Kenton County Public Library: fREE Programs and Events

Kenton
County
Public
Library
calendar
NOVEMBER 2014
f ree p r o g r a m s a n d e v e n t s
Hours:
Covington Library
M-Th 9 am - 9 pm
Fri.
9 am - 6 pm
Sat.
10 am - 5 pm
Sun.
1 pm - 5 pm
502 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011 (859) 962-4060
*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4071 for adult and teen programs, 962-4077 for childrens.
Weekly
Preschool
Storytimes
Everyone
Book Discussions
The Bremen Town

Musicians: A Story in Music
Monday, November 3, 7-8 pm

Join us for the beloved
tale by the Grimm Brothers of four
animal friends who ban together to
outwit some frightful robbers, as told
through a musical concert performed by
the Tri-State Chamber Players.
Award-winning
Author Visit!

Preschool
Storytime
Ages 3-5: Caregiver required

Tuesdays, 10-10:45 am
Join us for stories, songs and
activities designed to develop key
early literacy skills while having fun
at the Library!
Toddler Time
Age 2: Caregiver required

Tuesdays, 11-11:45 am
Toddlers, bring your favorite adult
to share books, songs and activities
just for 2-year-olds.
Family Storytime

Wednesdays, 7-7:45 pm
Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun
followed by playtime.
Babes in Storyland

Thursdays, 10-10:45 am
Share stories, songs, sign language,
fingerplays and playtime!
Playart

Fridays, 10-11 am
Enjoy stories, songs, and a hands-on
art project. Dress to be comfy and
get messy!
Tuesday, November 11, 6:30-8:30 pm

Meet Caldecott Medalist Eric Rohmann
and award-winning author, Candace
Fleming. They will discuss writing and
illustrating books for children and
young adults.
Adults
Covington Writers Group
Saturdays, November 1 & 15,

11 am-1 pm
Come and share your work with other
local writers.
Job Search One-on-One*

Tuesday, November 18, 1-3 pm
Need extra help tweaking your resume
or conducting your job search? Register to meet in a small group setting for
more personalized attention from an
expert staff member.
Interviewing Skills
Workshop*

Meet with Human Resources professionals to learn how to prepare for job
interviews, so you can create an excellent first impression.
Tuesday, November 4, 7 pm:

Anthem by Ayn Rand
Wednesday, November 12, 1 pm:
Let That Be the Reason
by Vickie Stringer
Wednesday, November 19, 7 pm:
Things Fall Apart
by Chinua Achebes
Matinee Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 1-3 pm
Nov. 5: For a Few Dollars More
Nov.12: Support Your Local

Sheriff
Nov. 19: Support Your Local

Gunfighter
Nov. 26: Outlaw Josey Wales
Caseys Bus
Health Program
Saturday, November 8, 1-3 pm

Caseys Bus and NKY Health Department will be at the Library to raise
awareness of the local heroin problem
and provide HIV screenings.
Special Showing for

Veterans Day - Patton
Join us for a special showing of the
film Patton for Veterans Day.
LinkedIn Techniques for

Job Seekers*
Tuesday, November 11, 6:30-8 pm

Learn how to use LinkedIn, specifically
to develop a list of contacts to use in
future or current job hunts.
One-On-One Genealogy
Research Assistance*
Thursday, November 13, 10 am-2 pm

Just getting started on a family history
project or looking for help breaking
through that genealogy brick wall?
Reserve a one-hour session with a
staff member from the Local History
& Genealogy department to discuss
resources and search strategies.
Learn how to prepare for job

interviews!
Affordable Care
Act: Information and
Registration
Thursday, November 13, 4-6 pm

Do you need health insurance? Job
loss, divorce, change of income? You
might be eligible to enroll right now.
Come speak with a kynector about
your options.
Using Morningstar and

Valueline to Evaluate
Investments*
Friday, November 14, 11 am-1 pm

Learn to use and access premiere investing tools, Value Line and Morningstar for free via the Library website.
The Comic X-Change
Tuesday, November 18, 7-8:30 pm

