Kenton County Public Library Events December 2023

December 2023

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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

Everyone

Adults

FRI., DEC. 1 - SUN., DEC. 31

ALL MONTH

Holiday Scavenger Hunt Find holiday characters around the library and win a prize!

Holidays on Hoopla & Kanopy FRI., DEC. 1 • 1-5 PM

Enjoy holiday movies and refreshments on our Hoopla and Kanopy free streaming services.

Faces and Places Photograph Donation Drive

Draughts and Drawing

Create a silly masterpiece and compete against others to see which is the worst!

We are requesting photos to add to our historical photograph database Faces and Places. Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 or email history@ketonlibrary.org to coordinate a donation or to ask questions.

Madcap Puppets Present ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance

Clases de Ingles / ESL Classes

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

Únase a nosotros en la sucursal de Covington para recibir clases de Inglés GRATUITAS para hablantes no nativos en NKY! Ven cuando puedas. Todas las personas son bienvenidas y tenemos clases de todos los niveles. Por favor registrate con el Centro Latino Esperanza al 859.261.0862. Join us at the Covington branch for FREE English classes for non-native speakers in NKY! Come when you can. All languages and levels are welcome. Please register with Esperanza Latino Center at 859.261.0862. No classes 12/25 & 26.

Bad Art Exhibit

TUES., DEC. 12 • 1-3 PM

FRI., DEC. 22 • 2-3 PM

MON., DEC. 4, 11 & 18 • 10 AM-NOON

Stop by for a bit of drawing, hot beverages, and some entertainment. Supplies such as: color pencils, markers, paper, coloring sheets, and erasers will be provided along with hot tea and coffee.

MON-WED. IN DEC. • 5:45-8 PM THURS., DEC. 14, 21 & 28 • 5:45-8 PM

ALL MONTH

Coffee and Conversations FRIDAYS • 11 AM-12:30 PM

Join us to learn about various community resources that are available. Community support experts from Mental Health America will be present to help guide anyone who may be experiencing a difficult situation.

Holiday Celebration SAT., DEC. 2 • 2-4 PM

Take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus (please bring your own camera), pizza, holiday elf crafts, reindeer scavenger hunt, music and more. Co-sponsored by Dee’s Angels.

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Senior Arts & Crafts*

TUES., DEC. 5& 19 • 10 AM-NOON

Meet new friends and craft.

Tai Chi*

WED., DEC. 6 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Chair Yoga

THURS., DEC. 7 • 11-11:45 AM

Meet a KYnector

THURS, DEC. 7 • NOON-2 PM

A KYnector can help you with your benefits in the following ways: Apply for Medicaid or KI-HIPP, APTC or QHP, SNAP or CCAP, and report changes in your information or recertify your benefits.

GED Testing*

THURS., DEC. 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 2-6 PM SAT., DEC. 16 • 10 AM-2 PM

Please register at GED.com for a testing appointment at our site.

Board Game Night

WED., DEC. 13 & 27 • 5-8 PM

Come meet new people and play such board games as: Ticket to Ride, Tsuro, Dominion, Bargain Quest, Carcassone and others! Refreshments provided.

Hand Stitched Stuffy*

THURS., DEC. 14 • 10 AM-NOON

Want to try making your very own stuffed animal? Then come on over to the patterns, assistance, and supplies available. Please register so that supplies may be prepared accordingly.

Flow & Unwind Yoga*

THURS., DEC. 14 & 28 • 6:30-7:30 PM

In the Community Kids Yoga Rocks

TUES., DEC. 19 10:30-11:15 AM We Rock the Spectrum Gym 331 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018 A playful yoga class for kids that includes movement and breath to create a calm, relaxed mind.

DAR Research Assistance*

Family Movie Night

Schedule a one-hour in-person one-onone appointment with the Rebecca Bryan Boone Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

You can discuss the necessary steps toward membership and get help with your research questions. For more information and to schedule an appointment please call 859.962.4070.

Join us for a showing of “The Little Mermaid.” Pizza and snacks provided.

No Time Like the Present Wrapping Techniques

See Adults.

WED., DEC. 20 • 10-11 AM

WED., DEC. 20 • 10 AM-NOON

MON., DEC. 11 • 6-8:30 PM

Board Game Night

WED., DEC. 13 & 27 • 5-8 PM

See Adults.

