EVENTS GUIDE TO FREE PROGRAMS & EVENTS • FEB 2018
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EVERYONE
*Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000
2018 March Mania Book Tournament @ the Library Feb. 25-March 31; brackets available Feb. 1-24 Pick a bracket up at any branch of the Kenton County Public Library and pick your top books. You must submit completed brackets by Sunday, February 25 to be able to win the grand prize.
Teen Photography Contest Gallery Show
DURR: Fri., Feb. 2, 6-8 pm Come check out the great photography by area teens on exhibit in our meetingroom-turned-gallery. Contest winners will be announced at 6 pm; do not need to be present to win.
Family Valentine Party
ERL: Mon., Feb. 12, 7-8 pm Enjoy stories, crafts and sweet treats.
Using Facebook Groups for Family History*
COV: Thurs., Feb. 15, 6-7 pm
Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners
COV: Thurs., Feb. 15, 6-8 pm
Cheetah Ambassadors*
ERL: Mon., Feb. 19, 2-3 pm The Cincinnati Zoo will bring a cheetah and discuss their traits, characteristics and more. This is a ticketed event. You can pick up your tickets
at the Reference Desk starting January 15. Tickets must be picked up by February 18.
Family Cartoon Night @ The Library!
ERL: Mon., Feb. 19, 7-8 pm
Neuterville Express Come to Covington: Low Cost Spay/Neuter Service for Cats* COV: Tues., Feb. 20, 6:30-7am Reservations are required so please call O.A.R. directly at (513) 871-0185 to reserve your cat’s spot on the van. Drop off your cat on Tuesday, February 20,
between 6:30-7am and pick them up on Wednesday, February 21. Please bring your cat in a secure carrier, cash or check for payment.
Be a Champion: Bingo!
ERL: Wed., Feb. 21, 6:30-8 pm
Family Fort Night @ The Library
ERL: Mon., Feb. 26, 7-8 pm Families join us to build your own reading forts. Be sure to bring a flashlight or a battery powered lantern to read with in your fort. Kids can also bring blankets and stuffed animal.
Family Movie Night:
“My Little Pony: The Movie” (2017) ERL: Fri., Feb. 2, 6:30-9 pm
Family Game Night @ The Library
ERL: Mon., Feb. 5, 7-8 pm
Trivia Night with a Librarian
Garzelli’s Pub & Pizza, 3025 Dixie Hwy., Edgewood, KY. Wed., Feb. 7, 7-9:30 pm Family-friendly trivia.
Magic: The Gathering
COV: Thurs., Feb. 8 & 22, 6-8 pm
Cincinnati Early Music Celebration: Music For Two Harps
COV: Sat., Feb. 10, 1-2 pm
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Learn about Cheetahs!* Cheetah Ambassadors
ERL: Mon., Feb. 19, 2-3 pm The Cincinnati Zoo will bring a cheetah and discuss their traits, characteristics and more. This is a ticketed event. You can pick up your tickets at the Reference Desk starting January 15. Tickets must be picked up by February 18.
STREAM
String Art STEM
Thurs., Feb. 1, 6-7:30 pm Create string art masterpieces while learning a bit of geometry.
Coding Club
Fri., Feb. 2, 5-6 pm Learn all about coding, by playing games, crafting, and more!
Meet Your Equipment
Wed., 2-3 pm & 6-7 pm Meet the equipment the STREAM Center has to offer. 2/7: 3D Printers 2/14: Sewing, Embroidery, Serger 2/21: Vinyl Cutter 2/28: Paper Crafting
Google Like A Pro*
*Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000
iPad Tips & Tricks*
Mon., Feb. 12, 2-4 pm
Paper Making!
All STREAM Center programs located at Erlanger Branch
Thurs., Feb. 15, 6:30-7:30 pm Celebrate Chinese New Year by making hand-made paper.
Freaky Friday! Rube Goldberg Night
Fri., Feb. 16, 5-6 pm Join us to create crazy contraptions like Rube Goldberg.
