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Everyone’s Invited! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
Celebrate Pi Day! Raspberry Pi Day
INSTAGRAM: FRI., MARCH 12 • 4-5 PM
Celebrate Pi Day by exploring the Raspberry Pi minicomputer and all of the fun and functional things you can do with it!
Pi Day String Art
INSTAGRAM: SUN., MARCH 14 • 2-2:30 PM
Tune into our Instagram account to learn a fun way to celebrate Pi Day!
Grab-n-Go Craft Kits
The Hero’s Journey: Celtic Storytelling and Harp with Tisa McGraw*
COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 1- WED., MARCH 31, ERLANGER: ZOOM: WED., MARCH 10 MON., MARCH 1- SAT., MARCH 6 10:30-11:30 AM
Pick up your craft kit at your branch. While supplies last. One per visit.
Get CreativeBug: Daily Creativity at Home ONLINE: MON., MARCH 1 - WED., MARCH 31
This month login to CreativeBug each day for exercises you can do with the supplies you have at home. Join other library creatives to make one or all the projects!
DIY Bunny Bookmarks FACEBOOK: MON., MARCH 1 • 4-4:30 PM
History and tradition will be included in the adventure by master storyteller and harpist Tisa McGraw. Attendees will be invited to draw/paint/color as they feel inspired by the journey. Supplies not provided. Please be sure to have materials for artistic expression available during the program! Register with a valid email address.
DIY Playdough
FACEBOOK: THURS., MARCH 11 • 6-6:15 AM
Learn how to make your own playdough at home using ingredients you likely already have in your pantry!
Cooking with Dagmar!
Among Us
INSTAGRAM: Scavenger Hunt FRI., MARCH 19 • 5-5:30 PM ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 22 - Get a glimpse of the rich LatinSAT., MARCH 27 American cuisine with Dagmar.
Guests who visit and complete the scavenger hunt will get a prize to take home and will be FACEBOOK: entered into a chance to win a SAT., MARCH 20 • 7-7:30 PM $25 STEAM gift card! On “Extraterrestrial Abductions Building Bodhráin Day” we will see that things are INSTAGRAM: not always what they appear to MON., MARCH 22 • 4-5 PM be. Listen to tales of flying off Explore the sound of Irish music in flying saucers and speaking and the science of percussion with different beings as we try by making your own miniature to understand what’s out there bodhrán drum! a little better.
Stories from Another World
The Singing Librarian
Succulent Playdoh Pots*
An unpredictable collection of comedy and music video shorts!
Join us on Zoom for a fun session decorating your new succulent plant from the Library! Pick up kits beginning 3/22.
YOUTUBE: SUN., MARCH 21 • 1-1:08 PM
“What’s in a Word?”: A Poem Reading FACEBOOK: SUN., MARCH 21 • 2-2:30 PM
Celebrate “World Poem Day” as we have a poets Sophie Echegaray and Alyssa Steffey read aloud their work. Submit library-appropriate poems at any branch starting March 21 to be a part of a community program!
ZOOM: FRI., MARCH 26 • 4-4:30 PM
Wildflower Seed Poppers
FACEBOOK: WED., MARCH 31 • 3-3:30 PM
Plant native species of wildflowers with a fun twist! Help the bees and butterflies have enough flowers to flourish by spreading seeds with these entertaining and easy-to-make poppers. You can pick up the supplies for this project at the Covington branch starting on Monday, March 29.
Beginner String Art
FACEBOOK: SAT., MARCH 13 • 8-8:30 PM
Join us and learn how to make a unique piece of art in this online video tutorial.
Erickson Academy of Irish Dance Virtual Performance*
ZOOM: SAT., MARCH 27 • 2-3 PM
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Join us on Zoom for a live performance in celebration of Irish Heritage Month. Register with a valid email address.
Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
Join us for Wake Up Yoga*
ZOOM: MON., MARCH 1 10-11 AM
Great for beginners to yoga and regular practitioners alike. Please register online to receive the Zoom link for the class.
Kentucky Adult Education Classes*
Plan the Work and Work the Plan Workshop, ERLANGER: Follow-up to Get MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS Started* 4-6:50 PM Prepare for your GED. Call 859.442.1683 or 859.442.1166 to register.
Job Search Success:* Career Exploration/ Personal Branding/ Resumes/Cover Letters ZOOM: TUES., MARCH 2 9:15 AM-NOON
In this beginner class, learn about career exploration, personal branding, resumes, and cover letters. Classes taught by the Brighton Center.
