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Check it out! PG 2 EVERYONE PG 4-7 ADULTS PG 8-9 TEENS PG 10-12 KIDS
PG 3 EXCITING EVENTS!
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Everyone’s Invited! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Where’s That Pokémon?!
Cincinnati Highland Dancers
Celebrate the release of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield by hunting some of the new Pokémon in the Library! Can you catch ‘em all? Visit any desk during the month of Nov. to get started! Everyone that completes their Pokedex will win a small prize and have their name entered into a drawing for a grand prize! Pokemon will hide in a new location every week- so stop by throughout the month to win even more prizes!
Join Cincinnati Highland Dancers as they showcase the art of Highland Dance
ERLANGER: COVINGTON: FRI., NOV. 1- SAT., NOV. 30 SAT., NOV. 2 • 1-3 PM
Camp Craft Night
Afternoon Flix
Bingo!
Enjoy a family friendly movie with movie theater snacks!
Join us for our Bingo night!
COVINGTON: SAT., NOV. 9 • 2-4 PM
Neuterville Express Comes to Covington: Low Cost Spay/Neuter ERLANGER: Service for Cats* Shoot the Messenger (Transit of Mercury)
ERLANGER: MON., NOV. 11 • 9-11 AM MON., NOV. 4 • 6:30-7:30 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., NOV. 11 • 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Enjoy camp crafts and make a
Come witness 1 of only 13 transits Mercury will make across the face of the sun THIS Kentucky Reptile Zoo CENTURY! Experience this Presents Reptiles of rare astronomical event at the Kentucky Library — safely view the transit ERLANGER: through the Library’s telescopes TUES., NOV. 5 • 2-3 PM and try to take a photo! Please Join us on Election Day for a fun do not look directly at the sun NaNoWriMo and informative presentation when viewing this event. ERLANGER: with live reptiles. FRI., NOV. 1 - SAT., NOV. 30
Celebrate National Novel Writing Month by taking on the challenge! Visit the Reference Desk at the Erlanger Branch to sign up for word count reports and learn how to stay accountable. A metered track of our community word count will be displayed at the branch and the writer with the most words at the end of the month will win an awesome prize!
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Holiday Pop-Up Shop! WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., NOV. 9 • 11 AM-4 PM
Shop for unique presents at the Holiday Pop Up Shop! Local artists and crafters will be on hand to display and sell their works.
Watch the original “Frozen” while enjoying frozen treats and COVINGTON: coloring sheets. Rated PG. FRI., NOV. 1 - SAT., NOV. 30 See Kids.
Learn all about wolves!
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Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange
WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., NOV. 11 • 2-4 PM TUES., NOV. 26 • NOON-2 PM
Reps with the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange will help you sign up for health care through Kentucky’s health care “Frozen” and Frozen exchange. No registration Treats! required, patrons seen on a ERLANGER: first-come, first-served basis. SAT., NOV. 9 • 2-4 PM
ERLANGER: MON., NOV. 18 • 7-8 PM
COVINGTON: TUES., NOV. 19, DROP OFF 6:30-7 AM; WED., NOV. 20 PICKUP BEGINNING AT 9 AM
For cats only. Reservations are required so please call O.A.R. directly at 513.871.0185 to reserve your cat’s spot on the van. Bring your cat in a secure carrier, cash or check for payment and proof of a rabies vaccine if your cat is current.
Family Art-Making
COVINGTON: SAT., NOV. 23 • 2-3:30 PM
Families with children are invited to join us for an afternoon of family creativity. Recommended for ages 4-12 with a caregiver.
Reflections Art Show
WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., NOV. 26 • 9 AM TO 5 PM
Join us for the National PTA’s Cultural Arts Reflections Pokémon Party! Program presented by 14th ERLANGER: District PTA! This year’s theme MON., NOV. 11 • 6-8 PM is “Look Within.” Enjoy visual Watch episodes of the actionarts, photography, literature packed TV show, play games, composition, film production, enjoy poké snacks, and craft dance choreography, and music a whole team of pocket from local students within 14th monsters! District PTA. Open house with refreshments will be on 11/26 Ironwood Wolves from 5:30-7:30 PM.
