Kenton County Public Library Events February 2023

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

Everyone

Faces and Places Photograph Donation Drive ALL MONTH

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

Genealogy Research Assistance

Cynthia Kukla Celebrates Ancient Egypt in Art

WED., FEB. 1 - TUES., FEB. 28 LIBRARY HOURS Enjoy the My Ostraka art series by Cynthia Kukla (Professor Emerita, Art).

Throughout My Ostraka series, Cynthia references well-known and lesser-known sculptures and artifacts of Egypt as well as a whole series on the revered Egyptian lotus.

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

Popular topics include getting started, revisiting a brick wall ancestor, and local property research.

For the LOVE of Art

WED., FEB. 1 - TUES., FEB. 14

Calling all artists! Whether you are a Picasso or a Monet, we want to see your masterpiece. Draw whatever you want that incorporates your love for the library.

If you need inspiration, we suggest you visit your local library branch and see what we are all about. Please drop off your artwork at the Covington branch

by Feb. 14. Art should be no larger than 8”x10”. See the library’s website for details.

Take Your Child to the Library Day SAT., FEB. 4 • 10 AM-5 PM

Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. Join us for activities, fun, and a free book to keep!

Black History Month Series: Faces and Places Photograph Scanning Bee THURS., FEB. 9 • 4-6 PM

We are looking for photographs of the Covington Eastside community, Lincoln-Grant High School students and

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teachers, or African American families in our community to add to our Faces and Places historic photograph database!

Bring in up to a dozen originals and we’ll scan and return them on the spot! Can’t make this date or time? Give us a call to arrange a time to scan your photographs.

Call us at 859.962.4070 or email history@ kentonlibrary.org

Black History Month Series: African American Genealogy Research Assistance THURS., FEB. 16 • 10 AM-5 PM

Get help researching your African American genealogy. Sign up for a free one-hour one-on-one session with a member of the Local History and Genealogy Department. To schedule an appointment call 859.962.4070. If you can’t make this date or time, please call us to schedule at another time.

Appointments are also available overthe-phone and through a virtual meeting.

You can also schedule an appointment anytime at kentonlibrary.org.

Belly Dancing with Emily Marie* SAT., FEB. 18 • 2-2:30 PM

Family Paint Night* MON., FEB. 27 • 6-8 PM

We’ll view and learn about Ancient Egyptian Art, then create our own Egyptian inspired masterpieces.

Adults

Covington Walking Club* WEDNESDAYS • 8-9 AM

Join our fun and sociable walking group.

We’ll meet at the library entrance. Walks range between 1-3 miles.

Lunchtime Flow Yoga Class* THURS., FEB. 2 • 12:15-1 PM

GED Testing

THURSDAYS • 2-6 PM SAT., FEB. 18 • 10 AM-2 PM

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

Yarn Art: Heart-Shaped Box* THURS., FEB. 2 • 2-4 PM

Join us for a show that includes a grand entrance with a veil and zills (finger cymbals) and a sword-balancing dance. ​

Create a lovely decoration for yourself or a loved one.

Hooks & Needles

THURS., FEB. 2 & 16 • 6-8 PM

WED., FEB. 22 • 2-4 PM

Knitters and crocheters, bring your projects or start something new at this open crafting session.

Covington Adventurer’s Guild A Dungeons and Dragons club for teens and adults.

Coffee and Conversations FRI., FEB. 3 • 11 AM-12:30 PM

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

Make a Mug: Artwork to Heat Press PART 1: FRI., FEB. 3 • 2-3:30 PM

Learn how to make a design for a mug using Canva and Microsoft Publisher.

PART 2: FRI., FEB. 10 • 2 - 3:30 PM

Learn to use the sublimation printer and heat press to create a mug.

B O O K C L U B : Cover2Cov SUN., FEB. 5 & 19 • 2-4 PM

A book club for the curious reader in you as we explore and discuss a variety of works.

Senior Arts & Crafts*

Reduce Future Accident Risk: Analyzing Your OSHA Logs* TUES., FEB. 14 • 10-11 AM

Anna Hamilton, Employee Health and Safety Consultant, will offer information on gleaning data from your OSHA Summary to help build your safety plan. Discover what OSHA does with all that data. Learn how to determine if your Incident rate, DART rate & LTIFR rate are better than industry standard.

