Kenton County Public Library December Events

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Everyone’s Invited! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Friends of KCPL Used Book Sale

ERLANGER: SUN., DEC. 1- SAT., DEC. 7

Nearly-new and used books, music and movies will be sold with prices ranging from 25 cents to $4. Proceeds from the sale will go towards programs and services that support the Library.

Santa Claus, Crafts, and Cookies!

Erlanger Tree Lighting and Holiday Stories

Independence Christmas Walk: Meet Elsa, Anna, OFF SITE: & Olaf FRI., DEC. 6 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Join us at the Erlanger City Building for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting! Stop at the Library table for a simple craft. Lots of great things will be happening during the event.

Please note the new location this year!

Build A Winter Village

ERLANGER: WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., DEC. 7 - MON., DEC. 23 SUN., DEC. 1 • 1:30-3 PM

Bring your camera and take a photo with Santa Claus. Decorate a holiday cookie and create some holiday crafts.

Help us build a winter village using cardboard! Decorate your structures with glitter and more!

Genealogy in 60 Seconds

Model Trains for the Holidays

Join us online on Instagram as we share ideas for genealogy related gifts in less than 60 seconds. Follow us on Instagram @kentonlibrary https://www. instagram.com/kentonlibrary/

Tri-State NTRAK fills the BB&T Meeting Rooms with their model train display, specially designed scenery and model train layouts.

Display closes 30 minutes prior to closing both days.

Little Da Vincis

Pictures with Santa

ONLINE: MON., DEC. 2 • 10 AM

WILLIAM E. DURR: FRIDAYS • 10 AM-8 PM

COVINGTON: SAT., DEC. 7 - SUN., DEC. 8

WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., DEC. 7 • 1-3 PM

Opening Reception for Telling a Story: African American Children’s OFF SITE: Illustrated Literature SAT., DEC. 7 • 6:30-8:30 PM Traveling Exhibit Chill out with Frozen royalty and Olaf too! Photos welcome!

Location: Swindler & Currin Funeral Homes, 5245 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051

ERLANGER: TUES., DEC. 10 • 6-7:30 PM

Holiday Pictures with Daffodil the Alpaca

ERLANGER: WED., DEC. 11 GROUP 1: 5:30-6:30 PM GROUP 2: 7-8 PM

COVINGTON: SUN., DEC. 8 • 2:30-4:30 PM

Come meet Daffodil the Alpaca and have your picture taken against a holiday backdrop.

Bring your own camera! Enjoy cookies and a simple craft or visit the model trains while you wait.

Christmas Clay-mation Celebration

Stranger Things Escape Room*

As a member of the Hawkins MS AV club, you are distraught to hear that your friend Will has gone missing. Can you decipher his messages, and get him back to the portal before it closes for good?

Carols, Cocoa and Crafts!

ERLANGER: WED., DEC. 11 • 7-8 PM

Listen to your favorite carols

ERLANGER: performed by the Young MON., DEC. 9 - FRI., DEC. 13 Professionals Choral Collective 4-5 PM

Enjoy a whole week of your favorite stop-motion Christmas classics!

Dec. 9: “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town!” (1970) Dec. 10: “The Year Without a Santa Claus” (1974) Dec. 11: “Jack Frost” (1979) Dec. 12: “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer” (1964) Dec. 13: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993)

while enjoying hot cocoa and simple crafts!

Holiday Scavenger Hunt

ERLANGER: SUN., DEC. 15 - MON., DEC. 23

Covington Rocks

Visit the Children’s Room to search for hidden holiday objects. Count to see how many of each object you find and enter a raffle to win a pop-up book of “The Winter’s Tale” by Robert Sabuda. Receive a sweet candy prize for turning in your scavenger hunt raffle ticket.

Join us for a heartwarming adoption event in support of Ohio Alleycat Resource, just in Family Movie Night: time for the pawlidays! Can’t adopt? Swing by to play with “The Grinch” (2018) ERLANGER: and read to the kitties. OAR will be accepting donations of FRI., DEC. 6 • 6:30-8:30 PM cleaning supplies to help start Enjoy free popcorn and watch the new year with their best a family-friendly film. Children paws forward!

