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PG 3 EXCITING EVENTS!
Everyone’s Invited! *Register for these events at www.kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Arts For Life
WILLIAM E. DURR & ERLANGER: WED., MAY 1
Enjoy student art from the Kenton County elementary schools during an open gallery followed by a reception from 5:30-7:30 PM.
“The Tempest”
ERLANGER: THURS., MAY 2 • 6-8 PM
Shakespeare’s “Tempest,” shortened and performed by Link, Princess Peach, and Kamek (as Prospero) is done by a novice teenage troupe.
Star Wars
WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS.-SAT., MAY 2-4
- 5/2 • 6-8:20 PM: “The Force Awakens” - 5/3 • 6-8:40 PM: “The Last Jedi” - 5/4 • 10 AM-5 PM: “Star Wars Selfie Station” COVINGTON: SAT., MAY 4 • 12:30-4:30 PM
“May the Fourth Be With You” Celebrate by watching “Episode IV: A New Hope”
Five Little Monkeys
ERLANGER: FRI., MAY 3 • 7-8 PM
Enjoy the antics of the Five Little Monkeys as they go shopping, bake cakes, sit in trees, and, of course, jump on the beds. Performed by Off the Hill, the outreach division of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
Family Fun @ the Library
Walking Tour of Latonia’s Ritte’s Corner District
5/6: Flight Competitions 5/13: Feelin’ Buggy 5/20: Bingo 5/30: Tabletop Angry Birds Have fun with the whole family.
Learn about the significant structures, former residents, and events of times past. Comfortable walking shoes are encouraged. Tours will begin in the public lot between Decoursey and 38th Streets.
ERLANGER: MON., MAY 6, 13 & 20; & THURS., MAY 30 • 7-8 PM
Family Art
COVINGTON: TUES., MAY 7 • 6-7 PM & FRI., MAY 10 • 4-5 PM
5/7: Bubble Art 5/10: Tile Art Limited to the first 25 in attendance.
Little Da Vincis
WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., MAY 10, 17, 24 & 31 10 AM-8 PM
Stop in all day for an art and STEM activity.
Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., MAY 13 & 28 NOON-2 PM
Patrons will be seen on a firstcome, first-served basis.
OFF SITE: TUES., MAY 14 • 6:30-8 PM & WED., MAY 29 • 9:30-11 AM
Hike at Doe Run Lake!* OFF SITE: SAT., MAY 18 • 9 AM-NOON
This guided hike will cover hilly, wooded, possibly wet and muddy terrain so wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Meet in soccer field parking lot and pick up a hike bingo sheet. Hikers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Co-sponsored by the Library, Kenton County Parks and the City of Erlanger. Call (859) 962-4143 to register.
Smash Con!: Tournament and Arts Show*
ERLANGER: SAT., MAY 18 • NOON-5 PM
Play or be a spectator. Registration is required for competitors and they must be 12 or older.
GET A FREE COMIC
Used Book Sale
WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., MAY 5-SAT., MAY 11
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There will be music, books, movies, and more on sale!
SUPPLIES LAST!
Makerspace Daily Challenge
COVINGTON: MON., MAY 6-FRI., MAY 10
Beat the challenge and win a prize, while supplies last.
2 MAY 2019
ART!
Free Comic Book Day @ Covington COVINGTON: SAT., MAY 4 • 10 AM-4 PM
Get a free comic while supplies last, one comic per patron. Meet costumed super heroes, and make a comic inspired craft.
Creative Expressions Art Show
WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., MAY 18 • 10 AM-5 PM & SUN., MAY 19 • 1-5 PM
Neuterville Express Comes to Covington: Low Cost Spay/Neuter Service for Cats* COVINGTON: TUES., MAY 21 • 6:30-7 AM
The Ohio Alleycat Resource will be bringing their mobile spay/ neuter unit to the Covington Library. Reservations are required by calling (513) 8710185. Drop cat off on May 21 and pick up on May 22. Cat must be secure in carrier. Cash or check for payment and proof of rabbies vaccine needed.