Get quick tips to target opportunities for improvement. Bring a copy of your 300 logs and 300 summaries.

Board Game Night

TUES., FEB. 14 & 28 • 5-7 PM

Sci-Fi Roleplay Club

TUES., FEB. 14 & 28 • 6-8 PM

We will be playing Wrath & Glory, a Warhammer 40k RPG.

TUES., FEB. 7 & 21 • 5-7 PM

Blind contour drawing is a drawing exercise, where an artist draws the contour of a subject without looking at the paper. Join us to help sharpen your drawing skills. Supplies provided.

Tai Chi*

WED., FEB. 8 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Sweet Treats: Love Bugs* FRI., FEB. 10 • 10 AM-NOON

Make a chocolate sweetie for your favorite love bug.

You and YouScience — Let’s Talk Careers!* MON., FEB. 13 • 6-8 PM

Are you a high school student or adult trying to figure out your career and college options? Come participate in the YOUScience Aptitude Discovery. You have the power to uncover your aptitudes and match best-fit career pathways through YouScience.

WED., FEB. 22 • 6-8 PM

Learn to make your garden a greater source of food for our local birds.

Password Management 101* THURS., FEB. 23 • 10-11 AM

Learn strategies for managing your passwords.

Chair Yoga*

THURS., FEB. 23 • 11-11:45 AM

SWET DanceFit*

THURS., FEB. 23 • 6:30-7:30 PM

SWET DanceFit is a nonstop medium to high energy cardio dance class.

Chair Exercise*

MON., FEB. 27 • NOON-12:30 PM

Microsoft Excel: Basics THURS., FEB. 16 • 10-11 AM

COLLAGE ART*: TUES., FEB. 7 • 10 AM-NOON Reflections in Nature Meditation CACTUS ROCK PLANTERS: SAT., FEB. 18 • 10:30-11:30 AM TUES., FEB. 21 • 10 AM-NOON

Art Study Series: Blind Contour Drawing*

Feeding the Birds: Nature’s Way

Teens

Also offered online.

Lunchtime Flow Yoga Class*

In-Person DAR Research Assistance*

Teen Time

WED., FEB. 22 • 10-11 AM

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

Discuss the necessary steps toward membership & get help with your research questions. For information and to schedule an appointment please call 859.962.4070.

THURS., FEB. 2 • 12:15-1 PM

THURSDAYS • 3:30-4:30 PM

Join us in the teen space on the main floor for lots of fun activities for teens.

Covington Adventurer’s Guild THURS., FEB. 2 & 16 • 6-8 PM

See Adults.

Homebound Delivery Did you know the library offers homebound delivery? This service is designed to offer library materials to Kenton County residents with a disability or medical condition that prevents them from visiting the library.

To qualify: • Patrons of this service must be a Kenton County resident.

• Services are provided without regard to age, race or gender.

• Free deliveries are made monthly.

You can request any item the library carries including books, magazines, audio books, movies, games and music. The Homebound Department can even help you select books based on your interests. Kenton County residents and congregate living centers can call 859.962.4062 or email homebound@ FEBRUARY 2023 3 kentonlibrary.org to sign up or request more information.

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

I Love Pokémon* SUN., FEB. 5 • 2-4 PM

Ms. Alyssa from Nerdi Decor will teach how to make a Pokémon terrarium.

Collage Art for Teens*

Kids

STEM Club*

MON., FEB. 6 • 6-8 PM

AGES 9-12 WEDNESDAYS • 3:45-4:45 PM

Young Adventurer’s Guild

Meet us in the C3Lab for a fun STEM activity weekly.

A Dungeons and Dragons group.

Playart @ Baker Hunt

TUES., FEB. 7 & 21 • 4-6 PM

Art Study Series: Blind Contour Drawing*

UP TO AGE 5 FRIDAYS • 10-11 AM

See Adults.

Join us for a storytime and art project.

The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center: 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011.

Tai Chi*

Saturday Storytime

Animanga Club

Older siblings are welcome.

TUES., FEB. 7 & 21 • 5-7 PM

WED., FEB. 8 • 10:30-11:30 AM

THURS., FEB. 9 • 6-8 PM

Get ready to enter the world of anime.

You and YouScience — Let’s Talk Careers!