12 and under must be

MON., DEC. 9 • 6-7:30 PM

Holiday Ornaments for Kids

accompanied by an adult.

Rated PG.

Build your very own graham cracker house and then take it home!

Stop in all day for an art and STEM activity.

Stop by for a FREE picture with Santa! You bring the camera, we’ll provide the background Holiday Card Making and Santa’s lap. We’ll also have COVINGTON: fun activities, crafts, music and FRI., DEC. 6 • OPEN HOURS cookies for the kids!

Stop by the Library to make a holiday card. Limit 5 per person. Home for the Pawlidays: While supplies last.

Cat Adoption Event WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., DEC. 7 - MON., DEC. 23

Swing by the Library’s lobby to make your own holiday cards!

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ERLANGER: Holiday Hidden Rocks SAT., DEC. 7 • 1-4 PM COVINGTON:

Celebrate the holidays with a Hidden Rock Happening.

Paint a rock to hide or keep. All supplies provided.

COVINGTON: MON., DEC. 16 - FRI., DEC. 20

MON., DEC. 9 • 6-8 PM

Bingo!

Visit the Covington Children’s Department and create an ornament. Each day there will be a new ornament available to Graham Cracker make. While supplies last, one Houses* ERLANGER: ornament per person.

ERLANGER: MON., DEC. 16 • 7-8 PM

COVINGTON: DROP OFF: TUES., DEC. 17 • 6:30-7 AM PICK UP: WED, DEC. 18

The Ohio Alleycat Resource (O.A.R.) will be bringing their mobile spay/neuter unit to the Covington Library.

Reservations required by calling 513.871.0185. Bring your cat in a secure carrier, cash or check for payment (O.A.R. will confirm the cost at the time of reservation), and proof of a rabies vaccine if your cat is up-to-date. Cats only.

Kinderballet Performs “The Nutcracker”

ERLANGER: SAT., DEC. 21 • 11 AM-NOON

Enjoy this holiday classic, performed by the Cincinnati Kinderballet! After the performance, children are invited to “Journey to the Land of Sweets.” See “Fun for Kids” for more details.

Holiday Movie Marathon!

ERLANGER: MON., DEC. 23 • 10 AM-4 PM

11-11:25 AM: “Frosty the Snowman” (1969, rated G) 11:30 AM-NOON: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (1965, rated G) NOON-1:45 PM: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989, rated PG-13) 2-3:45 PM: “Home Alone” (1990, rated PG)

Hot Wheels Racing Day!

WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., DEC. 28 • 11 AM-1 PM

Bring your favorite Hot Wheels cars and send them soaring through searing sections of sonic racing tracks. Hot Wheels giveaways!

MAKERSPACE AT THE ERLANGER BRANCH

Neuterville Express Comes to Covington: Low Cost Spay/Neuter Service for Cats

Girls Who Code*

GRADES 3-5 MON., DEC. 2 & 9 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Do you have a passion for coding?

Whether you’re a beginner or a computer master, join us! You will be able to learn from fun and simple fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models.

Tea Light Snowmen Ornaments* TUES., DEC. 10 2:30-4 PM & 6:30-8 PM

Come learn how to turn tea lights into fun little snowmen ornaments!

Make Snowflakes Like a BOSS* TUES., DEC.3 • 2:30-4 PM & 6:30-8 PM

Do you need some snowflake decorations made for the holidays? If so, come learn how our laser cutters can help! If not, come learn a fun new skill!

A place to create, be creative and learn new skills

*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 DECEMBER 2019 3

Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000

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Help Available for Your Family History Project Veterans Oral History Interviews*

COVINGTON: SUN., DEC. 1 - TUES., DEC. 31

Are you interested in adding your story to our Veterans Oral History Project? Staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department are available to conduct veterans’ oral history interviews. To reserve your interview time, or to ask questions about the interview process, please contact Casey Blackmore at 859.962.4070.

GenTech Tuesday: Create a Family History Holiday Newsletter*

COVINGTON: TUES., DEC. 3 • 10-11 AM TUES., DEC. 10 • 2-3 PM

We’ll help you create a simple family history holiday newsletter. Staff will be available to help you scan photographs, fill out a family history chart, and do some basic genealogy research.

