Kenton County Public Library March 2016 Calendar

Kenton County Public Library

calendar MARCH 2016

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) 962-4060 *Registration required. Go online or call 962-4071 for adult and teen programs, 962-4077 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) 962-4071 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events

One-on-One E-Reader Help*

All month long in March Need help with your e-reader or tablet?

Call to request a one-on-one, onehour session. Call Gary Pilkington at (859) 962-4073 or Lesley Daley at (859) 962-4060 x4240 to set up an appointment.

Microsoft Word*

Part 1: Tuesday, March 1, 10 am-noon Part 2: Tuesday, March 8, 10 am-noon

Teen Tech Tuesdays Tuesdays in March, 3-6 pm Every Tuesday the Computer Lab is reserved for teens to do homework, play games or just have fun. Snacks will be served.

Job Searching and the Internet*

Thursday, March 3, 10 am-noon The class covers what you need to have before you get on the Internet, strategies for applying online, tips on creating a resume for a specific position, and some other ways to get hired.

Microsoft PowerPoint*

Part 1: Wednesday, March 9, 10 am-noon Part 2: Wednesday, March 16, 10 am-noon

Microsoft Excel*

Basic: Thursday, March 10, 10 am-noon Intermediate: Thursday, March 17, 10 am- noon

Investment Research Using Morningstar and Valueline*

Saturday, March 12, 11 am-12:30 pm Research stocks and mutual funds using the Morningstar and Valueline library databases.

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The Ohio Alleycat Resource will be bringing their mobile spay/neuter unit to the Covington Library Tuesday, March 15.

Make an appointment for your cat by calling (513) 8710185.

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher* Tuesday, March 22, 10 am-noon

Everyone Irish Heritage Month Concert with the Cincinnati Harpers’ Robin Saturday, March 5, 1-2 pm Celebrate Irish Heritage Month with the Cincinnati Harpers’ Robin as they perform traditional music from the Celtic lands of Europe.

Coloring Pages for All Ages Tuesday, March 15, 6-7 pm The Library will provide coloring pages for adults, kids and everyone in between!

Come out and color a Zentangle!

Neuterville Express Comes to Covington!*

Low Cost Cat Spay/Neuter Program Tuesday, March 15, 6:30-7 am For cats only! The Ohio Alleycat Resource (O.A.R.) will be bringing their mobile spay/neuter unit to the Covington Library.

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, March 15, between 6:30-7 am and pick them up on Wednesday, March 16, at 10 am. For Kenton County residents, the cost is $30, which covers both the surgery and the required rabies vaccine if your pet is not up-to-date on vaccinations.

Adults and children enjoy coloring! Join us on Tuesday, March 15, 6-7 pm!

Irish Heritage Month Concert with Roger Drawdy Saturday, March 19, 1-2 pm Roger Drawdy performs traditional and contemporary songs from and about his native Ireland.

Hong Kong Action Theater Thursdays in March, 1-3 pm A different martial arts or Wuxia film twice each month!

March 3: “Kiss of the Dragon” with Bridget Fonda and Jet Li March 17: “The One” with Jet Li March 31: “IP Man” with Donnie Yen

Adults

Matinee Wednesdays Women’s History Month

March 1-31 Meet one-on-one with a Library staff member or volunteer for resume assistance or help in applying online for employment. Call (859) 962-4060 x4320 for more information.

Fridays in March, 1-3:30 pm Enjoy a film each week featuring women in strong roles.

March 4: “Fried Green Tomatoes” March 11: “North Country” March 18: “Million Dollar Baby” March 25: “Courage Under Fire”

FAFSA One-on-One Financial Aid Assistance

Covington Writers Group

Job Search One-on-One*

March 1-31 Jerry Brinker from the TRIO service offers one-on-one appointments and consultation on financial aid and completing an online FAFSA application. Call Mr. Brinker at (513) 207-9386 to schedule an appointment.

Book Discussions • Tuesday, March 1, 7 pm: “Serena” by Ron Rash.

