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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 children’s.

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

Ages 0-5: Caregiver required
Wednesdays, 7-7:45 pm
Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun
followed by playtime.

Babes in Storyland

Ages 0-1: Caregiver required
Thursdays, 10-10:45 am
Share stories, songs, sign language,
fingerplays and playtime!

Playart

Ages 2-6: Caregiver required
Fridays, 10-11 am
Enjoy stories, songs, and a hands-on
art project. Dress to be comfy and
get messy!

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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*
Monday, November 3, 1-3 pm
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*

Tuesday, November 4, 1-3 pm
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 Achebe’s

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”

Casey’s Bus
Health Program

Saturday, November 8, 1-3 pm
Casey’s 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”
Tuesday, November 11, 1-4 pm
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

Thursday, November 20, 1-2 pm
Tuesday, November 25, 10-11 am
Learn how to download and use
e-books from the Library’s website.

Characters in
Development II

Saturday, November 22, 1-4 pm
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 Children’s 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

Saturday, November 1, 5-10 pm
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

Wednesday, November 5, 4-5 pm
Your opinion rocks, so voice it!

Unraveled: The Crochet
and Knit Meet-up
Wednesday, November 26, 7-8 pm
See Adults.

Write On!

Sunday, November 30, 2-3 pm
Are you a teen writer or want to be?
Join us for our teen writer’s club and
hone your writing skills.

Kiki Local: Fashion & Fun*
Ages 8-13
Saturday, November 1, Noon-3 pm
See description in Teens. Registration
and photo release forms required.

Puppy Tales

Grades K-6
Sunday, November 2, 2-4 pm
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! We’ll meet in the
Children’s Activity Room and weather
permitting, the children’s outdoor play
area.

Engineering Club

Grades 3-5
• Monday, November 10, 4-5 pm
Design “Angry Birds” catapults and
put your building skills to the test!
• Monday, November 24, 4-5 pm
Design marble roller coasters!

Award-winning
Author Visit!

Tuesday, November 11, 6:30-8:30 pm
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
Tuesday, November 25, 7-8 pm
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 - don’t forget to
wear your neon and white!

The Bremen Town
Musicians: A Story in Music
Monday, November 3, 7-8 pm
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 - it’s 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

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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

*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4031 for adult and teen programs, 962-4032 for children’s.

Weekly
Preschool
Storytimes
Preschool Story Time

Ages 3-5: Caregiver required
Tuesdays, 10:30-11 am
Join us for music, stories, movement
and laughs with Joel the Singing
Librarian.

Toddler Time

Ages 2-3: Caregiver required
Tuesdays, 7-7:30 pm
Toddlers and their favorite adult are
invited to a special storytime just for
them.

Babes in StoryLand

Ages 0-2: Caregiver required
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 PTA’s 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
Meet Caldecott Medalist Eric Rohmann
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.

Writer’s Group:
Independence Inklings
Bring
your baby
to the Library
for Babes in
StoryLand!

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of tying flies!
Saturday,
November 22,
Noon-4 pm.

Reflections Art Show

Weekly GED

Ages 2-6: Caregiver required
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*

Sunday, November 2, 2-4 pm
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 VAMC’s 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 that’s
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*

Thursday, November 6, 7-8 pm
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*

Wednesday, November 12, 1-5 pm
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*
Wednesday, November 12, 1-5 pm
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 O’Malley
with LifeCenter Organ Donor Network.

Book Discussion

Tuesday, November 18, 7-8:30 pm
“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.

Sunday, November 30, 2-4 pm
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

Thursday, November 20, 4-6 pm
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.

Saturday, November 8, 2-4 pm
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
[email protected].

Introduction to Fly Tying*

Teen Craft: Sharpie Mugs

Stitchers Night Out

Saturday, November 22, Noon-4 pm
Join members of Northern Kentucky Fly
Fishers, Inc. for a Fly Tying Workshop!
You’ll learn about the proper tools you
do and don’t need, and tying basics.
Supplies and tools will be provided for
this program.

Toastmasters

Monday, November 24, 6:45-8:30 pm
Toastmasters help people develop
public speaking and leadership skills —
with enjoyment. For information call
(859) 802-9320.

Powers and Properties of
Stones and Crystals*

Tuesday, November 25, 7-8:30 pm
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!

Tuesday, November 11, 6-8 pm
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.

Homeschooler’s Club:
Scales & Tales*

Homeschoolers Ages 5-12;
Grades K-6
Wednesday, November 5,
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
Saturday, November 15, 1-2 pm
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 Library’s
other storytimes, this inclusive program
of stories, songs and activities may be a
better fit for him or her.

