Kenton County Public Library January Events 2022

January 2022

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

ALL BRANCHES: SAT., JAN. 1 - MON., FEB. 28

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.

Disney Trivia

The Singing Librarian

Teams up to six players may test their knowledge of all things Disney! The top teams will win a small prize. Recommended for ages 7+.

An unpredictable collection of comedy and music video shorts!

ERLANGER: ONLINE: WED., JAN. 5 • 6:30-8 PM SUN., JAN. 16 • 1-1:15 PM

Grab & Go Craft Kits COVINGTON: ONGOING

Pick up your craft kit at the Covington branch. Each week we will have a limited number of kits reserved for kids/families and kits for adults. While supplies last.

All About Owls Presented by Raptor Inc! ERLANGER: MON., JAN. 17 • 2-3 PM

Join us to learn all about owls who live in the Greater Cincinnati area presented by Raptor Inc. There will be real owls to see and artifacts to touch and look at.

Health & Wellness Expo

COVINGTON: SAT., JAN. 29 • 11 AM-4 PM Walk into better health this new year! Participants can take part in free health screenings and enjoy a variety of vendor activities and wellness classes.

Family Movie

ERLANGER: MON., JAN. 3 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Enjoy free snacks and watch a family-friendly film. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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

scanned and returned to you.

Or send an email to kate. mckenzie@kentonlibrary.org to coordinate a donation or to ask COVINGTON: questions.

ALL MONTH

We are looking for a copy of your oldest family photograph(s). 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

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One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance

COVINGTON: ALL MONTH

Just getting started on your family research, or looking for help with a genealogy “brick wall”? 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-thephone, or through an online virtual meeting.

Writers’ Group

ERLANGER: TUES., JAN. 4 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Share your work and give feedback in this group for ERLANGER: writers of all genres! New MONDAYS • 4-7 PM members always welcome.

WEDNESDAYS • 4-7 PM

GED Prep*

Prepare for your GED. Call 859.442.1166 to register.

Chair Yoga*

Life’s Thimble Pleasures: Embroidery*

COVINGTON & ONLINE: THURS., JAN. 13 • 11-11:45 AM

COVINGTON: TUES., JAN. 4 & 18 • 6-8 PM

Try your hand at embroidery.

Supplies provided.

ERLANGER & ONLINE: WED., JAN. 5 • 11-11:45 AM

Gentle yoga class that is accessible for people of all body types and skill levels. Both in person and online.

Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Movie Matinee

Senior Social and Games

Energizing Morning

Join us for a movie matinee!

Calling all seniors! Come for coffee, pastries, card games, and more.

MON., JAN. 10 & 24 9:30-10:30 AM

COVINGTON: WED., JAN. 5 & 19 • 1-3:30 PM

Baskets and Birds* COVINGTON: WED., JAN. 5 • 4-6 PM

January 5th is National Bird Day. Fly into the new year and brighten your nest with a decorative basket of your design.

Sew What! Bowl Cozy*

ERLANGER: Yoga* FRI., JAN. 7 & 14 • 10-11:30 AM COVINGTON:

Conversations and Coffee

COVINGTON: FRI., JAN. 7 & 14 • 10-11:30 AM

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

ERLANGER: Tai Chi* WEDNESDAYS • 7-8:30 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: Each month we have a different FRI., JAN. 7 & 21 10:30-11:30 AM project we will teach you. This COVINGTON: month we will be creating a WED., JAN. 12 • 10:30-11:30 AM Bowl Cozy. Middle school and

up please.

Golden Girls Marathon!

Join Master Greg Fahey of NKY Shaolindo for a morning Tai Chi session.

ERLANGER: THURS., JAN. 6 • 6-8 PM Reflections in Nature* WED., JAN. 12 • NOON-2 PM ONLINE OR OFF SITE:

Stop by anytime to watch a marathon of the best Golden Girls episodes, do simple themed crafts, and enjoy snacks! Brush up on all the Golden Girls facts just in time for Golden Girls trivia on Jan. 24!

SAT., JAN. 8 • 10-10:45 AM

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

Start your day feeling peaceful and connected and see how much of a difference you can make.

Real Advice for New Adults*

Garden Club

Tips on budgeting for the first time, cooking for yourself, and taking care of yourself in a fastpaced world.

or learn a new skill related to gardening indoors and out!