Be A Champion: How to Make Your Own 3D Medal
Sun., Feb. 18,1-3 pm Drop in anytime in those two hours to see 3D printer in action.
Androids for Seniors*
Mon., Feb. 5, 2-4 pm
Mon., Feb. 19, 2-4 pm Come learn how to use that Android you’re carrying around.
Sew What! Heart Pillows*
Be A Champion: The Science Behind Champions
Imagination Chapter
Learning Libby (eBooks)*
Wed., 7-8 pm Sewing beginners will be creating heart pillows! Middle School and up please. Thurs., Feb. 8 & 22, 6:30-7:30 pm Imagine, design, create, innovate, and build with a different theme each month!
Paper Circuit Valentines
Fri., Feb. 9, 6-8 pm Make a card for your Valentine using copper tape, LEDs and your imagination.
Fri., Feb. 23, 5-6 pm Come learn the science behind being a champion. Does leg length allow you to jump farther? Find out. Mon., Feb. 26, 2-4 pm Come learn how to use Libby to checkout eBooks.
Homeschool Club: Touring the New STREAM Center at the Erlanger Branch Tues., Feb. 27, 1:30-2:30 pm
Make With Me
Tues., Feb. 27, 5-7 pm Drop by with the whole family to create keepsakes together, ideal for gifts or decorations. February 2018 3
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.
Tai Chi & Chai Tea
DURR: Fri., Feb. 2 &16, 10:30-11:30 am Participate in the low-impact martial art of Tai Chi followed by free Chai Tea!
Call Ahead for One-OnOne Genealogy Research Assistance*
Join the Winter Read Challenge! Winter Read Challenge!
Dec. 1, 2017 - Feb. 28, 2018 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.
Be A Stock Star
Feb. 1-Feb. 28 Research the markets, pick your stocks, and enter our October stock-picking contest for great prizes. No money is invested.
First Time Computer Users*
COV: Thurs., Feb. 1, 10 am-Noon
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Call Ahead for OneOn-One Naturalization Records Research*
COV: Thurs., Feb. 1, 1-3 pm Call (859) 962-4070 to reserve one hour of guided assistance.
Let’s Get Cooking! Featuring Sake Bomb Sushi*
DURR: Thurs., Feb. 1, 1-3 pm
English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Club
ERL: Thurs., Feb. 1 &15, 2-3 pm This group is for English learners at all levels, but participants should have some English knowledge.
Harry Potter Book Night: “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”* ERL: Thurs., Feb. 1, 5:30-7 pm Listen to Eddie Redmayne narrate the book as Newt Scamander while making a personalized notebook!
Writer’s Groups
ERL: Thurs., Feb. 1 & 15, 6:30-8 pm DURR: Mon., Feb. 5 & 19, 6:30-8:30 pm Share your work and give feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres. New members welcome!
COV: Sat., Feb. 3 & 17, 10 am-Noon DURR: Wed., Feb. 7, 9-11 am Call (859) 962-4070 to reserve one hour of guided assistance.
Open Crafts
DURR: Sat., Feb. 3, 10 am-4 pm Come for an hour or pack a lunch and stay for the day.
Dungeons and Dragons
COV: Sat., Feb. 3 & 17, 1-4 pm DURR: Mon., Feb. 12, 6-8:30 pm
Tour the Local History and Genealogy Department
COV: Sun., Feb. 4, 1:30-2:30 pm & Wed., Feb. 28, 6-7 pm
E-mail Creation and Access*
COV: Mon., Feb. 5, 9-11 am This is in preparation for the E-mail Use class on Thursday, February 8 but others are welcome.
Genealogy Tech: Researching Your AfricanAmerican Ancestors*
COV: Mon., Feb. 5, 10-11 am & Fri., Feb. 9, 2-3 pm Celebrate Black History Month by learning how to trace your African-American Ancestors during this beginners computer class.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS Make Blankets for St. Elizabeth Hospital*
ERL: Mon., Feb. 5, 10-11am Materials provided.
