Kenton County Public Library
calendar SEPTEMBER 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) 962-4000 *Registration required. Go online or call 962-4071 for adult and teen programs, 962-4077 for children’s. Learn to cook easy and awesome recipes in our Simple Cooking Series, Thursdays, 7-8 pm.
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
E-Reader One-on-One*
Call for a one-hour, one-on-one consult and we’ll help get your e-book reading back on track. Call 859.962.4073 or (859) 962-4076 to set up an appointment.
First Time Computer Users*
Tuesday, September 6, 10 am-noon
Exploring the Internet*
Part 1: Wednesday, September 7, 10 am-noon Part 2: Thursday, September 8, 10 am-noon
Microsoft Word*
Part 1: Thursday, September 15, 10 am-noon Part 2: Thursday, September 22, 10 am-noon
Microsoft PowerPoint* Part 1: Tuesday, September 20, 10 am-noon Part 2: Tuesday, September 27, 10 am-noon
Microsoft Excel*
Basic: Wednesday, September 21, 10 am-noon Intermediate: Wednesday, September 28,10 am-noon
Everyone
Adults
Coupon Clippers
One-on-One Help Sessions
Sunday, September 18, 2-4 pm We will be clipping coupons, exchanging coupons, and sharing tips. Bring your flyers if you have them.
E-mail Creation and Access*
Monday, September 12, 9 -11 am
E-mail Use*
Tuesday, September 13, 10 am-noon
Job Searching and the Internet*
Wednesday, September 14, 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.
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Learn how to increase your chances for success while searching for a job on the Internet!
Neuterville Express Comes to Covington!* Low Cost Cat Spay/Neuter Program Tuesday, September 20, 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 on Tuesday, September 20, between 6:30-7 am and pick them up on Wednesday, September 21, at 10 am. For Kenton County residents, the cost is $30.
Sensory Make and Take* Tuesday, September 27, 6-6:45 pm Come to the Library and learn how to create your own sensory friendly toys and activities. Supplies provided.
Did you know the Library offers many one-on-one sessions? Crafting, help with e-readers, information about book kits and more. Please contact your branch to learn more. For parents filling out their FAFSA application for students, contact Jerry Brinker from TRiO at (513) 2079386 to schedule an appointment at the Covington Branch.
Simple Cooking Series Thursdays, 7-8 pm Learn to cook easy recipes featuring our awesome cookbook collection. For adults and teens. 9/1: Appetizers 9/8: Side Dishes 9/22: Main Dishes 9/29: Desserts
September National Recovery Month Films Fridays, 1-3 pm As part of National Recovery Month, we will be showing films that deal with substance abuse and recovery. 9/2: “The Panic in Needle Park” 9/9: “When a Man Loves a Woman” 9/16: “Altered States” 9/23: “Days of Wine and Roses” 9/30: “Trainspotting”
Teens
Covington Writers Group Saturdays, September 3 & 17, 11 am-2 pm Come and share your work and learn from other local writers.
GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHER WISE INDICATED
FAFSA One-on-One*
Ongoing Jerry Brinker from TRiO is available for one-on-one appointments and consultation on financial aid and completing an online FAFSA application. Please call Mr. Brinker at (513) 207-9386 to schedule an appointment at the Covington Branch.
KYNECT – Kentucky Health Care Exchange Tuesday, September 6, 10 am-noon Thursday, September 22, 4-6 pm Representatives will be available to answer questions or help you sign up for health insurance.
Book Discussion Tuesday, September 6, 7-8 pm “The Trip to Echo Spring” by Olivia Laing
Coloring Pages Tuesday & Wednesday, September 6 & 7, 7-8 pm Find your zen in a relaxing environment for coloring creations. Lots of coloring pages to choose from and refreshments provided.
Licking Riverside Historic Walking Tour Wednesdays, 10-11 am Join staff from the Local History & Genealogy department on a walking tour through one of Covington’s most historic neighborhoods. Learn about the people who once lived in this area and events of times past. Meet in the Local History department to begin the tour. Comfortable walking shoes are encouraged.
Matinee Wednesday Wednesdays, 1-3 pm Join us for a different film each week! 9/7: “S1m0ne” 9/14: “The Importance of Being Earnest” 9/21: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” 9/28: “October Sky”
Genealogy • One-on-One Genealogy Research Assistance Saturdays, September 10 & 24, 10 am-noon Call (859) 962-4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies. • Genealogy Tech: Using FamilySearch* Monday, September 12, 1-2 pm Wednesday, September 14, 6:30-7:30 pm Learn about this ever-growing collection of indexes and digitized records from around the globe.