MON., FEB. 13 • 6-8 PM

See Adults.

Board Game Night

UP TO AGE 5 SAT., FEB. 4 & 18 • 10:30-11 AM

Cuentame un cuento! / Spanish Storytime

MON., FEB. 20 • 7-8 PM

Watch anime and read manga.

Ages 9-13.

SWET DanceFit*

THURS., FEB. 23 • 6:30-7:30 PM

See Adults.

Tween Time

TUES., FEB. 28 • 4-5 PM

Fun activities and snacks for tweens.

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BABIES UP TO AGE 2 THURSDAYS • 11-11:30 AM

Cook-A-Book: Eating Like an Egyptian* AGES 3-8 WED., FEB. 15 • 7-8 PM

See Teens.

SUN., FEB. 5 • 2-4 PM

Reflections in Nature Meditation

Tween Anime Club

Baby Storytime

I Love Pokémon*

See Teens.

Explore simple and quick crafts for teens.

AGES 3-5 • WEDNESDAYS • 11-11:45 AM

Tween Anime Club

See Adults.

MON., FEB. 20 • 4-4:30 PM

Preschool Storytime

Join us for activities, fun, and a free book to keep!

Young Adventurer’s Guild

Teen Craft Club*

AGES 2-3 • WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:45 AM

SAT., FEB. 4 • 10 AM-5 PM

Sci-Fi Roleplay Club*

Online and in person.

Toddler Storytime

We’ll read a book and make a yummy treat! We’ll read an Egyptian folktale, and make Koshari (a rice and noodle bowl), which many consider Egypt’s national dish.

See Teens.

SAT., FEB. 18 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Storytimes

Take Your Child to the Library Day

TUES., FEB. 14 & 28 • 5-7 PM

TUES., FEB. 14 & 28 • 6-8 PM

C O V I N G T O N

TUES., FEB. 7 & 21 • 4-6 PM

THURS., FEB. 9 • 6:30-7 PM

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

Karma Kids*

MON., FEB. 20 • 7-8 PM

CMC’s Programs on Wheels: Uncovering Egypt* AGES 5-12 WED., FEB. 22 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Join our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center as we explore archaeology, the science that unlocks the secrets of past civilizations. Excavate and analyze artifacts from a replica burial site to deduce their owner’s identity and expand your knowledge of Egyptian culture. Immerse yourself in this world of hieroglyphs, pharaohs and gods and goddesses.

Tween Time

TUES., FEB. 28 • 4-5 PM

SUN., FEB. 12 • 2-3 PM

See Teens.

A playful yoga class for kids.

BookTalk: “Amari and the Night Brothers”*

Storytime at the Roost

2ND & 4TH TUESDAY • 10:30 -11:30 AM

Join us for stories, songs, and early literacy activities at the Roost, 3616 Decoursey Ave, Covington, KY 41015

AGES 9-12 TUES., FEB. 28 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Pick up a copy of the book “Amari and the Night Brothers” by B.B. Alston. Join us for snacks, discussion, and book talks to help you find your next great read.

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Everyone

FRI., FEB. 3 & 17 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Join us for coffee, pastries, play card games, and chat!

Groundhog Day Family Movie

Roots and Branches: West African Aesthetics in African American Quilts

THURS., FEB. 2 • 6-7:45 PM

“It’s the same thing every day...”

1 hour, 41 minutes, Rated PG

Needle Arts Group (and a movie!)

THURS., FEB. 2 • 6-7:45 PM

This month’s meeting will coincide with the showing of Groundhog Day.

Roots and Branches: West African Aesthetics in African American Quilts SAT., FEB. 4 • 11 AM-NOON

Dr. Pearlie Johnson, independent scholar, will speak about connections between West African and African American quilt traditions. The presentation includes photographs and videos of African cultural groups making textiles, part of Dr. Johnson’s ethnographic fieldwork while studying in Ghana.

Yoga with Cats*

SAT., FEB. 11 • 11 AM-NOON

Come and explore the world of mindful cats, as you move through a gentle yoga practice. All of our cats will be available for adoption through Shane’s Cat Sanctuary and Kitty Adoption Center.

Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Performance: Rhythms of Our Land MON., FEB. 20 • 2-3 PM

Join us on an interactive journey from the USA to West Africa. Learn and enjoy the richness of their culture revealed through the dance and drum performances featuring a broad range of dance dialects and styles with joy, high spirits, and excitement.

