March 2020
Check it out! PG 2 EVERYONE PG 4-7 ADULTS PG 8-9 TEENS PG 10-12 KIDS
PG 3 EXCITING EVENTS!
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Everyone’s Invited! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Imagine! Play! Learn! WILLIAM E. DURR: MONDAYS IN MARCH 10 AM-8 PM
Butterflies and Pie
WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., MARCH 14 • 1-2:30 PM
cents to $4. Proceeds from the sale will go towards programs and services that support the Library. Sale hours are: Sun., 1-4:30 PM, Mon. through Fri., 9 AM to 8:30 PM and Sat., 10 AM to 5 PM.
Judy Burris, author of the book “The Life Cycles of Butterflies,” will be teaching us about our winged friends. In preparation Be a YouTube Star! for our library garden, we Compost and You ERLANGER: will make garden ornaments MON., MARCH 2 • 6:30-7:30 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: and plant butterfly-attracting SAT., MARCH 28 • 12:30-2 PM Help the Library create seedlings. And, it’s National Pi To prepare for our library a YouTube video that will Day, so we will eat pie. garden, join us as the folks promote the Census! We’ll be from Rains and Sun Hilltop shooting clips of songs, games, Trolls Party! and other activities involving ERLANGER: Farm (Independence, Ky) teach us about the science of MON., MARCH 16 • 6:30-8:30 PM numbers. We need plenty of composting and important volunteers to star in our video Celebrate the release of “Trolls: techniques for successful soil clips! All ages are needed! A World Tour” with all things enrichment. This day is also signed photo-release will be TROLLS at a Poppy-approved National Thing on a Stick Day, required of each participant, party! Play games, do crafts so we will have some tasty with legal guardians signing the and activities, enjoy snacks, and snacks on a stick! release for their minor children. sing along with the movie that Please come join the fun! started it all: Dreamwork’s 2016 Pictures with the “Trolls”! Ignite your imagination through pretend play.
Origami Frog Racing
COVINGTON: FRI., MARCH 6 • 4-5:30 PM
Fold and create your own jumping origami frog contestant. Race against the folded foes by hopping to the finish line on a treacherous track!
Family Movie Night: “Frozen 2”
Neuterville Express Comes to Covington: Low Cost Spay/Neuter Service for Cats* COVINGTON: DROP OFF: TUES., MARCH 17 6:30-7 AM PICK UP: WED., MARCH 18
For cats only: The Ohio Alleycat Resource (O.A.R.) will be bringing their mobile spay/ ERLANGER: neuter unit to the Covington FRI., MARCH 6 • 6:30-8:30 PM Library. Reservations are Enjoy free popcorn and watch required so please call O.A.R. a family-friendly film. Children directly at 513.871.0185 to 12 and under must be reserve your cat’s spot on accompanied by an adult. the van. Costumes are encouraged!
McGing Irish Dancers
Tiny Terrariums*
COVINGTON: ERLANGER: SAT., MARCH 21 • 1-3 PM SAT., MARCH 7 • 3-4 PM
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a performance of Irish heritage and culture by the McGing Irish Dancers. For more information about the school and performances visit their website at www.mcgingdancers.com.
Celebrate spring by building a tiny terrarium of your very own to take home!
Friends of KCPL Used Book Sale
ERLANGER: SUN., MARCH 22 - SAT., MARCH 28
Nearly-new and used books, music and movies will be sold with prices ranging from 25
2 MARCH 2020
Easter Bunny!
WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., MARCH 28 • 1-3 PM
Kenton County Extension Seed Giveaway
COVINGTON: FRI., MARCH 20 • 3-5 PM ERLANGER: FRI., MARCH 27 6-7:30 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., MARCH 28 12:30-2 PM
Join KCPL for a seed giveaway in cooperation with the Kenton County Extension Office! Pick up seeds to grow veggies, flowers, herbs, and more!
Hop on over to the Durr Branch for free pictures with the Easter Bunny and crafts for the kids! The event is open to ages 12 and under. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
Bingo!
ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 30 • 7-8 PM
Join us for our bingo night!
Pot O’ Gold Leprechaun Hunt
ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 9 • 7-8 PM Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with our second annual scavenger hunt through the Library! Follow the clues to find a hidden leprechaun (and pot o’gold!) for a sweet surprise! Meet in the Children’s Activity Room for your first clue.
MAKERSPACE AT THE ERLANGER BRANCH
Intro to Liquid 3D Printing*
Sew What: Patchwork Ball*
Come learn all about the Library’s own liquid 3D printer!