WILLIAM E. DURR; SAT., NOV. 16 • 12:30-1:15 PM Holiday Crafts ERLANGER: Make & Take SAT., NOV. 16 • 2-2:45 PM ERLANGER: COVINGTON: FRI., NOV. 29 • NOON-2 PM SAT., NOV. 16 • 3:30-4:15 PM
Learn about family life, habitat, diet, their role in the ecosystem and basic myths and facts. Most importantly, learn why there is no reason to fear these amazing animals! There will be a real wolf at the program.
Take a break from Black Friday shopping and relax with some holiday crafts! We’ll have a variety of craft projects suitable for everyone. Make something merry and bright!
Harry Potter Coding Event* TUES., NOV. 5 • 6-8 PM
Sew What: Turkey Time Apron!*
MAKERSPACE AT THE ERLANGER BRANCH
WED., NOV. 6 & 13 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Create an apron to impress your holiday dinner guests! This is a 2-part program; you must register for both parts (Nov. 6 AND Nov. 13) in order to complete your apron. Limited to adults only, or a teen accompanied by an adult. This program is meant for BEGINNER sewers ONLY. There is a $20 materials cost for each apron, payable on Nov. 6 by cash, check, or credit card.
Light and Optics: Moving Toward Telescopes
Girls Who Code* GRADES 3-5 MON., NOV. 4 & 11 • 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 online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models.
THURS., NOV. 7 • 7:30-8:30 PM
Galileo built the first telescopes with which man began his aided study of the stars. Understanding qualities of light and optics made that possible. Do hands-on experiments with light, optics, and color. Weather permitting, we will take the big telescope outside to see what we can view in the sky.
No Sew Sock Snowmen* TUES., NOV. 12 • 6-8 PM
Come learn how to make some decorative sock snowmen for the holidays!
Eat the STEMs!
THURSDAY, NOV. 14 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Try your hand at some tasty STEM projects! Make edible play dough and create fantastic structures with candy corn!
Tech Shopping Workshop TUES., NOV. 19 • 6-8 PM
Not sure where to put your money on black Friday or cyber Monday? We’ll show you what works best for your needs!
Light Up Paper Ornaments* Wed., Nov. 20 • 6-7 PM Build your own light up winter ornament!
A place to create, be creative and learn new skills
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Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
It’s National Veterans Month! Veterans Oral History Interviews*
GenTech Tuesday: Military Records COVINGTON: Basics Series* FRI., NOV. 1 - SAT., NOV. 30
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 veteran’s oral history interviews. Veterans are encouraged to bring medals, photographs, newspaper clippings, and other items related to their service to the interview. To reserve your interview time and to find out more about the interview process, please contact Casey Blackmore at 859.962.4070.
COVINGTON: TUESDAYS • 2-3 PM
It’s National Veterans Month! Each week, we’ll cover one aspect of researching your ancestors’ military history using Fold3 and NARA. These one-hour classes are designed for beginners. Nov. 5: Revolutionary War Service and Pension Records Nov. 12: War of 1812 Service and Pension Records Nov. 19: Civil War Service and Pension Records Nov. 26: World War I and World War II Draft Records and Service Records
Veteran’s Yoga Project Yoga Class COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 11 • 10-11 AM ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 12 • 7-8 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., NOV. 18 • 6-7 PM
Honor our nation’s veterans by attending this basic yoga class as part of the 6th Annual Veterans Yoga Project Gratitude Week. This event is designed to call attention to trauma-related conditions and the power of yoga as a tool for healing.
Veteran’s Day Feature Presentation - Patton COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 11 • 1-4:30 PM
Get Crafty with Krysta!*
COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 11 • 6-8 PM
Make a button with your favorite veteran photo!
