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*Register for these free events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
Everyone
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.
Pizza Monday
MON., AUG. 5, 12 & 19 • 11 AM-NOON FREE pizza and an activity (while supplies last).
Ukulele Workshop
TUES., AUG. 6 & 20 • 5-7 PM
All are invited to start learning ukulele for the first time or learn a few new songs! A few ukuleles will be available for check out.
Family Tree Pendant Craft*
WED., AUG.14 • 2-4 PM
Learn how to make family tree pendants with wire and birthstone-colored beads and learn about resources to start family history research!
Schitt’s Creek Trivia*
WED., AUG.14 • 7-8:30 PM
Hello, you! Stop acting like a disgruntled pelican and join us for some trivia! All participants will be entered for a chance to win a Schitt’s Creek prize pack, and the winning team will receive a $50 Visa gift card!
Breakfast & Bingo
THURS., AUG.15 • 9-11 AM
Enjoy some breakfast and bingo! Winners will receive a prize.
Covington Water Day
SUN., AUG.18 • 2-4 PM
Cool off Covington! Our parking lot will be transformed into a water world with water games, Covington Fire Department pumper truck, large water-themed attractions, giveaways, and Kona Ice. Bring a towel and sunscreen.
Walking Tour of Licking Riverside*
TUES., AUG.27 • 10 AM-NOON
Learn about the Licking Riverside and take a nice walk around Covington. The tour will begin at the Local History and Genealogy Department.
Hooks & Needles
WED., AUG. 28 • 2-4 PM
Knitters and crocheters, bring your projects or start something new. Instruction and supplies available. All levels welcome.
Adults
One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance
ALL MONTH
Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies. Appointments are available in-person, over-the-phone, or through an online virtual meeting. Email history@kentonlibrar.org to set up a virtual meeting.
GED and Professional Testing
THURSDAYS • 10 AM-6 PM
SAT., AUG. 17 • 10 AM-2 PM
Please register at GED.com or Pearsonvue.com for a testing appointment.
Homemade Pop-tarts*
THURS., AUG. 1 • 10 AM-NOON
Learn how to make your very own homemade pop-tarts!
Coffee and Conversations
FRIDAYS • 11 AM-12:30 PM
2-4 PM
Join us to learn about various community resources that are available.
Resin Crafts: Bookmark Making*
FRI., AUG. 2 • 1-3 PM
Interested in trying out resin crafting? Join us for this hands-on introductory program.
Senior Crafts: Clay Pot Decorating*
MON., AUG. 5 • 10 AM-NOON
Life’s Thimble Pleasures*
TUES., AUG. 6, 13 & 20 6-8 PM
8/6 & 20: Needle Felting* 8/13: Embroidery Club*
Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Non-Profit Career Fair
THURS., AUG. 22 • 10 AM-1 PM
The Greater Cincinnati Non-Profit News and KCPL are co-hosting a job fair featuring 25 non-profit employers. Visit to find out all the great jobs available with local institutions giving back to our community.
Board Game Night
WED., AUG. 7 & 21 • 5-8 PM
Meet new people and play board games!
Sew a Cat Toy
THURS., AUG. 8 • 2-5 PM
Celebrate your furry friend by making them some cat toys or make some to be donated to local animal shelters!
Zumba Gold
SAT., AUG. 10 & 24 • 10:15-11:15 AM
This is a low impact class which you can take at your own pace.
Pirate Terrarium Bottles
THURS., AUG. 15 • 5:30-7:30 PM
It’s National Pirate Month! Come make nautical bottle terrariums.
DIY Sea-Glass Flower Vases*
MON., AUG.19, 10 AM - 12 PM
Civil War and Spanish American War Research Assistance*
TUES., AUG. 20 • 10-11 AM
Schedule a one-hour in-person one-onone appointment with the Sons of the Union Veterans and Sons of Spanish American War Veterans. 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.