Mah Jongg Madness
DURR: Mon., Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 1-4 pm All skill levels are welcome!
Call Ahead for One-onOne Property Research Assistance*
COV: Mon., Feb. 5, 5:30-7:30 pm Interested in researching your historic Northern Kentucky home? Call (859) 962-4070 to reserve one hour of guided assistance.
ASL Beginner Series*
ERL: Mon., Feb. 5 March 12, 6-7:30 pm Learn American Sign Language basics with the Kentucky School for the Deaf. Please register if you are able to attend the entire six week course.
Exploring the Internet*
COV: Part 1- COV: Tues., Feb. 6, 10 am-Noon Part 2- COV: Tues., Feb. 13, 10 am-Noon
NKY Accountability Group ERL: Wed., 9:15-11:15 am Unemployed professional? Join other job seekers looking for work to get support & fresh ideas.
AARP Tax Aide
COV: Wed., Now-April 11, 9:30 am-12:30 pm AARP Tax Aide volunteers will be on site to help individuals with their tax returns. 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.
Genealogy Tech: Using KCPL’s In-House Genealogy Databases*
DURR: Wed., Feb. 7, 11:30 am-12:30 pm In this beginners computer class we will introduce you to the Library’s in-house genealogy databases including: Faces and Places, geNKY, and the Northern Kentucky Newspaper Index.
It’s Money, Baby!
Adult Coloring & a Movie
COV: Wed., Feb. 7, 4:30-7 pm Understanding the financial aid process and personal finance.
Kenton County Diabetes Support Group
COV: Thurs., Feb. 8, 10 am-Noon Learn about formatting, sending, and opening e-mails and more.
DURR: Tues., Feb. 6 & 27, 1-3 pm 2/6: “Before I Fall” 2/27: “Battle of the Sexes”
ERL: Tues., Feb. 6, 6:30-8 pm
E-mail Use*
Stitchers Night Out
DURR: Thurs., Feb. 8, 5-8 pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER GO TO: KENTONLIBRARY.ORG
Book Discussion Group
COV: Tues., Feb. 6, 6:30-7:30 pm “The Sport of Kings” by C.E Morgan
Watch
DURR: Tues., Feb. 6, 7-8:30 pm “Bel Canto” by Ann Patchett
“Hidden
Adult Book Discussion
The Bookies Book Club
ERL: Wed., Feb. 7, 7-8 pm Liane Moriarty’s “Big Little Lies”!
Books at Night “Kindred”
DURR: Sat., Feb. 10, 5-6 pm “Kindred” by Octavia E. Butler
Adult Book Discussion
DURR: Tues., Feb. 20, 7-8:30 pm Read and discuss “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterley.
the movie Figures” on Sunday, February 11. Come back to discuss the book on February 20!
Books On Tap
Braxton Brewing Company, 27 W. 7th St., Cov.: Wed., Feb. 28, 7-8:30 pm A new social club for people that like a tasty brew with their book discussion! This month’s selection is “Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead. February 2018 5
Adult Events, continued Microsoft PowerPoint *
Part 1- COV: Thurs., Feb. 15, 10 am-Noon Part 2- COV: Thurs., Feb. 22, 10 am-Noon
Hooks & Needles
COV: Thurs., Feb. 15, 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.
“Galentines Day” Ladies Craft Night! Genealogy and Local History Writers Club*
COV: Thurs., Feb. 8, 6-8 pm We’ll help you set up your document, scan family photographs and more!
DIY Coasters — GoT, Potter, Marvel/DC and more*
ERL: Thurs., Feb. 8, 6-9 pm Make your own coasters featuring your favorite movies and television shows. Just in time for that special valentine.
Valentine’s Day Card*
DURR: Thurs., Feb. 8, 6-8 pm Create a card using Microsoft Publisher.