• Classic Book Discussion: Wednesday, March 16, 7 pm “Celtic Twilight” by W. B. Yeats

AARP Tax Aide Wednesdays in March, 9:30 am-noon AARP Tax Aide service. Taxes prepared by AARP Volunteers. First come, first served.

Learn about the ancient art of acupuncture and other Chinese Medicine practices.

Thursday, March 10, 7-8 pm.

Saturday, March 5, 11 am-2 pm Come and share your work and learn from other local writers.

KYNECT Monday, March 7, 2-4 pm Thursday, March 24, 4-6 pm Need health insurance? Have you had a change in job or marital status that affects your health insurance? Find some options by meeting with a KYNECT health insurance coordinator.

Acupunture 101 Thursday, March 10, 7-8 pm A one-hour talk on the subject of Chinese Medicine (CM) and more specifically acupuncture will be presented. Elements will be covered as they form a basis for understanding acupuncture and CM. Samples of needles, Moxa, and a few herbs will be passed around to look at. A short Q&A will take place after the talk.

One-on-One Genealogy Research Assistance

Genealogy Tech: Finding Online Photographs*

Saturdays, March 12 & 26, 10 am-noon Just getting started on a family history project or looking for help with a genealogy “brick wall’? Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at (859) 9624070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.

Tuesday, March 29, 1-2 pm Thursday, March 31, 6:30 -7:30 pm Learn about the many resources for finding online photographs.

Covington Advisory Panel

GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHER WISE INDICATED

Saturday, March 12, 2-3 pm Come give us your two cents worth on improving the Covington branch. Open feedback session with Library staff, refreshments provided. All are welcome to attend.

Genealogy Tech: Using geNKY* Monday, March 14, 6:30-7:30 pm Wednesday, March 16, 1-2 pm Learn about the wealth of documents and indexes available for searching in this database.

COVAS Meeting

Teens Teen Tech Tuesdays Tuesdays in March, 3-6 pm Every Tuesday the Computer Lab is reserved for teens to do homework, play games or just have fun. Snacks will be served.

Teen Council Thursday, March 3, 5-6 pm Create the library you want! Speak your mind about Library programs and materials with the Teen Librarian.

Write Now!

Thursday, March 17, 7-8:45 pm The Central Ohio Valley Archaeological Society meeting. March topic: “Everyday People - Urban Archaeology in Covington, KY.” Speaker: Jeannine Kreinbrink, President of K & V Cultural Resources Management

Tuesday, March 8, 7-8 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. Bring your favorite pen and join us for some fun with words.

Congenealogy

AniManga Club

Monday, March 28, 6:30-8 pm Marty Schadler with the Aviation Museum of Kentucky will share “Women in the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame.”

Tuesday, March 22, 6-8 pm Watch Anime classics or discover new favs. Enjoy Japanese snacks and manga drawing too!

Children One-On-One Homework Help

School Age March 1-31 Any school-attending child who needs a little extra help with their homework is invited to set up a private homework help session with Lauren in the Children’s Department. Please call (859) 962-4077 or send an email to lauren.brandstetter@ kentonlibrary.org to schedule an appointment. Limited space and times available.

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Weekly Preschool Storytimes 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.

Family Storytime

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

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, 10-11 am Enjoy stories, songs, and a handson art project. Dress to be comfy and get messy!

Covington Library, continued Wild Wednesday

School Age Wednesdays in March, 4-5 pm Need a break in the middle of the week?

Drop in for music, board games, video games, snacks, and more!

Fresh Picked Films

School Age Thursdays, March 3, 10, 24 & 31, 4-5:30 pm Join us for four weeks of recently released films!

3/3- “Home” (PG, 2015) 3/10- “Cinderella” (PG, 2015) 3/24- “Minions” (PG, 2015) 3/31- “Goosebumps” (PG, 2015)

Free Build Friday School Age Fridays in March, 3:30-4:30 pm Put your imagination and creativity to the test during this free-build program. We’ll pull out as many unique items from our supply as we can, such as straws, batterypowered motors, pipe cleaners, tape and more. Build a robot, a tower, or anything else that you can think of!

