Kenton County Public Library October 2022 Events

October 2022

Check it out!

PG 2-3 EVERYONE PG 4-7 ADULTS PG 8 TEENS PG 9-10 KIDS

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

The ROOK-ies ONLINE: ALL MONTH Chess Group Checkout the library’s Beanstack page for this month’s reading challenge. Paper logs will be available at each branch on the 1st of each month.

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

Join us in the parking lot for a fall festival with photo opps, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo from Honey Hill Farm, and a hearty hull of hay to climb and play.

Sunset Yoga

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: MON., OCT. 3 • 6 PM

Yoga in the Park Series OFF SITE (DEVOU PARK IN THE ROTARY GROVE ): THURS., OCT. 6 & 20 • 6 PM

Needle Arts Group

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 6 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Bring whatever project you’re working on, or if you’re brand new and want to learn, stop in for a tutorial. Limited supplies may be available.

Reflections in Nature Meditation

OFF SITE (DEVOU PARK IN THE ROTARY GROVE): SAT., OCT. 8 • 10:30 AM

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: WED., OCT. 12 & 26 4:30-5:30 PM

Join our drop-in chess group.

Science of Skulls with the Cincinnati Museum Center ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 12 • 6-8 PM

Use clues such as skull size, shape, type and number of teeth and eye placement to identify a variety of Ohio mammals using their skulls and a dichotomous key.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

KCPL & BLINK! Check kentonlibrary.org/ blink for all BLINK related activities.

Yoga with Cats

ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 22 • 2 PM

Explore the world of mindful cats as you move through a gentle yoga practice. Cats will be available for adoption through Shane’s Cat Sanctuary and Kitty Adoption Center, facebook.com/shanessanctuary.

Halloween Party

COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 29 • 1-3 PM

Join us for a Halloween party with games, prizes, crafts and snacks.

The Haunted Library: Escape from Siesta Calavera!

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 21 & SAT., OCT. 22 6-9:30 PM

A once thriving wildlife sanctuary is suddenly closed to the public. Will you survive a journey through the mysterious resort known as Siesta Calavera?

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BLINK: Grab & Go Kit

COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 1-WED., OCT. 12

Stop by the library to pick up a light-inspired grab and go kit to help us kick off BLINK.

BLINK Parade

OFF SITE: THURS., OCT. 13 • 7:30 PM

See the library in the BLINK parade. Please check the library website for parade details and how you can participate.

BLINK at the Library

COVINGTON BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 14, SAT., OCT. 15, & SUN., OCT. 16 • 7-10 PM

The Covington Branch is part of BLINK! Stop by to see our building lit up, participate in our community art project, enter the raffles and have the kids grab a giveaway, while supplies last. Catch us in the BLINK Parade on Thursday, Oct. 13.

Happy Anniversary, Erlanger!

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Erlanger Branch’s Kenton Lands location with these programs. All programs take place at the Erlanger Branch unless noted.

Erlanger Celebratory Garment Printing* ALL MONTH

Stop by the STREAM Center and we’ll show you how to apply our 20th anniversary logo to a tote bag or a shirt.

The library will provide a small (13”x15”) tote or patrons can bring in their own shirt.

Call 859.962.4331 for an appointment.

Happy Birthday, Erlanger!

UP TO AGE 8 SAT., OCT. 1 • 11 AM-NOON

Join us for a family-fun party.

Crafternoons*

WED., OCT. 5 &19 1:30-3:30 PM

Each session we will do a new craft or learn a new skill.

10/5: Cupcake Photo Holder 10/19: Bring an item to bedazzle.

It’s a Party*

AGES 5-12 WED., OCT. 5 • 7-8 PM

Celebrate Erlanger’s 20th anniversary like a birthday with classic party games, fun crafts, and decorate your own cupcake.

20th Anniversary Movie Matinee: “Catch Me If You Can”

Local History of NKY: Erlanger Library

Storytime Like It’s 2002

Enjoy a screening of this special edition movie matinee, 2002’s “Catch Me If You Can,” PG 13, 2hr 21min

This year, the Erlanger branch location turns 20! To mark the anniversary of its grand opening in 2002, join us on our YouTube channel as we explore the history of the branch.