Bring a favorite graphic novel and
enjoy a lively round table about favorite
books, authors and artists.
Getting the Most From

Your E-Reader

Tuesday, November 25, 10-11 am
Learn how to download and use
e-books from the Librarys website.
Characters in
Development II

Join the Covington Writers Group for a
writing seminar and informative panel
presentation by local authors.
Congenealogy
Monday, November 24, 6:30-8 pm

Join us for an evening of discussion
and sharing all things genealogical.
Unraveled: The Crochet

and Knit Meet-up
Wednesday, November 26, 7-8 pm

Learn how to crochet or knit or just
bring your current project and meet
other stitchers. Yarn provided for those
learning, but bring your own crochet
hook or knitting needles (any size is
fine, but preferably an H8 or I9 crochet
hook/Size 7 or 8 knitting needles).
Children
Vote Kentucky
Bluegrass Award
Grades K-6
Month of November
Hey kids! Did you know your vote
counts .... your vote for the Kentucky
Bluegrass Award, that is. Read and vote
during the month of November to claim
a prize and a chance to win the KBA
raffle prize. Details at Childrens desk.
Teens
Grades 6-12 unless
otherwise indicated
Kiki Live*
Ages 8-13; Grades 3-8

Saturday, November 1, Noon-3 pm
Join us for a fashion inspiring day
with Kiki Magazine. Learn how to sew
and create your own fashion designs,
craft a light up bracelet, visit the Kiki
Magazine Headquarters, make new
friends and enjoy a yummy lunch.
Leave feeling inspired and ready to
create awesome things! Make sure to
wear comfortable shoes. Registration
and photo release forms required.
TeenSpace
Mondays-Thursdays 3-9 pm
Saturdays & Sundays, 1-5 pm
Teen only open hours!
The Hunger Games

Celebration

Join us for an after-hours Hunger
Games movie marathon with movie
related activities, food and prizes as
we gear up for the release of the First
Mockingjay movie. Grand prize is a pair
of tickets to opening day. Permission
slip is required to attend.
Teen Advisory Board

Your opinion rocks, so voice it!
Unraveled: The Crochet

and Knit Meet-up
See Adults.
Write On!
Sunday, November 30, 2-3 pm

Are you a teen writer or want to be?
Join us for our teen writers club and
hone your writing skills.
Kiki Local: Fashion & Fun*

Ages 8-13
See description in Teens. Registration
and photo release forms required.
Puppy Tales
Grades K-6
Read to a real dog, earn a certificate
and enter a raffle to win your own toy
reading companion. Drawings are held
twice a year in June and December.
Science Storytime
Grades K-5
Mondays, November 3 & 17, 4 pm
Come listen to stories and perform a
fun science experiment.
Library Playgroup
Ages 0-4; Caregiver Required

Saturday, November 8, 10 am-Noon
Meetup with area parents while
the children play! Well meet in the
Childrens Activity Room and weather
permitting, the childrens outdoor play
area.
Engineering Club
Grades 3-5
Design Angry Birds catapults and
put your building skills to the test!
Design marble roller coasters!
Award-winning
Author Visit!

See Everyone.
Homespun:
Weather Watchers
Homeschoolers: Grades K-6

Monday, November 17, 1:30-2:30 pm
Sunshine, rain, or snow....find out
what makes different types of weather
happen. Make some neat weather
crafts, including a water cycle bracelet
and weather wheel.
A Grateful Storytime with

Grateful Grahams
Ages 3-5: Tuesday, November 25,

10 am
Age 2: Tuesday, November 25, 11 am
Join us for stories about gratitude as
we celebrate all we are grateful for
and decorate some delicious Grateful
Grahams - vegan cookies made right
here in Covington!
Playart After Dark
Ages 2-6; Caregiver Required

Enjoy stories, songs, and a hands-on
art project in this special evening event
for the entire family. Dress to be comfy
and get messy!
Mom & Me Zumba