Puppy Tales

School Age Sunday, March 6, 2-4 pm Come read to a real dog and enter a raffle to win your own toy reading companion.

Kids Kitchen

School Age Monday, March 7, 4-5 pm Come to the Library and get cooking!

We will be learning about making healthy choices and learning how to prepare our own healthy snacks!

Play and Learn Group

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Ages birth to 5 Wednesdays, March 9 & 23, 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. Register

at ptaylor@4cforchildren.org or (859) 547-5092.

Kids get cooking and learn how to prepare healthy snacks on Monday, March 7, 4-5 pm.

Library Playgroup

Ages birth to 4 Saturday, March 12, 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.

Gobs of Goo

School Age Mondays, March 14, 21 & 28, 4-5 pm Are you ready to see the world from the gooey side? We will be making fantastically gooey mixtures while learning the scientific process. Come touch, smell, and even taste these wonderful crazy concoctions.

Small Talk: A Book Club for Homeschoolers*

School Age Wednesday, March 16,10:30-11:30 am Join us to discuss the Newbery Honor Book, “Lily’s Crossing,” by Patricia Reilly Giff. This work of historical fiction is set against the backdrop of World War II. Lily meets Albert, a refugee from Hungary, during the summer of 1944, and they begin a special friendship. Activities and refreshments included.

St Patrick’s Day Party

School Age Thursday, March 17, 4-5 pm Stop by and make a St. Patrick’s Day craft and enjoy some Irish themed snacks.

Don’t forget to wear green!

Homespun: Hina Matsuri: A Japanese Celebration

School Age Monday, March 21, 1:30-2:30 pm Travel with us to the land of kimonos and sushi as we sample the literature, music, and food of Japan. We’ll also make an origami craft.

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) 962-4030

*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4031 for adult and teen programs, 962-4032 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) 962-4031 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events

iPad Tips and Tricks*

Have fun and get fit with Zumba!

Wednesdays, 7-8 pm

Everyone Traditional Irish Music with Dark Moll Thursday, March 10, 7:30-8:30 pm An evening of traditional Irish music with the masterful quintet Dark Moll.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Presents the Two Hours’ Traffic “Macbeth”

Zumba Gold*

Wednesdays, 7-8 pm A licensed instructor will teach a lower impact, easy to follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness program. If this is your first class, please arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 to fill out an information sheet.

Wear comfortable clothes, tennis shoes and bring a bottle of water.

Tuesday, March 1, 6:30-8 pm Learn some great iPad Tips & Tricks and how to use the Library’s App for all your Library needs.

Microsoft Word*

Part 1: Thursday, March 10, 1:30-3 pm Part 2: Thursday, March 17, 1:30-3 pm

Protecting Your Privacy Online*

Tuesday, March 15, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn about tools you can use to limit what’s shared about you online. Find out how browser plug-ins, proxies, and the Tor browser can help keep your information private.

Cloud Computing*

Tuesday, March 22, 6:30-8 pm Learn to sync your PC and mobile devices so you have access to all of your personal data at any given moment. Also learn to share with photos, movies, contacts, email and docutments with friends and family in an instant.

Library Apps*

Tuesday, March 29, 6:30-8 pm Learn how the Library Apps can save you time and money. Learn how to get eBooks, free music, free movies, and manager your Library account.

Ages 7+ Saturday, March 12, 1-3 pm The CSC’s Touring Company presents a condensed version of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, “Macbeth.” Appropriate for ages 7 and up.

Adults Adult Book Discussions • Tuesday, March 1, 7-8:30 pm “Circling the Sun”

by Paula McClain • Tuesday, March 15, 7-8:30 pm “The Lady in Gold”

by Anne-Marie O’Connor

Don’t miss Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s “Macbeth”!

Saturday, March 12

Learn how Library apps can save you time and money!

Tuesday, March 29, 6:30-8 pm

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Durr Branch, continued Crafting*

• Stitchers Night Out Thursdays, March 3 & 17, 5-8:30 pm Have fun swapping patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and other projects.