Mardi Gras Party TUES., FEB. 21 • 6-7 PM

Get in the party spirit with our familyfriendly Mardi Gras celebration, complete with beads, pancakes, and activities for kids of all ages! Crafts and activities will include mask-making, mini parade floats, and more.

Lunch and Learn: Nancy Green: Being Aunt Jemima, the Pancake Queen* FOR EVERYONE TUES., FEB. 7 • NOON-1 PM

Join us for a Chautauqua presentation by Debra Faulk, who will portray Nancy Green, the woman who was “Aunt Jemima,” who became one of the first prosperous African American women in the United States.

Lunch provided.

Stellaluna

SAT., FEB. 25 • 11 AM -NOON

A Mother Bat loves her baby, Stellaluna, with all her heart. But when an owl knocks Stellaluna out of her nest one night, she finds herself in Mama Bird’s nest with all her baby birds. Stellaluna adopts the ways of her newfound family, but when she has an opportunity to show them what life is like as a bat, they’re reluctant to do so. This popular children’s story lifts up the powers of friendship and understanding.

Adults GED Prep*

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS • 4-7 PM

Call 859.442.1166 to register.

B O O K C L U B : The Bookies Book Club: WED., FEB. 1 • 6:30-7:30 PM

SAT., FEB. 4 • 11 AM-NOON

See Everyone.

Bootcamp Class*

TUES., FEB. 7 & 21 • 6-6:30 PM

This workout combines HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), agility, core conditioning and flexibility training.

Writers’ Group

TUES., FEB. 7 • 6:30-8:30 PM

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

SWET DanceFit* TUES., FEB. 7 • 7-8 PM

SWET DanceFit is a high energy cardio dance class.

DIY Card Making*

TUES., FEB. 7 • 7-8 PM STREAM CENTER

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards!

Valentine’s Themed Wine Bottles* WED., FEB. 8 • 6-8 PM

Upcycle a wine bottle into a fun Valentine’s decoration!

Craft Club: Bath Bombs* WED., FEB. 8 • 1:30-3:30 PM THURS., FEB. 9 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Craft Club is an adult program for ages 16+.

Cool Hand Ukes WED., FEB. 8 • 6-8 PM

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

Erlanger Walking Club* FRI., FEB. 10 & 24 • 9-10 AM

Meet at the library entrance. Walks range between 1-3 miles.

“All That She Carried” by Tiya Miles.

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

Chair Yoga*

Flow & Unwind Yoga*

Musical Matinee: “An American in Paris”

B O O K C L U B : Case Files Book Club*

1951, rated G, 1h 55m

“Race Against Time” by Jerry Mitchell.

Grow with Google*

Tai Chi*

SAT., FEB. 11 • 10:30 AM-NOON

B O O K C L U B : Book to Art Club: “Furiously Happy”*

FRI., FEB. 10 • 11-11:45 AM

FRI., FEB. 10 • 1:30-3:30 PM

THURS., FEB. 16 • 6:30-7:30 PM

MON., FEB. 20 • 6:30-7:30 PM

WED., FEB. 22 • 6:30-7:30 PM Communicate with GMail and GCalendar:

Gardening Club: Concrete Pavers* MON., FEB. 13 • 6-7 PM

Create your own concrete paver stepping stone.

STREAM Lab: Valentine Mini Wreath*

MON., FEB. 13 • 6-7 PM STREAM CENTER

Make your valentine a cute decor item.

Simplify Your Spending and Savings Strategies* THURS., FEB. 16 • 6-7 PM

Participants will learn about setting personal financial goals; balancing saving, spending and borrowing to achieve goals; strategies for controlling debt and improving credit scores and more. Presented by Adam Kunsman, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones.

THURS., FEB. 23 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Read a book in advance of the meeting, then create an art project inspired by the book while discussing what we’ve read.

Movie Matinee: “A Raisin in the Sun” FRI., FEB. 24 • 1:30-3:45 PM

1961, PG, 2 hours 8 minutes

STREAM Lab: $1 Tree Craft Night* FRI., FEB. 24 • 6-7 PM STREAM CENTER

Did you know it’s National Dog Biscuit Day? Create a cute treat container for your furry friend.

