Kenton County Public Library
calendar JANUARY 2017
FREE programs and events
Hours:
Covington Library
M-Th 9 am - 9 pm Fri. 9 am - 6 pm Sat. 10 am - 5 pm Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm
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 (Re)Discovering Your Mission* Saturday, January 21, 1-3:30 pm At the end of this interactive workshop, you’ll be prepared to set a new or more refined course for your life with your own personal mission statement. This means more intention, more focus and best of all a more fulfilling
life! Presented and facilitated by Alexia Zigoris.
Improve Your Computer Skills! *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* Wednesday, January 4, 10 am
Exploring the Internet*
Part 1: Thursday, January 5, 10 am Part 2: Thursday, January 12, 10 am
E-mail Creation and Access*
Microsoft PowerPoint*
Part 1: Wednesday, January 18, 10 am Part 2: Wednesday, January 25, 10 am
Microsoft Excel*
Basic: Thursday, January 19, 10 am Intermediate: Thursday, January 26, 10 am
Monday, January 9, 9 am
E-mail Use* Wednesday, January 11, 10 am
Job Searching and the Internet*
Discover the relaxing art of coloring! Tuesday and Wednesday, January 3 and 4.
Neuterville Express Comes to Covington! Low Cost Cat Spay/ Neuter Program*
Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 am For cats only! 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, December 13, between 6:30-7 am and pick them up on Wednesday, December 14, at 10 am. Please bring your cat in a secure carrier, cash or check for payment, and proof of a rabies vaccine if your cat is up-to-date.
Monday, January 16, 10 am
Adults
Microsoft Word*
Kentucky Health Benefits Exchange
Part 1: Tuesday, January 17, 10 am Part 2: Tuesday, January 24, 10 am
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Tuesday, January 3, 10 am Wednesday, January 11, 1 pm Thursday, January 26, 4 pm Open enrollment for the Kentucky Health Benefits Exchange ends January 31! If you have questions about or need health insurance, stop in today.
Genealogy Tech • •
Using FamilySearch Tuesday, January 3, 1 pm Thursday, January 5, 6:30 pm Using Heritage Quest Wednesday, January 25, 6:30 pm Friday, January 27, 1 pm
Telling Stories Book Discussion Group Tuesday, January 3, 7-8 pm Join us as we discuss “The Night Listener” by Armistead Maupin. Copies of the book are available at the Reference Desk. All are welcome!
Coloring Pages Tuesday, January 3, 7 pm Wednesday, January 4, 10 am Find your zen in a relaxing environment for coloring creations. Lots of coloring pages to choose from and refreshments provided.
Matinee Wednesday Wednesday, January 4, 1 pm January 4: “Ride the Wild Surf” January 11: “Blue Hawaii” (Elvis) January 18: “Help!” (The Beatles) January 25: “The Four Musketeers”
Western Films Roundup Thursday, January 5, 1 pm Join us for a different Western film. January 5 - “Monte Walsh” January 19 - “Last Stand at Sabre River”
Coupon Clippers
Happy Birthday Elvis!
Martin Luther King Birthday
Monday, January 9, Noon Celebrate the King’s birthday with a special showing of films and concerts!
Monday, January 16, 10 am-5 pm Celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. with films and documentaries of his life.
Healthy Choices for Every Body
Getting to Know the Local History & Genealogy Department
Fridays, January 13, 20 & 27, 11 am Attend this series and you will learn to stretch your SNAP Benefits, prepare low-cost, quick and healthy meals, better breakfast eating habits, food safety and preparation skills!
Bygone Buildings Friday, January 13, 3-4 pm Join our live-streaming tour of Covington’s changing cityscape. View us online by tuning into @KentonLibrary on Periscope (available on your smartphone or tablet), or at periscope.tv/kentonlibrary.
One-on-One Genealogy Research Assistance* Saturday, January 14, 10 am - Noon Saturday, January 28, 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.
Sunday, January 15, 2 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.