• Open Crafts Saturdays, March 5 & 26, 10 am-4:30 pm Join the Library crafters and you won’t have to clean off your kitchen table just to work on a project!

Come for an hour or pack a lunch and stay for the day.

• Quilting Basics Saturday, March 5, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Whether you’re new to the art of quilting or just want to refresh your skills, this is the class for you!

Instructors will teach basic quilting techniques while participants create a quilt block.

• Quilting: Mystery Block of the Month Saturday, March 5, 2-3:30 pm Learn how to make a mystery 12inch quilt block. This program is for intermediate quilters.

• Scarf It Up!: Learn to Purl Saturday, March 26, 1-2:30 pm Please bring size 8 knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. (This is an intermediate class and stitchers must know how to cast on/off and the knit stitch.)

Tai Chi & Chai Tea Fridays, March 4 & 18, 10:30-11:30 am Join Master Greg Fahey for a morning Tai Chi session. This basic course of “meditation in motion” will be accompanied with fresh, homemade Chai tea.

Writer’s Group: Independence Inklings Sundays, March 6 & 20, 1:30-4:30 pm Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels.

Mah Jongg Madness*

Photography Workshop*

Mondays, March 7 & 21, 1-4 pm Learn the game that’s popular all over the world. Games are played with the 2015 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.

Movie vs Book:

“Woman in Gold”* Friday, March 11, 6-8 pm Watch “Woman in Gold” and come back next week for the book discussion. Dessert and beverages provided. Rated PG-13.

Learn to make tasty Irish dishes!

Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards*

Let’s Get Cooking! Eggs, Ireland, and More

Sunday, March 13, 2-4 pm Learn to make personalized greeting cards. Participants will make four cards each. Supplies provided. Teens welcome.

Thursday, March 17, 1-3 pm For this class we’ll be making Esther Dunne’s potato cakes, colcannon, and originating next door to Ireland, scotch eggs! Please identify any food allergies.

Lunch and Learn For Seniors*

Panel to Panel: The Graphic Novel Book Club

Monday, March 14, noon-2 pm Enjoy lunch while learning about topics of interest to seniors at our monthly Lunch and Learn series. This month’s topic TBA.

KYNECT at the Library Monday, March 14, 2-4 pm & Tuesday, March 29, noon-2 pm Sign up for health care through Kentucky’s health care exchange.

Patrons will be seen on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Tuesday, March 22, 7-8 pm “Superman: Red Son” by Mark Millar. This club does float to different branches each month.

Enjoy lunch while you learn about topics of interest to seniors. Lunch and Learn for Seniors, Monday, March 14

Friday, March 25, 6:30-8:30 pm Students should already be familiar with their camera and the basic settings.

Please bring your digital camera, the manual, extra batteries and a tripod if you have one.

Japanimation Club Monday, March 28, 6-8:30 pm Watch and discuss Japanese animation current and past.

Teens GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED

Anime Club Friday, March 4, 6-8 pm Meet with other anime fans for shows, pizza, and fun! If you have any recommendations for titles to watch, email jessy.griffith@kentonlibrary.org.

Teen Tech Week: ABC — Arches, Bridges, and Construction Tuesday, March 8, 6-7 pm We’ll work in teams to build arches, a suspension bridge and a truss bridge you can actually crawl across. Provided by the Cincinnati Museum Center’s Programs-on-Wheels.

Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards* Sunday, March 13, 2-4 pm See Adults

Art Club: Polymer Clay Monday, March 14, 6-8 pm You can make so many different kinds of things with polymer clay.

Monthly Minecraft Monday Monday, March 21, 6-8 pm Play Minecraft. Attendance is limited to the first 14 teens.

Panel to Panel: The Graphic Novel Book Club Tuesday, March 22, 7-8 pm See Adults.

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Children Puppy Tales*

School Age Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 pm You will have a 15-minute time slot to read one-on-one to a dog who loves to hear stories! You bring the kids, we’ll supply the dogs!

