en Inglès y Español, permitiendo a los niños engancharse a traves de cuentos, juegos con los dedos, mùsica, actividades, y manualidades.”

Family Movie Night Friday, February 3, 6:30-9 pm Come enjoy free popcorn while you watch “The Secret Life of Pets” (2016), rated PG. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Family LEGO Night@ The Library!

Monday, February 6, 7-8 pm Kids, tweens, teens and adults who love to build with LEGOS here is your chance to build different creations either together as a family, group or as individuals. We supply the LEGOS, you provide the imagination.

Lunar Eclipse!

Friday, February 10, 6:30-8 pm Join us at a special evening program to discuss how an eclipse works, and the differences between types of eclipses.

Practice creating an “eclipse,” share books, videos, and more. Weather permitting, we will take the telescope outside to view the penumbral lunar eclipse as it happens. Staff will also discuss the library’s new astronomy-related collection which includes the loaning of telescopes.

Valentine Magic Sunday, February 12, 2-3:30 pm Share a little magic with your valentine @ the Library! Enjoy a magic show at 2, followed by crafts, face painting, and a sweet treat! Co-sponsored by the City of Erlanger Parks & Rec.

E-Books for Beginners*

Tuesday, February 28, 6:30-8 pm Are you having problems trying to download e-books on your devices? Join us to learn all about how to download e-books.

Celebrate the upcoming lunar eclipse by learning how an eclipse works, and about the different types of lunar ecipses. Friday, February 10.

SCORE: Free advice for Business and Entrepreneurs Tuesdays, 9 am-2pm SCORE, an all-volunteer organization of experienced business people who provide free advice to entrepreneurs.

You must register in advance to participate. Contact SCORE at www. greatercinnati.score.org

Galentine’s Day Tuesday, February 7, 7-8 pm Drop in and make your gal pals Galentine’s Day cards to celebrate National Send Your Friend A Card Day, watch Parks and Recreation’s two “Galentine’s Day” episodes, and make your dreams come true with our waffle bar!

Pokemon Family Fun Night @ The Library!

Mondays, February 13 & 27, 7-8 pm Kids of all ages enjoy Pokemon games and activities. Pokemon trainers are invited to bring their DS, 3DS and/or trading cards to battle with other trainers.

Homeschool Club:

St. Valentine’s Day Party Tuesday, February 14, 1:30-2:30 pm All homeschooling families and children are invited to attend this fun St. Valentine’s Day Party. Children will participate in stories about St. Valentine’s Day and make valentine inspired crafts to share with others. Valentine’s Day treats will be served too.

Family Fun Friday:

Tech Free-Play Friday, February 17, 6-8 pm See Improve Your Computer Skills

Opening Reception for “Sleep Tight Farm” Saturday, February 18, 3-4 pm This exhibit will feature original illustrations from the children’s book “Sleep Tight Farm,” illustrated by Covington native Becca Stadtlander. Becca is a freelance illustrator that has done work for Penguin Random House, Anthropologie, Kate Spade, The New York Times, Hallmark, and many more. Show runs through Saturday, March 25.

Adults

Learn about the Homestead/Disability Act Thursday, February 2, 6-7 pm Attention Kenton County property owners! Are you interested in learning how to reduce the net taxable value of your property, thereby reducing your property taxes? Join Darlene Plummer, Kenton County PVA, to learn how by taking advantage of a FREE statewide benefit known as the Homestead/Disability Exemption. Homeowners turning 65 this year or classified as 100% disabled are encouraged to attend. (Applications for Exemption will also be taken; valid ID required.)

NKY Accountability Group Wednesdays, 9:15-11:15 am Unemployed professional?Join other job seekers looking for work to get support and fresh ideas.

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

Staff Spotlight:

Meet Becky and Discuss Fantasy Football Thursday, February 9, 7 pm Every month meet a member of the staff at the Erlanger Branch Library. They will discuss a hobby or interest that they possess. Get to know the people you see at the Library.

