Kenton County Public Library Events - January 2023

January 2023

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PG 2-4 COVINGTON

PG 5-7 ERLANGER

PG 8-9 INDEPENDENCE

PG 10-11 CAREER AND JOB SERVICES

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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

Everyone

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents: ”Martin’s Dream”* ONLINE (SYSTEMWIDE): TUES., JAN. 10 - SUN., JAN. 15

“Martin’s Dream” includes fun, interactive components where viewers can “choose their own adventure” by making different choices along the way. See website for full details and registration.

African American Genealogy Research Assistance

Bring in up to a dozen originals and we’ll scan and return them on the spot! Call 859.962.4070 for an appointment. If you can’t make this date or time, please call us to schedule at another time.

Hooks & Needles WED., JAN. 25 • 2-4 PM

Knitters and crocheters bring your projects or start something new. All levels welcome.

Adults

COVINGTON BRANCH & TEAMS: MON., JAN. 16

Faces and Places Photograph Donation Drive

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

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@ketonlibrary.org to coordinate a donation or to ask questions.

Faces and Places Photograph Scanning Bee WED., JAN. 25 • 2-4 PM

We are looking for photographs of the Covington Eastside community, Lincoln-Grant High School students and teachers, or African American families in our community to add to our Faces and Places historic photograph database!

ALL MONTH

TUESDAYS • 10 AM–5 PM

Is your New Year’s Resolution to research your family tree? We can help you reach your goal! Call 859.962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to get started!

Board Game Night

TUES., JAN 3, 17 & 31 • 5-7 PM

Meet new people and play Ticket to Ride, Dominion, Bargain Quest, Carcassone and others!

Sci-Fi Roleplay Club

TUES., JAN. 3, 17, 31 • 6-8 PM

Play Wrath & Glory, a Warhammer 40k RPG.

GED Testing*

THURSDAYS • 2-6 PM SAT., JAN. 21 • 10 AM-2 PM

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

Covington Walking Club* WEDNESDAYS • 8-9 AM

Genealogy Research Assistance

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

Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 962.4070 and reserve a one-hour one-on-one session to discuss resources and search strategies. Popular topics include filling out your family tree, African American genealogy research, and local property research.

Chair Yoga*

ALL MONTH

Health & Wellness Expo SAT., JAN. 28 • 11 AM - 3 PM

Check out local health organizations and community groups, take advantage of free health screenings and enjoy one of the dance classes or fitness demonstrations available.

Visit the website for details.

2 DECEMBER 2022

Beginners Genealogy Research Assistance

WED., JAN. 4 • 11-11:45 AM

Also available online.

Microsoft Excel*

BASICS: THURS., JAN. 5 • 10-11 AM ADVANCED: THURS., JAN. 19 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Learn how to work with autofill, formulas, and formatting.

New Year Planner*

THURS., JAN. 5 • 10 AM-NOON

Use the provided grid journals to create a personalized planner and journal.

Decorate with washi tape, stickers, markers and more.

Covington Adventurer’s Guild THURS., JAN. 5 & 19 • 6-8 PM

A Dungeons and Dragons club.

Family Photograph Scanning Assistance FRIDAYS • 10 AM-5 PM

Get help with scanning your family photographs in the Local History and Genealogy Department at Covington.

Learn how to use the equipment and save photos. Bring a flash drive.

Coffee and Conversations FRIDAYS • 11 AM-12:30 PM

Community support experts from Mental Health America will be present to help guide anyone who may be experiencing a difficult situation.

Adventures in the Archives

YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK GROUP: FRI., JAN. 6 • 2-2:30 PM

We’ll share our favorite archival collections that can help you with your genealogy New Year’s Resolution.

B O O K C L U B : Cover2Cov SUN., JAN. 8 & 22 • 2-4 PM

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

Senior Arts & Crafts*

AGES 55+ TUES., JAN. 10 & 24 • 10 AM-NOON

Art Study Series: Gesture Drawing* TUES., JAN. 10 & 24 • 5-7 PM

The purpose of gesture drawing is to facilitate the study of the human figure in motion by sketching out a series of poses in a short amount of time.

