EVENTS GUIDE TO FREE PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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ADULTS,
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TEENS, PG 9 KIDS, PG 10-12
KENTONLIBRARY.ORG
EVERYONE
*Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000
Thank You, Veterans Notes and Cards
ERL: Now-Sun., 11/11 The Library is collecting Thank You cards and letters to be sent to active military personnel and veterans. Do not need to be stamped or in envelopes.
Backyard Wilderness Exhibit
ERL: Now-Sat.,10/13 Learn the basics of scientific observation by exploring this exhibit which displays a variety of plants, animals, and insects that live in North America!
Let’s Get Cooking! Roasted Vegetables*
DURR: Thurs., 10/4, 1-3 pm Kathy Byrnes of the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Office will instruct.
Cult Classics Family Film Series
DURR: Thurs., 6:30-8:30 pm 10/4 : “E.T.” 10/11 : “The NeverEnding Story” 10/18 : “Labyrinth”
Family Movie Night: “Frankenweenie” ERL: Fri.,10/5, 6:30-9 pm
Fireworks and Pumpkin Salute!
DURR: Sat.,10/6, 6:30-7:45 pm Vito’s Fireworks joins the Library for an exploding pumpkin salute!
Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange
DURR: Mon., 10/8, 2-4 pm Tues., 10/23, noon-2 pm Reps from the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange help you sign up for health care.
Spooky Animal Encounter
ERL: Wed., 10/10, 7-8 pm Join Brian from Cool Critters Outreach for some thrills and chills with spooky animals.
Boone County Visual Art Association Exhibit
COV: Now - Sat., 10/20 Artwork from the members of the Boone County Visual Art Association will be on display in the BB&T Hallway.
Free Popcorn Mondays! DURR: Mon. in Oct., 3-4 pm
One-on-One: Sewing
DURR: Mon. in Oct., 5-8 pm Schedule personalized time to learn how to use the new serger, embroidery or sewing machine. Email ashley.stephenson@ kentonlibrary.org to schedule or for more details.
Family Fun Nights @ The Library
ERL: Mon. in Oct. • Qi Gong: Mon., 10/1, 7 pm • Anime Night: “The Cat Returns”: Mon., 10/8, 6:30-9 pm • Canvas Painting: Mon., 10/15, 7-8 pm • Halloween Monster Bottle Lid Bots: Mon., 10/22, 7-8 pm
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Don’t miss the Fireworks and Pumpkin Salute! Saturday, October 6 6:30 pm at Durr
Visit haunted Durr Branch Library on Saturday, October 27, 5-8:30 pm and Sunday, October 28, 2-4:30 pm.
Cinema in the Cemetery
OFF SITE: Fri., 10/12, 6-7 PM Join us for a free all-ages cemetery tour and tombstone iconography bingo scavenger hunt before a free showing of “The Nightmare Before Christmas!” The movie will start at 7:30 pm. Linden Grove Cemetery is located at 401 W. 13th Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Camp Cosmos
OFF SITE: Sun.,10/14, 1:30-3:30 pm Join us at Erlanger’s Railroad Depot Park (3313 Crescent Ave, Erlanger, KY 41018) to celebrate the end of World Space Week with activities, telescopes, art, moon sand, rocket making, and a ROCKET LAUNCH! Co-sponsored by the City of Erlanger with assistance from The Aviation Museum of Kentucky and the University of Kentucky.
Neuterville Express Comes to Covington: Low Cost Spay/Neuter Service for Cats* COV: Drop off- Tues., 10/16, 6:30-7 am; Pick up: Wed., 10/17 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. Call (513) 871-0185 to reserve a spot.
Bingo Night at the Library! ERL: Wed., 10/17, 6:30-8 pm
Secret Cincinnati: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
COV: Thurs., 10/18, 7-8 pm Join us in welcoming local author Kathy Witt and her personal photographer John Witt and learn about the best littlest-known gems across Northern Kentucky to experience the strange and marvelous.
Campfire Stories
DURR: Thurs., 10/25, 7-7:45 pm
Covington Farmers Market
OFF SITE: Sat.10/27,11 am-noon Join the Library at the Covington Farmers Market located outside of Roebling Point for a kid-friendly library program.
The Haunted Library
DURR: Sat., 10/27, 5-8:30 pm; Sun., 10/28, 2-4:30 pm Thrills, chills and laughs await all who dare to enter. Please bring a canned good or non-perishable food item for a charity donation. Ideal for ages 7 & up.