Monday, January 16, 10 am Saturday, January 21, 10:30 am Learn about the many resources of this department.
Lineage Society Research Assistance
Children
Saturday, January 7, 1 pm Celebrate the New Year Japanese style with traditional food, games and a calligraphy art form.
Cartoon Club
Write Now! Tuesday, January 10, 6 pm The class will offer writing prompts and activities, readings, and optional feedback on work.
Coupon Clippers Sunday, January 15, 2 pm See Adults.
Martin Luther King Birthday Monday, January 16, 10 am-5 pm See Adults.
Tuesday, January 17, 9-11 am Local members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be available to discuss the necessary steps toward membership and to help you with research questions.
Book Blathers*
Congenealogy
Teen After Hours*
Monday, January 23, 6:30 pm Join us for a program of genealogical instruction.
Teens GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHER WISE INDICATED
2017 is the Year of the Rooster! Come celebrate the Japanese New Year on Saturday, January 7.
Shougatsu (Japanese New Year)
Coloring Pages Tuesday, January 3, 7 PM Wednesday, January 4, 10 AM See Adults.
Wednesday, January 18, 11:30 am Join the Teen Book Club! This month’s book is “Grave Mercy” by Robin LaFevers. Pick up your copy of the book at the Reference Desk. Friday, January 20, 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.
AniManga Club Tuesday, January 31, 6-8 pm Watch Anime classics or discover new favs. Enjoy Japanese snacks and manga drawing too!
School Age Tuesdays, 4 pm Give your brain a break after school! Come have a snack and watch some cartoons with us! January 3- “Young Justice” January 10 - “Pokémon” January 17- “Star Wars Rebels” January 24 - “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” January 31- “Teen Titans Go!”
Small Talk: A Book Club for Homeschoolers*
School Age Wednesday, January 4, 10:30 am This month’s selection is the children’s classic, “The Door in the Wall” by Marguerite de Angeli.Join us for discussion, activities, and refreshments.
Wild Wednesday
School Age Wednesdays, 4 pm Need a break in the middle of the week? Drop in for music, board games, video games, snacks, and more!
Play and Learn Group
Ages birth-5 Wednesdays, January 11 & 25, 9:30 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. Register at ptaylor@4cforchildren.org or (859) 547-5092.
Baker Hunt Storytime with Art
Ages 3-6 Fridays, January 13, 20 & 27, 10-11 am See “In the Community” on back cover.
Library Playgroup
Ages birth-4 and their families Saturday, January 14, 10 am-Noon Meet up with 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.
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Weekly Preschool Storytimes Little Letters
Toddlers & Preschool Mondays, 11 am Bring your littles to learn about letters! We will be exploring the alphabet through letters and sounds in order to build early literacy skills. We’ll sing, play, read, and learn in this toddler and preschool appropriate storytime.
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 Puppy Tales
School Age Sunday, January 15, 2 pm Help gain reading confidence by reading aloud to a real therapy dog! These gentle dogs will sit patiently and listen while your child works on their literacy skills. Every child in attendance will be entered to win a book and a plush dog of their very own!
Thank You, Dr. King!
School Age Monday, January 16 Honor an extraordinary man and add your dream to our display. Join us for a special ‘P is for Peace’ Little Letters preschool storytime at 11 am, and enjoy a slice of birthday cake at 3 pm.
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Operation Cooperation Quilt
All ages Monday, January 16, Noon-5 pm Make your mark on the children’s department! Each child will be able to decorate one square of fabric, and when we’re done, we’ll hang the finished quilt up on the wall for all to see. Limited to the first 45 children in attendance.
Homespun: Soup, Suppa, Sop*
School Age Wednesday, January 18, 10:30 am-Noon January is National Soup Month. Warm up at the Library as we put our directional and measuring skills to the test to create a pot of soup. Learn about the history of soup, make a soup can craft, and then enjoy the fruits of our labor.
Family Storytime
Ages 0-5: Caregiver required Wednesdays, 7-7:45 pm Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun followed by playtime.
