Kenton County Public Library Events - March 2022

March 2022

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PG 2 EVERYONE PG 3-7 ADULTS PG 8-9 TEENS PG 9-11 KIDS

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Everyone’s Invited! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Grab & Go Craft Kits

COVINGTON: ONGOING

Each week there will be a limited number of craft kits reserved for kids/families and kits for adults. While supplies last.

KCPL Madness

ONLINE: TUES., MARCH 1- THURS., MARCH 31

Vote for your favorite character(s) from pop culture and our most popular titles!

There will be a new one each week in March, so keep voting!

Family Movie: “Clifford the Big Red Dog”

ERLANGER MON., MARCH 7 • 6:30-8 PM

Enjoy free prepackaged snacks and watch a family-friendly film.

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday Tea Time

COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 8 & 22 • 2-4 PM

Traditional teas from around the world featured with different themes monthly.

Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Play2Go COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 3 • 10 AM

Join library and Kentucky Science Center officials for the ribbon cutting of this exciting new exhibit featuring hands on learning for families. Be the first to experience this new exhibit!

Friends of KCPL Used Book Sale ERLANGER: SUN., MARCH 13-SAT., MARCH 19 SALE HOURS:

SUN., 1-4:30 PM MON.-THURS., 9 AM-8:30 PM FRI., 9 AM-5:30 PM SAT., 10 AM-4:30 PM

Nearly-new and used books, music and movies will be available. Proceeds from the sale will go towards programs and services that support the library.

The ROOK-ies Chess Group

WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., MARCH 9 & 23 4:30-5:30 PM

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

McGing Irish Dancers Live Dance Performance!

Wild Wednesday!

Movie Night

ERLANGER: WED., MARCH 23 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Children ages 8-12 and their families can get ready for the Academy Awards on Sunday by enjoying one of this year’s Best Animated Picture nominees.

Movie Matinee

ERLANGER: SUN., MARCH 27 • 1:30-3:30 PM

Get ready for the Oscars ERLANGER: tonight by enjoying a matinee SAT., MARCH 12 • 3:30-4:30 PM of one of this year’s nominees!

Join us for a fun family program celebrating Irish Heritage Month!

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Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance* COVINGTON: ONGOING

Just getting started on your family research, or looking for help with a genealogy “brick wall”? Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.

Appointments are available in-person, over-the-phone, or through an online virtual meeting. Virtual appointments are available through a Microsoft Teams Meeting.

Life’s Thimble Pleasures: Embroidery* COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 1 & 15 • 6-8 PM

Want to try your hand at embroidery? Then swing by for instruction and some time to work on a project! Supplies available.

Writers’ Group

ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 1 • 6:30-8:30 PM

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

Covington Walking Club COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS • 8-9 AM

We’ll meet outside the library entrance every Wednesday.

Stop into the library after we walk for a light snack and discover our wonderful collection of healthy living materials.

AARP Taxes

COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS • 9:30 AM-1:30 PM

AARP Tax Aide Program.

Chair Yoga*

Smart Phone Crash

ERLANGER: Course* WED., MARCH 2 • 11 AM COVINGTON: COVINGTON & ZOOM: THURS., MARCH 3 • 10-11 AM THURS., MARCH 10 • 11 AM We will cover tips and skills from WILLIAM E. DURR: out of the box and that will help FRI., MARCH 11 • 10:30 AM

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

Through the use of yoga props and chairs, you’ll reset your system, increase your blood flow and leave feeling stretched and de-stressed. This class will be offered both in-person and virtually.

GED Prep*

Protect Yourself From Online Scams* ONLINE: WED., MARCH 2 • 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.

Sew What!

Storage Cube*

ERLANGER STREAM CENTER: WEDNESDAYS • 7-8:30 PM

Sew What! is a chance for sewing beginners to get together, share ideas and learn a thing or two! This month create Storage Cubes!

RootsTech Connect 2022 Watch Party COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 3- SAT., MARCH 5

Join us as we watch sessions from RootsTech Connect 2022 in the Local History and Genealogy Department at the Covington branch.

ERLANGER: FRI., MARCH 4 & 11 • 10-11:30 AM

Calling all seniors! Come to have coffee, pastries, play card games, and chat.

your day to day. Android and iPhones welcome!