Get a glimpse of what storytime would have been like when Erlanger first opened its doors on Kenton Lands Road with books and music from 2002.

FRI., OCT. 7 • 1:30-4 PM

Teens Create: Bedazzling*

WED., OCT. 12 • 4-5 PM

Add bling to sunglasses the library provides or bring your own clothing, shoes, backpack, or other items to add rhinestones.

Lunch and Learn: Erlanger 20th Anniversary* THURS., OCT. 13 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Erlanger Branch’s Kenton Lands Road location with a talk by Dave Schroeder, the library’s executive director, and Wayne Onkst, former executive director of the library and former Kentucky state librarian. Lunch will be provided.

YOUTUBE: AGES 3-5 THURS., OCT. 13 • 2-2:30 PM SAT., OCT. 22 • 11 AM-NOON

Anniversary Party: HAPPY 20th, ERLANGER BRANCH LIBRARY! THURS., OCT. 13 • 6-8 PM

An old-fashioned anniversary party highlights the monthlong celebration of the Erlanger Branch building’s 20 years in existence. Join us for a DJ dance party, activities, pizza and refreshments (while supplies last).

Trivia Night: Early 2000s*

THURS., OCT. 20 • 7-8:30 PM

Celebrate all things 21st century with trivia. Prizes, pizza and refreshments.

2000’s Game Night MON., OCT. 24 • 4-5 PM

Play both video games and tabletop games from the 2000’s.

Craft Club: Bedazzling

THURS., OCT. 27 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Elevation: The International U2 Tribute Concert*

SAT., OCT. 29 • 6:30-8 PM

This concert celebrates two twentieth anniversaries — Elevation’s 20 years of performing together and the Erlanger Branch Library’s 20 years in its current location.

U2 costumes encouraged, not required.

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Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Faces and Places Photograph Donation Drive COVINGTON BRANCH: ALL MONTH

We are requesting photos to add to our historical photograph database Faces and Places. Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 or email kate.mckenzie@ kentonlibrary.org to coordinate a donation or to ask questions.

One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance COVINGTON BRANCH: ALL MONTH

Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.

Wilmington Baptist Church Cemetery Tour

OFF SITE (15472 MADISON PIKE, FISKBURG, KY): SAT., OCT. 1 • 9-11 AM

Join us for a biographical walking tour of Wilmington Baptist Church Cemetery and learn about the people and families who shaped the history of Northern Kentucky. The cemetery is located at 15472 Madison Pike, Fiskburg, Kentucky.

Fly Fishing Basics*

OFF SITE (INDEPENDENCE, KY): SAT., OCT. 1 • 10:30 AM-4:30 PM

Antiques Appraisal Fair

COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 8 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Talk with antiques appraisal experts to see if you might be sitting on a pile of antique gold.

Photographs of large furniture pieces are preferred. Program co-sponsored by the Kenton County Historical Society.

Bootcamp Class*

Memory Café

Join BJ and Kagan from Affordable Athletic Supplements for a fun, energetic workout.

Memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer or brain injury patients and caregivers will find a space that is relaxing, fun and informational.

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 & 18 • 6-6:30 PM

Crafting: Life’s Thimble Pleasures

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 & 18 AND WED., OCT. 5 & 19 • 6-8 PM

10/4 & 18: Needle Felting 10/5 & 19: Macramé Try your hand at new crafting techniques or work on a project of your own.

Learn the basics including knot tying, casting, proper gear and where to fish locally.

Writers’ Group

GED Prep*

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

ERLANGER BRANCH: MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 4-7 PM

Call 859.442.1166 to register.

Dungeons and Dragons of Durr

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 • 6-8:30 PM

All skill levels welcome.