REMINDER! AN EVENING WITH LOIS LOWRY COV: Mon., 10/29, 3:30-4:30 pm ERL: Mon., 10/29, 6:30-7:30 pm
Lois Lowry, beloved author of classic “The Giver,” will speak on writing and life. This event is nearly full, with the final batch of tickets to be released October 1. October 2018 3 3 October 2018
STREAM Sew Your Own Mini Felt Pumpkins* Mon., 10/1, 2-4 pm
Homeschool Club: LEGO MindBoost
Grades 2-6 Tues. in Oct., 1:30-2:30 pm (Will not meet 10/9) Homeschool students learn robotics with the LEGO Mindstorm and Lego Boost kits. Different projects weekly.
Halloween Wine Bottles*
Adults Only Please Tues., 10/2, 6:30-8:30 pm Join us in the STREAM Center to make Halloween decorations out of wine bottles.
Sew What! Aprons*
Middle School and up Wed. in Oct., 7-8:30 pm
Woodworking with Barn Rat Studios
Adults Only Thurs., 10/4, 6:30-8 pm This month we’ll be making an Octoberfest-themed project: Beer caddy.
DIY Halloween Decorations*
Adults Only Please Fri., 10/5, 6:30-8 pm The STREAM Center has a laser engraver and a vinyl cutter. Come learn how you can make your own Halloween decorations using these machines. Please bring your own wood for the laser engraver.
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ADULTS ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. *Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000
Toddler and Preschool STREAM Time!
Sat., 10/6 10 am: Toddlers 11 am: Preschool Join us in the STREAM Center for this special storytime that will give your little one an opportunity to enjoy our makerspace!
Learning Libby (eBooks)*
Mon., 10/8, 2-4 pm Come learn how to use Libby to checkout eBooks.
American Girl Halloween Costumes
School Age and Up Tues., 10/9, 6-8 pm Join us in the STREAM Center to create a creepily cute Halloween costume for your doll. Bring your doll and take a photo of her (or him) in a new costume.
Welding at the Library* Wed., 10/10, 1-3 pm Fri., 10/12, 1-3 pm You will need to bring old clothes that you are able to work in. Long sleeves and pants will also need to be worn.
FrankenCreatures!
School Age Thurs., 10/11, 6:30-7:30 pm Create a creature with the supplies and materials we provide.
Hearthstone Fireside Gathering*
Fri., 10/12, 6-7:30 pm There’s always room for another...game of Hearthstone at your library!
Halloween Decoration Extravaganza*
Mon., 10/15, 2-4 pm Come learn how to make all sorts of Halloween decorations in the STREAM Center!
Deconstruction!
School Age Tues., 10/16, 6-8 pm Have you ever wanted to just take things apart? Join us in the STREAM Center to take different things apart like an old laptop, some computers, a fax machine, remotes, etc. You don’t have to worry about having to put them back together!
All STREAM Center programs located at Erlanger Branch Dangerous Science
Ages 7 and Up Thurs., 10/18, 6:30-8 pm Have you ever seen a pumpkin explode? How about ghost bubbles? Come to the STREAM Center for these cool yet scary experiments.
Pumpkin STEMs!
School Age Thurs., 10/25, 6:30-7:30 pm Have some STEM fun with pumpkins! Build a catapult and send (candy) pumpkins soaring. Build a structure with (candy) pumpkins. See if your bridge can hold the weight of a pumpkin. Work together to build a catapult that can send a real pumpkin flying.
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.
One-on-One Tech Help DURR: Ongoing
Contact SCORE at www.greatercincinnati.score.org
Mah Jongg Madness
Senior Strength
DURR: Mon., 10/1, 8 & 15, 1-4 pm
GED Evening Class and Learning Lab
COV: Mon. & Wed., 4-7 pm Work toward earning your GED with Kenton County Adult Education. Our instructor will provide instruction and materials to get you ready for the GED.
One-on-One: Sewing
DURR: Mon. in Oct., 5-8 pm See Everyone.
Covington Bad Art Club Gets Crafty with Krysta & Cierra!*
COV: Mon.,10/1, 6-8 pm Like local history? Like art? We will be drawing and decoupaging onto a wood pumpkin shape. Bring copies of family photos to use, if you wish. Art supplies will be provided. Space is limited.
Retire with Purpose*
ERL: Mon.,10/1, 6:30-7:30 pm If you are dreaming about retirement, it’s time to start thinking about your future.