Faces and COVINGTON: Places THURS., MARCH 3, 10 & 17 2-6 PM SAT., MARCH 19 Photograph 10 AM-1:30 PM Please register at GED.com Donation for a testing appointment at our site.

Drive GED Testing*

ERLANGER: Homesteading 101* WEDNESDAYS • 4-7 PM ERLANGER: THURS., MARCH 3 • 5:30-6:30 PM Prepare for your GED. Call

859.442.1166 to register.

Senior Social and Games

Welcome to Homesteading 101 where we’ll learn the basics of homesteading and living sustainably.

First Time Computer Use COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 3 • 6-7 PM

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

DIY CD Greenhouse*

ERLANGER STREAM CENTER: THURS., MARCH 3 • 6:30-8 PM

Learn how to take old CD cases and turn them into a greenhouse! Materials provided.

Night Yoga Flow*

ERLANGER: THURS., MARCH 3 & 17 7-8 PM

If you are able, please bring your own mat and water bottle.

This class will be hosted in person and virtually. Please register if you’d like to attend virtually.

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We are requesting photos to add to our historical photograph database Faces and Places. Both print and digital photograph donations are accepted.

Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 and set up an appointment to donate your photos or to have them scanned and returned to you. Or send an email to kate.mckenzie@ kentonlibrary.org to coordinate a donation or to ask questions.

Tai Chi

WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., MARCH 4 & 18 10:30-11:30 AM COVINGTON: WED., MARCH 9 • 10:30 AM

Join Master Greg Fahey of NKY Shaolindo for a morning Tai Chi session. Master Fahey, a 6th degree black belt, will teach an easy course in the gentle and low-impact martial art of Tai Chi.

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Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Computer Q&A*

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

How to Get Started in Model Railroading presented by Lawrence Goodridge*

Having computer problems, or have some questions concerning software? This is the class for you!

ERLANGER: SAT., MARCH 12 • 11 AM-1 PM Join Mr. Lawrence Goodridge to learn how to get started in model railroading in this handson two-hour workshop aimed at beginner and intermediate model railroad enthusiasts. In the workshop, attendees will learn how to lay out, plan and build a model train in any scale even though the instructor will be using O scale gauge for the demonstrations in the workshop.

Attendees will learn about design, space and budget considerations as well as portability and vendor sources. In addition to layout construction, attendees will learn the basics of wiring and how to incorporate past and current techniques.

Attendees will also learn how to create scenery.

Conversations and Coffee

COVINGTON: FRIDAYS • 11-12:30 PM

Join us to learn about various community resources that are available. There will be different topics discussed each week.

Adventures in the Archives

practice will empower and transform you in body, mind and spirit. Experience freedom and power on your mat and in your life.This class will be offered in person and virtually.

Adulting: Women in the Workplace

ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 7 • NOON-2 PM

Learn about a variety of topics

YOUTUBE: every month and find out how FRI., MARCH 4 • 2-2:15 PM

Staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department share the stories behind items held in our archives. This month we will explore our baseball collections in honor of the Cincinnati Reds opening day!

Energizing Morning Yoga*

COVINGTON : MON., MARCH 7 & 14 • 9:30 AM

Start your day feeling peaceful and connected and see how much of a difference you can make. This all-levels yoga

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to navigate adult life a little easier! This month we will be discussing the way women have to navigate the workplace in the modern day and previously.

Afternoon Painting: Watercolors*

COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 7, 14, 21 & 28 1-3 PM

Try your hand at watercolor painting. Supplies and a still life model will be provided.

Cooking with Dagmar* WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., MARCH 9 • 2-3 PM

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

DURR Crafters*

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., MARCH 10 • 6-7:30 PM

Join us for one of our meetings and have fun while learning new craft trends or new techniques for some old ones.

Craft Club* DIY Card Making*

ERLANGER STREAM CENTER: TUES., MARCH 8 • 10 AM-NOON

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards!

Participants will make four cards each.

Crafternoons!*

ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 8 & 22 • 1-3 PM

Join us for a brand-new afternoon crafting series! Each session we will do a new craft or learn a new skill.

ERLANGER: THURS., MARCH 10 & 24 6:30-8:30 PM

Join us to make a new project or learn a new skill!

Zumba Gold: Dancing to the Oldies!*

WILLIAM E. DURR: MONDAYS 10-11 AM Join us for this Zumba Gold series where you will dance to some of your favorites songs from way back. The classes are tailored to our senior population, but all adults are welcome.

