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Everyone’s Invited! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”
Creepy Crawly Bug Tasting!
Rated PG.
Head to the Library for a night of dares and scares and a creepy, crawly BUG TASTING!
ERLANGER: TUES., OCT. 1 • 6-8 PM
BLINK Parade Preparation*
COVINGTON: THURS. , OCT. 3 • 6-8 PM
Help us create a Harry Potter themed display using LEDs and you’ll be able to march at BLINK with the Library! Participants will receive instructions at this program for how and where to meet us downtown the night of October 10th to march in the parade.
ERLANGER: MON., OCT. 7 • 7-8 PM
Family Movie Night: “UglyDolls”
ERLANGER: FRI., OCT. 4 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
ERLANGER: SAT., OCT. 5 • 1-2:30 PM
Enjoy bilingual stories and traditional crafts, as well as a special bilingual musical performance by Conexion.
Make and Take Fall Crafts ERLANGER: SUN., OCT. 6 • 2-3 PM
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The Haunted — “It Was All a Dream”
ERLANGER: Library SAT., OCT. 12 • 3-5 PM
Play our Nintendo Switch, WiiU, or Xbox One for a few hours of relaxed gaming.
WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., OCT. 26 • 5-8:30 PM SUN., OCT. 27 • 2-4:30 PM
Thrills, chills and laughs await all who dare to enter! Please ERLANGER: Fall Break Movie! bring a canned good or nonERLANGER: MON., OCT. 14 • 6-8 PM perishable food item for charity • TUES., OCT. 8 • 2-3:30 PM Join the Cincinnati Museum donation. Ideal for ages 7 & up. “Halloweentown” Center to walk like a bat, fly like • THURS. , OCT. 10 • 2-3:30 PM a bat, and even meet a native Bingo! “Beetlejuice” bat! Learn about these truly ERLANGER: amazing yet misunderstood MON., OCT. 21 • 7-8 PM Mother of God animals through a presentation, Cemetery Tour games, artifacts, and more! Trick or Treat @ OFF SITE: SAT., OCT. 12 • 9-11 AM
Join Local History & Genealogy Cinema in the Cemetery staff for a biographical walking tour of Mother of God OFF SITE: Cemetery in Fort Wright and FRI., OCT. 4 • 6 PM learn about the people and Bring out your chairs and picnic families who shaped the history on the open green space at the Historic Linden Grove Cemetery of Northern Kentucky. Mother of God Cemetery is located at and Arboretum (401 W. 13th 3125 Madison Ave Fort Wright, St., Covington, KY 41011) KY 41015. and watch “Hocus Pocus” (rated PG). Staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department will conduct family friendly cemetery tours at 6 PM and 6:30 PM (before the movie). Please no dogs.
Open Gaming
Addams Family Double Feature
ERLANGER: SAT., OCT. 12 • 1-5 PM
• 1 PM - “Addams Family” (1991: PG-13) • 3 PM - “Addams Family Values” (1993: PG-13)
Discover BATS!
Neuterville Express Comes to Covington: Low Cost Spay/Neuter Service for Cats* COVINGTON: DROP OFF: TUES., OCT. 15 6:30-7 AM PICK UP: WED., OCT. 16
Reservations are required so please call O.A.R. directly at 513.871.0185 to reserve a spot. Please bring your cat in a secure carrier, cash or check for payment.
“Hocus Pocus:” Interactive Movie*
the Library!
ERLANGER: MON., OCT. 28 • 6-7 PM
Dress in costume and bring your trick-or-treat bag.
100 Things to Do in Cincinnati Before You Die COVINGTON: MON., OCT. 28 • 7-8 PM
Learn about local author Rick Pender’s “100 Things to Do in Cincinnati Before You Die” (2nd ed.). Books will be available for sale and autograph. No purchase necessary.
ERLANGER: Campfire Stories FRI., OCT. 18 • 6:30-8:30 PM WILLIAM E. DURR:
Come in costume for an interactive experience. Rated PG.
TUES., OCT. 29 • 7-8 PM
Mosey on up to the campfire for stories, s’mores, and fun!
Pumpkin Decorating! PUMPKIN PAINTING
COVINGTON: SAT., OCT. 5 • 3-4 PM Stop by the Library to decorate a pumpkin. See online for more details.