Homeschooler’s Club: Read Across America Day!*

School Age Wednesday, March 2, 10:30 am It’s Read Across America Day so we’ll be celebrating all things Dr. Suess. We’ll read stories, play games, and make some gooey oobleck.

Scamper Squad

Ages 3-5 Mondays, 10:30 am & 7 pm Scamper Squad goes on safari! Sing, dance, and listen to stories as you learn about safari animals. Open to the first 30 in attendance.

Lego Time

School Age Thursday, March 10, 4:30-5:30 pm Enjoy an hour of free play.

Train Party*

Ages 2-5 Saturday, March 12, 2-3 pm Choo! Choo! Choo! All Aboard for a train lover’s party. Call (859) 962-4032 to register.

Sensory Open Play

Preschool Saturday, March 19, 10 am-1 pm Expand the mind, gross and fine motor skills and engage the sensThe es in this learn Scamper through play Squad givs your program preschooler a chance geared to sing, dance, listen to for young learners stories and learn about and those animals! Mondays, with autism or 10:30 am & 7 pm other sensory challenges.

Weekly Preschool Storytimes Scamper Squad Mondays, 10:30-11 am & 7-7:30 pm NEW!!! Sing, dance, and listen to stories as you learn about winter animals. For ages 3-5. Open to the first 30 in attendance.

Preschool Story Time

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

Playart

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

Your child’s reading will improve as he/she reads to man’s best friend! Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 pm. The Library will supply the dogs!

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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.

Everyone

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Used Book Sale

Sunday, March 6, 2-3:30 pm Enjoy stories, make a craft and snack to share. The Erickson Academy of Irish Dance will present a wonderful dance performance once again this year.

Sunday, March 13- Saturday, March 19 Come to the Erlanger branch library for a used book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Kenton County Public Library! There will be music, books, movies, and more on sale!

Family Tech Night @ The Library

Family Movie Night:

Monday, March 7, 7-8 pm Members of the whole family of all ages are invited to attend this fun hands-on program involving the Library’s Digi Cart of tech toys and projects. Each week will have different activities as well as time for free play with the tech toys.

“The Good Dinosaur” Friday, March 4, 6-9 pm The first Friday of the month is for the KCPL families! Come early for the kids’ program to celebrate the family movie.

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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

One-on-One Tech Help Need help with your tech? Come visit the Erlanger Branch to receive help with anything from iPads to laptops.

Microsoft Word*

Monday, March 7, 6:30-8:30 pm

Family Tech Night@ The Library Monday, March 7, 7-8 pm Members of the whole family of all ages are invited to attend this fun hands-on program involving the Library’s Digi Cart of tech toys and projects. Each week will have different activities as well as time for free play with the tech toys. Enjoy a snack at the end of the program!

Intro to Windows 10*

Tuesday, March 8, 6:30-8:30 pm

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Facebook for Seniors*

Saturday, March 19, 2-4 pm Seniors come out and learn what Facebook is all about. The basics of one of the most popular social networks will be covered.

Tech Petting Zoo*

Thursday, March 24, 6:30-8:30 pm Come out to our technology petting zoo and learn about all kinds of different technology.

Don’t miss the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration featuring stories, crafts, snacks and a performance by the Erickson Academy of Irish Dance. Sunday, March 6, 2-3:30 pm.

Easter Party Sunday, March 20, 1:30-2:30 pm Enjoy Easter fun and see the Easter Bunny (bring your own camera to snag that perfect shot). There will also be balloon sculpting, face or hand painting, and crafts to enjoy. Co-sponsored by the City of Erlanger Parks and Recreation Department.

Hobby Corner MacGyver Style: Wilderness Survival Saturday, March 26, 1-2:30 pm Learn the basics of how to survive in the wilderness from rangers from the William Howard Taft National Historic Site. Suitable for the whole family!

Adults March Mania Book Tournament February 29-April 4 March Madness is approaching, but why should basketball fans have all the fun?! Thirty-two of your favorite Adult/ YA books of 2015 will go head to head in a battle to crown a book champion.