Film Friday Friday, February 10, 1 pm (repeated at 6 pm) This Friday’s movie is “Race.” Watch as Jesse Owens’ faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy during the 1936 Olympics. Rated PG-13

Writer’s Group Thursdays, February 2 & 16, 6:30 pm Share your work and give feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres. New members welcome! Contact Lisa Boehmker for more information (859) 962-4239

Knitting with Scarf It Up! Thursdays, February 2 & 16, 7 pm Learn to knit or bring your own project.

Please bring size 10.5 needles and thick chunky yarn.

Join Kenton County PVA Darlene Plummer to learn how property owners over age 65 can reduce their property taxes by taking advantage of the Homestead/ Disability Exemption. February 2

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Erlanger Branch, continued Open Crafting*

Saturday, February 11, 10 am-4 pm Bring any crafting project you’re currently working on, and you might learn some new tricks! Learning sessions include: Knitting: 10:30 am-Noon Purling: 1:30-3 pm Crocheting: 2-3:30 pm

A Novel Romance Tuesday, February 14, 6:30-8 pm Romance novel fans, come eat chocolate, play games, take home a free book, and discuss all things romance!

Erlanger’s Test Kitchen:

Homemade Donuts Thursday, February 16, 7 pm Learn how to make homemade donuts to get you through the cold season.

Speed Friending For 20s and 30s Tuesday, February 21, 7-8 pm New to the area, recently graduated, or just got a new job? This is a low-key way to meet potential friends in NKY. Join us for hot chocolate and some casual crafting and conversation!

Classic Movie Matinee Wednesday, February 22, 1-3 pm This month: “Roman Holiday,” starring Audrey Hepburn.

Blockbuster Theater!

Friday, February 24, 6-9 pm Join us for a popular new release movie and free popcorn! Call the Adult Reference desk at (859) 962-4002 to find out which movie will be featured.

Teens GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED

Homework Club Mondays & Wednesdays, 4-4:30 pm Join your peers for homework assistance or just some quiet study time after school.

Teen Space Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-6 pm Hang out after school with fellow teens.

Play video games, board games, color, and have snacks in a safe place.

Teen Writers’ Group Monday, February 6, 6-7 pm Do you like to write but have nobody to give you feedback? Come to our Teen Writers’ Group to vent, listen, and gain comments on your writing from a group of peers.

Anime and Pokemon Club Monday, February 13, 6-7:30 pm Join other teens as we watch new Japanese Anime, eat awesome Japanese snacks, and have your own Pokemon DS battles.

NKU Comedy Improv Troupe!

Family Movie Night @ the Library: Pre-Movie Party

Monday, February 20, 2-3 pm Put some fun in your President’s Day with the NKU Comedy Improv Troupe!

Prepare to laugh along as we challenge the Troupe to act out silly situations involving presidents, with no preparation or script to guide them.

Preschool & School Age Friday, February 3, 6-6:30 pm Join in on the fun of Family Movie Night @ The Library with our pre-movie party! Enjoy a variety of activities before watching tonight’s feature film.

Teens Talk

Ages 3-12 Mondays, 4:30-6 pm Children can read with one of our adult or teen Reading Buddy volunteers.

Enjoy pizza and choose a prize. Return three times and earn a new paperback book. Perfect for any child who wants to improve their reading and language skills.

Monday, February 27, 6-7 pm Talk and hang out with other teens in a friendly, judgement-free environment.

Hot chocolate and coffee provided.

Children Go Noodle Night

Children ages 3-8 Wednesdays, 7-7:30 pm We’ll keep children ages 3-8 movin’ and groovin’ with everyone’s favorite activity website, GoNoodle.com. Shoes that will stay on the child’s feet (such as tennis shoes) are highly recommended.

Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.

Party Like a Groundhog!

School Age Thursday, February 2, 7-8 pm Join us for a Groundhog party to Chocolate Wars* celebrate the day either way! Games, Wednesday, February 15, 6:30-8 pm stories, snacks, and more! If there Participate in chocolate themed games might be six more weeks of winter, we to determine a Chocolate Champion. Warning: May experience sugar rush. should at least have a party first!

Teens!

Reading Buddies

National Pizza Day Pizza Party!

School Age Thursday, February 9, 7-8 pm Celebrate National Pizza Day with friends! We’ll share pizza stories and of course pizza!

