Kenton County Public Library Events February 2022

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Everyone’s Invited! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Winter Reading Challenge

Playhouse Off the Hill Presents: ONLINE: “Hare and Tortoise”

Eureka Ranch: Innovation 101*

Cozy up with a book this winter and earn raffle tickets for your chance to win a gift card. Visit kentonlibrary.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack app to participate.

Innovation 101: How to be successful with innovation even if it isn’t your day job. Learn new tools and tactics that you can apply no matter your field, experience, or job title. In this 2-hour virtual workshop, you will learn: 1) How to create 8x bigger IDEAS than classic brainstorming; 2) How to clearly pitch or write your idea with 5X more persuasive power; 3) Fail Fast, Fail Cheap! How to quickly find out if your idea is worthwhile.

ALL MONTH

Midweek Movie: “Groundhog Day”

Join Cincinnati Playhouse in an “Off the Hill” production of the classic tale Hare & Tortoise.

Family Movie: “Soul”

Introduction to Online Learning*

accompanied by an adult.

Musical Matinee: “Show Boat”

African American Read-in

COVINGTON: SAT., FEB. 5 • 10 AM-4 PM

Join us for a celebration of African American literature!

Storytime for families with children ages 0-8 begins at 10 am; African American-created books will be available all day for reading in the library, or to check out.

Teen Photo Contest Gallery Opening

WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., FEB. 5 • 10 AM-5 -PM

Come check out the great photography by area teens on exhibit in our feature space!

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

ERLANGER: Movie Night TUES., FEB. 8 • 1:30-3:30 PM COVINGTON: You can’t help lovin’ Grayson, THURS., FEB. 10 & 24 • 6-8:30 PM

The Singing Librarian

Free movie nights screening in our meeting rooms.

An unpredictable collection of comedy and music video shorts!

Gardner, and Keel in “Show Boat” (1951, not rated).

ZOOM: FRI., FEB. 4 • 10-11 AM Tuesday

Discover all the great classes you can take for free online at KCPL. Explore careers, expand your computer skills, and try out new techniques from the comfort of your home.

The ROOK-ies Chess

ERLANGER: Group MON., FEB. 7 • 6:30-8:30 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: Enjoy a snack and watch a WED., FEB. 9 & 23 • 4:30-5:30 PM

ERLANGER: family-friendly film. Children WED., FEB. 2 • 6:30-8:15 PM 12 and under must be

What better way to celebrate whether or not Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not than a showing of the classic film, “Groundhog Day” (1993, rated PG).

ERLANGER: SAT., FEB. 26 • 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

ERLANGER: SAT., FEB. 5 • 2-3 PM

Teatime*

COVINGTON: TUES., FEB. 8 & 22 • 2-4 PM

Try traditional teas from around the world, each month has a different theme.

Open Crafting: Valentine’s

ERLANGER: FRI., FEB. 11 • 2-4 PM Stop by anytime between 2 and 4 to craft your own Valentine for a loved one! All crafting supplies provided.

Sew Your Own Dice Bag

ERLANGER: TUES., FEB. 22 • 6-8 PM

Come sew your own dice bag together! We’ll also be decorating them with some simple vinyl decals!

ONLINE: SUN., FEB. 27 • 1-1:15 PM

Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance* COVINGTON: ONGOING

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

Appointments are available in-person, over-the-phone, or through an online virtual meeting.

Faces and Places Photograph Donation Drive

Game Day Recipe Swap COVINGTON: WED., FEB. 2 7-8 PM Bring copies of your best Game Day crowd-pleasing recipes to swap and get ideas for new favorites.

COVINGTON: ONGOING

Do you have historic photographs of local political events? If so, we are requesting photos to add to our historical photograph database Faces and Places. Both print and digital photograph donations are accepted. Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 and set up an appointment to donate your photos or to have them scanned and returned to you.