Erlanger Walking Club

ERLANGER: FRI., MARCH 11 & 25 • 9-10 AM

We’ll meet outdoors at the entrance to the library before starting out on a walk. Walks will be easy-mild difficulty and range between 1-3 miles.

Reflections in Nature* OFF SITE (DEVOU PARK) & ONLINE: SAT., MARCH 12 • 10 AM

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

Make It with Jackie!* WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., MARCH 13 • 2-4 PM

Join us to make personalized greeting cards. Participants will make four cards each. Supplies provided.

Seed Giveaway

ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 14 • 5-7 PM

Stop by the lobby of the Erlanger Branch to grab some free seeds provided by the Kenton County Extension Office!

Garden Club*

ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 14 • 6-7 PM

Join us at the library each month to do a new project or learn a new skill related to gardening indoors and out!

Book Extensions: “Letters to a Young Farmer”*

ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 14 • 6:30-7:30 PM

“Letters to a Young Farmer” is both a compelling history and a vital road map of how we eat and farm, the need for a more sustainable future and the importance of farmers. Join us to discuss the book and related topics.

Musical Matinee: “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 15 • 1:30-3 PM

Tech Club: Canva 101*

Bless your beautiful hide, it’s a musical matinee! Join us for this classic favorite starring Jane Powell and Howard Keel. (1954, rated PG, 1h 42m)

COVINGTON: WED., MARCH 23 6:30-7:30 PM

TED Chats: Special Edition: Women’s History

Join us for a new program series where we’ll take a close look at a different aspect of technology each month.

This month, learn how to use the online design tool, Canva.

ERLANGER: WED., MARCH 16 • 1-3 PM

Come learn about new topics and have discussions with other members of your community.

This month’s topic: The Importance of Women’s History

Library Paint Night*

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., MARCH 17 • 6-7:30 PM

Join for a fun evening with friends while you learn to paint a beautiful painting with stepby-step directions.

Dominos & Donuts

ERLANGER: FRI., MARCH 18 • 10-11 AM

Start your morning at the library with fresh donuts, coffee, and a game of dominos.

Local History of NKY: Music

YOUTUBE: FRI., MARCH 18 • 2-2:30 PM

Join us as we reflect on the musical history of Northern Kentucky through photographs from our Faces & Places database.

Nature Inspired Jewelry COVINGTON: SUN., MARCH 20 • 2 PM

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

Human Library*

Smart Phone Q&A

Real people. Real conversations.

A Human Library aims to create dialogue and understanding and break down stereotypes between people about topics like race, religion, class, gender, lifestyle, disability and other aspects of life. Human “Books” about a variety of topics will be available to “check out” by attendees. Books and readers will have the opportunity for conversation about their life experiences. Hosted in partnership with the City of Erlanger.

Bring your questions, concerns and/or problems with your Smart Phone in and we can tackle them together.

ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 21 • 7-8:30 PM

Video Game Pixel Art* ERLANGER STREAM CENTER: TUES., MARCH 22 • 6-8 PM

Come enjoy a fun night of designing classic video game characters with wood blocks.

COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 24 • 10-11 AM

Movie Monday: “Dear Evan Hansen”

ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 28 • 1 & 6 PM

Welcome to a monthly series for the true film buff. Join us to watch critically acclaimed, newly released films. Rated PG-13.

Sports Trivia*

COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 28 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Test your baseball knowledge against other local players.

Compete and win great prizes!

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Book Clubs J O I N In-Person DAR Research Assistance*

Vegan Cooking 101*

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. For more information and to schedule an appointment please call 859.962.4070.

Join Monica Meier, owner and chef of Rollin’ Bowls Food Bus, and Rosamond Finley, for an instructional class and demonstration on the basics of vegan cooking! Samples and recipe suggestions will be provided!

COVINGTON: WED., MARCH 30 • 10-11 AM

Chair Exercise*

COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 31 • 11 AM

Join us for a half-hour of low impact, low intensity training that focuses on stability, balance, and mobility training.

Although it is a chair-based class, you will get a full body workout! This class will be offered both in person and virtually. Please register to receive a link to join the Zoom class.