It’s spring, and time to play outside! Create a patchwork ball for tossing on a lazy spring afternoon. Sew What! is for beginner sewers, please. Tweens/ Teens should be accompanied by an adult.
TUES., MARCH 3 • 6:30-8 PM
Make Your own Mosaic* TUES., MARCH 10 • 6:30-8 PM
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own mosaic? We’ll show you how!
Crash the Castle: Ready, Aim...*
THURS., MARCH 12 • 6-8 PM
Join us in the STREAM Center for part one of our two-part castle siege! Make your preparations to crash some castles by engineering some miniature catapults and battering rams from simple materials.
WED., MARCH 25 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Crash the Castle: Fire!* THURS., MARCH 26 • 6-8 PM
Join us in the STREAM Center for part two of our two-part castle siege! Build and defend your own castle while trying to besiege your rival’s!
Dungeons and Dragons Accessory Party* TUES., MARCH 31 • 6:30-8 PM
Come learn how you can use the STREAM Center to make D&D accessories!
The Rides of March*
WED., MARCH 18 • 6:30-8 PM Travel back in time to design your very own chariot and put it to the test in a race!
Upcycled Magazine Art* TUES., MARCH 17 • 6:30-8 PM
Come learn how to use the Silhouette Vinyl Cutter to make some upcycled magazine art!
Celebrate the Vernal Equinox!
THURS., MARCH 19 • 6:30-7:30 PM
What is the Vernal Equinox? We’ll take a brief look at the science, test a science myth related to the equinox, then make some art to celebrate spring!
DIY Bottle Cap Wind Chime*
TUES., MARCH 24 • 6:30-8 PM
Join us to repurpose old bottle caps into a beautiful wind chime!
A place to create, be creative and learn new skills
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Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Veterans Oral History Interviews* COVINGTON: SUNDAY, MARCH 1 - TUES., MARCH 31
Staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department are available to conduct veterans’ oral history interviews. Interviewees are required to fill out and return a pre-interview questionnaire and release form at least one week before their interview. The interviews are recorded on video and a copy will be made available to the interviewee. Veterans are encouraged to bring medals, photographs, newspaper clippings, and other items related to their service to the interview. To reserve your interview time, or to ask questions about the interview process, please contact Casey Blackmore at 859.962.4070.
Faces and Places Photograph Donation Drive* SUNDAY, MARCH 1 - TUES., MARCH 31
We are looking for photographs of the people, homes, farms, schools, churches and events related to Independence and southern Kenton County to add to our historical photograph database Faces and Places. Call ahead and set up an appointment to have your photographs scanned and returned same day, 859.962.4070.
Welcome House Mobile Outreach Medical Unit COVINGTON: MONDAYS • 10 AM-NOON
The Welcome House Medical/ Health RV will be in the parking lot to assist individuals.
4 MARCH 2020
Lunchtime Yoga Flow
Beginning Yoga
Learn basic yoga postures as we flow with breath, creating a calm mind for the rest of your day.
Join certified yoga instructor Angie Hayes for an introduction to yoga series. Classes begin in March and run through April. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat. No registration required.
COVINGTON: MONDAYS • NOON -1 PM
Mah Jongg Madness
WILLIAM E. DURR: MONDAYS • 1-4 PM
Games are played with the 2019 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.
Kentucky Adult Education Classes*
Boost Your Career Through Networking*
COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 2 & 16 • 6-8 PM
Learn to build and use your network. Class led by executive coach John Rhoads. March 2: Networking Fundamentals & Organizing your Network. Who do you know? How do you keep track of your network and keep it up to date? What are key tools to use? March 16: What is keeping your network from being effective? How do you get unstuck and gain momentum? Is networking worth it plus overcoming fear, developing coping techniques, and practicing self-care while networking.
Toastmasters
ERLANGER: MONDAYS • 7-8:30 PM
Toastmasters help people develop public speaking and leadership skills-with enjoyment. Adults only please.
COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 3 • 10 AM-NOON WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., MARCH 9 • 2-4 PM TUES., MARCH 24, NOON-2 PM COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 26 • 4-6 PM
Reps with the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange will help you sign up for health care SCORE: Free Advice through Kentucky’s health care for Businesses and exchange. Patrons will be seen Entrepreneurs on a first-come, first-served ERLANGER: basis.
TUESDAYS • 9 AM-1:30 PM ERLANGER: SCORE, an all-volunteer MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS organization of experienced 4-7 PM
Prepare for your GED. Call 859.442.1683 to register. Please note: no class 3/9 and 3/11.
Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange
WILLIAM E. DURR: MONDAYS • 7-8 PM
professionals who provide free advice to entrepreneurs. You must register in advance to participate. Contact SCORE at www.greatercincinnati.score.org.
Lunch and Learn: Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati*
ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 3 • NOON -1 PM
Maureen Kennedy, cofounder of the Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati, will present the contributions of Irish immigrants to the development of Cincinnati, and the conversion of McKinley School into the Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati.
Back to Golf
ERLANGER: WED., MARCH 4 • 12:30-2 PM Learn strengthening and stretching exercises to prepare for golf season.
`B̀ook Clubs J O I N “The Hate U Give” Book Discussion COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 3 • 6-8 PM
Kenton County Diabetes Support Group
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D I SC USS ION
Coffee & Conversation
William E. Durr
Meet with representatives from PIER to discuss current social issues.
“Eleanor & Hick” by Susan Quinn
COVINGTON: THURSDAYS • 9-11 AM
ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 3 • 6:30-8 PM
TUES., MARCH 3 7-8:30 PM
Erlanger
Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips, resources and support.
WED., MARCH 4 7-8:30 PM
AARP Tax Aide
“The Child Finder” by Rene Denfield
NKY Accountability Group
Movie vs. Book*
COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 4- APRIL 8 • 9:30 AM-1:30 PM
ERLANGER: WEDNESDAYS • 9:15-11:30 AM
Unemployed professional? Join other job seekers looking for work to get support and fresh ideas.
Build Your LinkedIn Profile*
Let’s Get Cooking with Kate Zaidan WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., MARCH 5 • 1-2:30 PM
Kate Zaidan from Dean’s Mediterranean Imports at ERLANGER: Findlay Market will be here to WEDNESDAYS • 1-2:30 PM talk about SPICE and guide you Build your LinkedIn Profile to through a spicy dish. establish your professional reputation online. Dungeons and Dragons
Volunteer at the Library COVINGTON: WED., MARCH 4 & 18 • 4-6 PM
Stop by and learn about opportunities for volunteering at the Library. We’ll also show you how to submit an application online.
ERLANGER: THURS., MARCH 5 & 19 6-8:30 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., MARCH 6 & 20 • 6-8:30 PM COVINGTON: SAT., MARCH 14 & 28 • 1-4 PM
Craft Club & Learn
Spring Craft Series*
ERLANGER: THURS., MARCH 5 & 19 6:30-8:30 PM
Wed., March 4 • 5:30-8 PM: Spring Paint* Thurs., March 12 • 1-3 PM: Wooden Jewelry Tray* Tues., March 17 • 6-8 PM: Paper Flower Arrangement* Sat., March 21 • 1-3 PM: Canvas Bags* Mon., March 23 • 1-3 PM: Open Crafting!*
March 5: Crystal Gardens*- Learn about the beneficial properties of crystals and how you can use them in your dayto-day life from crystal expert Angela Henson. Then craft a small table-top crystal garden to take home! March 19: Green Cleaning Kit*Make your own green cleaning kit which includes three natural cleaning products!
WILLIAM E. DURR: MARCH 4, 12, 17, 21 & 23
WILLIAM E. DURR: VIEWING - SUN., MARCH 15 • 2-4:30 PM DISCUSSION - TUES., MARCH 17
“Atonement” by Ian McEwan
Covington
WED., MARCH 25 6-8 PM
“The Girl with All the Gifts” by Mike Carey
Wine About It
OFF SITE (GREYHOUND TAVERN): WED., MARCH 25 7-8:30 PM
“The Breakdown” by B. A. Paris Pick up your copy beginning March 1 at the Erlanger Reference desk.
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*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Magic! The Gathering
Excel*
experience levels welcome!
COVAS Meeting
ERLANGER: WILLIAM E. DURR SAT., MARCH 7 & 21 PART 1: THURS., MARCH 12 NOON -3 PM 6:30-8:30 PM Bring your own deck, or one can PART 2: THURS., MARCH 26 6:30-8:30 PM be provided for beginners. All
Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards* WILLIAM E. DURR: SUNDAY, MARCH 8 • 2-4 PM
Crafting with Krysta!* COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 9 • 6-8 PM It’s Women’s History Month! This month, sketch or paint a photo of a couple of fierce women from the roaring 1920s, courtesy of our Faces & Places database.
Writers Group
ERLANGER: THURS., MARCH 5 & 19 6:30-8:30 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: MONDAY, MARCH 16 6:30-8:30 PM
Share your work and give feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres.
