Kenton County Public LIbrary Events - October 2021

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

An Afternoon with Jasmine Warga

COVINGTON: SAT., OCT. 2 • 1-2 PM Come hear Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honorwinning author of books for teens and tweens, speak about her books and writing process. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Warga has written two young adult titles and two titles for middle graders, including her newest book, “The Shape of Thunder.” Free copies of Warga’s Newbery Honor book, “Other Words for Home,” will be available while supplies last; please call 859.962.4260 with any questions.

Grab & Go Craft Kits COVINGTON: DAILY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

Each week we will have a limited number of kits reserved for kids/ families and kits for adults.

Spice World Kits

COVINGTON: SUN., SEPT. 26- SAT., OCT. 2

Each month we have a new take-home kit with all the spices and herbs to make a different recipe from around the world.

Supplies are limited.

Hispanic Heritage Month Grab & Go Crafts

Loved Ones Community Altar

WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., OCT. 4-WED. NOV. 3

In preparation for “Dia de los Muertos”/ Day of the Dead, when we honor and celebrate the life of our deceased loved ones, visit the William E. Durr branch and bring a photo or a memento to be part of our community altar to be displayed all month.

Hocus Pocus and Crafts

Branch for a drive-in showing of the Halloween favorite “Hotel Transylvania.” Parking begins at 6:45 and will be as directed for safety purposes.

Open Crafting: Halloween Edition

or grab a kit to take home. Projects available for all ages while supplies last. Limit two projects per person.

With the Cincinnati Museum Center

An unpredictable collection of comedy and music video shorts!

Urban Pumpkin Patch COVINGTON: SUN., OCT. 17 • 2-4 PM

Come for a family photo op and pick out a pumpkin of your own to decorate at home or with us here.

Nightmare on Nicholson: A Family Halloween Festival

WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., OCT. 22 & SAT., OCT. 23 6:30-9 PM

Join us for a haunting good time with food, music, craft vendors and games. Featuring a Halloween-themed projection display by Cincy Illuminations.

Fun for the whole family!

Come trick or treat at the library! Dress up in your Halloween costume and visit the stations set up around the library to get some treats.

Library Trick-Or-Treat*

COVINGTON: WED., OCT. 27 • 7-8 PM ERLANGER: Families with children ages WED., OCT. 13 • 6-8 PM

Drop in and stop by the Cincinnati Museum Center’s bat exploration station. The CMC ERLANGER: will bring a live bat and provide Where’s That FRI., OCT. 8 • 11:30 AM-5:30 PM information and hands-on fun.

Pokémon?!: 11:30 AM: “Corpse Bride” PG Movie Night @ Halloween Edition 1:30 PM: “Coraline” PG the Library ERLANGER: 4 PM: “Nightmare Before FRI., OCT. 1 - SUN., OCT. 31 COVINGTON: Christmas” PG FRI., OCT. 15 • 7-9 PM A bunch of SPOOKY ghost Patrons are invited to bring Pokémon are haunting the Drive-in Movie their lawn chairs and blankets library! Visit any desk during the Extravaganza: and watch “Coco” (2017) in month of Oct. to get a Pokedex “Hotel Transylvania”* the parking lot. Parking will and start hunting! When ERLANGER PARKING LOT: be available in the Midtown finished, go to the Children’s SAT., OCT. 9 • 7:30-9:30 PM parking garage across the desk for a prize.

Gather up the whole family and street from the Covington come on down to the Erlanger Library. Movie snacks provided.

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YOUTUBE: SUN., OCT. 17 • 1 PM

ERLANGER: Trick or Treat TUES., OCT. 12 • 3-7 PM ERLANGER: TUES., OCT. 26 • 6-8 PM Stop by anytime to make a craft

ERLANGER: Bats!

WED., OCT. 6 • 6:30-8 PM

Get in the Halloween spirit, ERLANGER: run amok, and get spooky with MON., SEPT. 27- FRI., OCT. 1 simple Halloween crafts and the Celebrate Hispanic Heritage classic film “Hocus Pocus.”