BYOP: PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
ERLANGER: SAT., OCT. 19 • 2-4 PM Bring your own pumpkin to the Library for a decorating contest! A prize will be q awarded to the fan favorite!
Lego Build Challenge
SCHOOL AGE THURS., OCT. 3 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Come out for an evening of Lego engineering challenges that will push you to your creative limits! GRADES 3-5 MON., OCT. 7, 14 & 21 • 6:30-7:30 PM
You will be able to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models.
Destructo Bots!*
SCHOOL AGE TUES., OCT. 8 • 6:30-8 PM
Come build some armor for a robot using Legos! At the end we’ll have the robots compete to see who keeps the most armor!
Sew What: Autumn is “Vest”*
WED., OCT. 9 & 23 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Create a fall-themed vest to wear to all your autumn events! This is a 2-part program; you must register for both parts (Oct. 9 AND Oct. 23) in order to complete your vest. Limited to adults only, or a teen accompanied by an adult. This program is meant for BEGINNER sewers ONLY. All materials will be supplied. Please indicate your size preference when you register (Adult sizes Small, Medium, Large, or XLarge only).
Decorative Halloween Wine Bottles* ADULTS WED., OCT. 16 • 6:30-8 PM
Join us in the STREAM Center to make seasonal and spooky decorations out of wine bottles.
DIY Greeting Cards* MON., OCT. 21 • 2-4 PM
Ghost Rockets and Pumpkin Catapults
SCHOOL AGE THURS., OCT. 24 • 6:30-7:30 PM
AGES 8+ THURS., OCT. 17 • 6:30 -7:30 PM
Create compression rockets and catapults with simple materials. Send ghosts skyward and see how far you can launch your pumpkins. It will be a blast!
Design and create your very own Halloween mask featuring the 3Doodler and other materials.
Make Your Own Autumn Wreath*
Halloween Masks and Accessories*
ADULTS TUES., OCT. 29 • 6:30-8:00 PM
Join us to make a simple embroidery hoop autumn wreath with the help of our Silhouette!
A place to create, be creative and learn new skills
DIY: Pumpkin Slime*
ADULTS TUES., OCT. 15 6:30-8 PM
Candy Corn Art* TUES., OCT. 1 6:30-8 PM
Come make some decorative candy corn art for your home!
Come learn how to make some spooky decorations for your home!
Decorative Halloween Cubes*
Come out and get your hands dirty as we create pumpkin slime, using actual pumpkin guts!
SCHOOL AGE THURS., OCT. 10 6:30-7:30 PM
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Girls Who Code*
Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Genealogy- Research-Palooza*
NKY Accountability Group
Call to book a one-onone genealogy research appointment to celebrate Family History Month! 859.962.4070
Unemployed professional? Join other job seekers looking for work to get support and fresh ideas.
COVINGTON: TUES., OCT. 1 - THURS., OCT. 31
SCORE: Free Advice for Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Guided Tour of the Kenton Co. Courthouse ERLANGER: Records Room at WEDNESDAYS • 9:15-11:30 AM Covington*
The Horror of it All — Matinee Wednesdays COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS • 1-4 PM
ERLANGER: Join us for a different film each TUESDAYS • 9 AM-1:30 PM week! SCORE, an all-volunteer Oct. 2: “The Omen” organization of experienced Oct. 9: “Frankenstein Must Be business professionals who Destroyed” provide free advice to fledgling Oct. 16: “The Night Stalker” entrepreneurs, and those Oct. 23: “The Pit and the starting or running a small Pendulum” business.
Senior Strength
ERLANGER: TUESDAYS • 11 AM-NOON
Participate in a fun, lowimpact workout that focuses on balance, flexibility, and movement using resistance bands and exercise balls.
Paint Along with Bob Ross on Hoopla*
COVINGTON: TUES., OCT. 1 • 6-8 PM
Discover your calm as you paint along with Bob Ross while watching an episode of “The Joy of Painting” on our Hoopla streaming service.
Kenton County Diabetes Support Group
ERLANGER: TUES., OCT. 1 • 6:30-8 PM
Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips, resources, and support.
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OFF SITE: WED., OCT. 2 • 2-3:30 PM
Staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department will show you the ins and outs of researching in the records room at the Kenton County Courthouse in Covington.