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ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Walking Clubs

COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., OCT. 5, 12 & 26 • 8-9 AM ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 7 & 21 • 9-10 AM

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: WED., OCT. 5 • 1-2 PM

Crafternoons*

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 5 &19 • 1:30-3:30 PM

Each session we will do a new craft or learn a new skill.

10/5: Cupcake Photo Holder 10/19: Bring an item to bedazzle.

Protect Yourself from Online Scams* ZOOM: WED., OCT. 5 • 6-7 PM

Make Health a Habit

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 5 • 6 PM

Learn tips to living a healthy lifestyle from Sandy Klein.

Sew What! Pumpkin Pin Cushion* ERLANGER BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS • 7-8:30 PM

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

GED Testing*

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURSDAYS • 2-6 PM SAT., OCT. 15 • 10 AM-1:30 PM

Please register at GED.com.

Author Visit: M. Elaine Sutherland Panagiotopoulos COVINGTON BRANCH: THUR., OCT. 6 • 6-7 PM

M. Elaine Sutherland Panagiotopoulos took inspiration from her family history and wrote “Royalty of Kentucky,” a novel about Della Moore Carpenter, who dared to defy the rules and expectations of women in early 20th century Kentucky. After the presentation books will be available for purchase. For details see the website.

Needle Arts Group

Adventures in the Archives

Toastmasters

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

Explore the Linden Grove Cemetery Collection. See how you can use the records to find the final resting place of your ancestors. Join us on YouTube or our Facebook Group Kenton Library Archives.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.

Tai Chi

Make It with Jackie!*

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 • 11 AM ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 27 • 11 AM

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 6 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Bring whatever project you’re working on or stop in for a tutorial. Limited supplies.

First Time Computer Use

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 7 • 10:30-11:30 AM COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., OCT. 12 10:30 AM-11:30 AM ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 26 • 6:30-7:30 PM

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

Coffee and Conversations

ERLANGER BRANCH: YOUTUBE: MON., OCT. 10, 24 & 31 6:30-8:30 PM FRI., OCT. 7 • 2-2:30 PM

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: SUN., OCT. 9 • 2-4 PM

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.

Garden Club: Plant Swap*

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., OCT. 10 • 6-7 PM

Indoor and outdoor plants, planting supplies, and homegrown veggies welcome.

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

Join us to learn about various community resources that are available while enjoying coffee and donuts.

Chair Yoga

Durr Crafters*

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 • 6-7:30 PM

Learn new craft trends or new techniques for some old ones.

Halloween Themed Wine Bottles*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 • 6-8 PM

Upcycle a wine bottle into a fun Halloween decoration!

Embroidery Club

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 & 25 • 6-8 PM

Try your hand at embroidery.

Supplies available.

Cooking with Dagmar* INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: WED., OCT. 12 • 2-3 PM

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

Juicing & Beyond COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., OCT. 12 • 6 PM

Learn how to use nature’s garden to supply necessary nutrients and help detoxify the body. Samples, recipes, and juicing program guidance available.

Cool Hand Ukes

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 12 • 6-8 PM

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

Elevation: The International U2 Tribute Concert* ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 29 • 6:30-8 PM U2 costumes encouraged, not required.

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Book Clubs J O I N Covington Adventure’s Club

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 13 & 27 • 6-8 PM

A Dungeons and Dragons club. All adventures welcome to join us. For a bit of streamlining, emailing event organizer before your first session is encouraged.

Senior Social and Games ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 14 & 28 10:30-11:30 AM

Join us for coffee, pastries, play card games, and chat!

Horror on Hoopla & Kanopy COVINGTON BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 14 • NOON-4 PM

Enjoy a snack and a horror film on our Hoopla and Kanopy streaming movie platforms.

A library card is required to attend.

Painted Pumpkin Jar

COVINGTON BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 14 • 2-4 PM

Swing into the spooky season by painting a ghastly mason jar.

Sci-Fi Roleplay Club COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 18 • 6-8 PM

Play Wrath & Glory, a Warhammer 40k RPG.

Succeeding with Plant Propagation COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., OCT. 19 • 6-8 PM

Discover how and when to take cuttings of your favorite plants to increase your supply and save money.