Holiday Ornament Kits SUN., DEC. 17 - SAT., DEC. 23

Painted Penguin Stones* THURS., DEC. 21 • 10 AM-NOON

Make a painting on a wooden ornament for the winter season. Supplies and instruction provided.

Did you know some penguins give rocks as presents to their loved ones? Why not come by and paint a rock like a penguin with your loved ones. Create a whimsical penguin friend at this family friendly event. Supplies and instruction provided. Register so that we can prepare enough supplies.

DIY Snowglobes

Reflections in Nature*

Ornament Crafting: Natural Wood* THURS., DEC. 21 • 2-4 PM

WED., DEC. 27 • 10 AM-NOON

SAT., DEC. 23 • 10:30-11:15 AM

Please bring your own mat and water bottle.

Learn to meditate in a natural setting.

Heirloom Towels

Tween Time

FRI., DEC. 15 & SAT. DEC. 16 • 2:30-4:30 PM

Teens

Honor your family’s history or tradition by creating a unique item in our STREAM Center / Makerspace. Attendees will bring in a family recipe, a written note, or any other valued heirloom to scan and make into a kitchen towel.

Family Night: Reindeer Food and Hot Chocolate Mixes*

Holiday Ornament Kits

Young Adventurer’s Guild

Stop by the circulation desk to pick up a holiday ornament kit. There will be a limited supply of ornaments available each day.

A Dungeons and Dragons group for ages 10-16.

SUN., DEC. 17- SAT., DEC. 23

MON., DEC. 4 • 7-8 PM

TUES., DEC. 5 & 12 • 4-6 PM

AGES 9-13 WED., DEC. 27 • 3:30-4:30 PM

Games, snacks, books and other fun activities for tweens.

Kids

Saturday Storytime

AGES 3-5; OLDER SIBLINGS WELCOME! SAT., DEC. 2 & 16 • 10:30-11:15 AM

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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

Family Night: Reindeer Food & Hot Chocolate Mixes* AGES 5-12 MON., DEC. 4 • 7-8 PM

Cookie-A-Book*

AGES 3-8 WED., DEC. 6 • 6:30-8 PM

First, we’ll read a book and then families can make their very own cookie cutters. If there is time, we will even make sugar cookies!

¡Cuéntame un cuento! / Spanish Storytime

BABIES WITH CAREGIVER UP TO AGE 8 THURS., DEC. 7 • 6:30-7 PM

Acompañanos junto a tus niños a nuestra hora del cuento en español donde escucharemos historias y haremos divertidas actividades. Join us with your children in our Spanish storytime where we will listen to stories and do fun activities.

Painted Penguin Stones* THURS., DEC. 21 • 10 AM-NOON

See Teens.

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AGES 5-12 SAT., DEC. 23 • 2-3 PM

A playful yoga class for kids that includes movement, breath and an art project to create a calm, relaxed mind.

NYE Kids’ Party Pack

TUES., DEC. 26 - SUN., DEC. 31 ALL DAY

Stop by the Covington Children’s Department anytime this week to decorate a party hat and bring home a kids’ party kit to help ring in the New Year. Get them while they last!

Tween Time

AGES 9-13 WED., DEC. 27 • 3:30-4:30 PM

Storytimes Toddler Storytime

AGES 2-3; SIBLINGS WELCOME! WED., DEC. 6 & 13 • 10-10:30 AM

Preschool Storytime

AGES 3-5; OLDER SIBLINGS WELCOME! WED., DEC. 6 & 13 • 11-11:45 AM

Baby Storytime

AGES 0-24 MONTHS THURS., DEC. 7 & 14 • 11-11:30 AM

See Teens.

Frozen Sing Along

THURS., DEC. 28 • 2-4 PM

“Let It Go” and sing along with us in this interactive movie event! Anna and Elsa will be there to help us sing along, and to take photos after the movie. Snacks and goodies provided while they last, and make sure to wear your best Frozen outfit for a chance at a prize pack!

Erlanger

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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

Everyone Model Trains

SAT., DEC. 9 • 2-5 PM

Drop in to see working model trains. The local chapter of the National Model Railroad Association will be on hand from 3-4 pm to discuss a brief presentation on the history of the hobby and answer any questions.