Kentucky Adult Education Classes
ERLANGER: MON. & WED. • 4-7 PM
Breakthrough Performance White Belt Six Sigma Class* ERLANGER: THURS., OCT. 3 • 9 AM-1 PM
Let’s Get Cooking!* WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., OCT. 3 • 1-3 PM
Stop in for a cooking class with recipes and tastings!
Dungeons and Dragons
ERLANGER: THURS., OCT. 3 & 17 • 6-8:30 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., OCT. 14 • 6-8:30 PM
Prepare for your GED. Call 859.442.1683 to register.
Fifth edition rules. Beginners will be provided with pregenerated characters.
Rising Strong in the Job Search Series*
Writers Group
Intensive small group series to help jump start a job search. Limited to 8 people.
Share your work and give feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres. New members welcome!
ERLANGER: ERLANGER: THURS., OCT. 3 & 17 • 6:30-8 PM WEDNESDAYS, OCT. 2-NOV. 20 WILLIAM E. DURR: 6:30-8:30 PM MON., OCT. 7 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Improve Your Computer Skills! Microsoft Word*
COVINGTON PART 1: WED., OCT. 2 • 10 AM-NOON PART 2: WED., OCT. 9 • 10 AM-NOON
Microsoft PowerPoint* COVINGTON PART 1: THURS., OCT. 3 • 10 AM-NOON PART 2: THURS., OCT. 10 • 10 AMNOON
Microsoft Excel*
COVINGTON PART 1: TUES., OCT. 8 10 AM-NOON PART 2: TUES., OCT. 15 10 AM-NOON PART 3: TUES., OCT. 22 10 AM-NOON
Book Clubs J O I N Craft Club: Airplant Terrariums*
Movie vs. Book*
THURS., OCT. 3 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Join us this afternoon for “Interview with the Vampire” and come back on Tues., Oct. 15th for the book discussion. Rated R.
WILLIAM E. DURR: ERLANGER: SUN., OCT. 6 • 2-4:30 PM
Make stunning and easy to care for airplant terrariums fit for fall.
Tai Chi
WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., OCT. 4 & 18 • 10:30-11:30 AM
Join Master Greg Fahey of NKY Shaolindo for a morning Tai Chi session.
Boost Your Career Through Networking* COVINGTON: MON., OCT. 7 & 21 • 6-7 PM
Oct. 7: Getting My Network Back Up & Running COVINGTON: Learn how to build momentum FRI., OCT. 4 • 1-3 PM in your professional life with Learn about Hoopla, the our own personal business and Library’s free digital streaming career network. service and enjoy a scary movie. Oct. 21: Networking for Introverts Basic Fly Fishing* Overcome your fear of WILLIAM E. DURR: networking and learn to make SAT., OCT. 5 • 10 AM-4 PM networking work for you. No gear required. Presented by Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers.
Horror on Hoopla
Burlap Sleeve Chalk Jars*
COVINGTON: SAT., OCT. 5 • 10 AM-NOON
We will learn the art of chalk paint on glass and a stenciling idea to dress up ordinary jars. Each participant will paint a jar and make three burlap sleeves to dress them up!
Back to School With Essential Oils Series* COVINGTON: MON., OCT. 7 & 14 • 6-8 PM
This class is aimed towards individuals who are raising children and interested in using essential oils.
Nailed It! 10 Keys to Crushing the Interview*
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TUES., OCT. 1 • 7-8:30 PM “Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller TUES., OCT. 15 • 7-8:30 PM
“Interview With the Vampire” by Anne Rice
Erlanger
THE BOOKIES BOOK CLUB WED., OCT. 2 • 7-8 PM
“His Bloody Project” by Graeme Macrae Burnet
Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes
Financial Literacy: ERLANGER: Plugging Money Holes WED., OCT. 9 • 6-8 PM Come out and jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!
Transferable Skills Workshop*
ERLANGER: THURS., OCT. 10 • 10 AM-NOON
Learn how to use your transferable skills to change jobs or careers.
Finding and Translating ERLANGER: German Church Records MON., OCT. 7 • 6:30-8:30 PM and Newspaper Magic! The Gathering Meet author Matthew Marvin. Articles* ERLANGER: SAT., OCT. 5 & 19 • NOON-3 PM TOURNAMENT: SAT., OCT. 12 • NOON-5 PM
Bring your own deck, or one can be provided for beginners. All experience levels welcome!
Intro to Archery
AGES 10+ WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., OCT. 5 • 1-2:30 PM
We’ll supply the bows and arrows. All skill levels welcome. Knife throwing demonstration included!