Stop Motion Studio Saturday, January 21, 11 am Try your hand at making a stop motion movie with one of our iPads. We will also have LEGOs and other objects to animate but feel free to bring in your own toys or other items to help bring your vision to the life.
DIY Charm Bracelets
School Age Monday, January 23, 4 pm Join us to make your own winter charm bracelet to keep. All supplies provided, limited to the first 20 children in attendance.
Bookworms*
School Age Tuesday, January 24, 7 pm Join us for a discussion of the first book in the Magic Tree House series, “Dinosaurs Before Dark.” Related activities and refreshments included. Pick up a copy of the book at the Children’s Reference Desk.
Cook-A-Book*
Preschool-School Age Saturday, January 28, 11 am Join us for a new monthly series where we’ll read a book and then cook a yummy treat! This month, our theme is “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.” We’ll read the book, bake cookies, and make a craft while we’re waiting for them to be done! Please register online so that we can plan for enough food.
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!
Kids Crafts
Preschool-School Age Sunday, January 29, 2 pm Join us for winter inspired crafts!
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Try your hand at making a stop motion movie! Saturday, January 21.
This symbol indicates that the program is a STEM/STEAM/ STREAM program.
William E. Durr Branch
Hours: M-F Sat. Sun.
9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 5 pm 1 pm - 5 pm
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 Tuesday Matinee
Enjoy the
Tuesdays, Noon January 3: “Roman Holiday” (NR) January 10: “The Beatles: Eight Days A Week — The Touring Years” (NR) January 24: “True Grit” (PG-13) January 31: “Sully” (PG-13)
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Used Book Sale
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Sunday, January 15Saturday, January 21 Sponsored by the Friends of the Kenton County Public Library. There will be music, books, movies, and more on sale.
The Deep Freeze Ice Cream Social*
Monday, January 16, 1 pm Ice cream in mid-January? You bet! Enjoy a scoop and some ice cream social games and activities featuring the barbershop quartet music of The Four Leads.
Adults Mah Jongg Madness* Mondays, January 2, 9, 23 & 30, 1-4 pm Come in and play this game that’s popular all over the world. All skill levels are welcome! New students, please register!
Writer’s Group: Independence Inklings Mondays, January 2 &16, 6:30-8:30 pm Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Blood donors can have up to $10 in Library late fees forgiven on Saturday, January 7!
barbershop quartet, The Four Leads, Deep Freeze Ice Cream Social! Monday, January 16.
Adult Book Discussion Tuesday, January 3, 7 pm “Clay’s Quilt” by Silas House
Tai Chi & Chai Tea*
Fridays, January 6 & 27, 10:30 am Master Fahey, a 6th degree black belt, will teach an easy course in the gentle and low-impact martial art of Tai Chi. We’ll also be serving Chai Tea.
Hoxworth Blood Drive Saturday, January 7, 10 am-3:30 pm Online registration available at the www.hoxworth.org or call Library staff at (859) 962-4031 for assistance. Pizza will be available for donors. Up to $10 in late fines will be forgiven to blood donors on the day of the drive!
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
Help, Where’s the GEEK? Tuesday, January 3, 6:30 pm Did Santa bring you a new techie gadget? Join us in this class where we will have some GEEKS on hand to help you. Bring your gadgets and questions for our GEEKS.
What Can I Do with My Christmas Photos? Tuesday, January 10, 6:30 pm Learn what to do with all your photos, save, store and print.
Microsoft Word
Part 1: Thursday, January 12, 6:30 pm Part 2: Thursday, January 19, 6:30 pm
Library Apps for Your New Gadgets Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 pm Learn how to get e-books, free music, free movies, and manage your Library account with the KCPL app.
iPad Tips & Tricks Tuesday, January 24, 6:30 pm Learn some great iPad tips and tricks. You will also learn how you can use the Library’s App for all your Library needs.
