Kenton County Public Library
calendar MARCH 2015
FREE programs and events
Hours: M-Th 9 am - 9 pm Fri. 9 am - 6 pm Sat. 10 am - 5 pm Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm
Everyone March Mania Book Tournament @ the Library
February 1-28; Voting in March March Madness is approaching, but why should basketball fans have all the fun?! Thirty-two of your favorite Adult/YA books of 2014 will go headto-head in a battle to crown a book champion. Fill out a bracket to predict the winnners and a chance to win a grand prize. Brackets are due to the Library by February 28 via email or handed to a reference desk. Then vote for the round victors to enter for the weekly raffle prize. Submit your brackets or questions to KCPLMarchMania@gmail.com. See website for details.
Covington Library 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. Coders and Makers Club
• Thursday, March 12, 6-7:30 pm We will demo a 3D printer and share how to use MacBooks, Photoshop, a professional microphone and more to complete your maker projects. • Thursday, March 26, 6-7:30 pm Share new projects and updates. We will continue planning for the Kinetic Festival in April.
Pictures with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, March 21, 1-2 pm Free pictures with the Easter Bunny. You bring the camera, we’ll provide the background and treats — we’ll have storytime and activities too.
Improve Your Computer Skills! *Registration is required for these classes. Please phone the number listed or visit www.kentonlibrary.org/events.
ROK Cincy: Hansel and Gretel
Friday Matinee
Adults
Covington Writers Group
Saturday, March 21, 2-3 pm Join us for a special showing of the fairy tale Hansel & Gretel by Roundabout Opera for Kids, ROK Cincy.
One-on-One E-Reader and Tablet Help
All month long in March Call 962-4073 to set up an hour-long one-on-one appointment for help with your e-readers and tablets.
Book Discussions
• Telling Stories: “Beautiful Ruins” Tuesday, March 3, 7-8 pm • Foul Play Mystery Book Club: “Devil in the White City” Wednesday, March 11, 1-2 pm • Civil War Book Club: “March” Saturday, March 14, 1-2 pm • Classic Book Discussion: “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” Wednesday, March 18, 7-8 pm Pick up your copy of the book at the reference desk.
AARP Tax Aide Register (859) 962-4071 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events
First Time Computer Users*
Tuesday, March 3, 10 am-Noon If you have never turned on the computer then this is the place for you.
Exploring the Internet* Part 1: Thursday, March 5, 10 am-Noon Part 2: Thursday, March 12, 10 am-Noon
E-mail Creation and Access* Monday, March 9, 9-11 am
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E-mail Use*
Tuesday, March 10, 10 am-Noon
Microsoft Word*
Part 1: Thursday, March 19, 10 am-Noon Part 2: Thursday, March 26, 10 am-Noon
Microsoft PowerPoint * Part 1: Tuesday, March 24, 10 am-Noon Part 2:Tuesday, March 31, 10 am-Noon
Basic Microsoft Excel*
Wednesday, March 25, 10 am-Noon
Wednesdays, 9 am-Noon AARP Tax Aide Service. Taxes prepared by AARP Volunteers. First come, first served.
One-on-One Genealogy Research Assistance
Thursday, March 5 & Tuesday, March 17, 10 am-2 pm Call (859) 962-4070 to reserve a onehour session to discuss resources and search strategies for your genealogy project.
Hong Kong Action Theater Thursdays, March 5 & 19, 1-3 pm Join us for some of the best Martial Arts and Wuxia films. 3/5: “Last Hurrah for Chivalry” 3/19: “Butterfly Sword”
Fridays, 1-3:30 pm Join us every Friday for a matinee movie.
Saturdays, March 7 & 21, 11 am-1 pm Come and share your work and learn from other local writers.
Author Visit: Jan’a Sullivan and Quintessa Turner Saturday, March 7, 1-2:30 pm Jan’a Sullivan, author of “Taking Wifey to the Grave,” and Quintessa Turner, author of “The Devil Was Once an Angel,” will be at the Covington branch discussing and signing their books.
