September 2020
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Everyone’s Invited! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Cooking with Dagmar!
few surprises about the live FACEBOOK: theater performances. We’ll answer questions non-stop from FRI., SEPT. 4 & 18 • 5-5:30 PM 5 PM to 5:45 PM. History will Get a glimpse of the rich have its eyes on the winner! Latin-American cuisine with Dagmar.
cash or check for payment (O.A.R. will confirm the cost at the time of reservation), and proof of a rabies vaccine if your cat is up-to-date.
Drive-In Movie*
WILLIAM E. DURR: SAT., SEPT. 26 • 8-10 PM
Featuring Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (Rated PG) Neuterville Express Meet Inspector Holli of A limited supply of tickets will Comes to Covington: the U.S. Department of The Singing Librarian be available beginning Sept. 7 Low Cost Spay/Neuter Fish and Wildlife! FACEBOOK: at the Durr Branch Drive-Up FACEBOOK: window. Spaces are limited. Service for Cats* • Season 2 - Episode 13 SUN., SEPT. 6 • 1-1:08 PM COVINGTON: SAT., SEPT. 19 • 1-1:30 PM Tickets are required to attend TUES., SEPT. 15 • 6:30-7 AM Join us on Facebook for a video this event. • Season 2 - Episode 14 SUN., SEPT. 20 • 1 -1:08 PM recording introducing Inspector For cats only: The Ohio Alleycat Holli of the U.S. Department Scamper Squad Resource (O.A.R.) will be Be in the Room Where of Fish and Wildlife station at INSTAGRAM: bringing their mobile spay/ WED., SEPT. 30 • 4-4:30 PM the DHL Hub at the Cincinnati It Happens: “Hamilton” neuter unit to the Covington International Airport. Attendees Learn about animals with the Library. Reservations are Trivia will get to know all about what Scamper Squad! FACEBOOK: required so please call O.A.R. it is like discovering items THURS., SEPT. 10 • 5-5:45 PM directly at 513.871.0185 to and animals that are illegally reserve your cat’s spot on the Don’t throw away your shot at transported into our area and van. Drop off your cat on Tues. winning “Hamilton” trivia! Take will get to see some unusual between 6:30 AM-7 AM and a break with us as we answer items and artifacts that have pick them up on Wed. Please questions about the movie and bring your cat in a secure carrier, been discovered at the airport.
What the Library Is Doing in the Prevention of Virus Spread: • Disinfecting all surfaces throughout the day. • Keeping returned items quarantined for 72 hours before returning items to shelves. • Patrons can download the Library’s app to check out books on their mobile device (does not apply to DVDs and games). Search for Kenton County Library to find it in the app store.
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• Asking visitors to adhere to social distancing guidelines (as marked by X on the floor). • Following the “Healthy at Work” guidelines as set by the Commonwealth of Kentucky: “Healthy at Work” offers a phased approach to reopening Kentucky’s economy. It is based on criteria set by public health experts and advice from industry experts. Source https:// kentucky.gov
• All carpets have been steam cleaned. • All interior building surfaces have been electrostatically disinfected. • All interior and exterior windows will have been cleaned. • All water lines from sinks, water fountains, etc. will have been purged to ensure that water is fresh. • Staff and visitors must wear a mask.
Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
Grow with Google* ZOOM:
• Power Your Job Search with Google Tools TUES., SEPT. 1 • 10-11 AM TUES., SEPT. 22 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Discover new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn how to organize and enhance your job search using G Suite tools. Please have a Gmail account/password for this class. • Create a Resume with Google Docs TUES., SEPT. 8 • 6:30-7:30 PM TUES., SEPT. 29 • 10-11 AM
Create a resume that will attract
Job Search Success
hiring managers’ attention and set you up for an interview. Once registered participants will be sent a link to access the program. • Communicate with Calendar and Gmail MON., SEPT. 14 • 10-11 AM MON., SEPT. 28 • 6:30-7:30 PM
using Google tools. Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda, or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity. Once registered participants will be sent a link to access the program.