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Karma Kids*

DECEMBER 2023

Winter Wonderland

FRI., DEC. 8 & SAT., DEC. 9 • 6-8 PM Join us for a Winter Wonderland celebration for the entire family: • See Santa arrive by a classic car at 6 pm.

• Take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

• Take in the model train display.

• Participate in the scavenger hunt.

• Make a craft, listen to music, enjoy the outdoor lights and more.

• Refreshments available for purchase.

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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

Concert: Holiday Favorites from Around the World ­— Cincinnati Civic Orchestra THURS., DEC. 14 • 7-8:30 PM

The ensemble is one of our nation’s oldest all-volunteer symphony orchestras.

Madcap Puppets Present ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

GED Prep*

MON., DEC. 4, 11 & 18 • 4-7 PM WED., DEC. 6, 13, 20 & 27 • 4-7 PM

Prepare for your GED. Call 859.442.1166 to register.

STREAM CENTER: Book Page Ornaments* MON., DEC. 4 • 6:30-8 PM

The show is best for ages 4 and up.

Join us to make some book page ornaments.

Bingo

No Sew Sock Penguins*

SAT., DEC. 16 • NOON-1 PM

MON., DEC. 18 • 11 AM-NOON

Christmas Memories with Doris and Rosemary* TUES., DEC. 19 • 2-3 PM

Doris Day and Rosemary Clooney began their spectacular big band singing careers in Cincinnati. Take a stroll down memory lane with photographs of memorable Cincinnati Christmas traditions and the holiday music made famous by two great ladies of entertainment, Doris and Rosemary. Twelve Christmas songs made memorable by Doris and Rosemary will be performed live by a professional local singer. Refreshments available for those registered while supplies last.

Movie Showing with ASL Interpreting WED., DEC. 20 • 6-8 PM

As part of the viewing of “Home Alone,” we will have an American Sign Language overlay, providing the sign language captions for the movie.

1990, PG, 1h 43m

Needle Arts Group THURS., DEC. 21 • 6-8 PM

Join us for a gathering of fellow needle crafters for a casual drop-in session.

Gardening Club: Birdseed Ornaments* THURS., DEC. 7 • 6-7 PM

We will be creating ornaments for our feathered friends.

Holiday Pinecones* MON., DEC. 11 • 7-8 PM

Create a cute holiday pinecone.

DIY Card Making*

TUES., DEC. 12 • 10 AM-NOON

TUES., DEC. 5 • 6:30-8 PM

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.

Turn a black sock into an adorable penguin plush!

Chair Yoga*

Writer’s Group

TUES., DEC. 5 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Share your work and give feedback in this group for writers of all genres. New members are always welcome.

WED., DEC. 13 • 11-11:45 AM

Craft Club*

FOR AGES 16+ WED., DEC. 13 • 1:30-3:30 PM THURS., DEC. 14 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Paint Night!*

Cool Hand Ukes

Learn to create a beautiful painting with step-by-step directions by artist Joann Scharf.

Come out and jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!

B O O K C L U B : The Bookies Book Club — “The Splendid and the Vile”

Movie Art*

Read “The Splendid and the Vile”

by Erik Larson.

Needle Arts Group

WED., DEC. 6 • 6-8 PM

WED., DEC. 6 • 6:30-7:30 PM

WED., DEC. 13 • 6-8 PM

MON., DEC. 18 • 6-8 PM

Watch a holiday themed movie and make ornaments.

THURS., DEC. 21 • 6-8 PM

Do you knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint, or do cross stitch or any other needle art? Join us for a gathering of fellow needle crafters for a casual drop-in session.

Cookie Recipe Swap TUES., DEC. 5 • 2-3 PM

Adults

Senior Social and Games

FRI., DEC. 1 & 15 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Calling all seniors! Join us for coffee, donuts, games, and conversation! This event offers a chance to learn about what others are doing and engage with your community.

Getting ready to bake?

Check out a cookie recipe selection of KCPL staff and patrons! If you have a recipe to share, please email it to dori.fowee@ kentonlibrary.org.

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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

B O O K C L U B : Book to Art Club — “Cork Dork”* THURS., DEC. 28 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Come to Book to Art Club to find handson, creative ways to engage with literature – where the process of artmaking is more important than the product.

