Kenton County Public Library November 2021

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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: ALL MONTH

Pick up your craft kit at the Covington branch. Each week we will have a limited number of kits reserved for kids/families and kits for adults. While supplies last.

Library Dino Hunt

ALL BRANCHES: ALL MONTH

Celebrate DiNovember by going on a Dino Hunt at your library! Use our Beanstack app to track all the dinosaurs you find and earn your chance to win a Dino-themed prize basket. See online for more details.

The Most Magical Trivia on Earth on Facebook Live

Orienteering 101: How to Use a Map and Compass*

The mouse is in the house! Test your knowledge in all things Disney with this online trivia.

Fill out the Google Doc as you watch and if you’re one of the teams with the most right answers, you’ll go into a raffle drawing for a Disney themed prize!

Orienteering is a sport where competitors use a map and a compass to find a series of checkpoints. There is no marked path, so participants must choose their own routes from one place to the next. Join us to learn the basics of how to use a map, a compass, and how to navigate.

FACEBOOK LIVE: WED., NOV. 3 • 7-8 PM

Dino Dig!

OFF SITE: DEVOU PARK/ BREADEN SHELTER SAT., NOV. 6 • 1:30-3:30 PM

Enjoy dino stories, a dino craft, and dig for dinos! There will Flowers for Veterans* even be a dino snack! If you are COVINGTON: curious about the Cretaceous, MON., NOV. 1 & 11 • 6-8 PM or just think T-Rex is cool, come Help the library celebrate all share the fun! who have served in our Armed Forces by creating beautiful Memorial Wreath flower arrangements for our Passive Event Veterans on Monday, November COVINGTON: 1 from 6-8. Flower arrangements MON., NOV. 8 - FRI., NOV. 12 will be donated to the Linden All week in the lobby we Grove Cemetery. Also, Veterans will have a poppy wreath to (or family members) may pick commemorate Remembrance up flower arrangements (while Day. Patrons are welcome to supplies last) at the Covington contribute to the completion of branch on Thurs., Nov. 11. the wreath and leave messages Registration required for the on their poppy.

November 1 program.

Family Movie Night: “Luca”

Insight to the Day of the Dead FACEBOOK: TUES., NOV. 2 • 5-5:30 PM

Visit our Facebook page to view a video portraying the Latin-American traditions that are done to celebrate “Día de Muertos” / Day of the Dead.

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Honey Hill Farm Petting Zoo

Join us for an afternoon showing of the classic musical “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952, rated G). Light snacks provided.

COVINGTON: SAT., NOV. 20 • 3-4 PM

Get up close and personal with owls native to our area! Learn about these mighty birds’ diets, habitats, nesting habits and their role in the food web, as well as other fun facts. Artifacts pertaining to owls will be available for hands-on investigation and raptor vocalizations will be played. This program will feature a visit from three live owl ambassadors!

FAMILY OR ALL AGES ERLANGER: The Singing Librarian SAT., NOV. 13 • NOON-1 PM YOUTUBE: Celebrate fall by visiting with SUNDAY, NOV. 21 • 1-1:08 PM the animals from Honey Hill

Farm! Children are allowed to pet and feed the animals from the farm. See ducks, goats, chickens, and more. This event will be outdoors.

Holiday Heirloom Recipe Towels

COVINGTON: SAT., NOV. 13 • 2-3:30 PM

Learn how to use Covington’s Maker Space to turn a treasured family recipe into a holiday gift kitchen towel. If you uncover any heirloom family recipes Musical Matinee: during Thanksgiving, this is your “Singin’ In the Rain” chance to learn to make them ERLANGER: into holiday presents.

ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 9 • 1:30-3:30 PM MON., NOV. 1 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Enjoy free prepackaged snack and watch a family-friendly film. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

COVINGTON: WED., NOV. 10 • 7-8 PM

All About Owls! with Raptor, Inc.

Kids’ Book Gift Ideas ZOOM: MON., NOV. 15 • 7-8 PM

Tune in for the best gift ideas of all: children’s books!

Midweek Movie: Mr. Sam will discuss his favorite “Ghostbusters”! books for ages 0-12. These are ERLANGER: titles that will be perfect for the WED., NOV. 10 • 6:30-8:30 PM young people in your life!