DIY Gift Help: Scan Your Heirloom Family Photographs

COVINGTON: THURS., DEC. 5 • 10-11 AM THURS., DEC. 12 • 2-3 PM

Surprise your relatives and make gifts from scanned copies of vintage and heirloom photographs. Staff in the Local History and Genealogy Department will be available to scan up to 10 of your family photographs. Bring a CD or USB/Flash Drive to save your images. Call 859.962.4070 to make an appointment.

One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance

COVINGTON: SAT., DEC. 7 • 10-11 AM & 2-3 PM

Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.

Mah Jongg Madness

WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., DEC. 2, 16, 23 & 30 1-4 PM

All skill levels are welcome!

Games are played with the National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.

Kentucky Adult Education Classes*

ERLANGER: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 4-7 PM

Prepare for your GED. Call 859.442.1683 to register.

Boost Your Career Through Networking* COVINGTON: MON., DEC. 2 • 6-7 PM

Getting My Networking Back Up and Running: How to build momentum with your own personal business and career network.

Writer’s Group

WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., DEC. 2 & 16 6:30-8:30 PM ERLANGER: THURS., DEC. 5 & 19 • 6:30-8 PM

Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback.

Open to writers of all genres and skill levels.

SCORE: Free Advice for Businesses and Entrepreneurs*

ERLANGER: TUESDAYS • 9 AM-1:30 PM

SCORE, an all-volunteer organization of experienced professionals who provide free advice to entrepreneurs. You must register in advance to participate. Contact SCORE at www.greatercincinnati.score. org. Register in advance.

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Book Clubs J O I N

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William E. Durr

TUES., DEC. 3 • 7-8:30 PM

“The Address: A Novel”

by Fiona Davis

Erlanger

WED., DEC. 4 • 7-8 PM

Coffee and Conversation

COVINGTON: TUES., DEC. 3, 10, 17 & 31 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Discuss current events and topics that are relevant to you, your neighbors, and your community.

All About the Governor’s School for the Arts WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., DEC. 3 • 6-7:30PM

Nick Covault, Director of the Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts, will present on the tuition-free Governor’s School for the Arts program.

Learn about the program, how to apply for it, and the various scholarship opportunities the School offers.

Tips and Tricks For Using Your Smartphone Camera

Handmade Holiday Crafts Series WILLIAM E. DURR

Tues., Dec. 3 • 6:30-8:30 PM: Winter Canvas Painting* Thurs., Dec. 5 • 1-3 PM: Upcycle Table-Top Christmas Tree* Mon., Dec. 9 • 1-3 PM: “Sweet” Ideas for Small Gifts* Wed., Dec. 11 • 6:30-8:30 PM: Book Page Ornaments* Sat., Dec. 14 • 1-3 PM: Last Minute Gifts*

Gifts in a Jar*

COVINGTON: TUES., DEC. 3 • 7-8 PM

Create your own gifts in a jar to

ERLANGER: give or to keep!

TUES. DEC. 3 • 6:30- 8:30 PM

Learn tips and tricks to using your camera phone to its potential AND take great photographs

NKY Accountability Group

“Rebecca”

by Daphne du Maurier

William E. Durr

TUES., DEC. 17 • 7-8:30 PM

“Peace: A Crittenden County Christmas”

by Shelley Shepard Gray

The Benefits of Stretching

ERLANGER: WED., DEC. 4 • 12:30-2 PM

Reps from Select Medical/ NovaCare Rehabilitation will lead each session.

Wednesday Matinee

COVINGTON: WED., DEC. 4, 11 & 18 • 1-4 PM

Let’s Get Cooking!

Holiday Truffles* WILLIAM E. DURR:

Dec. 4: “A Christmas Story” THURS., DEC. 5 • 1-3 PM ERLANGER: Dec. 11: “How the Grinch Stole Stop in for a cooking class with WED., DEC. 4, 11 & 18 Christmas” recipes and tastings! Diane 9:15-11:30 AM Kenton County Diabetes Dec. 18: “Home Alone” Haase of Truffle Me will present Unemployed professional? Join Support Group a class on Holiday truffles. other job seekers looking for Transferable Skills Learn the basics to making ERLANGER: work to get support and fresh Workshop* TUES., DEC. 3 • 6:30-8 PM and dipping truffles, then try ideas.