Grow with Google: Digital Literacy Skills for Everyday Tasks*
Tai Chi
WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., MARCH 6 & 20 10:30-11:30 AM
Join Master Greg Fahey of NKY Shaolindo for a morning Tai Chi session. Attendance limited to the first 35 participants.
Friday Matinee
COVINGTON: FRIDAYS • 1-4 PM
Photography ERLANGER: Workshop* THURS., MARCH 5 • 6:30-8 PM
Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities, learn to use Google tools to boost productivity.
WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., MARCH 6 & 20 6:30-8:30 PM
Professions and Pizza: Tattoo Artist
COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 12 • 7-8:30 PM
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Central Ohio Valley Archaeological Society. Each month a guest speaker will present on a variety of topics.
ERLANGER: Sit & Fit* MON. MARCH 9 • 6-7 PM COVINGTON: Join us as we speak to a FRI., MARCH 13 • 10-11 AM
professional tattoo artist to learn about getting started in the career and walk through a day in their shoes! Pizza available while supplies last.
Join us for a half-hour of low impact, low intensity training that focuses on stability, balance, and mobility training.
Interviewing Skills Workshop*
Film Friday: “The Peanut Butter Falcon”
Prepare yourself for success in job interviews.
Watch “The Peanut Butter Falcon,” a movie about a man named Zak who runs away from his care home to make his dream of becoming a wrestler come true. Starring Shia LaBeouf and Dakota Johnson.
ERLANGER: ERLANGER: FRI., MARCH 13 TUES., MARCH 10 1-3 PM & 6-8 PM 9:30-11:30 AM
America’s Sweetheart: Doris Day ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 10 • 6-7:30 PM
With pictures, stories and the vocal stylings of a local professional singer, take a sentimental journey through the life of Doris day!
Northern Kentucky History Day*
ERLANGER: SAT., MARCH 14 • 8 AM-2 PM
Join us for a day of historical presentations. Registration is required and will be handled through the ERLANGER: Kenton County Historical WED., MARCH 11 • 6-8 PM Society. Registration is $8 in Genealogy in Come out and jam along with Create With Karla — advance, or $10 at the door. 60 Seconds this open group of ukulele Refreshments will be served. Easter Craft* players, or just come and listen! ONLINE: For more information, visit www. COVINGTON: FRI., MARCH 6 • 10 AM kentoncountyhistoricalsociety.org. SAT., MARCH 7 • 10 AM-NOON First Time Computer Head online to Instagram as This cute bunny ear and Easter Users staff from the Local History and Know Your Earned VA egg wreath will welcome Genealogy Dept. share tips and COVINGTON: Benefits and Resources WED., MARCH 11 • 6-8 PM tricks for researching your family spring on your front door! With WILLIAM E. DURR: decoupage eggs and fabric history. Follow us on Instagram If you have never turned on the SAT., MARCH 14 • 1-2:30 PM ears, each participant will look @kentonlibrary https://www. computer, then this is the place This presentation is for all like they have mastered floral instagram.com/kentonlibrary/ for you. current and former military, design like a pro. veterans and their immediate 6 MARCH 2020 Bring your DSLR camera, charged batteries, memory card, manual and tripod if you have one.
Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes
family members. The hour-long presentation will cover many benefits earned through your service and sacrifice to include Veteran Affair (VA) common, and uncommon benefits. In addition, there will be a Q&A to answer specific questions, and an opportunity to learn about additional resources.
Spa Day
COVINGTON: SUN., MARCH 15 • 2-4 PM
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creating self-care beauty products like lip balm, body scrub and body balm.
NKY Health Department Testing COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 16 • 4-7 PM
Genealogy Tech: Researching Your Irish Ancestors for Beginners*
COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 17 • 2-3 PM
MUSE: Choral Concert
ERLANGER: SAT., MARCH 21 • 1-2 PM Join MUSE, Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir, for a choral concert promoting peace, equality, and justice in celebration of National Women’s History Month and the centennial of the 19th Amendment.
Air Plant Holders
Dominos and Donuts
Power Your Job Search
Create a beautiful, rustic wooden air plant container. Air plants will be provided.
Wake up at the Library with fresh donuts, coffee, and a game of dominos.
THURS., MARCH 26 6:30-7:30 PM
COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 17 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Hooks & Needles
COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 19 • 2-4 PM
Bring your current knitting or crochet project and join an expert needlecrafter for two hours of tips, advice, fun and sharing.
Census 101
ERLANGER: with Google Tools* FRI., MARCH 20 • 9:30-10:30 AM ERLANGER:
Discover new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn Warrior Yoga how to organize and enhance COVINGTON: your job search using G Suite SAT., MARCH 21 • 10:30-11:30 AM tools. Yoga class geared for first responders and veterans, but all Heat Press 101* COVINGTON: are welcome.
