Independence I

Everyone

Chess Club

MONDAYS • 4-6 PM

All skill levels welcome.

Dungeons and Dragons

TUES., FEB. 6 & 20 • 6-8:30 PM

All skill levels welcome.

Family Movie Matinee

SAT., FEB. 10 • 2-4 PM

Join us for the screening of a new, feature length blockbuster. Feel free to bring your own snacks or drinks.

Early Bird Bingo

TUES., FEB. 13 • 10 AM-NOON

Enjoy a cup of coffee and some light snacks.

Fourth Family Fridays: Hot Wheels!

FRI., FEB. 23 • 6-9 PM

Hot Wheels fun for everyone! Bring your favorite car to race on that classic orange track! Racing themed activities!

Adults

Tai Chi

FRI., FEB. 2 & 16 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Join Master Greg Fahey of NKY ShaolinDo for a morning Tai Chi session.

Scrapbooking with Jackie!*

WED., FEB. 7 • 6-8 PM

Each participant will make two pages. Please bring your photos.

Make It with Jackie!*

SUN., FEB. 11 • 2-4 PM

WED., FEB. 14 • 6-8 PM

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.

Movie Night

TUES., FEB. 20 • 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.

Flow & Unwind Yoga*

THURS., FEB. 22 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Please bring your own mat and water bottle.

BOOKCLUB:

Adult Book Discussion

TUES., FEB. 27 • 7-8:30 PM

Discuss “Crying in the H Mart” by Michelle Zauner and “Apples Never Fall” by Liane Moriarty.

Teens

Late Night Gaming

FRI., FEB. 2 • 9-11 PM

We’ll have video games, pizza, manhunt/ hide & seek, and more.

Sticker Club

TUES., FEB. 6 • 4-5 PM

Every month, there will be a new design available in the ‘s teen area, while supplies last.

Teen Tea Tasting

TUES., FEB. 6 • 6-8 PM

Library Teen Cafe

TUES., FEB. 13 • 6-8 PM

Crafts! Games! Snacks! Random other things Jessy the Librarian comes up with!

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Anime Club

FRI., FEB. 16 • 6-8 PM

Love anime? Come meet up with other anime fans for shows, pizza, and fun!

Flow & Unwind Yoga

THURS., FEB. 22 • 6:30-7:30 PM Please bring your own mat and water bottle.

Tween Hub: Butterbeer and Bingo*

SUN., FEB. 25 • 2:30-3:30 PM

Join us in the Gryffindor common room for Butterbeer and Bingo! A wizarding treat will be provided to our Bingo winners! Open to kids grades 3rd-5th.

Teen Craft Night: Tiny Prom Decorations

THURS., FEB. 29 • 6-8 PM

Tiny Prom returns on Sat., March 2 and it will be ENCHANTED FOREST themed! Come help us make magical forestthemed decorations and other crafts — some for Tiny Prom, some to take home.

Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits*

AGES 3-12

SUN., FEB. 11 • 2-4 PM

TUES., FEB. 27 • 6-8 PM

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.

Kids

Open Play!

UP TO AGE 8 W/A CAREGIVER

FRI, FEB. 2, 9 & 16 • 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!

Musical Doodles

AGES 3-8

SAT., FEB. 10 • 2-2:30 PM

Doodle along to live music performed by violinist Evin Blomberg! Each session will have a theme that ties art and music

Independence

Storytimes

Music and Motion with the Singing Librarian

AGES 3-5 W/A CAREGIVER

MONDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Enjoy an active 30-minute session of music and movement with the Singing Librarian!

Scamper Squad

AGES 3-5 W/A CAREGIVER

TUESDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Learn about a new animal each week through stories, play, and songs.

Baby Storytime

UP TO 24 MONTHS W/A CAREGIVER

WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:45 AM

Foster a love of reading and develop your little one’s early language, sensory, motor, and social skills.

Toddler Storytime

AGES 2-3 W/A CAREGIVER

WEDNESDAYS • 11-11:45 AM

Join us for stories, puppets, musical instruments, and dancing followed by a short period of open play and explorations.

Playart

AGES 3-5 W/A CAREGIVER

THURSDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Listen to a story, make a craft, and enjoy an activity inspired by the book.

February Programs Online

Library Reading Challenge

ALL MONTH LONG

Check out the library’s Beanstack page for this month’s reading challenge. Paper logs will be available at each branch on the first of each month.

BOOKCLUB:

Adult Book Discussion

TUES., FEB. 6 & 20 • 7-8 PM

2/6: “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner.

2/20: “Apples Never Fall” by Liane Moriarty

Pick up a copy of the book at the Independence Branch circulation desk. To sign up and receive Zoom invitation, contact tanya. pemberton@kentonlibrary.org.

Bedtime Stories at Home

WEDNESDAYS • 7-7:30 PM

Join Miss Lauren from the comfort of your own home for a cozy storytime online. Jammies optional but encouraged! Registration is required with a valid email to receive the Zoom link.

Freedom By the Sword: The United States Colored Troops and Camp Nelson during the Civil War*

THURS., FEB. 8 • 7-8 PM

Park Ranger Steve Phan details the complex evolution of African American military service in Kentucky to the Civil War. See website for more information and to register.