ERLANGER: your hand at making reindeer, Join the Northern Kentucky THURS., DEC. 5 • 10 AM-NOON ornaments, and snowmen out Health Department for tips, of your truffle.

Learn how to use your resources and support. transferable skills to change jobs or careers.

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*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Dungeons and Dragons Game Night

AGES 15+ ERLANGER: THURS., DEC. 5 & 19 • 6-8:30 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., DEC. 9 • 6-8:30 PM COVINGTON:* SAT., DEC. 14 & 28 • 1-4 PM

Bring your own 5th edition characters. Beginners will be provided with pre-generated characters.

Craft Club: Ornament Making*

ERLANGER: THURS., DEC. 5 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Craft a variety of beautiful ornaments for your tree made from recycled book pages, wood pieces, and more!

Opening Reception for Telling a People’s Story: African American Children’s Illustrated Literature Traveling Exhibit TUES., DEC. 10 • 6-7:30 PM

Tai Chi

WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., DEC. 6 & 20 10:30-11:30 AM

Master Fahey, a 6th degree black belt, will teach an easy course in the gentle and lowimpact martial art of Tai Chi.

Magic! The Gathering

ERLANGER: SAT., DEC. 7 & 21 • NOON-3 PM TOURNAMENT: SAT., DEC. 14 • 1 NOON-5 PM

Bring your own deck, or one can be provided for beginners. All experience levels welcome!

Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards* WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., DEC. 8 • 2-4 PM

Participants will make four cards each. All supplies provided.

Homesteaders Club: Rocket Mass Heaters WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., DEC. 8 • 3-4 PM

Diane Maldonado will teach a class on rocket mass heaters.

6 DECEMBER 2019

Yoga Basics

Mommy and Me Yoga

Learn basic yoga postures as we flow with breath, creating a calm mind for the rest of your day.

Bring your mat, some water, and your child for a fun time.

Appropriate for ages 4 and up.

Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange

Holiday Embroidered Ornaments*

Join reps with the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange. No registration required, but patrons will be seen on a firstcome, first-served basis.

AGES 16+ COVINGTON: TUES., DEC. 10 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Learn the basics of creating a simple iron-on design using a Cameo Silhouette or a Cricut Explorer. This is a make-andtake event, so you’ll get to create your very own holiday gift. We provide the vinyl, and you bring the item to apply it to.

Learn embroidery basics to create a unique holiday ornament.

Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes

COVINGTON: MON., DEC. 9 • 10-11 AM

WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., DEC. 9 • 2-4 PM

WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., DEC. 10 • 11:15-11:45 AM

Holiday Crafting with Cameo and Cricut

WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., DEC. 10 • 6:30-8:30 PM

ERLANGER: WED., DEC. 11 • 6-8 PM

Jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!

DIY New Year’s DIY Eve*New COVINGTON: SUN., DEC. 29 • 2-4 PM Create your own New Year’s Eve Year’s party Eve* decorations!

Mystery Party: Homicide at the Tacky Sweater Shindig*

Mint Creations*

This is an interactive game that requires you to play the role of a character in the story and mingle with other players to solve a murder. See the website for more details. Enter if you dare...

Create With Karla Country Charm Tree and Ornament*

COVINGTON: SUN., DEC. 29 • 2-4 PM

Create your own New Year’s Eve party decorations!

COVINGTON: FRI., DEC. 13 • 2-3:30 PM

Come learn how to turn candy AGES 13+ mints into serving trays and ERLANGER: other festive items.

THURS., DEC. 12 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Financial Literacy: 2020 Financial Goal Setting WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., DEC. 12 • 7-8:30 PM

Film Friday: “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

COVINGTON: SAT., DEC. 14 • 10 AM-NOON

This little quilt scrap tree and its companion ornament is as sweet as can be and a good way to use up all those quilt scraps you have tucked away.