Glow Party!*
Grades K-5
Friday, November 28, 2-3:30 pm
Move and groove to your favorite tunes
under black lights - dont forget to
wear your neon and white!
The Bremen Town

Musicians: A Story in Music
See Everyone.
Lego Lab
Grades K-5
Tuesday, November 4, 6:30-8 pm
We provide the Legos - your provide
the engineering skills and creativity. We
can build it!
COV Club
Grades 1-6
Wednesdays, 3:30-5 pm
Drop in after school for music, board
games, video games, snacks, and
more fun activities - its your club!
Who Wants to be a
Paleontologist? with the
Behringer-Crawford Museum*
Grades K-6
Thursday, November 6, 6:30-7:30 pm
Learn to be a backyard paleontologist
and find out what strange creatures
lived here 450 million years ago.
Improve Your Computer Skills!

*Registration is required for these classes. Please phone
the number listed or visit www.kentonlibrary.org/events.
Register (859) 962-4071 or
www.kentonlibrary.org/events
First Time Computer Users*

Tuesday, November 4, 10 am-Noon
Introduction to
Microsoft Publisher*
Wednesday, November 5, 10 am-Noon
Exploring the Internet*

Part 1: Thursday, November 6,
10 am-Noon
Part 2: Thursday, November 13,
10 am-Noon
Job Searching and the

Internet*
Tuesday, November 11, 10 am-Noon

Learn strategies for applying online,
tips on creating a resume for a
specific position, and other ways
to get hired.
E-mail*
Wednesday, November 12,

10 am-Noon
William E. Durr Branch
Hours:
M-F
Sat.
Sun.
9 am - 9 pm
10 am - 5 pm
1 pm - 5 pm
1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051(859) 962-4030
Weekly
Preschool
Storytimes
Preschool Story Time

Tuesdays, 10:30-11 am
Join us for music, stories, movement
and laughs with Joel the Singing
Librarian.
Toddler Time

Tuesdays, 7-7:30 pm
Toddlers and their favorite adult are
invited to a special storytime just for
them.
Babes in StoryLand

Wednesdays, 7-7:30 pm
Bring your baby to the Library for
language enrichment with stories,
songs, rhymes and playtime.
PreWalkers: Thursdays, 9:30-10 am
Walkers: Thursdays, 10:30-11 am
Limited to first 15 babies in attendance.
Playart
Everyone
Mitten Tree
Tuesday-Friday, November 11-14,

9 am-8:30 pm; Saturday, November 15,
9 am-3 pm
Join us for the National PTAs Cultural
Arts Reflections Program presented by
14th District PTA! The theme is The
World Will Be a Better Place.
Award-winning Author Visit

Thursday, November 13, 7 pm
and award-winning author, Candace
Fleming. They will discuss writing and
illustrating books for children and young
adults.
Adults
Ages 16-Adult
Mondays & Wednesdays, 5-7:30 pm
Study for your GED and take advantage
of all that this class has to offer. Call
(859) 442-1615 for information.
Writers Group:
Independence Inklings
Bring
your baby
to the Library
for Babes in
StoryLand!
of tying flies!
Saturday,
November 22,
Noon-4 pm.
Reflections Art Show
Weekly GED

Thursdays, 1:30-2 pm &
7-7:30 pm; & Fridays, 10-10:30 am
& 11 am-11:30 am
Have fun with art.
Learn the art
November-December
During the months of November and
December you are invited to help
decorate the Mitten Tree at Durr Library
with a donation of handmade (or new)
scarves, hats, mittens or gloves. Items
will be donated to Welcome House and
Scarf It Up! of Northern Kentucky.
Sundays, November 2 & 16,

1:30-4:30 pm
Writers are welcome to meet
and share tips and feedback
with other writers. All genres
and skill levels welcome.
Make It With Jackie:

