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Faces and Places Photograph Donation Drive
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.
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.
Sweet Treats: Firework Eats*
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.
Conversations and Coffee
COVINGTON BRANCH: FRIDAYS • 11 AM-12:30 PM 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.
Adventures in the Archives
YOUTUBE: FRI., JULY 1 • 2-2:30 PM This month archivist Casey Blackmore will explore the riverboat history found in the Virginia Bennett collection.
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
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.
Embroidery Club*
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.
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!
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)
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.
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.
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
Try your hand at embroidery!
Embroidery Club*
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JULY 5 • 6-8 PM THURS., JULY 28 • NOON-2 PM COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JULY 14 • 10-11 AM Skills and tips for using your handheld computer from beginner to intermediate.
Book Clubs
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 Craft Club is an adult program for ages 16 and older.
Introduction to Online Learning*
ZOOM: FRI., JULY 15 • 11 AM-NOON WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: WED., JULY 20 • 6:30-7:30 PM 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!
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
YOUTUBE: FRI., JULY 22 • 2-2:30 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 Discover how to make the most of gardening in an urban environment from learning how to grow edible food, container gardening, microclimate considerations, while benefiting the wildlife. Presented by the Kentucky Extension Agency.
STREAM Certification
ERLANGER BRANCH: Laser Engravers*
TUES., JULY 26 • 6-8 PM 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.
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
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”*
ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JULY 18 • 6:30-7:30 PM This month, read “Good Kids” by Kyle Swenson.
Wine About It: “The Turn of the Key”*
ZOOM: THURS., JULY 21 • 6-7 PM Join a book club with a bit of murder, mystery, and intrigue! This month, read Ruth Ware’s “The Turn of the Key.”
Why Did They Do That? Book to Movie Club: “Death On the Nile” by Agatha Christie*
ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JULY 8 • 5-5:45 PM Books will be available to pick up at the Erlanger Branch Library.
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.
Career & Job Services
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.
Finding a Job 101*
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: FRI., JULY 8 • 10-11:30 AM 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.
Build a Resumé from Scratch*
ZOOM: WED., JULY 13 • 7-8 PM 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.
The Fine Art of Job Search Correspondence*
ZOOM: THURS., JULY 14 • 6-7:30 PM 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.
Exploring O*Net Online*
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JULY 19 • 2-3 PM We’ll explore how to use O*NET to research salary ranges, plan career changes, and improve your resumé.
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.
