Kenton County Public Library Events June 2022

June 2022

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PG 3 EVERYONE PG 3-7 ADULTS PG 8-9 TEENS PG 10-12 KIDS

READ YOUR WAY READ YOUR WAY EVERY DAY

EVERY DAY

Summer Reading Celebration 2022 June 1 – Celebration August 31 Summer Reading 2022

June 1 – August 31

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READ YOUR WAY EVERY DAY Summer Reading Celebration 2022 June 1 - August 31

SUMMER READING KICKOFF! WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: SAT., JUNE 4 • 10 AM-1 PM

Kick off summer reading with a free block party featuring bounce houses, giant games, music, carnival style treats and a dunk tank! Everyone who signs up for a library card or checks out library materials will be eligible to vote for which staff members should sit in the dunk tank.

ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., JUNE 4 • 11 AM-2 PM

Join us for a bubble bonanza, cake/book walk, coloring station, game room, sidewalk chalk, a bounce house, Cinci Games on Wheels videogame truck, Dreamy Whip Ice Cream, a caricature artist and STREAM activities. Everyone who signs up for a library card or checks out library materials will be entered to win a gift card and library swag.

COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., JUNE 4 • 2-4 PM

Join us in the parking lot for an afternoon of inflatable fun including a gaga pit, axe throwing, huge tricycle races, and an obstacle course. There will be activities and snacks for the whole family to enjoy. Everyone who signs up for a library card or checks out library materials will be entered to win a gift card from a locally owned business. FREE parking in the Mid-town garage across the street.

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.

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

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI. JUNE 3, 10, 17 & 24 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., JUNE 6, 13, 20 & 27 11 AM-NOON

Join us for a free lunch at the library. Lunch is provided by the Covington Independent School District for those 18 and under.

Depot Days & Lunch

AGES 3-8 OFFSITE (ERLANGER RAILROAD DEPOT PARK): TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS IN JUNE • 10:30 AM-NOON

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

Lunch followed by stories and hands-on activities.Please see website for weekly themes.

DIY Father’s Day Photo Frames

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 7 • 6-7 PM

Make your father or father figure a special gift with our super fun scorch marker pens!

The ROOK-ies Chess Group

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: WED., JUNE 8 & 22 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.

A Visit from the Space Painter

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 10 • 11 AM NOON

A show filled with skillful, humorous juggling and a generous helping of audience participation. It features deathdefying ball juggling, plate spinning, and the amazing juggling of small human beings!

Bollywood Beat

Summer Chalk Festival!*

Join us for a Bollywood Beat dance performance presented by the Cultural Centre of India!

Help us decorate our parking spots with beautiful chalk creations. There will be several prizes to win, from children to adults and best in show.

ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., JUNE 11 • 1-2 PM

Musical Matinee: “The Sound of Music”

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: SAT., JUNE 25 • 10 AM -NOON

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 14 • 1:30- 4:30 PM

Sing do-re-mi and so on with the Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer favorite “The Sound of Music.” (Rated G, 1965, 2h 54m)

Cool Critters

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., JUNE 15 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Join Brian from Cool Critters to learn about and see different animals! Animals could include snakes, tarantulas, frogs, lizards, and more!

Magician Mark Wood!

ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., JUNE 25 • 11 AM-NOON

Children and adults of all ages join us in celebrating summer with a magic show presented

by Magician Mark Woods!

Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 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 962.4070 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 859.962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.

Covington Walking Club COVINGTON BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS • 8-9 AM

We’ll meet outside the library entrance then stop into the library after we walk for a light snack.

Virtual History Tour: Southern Kenton County

ONLINE: WED., JUNE 1, 15 & 29 • 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.

Starting June 1, every other Wed., a video of a different tour stop will broadcast on our YouTube Channel, and Kenton Library Archives Facebook Group. We’ll also have a special

tour related post on our Kenton Library Archives Instagram.

Tour Schedule: • 6/1: Historic Kenton County Courthouse • 6/15: Petty House • 6/29: Oxley-West House

Sew What! Rope Bowls* ERLANGER, STREAM CENTER: WEDNESDAYS • 7-8:30 PM

Sew What! is a chance for sewing beginners to get together, share ideas and tips.