Genealogy Tech: Using World Vital Records*
Monday, March 9 & Wednesday, March 11, 1-2 pm Learn how to get the most from this valuable database.
KYNECT Signup and Help
Tuesday, March 10, Noon-2 pm & Thursday, March 26, 4-6 pm A KYNECTOR will be on hand to help guide you through the process of signing up for health care through the Kentucky Exchange.
Movie Night for National Women and Girls Testing Day
Thursday, March 12, 6-8:30 pm Join us for a film, sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Health Department, in honor of National Women and Girls Testing Day. There will be a discussion after the movie.
Covington Advisory Panel
Thursday, March 19, 6-7 pm Open feedback session with Library staff, refreshments provided. All are welcome to attend.
Awesome Art Afternoon* Grades 1-5 Fridays, 4-4:45 pm Develop your young artist’s skills and passion each week as we learn from the masters, old and new, through great reads and a hands-on project.
Teens! 3D Printing
Tuesday, March 10, 4 pm Learn about 3D printers and print a small St. Patrick’s Day coin!
Military Research Workshop*
Saturday, March 21, 9 am-4 pm Nationally-known genealogist and military records expert Craig Scott will discuss researching ancestors who served in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War during this all-day workshop.
Congenealogy
Monday, March 23, 6:30-8 pm Joyce Foley, with the Florence Woman’s Club, will present on the Boone County Barn Quilt Trail and share stories about the quilts and barns.
Genealogy Tech: Using Newspaper Databases*
Tuesday, March 24, 6:30-7:30 pm Learn about the many online newspapers available for searching.
Unraveled: The Crochet and Knitting Social Club* Wednesday, March 25, 7-8 pm Learn how to crochet or knit or just bring your current project and meet other stitchers for tips, conversation, and fun. All skill levels are welcome.
Irish Heritage Month Music — Cincinnati Harpers Robin
Saturday, March 28, 1-2 pm In celebration of Irish Heritage Month and all things Celtic, the Cincinnati Harpers Robin will perform a set of tunes from the various Celtic lands.
Teens GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHER WISE INDICATED
Teen Tech Week
March 8-14, 2-5 pm Drop by the TeenSpace during Teen Tech Week for your free pair of earbuds.
Science Time Pi Day
Saturday, March 14, 1:45-2:45 pm Celebrate this never-ending number (3.14159...) and Einstein’s birthday! Participate in pi-related activities and enjoy a slice of pie.
Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, March 25, 4-5 pm Your opinion rocks, so voice it!
Animanga Club
Monday, March 30 & Tuesday, March 31, 6-8 pm Fan faves and Crunchyroll rotation, Japanese crafts, manga art and snacks.
Grades K-5 Tuesdays, March 10 & 24, 4-5 pm Listen to stories and perform a fun science experiment.
Lego Lab
Puppy Tales
Grades: K - 6 Sunday, March 1, 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.
Curious Coders
Grades 3-6 Mondays, 4-5 pm Learn how to speak computer. Whether you’re a beginner or expert hacker, join us for games, projects, and all things coding.
Engineering Club
Tuesdays, March 3, 17 & 31 4-5 pm Come design Brush-Bots and put your building skills to the test!
COV Club
Grades 1-6 Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm Drop in after school for music, board games, video games, snacks, and more fun activities — it’s your club!
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
Grades K-5 Thursdays, March 12 & 26, 4-5 pm We provide the Legos — you provide the engineering skills and creativity.
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.
Library Playgroup
Family Storytime
Ages 0-4; Caregiver Required Saturday, March 14, 10 am-Noon Meet up with area parents while the children play! The Library provides toys and books, coffee for parents and a small snack for the children.
Homespun: First Aid Fun
Children
Preschool Storytimes
Homeschoolers, Grades K-6 Monday, March 16, 1:30-2:30 pm March is National Red Cross Month. Join us as we learn about Clara Barton and the organization she founded. We’ll learn some basic first aid tips and make a simple first aid kit.