Use Google Calendar and Gmail to share important dates, reminders, and events with others. • Digital Literacy Skills MON., SEPT. 21 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Learn how to manage work and life tasks more effectively
Local History and Genealogy Live
Kentucky Adult Education Classes: Prepare for Your GED*
showcase skills, and more. Once registered participants COVINGTON: will be sent a link to access the TUESDAYS • 9 AM--NOON FACEBOOK: program. • Career Exploration/Personal FRI., SEPT. 4 & 18 • 10 AM ERLANGER: • Session 3: Applying for a Branding/Resumes/Cover MON. & WED., SEPT. 9, 14, 16, Join us the 1st and 3rd Fridays Job, Using Filters & Reaching Letters* 21, 23, 28 & 30 • 4-6:50 PM in September as we present Out to Hiring Managers TUES., SEPT. 1 • 9 AM-NOON our favorite stories, buildings, Prepare for your GED. Call TUES., SEPT. 22 • 1-2:30 PM • Interviewing Tips/Mock and people from the Pike Street Rich at 859.442-1683 or Alex Your LinkedIn account can Interviews historic walking tour. Join us at 859.442.1166 to register. help you research companies, TUES., SEPT. 8 • 9 AM-NOON on our Facebook page at Build Your LinkedIn interviewers, recruiters, and https://www.facebook.com/ Learn career exploration, hiring managers, which is KentonCountyPublicLibrary/ Profile* personal branding, resumes, helpful before applying for a job ZOOM: and cover letters. Classes Mindful Moment and showing up to interviews. TUESDAYS • 1-2:30 PM taught by the Brighton Center. INSTAGRAM: • Session 4: Connecting, • Session 1: Privacy Settings SUNDAYS • 7-7:15 PM NKY Accountability Posting, and Using Groups & Setting Up Your Career Tips to calm your mind one TUES., SEPT. 29 • 1-2:30 PM Interests Group* moment at a time. TUES., SEPT. 8 • 1-2:30 PM Learn why it is essential to ZOOM: WEDNEDAYS • 9:15 -11 AM connect, post, and use groups Learn about settings to toggle Mindful Monday Yoga to expand your job search to Unemployed professional? to increase your visibility, FACEBOOK: not only reach your connections Join other job seekers looking to allow others to receive MONDAYS • 9-9:30 AM who might have jobs but for work to get support and notifications about your status, Create calm and peace at recruiters, too.Once registered fresh ideas. Once registered and to ensure that you are the beginning of your week participants will be sent a link to participants will be sent a link to leveraging this social media with breathing and grounding access the program. access the program. channel to reach your target exercises with Erin. No live employer. Once registered program on Sept. 6. Check DIY: Green Cleaning Kit* Teal Gate Studio participants will be sent a link to ERLANGER: access the program. LinkedIn Photo Session* the Library’s video section on Facebook to enjoy a previously THURS., SEPT. 10 • 5:30-6:30 PM ERLANGER: • Session 2: Profile recorded program. Learn how to make your own WED., SEPT. 2 • 11:30 AM-1 PM Optimization & Choosing green cleaning products! Each Get your LinkedIn photo taken Keywords for Your Profile Makerspace Monday kit includes supplies for three by professional photographer TUES., SEPT. 15 • 1 -2:30 PM FACEBOOK: natural cleaning products! for free. MONDAYS IN SEPT. • 10 AM-7 PM Learn how to create a winning Appropriate social distancing presence on LinkedIn with a Learn about the equipment protocols will be enforced and professional profile photo, a available in the Library’s face coverings are required. compelling summary, highlight makerspace. experience appropriately,
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Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
Learn about the art of Bonsai!
Living Art: Bonsai Workshop*
Create a Marketing Plan
THURS., SEPT. 17 • 5:30-6:30 PM
A personal marketing plan will make it easier for friends, colleagues, coaches, and new acquaintances to make connections for you during your job search.
ERLANGER: ERLANGER: MON., SEPT. 21 • 9-10 AM
Join Anne Sanger from the Living Art Travelling Bonsai Workshops to learn all about the art of Bonsai. Attendees will learn how to re-pot, care for, and train almost any tree or shrub as a bonsai. You will go home with your very own tree or shrub to train! Registration is required and space is limited. Face coverings required and social distance protocols adhered.
DIY Succulent Terrarium*
ZOOM: THURS., SEPT. 17 • 6-7 PM
The Art of the Cover Letter*
Nailed It! with Matt Marvin*
Learn how to compose and write effective job-hunting emails and cover letters, and PAIN letters to get yourself noticed in your job search. Once registered participants will be sent a link to access the program.
Join Executive Consultant and Author of Nailed It! Matt Marvin for a fun evening learning about the best techniques to use for interviewing in today’s job market. Once registered participants will be sent a link to access the program.