Holiday Gift Wrapping Hacks
COVINGTON: SAT., NOV. 2 • 10 AM-NOON
Learn to make an easy bow and to use things we have around the house to make interesting and unique package decorations.
FAFSA Completion Workshop
WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., NOV. 2 • 10 AM-1 PM
This workshop provides assistance for those filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Participants will receive direct help in completing each section of the FAFSA application.
Magic! The Gathering
ERLANGER: SAT., NOV. 2 & 16 • NOON-3 PM
All experience levels welcome!
Local Author Fair
ERLANGER: SUN., NOV. 3 • 2-4 PM
Enjoy talented, home-grown authors during this Local Author Fair! Authors will be available to meet-and-greet, and their books will be available for purchase and signing. There will also be an Author Open mic time, from 2:30-3:45.
Mindfulness Group
OFF SITE: SUN., NOV. 3 & 17 • 3-5 PM
Location: Hellmann Creative Center, 321 W. 12th/MLK Blvd, Covington, KY 41011 Begin each session by watching an episode of the Great Courses class, “The Science of Mindfulness: a research-based path to well-being” followed by sessions of sitting, walking or gentle yoga.
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Book Clubs J O I N Kentucky Adult Education Classes*
Toastmasters
MON., NOV. 4, 11, 18 & 25 4-7 PM WED., NOV. 6, 13, 20 & 27 4-7 PM
Toastmasters help people develop public speaking and leadership skills-with enjoyment. Adults only.
ERLANGER: ERLANGER: MONDAYS • 7-8:30 PM
Prepare for your GED. Call 859. 442.1683 to register.
Advanced Excel
WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., NOV. 4 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Writer’s Group
SCORE: Free Advice for Businesses and Entrepreneurs ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 5, 12 & 19 9 AM-1:30 PM
SCORE is an all-volunteer
WILLIAM E. DURR: organization of experienced MON., NOV. 4 & 18 • 6:30-8:30 PM ERLANGER: professionals who provide free advice to entrepreneurs. THURS., NOV. 7, & 21 • 6:30-8 PM
Open to writers of all genres and skill levels.
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Erlanger
WED., NOV 6 • 7-8 PM
“The Life We Bury” by Allen Eskens
William E. Durr TUES., NOV. 19 • 7-8:30 PM
“A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles
Microsoft Word*
COVINGTON PART 1: TUES., NOV. 5 • 10 AM-NOON PART 2: THURS., NOV. 7 • 10 AM-NOON
Target Your Resume Professional Level Workshop*
Grow with Google: Power Your Job Search with Google*
Art of the Cover Letter*
Update your resume to compete in today’s lightning-fast business environment.
Discover new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn how to organize and enhance your job search experience using G Suite tools.
cover letters or emails to help you land a job.
ERLANGER: THURS., NOV. 14 • 10-11:30 AM ERLANGER: ERLANGER: MON., NOV. 4 • 1-3 PM WED., NOV. 6 • 1:30-3 PM Learn how to write effective
COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 4 & 18 • 6-7 PM
Learn what networking is and how it works to advance your career.
Create and Build an Effective LinkedIn Profile to Attract Talent Recruiters*
VIA Character Strengths Workshop*
ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 5, 12, 19 & 26 6-7:30 PM
Build your LinkedIn profile and establish your professional image online.
Mock Interview Session*
ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 5 • 6 PM
Kenton County Diabetes Support Group
ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 5 • 6:30-8 PM
Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips, resources, and support.
Why Do I Have Pain, and How Do I Get Rid of It?
ERLANGER: ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 26 WED., NOV. 6 • 12:30-2 PM 9:30-11:30 AM
Do a 30-minute mock interview for a prospective job with a career counselor. ERLANGER: First come, first served. THURS, NOV. 7 • 10-11:30 AM Learn how to identify your strengths to make good career choices.
PBS Screening of Country Music
Join us for a 45 minute screening of Ken Burns’ new documentary series airing on PBS all about country music!