• Genealogy Tech: African- American History Online* Tuesday, September 20, 6:30-7:30 pm Thursday, September 22, 1-2 pm Learn about the many online resources for researching AfricanAmerican history. • Congenealogy Monday, September 26, 6:30-8 pm Congenealogy is a monthly program featuring speakers that present on a variety of genealogy and local history topics.
Downsizing and Getting reSettled*
Wednesday, September 14, 6-8 pm Whether it is because of a medical reason, divorce, or the loss of a loved one, reSettled Life can make the transition from the family home to a smaller home, senior-friendly community, or nursing facility easier for all of you. Join owner Amy Wright to get some tips and tricks for downsizing in preparation for the next phase of life.
FAFSA Workshop Thursday, September 15, 7-8:30 pm Need help filling out and submitting FAFSA forms for college money? Jerry Brinker, academic advisor with TRIO will be on hand to provide an overview and help navigating this process.
Pottery Demonstration Saturday, September 17, 1-3 pm Donna King from River’s Edge pottery studio will be on hand to demonstrate pottery techniques and answer questions.
Present your best self! Teens learn makeup tips and tricks on Saturday, September 3.
Talk Like a Pirate Day — “Pirates of the Caribbean” Monday, September 19, 1-3 pm Captain Jack Sparrow sets sail for adventure in a film that was tailor made for “Talk Like a Pirate Day.”
Science Fiction and Fantasy Roundtable Tuesday, September 20, 7-8:30 pm Stop in for a round-table discussion about the latest in science fiction and fantasy books, films and television. Discuss, share and suggest.
Simple Cooking Series Thursday, September 1, 7-8 pm See Adults.
Makeup Tips and Tricks for Teens*
Saturday, September 3, 1-2 pm Learn makeup basics from professional makeup artists to present your best self. Free makeup bags and makeup for all attendees.
Write Now! Tuesday, September 13, 4-5 pm A space for teen writers to discuss poetry, fiction, memoir, songs, plays, graphic novels, and more.
Coloring Pages Tuesday, September 13, 7 pm Wednesday, September 14, 10 am Find your zen in a relaxing environment for coloring creations. Lots of coloring pages to choose from and refreshments provided.
FAFSA Workshop
Health and Recovery Event
Thursday, September 15, 7-8:30 pm See Adults.
Saturday, September 24, noon-3 pm The Northern Kentucky Health Department, Center for Assisted Living and other community groups will be on hand to help patrons on the road to health and recovery.
Book Blathers* Wednesday, September 21, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Join the Teen Book Club! Pick up your copy of the book at the Reference Desk.
The Bard Behind Bars: An Evening with Dr. Laura Bates
Tuesday, September 27, 6-8 pm Watch Anime classics or discover new favs. Enjoy Japanese snacks and manga drawing too!
Wednesday, September 28, 7 pm Dr. Laura Bates will speak about her experiences teaching the works of Shakespeare to maximum security inmates. Dr. Bates is an author and English professor at Indiana State University.
AniManga Club
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Weekly Preschool Storytimes Tinker Tots
Toddlers and preschoolers Mondays, September 12 & 19, 11 am-noon Join us for this new storytime program series that will focus on a different STEM concept each week.
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!
Covington Library, continued
Children Haunt Your Library Writing Contest Thursday, September 1Sunday, October 16 Enter an original poem or tale in the Library’s 14th annual spooky writing contest. Deadline for entries is October 16. Limit of 700 words. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded on October 24. Submit entries to the Covington Children’s Department or e-mail a Word document to writingcontest@ kentonlibrary.org. Entries must include child’s name, age, address, phone, e-mail address, school and grade level. If possible, include a photo.
Ages 2-6: Caregiver required Fridays, 10-11 am Enjoy stories, songs, and a handson art project. Dress to be comfy and get messy!
Children construct something magnificent every week in Build It!
Minecraft Gaming*
Session 1: Sunday, September 18, 2-2:45 pm Session 2: Sunday, September 18, 3-3:45 pm
Library Playgroup
School Age Homeschoolers Wednesday, September 21, 10:30-11:30 am September is Deaf Awareness Month. Join us as we learn about the life of Helen Keller who was both deaf and blind. Learn the ASL alphabet and how to sign your name.