Vote for the round victors to enter for the weekly raffle prize. Submit your questions to KCPLMarchMania@gmail.com.

SCORE: Free Advice for Businesses and Entrepreneurs Tuesdays, 9 am-2 pm During each session three or more SCORE mentors with diverse backgrounds meet with individual clients to discuss their ideas, plans and dreams for their business. To get more information on this free service contact Greg Schnelle atgreg.schnelle@ scorevolunteer.org or visit the SCORE website at www.greatercincinnati.score.org

Kenton County Diabetes Support Group Tuesday, March 1, 6:30-8 pm Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips, resources and support.

Book Discussion:

The Bookies Wednesday, March 2, 7-8 pm A book club for everyone! This month, discuss “The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin.

Writers’ Group Thursdays, March 3 & 17, 6:30-8 pm Share your work and give feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres. New members welcome!

Teens

Knitting with Scarf it Up! Thursdays, March 3 & 17, 7-8:30 pm Learn to knit or bring your own project.

Please bring size 10.5 needles and thick and chunky yarn.

GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED

March Mania Book Tournament

Adult Anime Club

February 29-April 4 See Adults.

Saturday, March 5, 2-4 pm The Erlanger Library is hosting a monthly Adult Anime Club. Please bring your friends and join other adults to watch, talk about and share anime and manga!

Homework Club Mondays & Wednesdays, 4-4:30 pm Need homework help? Falling behind in your classes? Get help from your peers and get motivated to level up your homework skills!

Coloring for Adults Tuesday, March 8, 6:30-8:30 pm Unlock your creativity and unwind at the same time with hobby that’s sweeping the nation. Coloring pages with sophisticated patterns and colored pencils will be provided.

Men’s Book Discussion Tuesday, March 8, 7 pm “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” by Oscar Wilde. New members always welcome!

Teen Space Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-6 pm Hang out after school with friends, food, games, and more!

Join us for Knitting with Scarf it Up! Thursdays, March 3 & 17, 7-8:30 pm

MacGuyver March Just like MacGyver, learn to make life more awesome using unconventional methods and materials!

• We Can Pickle That!* Tuesday, March 8, 7-8 pm Join food scientist Barry Sperling for a fascinating look into how to hack your fermented and pickled food to make it nutritious and delicious.

• Home Beer Brewing* Tuesday, March 22, 7-8 pm The Bloatarian Brewing League, Greater Cincinnati’s original homebrewing group, will show you the ins and outs of how to make your own special brew at home!

• DIY Beer Flight* Tuesday, March 29, 7-8 pm Learn to make your own beer flight using a 2x4. Perfect for sample glasses of your favorite craft beers!

Supplies provided.

Hobby Corner MacGyver Style: Wilderness Survival Saturday, March 26, 1-2:30 pm See Everyone.

Film Friday Friday, March 11, 1-3 pm (repeated at 6 pm) A monthly series for the true film buff — see current indie, critically-acclaimed, and award winning films for free at the Library. This month: “Bridge of Spies,” starring Tom Hanks. Rated PG-13.

Open Crafting Saturday, March 12, 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

Disney Party!* Blockbuster Theater!

Friday, March 25, 3:30-9 pm Double Feature-The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1: 3:30 pm Mockingjay Part 2: 6 pm

Classic Movie Matinee Wednesday, March 30, 1-3 pm Enjoy a classic film and free snacks! This month: “A Star is Born,” starring Judy Garland.

Wednesday, March 2, 6:30-8 pm Join us for a celebration of all things Disney! Sing your favorite Disney songs, try Disney trivia, dress up as your favorite character, and make a Disney craft.

Please register. For grades 6-12 only.

Anime & Pokemon Club Monday, March 7, 6-7:30 pm Watch the latest anime straight from Japan, battle other Pokemon trainers with your DS, 3DS, or trading cards, and enjoy Japanese snacks!

Teens Talk Learn about classic Irish cooking!

Erlanger’s Test Kitchen,

Monday, March 28, 6-7:30 pm Connect with other teens by sharing your story and listening to others in an open, welcoming, and judgment-free space.