This month make rope bowls.

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

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURSDAYS • 2-6 PM SAT., JUNE 18 • 10 AM-1:30 PM

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

First Time Computer Use*

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 2 • 6:30-7:30 PM

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

Tai Chi

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 3 & 17 10:30-11:30 AM COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., JUNE 8 • 10:30 -11:30 AM

Enjoy this course in the gentle and low-impact martial art of Tai Chi.

Dungeons and Dragons of Durr Adventures in the Archives

Sweet Treats: Cookie Decorating*

and Genealogy Department will explore the WZIP collection.

This program is pre-recorded.

Visit us and beat the heat by decorating cookies and enjoying some lemonade!

Coffee and Conversations

Chair Yoga*

YOUTUBE: COVINGTON BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 3 • 2-2:30 PM FRI., JUNE 3 • 1-2:30 PM FRI., JUNE 17 • 12:30-2:30 PM Staff from the Local History

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

Reps from the Pier Recovery Center discuss various community resources that are available. Coffee, pastries, and a non-judgmental environment provided.

John A. Roebling and His Bridge on the Ohio River

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 9 • 7-8 PM

Join Dr. Don H. Tolzmann for a presentation on the life of John A. Roebling, focusing on the building of the bridge and other topics covered in his books. Sponsored by the CovingtonCincinnati Suspension Bridge Committee.

DURR BRANCH: MON., JUNE 6 • 11-11:45 AM COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 9 • 11 AM-NOON ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., JUNE 15 • 11 AM-NOON

Gentle, 40-minute yoga class that is accessible for people of all body types and skill levels.

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 7 & 21 • 6-8:30 PM

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

Life’s Thimble Pleasures: Needle Felting* COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 7 & 21 • 6-8 PM

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

Supplies available.

Bootcamp Class*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 7 • 6-6:30 PM

Join BJ and Kagan from Affordable Athletic Supplements for a fun, energetic workout. This class focuses on combining HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), agility, core conditioning and flexibility training. All levels are welcome.

Writers’ Group

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 7 • 6:30-8:30 PM

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

Cool Hand Ukes

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., JUNE 8 • 6-8 PM

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

Covington Adventure’s Guild

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 9 & 23 • 6-8 PM

A Dungeons and Dragons club.

All adventurers welcome to join us.

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Garden Club*

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JUNE 13 • 6-7 PM

Sunrise Yoga Series

OFFSITE (COVINGTON PLAZA MADISON PIKE AT THE RIVERFRONT) MON., JUNE 13, 20 & 27 • 7 AM

Please bring a mat.

Musical Matinee: “The Sound of Music” Summer Cupcake Decoration*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 14 • 1:30 - 4:30 PM

See For Everyone.

DURR BRANCH: WED., JUNE 8 • 1-2:30 PM THURS., JUNE 9 • 6-7:30 PM

Embroidery Club*

Join us for a hands-on decoration class where you will learn to decorate cupcakes for summer while having fun!

Try your hand at embroidery.

Supplies available.

Craft Club*

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 9 & 23 6:30-8:30 PM

Join us to make a new project or learn a new skill! Check website for details. For ages 16 and older.

Yoga in the Park Series* OFFSITE: THURS., JUNE 9, 16, 23 & 30 7-8 PM

Reduce your stress, enjoy the outdoors and relax your body. Visit kentonlibrary.org for park locations.

Erlanger Walking Club ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 10 & 24 • 9-10 AM

We’ll meet outside the library entrance. Walks will be easymild difficulty and range between 1-3 miles.

Senior Social and Games ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 10 & 24 10:30-11:30 AM

Join us for coffee, pastries, card games, and conversation!

Nature Inspired Jewelry*

COVINGTON BRANCH: SUN., JUNE 12 • 2-3 PM

Create a beautiful, one-of-a kind bracelet inspired by a leaf.

Join us at the library each month to do a new project or learn a new skill related to

gardening indoors and

out! Check back for more

details and project

information.