Northern Kentucky Accountability Group* One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance*
MICROSOFT TEAMS VIDEO CHAT OR PHONE: MON., MARCH 1 - WED., MARCH 31
Just getting started on your family history research, or looking for help with a genealogy “brick wall”? Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies. Appointments available by phone or an online virtual meeting.
Adult Art Kits To-Go!! DURR: MON., MARCH 1- WED., MARCH 31
Stop by the Library and pick up an Adult Art Kit with instructions and materials included, that you can do at home. While supplies last. One kit per visit/per adult.
Unemployed professional? Join other job seekers looking for work to get support and fresh ideas. • NKY Accountability Group Round-Table Discussion* ZOOM: WEDNESDAYS • 11 AM- NOON
Boost Your Career with Networking*
The round-table session offers the chance for networking, getting guidance, and sharing job leads with other group members.
Networking Fundamentals & Organizing My Network
Virtual DAR Research Assistance*
ZOOM PART I: MON., MARCH 1 • 9:30-11:30 AM
NKY History Trivia Challenge
PART II: MON., MARCH 8 • 9:30-11:30 AM
Test your knowledge of local history and take the NKY History Trivia Challenge. Visit http://bit.ly/2NCHgJt to play. One participant will randomly be chosen to receive a local history inspired book. Deadline for entry is March 31.
Grow Your Skills: Gale Courses & Learning Express*
ONLINE: MON., MARCH 1 - WED., MARCH 31
ZOOM: WEDNESDAYS • 9:30-11 AM
Getting Your Network Back Up and Running & Networking For Introverts
ZOOM: MON., MARCH 1 • 2-3 PM
Discover all the great classes you can take for free online at KCPL to explore careers, expand your skills, and try out new techniques.
MICROSOFT TEAMS VIDEO CHAT: WED., MARCH 3 & 17 • 10-11 AM
Schedule a one-hour virtual oneon-one 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.
ZOOM: WED., MARCH 3 & 17 • 1-3 PM
Join KCPL Volunteer Coaches Sherry Mays and Lisa Swanson to review the progress you have made on your Get Started Program with us and how we can help you. Prerequisite: Must have previously attended “Get Started: Orientation for People New to Career Transition.”
Build a Resume with Google Docs* ZOOM: THURS., MARCH 4 • 2-3 PM
Learn practical strategies to create a document that highlights your skills and accomplishments in order to land your next job.
Writers Group*
ZOOM: THURS. MARCH 4 & 18 5:30-6:45 PM
Share your work and give feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres.
I Got A Right to the Tree of Life: Women’s Suffrage and African American Women’s Voices* ZOOM: THURS., MARCH 4 • 6-7 PM
Join Kathy Bullock, adjunct professor at the University of Kentucky, to learn about the journey and contributions of African American women in the struggle for the Right to Vote in the U.S. through songs and stories of African American women leaders, from the late 1870s up to the Voting Rights Act in 1965 and beyond. This program was funded in part by the Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Adult Events *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
Grow with Google:
• Power Your Job Search with Google*
ZOOM: SAT., MARCH 6 • 10:30-11:30 AM
Learn how to find career opportunities using Google’s Job Search tool, track your job search using Google Sheets, and create a basic resume using Google Docs resume templates.
• Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks*
ZOOM: MON., MARCH 8 • 2-3 PM
Learn how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google tools. Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity.
• Communicate with Calendar and Gmail*
Consumer Fraud Prevention Virtual Presentation*
ZOOM: THURS., MARCH 4 • 7-8 PM
Inspector Kathy Woliung with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service will assist you in learning how to protect yourself, family, friends, and clients from identity theft, common scams and financial fraud.
ZOOM: MON., MARCH 29 • 10-11 AM
Use Google Calendar and Gmail to share important dates, reminders, and events with others.
Chill Yoga*
ZOOM: MON., MARCH 8 • 6-7 PM
Through long-held, restorative poses, you’ll relieve hardworked muscles, take a break from the daily hustle and enjoy an hour to simply chill.
Job Search Success: Interviewing Tips/Mock Interviews*
ZOOM: TUES., MARCH 9 9:15 AM-NOON ONLINE:
Microsoft Outlook 100* FRI., MARCH 5 • 1:30-2:30 PM
Learn all the basics about using Microsoft Outlook successfully.
Fun with Family History
In this beginner class, learn the basics of job interviews and mock interview tips. Class taught by the Brighton Center.
