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KIDS
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
ALL BRANCHES: MONTHLY The Kenton County Public Library is proud to present 1000 Books Before Kindergarten a reading initiative geared toward children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Help your child develop their vocabulary, build confidence, and be kindergarten ready.
Reading Buddies*
AGES 3-12 ERLANGER: MONDAYS • 4:30-5:30 PM Children are invited to read with one of our Reading Buddy volunteers. We’ll provide fun, interactive books. Younger children can listen to stories and older children can practice their reading skills. Snacks provided. Earn a new paperback book when you attend 3 times.
Kid’s Craft Club
AGES 4-8 ERLANGER: TUESDAYS • 7-8 PM Join us for a different craft every week.
Playart @ Baker Hunt
TODDLERS-SCHOOL AGE OFFSITE: FRI., NOV. 12 & 19 10-11 AM Join the library at The Baker Hunt Cultural Center for an artful storytime! One of Baker Hunt’s youth art instructors will present an art project to go with each week’s storytime theme. Baker Hunt is located at 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011.
Sensory Open Play
BABIES UP TO AGE 12 WILLIAM E. DURR: WEDNESDAYS • 10 AM-2 PM Expand the mind, gross and fine motor skills and engage the senses in this learn through play program geared for young learners and those with autism or other sensory challenges.
Wild Wednesday: Paint Night!
AGES 8-12 ERLANGER: WED., NOV. 3 • 7-8 PM Children can create a masterpiece! Different mediums of paint and canvases will be provided. Some paint will NOT be washable, so wearing “paint clothes” is recommended. Limited to the first 30 children in attendance.
Homespun Homeschool Club: World Cultures!*
GRADES 1-4 ERLANGER: WED., NOV. 10 • 1:30-2:30 PM Join the Cincinnati Museum Center in a special hands-on program about world cultures. There will be activities involving maps, music and much more.
The ROOK-ies Chess Group
WILLIAM E. DURR: WED., NOV. 10 & 24 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Practice the basics of the game, improve your thinking skills and progress to challenging an opponent. Some previous knowledge of chess is helpful.
Wild Wednesday Movie Edition: “Ghostbusters”
SCHOOL AGE- TWEENS ERLANGER: WED., NOV. 10 • 6:30-8:30 PM Get ready for the NEW Ghostbusters film to be released in theaters on Friday by watching the original 1984 film (rated PG)! Snacks provided.
Honey Hill Farm Petting Zoo
FAMILY OR ALL AGES ERLANGER: SAT., NOV. 13 • NOON-1 PM Celebrate fall by visiting with the animals from Honey Hill Farm! Children are allowed to pet and feed the animals from the farm. See ducks, goats, chickens, and more. This event will be outdoors.
¡Cuéntame un Cuento! / Spanish Storytime
TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL WILLIAM E. DURR: FRI., NOV. 12 • 10:30-11 AM Acompañanos junto a tus niños a nuestra hora del cuento completamente en español mientras escuchamos historias y hacemos divertidas actividades.
Letters to Santa, Letters from Santa
ALL BRANCHES: MON., NOV. 15-DEC. 13 Santa’s workshop is really humming, and Santa is busy reading letters and making lists! Through this program, children will be able to mail a letter to Santa and receive a response from Santa by Christmas. Santa Express Mailboxes will be installed in the Kenton County Public Libraries, the Kenton County Government Center and Kenton County Animal Services on November 15 and will remain there until December 13. There is no postage necessary for letters that are dropped off at these locations.
Farm Animal Storytime
AGES 0-5 ERLANGER: SAT., NOV. 13 • 11 AM-NOON Join us for a farm animal story time before you go to the petting zoo!
Kids’ Book Gift Ideas
AGES 0-12 ZOOM: MON., NOV. 15 • 7-8 PM Tune in for the best gift ideas of all: children’s books! Mr. Sam will discuss his favorite books for ages 0-12. These are titles that will be perfect for the young people in your life!
Small Talk: A Book Club for Homeschool Students*
SCHOOL AGE-TWEENS ERLANGER: WED., NOV. 17 • 1:30-2:30 PM Join us this month to read the award-winning middle grade novel, “I Can Make This Promise” by Christine Day. This novel is inspired by the author’s family. It is a coming-of-age story about a young girl named “Eddie” short for Edith who discovers family secrets and her own Native American identity. It is very timely and current. This novel is a 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Award honor book.
Cook-A-Book: Stone Soup*
PRESCHOOL-SCHOOL AGE COVINGTON: WED., NOV. 17 • 7-8 PM Join us for this monthly program series where we’ll read a book and then cook a yummy treat! We’ll read the book, prepare some delicious soup, and make a craft while we’re waiting for it to be done! Please register online so that we can plan for enough food.