Children ages 0-4 and their families Saturday, September 10, 10 am-noon Meet up with area parents while the children play! The Library provides sensory friendly toys and books, coffee for parents and a small snack for the children. Siblings welcome.
Homespun: A Silent World*
Play and Learn Group*
Preschoolers and younger Tech Tuesday Tuesdays, September 6, 13 & 20, Wednesdays, September 14 & 28, 9:30 am 4 pm If you are a stay-at-home parent or other Join us for a new tech adventure each caregiver providing care for children in your week! We’ll play with snap circuits, iPad home then the Play and Learn experience controlled robots, a makey-makey, and is for you! The 4C Play and Learn group even BB-8 from Star Wars! gives children who are not enrolled in preschool a chance to interact with other Small Talk: A Book Club children while learning and exploring for Homeschoolers through play. Participants receive free School Age Homeschoolers activities to take home and are entered to Wednesday, September 7, win prizes in a quarterly drawing. Contact 10:30-11:30 am Patty at ptaylor@4cforchildren.org or This month’s selection is “The Year of (859) 547-5092 to register or Miss Agnes” by Kirkpatrick Hill. Tenfor information. year-old Frederika narrates the story of an Athabascan school and village in Alaska in 1948 when Miss Agnes arrived as a new teacher. Discussion, activities and refreshments.
Playart
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Build It! Wednesdays, September 7, 14 & 21, 4 pm Each week we’ll use different materials such as Legos, KEVA blocks, or GeoPlay pieces to construct something magnificent!
Fairytale Week! September 25-30 Join us for a magical week of stories, crafts, and even some royalty! Each program you attend this week gets you a raffle ticket to win a Fairytale prize basket!
Princess Party Sunday, September 25, 2 pm Come dressed as your favorite princess and partake in crafts, princess snacks and meet a real princess. Parents, bring a camera to capture the memories!
Fairytale Movie Night Thursday, September 29, 6 pm Join us for a showing of Disney’s “Enchanted” (PG). Snacks provided!
This symbol indicates that the program is a STEM/STEAM/ STREAM program. See back page for more information.
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.
Everyone
Adults
Mr. Cowpie’s Music Show and Party Animals
Genealogy One-on-One*
Saturday, September 17, 10-11 am Mr. Cowpie is a rock and roll sing along cow! He knows lots of goofy songs, knock-knock jokes and will even bring a few surprises. Mr. Cowpie’s Petting Zoo immediately follows the show.
The 10th Annual Chicken Rodeo!
Ongoing Sign up for a Genealogy One-on-One assistance class with an expert from the Durr Library! To set up an appointment please contact Paul Duryea at (859) 962-4036.
Saturday, September 24, 2-3 pm Have a super sparkly day!
Used Book Sale Sunday, September 25Saturday, October 1 Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Kenton County Public Library! There will be music, books, movies, and more on sale!
• Stitchers Night Out: Thursday, September 1, 5-8 pm • Open Crafts: Saturday, September 3,10 am-4:30 pm • Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards: Sunday, September 11, 2-4 pm • DIY Scrabble Tile Coasters: Tuesday, September 13, 6:30-7:30 pm
Tai Chi & Chai Tea*
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am Join Master Greg Fahey of NKY Shaolindo will teach an easy course in the gentle and low-impact martial art of Tai Chi. We’ll also be serving homemade Chai Tea!
Saturday, September 17, 11-11:45 am Time to chase those chickens! Our Chicken Rodeo is 10 years old. Come out and celebrate with us!
Unicorn and Rainbow Party*
Crafting
Let’s Get Cooking!
• Pies* Thursday, September 1, 1-3 pm You’ll make your own pie, and get to sample some pies along the way. Registration limited! • Grilling with Caleb Pt 4* Thursday, September 8, 7-8:30 pm Chef Caleb Combs of Colonel De’s Spices will teach you how to grill perfectly this grilling season! Don’t miss the Unicorn and Rainbow Party on September 24!
Zumba Gold*
Wednesdays, 7-8 pm Licensed instructor Jean Henry will teach a lower impact, easy to follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness program. Wear comfortable clothes, tennis shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Cincinnati Music Heritage Series
Presented by the Cincinnati USA Music Heritage Foundation • Herzog Studios Thursday, September 8, 6:30-8 pm Did you know that Hank Williams recorded his first hit song, “Lovesick Blues,” at Cincinnati’s own Herzog Studios? Learn about the incredible legacy of Herzog Studios! • King Records Part 1: Thursday, September 15, 6:30-8 pm Part 2: Thursday, September 22, 6:30-8 pm King Records has thousands of songs in their vast catalog in a wide variety of genres and artists. The Stanley Brothers, Otis Williams and The Charms, Bill Doggett, and others. Explore this gem of our collective history over two nights!