Intro
to
Genealogy*
THURS., AUG. 22 • 2-3 PM
Learn all about what genealogy is, what resources the library has, and how to get started with your own family research!
Microsoft Word Basics*
MON., AUG. 26 • 1-2:30 PM
DAR Research Assistance*
WED., AUG. 28 • 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.
Teens
Young Adventurer’s Guild
TUESDAYS • 4-6 PM
A Dungeons and Dragons group geared for ages 10-16. Great for getting into the hobby or those looking for a new group.
Sew
a
Cat Toy
THURS., AUG. 8 • 2-5 PM
See Adults.
Zumba Gold
SAT., AUG. 10 & 24 • 10:15-11:15 AM
See Adults.
Bullet Journaling 101
THURS., AUG. 15 • 4-6 PM
Come learn the basics of bullet journaling and practice some of the skills.
Back to School Organization
THURS., AUG. 22 • 3-5 PM
Learn tips and tricks for staying on top of your school organization and take some time to put those tips into action.
Covington C
Kids
Young Adventurer’s Guild
TUESDAYS • 4-6 PM
See Teens.
Zodiac Button Making: Virgo
AGES 9-12
FRI., AUG. 23 - SUN., SEPT. 22 • OPEN HOURS
Calling all Virgos (Aug.23–September 22): Celebrate your birthday by creating one free pre-designed Virgo button! Make additional buttons for .10 cents each. Email cmakerspace@kentonlibrary.org to schedule a time.
In the Community
Yoga in the Park Series*
THURS., AUG. 1, 15 & 22 • 7-8 PM
DEVOU PARK HOME ROAD, COVINGTON, KY 41016 Summer Celebration
SAT., AUG. 10 • 4-7 PM
PIONEER PARK, 3952 MADISON PIKE, COVINGTON KY 41017
Celebrate the end of summer with Kenton County Parks & Recreation and the Kenton County Public Library at Pioneer Park. This free event offers a variety of activities for all ages, including bounce houses, face painting, a scavenger hunt, and live performances by The Twi-lites and Legacy Taekwondo. Check out a library book or sign up for a library card from the Kenton County Public Library’s Library on Wheels. Participate in a community tie-dye art project led by Art Equals (bring a 100% cotton T-shirt). Free Kona Ice will be provided, and food trucks will be available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and water bottles for your comfort.
Summer Reading Celebration at Strike and Spare*
MON., AUG. 12 • 10 AM-11 PM
510 COMMONWEALTH AVE., ERLANGER, KY 41018
Strike and Spare in Erlanger is rewarding everyone for participating in Summer Reading! Show your library card to receive a wristband good for one game of bowling and unlimited bumper cars, roller skating, time freak, virtual roller coaster and laser tag!
Meditation: Reflections in Nature*
SAT., AUG. 17 • 10:30-11:15 AM
DEVOU PARK HOME ROAD, COVINGTON, KY 41016
FEATURED GENRE: LEARNING
ADULTS
“Beginners: the Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning” by Tom Vanderbilt
“Defiant Dreams: the Journey of an Afghan Girl Who Risked Everything for Education” by Sola Mahfouz
“When the Light Goes On” by Mike Rose
YOUNG ADULTS
“Undecided: Navigating Life and Learning After High School” by Genevieve Morgan
“Where’s My Stuff?: the Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide” by Samantha Moss
“Miles Morales: Suspended” by Jason Reynolds
CHILDREN
“We Want to Go to School!: the Fight for Disability Rights” by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
“Back to School: a Global Journey” by Maya Ajmera
“The 47 People You’ll Meet in Middle School” by Kristin Mahoney
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*Register for these free events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
Everyone
Coloring Break
ALL MONTH
Come take a break in the stream center and color on our community coloring sheet.
Family Board Game Night
THURS., AUG. 1 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Drop in any time to play. There will be games available for ages 3+.
