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KIDS
Self-Care DIY Kits
COVINGTON: MON., MAY 31-SAT., JUNE 5 Pick up a kit at the Covington Branch. Supplies limited, hurry in to check out materials and grab your kit.
Text Updates from Jessy the Librarian
WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., JUNE 1- SAT., JUNE 5 Please see a staff member. Text @durrteens to 81010 for Remind updates about upcoming programs, events and contests for people entering 6th-12th grade.
Art Club at Home
WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., JUNE 2, 16 & 30 • 3-7 PM Art Club at Home Kits will be available for pickup in the Durr Teen Area. One kit per teen, while supplies last. 6/2: DIY Sidewalk Chalk 6/16: Record Bowls 6/30: Marbled Mugs
Reading Colors your World: How to start a Graphic Novel*
WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., JUNE 2 • 5-6 PM Join us to learn the basics needed to create a graphic novel from beginning to end.
Weekend Snack Packs
COVINGTON: FRIDAYS Pick up a weekend snack pack to go!
Color Your Own Canvas Pencil Case
ERLANGER: MON., JUNE 7- SAT., JUNE 12 Pick up a canvas pencil case and felt markers from the teen area to celebrate our summer reading theme Reading Colors Your World.
Wake Up & Yoga*
ZOOM OR IN-PERSON MON., JUNE 7, 14 & 21 10-11 AM Start your day off right with intention, movement, and mindful breaths. Register online to receive the Zoom link for the class or to reserve your space to practice in-person at a local park.
Intro to Miniature Painting
ERLANGER: TUES., JUNE 8 & 10 5:30-6:45 PM See Adults.
Teen Space*
ERLANGER: WED., JUNE 9 & 23 • 4-5 PM Come hang at the Erlanger Branch — all outside!
Reading Colors Your World! Coloring Book Grab & Go
ALL BRANCHES: TUES., JUNE 1 Stop by any of our locations to pick up a small coloring book to celebrate the start of our Summer Reading Celebration.
Game Room*
ZOOM: THURS., JUNE 10 • 3-5 PM Hang out online to game. Pick up a to-go bag of snacks & drinks at the Covington Branch.
Show Your Pride Week!
ERLANGER & COVINGTON: MON., JUNE 14- SAT., JUNE 19 Stop by the teen area for all things PRIDE! Grab a button of the LGBTQ+ flags to show your pride or allyship and a take and make rainbow macrame keychain. While you’re here vote for your favorite YA Rainbow Read and be entered to win a prize!
Abstract Paint Pour*
COVINGTON: MON., JUNE 7 • 2 PM Create a colorful, abstract acrylic painting with a fun pouring technique, no two paintings will be the same.
Relax & Restore Yoga*
ZOOM & IN-PERSON: MON., JUNE 28 • 6- 7 PM We will use props (blankets, pillows, books) to enhance the poses helping us to unwind, release tension, reduce stress & promote peace of mind.
Tween Hour of Fun*
AGES 9-13 COVINGTON: TUES., JUNE 15 & 29 • 3-4 PM Join us at the Covington Branch for an hour of fun!
Artful Afternoons
ZOOM: WED., JUNE 16 & 30 • 4- 5 PM Join us on Zoom for an art activity. Registered participants can pick up materials at the Erlanger Branch. Visit the website for details.
Make Your Own Dipped Mug!*
AGES 10-14 ERLANGER: THURS., JUNE 17 • 3-4 PM Join us outdoors to make your own custom dipped ceramic mug using nail polish. LEARN TO MEDITATE!
Reflections in Nature*
ZOOM OR IN-PERSON: THURS., JUNE 3 & 17 • 6 PM Learn to meditate in a natural setting either online or in person.
Hook & Needle
COVINGTON: WED., JUNE 23 • 2-4 PM Knitters and crocheters! Join us! Bring your projects or start something new. All levels welcome.
Self Care DIY
INSTAGRAM & IN-PERSON: THURS., JUNE 24 • 1-1:15 PM Learn creative ideas to take care of your own well-being. Join us on Instagram or in the parking lot.
KCPL Teens Trivia — Jeopardy Style!*
AGES 11-18 ZOOM: THURS., JUNE 24 • 2-3 PM Ever wanted to be on Jeopardy? Play our version, over Zoom!