Month with grab & go craft Fall Break: Tim Burton kits for kids, teens, and adults!

While supplies last.

Movie Marathon

The Singing Librarian

0-12, come dressed in your best costume and participate in open trick-or-treating inside the library anytime from 7-8 pm.

2nd Annual Trunk-O-Treat!*

WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., OCT. 31 • 2-3 PM

Join us and have a fun time while you gather some delicious candy. Prize will be awarded to the Best Decorated Trunk. Candy will be provided by the library. Registration required for vehicles that will take part in the contest, but not for those who will just be trick-or-treating.

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

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Tai Chi*

WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., OCT. 1 & 15 10:30-11:30 AM Join Master Greg Fahey of NKY Shaolindo for a morning Tai Chi session in our reading garden.

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One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance*

Where’s That Pokémon?: Halloween Edition

Just getting started on your family research or looking for help? 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.

Virtual appointments are available through a Microsoft Teams Meeting.

See For Everyone.

COVINGTON: FRI., OCT. 1- SUN., OCT. 31

ERLANGER: FRI., OCT. 1 - SUN., OCT. 31

Create with Karla*

COVINGTON: SAT., OCT. 2 • 10 AM-NOON

Join Karla to learn a new crafting technique, and take home a fun home decor

Lunchtime Yoga*

ZOOM & IN-PERSON: MON., OCT. 4 & 25 • 12-12:45 PM

Take a break from your busy day and join us for a beginnerlevel yoga class over your lunch hour. Please include your email address to receive the Zoom link to practice virtually or join the class in person at a local park.

Spice World Kits

COVINGTON: SUN., SEPT. 26- SAT., OCT. 2

See For Everyone.

Hispanic Heritage Month Grab & Go Crafts

ERLANGER: MON., SEPT. 27- FRI., OCT. 1

See F;or Everyone.

Faces & Places Photograph Donation Drive

COVINGTON: FRI., OCT. 1 - SUN., OCT. 31

We are requesting historic photos of fall festivals, Halloween events, etc. to add to our photograph database Faces and Places. Both print and digital photograph donations are accepted. Call 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.

Family History Month Seminar Series ONLINE: THURSDAYS • 6-7 PM

10/7: Introduction to Genealogy Databases at the Kenton County Public Library Join Kate McKenzie to learn about GeNKY, the Northern Kentucky genealogy database, Ancestry, FindMyPast, Kentucky Post, Newspaper Archive, and more. This session is pre-recorded and will broadcast on our Youtube channel.

10/14: Interested in Joining the Daughters of the American Revolution?* Janet Kinney, Regent of the Rebecca Bryan Boone Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will present an informative session on the DAR, the steps towards membership, and a few tips for documenting your Revolutionary War ancestors. This session is LIVE and provided through a Microsoft Teams meeting. A valid email address is required to receive an invitation to the meeting. Registration required.

10/21: Getting Started Researching Your Irish Ancestors* Join Paul Duryea, MLIS, for a look at the major websites and some lesserknown resources available for those interested in exploring their Irish ancestry. This session is LIVE and provided through a Zoom meeting.

A valid email address is required to receive an invitation to the meeting. Registration required.

10/28: Tales from the Coroner’s Reports* The Kenton County Coroner’s Reports are filled with scandalous and sensational stories about our departed neighbors and relatives. This session will show you how to access and search the coroner’s reports and look at some of the shocking stories found within the records. Program by Cierra Earl, MA. This session is LIVE and provided through a Zoom meeting. A valid email address is required to receive an invitation to the meeting. Registration required.

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

The Ghostly World*

ZOOM: THURS., OCT. 7 • 6-7 PM As the author of five nonfiction books about ghosts and hauntings, John Kachuba has investigated well over 100 haunted locations across the U.S. and internationally.

Join Kachuba as he shares his experiences at some of the more creepy and interesting locations and discuss the various theories that attempt to explain ghosts.

Adult Paint Night* COVINGTON: MON., OCT. 4 • 6-8 PM

Halloween-themed painting.

Please see website for details.

