Kenton County Public Library January 2020 Events

January 2020

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PG 2 EVERYONE PG 4-7 ADULTS PG 8-9 TEENS PG 10-12 KIDS

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Everyone’s Invited! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 “Aladdin” (2019)

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day! COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 20 • ALL DAY Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by sharing your dreams on the I HAVE A DREAM wall located on the Children’s level.

WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., JAN. 20, ALL DAY Join us to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King.

All day: • Crafts, activities, large scale paint by number mural.

• Pop up library inspired by the life of Dr King.

• I Have A Dream postcards to Representatives.

Noon-2 PM: Storytelling and music with food (MLK’s favorite food — pecan pie!)

ERLANGER: MON., JAN. 20 • 6-7:30 PM

Exhibit: Telling A People’s Story: African American Children’s Illustrated Literature

The final evening to check out this exhibit brought to us by Miami University, “This project celebrates the complex and diverse African American experience through a lens intended for children and young readers. The exhibition offers something for all viewers through the representation of familiar and lesser-known people and the contributions of African Americans to an American identity.”

2 JANUARY 2020

COVINGTON: FRI., JAN. 3 • 11 AM - 4 PM

Watch “Aladdin” at the Library.

Light snacks provided. First showing will start at 11 AM, a second showing will begin at 2 PM.

Family Movie Night: “Toy Story 4”

ERLANGER: FRI., JAN. 3 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., JAN. 12- SAT., JAN. 18

Sponsored by the Friends of the Kenton County Public Library!

There will be music, books, movies, and more on sale!

Disney Trivia!

ERLANGER: WED., JAN. 15 • 6:30-8:30 PM

payment and proof of a rabies vaccine if your cat is up-to-date.

Wild Wednesdays: Family Disney Karaoke!

ERLANGER: WED., JAN. 22 • 7-8 PM

Beauty and the Beast Tea Party!

ERLANGER: MON., JAN. 27 • 6-7:30 PM

Hop on your magic carpet and fly to the Library to test your Disney skills with a few rounds of trivia! Teams of 2-6 can compete and enjoy themed snacks, music, and crafts between rounds. Costumes encouraged.

Prizes awarded.

Celebrate a tale as old as time with games, crafts, and treats fit for royalty! Belle and the Beast will even make an appearance and perform a classic song and dance!

Join us on Instagram @ kentonlibrary. https://www. instagram.com/kentonlibrary/ as we discuss simple ways to share your family history in less than 60 seconds.

ROK Cincy performs The Barber of Seville

COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 27 • 6:30-8 PM

Revolutionary War in a Trunk!

ERLANGER: SAT., JAN. 18 • 3-4 PM

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Genealogy in 60 Seconds ONLINE: MON., JAN. 6 • 10 AM

ERLANGER: SAT., JAN. 11 • 2-3:30 PM

This hands-on, interactive program is fun for all ages!

Mr. Baggett will bring an old wooden trunk full of interesting items and military equipment from the Revolutionary War period. This presentation utilizes reproductions of 18th Century weaponry, camp tools and equipment, clothing, toys, personal hygiene items, and other everyday necessities.

He will bring to life the reality of everyday living during the Revolutionary War/Colonial Period. A selection of his books will be available for sale and signing. Stay for Colonial Crafts immediately following!

Colonial Crafts!

ERLANGER: SAT., JAN. 11 • 3:30-4:30 PM

Join us following Mr. Baggett’s presentation “Revolutionary War in a Trunk” to try your hand at creating some Colonial Crafts.

COVINGTON: SAT., JAN. 18 • 2-3 PM

Ticket to the Twenties Travel back in time for some boogie woogie tunes brought to you by the Ben Levin Trio and be entertained by a Cincinnati Circus magician. Games, crafts, and refreshments provided.

Family Winter Craft Night Join us for a no-sew Sock Snowman craft. All supplies provided, while supplies last.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Dinner and a Movie: “Oliver & Company”

ERLANGER: WED., JAN. 29 • 6:30-8 PM

Watch a Disney throwback while enjoying hot dogs and chips!

Disney Villain’s Party!