CHECK OUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE YOGA THIS MONTH:
Wake Up & Yoga
ONLINE: MON., JUNE 7, 14 & 21 • 10-11 AM
Evening Yoga Flow
ZOOM & IN-PERSON: MON., JUNE 28 • 6- 7 PM
Alcohol Ink Fire Art*
ERLANGER: THURS., JUNE 24 • 3-4 PM Teens will use glass from a picture frame and alcohol inks to create a one-of-a-kind art piece! This event will use fire, which will only be handled by library staff.
No Adults Allowed: Teen Book Club*
ERLANGER: FRI., JUNE 25 • 6-7 PM Join other teens at the Erlanger branch for a discussion of a new YA selection every month that will help break the social distancing blues. This month’s selection: “Legend” by Marie Lu. See website for more details.
Motivational Minute
INSTAGRAM: MON., JUNE 28 • 6- 6:01 PM Watch a 1-minute video using practical tools that will boost your personal development and increase mental positivity.
Reading Colors Your World: The Day the Crayons Quit Storytime
FACEBOOK LIVE: TUES., JUNE 1 • 10-11 AM Join us LIVE on our Facebook page for a reading of “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt! Then stop by any of our locations to pick up a small coloring book and crayons to kick off our Summer Reading Celebration!
Zoom Preschool Storytime*
ZOOM: THURSDAYS • 10-10:30 AM Enjoy books, music, rhymes, and fun via Zoom! Register with a valid email address.
Weekend Snack Packs
COVINGTON: FRIDAYS Pick up a weekend snack pack to go!
Storytime in the Park
DEVOU PARK: FRI., JUNE 11, 18 & 25 11-11:30 AM Join Miss Lauren at Devou Park for stories, songs, and playtime. Meet at the Breaden Shelter located at approximately 1171 Montague Rd inside the park every
Friday in June. In the case of inclement weather, a session may be cancelled.
Color Your World: Outdoor Storytime*
ERLANGER: MON., JUNE 7 & 21 10-10:30 AM Join us at the Erlanger Branch for outdoor storytime! In the case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.
Lava Lamp in a Bottle
SCHOOL AGE FACEBOOK: MON., JUNE 7 • 4-4:30 PM Join us on our Facebook page to learn how to make your own lava lamp using a plastic bottle.
Troop Storytime!*
PRESCHOOL WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., JUNE 8 & 22 • 10-10:30 AM Join us in the Reading Garden for a unique “welcome back” storytime! Featuring an all-star gang from the Durr Branch.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
AGES 0-5 ONLINE: ONGOING Children ages 0-5 can earn prizes as you read together. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, or toddler with the goal of reaching 1000 books by the time your child starts kindergarten! Log in to kentonlibrary.org or stop by the children’s branch for details.
Baby Music & Rhyme Wiggletime*
BABIES WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., JUNE 2, 16 & 30 9:30-10:30 AM & 10:30-11 AM Bring your baby to the Library for language enrichment with stories, songs, and rhymes. This program is for ages 0 to 12 months. Social distancing and masks (for those 5 and older) required.
Color Your World: Storytime at the Park*
OFF SITE: WED., JUNE 2, 16 & 30 11-11:30 AM Join us in a local park for an outdoor storytime! In the case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. Check our website for location details.
Mermaid Party on Zoom!*
AGES 3-8 ZOOM: FRI., JUNE 11 • 10-11 AM Children ages 3-8, dress up, bring a favorite mermaid doll plushy to enjoy stories and activities including a fun craft celebrating all things mermaid! Craft Kits will be available to pick up at the Erlanger Branch only from Wed., June 2Tues., June 15. Registration required.
A Summer of Colorful Crafts*
AGES 6-9 COVINGTON: TUES., JUNE 8 & 22 • 3-3:45 PM Join us at the Covington Branch for colorful crafts! Social distancing and masks are required.
Be Who You Are Storytime*
PRESCHOOL TODDLERS ZOOM: TUES., JUNE 8 • 11-11:30 AM Join us on Zoom for a special storytime all about being true to yourself and who you are.
