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Faces and Places Photograph Donation Drive
COVINGTON BRANCH: 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 kate.mckenzie@ kentonlibrary.org to coordinate a donation or to ask questions.
One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance
COVINGTON BRANCH: ALL MONTH Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.
Flowers for Veterans*
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 1 • 1-3 PM Create flower arrangements to give to a veteran in your life.
Bootcamp Class*
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 1 & 15 • 6-6:30 PM Join Affordable Athletic Supplements for an energetic workout.
Dungeons and Dragons of Durr
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 1 & 15 • 6-8:30 PM All skill levels welcome.
Writers’ Group
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 1 • 6:30-8:30 PM Share your work and give feedback.
NaNoWriMo 101*
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 1 • 6:30-7:30 PM November is National Novel Writing Month. Learn to make it easier for you to draft your novel.
Senior Pie Day*
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 1 • 10 AM-1 PM COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 1 • 1-3 PM Seniors are invited to drop by and grab a personal pie, coffee and small activity to go! ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 1 • 1-2 PM Seniors are invited to listen to “Around My Kentucky Table: The History and Tradition of the Most Famous Kentucky Flavors” with Kentucky author Blair Thomas Hess. During the lecture, enjoy a cup of coffee and eat pie (or take your pie home with you after the talk). Registration for all locations begins Tues., Oct. 25 at 9 am. Register online or call 859.962.4000.
Photography Workshop*
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 1 • 7- 8:30 PM Bring your camera.
Walking Club*
COVINGTON BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS IN NOV. • 8-9 AM ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., NOV. 4 &18 • 9-10 AM Walks range between 1-3 miles.
Memory Café
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: WED., NOV. 2 • 1-2 PM Join us if you or someone you love is suffering from memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s or brain injury.
Crafternoons: Fused Plastic Leaves*
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., NOV.2 • 1:30-3:30 PM THURS., NOV. 10 • 6:30-8:30 PM Use crayon shavings and plastic grocery bags to create colorful fall leaves from recycled materials.
GED*
• Prep
ERLANGER BRANCH: - WED., NOV. 2, 9, 16 & 30 4-7 PM - MON., NOV. 7, 14, 21 & 28 4-7 PM Prepare for your GED. Call 859.442.1166 to register.
• GED Testing
COVINGTON BRANCH: - THURS., NOV. 3, 10 & 17 2-6 PM - SAT., NOV. 19 • 10 AM-1:30 PM Please register at GED.com for a testing appointment.
Yoga in the Park Series*
OFF SITE (DEVOU PARK): THURS., NOV. 3 • 5:30-6:30 PM SAT., NOV. 19 • 10-11 AM
Needle Arts Group
ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., NOV. 3 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Tai Chi*
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: FRI., NOV. 4 & 18 10:30-11:30 AM COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., NOV. 9 • 10:30-11:30 AM ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., NOV. 30 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Coffee and Conversations
COVINGTON BRANCH: FRI., NOV. 4, 11 & 18 11 AM-12:30 PM Join us to learn about various community resources that are available.
Adventures in the Archives
YOUTUBE: FRI., NOV. 4 • 2-2:30 PM In honor of Veterans Day, explore the military collections.
Life’s Thimble Pleasures: Macramé*
COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., NOV. 9 & 23 6-8 PM
Genealogy Workshop with Paula Stuart-Warren, CG*
ZOOM: SAT., NOV. 5 • 10:15 AM-4:15 PM Join us for our annual Genealogy Workshop with Paula Stuart-Warren, CG. Sessions include: Stuck? Have You Tried…? Have You Overlooked…?, The Farmer in the Dell … and in Many U.S. Records, Online & On Track: Railroad Records, Indexes, and Finding Aids on the Internet and Researching Midwestern River People, A Wrap-Up Question and Answer Session to Follow. Space is limited and registration is required.
Everything You Need to Know About Estate Planning*
ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., NOV. 5 • 11 AM-2 PM Join us to discuss how Elder Law prepares seniors for financial freedom and autonomy.