Teens

AniManga Club

MON., DEC. 4 • 4-5 PM

Hang and watch your favorite anime, discussing manga, and eating Japanese snacks!

Fandom Party: Star Wars TUES., DEC. 5 • 6-7 PM

Join us for a Star Wars party! Make a craft, eat a snack, and talk about your favorite movies!

Teen Space

MON., DEC. 11 & 18 • 4-5 PM

Come hang out with other teens. We will have crafts, various games, and snacks.

Homeschool Teens: Ornament Painting* TUES., DEC. 12 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Homeschool teens can hang out while painting their own ornaments.

Teens Create: DIY Snow Globes* TUES., DEC. 12 • 6-7 PM

Teens can hang out while making their own snow globe craft.

Kids

Snowy Day Storytime AGES 2-5 W/A CAREGIVER MON., DEC. 4 • 10-11 AM

We’ll be warm and cozy inside while we read stories and do activities celebrating snow!

Builder’s Block

AGES 3-12 MON., DEC. 4 • 5:30-7:30 PM

Hogwarts Christmas Party AGES 5-12 THURS., DEC. 21 • 6-7:30 PM

Calling all wizards! Come enjoy a magical time that will make you feel like you’re back at Hogwarts. We’ll have crafts, activities, and treats fit for Witches, Wizards, and Muggles alike. Drop in anytime.

Create and build with LEGOs, magnatiles, blocks and more!

Snow Baby Storytime

BABIES UP TO AGE 2 W/A CAREGIVER TUES., DEC. 5 • 9:30-10:30 AM WED., DEC. 13 • 10-11 AM

A snowy-themed storytime for babies!

Enjoy wintery books and songs followed by a fun playtime.

Art Explorers

AGES 3-8 TUES., DEC. 5 • 1:30-3:30 PM

Learn about Claude Monet in this interactive, drop-in art program. Discover different styles and media as you make your own masterpieces inspired by this master.

Homemade Ornaments AGES 3-12 MON., DEC. 11 • 5:30-7:30 PM

Create festive ornaments to take home!

Homeschool Parachute Games*

LEGO Club

AGES 5-12 TUES., DEC. 12 • 1:30-2:30 PM

AGES 5-12 WED., DEC. 6 • 3:30-5 PM

Homeschooling families are invited to join us for fun parachute games.

Build towers, bridges, and other creations with 1000s of LEGOs at the library.

Winter Sensory Play

Snowman Storytime

AGES 2-5 W/A CAREGIVER WED., DEC. 13 • 1-3 PM

Teen Movie Night: “Elf”

AGES 3-5 W/A CAREGIVER THURS., DEC. 7 • 11 AM-NOON

Drop in any time to get hands-on with winter-themed sensory play!

Watch the movie “Elf” while making a winter-themed craft.

Join us for a chilly storytime about snowmen! After, we will have crafts, sensory play, and a visit from a real snowman!

Make a Gift!

TUES., DEC. 19 • 6-8 PM

Puppy Tales

AGES 5-12 THURS., DEC. 7 • 6-7 PM

Children are invited to read with a therapy dog to help build their reading confidence.

We’ll provide books, and you’re welcome to bring your own. Children will have 15-minute time slots in which they will read to dogs. Time slots are first-come, firstserve upon arrival.

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AGES 5-12 WED., DEC. 13 • 7-8 PM

Craft gifts for friends and loved ones!

Elf Academy

AGES 3-5 THURS., DEC. 14 • 10-11:30 AM

Do you have what it takes to be one of Santa’s helpers and earn your elf diploma?

Come to this drop-in event to find out! We will practice toy-making, trimming trees and more!

Cocoa in a Jar

Parachute Play

Fill your jar with a tasty cocoa mix, then decorate a tag so your jar is ready to gift!

Let’s get out the parachute for fun songs and games.

AGES 5-12 SAT., DEC. 16 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Baby Play & Make: Christmas Ornaments* BABIES UP TO AGE 2 W/A CAREGIVER SUN., DEC. 17 • 1:30-3 PM

Enjoy a fun playtime and make a special ornament to take home!

Polar Bear Storytime AGES 2-5 W/A CAREGIVER MON., DEC. 18 • 10-11 AM

Join us for stories and activities about polar bears!