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 14 & 28 • 6-8 PM

Introduction to Online Learning*

Flow & Unwind Yoga* WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 14 • 6-7 PM

A gentle vinyasa flow class where you’ll leave feeling refreshed and well-rested.

Small Town — A Cardboard Craft* COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 16 • 6-8 PM

Clever use of standard cardboard and chipboard can create striking little buildings.

Local History of NKY: Restaurants

Grow with Google: Communicate with GMail and GCalendar* ZOOM: TUES., JUNE 21 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Use Google Calendar and Gmail to share important dates, reminders, and events with others.

Chair Exercise*

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., JUNE 22 • 11 AM COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 30 • 11 AM

A half-hour of low impact, low

YOUTUBE: intensity training that focuses on FRI., JUNE 17 • 2-2:30 PM

Explore the history of some of our Northern Kentucky restaurants through photographs from our Faces & Places database!

Reflections In Nature*

OFFSITE (DEVOU PARK) & ZOOM: SAT., JUNE 18 • 10-11 AM

Learn to meditate in a natural setting online or in person.

STREAM Certification: DTG Printer ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 21 • 6-8 PM

Need some custom shirts made? The STREAM Center has you covered! Come learn how to use our shirt printer with our new pre-treatment machine!

stability, balance, and mobility training.

Protect Yourself From Online Scams* ZOOM: WED., JUNE 22 • 6:30-7:30 PM

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

Library Summer Painting*

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 23 1-2:30 PM & 6-7:30 PM

Create a summer painting with basic instructions.

ZOOM: FRI., JUNE 24 • 10 - 11 AM

Discover all the great classes you can take for free online at the library.

NKFF Presents Basic Fly-Fishing Class*

ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., JUNE 25 • 10:30 AM-4:30 PM

Did you ever think you might like to try fly-fishing? Visit the website for the full schedule of programs.

Twitter and Instagram for Beginners* DURR BRANCH: WED., JUNE 29 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Learn how to get your account started on each platform, begin creating content and develop followers.

Costume Workshop*

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 30 • 1-3 PM

Get hands-on and learn the basics in costume making. Be introduced or learn new tricks about Cosplay and costume `design. We will go over makeup, wigs and more.

DURR Crafters*

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

Have fun while learning new craft trends or new techniques.

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Book Clubs

Career & Job

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*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org

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The Bookies*

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

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., JUNE 1 • 6:30-7:30PM

This month’s selection is “Letters to a Young Farmer” compiled by the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture.

Why Did They Do That? Book to Movie Club

ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 3 • 5-5:45 PM

“The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas.

Wine About It: “The Guest List”*

ZOOM: THURS., JUNE 16 • 6-7 PM

Join a book club with a bit of murder, mystery, and intrigue! Read “The Guest List” by Lucy Foley.

Case Files: “Bad Blood”*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 7 • 10-11:30 AM

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.

Basic Microsoft Word* WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: SAT., JUNE 4 • 10:30-11:30 AM

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

Unstuck: Moving on from Rough Job Situations*

ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., JUNE 4 • 11:30 AM-1 PM

Join us to learn how to navigate a new career path. Listen to stories from professionals in varying stages of their workforce journeys.

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JUNE 20 • 6-7 PM

Finding a Job 101*

We’ll read a new true crime novel each month and then get together to discuss the bloody details. This month, read “Bad Blood” by John Carreyrou.

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

This class is for you.

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JUNE 6 • 2-3 PM

The Fine Art of Job Search Correspondence*

ZOOM: MON., JUNE 6 • 6-7:30 PM

Learn how to compose and write effective job-hunting emails and cover letters, and PAIN letters to get yourself noticed in your job search.

6 JUNE 2022

Learn how to use the business database to build a list of prospects for your job search.

Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics* ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 7 • 6:30-7:30 PM

We will cover how to create, edit, and make a presentation.

Target Your Resumé Workshop*

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 9 • 10-11:30 AM

Update your resumé to compete in today’s lightningfast business environment. After the class, you can schedule a one-on-one appointment to review your resumé with one of our KCPL Volunteer Coaches.

