Covington C PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Everyone
Fancy & Fun Notebooks*
WED., AUG. 2 • 10 AM-NOON
Upcycle a plain notebook into a fancy and fun notebook. Supplies will be provided. Feel free to bring extra notebooks.
Breakfast & Bingo
THURS., AUG. 17 • 9-11 AM
Adults
Faces and Places Photograph Donation Drive
ALL MONTH
We are requesting photos to add to our historical photograph database Faces and Places. Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 or email history@ketonlibrary.org to coordinate a donation or to ask questions.
One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance
ALL MONTH
Covington Water Day
SUN., AUG. 20 • 2-4 PM
The parking lot will be transformed into a water world, with water balloons, a Covington Fire Department pumper truck, some larger water-themed attractions, and Kona Ice. Celebrate the summer and prepare to get soaked! Please bring a towel and sunscreen. Available parking in the Midtown garage, 2-hour validation tickets while supplies last.
Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.
Sci-Fi TTRPG Club
TUES., AUG. 1, 15 & 29 • 6-8 PM Play Wrath & Glory, a Warhammer 40k RPG.
Creativity Flow
TUES., AUG. 1 • 6-7 PM
Enjoy mindful movement and creative art making in this class designed to bring peace and calm to your day. Bring a yoga mat.
GED Testing*
THURSDAYS • 2-6 PM
SAT., AUG. 19 • 10 AM-2 PM Register at GED.com for a testing appointment.
Coffee and Conversations
FRIDAYS • 11 AM-12:30 PM
Community support experts from Mental Health America will be present to help guide anyone who may be experiencing a difficult situation. Coffee and donuts are typically served.
Arts & Crafts: Tie Dye*
TUES., AUG. 8 • 10 AM-NOON
For ages 13 and up. Bring two 100% white cotton shirts or a white T-shirt that isn’t more than 35% synthetic.
Embroidery Club
TUES., AUG. 8 & 22 • 6-8 PM
Check out a kit and try embroidery, learning new stitches. Supplies and instruction provided.
Board Game Night
WED., AUG. 9 & 23 • 5-7 PM
Meet new people and play board games. Refreshments provided.
Faces and Places Scanning Bee: Covington Latin School
THURS., AUG. 10 • ALL DAY
We are looking to add images related to Covington Latin School to our photograph collection Faces and Places. Bring in up to a dozen originals and we’ll scan and return them on the spot! Can’t make this date or time? Call 859.962.4070 to arrange a time to scan your photographs. Search historic photographs at facesandplaces.kentonlibrary.org
Life’s
Thimble Pleasures: Needle Felting*
TUES., AUG. 15 • 6-8 PM
First-time and experienced felters welcome. Supplies and instruction available.
SWET DanceFit*
THURS., AUG. 17 • 7-8 PM
SWET DanceFit is a nonstop, medium to high energy cardio dance class.
Chair Yoga
TUES., AUG. 22 • 11-11:45 AM
In-Person DAR Research Assistance*
WED., AUG. 23 • 10-11 AM
Schedule a one-hour in-person one-onone appointment with the Rebecca Bryan Boone Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. You can discuss the necessary steps toward membership and get help with your research questions. For more information and to schedule an appointment please call (859) 962-4070.
Senior Arts & Crafts:
Button Art
TUES., AUG. 29 • 10 AM-NOON
Come meet new friends and craft.
Teens
Sci-Fi TTRPG Club
TUES., AUG. 1, 15 & 29 • 6-8 PM
See Adults.
Creativity Flow
TUES., AUG. 1 • 6-7 PM
See Adults.
Teenage Button Makers Unite!
TUES., AUG. 8 • 6-7 PM
All attendees can make 5 free buttons of whatever image they choose or make!
Embroidery Club
Tues., Aug. 8 & 22 • 6-8 PM
Check out a kit and try embroidery, learning new stitches. Supplies and instruction provided.
Board Game Night
WED., AUG. 9 & 23 • 5-7 PM
Meet new people and play board games. Refreshments provided.