Homemade Christmas Crafts AGES 3-12 MON., DEC. 18 • 5:30-7:30 PM

AGES 3-8 TUES., DEC. 19 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Lego Build Challenge

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Storytimes Sensory-Friendly Meet Mouse*

AGES 5-12 WED., DEC. 20 • 7-8 PM

AGES 3-12 FRI., DEC. 15 • 3:30-4:30 PM & 4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Cardboard Box Drive-In Movie: Grinch Edition*

Join us for a special, sensory-friendly visit with Mouse from the beloved book, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”!

It’s a drive-in movie at the library! We will spend the first part of this event transforming cardboard boxes into cars! Then, park your car and join us for a showing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

If You Give a Mouse a (Christmas) Cookie Storytime

Try festive Lego challenges.

AGES 3-8 THURS., DEC. 21 • 10-11 AM

Make holiday crafts to take home!

AGES 3-8 FRI., DEC. 22 • 11 AM-12:30 PM

Storytime will feature “If You Take a Mouse to the Movies.” Join us after for a meet and greet with Mouse, crafts, activities, and sensory play.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Party UP TO AGE 8 FRI., DEC. 22 • 3:30-4:30 PM

Come meet Mouse from the beloved series, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”!

New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop and Party* AGES 3-12 SUN., DEC. 31 • 2:30-4 PM

Party at the library. Celebrate with dancing, crafts, sensory play, photo backdrop, and balloon drop. Balloons drop at 3.

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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

Everyone Holiday Market

Teen Craft Night: Gift Making

FRI., DEC. 1 • 4-8 PM

Enjoy live music and delicious hot cocoa while you browse the stalls located all around the library. Find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts made by local artists and crafters that will charm your loved ones.

THURS., DEC. 21 • 6-8 PM

Early Bird Bingo

Make holiday presents at the library. Supplies provided.

TUES., DEC. 12 • 9-11 AM

Enjoy a cup of coffee and some light snacks while you play for fun, useful and maybe some wacky prizes.

Holiday Pictures with Miniature Horses TUES., DEC. 12 & 19 • 1-3 PM

Stop in and take a picture with Ranger or Silver, two miniature horses from Milestones, Inc.!

Adults

Dungeons and Dragons TUES., DEC. 5 & 19 • 6-8:30 PM

Experience the thrill of the popular tabletop, role-playing fantasy game. All skill levels welcome.

Memory Café

WED., DEC. 6 • 1-2 PM

Friends of KCPL Used Book Sale SUN., DEC. 3 - SAT., DEC. 9

Stock up on your reading material at the Friends of Kenton County Public Library Used Book Sale. Sale hours are: Sun. 1-4:30 p.m., Mon. through Thurs., 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sat., 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nearly-new and used books, music and movies will be sold.

Proceeds from the sale will go towards programs and services that support the Library. Fill a grocery bag full of books for $5 on Sat., Dec. 9, the final day of the sale.

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Are you or someone you love suffering from memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s or brain injury? If so, our Memory Café is for you. Patients and caregivers will find a space that is relaxing, fun and informational. Join us so you can socialize and have a great time!

Tai Chi

FRI., DEC. 8 & 15 • 10:30-11:30 AM

NKY Amateur Radio Club MON., DEC. 11 • 7:30-8:30 PM

Join the group of amateur radio enthusiasts each month for discussions and special presenters.

B O O K C L U B : Adult Book Discussion TUES., DEC. 26 • 7-8:30 PM

Join us for a discussion of “The Sisters of Glass Ferry” by Kim Michele Richardson and “The Big Sleep” by Raymond Chandler.

Teens

Library Teen Cafe TUES., DEC. 12 • 6-8 PM

Make It with Jackie!* SUN., DEC. 10 • 2-4 PM

Crafts! Games! Snacks! Patron suggestions! Or just come hang out with your friends in a non-school space!

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.

Anime ClUb

Zumba Gold: Dancing to the Oldies!

Love anime? Come meet up with other anime fans for shows, pizza, and fun!

MON., DEC. 11 & 18 • 10-11 AM

Classes are tailored to our senior population, but all adults are welcome.

FRI., DEC. 15 • 6-8 PM

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Storytimes

Musical Doodles

AGES 3-8 SAT., DEC. 2 • 2-2:30 PM

Weekly storytimes end Friday, December 8.