Who ya gonna call? Get ready for the NEW Ghostbusters film to be released in theaters on Friday by watching the original 1984 film (rated PG)! Snacks provided.

An unpredictable collection of comedy and music video shorts!

Friends of KCPL Used Book Sale

ERLANGER: SUN., NOV. 28 - SAT., DEC. 4

Nearly-new and used books, music and movies will be sold with prices ranging from 25 cents to $4. Proceeds from the sale will go towards programs and services that support the library. Sale closes 30 minutes prior to library closing.

Holiday Family Arts & Crafts Night* COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 29 • 6-8 PM

Patrons will be able to make at least two crafts.

No Sew Sock Penguin* ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER: TUES., NOV. 30 • 6-8 PM

Do you need some sharply dressed decorations for the winter months? We’ll show you how to turn some socks into penguins!

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

Introduction to Online Learning*

Cool Cardboard Cat Castle Construction*

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-thephone, or through an online virtual meeting.

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.

Come build a cardboard cat castle. We will provide all the cardboard and tape you will need as well as some examples to get you started.

COVINGTON OR ONLINE: ALL MONTH

Faces & Places Photograph Donation Drive

COVINGTON: ALL MONTH

We are looking for historic military photographs of Northern Kentucky veterans.

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 or email kate. mckenzie@kentonlibrary.org to coordinate a donation or to ask questions.

Kentucky Adult Education Classes*

ERLANGER: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 4-7 PM

Prepare for your GED. Call 859.442.1166 to register.

ZOOM: THURS., NOV. 4 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Tai Chi*

WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., NOV. 5 & 19 10:30-11:30 AM

Join Master Greg Fahey of NKY Shaolindo for a morning Tai Chi session.

Local History of NKY: Veterans

COVINGTON: SAT., NOV. 6 • 1-4 PM

Felt Owls*

COVINGTON: SUN., NOV. 7 • 2-4 PM

Who-who wants to learn how to make felt owls? Join us for an afternoon of felt owl crafts.

Make the Library Work for You...From Home*

ZOOM: MON., NOV. 8 • 10-11 AM YOUTUBE: Want to check out a book FRI., NOV. 5 • 2-2:30 PM

Join us on our YouTube channel for the Local History of NKY as we remember and reflect on the history of our Northern Kentucky veterans.

without leaving your house?

Learn a language? Choose your next car? Help your child with math? You can do all this and more, free from home with your library card!

Garden Club*

ERLANGER: MON., NOV. 8 • 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!

Evening Yoga Flow*

COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 8 & 22 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Move into your evening with intention, movement, and mindful breaths. Please include your email address to receive the Zoom link to practice virtually or join the class in person at a local park.

Musical Matinee: “Singin’ In the Rain”

ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 9 • 1:30-3:30 PM

See For Everyone.

Vegan Recipe Swap*

ERLANGER: MON., NOV. 1 • NOON-2 PM Bring your favorite vegan recipes to this swap and cooking demonstration! (Vegan) Snacks will be provided!

Writers’ Group

ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 2 • 6:30-8:30 PM

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

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

Genealogy Workshop with Dr. Michael D. Lacopo*

Zoom: Sat., Nov. 13 • 1 PM Join us for an online genealogy workshop with Dr. Michael D. Lacopo. Sessions include: Finding and Using German Church Records, Researching Recent Immigrant Ancestors in Regional Repositories, and Medical Genealogy: A Primer of Diseases that Killed our Ancestors and the Epidemics they Lived Through. Visit kentonlibrary.org for the full schedule and to register.

New to STREAM: CNC Milling*

ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER: TUES., NOV. 9 • 6-8 PM

Chair Yoga*

COVINGTON: THURS., NOV. 11 • 11 AM-NOON

The STREAM Center has added a new Carbide 3D machine to its lineup. Come learn what it can do!

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

This class will be offered both in-person and virtually.

Hooked on a Feeling: Knit and Crochet Club

Cooking with Dagmar Live!*

Open to all crocheters and knitters of any skill level!

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

ERLANGER: WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., NOV. 9 • 6-7:30 PM THURS., NOV. 11 • 2-3 PM

Virtual DAR Research Assistance

MICROSOFT TEAMS: WED., NOV. 10 • 10-11 AM

Schedule a one-hour virtual 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. An email address is required to set up the appointment.

