Kenton County Public Library Events October 2023

Everyone

Halloween Bash!

FRI., OCT. 13 • 6-8 PM

Celebrate Halloween with food, games, prizes, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, balloon animals, music and more. Bring the whole family. The event is co-sponsored by Dee’s Angels. Overflow parking available in the Midtown Garage across from the Library. Validation tickets available while supplies last.

Breakfast & Bingo

THURS., OCT. 19 • 9-11 AM

Covington Plant Swap

WED., OCT. 18 • 6-7:30 PM

Join us for a community plant swap! Indoor and outdoor plants are all welcome, and feel free to bring any unused pots, soil, tools, seeds, and plant related decor that you might not need anymore. Swing by anytime between 6-7:30 PM and bring something new home!

African American Read-in

SAT., OCT. 21 • 10:30 AM-5 PM

Join us for a day-long celebration of African American literature! Storytime for families with children up to age 8 begins at 10:30 AM; the Cincy Blues Society will be performing at 1:30 PM. African Americancreated books will be available all day for reading in the library and to check out.

Blues in the LibraryCincy Blues Society

SAT., OCT. 21 • 1:30-2:30 PM

As part of the African American Read-in, the Cincy Blues Society brings Blues to the Library! This performance will include a bit of information about the Blues and its history.

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

1989 (Taylor’s Version) Release Party: Swiftie Friendship Bracelets

FRI., OCT. 27 • 3:30-5:30 PM

Shake it off and celebrate the release of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) with us! We never go out of style, so we’ll have everything you need to make bracelets while jamming out with other fans. All supplies provided while they last.

El Dia de los Muertos

SAT., OCT. 28 • 11 AM-1 PM

Honor those that have passed in your life in this unique El Dia de los Muertos celebration. Create a pocket shrine with Charlotte Reed from Art Equals and be guided in a meditation by Erin DeSantis that will help you to connect with your past and to collect energy and wisdom for the journey forward.

Adults

Faces and Places Photograph

Donation Drive

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 history@kentonlibrary.org to coordinate a donation or to ask questions.

One-on-One Genealogy Research Assistance

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.

Covington Walking Club*

MONDAYS • 8 AM

Welcome House Mobile Unit

MON., OCT. 2 • 10 AM-2 PM

Microsoft Excel*

BASICS: TUES., OCT. 3 • 10-11 AM

ADVANCED: TUES., OCT. 17 • 1-2:30 PM

Must be proficient with mouse and keyboard.

Creativity Flow

TUES., OCT. 3 • 6-7 PM

Enjoy mindful movement and creative art making in this class designed to bring peace and calm to your day. Please bring a yoga mat for the movement portion and a water bottle. If you do not have a yoga mat, some will be available for your use.

Life’s Thimble Pleasures: Needle Felting

TUES., OCT. 3 & 17 • 6-8 PM

Come for instruction and some time to work on a project! Supplies available.

Board Game Night

WED., OCT. 4 & 18 • 5-7 PM

Come meet new people and enjoy refreshments.

KYNector

THURS., OCT. 5 • NOON-2 PM

GED Testing*

THURSDAYS • 2-6 PM

SAT., OCT. 21 • 10 AM-2 PM

Please register at GED.com for a testing appointment.

Coffee and Conversations

FRIDAYS • 11 AM-12:30 PM

Community support experts from Mental Health America will be present to help guide anyone who may be experiencing a difficult situation.

Senior Arts & Crafts*

TUES., OCT 10 & 24 • 10 AM-NOON

10/10: Craft Pumpkins

10/24: Fall Stamped Napkins

Microsoft Teams: Basics*

TUES., OCT. 10 • 1-2:30 PM

Miss Skype? Its successor is Microsoft Teams. See how Enterprise Microsoft Teams works with its channels, messaging, and calls.

Embroidery Club*

TUES., OCT. 10 & 24 • 6-8 PM

Try your hand at embroidery. Instruction and supplies provided.

Tai Chi*

WED., OCT. 11 • 10:30-11:30 AM

In-Person DAR Research Assistance*

WED., OCT. 25 • 10-11 AM

Schedule a one-hour in-person one-onone 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.

Hooks & Needles

WED., OCT. 25 • 2-4 PM

Knitters and crocheters bring your projects to work on or start something new. All levels welcome.

