Kenton County Public Library July 2022

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Everyone’s Invited! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Lunch @ the Library

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI. JULY 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 NOON -1 PM

Children 18 and under receive a free lunch courtesy of the Kenton County School District.

Those over 18 can pay a small fee for food. Lunches available in front of library entrance.

COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., JULY 11, 18 & 25 11 AM - NOON

Lunch is provided by the Covington Independent School District.

ERLANGER BRANCH:

Check kentonlibrary.org for details.

Depot Days & Lunch

and Kenton Library Archives Facebook Group. We’ll also have a special tour related post on our Kenton Library Archives Instagram.

Tour schedule:

AGES 3-8 OFF-SITE (ERLANGER RAILROAD DEPOT PARK): TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS IN JULY 10:30 AM - NOON

Free lunch provided by Erlanger/Elsmere Schools staff for those younger than 18.

Adults may purchase lunch for a minimal fee. Lunch followed by stories and hands-on activities at 11 am. Each program has a unique theme. Please see website for themes.

Presto Paul Magic Show COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., JULY 9 • 11 AM - NOON

Join us for an amazing magic show with magician Presto Paul.

7/13: Dr. Caleb Manly House 7/27: Metcalfe-Stephens House

Virtual History Tour: Southern Kenton County

YOUTUBE & FACEBOOK: WED., JULY 13 & 27 • 2-3 PM

Join us over the summer for a virtual history tour of Southern Kenton County! We will explore houses, farms, and other historic locales south of Interstate-275. Enjoy a video of a different tour stop on our YouTube Channel,

READ YOUR WAY EVERY DAY

Summer Reading Celebration 2022 June 1 - August 31 SUMMER READING CELEBRATION GUIDELINES

Create a habit of reading this summer! Track your daily reading using the Beanstack tracker app or printed log.

Everyone:

• Read five out of seven days each week to be entered in the weekly prize drawing.

Children (ages 0-12): • • • •

Earn a book prize after completing their first week of reading.

Complete a second week of reading to earn a SRC T-shirt or backpack.

Ages 0-2 will receive an age appropriate prize.

Read a total of 30 days to enter to win a grand prize basket. Baskets are on display at each branch.

• Get a sticker each time you turn in your weekly log. Collect all five!

Visit kentonlibrary.org/src for a full list of prizes and details.

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NEW THIS YEAR!

The Kenton County Public Library has set a community goal.

Help us track 100,000 collective days of reading this summer. Everyone who helps us reach our goal will be entered to win a day pass to Silverlake the Family Place. There will be 100 winners. Children under 18 who win will be able to bring an adult.

Stop by the library or visit kentonlibrary.org/src to see the thermometer tracker.

The ROOK-ies Chess Group

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: WED., JULY 13 & 27 4:30- 5:30 PM

Join our drop-in chess group.

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

Kentucky Reptile Zoo Visit: Lifestyles of the Sleek and Scaly!

ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., JULY 30 • 11 AM - NOON Join us for a fun presentation from the Kentucky Reptile Zoo (Slade, Kentucky) featuring reptiles and how unique each type of reptile is along with learning how important they are to our world.

Water Day! Splash Circus

ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JULY 22 • 2-2:45 PM

Beat the heat and cool off with Tom Sparough, the Space Painter, and his Splash Circus — a show filled with comedy, excitement, and the juggling possibilities of water! Cool it down even more with a popsicle on your way out!

Tween Art Camp Reception

ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JULY 22 • 4:30-5:30 PM

Tweens and teens have been hard at work all week creating one-ofa-kind glass paintings! Family, friends, and the community are invited to view their art and enjoy light refreshments. The art will be on display in the branch through July 29th.

My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus Event!

Digging Dinos!

Join us for this interactive show

by My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus! Please bring your chairs or blankets.

Join us at Rainbow Park (Erlanger) for hands-on fun with the Cincinnati Museum Center! Free lunch available for those under 18 from the staff at Erlanger/Elsmere Schools.

ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JULY 22 • 6-7 PM

Concert: Happy 90th Birthday!— Celebrating the Music of John Williams

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JULY 28 7-8:30 PM Listen to the Cincinnati Civic Orchestra perform a summer pops concert in honor of John Williams.