Get expert tips to grab your next promotion or job. Light dinner sponsored by St. Elizabeth Healthcare.
Toastmasters
COVINGTON: THURS., OCT. 10 & 24 • 2-3 PM
Financial Education Instructor Del Shawn Hayes will present.
COVAS Meeting
COVINGTON: THURS., OCT. 10 • 7-8:30 PM
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.
Film Friday Matinee
ERLANGER: FRI., OCT. 11 • 1-3 PM (REPEATED AT 6 PM)
Learn some tips and tricks for finding and translating local German church records and newspaper articles.
See Taron Egerton in “Rocketman” as beloved music legend Elton John! Rated R.
Tea: Horror at Stratford Castle*
Mother of God Cemetery Tour
ERLANGER: MON., OCT. 7, 14 & 21 Mystery 7-8:30 PM
Toastmasters help people develop public speaking and leadership skills-with enjoyment. Adults only please.
WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., OCT. 10 • 7-8:30 PM
ERLANGER: OFF SITE: SAT., OCT. 12 • 9-11 AM THURS., OCT. 10 • 6:30-8:30 PM
This is an interactive game that requires you to play the role of a character in the story and Google Digital Skills for mingle with other attendees to Everyday Tasks solve the murder! See website ERLANGER: for more details. TUES., OCT. 8 • 6:30-8 PM
See Everyone.
Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards*
WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., OCT. 13 • 2-4 PM
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Learn About Green Burials, Grief Gardens and Death Companioning Green Burials 101
ERLANGER: TUES., OCT. 8 • 7-8 PM
Death and dying are topics that tend to make us uncomfortable, but they don’t have to be. Learn about green burials from Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary President, Bill Gupton.
Grief Gardens 101
ERLANGER: TUES., OCT. 15 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Thanabotany, an emerging subfield located somewhere between botany and horticulture, focuses on how people have used plants to deal with death and dying. Attendees can expect to learn about a new approach to their local garden and their roots. Presented by dual-certified thanatologist Cole Imperi.
Death Companioning Featuring Cole Imperi
WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., OCT. 16 • 6:30-7:30 PM
What is Death Companioning? Thanatologist, Cole Imperi discusses the unique role Death Companions play to comfort those in the process of death and dying.
Homesteaders Club: Permaculture
WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., OCT. 13 • 3-4 PM
The Cincinnati Permaculture Institute will be presenting.
Mindfulness Group
OFF SITE: SUN., OCT. 13 & 27 • 3-5 PM
Location: Hellmann Creative Center, 321 W. 12th/MLK Blvd, Covington, KY 41011 The Library will host a mindfulness group at the Hellmann Creative Center for those interested in practicing mindfulness with others. Oct. 3: Why Mindfulness Matters Oct. 27: Our Troublesome Brains
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Yoga Basics
COVINGTON: MON., OCT. 14 • 10-11 AM
Learn basic yoga postures as we flow with breath, creating a calm mind for the rest of your day.
Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange
WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., OCT. 14 & 29 • 2-4 PM
Representatives with the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange will help you sign up for health care through Kentucky’s health care exchange. Patrons will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
DAR Research Assistance
COVINGTON: TUES., OCT. 15 • 9-11 AM
Local members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be in the Local History & Genealogy Department to discuss the necessary steps toward membership and to help you with research questions.
Mommy & Me Yoga
WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., OCT. 15 • 11:15-11:45 AM
In this 30-minute course, you will have fun stretching and bending together. Bring your mat, some water, and your child for a fun time.
ERLANGER: TUES., OCT. 15 • 6-8 PM
Maximize your LinkedIn profile by learning to use LinkedIn corporate recruiter. Significantly increase your chances of recruiters finding you!
Keep On Spinning! The Vinyl Record Club WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., OCT. 15 • 7-8 PM
First Time Computer Users*
COVINGTON: WED., OCT. 16 • 10 AM-NOON
Grow with GOOGLE: Holiday Live Stream
ERLANGER: WED., OCT. 16 • NOON-1 PM
Covington Bad Art Club: Paint a Family Photograph* COVINGTON: WED., OCT. 16 • 6-8 PM
Celebrate Family History Month by bringing in your favorite family photograph to paint. Vintage photographs and pet pictures encouraged.