Bingo
FRI., AUG. 2 • 2-3 PM
Miniature Horse Meet & Greet*
TUES., AUG. 13 • 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Meet a miniature horse from Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship! Register your group/family as one.
Plant Swap Drop In
WED., AUG. 21 • 6-7:30 PM SAT., AUG. 24 • 1-3 PM
Indoor and outdoor plants are welcome. Feel free to bring any unused pots, soil, tools, seeds, so they can find new homes.
Needle Arts Group
THURS., AUG. 29 • 6-8 PM
Do you knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint, or do cross stitch or any other needle art? Join us for a gathering of fellow needle crafters for a casual drop-in session.
Movie Showing: “Beetlejuice”
THURS., AUG. 29 • 6-8 PM
Before the sequel comes out in September, join us for the original! 1988, PG, 1h32m
Adults
Device Advice Thursday
THURSDAYS • 11 AM-1 PM
Bring your device or get help on our computers in one-to-one sessions. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes when others are waiting.
Garden Club: Concrete Paver*
THURS., AUG. 1 • 6-7 PM
Here’s an opportunity to make your own mosaic concrete steppingstone for your garden.
GED Prep*
MONDAYS • 4-7 PM
WEDNESDAYS • 4-7 PM
Prepare for your GED. Call 859.442.1166 to register.
DIY Bath Salts*
MON., AUG. 5 • 7-8 PM
Writers’ Group
TUES., AUG. 6 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Share your work and give feedback in this group for writers of all genres! New members are always welcome!
Wellness Wisdom*
TUES., AUG. 6 • 3-4 PM
Wellness is derived from our ability to understand, accept, and act upon our capacity to lead a purpose-filled and engaged life. This program will explore how you can engage all the dimensions of wellness to enhance your aging journey.
BOOKCLUB:
Bookies Book Club
WED., AUG. 7 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Read and discuss “The Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler.
Craft Club:
Canning Ring Sunflower* FOR AGES 16+
THURS., AUG. 8 • 6-8 PM
WED., AUG. 14 • 1:30-3:30 PM
Advanced Excel*
THURS., AUG. 8 • 6:30-8 PM
Senior Social and Games
FRI., AUG. 9 & 23 • 10:30-11:30 AM
Calling all seniors! Join us for coffee, donuts, games, and conversation!
Zumba!
TUES., AUG. 13 & 27 • 10-11 AM
The classes are tailored to our senior population, but all adults are welcome.
TUES., AUG. 27 • 7 PM
Crystal Wilkinson will read from her new book “Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts” and talk about the themes of families, stories and bonding in the kitchen.
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*Register for these free events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling
Basic Computer Skills Workshop*
TUES., AUG. 13 • 11 AM-12:30 PM
Learn the basics of navigating computers and the internet, covering your daily technology uses.
OneDrive
WED., AUG. 14 • 10:30 AM-NOON
Discover the power of OneDrive! Learn how to stay productive and connected by seamlessly accessing files across devices.
Cool Hand Ukes
WED., AUG. 14 • 6-8 PM
Come and jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!
Friendship Speed Dating*
WED., AUG. 14 • 6-8 PM
Like speed dating, but just for making new friends! We’ll have time for snacks, games, and mingling after.
Dance Fitness*
THURS., AUG. 15 • 7-8 PM
Dance along to your favorite radio tunes!
DIY Card Making*
FRI., AUG. 16 • 10 AM-NOON
Learn how to make personalized greeting cards!
Cricut 101*
MON., AUG. 19 • 7-8 PM
See a demonstration of how to use the Cricut machine.
Gather Round
PART 1: TUES., AUG. 20 • 6-8 PM
Learn to make a homemade Marinara sauce and pasta in 30 minutes, and other tips for hospitality.
PART 2: WED., AUG. 21 • 6-8 PM
We will have a demonstration for formal and casual table settings using the items you already own.