AGES 5-8 OFF-SITE (RAINBOW PARK): SAT., JULY 23 • 1-3 PM

Local Author Celebration COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., JULY 23 • 2-4 PM

Hear from local authors about their books, their process, and how they make the works we love to read.

Giant Water Slides!

The Singing Librarian ONLINE: SUNDAY, JULY 31 • 1-1:15 PM

An unpredictable collection of comedy and music video shorts!

Friends of KCPL Used Book Sale COVINGTON BRANCH: JULY 31-AUG. 6: SUN., 1-5 PM MON.-THURS., 9 AM-8:30 PM FRI., 9 AM-5 PM SAT., 10 AM-5 PM

Come browse the best selection of used books in town, most of which are 75-80% off their original price. Bag Day is Saturday, when you can fill a grocery bag for $5!

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., JULY 29 • NOON-3 PM

Beat the heat while cruising down a giant water slide! Cool treats provided.

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

Sweet Treats: Firework Eats*

COVINGTON BRANCH: ALL MONTH

We are requesting photos to add to our historical photograph database Faces and Places. Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 859.964.4070 or email kate.mckenzie@ kentonlibrary.org to coordinate a donation or to ask questions.

COVINGTON BRANCH: FRI., JULY 1 • 1:30-3 PM

We will be creating hard candies, such as lollipops, in celebration of the Fourth of July.

One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance COVINGTON BRANCH: ALL MONTH

Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.

Tai Chi

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., JULY 1 • 10:30-11:30 AM COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., JULY 13 • 10:30-11:30 AM WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., JULY 15 & 29 10:30-11:30 AM

Master Fahey, a 6th degree black belt, will teach an easy course in the gentle and lowimpact martial art of Tai Chi.

Conversations and Coffee

Adventures in the Archives

Learn about various community resources that are available.

Community support experts from Mental Health America will be present to help guide anyone who may be experiencing a difficult situation. Coffee and donuts are typically served.

This month archivist Casey Blackmore will explore the riverboat history found in the Virginia Bennett collection.

COVINGTON BRANCH: FRIDAYS • 11 AM-12:30 PM

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JULY 5 & 19 • 6-6:30 PM

Join BJ and Kagan from Affordable Athletic Supplements for a fun, energetic workout.

Combining HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), agility, core conditioning and flexibility training. All levels are welcome.

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JULY 5 • 6-8 PM THURS., JULY 28, NOON-2 PM

Try your hand at embroidery.

Supplies available.

Writers’ Group

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JULY 5 • 6:30-8:30 PM

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

Chair Yoga*

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., JULY 6 • 11-11:45 AM WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH & ZOOM: MON., JULY 18 • 11-11:45 AM COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JULY 21 • 11-11:45 AM

Using yoga props and chairs, you’ll reset your system, increase your blood flow and leave feeling stretched and de-stressed.

YOUTUBE: FRI., JULY 1 • 2-2:30 PM

Dungeons and Dragons of Durr WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: TUES., JULY 5 & 19 • 6-8:30 PM

Experience the thrill of the popular tabletop, role-playing fantasy game. All skill levels welcome.

Bootcamp Class

Embroidery Club*

Sew What! Beverage Koozie*

ERLANGER BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS • 7-8:30 PM

Sew What! is a chance for sewing beginners to get together, share ideas and learn a thing or two! Each month we have a different project we’ll teach you, this month we will be creating Beverage Koozies! Middle School and up.

Life’s Thimble Pleasures: Needle Felting* COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JULY 7 • NOON-2 PM TUES., JULY 26 • 6-8 PM

Come for instruction and some time to work on a project!

Supplies available.

GED Testing*

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JULY 7, 14, 21 & 28 2-6 PM SAT., JULY 16 • 10 AM-1:30 PM

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

First Time Computer Use*

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JULY 7 • 6:30-7:30 PM

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

Walking Club

ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JULY 8 & 27 • 9-10 AM COVINGTON BRANCH: JULY 13 & 27 • 9-10 AM

Walks will be easy-mild difficulty and range between 1-3 miles.