Terrariums in Containers
Grades 3-5 Tuesday, March 31, 1 pm Add some green to your home with a terrarium. Supplies provided.
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!
Spring Break Reading Challenge
Grades K-6 March 27 - April 5 Pick up your reading log at the Library then read or listen to five books and return your log for a prize and a raffle entry. Complete as many book logs as you like for extra raffle entries. All logs are due by 5 pm on Sunday, April 5.
Spring Break Pizza Party
Grades 1-6 Monday, March 30, 1-2 pm Kick off spring break with pizza and games!
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Hours: M-F Sat. Sun.
9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 5 pm 1 pm - 5 pm
William E. Durr Branch 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.
Everyone March Mania Book Tournament @ the Library February 1-28; Voting in March March Madness is approaching, but why should basketball fans have all the fun?! Thirty-two of your favorite Adult/YA books of 2014 will go head-to-head in a battle to crown a book champion. Fill out a bracket to predict the winnners and a chance to win a grand prize. Brackets are due to the Library by February 28 via email or
handed to a Reference Desk. Then vote for the round victors to enter for the weekly raffle prize. Submit your brackets or questions to KCPLMarchMania@gmail.com. See website for details.
Tap your feet and clap your hands to the lively steps of the Erickson Academy of Irish Dance! Saturday, March 21.
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
Microsoft PowerPoint*
Tuesday, March 3, 6:30-8:30 pm
Microsoft Word*
Part 1: Thursday, March 5, 1:30-3:30 pm Part 2: Thursday, March 12, 1:30-3:30 pm
Working with E-mails*
Tuesday, March 10, 6:30-8:30 pm
One-on-One Photo Scanning and Editing*
Wednesday, March 11, 1-4 pm Meet one on one with a Library staff member for help with scanning photos, slides or negatives and learn to edit.
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Microsoft Publisher*
Tuesday, March 17, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn to make cards, flyers, signs and more with this easy-to-use design program. We will be making a card in this class!
Post St. Patrick’s Day Feast and Celebration*
Saturday, March 21, 6 pm Tap your feet and clap your hands to the lively steps of the Erickson Academy of Irish Dance! The Riley School of Irish Music performs a spirited session of Irish traditional music. A family-style banquet will be served.
School’s Out Movie*
Parent Required • Monday, March 30, 1 pm: “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” • Tuesday, March 31, 1 pm: “Disney’s 101 Dalmatians”
Thursday, March 19, 1:30-3:30 pm
Adults
Using Library Apps*
Writer’s Group: Independence Inklings
iPad Tips and Tricks
Tuesday, March 24, 6:30-8:30 pm Prerequisite for class: iPad must be updated to the iOS7 operating system.
One-on-One Help with E-Books, Music, and More*
Wednesday, March 25, 2-5 pm Bring your iPad or other compatible device and learn about Zinio magazines, Hoopla, OneClickDigital, and others.
Sundays, March 1 & 15, 1:30-4:30 pm Join the Independence Inklings — a critique group for adults who write fiction. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels.
Movie vs. Book*
Sunday, March 1, 2-3:55 pm Join us for “The Heiress” and come back next week for the book discussion. Dessert and beverages provided with registration.
Lunch and Learn for Seniors*
Monday, March 2, Noon-2 pm Enjoy lunch while learning about topics of interest to seniors.
Weekly GED*
Ages 16 to Adult Mondays & Wednesdays, 5-7:30 pm Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program. Call (859) 442-1615 for more information.
Adult Book Discussion
Tuesday, March 3, 7-8:30 pm Pick up your copy of “The Secret Rooms” by Catherine Bailey or “Washington Square” by Henry James at the Reference Desk and join us to discuss it. New members are always welcome!
Diabetes Support Group* Wednesday, March 4, 6:30-8 pm Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips and resources.