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Adventures in the Archives

Holiday Heirloom Recipe Towels

Join our Archivist, Casey Blackmore, MLS, as she shares the stories found in our archival collections. In honor of Veterans Day, we will share new and older collections housed in the archives covering military history and our new department display featuring Woodrow W. Booth, local Army veteran.

See For Everyone.

YOUTUBE: THURS., NOV. 11 • 2-2:15 PM

First Time Computer Use

COVINGTON: THURS., NOV. 11 • 6-7 PM

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

Leo Fest: A Leonardo DiCaprio Movie Night

COVINGTON: SAT., NOV. 13 • 2-3:30 PM

Make it with Jackie!* WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., NOV. 14 • 2-4 PM

Join crafty lady Jackie Waibel and learn how to make personalized greeting cards.

Lunchtime Yoga Flow* COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 15 & 29 • 1-2 PM

Learn basic yoga postures as we flow with breath, creating a calm mind for the rest of your day. Please include your email address to receive the Zoom link to practice virtually or join the class in person at a local park.

How To: Vegan Thanksgiving*

ERLANGER: MON., NOV. 15 • 6:30-7:30 PM ERLANGER: THURS., NOV. 11 • 6-8:45 PM Join Monica Meier, owner

Come and celebrate Leonardo DiCaprio’s birthday with a viewing of Romeo + Juliet (1996)! Rated PG-13.

Craft Club: Watercolor Basics*

of Rollin’ Bowls Food Truck, and Julie Bodnar, plantbased culinary coach, for an instructional class and demonstration on how to veganize your Thanksgiving meal! Samples provided.

ERLANGER: THURS., NOV. 11 • 6:30-8:30 PM Learn the basics of watercolor and create a project with local artist Lisa Blaker! Craft Club is an adult program for ages 16 and older.

Senior Thanksgiving Pie Break* DIY Hemp-String Hanging Lamp* WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., NOV. 16 • 1-2 PM

Join us at the library to learn how to do this beautiful hempstring hanging lamps.

STREAM Certification: Embroidery Machines*

ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER: TUES., NOV. 16 & THURS., NOV. 18 6-8 PM

Come get certified to use the sewing and embroidery machines the library has to offer!

ERLANGER: WED., NOV. 17 • 1-3 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., NOV. 19 • 1-3 PM COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 22 • 1-3 PM

Seniors are invited to drop in and grab a personal pie and coffee to go! Registration is required and begins Nov. 3 at 9 am. Register online or call: Erlanger: 859.962.4146 or 859.962.4002 Covington: 859.962.4077 or 859.962.4079 Durr: 859-962-4030 or 859.962.4034 Please note that email and voicemail do not guarantee registration.

America Recycles Day*

Chair Exercise*

Come and learn about recycling and how you impact the environment for America Recycles Day!

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

Please register to receive a link to join the Zoom class.

ERLANGER: COVINGTON OR ONLINE: THURS., NOV. 18 • 11-11:30 AM TUES., NOV. 16 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Take a Hike Day

ERLANGER: Library WED., NOV. 17 • 3-4 PM

Come and “take a hike” around the library’s grounds while socializing and appreciating nature (weather permitting)!

Paint Night*

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., NOV. 18 • 6-7:30 PM

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

Saving and Finding Files*

Movie Monday: “Blithe Spirit”

Learn how your computer is organized, including files and folders, and discover how to find what you’re looking for.

Join us for a monthly series for the true film buff. This month, watch “Blithe Spirit,” rated PG13. Refreshments provided.

Night Yoga Flow

Mini Books!*

Join registered instructor Angela Hayes for a gentle yoga flow to wind down your day. If you’re able, bring your own mat and water bottle.

Come and make a fun miniature version of your favorite book!

ZOOM: THURS., NOV. 18 • 6:30-7:30 PM

ERLANGER: MON., NOV. 22 • 1 & 6 PM

ERLANGER: ERLANGER: THURS., NOV. 18 • 7:30-8:30 PM TUES., NOV. 23 • 5:30-7 PM

Makerspace Takeover: Genealogy Gifts

YOUTUBE: MON., NOV. 29 - FRI., DEC. 3 ERLANGER: 2 PM FRI., NOV. 19 • 10-11 AM Join us on our YouTube channel

Dominos & Donuts

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

DIY Macrame Angel Ornament*

WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., NOV. 20 • 1-2 PM

Join us to have a little early Christmas fun by creating a beautiful macrame angel ornament.

each day for a new video showing you how to make a family history inspired gift using the MakerSpace at Covington.