Senior Social and Games ERLANGER BRANCH: FRIDAYS, JULY 8 & 22 10:30-11:30 AM

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

Make It with Jackie!* WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: SUN., JULY 10 • 2-4 PM

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.

Sunrise Yoga on the River*

OFF-SITE (COVINGTON PLAZA): MON., JULY 11 & 25 • 7-8 AM

Join us at sunrise and welcome the new day with sun salutations and creative sequences at the beautiful Covington Plaza beside the John A. Roebling Bridge.

Problem-solving Ground Covers and Lawn Alternatives COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., JULY 11 • 6-7 PM

Learn about replacing that high maintenance lawn with something that saves you time, money and reducing your need for mulching and weeding with well-behaved ground covers.

Presented by the Kentucky Extension Agency.

Garden Club: Plant Swap!

Night Fever: An Evening of the Bee Gees* ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., JULY 16 • 6:30-8 PM

Join us for a tribute concert to the music of the Bee Gees! Groove to the sounds of Night Fever as they bring you some disco-era tunes! The show starts at 6:30 pm and the auditorium doors will open at 5:30 pm.

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JULY 11 • 6-7:30 PM

Join us for a plant swap. Indoor and outdoor plants welcome.

Feel free to bring any unused pots, soil, tools, seeds, plantrelated décor, etc.

Musical Matinee: “Grease”

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JULY 12 • 1:30-3:30 PM

Grease is the word at Rydell High! You’ll have a blast summer lovin’ and hand jiving under a blue moon in this John Travolta and Olivia NewtonJohn classic. (PG)

Flow & Unwind Yoga* WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH & ZOOM: TUES., JULY 12 • 6-7 PM

A gentle vinyasa flow class where you’ll leave feeling refreshed and well-rested. If you are able, please bring your own mat and water bottle.

Sci-Fi Roleplay Club

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JULY 12 & 26 • 6-8 PM

For RPG fans looking for a break from D&D and ready for something a little more Sci-Fi.

Try your hand at embroidery!

Embroidery Club*

Summer Cupcake Decoration*

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: WED., JULY 13 • 1-2:30 PM THURS., JULY 14 • 6-7:30 PM

Join us for a hands-on decoration class where you will learn to decorate cupcakes.

Cool Hand Ukes

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., JULY 13 • 6-8 PM

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

Smartphone Crash Course

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JULY 14 • 10-11 AM

Skills and tips for using your handheld computer from beginner to intermediate.

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JULY 5 • 6-8 PM THURS., JULY 28 • NOON-2 PM

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Book Clubs J O I N Chair Exercise

COVINGTON BRANCH & ZOOM: THURSDAY, JULY 14 • 11-11:30 AM ERLANGER BRANCH & ZOOM: WED., JULY 27 • 11-11:30 AM

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

Covington Adventure’s Guild

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JULY 14 & 28 • 6-8 PM

A Dungeons and Dragons club.

All adventurers are welcome to join us.

Craft Club*

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JULY 14 & 28 6:30-8:30 PM

Scent of Summer Candle Making*

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JULY 21 • 7-8 PM

Learn how to make a candle with summer inspired scents.

Local History of NKY: Fairs

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The Bookies*

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., JULY 6 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Read “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides. Pick up your copy at the circulation desk!

Case Files: “Good Kids”*

YOUTUBE: ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JULY 22 • 2-2:30 PM MON., JULY 18 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Join us as we explore the history of our county fairs featuring photos from our Faces & Places database.

Urban Gardening: The Unique Aspects and Challenges COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., JULY 25 • 6-7 PM

This month, read “Good Kids” by Kyle Swenson.

Wine About It: “The Turn of the Key”*

ZOOM: THURS., JULY 21 • 6-7 PM

Craft Club is an adult program for ages 16 and older.

Join a book club with a bit of murder, mystery, and intrigue! This month, read Ruth Ware’s “The Turn of the Key.”

WED., JULY 20 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Why Did They Do That?

Book to Movie Club: “Death On the Nile” by Agatha Christie*

Discover how to make the most of gardening in an urban environment from learning how Introduction to to grow edible food, container gardening, microclimate Online Learning* considerations, while benefiting ZOOM: the wildlife. Presented by the FRI., JULY 15 • 11 AM-NOON Kentucky Extension Agency.