Life’s Thimble Pleasures: Embroidery* COVINGTON: TUES., FEB. 1 & 15 • 6-8 PM

Want to try embroidery? Stop by for instruction and work on a project. Supplies available.

Writers’ Group

AARP Taxes

COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS • 8 AM-3 PM

Assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.

Covington Walking Club* COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS • 8-9 AM

Please join us every Wed. at 8 AM for the Walking Club.

We’ll meet outside, at the entrance of the library. A librarian will be walking with you to encourage, teach and motivate you.

ERLANGER: Chair Yoga* TUES., FEB. 1 • 6:30-8:30 PM ERLANGER & ONLINE: Share your work and give WED., FEB. 2 • 11 AM-NOON feedback in this group for COVINGTON: writers of all genres! New THURS., FEB. 10 members always welcome!

11-11:45 AM

Gentle, 40-minute yoga class String Art: Heart* that is accessible for people of ERLANGER: all body types and skill levels.

TUES., FEB. 1 • 6:30 PM-8 PM Join us to make a heart out of string, nails, and a piece of wood. Materials will be provided.

Movie Matinee

COVINGTON: WED., FEB. 2 & 16 • 1:30-3 PM

GED Prep*

GED Testing*

ERLANGER: COVINGTON: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS • 2-6 PM 4-7 PM

Prepare for your GED. Instructor: Call 859.442.1166 to register.

Sew What! Heart Pillow*

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

First Time Computer Use*

COVINGTON: ERLANGER: THURS., FEB. 3 • 6-7 PM WEDNESDAYS • 7-8:30 PM

Sew What! is a chance for sewing beginners to get together, share ideas and learn a thing or two! Create Heart Pillows! Middle School and up please.

Introduction to Library Apps*

COVINGTON: THURS., FEB. 3 • 10-11 AM

Learn how to download e-books, audiobooks, manage your holds and more through library apps? We can help you set it up and show you how they work.

If you are lost when it comes to computers and how to use them, this class will walk you through the basics.

Night Yoga Flow*

ERLANGER & ONLINE: THURS., FEB. 3 & 17 7:30-8:30 PM

Join us for a gentle yoga flow to wind down your day.

Senior Social and Games

ERLANGER: FRI., FEB. 4 & 11 • 10-11:30 AM

Calling all seniors! Come for coffee, pastries, play card games, and chat about whatever you’d like.

Join us for a movie matinee!

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Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Introduction to Online Learning

Fun with Family History: NKY Marriage Records

Explore careers, expand your computer skills, and try out new techniques from the comfort of your home with the library’s online classes and databases.

Join us on our YouTube channel as we explore the various resources for finding the marriage records of our ancestors who tied the knot in NKY.

ZOOM: FRI., FEB. 4 • 10-11 AM

ONLINE: FRI., FEB. 11 • 2-2:30 PM

Tai Chi

Sweet Treats: Chocolate*

WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., FEB. 4 & 18 • 10:30-11:30 AM COVINGTON: WED., FEB. 9 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Join Master Greg Fahey of NKY Shaolindo for a morning Tai Chi session. Master Fahey, a 6th degree black belt, will teach an easy course in the gentle and low-impact martial art of Tai Chi.

Conversation and Coffee

COVINGTON: FRIDAYS • 11 AM-12:30 PM

Join us to learn about various community resources that are available.

Adventures in the Archives*

ONLINE/YOUTUBE: FRI., FEB. 4 • 2 PM

February is Black History Month.

Join us as we share and explore the Saint James AME Church collection.

African American Read-in

COVINGTON: SAT., FEB. 5 • 10 AM-4 PM

See Everyone.

Energizing Morning Yoga*

COVINGTON: MON., FEB. 7, 14 & 28 9:30-10:30 AM

This all-levels yoga practice will empower and transform you in body, mind, and spirit.

Experience freedom and power on your mat and in your life.

Held online and in person.

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COVINGTON: FRI., FEB. 11 • 2-4 PM

Make some chocolates to enjoy! Supplies provided.