Dash & Dot Drawing*
SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER: SAT., JUNE 12 • 2-3 PM In this engineering challenge, create a marker holder for our Dash & Dot robots out of Legos, then test your design by drawing a picture with your robot.
Tween Hour of Fun*
AGES 9-13 COVINGTON: TUES., JUNE 15 & 29 • 3-4 PM Join us at the Covington Branch for an hour of fun!
Build a Model Rocket
SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., JUNE 16 - SAT., JUNE 26 Pick up a model rocket kit to put together at home. Return it on June 28 at 10:30 AM for the big launch in the backyard. Supplies limited.
Artful Afternoons*
AGES 11-14 ZOOM: WED., JUNE 16 & 30 • 4-5 PM Join us on Zoom for an art activity. Registered participants can pick up materials at the Erlanger Branch. Visit the website for details.
Color Wheel Optical Illusion Kits
SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER: SUN., JUNE 20- SAT., JUNE 26 Design your own optical illusions by making spinning wheels that blend colors and patterns together! Supplies limited.
Summer Reads
AGES 2-12 FACEBOOK LIVE: MON., JUNE 21 • 10-11 AM Read a rainbow! Tune in for new book recommendations with Miss Lauren focusing on our summer reading theme, Reading Colors Your World!
Reading Colors Your World Storytime*
AGES 0-12 COVINGTON: MON., JUNE 14 & 28 • 10-10:30AM Join us at the Covington Branch for storytime!
Popsicle Stick American Flag Craft
AGES 3-12 FACEBOOK: MON., JUNE 14 • 4-4:30 PM Celebrate Flag Day by making a popsicle stick American flag craft.
Monday Mayhem*
AGES 8-12 ERLANGER: MON., JUNE 14 • 2-3 PM Join us for some mayhem with crafts, games, and snacks. This event will be both indoors and outdoors.
Karma Kids*
SCHOOL AGE ZOOM & IN-PERSON: MON., JUNE 21 • 2-3 PM A playful yoga class for kids that includes movement, breath and an art project to create a calm, relaxed mind. Pick up your art supplies at the Covington Branch. Please register to receive a link to join the Zoom class or to reserve your space to practice in person at Devou Park.
Model Rocket Launch!
SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., JUNE 28 • 10:30-11:30 AM Bring the model rocket you built and help launch it in our back yard!
502 Scott Blvd. Covington, KY 41011 Erlanger Branch
401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018 William E. Durr Branch
1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051
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MON-FRI: 9am-7pm SAT: 10am-5pm SUN: Closed
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Horse Tales: A summer literacy program for grades 1 – 8 at Milestones Equestrian Achievement Program
Milestones Equestrian Achievement Program 12372 Riggs Road • Independence, KY 41051 859.694.7669 • scheduling@milestonesinc.org • www.milestonesinc.org
In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library children in grades 1-8 who are able to read at any level are invited to read to therapy horses at Milestones Equestrian Achievement Program during the upcoming summer months. “Horse Tales” will offer children the opportunity to improve their reading skills while also assisting our horses through socialization and human interaction. Animals find the rhythmic sound of a voice very comforting and soothing. Many children struggle with reading aloud at school and often feel reluctant to practice at home with a parent. An animal is a completely non-judgmental listener. Many students have shown remarkable improvement in their reading skills and feel more confident and relaxed while reading after participating in similar programs. In order to participate, children must register in advance (registration will be taken up to 5 pm the day before Horse Tales is scheduled) by going to our website (www.milestonesinc. org) and clicking on the Horse Tales link. Participating readers will receive a free bookmark from Milestones and a book from the Friends of the Kenton County Public Library. Readers may also bring a book with them from home or stop by their local library. Horse Tales is scheduled for 11 am; 11:30 am; 1 pm; 1:30 pm; 2 pm on the following Tuesdays in the summer: • June 8, 15, 22 & 29 • July 6, 13, 20 & 27 Reading times will take place in 30-minute intervals and a maximum of 5 readers can participate in each group. Masks and social distancing will be required. At the end of one day up to 30 readers will have had the chance to read tales to our horses! A Milestones staff person and a minimum of two volunteers will be present for assistance and support.