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: Discover all the great classes you can take for free online through the library. Explore careers, expand your computer skills and try out new techniques for using your library card.

De-Tox Juicing

COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., JULY 20 • 6-7 PM

Learn the benefits for your health and well-being of starting a juicing journey with Sandy Klein.

Library Summer Painting*

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: THURS., JULY 21 2-3:30 PM & 6-7:30 PM

Create a summer painting with basic instructions and then... let your creativity flow!

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STREAM Certification ERLANGER BRANCH:

ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JULY 8 • 5-5:45 PM

TUES., JULY 26 • 6-8 PM

Books will be available to pick up at the Erlanger Branch Library.

Laser Engravers*

Want to learn how to engrave custom designs on a wide range of materials? We’ll get you certified on both of the library’s available laser engravers!

3D Printers*

TUES., JULY 12 • 6-8 PM

Need to get some items 3D printed? Get certified to use the 3D printers available at your local library!

In-Person DAR Research Assistance* COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., JULY 27 • 10-11 AM

Schedule a one-hour in-person 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.

Twitter and Instagram for Beginners* ZOOM: WED., JULY 27 • 6:30-8 PM

Join us to learn how to get your account started on each platform and begin creating content!

Durr Crafters*

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: THURS., JULY 28 • 6-7:30 PM

Learn new craft trends or new techniques for some old ones.

Yoga in the Park Series* OFF-SITE (DEVOU PARK): THURS., JULY 28 • 7-8 PM

Reduce your stress, enjoy the outdoors and relax your body. A collection of library materials will be available for you to check out.

Costume Workshop*

COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., JULY 30 • 1-3 PM

Get hands-on and learn the basics in costume making.

Learn tricks about cosplay and costume design.

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Career & Job Services *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4002 Open Job Searching WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: SATURDAYS • 10 AM-2 PM

Get questions about your job search answered from the library’s career navigator.

Target Your Resumé Workshop*

ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., JULY 2 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Update your resumé to compete in today’s lightningfast business environment. We will do a reality check on the purpose of a resumé, review types of resumés, discuss how to collect and organize document data, best practices for writing and more.

Northern Kentucky Accountability Group*

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

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.

Build Your LinkedIn Profile*

ERLANGER BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS • 1-2:30 PM

7/6: Privacy Settings & Setting Up Your Career Interests 7/13: LinkedIn Profile Optimization & Choosing the Right Keywords 7/20: Applying for a Job, Using Filters & Reaching Out to Hiring Managers 7/27: Connecting, Posting, and Using Groups

Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition With Us*

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JULY 7 • 10 AM-NOON MON., JULY 25 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Join Volunteer Career Coach Hildy Bonhaus for an orientation

on getting started. Learn what to consider first to get yourself moving on an upward trajectory for your future.

Build a Resumé from Scratch*

Exploring O*Net Online*

Finding a Job 101*

Join this beginners’ class to create a resumé with Google Docs. We will cover what to include and what NOT to include on a resumé, how to format a resumé, and how to get the attention of hiring managers.

We’ll explore how to use O*NET to research salary ranges, plan career changes, and improve your resumé.

ZOOM: THURS., JULY 7 • 7-8 PM

Returning to work? Need help looking for jobs? Is your resumé old? Don’t even have a resumé?

This class is for you.

Managing ATS Workshop*

ZOOM: WED., JULY 13 • 7-8 PM

The Fine Art of Job Search Correspondence*

ZOOM: ZOOM: FRI., JULY 8 • 10-11:30 AM THURS., JULY 14 • 6-7:30 PM

Join Dr. Nina Talley, Director of Career Services at Wilmington College, to talk about managing the impact of Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) in your job search.

Interviewing Skills Workshop*

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JULY 11 • 10-11:30 AM

We will touch on one-on-one, panel, skype, and lunch/dinner type interviews. We will discuss research methods, voice and presence factors, a variety of practice question options, and the importance of welleducated follow-up questions.

Power Your Job Search with Google Tools* COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., JULY 11 • 10-11 AM

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

Networking to Grow Your Personal Boardroom*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JULY 12 • 6-8 PM

Learn how to network strategically to develop your personal boardroom.