Cell Phone Basics Tuesday, January 31, 6:30 pm
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Durr Branch, continued Crafts • •
Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards* Sunday, January 8, 2-4 pm Stitchers Night Out Thursdays, January 12 & 26, 5-8 pm
Books at Night
Saturday, January 21, 5:30 pm “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed. Join us after hours for an evening book discussion.
Japanimation Club
Monday, January 30, 6 pm We’ll watch and discuss Japanese animation both current and past. Themes and content TBA. Snacks and pop will be provided. Limited to Adults.
Teens GRADES 6-12
Teen Photography Contest
Sunday, January 1-Tuesday, January 31 It’s time for the Annual KCPL Teen Photo Contest! Do you take great photos? Images from phones or cameras, untouched or retouched, are eligible. Submit up to 2 JPEG images as email attachments to kcplteens@gmail.com between January 1-31. Include your name, grade, and contact phone or e-mail. You will receive a reply once submitted. If you do not get a reply email, please try again or call the Library. By entering the contest you are allowing the Library to use the images in promotional materials and galleries both online and in print. Maximum two entries per person. Judges will be Library staff and volunteers. Winners will be announced at the gallery show Friday, February 3 at 6 pm.
TEENS!
Submit your photos to the Annual KCPL Teen Photo Contest! Email up to two images between January 1-31.
Adults watch and discuss Japanese animation! Monday, January 30.
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Bring whatever you’re working on, and meet and mingle with local stitchers! Have fun swapping patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and other projects. Thursdays, January 12 and 26.
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 desert 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 Kids express their creativity while learning the fundamentals of art in Creative Corner, Saturday, January 14.
Homeschool Hangout: Catapults!
Ages 11-18; Grades 6-12 Wednesday, January 4, 10:30 am We’ll be building catapults, testing them for accuracy and distance, and having a pompom flinging contest!
Anime Club Friday, January 13, 6 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.
Art Club: Button Making Monday, January 16, 3 pm Make art you can wear on your day off from school! This event will be in the Teen Area of the Library, behind the DVDs.
Monthly Minecraft Monday Monday, January 23, 6 pm Come play Minecraft at the Library! This program will be in the Durr Computer Lab. Attendance is limited to the first 12 teens.
Creative Corner*
Multifandom Friday Friday, January 27, 6 pm What are your favorite fandoms? Come celebrate them with other fans, games, and snacks at the Library!
Children Puppy Tales*
School Age Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 pm Children will read one-on-one to a dog who loves to hear stories! You bring the kids, we’ll supply the dogs!
Homeschooler’s Club: Disability Awareness*
School Age Wednesday, January 4, 10:30 am Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for Homeschooler’s Club. In January, we’ll be working with Ian Smith of Skool Aid on disability awareness. This program is limited to 50 kids and registration is required. Call the Children’s Desk at (859) 962-4032 to register.
Ages 7-12 Saturday, January 14, 1:30 pm Creative Corner is an art based program that helps kids express their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and other art mediums. All materials will be provided.
Inspiration Station
School Age Sunday, January 15, 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.
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 & 11 am Join us for a story and a craft!
This symbol indicates that the program is a STEM/STEAM/ STREAM program.
Lego Time
School Age Thursday, January 12, 4:30 pm Enjoy an hour of free play.
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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.
Improve Your Computer Skills! *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
Teen Tech Tuesday
Techy Tweens
Tuesdays, 4-6 pm Every Tuesday the Computer Lab is reserved for teens to do homework, play games or just have fun. Snacks will be served.
New Year’s Resolution
Thursdays, January 12 & 26, 4:30-6:30 pm For ages 9-12. 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.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm Do you want to keep your New Year’s resolution this year? Join us to learn what apps, for your phone, can help you keep your resolution. January 10: Lose Weight January 17: Eating Healthy January 24: Organization
E-Books for Seniors* Thursday, January 12, 7-8:30 pm Are you having problems trying to download e-books on your devices? Join us to learn all about how to download e-books.
Learn to use your smartphone to its fullest potential! Thursday, January 26.