Writer’s Group
DURR: Mon.,10/1 & 15, 6:30-8:30 pm ERL: Thurs., 10/4 & 18, 6:30-8 pm
SCORE: Free Advice for Businesses and Entrepreneurs*
ERL: Tues., 9 am-1:30 pm SCORE, an all-volunteer organization of experienced business people who provide free advice to entrepreneurs. You must register in advance to participate.
ERL: Tues.,10/2,16, 23 & 30, 11 am-noon Enjoy a fun and effective low impact workout focusing on balance, flexibility, and movement using resistance bands.
Book Discussion Groups
• COV: Tues., 10/2, 6:30-7:30 pm “Beloved” by Toni Morrison • DURR: Tues., 10/2, 7-8:30 pm “The Red Tent” by Anita Diamant • ERL: Wed.,10/3, 7-8 pm “The Sport of Kings” by C.E. Morgan • DURR: Thurs., 10/11, 7 pm Books @ Night: “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley • DURR: Tues., 10/16, 7 pm “ The Shining” by Stephen King (Discuss the movie on 10/14, see p. 7.) • OFF SITE: Wed.,10/31, 7-8:30 pm Books On Tap: A new social club for people that like a tasty brew with their book discussion! This month’s selection is “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy. Discussion is held at: Braxton Brewing Company, 27 W 7th St, Covington, KY 41011.
Kenton County Diabetes Support Group ERL: Tues., 10/2, 6:30-8 pm Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips, resources and support.
The Bricca Family Murders
ERL: Tues., 10/2, 7-8 pm Join author JT Townsend and go behind the scenes of the Bricca investigation... with information from the case file never before made public.
Dreaming of retiring? Attend the “Retire with Purpose” workshop at Erlanger, Monday, October 1, 6:30-7:30 pm.
ERL: Every Wed., 9:15-11:30 am Unemployed professional or want to change jobs? Join other job seekers looking for work to get support and fresh ideas.
COV: Wed.,1-3:30 pm 10/3: “The Horror of Dracula” 10/10: “Fright Night” 10/24: “Theater of Blood” 10/31: “The Mummy” (with Boris Karloff!)
NKY Accountability Group
First Time Computer Users*
COV: Wed.,10/3, 10 am-noon
Teal Gate Studio LinkedIn Photographs* ERL: Wed., 10/3, 11:30 am-1:30 pm Get your LinkedIn headshot taken for free by professional photographer Julie Lubbers.
Wednesday Matinee
Performance Skills for the Workplace* ERL: Wed., 1-3 pm Anyone can take the classes, but each class is REQUIRED to complete series of 5 classes to receive Kentucky Essential Skills Certificate.
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Adult Events, continued Everyday Fitness for Seniors
Dungeons & Dragons of Durr
Exploring the Internet*
Long Term Hope: Support Group for the Long-Term Unemployed
DURR: Wed., 10/3, 10 & 17, 7-8 pm Dance and exercise to the oldies and current hits! Limited to the first 35 attendees.
DURR: Mon., 10/8, 6-8:30 pm The Durr Library will be hosting a monthly D&D game for beginners!
COV: Thurs. Part 1; 10/4, 10 am-noon Part 2: 10/11, 10 am-noon Learn the basic operations of web browsers and search engines.
COV: Mon., 10/8 & 22, 6-7 pm Information, resources, hope, and support for long-term job seekers.
Toastmasters
Microsoft Word*
DURR: Thurs., 10/4, 2-3:30 pm COV: Part 1: Wed., 10/17, 10 am-noon Part 2: Wed., 10/31, 10 am-noon
The Check
Periscope: Local History and Genealogy Live!
ONLINE: • TIL Kentucky Sweets: From Ale8 to Bourbon Balls - Thurs., 10/4, 3-4 pm • Scandals and Mayhem: A Historic Walking Tour - Mon., 10/8, 2-3:30 pm View us online by tuning into @KentonLibrary on Periscope (available on your smartphone or tablet), or at periscope.tv/ kentonlibrary.
Crafting Thursdays*
ERL: Thurs., 10/4 & 18, 6:30-8:30 pm 10/4: DIY Halloween Resin Jewelry* 10/18: DIY Halloween Candy Jars*
Tai Chi
DURR: Fri., 10/5 & 19, 10:30-11:30 am
Buttons & Hems*
DURR: Fri., 10/5, 10 am-noon Hand and machine stitching will be introduced.