Improve Your Career
Boost Your Career Through Networking*
D I SC USS ION
Do you have joint pain? If so join us for a free series of programs discussing “Joint Pain Management and Prevention.” Reps from Select Medical/ NovaCare Rehabilitation will lead each session. For additional information call 859.962.4002.
Wed. Matinee
COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS • 1-4 PM
Nov. 6: “Batman Begins” Nov. 13: “The Dark Knight” Nov. 20: “The Dark Knight Rises“ Nov. 27: “Wonder Woman
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*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes
Meet “On Desperate Ground” Author Hampton Sides
ERLANGER: WED., NOV. 13 • 6-8 PM
Come out and jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!
Kusadama Flower Centerpieces*
ERLANGER: MON., NOV. 11 • 6:30-8 PM
WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., NOV. 14 • 1-3 PM
Meet Hampton Sides, author of “On Desperate Ground,” the story of one of the most harrowing clashes in American history, the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. The author event is co-sponsored by the Books by the Banks Book Festival. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
Build a Better Book: Tactile Art*
Learn the origami-like art of Kusadama flowers. Learn how to arrange a centerpiece for any holiday or event.
Crafting for the Community: Catnip Mice for OAR*
ERLANGER: THURS., NOV. 14 • 6:30-8:30 PM
The Assassination and Funeral of Abraham ERLANGER: Lincoln WED., NOV. 6 • 6-7:30 PM
Sew What: Turkey Time Apron*
ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER: WED., NOV. 6 & 13 • 6:30-8:30 PM
See STREAM.
Let’s Get Cooking! Whole Grain Baking* WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., NOV. 7 • 1-2 PM
Kathy Byrnes of the Extension Office will be teaching you about whole grain baking!
Finding and Translating German Church Records ERLANGER: and Newspaper Articles THURS. NOV. 7 • 6-7 PM
This is a story about a complicated conspiracy, an account of heroes and villains, of greed and charity, of forgiveness and revenge – and this program is made all the more enticing because it is absolutely true.
Craft Club & Yoga*
COVINGTON: THURS., NOV. 7 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Learn some tips and tricks for finding and translating local German church records and newspaper articles during this one-hour class.
Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards*
WILLIAM E. DURR: ERLANGER: SUN., NOV. 10 • 2-4 PM THURSDAYS, 6:30-8:30 PM Participants will make four cards
Nov. 7: Faux Watercolor Art Nov. 21: DIY Tea Blends Dungeons and Dragons Craft and then stay for yoga. Game Night Don’t want to craft? Come ERLANGER: around 7 pm just for yoga. THURS., NOV. 7 & 21 • 6-8:30 PM Registration required only if WILLIAM E. DURR: coming for craft portion. MON., NOV. 11 • 6-8:30 PM
Fun With Google*
each. All supplies provided.
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Organize Your Email*
ERLANGER: THURS., NOV. 14 • 6:30-8 PM
Financial Literacy: Holiday Budgeting
WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., NOV. 14 • 7-8:30 PM
Financial Education Instructor Del Shawn Hayes will present.
COVAS Meeting
COVINGTON: THURS., NOV. 14 • 7-8:30 PM
Learn a new homesteading or DIY skill each month!
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Central Ohio Valley Archaeological Society! Each month we will have a guest speaker presenting on a variety of topics.
Microsoft PowerPoint*
Dominos & Donuts
Homesteaders Club WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., NOV. 10 • 3-4 PM
ERLANGER: COVINGTON PART 1: THURS., NOV. 7 • 6:30-8 PM TUES., NOV. 12 • 10 AM-NOON Learn about all the fun things PART 2: you can do with Google THURS., NOV. 14 • 10 AM-NOON
including YouTube, Google+, Photos and more!
Learn how to sew simple catnip mice and leave them with an OAR representative to deliver to the cats and kittens at OAR’s shelter as a special holiday surprise!