Embroidery Club
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 8 & 22 • 6-8 PM Supplies available. 4 NOVEMBER 2022
Sci-Fi Roleplay Club
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 8 & 22 • 6-8 PM We will be playing Wrath & Glory, a Warhammer 40k RPG.
Cooking with Dagmar*
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: WED., NOV. 9 • 2-3 PM Join Ms. Dagmar while she gives a demonstration (and tastings!) of dishes from all around the world.
Cool Hand Ukes
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., NOV. 9 • 6-8 PM Jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!
Durr Crafters*
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: THURS., NOV. 10 • 1-2:30 PM Learn new craft trends or techniques.
Covington Adventurer’s Guild
COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., NOV. 10 & 24 • 6-8 PM A Dungeons and Dragons club.
Make it with Jackie!*
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: SUN., NOV. 13 • 2-4 PM ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 15 • 10 AM-NOON Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.
Garden Club: “Wild Kentucky”
ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., NOV. 14 • 6-7 PM Learn about our commonly sourced native plants and discover their applications in food, medicine, and alcohol production.
Toastmasters
ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., NOV. 14 & 28 6:30-8:30 PM Toastmasters International teaches public speaking and leadership skills.
Life’s Thimble Pleasures: Needle Felting*
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 15 & 29 • 6-8 PM Come for instruction and time to work on a project! Supplies available.
Chair Yoga*
ZOOM & COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., NOV. 16 • 11-11:45 AM
Crafternoons: Alcohol Ink Dishes and Votives*
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., NOV. 16 • 1:30-3:30 PM
Wild Kentucky: Consuming Natives
COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., NOV. 16 • 6-8 PM Learn about our commonly sourced native plants and discover their applications in food, medicine and alcohol production.
Library Paint Night!*
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: THURS., NOV. 17 • 6-7:30 PM Create a beautiful painting with step-by-step directions.
Making Holiday Truffles*
ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., NOV. 17 • 6:30-7:30 PM Make truffles with Diane Haase of Truffle Me!
Fri. Movie Matinee: “Casablanca”
ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., NOV. 18 • 1:30-3:30 PM 1942, PG, 1hr 42min
NKY Amateur Radio Club
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: MON., NOV. 14 7-8:30 PM Join the group of amateur radio enthusiasts each month for discussions and special presenters.
Holiday Cupcake Decoration*
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 15 6-7:30 PM Learn to decorate cupcakes for this holiday season.
Local History of NKY: Independence Library
YOUTUBE: FRI., NOV. 18 • 2-2:30 PM Join us as we explore the history of KCPL’s Independence library!
Know Your Earned Veterans Association (VA) Benefits & NKY Resources*
ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., NOV. 19 • 1:30-3:30 PM The presentation is for all current and former military veterans and their immediate family members and will cover many benefits earned through your service and sacrifice to include Veteran Affair (VA) common, and uncommon benefits. There will be a Q&A.
Holiday Heirloom Towels*
COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., NOV. 19 • 2:30-4 PM Learn how to turn treasured family recipes into unique holiday gifts in the Covington Makerspace.
Chair Exercise*
ERLANGER BRANCH & ZOOM: MON., NOV. 21 • 11-11:45 AM Enjoy low impact, low intensity training.
Musical Matinee: “Singin’ in the Rain”
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 22 • 1:30-3:30 PM Rated G, 1h 43m
Senior Arts & Crafts*
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 29 • 10 AM-NOON Come meet new friends and create a few new craft/art projects. Ages 55+.
Magic the Gathering: Makerspace Edition*
ERLANGER BRANCH/ STREAM CENTER: TUES., NOV. 29 • 6-8:30 PM Join us for a Magic event to trade and play your favorite format! Bring in a T-shirt and print your favorite card design.
In-Person DAR Research Assistance*
COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., NOV. 30 • 10-11 AM Schedule a one-hour in-person one-on-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.
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
Bookies Book Club*
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., NOV. 2 • 6:30-7:30 PM “The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot” by Marianne Cronin.