YOUTUBE: Build Your FRI., MARCH 5 • 2-2:30 PM Profile*
Learn how to create a peak-aboo family tree game designed for kids. This program is prerecorded.
Mind:ful Moment
INSTAGRAM: SUN., MARCH 7 & 21 • 7-7:15 PM
Tips to calm your mind one moment at a time.
ZOOM SESSION I: TUES., MARCH 9 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Privacy Settings & Setting Up Your Career Interests SESSION 2: MARCH 16 • 6:30-8:30 PM
LinkedIn Profile Optimization & Choosing the Right Keywords for Your Profile SESSION 3: TUES., MARCH 23 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Applying for a Job, Using
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Filters & Reaching Out to Hiring Managers SESSION 4: TUES., MARCH 30 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Connecting, Posting, and Using Groups
Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition with Us*
ZOOM: WED., MAR 10 & 24 • 1-2:30 PM
Join project coach Sherry Mays for an orientation on getting started looking for a new job.
Interviewing Skills Workshop *
ZOOM: THURS, MAR 11 • 10-NOON
Learn how to solidly prepare for interviews today in the new American job market. Taught by Career Club Coach Bob Goodwin.
Microsoft Outlook 200* ZOOM: THURS., MARCH 11 1:30-2:30 PM
Learn advanced techniques and ways to use Microsoft Outlook easily.
Virtual Craft Club: Hanging Airplant Terrariums*
ZOOM: THURS., MARCH 11 • 6-7 PM
Join us to make a new project or learn a new skill from the comfort of your home. See website for more details.
Interested in Joining the Daughters of the American Revolution?*
MICROSOFT TEAMS VIDEO CHAT: THURS., MARCH 11 • 6-7 PM
Janet Kinney, Regent of the Rebecca Bryan Boone Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will present an informative session on the DAR, the steps towards membership, and a few tips for documenting your Revolutionary War ancestors. This presentation is provided through a Microsoft Teams meeting. An email address is required to receive an invitation to the meeting.
Core Skills Workshop*
ZOOM: FRI., MARCH 12 • 10 AM-NOON
This session is designed to help you analyze your core skills and understand the importance of preparing all of the employment documents needed for a successful job search. Know how to use them in networking meetings and showcase them during the interview process.
Evening Yoga Flow* ZOOM: MON., MARCH 15 • 6-7 PM
Move into your evening with intention, movement, and mindful breaths. Great for beginners to yoga and regular practitioners alike.
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Book Clubs
J O I N Elevator Pitch Power Hour with Suzannah Courtney*
ZOOM: TUES., MARCH 16 • 9:30-10:30 AM
Learn how to present your job search goals and objectives quickly, clearly, and succinctly to new people you meet.
Excel Basics*
ZOOM: THURS., MARCH 18 • 10-11 AM
Self-Care DIY
INSTAGRAM: THURS., MARCH 18 • 1-1:15 PM
Learn creative ideas to take care of your own well-being.
Managing ATS Workshop*
ONLINE: FRI., MARCH 19 • 1:30-2:30 PM
Learn how to manage your desktop and work efficiently using Windows 10. YOUTUBE: FRI., MARCH 19 • 2 -2:30 PM
Kate McKenzie explores our Cincinnati Reds history through photographs from our Faces and Places database. This program is pre-recorded.
How to... Orchids!*
FACEBOOK: MON., MARCH 22 • 5-5:30 PM
Do you find orchids beautiful but are scared of taking care of them? Join Tim Porter, owner ZOOM: FRI., MARCH 19 • 10-11:30 AM of Jackson Florist & Garden Center to learn more about Join Nina Talley, Director of these noble flowers and how to Career Services at Wilmington take care of them. College, to talk about managing the impact of LinkedIn Portrait Applicant Tracking Software in Session* your job search.
ERLANGER: THURS., MARCH 25 1:30-3:30 PM ZOOM:
Chair Exercise*
FRI., MARCH 19 • 11-11:30 AM
Join us for a half-hour of low impact, low intensity training that focuses on stability, balance, and mobility training.
A Virtual Evening with Lauren Willig*
ZOOM: WED., MARCH 24 6-7 PM
Join Lauren Willig, New York Times bestseller of historical fiction, to hear her talk about her new book “Band of Sisters.”
Get your LinkedIn photo taken at no cost by professional photographer, Julie Lubbers.
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Bookies Book Club*
Unlock Your Potential with Windows 10*
Local History of NKY
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ZOOM: WED., MARCH 3 • 5:30-6:30 PM
Pick up your copy of “Circe” by Madeline Miller at the Erlanger Branch reference desk! Sign up to receive the Zoom link by emailing janice.shepherd@kentonlibrary.org.
