February 2018 Events at Kenton County Public Library

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.

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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.

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ADULTS

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

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.

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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?”

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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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