No Sew Sock Penguin* ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER: TUES., NOV. 30 • 6-8 PM

See For Everyone.

Board Games for Grown Ups

COVINGTON: THURS., NOV. 18 • 6-8 PM

A relaxed club for tabletop gaming.

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

Job Search Success for Beginners: Career ERLANGER: Exploration/Personal MON., NOV. 1 • 6:30-8 PM Branding/Resumes/ Put your best foot forward Cover Letters*

Northern Kentucky Accountability Group*

The Fine Art of the Cover Letter*

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.

Job search support group for professionals in transition or anyone wanting to change careers. Offers 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.

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

Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition with Us*

ZOOM: MON.,, NOV. 1 • 6:30-8:30 PM TUES., NOV. 16 • 9:30 -11:30 AM

Join Project Coach Sherry Mays for an orientation on getting started. Learn what to consider first to get yourself moving on an upward trajectory for your future.

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COVINGTON: TUES., NOV. 2 • 9:15 AM-NOON

Learn career exploration, personal branding, resumés, and cover letters. Classes taught by the Brighton Center.

Build Your LinkedIn Profile*

ZOOM: TUESDAYS IN NOV. • 6-7:30 PM

11/2 - Part 1: Privacy Settings & Setting Up Your Career Interests 11/9 - Part 2: LinkedIn Profile Optimization & Choosing the Right Keywords for Your Profile 11/16 - Part 3: Applying for a Job, Using Filters & Reaching Out to Hiring Managers 11/23 - Part 4: Connecting, Posting, and Using Groups

ERLANGER: ZOOM: WEDNESDAYS • 9:15 AM-NOON WED., NOV. 3 • 6-7:30 PM

Creating a Federal Resumé

ZOOM: THURS., NOV. 4 • 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 ERLANGER: Federal jobs and use USA Jobs, WED., NOV. 3 • 1-2:30 PM the government’s website like a A personal marketing plan pro to be considered for many will make it easier for friends, new job openings. colleagues, coaches, and new acquaintances to make connections for you during your job search. We will provide you an outline, describe each area to consider in your plan, give you some real samples and resources to use to build a target company section.

Create a Marketing Plan*

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Book Clubs

J O I N Open Job Searching

Elevator Pitch

ERLANGER: Power Hour* SAT., NOV. 6, 13, 20 & 27 COVINGTON: 10 AM-2 PM TUES., NOV. 16 • 9:30-10:30 AM

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

Learn how to present your job search goals and objectives quickly, clearly, and succinctly to new people you meet.

Job Search Success for Beginners: Interviewing Tips/Mock Interviews*

Core Skills Workshop*

COVINGTON: TUES., NOV. 9 • 9:15 AM-NOON

Learn the basics of job interviews and mock interview tips. Class taught by the Brighton Center.

Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification through Breakthrough Performance*

ERLANGER: THURS., NOV. 18 • 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.

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Bookies Book Club*

ERLANGER: WED., NOV. 3 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Join us this month in discussing “Dumplin’” by Julie Murphy.

Why Did They Do That?

Book To Movie Club: “Nomadland”*

ERLANGER: FRI., NOV. 12 • 5-5:45 PM

Join us to discuss the award-winning movie and book about older Americans who are living a nomadic lifestyle following the great recession of 2007-2009. Copies of the book and the movie are available for checkout.

Using Data Axle in Your Job Search*

Wine About It: “Into the Jungle”*

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

Join a book club with a bit of murder, mystery, and intrigue! This week, Erica Ferencik’s “Into the Jungle.”

ERLANGER: ZOOM: ZOOM: THURS., NOV. 11 • 9 AM-1 PM FRI., NOV. 19 • 2-3:30 PM THURS., NOV. 18 • 6-7 PM

Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma concepts and methodologies. 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. Understand how Lean Six Sigma can improve quality and reduce cost while improving customer satisfaction.