Observe the Moon ERLANGER: Night MON., JAN. 20 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Enjoy some crafts and snacks inspired by our favorite bad guys.

Neuterville Express Comes to Covington: Low Cost Spay/Neuter Service for Cats COVINGTON: DROP OFF TUES., JAN. 21, 6:30-7 AM; PICK UP WED., JAN. 22 AFTER 9 AM

The Ohio Alleycat Resource (O.A.R.) will be bringing their mobile spay/neuter unit to the Covington Library. Reservations are required by calling 513.871.0185. Bring your cat in a secure carrier, cash or check for

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., JAN. 30 • 7-8:30 PM

Join us for a short presentation and telescope viewing of the moon with Dr. Wes Ryle from Thomas More University (weather permitting).

10th Annual Teen Photo Contest Gallery Show WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., JAN. 31 • 6-8 PM

Come check out the great photography by area teens on exhibit in our meeting-roomturned-gallery. Contest winners will be announced at 6 PM; photographers don’t need to be in attendance to win.

MAKERSPACE AT THE ERLANGER BRANCH

Craft Your Resolution*

Disney Engineering

simple crafts for a New Year’s Resolution journal, inspiration postcards, and more.

Come have fun taking part in Disney themed engineering challenges!

Zap! It’s Static!

Destructo Bots 2.0*

ADULTS Challenge* THURS., JAN. 2 • 6:30-8 PM SCHOOL AGE THURS., JAN. 16 • 6:30-8 PM New Year, New You! Create some

SCHOOL AGE THURS., JAN. 9 • 6:30-7:30 PM

It’s National Static Electricity Day! Come do some experimenting and try not to be shocked! You’ll get a charge out of it, to be sure!

SCHOOL AGE TUES., JAN. 21 • 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!

DIY Greeting Cards*

DIY Jellybean Dispenser*

Join crafty lady Jackie Waibel and learn how to make personalized greeting cards. Participants will make four cards each. All supplies provided.

Come learn how to make your very own jellybean dispenser using a mason jar!

Disney Fairy Jars*

SCHOOL AGE THURS., JAN. 30 • 6:30-8 PM

ADULTS ADULTS Join us in the STREAM Center to turn mason jars into glowing fairy MON., JAN. 13 • 6-8 PM TUES., JAN. 28 • 6-8 PM

lamps featuring fave fairy Tinkerbell alongside her other Disney companions!

Fitness Tech*

ADULTS

TUES., JAN. 7 6:30-8 PM

Making a new year resolution to get in shape? See what devices can help you keep track of your goal!

A place to create, be creative and learn new skills *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 JANUARY 2020 3

Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Faces and Places Photograph Donation Drive

Photography Workshop*

We are looking for photographs of Northern Kentucky veterans and service members, local military organizations and auxiliary groups to add to our historical photograph database Faces and Places.

Hard copies or scanned copies of photographs may be donated. Call ahead and set up an appointment to have your originals scanned and returned.

Call 859.962.4070 to arrange the donation or to ask questions.

Bring your DSLR camera, charged batteries, memory card, manual and tripod if you have one. We will go over photography tips and tricks.

THURS., JAN. 2 - FRI., JAN. 31

Veterans Oral History Interviews* COVINGTON: THURS., JAN. 2 - FRI., JAN. 31

Are you interested in adding your story to our Veterans Oral History Project? Staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department are available to conduct veterans’ oral history interviews. To reserve your interview time, or to ask questions about the interview process, please contact Casey Blackmore at 859.962.4070.

Dungeons and Dragons Game Night ERLANGER: THURS., JAN. 2, 16 • 6-8:30 PM WILLIAM E. DURR MON., JAN. 20 • 6-8:30 PM

Writers’ Group

ERLANGER: THURS., JAN. 2, 16 • 6:30-8:30 PM

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

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., JAN. 2 & 9 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Tai Chi

WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., JAN. 3 & 31 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Master Fahey, a 6th degree black belt, will teach an easy course in the gentle and low-impact martial art of Tai Chi. Attendance limited to 35 participants.

Hoxworth Blood Drive WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., JAN. 4 • 10 AM-3:30 PM

Online registration available at the www.hoxworth.org or call Library staff at 859.962.4031 for assistance. Pizza will be available for donors. Up to $10 in late fines will be forgiven to blood donors on the day of the drive!