Tai Chi

WED., JAN. 11 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Set Up New Tech*

THURS., JAN. 12 • 10 AM-NOON

We can help set up new tech items you might have gotten over the holiday season.

Flow & Unwind Yoga*

THURS., JAN. 12 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Bring your own mat and water bottle. Also available online.

12 Tips to Get the Most Out of Erlanger’s Job Fair on January 26 1 1.

Bring several copies of your resumé. You can arrive early to use the photocopier if the fair is at the library. Remember that others are probably doing the same thing, so allow extra time.

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2 Dress appropriately. At a minimum, you should wear business casual, but you should step it up depending on the organizations at the fair.

3 Have a game plan. Time could be limited, so review the companies 3. expected at the fair and prioritize the employers you want to visit.

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4 Do your homework. Spend time researching background information on the organizations you are interested in so you can ask specific questions.

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5 Only take materials or samples from companies you are interested in pursuing. Some employers bring large quantities of print materials or freebies, while others will only have a few. Always ask before taking items.

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6 Prepare your “career pitch.” Extend your hand, introduce yourself and be ready to discuss your career interests and goals. Be sure to emphasize your skills and experience that would be important to the company. Your pitch should be 30 to 60 seconds.

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7 Plan to follow up. Ask for the representative’s business card and send a short thank-you note to acknowledge them for taking the time to speak with you but also so they remember you.

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8 Take notes. I like to do this on the back of the company’s business card to help distinguish the information for each company, but a notebook will also work. Remember to bring a pen.

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9 Be considerate. Other people might be waiting to speak with the same employers, so keep your questions brief and offer to continue the conversation later.

10. Bring your business card. You can create and print business cards 10 with an online service or at a local store like Staples. Not only will you want to give your card to potential employers, but you might also meet someone in the crowd with whom you want to network.

11. Be positive. Employers want to know that you are excited about the 11 position and have a positive attitude.

12. Arrive early. Lines could be long, and you want to ensure enough 12 time to meet with each potential employer.

The Kenton County Public Library offers resumé writing, interview courses, and many job skills classes. Visit kentonlibrary.org/careerandjobservices/ for a complete list of classes and other helpful information.

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Covington

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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

In-Person DAR Research Assistance

Tai Chi

WED. JAN 25 • 10 AM

See Adults.

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. 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.

Animanga Club

Microsoft Word Basics* THURS., JAN. 26 • 10-11 AM

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

SWET DanceFit*

THURSDAY, JAN. 26 • 6:30- 7:30 PM

SWET DanceFit is a cardio dance class.

Acrylic Paint Night*

AGES 14 & UP: MON., JAN. 30 • 6-8 PM

Painting theme: Winter

Teens

Board Game Night

WED., JAN. 11 • 10:30-11:30 AM

THURS., JAN. 12 • 6-8 PM

Come hang out, talk, or watch Anime or Manga at Animanga!

Flow & Unwind Yoga*

THURS., JAN. 12 • 6:30-7:30 PM

See Adults.

New Year Planner*

Simple and quick crafts for teens.

Tween Anime Club MON., JAN. 16 • 7- 8 PM

Come watch anime and read manga with your friends!

Tween Time*

TUES., JAN. 24 • 4-5 PM

Lots of fun activities. See website for details.

SWET DanceFit*

TUES., JAN. 10 & 24 • 5-7 PM

See Adults.

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UP TO AGE 5: FRIDAYS • 10-11 AM

Join us down the street for a storytime and art project. The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center is located at 620 Greenup St., Covington, KY 41011.

Saturday Storytime

UP TO AGE 5: SAT., JAN. 7 & 21 • 10:30-11 AM

Older siblings are welcome.

Animanga Club

THURS., JAN. 12 • 6-8 PM

See Teens.

See Adults.