Friday Movie Matinee: “Rear Window” ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 21 1:30-3:30 PM

“Rear Window” (PG) 1954, 1 hr. 52 min.

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Chair Exercise

The Bookies Book Club

Rope Pumpkin Center Pieces*

“Sadie” by Courtney Summers

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 25 • 11 AM

ERLANGER BRANCH/STREAM CENTER: TUES., OCT. 25 • 6-8 PM

Turn rope into a fun pumpkin shaped center piece!

In-Person DAR Research Assistance* COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., OCT. 26 • 10-11 AM

Schedule a one-hour one-onone 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.

Hooks & Needles COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., OCT. 26 • 2-4 PM

Knitters and crocheters, bring your projects or start something new. All levels welcome.

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 5 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Why Did They Do That? Book to Movie Club*

ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 14 • 5-5:45 PM

Discuss the movie “Cruella” starring Emma Stone and the novel “101 Dalmatians”

by Dodie Smith.

Case Files: “The Ghosts of Eden Park”

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., OCT. 17 • 6:30-7:30 PM

We’ll read a new true crime novel each month and then get together to discuss the bloody details.

The Read to Succeed Book Club Hybrid Event* ERLANGER BRANCH/ZOOM: TUES., OCT. 25 • 7-8 PM

Tricky Treat Totes

COVINGTON BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 28 • 2-4 PM

Join us to discuss titles that are meant to move you forward and help you grow.

This month we discuss “Never Split the Difference”

by Chris Voss.

Visit us and decorate a canvas tote perfect for Halloween.

Adult Book Discussion

Monster Mash Matinee COVINGTON BRANCH: MON. OCT. 31 • 9:30 AM-4 PM

Time to lift your spirits and make your Halloween hex-tra fun by enjoy a series of horror films!

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: OCT. 25 • 7-8:30 PM

Join us for a discussion of “Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires” by Grady Hendrix. Pick up a copy of the book at the circulation desk. To sign up, contact tanya.pemberton@ kentonlibrary.org.

Career & Job Services *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4002 Basic Microsoft Word* ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 1 • 10:30 AM-NOON COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 6 • 10-11 AM

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

Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition with Us*

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., OCT. 3 • 6:30-8:30 PM AND THURS., OCT. 20 • 9:30-11:30 AM

Join Volunteer Career Coach Marty Page for an orientation on getting started with your career transition.

Target Your Resume Workshop*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Update your resume to compete in today’s lightningfast business environment.

Build Your LinkedIn Profile, Pt. IV* ZOOM: TUES., OCT. 4 • 6-7:30 PM

Learn to be active on the platform and get more visibility.

Northern Kentucky Accountability Group*

ERLANGER BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS • 9:15-11:30 AM

Job search support group for professionals in transition or anyone wanting to change careers. Register if attending virtually.

Kentucky Career Center Corner*

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 5 & 19 • 1-5 PM

Meet with a KCC Business Development Specialist to help you find a job, access American Job Center resources, or determine WIOA funding available for training. Call 859.372.8440 or email kscott@ brightoncenter.com to register.

Grow with Google: Communicate with GMail and GCalendar*

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

Learn how to share important dates, reminders, and events with others.

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

Creating Business Cards to Effectively Market Yourself*

Elevator Pitch Power Hour*

ZOOM: THURS., OCT. 6 • 2-3 PM

ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 7 • 10-11 AM

Learn to create a well-made and thoughtful business card.

Google Tips & Tricks*

ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 8 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Power Your Job Search with Google Tools* COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., OCT. 10 • 10-11 AM

Create a Marketing Plan* ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 • 10-11:30 AM

Learn how to make a personal marketing plan for your job search.

Core Skills Workshop*

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 13 • 10-11:30 AM

Designed to help you analyze your transferable core skills to help with your job search.

Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics*

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 13 •10-11 AM ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 15 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Unstuck: Moving on from Challenging Job Situations*

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., OCT. 17 • 2-3 PM

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 18 • 10-11 AM

Learn how to present your professional experience, accomplishments, and job search goals in a succinct and persuasive way.