Organizing Your Computer* SAT., FEB. 25 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Learn how to save files, make folders, set up multiple users, and keep your computer files clean and organized.

B O O K C L U B : The Read to Succeed Book Club Hybrid Event* TUES., FEB. 28 • 7-8 PM

Join us as we discuss titles that are meant to move you forward and help you grow.

This month, discuss “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins. Also offered on Zoom.

Teens

B O O K C L U B : No Adults Allowed: Teen Book Club THURS., FEB. 2 • 4-5 PM

Read “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” by J.K. Rowling.

Teens Create*

CERAMIC HEARTS: TUES., FEB. 7 • 6-7 PM OPTICAL ILLUSION SAND ART: TUES., FEB. 21 • 6-7 PM

Bootcamp Class

TUES., FEB. 7 & 21 • 6-6:30 PM

See Adults.

SWET DanceFit* TUES., FEB. 7• 7-8 PM

See Adults.

Crafting Stories, Making History:

The African American Experience in Covington, KY

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History, art and technology, or H.A.T., have been combined in an innovative new project that will highlight the African American community. Kenton County Public Library in partnership with The Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington and phrie worlds, have received the Inaugural 2022 Connecting Community Digital Initiative Libraries, Archives and Museums Grant from the Library of Congress. The project provides funds for a community research project centered on African American History in Covington. The project titled, “Crafting Stories, Making History: The African American Experience in Covington, KY” creates three artist-in-residency opportunities for African American artists and community members as well as opportunities for the public to learn more about community research, using the Library of Congress digital collections and complete projects related to their research interests with funding in 4 mini-grants for Eastside residents. The grant will also honor three residents who have been preserving history for the benefit of the community in a celebration and exhibit in April 2023. Learn more at kentonlibrary.org.

Family Trivia Night

FRI., FEB. 10 • 4:30-5:30 PM

Yoga with Cats*

SAT., FEB. 11 • 11 AM-NOON

See Everyone.

Teen Writer’s Group MON., FEB. 13 • 4-5 PM

Teens can share their work and give feedback in this group for writers of all genres.

Homeschool Teens: African American Art with the Cincinnati Museum Center* TUES., FEB. 14 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Join the Cincinnati Museum Center as they host a presentation that looks at paintings, sculpture, prints, and photographs all created by African American artists.

Teen Valentine’s Day Party TUES., FEB. 14 • 6-7 PM

Make crafts, eat snacks, and watch a movie.

Flow & Unwind Yoga*

THURS., FEB. 16 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Tai Chi*

WED., FEB. 22 • 6:30-7:30 PM

AniManga Club

MON., FEB. 27 • 4-5 PM

Watch some of your favorite anime, discuss your most-loved manga, and enjoy snacks!

College Fair

TUES., FEB. 28 • 6-8 PM

Chat with multiple colleges and get some valuable information on your next steps.

Kids

LEGO Club*

AGES 5-12 WED., FEB. 1 • 3:30-5 PM

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

Wild Wednesdays

WED., FEB. 1, 8, 15 & 22 • 7-8 PM

2/1: Giant Game Night 2/8: All The Love 2/15: Random Acts of Kindness 2/22: Super Awesome Dog Man Night

Puppy Tales

AGES 5-12 THURS., FEB. 2 • 6-7 PM

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Storytimes Toddler Storytime

AGES 2 & 3 MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 10-10:30 AM

Music and Movement Storytime

AGES 2 -5 MONDAYS • 11:30 AM-NOON

Pajama Storytime BABIES UP TO AGE 5 MONDAYS • 6:30-7 PM

An evening storytime featuring stories, songs and rhymes.

Children are invited to read with a therapy dog to help build their reading confidence. Time slots are first-come, first-served upon arrival.

Baby Storytime

Baby Play and Make: Sensory Bottles*

Enjoy books, rhymes, bounces, and group play that will provide both entertainment and enrichment for your little one.

UP TO AGE 2 SAT., FEB. 4 • 10 AM-NOON

Babies will play while their grown-ups make a sensory bottle to take home!

Reading Buddies

AGES 3-12 MONDAYS • 4:30-5:30 PM

Children are invited to read or listen to stories with one of our Reading Buddy volunteers. We’ll provide lots of fun, interactive books.