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
One-on-One Tech Help Thursday, September 1-Saturday, December 31 Need help with your tech? Come visit the Durr Branch to receive help with anything from iPads to laptops.
Designing Your Own Website*
Tuesday, September 6, 6:30-9 pm Asher Khan will be teaching this class, and Asher will show us how designing your own website can be easy.
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher*
Thursday, September 8, 6:30-9 pm
Microsoft Excel* Part 1: Tuesday, September 13, 6:30-8 pm Part 2: Tuesday, September 20, 6:30-9 pm
40 Apps in 40 Minutes*
Thursday, September 29, 6:30-7:30 pm Learn how to save time, have fun and stay up to date with Apps.
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Durr Branch, continued Movie vs. Book:
“Serena”* Friday, September 16, 6-8 pm Join us this evening for “Serena” and come back next week for the book discussion. Dessert and beverages will be provided with registration! Rated R.
Writer’s Group: Independence Inklings
Learn about wood lathes at this Month’s Hungry Mind! Monday, September 12.
The Hungry Mind*
Monday, September 12, noon-1 pm Local wood craftsman Andrew Gawura will demonstrate creating wood bowls and pens using his wood lathe. Bring a lunch along with you or enjoy a light snack from the Library.
KYNECT @ the Library
Monday, September 12, 2-4 pm; Tuesday, September 27,noon-2 pm Learn about and sign up for health insurance through KYNECT.
How to Get Involved in the Fostering and Adoptive Care Services
Monday, September 12, 6:30-8 pm Free community informational session for those interested in learning more about becoming foster or adoptive parents, volunteering at DCCH or just learning about the DCCH Center and the Foster Care system.
Sunday, September 18, 1:30-4:30 pm Do you write novels or short stories? Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels.
Japanimation Club
Sunday, September 18, 2-4:30 pm Watch and discuss Japanese animation current and past. Mature content advisory.
Photography Workshop*
Friday, September 23, 6:30-8:30 pm Come out for a free hands-on workshop to learn about your digital camera. You’ll learn how to create levitation effects, light painting, and double exposure. A digital camera (DSLR preferred, but not necessary) is required for this workshop. Please bring your camera’s manual and extra or charged batteries. A tripod is suggested.
Panel to Panel: The Graphic Novel Book Club
Tuesday, September 27, 7-8 pm This month’s selection will be “Joe the Barbarian” by Grant Morrison.
Mah Jong Madness
Monday, September 19, 1-4 pm Games are played with the 2016 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.
Adult Book Discussion
Tuesday, September 20, 7-8:30 pm “Serena” by Ron Rash
Learn about the DCCH Center for Children and Families, and how to become foster or adoptive parents at a free community involvement session on Monday, September 12, 6:30-8 pm.
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Homeschoolers have fun combining
Weekly Preschool Storytimes Preschool Storytime
activity with
Ages 3-5: Caregiver required Tuesdays, 10:30-11 am Join us for music, stories, movement and laughs with Joel the Singing Librarian.
Skool Aid on
Toddler Time
music and physical
Wednesday, September 7!
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
Teens
Children
GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
Puppy Tales*
Anime Club Friday, September 9, 6-8 pm Come meet up with other anime fans for shows, pizza, and fun!
Super Smash Saturday! Saturday, September 17, 11 am-5 pm Come anytime 11 am-2 pm for free play and lunch (pizza). Starting at 2 pm, compete in the tournament for a Game Stop gift card!
School Age Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 pm Children in grades K-5 will have a 15minute time slot to read one-on-one to a dog who loves to hear stories! Call 962-4032 to register.
Homeschooler’s Club: Skool Aid’s Movement and Music Class*
School Age Homeschoolers Wednesday, September 7, 10:30-11:30 am In September, we’ll welcome Ian Smith Art Club: LEDs of Skool Aid who will present a class Tuesday, September 20, 6-8 pm that uses music to inspire movement, Make your art light up like a starry as well as fun with fitness and physical night sky! activity. Limited to 50 kids, registration Monthly Minecraft required.