Yoga in the Park Series
THURS., AUG. 3, 24 & 31 • 7-8 PM DEVOU PARK/ROTARY GROVE
Summer Sundown Celebration
SAT. AUG. 5 • 4-7 PM
MIDDLETON-MILLS PARK 3415 MILLS RD, COVINGTON, KY 41015 Join us for family fun including bounce houses, performances, a story walk, a community project, food trucks, and more.
Sunrise Yoga on the River
Mon., Aug. 14, 21, & 28 6:45 AM
COVINGTON PLAZA
Welcome the new day at the Covington Plaza beside the John A. Roebling Bridge.
Animanga Club
THURS., AUG. 10 • 6-8 PM
Put on your cat ears and come by to immerse yourself into a part of Japanese Culture.
Young Adult Gardening Collective*
MON., AUG. 14 • 7-8:30 PM
Pitch in and help start a fall garden. After, we’ll relax with cold drinks on the patio.
SWET DanceFit*
THURS., AUG. 17 • 7-8 PM
See Adults.
Programs in the Community
Tween Anime Club
MON., AUG. 21 • 7-8 PM
Come watch anime and read manga with your friends! Snacks and drinks will be available. Intended for ages 9-13.
Tween Time
TUES., AUG. 22 • 3:30-4:30 PM Games, snacks, books and other fun activities for tweens.
Craft & Chill*
WED., AUG. 23 • 3-4 PM
Come beat the back-to-school blues with an art free-for-all! You can chill out and funnel your worries into some messy, unstructured, self-directed crafts.
Covington C
*Register
Kids
Snack Break!
AGES 5-12
THURS., AUG. 3, 10, 17 & 24 • 3-3:30 PM
Take a break and make a snack! Selection will vary, supplies limited.
Karma Kids*
AGES 5-12
FRI., AUG. 4 • 10:30-11:30 AM
A playful yoga class for kids that includes movement, breath and an art project to create a calm, relaxed mind.
Pizza Mondays
AGES 5-12
MON., AUG. 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 11 AM-NOON
Join us for free pizza and a different activity each week.
¡Cuéntame un cuento! / Spanish Storytime
AGES UP TO AGE 8
THURS., AUG. 10 • 6-7:30 PM
Acompañanos junto a tus niños a nuestra hora del cuento en español
ADULTS:
donde escucharemos historias y haremos divertidas actividades. Join us with your children in our Spanish storytime where we will listen to stories and do fun activities.
Saturday Storytime
BABIES TO AGE 5 W/A CAREGIVER SAT., AUG. 19 • 10:30-11:15 AM
Older siblings are welcome.
Tween Anime Club
MON., AUG. 21 • 7-8 PM See Teens.
Tween Time
TUES., AUG. 22 • 3:30-4:30 PM See Teens.
COVINGTON Storytimes
There are no regular storytimes during the month of August.
Kids’ Tie-Dye
AGES 5-12
TUES., AUG. 15 • 3-4 PM Bring a 100% white cotton item to dip dye in our children’s garden. Dye, rubber bands, gloves and bags provided.
Featured Genre: Alternate History
YOUNG ADULTS:
CHILDREN:
The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi
by Shannon Chakraborty
The Yiddish Policemen’s
Union by Michael Chabon
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand
Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin
Muse by Brittany Cavallaro
Fallout by Todd Strasser
Dactyl Hill Squad by Daniel Jose Older
Erlanger E PROGRAMS & EVENTS
*Register for these free events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
Everyone
STREAM Center: Coloring Break
ALL MONTH
Take a break in the STREAM center and color on our giant coloring sheet.
Ice Cream Truck
TUES., AUG. 8 • 11 AM-2 PM
Join Cups N Cones for an ice cream treat after the penguin storytime/meet and greet!
Penguin Meet & Greet with Newport Aquarium
TUES., AUG. 8 • 11:15 AM-NOON
Cool off with chilly black and white friend! Meet a live African Penguin from Newport Aquarium.
Family Movie: “Lightyear”
SAT., AUG. 26 • 2-4 PM
Adults
Writers’ Group
TUES., AUG. 1 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Share your work and give feedback in this group for writers of all genres.
GED Prep
WEDNESDAYS • 4-7 PM
MONDAYS • 4-7 PM
Call 859.442.1166 to register.