ERLANGER: THURS,, MARCH 31 6:30-8:30 PM

Online Learning

ZOOM: THURS., MARCH 31 • 1-2 PM

Discover all the great classes you can take for free online at KCPL. Explore careers, expand your computer skills, and try out new techniques from the comfort of your home. We’ll cover Learning Express, Gale Course, and online Microsoft Office training.

Elusive Blue: The Rarest of Flower Colors

COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 31 6:30-7:30 PM

Did you know that blue is

the rarest flower color? In this presentation, we’ll discuss why the color blue is so unique in the plant world, some tips for displaying it in a garden, as well as highlight what blue flowering plants are most suitable for Kenton County Gardens. The program is led by the KY Extension Agency.

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The Bookies Book Club*

ERLANGER: WED., MARCH 2 6:30-7:30 PM “The Remains of the Day” by Kazuo Ishiguro

Wine About It: “Sadie”*

ZOOM: THURS., MARCH 17 • 6-7 PM Join a book club with a bit of murder, mystery, and intrigue!

Read a new selection each month and then cozy up to dinner and a glass of wine to join our Zoom discussion!

This week, read Courtney Summers’ “Sadie.”

Case Files: “Lady Killers”

ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 28 6:30-7:30 PM Join a book club, so good it should be illegal! Read a new true crime novel each month and then get together to discuss the bloody details. This month, read “Lady Killers”

by Tori Telfer.

Career & Job Services *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4002 Interviewing Skills Workshop*

ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 1 • 10-11:30 AM

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. We will discuss research methods, voice and presence factors, a variety of practice question options, and the importance of welleducated follow-up questions.

You can then follow up by doing a practice interview with one of our volunteer coaches.

Basic Microsoft Word*

ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 1 • 6:30-7:30 PM COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 17 • 10-11 AM

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

Northern Kentucky Accountability Group* ERLANGER: WEDNESDAYS 9:15 AM-11:30 AM

Job search support group for professionals in transition or anyone wanting to change careers. Offers a weekly speaker on some educational aspect of the job search process that a regular class does not cover.

Features motivational speakers, networking opportunities, job search leads, and connections to community partners. Register only if you are attending virtually.

Creating a Federal Resumé with Ken Wocher*

ONLINE: THURS., MARCH 3 • 10-11:30 AM

A Federal resumé requires a different format than a traditional business resumé.

Learn how to prepare a resumé to apply for Federal jobs and use USA Jobs, the government’s website like a pro to be considered for many new job openings.

Open Job Searching WILLIAM E. DURR: SATURDAYS • 10 AM-2 PM

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

Target Your Resumé Workshop*

ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 7 1:30-3:30 PM

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, the influence of ATS, and tips to make your resumé one of your all-time best investments in YOU! After the class, you can schedule a oneon-one appointment via Zoom to review your resumé with one of our KCPL Volunteer Coaches.

Build Your LinkedIn Profile*

Mastering the Art of Informational Meetings*

3/9: Session 1- Privacy Settings & Setting Up Your Career Interests 3/6: Session 2 - LinkedIn Profile Optimization & Choosing the Right Keywords for Your Profile 3/23: Session 3 - Applying for a Job, Using Filters & Reaching Out to Hiring Managers 3/30: Session 4 - Connecting, Posting, and Using Groups

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

ONLINE: WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 9, 16, 23 & 30 • 1-2:30 PM

Transferable Skills Workshop*

ERLANGER: THURS., MARCH 10 • 10-11:30 AM

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

Microsoft Excel: Basics* COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 10 • 10-11 AM

Learn how to work with formulas, charts and workbooks.

Managing ATS Workshop*

ERLANGER: THURS., MARCH 17 1:30-2:30 PM

Finding a Job 101*

ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 21 • 2-3 PM

Are you new to the job search?

Need help looking for jobs?

In this session, we will discuss using Google to discover job opportunities, track the progress of job applications and· create a basic resumé using Google Docs.

Grow with Google: Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks*

ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 22 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities, Google best practices will boost your productivity.

ZOOM: FRI., MARCH 11 • 10 AM-NOON

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.

Exploring O*Net Online*

ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 15 • 2-3 PM

Join us to explore O*NET Online, the nation’s primary source of occupational information. We’ll explore how to use O*NET to research salary ranges, plan career changes, and improve your resumé.