Hobby Days!

COVINGTON: SAT., JAN. 4 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Yoga class geared for first responders and veterans, but all are welcome.

Microsoft Excel*

COVINGTON PART 1: SAT., JAN. 4 • 11 AM-1 PM PART 2: SAT., JAN. 11 • 11 AM-1 PM PART 3: SAT., JAN. 18 • 11 AM-1 PM ERLANGER PART 1: THURS., JAN. 9 • 6:30-8:30 PM PART 2: TUES., JAN. 14 • 6:30-9 PM PART 3: THURS., JAN. 23 • 6:30-9 PM

Magic! The Gathering

ERLANGER: SAT., JAN. 4 & 18 • NOON-3 PM

Bring your own deck, or one can be provided for beginners. All experience levels welcome!

COVINGTON: THURS., JAN. 2, 9, 16 & 23 Start the new year by taking up a new hobby.

1/2 • 10-11 AM: Meditation/Yoga Nidra 1/9 • 2-3:30 PM: Cookie Decorating 1/16 • 2-3:30 PM: Photography. Please bring your camera.

1/23 • 10 AM-NOON: Canvas Painting

4 JANUARY 2020

Warrior Yoga

I Received an E-Reader for the Holidays! Now What?

COVINGTON: SAT., JAN. 4 • 1-2 PM

Did you receive an e-reader or a tablet as a gift? Are you confused by it? Stop in and we will help to remove the confusion.

Tips & Tricks for Your DISNEY Vacation!

ERLANGER: SAT., JAN. 4 • 2-3 PM

Dreaming about a Disney vacation, or have one booked?

Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert advice from Chris Peterson of Sunny Destinations Travel.

Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards* WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., JAN. 5 • 2-4 PM

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.

Participants will make four cards each.

Improve Your Interviewing Skills Interviewing Skills Workshop*

ERLANGER: TUES., JAN. 7 • 9:30-11 AM

Prepare yourself for success in job interviews.

Mock Interview Practice Session*

ERLANGER: TUES., JAN. 21 • 9:30-11:30 AM

Do a 30-minute mock interview for a prospective job with a career counselor.

Book Clubs

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WED., JAN. 8 • 7-8 PM

“Next Year in Havana”

by Chanel Cleeton

William E. Durr TUES., JAN. 21 7-8:30 PM

“Before We Were Yours”

by Lisa Wingate

Wine About It Welcome House Mobile Outreach Medical Unit COVINGTON: MONDAYS IN JAN. 10 AM-NOON

The Welcome House Medical/ Health RV will be in the parking lot to assist individuals.

Yoga Basics

COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 6 • 10-11 AM

Learn basic yoga postures as we flow with breath, creating a calm mind for the rest of your day.

Toastmasters

ERLANGER: MON., JAN. 6, 13, 20 & 27 7-8:30 PM

Toastmasters help people develop public speaking and leadership skills-with enjoyment. Just stop in, or for information call or visit our club website.

SCORE: Free Advice for Businesses and Entrepreneurs*

OFF SITE (SEE WEBSITE FOR LOCATION INFORMATION.): WED., JAN. 22 7-8:30 PM

“A Cry in the Night”

by Mary Higgins Clark

exchange. No registration required, but patrons will be ERLANGER: seen on a first-come, firstTUESDAYS • 9 AM-1:30 PM served basis.

Kentucky Adult SCORE, an all-volunteer Education Classes* organization of experienced Tackle Your Genealogy* ERLANGER: professionals who provide free COVINGTON: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS advice to entrepreneurs. You TUES., JAN. 7 • 10-11 AM 4-7 PM must register in advance to We’ll show you how to get Prepare for your GED. Call participate. Contact SCORE at started or restart your family 859.442.1683 to register. www.greatercincinnati.score.org history research.

Boost Your Career Through Networking* COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 6 & 20 • 6-8 PM

1/6: Networking Fundamentals Learn what networking is, how to build your own personal network and how it works to advance your career and business.

1/20: Organizing My Network How to build your own personal network and keep track of its members.

Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange COVINGTON: TUES., JAN. 7 • 10 AM - NOON THURS., JAN. 23 • 4-6 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., JAN. 13 • 2-4 PM TUES., JAN. 28 • NOON-2 PM

Visit with a representative with Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange. They’ll help you sign up for health care through Kentucky’s health care

Build Your LinkedIn Profile*

COVINGTON: TUES., JAN. 7, 14, 21, & 28 6-7:30 PM

Build your LinkedIn Profile to establish your professional reputation online.

Power Your Job Search with Google Tools*

ERLANGER: TUES., JAN. 7 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Discover new job opportunities using Google Search. Learn how to organize and enhance your job search using G Suite tools.

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*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Craft Club: Vision Boards*

Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes

Craft vision boards to create a picture of your goals for 2020.

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

Create with Karla: Valentine Topiary

ERLANGER: ERLANGER: COVINGTON: THURS., JAN. 2 • 6:30-8:30 PM WED., JAN. 8 • 6-8 PM SAT., JAN. 11 • 10 AM-NOON

Kenton County Diabetes Support Group

Job Searching and the

ERLANGER: Internet* TUES., JAN. 7 • 6:30-8 PM COVINGTON: THURS., JAN. 9 • 10 AM-NOON Join the Northern Kentucky

Health Department for tips, resources and support.

NKY Accountability Group

In this class, we will cover searching for a job online, creating a basic resume, and offer tips to lands an interview.

ERLANGER: Film Friday Matinee: WEDNESDAYS • 9:15-11:30AM “The Farewell”

Job search support group for professional level job seekers or people seeking to change careers.

Matinee Wednesday

COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS IN JAN. • 1-4 PM

This month is Western Roundup!

1/ 8: “3:10 to Yuma” 1/15: “Monte Walsh” 1/22: “Big Jake” 1/29: “Support Your Local Gunfighter”

Casual Dungeons & Dragons

COVINGTON: FRI., JAN. 10 10-11 AM

Join us for a halfhour of low impact, low intensity training that focuses on stability, balance, and mobility training

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COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 13 • 6-8 PM

We’ll make a Kentucky hot chocolate recipe and decorate AGES 18+ marshmallows to put in our COVINGTON: cups!

SAT., JAN. 11 & 25 • 1-4 PM

For anybody over 18 years old who wishes to play in a relaxed, open setting. Join anytime, no commitment necessary, beginners welcome!

All materials are provided. (5th Edition Rules are used, with some modifications.)

Mindfulness Group

ERLANGER: OFF SITE: FRI., JAN. 10 • 1-3 PM REPEATED SUN., JAN. 12 & 19 • 3-5 PM AT 6 PM

Location: Hellmann Creative Center, 321 W. 12th/MLK Blvd, One-On-One Genealogy Covington, KY 41011. Begin each session by watching Research Assistance* an episode of the Great COVINGTON: Courses class, “The Science of SAT., JAN. 11 & 25 • 10-11 AM & Mindfulness: a research-based 2-3 PM path to well-being” followed Call the Local History & by mindfulness practice and Genealogy Department at discussion.

859.962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss Lunchtime Yoga Flow resources and search strategies.

Refreshments provided.

COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 13 • NOON-1 PM

Learn basic yoga postures as we flow with breath, creating a calm mind for your day.

Sit & Fit*

Cook a Book with Krysta — ­ Local History Style*

Paint Pouring*

COVINGTON: TUES., JAN. 14 • 6-8 PM

Learn to create dazzling abstract art with acrylic paint pouring.

Step by step instructions, no painting knowledge is needed.

Disney Trivia!

ERLANGER: WED., JAN. 15 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Teams of 2-6 can compete and enjoy themed snacks, music, and crafts between rounds.

Costumes encouraged!

2020 New Year, New Career Job Fair

ERLANGER: THURS., JAN. 16 • 1-4 PM

Meet with over 60 employers for diverse employment opportunities. Coaching assistance available beginning at noon.

Craft Club: Dry-Erase Memo Boards*

ERLANGER: THURS., JAN. 16 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Dominos & Donuts

ERLANGER: FRI., JAN. 17 • 9:30-10:30 AM

Wake up at the Library with fresh donuts, coffee, and a game of dominos.