ERLANGER: FRI., NOV. 15 • 9:30-11 AM
Start your morning with fresh donuts, coffee, and a game of dominos.
NKY Health Department Testing COVINGTON: THURS., NOV. 21 • 4-7 PM
Winter Wreaths
Grow with Google: Digital Literacy Skills for Everyday Tasks*
WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., NOV. 15 & 29 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.
and life tasks more effectively using Google tools. Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or KCPL Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon* organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your ERLANGER: productivity. WED., NOV. 20 • 11 AM-1 PM
Registration starts Wed., Nov. 6th at 9 AM until spaces are filled. You can register in person at the Adult Reference Desk, call 859.962.4145 or Film Fri. Matinee: 859.962.4146 (voicemails or “Vice” email will be not accepted as ERLANGER: registration), or register online. FRI., NOV. 15 • 1-3 PM & 6-8 PM
Unseen Treasures: Discovering the Buried History of Northern Kentucky
COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 25 • NOON-1 PM
Learn basic yoga postures as we flow with breath, creating a calm mind for the rest of your day.
Introduction to ERLANGER: Microsoft Publisher*
COVINGTON: THURS., NOV. 21 • 6:30-8 PM SAT., NOV. 30 • 11 AM-1 PM Learn how to manage work
Tai Chi
Lunchtime Yoga Flow
One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance*
COVINGTON: TUES., NOV. 26 • 10 AM-NOON
Foster Care and Adoption 101
ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 26 • 6:30 PM
Classic Movie Matinee
ERLANGER: WED., NOV. 27 • 1-3 PM
Come see Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart in COVINGTON: “The Philadelphia Story!” SAT., NOV. 23 • 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 The Public ERLANGER: strategies. WED., NOV. 20 • 6-8:30 PM COVINGTON: WED., NOV. 20 • 6:30-9 PM
ERLANGER: In observance of National Hunger and Homelessness SAT., NOV. 16 • 10:30 AM-NOON
Learn about NKY archaeological discoveries found by metal detector hobbyists. The history, usage, and ethical aspects of metal detecting will also be discussed.
Microsoft Excel*
COVINGTON PART 1: TUES., NOV. 19 • 10 AM-NOON PART 2: THURS., NOV. 21 • 10 AM-NOON PART 3: FRI., NOV. 22 • 10 AM-NOON
Keep On Spinning! The Vinyl Record Club
Awareness Week, join us to view the film “The Public.” In this movie, “an act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.” Rated PG.
Hooks & Needles
Mommy & Me Yoga
Bring your current knitting or crochet project for tips, advice, fun and sharing. Beginners welcome.
In this 30-minute course, you will have fun stretching and bending together.
COVINGTON: THURS., NOV. 21 • 2-4 PM
WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., NOV. 19 • 11:15-11:45 AM
WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., NOV. 19 • 7-8 PM
Stop in to listen to, chat about, and fully experience vinyl records.
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Teen Stuff
*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 FAFSA Completion Workshop
Build a Better Book: Tactile Art*
See Adults.
Dungeons and Dragons Game Night
WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., NOV. 2 • 10 AM-1 PM
Craft Club & Yoga*
Veterans Yoga Project
ERLANGER: Yoga Class ERLANGER: THURSDAYS • 6:30-8:30 PM COVINGTON: WED., NOV. 6 • 6-7:30 PM MON., NOV. 11 • 10-11 AM Nov. 7: Faux Watercolor Art*
Nov. 21: DIY Tea Blends* Be creative then following the Magic! The Gathering program stay for yoga. Don’t ERLANGER: ERLANGER: want to craft? Come around 7 THURS., NOV. 7 & 21 • 6-8:30 PM SAT., NOV. 2 & 16 • NOON-3 PM pm just for yoga. Registration Join us for a casual D&D Join other players aged 13+ required only if coming for craft game night for players of all to play Magic: The Gathering. portion. Bring your own deck, or one can experience levels aged 15+. be provided for beginners. All Anime Club experience levels welcome! WILLIAM E. DURR:
Teen Space
ERLANGER: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 4-5 PM
Teen Sketch & Stretch COVINGTON: WED., NOV. 6 • 4:30-6 PM
Get your bliss on with a little art-making and yoga.