Tween Anime Club

Acrylic Paint Night*

MON., JAN. 16 • 7- 8 PM

MON., JAN. 30 • 6-8 PM

See Teens.

See Adults.

Tween Time*

TUES., JAN. 24 • 4-5 PM

See Teens.

Kids

Winter Crafts

MON., JAN. 2 & 16 • 10 AM-8 PM

Blast Off to Kindergarten*

Art Study Series: Gesture Drawing*

Baby Storytime

WED., JAN. 25 • 6-7 PM

While supplies last.

See Adults.

Meet us in the C3Lab for a fun STEM activity.

Playart @ Baker Hunt

MON., JAN. 16 • 4-4:30 PM

See Adults.

THURS., JAN. 5 & 19 • 6-8 PM

AGES 9-12: WEDNESDAYS • 3:45-4:45 PM

Teen Craft Club*

THURS., JAN. 5 • 10 AM-NOON

Covington Adventurer’s Guild

STEM Club*

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

See Adults.

TUES., JAN. 3 • 6-8 PM MON., JAN. 16 & 30 • 6-8 PM

AGES 3-5: WEDNESDAYS • 11-11:45 AM

See Adults.

TUES., JAN. 3, 17 & 31 • 5-7 PM

Sci-Fi Roleplay Club

Preschool Storytime

AGES 3-6: TUESDAYS • 11 AM-NOON

This program is designed to build on skills to help children prepare for kindergarten. Join us as we learn through play, song, movement, and rhyme!

Toddler Storytime

AGES 2-3: WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:45 AM

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

Everyone

New Year New Tote!

JAN. 1-JAN. 31

Does your family need a new tote bag to hold your books this year? Call STREAM at 859.962.4331 to schedule an appointment to make a new bag!

Needle Arts Group

THURS., JAN. 5 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Bring whatever project you’re working on or stop in for a tutorial.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents: ”Martin’s Dream”* ONLINE (SYSTEMWIDE): TUES., JAN. 10 - SUN., JAN. 15

“Martin’s Dream” includes fun, interactive components where viewers can “choose their own adventure” by making different choices along the way. See website for full details and registration.

Musical Matinee: “The King and I” TUES., JAN. 10 • 1:30-3:45 PM

2 hours, 13 minutes. Rated G

Family Bingo

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

FRI., JAN. 13 • 4:30-5:30 PM

Lunch and Learn: Vent Haven Museum* FRI., JAN. 27 • NOON-1 PM

Join us for a talk with Lisa Sweasy, Curator of the Vent Haven Museum, the world’s only museum dedicated to ventriloquism. Learn more about the museum, its history, and its unique collection. Lunch provided.

Adults GED Prep*

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 4-7 PM

Call 859.442.1166 to register.

Bootcamp Class*

TUES., JAN. 3 & 17 • 6-6:30 PM

Join Brandon from Affordable Athletic Supplements for a fun, energetic workout combining HIIT, agility, core conditioning and flexibility training.

Writers’ Group

TUES., JAN. 3 • 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* WED., JAN. 3 • 7 PM

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

B O O K C L U B : The Bookies Book Club* WED., JAN. 4 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Read then discuss “The Night Tiger”

by Yangsze Choo.

Needle Arts Group

THURS., JAN. 5 • 6:30 -8:30 PM

Join us for a gathering of fellow needle crafters for a casual drop-in session.

Flow & Unwind Yoga

THURS., JAN. 5 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Bring your own mat and water bottle.

Also available online.

Senior Social

FRI., JAN. 6 & 20 • 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Join us for coffee, pastries, play card games, and chat! This event offers a chance to learn about what others are doing and engage with your community.

Santa Brought Me a Computer, Now What?* SAT., JAN. 7 • 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Learn how to organize your computer, save files, create folders, and more.

STREAM Your Creativity Look at what’s been made in the STREAM Center and Covington Makerspace!