Wine About It*
ZOOM: THURS., NOV. 17 • 6-7 PM “Behind Closed Doors” by B.A. Paris
The Read to Succeed Book Club*
ERLANGER BRANCH & ZOOM: TUES., NOV. 22 • 7-8 PM “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION*
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 22 • 7-8:30 PM “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas
Hooks & Needles
COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., NOV. 30 • 2-4 PM Bring your knitting or crochet projects or start something new.
Career & Job Services
Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition With Us*
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 1 • 10 AM-NOON Join us for an orientation on getting started in your career transition and learn about library resources for your job search.
Northern Kentucky Accountability Group*
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., NOV. 2 & 16 9:15-11:30 AM Join this job search support group for professionals in transition or anyone wanting to change careers. Offers a weekly speaker on the job search process that a regular class does not cover.
Build Your LinkedIn Profile*
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., NOV. 2, 9, 16 & 30 1-2:30 PM Join us for this four-week series for maximizing your profile for your job search on LinkedIn. Session I: Privacy Settings & Setting Up Your Career Interests Session 2: LinkedIn Profile Optimization & Choosing the Right Keywords for Your Profile Session 3: Applying for a Job, Using Filters & Reaching Out to Hiring Managers Session 4: Connecting, Posting, and Using Groups
Kentucky Career Center Corner*
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., NOV. 2 & 16 • 1-5 PM Meet with a KCC Business Development Specialist to help you find a job, access American Job Center resources, or determine WIOA funding available for training. Call 859.372.8440 or email at kscott@brightoncenter.com to schedule an appointment in advance. 6 NOVEMBER 2022
Exploring O*Net Online*
ERLANGER BRANCH & ZOOM: THURS., NOV. 3 • 2-3 PM Explore the nation’s primary source of occupational information.
Advanced Excel*
ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., NOV. 5 • 10:30 AM-NOON Learn sorting, filtering and different ways to view your worksheets.
Target Your Resumé Workshop*
ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., NOV. 7 • 1:30-3 PM Update your resumé to compete in today’s lightningfast business environment.
Fundamentals of Networking*
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 8 • 6-8 PM Learn how to network strategically.
Microsoft Excel: Basics*
COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., NOV. 10 • 10-11 AM
Microsoft PowerPoint*
ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., NOV.12 • 10:30 AM-NOON Learn how to create, edit and make a presentation.
Power Your Job Search with Google Tools*
COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., NOV. 14 • 10-11 AM Learn to organize your job search.
Create a Spotlight Document*
ONLINE: MON., NOV. 14 • 6-7:30 PM Learn to format a spotlight document as a part of your personal branding.
Elevator Pitch Power Hour*
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 15 • 10-11 AM Learn how to present your professional experience, accomplishments and job search goals in a succinct and persuasive way.
My Other Half Lost Their Job! What Do I Do?*
Finding a Job 101*
ERLANGER BRANCH & ZOOM: THURS., NOV. 10 • 2- 3 PM Discuss using Google to discover job opportunities, track the progress of job applications and create a basic resumé.
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 15 • 6:30-8:30 PM Learn how today’s complex job search process works and how you can support your loved one in career transition.
Transferable Skills Workshop*
ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., NOV. 17 • 10-11:30 AM Learn how to use your transferable skills to change jobs or careers.
Technology Vacation*
COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., NOV. 17 • 6:30-7:30 PM Try new strategies for taming your technology on vacation.
Managing ATS Workshop*
ZOOM: FRI., NOV. 18 • 10 AM-NOON Learn about Applicant Tracking Software and how to elevate your status when submitting resumés and cover letters for job applications.
Microsoft Word*
ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., NOV. 19 • 10:30 AM-NOON Learn how to create, edit, save and print a document.
Interviewing Skills Workshop*
ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., NOV. 21 • 10-11:30 AM We will touch on one-on-one, panel, skype and lunch/dinner type interviews.
Mastering the Art of Informational Meetings*
ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., NOV. 28 • 1:30-2:30 PM Discover how to set-up professional meetings or interviews and to research potential pathways.
Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies*
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., NOV. 29 • 2-3 PM Learn how to make your resumé more attractive to hiring managers.