Despite the varying opinions on cover letters, you DO need to know how to write one, how to compose effective job-hunting emails, and how to convey your points in P.A.I.N. letters. PAIN letters are “outside the box” ways to find job opportunities.

Basic Microsoft Word*

ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., JULY 16 • 10:30 AM-NOON COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JULY 21 • 6:30-7:30 PM

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

Manage and Build Your Online Brand* ZOOM: MON., JULY 18 • 6:30-8 PM

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

Elevator Pitch Power Hour*

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JULY 19 • 10-11 AM

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

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JULY 19 • 2-3 PM

Excel*

ERLANGER BRANCH: • BASIC - TUES., JULY 19 • 6:30-8 PM • ADVANCED – TUES., JULY 26 • 6:30-8 PM COVINGTON: • BASIC - THURS., JULY 28 • 10-11 AM

Must attend Basic Excel to take Advanced Excel.

Transferable Skills Workshop*

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JULY 21 • 10-11:30 AM

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

Basic Resumé Workshop* WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: SAT., JULY 23 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Learn how to create a basic resumé with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Canva.

Create A Marketing Plan*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JULY 26 • 10 AM-NOON

A personal marketing plan will make it easier to make connections for you during your job search. We will provide you with an outline and samples to use to build a target company section.

Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies* COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JULY 26 • 2 -3 PM

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

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Teen Stuff

*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Sci-Fi Roleplay Club

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JULY 12 & 26 • 6-8 PM

See Adults.

Studio Ghibli Watch Party — “Howl’s Moving Castle” ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JULY 12 • 6-8 PM

Each month we will be showing a different Studio Ghibli film.

This month “Howl’s Moving Castle.”

Tai Chi*

Artful Afternoons: Jackson Pollock Art AGES 9-12 ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JULY 7 • 2-3 PM

Participants can create their own masterpieces painting in the style of Jackson Pollock!

Covington Teen Art Club COVINGTON BRANCH: TUESDAYS • 2-4 PM

7/5: Upcycled Art 7/12: Ceiling Tile Art 7/19: Tie Dye 7/26: Pokémon Terrariums

Art Club: Altered Books WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: WED., JULY 6 • 3-5 PM

New and experienced chess players welcome to play some games and share some ideas.

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

The book is altered through whatever the artist chooses.

K-pop Party*

Anime Club

Enjoy Korean snacks and dance along to their favorite K-pop bands.

Meet up with other anime fans for shows, snacks, and fun!

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JULY 5 • 6-7 PM

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., JULY 8 • 6-8 PM

Sunrise Yoga on the River*

OFF-SITE (COVINGTON PLAZA): MON., JULY 11 & 25 • 7-8 AM

See Adults.

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Master Greg Fahey of NKY Shaolindo will teach an easy course in the gentle and lowimpact martial art of Tai Chi.

Art Club: Sumi Ink

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: WED., JULY 13 • 3-5 PM

Learn about sumi, the Japanese word for black ink painting, sumi is an East Asian writing and painting style that employs brush and black ink on paper.

Covington Adventure’s Guild

Chess Club

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JULY 5 & 19 • 5-7 PM

COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., JULY 13 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Teen Game & Hang

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JULY 11 & 25 • 4-5 PM

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

Snacks provided.

Library Teen Cafe

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: TUES., JULY 12 • 6-8 PM

Come to our monthly Library Teen Cafe for coffee, snacks, and conversations.

Flow & Unwind Yoga* WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: TUES., JULY 12 • 6-7 PM

See Adults.

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JULY 14 & 28 • 6-8 PM

See Adults.

Yoga in the Park Series* OFF-SITE (DEVOU PARK): THURS., JULY 14 & 28 • 7-8 PM

See Adults.

Tween Art Camp: Glass Painting

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JULY 18 - FRI., JULY 22 2-4 PM

Attend this week-long camp working on a glass painting each day! Art show and reception on Friday. We will display the paintings in the library through the 29th.

No Adults Allowed: Teen Book Club* ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JULY 18 • 4-5 PM

This month we will be reading “Dress Codes for Small Towns” by Courtney Stevens.