BOOKCLUB: Book to Art Club — “Left Hand of Darkness”*
THURS., AUG. 22 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Read a book in advance of the meeting, then create an art project inspired by the book.
Lunch and Learn:
Kentucky’s Traditional Music*
FRI., AUG. 23 • NOON-1 PM
Dr. Ron Pen, Director Emeritus of the John Jacob Niles Center and Professor Emeritus of the University of Kentucky, will explore Kentucky’s musical past through a presentation featuring ballads, old time fiddle and banjo dance tunes, dulcimer songs, and more. Pizza lunch from Snappy Tomato Pizza will be provided to those registered.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia*
TUES., AUG. 27 • 3-4 PM
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.
On the Menu: Cincinnati Chili*
WED., AUG. 28 • 6-7 PM
Learn about the story of the families who developed this epicurean delight known as Cincinnati Style Chili. One Cincinnati chili coney dog will be provided to those registered. Arrive by 6 pm to secure your seat.
Teens
Teen Space
THURS., AUG. 8 & 22 • 4-5 PM
Come hang out with other teens. We will have crafts, various games, and snacks.
AniManga Club
MON., AUG. 12 • 4-5 PM
Hang with other teens while watching your favorite anime, discussing manga, and eating Japanese snacks!
DIY Pencil Case*
MON., AUG. 12 • 7-8 PM
Come color your own pencil case for back to school.
Dance Fitness*
THURS., AUG. 15 • 7-8 PM
See Adults.
Teens Create:
• Journals*
TUES., AUG. 6 • 4-5 PM
Teens can create a personalized journal using a variety of art supplies.
• Open Crafting
TUES., AUG. 20 • 4-5 PM
Teens can hang out and make a craft.
Teens Create: Journals*
TUES., AUG. 6 • 4-5 PM
Teens can create a personalized journal using a variety of art supplies!
Kids
Ice Cream Sensory Play
AGES 3-8
THURS., AUG. 1 • 10:30 AM-NOON
We will have sensory play, play dough, crafts, and ice cream sandwich treats!
Summer Baby Storytime
UP TO AGE 2
FRI., AUG. 2 • 9:30-10:30 AM
Enjoy summer-themed books, rhymes, bounces, and group play.
Summer Storytime
UP TO AGE 5
MON., AUG. 5 • 10-11 AM
Enjoy books, songs, and activities that celebrate all that summer has to offer.
Build it!
AGES 5-12
TUES., AUG. 6 • 11:30 AM-1 PM
Join us for fun challenges with Lego bricks and see what you can build with other materials.
National Root Beer Float Day
AGES 3-12
TUES., AUG. 6 • 1-2 PM
Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day with a sweet treat and fun activities.
Little Builders
UP TO AGE 5
WED., AUG. 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 9:30-11 AM
Join us for a morning of building with Duplos, Magna-tiles, soft blocks and more!
Can You Survive? Party
AGES 7-12
WED., AUG. 7 • 6-8 PM
Can you survive a shark attack? The sinking of the Titanic? A blizzard? Slide down (the inflatable) Titanic! Slip away from the jaws of a Great White (inflatable slide)! Dodge a snowball blizzard! Survive this fun outdoor event.
Let’s Go to Kindergarten Storytime
AGES 5 & 6
THURS., AUG. 8 • 10:30-11:30 AM
Getting ready to start kindergarten!? Join us for a storytime to prepare for the big day.
! Baby Prom
UP TO AGE 2 W/A CAREGIVER
SAT., AUG. 31
10 AM-NOON
Ride a wagon limo back to our fancy prom. We’ll have dancing, photo ops, and sensory play!
Craft Mart: CD Suncatchers
AGES 5-12
THURS., AUG. 8 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Make a suncatcher, but with a twist! You’ll be given a budget (of funny money) to buy all your crafting materials from our ‘craft mart.’