Manage and Build Your Online Brand*

ZOOM: TUES., OCT. 18 • 6:30-8 PM

Learn about social media and building an online presence, and how to use both to establish or build a career or business.

Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile*

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 19 • 1-3 PM

LinkedIn expert Carolyn Dickerson will show you how to maximize your LinkedIn profile by learning to use LinkedIn corporate recruiter.

Finding a Job 101*

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 20 • 2-3 PM

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

Microsoft Excel* • Excel Basics

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 20 • 6:30-7:30 PM ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 22 • 10:30 AM-NOON

An Evening with Nailed It! Author Matt Marvin* ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., OCT. 24 • 6-8:30 PM BOOK SIGNING 6-6:30 PM

Join author and management consultant Matthew Marvin for his insightful take on how to successfully navigate today’s complex interviewing processes.

Improve Your Resume with Practical Strategies* COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 25 • 2-3 PM

Learn to make your resume more attractive to hiring managers.

LinkedIn Photo Session* ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 26 • 11:30 AM-1 PM

Unemployed professionals can get a photo taken by photographer Julie Lubbers.

Microsoft Publisher: Basics*

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 27 • 10-11 AM

Beating the Sunday Night Scaries*

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 27 • 6:30-8 PM

Join Career Club Founder Bob Goodwin for an insightful evening on how to think about your career path.

ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 15 • 11:30 AM-1 PM

Learn how to navigate a new career path. Moderator: John Rhoads, Rhoads Life Coaching LLC .

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Teen Stuff

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

Anime Club

See Adults.

Meet up with other anime fans for shows, snacks and fun!

COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., OCT. 12 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Sew What! Pumpkin Pin Cushion*

ERLANGER BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS • 7-8:30 PM

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

Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics*

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 13 • 10-11 AM ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 15 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Covington Adventure’s Club

Forensics: Science of Crime with the Cincinnati Museum Center ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 • 5-6 PM

Join the Cincinnati Museum Center for the Science of Crime!

Analyze human skull replicas to determine the gender and ethnicity of a fictional victim. Combine clues from the skull with crime scene evidence to determine the identity of a missing person and speculate as to the cause of death.

Poetry for Teens*

COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 1 • 1-2 PM

Learn the art of poetry from Ms. Lisa Holliman, 2016 winner of The Wild Women of Poetry Slam at the University of Kentucky.

Teen Game & Hang

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., OCT. 3 & 17 • 4-5 PM

Play tabletop and video games and eat snacks.

Bootcamp Class*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 & 18 • 6-6:30 PM

See Adults.

No Adults Allowed: Teen Book Club*

ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 6 • 4-5 PM

“Red Queen” by Victoria Aveyard. Books can be picked up from the Erlanger Branch.

Library Teen Cafe

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 • 6-8 PM

Come to our Library Teen Cafe for coffee, snacks, and conversations.

Teens Create: Pumpkin Candle Holders* ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 • 6-7 PM

Make a pumpkin shaped candle holder.

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COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 13 & 27 • 6-8 PM

See Adults.

Why Did They Do That?

Book to Movie Club: “Cruella!”* ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 14 • 5-5:45 PM

See Adults.

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 14 • 6-8 PM

Teens Create: Halloween Wreaths*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 18 • 6-7 PM

Hang out while making a Halloween wreath.

Animanga Club

COVINGTON BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 20 • 6-8 PM

Watch some Anime and talk about Manga while enjoying Japanese snacks.

Teen Movie Night: “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 25 • 6-8 PM

Celebrate Halloween by watching “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” (PG-13) and eating snacks.

Teen Paint Night

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 27 • 6-8 PM

Make art at the library with provided supplies.

Chicken Nugget Taste Test

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 • 6-8 PM Who makes the best frozen chicken nuggets?

Taste and vote!