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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

Reflections in Nature Meditation

B O O K C L U B : Case Files: “The Blood of Emmett Till”*

Also available online.

Gardening Club* MON., JAN. 9 • 6-7 PM

We’ll read a new true crime novel each month and then get together to discuss the bloody details. Please provide your own book for January.

Join this workshop to discuss and prepare how and what to plant in spring.

Tai Chi*

SAT., JAN. 7 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Musical Matinee: “The King and I” TUES., JAN. 10 • 1:30-3:45 PM

2 hours, 13 minutes. Rated G

Smart Wearables in STREAM TUES, JAN. 10 • 6:30-8 PM

Visit the Erlanger STREAM Center to find out what device suits your needs best!

Craft Club: Snowy Watercolors*

WED., JAN. 11 • 1:30-3:30 PM THURS., JAN. 12 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Use fun watercolor techniques to create a snowy cityscape. Craft Club is an adult program for ages 16+.

Cool Hand Ukes

WED., JAN. 11 • 6-8 PM

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

Erlanger Walking Club FRI., JAN. 13 & 27 • 9-10 AM

Get outside, create walking goals and connect with others. Walks range between 1-3 miles.

Chair Yoga*

FRI., JAN. 13 • 11-11:45 AM

Also available online.

MON., JAN. 16 • 6:30-7:30 PM

WED., JAN. 18 • 6:30-7:30 PM

TUES., JAN. 3 & 17 • 6-6:30 PM

SWET DanceFit* WED., JAN. 3 • 7 PM

See Adults.

B O O K C L U B : No Adults Allowed: Teen Book Club

This seminar will define wants versus needs, explore saving and spending goals, share budgeting strategies and more.

Read and discuss “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen.

THURS., JAN. 19 • 6-7 PM

Friday Movie Matinee: “In the Heat of the Night” FRI., JAN. 20 • 1:30-3:30 PM

THURS., JAN. 5 • 4-5 PM

Flow & Unwind Yoga

THURS., JAN. 5 • 6:30-7:30 PM

See Adults.

1967, PG-13, 1hr 49 min

Teen Game & Hang

Trauma Informed Care Workshop*

Play both tabletop and video games.

Snacks provided.

MON., JAN. 23 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Following participation in this presentation, you should expect to: Understand the differences in the definition of initial trauma, re-triggered trauma, and vicarious trauma and tools to address each.

B O O K C L U B : The Read to Succeed Book Club* TUES., JAN. 24 • 7-8 PM

A book club to help push your professional goals. Also available online.

B O O K C L U B : Book to Art Club: “The Lost Apothecary”* THURS., JAN. 26 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Basic Microsoft Word*

Learn how to create, edit, save, and print a document.

Lunch and Learn: Vent Haven Museum* FRI., JAN. 27 • NOON-1 PM

See Everyone.

Chair Exercise*

MON., JAN. 30 • 11-11:30 AM

Also available online.

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Bootcamp Class*

Financial Fitness: The Power of Budgeting*

Read a book in advance of the meeting, then create an art project inspired by the book.

SAT., JAN. 14 • 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Teens

MON., JAN. 9 • 4-5 PM

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents: ”Martin’s Dream”* ONLINE (SYSTEMWIDE): TUES., JAN. 10 - SUN., JAN. 15

“Martin’s Dream” includes fun, interactive components where viewers can “choose their own adventure” by making different choices along the way. See website for full details and registration.

Homeschool Teens: Superheroes of STEMville* TUES., JAN. 10 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Join the Cincinnati Museum Center for a Superheroes of STEMville program.

The citizens of STEMville need your engineering and math skills to solve a series of challenges and save the community. Use the engineering design process to define the problems; then imagine, create and test solutions.

Teen Movie Night: “Top Gun Maverick” TUES., JAN. 10 • 6-8 PM

Movie is rated PG-13.