Improve Your Computer Skills!
*Registration is required for these classes. Please phone
the number listed or visit www.kentonlibrary.org/events.

Register (859) 962-4031 or
www.kentonlibrary.org/events

3D Printing

Tuesday, November 4, 6:30-8:30 pm
See a demonstration of a 3D
Makerbot Replicator 2 Printer and
learn process of 3D printing and the
cost.

Google Search Tips and
Tricks*
Wednesday, November 5, 2-4 pm

Technology Petting Zoo*
Thursday, November 6, 1-3 pm
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*

Wednesday, November 19, 1-4 pm
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.

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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

*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4002 for adult and teen programs, 962-4003 for children’s.

Weekly
Preschool
Storytimes
Babes in Storyland

Ages 0-2: Caregiver required
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

Ages 2-5: Caregiver required
Mondays, 11 am
Listen to stories and rhymes and
dance and color. Limited to 40
children in attendance.

Bedtime Stories

Ages 2-5: Caregiver required
Tuesdays, 7 pm
Wear your pajamas to an evening
program with stories, singing,
dancing and art.

Toddler Time

Ages 2-3: Caregiver required
Wednesdays, 10 & 11 am
Join us for stories, singing, dancing
and art. Limited to the first 40
children in attendance.

Playart

Ages 2-6: Caregiver required
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.

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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*

Tuesday, November 11, 6:30-7:30 pm
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
Meet Caldecott Medalist Eric Rohmann
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

Friday, November 14, 7-8 pm
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 Zoo’s 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*

Monday, November 17, 6:30-8:30 pm
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

Tuesday, November 11, 7-8 pm
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

Monday, November 3, 1-4 pm
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




Monday, November 3, 6-8 pm
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
Wednesday, November 5, 6-8 pm
Join us for a fast-paced writing
marathon featuring word sprints,
challenges, games, and prizes.
• Final Challenge
Monday, November 24, 6-8 pm
Join us for an evening of
high-stakes writing challenges.
Whether you’ve met your goal,
haven’t 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

Wednesday, November 12, 6-8 pm
Play the new Pokemon Monopoly and
Legend of Zelda Monopoly.

Teen Movie Night

Monday, November 17, 6-8 pm
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

Wednesday, November 19, 6-8 pm
Watch the latest anime straight from
Japan! Enter to win prizes and enjoy
Japanese snacks.

STEAM Explorers*

Thursday, November 20, 7-8 pm
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: Don’t Be A Turkey!
Nov. 26: Turkey Treats!
See website for details.

Ages 5-12
Friday, November 14, 4-6 pm
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
Thursday, November 6, 7 pm
Domino Day is Nov. 11! To celebrate,
we’ll 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
Thursday, November 13, 7 pm
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
library’s other storytimes, this inclusive
program of stories, songs and activities
may be a better fit for him or her.

Puppy Tales*

Grades 1-6
Sunday, November 16, 2-4 pm
Children are invited to read one-on-one
to a dog to build their reading skills and
confidence.

Junior Detective Club

Ages 9-12
Tuesday, November 18, 4-5:30 pm
Put on your detective hats and be ready
to find clues and solve the mystery.
Class listings continued on page 8

Improve Your Computer Skills!
*Registration is required for these classes. Please phone
the number listed or visit www.kentonlibrary.org/events.
Register (859) 962-4002 or
www.kentonlibrary.org/events

Microsoft Word*

Tuesday, November 4, 6:30-8:30 pm

Top iOs and Android
Apps*

Wednesday, November 5, 1-2:30 pm

How to Use LinkedIn for
Job Seekers*

Wednesday, November 12,
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*

Thursday, November 13, 6-8 pm
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*
Tuesday, November 18, 6-8 pm
Try out the latest in e-reader
technology, including
e-readers, tablets
and MP3 players.

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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 Children’s
Programs, CONTINUED
Lego Club

Ages 5-12
Thursday, November 20, 4-5 pm
We will work on both individual and
team creations.

Annual Turkey Bowl!

Ages 6-12
Thursday, November 20, 7 pm
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
Monday, November 24, 6-8 pm
See Teens.

Check out the
Local Music
Collection!
Be sure to check out the Library’s
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

Wednesday, November 5,
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. You’ll 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 Writer’s Workshop
• Project Management Fundamentals
• A to Z Grant Writing
• Creating Web Pages

Best 50: What to Watch
and Listen to Now

Wednesday, November 19,
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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