Grow with Google: Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks*

ZOOM: THURS., NOV. 11 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Learn how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google tools. Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity.

Finding a Job 101* ZOOM: MON., NOV. 22 • 2-3 PM

The Grim Readers*

WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., NOV. 20 • 10 AM-NOON

Are you new to the job search?

Need help looking for jobs? Is your resumé old? Don’t even have a resumé? This class is for you. In this session, we will discuss using Google to: discover job opportunities easily, track the progress of job applications, and create a basic resumé using Google Docs.

Have a passion for true crime and forensic crime solving? Come share favorite cases.

Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies

Case Files: “Blue on Blue”

COVINGTON: TUES., NOV. 30 • 11 AM-NOON

Adult Book Discussion*

WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES, NOV. 23 • 7-8 PM

“Resistance Women” by Jennifer Chiaverini ERLANGER: MON., NOV. 29 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Join us for a book club so good it’s criminal! This month, read “Blue on Blue” by Charles Campisi.

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Teen Stuff

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

Library Teen Cafe

Play some tabletop games with us! For tweens to teens, we got the top tier board games.

Need a non-school space to hang out and talk with your friends? Come to the Library Teen Cafe for coffee, snacks, and conversations.

COVINGTON: TUES., NOV. 2 & 16 • 4-6 PM

U.S. Constitution Education Series*

ERLANGER: Midweek Movie: WED., NOV. 3, 10, 17 & 24 “Ghostbusters”!

10-11 AM ERLANGER:

Homeschool teens are invited to register for this 14-week series to learn about the US Constitution. Presented by John Hindery of Building Blocks for Liberty. All instruction and materials are provided free of charge through the sponsorship of the Optimists Club of Northern Kentucky.

Make the Library Work for You...From Home* ZOOM: MON., NOV. 8 • 10-11 AM

Want to check out a book without leaving your house?

Learn a language? Choose your next car? Help your child with math? You can do all this — and more — free from home with just your library card! Discover how in this class.

Teen Game & Hang

ERLANGER: MON., NOV. 8 • 4-5 PM

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

Evening Yoga Flow*

COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 8 & 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Move into your evening with intention, movement and mindful breaths. Please include your email address to receive the Zoom link to practice virtually or join the class in person at a local park.

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Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker Pre-release Party

WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., NOV. 9 • 6-8 PM

WED., NOV. 10 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Watch the original 1984 film (rated PG)! Snacks provided.

Lunchtime Yoga Flow* COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 15 & 29 • 1-2 PM

Learn basic yoga postures as we flow with breath, creating a calm mind for the rest of your day. Please include your email address to receive the Zoom link to practice virtually or join the class in person at a local park.

COVINGTON: FRI., NOV. 19 • 3:30-5 PM

Celebrate the release of Final Fantasy 14’s Endwalker expansion! Meet other players, Teen Taste Test: enjoy some snacks, and take Pie Edition part in themed activities. Raffle AGES 11-18 prizes awarded.

ERLANGER: MON., NOV. 15 • 4-5 PM

It’s almost Thanksgiving which means...PIE. Come taste a few and vote for your favorite! Pies may contain gluten, nuts, and dairy. Limited to the first 30 teens.

Anime Club

GRADES 6-12/AGES 11-18 WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., NOV. 19 • 6-8 PM

Love anime? Come meet up with other anime fans for shows, pizza, and fun! If you have any recommendations for titles Teen Space Unplugged ERLANGER: to watch, email jessy.griffith@ kentonlibrary.org.

WED., NOV. 3 & 17 • 3:30-4:30 PM 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.

Teensgiving

AGES 11-18; GRADES 6-12 WILLIAM E. DURR:

THURS., NOV. 4 • 6- 8 PM Celebrate an early Thanksgiving with your friends at the library!

Fun for Kids! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Sensory Open Play

The Kenton County Public Library is proud to present 1000 Books Before Kindergarten a reading initiative geared toward children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Help your child develop their vocabulary, build confidence, and be kindergarten ready.

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.

ALL BRANCHES: MONTHLY

Reading Buddies*

BABIES UP TO AGE 12 WILLIAM E. DURR: WEDNESDAYS • 10 AM-2 PM

Wild Wednesday: Paint Night!