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

AGES 0-5 COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 1 & 15 10:30-11:30 AM

Reading Buddies*

AGES 3-12 ERLANGER BRANCH: MONDAYS • 4:30-5:30 PM

Childrem 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.

Family Craft Night: The Art of Light* AGES 5-12 COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., OCT. 3 • 6-7:30 PM

Come make a masterpiece using lights and other materials.

Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits* AGES 0-12 INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 & 11 • 6-8 PM

Show up at your scheduled time slot with your favorite book and read to our rabbits! Library staff will contact you to schedule a specific time.

Puppy Tales

AGES 5-12 ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 6 • 6-7 PM

Build reading confidence and read with a therapy dog. Time slots are first come, first serve upon arrival.

¡Cuéntame un Cuento! / Spanish Storytime

Sensory Open Play

UP TO AGE 8 INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 7 & 28 • 10 AM-2 PM

Jump in the bounce house, climb through the tunnel and soar from the trampoline crash pad. Join us for an exciting and lively even geared towards young learners.

Playart @ Baker-Hunt

AGES 0-5: OFF SITE (BAKER-HUNT, 620 GREENUP ST., COV., KY): FRIDAYS • 10-11 AM

Meet at 620 Greenup Street for an artful storytime.

Homespun: Renaissance Revelry!

AGES 5-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Learn about the innovations of the times, food and drink, and everyday life.

STREAM Lab: Halloween Experiments!*

AGES 8-12 ERLANGER BRANCH/STREAM CENTER: THURS., OCT. 13 • 6-7:30 PM

Learn how to make a penny scream, what are ghost bubbles, and we’ll carve a pumpkin with an explosion!

Saturday Family Storytime

UP TO AGE 8 ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 15 • 11-NOON

Start your weekend with stories, songs, and playtime.

Tween Anime Club COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., OCT. 17 • 7-8 PM

Come watch anime and read manga with your friends!

Refreshments available.

Cook-A-Book: Fry Bread, A Native American Family Story* AGES 3-8 COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., OCT. 19 • 7-8 PM

First, we’ll read a book and then we’ll make a yummy treat!

Wild Wednesday: The Floor Is Lava* AGES 7-12 ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 19 • 7-8 PM

We’re turning the floor into lava!

Can you work together to make it around the room to earn rewards?

Trick or Treat at the Library 12 AND UNDER

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 26 • 6-8 PM COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 27 • 7-8 PM

Trick or Treat at the library!

Visit website for details.

AGES 3-5 INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 6 • 6:30-7 PM

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

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Storytimes Ages 0-6 • Program length may vary Third Annual Trunk or Treat*

AGES 3-15 INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 20 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Children will be trick-or-treating in the parking lot while admiring some spooky trunks. Prize awarded for best decorated trunk. Register only for trunks, not trick-or-treating.

Read. Make. Play.

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 25 • 9 AM-4 PM

Drop in anytime for some sensory play and art inspired by books.

Spooky Potions*

AGES 3-8 ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 27 • 7-8 PM

What kind of potions will you brew in this spooky storytime?

Kids Spooktacular Cinema

COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., OCT. 31 • 9:30 AM-2 PM

Witching you a Happy Halloween! Have a gourd time by enjoying some spooky films for kids. Snacks to be provided.

Join us for lots of Halloween events this month!

Rise & Shine Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Children ages 2-5 and their caregiver will enjoy stories, rhymes, and more in this storytime!

Enjoy stories, songs and more.

AGES 2-5 ERLANGER BRANCH: MONDAYS • 10-10:30 AM & 11:30-NOON

Music & Motion with the Singing Librarian

AGES 2-5 INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: MONDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Scamper Squad

AGES 3-5 INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: MONDAYS • 7-7:30 PM TUESDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Learn about a new animal each week through stories, play, and songs.

Baby Music, Rhyme & Wiggletime BABIES UP TO 24 MONTHS ERLANGER BRANCH: TUESDAYS • 9:30-10:15 AM & 11-11:45 AM INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM

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

Blast Off to Kindergarten*

AGES 3-6 COVINGTON BRANCH: TUESDAYS • 11 AM-NOON ERLANGER BRANCH: THURSDAYS • 10-11 AM & 11:30-12:15 PM

Enjoy stories, activities, crafts, and skills to prepare for kindergarten.