Microsoft Excel: Basics* COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 9 • 6:30-7:30 PM ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 14 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Learn how to make a budget using Excel.

VIA Strengths Workshop*

ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 10 • 10 AM-NOON

Learn how to identify your character strengths, which will help lead to successful and more productive outcomes for you and your future or current organization.

Open Job Searching

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: SAT. JUNE 11, 18 & 25 10 AM-2 PM

Get help searching for jobs, creating a basic resumé, or completing job applications with help from a coach.

Services or by calling 859.962.4002 Interviewing Skills Workshop*

ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., JUNE 11 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Put your best foot forward and learn how to prepare for interviews today. We will touch on one-on-one, panel, Skype, and lunch/dinner type interviews as well as techniques

Building a Resumé from Scratch*

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JUNE 13 • 2-3 PM

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. You will leave this workshop with a basic resumé.

Manage and Build Your Online Brand* ZOOM: MON., JUNE 13 • 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., JUNE 14 • 10-11 AM

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

Basic Excel*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 14 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Learn how to make a budget using Excel.

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LinkedIn Photo Session* ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., JUNE 15 • 11:30 AM-1 PM

Unemployed professionals can get their LinkedIn photo taken by a professional photographer Julie Lubbers for free.

Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile*

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., JUNE 15 • 1-3 PM

LinkedIn expert Carolyn Dickerson will show you how to maximize your LinkedIn profile by learning to use LinkedIn corporate recruiter. Significantly increase your chances of recruiters finding you!

Core Skills Workshop*

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 16 • 10-11:30 AM

Designed to help you analyze your transferable core skills, our instructor will begin by discussing the aptitudes you have used in previous employment and then will help you analyze the best skills that you want to move forward in future employment.

Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition With Us* ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 17 • 9:30-11:30 AM

Join Volunteer Career Coach, Hildy Bonhaus for an orientation on getting started looking for a new job.

Creating a Federal Resumé with Ken Wocher* ZOOM: MON., JUNE 20 • 2-3:30 PM

Learn how to prepare a resumé that includes all the critical information required to apply for Federal jobs and how to use USA Jobs, the government’s job opening website.

Mastering the Art of Informational Interviews* ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 21 • 10-11 AM

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

Lean Six Sigma White Belt through Breakthrough Performance*

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 23 • 9 AM-1 PM

Individuals will learn what Lean Six Sigma is, how it was developed, and the tools it uses to streamline and improve results in production and service industries.

Microsoft Teams: Basics* COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 23 • 10-11 AM

Microsoft Teams is the successor to Skype. See how it works with its channels, messaging, and calls.

Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies* COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 28 • 2-3 PM

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

Advanced Excel*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 28 • 6:30-8 PM

Attendance at Basic Excel is a prerequisite for this class.

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Teen Stuff

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

Yoga in the Park Series* THURS., JUNE 9, 16, 23 & 30 • 7-8 PM

Reduce your stress, enjoy the outdoors and relax your body. Visit kentonlibrary.org for park locations.

Teen Game & Hang Art Club

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JUNE 6 & 20 • 4-5 PM

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS • 3-5 PM

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

Each Wednesday is a new art workshop!

6/1: Watercolor Pencils 6/8: Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) 6/15: Pop Art Still Life 6/22: Illustrating Random History Facts 6/29: Mosaic Art

Chess Club

Artful Afternoons

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 2 & 16 • 2-3 PM

6/2: Paint Pouring* 6/16: Shrinky Dinks

Why Did They Do That?

Book to Movie Club ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 3 • 5-5:45 PM

“The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas.

8 JUNE 2022

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 7 & 21 • 4-6 PM

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

Bootcamp Class*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 7 • 6-6:30 PM

This class focuses on combining HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), agility, core conditioning and flexibility training. All levels are welcome.

Super Smash Bros Tournament

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 7 • 6-7 PM

Come play Super Smash Bros with other teens! Snacks provided.

Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics* ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 7 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Learn how to create, edit, and make a presentation.

Tai Chi*

COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., JUNE 8 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Enjoy this course in the gentle and low-impact martial art of Tai Chi.