Spooky Truffle Making!*

Halloween Movie Screening

COVINGTON: WED., OCT. 6 • 1-4 PM

Watch “The Night Stalker” & “The Night Strangler.”

Night Yoga Flow

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. Please include your email address to Paranormal receive the Zoom link to pracInvestigators of NKY* tice virtually or join the class in COVINGTON: person at a local park.

Join registered instructor Angela Hayes for a yoga flow to wind down your day. Bring your own mat and water bottle.

SAT., OCT. 9 • 2-5 PM

Have you ever wondered about the paranormal or what the other side has to say? Join us as Paranormal Investigators of Northern KY present evidence collected over the last 14 years.

Program is for adults only.

Make it with Jackie!* WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., OCT. 10 • 2-4 PM

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.

Hocus Pocus and Crafts

ERLANGER: ERLANGER: MON., OCT. 4 • 6:30-7:30 PM WED., OCT. 6 • 6:30-8 PM

Join Diane Haase from Truffle Me to learn all about how to make your very own truffles for that next special occasion. Each attendee will make one truffle to snack on or take home with them!

See For Everyone.

ERLANGER: TUES., OCT. 5 • 6:30-8:30 PM

DIY Card Making*

ERLANGER: WED., OCT. 6 • 10 AM-NOON

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

Participants will make four cards each. All supplies provided.

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NKY Amateur Radio Club: The Golden Age of Shortwave WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., OCT. 11 • 6:30-8:30 PM

For many decades, shortwave radio broadcasts were how Americans learned what was happening elsewhere in the world. Mark Volstad will discuss his personal experiences as a shortwave listener (SWL) in the 1970s and review the state of shortwave broadcasting in 2021.

Cthulhu Air Plant Hanger*

ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER: TUES., OCT. 12 • 6-8 PM

Come learn how to make a Cthulhu shaped air plant holder in the STREAM Center!

Writers Group

Share your work and give feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres.

Yoga for Everyone*

ERLANGER: ZOOM & IN-PERSON: THURS., OCT. 7 & 21 MON., OCT. 11 • 6:30 PM 7:30-8:30 PM

Plant Swap*

ERLANGER: MON., OCT. 11 • 6-7 PM Join us for a plant swap to get rid of all those extra things you collected over summer. See online for more details.

Virtual DAR Research Assistance

MICROSOFT TEAMS: WED., OCT. 13 • 10-11 AM

Schedule a one-hour in-person one-on-one appointment with the Rebecca Bryan Boone Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. To schedule an appointment call 859.962.4070.

Bats! With the Cincinnati Museum Center

ERLANGER: WED., OCT. 13 • 6-8 PM

See For Everyone.

Chair Yoga*

Chair Exercise

COVINGTON: THURS., OCT. 28 • 11-11:30 AM

COVINGTON & ZOOM: THURS., OCT. 14 • 11 AM-NOON

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

Cooking with Dagmar Live!*

WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., OCT. 14 • 2-3 PM

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

Board Games for Grown Ups

Know Your Earned Veterans Association (VA) Benefits and NKY Resources*

Halloween-Themed Wine Bottles

Presentation is for all current and former military veterans and their immediate family members and will cover many benefits earned through your service and sacrifice to include Veteran Affair (VA) common, and uncommon benefits. There will be a Q&A to answer specific questions, and an opportunity to learn about additional resources in NKY.

themed characters!

ERLANGER: YOUTUBE: TUES., OCT. 19 • 6-8 PM MON., OCT. 25 • 2-2:15 PM

ERLANGER: Come decorate a wine bottle with some classic HalloweenSAT., OCT. 16 • 2-4 PM

DAR Research Assistance

COVINGTON: WED., OCT. 20 • 10-11 AM

Schedule a one-hour in-person one-on-one appointment with the Rebecca Bryan Boone Chapter of the National We have a robust collection Society of the Daughters of of intriguing tabletop games the American Revolution. for one-off evenings of fun or This appointment is in-person whole campaigns of intrigue. at the Covington library. To Movie Monday Craft Club* ERLANGER: schedule an appointment call 859.962.4070.