Teens Create* • Snowflake Picture Frames Tues., Jan. 17 • 6-7 PM

Lapsit Storytime

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

• Snow Globes: Tues., Jan. 24 • 6-7 PM • Custom Mugs: Tues., Jan. 31 • 6-7 PM

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

Tai Chi*

LEGO Club

WED., JAN. 18 • 6:30-7:30 PM

AniManga Club

MON., JAN. 23 • 4-5 PM

Watch and discuss your favorite anime, manga and enjoy snacks!

Kids

AGES 5-12 WED., JAN. 4 • 3:30-5 PM

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

Wild Wednesdays

Playdough Playdate

AGES 2-5 THURS., JAN. 12 • 1:30-3 PM

The library will provide tools, mats, and playdough for young patrons to create their masterpieces.

Snowy Science*

AGES 8-12 THURS., JAN. 12 • 4:30-5:30 PM

AGES 7-12 WEDNESDAYS • 7-8 PM

Work together to create the best recipe for fake snow and finish with a cup of hot chocolate.

Join us each week for art, fun, and games. See weekly themes online.

Sat. Family Storytime

Blast Off to Kindergarten

AGES 8 AND YOUNGER SAT., JAN. 14 & 28 • 11 AM-NOON

Toddler Storytime

AGES 3-5 THURSDAYS • 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Fun for the whole family to start your weekend with stories, songs, and play.

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

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

Story Stroll: “I Have a Dream”

Puppy Tales

Stroll around the room while reading “I Have a Dream” illustrated by Kadir Nelson.” There will be stations to learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and his dream for his country.

Music and Movement Storytime

AGES 2 -5 MONDAYS • 11:30 AM- NOON

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.

Pajama Storytime

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

An evening storytime featuring stories, songs and rhymes.

Baby Storytime

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

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

Preschool Storytime

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

AGES 5-12 THURS., JAN. 5 • 6-7 PM

Children are invited to read with a therapy dog to help build their reading confidence.

Playart

AGES 2-5 FRIDAYS • 1:30-2:30 PM

AGES 4-8 MON., JAN. 16 • 1-3:30 PM

Let’s Build It!

AGES 2-5 WED., JAN. 18 • 1:30-3 PM

Join us weekly for an art activity inspired by a book.

Young engineers can play and create with Magna-Tiles, DUPLOs, soft blocks and many other tools.

Karma Kids*

Afterschool Tween Hang

A playful yoga class for kids that includes movement, breath and an art project to create a calm, relaxed mind.

Create resist art with watercolors while supplies last.

AGES 5-12 SAT., JAN. 7 • 1-2 PM

Homespun Homeschool:

TUES., JAN. 10 & 24 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Homeschool families are invited to come learn, socialize, and have fun. Best for grades K-3rd.

Homeschool Teens: Superheroes of STEMville* TUES., JAN. 10 • 1:30-2:30 PM

AGES 8-12 THURS., JAN. 19 • 3-6 PM

Read. Make. Play.

AGES 3 AND OLDER TUES., JAN. 24 - THURS., JAN. 26

Experience fun sensory play and art inspired by books. This month we’ll be inspired by “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats.

DIY Snow Globes*

AGES 8-12 THURS., JAN. 26 • 5-6 PM

See Teens.

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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

Everyone

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents: ”Martin’s Dream”* ONLINE (SYSTEMWIDE): TUES., JAN. 10 - SUN., JAN. 15

“Martin’s Dream” includes fun, interactive components where viewers can “choose their own adventure” by making different choices along the way. See website for full details and registration.

Adults

Zumba Gold: Dancing to the Oldies!

Library Paint Night!*

THURS., JAN. 19 & 26 • 6-7:30 PM

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

Flow & Unwind Yoga*

THURS., JAN. 19 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Bring your own mat and water bottle.

Also available online.

B O O K C L U B : Adult Book Discussion* TUES., JAN. 24 • 7- 8:30 PM

Kids

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

Discuss “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguaro.

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

Memory Café

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

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

Baby Music & Rhyme Wiggletime

WED., JAN. 25 • 1-2 PM

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

Dungeons and Dragons of Durr

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

All skill levels welcome.