Crafts
• Scarf It Up!: Learn to Crochet* Thursdays, March 5 & 19, 5-6:30 pm & Saturdays, March 14 & 28, 2-3:30 pm Learn the four basic stitches while making a scarf. Supplies provided.
• Stitchers Night Out Thursdays, March 5 & 19, 5-8:30 pm Swap patterns, share techniques and trade tips on stitches, sweaters and other projects. • Scarf It Up!: Learn to Knit* Thursday, March 5, 6-7:30 pm & Saturday, March 28, 2-3:30 pm Learn to make a scarf. • Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards* Sunday, March 8, 2-4 pm & Tuesday, March 17, 7-8 pm Learn how to make personalized greeting cards. Open to teens in the sixth grade and up with an adult. • Open Crafts Saturdays, March 14 & 28, 10 am-4 pm Open crafting time. • Quilting Basics* Saturdays, March 14 & 28, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Instructors will teach basic quilting techniques while participants create a quilt block. Call for supply list.
Mah Jongg Madness*
Mondays, March 9 & 23, 1-4 pm Games are played with the 2014 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.
Toastmasters
Mondays, March 9 & 23, 6:45-8:30 pm Toastmasters help people develop public speaking and leadership skills—with enjoyment. Just stop in, or for information call (859) 802-9320.
Zumba Gold*
Wednesdays, March 11, 18 & 25, 7-8 pm Licensed instructor Jean Henry will teach a lower impact, easy to follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness program.
Solar Energy Workshops
Join local Energy Consultant, Passive Solar Home Designer, and Energy Instructor John Robbins to learn about solar energy. Introduction to Solar at Home* Thursday, March 12, 7-8:30 pm Learn about various types of solar typical in the Ohio Valley, including solar heating (air and water) and solar electricity. Small Stand-alone Solar Electric* Thursday, March 26, 7-8:30 pm Learn about designing and sizing a small solar electric system, including major components and batteries. Focus of this presentation will be very small systems, including tiny PVs for charging common portable batteries and electronic devices which contain their own internal batteries.
One-on-One Genealogy Assistance*
Wednesday, March 18, 1-5 pm Meet one-on-one with a Library staff member for help with genealogy resources such as Ancestry Library Edition, FamilySearch.org, Heritage Quest, etc. Classes are geared toward beginner and intermediate researchers.
Digital Photography*
Friday, March 27, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn to take dramatic and mysterious images using Low Key or Black photography techniques.
Teen Tech Week: Stop Motion Animation
Tuesday, March 10, 6-8 pm Ever wondered how cartoons and animated movies are made? Come find out and make your own animated short film!
Fandom Friday: Anime Club Friday, March 13, 6-8 pm We’ll watch anime and eat pizza.
Late Night Gaming
Friday, March 20, 9-11 pm We’ll have video games, pizza, assorted board games and be as loud as we want (well, almost) since the Library will be closed.
Children Puppy Tales*
Ages 5-12; Grades K-6 Tuesdays in March, 5:30-6:45 pm Read one-on-one to a dog who loves to hear stories!
Homeschooler’s Club: Eggcellent Eggs*
Ages 5-12; Grades K-6 Wednesday, March 4, 10:30-11:30 am We’ll learn who lays eggs, how to experiment with them and how to blow them out and decorate using the Pysanky technique.
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
Ages 2-6: Caregiver required Thursdays, 1:30-2 pm & 7-7:30 pm; & Fridays, 10-10:30 am & 11-11:30 am Have fun with art.
Teens GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHER WISE INDICATED
Crafty Free-for-All
Monday, March 2, 6-8 pm Rainbow Loom! Stuffies! Jewelry! Papercrafts! We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity.
Princess Party*
Ages 3-12 Saturday, March 7, 2-3 pm Your Royal Highness: You are cordially invited to a celebration of everything Princess.
Lego Time Learn how you can add solar to energy to your home! March 12 & 26.