Baby Playdate
UP TO 24 MONTHS W/A CAREGIVER
FRI., AUG. 9, 16, 23 & 30 • 9:30-10:30 AM
Babies and caregivers are invited to play, bond, and make new friends.
LEGO Club
AGES 3-12
SAT., AUG. 10 • 11 AM-1 PM
TUES., AUG. 27 • 3:30-5 PM
Build towers, bridges, and other creations with LEGOs, magna-tiles, DUPLO blocks, and more!
Sunday Funday: Back-to-School Crafts
AGES 5-12
SUN., AUG 11 • 2:30-3:30 PM
Play Bakery
AGES 2-8
MON., AUG. 12 • 10-11:30 AM
Get messy with bakery-themed imaginative play and sensory play!
DIY Pencil Case*
AGES 9-12
MON., AUG. 12 • 7-8 PM
Throwback Storytime: Parks and Rec
UP TO AGE 5
TUES., AUG. 13 • 10-11 AM
Calling all Li’l Sebastian and Johnny Karate fans for a fun storytime! Afterwards, join us from 10:30-11:30 to meet a Li’l Sebastian look-alike look-alike.
Ice Cream in a Bag
AGES 5-12
THURS., AUG. 15 • 5:30-7 PM
Make your own sweet treat with some simple ingredients and plastic bags!
Busy Bag Workshop*
UP TO AGE 5
MON., AUG. 19 • 10-11 AM
Make a busy bag to take home! Busy bags are travel-friendly activities that kids can do independently.
Painting with Pasta
AGES 3-5
TUES., AUG. 20 • 10-11:30 AM
Big Kid Messy Play
AGES 5-12
WED., AUG. 21 • 7-8 PM
Come dressed for mess.
Sensory Play
AGES 2 AND OLDER
THURS., AUG. 22 • 10:30 AM-NOON
FRI., AUG. 30 • 11 AM-12:30 PM
We’ll have playdough, multiple sensory bins, and messy art!
Craft Me a Story: Bubbles!
AGES 5-12
THURS., AUG. 22 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Enjoy books, songs, and jokes, then make a cool art project!
Summer Sensory Play
AGES 2-5
SAT., AUG. 24 • 10-11:30 AM
Get messy with sensory play activities!
Monster Trading Card Lab
AGES 5-12
THURS., AUG. 29 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Invent your own mini monster, then create a trading card for it!
Independence I
Everyone
Family Movie Matinee
SAT., AUG. 3 • 2-4 PM
Popcorn and drinks will be available as long as supplies last. Feel free to bring your own snacks or drinks.
Chess Club
WEDNESDAYS • 4-6 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.
Adults
Tai Chi
FRI., AUG. 2, 16 & 30 • 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Dungeons and Dragons
TUES., AUG. 6 & 20 • 6-8:30 PM
All skill levels welcome.
Senior Service Alliance
THURS., AUG. 15 • 1-3 PM
The Senior Services Alliance (SSA) hosts a community event for seniors. The first 100 seniors to visit all of the vendor tables will receive a ticket for free ice cream and be entered into our raffle drawings. Live music, giveaways, door prizes!
Hoxworth Blood Drive*
SAT., AUG. 17 • 10 AM-4 PM
All donors will receive an FCC Cincinnati T-shirt! To schedule your appointment, please visit:hoxworth.org/groups/ kcpl_independence or call Hoxworth at 513.491.0190
Movie Night
TUES., AUG. 20 • 6-8 PM
Popcorn and drinks will be available as long as supplies last. Feel free to bring your own snacks or drinks.
BOOKCLUB: Adult Book Discussion*
TUES., AUG. 27 • 7-8:30 PM
Join us for a discussion of “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep” by Phillip K. Dick and “The Corset” by Laura Purcell. Pick up a copy of the books at the circulation desk. To register contact tanya.pemberton@kentonlibrary.org.