ERLANGER: MON., JAN. 10 • 6-7 PM

ERLANGER: Join us to do a new project MON., JAN. 10 • 12:30-2:30 PM

Breaking Through Your Genealogy Brick Walls YOUTUBE: MON., JAN. 10 • 2-3 PM

Learn about ways to circumvent your stopping points in genealogy research.

Presentation by Elaine Kuhn.

Pre-recorded.

Adult Paint Night* COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 10 • 6-8 PM

Acrylic canvas painting. See online for additional details.

Musical Matinee: “Calamity Jane”

ERLANGER: TUES., JAN. 11 • 1:30-3:30 PM

Enjoy “Calamity Jane” (1953, not rated) with Doris Day and Howard Keel.

Durr Crafters*

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., JAN. 6 & 18 • 6-7:30 PM

Join us for one of our meetings and have fun while learning new craft trends or new techniques for some old ones.

First Time Computer Users

COVINGTON: THURS., JAN. 6 • 6-7 PM

Covington Walking Club

COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS • 8-9 AM Join us for the Walking Club.

Meet at the entrance of the library.

If you are totally lost when it comes to computers and how to use them, this class is for you.

DIY: Cozy Candles*

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

Learn how to make a cozy candle in the STREAM Center.

Materials provided.

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

Author Talk: Chris Offutt*

Library Paint Night*

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., JAN. 13 & 20 • 6-7:30 PM

ZOOM: TUES., JAN. 11 • 7-8 PM Join us on Zoom to hear awardwinning author Chris Offutt discuss his latest novel, “The Killing Hills,” which is set in Eastern Kentucky. Mr. Offutt, a Kentucky native, has penned other works including novels, non-fiction books, memoirs, and screenplays for the television series “True Blood” and “Weeds.”

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

Craft Club: Vision Boards*

ERLANGER: THURS., JAN. 13 • 6:30-8 PM

Join us to manifest your new year in a vision board!

Movie Monday: “Selma”

ERLANGER: MON., JAN. 17 • 1 & 6 PM

Rated PG-13.

“Hooked” on a Feeling: Knit and Crochet Club

Cooking with Dagmar*

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

gives a demonstration (and tastings!) of dishes from all around the world.

WILLIAM E. DURR:

ERLANGER: WED., JAN. 12 • 2-3 PM TUES., JAN. 11 • 6-7:30 PM Join Ms. Dagmar while she

Beer Can Picture Frame*

ERLANGER: TUES., JAN. 11 • 6-8 PM

Bring cans to the STREAM Center and turn them into a photo frame.

DAR Research Assistance

TEAMS: WED., JAN. 12 • 10-11 AM COVINGTON: WED., JAN. 26 • 10-11 AM

Schedule a one-on-one appointment with the Rebecca Bryan Boone Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. You can discuss the necessary steps toward membership and get help with your research questions. For more information and to schedule an appointment please call 859.962.4070.

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Movie Night

COVINGTON: THURS., JAN. 13 6-8 PM 1/6: “The Macguffin” 1/13: “The Maltese Falcon”

1/27: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”

Cool Hand Ukes

Winnie The Pooh Button Art*

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

Come celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day by making some button art of Pooh and Piglet!

ERLANGER: ERLANGER: WED., JAN. 12 • 6-8 PM TUES., JAN. 18 • 6-8 PM

Yoga with Rabbits* WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., JAN. 18 • 6-7 PM

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

Fantasy Tea Parties: Game of Thrones*

ERLANGER: TUES., JAN. 18 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Join us for a Game of Thronesinspired adult tea party! Pastries inspired by the series will be served and dressing up is encouraged!

What’s New in GeNKY FACEBOOK: WED., JAN. 19 • 10-11 AM

Join us on the Kenton Library Archives Facebook Group as we explore new collections added to our print database GeNKY.

Chair Exercise*

ERLANGER & ONLINE: WED., JAN. 19 • 11 AM COVINGTON: THURS., JAN. 27 • 11-11:30 AM

A half-hour of low impact, low intensity training that focuses on stability, balance, and mobility training.

DIY: String Art Snowflake*

ERLANGER: THURS., JAN. 20 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Materials provided.

Dominos & Donuts

Board Games for Grown Ups

COVINGTON: THURS., JAN. 20 • 6-8 PM A relaxed club for tabletop gaming. We have a robust collection of intriguing games for one off evenings of fun or whole campaigns of intrigue.