Greeting Cards*

Participants will make four cards each.
Supplies provided. Adults only please.
Cincinnati VA Mobile
Health Unit
Monday, November 3, 10 am-4 pm

The Cincinnati VAMCs Mobile Health
Unit is designed to help eligible Veterans
access the VA Healthcare programs/
services! Stop by to receive at NO COST:
Determination of personal health care
benefits, history and physical exams,
information about mental health
and more.
Mah Jongg Madness
Mondays, November 3 & 24, 1-4 pm

Come in and learn this game thats
popular all over the world. All skill levels
are welcome! Games are played with
the 2014 National Mah Jongg League
cards and rules. New students, please
register!
Finish It!
Wednesdays, November 5 & 26,

1-4 pm
Bring your unfinished craft project and
join other craftaholics at the Library for
fun and encouragement!
Diabetes Support Group*

Wednesday, November 5, 6:30-8 pm
Join the Northern Kentucky Health
Department for tips and resources.
Stories in the Grove*

Well-known Cincinnati historian of the
entombed, embalmed, cremated, and
encased, Phil Nuxhall, takes you on a
personal PowerPoint presentation of his
favorite people, places and things at
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum.
One-on-One Stitching
Assistance*

Beginner and intermediate stitchers
can register for personal assistance.
Register for one of the time slots by
calling (859) 962-4031.
One-on-One Genealogy
Assistance*
Meet one-on-one with a Library staff
member for help with genealogy
resources.
Lunch and Learn For

Seniors*
Monday, November 17, Noon-2 pm

Learn the importance of organ and
tissue donations with Andi OMalley
with LifeCenter Organ Donor Network.
Book Discussion

Daughter of Fortune by Isabel
Allende. Pick up copies at the
Reference desk.
Zumba Gold*
Movie vs. Book*
Wednesdays, November 19 & 26,

7-8 pm
Licensed instructor Jean Henry will
teach a lower impact, easy to follow,
Latin-inspired dance fitness program.

Watch The Painted Veil and come
back next week for the book discussion.
Dessert and beverages will be provided
with registration!
Quilting: Mystery Block of

the Month*
Teens

Intermediate quilters are invited to make
a mystery 12-inch quilt block. Call to
register and receive supply list.
Grades 6-12
Game and Cheese
Thursday, November 20, 5-8:30 pm

Meet and mingle with local stitchers
to patterns, share techniques and
trade tips.

Spend your Saturday afternoon playing
board games and munching on toasted
cheese sammiches and a variety of
soups. If you have any food allergies
but want to come, please email
jessy.griffith@kentonlibrary.org.
Introduction to Fly Tying*
Teen Craft: Sharpie Mugs
Stitchers Night Out

Join members of Northern Kentucky Fly
Fishers, Inc. for a Fly Tying Workshop!
Youll learn about the proper tools you
do and dont need, and tying basics.
Supplies and tools will be provided for
this program.
Toastmasters

Toastmasters help people develop
public speaking and leadership skills
with enjoyment. For information call
(859) 802-9320.
Powers and Properties of

Stones and Crystals*

Join Carisa from Seventh Street Gifts to
learn about the origins, history, legend
and beauty of over a dozen semiprecious stones.
Digital Photography*
Friday, November 28, 6:30-8:30 pm
Teens! Enjoy
grilled cheese
and board games
on Saturday,
November 8!

Come make a Sharpie mug in the teen
area! Supplies are limited so try to get
here as close to 6 as possible, please.
Puppy Tales*
Ages 5-12
Tuesdays, November 4, 11, 18, 25,
5:30-6:45 pm
Children are invited to read one-on-one
to a dog to build their reading skills and
confidence.
Homeschoolers Club:
Scales & Tales*
Homeschoolers Ages 5-12;