BOOKCLUB: The Bookies
Book Club — “Cloud Cuckoo Land”
WED., AUG. 2 • 6:30-7:30 PM
“Cloud Cuckoo Land” by Anthony Doerr.
Gardening Club: Fairy Garden*
THURS., AUG. 3 • 6-7 PM
Embrace the whimsy and let’s make a garden to welcome the fairies!
Microsoft Excel*
BASIC: THURS., AUG. 3 • 6-8 PM
INTERMEDIATE: THURS., AUG. 10 • 6-8 PM
ADVANCED: THURS., AUG. 17 • 6-8 PM
Senior Social and Games
FRI., AUG. 4 & 18 • 10:30-11:30 AM
Join us for coffee, donuts, games, and conversation! This event offers a chance to learn about what others are doing and engage with your community.
Microsoft Teams: Basics*
SAT., AUG. 5 • 10:30 AM-NOON Miss Skype? Its successor is Microsoft Teams. See how Enterprise Microsoft Teams works with its channels, messaging, and calls.
Lunch and Learn: Arches, Waterfalls, and Wildflowers of Kentucky*
MON., AUG. 7 • NOON-1 PM
Kentucky writer Valerie Askren will celebrate Kentucky’s natural beauty, highlighting hidden treasures of our state. This program is funded in part by the Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Box lunch from Kremer’s Market will be provided to those registered. Anyone on the waitlist is welcome to attend the program but may not receive a meal.
Meet
Craft Club: Galaxy Coasters*
WED., AUG. 9 • 1:30-3:30 PM
THURS., AUG. 10 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Make a new project or learn a new skill. For ages 16 and older.
Cool Hand Ukes
WED., AUG. 9 • 6-8 PM
Jam along with this open group of ukulele players or just listen!
DIY Card Making*
TUES., AUG. 15 • 10 AM-NOON
Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.
No Sew Bags*
WED., AUG. 16 • 7-8 PM
Bring your old tees or use some of ours and create a recycled tote.
Movie Showing:
“Princess Bride”
THURS., AUG. 17 • 6-8 PM
“Princess Bride”— 1987, PG (1h, 38m)
BOOKCLUB: Book to Art Club — “The Clockmaker’s Daughter”*
THURS., AUG. 24 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Read a book in advance of the meeting, then create an art project inspired by the book while discussing what we’ve read.
DIY Snuffle Ball*
TUES., AUG. 29 • 6-8 PM
Come learn how to make a fun and easy snuffle ball for your favorite pooch!
Teens
Teen Movie Night: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
TUES., AUG. 1 • 6-8 PM
Come watch “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and eat snacks with other teens.
Teen Story Maps*
FRI., AUG. 4 • 4-5 PM
Create a map of your own imaginative world. Perfect for teens who want to write short stories or books or love role playing games.
Erlanger E PROGRAMS
Teen Writers Group
MON., AUG. 7 • 4-5 PM
Teens can share their work and give feedback in this group for writers of all genres.
Teen Space
TUES., AUG. 8 • 6-7 PM
Come hang with other teens and make a craft, eat a snack, and play the Nintendo Switch!
Make Folder Stickers*
AGES 9-12
WED., AUG. 9 • 6-7 PM
Decorate back-to-school folders with stickers that you make.
STREAM Center:
Food Taste Test
WED., AUG. 15 • 4-5 PM
Kids
Cute as a Bug Storytime
AGES 3-5
TUES., AUG. 1 • 10-11 AM
LEGO Club
AGES 5-12
WED., AUG. 2 • 3:30-5 PM
Build towers, bridges, and other creations with 1000s of LEGOs.
Puppy Tales
Astronaut
Join us in the STREAM Center to taste test astronaut food!
Fandom Party: Stranger Things
TUES., AUG. 15 • 6-7 PM
Join us for a Stranger Things party! Make a craft, eat a snack, and talk about your favorite show!
Tour of the Solar System with Cincinnati Museum Center
TUES., AUG. 22 • 6-7 PM
Join the Cincinnati Museum Center as we soar through the solar system with recent slide images from Mercury, Neptune and beyond. Touch real meteorites and rocks like the ones found on our moon and learn about why the gas giants are so colorful. Figure out your galactic address, visualize the distance between planets and observe the crushing effects of air pressure.