Animanga Club

Costume Workshop*

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

Get hands-on and learn the basics in costume making.

Learn tricks about cosplay and costume design.

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JULY 25 • 2-3 PM

Teens Create: Canvas Painting*

COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., JULY 30 • 1-3 PM

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JULY 26 • 6-7 PM

Teens can come and hang out while making a canvas painting.

Animanga Club

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JULY 28 • 2-4 PM

Hang out, talk, and watch Anime or Manga at Animanga!

Learn the basics in costume making!

Teen Space

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JULY 19 • 5-6 PM

Teens can hang out with friends and enjoy snacks and games.

If weather permits, we will be outdoors.

Teen Creative Writing Club COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., JULY 18 • 4-5:30 PM

A group for teens looking to flex their creative writing muscles with challenges and prompts provided.

Family Paint Time!*

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: TUES., JULY 19 • 6-7:30 PM

See Children.

Art Club: Clay & Found Art Sculpture WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: WED., JULY 20 & 27 • 3-5 PM

Come create sculptures from air dry clay, wire, foil, and other random bits! Next week, we’ll paint them!

Late Night Gaming

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., JULY 22 • 9-11 PM

Enjoy video games, pizza, manhunt/hide & seek, and be as loud as we want.

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

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Marvel Mania Storytime!

AGES 3-8

ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JULY 8 10-11 AM

Children can enjoy stories and activities about some of our favorite Marvel heroes!

KidZone

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: MONDAYS • 7-8 PM TUESDAYS • 10:30-11:30 AM

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KidZone Jr. - Grades K-2 (Ages 5-7) • KidZone - Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10) Join us for a story, crafts, and outdoor fun!

Depot Days & Lunch

AGES 3-8 OFF-SITE (3313 CRESCENT AVE, ERLANGER, KY 41018): TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 10:30 AM-NOON

Free lunch provided by Erlanger/Elsmere Schools staff for those younger than 18. Adults may purchase lunch for a minimal fee.

Lunch followed by stories and hands-on activities at 11 am.

Each program has a unique theme.

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Chess Club

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JULY 5 & 19 • 5-7 PM

See Teens.

Outdoor Water Adventures

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: WED., JULY 6 & 20 • 10 AM-2 PM

Prepare to get soaked during this exciting program geared towards young learners.

Water tables, squirt guns, and sprinklers, oh, my!

Wild Wednesdays!

AGES 8-12 ERLANGER BRANCH: JULY 6, 13, 20 & 27 • 7-8 PM

7/6: Marvel Mayhem 7/13: Shrinky Dinks 7/20: Space Night 7/27: Pizza Party

Artful Afternoons: Jackson Pollock Art

AGES 10+ ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JULY 7 • 2-3 PM

LEGO Robotics Club*

AGES 7-12 ERLANGER BRANCH: THURSDAYS • 2-3:30 PM

Join us to work on a robot.

See Teens.

Monday Night Stories!

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JULY 11 & 25 6:30-7:30 PM

Children may wear pajamas, bring a blanket and stuffed animal to enjoy listening to stories, singing, dancing, interacting with puppets and making a simple craft afterwards.

Storytimes Caregivers and their children can enjoy an enriching session that will help build early literacy skills and language development.

STEM Club*

AGES 9-12 COVINGTON BRANCH: THURSDAYS • 3-4 PM

Meet us in the Covington Branch C3Lab for a fun STEM activity Thursdays in July.

Maker Camp!*

AGES 5-12 ERLANGER BRANCH: THURSDAYS • 6:30-7:30 PM

7/7: Explosions 7/14: Shark Week 7/21: Roller Coasters 7/28: TBD

¡Cuéntame un Cuento!

Spanish Storytime AGES 3-5 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: THURS., JULY 7 • 6:30-7 PM

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

Baby Sensory Play

BABIES UP TO AGE 2 COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JULY 12 & 26 10 AM-NOON

Drop in to play with us at various sensory stations that are designed to help kickstart your child’s motor skills, language development, problem solving, and sense of self.

Cook-A-Book: “It Began with Lemonade”* AGES 3-8 COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., JULY 13 • 7-8 PM

We’ll read “It Began with Lemonade” by Gideon Sterer, and then we’ll make our own delicious lemonade concoctions.