FRI., NOV. 8 • 6-8 PM
Love anime? Come meet up with other anime fans for shows, pizza, and fun!If you have any recommendations for titles to watch, email jessy.griffith@ kentonlibrary.org
ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 12 • 7-8 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., NOV. 18 • 6-7 PM
See Adults.
Anime Club
ERLANGER: MON., NOV. 11 • 5:30-7 PM
Join other teens as we watch new Japanese Anime and eat awesome Japanese snacks!
Library Teen Cafe
WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., NOV. 12 • 6-8 PM
Visit this non-school space to hang out and talk with your friends for coffee, snacks, and conversations.
Warrior Cats Party
ERLANGER: WED., NOV. 13 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Art for Homeschoolers Homeschool Art Series*
ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 5 • 1-2:30 PM
Students ages 8-18 can join an art instructor for art lessons each week to create pieces that will be displayed in an art show on Nov. 12th!
Homeschool Art Club: Simple Book Making* WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., NOV. 6 • 10:30-11:30 AM
This month make a book!
Homeschool Art Series Show
ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 12 • 1-2 PM
8 NOVEMBER 2019
Calling all fans of Erin Hunter’s series the Warrior Cats. We will have trivia and crafts to celebrate this long-running series!
Crafting for the Community: Catnip Mice for OAR*
ERLANGER: THURS., NOV. 14 • 6:30-8:30 PM
See Adults.
Light Up Paper Ornaments *
ERLANGER STREAM CENTER: WED., NOV. 20 • 6-7 PM
Build your own light up winter ornament!
The Public
ERLANGER: WED., NOV. 20 • 6-8:30 PM COVINGTON: WED., NOV. 20 • 6:30-9 PM
See Adults.
Hooks & Needles
COVINGTON: THURS., NOV. 21 • 2-4 PM
See Adults.
Tiny Prom
WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., NOV 23 • 6-9 PM
It’s kinda like a school dance, but at the Library! Bring a date, come with friends, or just show up. Dressing up is appreciated but not necessary!
Play Time
WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., NOV. 21 • 6-8 PM
Come to this program for cartoons, songs, toys, and games!
Lunchtime Yoga Flow
COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 25 • NOON-1 PM
Learn basic yoga postures as we flow with breath, creating a calm mind for the rest of your day.
Teen Cuisine
COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 25 • 4:30-6 PM
Learn to how to make favorite side dishes to share with your family and friends during the holidays.
No Sew Fleece Hats
ERLANGER: MON., NOV. 25 • 5:30-6:30 PM
Make a warm fleece hat, without sewing!
Teen Homeschool Interactive: Design Thinking*
Winter Wreaths
COVINGTON: SAT., NOV. 30 • 11-1 PM
ERLANGER: See Adults. TUES., NOV. 26 • 1-2:30 PM
Homeschool students will use design thinking to imagine products from blueprints to a complete prototype.
AniManga Club
COVINGTON: TUES., NOV. 26 • 6-8 PM
Game Day
COVINGTON: SAT., NOV. 30 • 2-4 PM
Game on systems or board games, enjoy a DIY caramel apple bar.
Watch Anime classics or discover new favs. Enjoy Japanese snacks and manga drawing too!
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Fun for Kids! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Family Storytime: Mo Willems Month!
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-6 ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 5, 12, 19 & 26 6:30-7:15 PM
DiNovember
COVINGTON: FRI., NOV. 1 - SAT., NOV. 30
Celebrate dinosaurs all month with a daily dino-hunt in the Covington children’s department. Children can find our hidden dinosaur each day to get a token for a prize!
Little Da Vincis
WILLIAM E. DURR; FRIDAYS • 10 AM-8 PM
Stop in all day for an art and STEM activity.