Mates is a multi-
Horror on Hoopla
COV: Fri., 10/5, 12 & 19, 1-3 pm Learn about Hoopla, the Library’s free streaming digital service, and enjoy some scary movies.
Craft, Create and Conversate
DURR: Fri., 10/5 & 19, 5-8 pm Hang out with local crafters, makers, and artists to trade tips and tricks.
Basic Fly Fishing*
DURR: Sat., 10/6, 10 am-4 pm Here’s your chance to learn about fly fishing. No gear required. Presented by Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers.
Buying on Ebay*
COV: Sat., 10/6, 1-2 pm We will walk you through setting up an account and buying items on Ebay.
The Check Mates
DURR: Sun.,10/7,1-4 pm A multi-generational chess club for players of all skill levels. Beginners are welcome!
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generational chess club for players of all skill levels.
E-mail Creation and Access*
COV: Mon.,10/8, 9-11 am This time will be available for patrons to set up new e-mail accounts, test access to already created accounts, and work out other problems accessing accounts.
Scare-terrariums*
COV: Mon., 10/8, 2-3 pm Create your very own terrarium by adding spooky elements like spiders, creepy skeletons and faux headstones for a unique “living” Halloween decoration.
Scandals & Mayhem: A Historic Walking Tour
COV: Sat.,10/8, 2-3:30 pm & 6-7:30 pm Join us for a tour of the Licking Riverside neighborhood and we’ll recount the grim stories of the neighborhood’s prior inhabitants. Tour will depart from the Local History and Genealogy department and will last approximately 90 minutes.
ERL: Mon.,10/8 & 22, 7-8:30 pm DURR: Mon., 10/29, 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.
Wellness Series: Breast Cancer
ERL: Tues., 10/9, 6:30-7:30 pm Join Dr. Cynthia Villacis, of Health Connections Direct Primary Care, to learn about breast cancer screening, how to do a self breast exam, and what happens next if you or a loved one is diagnosed with breast cancer.
E-mail Use*
COV: Wed., 10/10, 10 am-noon You will learn about formatting, sending, and opening e-mails, adding attachments, setting up folders, and more.
Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes
ERL: Wed., 10/10, 6-8 pm Jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!
Six Sigma White Belt Class*
ERL: Thurs.,10/11, 9 am-1 pm
Apps for Seniors
DURR: Thurs., 10/11, 2-3 pm Learn some Apps that will make using your new tablet/phone a breeze.
KCHS Antiques Appraisal Fair
COV: Sat., 10/13, 11 am-2 pm Always wondered what that old vase was worth? Talk with antiques appraisal experts to see if you might be sitting on a pile of antique “gold.” Photographs of large furniture pieces are preferred. Program sponsored by the Kenton County Historical Society.
CELEBRATE FAMILY HISTORY MONTH Effective immediately the Local History & Genealogy Department will be open from 9 am5 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All other days it will be open the same hours as the Library. Gentech: Popular Genealogy Databases for Beginners*
ERL: Sat., 10/13, noon-2 pm To celebrate we will be giving out Walker masks, buttons, bookmarks, posters, postcards, and Walking Dead Day special giveaway issue. While supplies last.
COV: Wed., 10/3, 10, 17 & 24, 2-3 pm Join us this month and learn how to search and navigate these popular genealogy databases: 10/3: FindMyPast 10/10: FamilySearch 10/17: Ancestry Library Edition 10/24: Fold3
Magic! The Gathering Tournament*
One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance*
Walking Dead Day
Age 13+ ERL: Sat.,10/13, noon-5 pm Grand prize awarded. Sixty-card deck, no proxies.
Selling on Etsy*
COV: Sat.,10/13, 2-4 pm Learn the basics of selling your crafts on the popular etsy.com site in this introductory class.
Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards* DURR: Sun., 10/14, 2-4 pm All supplies provided.
Movie vs. Book“The Shining” (1980)*
DURR: • Movie screening: Sun., 10/14, 2-4:30 pm (146 minutes and rated R) • Book discussion: Tues., 10/16, 7-8:30 pm
Learn How to Stream Music with Freegal & Hoopla* COV: Mon.,10/15, 5:30-6:30 pm Thurs., 10/18, 1-2 pm Learn how to download and stream free music from the Library’s website with Freegal and Hoopla.
Paying for College 101*
ERL: Mon.,10/15, 6-7 pm Learn about the cost of college, types of financial aid, and the ins and outs of your FAFSA form with your local KHEAA Outreach Counselor!
ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE!
COV: Sat., 10/6, 10-11 am & 2-3 pm Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at (859) 9624070 to reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.
Genealogy Tips & Tricks
DURR: Tues., 10/9, 6:30-7:30 pm Just getting started on a family history project or looking for help with a genealogy “brick wall”? Elaine Kuhn from our Local History & Genealogy Department will be here to show you how the Library can help you with your family history research.
Explore the Local History and Genealogy Department
COV: Sun.,10/14, 2-3 pm Library history staff provide insight on research tools and show you gems of the collection.
DAR Research Assistance
COV: Tues.,10/16, 9-11 am Local members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will discuss the necessary steps toward membership and help you with research questions.
Cemetery Tour
OFF SITE: Sat., 10/20, 9-11 am Join Local History & Genealogy staff for a biographical walking tour of St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. St. Mary’s Cemetery is located at 2201 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
Cemetery Iconography Picnic Lunch at Historic Linden Grove Cemetery & Arboretum*
OFF SITE: Wed.,10/31, 11 am-1 pm Bring your lunch and something to sit on and learn the meaning behind the symbols and imagery of gravestones through a scavenger hunt in Historic Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. Meet at the cemetery: 401 W 13th St, Covington, KY 41011. October 2018 7
Adult Events, continued Maximize Your LinkedIn Profile*
Classic Movie Matinee
ERL: Tues.,10/16, 6-8 pm Increase your chances of recruiters finding YOU!
ERL: Wed., 10/24, 1-3 pm Enjoy a classic film and free snacks! See Charlton Heston in “Planet of the Apes”!
DIY Painted Halloween Ceramics*
Author Visit Michael Henson
COV: Thurs., 10/25, 7-8:30 pm Michael Henson is the author of the short fiction collection titled “Maggie Boylan.” The stories follow Maggie Boylan as she spirals through her addictive process, through the court system and treatment, and into a shaky new beginning. The author will be available to autograph copies of his work.
ERL: Tues., 10/16, 6:30-8 pm Paint spooky ceramics!
Keep On Spinning! The Vinyl Record Club DURR: Tues., 10/16, 7-8 pm
Microsoft Word*
COV: Wed., 10/17 & 31, 10 am-noon 10/17: Part 1 10/31: Part 2
Erlanger Test Kitchen: Halloween Treats*
Wed. Matinee – Comedy Horror
COV: Wed., 10/17, 2-4 pm Join us for some scary fun when Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein!
Chess Night
ERL: Wed.,10/17, 5-6:30 pm Enjoy a game of chess with your friends and other chess enthusiasts.
Microsoft PowerPoint*
COV: Part 1: Thurs., 10/18, 10 am-noon Part 2: Thurs., 10/25, 10 am-noon
Hooks & Needles
COV: Thurs., 10/18, 2-4 pm Bring your current knitting or crochet project for two hours of tips, advice, fun and sharing.
Secret Cincinnati: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure COV: Thurs., 10/18, 7-8 pm See Everyone.
Relatives Raising Children ERL: Fri., 10/19, noon-1 pm If you are one of the thousands in the state raising a relative’s child/children, you are not alone! Emotional support as well as information on available resources and parenting tips 8 October 2018
Join us to learn about online dating sites designed for the older adult. Saturday, October 20, 2-3 pm, Covington. are available at the monthly support group luncheons. This program is a collaborative effort with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service and the Family Resource Centers in Kenton County. Free child care is available upon request. No fee, but please call (859) 356-3155 to reserve your spot.
Open Crafting/ Makerspace Open House
Film Friday
COV: Part 1: Tues., 10/23: 10 am-noon Part 2: Tues., 10/30, 10 am-noon Part 3: Tues., 11/6, 10 am-noon
ERL: Fri.,10/19, 1 or 6 pm Watch John Krasinski and Emily Blunt in “A Quiet Place”!
Dating Sites for Seniors
COV: Sat.,10/20, 2-3 pm The class will cover the many online dating sites designed for the older adult emphasizing the sites that are free. The class will cover how to create your profile and do searches to find potential matches. Safe dating practices will also be addressed. Presented by local author and consultant Gary Crouch.
COV: Sat.,10/20, 2-4 pm Join other crafters for an afternoon of shared creativity. Bring your current crafting project (all crafts welcome). See and learn to use our Makerspace tools.