Reflections in Nature*

Senior Valentine’s Celebration!*

ERLANGER: MON., FEB. 14 • 10 AM-NOON Celebrate Valentine’s Day with games, conversation, and some free sweet treats!

Adulting: How to be a Leslie Knope

Valentine’s Day Wine Bottles*

We will be discussing organization, mental health, and managing personal relationships in a busy world.

Come upcycle a wine bottle into a fun Valentine’s Day decoration!

OFF SITE: DEVOU PARK SAT., FEB. 12 • 10-10:45 AM

Learn to meditate in a natural setting either online or in person.

ERLANGER: ERLANGER: MON., FEB. 7 • NOON-1:30 PM TUES., FEB. 8 • 6-8 PM

Musical Matinee: “Show Boat”

Cooking with Dagmar* WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., FEB. 9 • 2-3 PM

tastings!) of dishes from all around the world.

Book Extensions — “Second Nature: A Gardener’s Education”*

“Hooked” on a Feeling: Knit and Crochet Club

Self-Care Craft Club*: Flower Petal Bath Bombs

Join us in Erlanger for discussion of the book and related topics.

Open to all crocheters, knitters, and yarncrafters of any skill level!

Join us to learn how to make relaxing bath bombs loaded with flower petals!

ERLANGER: Join Ms. Dagmar while she TUES., FEB. 8 • 1:30-3:30 PM gives a demonstration (and

You can’t help lovin’ Grayson, Gardner, and Keel in “Show Boat” (1951, not rated).

ERLANGER: ERLANGER: TUES., FEB. 8 • 6-7:30 PM THURS., FEB. 10 • 6:30-8:30 PM

ERLANGER: MON., FEB. 14 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Fantasy Tea Parties: Parks and Recreation*

ERLANGER: TUES., FEB. 15 • 6:30-8 PM

Come join us for a Parks and Recreation-inspired adult tea party! Food inspired by the series will be served and dressing up is encouraged!

Dominos & Donuts

Yoga with Rabbits*

Computer Q&A*

Start your morning at the library with fresh donuts, coffee, and a game of dominos.

Join us for a gentle yoga session with our favorite library bunnies: Luna and Lola.

Registration Required.

Adults only.

Bring all your questions and devices and System Administrator, Jessica Ly will take a crack at it.

ERLANGER: WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., FEB. 18 • 10-11 AM MON., FEB. 21 • 6-7 PM

Chair Exercise*

ERLANGER & ONLINE: WED., FEB. 16 • 11 AM-NOON

Join us for a half-hour of low impact, low intensity training that focuses on stability, balance, and mobility training.

Schitt’s Creek Trivia ONLINE: WED., FEB. 16 • 8-9 PM

Stop acting like a disgruntled pelican and join us for Schitt’s Creek Trivia on Facebook Live! Fill out the Google Doc as you play and if you’re one of the teams with the most correct answers, you’ll go into a raffle drawing for a themed prize!

Finding Your Purpose*

Rom-Com Movie Marathon

ERLANGER: Black History Month SUN., FEB. 20 • 1:15-4:45 PM Jeopardy*

Check website for titles.

Movie Monday: “The Dry”

ONLINE: MON., FEB. 21 • 2-2:30 PM

Join us on our YouTube

ERLANGER: channel as we commemorate PART I: Presidents’ Day with a look THURS., FEB. 17 • 10 AM-NOON back at Presidential visit in NKY, PART II: THURS., FEB. 24 10 AM-NOON featuring images from our Faces

Do you find yourself longing to walk in significance in your professional and personal life?

This process of discovering history, identity, purpose, and destiny will be explored through understanding the importance of how the decisions you’ve made to date - and the core values you hold have impacted your ability to walk in purpose.

Library Paint Night*

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., FEB. 17 & 24 • 6-7:30 PM

Join for a fun evening with friends while you learn to create a beautiful painting with stepby-step directions.