Tiny Toddlers

MONDAYS • 10-11 AM

TUES., JAN. 3 & 17 • 6-8:30 PM

FRI., JAN. 6 & 20 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Teens

Make It with Jackie*

TUES., JAN. 10 • 6-8 PM

Tai Chi

SUN., JAN. 8 • 2-4 PM

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.

NKY Amateur Radio Club MON., JAN. 9 • 7- 8:30 PM

Join amateur radio enthusiasts for discussions and special presenters.

Cooking with Dagmar* WED., JAN. 11 • 2-3 PM

Join Ms. Dagmar while she gives a demonstration (and tastings!) of dishes from all around the world.

Movie Night: “Don’t Worry Darling” TUES., JAN. 17 • 6-8 PM

Popcorn and drinks available while supplies last.

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Library Teen Cafe Crafts! Games! Snacks! Random other things.

Flow & Unwind Yoga*

THURS., JAN. 19 • 6:30-7:30 PM

See Adults.

Anime Club

FRI., JAN. 20 • 6-8 PM

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

Teen Book Tasting MON., JAN. 23 • 6-8 PM

Come look for your next great reads at our library book tasting!

AGES 18 TO 36 MONTHS WEDNESDAYS • 11 AM-NOON

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

Chess Club

ALL AGES WEDNESDAYS • 4:30 -6 PM

Each meeting consists of chess play and enlightening lessons.

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.

Look What’s Coming Up! The Pigeon Wants a Scavenger Hunt! ¡Cuéntame un Cuento! / Bilingual Storytime AGES 3 -5 THURS., JAN. 5 • 6- 7 PM

Acompañanos junto a tus niños a nuestra hora del cuento bilingüe donde escucharemos historias y haremos divertidas actividades.

Join us with your children in our bilingual storytime where we will listen to stories and do fun activities.

Sensory Open Play

BABIES 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!

“Día de Reyes” Festival ALL AGES SAT., JAN. 7 • 1-3 PM

FEBRUARY 1-28 INDEPENDENCE BRANCH

Roots and Branches: West African Aesthetics in African American Quilts SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 • 11 AM-NOON ERLANGER BRANCH

Lunch and Learn. Nancy Green: Being Aunt Jemima, the Pancake Queen TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 • NOON-1 PM ERLANGER BRANCH

Belly Dancing with Emily Marie SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 • 2-2:30 PM COVINGTON BRANCH

Celebrate the Three King Day, a Latin American tradition. We’ll have delicious sweet bread, hot cocoa and more. Enjoy breaking a “piñata,” fun activities and a surprise for each child. Let’s honor and share Latin American traditions.

Acompañanos junto a tu familia para celebrar el Día de Reyes. Habrá rico pan dulce, chocolate caliente y más.

Disfrutaremos rompiendo la piñata, actividades divertidas y una sorpresa para cada niño. Mantengamos vivas nuestra cultura y compartamos nuestras tradiciones.

Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits*

BABIES UP TO AGE 12 TUES., JAN. 10 • 6-8 PM SUNDAY, JAN. 22 • 2-4 PM

Join us on our adventure to wonderland and read to our rabbits Luna and Lola.

Staff will contact you after registration with a specific 15-minute time slot.

Family Movie Matinee: “DC League of Super-Pets” ALL AGES SAT., JAN. 28 • 2-4 PM

Popcorn and drinks available while supplies last.

Love to shop the Friends of the Kenton County Public Library’s Used Book Sale? Check out their new shop open daily at the Independence Branch. Check back often as the shelves are regularly restocked. Visit kentonlibrary.org/events for 2023 book sale dates.

THANK YOU! Thank you to the following who sponsored the Kenton County Public Library Foundation’s “Trim a Tree & Read with Me” program: Schultz Marketing Communications, Web Wizard Marketing, Leonard Law, Hy-Tek Intralogistics, John & Lesli Riehemann, Todd & PJ Berling, Adkins family in honor of Scott Kinsella.