Sweet Treats: Chocolate Making*

THURS., OCT. 26 • 10 AM-NOON

Make some spooky chocolates. Supplies will be provided.

Teens

Creativity Flow

TUES., OCT. 3 • 6-7 PM

Enjoy mindful movement and creative art making in this class designed to bring peace and calm to your day. Please bring a yoga mat for the movement portion and a water bottle. If you do not have a yoga mat, some will be available for your use.

Board Game Night

WED., OCT. 4 & 18 • 5-7 PM

See Adults.

Tween Anime Club

AGES 9-13

MON., OCT. 16 • 7-8 PM

Come watch anime and read manga with your friends! Snacks and drinks will be available, too.

Family Craft Night: Halloween Sock Puppets*

MON., OCT. 23 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Learn how to make a spooky sock puppet for Halloween. All supplies provided.

Chair Yoga*

WEDNESDAYS AT 11 AM

Edgewood Senior Center

550 Freedom Park Dr., Edgewood, Ky 41017

Yoga in the Park*

THURS., OCT. 5, 12 & 26 • 6 PM Devou Park, Rotary Grove 1201 Park Dr, Covington, KY 41011

Tour of St. Mary’s Cemetery in Morning View

SAT., OCT. 7 • 9 AM 3711 St. Mary’s Rd. Morning View, KY 41063.

Tween Time

AGES 9-13

TUES., OCT. 24 • 3:30-4:30 PM

Games, snacks, books and other fun activities for tweens.

Halloween Eats*

MON., OCT. 30 • 6:30-8 PM

Learn how to make tasty Halloween treats.

Kids

Adopt a Pet Monster

AGES 3-12

SUN., OCT. 1-SAT., OCT. 7

Stop by the children’s desk to adopt your pet monster. Each monster comes with an activity kit and birth certificate. While supplies last.

Programs in the Community

Join staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department for a biographical walking tour of St. Mary’s Cemetery. Learn about the people and families who shaped the history of Northern Kentucky.

Kids’ Yoga Rocks*

TUES., OCT. 10 • 10:30 AM

We Rock the Spectrum Gym

331 Kenton Lands Rd., Ste 400 Erlanger, KY 41018

¡Cuéntame un cuento! / Spanish

Storytime

BABIES UP TO AGE 8

THURS., OCT. 5 • 6:30-7 PM

Acompañanos junto a tus niños a nuestra hora del cuento en español donde escucharemos historias y haremos divertidas actividades. Join us with your children in our Spanish storytime where we will listen to stories and do fun activities.

ASQ Screenings*

BABIES UP TO AGE 5

SAT., OCT. 7 • 10:30 AM-1 PM

Registration begins Sunday, September 17. Please contact the library at 859.962.4077 to register for an appointment. More details are available online kentonlibrary.org/events

Karma Kids*

AGES 5-12

SAT., OCT. 14 • 2-3 PM

A playful yoga class for kids that includes movement, breath and an art project to create a calm, relaxed mind.

Tween Anime Club

AGES 9-13

MON., OCT. 16 • 7-8 PM

See Teens.

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

*Register for these free events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000

Halloween Eats*

MON., OCT. 30 • 6:30-8 PM

Learn how to make tasty Halloween treats.

COVINGTON Storytimes

Toddler Storytime

BABIES TO AGE 3 W/A CAREGIVER

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.

Preschool Storytime

BABIES TO AGE 5 W/ A CAREGIVER

WEDNESDAYS • 11-11:45 AM

Library Show of Horrors!

THURS., OCT. 19 • 7-8 PM

See Teens.

Family Craft Night: Halloween Sock Puppets*

MON., OCT. 23 • 6:30-7:30 PM

See Teens.

Tween Time

AGES 9-13

TUES., OCT. 24 • 3:30-4:30 PM

See Teens.

Library Trick or Treat

CHILDREN UP TO AGE 12

THURS., OCT. 26 • 7-8 PM

Trick or treat throughout the whole library! Come to the Children’s Department to color a free candy bag while supplies last!

Erlanger E

Come for stories, songs, and early literacy activities with Mr. Sam and his guitar!

Baby Storytime

BABIES UP TO AGE 2 W/A CAREGIVER

THURSDAYS • 11 AM-NOON

Join us for songs, rhymes, and storytime to help develop your little one’s early literacy skills!