Kinderballet Presents: “Cinderella” ERLANGER: WED., MAY 22 • 7-8 PM
Enjoy a free ballet performance.
Memorial Day in the Maker Space*
COVINGTON: SAT., MAY 25 • 2-4 PM
Honor our fallen servicemembers by making Memorial Day themed buttons, bags, posters, and T-shirts in our Covington Maker Space. Bring a digital copy of a photo.
You Can Make It: Succulent Planter Teacher Gift* THURS., MAY 2 • 6:30-8:30 PM
MAKERSPACE AT THE ERLANGER BRANCH
Join Barn Rat Studio to learn some basic woodworking! This month we will be making a Succulent Planter. There is a $25 fee for materials used to complete the project. Adults only please.
AB Eplace A S C I E Nto T I S Tcreate, AT T H E L I B R A R Y ! be creative and learn new skills
DIY Greeting Cards* MON., MAY 6 • 2-3 PM
Sew What! Bookmarks* WED., MAY 8 & 22 • 7-8:30 PM
Create bookmarks! Middle School and up please.
Decorative Wine Bottles* WED., MAY 15 • 6:30-8 PM
Join us to make seasonal decorations out of wine bottles. Adults only please.
DIY Rainbow Ice Cream* MON., MAY 20 • 2-4 PM
Learn how to make your own ice cream without all the hassle of churning!
STEM Wars*
TUES., MAY 21 • 7-8 PM
Create something from our Junkyard and see how it matches up with other competitors. Winner gets a prize!
DIY American Girl Doll Cornhole*
Citizen Science
Use the Globe Observer app to be a scientist at the Library. Your observations will be uploaded to a national database! • THURS., MAY 9 • 6:30-8 PM: Land and Clouds - Study and report clouds through experiments and outdoor activities. • SAT., MAY 11 • 1-3 PM: Land and Mosquito Habitat MappingWork inside and outside to map land cover and study mosquito habitats. • THURS., MAY 16 • 6:30-8 PM: Mosquitoes- Learn about health threats from mosquitoes and how to eliminate them from your yard.
A place to create, be creative and learn new skills
THURS., MAY 23 * 6:30-8 PM
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Wednesday Matinee — May is for Mysteries COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS • 1-4 PM
Join us for a different mystery film each week.
Dungeons and Dragons Game Night ERLANGER: THURS., MAY 2 & 16 • 6-8:30 PM
Ages 15 and up. We use 5th edition rules, and you are welcome to bring your own 5th edition characters. Beginners will be provided with pregenerated characters.
Writers Group
ERLANGER: THURS., MAY 2 & 15 • 6:30-8 PM
Share your work and give feedback.
Craft Club*
ERLANGER: THURS., MAY 2 & 16 • 6:30-8:30 PM
One-on-One Tech Help WILLIAM E. DURR: WEDNESDAYS
Visit the Durr Branch to receive help with anything from iPads to laptops.
Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nations Armed Forces WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., MAY 1-FRI., MAY 31
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian’s travelling exhibit, “Patriot Nations”, will be on display throughout the month of May!
NKY Accountability Group
ERLANGER: WEDNESDAYS • 9:15-11:30 AM
Unemployed professional or looking for a career change? Join other job seekers looking for work to get support and fresh ideas.
4 MAY 2019
First Time Computer Users*
COVINGTON: THURS., MAY 2 • 10 AM-NOON
If you have never turned on the computer, then this is the place for you.
Let’s Get Cooking!* WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., MAY 2 • 1-3 PM
Stop in for a cooking class with recipes and tastings!
Toastmasters ERLANGER: MON., MAY 6, 13 & 20 7-8:30 PM
Toastmasters help people develop public speaking and leadership skills-with enjoyment. Adults only please.