Ages 6-12 Thursday, March 12, 4:30-5:30 pm Enjoy an hour of Lego free play!
Sensory Story Time*
Ages 2-6; Caregiver Required Saturday, March 14, 11 am-Noon Sensory Story time is an interactive program designed for children with sensory integration challenges. The program combines activities to stimulate the senses and promote learning.
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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.
Everyone March Mania Book Tournament @ the Library
February 1-28; Voting in March March Madness is approaching, but why should basketball fans have all the fun?! Thirty-two of your favorite Adult/ YA books of 2014 will go head-to-head in a battle to crown a book champion. Fill out a bracket to predict the winnners and a chance to win a grand prize. Brackets are due to the Library by February 28 via email or handed to a Reference Desk. Then vote for the round victors to enter for the weekly raffle prize. Submit your brackets or questions to KCPLMarchMania@gmail.com. See website for details.
Family Fun Night@ The Library
Mondays, March 2 & 23, 7-8 pm Join Miss Maria for games, activities and snacks. Fun for the whole family!
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Saturday, March 7, 2-4 pm Enjoy the culture of Ireland through crafts, snacks, a story and dance performed by The Erickson Academy of Irish Dance of Cincinnati.
Family Fun Night@ The Library: 3D Printer Demo
Monday, March 9, 7-8 pm Learn about the new amazing technology of 3D printing.
Friends of KCPL Used Book Sale
Sunday, March 15- Saturday, March 21 Purchase gently used books, movies and music at discounted prices.
Disney Family Movie Night@ The Library
• Monday, March 16, 7 pm “Aladdin” • Monday, March 30 7 pm “Finding Nemo”
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
Saving Your Files, and Organizing Your PC*
Tuesday, March 3, 6:30-8:30 pm
Makerspace March: 3D Printer Demo*
Wednesday, March 4, 6:30-8:30 pm Join us for a family fun night of 3D printing!
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DigiCart Open Hours*
Thursdays, March 5 & 19, 5-7 pm Join us for open DigiCart hours! Use our Macbooks preloaded with Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) to work on projects and more! A technology specialist will be on hand to assist you with your creative projects.
Should You Build Your Own Computer?*
Tuesday, March 17, 6:30-8:30 pm In this class we will take a look at all the components of the computer, and talk about where you can get parts to build your very own computer.
Adults Book Discussions
Learn nature photography! March 26
• Wednesday, March 4, 7 pm “The Dinosaur Feather” by S. J. Gazan • Thursday, March 19, 2 pm “A Star for Mrs. Blake” by April Smilth
Writers’ Group
Thursdays, March 5 & 19, 6:30 pm Give and share feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres. New members welcome!
Knitting with Scarf it Up!*
Thursdays, March 5 & 19, 7 pm Learn to knit or bring your own project. Please bring size 10.5 needles and thick and chunky yarn.
Beginner Yoga
Tuesday, March 10, 7 pm Join us for a beginner session that will stretch and strengthen your body as well as calm your mind. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel.
Portrait Photography*
Thursday, March 12, 6-8 pm Learn how to take the perfect portraits using any camera. We will discuss lighting, the perfect poses and basic editing. Bring your own camera.
Beer Brewing 101
Thursday, March 12, 7 pm Learn the basics of making delicious beer at home with Ray Gerdes of the Bloatarian Brewing League.
Daytime Writers
Fridays, March 13 & 27, 10:30 am-Noon A new daytime group for writers, featuring virtual instructions from writing professionals!
Film Friday
Matinee: Friday, March 13, 1 pm Evening Showing: Friday, March 13, 6 pm This month, watch and discuss the critically acclaimed film “The Theory of Everything.” Rated PG-13.
Open Crafting*
Saturday, March 14, 10 am-4 pm Knitting: 10:30 am-Noon Purling: 1:30-3 pm Crocheting: 2-3:30 pm
Active For Life!