Metal Monday: Bismuth COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 23 • 5-6:30 PM
ERLANGER: Learn about one of the world’s THURS., MARCH 19 • 7-8 PM most versatile metals, bismuth,
Learn how to access demographics and data from the Census.
March is Irish History Month! We’ll discuss resources and strategies for researching your Irish ancestors during this beginners’ class.
Teal Gate Studio LinkedIn Photo Session* ERLANGER: WED., MARCH 18 11:30 AM-1 PM
Get your LinkedIn photo taken by a professional photographer for free.
and take some home as a brand-new piece of jewelry!
Mock Interview Practice Session*
SAT., MARCH 28 • 1-3:30 PM
Learn how to use our heat press to put images on shirts, bags etc.!
Better Angels: Depolarizing Within
ERLANGER: SAT. MARCH 28 • 1-4 PM
We often stereotype and dismiss fellow citizens who ERLANGER: support the other political TUES., MARCH 24 • 9:30-11:30 AM party. This workshop will teach Do a 30-minute mock interview participants how to be aware of for a prospective job with a their inner polarizer, how to be career counselor. critical without demonizing, and strategies for constructive social Genealogy Tech: conversations.
Researching Your Female Ancestors*
COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 24 • 2-3 PM
March is Women’s History Month and Cierra Earl will discuss strategies to help you research your female ancestors.
College Scholarships: Show Me Where to Find the Money*
ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 30 • 6-7:30 PM
Join us for dinner and hear Coach Dan Bisig help you find money for college tuition. Classic Movie Matinee Sponsored by Cove Federal ERLANGER: Credit Union. WED., MARCH 25 • 1-3 PM
Enjoy classic film “Little Women” starring Katharine Hepburn, and free snacks!
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Teen Stuff
*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
“The Hate U Give” Book Discussion
COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 3 6-8 PM
Lunchtime Yoga Flow COVINGTON: MONDAYS • NOON-1 PM
Learn basic yoga postures as we flow with breath, creating a calm mind for the rest of your day.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
ERLANGER: WED., MARCH 4 6-7 PM
Photography Workshop*
For teens grades 6-12, earn an hour of community service and help plan upcoming Library events! Pizza available while supplies last.
WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., MARCH 6 & 20 6:30-8:30 PM
Bring your DSLR camera, charged batteries, memory card, manual and tripod if you have one. We will go over tips and tricks of photography and get you on your way to taking great photos. Be ready for some fun!
Let’s Get Cooking with Kate Zaidan WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., MARCH 5 • 1-2:30 PM
Kate Zaidan from Dean’s Mediterranean Imports at Findlay Market will be here to Teen Space talk about SPICE and guide you ERLANGER: through a spicy dish. MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 4-5 PM
Meet up with friends and play video games, board games, and have snacks.
Library Coding Club
COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 3, 17 & 31 4-5:30 PM
New and experienced coders are welcome to join us. We will be using a few online learning tools as well as working with Lua, the scripting language used by Roblox.
Homeschool Art Club: Illustration
WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., MARCH 4 • 10:30-11:30 AM
This month’s topic: Illustration! All supplies will be provided by the Library. Homeschool Art Club events are all free, open to anyone ages 11-18/grades 6-12, and no registration is required.
Volunteer at the Library COVINGTON: WED., MARCH 4 & 18 • 4-6 PM
Stop by and learn about opportunities for volunteering at the Library. We’ll also show you how to submit an application online.
8 MARCH 2020
Dungeons and Dragons Game Night
ERLANGER: THURS., MARCH 5 & 19 6-8:30 PM WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., MARCH 6 & 20 • 6-8:30 PM
Magic! The Gathering
Library Teen Cafe
Bring your own deck, or one can be provided for beginners. All experience levels welcome!
Need a non-school space to hang out and talk with your friends? Come to the Library Teen Cafe for coffee, snacks, and conversations.
ERLANGER: WILLIAM E. DURR: SATURDAY, MARCH 7 & 21 TUES., MARCH 10 • 6-8 PM NOON-3 PM
Young Adult Job Fair
COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 5 • 4-6:30 PM Are you looking for a summer or regular employment? Need a professional internship? Meet representatives of major local employers hiring for retail, food industry, recreation, government, education and many other positions who have keys to a brighter future for you. This Job Fair is free and open to job seekers ages 14-30. All employers will be actively hiring for various job openings, so bring copies of your resume and be prepared for a potential interview. Sponsored by the Kenton County Public Library and the Northern Kentucky Career Center.