Teens Create: Open Crafting
TUES., AUG. 29 • 6-7 PM
Come hang with other teens and make a variety of different crafts.
AGES 5-12
THURS., AUG. 3 • 6-7 PM
Children are invited to read with a therapy dog to help build their reading confidence. We’ll provide lots of fun books, and you’re welcome to bring your own. Children will have 15-minute time slots in which they will read to dogs. Time slots are first-come, first-serve upon arrival.
Chill Out Storytime
AGES 3-6
FRI., AUG. 4 • 11 AM-NOON
Join us for a chilly, cool storytime featuring cool sensory play and a snowball fight in the children’s department.
Cool Crafts!
AGES 3-8
SAT., AUG. 5 • 10:30-NOON
Ice Sensory Play
AGES 2-5
MON., AUG. 7 • 10 AM-NOON Drop in any time for a variety of chilly sensory exploration stations.
Penguin Storytime
AGES 3-8
TUES., AUG. 8 • 10:30-11:30 AM
Storytime will be followed with crafts, sensory play, and a chance to meet a live African Penguin from Newport Aquarium.
& EVENTS
Homeschool Learning Loop: Meet & Greet*
AGES 5-12
TUES., AUG. 8 • 1:30-2:30 PM
Gearing up to start off your homeschool year? Stop in to meet up with homeschooling families, discuss plans for your upcoming year, and get a preview of KCPL’s upcoming Homeschooling program for fall — Water in Our World. Children and families are welcome. There will be activities and art for the children and light snacks.
Ice Cream in a Bag*
AGES 5-12
TUES., AUG. 8 • 5-7 PM
Make your own sweet treat with some simple ingredients and plastic bags.
Make Folder Stickers*
AGES 9-12
WED., AUG. 9 • 6-7 PM
Snowball Fight & Sensory Fun
AGES 7-12
WED., AUG. 9 • 7-8 PM
Let’s Go to Kindergarten
Storytime
AGES 3-8
THURS., AUG. 10 • 11 AM-NOON
Getting ready to start kindergarten? Join us for a storytime to prepare for the big day!
STREAM Center: Storytime & STREAM
AGES 5-8
THURS., AUG. 10 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Frozen Party
AGES 3-8
FRI., AUG. 11 • 11 AM-1 PM
Join us for all things Frozen! Sing along to your favorite songs, craft, and sensory play activities. The best part — MEET ELSA & ANNA!
Back to School Time Capsule
AGES 3-8
SAT., AUG. 12 • 10:30 AM-NOON
Make a time capsule to preserve those first day of school memories.
Kids Learn About Space!
Kentucky Science Center: Space Expo
GRADES K-5
SAT., AUG. 19 • 2-4 PM
Have out-of-this-world fun at our Space Expo, put on by the Kentucky Science Center. Explore hands-on stations where you can experiment and learn about outer space.
Cincinnati Museum Center: 3...2...1…Blast Off!
AGES 3-5
THURS., AUG. 24 • 10 AM-NOON
Build the solar system in the library, then blast off with radiocontrolled space shuttles to explore what’s beyond our planet. View photos and learn about gravity, asteroids, orbits and more during this exploration station! Exploration Stations provide hands-on, stop-and-go, informal learning perfect for families.
Cardboard Creations
AGES 3-12
MON., AUG. 14 • 3:30-6 PM
What can you make with cardboard and endless art supplies?
Afterschool Tween Hang
AGES 7-12
THURS., AUG. 17 • 3:30-6 PM
Drop in anytime for an afterschool snack and an activity. This month, salt painting.
Back to School Party
AGES 3-12
FRI., AUG. 18 • 3:30-5 PM
Celebrate your first week back-to-school!
Baby Play and Make: Twinkle
Twinkle Little Star
BABIES UP TO AGE 2 WITH A CAREGIVER
SUN., AUG. 20 • 1:30-3 PM
Play and make outer space-inspired crafts with your baby!