Target Your Resume Workshop*

Bags*

Heat Press

COVINGTON: SAT., DEC. 14 • 1-3:30 PM

Make a simple holiday tote bag with our printer and heat press. We will supply the bags, transfers and images to put on your bag!

COVINGTON: THURS., DEC. 19 • 2-4 PM

Join an expert needlecrafter for

ERLANGER: two hours of tips, advice, fun SAT., DEC. 14 • 2-3 PM

Covington Bad Art Club Gets Crafty with Krysta and Cierra* COVINGTON: MON., DEC. 16 • 6-8 PM

Paint a photo of Covington’s

ERLANGER: Pike Street at ChristmasSAT., DEC. 14 time! All art supplies 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

ERLANGER: FRI., DEC. 13 Holiday 1-3 PM & 6-8:30 PM

See Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

Florence Community Chorus Holiday Concert

Hooks and Needles

provided. All skill levels welcome.

Basic Yoga

WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., DEC. 16 • 7-8 PM

Bring your mat and water to this easy, beginner’s class.

and sharing.

NKY Health Department Testing COVINGTON: THURS., DEC. 19 • 4-7 PM

Dominos & Donuts

ERLANGER: FRI., DEC. 20 • 9:30-10:30 AM

Wake up at the Library with fresh donuts, coffee, and a game of dominos.

Holiday Movie: “Die Hard”

ERLANGER: SAT., DEC. 21 • 3-5:15 PM

“Annabelle’s Wish” and Make It Take It*

Enjoy the adult holiday classic, “Die Hard” (Rated R)! Popcorn and water provided!

Make and take a wine cork craft and watch holiday classic “Annabelle’s Wish.”

COVINGTON: SUN., DEC. 22 • 2-4 PM

ERLANGER: TUES., DEC. 17 • 6:30-7:30 PM DIY

Keep On Spinning!

The Vinyl Record Club WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., DEC. 17 • 7-8 PM

Sourdough Pretzel and Beer Cheese Workshop* WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., DEC. 12 • 6-8 PM

Stop by the Library for a cooking class on sourdough pretzels! Stick around for a history of beer cheese presentation and sample some beer cheese.

Stop in to listen to, chat about, and fully experience vinyl records. Depending on availability, records may be on sale from the Friends of KCPL.

Classic Movie Matinee

Gifts*

Create beautiful last-minute gifts!

Holiday Double Feature: “A Christmas Carol” and “Elf” COVINGTON: MON., DEC. 23 • 1-5 PM

Special Holiday Film “It’s a Wonderful Life”

COVINGTON: FRI., DEC. 27 • 1-4 PM

ERLANGER: WED., DEC. 18 • 1-3 PM Warrior

Enjoy classic film “A Christmas Carol” starring Alastair Sim, and free snacks!

Yoga

COVINGTON: SAT., DEC. 28 • 11 AM-NOON

Yoga class geared for first responders and veterans but all are welcome.

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Teen Stuff

*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Dungeons and Dragons Game Night

AGES 15+ ERLANGER: THURS., DEC. 5 & 19 • 6-8:30 PM

Teensgiving

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., DEC. 5 • 6-8 PM

Celebrate a late Thanksgiving with your friends at the Library.

If you have any food allergies, email jessy.griffith@ kentonlibrary.org.

5th edition rules are used and you are welcome to bring your own 5th edition characters.

Beginners will be provided with pre-generated characters.

Holiday Wrapping Paper!

SCHOOL AGE, TWEENS & TEENS ERLANGER: THURS., DEC. 5 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Do you have holiday gifts to wrap? Come make your own holiday wrapping papers and gift bags!

Late Night Gaming

WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., DEC. 6 • 9-11 PM

We’ll have video games, pizza, and assorted games. There are no registrations or permission slips for this program.

Teen Space

Gifts in a Jar*

ERLANGER: COVINGTON: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS TUES., DEC. 3 • 7-8 PM 4-5 PM

Crazy Crafting

Create your own gifts in a jar to give or to keep!

ERLANGER: Homeschool MON., DEC. 2 • 5:30-7 PM

Drop by to make a craft that is completely unique from extra supplies throughout the year!