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

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

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.

Kentucky Career Center Corner ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., JAN. 4 & 18 • 1-5 PM

Meet with KCC representatives to assist you in finding a job, accessing American Job Center resources, Veterans Assistance, or determining eligibility for WIOA funding available for training, certifications, or schooling. For full details see website.

Target Your Resumé Workshop*

Toastmasters

Create a Marketing Plan*

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.

Learn to create a personal marketing plan which will make it easier for others to make connections for you during your job search.

Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition With Us*

Interviewing Skills Workshop*

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JAN. 9, 23 & 30 • 6:30-8:30 PM

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JAN. 9 • 6:30-8:30 PM TUES., JAN. 24 • 10 AM-NOON

Join our Volunteer Career Coach, for an orientation on getting started on looking for your next job.

Fundamentals of Networking* ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JAN. 10 • 10 AM-12:30 PM

Networking is the number one way for professionals to find new jobs and help grow their careers. Learn networking fundamentals and organization.

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JAN. 5 • 10 AM-NOON

Build Your LinkedIn Profile*

We will cover the purpose of a resumé, review types of resumés, discuss how to collect and organize document data, best practices for writing, the influence of ATS, and more.

Transferable Skills Workshop*

Protect Yourself From Online Scams*

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

ONLINE: MON., JAN. 9 • 6-7 PM

Learn about three real-life online scams and familiarize yourself with some of the techniques scammers commonly use to access sensitive information.

ONLINE: TUES., JAN. 10, 17, 24 & 31 • 6-7:30 PM

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JAN. 12 • 10-11:30 AM

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JAN. 17 • 10-11:30 AM

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JAN. 19 • 10 AM-NOON

One-on-one, panel, virtual, and lunch/ dinner type interviews will be discussed.

Twitter and Instagram for Beginners* ONLINE: THURS., JAN. 19 • 6-7:30 PM

Basic Excel*

ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., JAN. 21 • 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Use Data Axle to Build a Target Company List for Your Job Search*

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JAN. 23 • 2-3:30 PM

New Year, New Career Job Fair ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JAN. 26 • 11 AM-2 PM

New Year, New Career Job Fair in partnership with the Kentucky Career Center. A career coach can help with Managing ATS Workshop* resumes, interviews, and cover letters as ONLINE: well as give overall guidance.

FRI., JAN. 13 • 10 AM-NOON

A knowledgeable instructor will expertly guide you through the complex nature of Applicant Tracking Software and the system’s influence in today’s job search process.

Elevator Pitch Power Hour* COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., JAN. 16 • 2-3 PM

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

Mastering the Art of Informational Meetings*

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

Discover how to set up professional meetings or interviews to explore future career options with people already working in those fields.

Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies* COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JAN. 31 • 2-3 PM

In this workshop, you will learn four strategies to improve your resumé and make your resumé more attractive to hiring managers.

10 JANUARY 2023

Check Out Our Staff Picks for Books to Advance Your Career! n Coming Back by Fawn Germer

n Modernize Your Resumé by Wendy Enelow

n Nailed It! 10 Keys to Acing the Interview

by Matthew Marvin

n What Color Is Your Parachute

by Richard Nelson Bolles

n Get Hired Now! by Ian Siegel

n Advance: The Ultimate How-to Guide for Your Career by Gary Burnison

n The Job Closer by Steve Dalton

JANUARY 2023 11

Visit a Branch!

Covington Branch

NONPROFIT ORG

502 Scott Blvd.

Covington, KY 41011

US POSTAGE PAID

Erlanger Branch

DATAMARK

401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018

Electronic Service Requested

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

Library Closed Sunday, January 1. kentonlibrary.org

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In this picture from January 10, 1974, children enjoy ice skating at the Dixie Ice Bowl. Pictured are Kathleen Wehry (12), Annette Wehry (14), and Karen Stamper (10). 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.