Using Data Axle in Your Job Search*

ERLANGER: THURS., MARCH 24 • 2-3:30 PM

Learn how to use the library’s #1 business database to build a list of prospects for your job search.

Young Adult/ Teen Job Fair

COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 29 • 4-6 PM

Employers actively hiring teens and young adults (ages 16 24) will participate in a job fair at the library. Great opportunity to learn about local companies and find a summer job, a parttime job, or full-time positions after graduation.

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Teen Stuff

*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Teen Taste Test: Oreos

Teen Space Unplugged

ERLANGER: WED., MARCH 9 • 4-5 PM

It seems like Oreos are always coming out with new flavors.

Come try several different kinds and vote on your favorite in this teen taste test!

ERLANGER: WED., MARCH 2 & 16 3:30-4:30 PM

Microsoft Excel: Basics* COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 10 • 10-11 AM

Teens can hang out with their friends old and new with snacks, art, and board games. This is “unplugged” so there will be no video games.

Chess Club

COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 1 & 15 • 4-6 PM

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

Sew What!

Storage Cube*

ERLANGER STREAM CENTER: EVERY WEDNESDAY • 7-8:30 PM

Sew What! is a chance for sewing beginners to get together, share ideas and learn a thing or two! This month we will be creating Storage Cubes!

See Career & Job Services.

Anime Club

WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., MARCH 11 • 6-8 PM COVINGTON: FRI., MARCH 30 • 6-8 PM

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

Energizing Morning Yoga*

COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 7 & 14 • 9:30 AM

Start your day feeling peaceful and connected and see how much of a difference you can make. This all-levels yoga practice will empower and transform you in body, mind and spirit. Experience freedom and power on your mat and in your life. This class will be offered in person and virtually.

Teen Art Workshop

DIY CD Greenhouse*

COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 8 • 4-5:30 PM

Learn how to take old CD cases and turn them into a greenhouse! Materials provided.

Library Teen Cafe

ERLANGER STREAM CENTER: THURS., MARCH 3 • 6:30-8 PM

Teens Create: DIY Cloud Light

ERLANGER: SUN., MARCH 6 • 2-3 PM

Teens can create their very own cloud light using a paper lantern, polyfil, and hot glue!

Limited to the first 20 teens in attendance.

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Create beautiful artwork while enjoying snacks and hanging with friends.

WILLIAM E. DURR: TUESDAY, MARCH 8 6-8 PM

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.

Tai Chi

COVINGTON: WED., MARCH 9 • 10:30 AM

Tai Chi is described as “meditation in motion,” and has been shown to slow the effects of aging. Master Fahey, a 6th degree black belt, will teach an easy course in the gentle and low-impact martial art of Tai Chi .

How to Get Started in Model Railroad presented by Lawrence Goodridge* ERLANGER: SAT., MARCH 12 • 11 AM-2 PM

See Adults.

Family Craft Night*

COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 14 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Join us for a spring inspired craft.

Teens Create: Yarn Wrapped Letters*

ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 15 • 4-5 PM

Teens can join us to make their own yarn wrapped letter.

We will supply the letters and yarn. You will receive the letter of your first name, so please register so that we can supply the correct letter.

Microsoft Word: Basics* COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 17 • 10-11 AM

See Career & Job Services.

Nature Inspired Jewelry COVINGTON: SUN., MARCH 20 • 2 PM

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

Teen Advisory Board

Sports Trivia*

Do you have great ideas of what you’d like to see at the library?

Do you want your voice heard?

Enjoy snacks and share your ideas with library staff to make the library what YOU want.

Being a member of TAB is great for volunteer hours and college applications!

Test your baseball knowledge against other local players.

Compete and win great prizes!

ERLANGER: WED., MARCH 23 • 5-6 PM

AniManga Club

ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 28 • 4 PM COVINGTON: WED., MARCH 30 • 6-8 PM

Love anime? Manga? Both? Hang out and talk all things animanga and even watch some of your favorites. Snacks provided!

COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 28 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Young Adult/Teen Job Fair

COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 29 • 4-6 PM

See Career & Job Services.

Wild Wednesday!

Slime Time

ERLANGER: WED., MARCH 30 • 7-8 PM Create your very own slime! We will have color, glitter, and foam beads to add in!