Be a Champion: Film Friday Matinee
ERL: Fri., Feb. 9, 1 pm; repeated at 6 pm Watch “Stronger” starring Jake Gyllenhaal!
Magic! The Gathering Assassins Tournament
ERL: Sat., Feb. 10, Noon-5 pm Grand Prize awarded. Open to age 13 and older. 60 card deck, no proxies.
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Olympic Crime: The Tonya Harding Case DURR: Sat., Feb. 10, 2-3 pm
Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards*
DURR: Sun., Feb. 11, 2-4 pm
Movie vs. Book*
DURR: Sun., Feb. 11, 2-4:30 pm Watch “Hidden Figures” and come back on Tuesday, February 20 for the book discussion. This movie is 127 minutes and rated PG.
Margaret Garner: The Mystery Behind the Murder
COV: Sun., Feb. 11, 2-3:30 pm Learn the real story of a Northern Kentucky runaway slave that served as a premise for a novel, a motion picture, and a national opera.
Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange
DURR: Mon., Feb. 12, 2-4 pm & Tues., Feb. 27, Noon-2 pm Reps from the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange will help you sign up for health care through Kentucky’s health care exchange. No registration required, but patrons will be seen on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Toastmasters
ERL: Mon., Feb. 12 & 26, 7-8:30 pm Toastmasters help people develop public speaking and leadership skills with enjoyment.
Make It With Cierra: Family History Valentines* COV: Tues., Feb. 13, 6-7 pm Bring in family photographs to add a special touch to your valentine.
Galentine’s Day
ERL: Tues., Feb. 13, 6:30-8 pm Eat waffles and craft the night away!
Microsoft Word*
Part 1- COV: Wed., Feb. 14, 10 am-Noon Part 2- COV: Wed., Feb. 21, 10 am-Noon
Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes
ERL: Wed., Feb. 14, 6-8 pm
Walk Aerobics for Seniors
DURR: Wed., Feb. 14 & 28, 7-8 pm
DURR: Thurs., Feb. 15, 6-8 pm Make It & Take it Ladies Craft Night! Choose one project from a selection of DIYs/Crafts & spend the evening listening to music and hanging with your favorite ladies!
Relatives Raising Children
ERL: Fri., Feb. 16, Noon-1 pm Emotional support as well as information on available resources and parenting tips is available at the monthly support group luncheons. Free child care is available upon request. No fee, but please call 859-356-3155 to reserve your spot, or register online.
Call Ahead for One-OnOne Family Photograph Scanning Assistance*
COV: Fri., Feb. 16, 3-5 pm Staff members will be available to help you scan your family photographs, scrapbooks, and documents! Call (859) 9624070 to reserve one-hour of guided assistance.
Open Crafting: Marbleized Paper
COV: Sat., Feb. 17, 2-4 pm A paper marbleizing demonstration will be given and instruction offered to those interested. We will create stationary and cards for you to take home.
Genetic Genealogy: Let’s Talk About Your Results! Discussion Group*
COV: Mon., Feb. 19, 6-7 pm Curious about or enlightened by your DNA results? Join us for an open discussion and we’ll talk about our results.
Microsoft Excel*
Basic- COV: Tues., Feb. 20, 10 am-Noon Intermediate- COV: Tues., Feb. 27, 10 am-Noon
Keep On Spinning! The Vinyl Record Club
DURR: Tues., Feb. 20, 7-8 pm
Genealogy Tech: Using Ancestry Library Edition For Beginngers* COV: Wed., Feb. 21, 10-11 am Fri., Feb. 23, 2-3 pm Learn the basics of researching your family history using Ancestry Library Edition.
Empower Tools presents Lunch & Learn: Soil Testing
COV: Wed., Feb. 21, Noon-1 pm
The Film Snobs
DURR: Wed., Feb. 21, 6-8:45 pm “Munich” (R) running 164 minutes.
Warm Winter Walk
DURR: Thurs., Feb. 22, 10:30-11 am Join us for a warm winter walk inside using an exercise DVD!