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

*Register for these free events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000

Everyone

King of Jack o ‘Lanterns

ALL MONTH

Visit the STREAM Center to decorate paper jack o ‘lanterns to decorate the halls. Participants will be entered to win a prize.

Banned Book Tote Bags

SUN., OCT. 1- SAT., OCT. 7

Create a cute tote bag in our STREAM Center! Appointments are required. You can make one by calling the Stream Center at 859-962-4331 and speaking to one of our makerspace associates.

ASL (American Sign Language) 1*

WED., OCT. 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 6-7:30 PM

Learn the fundamentals of ASL and build upon those skills each session.

Banned Book Party

THURS., OCT. 5 • 5-7 PM

Celebrate banned books. There will be games, storytime, prizes and crafts. We will also have banned books available for checkout during the party.

Stingray Meet & Greet with Newport Aquarium*

MON., OCT. 9 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Off school? Love sea life? Come meet a stingray from the Newport Aquarium. There will be crafts and sensory play for children 3-9.

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Family Board Game Party

SAT., OCT. 14 • 2-4 PM

Bring the whole family for tabletop fun! There will be games available for ages 3+.

Local Author Event: Mary Ann Jacobs*

MON., OCT. 16 • 2-3 PM

Mary Ann will discuss how she developed the characters, how she got published and more. She will also conduct an exercise in “Writing as Therapy.”

Lunch and Learn: The Ghostly World*

FRI., OCT. 20 • NOON-1 PM

As the author of five nonfiction books about ghosts and hauntings, John Kachuba has investigated well over 100 haunted locations all across the U.S. and internationally. In this presentation, he will share his experiences at some of the more creepy and interesting locations, with a focus on sites in the Greater Cincinnati area. Kachuba will also talk about the various theories that attempt to explain ghosts. Pizza lunch from Snappy Tomato Pizza will be provided to those registered. Anyone on the wait list is still welcome to attend the talk, though may not receive a meal. The author’s books will be for sale following the talk.

Phil Dalton’s Theater of Illusion*

FRI., OCT. 20 • 6-7 PM

All ages are invited to join us for a performance by illusionist Phil Dalton of Branson, Missouri’s Theater of Illusion!

Día de Muertos Crafting

THURS., OCT. 26 • 3-4:30 PM

Drop in to craft items for our Día de Muertos display. We will be making tissue paper flowers, papel picado, and chipboard picture frames. Best for ages 6 and up.

Día de Muertos Display

MON., OCT. 30 -FRI., NOV. 3 • 9 AM-9 PM

Patrons are invited to submit a photo to be displayed to honor and remember loved ones for Dia de Muertos. The display will be available from Oct. 30- November 3 during open hours. Copies of photos can be dropped off at any branch in the month of Oct.

Adults

GED Prep

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS • 4-7 PM

Prepare for your GED. Call 859.442.1166 to register.

Writers’ Group

TUES., OCT. 3 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Share your work and give feedback in this group for writers of all genres! New members welcome!

BOOKCLUB: The Bookies

Book Club - “Northanger Abbey”

WED., OCT. 4 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Read “Northanger Abbey” by Jane Austen. Pick up your copy at the circulation desk.

DIY Card Making

TUES., OCT.10 • 10 AM-NOON

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.

Craft Club: Spider Soap*

WED., OCT. 11 • 1:30-3:30 PM

THURS., OCT. 12 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Cool Hand Ukes

WED., OCT. 11 • 6-8 PM

Come out and jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!

Author Visit: Leanette Bockweg

WED., OCT. 11 • 7-8 PM

Leanette ‘Lee’ Bockweg grew up as a child in the 1940s in Peaselburg. She will be sharing stories from her selfpublished book, “Boy We Had Fun Living In Peaselburg: Pictures, Stories, Poems, of How it Was.” Books will be available for purchase at the event.

Senior Social and Games

FRIDAYS, OCT. 13 & 27 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Join us for coffee, donuts, games, and conversation! This event offers a chance to learn about what others are doing and engage with your community.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s*

TUES., OCT. 17 • 2-3 PM

This presentation offers helpful information about the difference between typical age-related changes vs. common signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. This program offers tips for how to approach someone about memory concerns; explains the importance of early detection, the benefits of diagnosis and identifies helpful Alzheimer’s Association resources. This event is an education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Canning Ring Pumpkin

TUES., OCT. 17 • 6:30-8 PM

Turn some regular old canning rings into fun pumpkins!