Art Storytime: Wonderful Watercolors
Puppy Tales*
Read for the Record
TODDLERS - SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: SUN., NOV. 3 – SAT., NOV. 16
In recognition of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day on Nov. 7, we’re holding a twoweek long celebration. This is a national campaign to help get all children ready for kindergarten. Read the book, “Thank You, Omu” via our “Story Walk,” and finish by adding a piece to our “Gratitude Garland.” Participants will be entered in a raffle drawing.
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Homespun: Discovering Great Composers* SCHOOL AGE & TWEENS COVINGTON: WED., NOV. 6, 13 & 20 10:30 AM-NOON
Join us for a three-week series of music programs focused on great composers. We will experience various musical compositions from Bach to Gershwin.
SCHOOL AGE AGES 3-12 COVINGTON: ERLANGER: SUN., NOV. 3 • 2-3 PM MON., NOV. 4, 11, 18 & 25 Homeschooler’s Club: 4:30-5:30 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: Native American TUES., NOV. 5, 12, 19 & 26 Children are invited to read Homes* 5:30-6:45 PM with one of our Reading ERLANGER: Buddy volunteers. Younger GRADES K-5 SUN., NOV. 17 • 2-4 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: children can listen to stories WED., NOV. 6 • 10:30-11:30 AM Help gain reading confidence by
PRESCHOOL ERLANGER: reading aloud to a real therapy SAT., NOV. 2 • 11 AM-NOON
We’ll read some books and try fun watercolor techniques inspired by the illustrations.
Reading Buddies
End your day with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family, followed by a craft. This month we celebrate your favorite Mo Willems books and characters like Elephant & Piggie and The Pigeon.
dog. These gentle dogs will sit patiently and listen while your child works on their literacy skills.
and older children can practice their reading skills. Pizza provided. Earn a new paperback book when you attend 3 times.
Imagine! Play! Learn!
Girls Who Code*
PRESCHOOL - SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: MONDAYS • 10 AM-8 PM
Ignite your imagination through pretend play.
Makerspace Mondays SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: MONDAYS • 4-5 PM
Join us for a creative activity each week in our C3 Lab located in the Children’s Dept. Nov. 4: Origami Nov. 11: Button Making Nov. 18: Tech Toys Nov. 25: Constellation Telescopes/ Kaleidoscopes
GRADES 3-5 ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER: MON., NOV. 4 & 11 • 6:30-7:30 PM
See STREAM.
Homeschool Art Series*
ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 5 • 1-2:30 PM
See Teens.
Harry Potter Coding Event*
SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER STREAM CENTER: TUES., NOV. 5 • 6-8 PM
Study and reconstruct smaller versions of Native American Homes and decorate a full-sized teepee with symbols used by Native Americans.
Wild Wednesdays!
AGES 7-12 ERLANGER: WEDNESDAYS 7-8 PM
Nov. 6: Camp Night! Nov. 13, 6:30 PM: Warrior Cats Party (See Teens.) Nov. 20: Pie Tasting Nov. 27: Go Noodle Dance Party! The ROOK-ies
SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., NOV. 6 & 20 • 4:30-5:30 PM
Practice the basics of the game, improve your thinking skills and progress to challenging an opponent. Some previous knowledge of chess is helpful.
Cook-A-Book*
PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: THURS., NOV. 7 & 14 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Join us for our storytime cooking series where we’ll read a book and then prepare a yummy treat! Register online. Nov. 7: “Stuck in the Mud” by Jane Clarke Nov. 14: “Bear Says Thanks” by Karma Wilson
Library Playgroup
FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5 AND THEIR FAMILIES COVINGTON: SAT., NOV. 9 • 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.
Storytimes Ages 0-6 • Program length may vary R E G U L A R Baby Music and Rhyme Wiggletime
Spanish-English Storytime
PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER: FRI., NOV. 15 • 5-6 PM
Bilingual storytime is presented in English and Spanish allowing children to engage through stories, finger plays, music, activities, and crafts. “La hora del Cuento Bilingüe es presentado en Inglès y Español, permitiendo a los niños engancharse a traves de cuentos, juegos con los dedos, mùsica, actividades, y manualidades.”