Smartphones for Seniors* Thursday, January 26, 7-8:30 pm Need help outsmarting your smart phone? Join us to make sure you’re using your smart phone to its fullest potential.
Kids and adults have fun building a fort with blankets, flashlights and stories to share! Monday, January 16.
Everyone
Spanish English Storytime
Family LEGO Night @ The Library! Mondays, January 2 & 30, 7-8 pm We supply the LEGOS, you provide the imaginati
Health and Wellness Fair Thursday, January 5, 3-6 pm Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Visit with local pharmacies, healthy-eating restaurants, training facilities, medical suppliers and others to educate yourself on healthy habits to start the new year.
Friday, January 6, 4-5 pm Bilingual story time is presented in English and Spanish allowing children to engage through stories, finger plays, music, activities and craft. This month, we celebrate Three Kings Day with a story, a parade, and Kings Bread! Children may even find a small treat left by the generous Kings! “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. En este mes, celebramos “El día de los Tres Reyes Magos” con una historieta, un desfile y rosca de reyes. Además, los niños y niñas podrían encontrar un regalito por parte de los Reyes generosos!”
Build a Lego masterpiece with your family! Mondays, January 2 and 30.
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Family Movie Night @ the Library
Adults
Friday, January 6, 6:30 pm Join us for “Finding Dory.”
NKY Accountability Group
Opening Reception for The Art of Devan Horton Saturday, January 7, 3 pm Devan Horton is a Covington native, and a Northern Kentucky University graduate with a BFA in painting. In her work she explores the mutability of beauty in pieces from her “Swarm” and “Weeds” series. Show runs through Saturday, February 11.
Pokemon Family Fun Night @ The Library! Mondays, January 9 & 23, 7-8 pm Pokemon trainers are invited to bring their DS, 3DS and/or trading cards to battle with other trainers.
Build a Fort Night @ The Library! Monday, January 16, 7-8 pm Kids and adults bring blankets, flashlights and stuffed animals for a great time in making a fort, sharing stories with one another and making a “fire” to go with your fort.
Building with Keva Planks! Thursday, January 19, 7-8 pm Bring your family and see what sorts of fantastic creations you can build, using our large stock of Keva Planks!
Wednesdays, January 4, 11, 18 & 25 9:15-11:15 am Unemployed professional? Join other job seekers looking for work to get support and fresh ideas.
Kenton County Diabetes Support Group Tuesday, January 3, 6:30-8 pm Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips, resources and support.
Book Discussion: The Bookies Wednesday, January 4, 7-8 pm A book club for everyone! This month, discuss ?
Writer’s Group Thursdays, January 5 & 19, 6:30-8 pm Share your work and give feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres. New members welcome!
Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes Wednesday, January 11, 6-8 pm Come out and jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!
Don’t miss the art of Covington native Devan Horton! Opening reception is Saturday, January 7 at 3 pm.
The Hidden Costs of College*
Wednesday, January 11, 6:30-7:30 pm Learn about the actual (and often hidden) costs of college. Discuss options for covering these costs including grants, scholarships, student loans, parent loans, and others.
Film Friday Friday, January 13, 1 pm (repeated at 6 pm) Join us for Ron Howard’s “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week,” a documentary that explores The Beatles’ touring years.
Open Crafting*
Saturday, January 14, 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
Classic Movie Matinee Wednesday, January 25, 1-3 pm Enjoy a classic film and free snacks! This month: “To Kill A Mockingbird” starring Gregory Peck.
Erlanger’s Test Kitchen: Savory Stews* Thursday, January 26, 7-8 pm Winter is here! Warm yourself up with some savory soups and stews! Samples will be served, Presented by Colonel De’s Herbs & Spices. Beat the winter chill with some savory soups and stews! Thursday, January 26.
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Erlanger Branch, continued Join your peers for the Homework Club, Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-4:30 pm!