Covington Adventure’s Guild COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 9 & 23 • 6-8 PM

A Dungeons and Dragons club.

All adventurers welcome.

Microsoft Excel: Basics* COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 9 • 6:30-7:30 PM

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

Anime Club

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 10 • 6-8 PM

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

Nature Inspired Jewelry*

COVINGTON BRANCH: SUN., JUNE 12 • 2-3 PM

Create a beautiful, one-of-a kind bracelet inspired by a leaf.

Sunrise Yoga Series

OFFSITE (COVINGTON PLAZA - MADISON PIKE AT THE RIVERFRONT): MON., JUNE 13, 20 & 27 • 7 AM

Please bring a mat.

Teen Sketch & Stretch* COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., JUNE 13 • 2-3:30 PM

The program begins with yoga for focus and is followed by an art lesson. Make and take unique artwork.

No Adults Allowed: Teen Book Club*

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JUNE 13 • 4-5 PM

Flow & Unwind Yoga* WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 14 • 6-7 PM

See Adults.

Come join other teens and discuss a new book each month. This month, “I’ll Give You the Sun” by Jandy Nelson.

Chair Yoga*

Studio Ghibli Watch Party — Castle in the Sky

Reflections In Nature*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 14 • 6-8 PM

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

This month we are watching “Castle in the Sky.”

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., JUNE 15 • 11 AM-NOON

OFFSITE (DEVOU PARK & ZOOM): SAT., JUNE 18 • 10-11 AM

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

Teen Space

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 21 • 5-6 PM

Library Teen Cafe

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

Outside weather permitting.

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.

Chair Exercise*

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 14 • 6-8 PM

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., JUNE 22 • 11 AM COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 30 • 11 AM

See Adults.

Karaoke Party

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 24 • 6-8 PM Get ready to sing your heart out (or just watch) at the library!

Teens Create: Dreamcatchers*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 28 • 6-7 PM Teens can hang out with friends while creating their own dreamcatchers.

Animanga Club

Costume Workshop*

At Animanga Club watch anime, eat ​Japanese treats, and learn how to draw in manga style.

See Adults.

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 23 • 2-4 PM

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 30 • 1-3 PM

AniManga Club

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JUNE 27 • 2-3 PM

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

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

Maker Camp*

AGES 7-12 ERLANGER BRANCH, STREAM CENTER: THURSDAYS • 6:30-7:30 PM Join us to create a new STREAM project each week!

June 2 - Robotic Hand June 9 - Siege Tower June 16 - Musical Instruments June 23 - Oil Spills & Real World Problems June 30 - Magnetic Slime

Wild Wednesdays

AGES 8-12 ERLANGER BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS 7-8 PM, EXCEPT 6/15

6/1: Start of Summer Party 6/8: Jackson Pollock Art 6/15, 6:30 PM: Cool Critters/ animal visit 6/22: Mad Scientist Mayhem 6/29: Water Games

LEGO Robotics Club*

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

Join us to work on a robot in a group every week during the summer! You’ll build the robot with others and then program it to do different things! You will not be taking the robots home.

Artful Afternoons

AGES 10 AND OLDER ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 2 & 16 • 2 - 3 PM

6/2: Paint pouring* 6/16: Shrinky Dinks

10 JUNE 2022

Cuéntame un Cuento! / Spanish Storytime AGES 3-5 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 2 • 6:30-7 PM

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

Monday Night Stories!

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., JUNE 6 & 20 6:30-7:30 PM

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

KidZone

AGES 9-12 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: MONDAYS • 7-8 PM TUESDAYS • 10:30-11:30 AM

Join us for a story, crafts, and outdoor fun!

Depot Days & Lunch

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

Free lunch provided by Erlanger/Elsmere Schools 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.