ERLANGER: MON., OCT. 18 • 1 & 6 PM THURS., OCT. 14 & 28 Watch “Wrath of Man,” 6:30-8:30 PM Library Paint Night* Rated R. WILLIAM E. DURR: Make a new project or learn a THURS., OCT. 21 • 6 PM new skill! For ages 16 and older.

Join us for a fun evening with Dominos & Donuts friends while you learn to ERLANGER: paint a beautiful painting FRI., OCT. 15 • 10-11 AM with step-by-step directions.

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

COVINGTON: THURS., OCT. 14 • 6-8 PM

Adventures in the Archives Join our Archivist, Casey Blackmore, MLS, as she shares the stories found in our archival collections. This month she will explore the Dayton Homemakers Club collection.

Hooks & Needles

COVINGTON: WED., OCT. 27 2-4 PM Knitters and crocheters, bring your craft project to work on and socialize with friends.

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Career & Job Services *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 VIA Character Strengths*

Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition ZOOM: with Us* FRI., OCT. 1 • 10 AM-NOON

When you discover and learn more about your Character Strengths it can help you handle stress, life challenges, become happier, and improve your relationships with others. Complete a short online assessment when registering. Please complete the assessment before Wed., September 29.

Open Job Searching

ERLANGER & WILLIAM E. DURR: SATURDAYS • 10 AM-2 PM

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

Boost Your Career with Networking* ZOOM: PART I: MON., OCT. 4 9:30-11:30 AM

Networking is the number one way for professionals to find new jobs. Learn about networking fundamentals, building confidence, and how to organize your network.

PART II: MON., OCT. 11 9:30-11:30 AM

Outline a step-by-step process of how to begin building your networking skills. This workshop will offer networking tools and tips for introverts.

Grow with Google*

• Learn to Communicate with Calendar and Gmail

ERLANGER: ZOOM: FRI., OCT. 8 • 2-3 PM TUES., OCT. 5 & 26 9:30-11:30 AM Use Google Calendar and

Looking for a new job is overwhelming at the beginning.

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.

Northern Kentucky Accountability Group

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

Sharing schedules helps you become a better communicator. Effective communication defines expectations, improves teamwork, and builds trust.

• Power Your Job Search with Google

ERLANGER: ZOOM: WEDNESDAYS • 9:15-11:30 AM MON., OCT. 18 • 2-3 PM ERLANGER: Job search support group FRI., OCT. 22 • 10-11 AM for professionals in career

transition or anyone wanting to change jobs. 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.

First Time Computer Use*

COVINGTON: THURS., OCT. 7 • 6-7 PM

Learn the basics of using a computer.

Using Google Sheets to track the progress of job applications and for creating a resume using Google Docs.

• Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks

ZOOM: FRI., OCT. 29 • 10-11 AM

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.

Managing ATS Workshop*

Excel Classes*

Wilmington College, to talk about managing the impact of Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) in your job search.

You will also learn how to work with formulas, charts and workbooks.

ZOOM: ERLANGER: BASICS- FRI., OCT. 8 • 10-11:30 AM TUES., OCT. 12 • 6:30-8:30 PM Join Dr. Nina Talley, Director ADVANCED- of Career Services at TUES., OCT. 26 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Target Your Resume Workshop*

ZOOM: THURS., OCT. 14 • 9-10:30 AM

Update your resume to compete in today’s lightningfast business environment. We will do a reality check on the purpose of a resume, review types of resumes, discuss how to collect and organize document data, best practices for writing, the influence of ATS, and tips to make your resume one of your all-time best investments in YOU! After the class, you can schedule a oneon-one appointment via Zoom to review your resume with one of our KCPL Volunteer Coaches.

Introduction to Online Learning* ZOOM: THURS., OCT. 14 • 1-2 PM

Discover all the great classes you can take for free online at KCPL. We’ll cover Learning Express, Gale Course, and online Microsoft Office training.

Mastering the Art of Informational Interviewing*

ERLANGER: FRI., OCT. 15 • 10-11 AM

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.