Microsoft Excel*
Mac for Beginners*
DURR: Tues., 10/23, 6:30-8 pm
Murder & Mayhem: Tales from Covington’s Licking Riverside Neighborhood
ERL: Tues., 10/23, 7-8 pm Join Krysta from the Local History & Genealogy Department as she recounts the grim stories of Covington’s Licking Riverside neighborhood.
ERL: Thurs., 10/25, 7-8 pm Join Chef Caleb from Colonel De’s as he shows you how to make spooky recipes in honor of Halloween. Enjoy free samples.
Silent Horror Film Double Feature
COV: Fri., 10/26, 1-4:30 PM When the films are silent, everyone can hear you scream! Join us for two classics of early cinema, “The Cat and the Canary” and “The Haunted Castle.”
Guided Tour of the Kenton County Courthouse Records Room at Covington*
COV: Tues., 10/30, 9:30-11am
War of the Worlds
DURR: Tues., 10/30, 6-9 pm Stop in early to listen to Orson Welles & The Mercury Theatre’s original broadcasting of “The War of the Worlds” followed by Steven Spielberg’s 2005 film adaptation!
TEENS Haunt Your Library Writing Contest
Grades 1-12 COV: Mon., 9/17 - Sat., 10/20 Enter an original poem or tale in the Library’s 16th annual spooky writing contest. Deadline for entries is 10/20. Limit of 700 words. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded on 10/26. Submit entries to the Covington Children’s Department or email a Word document to writingcontest@kentonlibrary.org. Entries must include child’s name, age, address, phone, email address, school and grade level.
Teen Space
ERL: Mon. & Wed., 4-5 pm Meet up with friends and play videogames, board games, and have snacks.
Game Night
COV: Tues.,10/2, 5-7 pm Game on systems, board games or computers, it’s your choice. Refreshments provided.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
ERL: Wed., 10/3, 5:30-6:30 pm Enjoy a slice of pizza and give input on upcoming Library programs! Hour of community service available upon completion.
Circus Mojo!*
Ages 6-14 ERL: Fri., 10/5, 1-2:30 pm & 3:30-5 pm COV: Sun., 10/14, 2-3 pm See Kids.
Craft, Create and Conversate
DURR: Fri., 10/5 & 19, 5-8 pm See Adults.
*Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000
Video Game Programming Club* DURR: Sat.,10/6-29, 10:30 am12:30 pm Using GameMaker Studio learn how to handle movement, design game logic, create split-screen games, and script in GML. All skill levels welcome!
Teen Read Week Book Giveaway
COV: Sun., 10/7 - Sat., 10/13 Build your own book collection at home with a free book from the Library. Available to all teens every day for Teen Read Week!
Teen Cuisine
COV: Wed.,10/10, 4:30-5:30 pm Make and taste different Smores recipes.
Animation Workshop*
ERL: Wed., 10/10, 6-7:30 pm Join Kayla Mitchell, an animator, illustrator and comic artist for an animation workshop!
Fidget Blankets
DURR: Sun., 10/7, 1-4 pm See Adults.
COV: Thurs.,10/11, 4-6 pm Learn to make a fidget blanket for community members with dementia and Alzheimer’s. The Library Outreach department will use them at local senior centers that they serve. This is a perfect program to receive community service hours.
Scare-terrariums*
Walking Dead Day
COV: Mon.,10/8, 2-3 pm See Adults.
ERL: Mon., 10/15, 6-7 pm See Adults.
Anime Club
Magic! The Gathering Tournament*
The Check Mates
ERL: Mon.,10/8, 5:30-7 pm DURR: Fri., 10/19, 6-8 pm COV: Tues., 10/30, 6-8 pm Join other teens as we watch new Japanese Anime and eat awesome Japanese snacks!
Library Teen Cafe
DURR: Tues.,10/9, 6-8 pm
Write Now!
COV: Tues., 10/9 & 23, 6-8 pm A space for teen writers to discuss poetry, fiction, memoir, songs, plays, graphic novels, and more.
Homespun: Tween Edition El Dia de los Muertos
COV: Wed.,10/10, 10:30-11:30 am Learn about the Mexican cultural tradition which celebrates the lives of relatives and friends who have died. Paint a sugar skull and enjoy traditional cuisine.
Age 13+ ERL: Sat., 10/13, noon-5 pm See Adults.
Paying for College 101* ERL: Mon., 10/15, 6-7 pm See Adults.
Don’t Miss It!