Boost Your Career with Networking
LinkedIn Portrait Session*
ZOOM: ZOOM: SAT., SEPT. 12 • 10:30 AM-NOON MON., SEPT. 14 • 6:30-8 PM
ZOOM: MON., SEPT. 14 & 28 9:30-11:30 AM PART I: MON., SEPT. 14 9:30-11:30 AM PART II: MON., SEPT. 28 9:30-11:30 AM
Part one will focus on networking fundamentals and organizing your network. Part two will cover how to get your network back up and running and how some skills and techniques for introverts. Once registered participants will be sent a link to access the program.
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ERLANGER: TUES., SEPT. 15 • 9:30-11 AM
Get your LinkedIn photo taken by professional photographer for free.
Learn how to make a succulent terrarium and enjoy an afternoon of virtual socializing. All materials will be provided by the library. Registered participants will be contacted to arrange pick up. Make sure to leave a working phone number when registering.
Tile Tips and Mosaic Magic*
ERLANGER: TUES., SEPT. 22 • 5:30-6:30 PM
Join us to learn about digital tools for mosaic design and try them out to take your crafting to the next level! Mosaic materials provided.Registration is required and space is limited. Face coverings required and social distance protocols adhered.
Self-Care Day*
ERLANGER: THURS., SEPT. 24 • 5-6 PM
Join us for a relaxing hour where we will make homemade bath bombs, worry jars, stress balls, and enjoy fruit smoothies. Mask is required to attend. Social distance protocols adhered.
Enjoy a fruit smoothie, make homemade bath bombs, and more
during our relaxing Self-Care Day.
Teen Stuff
*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Mindful Moment
Haunt Your Library Writing Contest
FACEBOOK: SUNDAYS • 7-7:15 PM
Tips to calm your mind one moment at a time.
GRADES 1-12 MON., SEPT. 14-SUN., OCT. 18
Mindful Monday Yoga FACEBOOK: MONDAYS • 9-9:30 AM
Create calm and peace at the beginning of your week with breathing and grounding exercises with Erin. No live program on Sept. 6. Check the library’s video section on Facebook to enjoy a previously recorded program.
Cool Careers
KCPL TEENS DISCORD SERVER WEDNESDAYS • 5 PM
Wondering if a job is right for you? Participate in an interview every week with a person about their interesting career.
Art After School*
TWEENS AGES 11-14 ZOOM: WED., SEPT. 9 & 23 • 4-5 PM
Join us on zoom for an art activity! Registration REQUIRED. Registered attendees will receive a link to the closed zoom session in the morning on Sept. 9. Register each participant separately. All materials will be provided. Pick up dates for the Sept. 9 program will be Sept. 2-8 from 9 am - 7 pm. Pick up dates for the Sept. 23 program will be Sept. 16-22 from 9 am - 7 pm.
Enter an original poem or tale in the Library’s 18th annual spooky writing contest. Deadline for entries is October 18. Limit of 700 words. Winners announced and prizes awarded in late October. Submit entries to the Covington Children’s Department or email a Word document to writingcontest@ kentonlibrary.org. Entries must include child’s name, age, address, phone, email address, school and grade level.
Tile Tips and Mosaic Magic*
ERLANGER: TUES., SEPT. 22 • 5:30-6:30 PM
Join us to learn about digital tools for mosaic design and try
them out to take your crafting to the next level! Mosaic materials provided. Registration is required and space is limited. Face coverings required and social distance protocols adhered.
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Fun for Kids! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Preschool at Home
FACEBOOK: TUESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM
Enjoy books, music, rhymes and fun for your little one LIVE from our library Facebook page!
Cuento Español/Spanish Storytime on Facebook! FACEBOOK: WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM
¡Cuéntame un Cuento! Únete a nosotros en esta hora del cuanto presentada en inglés y español. Recordaremos cuentos clásicos, canciones y mucho más. Tell Me a Story! Join us for a storytime presented in Spanish and English. We’ll remember classical Spanish stories, songs and much more.
Homespun Homeschool Club: John James Audubon, Birds and Conservation!* SCHOOL AGE ONLINE/ZOOM: WED., SEPT. 9 • 10:30-11:30 AM
Homeschool students in grades K-5 join us on Zoom for a fun filled hour experiencing the wonders and work of John James Audubon, learning interesting facts about birds, learn how to make a bird treat using simple ingredients for your backyard friends and make a bird call! Please stop by one of the three branches to pick up your kit for this program! Kits need to be picked up by closing time on Sept. 8th!
