TEENS

*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000

Teen Writer’s Group

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., AUG. 1 • 4-5 PM Teens can share their work and give feedback in this group for writers of all genres.

Teen Space

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., AUG. 2 • 5-6 PM Teens can hang out with friends and enjoy snacks and games. If weather permits, we will be outdoors.

Bootcamp Class*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., AUG. 2 & 16 • 6-6:30 PM Join BJ and Kagan from Affordable Athletic Supplements for a fun, energetic workout. Combining HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), agility, core conditioning and flexibility training.

Pizza & a Movie*

COVINGTON BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS • 1-3 PM Each week will highlight a local pizza restaurant.

Art Club

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: WED., AUG. 3 & 10 • 3-5 PM 8/3: DIY Mini Books Come make your own Mini Books at the library and fill them with art, writing — whatever you’d like! 8/10: Crafty Free For All Come and use all the leftover Art Club supplies to make great stuff!

Yoga in the Park Series*

OFF SITE (DEVOU PARK AT THE ROTARY GROVE): THURS., AUG. 4 & 11 • 7-8 PM Reduce your stress, enjoy the outdoors, and relax your body.

Library Teen Cafe

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: TUES., AUG. 9 • 6-8 PM Need a non-school space to hang out and talk with your friends? Come for coffee, snacks, and conversations.

Tai Chi*

COVINGTON BRANCH: FRI., AUG 5 & 19 • 10:30 AM, WED., AUG. 10 • 10:30-11:30 AM ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., AUG. 31 • 6:30-7:30 PM Join Master Greg Fahey of NKY Shaolindo for a morning Tai Chi session, a gentle and low-impact martial art.

Teen Afterhours*

COVINGTON BRANCH: FRI., AUG. 5 • 6-8 PM Video gaming, pizza, arts and crafts, music, and fun!

Late Night Gaming

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., AUG. 5 • 9-11 PM Come hang out at the Durr/ Independence Library after the library is closed!

Teen Game & Hang

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., AUG. 8 & 29 • 4-5 PM Teens can hang out and play both tabletop and video games.

Flow & Unwind Yoga*

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH & ZOOM: TUES., AUG. 9 • 6-7 PM A gentle vinyasa flow class where you’ll leave feeling refreshed and well-rested. If you are able, please bring your own mat and water bottle.

Studio Ghibli Watch Party

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., AUG. 9 • 6-8 PM Each month we will be showing a different Studio Ghibli film. This month we are watching “Kiki’s Delivery Service.”

Sci-Fi Roleplay Club

COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., AUG. 9 & 23 • 6-8 PM For RPG fans looking a break from D&D and ready for something a little more Sci-Fi. We will be playing Wrath & Glory, a Warhammer 40k RPG. For a streamlined first session, new players are encouraged to email the contact ctierney@ kentonlibrary.org.

Microsoft Word: Basics*

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., AUG. 11 • 10-11 AM We will cover how to create, edit, save, and print a document.

Covington Adventure’s Guild

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., AUG. 11 & 25 • 6-8 PM A Dungeons and Dragons club. All adventures welcome to join us.

No Adults Allowed: Teen Book Club*

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., AUG. 15 • 4-5 PM “Beautiful Creatures” by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.

Teen Creative Writing Club

COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., AUG. 15 • 4-5:30 PM A group for teens looking to flex their creative writing muscles with challenges and prompts provided.

Safe Space

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., AUG. 16 • 6-7 PM This is a safe space for teens to be themselves, hang out with other teens, and take home some valuable resources. Snacks will be provided.

Animanga Club

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., AUG. 18 • 6-8 PM Love Anime? Manga? Both? Come hang out, talk, and watch Anime or Manga!

Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics*

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., AUG. 18 • 6:30-7:30 PM We will cover how to create, edit, and make a presentation.

Anime Club

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: FRI., AUG. 19 • 6-8 PM Love anime? Come meet up with other anime fans for shows, snacks, and fun!

Covington Water Day

COVINGTON BRANCH: SUN., AUG. 21 • 2-4 PM Cool off Covington! Our parking lot will be transformed into a water world, with water balloons, water sprayers, some larger water themed attractions, and Kona Ice.

Teens Create: Painted Tote Bags*

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., AUG. 23 • 6-7 PM Teens can make a decorative tote bag using paint and stencils.

Microsoft Excel: Basics*

COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., AUG. 25 • 10-11 AM You will also learn how to work with autofill, formulas, and formatting. Must be proficient with mouse and keyboard.

AniManga Club

ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., AUG. 29 • 4-5 PM Watch some of your favorite anime, discuss your most-loved manga, and enjoy snacks!

Advice Session

WILLIAM E. DURR BRANCH: MON., AUG. 29 • 6-8 PM Nervous about starting 6th or 9th grade, or about the new school year in general? Come talk out some worries with some peers and maybe find some good ideas or a mentor.

Teens Create: Rock Painting

ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., AUG. 30 • 6-7 PM Teens can get creative and paint unique designs on rocks.

Costume Workshop*

COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., AUG. 20 • 1-3 PM Get hands-on and learn the basics in costume making including makeup, wigs, and more!

Awesome Animal Adaptations with the Cincinnati Museum Center!

ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., AUG. 31 • 6-8 PM See For Everyone.

MEET AND TOUCH LIVE ANIMALS!

Family Trivia Night: House of Mouse

AGES 7+ ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., AUG. 10 6:30-8 PM Test your knowledge on all things Disney — yes this includes Pixar, the Marvel Universe, and Star Wars!