Tuesdays, March 24 & 31 & Thursday, March 26, 9:30-10:30 am Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults.
Classic Movie Matinee
Wednesday, March 25, 1 pm This month watch and discuss, “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.” Cosponsored by Madonna Manor.
Nature Photography*
Thursday, March 26, 6-8 pm Join us outdoors (weather permitting) to learn all about taking photographs of natural elements such as landscapes, wildlife, plants and more! We will discuss using natural lighting, photographing and basic editing. Bring your camera.
Blockbuster Theater!
Friday, March 27, 6 pm Join us for a popular NEW RELEASE movie and free popcorn. Most films are rated PG-13 or R.
Writers Workshop: Begin at the Beginning*
Saturday, March 28, 10:30 am-5 pm Join us for this all-day workshop, centered around the hardest part of a new project: the beginning. • Getting Published: My Rookie Year with D.O. Allen - 10:30 am • Starting Anew: Changing Genres with P. Andrew Miller 1:30 pm • Beginning Your Novel with Stephen Leigh - 3:30 pm
Teens GRADES 6-12 UNLESS OTHER WISE INDICATED
Teen Lounge
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6 pm Hang out after school with friends, food, games, and more!
Makerspace March: 3D Printing
Monday, March 2, 6-7:30 pm Learn about 3D printing and print a small St. Patrick’s Day coin!
Spontaneous Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 6-8 pm It’s a scheduled, spontaneous good time! Play games, watch a movie, make a craft, or whatever we decide to do.
Teen Tech Week: Earbud Giveaway
March 9-14 Teens may stop by the Reference Desk to pick up a pair of free ear buds in celebration of YALSA’s Teen Tech Week! One pair per person, please.
Teen Celtic Crafts
Monday, March 16, 6-8:30 pm Join us in celebration for St. Patrick’s Day as we craft bracelets, necklaces or rope using Celtic knots.
Teen Advisory Board
Monday, March 23, 6-7:30 pm Share your thoughts and suggestions about the library’s services, collection, and programs with the Teen Librarian.
Anime Club
Wednesday, March 25, 6-8 pm Watch anime, check out the latest manga, and enjoy Japanese snacks!
STEAM Explorers*
Thursday, March 26, 7-8 pm This month we’ll explore programming and circuitry skills. Use this technology to turn everyday objects into a touchpad, in this class we will be using the Makey Makey and playdoh as a controller to play Super Mario!
Pokemon Club
Monday, March 30, 6-8 pm Bring your Pokemon cards, Gameboy, DSi, or 3DS to play, trade, and battle Pokemon with other gamers!
Children Reading Buddies
Ages 2-12 Mondays, 4:30-6 pm & Saturday, March 7, Noon-2 pm Enjoy reading with our adult reading buddy volunteers, and have some pizza and a prize, too. Perfect for any child who wants a little extra reading practice during the week.
LEAP for Health*
Grades K-2 Tuesdays & Fridays, 4 pm Join nutrition specialists from the UK Cooperative Extension Service and LEAP for Health to learn how to stay healthy, be physically active, and eat more fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains.
Crafternoons
Ages 6-12 Wednesdays, 4 pm March 4: Pets March 11: 3D Printer Demo March 18: Spring Things March 25: Craft Free For All See website for details.
Trees, Please!
Ages 6-12 Thursday, March 5, 7 pm Celebrate the returning green of spring with a look at trees. Hear tree stories, create a tree craft and be a tree.
Friday Fitness Zumba Kids JR*
Ages 4-6 Fridays, March 6, 1:30-2 pm Mary Rider of Move Your Body Fitness will lead children ages 4-6 in Zumba Kids JR!
Friday Fitness Zumba Kids* Ages 7-11 Fridays, March 6, 2:15-3 pm Children ages 7-11 will enjoy Zumba Kids with instructor Mary Rider of Move Your Body Fitness.