First Time Computer Users*

COVINGTON: FRI., JAN. 17 • 10 AM-NOON

If you have never turned on the computer, then this is the place for you.

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MLK, Jr. Day OneOn-One Genealogy Research Assistance*

COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 20 • 9 AM-9 PM

Staff from the LHG Dept. are available to discuss getting started researching your family history or working on an elusive ancestor. Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.

NKY Health Department Testing COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 20 • 4-7 PM

DAR Research Assistance

COVINGTON: TUES., JAN. 21 • 9-11 AM

Looking to join a lineage society, but not sure where to start? 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.

Teal Gate Studio LinkedIn Photo Session*

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DIY Essential Oils Aroma Inhalers

COVINGTON: SAT., JAN. 25 • 10 AM-NOON

Learn about essential oils and make your own aroma inhaler.

Cameo Silhouette 101* COVINGTON: SAT., JAN. 25 • 1-3:30 PM

Learn how to use the Cameo Silhouette cutter to make arts and crafts projects.

Get Your Game On with LinkedIn*

ERLANGER: SUN., JAN. 26 1:30-3:30 PM

Do an annual spruceup of your LinkedIn profile.

Share Your Family History on WordPress* COVINGTON: TUES., JAN. 28 • 2-3 PM

Learn how you can use WordPress to blog, share, and archive your family history documents, photographs and data.

Ticket to the Twenties ERLANGER: SAT., JAN. 18 • 3-4 PM

Travel back in time for some boogie woogie tunes brought to you by the Ben Levin Trio and be entertained by a Cincinnati Circus magician.

Games, crafts, and refreshments provided.

Snack & Learn: Covington’s Roaring 20s

Take a jaunt back in time with us and listen to stories about Covington in the Roaring 1920s — the good, the bad, and the ugly!

Getting the Most from Gmail and Google Drive

ERLANGER: COVINGTON: WED., JAN. 22 • 11:30 AM-1 PM WED., JAN. 29 10 AM-NOON Get your LinkedIn photo taken

by a professional photographer for free.

Disney Karaoke

Classic Movie Matinee

Grow with Google:

ERLANGER: Digital Literacy Skills ERLANGER: WED., JAN. 29 • 1-3 PM WED., JAN. 22 • 6-7 PM Everyday Tasks*

Belt out your favorite Disney tunes while enjoying mocktails and light snacks.

Federal Resume Workshop

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., JAN. 23 • 10-11:30 AM

Learn how to prepare a resume to apply for Federal jobs and use USA Jobs like a pro.

Enjoy Gary Cooper in “High Noon” and snacks!

The Fine Art of Cover Letters*

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

ERLANGER: TUES., JAN. 21 2-3 PM

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10th Annual Teen Photo Contest Gallery Show

WILLIAM E. DURR: ERLANGER: FRI., JAN. 31 • 6-8 PM THURS., JAN. 30 • 6:30-8 PM Come check out the great

Learn how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google tools. Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity.

photography by area teens on exhibit in our meeting-roomturned-gallery.

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Teen Stuff

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

10th Annual Teen Photography Contest WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., JAN. 1 - TUES., JAN. 28

It’s time for the 10th Annual Teen Photo Contest!

Do you take great photos? Phones, cameras, untouched, retouched. Everything is included!

First prize is a $75 prepaid debit card and your photo as the cover for the KCPL Teens Facebook page; 2nd prize is a $50 prepaid debit card.

Submit up to 2 JPEG images as email attachments to kcplteens@gmail.com between Jan. 1-Jan. 28. Include your name, grade, and contact phone or e-mail. Visit our website for more information. Winners will be announced at the gallery show Friday, January 31 at 6 pm.

Pizza, Popcorn and Penguins!

Teen Space

Enjoy pizza, popcorn and a penguin craft during your holiday break. While supplies last.

Meet up with friends and play video games, board games, and have snacks.