5/2: Felt succulent gardens 5/16: Pots and plant propagation
Tai Chi
WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., MAY 3,17 & 31 10:30-11:30 AM
Fahey, a 6th degree black belt, will teach an easy course in the gentle and low-impact martial art of Tai Chi. Attendance will be limited to the first 35 participants through the door.
Vintage Frame Wreaths* COVINGTON: SAT., MAY 4 • 10-NOON
Participants will learn a bit of up-cycling and some basic floral design techniques on a wreath they will make and take home.
Book Clubs Improve your computer skills in May! Check out our classes on exploring the Internet, E-mail creation, computer apps and more! Magic! The Gathering
ERLANGER: SAT., MAY 4 & 18 • NOON-3 PM
Join other players aged 13+ to play. Bring your own deck, or one can be provided for beginners.
Long-Term Hope: Support Group for the Long-Term Unemployed COVINGTON: MON., MAY 6 & 20 • 6-7 PM
Join others seeking to change careers or working in unhappy survival jobs for fresh ideas.
SCORE: Free Advice for Businesses & Entrepreneurs ERLANGER: TUESDAYS • 9 AM-1:30 PM
SCORE, an all-volunteer organization of experienced business people who provide free advice to entrepreneurs. Register at greatercincinnati. score.org. No meeting May 28.
Upgrade Your LinkedIn Profile to Appeal to Potential Employers* ERLANGER: TUESDAYS • 6-7:30 PM
Establish your professional image online.
Exploring the Internet* COVINGTON:
GenTech: Finding Vital Record Announcements in Local Newspapers* COVINGTON: TUES., MAY 7 • 2-3 PM & MAY 21 • 10-11 AM
Learn how to find birth, marriage, and death announcements in local newspapers.
Kenton County Diabetes Support Group ERLANGER: TUES., MAY 7 • 6:30-8 PM
Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips, resources and support.
Intro to Chromebooks and Google Apps* WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., MAY 7 • 6:30-9 PM
DIY of the Sea*
ERLANGER: • TUES., MAY 7 • 6:30-7:30 PM-
Mermaid Lip Scrub
• TUES., MAY 14 • 7-8 PM-
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THE BOOKIES BOOK CLUB WED., MAY 1 • 7-8 PM
“Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman
William E. Durr TUES., MAY 7 • 5-9 PM
“Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann TUES., MAY 21 • 5-9 PM
“Madam Belle Brezing” by Maryjean Wall
Books On Tap:
OFF SITE • WED., MAY 29 • 7-8:30 PM
“The Name of the Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss. A social club for people that like a tasty brew with their book discussion! Discussion is held at: Braxton Brewing Company, 27 W 7th St, Covington, KY 41011
and limited to 6 participants per tour. The tour will begin in the Local History and Genealogy Department at Covington.
Google’s Small Business Week Livestream
Ocean Body Scrub
ERLANGER: WED., MAY 8 • NOON-1 PM
Sea Glass Soap
Learn about consumer trends related to local searches and share best practices for using Google My Business features, like post and reviews, to put your best foot forward.
• TUES., MAY 21 • 7-8 PM-
Guided Tour of the Kenton Co. Courthouse Records Room at Covington* OFF SITE: WED., MAY 8 • 9:30-11 AM
PART 1: ` Records available for research TUES., MAY 7 • 10-12 PM include marriages, wills, deed PART 2: books, estate settlements and WED., MAY 8 • 10-12 PM
more! Registration required
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Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes ERLANGER: WED., MAY 8 • 6-8 PM
Jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!
Planet Hero: Fairy Gardens
ERLANGER: THURS., MAY 9 • 6-8 PM
Create your own mini fairy garden and learn about the history and importance of tending to miniature landscapes.
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*Register for these events at www.kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 COVAS Meeting
The Check Mates
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Central Ohio Valley Archaeological Society!
A multi-generational chess club for players of all skill levels.
COVINGTON: THURS., MAY 9 • 7-8:30 PM
Film Friday
ERLANGER: FRI., MAY 10 • 6-8 PM
“Green Book”
One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance*
COVINGTON: SAT., MAY 11 • 10-11 AM & 2-3 PM
Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at (859) 9624070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.
WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., MAY 12 • 1-4 PM
E-mail Creation and Access* COVINGTON: MON., MAY 13 • 9-11 AM
Hooks & Needles COVINGTON: THURS., MAY 16 • 2-4 PM
Bring your current knitting or crochet project and join expert needlecrafter Liz Taylor for two hours of tips, advice, fun and sharing.
Mah Jongg Madness
WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., MAY 13 & 20 • 1-4 PM
Games are played with the 2019 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.
Dungeons & Dragons of Durr WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., MAY 13 • 6-8:30 PM
Crafting with Krysta!* COVINGTON: MON., MAY 13 • 6-8 PM
Personalize a candle jar! Please bring photocopies of paper mementos (photos, censuses, maps, etc.) to decorate with (no taller than 4 inches). All other materials provided.
E-mail Use*
COVINGTON: TUES., MAY 14 • 10 AM-NOON
Keep On Spinning! The Vinyl Record Club WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., MAY 14 • 7-8 PM
Stop in to listen to, chat about, and fully experience vinyl records. Bring your personal
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records to spin some of your favorite tracks and enlighten everyone why you love the band, the song, and the sound!
Roebling Bridge Historic Safe Opening COVINGTON: THURS., MAY 16 • 10-11 AM
Watch professional safecrackers open the 150-year-old Roebling Bridge historic safe live. Contents will be examined by KCPL’s history staff upon opening. Co-sponsored by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and CCSBC.
Job Searching and the Internet* ERLANGER: THURS., MAY 9 & 23 • 7-8 PM
Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and towel.
COVINGTON: THURS., MAY 16 • 10 AM-NOON
Target Your Resume Professional Level Workshop*
ERLANGER: THURS., MAY 16 • 10:30-NOON
6 MAY 2019
The Art of Organizing
Homesteaders Club
Dungeons and Dragons
Learn techniques to organize, systems to help maintain an organized space, downsizing or merging households, and how to dispose of unwanted items.
Stop in to learn a new homesteading or DIY skill each month!
Play D&D in a relaxed and friendly environment for players 18 and older using 5th edition rules. Beginners welcome!
ERLANGER: THURS., MAY 16 • 7 PM
Land of Milk and Honey: A Tri-State Immigration Story
WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., MAY 19 • 3-4 PM
Writer’s Group: Independence Inklings WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., MAY 20 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Bill Schneider will present on his family’s 19th century immigration experience from Germany to the United States.
Join the Independence Inklings-a critique group for adults who write fiction! Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels.
Relatives Raising Children
Covington Bad Art Club*
If you are one of the thousands in the state raising a relative’s child/children, you are not alone! Emotional support as well as information on available resources and parenting tips is available at the monthly support group luncheons. This program is a collaborative effort with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service and the Family Resource Centers in Kenton County. Free child care is available upon request. No fee, but please call (859) 3563155 to reserve your spot.
We will paint a photograph from the Lawrence Brand collection of a steamboat and the historic Cincinnati skyline.
WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., MAY 16 • 7-8 PM
ERLANGER: FRI., MAY 17 • NOON-1 PM
Open Crafting/ Makerspace Open House
COVINGTON: THURS., MAY 23 • 6-8 PM
COVINGTON: SAT., MAY 25 • 1-4 PM
Green Light Group Mock Interview Session*
ERLANGER: TUES., MAY 28 • 9:30-11:30 AM
Do a 30-minute mock interview for a prospective job with a career counselor.
Veterans Oral History Interviews*
WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., MAY 28 • 9:30-12 PM & THURS., MAY 30 • 1:30-4 PM
Staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department will be conducting Veterans Oral History interviews. Interviewees will be required to fill out
Parent Taxi Contest WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., MAY 31-SAT., AUGUST 31
and return a pre-interview questionnaire and release form. The interviews will be video recorded. Veterans are encouraged to bring medals, photographs, newspaper clippings, and other items related to their service to the interview. Register and submit paperwork by Tuesday, May 21.