Princess Dress-Up
Ages 3-6; Caregiver Required Sunday, March 8, 2-4 pm Wear your fancy dress and come at your leisure to make beautiful princess accessories, decorate a cookie and have your nails painted.
Taekwondo Gym Class for Homeschoolers
Ages 5-12; Caregiver Required Tuesday, March 10, 1-2 pm Learn new skills and a cool way to work out with Mike Dominach.
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 Wonders of Wildlife!
Ages 6-12 Thursday, March 12, 7 pm Celebrate Wildlife Week with stories, activities, games and more.
Puppy Tales*
Grades 1-6; Caregiver Required Sunday, March 15, 2-4 pm Read to a dog. Each child will receive a certificate with a photo of themselves with the dog they read to.
Lego Club
Ages 5-12 Thursdays, March 19 & 26, 4-5 pm Bring your imagination and challenge yourself in this Lego club. We will work on both individual and team creations.
Pizza Party!
Ages 6-12 Grab some friends, enjoy some stories, and share some pizza!
Flora and Fauna*
Ages 5-12 Friday, March 20, 7 pm Join Mr. Dustin for interesting activities built around plants (flora) and animals (fauna). This STEM program will include activities designed to encourage inquiry and creativity. Listings continued on back cover
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.
Kindergarten, Here I Come!
Ages 3-5 Thursdays, 10 & 11:30 am Join us as we use stories, rhymes, songs and activities to help prepare for kindergarten.
Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard Covington, KY 41011 Phone: (859) 962-4060
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Durr Branch Library 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road Independence, KY 41051 Phone: (859) 962-4030
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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
Erlanger Listings,CONTINUED Rhythm & Rhyme: Sensory Storytime*
Ages 2-6: Caregiver Required Saturday, March 21, 11 am This interactive and educational program is especially designed for children with sensory integration challenges. It combines stories, songs and activities to stimulate the senses and promote learning. If your child has difficulty sitting through one of the Library’s other storytimes, this may be a better fit for him or her.
Homeschool: All About the Art* Ages 7-12 Tuesday, March 24, 1-2:30 pm Enjoy this hands-on session about watercolors.
Happy Purple Day!
Ages 6-12 Thursday, March 26, 7 pm We’ll celebrate with purple stories, a purple snack, and very purple crafts!
Princess Jasmine Dress-Up Party
Ages 7-10 Saturday, March 28, 2-4 pm Girls wear something blue to this event and you can add accessories such as: henna, hair braiding with ribbons, and make a Princess Jasmine necklace and bracelet.
Easter Party
Ages 0-12 Sunday, March 29, 1:30 pm Visit with the Easter Bunny from 1:302:30; don’t forget your camera! Enjoy a magic show from 3-4. We’ll have crafts and face painting, too!
Disney Family Movie Night @ the Library
Caregiver Required Monday, March 30, 7-8:30 pm Tonight’s feature is Finding Nemo. Snacks and drinks will be served.
Easter Puppet Show
Ages 2-8; Caregiver Required Tuesday, March 31, 7 pm The puppets celebrate spring and prepare for Easter. Treats provided.
Online Events Please note: these are online classes and require an Internet and audio connection from a home, office, or library computer. It All Adds Up: Saving, Investing, and Money*
Thursday, March 19, 6-7:30 pm Learn about saving money, investing, and personal finance Library resources. We’ll add up how much you can save using the Library.
DemographicsNow for Market and Competitor Research*
Tuesday, March 31, 9-10:30 am Learn how to use DemographicsNow to research population growth, location, retail sales potential, your competitors and much more. Explore MOSAIC market segments in-depth in your geographic focus and data to target your message based on your customers’ lifestyle and attitudes.
Off Site Coffee with a Librarian: Left Bank Coffeehouse
Thursday, March 5, 11 am-1 pm Meet Digital Librarian Ann for coffee and a complimentary snack, while supplies last. Learn to download e-books, e-magazines, digital music and take free online classes. Bring your device.