Professions and Pizza: Tattoo Artist
ERLANGER: MON. MARCH 9 6-7 PM Join us as we speak to a professional tattoo artist to learn about getting started in the career and walk through a day in their shoes! Pizza available while
supplies last.
MUSE: Choral Concert
Teen Smash Ultimate
Join MUSE, Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir, for a choral concert promoting peace, equality, and justice in celebration of National Women’s History Month and the centennial of the 19th Amendment.
MON., MARCH 23 • 6-9 PM
ERLANGER: Tournament* SAT., MARCH 21 • 1-2 PM ERLANGER:
Teen Cuisine
COVINGTON: SAT., MARCH 21 • 2-4 PM
Learn how to prepare a rainbow of vegetable recipes.
Metal Monday: Bismuth
COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 23 • 5-6:30 PM
Anime Club
WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., MARCH 13 • 6-8 PM
Love anime? Come meet up with other anime fans for shows, pizza, and fun! If you have any recommendations for titles to watch, email jessy.griffith@ kentonlibrary.org
Spa Day
COVINGTON: SUNDAY, MARCH 15 • 2-4 PM
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creating self-care beauty products like lip balm, body scrub and body balm.
Homeschool with the CAC*
Learn about one of the world’s No-Sew Scrunchies* most versatile metals, bismuth, ERLANGER: and take some home as a WED., MARCH 18 • 6-7 PM brand-new piece of jewelry! One of bismuth’s defining Ages 11-18 are invited to characteristics is its low melting make their own scrunchies point and uniquely beautiful with a variety of fabrics and crystallization. There will be embellishments! a live demonstration of this Hooks & Needles process and patrons are invited to take home a bespoke crystal COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 19 • 2-4 PM of their own. Bring your current knitting or crochet project and join an expert needlecrafter for two hours of tips, advice, fun and sharing.
Ages 11-18 are welcome to play in a Smash Ultimate Tournament 1v1, single elimination! Game play starts at 6 PM. Registration must be complete before event starts. Prizes awarded to top three competitors. Pizza provided!
Homespun YA Art Club
COVINGTON: WED., MARCH 25 • 10:30-11:30 AM
Create cool art projects every month with other homeschooled teens.
Late Night Gaming
WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., MARCH 27 • 9-11 PM
Come run around the Library after it closes! Enjoy video games, pizza, assorted games. No registrations or permission slips required.
College Scholarships: Show Me Where to Find the Money*
ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 30 • 6-7:30 PM
Join us for dinner and hear Coach Dan Bisig help you find money for college tuition. Sponsored by Cove Federal Credit Union.
Saturday Morning on Thursday Evening
WILLIAM E. DURR: ERLANGER: THURS., MARCH 19 • 6-8 PM TUES., MARCH 17 • 1-2 PM
Ages 8-18 are invited to participate in art with the Contemporary Arts Center.
All the fun of a retro Saturday Morning (goofy cartoons, sugar cereal, pajamas...) but on a Thursday evening!
Air Plant Holders
Game Day
COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 17 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Create a beautiful, rustic wooden air plant container. Air plants will be provided.
COVINGTON: FRI., MARCH 20 • 1-4 PM
Game on systems, board games or computers. Snacks provided.
AniManga Club
COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 31 • 6-8 PM
Watch Anime classics or discover new favs. Enjoy Japanese snacks and manga drawing too!
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Fun for Kids! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
Homeschool Event: Women’s History Month In celebration of Women’s History Month, we will be holding a system-wide event to showcase the research of our talented homeschool students. This is a two-part program. At the first session, students will be introduced to a number of women who have contributed to important events in history. Each student will then select a famous woman to research. Students may choose to attend one of the following sessions: Tues., March 3 @ 1:30 pm @ Erlanger Wed., March 4 @ 10:30 am @ Durr Wed., March 11 @ 10:30 am @ Covington On Sun., March 22 at 2 pm, students will present their findings at our first ever Women’s History Expo at the Erlanger Branch. A reception for family and friends will follow.
Family Storytime: Superhero Celebration
Saturday Storytime
Families are invited to end their day with stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a craft. This month we’ll celebrate superheroes! Costumes are encouraged.
their Saturday with stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a craft. Limited to 40 children in attendance.