All About the Governor’s School for the Arts WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., DEC. 3 • 6-7:30PM

Nick Covault, Director of the Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts, will present on the tuition-free Governor’s School for the Arts program.

Learn about the program, how to apply for it, and the various scholarship opportunities the School offers.

8 DECEMBER 2019

Watercolors

Art Club:

WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., DEC. 4 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Each month is a new art project!

This month: Watercolors!

Hot Chocolate Bar and a Movie COVINGTON: WED., DEC. 4 4:30-6:30 PM

Enjoy a DIY hot chocolate bar, holiday cookies and the movie, “Elf.”

DIY Gift Help: Scan Your Heirloom Family Photographs

COVINGTON: THURS., DEC. 5 • 10 AM-11 PM

Surprise your relatives and make gifts from scanned copies of vintage and heirloom photographs. Staff in the Local History and Genealogy Department will be available to scan up to 10 of your family photographs. Bring a CD or USB/Flash Drive to save your images. Call 859.962.4070 to set up an appointment if you are unable to make this date and time.

Magic! The Gathering

ERLANGER: SAT., DEC. 7 & 21 • NOON-3 PM TOURNAMENT: SAT., DEC. 14 • NOON -5 PM

Join other players aged 13+ to play Magic: The Gathering.

Bring your own deck, or one can be provided for beginners. All experience levels welcome!

Yoga Basics

COVINGTON: MON., DEC. 9 • 10-11 AM

Learn basic yoga postures as we flow with breath, creating a calm mind for the rest of your day.

Anime Club

ERLANGER: MON., DEC. 9 • 5:30-7 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., DEC. 13 • 6-8 PM COVINGTON: TUES., DEC. 17 • 6-8 PM

Join other teens as we watch new Japanese Anime and eat awesome Japanese snacks!

Library Teen Cafe WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., DEC. 10 • 6-8 PM

Need a non-school space to hang out and talk with your friends? Come for coffee, snacks, and conversations.

Holiday Embroidered Ornaments*

AGES 16+ COVINGTON: TUES., DEC. 10 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Learn embroidery basics to create a unique holiday ornament.

Sourdough Pretzel and Beer Cheese Workshop* WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., DEC. 12 • 6-8 PM

Join us for a cooking class on sourdough pretzels! Stick around for a history of beer cheese presentation from Garin Pirnia where you can use your freshly made pretzels to sample some beer cheese.

Hooks and Needles COVINGTON: THURS., DEC. 19 • 2-4 PM

Bring your current knitting or crochet project and join an Stranger Things expert needlecrafter for two hours of tips, advice, fun and Escape Room* ERLANGER: sharing.

WED., DEC. 11 GROUP 1: 5:30-6:30 PM GROUP 2: 7-8 PM

As a member of the Hawkins MS AV club, you are distraught to hear that your friend Will has gone missing. Can you decipher his messages, and get him back to the portal before it closes for good?

Play Time

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., DEC. 19 • 6-8 PM

Come to this program for cartoons, songs, toys, and games!

Cookie Decorating ERLANGER: WED., DEC. 18 6-7 PM

Decorate cookies for the winter season — perfect with a cup of hot cocoa!

DIY Gifts*

COVINGTON: SUN., DEC. 22 • 2-4 PM

Create beautiful last-minute gifts!

Game Day

COVINGTON: SAT., DEC. 28 • 2-4 PM

Homeschool Tweens and Teens Christmas Ornaments to Make and Give

ERLANGER: TUES., DEC. 17 • 1-2:30 PM

Homeschool tweens and teens join us to make fun and festive Christmas ornaments to give as gifts or for your own Christmas tree.

Game on systems or board games, enjoy a DIY caramel apple bar.

DIY New Year’s Eve*

COVINGTON: SUN., DEC. 29 • 2-4 PM

Create your own New Year’s Eve party decorations!

Teen New Year’s Eve Party

COVINGTON: TUES., DEC. 31 • 2:30-4 PM

Enjoy an afternoon New Year’s Party with food, a movie and a craft.