Teens
Mario Kart Afternoon
THURS., AUG. 1 • 2-4 PM Sticker Club
TUES., AUG. 6 • 4-5 PM
Collect all of our KCPL-created stickers! A new design is available starting at 4pm on the first Tuesday of every month.
Late Night Gaming
FRI., AUG. 9 • 9-11 PM
Come hang out after the library is closed! We’ll have video games, pizza, manhunt/ hide & seek, and more.
WED., AUG. 7 • 3-5 PM
Come and use the leftover Art Club supplies to make great stuff!
Library Teen Cafe
TUES., AUG. 13 • 6-8 PM
Crafts! Games! Snacks! Random other things or just come hang out with your friends in a non-school space!
Anime Club
FRI., AUG. 16 • 6-8 PM
Love anime? Come meet up with other anime fans for shows, pizza, and fun!
AUGUST
Kids
Open Play!
UP TO AGE 8
FRI., AUG. 9 & 23 • 10 AM-2 PM
Jump in the bounce house, climb through the tunnel, and soar from the trampoline onto the crash pad! Join us for this exciting and lively event geared towards young learners!
Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits*
AGES 3-12
SUN., AUG. 11 • 2-4 PM
TUES., AUG. 20 • 6-8 PM
Chalk Pastel Sunflowers*
AGES 5-12
SUN., AUG. 25 • 2:30-3:30 PM
We will be making chalk pastel sunflowers at this week’s Tween Hub!
Join us on our “Down the Rabbit Hole” adventure to wonderland with our favorite library mascots: Luna and Lola. Show up to your scheduled time slot with your favorite book and read to our rabbits! Sessions will be a total of 15 minutes. Library staff will email you a specific time slot a week before the program.
ONLINE EVENTS
BOOKCLUB: Adult Book Discussion*
• TUES., AUG. 6 • 7- 8:30 PM
Join us for a discussion of “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep” by Philip K. Dick.
• TUES., AUG. 20 • 7- 8:30 PM
Join us for a discussion of “The Corset” by Laura Purcell. Pick up a copy of the book at the Independence Branch circulation desk. To register and receive Zoom invitation contact tanya. pemberton@kentonlibrary.org.
Virtual Intro to
Career & Job Services
COVINGTON BRANCH
LinkedIn for Small Business Owners
FRI., AUG. 2 • 9 AM-NOON
This workshop takes an in-depth dive into how to use LinkedIn to boost your business.
Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies
MON., AUG. 5 • 2-3 PM
Learn four strategies to improve your resumé and make your resumé more attractive to hiring managers.
Side Hustle Without the Hustle
MON., AUG. 5 • 6-7:30 PM
Learn how to set up a side business in just seven days by getting scrappy. The free workshop, open to everyone with a business idea, comes with a workbook and additional resources to get started.
2024 Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky Non-Profit Career Fair
THURS., AUG. 22 • 1AM-1 PM
The Greater Cincinnati Non-Profit News and KCPL are co-hosting a job fair featuring 25 non-profit employers. Visit to find out all the great jobs available with local institutions giving back to our community.
Ace Your Next Job Interview
FRI., AUG. 23 • 10-11 AM
This workshop can help you feel more confident, prepare to communicate clearly, and present your best self to a potential employer.
WIOA Eligibility Information Hour
THURS., AUG. 29 • 2-3 PM
Considering going back to school or getting a certification? If you are a dislocated worker receiving unemployment insurance or public assistance, you might be able to do that without taking money out of your own pocket.
ERLANGER BRANCH
Mastering the Art of Informational Meetings
SAT., AUG. 3 • 11 AM-NOON
Learn how to research potential pathways, questions to ask in meetings, and techniques for follow-up.
Getting Started: Begin Your Career Transition with Us
MON., AUG. 5 • 6-8 PM
TUES., AUG. 20 • 10 AM-NOON
Looking for a new job as a professional is overwhelming at the beginning. How do you get over the rejection and move forward? Join us, for an orientation on getting started.