Doodle along to live music performed by violinist Evin Blomberg! Each session will have a theme that ties together art and music. Guided by Evin, little doodlers will be given ideas to draw based on the music they hear. Let your little one be inspired by music and explore their artistic side!

Troop Story Time Holiday Extravaganza!

THURS., DEC. 7 • 10:30-11 AM

Join us for a fun morning featuring seasonal stories, songs and laughs presented by the programmers of the Independence Branch!

Music and Motion with the Singing Librarian AGES 3-5 W/A CAREGIVER MONDAYS, 10:30-11 AM

Scamper Squad

AGES 3-6 W/A CAREGIVER TUESDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Learn about a new animal each week through stories, play, and songs. Open to the first 30 children in attendance.

Baby Storytime

BABIES UP TO 18 MONTHS W/A CAREGIVER WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM

Bring your baby to the library for language enrichment with stories, songs, and rhymes.

Toddler Storytime

AGES 18-36 MONTHS W/A CAREGIVER WEDNESDAYS • 11-11:30 AM

Bring your child to the library for language enrichment with stories, songs, and rhymes.

Playart

AGES 3-6 W/A CAREGIVER THURSDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Listen to a story, make a craft and enjoy an activity inspired by the book.

Featured Genre: Folklore ADULTS:

Women Who Run

With the Wolves

by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Silver in the Wood

by Emily Tesh Every Rising Sun

by Jamila Ahmed

YOUNG ADULTS:

Six Crimson Cranes

by Elizabeth Lim A Thousand Steps Into Night

by Traci Chee Children of Blood and Bone

by Tomi Adeyemi

CHILDREN:

The Woman In the Woods and Other North American Stories

by Kate Ashwin Three Billy Goats Gruff

by Mac Barnett The Ogress and the Orphans

by Kelly Regan Barnhill

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Career & Job Services *Register for these free events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4002 COVINGTON BRANCH LinkedIn for Business FRI., DEC. 8 • 9 AM-NOON

Learn to use LinkedIn to boost your business. Topics include building and maintaining branded personal and company pages to support your business goals, posting valuable content that promotes thought leadership, networking for prospects, as well as finding employees, generating leads and analyzing the success of your marketing efforts.

Elevator Pitch Power Plan* MON., DEC. 11 • 2-3:30 PM

Learn how to present your professional experience, accomplishments, and job search goals in a succinct and persuasive way. Use your pitch to network and make connections to further your job search.

ERLANGER BRANCH VIA Character Strengths* SAT., DEC. 2 • 11 AM-1 PM

Our jobs can be a source of true happiness, deeper meaning, and intrinsic drive. Learn how to identify your character strengths, which will help lead to successful and more productive outcomes for you and your future or current organization.

Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition With Us* MON., DEC. 4 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Looking for a new job as a professional is overwhelming at the beginning. Join our Volunteer Career Coach, for an orientation on getting started. Learn what to consider first to get yourself moving on an upward trajectory for your future.

Interviewing Skills Workshop* TUES., DEC. 5 • 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Put your best foot forward and learn how to prepare for interviews today. We will touch on one-on-one, panel, virtual, and lunch/dinner-type interviews and more.

Northern Kentucky Accountability Group*

WED., DEC. 6 & 13 • 9:15-11:30 AM

NKYAG is a job search support group for professionals in transition or anyone wanting to change careers. We offer a weekly community speaker on some educational aspect of the job search process that a regular class does not cover. Features motivational speakers, networking opportunities, job search leads and connections to community partners.

Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile* WED., DEC. 6 • 1-2:30 PM

Complete the Build Your LinkedIn series before taking this class! Learn how to maximize your LinkedIn profile by learning to use a LinkedIn corporate recruiter.

Lean Six Sigma White Belt through Breakthrough Performance* THURS., DEC. 7 • 9 AM-1 PM

Individuals will learn what Lean Six Sigma is, how it was developed, and the tools it uses to streamline and improve results in production and service industries.

Understand how Lean Six Sigma can improve quality and reduce cost while improving customer satisfaction.

Toastmasters

MON., DEC. 11 • 6:45-8:30 PM

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. No pressure to participate until you are ready.