Wild Wednesday! Pie Tasting
AGES 8-12 ERLANGER: WED., NOV. 17 • 7-8 PM It’s almost Thanksgiving, which means PIE! Come taste a few different types and vote for your favorite! Simple crafts will also be provided. Pies may contain gluten, nuts, and dairy. Limited to the first 30 children.
Little Da Vinci’s at the Erlanger Branch Library!
AGES 3 & OLDER ERLANGER: TUES., NOV. 23 • 10 AM-4 PM Stop by to experience fun activities as part of the Little Da Vinci’s program!
Thankful Stories — A Family Storytime
AGES 0-5 ERLANGER: TUES. & WED., NOV. 23 & 24 10 AM-10:30 AM Families join us to listen to stories about being Thankful during this special holiday season. There will be songs, stories, puppets, and activities suitable for children of all ages.
Holiday Family Arts & Crafts Night
COVINGTON: MON., NOV. 29 6-8 PM Patrons will be able to make at least two crafts.
Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits*
TODDLERS-SCHOOL AGE WILLIAM E. DURR: THURS. & FRI., NOV. 18 & 19 • 2-4 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. Library staff will contact you to schedule a specific time.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Ages 0-6 • Program length may vary. Please see website for full program details.
Mondays: Morning Songs and Stories
AGES 2-5 ERLANGER: MONDAYS • 10-10:30 AM Children and their caregiver will enjoy stories, rhymes, and music in this “back to basics” storytime!
Music and Motion with the Singing Librarian
AGES 3-6 WILLIAM E. DURR: MONDAYS • 10:30-11 AM Enjoy a session of music and movement!
Preschool Picassos
AGES 4-6 ERLANGER: MONDAYS • 11:30-12:30 PM Children are invited to listen to a story or two followed by an art activity. This program may get messy, so wearing “art clothes” is recommended.
Scamper Squad
AGES 3-6 WILLIAM E. DURR: MONDAYS • 7-7:30 PM Learn about a new animal each week through stories, play, and songs. Open to first 40 children.
Tuesdays: Toddler Time
AGES 2-3 ERLANGER: TUESDAYS • 10 & 11 AM Toddlers, ages 2-3, can enjoy a storytime with puppets, music and dancing. We’ll play RingAround-the-Rosie and end the session with a simple art activity.
Blast Off to Kindergarten Storytime
AGES 3-6 COVINGTON: TUESDAYS • 10-11 AM Each week in Blast Off to Kindergarten children will experience stories, activities, crafts, and skills to help prepare them for kindergarten.
Scamper Squad
AGES 3-6 WILLIAM E. DURR: TUESDAYS • 10:30-11 AM Learn about a new animal each week through stories, play, and songs. Open to first 40 children.
Family Storytime
FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-5 COVINGTON: TUESDAYS • 7-7:45 PM
Wednesdays: Baby Music, Rhyme and Wiggletime
BABIES ERLANGER: WEDNESDAYS • 9:30 AM & 11 AM WILLIAM E. DURR: WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM Bring your baby to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime!
Toddler Storytime
AGES 2-3 COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM Wiggle along as we use stories and songs to grow early literacy, math, and science skills in an active program for toddlers with Mr. Sam and his guitar! Siblings are welcome.
Preschool Storytime
AGES 3-5 COVINGTON: WEDNESDAYS • 11-11:45 AM Come for stories, songs, and early literacy activities with Mr. Sam and his guitar!
Tiny Toddlers
AGES 18-24 MONTHS AND FAMILIES WILLIAM E. DURR: WEDNESDAYS • 11 AM-NOON Bring your toddler to the library for language enrichment with stories, songs, and rhymes.
Thursdays: Zoom Preschool Storytime*
BABIES UP TO AGE 5 ZOOM: THURSDAYS • 10 AM-10:30 AM Enjoy books, music, rhymes and fun for your little one all via Zoom! You MUST register for this storytime with a valid email address so we can email you the link to the Zoom room.
Playart
PRESCHOOL WILLIAM E. DURR: THURSDAYS • 10:30-11:30 AM Listen to a story, make a craft and enjoy a parent/child focused activity inspired by the book. Open to the first 40 children in attendance. No storytime 9/2.
Baby Music, Rhyme and Wiggletime
BABIES COVINGTON: THURSDAYS • 11-11:45 AM Bring your baby to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime!
Blast Off to Kindergarten Storytime
AGES 3-6 ERLANGER: THURSDAYS 10-11 AM & 11:30-12:30 P.M. Each week in Blast Off to Kindergarten children will experience stories, activities, crafts, and skills to help prepare them for kindergarten.
Fridays: Little Explorers
AGES 4-6 ERLANGER: FRIDAYS • 10 & 11:30 AM Children can romp, stomp, and explore with stories, songs, and an activity or craft! No program 11/5 or 11/26.