Chess Night
ERL: Wed., 10/17, 5-6:30 pm See Adults.
Fortnite Party
COV: Thurs., 10/18, 5-7 pm Join other teens and play the most popular video game today!
ACT Math Review*
ERL: Mon., 10/22, 6-7 pm Prepare for the ACT with a specialized math review with professional tutoring service, NKY Tutoring.
Teen Homeschool Interactive: Interact with Chemistry*
Grades 7-12 ERL: Tues., 10/23, 1-2 pm Join us for “Interact with Chemistry” presented by the Cincinnati Museum Center.
Cover to Cover: A Book Club for Homeschool Tweens
COV: Wed., 10/24, 10:30-noon Discuss “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry. You can pick up your copy of the book at the Children’s Reference Desk.
DIY Color Changing Mugs*
ERL: Wed., 10/24, 5:30-7 pm
System-Wide Teen Halloween Party ERL: Fri., 10/12, 6-9 pm Eat scary snacks, vote in the costume contest, and play games! No weapons (real or costume).
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*Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000
Haunt Your Library Writing Contest
Homeschoolers
Grades 1-12 COV: Mon., 9/17 - Sat., 10/20 See Teens.
experiment
Reading Buddies*
with science
Ages 3-12 ERL: Mon., 4:30-6 pm DURR: Tues., 5-7 pm Children are invited to read with one of our Reading Buddy volunteers.
at Durr! Wednesday,
Homeschool Club: LEGO MindBoost
October 3,
ERL: Tues., 1:30-2:30 pm See STREAM.
Homeschooler’s Club: Super Science Experiments*
School Age DURR: Wed., 10/3, 10:30-11:30 am Engage in some fun science with dry ice, magnetic slime and other cool science experiments.
The ROOK-ies
School Age DURR: Wed., 10/3 & 17, 4:30-5:30 pm Practice the basics of the game, improve your thinking skills and progress to challenging an opponent.
Wild Wednesdays!
Ages 7-12 ERL: Wed., 7-8 pm 10/3: Creepy Crafts 10/10: Spooky Animal Encounter (All ages). See Everyone. 10/24: Haunting Halloween Party
10:30-11:30 am. Playart with Baker Hunt
Preschool OFF SITE: Every Fri., 10-11 am Join us at The Baker Hunt Cultural Center for a storytime with art! Baker Hunt is located at 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011.
Circus Mojo!*
Ages 6-14 ERL: Fri., 10/5, 1-2:30 pm & 3:30-5 pm COV: Sun., 10/14, 2-3 pm Enjoy a 30-minute Circus Mojo show and participate in skills like balancing and juggling with the circus staff. This program is for children, ages 6-14. Registration is required. Families can join their children for the show. Limited to 75 guests per program. Made possible by a grant from the Dater Foundation.
Video Game Programming Club*
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DURR: Sat., 10/6-29, 10:30 am-12:30 pm See Teens.
The Check Mates
DURR: Sun., 10/7, 1-4 pm See Adults.
Book to Movie Club: “James and the Giant Peach”
Ages 9-13 ERL: Sun., 10/7, 2-4 pm Read the book by Roald Dahl then join Miss Jill for a showing of the film followed by a brief discussion. Popcorn provided!
Play and Learn Group
Ages Birth to 5 COV: Wed., 10/10 & 24, 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 or for questions.
Sensory Open Play
Toddlers to School Age DURR: Wed., 10/10 & 17, 10 am-2 pm Expand the mind, improve 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: El Día de los Muertos*
School Age COV: Wed., 10/10, 10:30 am-noon Learn about the Mexican cultural tradition which celebrates the lives of relatives and friends who have died. Activities, crafts, and refreshments included.
Creepy Crafts
School Age COV: Thurs., 10/11, 7-8 pm We’ll have a handful of different Halloween crafts for you to make and take home.
STORYTIMES FOR AGES 0-6; Length of program may vary. Spanish-English Storytime Preschool & School Age
ERL: Fri., 10/12, 5-6 pm Bilingual storytime is presented in English and Spanish allowing children to engage through stories, finger plays, music, activities, and crafts. “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.
Library Playgroup
Ages 0-5 and Their Families COV: Sat., 10/13, 10 am-noon Meet up with area parents while the children play! The Library provides sensory friendly toys and books, coffee for parents, bagels and a small snack for the children. Siblings welcome.