Classic Movie Matinee ERLANGER: WED., MAY 29 • 1-3 PM
Enjoy a classic film and free snacks! See Walt Disney’s “Fantasia!”
Breakthrough Performance White Belt Six Sigma Class* ERLANGER: FRI., MAY 31 • 9 AM-1 PM
Begin your Six Sigma training with this free four-hour seminar.
Hey parents, to show appreciation for bringing your teen to events this summer, we are raffling off 3 gas gift cards for $30 each, one at the end of each summer month! To enter, just fill out a form at the library each time you bring a teen to a program or event.
COVINGTON: SAT., MAY 18 • 2-4 PM
Bring your current crafting project (all crafts welcome). See and learn to use our Makerspace tools.
Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards* WILLIAM E. DURR: SUN., MAY 19 • 2-4 PM
Participants will make four cards each. All supplies provided.
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*Register for these events at www.kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Dungeons and Dragons Game Night
ERLANGER: THURS., MAY 2 • 6-8:30 PM
Ages 15 and up. We use 5th edition rules, and you are welcome to bring your own 5th edition characters. Beginners will be provided with pre-generated characters.
ANIME FANS! Meet with other fans at the Anime Club at Erlanger and Durr and AniManga Club in Covington!
Magic! The Gathering
Homeschool Hangout: Art Club Preview WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., MAY 1 • 10:30-11:30 AM
ERLANGER: SAT., MAY 4 & 18 • NOON-3 PM
Join other players aged 13+ to play. Bring your own deck, or one can be provided for beginners.
We’ll have a preview and make some art at Homeschool Hangout in the Reading Garden!
Homeschool Club: Tween/Teen Crafts
Teen Space
Homeschool tweens and teens join us to make different crafts to get you in the mood for summer.
ERLANGER: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 4-5 PM
Meet up with friends and play videogames, board games, and have snacks.
ERLANGER: TUES., MAY 7 • 1:30-2:30 PM
Write Now!
COVINGTON: TUES., MAY 7 & 21 • 6-8 PM
A space for teen writers to discuss poetry, fiction, memoir, songs, plays, graphic novels, and more. The class will offer writing prompts and activities, readings, and optional feedback on work.
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting ERLANGER: WED., MAY 8 • 5:30-6:30 PM
Eat pizza while offering input about upcoming events and programming and helping the library. One service hour provided.
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Library Teen Cafe WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., MAY 21 • 6-8 PM
This is your space to hang out, drink coffee, eat snacks and talk with your friends.
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Finals Study Party
ERLANGER: MON. & WED., MAY 20 & 22 • 5-7:30 PM The Library is providing study space, pizza, soda, and giveaways!
Anime Club
ERLANGER: MON., MAY 13 • 5:30-7 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., MAY 17 • 6-8 PM
Meet with other anime fans for shows, food, and fun!
AniManga Club
COVINGTON: TUES., MAY 14 • 6-8 PM
Hooks & Needles
COVINGTON: THURS., MAY 16 • 2-4 PM
Bring your current knitting or crochet project. Beginners are welcome.
Teen Cuisine
COVINGTON: THURS., MAY 16 • 4:30-6:30 PM
Video Game Programming Club
WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., MAY 18 • 10:30-12:30 PM
Using GameMaker Studio, learn how to handle movement, design game logic, create splitscreen games, and script in GML. All skill levels welcome!
Open Crafting/ Makerspace Open House COVINGTON: SAT., MAY 18 • 2-4 PM
Bring your current crafting project (all crafts welcome). See and learn to use our Makerspace tools.
Finals Study Party
Erlanger Teen SRC Kick-Off
Late Night Gaming
Kick off the summer with snacks, a gaga pit, and three gaming systems for all teens entering 6th grade in the fall and just graduated 12th! Prizes and giveaways while supplies last.