Foundation Directory Online*
ERLANGER: THURS., OCT. 17 • 10 AM-NOON
Find funders who support nonprofits with Foundation Directory Online.
Hooks & Needles
COVINGTON: THURS., OCT. 17 • 2-4 PM
Bring your current knitting or crochet project and join an expert needlecrafter for tips, advice, fun and sharing.
NKY Health Department Testing COVINGTON: THURS., OCT. 17 • 4-7 PM
Craft Club: Smudge Sticks*
Power Your Job Search with Google Tools
Exploring the Internet*
COVINGTON ERLANGER: ERLANGER: PART 1: WED., OCT. 23 • 10 AM-NOON THURS., OCT. 17 • 6:30-8:30 PM TUES., OCT. 22 • 6:30-8 PM PART 2: Learn about the practice of WED., OCT. 30 • 10 AM-NOON Halloween Cake Pops*
smudging and create your own smudge stick to take home!
Facebook Live: Creating Heritage Scrapbooks for Preservation ONLINE: TUES., OCT. 29 • 2-3 PM
Join us Live! on Facebook as we show you how & Learn: to create heritage German Immigration to Dominoes and Donuts scrapbooks and preserve “The Betrayal of Pearl Greater Cincinnati* ERLANGER: your family photographs. Bryan - Unraveling the FRI., OCT. 18 • 9:30-11 AM ERLANGER: Find us on Facebook @ WED., OCT. 23 • NOON-1 PM Gilded Age Mystery Stop by for fresh donuts and a kentoncountypubliclibrary Join Dave Schroeder, Executive That Captivated a game of dominoes! or https://www.facebook.com/ Director of the Kenton County Nation” KentonCountyPublicLibrary/ Public Library, for a special Get Crafty with ERLANGER: presentation about German Krysta!* Campfire Stories TUES., OCT. 22 • 7-8 PM immigration to Greater COVINGTON: WILLIAM E. DURR: Join us in welcoming Larry Cincinnati. MON., OCT. 21 • 6-8 PM TUES., OCT. 29 • 7-8 PM Tippin, author of “The Betrayal Make a family photo mobile! See Everyone. of Pearl Byran - Unraveling The Art of Organizing Please bring 3-5 photocopies the Gilded Age Mystery That ERLANGER: Classic Movie Matinee with you (no originals!). Captivated a Nation,” and WED., OCT. 23 • 7-8:15 PM ERLANGER: learn about one of Northern This program will focus on WED., OCT. 30 • 1-3 PM Mock Interview Kentucky’s most sensational techniques of organizing, Enjoy a classic film and free Practice Session* and tragic legends. Copies systems to help maintain an snacks! See James Stewart in ERLANGER: of the book will be available organized space, downsizing or TUES., OCT. 22 • 9:30-11:30 AM “Rear Window”! for purchase. No purchase merging households, and tips necessary. Do a 30-minute mock interview for the best ways to dispose of JFK: Conspiracy or for a prospective job with a unwanted items. Coincidence? career counselor. First come, ERLANGER: first served. E-mail Creation ERLANGER: Lunch TUES., OCT. 22 • 6:30-8 PM
KCHS Antiques Appraisal Fair COVINGTON: SAT., OCT. 26 • 10:30 AM-1 PM
Have you always wondered what that old vase was worth? Talk with antiques appraisal experts to see if you might be sitting on a pile of antique “gold.” Photographs of large furniture pieces are preferred. Program co-sponsored by the Kenton County Historical Society.
and Access*
COVINGTON: MON., OCT. 28 • 9-11 AM
Lunchtime Yoga Flow* COVINGTON: MON., OCT. 28 • NOON-1 PM
Learn basic yoga postures as we flow with breath, creating a calm mind for the rest of your day.
Email Use
COVINGTON: TUES., OCT. 29 • 10 AM-NOON
WED., OCT. 30 • 7-8 PM
Join “Queen City Gothic” and “Summer’s Almost Gone” author JT Townsend as he tackles his biggest investigative challenge yet...the JFK assassination. Followed by a signing of Townsend’s book “Summer’s Almost Gone.”
Silent Horror Film Festival
COVINGTON: THURS., OCT. 31 NOON-5 PM Join us for a collection of silent film era horror classics! “Nosferatu,” “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” and “The Golem.”