Golden Girls Trivia!

Craft Club: DIY

Adventures in the

Join us for three rounds of trivia to test your knowledge of the Golden Girls! Guests may compete on teams of 1-6 people. The winning team will receive a prize!

THURS., JAN. 27 • 6:30-8 PM

FRI., JAN. 28 • 2-2:15 PM

Join us for a cozy evening learning about herbs and tea blends, then make your own blend to sip during class or take home!

Staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department share the stories behind items held in our archives.

ERLANGER: Tea Blends* Archives MON., JAN. 24 • 2 & 6:30 PM ERLANGER: YOUTUBE:

Fandom Trivia Night: Game of Thrones Jeopardy*

ERLANGER: ERLANGER: FRI., JAN. 21 • 10-11AM TUES., JAN. 25 • 6:30-8:30 PM

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

Bring your team of up to six players and test your knowledge of the Game of Thrones books and TV series Intro to Genealogy with a JeopardyYOUTUBE: style game!

FRI., JAN. 21 • 2-2:30 PM Prizes Join us to explore resources awarded and learn tips and tricks for and snacks beginning your genealogy provided. research. This session is prerecorded.

Health & Wellness Expo

COVINGTON: SAT., JAN. 29 • 11 AM-4 PM

Walk into better health this new year! Participants can take part in free health screenings and enjoy a variety of vendor activities and wellness classes.

Learn about herbs and tea blends!

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Book Clubs

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Book to Movie Club: “The Good Liar!”

ERLANGER: FRI., JAN. 7 • 5-5:45 PM

Read/watch and discuss “The Good Liar” by Nicholas Searle and the movie starring Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen.

Book Extensions: “Gaining Ground — A Story of Farmers’ Markets, Local Food, and Saving the Family Farm” OFF SITE: MON., JAN. 10 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Meet at the Durr Education Office (450 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger) to discuss “Gaining Ground” by Forrest Pritchard, Roger Wayne, et al.

Contact Jennifer at jennifer. beach@kentonlibrary.org or 859.962.4143 to reserve your copy of the book.

Wine About It: “The Other Mrs.”*

ONLINE: THURS., JAN. 20 • 6-7 PM

Join a book club with a bit of murder, mystery, and intrigue! Read “The Other Mrs.”

Case Files: “The Real Lolita”*

ERLANGER: MON., JAN. 31 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Join a true crime book club so good it should be illegal.

Read “The Real Lolita”

by Sarah Weinman.

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Career & Job *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org Microsoft Word: Basics*

Northern Kentucky Accountability Group

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word. If you don’t know any Microsoft products, it’s recommended to start here. We will cover how to create, edit, save, and print a document.

Job search support group for professionals in transition or anyone wanting to change careers. Offers weekly speaker on some educational aspect of the job search process that a regular class does not cover. Features motivational speakers, networking opportunities, job search leads, and connections to community partners.

COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 3 & 24 • 2-3 PM

Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition with Us*

ONLINE: MON., JAN. 3 • 6:30-8:30 PM TUES., JAN. 18 • 9:30-11:30 AM

Anyone who is interested or new to the job search journey can join KCPL Volunteer Coach Sherry Mays and Career Programmer Mikaela Brungs to learn about all the things you need to consider at the start of the process.

Power Your Job Search with Google Tools*

COVINGTON: TUES., JAN. 4 • 11 AM-NOON

Discover career opportunities, use Google Sheets to track the progress of job applications and create a resumé.

Build Your LinkedIn Profile Series ZOOM: TUES., JAN. 4, 11 & 18 6-7:30 PM

1/4: Session 1- Privacy Settings and Setting Up Your Career Interests 1/11: Session 2 - LinkedIn Profile Optimization and Choosing the Right Keywords for Your Profile 1/18: Session 3 - Applying for a Job, Using Filters and Reaching Out to Hiring Managers 1/25: Session 4 - Connecting, Posting and Using Groups

ERLANGER: WEDNESDAYS • 9:15-11:30 AM

Time Management: Getting Things Done

ERLANGER: WED., JAN. 5 • 6:30-7:30 PM

This course will help you stay organized and on track all day. Recognize and treat the causes of procrastination, eliminate time wasters, and increase your focus and concentration. Schedule your time more effectively to accomplish the important goals that add purpose and balance to your life.