Thursday, March 24, 7-8:30 pm

Toastmasters Mondays, March 14 & 28, 7-8:30 pm Toastmasters help people develop public speaking and leadership skills-with enjoyment. Just stop in, or for information call or visit our club website. Adults only please.

Erlanger’s Test Kitchen: Classic Irish Cooking* Thursday, March 24, 7-8:30 pm Sample and learn about classic Irish cooking! Presented by Colonel De’s Herbs & Spices.

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Erlanger Branch, continued

Children

A Midsummer Night’s Dream — Kid Friendly Version!*

Dr. Seuss’s Special Day Program*

School Age Saturday, March 5, 2-3 pm The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents the hilarious Shakespearean play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” in a version appropriate for children in grades K-6. With a mix of Shakespeare’s poetry and modern language, it’s got fairies, wacky Athenians, puppets, and all your favorite moments from the beloved Shakespeare classic.

There are even opportunities for audience members to be part of the action!

All ages Tuesday, March 1, 1:30-2:30 pm Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday by listening to the funny stories at the library. We will have a craft to take home and a light snack to share.

Coding With Sylvan*

School Age Wednesday, March 2, 4-5 pm Sylvan Coding features the renowned Tynker technology that leverages an easy step-by-step introduction to coding and convenient drag -and -drop technology. Students learn computer programming skills through video game design.

Reading Buddies Celebrate World

Wildlife Day with

stories, non-fiction,

Zumba Kids

Ages 3-8 Wednesday, March 2, 7-7:30 pm This fun class is taught by a certified Zumba instructor and will teach kids how to move and enjoy dance with age apprpriate choreography and music.

Shoes that will stay on the child’s feet (such as tennis shoes) are highly recommended. Limited to the first 25 children in attendance.

Wildlife!

School Age Thursday, March 3, 7-8 pm Celebrate World Wildlife Day with stories, non-fiction, videos and more!

We’ll create some wild animal crafts.

Have a wild time. Bring a friend!

Children learn computer programming skills by designing video games! Coding With Sylvan, March 2

videos and more!

Thursday, March 3, 7-8 pm

Ready, Seed and Grow!* Spanish-English Storytime

Preschool & School Age Friday, March 4, 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”

Have fun at the Pre-“Good Dinosaur” Movie Party!

School Age Friday, March 4, 5:30-6 pm Kids ages 6-12 come to the premovie party before seeing “The Good Dinosaur” and enjoy some fun and games involving dinosaurs!

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Ages 2-12 Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 4:30-6 pm Enjoy reading with our adult Reading Buddy volunteers, and have some pizza and a prize too. Perfect for any child who wants to improve their reading skills.

School Age Tuesdays, March 8 & 14, 1:30-2:30 pm In Ready, Seed and Grow students in grades K-6 will learn about the life cycle of plants, different types of gardens and their importance. Plus students will be planting seeds to start their own garden.

Afternoon Art: Impressions!

School Age Wednesday, March 9, 4-5 pm Art in the afternoon... learn about the Impressionists and the Impressionism art movement. We’ll share stories, look at some well-known artists and works of art, and create some impressioniststyle art as well. Bring a friend and prepare to be artistic!

World Plumbing Day!

School Age Thursday, March 10, 7-8 pm Celebrate World Plumbing Day! We’ll build some marble tracks with pipes and tubing, and see how far we can send our marbles! Bring your friends, and build amazing things!

March Madness at the Library!

School Age Saturday, March 12, 2-3 pm Gear up for March Madness with this basketball-themed program! Enjoy stories, crafts, games, and a snack all related to one of Kentucky’s favorite sports. Come dressed in your favorite team’s jersey and colors!

Puppy Tales*

School Age Sunday, March 13, 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.

Crafternoon: Open Kids’ Crafting

School Age Wednesday, March 16, 4-5 pm Open crafting means we supply the materials, and you supply the imagination and motivation! We’ll have a variety of craft supplies available, you create whatever you wish! Bring your friends and share the fun!