Dungeons and Dragons Game Night

WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., JAN. 10 • 6-8 PM

ERLANGER: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 4-5 PM

COVINGTON: THURS., JAN. 2 • 1-2 PM

Anime Club

Love anime? Come meet up

ERLANGER: with other anime fans for shows, THURS., JAN. 2, 16 • 6-8:30 PM

We use 5th edition rules, and you are welcome to bring your own 5th edition characters.

Beginners will be provided with pre-generated characters.

Photography Workshop*

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., JAN. 2 & 9 • 6:30-8:30 PM

food, and fun!

Library Teen Cafe

WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., JAN. 7 • 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.

Bring your DSLR camera, charged batteries, memory card, manual and tripod if you have one. We will go over tips and tricks of photography and get you on your way to taking great photos.

Magic! The Gathering

ERLANGER: SAT., JAN. 4 & 18 • NOON-3 PM

Bring your own deck, or one can be provided for beginners. All experience levels welcome!

Game Day

COVINGTON: SAT., JAN. 4 • 2-4 PM

Game on systems or board games, enjoy a DIY caramel apple bar.

Yoga Basics Winning photo from last year’s Annual Teen Photography Contest, by photographer Lauren Mecum

COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 6 • 10-11 AM

Homeschool Art Club: Hand Lettering

WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., JAN. 8 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Learn basic yoga postures as we flow with breath, creating a calm mind for the rest of your day.

Homeschool Art Club events are all free, open to anyone ages 11-18/grades 6-12, and no registration is required.

Teens Talk: Social Media

ERLANGER: WED., JAN. 8 • 5:30-6:30 PM

8 JANUARY 2020

Join your peers to drink hot chocolate and discuss topics that effect your day-to-day life.

This month’s focus is social media.

Lunchtime Yoga Flow

COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 13 • NOON-1 PM

Learn basic yoga postures as we flow with breath, creating a calm mind for the rest of your day.

Paint Pouring*

COVINGTON: TUES., JAN. 14 • 6-8 PM

Learn to create dazzling abstract art with acrylic paint pouring. Step-by-step instructions, no painting knowledge is needed.

Let’s Have Dinner Together!

WILLIAM E. DURR FRI., JAN. 24 • 6-8 PM

Come sit down to dinner with your friends at the Library.

If you have any food allergies, please email jessy.griffith@ kentonlibrary.org.

MLK Jr Day Teen Celebration

ERLANGER: MON., JAN. 20 • 5-6 PM

Teens grades 6-12 can enjoy a pizza party and listen to the playlists created during the passive program in the week leading up to honor MLK Jr Day.

Disney Karaoke

ERLANGER: WED., JAN. 22 6 & 7 PM

Belt out your favorite Disney tunes while enjoying mocktails and light snacks.

Homespun Tween/Teen Edition: Tactile-Book Making

Teen Homeschool Interactive: Escape Room

Tweens/teens are invited to participate in the Build A Better Book project based out of Boulder, CO. We will be designing and fabricating inclusive media to enhance the reading experience.

Join fellow homeschoolers to solve the puzzles before the time is up!

COVINGTON: WED., JAN. 15 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Disney Villain’s Party ERLANGER: MON., JAN. 20 6:30-7:30 PM

Enjoy crafts and snacks inspired by our favorite bad guys.

Build a Better Book Workshop: Tactile Art* WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., JAN. 21 • 6-7:30 PM

You are invited to participate in the Build A Better Book project based out of Boulder, CO. We will be making 3-D alphabet pages for a binder book at this program.

ERLANGER: TUES., JAN. 28 • 1-2 PM

Dinner and a Movie: “Oliver & Company”

ERLANGER: WED., JAN. 29 6:30-8 PM

Watch a Disney throwback while enjoying hot dogs and chips!

10th Annual Teen Photo Contest Gallery Show

WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., JAN. 31 • 6-8 PM

Come check out the great photography by area teens on exhibit in our meeting-roomturned-gallery.

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

Disney Stories and Donuts!

PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER: SAT., JAN. 4 • 11 AM-NOON

Celebrate the end of the winter holidays by enjoying Disney stories, songs, puppets and a craft.

Plus, there will be yummy donuts, coffee and juice.

Pizza, Popcorn and Penguins!

AGES 3-12 COVINGTON: THURS., JANUARY 2 • 1-2 PM

Enjoy pizza, popcorn and a penguin craft during your holiday break. While supplies last.