Resumé Basics for Today* TUES., DEC. 12 • 1-3 PM

Update your resumé to compete in today’s lightning-fast business environment. We will do a reality check on the purpose of a resumé, review types of resumés, discuss how to collect and organize document data, best practices for writing, and more.

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Core Skills Workshop*

THURS., DEC. 14 • 10-11:30 AM

Designed to help you identify and analyze your transferable core skills, our instructor will discuss the aptitudes you have used in previous employment. You will then be able to determine the best skills you have to offer and use them to move forward in future employment.

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH LinkedIn Basics: Start Your Professional Network SAT., DEC. 2 • 11 AM-12:30 PM

Join our LinkedIn Basics class and unlock the power of this professional networking platform. Designed for absolute beginners, this hands-on session will walk you through the essential steps to create a profile, how to post, connect with others, and learn how to showcase your skills and experience. *You may bring your own laptop to use during this session, but library laptops will be available if needed.

LinkedIn Photo Session* WED., DEC. 6 • 5-7 PM

Join us to receive a LinkedIn photo or professional headshot taken by professional photographer, Aimee Wilbers, for free. Upon registering for the event, a staff member will reach out to you to reserve a time slot for your photo a week before the session.

ONLINE Introduction to Online Learning* WED., DEC. 13 • 6-7 PM

Explore careers, expand your computer skills, and try out new techniques from the comfort of your home. We’ll cover Learning Express, Gale Course, Creativebug, and online Microsoft Office training.

DECEMBER PROGRAMS

ONLINE Online Career & Job Services programs listed with in-person classes.

Adventures in the Archives FRI., DEC. 1 • 2-2:30 PM

The holidays are a great time to explore the Faces and Places photograph collection, and our geNKY databases to find details about your ancestors in time for family gatherings. Join us on YouTube or in our Facebook Group Kenton Library Archives. This program is pre-recorded.

B O O K C L U B : Adult Book Discussion* •

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Information regarding the project is available at kentonlibrary.org.

Trim a Tree and Read with Me NOV. 12 – DEC. 10 Take some time to read with the children in your life during the holiday season. Children who check out five books or more will receive an entry into a raffle to win a new book and $25 gift card.

Limit one entry, per person, per day. Sponsored by the Kenton County Public Library Foundation; the Adkins Family in memory of Wyatt Ocampo; Lisa Ocampo in memory of Wyatt Ocampo; Park Place Business Improvement Strategies; Web Wizard Marketing; Leonard Law; Taylor Career Strategies; the Wuest Family; Abigail’s Angels; Dr. Annie King, Chiropractor; Crewitts Creek.

TUES., DEC. 5 • 7-8:30 PM

“The Sisters of Glass Ferry”

by Kim Michele Richardson TUES., DEC. 19 • 7-8:30 PM

“The Big Sleep”

by Raymond Chandler Pick up a copy of the book at the Independence Branch. For log in, contact tanya.pemberton@ kentonlibrary.org.

Gen:Tech — Campbell County GenWeb TUES., DEC. 19 • 2 PM

Learn more about the Campbell County GenWeb with website host Shirlene Jensen, MA. The Campbell County GenWeb contains numerous local history indexes and records related to churches, cemeteries, probate and land records, as well as community and family histories. You can visit the Campbell County GenWeb at https://www.usgenwebsites.org/ KYCampbell/

As you’re planning your end-of-year giving, please consider the Kenton County Public Library Foundation. Donate at kentonlibrary.org/donate.

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Visit a Branch!

Covington Branch

NONPROFIT ORG

502 Scott Blvd.

Covington, KY 41011

US POSTAGE PAID

Erlanger Branch

DATAMARK

401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018

Electronic Service Requested

Independence Branch

1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051

Branch Hours MON-THU 9am-9pm FRI 9am-6pm

SAT 10am-5pm SUN 1pm-5pm

Questions?

859.962.4000

All library locations will be closed Sunday & Monday, December 24 & 25 and Monday, January 1. kentonlibrary.org

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Erlanger K-Mart:

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Faces and Places

HISTORIC

All the cash registers were in service (14 of them) on the morning after Thanksgiving in 1990. The traditional Black Friday crowd showed up for the start of the holiday shopping season.

Erlanger Kmart located at 4071 12 Highway.

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