Astronaut Storytime
AGES 3-8
MON., AUG. 21 • 10-11 AM
Homeschool Learning Loop: Water In Our World
GRADES K-4
TUES., AUG. 22 • 1:30-2:30 PM
Homeschooling families are invited to join us for our fall classes focusing on Water In Our World. Siblings welcome.
Create Your Own Galaxy Jars
AGES 7-12
WED., AUG. 23 • 7-8 PM
Galaxy Paintings*
AGES 5-12
THURS., AUG. 24 • 7-8 PM
Create then name a one-of-a-kind galaxy using fun painting techniques.
ERLANGER
Storytimes
There are no regular storytimes during the month of August.
Everyone
Chess Club
WED., AUG. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 • 4:30 -6 PM
Our weekly chess club is fun, friendly and open to all levels of skill. Each meeting consists of chess play and enlightening lessons from a certified chess instructor.
Cooking with Dagmar!*
WED., AUG. 9 • 2-4 PM
Join Ms. Dagmar while she gives a demonstration (and tastings!) of dishes from all around the world. Come back later to find out what delicious recipe we are going to be creating.
Family Movie Matinee
SAT., AUG. 19 • 2-4 PM
You’re invited! Join us for the screening of a new, feature length blockbuster! Popcorn and drinks will be available as long as supplies last.
Adults
Dungeons and Dragons
TUES., AUG. 1 & 15 • 6-8:30 PM
Experience the thrill of the popular table top, role-playing fantasy game. All skill levels welcome.
Tai Chi
FRI., AUG. 4 & 18 • 10:30-11:30 AM
Zumba Gold: Dancing to the Oldies!
MON., AUG. 7 • 10-11 AM
Join us for our weekly Zumba Gold classes where you will dance to some of your favorite songs from way back. The classes are tailored to our senior population but all adults are welcome.
Make It with Jackie!
SUN., AUG. 13 • 2-4 PM
Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.
NKY Amateur Radio Club
MON., AUG. 14 • 7-8:30 PM
Join the group of amateur radio enthusiasts each month for discussions and special presenters.
Library Paint Night!*
THURS., AUG. 17 • 2-3:30 PM & 6-7:30 PM
Learn to create a beautiful painting with step-by-step directions.
Movie Night
TUES., AUG. 22 • 6-8 PM
Join us for the screening of a new, feature length blockbuster. Popcorn and drinks will be available as long as supplies last.
Memory Café
WED., AUG. 23 • 1-2 PM
Are you or someone you love suffering from memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s or brain injury? If so, our Memory Café is for you. Patients and caregivers will find a space that is relaxing, fun and informational. Join us so you can socialize and have a great time!
BOOKCLUB: Adult Book Discussion
TUES., AUG. 29 • 7-8:30 PM
“Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid and “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman. Pick up books at the branch.
LinkedIn Photo Session*
WED., AUG. 30 • 5-7 PM
Free photo taken for your LinkedIn profile. After registering, a staff member will contact participants with a 15-minute time slot for photos.
When I Grow Up: A Career Exploration Fair for Children
UP TO AGE 12
SAT., AUG. 5 • 1-3 PM
Join us for an actionpacked career day targeted towards young children. Representatives from different companies will be stationed in the library parking lot and meeting room to answer any questions your child may have. A career exploration area will be set up in the Children’s Activity Room from Noon-3 PM. Children can complete an occupational craft, ignite their imagination through costumes and our grocery themed imaginative play, and even unwind with a jump in the bounce house.
Teens
Art Club: Plaster Painting
WED., AUG. 2 • 3-5 PM
Paint the plaster tiles we made from our molds last week. Didn’t come last week? We’ll have extra pieces for painting.
Late Night Gaming
FRI., AUG. 4 • 9-11 PM
Come for video games, pizza, manhunt/ hide & seek and more.
Library Teen Cafe
TUES., AUG. 8 • 6-8 PM
Crafts! Games! Snacks and more!
Art Club: Crafty Free-For-All
WED., AUG. 9 • 3-5 PM
Come and use the leftover Art Club supplies to make great stuff!