Monday
Monday, September 26, 6-8 pm Come play Minecraft at the Library! Attendance is limited to the first 12 teens.
Panel to Panel: The Graphic Novel Book Club Tuesday, September 27, 7-8 PM See Adults.
Inspiration Station
Ages 5-12 Sunday, September 11, 1-3 pm Inspiration Station is a makerspace for young children to use their imagination, critical thinking, and creativity skills to design their own projects. Use your brain to make a marble machine.
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 This symbol indicates that the program is a STEM/STEAM/ STREAM program. See back page for more information.
Ages 2-6: Caregiver required Thursdays,1:30 & 7 pm Fridays, 10 & 11 am Join us for a story and a craft!
Lego Time Thursday, September 8, 4:30-5:30 pm Enjoy an hour of free play!
Creative Corner*
Ages 7-12 Saturday, September 10, 1:30-2:30 pm Creative Corner is an art based program helping kids express their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and other art mediums.
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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.
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 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.
Vinyl for Your Home*
Wednesday, September 7, 6:30-8:30 pm Have you ever wanted to create your own vinyl stickers for the walls of your home? Come to the Library to learn how. Basic computer skills required.
Robot Wars
Grades 6-12 Wednesday, September 28, 6:30-8 pm Compete with the Library’s Makerspace robots, including Sphero and Ozobots, to complete challenges and win battles! No experience necessary. For grades 6-12 only.
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Techy Tweens
Ages 9-12 Thursday, September 29, 5-7 pm We will have the computer lab reserved to work on all things Tech! From 3D modeling to Minecraft. Learn some new fun techy stuff.
Everyone Family Movie Night Friday, September 2, 6:30-9 pm Enjoy free popcorn while you watch “The Angry Birds Movie” (rated PG). Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell Thursday, September 8, 6:30-7:30 pm Sean Gaskell will perform and give an educational presentation on the 21stringed West African Kora. Mr. Gaskell has been featured at numerous festivals in the US, Gambia, and Senegal, and will perform traditional songs as well as some of his personal compositions.
Hear Ye! Ye Olde Days Faire Saturday, September 10, 11 am-4 pm Celebrate the end of summer with a Medieval Fall Faire. Enjoy games, pony rides, and much, crafts, much more iincluding craft vendors and food!
Don’t miss the beautiful music of Sean Gaskell and his 21-stringed West African Kora! Thursday, September 8.
Pokemon Family Fun Night @ The Library! Monday, September 12, 7-8 pm Kids of all ages enjoy Pokemon games and activities. Pokemon trainers are invited to bring their DS, 3DS and/or trading cards to battle with other trainers.
Minecraft for Beginners*
Wednesday, September 14, 6:30-8:30 pm Do you want to learn how to play Minecraft so you can understand what your kids are talking about? Or maybe you are a kid and you have just never played Minecraft before? Come to the Library to learn how to play Minecraft.
Family Fun Night @ The Library! Mondays, September 19 & 26, 7-8 pm Kids of all ages bring the whole family to the Library to play different types of games including card games and other activities.
How-To Festival Saturday, September 24, 1-4 pm Learn to do a wide assortment of new skills — 30 different mini how-to sessions in three hours!
Life Sized Games Night Friday, September 30, 6-8 pm Play life sized games like Sorry, Giant Yatzee, and Giant Jenga!
Adults Writer’s Group
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. You must register in advance to participate. For information contact Greg Schnelle at greg.schnelle@ scorevolunteer.org or visit the SCORE website at www.greatercincinnati.score.org.
Thursdays, September 1 & 15, 6:30-8 pm Share your work and give feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres.
Magic! The Gathering
Thursdays, September 1 & 15, 7-8:30 pm Learn to knit or bring your own project. Please bring size 10.5 needles and thick and chunky yarn.
Kenton County Diabetes Support Group
Knitting with Scarf it Up!*
Adult Anime Club Saturday, September 3, 2-4 pm Please bring your friends and join other adults to watch, talk about and share anime and manga!
Tuesdays, 6-8 pm Join other adults to play Magic The Gathering on Tuesday evenings at the Library. Bring your own deck or one can be provided for beginners.
Tuesday, September 6, 6:30-8 pm Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips, resources and support.
Enjoy Life Sized Game Night with games like Giant Jenga! Friday, September 30.
Toastmasters
This symbol indicates that the program is a STEM/STEAM/ STREAM program. See back page for more information.