STREAM Lab: Storytime and STREAM

AGES 5-8 STREAM CENTER THURS., FEB. 9 • 4-5 PM

We will be reading about the three little pigs and building our own house to see if it can withstand the big bad wolf!

BABIES UP TO AGE 2 TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS • 9:30-10 AM

Preschool Storytime AGES 3-5 TUESDAYS • 11 AM-NOON THURSDAYS • 10 AM-11 AM

Lapsit Storytime

BABIES UP TO 12 MONTHS WEDNESDAYS • 11:30 AM-NOON

This storytime is designed for prewalking children and their parents or caregivers.

Blast Off to Kindergarten AGES 4-5 THURSDAYS • 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

In this storytime, we will work on skills to prepare your little to be successful in kindergarten.

Saturday Family Storytime

UP TO AGE 8 SAT., FEB. 11 & 25 • 11 AM-NOON

Start your weekend with stories, songs, and play.

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

Game Day Party AGES 3-8 SUN., FEB. 12 • 1-3 PM

2/21: Winter Wonderland Escape Room Children use logic, math, and reading skills to solve a mystery.

Get pumped up for the Big Game with crafts, games, snacks and more!

Afterschool Tween Hang

Toddler Valentine’s Day Party

AGES 8-12 THURS., FEB. 16 • 3-6 PM

AGES 2-5 TUES., FEB. 14 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Drop in anytime for an afterschool snack and a craft or activity.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the library with games, crafts, and fun surprises.

Robot Storytime with the STREAM center

Homespun

AGES 5-12 TUES., FEB. 14 & 21 • 1:30-2:30 PM

2/13: VIP in Black History Children learn all about important figures in Black History while exploring at different stations.

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Ultimate Roller Coaster Challenge AGES 8-12 THURS., FEB. 23 • 4-5 PM

Do you have what it takes to build the best roller coaster?

DON’T MISS THE MARDI GRAS PARTY ON FEB. 21 • 6-7 PM! UP TO AGE 12

SEE EVERYONE.

AGES 3-8 WED., FEB. 22 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Join us with the STREAM center for this robot storytime. We will end storytime with REAL robots we can play and control!

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

Everyone

Dungeons and Dragons

Memory Café

All skill levels welcome.

TUES., FEB. 7 & 21 • 6-8:30 PM

WED., FEB. 22 • 1-2 PM

Cooking with Dagmar!*

Flow & Unwind Yoga*

Join Ms. Dagmar while she gives a demonstration (and tastings!) of dishes from around the world. Come back later to find out what delicious recipe we will be creating.

Make It with Jackie!*

Are you or someone you love suffering from memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s or brain injury? In our Memory Café patients and caregivers will find a space that is relaxing, fun and informational.

Join us to socialize and have a great time!

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.

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

Family Movie Matinee

NKY Amateur Radio Club

See website for showing information.

Join us for discussions and special presenters.

WED., FEB. 8 • 2-3 PM

SAT., FEB. 25 • 2-4 PM

THURS., FEB. 9 • 6:30-7:30 PM

SUN., FEB. 12 • 2-4 PM

MON., FEB. 13 • 7-8:30 PM

TUES., FEB. 28 • 7-8:30 PM

Join us for a discussion of “Magpie Murders” by Anthony Horowitz and “Nomadland” by Jessica Bruder.

Library Paint Night!*

Adults

THURS., FEB. 16 & 23 • 6-7:30 PM

Learn to create a beautiful painting with step-by-step directions

Tai Chi

Movie Night

Zumba Gold: Dancing to the Oldies

See website for showing information.

FRIDAY, FEB. 3 & 17 • 10:30-11:30 PM

MONDAYS • 10-11 PM

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TUES., FEB. 21 • 6-8 PM

Teens

Altered Book Workshop SAT., FEB. 4 • 1-4:30 PM

Create an altered book is an art object that has been created from an existing, printed book.

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

Mini Museum of Selfies TUES., FEB. 7 • 6-8 PM

We’re turning the meeting rooms into selfie opportunities and photo booths!

Come hang out with your friends, play with our props and backgrounds, and take fun photos and videos.