Sensory Open Play

BABIES UP TO AGE 8 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: THURS., JULY 14 • 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.

Jump in the bounce house, climb through the tunnels, and soar from the trampoline onto the crash pad during this exciting and lively event!

Yoga in the Park Series* AGES 5-12 OFF-SITE (DEVOU PARK): THURS., JULY 14 & 28 • 7-8 PM

See Adults.

Saturday Storytime

BABIES UP TO AGE 5 COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., JULY 16 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Join us for a special family storytime. Older siblings are welcome.

Tween Art Camp: Glass Painting

AGES 10+ ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JULY 18-FRI., JULY 22 2-4 PM

See Teens.

Teen Creative Writing Club

COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., JULY 18 • 4-5:30 PM

Morning Songs and Stories

BABIES TO AGE 5 ERLANGER BRANCH: MONDAYS • 10-10:30 AM

Music and Motion with the Singing Librarian AGES 3-5 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: MONDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Little Explorers

AGES 3-6 ERLANGER BRANCH: MONDAYS 11:30 AM-12:15 PM

Baby Music & Rhyme Wiggletime

BABIES TO 24 MONTHS ERLANGER BRANCH: TUESDAYS • 9:30 & 11 AM

Baby Music & Rhyme Wiggletime BABIES TO 18 MONTHS WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM

Toddler Storytime

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

Tiny Toddlers

AGES 18 MONTHS -2 YEARS WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS • 11-11:30 AM

Preschool Storytime

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

Blast Off to Kindergarten

AGES 3-6 ERLANGER BRANCH: THURSDAYS • 10 & 11:30 AM

Playart

AGES 3-5 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: THURSDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Baby Storytime

BABIES TO AGE 2 COVINGTON BRANCH: THURSDAYS • 11 AM-NOON

Toddler Time

AGES 2 & 3 ERLANGER BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS 10-10:30 AM & 11-11:30 AM

See Teens.

Tween Anime Club AGES 9-12 COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., JULY 18 • 7-8 PM

Watch anime and read manga with your friends! Snacks and drinks will be available, too.

Mermaid Party at the Library!

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JULY 19 • 2-2:45 PM

Celebrate all things mermaid in this fun interactive story- time featuring stories, songs, activities and a fun mermaid craft.

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Visit a Branch!

Covington Branch

NONPROFIT ORG

502 Scott Blvd.

Covington, KY 41011

US POSTAGE PAID

Erlanger Branch

DATAMARK

401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018

Electronic Service Requested

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?

Closed July 3 & 4

Family Paint Time!*

AGES 9-12 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: TUES., JULY 19 • 6-7:30 PM

All family welcome, but only ages 8 and up will be doing canvas painting. Younger children will be supplied with crayons and coloring sheets.

Storytime at Chick-Fil-A OFF-SITE (CHICK-FIL-A FORT WRIGHT): WED., JULY 20 • 4-5 PM

Join the library for a special storytime.

Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits* BABIES UP TO AGE 8 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: THURS., JULY 21 & FRI., JULY 22 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!

Troop Story Time!

AGES 3-5 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., JULY 22 • 11:30 AM - 12 PM

Join us for an extraordinary blend of stories, music and activities!

American Girl Afternoon Tea*

AGES 3-8 COVINGTON BRANCH: SUN., JULY 24 • 2:30-3:30 PM

You are cordially invited to an afternoon tea party at the library! Bring your favorite doll (American Girl or otherwise) and enjoy a craft, playtime with the dolls, and light refreshments. All participants will be entered to win an American Girl prize pack.

Must be present to win.

12 JULY 2022

Little da Vinci’s at the Erlanger Branch Library!

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JULY 26 • 10 AM-4 PM

Stop by to experience fun activities as part of the Little Da Vinci’s program!

Artful Exploration: Splatter Paint*

AGES 5-12 COVINGTON BRANCH: MONDAY, JULY 25 • 6-8 PM

Splatter paint on canvases.

Tween Time

AGES 9-12 COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JULY 26 • 4-5 PM

Lots of fun activities for tweens.