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Teen Stuff
*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
ACT/SAT Prep: Online Resources* ERLANGER: WED., OCT. 9 • 6-7 PM
Follow along as we use the Library’s online databases for test prep and tips.
Not Your Average Nachos*
Homespun Tween Edition: Terrariums*
Experiment to make the best nachos possible. Winning flavor combo wins a prize!
Learn all about terrariums and create a small indoor garden for your room.
Dungeons and Dragons Game Night
Sew What: Autumn is “Vest”!*
Magic! The Gathering
See STREAM.
Intro to Archery
You’re cordially invited to a tea party at the Library but enter at your own risk; the evening will be full of secrets and intrigue! Mingle with friends and put your heads together to solve clues and get to the bottom of our latest mystery.
ERLANGER: COVINGTON: WED., OCT. 2 • 6-7 PM WED., OCT. 9 • 10:30 AM-NOON
ERLANGER: ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER: THURS., OCT. 3 & 17 • 6-8:30 PM WED., OCT. 9 & 23 • 6:30-8:30 PM ERLANGER: Mystery Tea: Horror at SAT., OCT. 5 & 19 • NOON-3 PM Stratford Castle* TOURNAMENT: SAT., OCT. 12 AGES 14+ NOON-5 PM ERLANGER: See Adults. THURS., OCT. 10 • 6:30-8:30 PM AGES 10 + WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., OCT. 5 • 1-2:30 PM
See Adults.
Haunt Your Library Writing Contest
GRADES 1-12 COVINGTON: ENTER THROUGH SAT., OCT. 19
Enter an original poem or tale in the Library’s 17th annual spooky writing contest. Deadline for entries is Oct. 19. Limit of 700 words. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded on Oct. 29. Submit entries to the Covington Children’s Department or email a Word document to writingcontest@ kentonlibrary.org. Entries must include child’s name, age, address, phone, email address, school and grade level.
Homeschool Art Series*
Paint Along with Bob Ross on Hoopla* COVINGTON: TUES., OCT. 1 • 6-8 PM
Discover your calm as you paint along with Bob Ross while watching an episode of “The Joy of Painting” on our Hoopla streaming service.
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”
ERLANGER: TUES., OCT. 1 • 6-8 PM
See Everyone.
Homeschool Art Club WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., OCT. 2, 8, 15, 22 & 29 10:30-11:30 AM
Homeschool Art Club events
ERLANGER: are all free, open to anyone EVERY TUESDAY IN OCT. ages 11-18/grades 6-12, and no 1-2:30 PM (REGISTER FOR EACH registration is required. Supplies EVENT INDIVIDUALLY)
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. 12!
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Teen Space
ERLANGER: EVERY MON. & WED. • 4-5 PM
Teen Read Week Book Giveaway
COVINGTON: SUN., OCT. 6 - SAT., OCT. 12
Build your own book collection at home with a free book from the Library. Available to all teens every day for Teen Read Week!
Game Day
COVINGTON: MON., OCT. 7 • 4:30-6:30 PM
A fun afternoon of gaming, snacks provided.
Library Teen Cafe
WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., OCT. 8 • 6-8 PM
Need a non-school space to hang out and talk with your friends? Come to the Library Teen Cafe for coffee, snacks, and conversations.
Anime Club
WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., OCT. 11 • 6-8 PM ERLANGER: MON., OCT. 14 • 5:30-7 PM
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Open Gaming
ERLANGER: SAT., OCT. 12 • 3-5 PM
Play our Nintendo Switch, WiiU, or Xbox One for a few hours of relaxed gaming with your friends and family!
Teen Cosplay Event
AGES 11-18 ERLANGER: SAT., OCT. 19 • 6-8 PM
Come to the Erlanger branch of the Library for a Teen Cosplay Party! We’ll have dancing, games, prizes and Pocky! No weapons (real or costume). Costumes appreciated but not required. Design Thinking
ERLANGER: WED., OCT. 16 • 6-7:30 PM
Death Companioning featuring Cole Imperi WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., OCT. 16 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Harry Potter Prophecy Orbs
The Haunted Library — “It ERLANGER: was all a Dream” MON., OCT. 21 • 6-7 PM
Hooks & Needles
Tonight is your chance to create your own prophecy orb — straight out of the Department of Mysteries!
See Adults.
