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*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

ERLANGER: MON., SEPT. 27- FRI., OCT. 1 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with grab & go craft kits for kids, teens, and adults! While supplies last.

Where’s That Pokémon?!: Halloween Edition

ERLANGER: FRI., OCT. 1 - SUN., OCT. 31 A bunch of SPOOKY ghost Pokémon are haunting the library! Visit any desk during the month of Oct. to get a Pokedex and start hunting! When finished, go to the Children’s desk for a prize.

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

ERLANGER: WED., OCT. 6 • 6:30-8 PM Get in the Halloween spirit, run amok, and get spooky with simple Halloween crafts and the classic film “Hocus Pocus.”

Fall Break: Tim Burton Movie Marathon

ERLANGER: FRI., OCT. 8 • 11:30 AM-5:30 PM 11:30 AM: “Corpse Bride” PG 1:30 PM: “Coraline” PG 4 PM: “Nightmare Before Christmas” PG

Drive-in Movie Extravaganza: “Hotel Transylvania”*

ERLANGER PARKING LOT: SAT., OCT. 9 • 7:30-9:30 PM Gather up the whole family and come on down to the Erlanger 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

ERLANGER: TUES., OCT. 12 • 3-7 PM Stop by anytime to make a craft or grab a kit to take home. Projects available for all ages while supplies last. Limit two projects per person.

Bats! With the Cincinnati Museum Center

ERLANGER: WED., OCT. 13 • 6-8 PM Drop in and stop by the Cincinnati Museum Center’s bat exploration station. The CMC will bring a live bat and provide information and hands-on fun.

Movie Night @ the Library

COVINGTON: FRI., OCT. 15 • 7-9 PM Patrons are invited to bring their lawn chairs and blankets and watch “Coco” (2017) in the parking lot. Parking will be available in the Midtown parking garage across the street from the Covington Library. Movie snacks provided.

The Singing Librarian

YOUTUBE: SUN., OCT. 17 • 1 PM 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!

Trick or Treat

ERLANGER: TUES., OCT. 26 • 6-8 PM 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 Families with children ages 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.

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