The Art of the Side Hustle*

ERLANGER: SAT., OCT. 16 • 11 AM-1 PM

Learn creative ways to make extra cash, even with a full-time job. Meet other people already doing it!

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Book to Movie Club: “Practical Magic”*

ERLANGER: FRI., OCT. 1 • 5-5:45 PM

Join us this month in discussing “Practical Magic” by Alice Hoffman.

The Grim Readers*

WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., OCT. 16 • 10 AM-NOON

Have a passion for true crime and forensic crime solving? Come share favorite cases. This is all you, Detective. Thematic discussion group with reader’s advisory.

Transferable Skills Workshop*

ERLANGER: THURS., OCT. 21 • 10-11:30 AM Learn how to use your transferable skills to change jobs or careers.

Wine About It: “I Know Who You Are”* ZOOM VIDEO CHAT: TUES., OCT. 19 • 6-7 PM

Read Alice Feeney’s “I Know Who You Are.”

Case Files: “The Queen”

ERLANGER: MON., OCT. 25 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Join a true crime book club so good it’s scary! This month read “The Queen” by Josh Levin.

Elevator Pitch Power Hour*

Exploring O*NET Online*

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

We’ll explore how to use O*NET to research salary ranges, plan career changes, and improve your resume.

Supercharge Your LinkedIn*

Using Data Axle in Your Job Search*

Learn to maximize your LinkedIn profile by learning to use LinkedIn corporate recruiter. Significantly increase your chances of recruiters finding you!

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

COVINGTON: TUES., OCT. 19 • 9:30-10:30 AM

ZOOM: MON., OCT. 25 • 2-3 PM

Book Extensions: Lab Girl

OFFSITE (DURR EXTENSION): TUES., OCT. 26 • 6:30-7:30 PM

“Lab Girl: A Story of Trees, Science and Love” by Hope Jahren

ERLANGER: ERLANGER: WED., OCT. 20 • 1-2:30 PM THURS., OCT. 28 • 2-3:30 PM

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Teen Stuff

*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 US Constitution Education Series*

ERLANGER: THURS., OCT. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2-3 PM

Enter the library’s Haunt Your Library Contest!

October 1-22, all branches.

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. The class is for students ages 12-18 and registration is required.

Night Yoga Flow

ERLANGER: THURS., OCT. 7 & 21 7:30-8:30 PM

Join registered instructor Angela Hayes for a yoga flow to wind down your day. Bring your own mat and water bottle.

Anime Club Spice World Kits

COVINGTON: SUN., SEPT. 26- SAT., OCT. 2

See For Everyone.

Hispanic Heritage Month Grab & Go Crafts

Ghostly Guests and Scary Stories: Haunt Your Library Contest

ALL BRANCHES: FRI., OCT. 1 - FRI., OCT. 22

It’s a creepy contest!

Engage your spirit of creativity ERLANGER: in the haunting of your library by MON., SEPT. 27- FRI., OCT. 1 submitting poetry, prose (700 See For Everyone. words or less), 2D art (physical art or digital file), or spoken Where’s That word (recordings 2 minutes or Pokémon?: less) for a chance to win prizes.

Categories by age for K-12.

Halloween Edition ERLANGER: One winner will be selected FRI., OCT. 1- SUN., OCT. 31 per grade level. Original submissions will be accepted See For Everyone.

Oct. 1 through 22, with winners notified on Oct. 31. Works must include full name, address, phone number, school name, teacher’s name, grade, and teacher’s email address. See library website for submission details.

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Lunchtime Yoga*

ZOOM & IN-PERSON: MON., OCT. 4 & 25 NOON-12:45 PM

Take a break from your busy day and join us for a beginnerlevel yoga class over your lunch hour. Please include your email address to receive the Zoom link to practice virtually or join the class in person at a local park.

HalloTeen: Mason Jar Luminaries*

ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER: WED., OCT. 6 • 5-6 PM

Design and cut Halloweenthemed vinyl decals on our Cricut and then apply them to pre-painted mason jars to make a themed luminary.

Hocus Pocus and Crafts

ERLANGER: WED., OCT. 6 • 6:30-8 PM

See For Everyone.