Teen Cuisine
See Adults. COVINGTON: THURS., OCT. 17 • 2-4 PM
Grow with Google for Students: Ace Your Presentation* ERLANGER: THURS., OCT. 17 • 6-7 PM
Play Time
GRADES 6-12/AGES 11-18 WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., OCT. 17 • 6-8 PM
Want to take a break and pretend you’re a little kid again? Come to this program for cartoons, songs, toys, and games!
COVINGTON: TUES., OCT. 22 • 4-6 PM
Create some yummy Halloween treats.
Cover to Cover: A Book Club for Homeschool Tweens COVINGTON: WED., OCT. 2 • 10:30 AM-NOON
Please join us for the tween homeschooler book club. This month’s book is “How to Make Friends with the Dark” by Kathleen Glasgow. You can pick up your copy of the book at the Children’s Reference Desk.
WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., OCT. 26 • 5-8:30 PM SUN., OCT. 27 • 2-4:30 PM
See Everyone.
Teen Halloween Party
COVINGTON: SUN., OCT. 27 • 2-4:30 PM
Enjoy a scary movie, create a creepy craft and consume lots of candy!
AniManga Club
COVINGTON: TUES., OCT. 29 • 6-8 PM
Watch Anime classics or discover new favs. Enjoy Japanese snacks and manga drawing too!
DIY Caramel Apple Bar ERLANGER: WED., OCT. 30 • 6-7 PM
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Fun for Kids! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
FA M I LY S T O R Y T I M E :
Dress-Up Month! TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL ERLANGER: TUESDAYS • 6:30-7:15 PM
End your day with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family, followed by a craft. This month, wear your favorite costumes, jammies, or other awesome outfits, and we’ll make a different accessory every week!
The ROOK-ies
SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., OCT. 2 & 16 • 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.
Wild Wednesdays!
GRADES 1-12 DEADLINE SAT., OCT. 19
Oct. 2: Let’s Fiesta! Oct. 9: Creepy Crafts! Oct. 16: Casper, Cider, and Crafts! (begins at 6:30 pm) Oct. 23: Spooky Snacks Oct. 30: A Haunting Halloween Party!
Intro to Archery
AGES 10+ WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., OCT. 5 • 1-2:30 PM
Spooky Science
SCHOOL AGE-TWEENS COVINGTON: TUES., OCT. 1 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Join us in the C3Lab for some spooky science. We will build Homeschool Art Series* creepy structures and conduct spooky science experiments. AGES 8-18 ERLANGER: Limited to the first 20 kids in attendance. EVERY TUES. IN OCT. See Teens.
1-2:30 PM (REGISTER FOR EACH EVENT INDIVIDUALLY)
See Teens.
Reading Buddies*
Homeschooler’s Club: Home Depot Workshop*
SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., OCT. 2 • 10:30-11:30 AM
SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., OCT. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 ` Learn about woodworking and 5-7 PM assemble a rocket shaped, COVINGTON: wooden, pencil holder courtesy SUN., OCT. 6 • 2-3 PM ERLANGER: of Home Depot. Limited to 45 MON., OCT. 7, 14, 21 & 28 kids. 4:30-5:30 PM
Schedule time to work with a volunteer to build reading skills.
Puppy Tales
COVINGTON: SUN., OCT. 6 • 2-3 PM
Help gain reading confidence by reading aloud to a therapy dog from Therapy Pets of Greater Cincinnati. These gentle dogs will sit patiently and listen while your child works on their literacy skills. Every child in attendance will be entered to win a book and a plush dog of their very own!
Imagine! Play! Learn!
PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., OCT. 7, 14 • 10 AM-8 PM
Ignite your imagination through pretend play.
Girls Who Code*
GRADES 3-5 ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER: MON., OCT. 7, 14 & 21 6:30-7:30 PM
See STREAM.
10 OCTOBER 2019
SCHOOL AGE & TWEENS COVINGTON: TUES., OCT. 8 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Come party in the dark at the Library! Light refreshments served. Limited to the first 75 in attendance.
Homespun: Season of Wonder*
AGES 7-12 SCHOOL AGE HOMESCHOOLERS ERLANGER: COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS • 7-8 PM WED., OCT. 9 • 10:30 AM-NOON
See Adults.
Haunt Your Library Writing Contest
Not So Spooky Glow Party
Fall into fun as we explore the magic of the season.
Family Storytime: Baby BLINK!