Concert: Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass*

SAT., OCT. 14 • 2-3:30 PM

Vernon McIntyre’s APPALACHIAN GRASS is a bluegrass band with style. The band delivers an entertaining stage show with driving instrumentals, close knit harmonies, and amusing novelty songs. Each band member contributes a unique element to the Appalachian Grass.

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Who Killed Marilyn Sheppard?*

TUES., OCT. 17 • 7-8 PM

It was a crime that stunned the nation, shivered the suburbs, and spawned “The Fugitive” television series. Join Crime Historian JT Townsend, as the author of the newly released “Summer’s Almost Gone” puts the pieces of this complex psychological and forensic puzzle together and names Marilyn Sheppard’s killer. The author’s books will be for sale following the talk.

Movie Showing

THURS., OCT. 19 • 6-8 PM

“Little Shop of Horrors”! 1986, PG-13, 1h 34m

Needle Arts Group

TUES., OCT. 24 • 3-5 PM

Join us for a gathering of fellow needle crafters for a casual drop-in session. If you’re brand new and want to learn, stop in for a tutorial. Limited supplies available.

BOOKCLUB: Book to Art Club - “The Picture of Dorian Gray”*

THURS., OCT. 26 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Read a book in advance of the meeting, then create an art project inspired by the book while discussing what we’ve read.

Teens

Fandom Party: Pokemon

TUES., OCT. 3 • 6-7 PM

Make a craft, eat a snack, and talk about your favorite pokemon!

Homeschool Teens: Minute to Win It*

TUES., OCT. 10 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Are you up for a challenge?

Homeschooling teens and tweens will play various minute to win it games!

Teen Movie Night: “Hocus Pocus”

TUES., OCT. 10 • 6-8 PM

Teen Space

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

THURS., OCT. 12 & 26 • 4-5 PM

Hang with other teens and make a craft, eat a snack and play the Nintendo Switch!

Teens Create: Ceramic Halloween Planters*

TUES., OCT. 17 • 6-7 PM

Come paint your own Halloween themed planter!

Ghost Stories with Cincinnati Research and Paranormal Studies

TUES., OCT. 24 • 6-7 PM  Cincinnati Research & Paranormal Studies will be joining us to share ghost stories.

Movie Art: “Coraline”*

WED., OCT. 25 • 6-8 PM  Watch a movie and do an art project while watching the movie “Coraline.“

Teen Halloween Party

TUES., OCT. 31 • 6-7 PM

Celebrate Halloween with other teens at the library! We will have snacks, various crafts, and games. Costumes encouraged but not required.

Kids

Reading Buddies

AGES 3-12

MONDAYS • 4:30-5:30 PM

Children are invited to read with one of our Reading Buddy volunteers. We’ll provide lots of fun, interactive books. Younger children can listen to stories and older children can practice their reading skills.

LEGO Club

AGES 5-12

WED., OCT. 4 • 3:30 - 5 PM

Build towers, bridges, and other creations with 1000s of LEGOs at the library.

Wild Wednesdays

AGES 7-11

WED., OCT. 4, 11 & 18 • 7-8 PM

10/4: Monster Fun

10/11: Happy Birthday Erlanger

10/18: Potion Making

Spooky Tutus

AGES 3-12

SUNDAY, OCT. 8 • 2-3:30 PM

Create a Halloween-inspired tutu to wear for Halloween! An orange and black tutu would also be a great accessory to cheer on the Bengals! *This is a drop-in event while supplies last.

Pet Ghost

AGES 9-12

MON., OCT. 9 • 7-8 PM

Come make a new ghost friend.

Art Explorers

AGES 3-8

TUES., OCT. 10 • 1:30-3:30 PM

Learn about Piet Mondrian in this interactive, drop-in art program. Discover different styles and media as you make your own masterpieces inspired by this master.

Homeschool Learning Loop: Water In Our World*

AGES 5-12

TUES., OCT. 10 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Homeschooling families are invited to join us for our fall classes focusing on Water In Our World.

Storytime & STREAM

AGES 5-8

THURS., OCT. 12 • 6:30-7:30 PM  Join us for a special storytime and STEM activity.

Saturday Family Storytime

CHILDREN UP TO AGE 8

SAT., OCT. 14 & 28 • 11 AM-NOON

This storytime is perfect for the whole family to start the weekend with stories, songs, and play.