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Fun for Kids! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Season’s Readings

The ROOK-ies

Children can pick up a “Season’s Readings” book log at the Covington Branch. Read or listen to five books and return your log to the Covington Branch for a small prize and raffle entry. Complete as many book logs as you like for more chances to win. All logs due by 5 pm on Sun., January 5, 2020.

Join our open play chess group.

Practice the basics of the game, improve your thinking skills and progress to challenging an opponent. Some previous knowledge of chess is helpful.

AGES 2-12 COVINGTON: SUN., DEC. 1-SUN., JAN. 5, 2020

SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., DEC. 4 • 4:30-5:30 PM

Cook-A-Book: “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie”* PRESCHOOL - SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: THURS., DEC. 5 7-8 PM

Join us for a tasty program where we’ll read a book and then Wild Wednesdays! cook a yummy treat!

AGES 7-12 Our book this month ERLANGER: is “If You Give A WEDNESDAYS • 7-8 PM Mouse A Cookie.”

Reading Buddies We’ll read the book, Dec. 4: Holiday Party AGES 3-12 bake cookies, and make a craft Dec. 11: Carols, Cocoa and ERLANGER: Crafts while we’re waiting for them to Mommy MON., DEC. 2 • 4:30-5:30 PM be done!

Dec.18: Watch “Elf” @ 6:30 PM and Me Yoga Children are invited to read (Rated PG ) Holiday Storytime with one of our Reading AGES 4 & OLDER WITH PARENT PRESCHOOL Buddy volunteers. Younger WILLIAM E. DURR: Holiday Wrapping ERLANGER: TUES., DEC. 10 • 11:15-11:45 AM children can listen to stories Paper!

SAT., DEC. 7 • 11-11:45 AM and older children can Have fun stretching and SCHOOL AGE-TEENS practice their reading skills.

Explore winter celebrations bending together. Bring your ERLANGER: Pizza provided. Earn a new through stories, songs, mat, some water, and your child THURS., DEC. 5 • 6:30-7:30 PM paperback book when you movement and more! for a fun time.

Do you have holiday gifts to attend 3 times. wrap? Come make your own holiday wrapping papers and Girls Who Code* gift bags! Materials supplied.

AGES 3-5 ERLANGER STREAM: MON., DEC. 2 & 9 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Do you have a passion for coding? You will be able to learn from fun and simple fun and simple online coding tutorials.

Holiday Happenings: Christmas*

SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: MON., DEC. 2 • 7-8 PM

Join us for holiday stories, crafts, and light refreshments.

Homeschooler’s Club: Christmas Around the World*

HOMESCHOOLERS GRADES K-5 WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., DEC. 4 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Celebrate Christmas Around the World by making crafts and sampling foods from various cultures. This program is limited to 45 kids.

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Storytimes

Cocoa and Crafts*

Ages 0-6 • Program length may vary

PRESCHOOL SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: THURS., DEC. 12 7-8 PM

NOTE: COVINGTON WEEKLY STORYTIMES END THIS MONTH ON DEC. 13. ERLANGER’S NORMAL STORYTIME SCHEDULE WILL END THIS MONTH ON DEC. 6,

Warm up with some hot cocoa and make a craft that would make a great holiday gift for your favorite grown-up!

Homeschool Club: Christmas Ornaments to Make and Take

REPLACED BY THE SCHEDULE OUTLINED BELOW:

Baby Music and Rhyme Wiggletime

Let it (Fake) Snow!

SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER: THURS., DEC. 12 • 6:30-7:30 PM

AGES 4-8 ERLANGER: Which fake snow is the “best” fake snow? Come test out TUES., DEC. 10 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Make festive Christmas Ornaments to give as gifts or to decorate your Christmas Tree. Please bring in a canned good donation to give to honor St. Nicholas and the Spirit of Christmas.

Sensory Open Play

TODDLERS-SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., DEC. 11 & 18 10 AM-2 PM

Expand the mind, gross and fine motor skills and engage the senses in this learn through play program geared for young learners and those with autism or other sensory challenges.

several recipes and see which one seems the most “snowlike!”