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-5 COVINGTON: WED., OCT. 9 • 7-7:45 PM
Is your family excited about BLINK? We’ll have a special storytime followed by glowing and light filled play just for the little ones.
Library Playgroup
FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5 AND THEIR FAMILIES COVINGTON: SAT., OCT. 12 • 10 AM-NOON
Meet up with area parents while the children play! We’ll meet in the Children’s Activity Room and weather permitting, the children’s outdoor play area. Siblings welcome.
Boo Bash!*
AGES 2-6 (WITH A PARENT) WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., OCT. 12 2-3 PM
Celebrate Halloween with stories, games and trick-or- treating! Wear your costume!
Not-So-Spooky Critters with Cool Critters Outreach SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: SAT., OCT. 19 • 1-2 PM
Stop in anytime between 1-2 PM today to meet some not-socreepy critters, presented by Cool Critters Outreach! Owner Brian Gill will be on hand to clear up some misconceptions about some “scary” creatures, just in time for Halloween.
Storytimes Ages 0-6 • Program length may vary R E G U L A R Baby Music and Rhyme Wiggletime
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 COVINGTON: WED., 7 PM ERLANGER: TUE., 6:30 PM
Toddler Storytime AGE 2; CAREGIVER REQUIRED COVINGTON: TUE., 11 AM
Mommy & Me Yoga
WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., OCT. 15 • 11:15-11:45 AM
See Adults.
Spooky Slime
SCHOOL AGE & TWEENS COVINGTON: TUES., OCT. 15 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Make spooky slime at the Library. Limited to the first 30 in attendance.
Halloween Masks and Accessories*
SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER: THURS., OCT. 17 • 6:30-7:30 PM
es presentado en Inglès y Español, permitiendo a los niños engancharse a traves de cuentos, juegos con los dedos, mùsica, actividades, y manualidades.
Puppy Tales
SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER: SUN., OCT. 20 • 2-4 PM
Join us for Puppy Tales and read to a therapy dog in the Library! Research shows that reading to dogs improves motivation and reading performance. Please call 859.962.4003 to register.
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.
PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER: FRI., OCT. 18 • 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
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
See STREAM.
Spanish-English Storytime
S C H E D U L E
Playart with Baker Hunt
TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL OFF SITE: FRIDAYS IN OCT. • 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.
Join us at The Baker Hunt Cultural Center for a storytime with art! Baker Hunt is located at 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011. OCTOBER 2019 11
Visit a Branch! Covington Branch
NONPROFIT ORG.
502 Scott Blvd. Covington, KY 41011
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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
kentonlibrary.org
Spooky Canvas Painting*
Ghost Rockets and Pumpkin Catapults
Create a spooky masterpiece for Halloween.
See STREAM.
PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: TUES., OCT. 22 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Small Talk: A Book Club for Homeschoolers*
SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: WED., OCT. 23 • 10:30 AM-NOON
This month’s selection is “Chasing Vermeer” by Blue Balliet. Join us for discussion, activities, and refreshments.
Library Trick-Or-Treat
INFANTS TO AGE 12 COVINGTON: THURS., OCT. 24 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Come dressed in your best costume and participate in open trick-or-treating inside the Library. Start in the Children’s Department to create your very own treat bag.
12 OCTOBER 2019
SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER: THURS., OCT. 24 • 6:30-7:30 PM
The Haunted Library “It Was All a Dream” FOR AGES 7 & UP WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., OCT. 26 • 5-8:30 PM SUN., OCT. 27 • 2-4:30 PM
See Everyone.
Halloween Tape Town
TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL COVINGTON: MON., OCT. 28 - THURS., OCT. 31
Tape Town is getting dressed up for Halloween! Drop in any time this week (Mon.- Thurs.) to ‘drive’ around our cardboard city! We’ll have plenty of tape ‘roads’ connecting different parts of our interactive town.
Holiday Happenings: Halloween*
SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: MON., OCT. 28 7-8 PM
Join us for some Halloween fun. We’ll enjoy stories, a craft, and refreshments.
Campfire Stories
SCHOOL AGE - TEENS WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., OCT. 29 • 7-8 PM
See Everyone.
Homespun: An Old-Fashioned Halloween*
SCHOOL AGE HOMESCHOOLERS COVINGTON: WED., OCT. 30 10:30 AM-NOON
Join us for some classic tales, friendly games, and festive refreshments. Costumes are optional.