Comics Club

AGES 8-12

SAT., OCT. 14 • 11 AM-NOON

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at writing comics, join us for Comic Club! Every month we’ll have fun activities and plenty of supplies to practice making your own comics.

Chalk Party

AGES 3-12

SAT., OCT. 14 • 12:30-1:30 PM

Adorn the sidewalk with your own creations, do an obstacle course, and have fun! The event will be canceled in the event of rain.

Mini-Pumpkin Painting*

AGES 3-12

TUES., OCT. 17 • 1:30-2:30 PM

SAT., OCT. 21 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Paint a miniature pumpkin at the library! Space is limited, so please register each child.

Afterschool Tween Hang

AGES 7-12

THURS., OCT. 19 • 3:30-6 PM

Drop in anytime for an afterschool snack and an activity.

Spooky Sensory Play

AGES 2-5 WITH A CAREGIVER

TUES., OCT. 24 • 1-3 PM

Get in the (not too) spooky spirit with themed sensory play! Enjoy all the spiders, bats, and cauldrons you want during this drop-in program.

Homeschool Learning Loop: Art Elements Robots & STREAM*

AGES 5-12

TUES., OCT. 24 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Homeschooling families are invited to join us for robot fun with the STREAM Center.

Trick or Treat at the Library

CHILDREN UP TO AGE 12

WED., OCT. 25 • 5:30-7:30 PM

There will be candy and non-candy treats for all! Children are encouraged to wear costumes and to bring a bag to put their treats in.

Retro Keychain Crafting

AGES 7-12

THURS., OCT. 26 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Drop in to make a retro animal keychain. No registration required, but supplies may be limited.

Halloween Storytime

AGES 3-6

FRI., OCT. 27 • 11 AM - 12:30 PM

DIY Spa*

AGES 7-12

SAT., OCT. 28 • 2-3 PM

Prepare to pamper with homemade selfcare products! We will have supplies and instructions for how to make all sorts of fun products that you can use for an at-home spa night.

Boo Babies!

BABIES UP TO AGE 2 W/A CAREGIVER

THURS., OCT. 19 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Join us for a special, spooky storytime for babies! Costumes are encouraged!

Pajama Storytime

BABIES UP TO AGE 5 W/A CAREGIVER

MONDAYS • 6:30-7:30 PM

An evening storytime featuring stories, songs and rhymes.

Baby Storytime

BABIES UP TO AGE 24 MONTHS

W/A CAREGIVER

TUESDAYS • 9:30-10:30 AM

FRIDAYS • 9:30-10:30 AM

Enjoy books, rhymes, bounces, and group play that will provide both entertainment and enrichment.

Toddler Storytime

AGES 2-3 W/A CAREGIVER

MONDAYS • 10-11 AM

TUESDAYS • 11-11:30 AM

WEDNESDAYS • 11:30 AM-NOON

Come join us for books, music and a fun activity!

Lapsit Storytime

AGES 0-1 W/A CAREGIVER

WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM

Come join us for books, music and a fun activity!

Preschool Storytime

AGES 3-5 W/A CAREGIVER

WEDNESDAYS • 2-3 PM

THURSDAYS • 10-11 AM

THURSDAYS • 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Join us for dancing and instruments, interactive books and activities.

Music and Movement

Storytime

BABIES UP TO AGE 5 W/A CAREGIVER

MONDAYS • 11:30 AM-NOON

Get ready to dance in this active storytime for all ages!

Playart

AGES 2-5 W/A CAREGIVER

FRIDAYS • 1:30-3 PM

A storytime with fun books, dancing, art, and sensory play!

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Everyone

Chess Club

WEDNESDAYS • 4-6 PM

Our weekly chess club is fun, friendly and open to all levels of skill. Each meeting consists of chess play and enlightening lessons from a certified chess instructor.

Early Bird Bingo

TUES., OCT. 10 • 9-11 AM

Enjoy a cup of coffee and some light snacks while you play for fun, useful and maybe some wacky prizes.

Family Movie Matinee

SAT., OCT. 14 • 2-4 PM

Join us for the screening of a new, feature length blockbuster. Popcorn and drinks will be available as long as supplies last. Feel free to bring your own snacks or drinks.