Federal Resumé Workshop* ZOOM: THURS., JAN. 6 10:30 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.

Finding a Job 101* ZOOM: THURS., JAN. 6 • 2-3 PM

Update your resumé, learn about how to apply and new techniques for your job search. For beginners.

Services or by calling 859.962.4002 Managing Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) Workshop

Transferable Skills Workshop*

Join Dr. Nina Talley to talk about managing the impact of Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) in your job search. You will receive a free Premium Jobscan.co class afterwards to help you find a great role.

Learn how to identify and use your transferable skills to change jobs or careers.

ERLANGER: THURS., JAN. 13 ONLINE: 10:30 AM-NOON FRI., JAN. 7 • 10-11:30 AM

Target Your Resumé Workshop

Exploring O*Net Online*

ONLINE: THURS., JAN. 13 • 6:30 PM

We’ll explore how to use O*NET Online, the Department ERLANGER: of Labor’s website, to research salary ranges, plan career MON., JAN. 10 • 1-2:30 PM changes, and improve your We will do a reality check on the purpose of a resumé, review resume. types of resumés, discuss how to collect and organize document data, write it to get read, and more.

Microsoft Excel: Basics* COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 10 & 31 • 2-3 PM

Excel may look hard to use, but this class will make it easy. Learn how to make a budget, how to work with formulas, charts, and workbooks.

Elevator Pitch Power Hour*

Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 17 • 2-3 PM

Join us to learn the basic functions of Microsoft PowerPoint including how to create, edit, and make a presentation.

Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies*

COVINGTON: TUES., JAN. 18 • 11 AM-NOON

Building Your Career Pathway*

ERLANGER: MON., JAN. 24 • 6:30-8:30 PM

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

How do you evaluate where you are currently in your career?

Learn to think logically about your future and turn ideas into action plans.

New Year, New Career Job Fair

Using Data Axle to Grow Your Business*

In partnership with the Kentucky Career Center, job seekers are invited to meet local employers.

Come dressed to impress! Visit with a Career Coach beginning at noon to help you prepare to meet employers.

your business. Access over 24 million businesses and 262 million consumers.

ERLANGER: COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 24 • 6:30-8:30 PM THURS., JAN. 20 • 1-4 PM CAREER COACH SESSIONS Learn how to use the library’s NOON-3 PM top business database to grow

Interviewing Skills Workshop*

Create a Marketing Plan*

ONLINE: THURS., JAN. 27 • 10-11:30 AM

A personal marketing plan will make it easier for friends, ERLANGER: colleagues, coaches, and SAT., JAN. 22 • 10:30 AM-NOON new acquaintances to make connections for you during your Put your best foot forward job search. and learn how to prepare for interviews today. We will Mastering the Art touch on one-on-one, panel, virtual, and lunch/dinner type of Informational interviews.

Interviewing*

ERLANGER: MON., JAN. 31 • 6:30-7:30 PM

If you are unsure of your next career move, learn how to set up professional meetings or interviews to explore future career options with people already working in those fields.

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

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

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Teen Stuff

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

Life’s Thimble Pleasures: Embroidery*

COVINGTON: TUES., JAN. 4 & 18 6-8 PM Want to try your hand at embroidery? Then get thready to swing on by the Covington Branch for instruction and some time to work on a project! Supplies available.

Sew What! Bowl Cozy*

Tai Chi*

Each month we have a different project we will teach you. This month create a Bowl Cozy.

Middle school and up please.

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.

ERLANGER: COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS • 7-8:30 PM WED., JAN. 12 • 10:30-11:30 AM

DIY: Cozy Candles*

ERLANGER: THURS., JAN. 6 • 6:30-7:30 PM Teens

Learn how to make a cozy candle in the STREAM Center.

Materials provided.

Reflections in Nature: Meditation* ONLINE OR OFF SITE: SAT., JAN. 8 • 10-10:45 AM

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

Energizing Morning Yoga*

COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 10 & 24 9:30-10:30 AM

12th Annual Teen Photography Contest

Start your day feeling peaceful and connected and see how Teen Space Unplugged much of a difference you ERLANGER: can make.

WED., JAN. 5 • 3:30-4:30 PM

ONLINE: SAT., JAN. 1 - MON., JAN. 31 Teens can hang out with their

It’s time for the 12th Annual Teen Photo Contest! Phones, cameras, untouched, retouched…Everything is included! First prize is $75 cash.