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

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

DON’T MISS HALLOTEEN: FRIGHT NIGHT! Homespun Homeschool: Bat Houses* Teen Game & Hang

ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER: WED., OCT. 27 • 1:30-3 PM

E R L A N G E R , OCTOBER 20, 6-8 PM

ERLANGER: Homeschool students ages MON., OCT. 11 • 4-5 PM 8 and up join us in the STREAM

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

Yoga for Everyone*

ZOOM & IN-PERSON: MON., OCT. 11 • 6:30 PM

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. Please include your email address to receive the Zoom link to practice virtually or join the class in person at a local park.

Center to make a bat house!

Teen Space Unplugged

ERLANGER: WED., OCT. 27 • 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.

Tabletop Tweens*

COVINGTON: TUES., OCT. 12 & 26 • 3-5 PM

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

Bats! With the Cincinnati Museum Center

ERLANGER: WED., OCT. 13 • 6-8 PM

See For Everyone.

HalloTeen: DIY Spider Soap*

ERLANGER: MON., OCT. 18 • 5-6 PM

Teens will make their very own bar of creepy crawly spider soap, perfect for Halloween!

HalloTeen: Fright Night

ERLANGER: WED., OCT. 20 • 6-8 PM

Halloween is almost here, so let’s celebrate! We’ll watch “Warm Bodies” (PG 13) and enjoy candy, snacks, and simple crafts. Costumes are encouraged to get in the spooky spirit!

Hang out with friends for unplugged games, snacks and art in Teen Space Unplugged!

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

Playart @ Baker Hunt TODDLERS-SCHOOL AGE

OFFSITE: FRIDAYS • 10-11 AM Join us at The Baker Hunt Cultural Center for an artful storytime followed by an art project. Baker Hunt is located at 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011.

Homeschool Program: Magic Ramen - Noodling Around with Community Service and STEM* SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., OCT. 13 • 2-3 PM

Celebrate World Food Day by learning the history and science behind one of the world’s most popular foods: instant ramen.

Hispanic Heritage Kid’s Craft Club We will share the book “Magic Month Grab & Go Crafts AGES 4-8 Ramen,” learn about food ERLANGER: ERLANGER: insecurity, craft, and experiment.

TUES., OCT. 5, 12 & 19 • 7-8 PM MON., SEPT. 27- FRI., OCT. 1 Bring a canned good if you Join us for a different craft

See For Everyone. choose: any donations collected every week. will go to a local food pantry.

Ghostly Guests and

Scary Stories: Haunt Your Library Contest

GRADES K-12 ALL BRANCHES: FRI., OCT. 1 - FRI., OCT. 22

It’s a creepy contest!

Engage your spirit of creativity in the haunting of your library by submitting poetry, prose (700 words or less), 2D art (physical art or digital file), or spoken word (recordings 2 minutes or less) for a chance to win prizes.

Categories by age for K-12.

One winner will be selected per grade level. Original submissions will be accepted Oct. 1 through 22, with winners notified on Oct. 31. Works must include full name, address, phone number, school name, teacher’s name, grade, and teacher’s email address. See library website for submission details.

Reading Buddies*

Hocus Pocus and Crafts

Get in the Halloween spirit, run amok, and get spooky with simple Halloween crafts and the classic film “Hocus Pocus.”

Rated PG.

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SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., OCT. 20 • 2-3 PM

Join with readers across the world as we discuss the book “The Jumbies” by Tracey Baptiste. “The Jumbies” has been chosen as the Global Read Aloud middle grade book.

Contact jennifer.beach@ kentonlibrary.org for your copy of the book.

Not So Spooky Glow Party

SCHOOL AGE & TWEENS COVINGTON: MON., OCT. 25 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Come party in the dark at the library! Light refreshments ALL AGES ERLANGER: served. Limited to the first 75 in attendance.

WED., OCT. 13 • 6-8 PM See For Everyone.

Cook-A-Book: “The Apple Pie Tree”* PRESCHOOL -SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: WED., OCT. 6 • 7-8 PM

Join us for “The Apple Pie Tree” by Zoe Hal. We’ll read the book, prepare mini apple pies, and make a craft while we’re waiting for them to be done.