Homeschool Club: Exploring Kentucky Social Studies
Grades 2-5 Tuesdays, January 10 & 24, 1:30-2:30 pm Homeschool students have fun in this informative and hands on educational class that is all about Kentucky from the time of the explorers to mid1800s. Each session builds on the previous sessions. Students should be able to read and write. Handouts will be provided.
The Man in the Moon
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.
Anime and Pokemon Club Monday, January 9, 6-7:30 pm Join other teens as we watch new Japanese Anime, eat awesome Japanese snacks, and have your own Pokemon DS battles.
The Hidden Costs of College*
Wednesday, January 11, 6:30-7:30 pm Discuss options for covering these costs including grants, scholarships, student loans, parent loans, and others.
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Bad Art Night Monday, January 23, 6-7:30 pm Join other teens as you compete for the honor of making the worst art of the night. Prizes available.
Teens Talk Monday, January 30, 6-7 pm Talk and hang out with other teens in a friendly, judgement-free environment. Hot chocolate and coffee provided.
Children Zumba Kids
Ages 3-8 Wednesdays, 7-7:30 pm This fun class will teach kids how to move and enjoy dance with age appropriate choreography and music. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
New Year, New Stories!
School Age Thursday, January 5, 7-8 pm Ring in the new year with new stories! We’ll share books that are new to the Library, then create books for sharing our own stories! Design and decorate your book, then write, draw, and otherwise record your stories!
Family Movie Night @ the Library: Pre-Movie Party
Ages 4-8 Friday, January 6, 6 pm Join us for some pre-movie fun, with activities related to the Family Movie that will start at 6:30 pm.
School Age Thursday, January 12, 7-8 pm Celebrate the first full moon of the new year! We’ll share stories of the moon from different cultures, and we’ll create some lovely lunar art. If the weather permits, we will take the telescope out for some bright views of the full moon!
Pre-School Sing Along
Toddlers & Preschool Saturday, January 21, 11-11:30 am Enjoy singing classic children’s songs with lots of friends and plenty of movement for little wigglers!
Reading Buddies
Ages 3-12 Mondays, beginning January 9, 4:30-6 pm Children can read with one of our adult or teen Reading Buddy volunteers. Enjoy pizza and choose a prize. Return 3 times and earn a new paperback book. Perfect for any child who wants to improve their reading and language skills.
Your pre-schooler will love the Pre-School Sing Along, Saturday, January 21.
Weekly Preschool Storytimes
Puppy Tales
School Age Sunday, January 22, 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 962-4003 to register.
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.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year
School Age Thursday, January 26, 7-8 pm The Lunar New Year happens on January 28! Let’s celebrate with stories, history, art, a snack and more!
This symbol indicates that the program is a STEM/STEAM/ STREAM program.
Studies show that reading to dogs improves a child’s reading performance. Join us for Puppy Tales, Sunday, January 22.
Rise N Shine
Ages 2-5; Caregiver required Mondays, 11 am Listen to stories and rhymes. Limited to 40 children.
Celebrate the first full moon of the new year! Thursday, January 12. Weather permitting, we will view the moon through a telescope!
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.
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.
Blast Off to Kindergarten Ages 3-5 Thursdays, December 1 & 8, 10 & 11:30 am Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
The S.M.A.R.T. 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
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Erlanger Branch Library 401 Kenton Lands Road Erlanger, KY 41018
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
All locations are closed on Sunday, January 1.
Durr Turns 10! This January, the William E. Durr Branch library is celebrating its 10th year of service in its current location. Be sure to stop by on Saturday, January 28 from 10 am to 4 pm to participate in some sweet treats, enter to win a Kindle and hear about how we will celebrate all year long!
In the Community Books On Tap: “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Wednesday, January 4, 7-8:30 pm Braxton Brewery, 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 “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” by J.K. Rowling.
Baker Hunt Storytime with Art
Come to the Durr Branch library on Saturday, January 28, 10 am-4 pm, to help celebrate its 10th year of service in this location!
Ages 3-6 Fridays, January 13, 20 & 27, 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. For Ages 3-6.