Flow & Unwind Yoga* THURS., FEB. 9 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Library Teen Cafe TUES., FEB. 14 • 6-8 PM

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

Kids

The Pigeon Wants a Scavenger Hunt UP TO AGE 12 FEBRUARY

Happy Birthday, Mo Willems! Come to the children’s desk anytime during the month of February to pick up your scavenger hunt form. Search the children’s section for each of the beloved Mo Willems characters.

Once you have found them all, come back to the children’s desk and collect a prize!

¡Cuéntame un cuento! / Spanish Storytime

Anime Club

FRI., FEB. 17 • 6-8 PM

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

UP TO AGE 8 THURS., FEB. 2 • 6:30-7 PM

Teen Craft Night: Tiny Prom Decorations

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

THURS., FEB. 23 • 6-8 PM

Help us make space-themed decorations and other crafts — some for Tiny Prom, some to take home.

Sensory Open Play UP TO AGE 8 FRIDAYS • 10 AM-2 PM

Jump in the bounce house, climb through the tunnel and soar from the trampoline onto the crash pad! Join us for an exciting and lively event geared towards young learners!

Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits* UP TO AGE 12 SUN., FEB. 5 & 19 • 2-4 PM

Join us on an adventure to wonderland with our favorite library mascots: Luna and Lola.

I N D E P E N D E N C E

Storytimes

Music and Motion with the Singing Librarian AGES 3-5 MONDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Enjoy an active session of music and movement with the Singing Librarian!

Scamper Squad

AGES 3-5 MONDAYS • 7-7:30 PM TUESDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Learn about a new animal each week through stories, play, and songs.

Baby Music & Rhyme Wiggletime

Visit the Stars This Month!

BABIES UP TO 18 MONTHS WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM

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

Tiny Toddlers

AGES 18 TO 36 MONTHS WEDNESDAYS • 11 AM-NOON

Visit the stars this month in the Feature Space at Durr. Go inside our DIY planetarium and explore space related facts. Accessible during all open hours.

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

Playart Ages 3-5

THURSDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Listen to a story, make a craft and enjoy a parent/ child focused activity inspired by the book.

F E B R U A R Y Black History Month Series: • Adventures in the Archives

YOUTUBE & FACEBOOK GROUP FRI., FEB. 3, 2 - 3 PM

Archivist Casey B. will discuss the Mary E. Smith African-American Cemetery Records collection in geNKY. Join us on YouTube or in our Facebook Group Kenton Library Archives.

• The Old Barber of Covington*

ZOOM THURS., FEB. 23, 6 - 7 PM

P R O G R A M S the life and legacy of John Singer, one of Covington’s earliest free black settlers and business owners. Presentation by Paul Duryea, Covington Branch Manager.

Library Reading Challenge*

BEANSTACK APP ALL MONTH

Check out the library’s Beanstack page for this month’s reading challenge. Paper logs will be available at each branch.

O N L I N E Adult Book Discussion

ZOOM TUES., FEB. 7& 21, 7 - 8:30 PM

2/7: Discuss “Magpie Murders” by Anthony Horowitz. Pick up a copy of the book at the Durr Branch circulation desk. For log in, contact tanya.pemberton@kentonlibrary.org.

2/21: Join us for a discussion of “Nomadland” by Jessica Bruder. Pick up a copy of the book at the Durr Branch circulation desk. To log in, contact tanya.pemberton@kentonlibrary.org.

Join us for an online presentation featuring

Check Out This Month’s Staff Picks!

Paranormal Romance for Adults:

Shadow Garden, by Liz Parker Devils’ Line, by Ryo Hanada A Hunger Like No Other, by Kresley Cole Dark Whisper, by Christine Feehan Neon Gods, by Katee Robert Not the Witch You Wed, by April Asher Fangs, by Sarah Andersen

Paranormal Romance for Teens:

Carry On, by Rainbow Rowell Wayward Son, by Rainbow Rowell Any Way the Wind Blows, by Rainbow Rowell

Look What’s Coming Up! COVINGTON The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read*

MON., MARCH 13 • 4-5:30 PM

On Monday, March 13, join others who have read “Sitting Pretty: The View From My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body,” a memoir-in-essays by Dr. Rebekah Taussig.