Anime Club
FRI., AUG. 18 • 6-8 PM
Love anime? Come meet up with other anime fans for shows, pizza, and fun!
Let us help you get back into it with these five things:
1. Live Online Homework Help with Brainfuse
l Homework Help. Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
l Skills-Building. Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
l Personalized eLearning Tools. My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more!
l 24-Hour Writing Lab. Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
l Homework Send Question. Submit homework questions for expert guidance.
l Adult Learning Center. Access a library of rich adultlearning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more!
l Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support
2. Research & Learning for K-12
l A-Z List of Resources
l Overdrive eBooks with special teen and children collections
3. Fun Activities for Preschool Learners
l Teachables
l ABCMouse
l 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
4. Classroom Visits
l Teachers in Kenton County can have a staff member visit their classroom
l You can also schedule a visit to the library!
5. Book Collections for the Classroom
INDEPENDENCE Storytimes
There are no regular storytimes during the month of August.
l Request a collection of books for special projects or subjects.
Visit kentonlibrary.org and click on Digital Resources to find several of these resources. Have questions about any of our educator services or want to schedule a classroom visit?
Contact Lise Tewes, School Services Coordinator, at lise.tewes@kentonlibrary.org.
Career & Job Services
*Register for these free events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4002
COVINGTON BRANCH
Power Your Job Search with Google Tools*
TUES., AUG. 29 • 2-3 PM
In this session, we will discuss how to organize your job search and use Google tools to make your search easier and more efficient.
Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies*
THURS., AUG. 31 • 10-11 AM
In this workshop, you will learn four strategies to improve your resumé and make your resumé more attractive to hiring managers.
ERLANGER BRANCH Interviewing Skills Workshop
TUES., AUG. 1 • 10-NOON
We will touch on one-on-one, panel, virtual, and lunch/dinner-type interviews. We will discuss research methods, voice and presence factors, a variety of practice question options, and the importance of well-educated follow-up questions.
Northern Kentucky Accountability Group
WEDNESDAYS • 9:15-11:30 AM
NKYAG is a job search support group for professionals in transition or anyone wanting to change careers. We offer a weekly community speaker on some educational aspect of the job search process that a regular class does not cover. Features motivational speakers, networking opportunities, job search leads and connections to community partners.
Microsoft Excel
Basic: THURS., AUG. 3 • 6-8 PM
Intermediate: THURS., AUG. 10 • 6-8 PM
Mastering the Art of Informational Meetings
FRI., AUG. 4 • 10-11 AM
If you are unsure of your next career move, discover how to set up professional meetings or interviews to explore future career options with people already working in those fields. Learn how to research potential pathways, questions to ask in meetings, and techniques for follow-up.
VIA Character Strengths
SAT., AUG. 5 • 11 AM-1 PM
Our jobs can be a source of true happiness, deeper meaning, and intrinsic drive. Learn how to identify your character strengths, which will help lead to successful and more productive outcomes for you and your future or current organization.
Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition With Us
MON., AUG. 7 • 6:30-8:30 PM
TUES., AUG. 22 • 10 AM-NOON
Learn what to consider first to get yourself moving on an upward trajectory for your future. Receive tips on creating a project plan to help you organize your search, figure out what to do first, and balance all your job search activities.
Core Skills Workshop
THURS., AUG. 10 • 10-11:30 AM
Designed to help you identify and analyze your transferable core skills, our instructor will discuss the aptitudes you have used in previous employment. You will then be able to determine the best skills you have to offer and use them to move forward in future employment.
Toastmasters
MON., AUG. 14 & 28 • 6:45-8:30 PM
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches
Resumé Basics Today
TUES., AUG. 15 • 10 AM-NOON
We will do a reality check on the purpose of a resumé, review types of resumés, discuss how to collect and organize document data, best practices for writing, the influence of ATS, and more.
Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile
WED., AUG. 16 • 1-2:30 PM
Learn how to maximize your LinkedIn profile by learning to use a LinkedIn corporate recruiter.
Exploring O*Net Online
THURS., AUG. 17 • 10-11 AM
Explore how to use O*NET to research salary ranges, plan career changes, and improve your resumé.