AGES 2-5 WITH PARENT ERLANGER: SAT., MARCH 7 • 11 AM-NOON
ALL AGES ERLANGER: Children are invited to start TUES IN MARCH • 6:30-7 PM
The ROOK-ies
SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., MARCH 4 & 18 4:30-5:30 PM
Join our open play chess group. Practice the basics of the game, improve your thinking skills and progress to challenging an opponent. Some previous knowledge of chess is helpful.
Homeschool Club: At Home and At Play: An Interactive Presentation from the BehringerCrawford Museum
SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 10 • 1:30-3 PM
Homeschool students join us for a special interactive presentation by the BehringerCrawford Museum. Can you imagine living in the past without modern technology? Rainbow Art Wild Wednesdays Library Coding Club Discover what your life would PRESCHOOL - SCHOOL AGE AGES 8-12 SCHOOL AGE -TEENS be like if you were living during COVINGTON: COVINGTON: ERLANGER: the 1800s. Students pretend SUN., MARCH 1 • 2:30-3:30 PM WED. • 7-8 PM TUES., MARCH 3, 17 & 31, to be pioneers engaging in 4-5:30 PM Join us for some rainbow art March 4: DIY Sharpie Tile Art/ authentic, interactive activities Learn to write code and make activities. Limited to the first 25 Coasters of the time period. your own games at the Library! in attendance. March 11: Mulan Challenges We will be using a few online March 18: The Rides of March Sensory Open Play Reading Buddies learning tools as well as working (see STREAM) AGES 2-12 with Lua, the scripting language AGES 3-12 WILLIAM E. DURR: ERLANGER: used by Roblox. These Jobs Are NOT MONDAYS • 4:30-5:30 PM
Children are invited to read with one of our Reading Buddy volunteers to build literacy skills.
Puppy Tales*
for Girls!
Build a child’s reading skills and confidence with help from some furry friends. Children will have a time slot to read one-on-one to a dog who loves to hear stories!
sciences! Explore some of the jobs these women did despite obstacles and opposition and imagine science jobs of the future. Try out some activities based some of their groundbreaking work.
Expand the mind, gross and
SCHOOL AGE SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER: fine motor skills and engage WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS., MARCH 5, 6:30-7:30 PM the senses in this learn-throughTUESDAYS IN MARCH play program geared for young 5:30-6:45 PM Celebrate Women’s History learners and those with autism COVINGTON: Month with a look at some SUN., MARCH 8 • 2-3 PM or other sensory challenges. trailblazing women and girls ERLANGER: who broke barriers in the SUN., MARCH 15 • 2-4 PM Cook-A-Book*
Little Da Vincis
DURR: FRIDAYS • 10 AM-8 PM
Stop in all day for an art and STEM activity.
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WED., MARCH 11, 18 & 25 10 AM-8 PM
PRESCHOOL - SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: THURSDAYS, MARCH 12 & 26 7-8 PM
March 12: Hawaiian Tales Listen to a Hawaiian Folktale, make a flower necklace, and have a tropical treat. March 26: Secret Pizza Party - Our theme is “Secret Pizza Party” by Adam Rubin. We’ll read the book and make a pizza snack.
Storytimes
Holiday Happenings: St. Patrick’s Day*
Ages 0-6 • Program length may vary R E G U L A R
S C H E D U L E Rise and Shine
Baby Music and Rhyme Wiggletime
SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 16 7-8 PM
AGES 2-5; CAREGIVER REQUIRED ERLANGER: MON., 11 AM
AGES 0-24 MONTHS; CAREGIVER REQUIRED ERLANGER: MON.,10 AM; TUE., 9:30 & 10:30 AM COVINGTON: THU.,10 AM WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., 9:30 AM; THU., 7 PM
Join us for stories, a craft, and refreshments to celebrate the holiday.
Preschool Storytime
AGES 3-5; CAREGIVER REQUIRED COVINGTON: TUE., 10 AM
Family Storytime Library Playgroup
AGES 0-5 AND THEIR FAMILIES COVINGTON: SAT., MARCH 14 • 10 AM-NOON
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.
Irish to Read a Book!
AGES 2-12 COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 16 - FRI., MARCH 20
Do you wish you were rewarded for reading? Join us for our easiest reading challenge yet! Simply stop by the Library, read a green book in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and earn a token for our prize machine!
Storytime: The Reading of the Green COVINGTON: TUESDAY, MARCH 17 PRESCHOOLERS: 10-10:45 AM TODDLERS: 11-11:45 AM
This week we’ll read all about green things and share a green snack!
Homeschool with the CAC*
AGES 8-18 ERLANGER: TUES., MARCH 17 • 1-2 PM
Participate in an art project with the Contemporary Arts Center.