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

1000 Books Before Kindergarten* BABIES UP TO AGE 5 ONGOING

Help your child develop their vocabulary, build confidence, and be kindergarten ready by taking part in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. This reading initiative is designed to be self-paced but completed before kindergarten. 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 your books with the Beanstack app (Apple or Google Play) or website.

March Madness! Book Character Edition AGES 3-8 ERLANGER: EACH WEEK IN MARCH

Stop by the Erlanger Children’s Area to cast your ballot for your favorite book character! There will be four rounds of voting, each starting on Monday and ending on Sunday. Stop by each week to make sure your favorite wins!

Chess Club

AGES 9-18 COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 1 & 15 • 4-6 PM

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

Kid’s Craft Club

Wild Wednesday!

Join us for a different craft every week.

3/2: Mardi Gras Party Join us for crafts, games, and snacks (including King Cake!) all related to Mardi Gras!

3/9: Oreo Taste Test Come try a few different kinds and vote on your favorite!

3/16: St. Patrick’s Day Party Play games, create crafts, and try and find the leprechaun’s gold.

3/23, 6:30-8:30: Movie Night Get ready for the Academy Awards on Sunday by enjoying one of this year’s Best Animated Picture nominees.

3/30: Slime Time Create slime! We will have color, glitter, and foam beads to add in!

AGES 4-8 ERLANGER: EVERY TUESDAY • 7-8 PM

Sensory Open Play

BABIES UP TO AGE 8 WILLIAM E. DURR: WEDNESDAYS • 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.

AGES 8-12 ERLANGER: WEDNESDAYS • 7-8 PM

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Fun for Kids! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 ¡Cuéntame un Cuento! / Bilingual Storytime

Career Day for Kids: What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up?*

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., MARCH 3 • 6:30-7 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.

AGES 3-8

ERLANGER: SAT., MARCH 26 • 11:30 AM-1 PM Join us for stories, activities and crafts all about discovering what you would be interested in doing for a possible career when you are older. Children may dress up or bring a prop to show what they are interested in being when they grow up.

Reading Buddies*

AGES 3-12 ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 7, 14, 21 & 28, 4:30-5:30 PM

Children are invited to read with one of our Reading Buddy volunteers. We’ll provide lots of fun, interactive books. Younger children can listen to stories and older children can practice their reading skills. Snacks provided.

Earn a new paperback book when you attend 3 times

Homeschool Tweens: Canvas Painting TWEENS (AGES 9-12) ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 8 • 2-3 PM

Homespun Homeschool Club: Discover Ireland!* AGES 5-8 ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 14 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Join us for a fun program learning about Ireland including storytelling, activities. listening to music and making a craft.

Homeschool tweens can join us to create their next masterpiece. Supplies will be provided.

Family Craft Night*

STREAM Lab: St. Patrick’s Day

Join us for a spring inspired craft.

AGES 8-12 ERLANGER STREAM CENTER: THURS., MARCH 10 • 6-7 PM

Join us to learn about STEM experiments. Learn how water stratification works with Skittles, and we’ll do other St. Patrick’s Day experiments.

10 MARCH 2022

AGES 3-12 COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 14 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Cook-A-Book: The St. Patrick’s Day Shillelagh*

AGES 3-8 LOCATION: WED., MARCH 16 • 7 PM

First, we’ll read a book and then we’ll make a yummy treat! This month, our theme is Irish food.

We’ll read “The St. Patrick’s Day Shillelagh by Janet Nolan and prepare some Irish themed snacks.

Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits* BABIES UP TO AGE 12 WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., MARCH 20 • 2-4 PM TUES., MARCH 22 • 6-8 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 a total of 15 minutes.

Tween Time*

AGES 9-12 COVINGTON: TUESDAY, MARCH 22 • 4-5 PM

Lots of fun activities for tweens.

Small Talk: A Book Club for Homeschoolers: “Hoot!”*

GRADES 4-8 ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 28 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Homeschool students are invited to join us this month to read and discuss the wild and funny 2003 Newbery Honor Book, “Hoot” by Carl Hiaasen.

Little da Vinci’s at the Erlanger Branch Library!

AGES 3 & OLDER ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 29 • 10 AM-4 PM

Stop by to experience fun activities as part of the Little Da Vinci’s program! This program is a drop-in program.

Kids’ Opening Day

BABIES UP TO AGE 8 WED., MARCH 30 • 6:30 PM

Take me out to the ballgame!