Use Data Axle to Build a Target Company List for Your Job Search
THURS., AUG. 24 • 10-11:30 AM
Learn how to use the Library’s #1 business database to build a list of prospects for your job search. Leave the class with a preliminary list of company prospects!
The Fine Art of Job Search Correspondence
MON., AUG. 28 • 10-11:30 AM
Learn how to compose and write effective job-hunting emails and cover letters, and PAIN letters to get yourself noticed in your job search.
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH LinkedIn Photo Session
WED., AUG. 30 • 5-7 PM
Upon registering for the free event, a staff member will reach out to you to reserve a time slot for your photo a week before the session.
ONLINE Creating a Federal Resumé
THURS., AUG. 3 • 10 AM-NOON
A Federal resumé requires a different format than a traditional business resumé. Learn how to prepare a resumé to apply for Federal jobs and use USA Jobs, the government’s website like a pro to be considered for many new job openings.
Elevator Pitch Power Plan
TUES., AUG. 8 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Learn how to present your professional experience, accomplishments, and job search goals in a succinct and persuasive way. Use your pitch to network and make connections to further your job search.
Manage and Build Your Online Brand
WED., AUG. 9 • 6:30-8 PM
Having a strong professional brand and a well-thought-out career story can open many opportunities for you, especially when it comes to pursuing your next job. Learn about social media, building an online presence, and how to use both to establish or build a career or business.
Using Personality Assessments to Help with Job & Career Transition
FRI., AUG. 11 • 10:30 AM-NOON
Learn how to utilize Cloverleaf, a free software, to analyze your personality, strengths, and culture preferences as you pursue a job or career change. Find out what really inspires you to go to work every day and make a positive difference. Truly get to know yourself better! Tools include Enneagram, DISC, 16 Types, and more.
Creating a Spotlight Document
MON., AUG. 21 • 6-7:30 PM
Learn to format a spotlight document as a part of your personal branding. Easily share your skills and career highlights with anyone you meet!
Transferable Skills Workshop
WED., AUG. 23 • 6-7:30 PM
This class will focus on an analysis of your transferable skills and how you can make that bridge between your use of those skills in the past and how they will be applied to your future work.
Twitter and Instagram for Beginners
THURS., AUG. 24 • 6-7:30 PM
We’ll cover the basics of creating an account, navigating the website, and provide a few tips for creating content and building a follower base.
AUGUST PROGRAMS ONLINE
Online Career & Job Services programs listed with in-person classes.
What to Read Next: Custom Book Suggestions
TUES., AUG. 1 • 9 AM-6:30 PM
(Fiction, nonfiction, children’s, YA) Join us on the library’s Facebook page where our team of avid readers and book collection specialists are here to help you. Please share the title of a book that has captured you or your child’s heart in the comments, and we’ll provide you with carefully curated recommendations.
BOOKCLUB : Adult Book Discussion
TUES., AUG. 1 • 7-8:30 PM
Join us for a discussion of “Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
BOOKCLUB : Adult Book Discussion
TUES., AUG. 15 • 7-8:30 PM
Join us for a discussion of “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman. Pick up a copy of the book at the Durr Branch circulation desk. For log in, contact tanya.pemberton@kentonlibrary.org.
Adventures in the Archives
FRI., AUG. 4 • 2-2:30 PM
What is genKY? What is new in geNKY? Join us as we share recent additions to our genealogy and local history database. Join us on Youtube, Instagram, or in our Facebook Group Kenton Library Archives. This program is pre-recorded. Did you know...if you’d like to access materials in our archives, call us at 859.962.4070 to set up an appointment!
Five great reasons to listen to an audiobook:
1. Timesaving: You don’t have to schedule reading time. Listen while sitting in traffic, walking, working out or cleaning.
2. Convenience: Listen anywhere, anytime. Install the Libby and Hoopla apps on your phone and you’ll have easy access to an immense collection of audiobooks.
3. Accessibility: Audiobooks are great for people who cannot read print or have reading disabilities.
4. Storytelling: Audiobook narrators can bring the book to life. Some audiobooks even have a cast of narrators for different characters.
5. Retention and Comprehension: Do you learn by listening? Audiobooks can
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