Bockfest: A History of Cincinnati’s Funkiest Festival
COV: Thurs., Feb. 22, 6-7 pm Each year Cincinnati’s Overthe-Rhine neighborhood hosts the city’s funkiest festival, celebrating the neighborhood’s brewing heritage, bock beer, and the Coming of Spring. Now in its 26th year, the larg-
est festival of its type in the country has seen its share of fun, uplifting, and downright weird stories. Festival director Steven Hampton will share them with you. For more information about Bockfest visit www.bockfest.com
Lost History: The Olympics in Cincinnati
DURR: Thurs., Feb. 22, 6:30 -7:30 pm Join local photographer and blogger, Ronny Salerno, as he discusses Cincinnati’s bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympic games!
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I HAVE A DREAM Martin Luther King, Jr.
Be a Champion: Erlanger Test Kitchen — Power Smoothies*
ERL: Thurs., Feb. 22, 7-8 pm Learn about power foods to add to tasty smoothies along with some basic information about protein powders. Free samples provided
Hoopla — Movies, Music, and More*
COV: Fri., Feb. 23, Noon-1 pm Wed., Feb. 28, 5:30-6:30 pm Learn how to stream free movies from the Library’s Hoopla site.
Be a Champion: Senior Strength
ERL: Tues., Feb. 27 April 17, 11 am-Noon Certified Fitness Instructor Holly will guide you through a weekly fun and effective low impact workout focusing on balance, flexibility, and movement using resistance bands. If preferred, bring your own weights.
Buying a House 101
COV: Tues., Feb. 27, 7-8:30 pm
Classic Movie Matinee:
“The Princess Bride” (1987) ERL: Wed., Feb. 28, 1-3 pm
Celebrate Black History Month with These Films! Be a Champion: Black History Month Film
ERL: Thurs., Feb. 1, 6:30-9 pm “Selma” (2014) Rated PG-13
Friday Matinee
COV: Fri., 1-3:30 pm Join us for a different film every week! 2/2: “The Five Heartbeats” 2/9: “Ray” 2/16: “Dreamgirls” 2/23: “What’s Love Got to do With It?”
Black History Month Documentaries
ERL: Thurs., 6:30-9 pm 2/8: “13th”: a Netflix Original Documentary (2016) Rated TV-MA 2/15: “Barry” 2/22: “What Happened Miss Simone?” February 2018
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TEENS Harry Potter Book Night:
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” * ERL: Thurs., Feb. 1, 5:30-7 pm See Adults.
Teen Space
ERL: Mon. & Wed., 4-5 pm Join us after school with your friends while playing video games, board games, coloring, and eating snacks!
Write Now!
COV: Tues., Feb. 6 & 20, 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.
Homeschool Hangout: ROBOTS
DURR: Wed., Feb. 7, 10:30-11:30 am Build, program, and play with robots!
It’s Money Baby
COV: Wed., Feb. 7, 4:30 pm See Adults.
DIY Friendship Bracelets
ERL: Wed., Feb. 7, 5-5:30 pm
Teen Cuisine
COV: Thurs., Feb. 8, 4-5:30 pm It’s all about chocolate recipes this month!
*Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000
Anime Club
DURR: Fri., Feb. 9, 6-8 pm ERL: Mon., Feb. 12, 5:30-7 pm Join other teens as we watch new Japanese Anime and eat awesome Japanese snacks!
Library Teen Café
DURR: Tues., Feb. 13, 6-8 pm
Printed Bags
COV: Wed., Feb. 21, 4-5:30 pm Create a unique tote by making your very own print block illustrations.
Late Night Gaming
DURR: Fri., Feb. 23, 9-11 pm
ROKCincy
COV: Sat., Feb. 24, 2 pm This original work is an interactive, choose-your-own-adventure opera and is sure to be a hit! ROKCincy is a non-profit program with a mission to introduce young people to the thrill of live, fully staged opera and to give developing professional musicians an opportunity to hone their performance skills. Performance is FREE!