Dinosaur Storytime
COVINGTON PRESCHOOL: TUES., NOV. 19 • 10-10:45 AM TODDLERS: TUES., NOV. 19 • 11-11:45 AM
Come for stories and songs with Miss Amy and her ukulele followed by early learning stations to promote key early literacy, science and math skills, and kindergarten readiness while having fun at the Library!
AGES 0-24 MONTHS; CAREGIVER REQUIRED ERLANGER: MON.,10 AM; TUE., 9:30 & 10:30 AM COVINGTON: THU.,10 AM WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., 9:30 AM; THU., 7 PM
Family Storytime AGES 0-6; CAREGIVER REQUIRED ERLANGER: TUE., 6:30 PM COVINGTON: WED., 7 PM
Toddler Storytime AGE 2; CAREGIVER REQUIRED COVINGTON: TUE., 11 AM
Toddler Time
AGES 2-3 ERLANGER: WED., 10 & 11 AM
Children can enjoy a storytime with puppets, music and dancing.
Tiny Toddlers Storytime
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.
S C H E D U L E Rise and Shine
AGES 2-5; CAREGIVER REQUIRED ERLANGER: MON., 11 AM
Preschool Storytime AGES 3-5; CAREGIVER REQUIRED COVINGTON: TUE., 10 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
Blast Off to Kindergarten
AGES 3-5 ERLANGER: THU., 10 & 11:30 AM
Stories, activities, crafts and skills to help prepare children for kindergarten.
The S.M.A.R.T. Program
AGES 3-6 ERLANGER: FRI., 10 AM & 11:30 AM
Children will have fun with Science, Math, Art, Reading and Technology.
Scamper Squad
Sensory Open Play
TODDLERS & SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., NOV. 13, 20 & 27 10 AM-2 PM
Playart with Baker Hunt
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.
Join us at The Baker Hunt Cultural Center for a storytime with art! Baker Hunt is located at 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011.
TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL OFF SITE: FRIDAYS • 10-11 AM
AGES 3-5 WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., 10:30 AM & 7 PM
Sing, dance and listen to stories as you learn about a new animal each week.
NOVEMBER 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 November 28. kentonlibrary.org
Mommy & Me Yoga
Family Art-Making
See Adults.
Families with children are invited to join us for an afternoon of family creativity.
CHILDREN AGES 4 & OLDER WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., NOV. 19 • 11:15-11:45 AM
Homeschool Club: Thanksgiving Stories and Crafts
FAMILY OR ALL AGES COVINGTON: SAT., NOV. 23 • 2-3:30 PM
24 Nights of Reading
FAMILY OR ALL AGES AGES 4-8 ERLANGER: COVINGTON: SUN., NOV. 24 - SAT., NOV. 30 TUES., NOV. 19 • 1:30-2:30 PM
Join us for Thanksgiving stories and crafts to make to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.
Frozen Sing Along
PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: THURS., NOV. 21 • 6-8 PM
“Let It Go” and sing along with Anna and Elsa while watching the movie on our big screen. Snacks provided and costumes are welcome. All attendees will be entered to win a movie ticket prize pack.
12 NOVEMBER 2019
Stop by the Library and check out 24 books during the last week in Nov. Wrap those books using supplies provided by the Library or take them home to wrap. Unwrap and read one book per night leading up to Christmas. Feel free to wrap as many books to fit your holiday traditions.
Holiday Happenings: Thanksgiving* SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 25 • 7- 8 PM
Join us for Thanksgiving stories, crafts, and snack.
Super LEGO Lab!
PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: FRI., NOV. 29 • 2-4 PM Create amazing things with our giant tubs of LEGOs while you have a snack and watch “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.” All participants will be entered in a drawing to win a LEGO set!