Artful Exploration* AGES 5-8 COVINGTON BRANCH: TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS JUNE 6, 16, 21 & 30

6/7, 11 AM-Noon: Watercolors 6/16, 2-3 PM: Fabric & Yarn 6/21, 11 AM-Noon: Mosaics 6/30, 2-3 PM: Nature

Chess Club

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 7 & 21 • 4-6 PM

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

DIY Father’s Day Photo Frames*

AGES 9-12 ERLANGER BRANCH: TUESDAY, JUNE 7 • 6-7 PM

See For Everyone.

Outdoor Water Adventures!

BABIES TO AGE 8 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: WED., JUNE 8 & 22, 10 AM-2 PM

Prepare to get soaked during this exciting program geared towards young learners. Water tables, squirt guns, and sprinklers.

Encanto Sing-Along BABIES TO AGE 12 COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., JUNE 8 • 6-9 PM

Join us for a magical Madrigal interactive movie experience with Mirabel herself!

Dancing, costumes, and singing encouraged!

Storytime at Devou Park BABIES TO AGE 8 OFFSITE (DEVOU PARK): FRI., JUNE 10, 17 & 24 • 8-9 AM

Join us at Devou Park for stories, songs, and outdoor playtime. We’ll meet at the Breaden Shelter and playground located at approximately 1171 Montague Rd. Cosponsored by the Covington Department of Parks & Recreation.

KidZone Jr.

AGES 5-8 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: MONDAYS • 7-8 PM TUESDAYS • 10:30-11:30 AM

Beat the heat with a story and a craft. Open to the first 40 in attendance.

Explore Art!

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

Sparkling Unicorn Party AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 17 • 10-10:45 AM

Encanto Party!

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 10 • 10-11 AM

Join us for activities, snacks, and a dance party all related to this favorite film!

Rainbow Storytime*

BABIES TO AGE 8 COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., JUNE 13 • 10-10:45 AM

Love who you are, come as you are, and join us for a colorful storytime for all ages!

Baby Sensory Play

BABIES TO AGE 2 COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 14 & 28 10 AM-NOON

Drop in and 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.

Studio Ghibli Watch Party — Castle in the Sky AGES 9-12 ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 14 • 6-8 PM

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

This month we are watching “Castle in the Sky.”

Sensory Open Play

BABIES UP TO AGE 8 WITH A CAREGIVER WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: THURS., JUNE 16 • 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.

Celebrate all things unicorn.

There will be stories, activities, and a sweet treat! Children may dress up.

Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits* BABIES TO AGE 12 DURR BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 17 & SUN., JUNE 26 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 15 minutes.

Saturday Storytime

BABIES TO AGE 5 COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., JUNE 18 • 10:30-11:30 AM

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

Fantasy Critter Party* BABIES TO AGE 8 COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., JUNE 20 10:30 AM-NOON

Morning Songs and Stories

AGES 2-5 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 Time

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 • 11-11:30 AM

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

Join us for a fantastical storytime followed up by party time and activities!

Tween Anime Club AGES 9-12 COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., JUNE 20 • 7-8 PM

Come watch anime and read manga with your friends! Snacks and drinks available.

Paw Patrol Party!

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 21 • 2-2:45 PM

Children may dress up or bring a stuffed animal.

JUNE 2022 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

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

kentonlibrary.org Karma Kids*

AGES 5-12 COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., JUNE 27 • 11-11:45 AM

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

Cook-A-Book: The Donut Chef*

AGES 3-8 COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., JUNE 22 • 7-8 PM

We’ll read a book and then make a yummy treat! We’ll read “The Donut Chef” by Bob Staake, and then we’ll decorate our own donuts from Moonrise Donuts in Latonia.

Troop Story Time!

AGES 3-5 WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 24 • 11:30 AM-NOON

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

12 JUNE 2022

Little da Vinci’s at the Erlanger Branch Library!

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 28 • 10 AM-4 PM

Experience fun, hands-on activities! Drop-in program, but space is limited at the tables.

Tween Time*

AGES 9-12 COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., JUNE 28 • 4-5 PM

Lots of fun activities for tweens.

Royal Storytime

BABIES TO AGE 8 ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., JUNE 24 • 10-11 AM Join us for a special storytime about kingdoms far, far, away, and happily ever-afters! Children are encouraged to wear a costume.