Little DaVincis

ALL AGES WILLIAM E. DURR: FRIDAYS • 10 AM-8 PM

Stop in all day for an art and STEM activity.

Imagine! Play! Learn!

PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., JAN. 6 • 10 AM-8 PM

Ignite your imagination through pretend play.

Reading Buddies

Puppy Tales*

Family Storytime: “Pete

Children will have time to read one-on-one to a dog who loves to hear stories! You bring the kids we’ll supply the dogs!

day with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family, followed by a craft. This month we’ll be celebrating everyone’s favorite groovy feline, Pete the Cat.

SCHOOL AGE the Cat and Friends”!

COVINGTON: FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN SUNDAY, JAN. 5 • 2-3 PM AGES 0-6 WILLIAM E. DURR: ERLANGER: TUESDAYS • 5:30-6:45 PM TUESDAYS • 6:30-7:15 PM ERLANGER: Families are invited to end their SUN., JAN. 26 • 2-4 PM

Winter STEM Activities

COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 6 - FRI., JAN. 10

Stop by the C3Lab to participate in a Winter STEM challenge each day. Complete the challenges and win a prize!

Winter Wonderland Painting Class AGES 10-14 COVINGTON: TUES., JAN.Y 7 • 6:30-8 PM

AGES 3-12 ERLANGER: Join us for a step-by-step painting class. Limited to the MON., JAN. 6, 13, 20, & 27 4:30-5:30 PM first 20 in attendance.

Season’s Readings

CHILDREN AGES 2-12 COVINGTON: ENDS SUN., JAN. 5

Pick up a “Season’s Readings” book log at the Covington Branch. Read or listen to five books and return your log to the Covington Branch for a small prize and raffle entry.

All logs due by 5 pm on Sun., January 5.

New Year’s at Noon

PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., JAN. 2 • 11 AM-12:30 PM

Kids need to celebrate New Year’s too! We’ll toast the New Year and count down to the ball drop. We’ll also have food, games, songs and stories.

10 JANUARY 2020

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

Younger children can listen to stories, and older children can practice their reading skills.

Pizza provided. Earn a new paperback book when you attend three times.

Homeschool Club: Legos with OKILUG Juniors

HOMESCHOOLERS GRADES K-5 ERLANGER: TUES., JAN. 7, 14, 21 & 28 1-2:30 PM

Homeschool students can join us in learning about math, spatial design, engineering, and much more involving Legos!

This is a program hosted by OKILUG Juniors.

Small Talk: A Book Club for Homeschoolers* SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: WED., JAN. 8 • 10:30 AM-NOON

This month’s selection is the Newbery Honor winning “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” by Florence and Richard Atwater. Join us for discussion, activities, and refreshments.

Homeschooler’s Club: Winter Birds*

HOMESCHOOLERS GRADES K-5 WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., JAN. 8 • 10:30-11:30 AM Learn about winter birds. We’ll have several

bird related activities some of

which includes bird identification, a

Charley Harper art project with a

cardinal and making our own bird

mobile to take home.This

program is strictly for

grades K-5 and

limited to 45 kids.

Storytimes Ages 0-6 • Program length may vary Wild Wednesdays

Spanish/English Storytime

CHILDREN AGES 8-12 ERLANGER: COVINGTON: WED., JAN. 8, 15 & 29 THURS., JAN. 16 • 7-8 PM

1/8, 7-8 PM: Disney Night!

Join Miss Lauren and Miss Desta for a new Spanish/English 1/15, 6:30-8 PM: Disney Trivia storytime! We’ll read, sing, and 1/22, 7-8 PM: Family Disney play in both languages!

Karaoke ¡Únase a Miss Lauren y Miss 1/29, 6:30-8 PM: Dinner and a Desta para una nueva hora de Movie, “Oliver and Company” cuentos en Español/Inglés!

Inventors Club* Leerémos, cantarémos y jugarémos en ambos idiomas.

SCHOOL AGE & TWEENS WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., JAN. 11 • 10 AM-NOON

Learn skills like soldering, coding, prototyping, construction, and more! For the first month, we will be building an arcade game and coding it.