DIY: Candle Holder*

ERLANGER: THURS., FEB. 17 • 6:30-8 PM

Learn how to make a candle holder out of recycled CD cases. Materials will be provided. However, candles will not be provided.

and Places database.

Self-Care Craft Club: Clay Face Masks*

ERLANGER: ERLANGER: THURS., FEB. 24 • 6:30-8:30 PM TUES., FEB. 22 • 6-8:30 PM Join us to make relaxing face

Come celebrate Black History Month by testing your ERLANGER: knowledge of Black figures MON., FEB. 21 • 1 & 6 PM throughout history! Prizes Welcome to a monthly series for will be awarded to the top team and snacks will be the true film buff. provided.

Local History of NKY: Presidents

COVINGTON: THURS., FEB. 24 • 10-11 AM

masks with supplies provided by 7th Street Gifts.

Eureka Ranch: Innovation 101*

ERLANGER: SAT., FEB. 26 • 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

How to be successful with innovation even if it isn’t COVINGTON: something you do every day.

WED., FEB. 23 • 2-4 PM Learn new tools and strategies TED Chats: Organization that you can apply no matter your age, experience, or and Productivity interests. Adults and children 5+ ERLANGER: welcome!

Hooks & Needles

WED., FEB. 23 • 3-4:30 PM

Awaken your inner Leslie Knope with a TED Talk discussion circle! This month will focus on organization and productivity.

3D Design for 3D Printers COVINGTON: THURS., FEB. 17 6 -7 PM Learn a hands-on introduction to 3D design for 3D printers. We will be using an online program to create our own models that can be 3D printed. If you are looking for how to get into 3D design or want to know more about how 3D print modeling works come check this out.

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Career & Job *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org LinkedIn Photo Session with Photographer Julie Lubbers*

Why Did They Do That? Book to Movie Club: “French Exit”*

ERLANGER: FRI., FEB. 4 • 5-5:45 PM Join us this month to discuss the dark comedy novel, “French Exit” about a wealthy widow, Frances Price, and her adult son fleeing to Paris to avoid scandal and financial ruin.

Adult Book Discussion

DURR: TUES., FEB. 15 • 7 PM Pick up your copy of “Next Year in Havana” by Chanel Cleeton.

Wine About It: “The Sun Down Motel”*

ONLINE: THURS., FEB. 17 • 6-7 PM Join a book club with a bit of murder, mystery, and intrigue!!

This month, read Simone St. James’ “The Sun Down Motel.”

Case Files: “The Kidnap Years”

ERLANGER: MON., FEB. 28 • 6:30-7:30 PM Read and discuss a new true crime novel each month. This month, read “The Kidnap Years”

by David Stout.

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Job Search Success for Beginners* COVINGTON: PART 1 - TUES., FEB. 1 9:15 AM-NOON

Learn career exploration, personal branding, how to develop an elevator pitch, resumés, and cover letters.

Microsoft Excel*

ERLANGER: BASIC - TUES., FEB. 1 • 6:30-8 PM COVINGTON: BASIC - THURS., FEB. 10 • 10-11 AM

Learn how to make a budget using Excel and how to work with formulas, charts, and workbooks.

ERLANGER: WED., FEB. 2 • 11:30 AM-1 PM

Unemployed professionals can get a free LinkedIn photo taken by professional photographer Julie Lubbers.

Using Data Axle in Your Job Search*

ERLANGER: THURS., FEB. 3 • 2-3:30 PM

Learn how to use the library’s #1 business database to build a list of prospects for your job search.

Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition with Us*

ZOOM: MON., FEB. 7 • 6:30-8:30 PM TUES., FEB. 22 • 9:30-11:30 AM

Anyone who is interested or new to the job search journey ERLANGER: can join KCPL Volunteer ADVANCED - Coach Sherry Mays and TUES., FEB. 22 • 6:30-7:30 PM Career Programmer Mikaela Learn sorting, filtering, Brungs to learn about all the and different ways to view things you need to consider your worksheets including at the start of the process. formulas using relative and You will receive a workbook absolute values. to start organizing your thought process and plans, Northern Kentucky information about the NKY Accountability Group Accountability Group, a list ERLANGER: of KCPL Volunteer Coaches, WEDNESDAYS • 9:15-11:30 AM and a checklist of suggested Job search support group for Greater Cincinnati/NKY professionals in transition or Job Search Resources for anyone wanting to change professionals. careers. Offers weekly speaker on some educational Job Search Success aspect of the job search for Beginners* process that a regular class COVINGTON: does not cover. Features PART 2 - motivational speakers, TUES., FEB. 8 • 9:15 AM-NOON networking opportunities, Learn the basics of various job search leads, and types of job interviews and connections to community participate in mock interviews partners. with workforce development staff.

Services or by calling 859.962.4002 Grow with Google:

• Communicate with GMail and GCalendar* ONLINE: TUES., FEB. 8 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Learn How to Create a Networking Map* ONLINE: MON., FEB. 14 • 9:30-10:30 AM

Use Google Calendar and Gmail to share important dates, reminders, and events with others. Sharing schedules helps you become a better communicator.

• Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks*

Learn how to use Gitmind to visually map your network of professional connections to aid you in your job search and ultimate future career. The map you will create is a great optical tool to use in networking meetings for new contacts to understand the scope of your connections.

Elevator Pitch Power Hour*

ONLINE: TUES., FEB. 15 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda, or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity.

Job Search Success with Google Tools*

COVINGTON: TUES., FEB. 15 • 9:30-10:30 AM

Learn how to present your job search goals and objectives quickly, clearly, and succinctly to new people you meet.

Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile*

Improve Your Resumé with Practical ERLANGER: Strategies* WED., FEB. 16 • 1-2:30 PM

LinkedIn expert Carolyn Dickerson will show you how to maximize your LinkedIn profile by learning to use LinkedIn corporate recruiter. Significantly increase your chances of recruiters finding you!

Microsoft Word: Basics* COVINGTON: THURS., FEB. 17 • 10-11 AM

We will cover how to create, edit, save, and print a document. Taught by System Technician and instructor Jessica Ly.

COVINGTON: TUES., FEB. 22 • 2-3 PM

Review a checklist of strategies to make your resumé more attractive to hiring managers and review typical resumé mistakes to avoid.

Finding a Job 101*

ERLANGER: FRI., FEB. 25 • 10-11 AM

Are you new to the job search?

Need help looking for jobs? Is your resumé old? Don’t even have a resumé? This class is for you. In this session, we will discuss using Google to discover job opportunities easily, track the progress of job applications, and create a basic resumé using Google Docs.

COVINGTON: WED., FEB. 9 • 2-3 PM

In this session, we will discuss how to organize your job search and use Google tools to make your search easier and more efficient.

Core Skills Workshop*

ERLANGER: THURS., FEB. 10 • 10-11:30 AM

Designed to help you analyze your transferable core skills, our instructor will begin by discussing the aptitudes you have used in previous employment and then will help you analyze the best skills that you want to move forward in future employment.

The Fine Art of Job Search Correspondence*

ONLINE: SAT., FEB. 12 • 10-11:30 AM

Learn how to compose and write effective job-hunting emails and cover letters, and PAIN letters to get yourself noticed in your job search.

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Teen Stuff

*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Teen Game Time

Teen Art Workshop

Board games, roleplaying games, Chess, and hobbies.

Come join the fun!

Create beautiful artwork while enjoying snacks and hanging with friends.