Mondays, September 12 & 26, 7-8:30 pm Toastmasters help people develop public speaking and leadership skills-with enjoyment. Gathering at 6:45 pm for introductions with the meeting starting at 7. Adults only please.
True Crime Series Book Discussion: The Bookies Wednesday, September 7, 7-8 pm A book club for everyone! This month, discuss “The Princess Bride” by William Goldman.
Film Friday Friday, September 9, 1-3 pm (repeated at 6 pm) “A Hologram For The King” starring Tom Hanks
Open Crafting*
Saturday, September 10, 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
• Cincinnati’s Savage Seamstress Tuesday, September 13, 7-8 pm Local author Richard Jones discusses the shocking Edythe Klumpp murder scandal. • The Bricca Mystery Tuesday, September 20, 7-8 pm Join true crime historian and local author, JT Townsend, as he explores one of the most infamous cold cases in Cincinnati history - the mysterious murder of the Bricca family. • Ask a Real Life Detective Tuesday, September 27, 7-8 pm Join us for an illuminating discussion from a detective from the Covington Police Department, in which we delve into a day in the life of an actual detective as well as stories from fascinating cases.
Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes Wednesday, September 14, 6-8 pm Jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!
Albritton Exhibit Opening Thursday, September 15, 7 pm Join us for an art exhibit opening for photographer, Matthew Albritton. This House to the White House is a photographic study of the birthplaces of every U.S. president from Washington to Obama. Come enjoy art, discussion and refreshments.
Library Live: Holly and Heath Friday, September 16, 7-8 pm Enjoy some rollicking, roots rock and folk with Kentucky’s dynamic music duo, Holly and Heath!
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Erlanger Branch, continued Coffee Filter Flowers Craft Wednesday, September 21, 6:30-7:30 pm Create a flower bouquet that will last all year! Learn how to make flowers out of coffee filters and take a vase full home with you.
Blockbuster Theater! Friday, September 23, 6-9 pm Join us for a popular “Captain America Civil War” and free popcorn! This movie is rated PG-13.
Classic Movie Matinee Wednesday, September 28, 1-3 pm Enjoy a classic film and free snacks! This month: “Sabrina,” starring Audrey Hepburn. Finding Joy in the
Journey: Meet Local Author Jen Flick*
Thursday, September 22, 6-9 pm Meet local author, Jen Flick, as she discusses her life journey and her books. Jen Flick is excited to be among several authors whose inspirational stories were chosen to be in Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It: Life Journeys Inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s Bestselling Memoir. Some refreshments will be provided.
The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education Presents Dr. Al Smith Thursday, September 29, 6-8 pm The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education presents Dr Al Smith. Dr. Smith fled Germany with his family as a boy to escape the Nazis during WWII. The discussion will cover the historical context of the Holocaust. We’ll also talk about the moving lessons of perseverance and courage of the human spirit. This discussion is for ages 14 and up.
Teens GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
Homework Club Mondays & Wednesdays starting September 7, 4-4:30 pm Stay focused on homework and get help from your peers at Homework Club. Grades 6-12 only.
Teen Space Mondays & Wednesdays starting September 7, 4:30-6 pm Hang out after school, meet new friends, play games and enjoy snacks!
Anime and Pokemon Club
Children
Monday, September 12, 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!
Family Movie Night@ The Library Pre-Movie Party
Tiny Terrariums*
Ages 8-16 Wednesday, September 14, 6:30-8 pm Bring the outdoors in with your very own tiny terrarium! Create a succulent garden and learn about the various ecosystems and ideal plant environments with expertise from a Kenton County Extension agent.
Preschool & School Age Friday, September 2, 6-6:30 pm Enjoy stories, crafts, activities and more before watching “The Angry Birds Movie” (rated PG).
Afternoon Adventures
School Age Wednesdays, 4-5 pm • 9/7: Book Build! Learn about several methods for creating your own books, then choose what you would like to put it in! Make Teens Talk a journal, a storybook, a scrapbook, or Monday, September 19, whatever you choose! 6:30 -7:30 pm • 9/14: Outdoor Art! Drink coffee and connect with other Join us to share some artistic stories, teens by sharing your story and listening then create art outdoors! to others in an open, welcoming, and • 9/28: Scavenger Hunt! judgement-free space. Do you know where to find everything you might need in the library? Join us Coffee Filter Flowers for a library scavenger hunt and test your skills! There will be prizes for the Craft quickest to complete the list (and for Wednesday, September 21, everyone who completes it!) Bring 6:30-7:30 pm friends for your team! See Adults.