Play video games, manhunt, hide and seek, eat pizza and be almost as loud as we want.
ERLANGER: FRI., MAY 31 • 6-8 PM
AGES 11-18 WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., MAY 31 • 9-11 PM
ERLANGER: MON., MAY 20 & 22 • 5-7:30 PM
The Library is providing study space, pizza, soda, and giveaways!
Library Teen Cafe WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., MAY 21 • 6-8 PM
This is your space to hang out, drink coffee, eat snacks and talk with your friends.
Teen Homeschool Interactive: Screen Printing* ERLANGER: TUES., MAY 28 • 1-2 PM
Learn the process of screen printing. T-shirts provided. Wear old clothing.
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Fun for Kids! *Register for these events at www.kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Life Size Mario Party Lite
SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: SUN., APRIL 28-FRI., MAY 3
Missed our life size party in April? We will have a downsized version of the game available for you to play this week!
Celebrate Children’s Book Week
COVINGTON, ERLANGER & DURR: AGES 2-12 MON., APRIL 29-SUN., MAY 5
Children are invited to play “Name that Book Character.” Children will receive a small prize for participating and a chance to win a little library of books!
Elephant & Piggie Storytime!
AGES 2-5 ERLANGER: WED., MAY 1 • 10-10:30 AM & 11-11:30 AM
Join us in Celebrating Children’s Book Week 100th Anniversary with a special storytime featuring Elephant & Piggie stories and most important of all...meeting Elephant and Piggie!
Homeschooler’s Club: Scavenger Hunt, Games & Ice Cream* SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., MAY 1 • 10:30-11:30 AM
This program is limited to 45 kids and registration is required.
The ROOK-ies
SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., MAY 1 & 15 • 4:30-5:30 PM
Cupcake Break! AGES 7-13 ERLANGER: WED., MAY 8 • 7-8 PM
Take a break from school stress and decorate a cupcake, play games, and hang out! Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Join our open play chess group. Some previous knowledge of chess is helpful.
STREAM Storytime
PRESCHOOL COVINGTON: SAT., MAY 4 & MAY 18 11 AM-NOON
Hear stories, play games and do experiments together that encourage discovery!
Holiday Happenings: Mother’s Day* SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: SUN., MAY 5 • 2-3 PM
Join us for stories and make a special gift for mom!
Shaker Dance Party!
AGES 0-5 ERLANGER: MON., MAY 6 10-10:30 AM
Let’s dance to our favorite shaker dance tunes, and then play with toys!
Puppy Tales*
SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., MAY 7 & 14 • 5:30-6:45 PM
Read to a dog!
AGES 0-5 COVINGTON: SAT., MAY 11 • 10-NOON
Homespun: Geology Rocks*
Meet up with area parents while the children play! The Library provides sensory friendly toys and books, coffee for parents, bagels and a small snack for the children. Siblings welcome.
A geologist will teach about all things rock as he leads us through several geology experiments. There will be a field trip on May 15.
Mommy Manicures*
AGES 6-13 COVINGTON: WED., MAY 8 & 15 • 10:30-NOON
Homeschool Club: Crafts TWEENS & TEENS ERLANGER: WED., MAY 8 • 6-8 PM
See Teens.
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Library Playgroup
PRESCHOOL & FAMILIES ERLANGER: SUN., MAY 12 • 2-3 PM
Little ones can pamper someone special with hand soaks, DIY sugar scrubs, and glam nails.
Holiday Happenings:
Memorial Day*
SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: MON., MAY 20 7-8 PM
Storytime on the Go: Folk School Coffee Parlor
AGES 0-5 OFF SITE: TUES., MAY 14 & 21 • 10:15-11 AM
Join Ms. Amy and her ukulele at Folk School Coffee Parlor, 332 Elm Street in Ludlow, for fun books and plenty of familiar songs.
Hooray for Spring Puppet Show!