Honey Hill Farm Petting Zoo FAMILY OR ALL AGES

ERLANGER: SAT., NOV. 13 • NOON-1 PM Celebrate fall by visiting with the animals from Honey Hill Farm! Children are allowed to pet and feed the animals from the farm. See ducks, goats, chickens, and more. This event will be outdoors.

AGES 8-12 ERLANGER: WED., NOV. 3 • 7-8 PM

AGES 3-12 ERLANGER: Children can create a MONDAYS • 4:30-5:30 PM masterpiece! Different mediums

Children are invited to read with one of our Reading Buddy volunteers. We’ll provide 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.

of paint and canvases will be provided. Some paint will NOT be washable, so wearing “paint clothes” is recommended.

Limited to the first 30 children in attendance.

Homespun Homeschool Club: World Cultures!*

GRADES 1-4 ¡Cuéntame un Cuento!

ERLANGER: Kid’s Craft Club Spanish Storytime WED., NOV. 10 • 1:30-2:30 PM AGES 4-8 TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL Join the Cincinnati Museum ERLANGER: Center in a special hands-on WILLIAM E. DURR: TUESDAYS • 7-8 PM FRI., NOV. 12 • 10:30-11 AM program about world cultures.

Join us for a different craft every week.

Playart @ Baker Hunt

TODDLERS-SCHOOL AGE OFFSITE: FRI., NOV. 12 & 19 10-11 AM Join the library at The Baker Hunt Cultural Center 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. Baker Hunt is located at 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011.

There will be activities involving maps, music and much more.

The ROOK-ies Chess Group

WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., NOV. 10 & 24 4:30 PM - 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.

Farm Animal Storytime

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Acompañanos junto a tus niños a nuestra hora del cuento completamente en español mientras escuchamos historias y hacemos divertidas actividades.

Letters to Santa, Letters from Santa ALL BRANCHES: MON., NOV. 15-DEC. 13

Santa’s workshop is really humming, and Santa is busy reading letters and making lists!

Wild Wednesday Movie Through this program, children Edition: “Ghostbusters” will be able to mail a letter to Santa and receive a response SCHOOL AGE- TWEENS ERLANGER: from Santa by Christmas. Santa WED., NOV. 10 • 6:30-8:30 PM Express Mailboxes will be installed in the Kenton County Get ready for the NEW Public Libraries, the Kenton Ghostbusters film to be released in theaters on Friday by County Government Center and Kenton County Animal Services watching the original 1984 film on November 15 and will (rated PG)! Snacks provided. remain there until December 13.

AGES 0-5

ERLANGER: SAT., NOV. 13 • 11 AM-NOON

Join us for a farm animal story time before you go to the petting zoo!

There is no postage necessary for letters that are dropped off at these locations.

Kids’ Book Gift Ideas AGES 0-12 ZOOM: MON., NOV. 15 • 7-8 PM

Tune in for the best gift ideas of all: children’s books! Mr. Sam will discuss his favorite books for ages 0-12. These are titles that will be perfect for the young people in your life!

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

Small Talk: A Book Club for Homeschool Students*

SCHOOL AGE-TWEENS ERLANGER: WED., NOV. 17 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Join us this month to read the award-winning middle grade novel, “I Can Make This Promise” by Christine Day. This novel is inspired by the author’s family. It is a coming-of-age story about a young girl named “Eddie” short for Edith who discovers family secrets and her own Native American identity.

It is very timely and current.

This novel is a 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Award honor book.

Cook-A-Book: Stone Soup*

PRESCHOOL-SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: WED., NOV. 17 • 7-8 PM

Join us for this monthly program series where we’ll read a book and then cook a yummy treat! We’ll read the book, prepare some delicious soup, and make a craft while we’re waiting for it to be done! Please register online so that we can plan for enough food.

Little Da Vinci’s at the Erlanger Branch Library!

AGES 3 & OLDER ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 23 • 10 AM-4 PM

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

Thankful Stories — A Family Storytime

AGES 0-5 ERLANGER: TUES. & WED., NOV. 23 & 24

10 AM-10:30 AM

Families join us to listen to stories about being Thankful Wild Wednesday! during this special holiday season. There will be songs, Pie Tasting stories, puppets, and AGES 8-12 ERLANGER: activities suitable for children of all ages.