Why Would They Do That?: Book-to-Movie Club*
ZOOM: FRI., MARCH 5 • 5-6 PM
Do you ever wonder why in the world did they change the main character’s name? Why the book didn’t include that fight? Now you have the opportunity to discuss all these questions and more. We will read the book and then you’ll watch the movie! This month’s pick: “Crazy Rich Asians” by Kevin Kwan. Pick up at Erlanger. See website for details.
Wine About It: “Lost Among the Living”*
ZOOM: THURS., MARCH 18 • 6-7 PM
Join a book club with a bit of murder, mystery, and intrigue! This month we’re reading “Lost Among the Living” by Simone St. James. See website for more details. After registering, pick up your copy of the book at the Erlanger Branch.
Exploring O*NET Online*
Using Data Axle in Your Job Search*
Join us to explore O*NET Online, the nation’s primary source of occupational information. We’ll learn how to use O*NET to research salary ranges, plan career changes, and improve your resume.
Learn how to use the Library’s #1 business database to build a list of prospects for your job search.
ZOOM: ZOOM: FRI., MARCH 26 • 2-3 PM TUES., MARCH 30 • 2-3:30 PM
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Teen Stuff
*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 KCPL Madness
DISCORD: MON., MARCH 1- WED., MARCH 31
Vote for your favorite character from our most popular titles! There will be a new one each week in March, so keep voting!
Teen Takeaways: A Little Hygge
COVINGTON: MON., MARCH 1 - SAT., MARCH 6
Pick up your kit filled with cozy, comfortable things to do and make. Available at all library branches, but hurry, supplies are limited.
Teen Grab & Go: DIY Rainbow Pompom Garland
Virtual Young Adult Job Fair
ONLINE: TUES., MARCH 30 • 4-5:30 PM
Are you looking for a summer job? Are you graduating and looking for employment? Need a professional internship? Want to meet local employers in one convenient spot? Then you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity! Meet representatives of major local employers hiring for retail, food industry, recreation, government, education and many other positions who have keys to a brighter future for you. This Virtual Job Fair is free and open to job seekers ages 16-24. All employers will be actively hiring for various job openings. Sponsored by the Kenton County Public Library and the Northern Kentucky Career Center.
ERLANGER: MON., MARCH 15- SAT., MARCH 20 Wake
Stop by the Teen Area of the Erlanger Branch to pick up a kit to make your own rainbow pompom garland! Available while supplies lasts.
Up Yoga*
ZOOM: MON., MARCH 1 • 10-11 AM
Great for beginners to yoga and regular practitioners alike. Please register online to receive the Zoom link for the class.
Art After School*
AGES 11-14 ZOOM: WED., MARCH 3 & 17 • 4-5 PM
Supply pickup for March 3 program starts Feb. 25. Supply pickup for March 17 program begins March 11. Pick up at the Erlanger Branch.
Mind:ful Moment
Focus on Well-being! Check out our listings for hygge, yoga, mindfulness and self-care this month!
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INSTAGRAM: SUN., MARCH 7 & 21 • 7-7:15 PM
Tips to calm your mind one moment at a time.
Chill Yoga*
ZOOM: MON., MARCH 8 • 6-7 PM
Through long-held, restorative poses, you’ll relieve hardworked muscles, take a break from the daily hustle and enjoy an hour to simply chill.
Teen Glass Painting* ZOOM: WED., MARCH 10 • 4-5 PM
Teens ages 14-18 can get in on the TikTok trend and join us for glass painting on Zoom! Pick up supplies from the Erlanger branch beginning March 4.
Evening Yoga Flow* ZOOM: MON., MARCH 15 • 6-7 PM
Move into your evening with intention, movement, and mindful breaths. Great for beginners to yoga and regular practitioners alike.
Self-Care DIY
INSTAGRAM: THURS., MARCH 18 • 1-1:15 PM
Learn creative ideas to take care of your own well-being.
Exploring O*NET Online*
ZOOM: FRI., MARCH 26 • 2-3 PM
Join us to explore O*NET Online, the nation’s primary source of occupational information. We’ll explore how to use O*NET to research salary ranges, plan career changes, and improve your resume.
Fun for Kids! *Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Behind Every Rainbow-A St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt SCHOOL AGE DURR: MON., MARCH 1 - WED., MARCH 31
Forms will be available at the children’s desk of the Durr branch and can be picked up during the entire month of March. Once you have found all of the items on your list, return the form to the children’s desk, and collect your prize.