Details at kentonlibrary.org/ events.

Tabletop Teens

AGES 9 AND OLDER COVINGTON: TUES., JAN. 4 & 18 • 4-6 PM

Play some tabletop games with us! For tweens to teens, we got the top tier board games.

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

Baskets and Birds* COVINGTON: WED., JAN. 5 • 4-6 PM

Did you know Jan. 5th is National Bird Day. Fly into the new year and brighten your nest with a decorative basket of your design.

Disney Trivia

ERLANGER: WED., JAN. 12 • 5-6 PM

Create your own mini winter wonderland or tropical paradise in a jar! Materials provided.

Alcohol Ink Fire Art*

ERLANGER: SAT., JAN. 15 • 2-3 PM

Teens will use glass from a picture frame and alcohol inks to create a one-of-a-kind art piece!

Teen Art Workshop* COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 17 • 4-6 PM

Create beautiful artwork while enjoying snacks and hanging with friends.

Teen Game & Hang

Art After School

Teens can hang out and play both tabletop and video games.

Teens can create their own masterpiece! Materials to create a watercolor Northern Lights winter wonderland scene will be provided.

ERLANGER: ERLANGER: MON., JAN. 10 & 24 • 4-5 PM WED., JAN. 19 • 4-5 PM

Library Teen Cafe WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., JAN. 11 • 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, snacks, and conversations.

Animanga Club

ERLANGER: COVINGTON: WED., JAN. 5 • 6:30-8 PM TUES., JAN. 11 • 6-8 PM

Teams up to 6 players may test their knowledge of all things Disney! The top teams will win a small prize.

Create: DIY Snowglobe*

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

Terrarium Tuesday*

Kid Art Night*

AGES 5-18 COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 24 • 6-8 PM

DIY: String Art Snowflake*

COVINGTON: TUES., JAN. 11 • 4-5 PM

Join us for a kid paint night. We will paint a winter ERLANGER: wonderland scene and enjoy THURS., JAN. 20 • 6:30-8:30 PM some snacks.

We’re going to be making string art snowflakes! All Saturday Morning on supplies will be provided!

In this program, we hope you will find a sense of calm and beauty, building up your terrarium step by step.

Thursday Evening

Anime Club

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., JAN. 27 • 6-8 PM

WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., JAN. 21 • 6-8 PM

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

All the fun of a retro Saturday morning (goofy cartoons, sugar cereal, pajamas...) but on a Thursday evening!

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

1000 Books Before

Kindergarten

ALL BRANCHES: MONTHLY

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.

Reading Buddies*

AGES 3-12 ERLANGER: MON., JAN. 10, 17, 24 & 31 4:30-5:30 PM

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. Snacks provided. Earn a new paperback book when you attend 3 times

Blast Off to Kindergarten*

AGES 3-6 COVINGTON: TUES. JAN 4-FEB 8 • 10 AM

is designed in six-week sessions to build on skills as we go. Join us as we learn through play, song, movement, and rhyme!

Tabletop Teens

AGES 9 AND OLDER COVINGTON: TUES., JAN. 4 & 18 • 4-6 PM

Play some tabletop games with us! For tweens to teens, we got the top tier board games.

Kid’s Craft Club

AGES 4-8 ERLANGER: TUESDAYS • 7-8 PM

Join us for a Kids Craft Club.

We will be doing a different craft every week. For ages 4-8.

Each week in Blast Off to Kindergarten, 3-6 year olds can enjoy stories, activities, crafts and skills to help prepare them for kindergarten. This program

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

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.

Wild Wednesdays

AGES 8-12 ERLANGER: JAN. 5, 12, 19 & 26

1/5: Disney Trivia, 6:30 PM 1/12: Board Game Night, 7 PM 1/19: Winter Wonderland Watercolor, 7 PM 1/26: M&M Taste Test, 7 PM

Playart @ Baker Hunt BABIES UP TO AGE 5 OFF SITE: FRIDAYS • 10-11 AM

Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center Join us for an artful storytime!

One of Baker Hunt’s youth art instructors will present an art project to go with the story. The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center is located at 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011.

Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits* AGES 5-8 WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., JAN. 13 • 2-4 PM FRI., JAN. 14 • 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.