ERLANGER Lunch and Learn: Call the Midwife*

TUES., MARCH 14, NOON-1 PM

INDEPENDENCE Fleetwood Dreams Performs Live at the Library 10 FEBRUARY 2023

FRI., MARCH 10, 7-8:30 PM

Career & Job Services *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4002 Northern Kentucky Accountability Group*

Manage and Build Your Online Brand*

NKYAG is a job search support group for professionals in transition or anyone wanting to change careers. Features motivational speakers, networking opportunities, job search leads and connections to community partners.

Learn about social media, building an online presence, and how to use both to establish or build a career or business.

ERLANGER BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS • 9:15-11:30 AM

Creating a Federal Resumé*

ZOOM THURS., FEB. 2 • 10 AM-NOON

A Federal resumé requires a different format than a traditional business resumé.

Learn how to prepare a resumé to apply for Federal jobs and use USA Jobs, the government’s website like a pro to be considered for many new job openings.

Elevator Pitch Power Hour*

ZOOM THURS., FEB. 2 • 6:30 -7:30 PM COVINGTON BRANCH MON., FEB. 13 • 2-3 PM

ZOOM WED., FEB. 8 • 6:30-8 PM

Core Skills Workshop*

ERLANGER BRANCH THURS., FEB. 9 • 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.

Boost Your Business with Google*

COVINGTON BRANCH FRI., FEB. 10 • 1-4 PM

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

Certified Google Marketing Specialist Connie Kreutzjans will be available for business owners seeking FREE assistance on how to get started with a Google relationship or have questions about Google products such as Google ads, Business listing, Merchant/Shopping, Tag Manager/ Google Analytics/ G4 and more.

VIA Character Strengths*

Toastmasters

ERLANGER BRANCH FRI., FEB. 3 • 10 AM-NOON

Unleash more of your potential by learning about your character strengths and how to use them. Go to the events page to take the character strength survey before the class.

Advanced Excel*

ERLANGER BRANCH SAT., FEB. 4 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Learn sorting, filtering, and different ways to view your worksheets.

Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition With Us* ERLANGER BRANCH MON., FEB. 6 • 6:30-8:30 PM TUES. FEB. 21 • 10 AM-NOON

Looking for a new job as a professional is overwhelming at the beginning. How do you get over the rejection and move forward? Join our Volunteer Career Coach, for an orientation on getting started.

ERLANGER BRANCH MON., FEB. 13 & 27 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills.

Target Your Resumé Workshop*

Introduction to Online Learning* ZOOM THURS., FEB. 16 • 1-2 PM

Discover all the great classes you can take for free online at KCPL.

Exploring O*Net Online*

ERLANGER BRANCH/ZOOM THURS., FEB. 16 • 2-3 PM

Join us to explore O*NET Online, the nation’s primary source of occupational information. We’ll explore how to use O*NET to research salary ranges, plan career changes, and improve your resumé.You may attend in-person or online via Zoom. The Zoom meeting link will be included in the invitation.

Finding a Job 101*

ERLANGER BRANCH THURS., FEB. 23 • 2-3 PM

Returning to work? Need help looking for jobs? Is your resumé old? Don’t even have a resumé? This class is for you.

Interviewing Skills Workshop* ERLANGER BRANCH SAT., FEB. 25 • 10:30 AM-NOON

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

Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies* COVINGTON BRANCH TUES., FEB. 28 • 2-3 PM

Learn strategies to improve your resumé and make your resumé more attractive to hiring managers.

ERLANGER BRANCH TUES., FEB. 14 • 1-3 PM

We will do a reality check on the purpose of a resumé, review types of resumés, discuss how to collect and organize document data, best practices and more.

Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile* ERLANGER BRANCH WED., FEB. 15 • 1-2:30 PM

Maximize your LinkedIn profile by learning to use LinkedIn corporate recruiter.

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Visit a Branch!

Covington Branch

NONPROFIT ORG

502 Scott Blvd.

Covington, KY 41011

US POSTAGE PAID

Erlanger Branch

DATAMARK

401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018

Electronic Service Requested

Independence Branch

1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051

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

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

Questions?

859.962.4000

kentonlibrary.org

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Arthur Sheffield Jr. is pictured here on June 14, 1973. Mr. Sheffield was the first black firefighter in Covington. This photo comes from our KY Post Collection in Faces & Places. To view additional photographs of Northern Kentucky from this collection and others, visit our historical photograph database at facesandplaces.kentonlibrary.org.