Celebrate the Reds’ Opening Day a day early. Stop by for fun for the whole family, including activities, ballpark snacks, and a chance to win ticket vouchers to a game of your choice. Must be present to win.

Storytimes Mondays:

Wednesdays:

Thursdays:

Morning Songs and Stories

Baby Music, Rhyme and Wiggletime

Zoom Preschool Storytime*

AGES 2-5 BABIES BABIES UP TO AGE 5 ERLANGER: ERLANGER: ZOOM: MONDAYS • 10-10:30 AM WEDNESDAYS • 9:30 AM & 11 AM THURSDAYS • 10 AM-10:30 AM WILLIAM E. DURR: Children and their caregiver Enjoy books, music, rhymes WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM will enjoy stories, rhymes, and and fun for your little one all via

music in this “back to basics” storytime!

Music and Motion with the Singing Librarian AGES 3-6 WILLIAM E. DURR: MONDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Bring your baby to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime!

Toddler Storytime

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

Wiggle along as we use stories and songs to grow early literacy, math, and science skills in an active program for toddlers with Preschool Picassos Mr. Sam and his guitar! Siblings AGES 4-6 ERLANGER: are welcome.

Enjoy a session of music and movement!

MONDAYS • 11:30-12:30 PM

Stories and art! This program may get messy, so wearing “art clothes” is recommended.

Scamper Squad

AGES 3-6 WILLIAM E. DURR: MONDAYS • 7-7:30 PM

Learn about a new animal each week through stories, play, and songs. Open to first 40 children.

Tuesdays: Toddler Time

Preschool Storytime

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

Come for stories, songs, and early literacy activities with Mr. Sam and his guitar!

Tiny Toddlers

AGES 18-24 MONTHS AND FAMILIES WILLIAM E. DURR: WEDNESDAYS • 11 AM-NOON

Bring your toddler to the library for language enrichment with AGES 2-3 ERLANGER: stories, songs, and rhymes.

TUESDAYS • 10 & 11 AM

Toddlers, ages 2-3, can enjoy a storytime with puppets, music and dancing. We’ll play RingAround-the-Rosie and end the session with a simple art activity.

Scamper Squad

Fridays:

Little Explorers

AGES 4-6 ERLANGER: FRIDAYS • 10 & 11:30 AM

Children can romp, stomp, and explore with stories, songs, and an activity or craft!

Zoom! You MUST register for this storytime with a valid email address so we can email you the link to the Zoom room.

Playart @ Baker Hunt

Blast Off to Kindergarten Storytime

Join Miss Lauren down the street for an artful storytime!

One of Baker Hunt’s youth art instructors will present an art project to go with each week’s storytime theme. The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center is located at 620 Greenup St., Covington, KY 41011.

AGES 3-6 ERLANGER: THURSDAYS 10-11 AM & 11:30-12:30 P.M.

Each week in Blast Off to Kindergarten children will experience stories, activities, crafts, and skills to help prepare them for kindergarten.

BABIES UP TO AGE 5 OFFSITE: FRIDAYS • 10 AM

Playart

PRESCHOOL WILLIAM E. DURR: THURSDAYS • 10:30-11:30 AM

Listen to a story, make a craft and enjoy a parent/ child focused activity inspired by the book. Open to the first 40 children in attendance.

Baby Music, Rhyme and Wiggletime

BABIES COVINGTON: THURSDAYS • 11-11:45 AM

Bring your baby to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime!

AGES 3-6 WILLIAM E. DURR: TUESDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Learn about a new animal each week through stories, play, and songs. Open to first 40 children.

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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?

859.962.4000

kentonlibrary.org

Science in Play2Go Launch Party!

AGES 8 & YOUNGER COVINGTON: SAT., MARCH 5 • 2-4 PM Science in Play2go, the mobile version of Kentucky Science Center’s progressive next-generation learning experience exhibit will be at the Covington branch from Saturday, March 5th – Saturday, May 28th.

Designed specifically for ages 8 and under, with program opportunities for students of all ages, 12 MARCH 2022

Science in Play2go

combines curiosity and critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving, with Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (S.T.E.M). Please join us Saturday, March 5th for an exhibit celebration!

We will raffle off one family 4-pack of Kentucky Science Center tickets at the kick-off event. If you would like to book a field trip, please call Kari Jones at 859.962.4079.