Tiny Toddlers

AGES 18-36 MONTHS INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: WEDNESDAY • 11 AM-NOON

Bring your child to the library for language enrichment with stories, songs, and rhymes.

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

• Toddler Storytime: BLINK

WED., OCT. 12 10-10:30 AM

Help us kick off BLINK by joining us for a lightthemed storytime.

Preschool Storytime

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

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

• Preschool Storytime: BLINK WED., OCT. 12 11-11:45 AM

Help us kick off BLINK by joining us for a lightthemed storytime.

Playart

AGES 3-5 INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: THURSDAY • 10:30-11 AM

Listen to a story, make a craft, and enjoy an activity inspired by the book.

Baby Storytime

BABIES UP TO 24 MONTHS COVINGTON BRANCH: THURSDAYS • 11 AM-NOON

Develop your baby’s early literacy skills while having fun.

Siblings welcome!

• Baby Storytime: BLINK

THURS., OCT. 13 11 AM-NOON

Help us kick off BLINK by joining us for a lightthemed storytime.

Makerspace Fall is a great time to start working on those personalized gift items in the library’s makerspaces. Personalized rolling pins, embroidered blankets, 3D art, custom mugs...there are an abundance of items that you can make at the library for gift giving. Many at a fraction of the cost from what is available online. If you’ve never used the library’s makerspace or STREAM Center before, please schedule a visit to learn how to operate the equipment. As we move closer to the holidays, please make an appointment to use the equipment as this is one of the busiest times of the year.

Haunts and History Sometimes things just intersect like Family History Month and Halloween occurring in October. The library’s Local History and Genealogy Department is full of spooky stories about Northern Kentucky.

• Do you know why a penny is placed on the grave of Pearl Bryant?

• Why does the Grey Lady supposedly haunt the Carneal House in Covington?

• How did the Kenton County Coroner identify bodies pulled from the Ohio River?

Learn more about these stories on the blog at https://www. kentonlibrary.org/blogs/post/ kentucky-haunts-murder-andmayhem/. For a full list of books of haunted history, visit https:// bit.ly/3ToZhse or scan the QR code below.

Library’s Strategic Plan Lifelong learning, stimulating imagination and an ongoing pursuit of engaging the community in the importance of early childhood literacy are the three main components of the most recent library strategic plan. This plan was established based on feedback from the community, employees, community leaders and needs of future library users.

To see the entire plan, visit the About Us section of the library’s website.

OUR CORE VALUES The Kenton County Public Library is committed to providing excellent service and materials to all residents by adhering to the following Core Values.

At the Kenton County Public Library we are: WELCOMING & DIVERSE

We believe access to our diverse facilities, programs and services improves the knowledge of individuals and the strength of the entire community. Our facilities, programs, services and free resources are open to everyone in the community and are distributed in a fair and equitable manner.

We strive to employ a diverse staff that is reflective of our community.

CARING & CUSTOMER-CENTRIC

We take a genuine interest in each person who uses our services, and we are committed to preserving our area’s history. Our customer service is second to none.

COLLABORATIVE & COMMUNITY FOCUSED

We work with other agencies, governments and institutions to better serve the people of the region, and work with other libraries to enhance our services to patrons.

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Covington, KY 41011

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1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051

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SAT 10am-5pm SUN 1pm-5pm

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Halloween Fun from the Past

Library Holiday Schedule: CLOSED: Thursday, Nov. 25 & Friday, Nov. 25 Friday, Dec. 4 (staff training) Saturday, Dec. 24 & Sunday, Dec. 25 Sunday, Jan. 1

Halloween party at Joyce Pappas’ house circa 1950. Courtesy of the F. Richard Folkerth Collection in Faces and Places. Search for historic photographs of NKY at facesandplaces.kentonlibrary.org.

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