AGES 0-24 MONTHS; CAREGIVER REQUIRED ERLANGER: TUE., DEC. 10 & 17 • 11 AM COVINGTON: THU., DEC. 5 & 12 • 10 AM WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., 9:30 AM; THU., 7 PM

Family Storytime

AGES 0-6; CAREGIVER REQUIRED COVINGTON: WED., DEC. 4 & 11 • 7 PM

Toddler Storytime

AGE 24-36 MONTHS; CAREGIVER REQUIRED COVINGTON: TUE., DEC. 3 & 10 • 11 AM ERLANGER: WED., DEC. 11 & 18 • 11 AM

Toddler Time

AGES 2-3 ERLANGER: WED., 10 & 11 AM

Children can enjoy a storytime with

puppets, music and dancing.

Homespun: A-Wassailing We Will Go*

Holiday Puppet Show

ERLANGER TODDLERS: WED., DEC. 11 • 11-11:30 AM PRESCHOOL: THURS., DEC. 12 • 11-11:30 AM

Join puppets in celebrating the holiday season with songs, dancing, and much more.

AGES 18 MOS.-2 YRS. WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., 10:30-11 AM

Bring your toddler to the Library for language enrichment with stories, songs, rhymes and playtime.

Preschool Storytime

AGES 3-6; CAREGIVER REQUIRED COVINGTON: TUE., DEC. 3 & 10 • 10 AM ERLANGER: MON., THUR., & FRI., DEC. 9, 12, 13, 16, 18 & 19 • 11 AM

Music and Motion with Joel the Singing Librarian AGES 3-5; CAREGIVER REQUIRED WILLIAM E. DURR: TUE., 10:30 AM

Playart

AGES 3-6; CAREGIVER REQUIRED WILLIAM E. DURR: THU.,10:30 AM & 2 PM

Scamper Squad

AGES 3-5 WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., 10:30 AM & 7 PM

SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: WED., DEC. 11 10:30 AM-NOON

Join us for a traditional British Christmas celebration. Stories, crafts and festive refreshments included.

Tiny Toddlers Storytime

Sing, dance and listen to stories as you learn about a new animal each week.

Playart with Baker Hunt TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL OFF SITE: FRI., DEC. 6 & 13 • 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.

DECEMBER 2019 11

Visit a Branch!

Covington Branch

NONPROFIT ORG.

502 Scott Blvd.

Covington, KY 41011

U.S. POSTAGE

Erlanger Branch

CINCINNATI, OHIO

William E. Durr Branch

Electronic Service Requested

PAID PERMIT NO. 1611

401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051

Branch Hours MON-THU 9am-9pm FRI 9am-9pm

(Covington closes at 6pm)

SAT 10am-5pm

(Erlanger is open until 6pm)

SUN 1pm-5pm

Questions?

859.962.4000

The Library will be closed December 24 & 25. kentonlibrary.org

FUN FOR KIDS, continued Library Playgroup

AGES BIRTH TO 5 WITH THEIR FAMILIES COVINGTON: SAT., DEC. 14 • 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.

Cookies and Hot Chocolate

PRESCHOOL - SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: TUES., DEC. 17 • 6-7 PM

Come decorate cookie and drink hot chocolate at the Library. While supplies last.

Holiday Light-Up Cards* SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., DEC. 17 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Make your own light-up holiday card.

12 DECEMBER 2019

The ROOK-ies

SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., DEC. 18 • 4:30-5:30 PM

Join our open play chess group.

Practice the basics of the game, improve your thinking skills and progress to challenging an opponent. Some previous knowledge of chess is helpful.

Celebrate Boxing Day!

AGES 5-12 ERLANGER: THURS., DEC. 26 • 2-3 PM

Celebrate boxing day by building forts, towers, and more out of cardboard boxes!

Noon Year’s Eve Party!

AGES 2-12 COVINGTON: TUES., DEC. 31 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Is midnight past your bedtime?

Celebrate at noon instead with stories, dancing, snacks, and more! Enjoy a balloon drop at noon!

Journey to the Land of Sweets

AGES 5-12 ERLANGER: SAT., DEC. 21 • 12:30-2 PM

After enjoying the Kinderballet performance of The Nutcracker, travel with us to the Land of Sweets for crafts and snacks related to the Tchaikovsky holiday classic.