Interviewing Skills Workshop
TUES., AUG. 6 • 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Put your best foot forward and learn how to prepare for interviews today. 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 more.
Intermediate Excel TUES., AUG. 6 • 6:30-8 PM
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.
What Do You Know?:
Understanding Yourself and Your Career Goals
WED., AUG. 7 • 1-2:30 PM
Learn about your values, personality, what motivates you, and what has been holding you back.
Transferable Skills Workshop
THURS., AUG. 8 • 10-11:30 AM
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.
Use Data Axle to Build a Target Company List for Your Job Search
MON., AUG. 12 • 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!
Toastmasters
MON., AUG. 12 & 26 • 6:45-8:30 PM
Learn public speaking and leadership skills. There is no pressure to participate until you are ready and comfortable.
Communication and Conflict Resolution in Your Career (and Beyond)
TUES., AUG. 13 • 6-8:30 PM
Come join us for a conversation about defining the elemental units of conflict and communication and learn a few strategies to improve your ability to do both!
VIA Character Strengths
WED., AUG. 14 • 1-3 PM
Register to receive the link to the assessment. 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.
Learn about the PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification
THURS., AUG. 15 • 10-11 AM
A PMP certification is a valuable business tool. Learn what it is, how to get it, the time commitment involved and benefits of having the PMP certification.
PowerPoint Essentials
THURS., AUG. 15 • 6:30-8 PM
This course covers essential features, slide creation, and effective presentations.
Creating Business Cards
FRI., AUG. 16• 10-11 AM
There are a lot of options out there to create and print your business card and it can quickly become overwhelming. This class will help you navigate the process and learn what it takes to create a well-made and thoughtful business card.
How To Improve Your Efficiency with ChatGPT
WED., AUG. 21 • 7-8:30 PM
Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Learn how to use ChatGPT wisely and safely to improve your efficiency.
The Fine Art of Job Search Correspondence
THURS., AUG. 22 • 6-7:30 PM
Learn how to compose and write effective job-hunting emails, cover letters, and PAIN letters to get yourself noticed in your job search.
Resumé Basics for Today
TUES., AUG. 27 • 1-3PM
We will discuss how to collect and organize document data, best practices for writing, the influence of ATS, and tips to make your resumé stand out.
Navigating Neurodiversity in a Job Search and the Workplace
THURS., AUG. 29 • 10-11:30 AM
In this session learn how to approach your neurodiverse needs during a job search, how to position your strengths and highlight your opportunities and more.
ONLINE
Build Your LinkedIn Profile
TUES., AUG. 6, 13, 20 & 27 • 6:30-8PM
Learn how to make your LinkedIn profile work for you through this five-part series.
Introduction to Online Learning
MON., AUG. 12 • 6-7 PM
Explore careers, expand your computer skills, and try out new techniques from the comfort of your home with online classes and training resources available at the library.
Exploring O*Net Online
TUES., AUG. 13 • 10-11 AM
Explore O*NET Online, the nation’s primary source of occupational information. Learn how to use O*NET to research salary ranges, plan career changes, and improve your resumé.
Manage and Build Your Online Brand
THURS., AUG. 15 • 6:30-8PM
Begin by learning about social media, building an online presence, and how to use both to establish or build a career.
Power Your Job Search with Google Tools
FRI., AUG. 16 • 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.
Creating a Spotlight Document
MON., AUG. 19 • 6-7:30 PM
Easily share your skills and career highlights with anyone you meet with a personal spotlight document.
Core Skills Workshop
WED., AUG. 21 • 6-7:30 PM
Designed to help you identify and analyze your transferable core skills, 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.
Managing ATS Workshop
FRI., AUG. 30 • 10 AM-NOON
Learn the complex nature of Applicant Tracking Software and the system’s influence in today’s job search process. Learn how to elevate your status when submitting resumés and cover letters for job applications.