Life Sized Games Night Friday, September 30, 6-8 pm See Adults.
Spanish-English Storytime
Preschool & School Age Friday, September 9, 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.”
Donuts and Storytime with Grandma and Grandpa*
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Drink coffee and connect with other teens on Monday, September 19, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Saturday, September 10, 10:30-11:30 am Spend Grandparents Day at the Library with stories and donuts. We will dance and sing too. Make them a special keepsake to take home to remember this special day with you.
Pizza Party!
School Age Thursday, September 22, 7-8 pm Bring your friends and enjoy stories and pizza! Bring ideas for future program topics you would like to attend, as well!
Pirate Party!
Preschool & School Age Sunday, September 25, 2-3 pm Arrrgh, mateys! Come to the Library for a late celebration of Talk Like A Pirate Day! There will be pirate stories, songs, games, and more. Perhaps you’ll even find some gold doubloons or buried treasure!
Read to a dog in the Library! Sunday, September 18.
Reading Buddies
Ages 3-12 Mondays starting September 12, 4:30-6 pm Children can read with one of our adult Reading Buddy volunteers to improve reading skills. Enjoy pizza and choose a prize. Attend 3 times to earn a new paperback book.
Homeschool Club: New School Year, Library Web Resources Review* School Age Tuesday, September 13, 1:30-3 pm Homeschool Students and parents are invited to attend this hands-on and informative session reviewing the web resources that are available on the Kenton County Public Library website.
Tiny Terrariums*
Ages 8-16 Wednesday, September 14, 6:30-8 pm See Teens.
This symbol indicates that the program is a STEM/STEAM/ STREAM program. See back page for more information.
Puppy Tales*
School Age Sunday, September 18, 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.
Celebrate World Peace Day
School Age Wednesday, September 21, 4-5 pm Celebrate The International Day of Peace with stories, music, arts and crafts, and more. We’ll talk about what peace means to each of us, and how we can spread it further. Peace-related crafts and more will be included. Bring your friends; we can make the world a more peaceful place!
Homeschool: An Exploration of Kentucky Social Studies
Homeschoolers grades 2-5 Tuesday, September 27, 1:30-2:30 pm Homeschool students in grades 2-5 will learn about the geography, history, and key players in Kentucky’s past. This session of programs will include handson activities, guest speakers and much more. Each session will build on the previous classes. Students should be able to read and write.
Open Building with Keva Planks
School Age Thursday, September 29, 7-8 pm Keva Planks are smooth, identical small planks of wood, and the building opportunities are endless with them! Join us for an open building program. Bring your friends and build together, or compete to see what you can create.
Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sunday, September 25!
Weekly Preschool Storytimes Storytimes begin the week of August 29 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.
Rise N Shine
Ages 2-5; Caregiver required Mondays, 11 am Listen to stories and rhymes. 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
Ages 2-4; Caregiver required Wednesdays,10 &11am Enjoy stories, puppets, singing and dancing.
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.
Playart
Ages 2-6; Caregiver required Wednesdays, 1:30 & 7 pm Enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Blast Off to Kindergarten
Ages 3-5 Thursdays, 10 & 11:30 am Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
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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
The Library will be closed on Sunday & Monday, September 4 & 5 for Labor Day.
In the Community Trivia Night with a Librarian
The Kenton County Public
other avenues of learning could be
Library offers hundreds of free
challenging. Therefore, we say…
programming monthly. Many of those incorporate science, technology, engineering, art and math, otherwise known as STEM or STEAM. As a library, we feel there is great value in the literacy component of these subjects so we are adding a R to the mix –
One must master the STREAM before they get up STEAM and they can do so at the Kenton County Public Library. This symbol indicates that the program is a STEM/STEAM/ STREAM program.
Reading. Without understanding the fundamental of reading, pursuing
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Wednesday, September 7, 7 pm* Held at a family-friendly local restaurant. Call (859) 962-4002 to find out the location. 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. *Please note: Trivia Night will now be held on the first Wednesday of the month ONLY.
Books on Tap Wednesday, September 9, 7 pm Braxton Brewery, 27 W. 7th St., Covington, KY 41011 A new social club for people who like a tasty brew with their book discussion. New members always welcome! This month, we discuss “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Truman Capote.