Grab-n-Go Children’s Craft Kits DURR: MON., MARCH 1 WED., MARCH 31
Pick up your craft kit in the Children’s Department. While supplies last. One per visit. Different crafts weekly.
Preschool at Home BABIES-PRESCHOOL FACEBOOK LIVE: TUESDAYS • 10-11 AM
Enjoy books, music, rhymes, and fun for your little one LIVE from our Library Facebook page!
¡Cuéntame un Cuento! PRESCHOOL-SCHOOL AGE FACEBOOK LIVE: TUES., MARCH 2 & 16 10-10:30 AM
Acompañanos a esta hora del cuento presentada completamente en español. La pasarás bien mientras leemos historias, cantamos y hacemos manualidades.
Art After School*
St. Patrick’s Day
AGES 11-14 Storytime ZOOM: TODDLERS-PRESCHOOL WED., MARCH 3 & 17 • 4-5 PM FACEBOOK:
See Teens.
WED., MARCH 17 • 10-10:30 AM
Zoom Preschool Storytime*
Top o’ the morning to ya and join us LIVE on our Facebook page for a special St. Patrick’s Day storytime!
BABIES -PRESCHOOL ZOOM: THURSDAYS • 10-10:30 AM
Enjoy books, music, rhymes, and fun for your little one all via Zoom! You must register for each week separately.
Women’s History Month Storytime FACEBOOK: MON., MARCH 8 • 10-10:30 AM
Celebrate Women’s History Month by listening to some stories about prominent figures in women’s history.
Karma Kids*
SCHOOL AGE ZOOM: MON., MARCH 15 • 4-5 PM
A playful yoga class for kids that includes movement, breath, and an art project to create a calm, relaxed mind. Pick up your art supplies at the Covington Branch. Please register to receive a link to join the Zoom class.
Rainbow in a Jar
SCHOOL AGE INSTAGRAM: MON., MARCH 15 • 7-7:30 PM
Join us on Instagram for a St. Patrick’s Day inspired science experiment.
Homespun Homeschool Club: Who Was St. Patrick?* HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES K-5 ZOOM: WED., MARCH 17 10:30-11:30 AM
Let’s Learn About Passover* AGES 3 & OLDER ZOOM: MON., MARCH 22 • 6-7 PM
In this interactive storytime, children will learn about Passover and why it is important to celebrate in the Jewish Faith and Culture. Plus, the children will get to make a fun origami frog to represent one of the 10 plagues. Kits will be available for pickup Monday, March 15 to Tuesday, March 23.
Homeschool students will find out who St. Patrick was and why he is so important to Ireland. We will also discover how the holiday came to America and has changed over time along with listening to traditional Irish music. Kits will be available on Wed., March 10 ‘til Fri., March 19.
Wild Wednesday: St. Patrick’s Day Party (on Zoom!)* AGES 7-13 ZOOM: WED., MARCH 17 • 6-6:45 PM
Join us on Zoom for a special edition of Wild Wed. to celebrate all things St. Patrick’s Day! We’ll have crafts, snacks, and a game or two — be careful and don’t let the leprechaun trick you! Materials for this program will be available for pickup at the Erlanger branch beginning March 11.
Small Talk Homeschool Book Club: “Nory Ryan’s Song”* SCHOOL AGE ZOOM: WED., MARCH 24 10:30-11:30 AM
Join us for this month’s selection, “Nory Ryan’s Song” by Patricia Reilly Giff. Pick up a copy of this novel starting February 25 from the Covington Branch drive-thru.
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Visit a Branch! Covington Branch
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Erlanger Branch
401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018
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William E. Durr Branch 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051
Branch Hours MON-FRI: 9am-7pm SAT: 10am-5pm SUN: Closed
Questions? 859.962.4000
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Beginning Job Seeker Assistance For those new to looking for a job, the task can be overwhelming. Enter the Library’s Career Change Navigator staff members. CCN staff can help patrons get an email address, create a resume, learn how to search for jobs, get prepared for interviews and learn where to go for additional help through the Library’s courses and community partners. They can also help beginning job seekers organize their job search. To learn more or schedule a free online appointment visit, www.kentonlibrary.org/job-search-central or call 859.962.4002 and 859.962.4071.
The Library’s Career Change
Navigator staff help beginning job seekers navigate the
overwhelming task of finding a job.
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