Lego Club

School Age Thursdays, March 17 & 24, 4-5 pm Join us for some creative building fun!

Build as much as you want and then leave them when you are ready.

St. Pat’s Day Party!

School Age Thursday, March 17, 7-8 pm It’s a great day for the Irish! We’ll share some stories and history of St. Patrick and Ireland; share a snack, and create some crafts reminiscent of the land of 10,000 shades of green! Bring your friends, and search for the leprechaun!

Flora & Fauna

School Age Friday, March 18, 7-8 pm In this STEM program, children will learn about the flora (plants) and fauna (animals) of various habitats, and how they depend on each other.

Rhythm & Rhyme: Sensory Storytime*

Preschool Saturday, March 19, 11 am-noon Sensory Storytime is an interactive and educational program that is especially designed for children with sensory integration challenges. It combines activities to stimulate the senses and promote learning. If your child has difficulty sitting through one of the Library’s other storytimes, this inclusive program of stories, songs and activities may be a better fit for him or her. Please call (859) 962-4003 to register.

Discover Da Vinici!*

Homeschool students ages 8-12 Tuesdays, March 22 & 29, 1:30 -2:30 pm Discover Da Vinci in this hands-on two part class. In the first class, learn about the art of Da Vinci and do an art project in his style. In the second class, learn all about Da Vinci’s contributions to the world of science and do a project inspired by Da Vinci.

Amazing Animals: Crazy Colors!

School Age Wednesday, March 23, 4-5 pm We’ll look at the science of animal colors, share some stories and some nonfiction about animals, perhaps some videos as well. Create a crazy colorful animal of your own. Bring a friend!

Waffle Day!

School Age Thursday, March 24, 7-8 pm In Sweden they celebrate a special day for waffles: Vaffeldagen! Join us for stories, video, and more for a look at the beautiful land of Sweden, and share some waffles too!

Kites!

School Age Wednesday, March 30, 4-5 pm Celebrate Kite Month with a look at the ancient art of kite-building and flying!

We’ll share some stories of kites and build some of our own. If time and the weather permit, we may even practice flying them.

Weekly Preschool Storytimes Babes in Storyland Ages 0-2; Caregiver required Mondays, 10 am; Tuesdays, 9:30 & 10:30 am Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and social time! Limited to thefirst 15 babies in attendance; siblings welcome.

Rise N Shine Ages 2-5; Caregiver required Mondays, 11 am Enjoy stories, rhymes and an art activity. 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 Man in the Moon

School Age Thursday, March 31, 7-8 pm Join us for stories and science related to the moon! It’s the end of the month and the last quarter for the moon. We’ll take the telescope out for some viewing, weather permitting.

Celebrate Kite Month with a look at the ancient art of kite-building and flying! Wednesday, March 30

Ages 2-3; Caregiver required Wednesdays, 10 & 11 am Enjoy stories, puppets, singing and dancing. Limited to 30 children.

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

Kindergarten, Here I Come!

Ages 3-5 Thursdays, 10 & 11:30 am Get ready for kindergarten with this storytime! Limited 40 children.

The S.M.A.R.T. Program Ages 2-5 Fridays, 10 & 11:30 am Have fun with Science, Math, Art, Reading and Technology in this program designed to build young brains! Limited to 30 children.

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Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard Covington, KY 41011 Phone: (859) 962-4060

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Erlanger Branch Library 401 Kenton Lands Road Erlanger, KY 41018 Phone: (859) 962-4000

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 closed Sunday, March 27.

In the Community Trivia Night with a Librarian

Located at Garzelli’s Grinder & Pizza, 3025 Dixie Hwy., Edgewood Wednesdays, 7 pm 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.

Tom Saelinger, Market President for Republic Bank, Northern Kentucky, presented a check for $5,000 to Dave Schroeder, director of the Kenton County Public Library. The donation will help with the expansion of the library’s successful STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education) program.

Books on Tap Thursday, February 4, 7 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. Books can be picked up at the Covington Library. New members always welcome! This month, we discuss “The Trip to Echo Spring” by Olivia Laing.