Life’s Thimble Pleasures: Embroidery*

Library Teen Cafe

COVINGTON: TUES., FEB. 1 & 15 • 4-6 PM

COVINGTON: TUES., FEB. 1 & 15 • 6-8 PM

Teen Cuisine

COVINGTON: TUES., FEB. 8 • 4-5:30 PM

COVINGTON: THURS., FEB. 10 4-5:30 PM Learn how to make decadent chocolate desserts to enjoy yourself or give as a gift.

WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., FEB. 8 • 6-8 PM

Need a non-school space to hang out and talk with your friends? Come to our monthly Library Teen Cafe for coffee, Teen Space Unplugged ERLANGER: snacks, and conversations.

See Adults.

WED., FEB. 2 & 16 • 3:30-4:30 PM

Teens can hang out with their friends old and new with snacks, art, and board games. This is “unplugged” so there will be no video games.

Sew What! Heart Pillow*

Tai Chi*

COVINGTON: WED., FEB. 9 • 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.

Teens Create: ERLANGER: Masking Tape Art WEDNESDAYS • 7-8:30 PM See Adults.

Introduction to Library Apps* COVINGTON: THURS., FEB. 3 • 10-11 AM

See Adults.

Reflections in Nature*

OFF SITE: DEVOU PARK & ZOOM SAT., FEB. 12 • 10-10:45 AM

Learn to meditate in a natural setting either online or in person.

Schitt’s Creek Trivia ONLINE: WED., FEB. 16 • 8-9 PM

Stop acting like a disgruntled ERLANGER: pelican and join us for Schitt’s Creek Trivia on Facebook THURS., FEB. 10 • 4-5 PM Live! Fill out the Google Doc Create original pieces of art as you play and if you’re one of using masking tape, paint, and the teams with the most right canvases. Limited to the first answers, you’ll go into a raffle 20 teens. drawing for a themed prize!

Energizing Morning Yoga*

COVINGTON & ZOOM: MON., FEB. 7, 14 & 28 9:30-10:30 AM

This all-levels yoga practice will empower and transform you in body, mind, and spirit.

Teens Create: No-Sew Heart Pillow

Learn Microsoft Excel and Word!

Microsoft Excel: Basics

COVINGTON: THURS., FEB. 10 • 10-11 AM

ERLANGER: MON., FEB. 7 • 4-5 PM

You will learn how to work with formulas, charts, and workbooks.

Get in the Valentine spirit and create a heart-shaped fleece pillow--no sewing required! Limited to the first 20 in attendance.

Microsoft Word: Basics*

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COVINGTON: THURS., FEB. 17 • 10-11 AM

We will learn how to create, edit, save, and print a document.

3D Design for 3D Printers COVINGTON: THURS., FEB. 17 • 6-7 PM

Come have a hands-on introduction to 3D design for 3D printers. We will be using an online program to create our own models that can be 3D printed. If you are looking for how to get into 3D design or want to know more about how 3D print modeling works come check this out.

Throwback Valentine’s Party Homeschool: Presidents Day Trivia AGES 5-18 WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., FEB. 21 • 2-3 PM

Join us to observe Presidents Day with history, facts, and trivia! Learn the history of the holiday and some fun facts about US Presidents. Challenge yourself with Presidential Trivia!

Animanga Club

COVINGTON: TUES., FEB. 22 • 6 -8 PM

Watch Anime classics or discover new favs. Enjoy Japanese snacks and manga drawing too!

Eureka Ranch: Innovation 101*

ERLANGER: SAT., FEB. 26 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

See Everyone.

Computer Q&A*

COVINGTON: THURS., FEB. 24 • 10-11 AM

Bring all your questions and devices and System Administrator, Jessica Ly will take a crack at it.

ERLANGER:

Artful Afternoon: Paint Pouring* MON., FEB. 21 • 3-4 PM

Teens can create their own work of art using the paint pouring technique. Registration is required.

Anime Club

WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., FEB. 28 6-8 PM Didn’t get enough candy yet this month?

Miss those elementary classroom Valentines parties?

Come relive those days with your friends at our event!

WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., FEB. 25 • 6-8 PM

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

Fun for Kids! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Kid’s Craft Club

The Kenton County Public Library is proud to present 1000 Books Before Kindergarten a reading initiative geared toward children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Help your child develop their vocabulary, build confidence, and be kindergarten ready by taking part in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Learn more at kentonlibrary.org

Sensory Open Play

ONLINE: ONGOING

Kid’s Craft Club

AGES 4-9 ERLANGER: TUESDAYS • 7-8 PM

BABIES UP TO AGE 8 WILLIAM E. DURR: WEDNESDAYS • 10 AM-2 PM

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

Playart @ Baker Hunt BABIES UP TO AGE 5

OFF SITE: BAKER HUNT ART & CULTURAL CENTER FRIDAYS • 10-11 AM Join us down the street for an artful storytime! One of Baker Hunt’s youth art instructors will present an art project to go with each week’s storytime theme. The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center is located at 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011.

American Girl Doll: Valentine’s Day*

AGES 3-12 AGES 4-8 ERLANGER: ERLANGER: THURS., FEB. 3 • 6-7:30 PM TUESDAYS • 7-8 PM

Join us for a different craft weekly.

Create something special for your American Girl Dolls.

We’ll be making conversation hearts, Valentines boxes, and valentines for your dolls.

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Fun for Kids! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Wild Wednesday

Tween Time*

2/9: Celebrate Pizza Day! - Join us for games and pizza. Pizza is for children ages 8-12 ONLY. 2/16: Minute to Win It Compete in various “minute to win it” style challenges!

2/23: Art Night - Children can use their imaginations and art supplies to create a one-of-akind masterpiece!

We’ll have lots of fun activities for tweens.

AGES 8-12 TWEENS (AGES 9-12) ERLANGER: COVINGTON: WED., FEB. 9, 16 & 23 • 7-8 PM TUES., FEB. 22 • 4-5 PM

See Teens.

Little da Vinci’s at the Erlanger Branch Library!

Eureka Ranch: Innovation 101*

AGES 5-18 WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., FEB. 21 • 2-3 PM

AGES 3-12 COVINGTON: WED., FEB. 9 • 6-8 PM Stop by anytime between 6 and 8 to make some Valentines! Supplies provided while they last.

¡Cuéntame un Cuento! / Bilingual Storytime AGES 3-5 WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., FEB. 3 • 6:30-7 PM

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

Playhouse Off the Hill Presents: Hare and Tortoise

ALL AGES ERLANGER: SAT., FEB. 5 • 2-3 PM

See Everyone.

Reading Buddies*

AGES 3-12 ERLANGER: MONDAYS • 4:30-5:30 PM

Children are invited to read with one of our Reading Buddy African American volunteers. We’ll provide lots of Read-in fun, interactive books. Younger ALL AGES children can listen to stories and COVINGTON: older children can practice their SAT., FEB. 5 • 10 AM-4 PM reading skills. Snacks provided.

Earn a new paperback book Join us for a celebration of when you attend 3 times African American literature!

Storytime for families with children ages 0-8 begins at 10 am; African Americancreated books will be available all day for reading in the Library, or to check out.

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BABIES UP TO AGE 12 WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., FEB. 24 • 2-4 PM

Join us on our “Down the Rabbit Hole” adventure to wonderland with our favorite library mascots: Luna and Lola.

Show up to your scheduled time slot with your favorite book and read to our rabbits! Sessions will be a total of 15 minutes.

Homeschool: Presidents Day Trivia

DIY Valentines

Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits*

ALL AGES AGES 3 & OLDER ERLANGER: ERLANGER: SAT., FEB. 26 TUES., FEB. 22 • 9 AM-4 PM 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Stop by to experience fun activities as part of the Little Da Vinci’s program! This program is a drop-in program, but space is limited at the tables.