AGES 2-5 ERLANGER: WED., MAY 15 • 10-10:30 AM & 11-11:30 AM
Join puppets in celebrating spring with songs, shaker dances and fun stories.
Learn about this national holiday which honors America’s fallen heroes. Enjoy stories, crafts, and refreshments!
Storytime Reunion! COVINGTON WED., MAY 15 • 7-8 PM
Do you miss Storytime? Are your kids big and busy but you’d like to see good friends and catch up with Miss Amy? Come for a reunion! Snacks, songs and activities.
Small Talk: A Book Club for Homeschoolers* SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: WED., MAY 22 • 10:30-NOON
This month’s selection is “Little House on the Prairie” by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Playart with Baker Hunt
AGES 2-5 OFF SITE: FRI., MAY 3, 10 & 17 • 10-11 AM Join Miss Lauren down the street at The Baker Hunt Cultural Center for a storytime with art!
Summer Reading Club Kickoffs — A Universe of Stories
WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., JUNE 1 • NOON-2 PM
Featuring the Cowboy in Space, Mark Wood and his Out of this World variety show. Petting zoo and Pony rides. Pizza COVINGTON: SAT., JUNE 1 • NOON-3 PM • NOON-2:45 PM: Planetarium Show. Limit of 30 partici-
pants at each show. Tickets available day of show beginning at 10 AM. Showtimes 12-12:30; 12:45-1:15, 1:30-2, & 2:15-2:45 • NOON-2:45 PM: Hands- On Space Explorers - Great for families! • NOON-3 PM: Kona Ice & video gaming truck • 1-2:45 PM: Pizza and a movie FREE parking in the Midtown garage from 11-4. ERLANGER: SAT., JUNE 1 • 1-3 PM
Let’s blast off together and start our Summer Reading Celebration! • 1-1:30 PM: “Living and Working in Space” presentation by iSpace, for all ages, no registration needed • 1:45-2:45 PM: Rocketry workshop for grades 4-6; limit of 30, registration required • 2:45-3:45 PM: Rocketry workshop for grades K-3; limit of 30, registration required • 1:30-2:30 PM: Pizza for all, while supplies last • 1-3PM: Bounce House in the Children’s Room for ages 1-7; Gaga Pit for ages 8+, Bubble Garden (weather permitting), face painting, tattoos, coloring pages, scratch art, Tech Toy Time in the STREAM Center, ages 5+, and Photo Board Fun!
Regular storytimes are on a break in May. Join us June 3 for summer storytimes. MAY 2019 11
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NONPROFIT ORG.
502 Scott Blvd. Covington, KY 41011
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401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051
Branch Hours MON-THU 9am-9pm FRI 9am-9pm
(Covington closes at 6pm)
SAT 10am-5pm
(Erlanger is open until 6pm)
SUN 1pm-5pm
Questions? 859.962.4000
The Library will be closed Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27. www.kentonlibrary.org
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Honor the Troops
In observance of Memorial Day, please take note of the following programs this month: Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nations Armed Forces Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit
Veterans Oral History Interviews
WILLIAM E. DURR: TUES., MAY 28 • 9:30 AM - NOON THURS., MAY 30 • 1:30 PM - 4 PM
Are you interested in adding your story to the Library’s Veterans Oral History Project? Staff from the Local History and Military Memorabilia Genealogy Department will Display of Uniforms be conducting Veterans Oral WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH History interviews at the William E. Durr Library. Interviewees will Independence be required to fill out and return Cemetery Tour a pre-interview questionnaire OFF SITE: and release form. The MONDAY, MAY 27 • NOON-1 PM interviews will be video Independence Cemetery recorded. Veterans are 5358 Madison Pike, encouraged to bring Independence, KY 41051 medals, photographs, newspaper clippings, and other items related to their WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH THROUGH THE END OF MAY
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service to the interview. Participants must call-ahead to schedule their interview time.
To reserve your interview time, please contact the Local History and Genealogy Department at (859) 962-4070.