Spanish/English Storytime
AGES 2-12 COVINGTON: THURS., MARCH 19 • 7 -8 PM
Join Miss Lauren and Miss Desta for a new Spanish/English storytime! We’ll read, sing, and play in both languages. ¡Únase a Miss Lauren y Miss Desta para una nueva hora de cuentos en Español/Inglés! Leeremos, cantaremos y jugaremos en ambos idiomas.
OKI LUG Juniors LEGO Club
GRADES K-7 ERLANGER: SAT., MARCH 21 • 2-4 PM
Join us for a fun time building with LEGOs. Students will be working on projects based on grade level in small groups.
Playart with Baker Hunt TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL OFF SITE: FRIDAYS • 10-11 AM
Join us at The Baker Hunt Cultural Center for storytime with art! Baker Hunt is located at 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011.
AGES 0-6; CAREGIVER REQUIRED ERLANGER: TUE., 6:30 PM COVINGTON: WED., 7 PM
Music and Motion with Joel the Singing Librarian AGES 3-5; CAREGIVER REQUIRED WILLIAM E. DURR: TUE., 10:30 AM
Family Storytime: Superhero Celebration
Playart
ALL AGES ERLANGER: TUES. IN MARCH • 6:30-7 PM
AGES 3-6; CAREGIVER REQUIRED WILLIAM E. DURR:
Families are invited to end their day with stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a craft. This month we’ll celebrate superheroes! Costumes are encouraged.
THU.,10:30 AM & 2 PM
Blast Off to Kindergarten
AGES 3-5 ERLANGER: THU., 10 & 11:30 AM
Toddler Storytime
Stories, activities, crafts and skills to help prepare children for kindergarten.
AGE 2; CAREGIVER REQUIRED COVINGTON: TUE., 11 AM
Toddler Time
The S.M.A.R.T. Program
Children can enjoy a storytime with puppets, music and dancing.
Children will have fun with Science, Math, Art, Reading and Technology.
Tiny Toddlers Storytime
Scamper Squad
AGES 3-6 ERLANGER: FRI., 10 & 11:30 AM
AGES 2-3 ERLANGER: WED., 10 & 11 AM
AGES 3-5 WILLIAM E. DURR: MON., 10:30 AM & 7 PM
AGES 18 MOS.-2 YRS. WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., 10:30-11 AM
Bring your toddler to the Library for language enrichment with stories, songs, rhymes and playtime.
Sing, dance and listen to stories as you learn about a new animal each week.
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Visit a Branch! Covington Branch
NONPROFIT ORG
502 Scott Blvd. Covington, KY 41011
US POSTAGE PAID DATAMARK
Erlanger Branch
401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018
Electronic Service Requested
William E. Durr Branch 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051
Branch Hours MON-THU 9am-9pm FRI 9am-9pm
(Covington closes at 6pm)
SAT 10am-5pm
(Erlanger is open until 6pm)
SUN 1pm-5pm
Questions? 859.962.4000
kentonlibrary.org Spin Top Battle
SCHOOL AGE - TWEENS COVINGTON: TUES., MARCH 24 • 6:30-7:30 PM
The spin top battle is on! Come create your very own spin top and battle to win a prize. No registration required. Limited to the first 15 in attendance.
Small Talk: A Book Club for Homeschoolers* SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: WED., MARCH 25 10:30 AM-NOON
This month’s selection is “Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective” by Donald J. Sobol. Discussion, activities, and refreshments included.
Spanish-English Storytime
PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE ERLANGER: FRI., MARCH 27 • 5-6 PM
Bilingual storytime is presented in English and Spanish allowing children to engage through stories, finger plays, music, activities, and crafts. “La hora del Cuento Bilingüe es presentado en Inglès y Español, permitiendo a los niños engancharse a traves de cuentos, juegos con los dedos, mùsica, actividades, y manualidades.
Coming Soon! Genealogy Workshop with Dr. Michael D. Lacopo
ERLANGER: SAT., APRIL 4 • 10 AM-5 PM Join us for a day of genealogy with Dr. Michael D. Lacopo, a retired small-animal veterinarian born and raised in northern Indiana. He takes a scientific approach to his research as he does to his profession. Researching since 1980, he has lectured internationally and written for numerous periodicals and journals. A self-described “all-American mutt,” his research skills cover a broad range. You won’t want to miss this one! Must register to attend: 859.962.4070.
Science in Play2GO
COVINGTON: SAT., APRIL 4 – SUN., JUNE 28 Children are invited to Kentucky Science Center’s Play2Go exhibit which combines curiosity and critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving, with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.). 12 MARCH 2020