Grades K-6
10:30-11:30 am
Dan Dunlap from the Newport Aquarium
WAVE Foundation will be talking about
reptiles and bringing in live reptiles for
some hands-on learning. The program
is limited to 50 children and registration
is required.
Lego Time
Ages 6-12
Thursday, November 13, 4:30-5:30 pm
Enjoy an hour of Lego free play!
Creative Corner*
Ages 7-12
Creative Corner is an art based program
designed to help kids express their
creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and other art
mediums. Materials provided.
Homeschoolers
learn about
reptiles this
month!
Nail Polish Party
Friday, November 21, 6-8 pm

Come learn awesome new manicure
methods and play with lots of nail polish
and manicure tools!
Children
Sensory Storytime*
Ages 2-6
Saturday, November 1, 11 am-Noon
Sensory Storytime is an interactive program designed for children with sensory
integration challenges. It combines
activities to stimulate the senses and
promote learning. If your child has difficulty sitting through one of the Librarys
other storytimes, this inclusive program
of stories, songs and activities may be a
better fit for him or her.

Register (859) 962-4031 or

3D Printing

See a demonstration of a 3D
Makerbot Replicator 2 Printer and
learn process of 3D printing and the
cost.
Google Search Tips and

Tricks*
Technology Petting Zoo*

Come look at and try out the latest
in e-reader technology, including
e-readers, tablets and MP3 players.
Get ready for your holiday shopping.
40 Apps in 40 Minutes*
Tuesday, November 11,
6:30-8:30 pm
iPad Tips & Tricks*
Thursday, November 13,

1:30-3:30 pm
Prerequisite for class, iPad must
be updated to the iOS7 operating
system.
One-on-One Photo
Scanning and Editing*

Meet one-on-one with a Library
staff member for help with scanning
photos, slides or negatives.
eBay
Buying: Thursday, November 20,

1:30-3:30 pm
Selling: Tuesday, November 25,
1:30-3:30 pm
Learn how to shop and buy safely on
eBay. We will also discuss PayPal.
Hours:
M-F
Sat.
Sun.
9 am - 9 pm
10 am - 6 pm
1 pm - 5 pm
Erlanger Branch Library

401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018 (859) 962-4000
Weekly
Preschool
Storytimes
Babes in Storyland

Mondays, 10 am & Tuesdays,
9:30 am & 10:30 am
We will share books, rhymes, and
songs, and enjoy toy time together.
Rise N Shine

Mondays, 11 am
Listen to stories and rhymes and
dance and color. Limited to 40
children in attendance.
Bedtime Stories

Tuesdays, 7 pm
Wear your pajamas to an evening
program with stories, singing,
dancing and art.
Toddler Time

Wednesdays, 10 & 11 am
Join us for stories, singing, dancing
and art. Limited to the first 40
children in attendance.
Playart

Wednesdays, 1:30 & 7 pm &
Fridays, 10 & 11:30 am
Enjoy stories, songs and a craft
each week.
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5
Thursdays, 10 & 11:30 am
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes,
and a craft. Limited to
the first 40 children
in attendance.
Everyone
Adults
Family Fun Night @

The Library
An Evening with
Johnny Cash*
Mondays in November, 7-8 pm

Each week experience something different at Family Fun Night @ The Library.
Paying for College 101*

This workshop is designed to help high
school students and/or their parents understand the nuts and bolts of the financial aid application process. Participants
will walk through a detailed case study
of how a college financial aid package is
put together and will learn the methods
used to award aid.
Award-winning Authors
Visit KCPL!
Wednesday, November 12, 7 pm

and award-winning author Candace
Fleming who will discuss writing and
illustrating books for children and young
adults.
An Evening of Stories Told

by Barb Childers

Celebrate Native American culture and
Kentucky Storytelling with a performance
by a master storyteller, Barb Childers.
Cincinnati Zoo Cat

Ambassadors
Saturday, November 15, 1 pm

Join the Cincinnati Zoos Cat Ambassador zookeepers as they bring a cheetah
and several other small cat ambassadors
to the Library! Seating is limited. Free
seating tickets will be given to the first