Library Playgroup

FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5 AND THEIR FAMILIES COVINGTON: SAT., JAN. 11 • 10 AM-NOON

Meet up with area parents while the children play! We’ll meet in the Children’s Activity Room.

The Library provides sensory friendly toys and books, coffee for parents, bagels and a small snack for the children. Siblings welcome.

Luau with Moana

For the Birds!*

SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 20 7-8 PM

Join us for stories and make a treat for our feathered friends.

Build a Better Book Workshop: Tactile Art* SCHOOL AGE - TEENS WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., JAN. 21 • 6-7:30 PM

You are invited to participate in the Build A Better Book project based out of Boulder, CO. We will be making 3-D alphabet pages for a binder book at this program.

PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER: Wiggle-bot Art SUN., JAN. 12 • 2-4 PM PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE Join us for a Luau! We’ll have COVINGTON: tropical refreshments available TUES., JAN. 21 • 6:30-7:30 PM

while we watch the movie and make an island-themed craft.

Costumes and Luau attire welcome!

Build your very own wiggle-bot and watch it create art right before your eyes. Limited to the first 15 kids in attendance.

R E G U L A R

S C H E D U L E Rise and Shine

Baby Music and Rhyme Wiggletime

AGES 2-5; CAREGIVER REQUIRED ERLANGER: MON., 11 AM

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

Preschool Storytime AGES 3-5; CAREGIVER REQUIRED COVINGTON: TUE., 10 AM

Music and Motion with Joel the Singing Librarian

Family Storytime AGES 0-6; CAREGIVER REQUIRED ERLANGER: TUE., 6:30 PM COVINGTON: WED., 7 PM

AGES 3-5; CAREGIVER REQUIRED WILLIAM E. DURR: TUE., 10:30 AM

Toddler Storytime

Playart

AGE 2; CAREGIVER REQUIRED COVINGTON: TUE., 11 AM

AGES 3-6; CAREGIVER REQUIRED WILLIAM E. DURR: THU.,10:30 AM & 2 PM

Toddler Time

Blast Off to Kindergarten

AGES 2-3 ERLANGER: WED., 10 & 11 AM

AGES 3-5 ERLANGER: THU., 11 AM

Children can enjoy a storytime with puppets, music and dancing.

Stories, activities, crafts and skills to help prepare children for kindergarten.

Tiny Toddlers Storytime

The S.M.A.R.T. Program

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.

Playart with Baker Hunt

TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL OFF SITE: FRI., JAN. 10, 17, 24 & 31 • 10-11 AM

AGES 3-6 ERLANGER: FRI., 11 AM

Children will have fun with Science, Math, Art, Reading and Technology.

Scamper Squad

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.

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Visit a Branch!

Covington Branch

NONPROFIT ORG

502 Scott Blvd.

Covington, KY 41011

US POSTAGE PAID DATAMARK

Erlanger Branch

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-9pm

(Covington closes at 6pm)

SAT 10am-5pm

(Erlanger is open until 6pm)

SUN 1pm-5pm

Questions?

859.962.4000

The Library will be closed Wednesday, January 1. kentonlibrary.org

Spanish-English Storytime

PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER: FRI., JAN. 24 • 5-6 PM

Bilingual storytime is presented in English and Spanish allowing children to engage through stories, finger plays, music, activities, and crafts. “La hora del Cuento Bilingüe es presentado en Inglès y Español, permitiendo a los niños engancharse a traves de cuentos, juegos con los dedos, mùsica, actividades, y manualidades.

OKI LUG Juniors LEGO Club*

GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 7 ERLANGER: SAT., JAN. 25 • 2-4 PM

Kids are invited to join us for a fun time building with Lego blocks. Students will be working on projects based on grade level in small groups.

12 JANUARY 2020

Celebrate the Chinese New Year!

Homespun: Gung Hay Fat Choy*

SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: WED., JAN. 22 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Discover the traditions that are part of China’s most important holiday, the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, which begins on January 25.

Chinese New Year

SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER: THURS., JAN. 23 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Celebrate Chinese New Year a few days early. Enjoy stories, crafts, activities, a treat, and more!