¡Cuéntame un Cuento! / Spanish Storytime

AGES 2-5 ONLINE: FRI., OCT. 8 • 10:30-11 AM WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., OCT. 22 • 10:30-11 AM

AGES 3-12 ERLANGER: Acompañanos junto a tus niños a nuestra hora del cuento MONDAYS • 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.

Bats! With the Museum

ALL AGES ERLANGER: Cincinnati WED., OCT. 6 • 6:30-8 PM Center

Homeschool Book Club: “The Jumbies”*

completamente en español mientras escuchamos historias y hacemos divertidas actividades.

The ROOK-ies Chess Group WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., OCT. 13 & 27 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.

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

Mondays:

Morning Songs and Stories

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

AGES 2-5 ERLANGER: Each week in Blast Off to MONDAYS • 10-10:30 AM

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

Kindergarten children will experience stories, activities, crafts, and skills to help prepare them for kindergarten.

Family Storytime

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

Wednesdays:

Baby Music, Rhyme and Wiggletime

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.

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.

Thursdays:

BABIES AGES 4-6 ERLANGER: Baby Music, Rhyme ERLANGER: WEDNESDAYS • 9:30 AM & 11 AM Wiggletime MONDAYS • 11:30-12:30 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: BABIES Children are invited to listen to WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM COVINGTON: a story or two followed by an art THURSDAYS • 11-11:45 AM Bring your baby to the library

activity. 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

AGES 2-3 ERLANGER: TUESDAYS • 10 & 11 AM

for stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime!

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!

and

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

Zoom Preschool Storytime*

Blast Off to Kindergarten Storytime AGES 3-6 ERLANGER: THURSDAYS 10-11 AM & 11:30-12:30 PM

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

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.

Fridays:

Little Explorers

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

Romp, stomp, and explore with stories, songs, and an activity or craft. Formerly the SMART program.

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

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.

Enjoy a storytime with puppets, music and dancing. Well play Ring-Around-the-Rosie and end the session with a simple art activity.

Scamper Squad

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 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

kentonlibrary.org Little Da Vinci’s at the Erlanger Branch Library!

Homespun Homeschool: Bat Houses*

AGES 3 & OLDER AGES 8 & OLDER ERLANGER: ERLANGER - STREAM CENTER: TUES., OCT. 26 • 10 AM-4 PM WED., OCT. 27 • 1:30-3 PM

Children ages 3 and up stop by the Children’s Room at the Erlanger Branch Library to experience fun activities as part of the Little Da Vinci’s program!

This program is a drop-in program.

Homeschool students can join us in the STREAM Center to make a bat house! Wear clothes suitable for painting.

best costume and participate in open trick-or-treating inside the library.

Read for the Record COVINGTON: THURS., OCT. 28 • ALL DAY

Join us all day to read this year’s book, “Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon” by Kat Zhang. Activities will Wild Wed.: 5th Annual be available all day in the Haunting Halloween Children’s Department, and Party participants will be entered Trick or Treat AGES 8-12 into a raffle drawing.

BABIES-SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER: Jumpstart’s Read for the ERLANGER: WED., OCT. 27 • 7-8 PM Record is a global movement TUES., OCT. 26 • 6-8 PM Trick-or-treat! Children will have to raise awareness around the Come trick or treat at the frightful fun with creepy crafts, critical importance of early library! Dress up in your spooky snacks, and ghoulish literacy.

Halloween costume and visit games! There WILL be a the stations set up around the costume contest, so be sure to library to get some treats. wear your costume!

Library Trick-Or-Treat BABIES TO AGE 12 COVINGTON: WED., OCT. 27 • 7-8 PM

Families are welcome to join us for some Halloween fun at the library! Come dressed in your

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Tech Tear Up

SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: THURS., OCT. 28 • 10-11 AM

What makes tech stuff tick?

We’ve got a whole bunch of tech for you to take apart and really dig into to see what’s inside and how it works. A fantastic and fun way to learn about technology for all ages.