Zoom Preschool Storytime!*
ONLINE/ZOOM: THURSDAYS • 10-10:30 AM
Enjoy books, music, rhymes and fun for your little one all via Zoom! You must register for this storytime with a valid email address so we can email you the link to the Zoom room. You must register for each week separately.
Art After School*
TWEENS AGES 11-14 ZOOM: WED., SEPT. 9 & 23 • 4-5 PM
Join us on zoom for an art activity! Registration REQUIRED. Registered attendees will receive a link to the closed zoom session in the morning on Sept. 9. Register each participant separately. All materials will be provided. Pick up dates for the Sept. 9 program will be Sept. 2-8 from 9 am - 7 pm. Pick up dates for the Sept. 23 program will be Sept. 16-22 from 9 am - 7 pm.
Preschool Playart!
Stories with Grandma & Grandpa at a Zoom Party!*
CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 9 FACEBOOK: SAT., SEPT. 12 • 11-11:45 AM
Grab your grandma and grandpa for a fun time celebrating Grandparents Day one day early. There will be stories, songs and dances with puppets! Be sure to provide an email address so that a link can be sent to you for the program.
Haunt Your Library Writing Contest
GRADES 1-12 COVINGTON: MON., SEPT. 14- SUN., OCT. 18
TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL FACEBOOK: Enter an original poem or FRI., SEPT. 11 & 25 • 10-10:30 AM
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Join us for stories and a craft live from our Facebook page! Supplies to make the craft at home will be available at the children’s desk and drive-thru window at all three locations for pickup from Sept. 9-Sept. 16 while supplies lasts.
tale in the Library’s 18th annual spooky writing contest. Deadline for entries is October 18. Limit of 700 words. Winners announced and prizes awarded in late October. Submit entries to the Covington Children’s Department or email a Word
document to writingcontest@ kentonlibrary.org. Entries must include child’s name, age, address, phone, email address, school and grade level.
Check This Out! Expanded Local History and Genealogy Research Assistance Available! A lot of us are spending time at home researching our distant relatives or thinking about the history of our neighborhoods or houses. In order to help patrons who may not be able to visit the Library, the Local History and Genealogy Department at the Covington branch is offering more options for patrons to connect with staff to get help with their research needs. Starting Monday, July 6, patrons can schedule a
one-hour appointment via a phone call or online through a virtual meeting. Appointments are available Monday - Friday between 10 AM and 4 PM. Invitations for virtual meetings will be sent via email. Patrons can still request an in-person onehour appointment as well. To schedule an appointment, please call the Local History and Genealogy Department at (859) 962-4070.
To get the most out of your appointment, be sure to have a specific research question in mind, and bring or prepare any materials you may have pertaining to the question, so that we can best utilize the appointment time. Common appointment topics include: introduction to genealogy, research on a specific ancestor, assistance with online genealogy databases, or the basics of property research.
We are available to help you with your family history or local property research.
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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-FRI: 9am-7pm SAT: 10am-5pm SUN: Closed
Questions? 859.962.4000
All Library locations closed on Sun., Sept. 6 and Mon., Sept. 7 for Labor Day. kentonlibrary.org
How to Participate in Programs Staff at the Kenton County Public Library are committed to provide patrons with unique opportunities to use the Library and participate in programs. There are three ways programs are currently offered: Facebook: All events are posted in Facebook. Registration is not required. All you need is a Facebook account to participate. Previously recorded programs on Facebook Live can be found in the Video link. Zoom: Programs taking place on Zoom will require the participant to have access to a computer or a phone or tablet with a camera. Those registered for the program will need to download the Zoom app (free) to participate. If you don’t have access to a computer or device, staff will work with you to see what options are available within the Library. Zoom program participants will need a valid email address. Those participating in Zoom events will be in an online “waiting room” so we can verify attendees’ admittance. In person: At the time of this publication’s design, the Commonwealth of Kentucky still encourages a limited number of people at gatherings. Please note that the Library will offer limited in-person programming while permitted but that could change based on governmental guidelines. If there is a program or service you would like to see from the Library, please email us at robin.klaene@kentonlibrary.org. 8 SEPTEMBER 2020