150 patrons start-

ing 45 minutes

prior to the

event.
See a cheetah
and other small cat
ambassadors from the
Cincinnati Zoo!
Saturday, November 1, 7 pm
Join us for a concert celebrating the
music of classic country legend, Johnny
Cash, with renowned tribute artist, Terry
Lee Goffee. NOTE: Limited seating available on first come, first served basis.
Active For Life!
Tuesdays & Thursdays,

November 4, 6, 11 & 13, 9:30-10:30 am
(No class 11/27)
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy
level, and overall health in this biweekly
exercise program for older adults.
Writers Group
Thursdays, November 6 & 20, 6:30 pm

Give and share feedback in this writing
group for writers of all genres.
Beginner Yoga
Tuesday, November 11, 7 pm

Join us for a free beginner session that
will stretch and strengthen your body
as well as calm your mind. Please bring
your own yoga mat or towel.
Film Friday
Friday, November 14, 1 pm & repeated

at 6 pm
Watch and discuss Million Dollar
Arm starring Jon Hamm.
Interviewing Skills
Workshop*

Learn how to prepare for job interviews,
make an excellent first impression and
practice interviewing.
Senior Thanksgiving
Luncheon*
Thursdays, November 6 & 20, 7 pm

Learn to knit or bring your own project!
Please bring size 10.5 needles and thick
and chunky yarn. Registration encouraged for new attendees.
Tuesday, November 18, 10:30 am

Thursday, November 20, 10:30 am
Two dates this year! Enjoy a local
history quiz at 10:30 am followed by a
luncheon catered by Colonial Cottage.
Co-sponsored by the City of Erlanger.
Registration starts November 3. Please
only register for one luncheon.
Open Crafting*
Senior Movie Day
Saturday, November 15, 10 am-4 pm

Knitting: 10:30 am-Noon
Purling: 1:30-3 pm
Crocheting: 2-3:30pm
Wednesday, November 26, 1 pm

Watch and discuss, A Streetcar
Named Desire. Cosponsored by
Madonna Manor.
Learn About Foster Care
Teens
Knitting with Scarf it Up!*
Monday, November 10, 6:30 pm

Staff from DCCH Center for Children and
Families will address the preparation
classes, qualifications and requirements
leading to approval as a foster or adoptive
parent. Pizza and refreshments provided.
Three for Fall

Book Discussion

Join us for a themed, three-month book
discussion. Our final book in this fall
series is Something Wicked This
Way Comes by Ray Bradbury. Pick up
a copy at the Erlanger reference desk.
Grades 6-12
Mockingjay Digital
Scavenger Hunt
November 1 - December 1
Join the rebellion and win prizes! Download the free Our Leader the Mockingjay
app, scan the Library for signs from
District 13, and post them on the KCPL
Teen Facebook page. Ask a staff member or see website for information.
Teen Open Gaming

Stop by to play all manner of board and
video games at the Library on your day
off from school!
Teen Lounge
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-6 pm

Hang out after school with friends, food,
games, and more!
Young Writers Program:

Kick-Off

Join a group of other teen writers in
their journey to pen an entire novel
in one month! For more information
visit http://ywp.nanowrimo.org
Write-a-Thon
Join us for a fast-paced writing
marathon featuring word sprints,
challenges, games, and prizes.
Final Challenge
Join us for an evening of
high-stakes writing challenges.
Whether youve met your goal,
havent even started yet, or are
somewhere in between, this event
is guaranteed to get you writing!
Part of the National Novel Writing
Month Young Writers Program.
All teen writers welcome!
Book Election Day

Read-In @ The Library
Tuesday, November 4, 11 am-5 pm

Each Teen who participates in the
Read-In has a chance of winning a book
in our Election Day Read-In Raffle. Each
hour a book will be given away in the
raffle to a lucky winner.
Owl Party
Monday,
November 10,
6-7:30 pm
Stop in to enjoy
autumn-themed
snacks and make
owl crafts.
Monopoly Party