Be A Champion: Runbow Tournament!*
ERL: Mon., Feb. 26, 5:30-7 pm Runbow is an indie game similar to Speed Runners. Cycle in and out, and player with the most points win!
Teen Homeschool Interactive: Art*
ERL: Tues., Feb. 27, Noon-1 pm
Animanga
COV: Tues., Feb. 27, 6 pm 8
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Hang out with your friends after school! Teen Space
ERL: Mon. & Wed., 4-5 pm
All Programs and Events are FREE! SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH US! www.KentonLibrary.org
KIDS Playart with Baker Hunt
Ages 3-6 Baker Hunt, 620 Greenup St., Cov., KY 41011: Fri. in Feb., 10-11 am Join Miss Lauren at The Baker Hunt Cultural Center for a storytime with art!
Lego Lab
School Age COV: Fri., Feb. 2, 4-5 pm
Make.Code.Music*
*Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000
Homeschoolers take a look at the upcoming Winter Olympics! Wednesday, February 7 & Tuesday, February 13
Ages 9-14 DURR: Sat. in Feb., 10:30 am-12:30 pm Use the computer to design your own music and create your own instruments and music videos.
Puppy Tales*
Preschool & School Age COV: Sun., Feb. 4, 2-3 pm ERL: Sun., Feb. 18, 2-4 pm Call (859) 962-4003 to register for Erlanger. Help gain reading confidence by reading aloud to a real therapy dog.
Reading Buddies
Age 3-12 ERL: Mon., Feb. 5, 12 & 26, 4:30-6 pm DURR: Tues., Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 5-7 pm Children are invited to read with one of our Reading Buddy volunteers.
Homeschooler’s Club: The Winter Olympics*
School Age DURR: Wed., Feb. 7, 10:30-11:30 am Take a closer look at the sporting events being held at the Winter Olympics in South Korea.
Small Talk: A Book Club for Homeschoolers*
School Age COV: Wed., Feb. 7, 10:3011:30 am Read “The Cabin Faced West” by Jean Fritz. Discussion, activities, and refreshments included.
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Kids Events, continued Wild Wednesdays! Be A Champion Edition: Champions Make Gold Glitter Slime School Age ERL: Wed., Feb. 7, 7-8 pm Champions love winning the gold — make your own in the form of gold glitter slime! Courageous Kids
School Age ERL: Thurs., Feb. 8, 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.
Popcorn & Painting*
School Age COV: Thurs., Feb. 8, 6-7 pm Enjoy eating popcorn while following along step by step to create a masterpiece on canvas.
Spanish-English Storytime: We Love Dogs!
La Hora del Cuento en Español-Inglés: “Nos encantan los Perros” Preschool & School Age ERL: Fri., Feb. 9, 5-6 pm
Library Playgroup
Ages 0 – 4 with a caregiver COV: Sat., Feb. 10, 10-Noon The Library provides sensory friendly toys and books, coffee for parents, bagels and a small snack for the children. Siblings welcome.
Valentine Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5 COV: Tues., Feb. 13, 10-10:45 am
Valentine Toddler Storytime
Toddlers COV: Tues., Feb. 13, 11-11:45 am
Homeschool Club: Celebrate the Winter Olympics
School Age ERL: Tues., Feb. 13, 1:30-2:30 pm Homeschool families enjoy watching the Winter Games live on the big screen at the Library! Come cheer on your favorite countries as they compete in various winter sports.
Create Valentine Day Cards Preschool & School Age COV: Tues., Feb. 13, 6-8 pm
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Don’t miss these programs during Harry Potter week! Ollivanders Wand Making Workshop
School Age COV: Mon., Feb. 19, 11 am & 3 pm
Hogwarts House Scarves & Movie
School Age COV: Tues., Feb. 20, 6:30-8:30 pm Come watch the first Harry Potter movie and make a scarf in your house colors.