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Little da Vinci’s at the Erlanger Branch Library!

Homespun: To the Moon!*

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER: TUES., JAN. 25 • 10 AM-4 PM

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.

AGES 5-8 COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 31 1:30-3 PM Join us to learn all about our closest celestial neighbor, the moon! We’ll talk about the space program, Lunar New Year, and hear from a real astronomer.

STEM: Frozen Experiments

Tween Time*

AGES 9-12 COVINGTON: TUES., JAN. 25 • 4-5 PM

Lots of fun activities for tweens.

Saturday Morning on Thursday Evening*

AGES 5-9 WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., JAN. 27 • 6-8 PM

All About Owls presented by Raptor Inc!

Come for stories and fun!

Small Talk Book Club: “The Girl Who Drank the Moon”*

Join us to enjoy stories, songs, puppets, and donuts! There will be juice and coffee available as well.

Saturday Stories and

AGES 5-12 Donuts* ERLANGER: ERLANGER: AGES 3-5 THURS., JAN. 13 • 6-7 PM MON., JAN. 17 • 2-3 PM ERLANGER: Learn about frozen STEM See For Everyone.

SAT., JAN. 29 • 10:30-11:30 AM

experiments. Learn how to make frozen bubbles, why does salt affect ice, and engineer mini sleds.

Meet a Service Dog BABIES UP TO AGE 12 COVINGTON: SUN., JAN. 16 • 3-4 PM

Have you ever wondered what a Service Dog actually does?

Meet Kona and her handler, Abbey, and find out how they work together to make Abbey’s life safer!

AGES 5-12 COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 24 • 1:30-3 PM

Join us for discussion, activities, and refreshments. Books available for pickup starting 12/20 at the Children’s Desk inside the Covington Branch.

Kid Art Night*

AGES 5-18 COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 24 6-8 PM

Join us for a kid paint night.

We will paint a winter wonder-land scene and enjoy some snacks.

Homeschool Tweens Engaging in Service Learning AGES 9-12 COVINGTON: MON., JAN. 31 • 1:30-3 PM

Join forces to discover how to make a positive impact in our community! We’ll discuss opportunities available in local organizations and select one that we can put into action.

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

Kid’s Craft Club

AGES 4-9 ERLANGER: TUESDAYS • 7-8PM

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

BABIES and fun for your little one all via ERLANGER: Zoom! You MUST register for WEDNESDAYS • 9:30 AM & 11 AM this storytime with a valid email WILLIAM E. DURR: address so we can email you WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM

AGES 4-6 Bring your baby to the library ERLANGER: for stories, songs, rhymes, and MONDAYS • 11:30-12:30 PM

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

Tiny Toddlers

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.

Preschool Storytime

the link to the Zoom room. No storytime 9/2.

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. No storytime 9/2.

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!

AGES 3-5 COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS • 11-11:45 AM

AGES 2-3 ERLANGER: Come for stories, songs, and 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.

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.

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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-6pm

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

Questions?

859.962.4000

Closed Saturday, January 1. kentonlibrary.org

New Beginnings at Your Library January is the time for starting fresh, setting goals and making resolutions.

Whether you are trying to cut carbs, cook more, exercise regularly, get rid of clutter, start a new hobby, save money, change jobs or read more, the library has you covered. Here are six ways the library can help you in the new year: 1. Make new friends – Join a book club or attend a program.

Love crafting? Your people will be in the craft programs.

2. Improve your health – Check out

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cookbooks or attend a yoga class or health program. Don’t miss the Health & Wellness Expo on January 29 at the Covington Branch.

3. Learn something new – Check out a book on any topic you are interested in or visit kentonlibrary.org Digital Library to learn a new language or prep for a test.

4. Make new things – Schedule an appointment in the Makerspace or STREAM Center to create customized items like T-shirts, mugs, cutting boards, pillows and more. Use Creative-

bug (via kentonlibrary. org) to learn a new crafting skill.

5. Learn about your ancestry – Meet one-on-one with a genealogy associate or use one of the history and genealogy databases found at kentonlibrary.org.

6. Land a new job – Schedule a one-onone with a Career Navigator, join the Northern Kentucky Accountability Group or attend the New Year New Career Job Fair on January 20th or the job search skills programs.

Visit kentonlibrary.org to put items on hold or register for a program.