Play the new Pokemon Monopoly and
Legend of Zelda Monopoly.
Teen Movie Night

Watch Maleficent and enter to win
the movie! Free popcorn and drinks.
Make It-Take-It Friendship

Jewelry
Join the
Junior
Detective
Club and
solve
mysteries!
Tuesday,
November 18.
Anime Club

Watch the latest anime straight from
Japan! Enter to win prizes and enjoy
Japanese snacks.
STEAM Explorers*

Learn basic, introductory computer programming with the Scratch! programming method.
Pokemon Club
Monday, November 24, 6-7:30 pm

Celebrate the release of Pokemon
Omega Ruby and Pokemon Alpha Sapphire! Bring your 3DS and share your
journey, trade Pokemon, and battle!
Children
Book Election Day
Read-In@The Library
Tuesday, November 4, 11 am-5 pm

See Teens.
Reading Buddies
Ages 2-12
Mondays in November, 4:30-6:00 pm
Enjoy reading with our adult Reading
Buddy volunteers, and have some pizza
and a prize, too.
Family Fun Night @

The Library
Mondays in November, 7-8 pm

See Everyone.
Crafternoons
Ages 6 -12
Wednesdays at 4 pm
Nov. 5: Thank a Veteran!
Nov. 12: Craft Free-For-All!
Nov. 19: Dont Be A Turkey!
Nov. 26: Turkey Treats!
See website for details.
Ages 5-12
Drop in to create your own bracelets
and necklaces out of pony beads and
decorative beads. While supplies last.
Rhythm & Rhyme:

Sensory Storytime*
Domino Day Celebration!

Ages 6-12
Domino Day is Nov. 11! To celebrate,
well share some fun stories and then
try our hand at creating domino runs.
Homeschool Colonial
Kentucky*
Ages 6-12
Tuesdays, November 11 & 18, 1-2 pm
Learn about Daniel Boone and other
explorers in this fun activity filled social
studies program. Hear a special speaker
from Big Bone Lick State Park on 11/11!
The Sweet Side of Chemistry

Ages 6-12
Join the Northern Kentucky University
Chemistry Club for hands-on chemistry
experiments that explore the sweet side
of chemistry!
Ages 2-6
Saturday, November 15, 11 am
Sensory Storytime is an interactive and
educational program that is especially
designed for children with sensory
integration challenges. If your child
has difficulty sitting through one of the
librarys other storytimes, this inclusive
program of stories, songs and activities
may be a better fit for him or her.
Puppy Tales*
Grades 1-6
Children are invited to read one-on-one
to a dog to build their reading skills and
confidence.
Junior Detective Club
Ages 9-12
Put on your detective hats and be ready
to find clues and solve the mystery.
Class listings continued on page 8

Register (859) 962-4002 or
Microsoft Word*
Top iOs and Android

Apps*
Wednesday, November 5, 1-2:30 pm
How to Use LinkedIn for

Job Seekers*

6:30-8:30 pm
Learn to specifically to develop a list
of contacts to use in future or current
job hunts.
Beginners Adobe
Premiere*

Learn the basics of this popular
professional grade video-editing
software. Create your own 1 minute
video spot using a macbook pro! Must
be comfortable with using the mac
operating system.
Technology Petting Zoo*

Try out the latest in e-reader
technology, including
e-readers, tablets
and MP3 players.
Covington Library
502 Scott Boulevard
Covington, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 962-4060
Nonprofit Org.
U.S. Postage
Paid
Cincinnati, Ohio
Permit No. 1611
Durr Branch Library

1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Independence, KY 41051
Phone: (859) 962-4030
Electronic Service Requested
Erlanger Branch Library