Hogwarts Potions Class
School Age COV: Wed., Feb. 21, 4-5 pm
Horcrux Hunt
School Age COV: Fri., Feb. 23, 4-5 pm Do your part in the Battle of Hogwarts by hunting for Horcruxes throughout the library. Find all seven and win a prize!
Cook-A-Book: Harry Potter
School Age COV: Sat., Feb. 24, 11 am-Noon Explore the magical food of Harry Potter in a special edition of Cook-A-Book! We’ll concoct Butterbeer, edible wands, and pumpkin pastries.
Self-Defense Against the Dark Arts
School Age COV: Thurs., Feb. 22, 6-7:30 pm Sensei Sarah will be joining us from The Master’s Martial Arts Academy to teach us how to defend ourselves from Death Eaters and Muggles alike.
This symbol indicates that the program is a STEM/STEAM/ STREAM program.
Play and Learn Group
Ages birth to 5 COV: Wed., Feb. 14 & 28, 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. Contact Patty at ptaylor@4cforchildren.org or (859) 547-5092 to register.
Sensory Open Play!
Ages 2-12 DURR: Wed., Feb. 14 & 21, 10 am-2 pm Sun., Feb. 18 & 28, 2-4 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.
Homespun: Spotlight on South Korea*
School Age COV: Wed., Feb. 14, 10:30 am-Noon With the Winter Olympics taking place in PyeongChang, South Korea, let’s take a look at the culture, food and traditions of this East Asian nation.
The ROOK-ies
School Age DURR: Wed., Feb.14 & 28, 4-5:30 pm Join our open play chess group. Previous knowledge of chess is helpful.
Wild Wednesdays! Anti-Valentine’s Day Party School Age ERL: Wed., Feb. 14, 7-8 pm
STORYTIMES FOR AGES 0-6; Length of program may vary. Baby Music & 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 & Shine
ALL PROGRAMS ARE
FREE!
Ages 3-6; Caregiver required ERL: Wed., 1:30 pm DURR: Thurs., 10:30 am & 2 pm
Blast Off to Kindergarten
The S.M.A.R.T. Program
Scamper Squad
Ages 5-12 ERL: Wed., Feb. 28, 7-8 pm Check out some of our tech toys--maybe even make some robot art!
Playart
Bedtime Stories
Library Putt-Putt
Wild Wednesdays! Ozobots, Spheros, and Robots, Oh My!
Ages 3-5: Caregiver required DURR: Tues., 10:30 am
Ages 3-5 ERL: Thurs., 10 & 11:30 am Stories, activities, crafts and skills to help prepare children for kindergarten.
Lego Lab
School Age COV: Sat., Feb. 17, 2-4 pm Join us for a fun, family event as we turn the children’s department into a mini-golf game!
Music, Motion and Stories with Joel the Singing Librarian
Ages 2-5; Caregiver required COV: Wed., 11 am ERL: Mon., 11 am
Ages 2-6; Caregiver required ERL: Tues., 7 pm Pajamas, slippers, and teddy bears welcome!
School Age COV: Fri., Feb. 16, 4-5 pm
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5; Caregiver required COV: Tues., 10 am
Ages 3-5; Caregiver required DURR: Mon., 10:30 am & 7 pm Sing, dance, and listen to stories as you learn about mythical animals.
Ages 3-6 ERL: Fri., 10 am & 11:30 am Children will have fun with Science, Math, Art, Reading and Technology.
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Periscope: Tour of Old Seminary Square
Tues., Feb. 6, 3-4 pm This month we will explore the Covington neighborhood of Old Seminary Square.
TIL: Local History and Genealogy: Cincinnati Style Chili Tues., Feb. 13, 3-4 pm We’ll dig into the ingredients and history of Cincinnati Style Chili!
3G2: Glitter, Glue, and Genealogy, Too!
Tues., Feb. 20, 3-4 pm We’ll show you how to make a sock snowman to resemble your favorite local history and Kentucky icons.
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