Pre-School Sing Along

Toddlers & Preschool Saturday, February 11, 11 am Enjoy singing classic children’s songs with lots of friends and plenty of movement for little wigglers!

Play chocolatethemed games to see if you can become a Chocolate Champion!

Wednesday, February 15

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Celebrate National Chili Day on Tuesday, February 23!

Ozobots!

School Age Thursday, February 16, 7-8 pm Play with mini robots! Bring friends and we’ll explore the library’s Ozobots! Find out what kind of crazy tracks you can have your bot follow, teach it commands, even have a race!

Puppy Tales*

School Age Sunday, February 19, 2-4 pm Join us for Puppy Tales and read to a dog in the Library! Research shows that reading to dogs improves motivation and reading performance. Call (859) 962-4003 to register.

Celebrate National Chili Day!

School Age Thursday, February 23, 7-8 pm Join us for some chilly stories then practice measuring, mixing, and creativity by making your own chili seasoning mix to take home!

Homeschool Club: Native Trees of Kentucky Field Trip*

School Age Tuesday, February 28, 1:30-2:30 pm Students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend a fun field trip at the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Office to learn about trees native to Kentucky. In this program, students will be working in groups learning how to identify trees in winter and discovering how Native Americans and settlers used the trees for different purposes. Parents are welcome to participate in the program!

For directions to the site, please call: (859) 356-3155. The Steven W. Durr Office is located at 10990 Marshall Road, Covington, KY 410159326.

Learn about trees native to Kentucky!

Tuesday, February 28.

Weekly Preschool Storytimes 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 &11 am Enjoy stories, puppets, singing and dancing.

Diggers and Dozers and Dump Trucks, Oh My! Preschool Sunday, February 26, 2-3 pm Join us at the Library to explore the world of construction with stories, songs, and crafts.

Playart

Ages 2-6; Caregiver required Wednesdays, 1:30 pm Enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Limited to first 40 children in attendance.

NKU Comedy Improv Troupe!

Blast Off to Kindergarten

Diary Of a Wimpy Kid Book Eleven Celebration!

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

Ages 3-5 Thursdays, 10 & 11:30 am Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.

School Age & Teens Monday, February 20, 2-3 pm See Teens.

School Age Monday, February 20, 7-8 pm Kids who love Diary of a Wimpy Kid celebrate the release of Book Eleven with Wimpy Kid trivia, games and other activities. Plus two lucky kids will win a brand new copy of the book!

Kids are invited to dress up as their favorite character from the series, if they wish.

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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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

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

3G2: Glitter, Glue, and Genealogy, Too! Monday, February 6, 7-8 pm Love the traditional valentines of the past? Watch a live broadcast to learn to DIY your own!

TIL About Genealogy Wednesday, February 8, 10-11 am Join us for a live-streaming broadcast to learn about the Mary E. Smith Cemetery and the records that are available through KCPL’s GeNKY database.

Periscope Tour: 80th Anniversary of the 1937 Flood Friday, February 10, 3-4 pm Join us LIVE on Periscope as we visit memorable locations that were impacted by the worst flood in Northern Kentucky history.

ELI5: Family History Wednesday, February 22, 3:30-4:30 pm “Why Can’t I Find My Grandmother’s Marriage Record in Kenton County?

Explain it like I’m Five!” An easy-tounderstand explanation of how to find marriage records across Northern Kentucky.

In the Community Books On Tap Wednesday, February 1, 7 pm Braxton Brewery, 27th W. 7th St., Covington A new social club for people who like a tasty brew with their book discussion!

This month’s selection is “Modern Romance” by Aziz Ansari.

Trivia Night with a Librarian Wednesday, February 1, 7 pm (First Wednesday of every month through the winter) Join us for a Trivia Night with your local Librarian! The Erlanger Library will supply the questions and prizes while you enjoy food and drink at a family-friendly local restaurant. 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.

Baker Hunt Storytime with Art

Ages 3-6 Fridays in February, 10-11 am Join the Covington Children’s team down the street at The Baker Hunt & Cultural Center for a storytime program that will tie to a different art activity each week lead by Baker Hunt youth art instructor Judy Sanders! Must register through Baker Hunt at http:// bakerhunt.org.