STREAM Lab: Valentine’s Day AGES 5-12

ERLANGER: THURS., FEB. 10 6-7:30 PM Join us to learn about Valentine’s experiments. Learn how to make light circuit valentines, what dissolves conversation hearts, and engineer the best way to deliver your valentines.

See Everyone.

Small Talk: Homeschool Book Club* AGES 5-12 COVINGTON: MON., FEB. 28 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Join us for discussion, activities, and refreshments centered around Belpré Honor Book,” The First Rule of Punk” by Celia C. Pérez.

Storytimes Mondays: Morning Songs and Stories

Scamper Squad

AGES 3-6 WILLIAM E. DURR: TUESDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

AGES 2-5 Learn about a new animal each ERLANGER: week through stories, play, and MONDAYS • 10-10:30 AM songs. Open to first 40 children.

Children and their caregiver will enjoy stories, rhymes, and music in this “back to basics” storytime!

Music and Motion with the Singing Librarian AGES 3-6 WILLIAM E. DURR: MONDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Enjoy a session of music and movement!

Preschool Picassos

Family Storytime

FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-5 COVINGTON: TUESDAYS • 7-7:45 PM

Wednesdays: Baby Music, Rhyme and Wiggletime

Scamper Squad

AGES 3-6 WILLIAM E. DURR: MONDAYS • 7-7:30 PM

Learn about a new animal each week through stories, play, and songs. Open to first 40 children.

Tuesdays: Toddler Time

AGES 18-24 MONTHS AND FAMILIES WILLIAM E. DURR: WEDNESDAYS • 11 AM-NOON

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

Thursdays: Zoom Preschool Storytime*

BABIES UP TO AGE 5 ZOOM: THURSDAYS • 10 AM-10:30 AM

Enjoy books, music, rhymes and fun for your little one all via BABIES Zoom! You MUST register for ERLANGER: this storytime with a valid email WEDNESDAYS • 9:30 AM & 11 AM address so we can email you WILLIAM E. DURR: the link to the Zoom room.

AGES 4-6 WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM ERLANGER: Bring your baby to the library MONDAYS • 11:30-12:30 PM

Stories and art! This program may get messy, so wearing “art clothes” is recommended.

Tiny Toddlers

for stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime!

Toddler Storytime

AGES 2-3 COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM

Wiggle along as we use stories and songs to grow early literacy, math, and science skills in an active program for toddlers with Mr. Sam and his guitar! Siblings are welcome.

Blast Off to Kindergarten Storytime AGES 3-6 ERLANGER: THURSDAYS 10-11 AM & 11:30-12:30 P.M.

Each week in Blast Off to Kindergarten children will experience stories, activities, crafts, and skills to help prepare them for kindergarten.

Playart

PRESCHOOL WILLIAM E. DURR: THURSDAYS • 10:30-11:30 AM

Listen to a story, make a craft and enjoy a parent/child focused activity inspired by the book. Open to the first 40 children in attendance.

Baby Music, Rhyme and Wiggletime BABIES COVINGTON: THURSDAYS • 11-11:45 AM

Bring your baby to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime!

Fridays:

Little Explorers

AGES 4-6 ERLANGER: FRIDAYS • 10 & 11:30 AM

Children can romp, stomp, and explore with stories, songs, and an activity or craft!

Preschool Storytime

AGES 3-5 AGES 2-3 COVINGTON: ERLANGER: WEDNESDAYS • 11-11:45 AM TUESDAYS • 10 & 11 AM

Toddlers, ages 2-3, can enjoy a storytime with puppets, music and dancing. We’ll play RingAround-the-Rosie and end the session with a simple art activity.

Come for stories, songs, and early literacy activities with Mr. Sam and his guitar!

Blast Off to Kindergarten Storytime AGES 3-6 COVINGTON: TUESDAYS • 10-11 AM

Each week in Blast Off to Kindergarten children will experience stories, activities, crafts, and skills to help prepare them for kindergarten.

FEBRUARY 2022 11

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

William E. Durr 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

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