Baby Music and Rhyme Wiggletime Ages 0-24 months; Caregiver required ERL: Mon.,10 am; Tues., 9:30 & 10:30 am COV: Thurs.,10 am DURR: Wed., 10/10, 17 & 31, 9:30 am; & Thurs., 7 pm;
Family Storytime
Ages 0-6; Caregiver required COV: Wed., 7 pm
Music, Motion and Stories with Joel the Singing Librarian
Ages 3-5: Caregiver required DURR: Tues., 10:30 am
Playart
Ages 3-6; Caregiver required ERL: Wed., 1:30 pm DURR: Thurs.,10:30 am & 2 pm
Blast Off to Kindergarten
Toddler Storytime
Age 2; Caregiver required COV: Tues., 11 am
Ages 3-5 ERL: Thurs., 10 & 11:30 am Stories, activities, crafts and skills to help prepare children for kindergarten.
Toddler Time
The S.M.A.R.T. Program
School Age COV: Sat., 10/20, 11 am-noon Listen to the book “The Apple Pie Tree” by Zoe Hal, prepare mini apple pies, and make a craft while we’re waiting for them to be done.
Rise and Shine
Scamper Squad
Not-So-Tricky Treats*
Ages 2-6; Caregiver required ERL: Tues., 7 pm Pajamas, slippers, and teddy bears welcome!
Boo Bash!*
Ages 2-6 DURR: Sat., 10/13, 2-3 pm Celebrate Halloween with stories, games and trick-or treating! Wear your costume!
Cook-A-Book: The Apple Pie Tree*
Preschool ERL: Sat., 10/20, 2-3 pm Practice some fun and safe spooky cooking techniques for even the littlest chefs!
Read for the Record Week
Toddlers to School Age COV: Sun., 10/21 - Sat., 10/27 Read the book, “Maybe Something Beautiful,” via our “Story Walk” and finish by participating in a collaborative art project. Participants will be entered in a raffle drawing.
SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH US!
Ages 2-3 ERL: Wed., 10 & 11 am Children can enjoy a story time with puppets, music and dancing. Ages 2-5; Caregiver required ERL: Mon., 11 am
Bedtime Stories
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5; Caregiver required COV: Tues., 10 am
Ages 3-6 ERL: Fri., 10 am & 11:30 am Children will have fun with Science, Math, Art, Reading and Technology. Ages 3-5 DURR: Mon., 10/1, 8 & 15, 10:30 am & 7 pm Sing, dance and listen to stories as you learn about animals that perform in a carnival.
Tiny Toddlers Storytime Ages 18 mos.-2 yrs. DURR: Wed., 10/10, 17 & 31, 10:30-11 am Bring your toddler to the Library for language enrichment with stories, songs, rhymes and playtime.
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Hours
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Closed on Thursday, November 22 for Thanksgiving.
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Kid Events, continued Trick or Treat Party!
Toddlers Through School Age ERL: Sun., 10/21, 3-4 pm Enjoy Halloween stories and go trick-or-treating in the Library! Costumes encouraged but not required.
Small Talk: A Book Club for Homeschoolers*
School Age COV: Wed., 10/24, 10:30 am-noon This month’s selection is “The Willoughbys” by award-winning author Lois Lowry. Join us for discussion, activities, and refreshments.
Creepy Crawlers!
0- 24 Months COV: Thurs., 10/25, 10-11 am Develop your baby’s early literacy skills while having fun and making new friends. We’ll share stories, songs, sign language, fingerplays and playtime. Siblings are welcome. This week we’ll share not-too-spooky stories and a special treat. Costumes are adorable and encouraged, but not required.
Library Trick-Or-Treat
Babies-Age 12 COV: Thurs., 10/25, 7-8 pm Come in your costume and participate in open trick-ortreating inside the Library any time from 6:30-8 pm. Make a trick-or-treat bag in the Children’s Department.
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The Haunted Library
Ages 7 & Older DURR: Sat., 10/27, 5-8:30 pm & Sun.,10/28, 2-4:30 pm See Teens.
Puppy Tales*
School Age ERL: Sunday, 10/28, 2-4 pm Join us for Puppy Tales and read to a therapy dog in the Library! Research shows that reading to dogs improves motivation and reading performance. Call (859) 962-4003 to register.
Halloween Storytime
COV: Tues., 10/30 Preschool: 10-10:45 am Toddlers: 11-11:45 am Come for stories and songs with Miss Amy and her ukulele followed by early learning stations to promote key early literacy, science and math skills.