401 Kenton Lands Road
Erlanger, KY 41018
Phone: (859) 962-4000
www.kentonlibrary.org
Hours
M-Th: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fri.*: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sat.** 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
* The Covington Library
closes at 6 p.m. on Friday
** Erlanger open until 6 p.m.
on Saturday
The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 27.
Erlanger Childrens
Programs, CONTINUED
Lego Club
Ages 5-12
We will work on both individual and
team creations.
Annual Turkey Bowl!
Ages 6-12
Bring your family, bring your friends!
Share some turkey stories then bowl
with a turkey!
The Lion King*
Ages 3-10
Friday, November 21, 4:30-5:30 pm
Come join Ms. Arlene and listen to
stories about lions. We will sing and
dance using some jungle animal
puppets. We will make crafts to take
home and share snack.
Young Writers Program:

Final Challenge
Grades 6-12
See Teens.
Check out the

Local Music
Collection!
Be sure to check out the Librarys
newly expanded Local Music
Collection. Featuring titles from
local bands, artists and music
labels, a wide variety of genres
and music styles is available. Stop
in at your branch to discover our
local musicians today. (Donations
welcome!)
Online Classes
Please note: these are online classes and require an Internet
and audio connection.
Save $100 by Learning:

Free Instructor-led
Online Courses
Noon-1 pm
Learn how to sign-up for 6-week
courses by using the Library
website and your library card. Take
classes on a wide range of topics
from improving work skills through
professional development to exploring personal hobbies. Sessions
start monthly and you can interact
with classmates through discussion boards and by email with the
instructor. Youll receive an award
of completion with a passing score.
Sample classes:
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Medical Terminology: A Word
Association Approach
Introduction to SQL
Grammar Refresher
Beginning Writers Workshop

Project Management Fundamentals
A to Z Grant Writing
Creating Web Pages
Best 50: What to Watch

and Listen to Now

Noon-1 pm
You know the Library has e-books
but did you know we have digital
music, movies, and magazines?
Learn how to watch and listen
on your computer, iPad, tablet, or
smartphone. This class will highlight
50 of the newest, best and most
recommended titles we offer for
adults. Bonus: stay a little longer and
get 50 more titles just for kids.

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Kenton

502 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011 (859) 962-4060

The Bremen Town

Monday, November 3, 7-8 pm

Ages 3-5: Caregiver required

Age 2: Caregiver required

Ages 0-5: Caregiver required

Ages 0-1: Caregiver required

Ages 2-6: Caregiver required

Tuesday, November 11, 6:30-8:30 pm

Saturdays, November 1 & 15,

Job Search One-on-One*

Tuesday, November 4, 1-3 pm

Tuesday, November 4, 7 pm:

Saturday, November 8, 1-3 pm

Special Showing for

LinkedIn Techniques for

Tuesday, November 11, 6:30-8 pm

Thursday, November 13, 10 am-2 pm

Learn how to prepare for job

Thursday, November 13, 4-6 pm

Using Morningstar and

Friday, November 14, 11 am-1 pm

The Comic X-Change

Tuesday, November 18, 7-8:30 pm

Getting the Most From

Thursday, November 20, 1-2 pm

Saturday, November 22, 1-4 pm

Monday, November 24, 6:30-8 pm

Unraveled: The Crochet

Wednesday, November 26, 7-8 pm

Ages 8-13; Grades 3-8

The Hunger Games

Saturday, November 1, 5-10 pm

Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, November 5, 4-5 pm

Unraveled: The Crochet

Sunday, November 30, 2-3 pm

Kiki Local: Fashion & Fun*

Ages 0-4; Caregiver Required

Tuesday, November 11, 6:30-8:30 pm

Homeschoolers: Grades K-6

A Grateful Storytime with

Ages 3-5: Tuesday, November 25,

Playart After Dark

Ages 2-6; Caregiver Required

Mom & Me Zumba

The Bremen Town

Improve Your Computer Skills!

First Time Computer Users*

Wednesday, November 5, 10 am-Noon

Exploring the Internet*

Job Searching and the

Tuesday, November 11, 10 am-Noon

Wednesday, November 12,

William E. Durr Branch

1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051(859) 962-4030

Ages 3-5: Caregiver required