WED., NOV. 17 • 7-8 PM It’s almost Thanksgiving, which means PIE! Come taste a few different types and vote for your favorite! Simple crafts will also be provided. Pies may contain gluten, nuts, and dairy. Limited to the first 30 children.

10 NOVEMBER 2021

Holiday Family Arts & Crafts Night

COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 29

6-8 PM

Patrons will be able to make at least two crafts.

Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits* TODDLERS-SCHOOL AGE

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS. & FRI., NOV. 18 & 19 • 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 a total of 15 minutes. Library staff will contact you to schedule a specific time.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Storytimes Ages 0-6 • Program length may vary. Please see website for full program details.

Mondays: Morning Songs and Stories

Scamper Squad

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

AGES 2-5 Learn about a new animal each ERLANGER: week through stories, play, and MONDAYS • 10-10:30 AM songs. Open to first 40 children.

Children and their caregiver will enjoy stories, rhymes, and 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

Enjoy a session of music and movement!

Preschool Picassos

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

Zoom Preschool Storytime*

BABIES UP TO AGE 5 ZOOM: THURSDAYS • 10 AM-10:30 AM

FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-5 COVINGTON: TUESDAYS • 7-7:45 PM

Enjoy books, music, rhymes and fun for your little one all via Zoom! You MUST register for this storytime with a valid email address so we can email you the link to the Zoom room.

Wednesdays:

Playart

Family Storytime

Baby Music, Rhyme and Wiggletime

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

BABIES Listen to a story, make a craft ERLANGER: and enjoy a parent/child WEDNESDAYS • 9:30 AM & 11 AM focused activity inspired by WILLIAM E. DURR: the book. Open to the first WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM

AGES 4-6 ERLANGER: Bring your baby to the library MONDAYS • 11:30-12:30 PM

Children are invited to listen to a story or two followed by an art activity. This program may get messy, so wearing “art clothes” is recommended.

Thursdays:

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 Mr. Sam and his guitar! Siblings are welcome.

40 children in attendance. No storytime 9/2.

Baby Music, Rhyme and Wiggletime BABIES COVINGTON: THURSDAYS • 11-11:45 AM

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

Blast Off to Kindergarten Storytime 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.

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! No program 11/5 or 11/26.

Preschool Storytime

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

AGES 2-3 Come for stories, songs, and ERLANGER: early literacy activities with 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.

Blast Off to Kindergarten Storytime AGES 3-6 COVINGTON: TUESDAYS • 10-11 AM

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

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 stories, songs, and rhymes.

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Visit a Branch!

Covington Branch

NONPROFIT ORG

502 Scott Blvd.

Covington, KY 41011

US POSTAGE PAID DATAMARK

Erlanger Branch

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

All locations closed November 25 & 26. kentonlibrary.org

Dr. Iliana Rosales Figueroa appointed to Library Board of Trustees Dr. Iliana Rosales Figueroa has recently been appointed to the Kenton County Public Library Board of Trustees by County Judge Executive Kris Knochelmann.

Dr. Rosales Figueroa has a B.A. in English and a B.A. in French from the Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz, México. She has a Masters in French from 12 NOVEMBER 2021

the University of Missouri and a Ph.D. in Romance Languages from the University of Cincinnati. She is a lecturer of Spanish and French at Northern Kentucky University.

Iliana’s research interests include Comparative studies on Hispanic and Francophone Caribbean literatures with an emphasis on the representation of power, resistance, and space.

All Library Board members are volunteers.

Each Board member is

appointed to a four year term by the county Judge Executive with approval of the Fiscal Court.

Board members may be appointed twice for a total of eight years of service. In addition to Dr. Rosales Figueroa, the following residents are currently serving on the Board of Trustees: President, Maureen Hebert; Vice President, Douglas Stephens; Treasurer, Julie Roesel-Belton; Secretary, Susan Kinsella.

Toy Swap DURR BRANCH: MON., NOV. 1-FRI., DEC. 17 (DROP OFF) MON., DEC. 6-THURS., DEC. 23 (PICK UP)

Looking to rehome some toys? Find some new-to-you toys to save on your holiday budget. Drop off items then come back after the collection to select new-to-you toys.

Please make sure toys are: not broken, clean, if there are multiple pieces please have them bagged. No plush toys.