4th Annual Trunk-or-Treat*

TUES., OCT. 24 • 6-7 PM

Join us for our traditional Trunk-OrTreat! Children will trick-or-treat in our parking lot while admiring some spooky decorated trunks and doing fun activities. A prize will be awarded for best decorated trunk. Costumes encouraged but not required. Registration required for trunks but not for trick-or-treating.

Adults

Zumba Gold: Dancing to the Oldies!

MON., OCT. 2 & 9 • 10-11 AM

The classes are tailored to our senior population, but all adults are welcome.

Dungeons and Dragons

TUES., OCT. 3 • 6-8:30 PM

Experience the thrill of the popular tabletop, role-playing fantasy game. All skill levels welcome.

Movie Night

TUES., OCT. 3 • 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.

Tai Chi

FRI., OCT. 6 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Make It with Jackie!*

SUN., OCT. 8 • 2-4 PM

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.

NKY Amateur Radio Club

MON., OCT. 9 • 7:30-8:30 PM

Join the group of amateur radio enthusiasts each month for discussions and special presenters.

The Haunted Library Presents: Terror on Trappist-1

FRI., OCT. 27 & SAT., OCT. 28 • 6-9:30 PM

The spacecraft Trinidad is missing! All contact from the ship was lost suddenly during a routine mission to a seemingly secure planet named, Trappist-1. The rescue and recovery crew of the super shuttle, Carpathia desperately needs your help in searching for any survivors of Trinidad before all hope is lost! Best for ages five and older.

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Scrapbooking with Jackie!*

TUES., OCT. 10 • 6-8 PM

Learn how to make beautiful scrapbook pages. Each participant will make two pages. Bring photos. All other supplies provided.

BOOKCLUB: Adult Book Discussion

TUES., OCT. 17 • 7-8:30 PM

Discuss “Ghost Story” by Peter Straub. Pick up a copy of the book at the Independence Branch.

Memory Café

WED., OCT. 25 • 1-2 PM

Are you or someone you love suffering from memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s or brain injury? If so, our Memory Café is for you. Patients and caregivers will find a space that is relaxing, fun and informational. Join us so you can socialize and have a great time!

Teens

Library Teen Cafe

TUES., OCT. 10 • 6-8 PM

Crafts! Games! Snacks! Or just come hang out with your friends in a nonschool space!

Anime Club

FRI., OCT. 20 • 6-8 PM

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

Kids

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

MONTH OF OCTOBER

Celebrate Halloween by searching the Independence children’s section for spook-tacular Halloween-themed items. Once you have found all of the items on the list, return the form to the children’s desk and collect a prize.

Open Play!

CHILDREN UP TO AGE 8 W/A CAREGIVER

FRI., OCT. 6 & 13 • 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 an exciting and lively event geared towards young learners!

Musical Doodles

AGES 3-8

SAT., OCT. 14 • 2-2:30 PM

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

Music and Motion with the Singing Librarian

AGES 3-5 W/A CAREGIVER

MONDAYS, 10:30 - 11 AM

Scamper Squad

AGES 3-6 W/A CAREGIVER

TUESDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Learn about a new animal each week through stories, play, and songs. Open to the first 30 c children in attendance.

Baby Storytime

BABIES UP TO 18 MONTHS W/A CAREGIVER

WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM

Bring your baby to the library for language enrichment with stories, songs, and rhymes.

Toddler Storytime

AGES 18-36 MONTHS W/A CAREGIVER

WEDNESDAYS • 11-11:30 AM

Bring your child to the library for language enrichment with stories, songs, and rhymes.

Playart

AGES 3-6 W/A CAREGIVER

THURSDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

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

Featured Genre: Magical Realism

ADULTS: Bad Cree by Jessica Johns

The Miniscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey

Burges

The Twilight Zone by Nona

Fernandez

YOUNG ADULTS: Cemetery Boys by Aiden

Thomas

Heartbreak Bakery by A.

R. Capetta

CHILDREN: Savvy by Ingrid

Law

Snapdragon by Kat

Leyh

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie

Babbitt

Career & Job Services

*Register for these free events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4002

Boost Your Business with Google*

FRI., OCT. 20 • 1-4 PM

Certified Google Marketing Specialist

COVINGTON BRANCH

Seal the Deal: Create a Successful Selling Plan for Your Business

WED., OCT. 4 • 2-3 PM

A marketing plan is fine, but it won’t get your business where you want it to go without a corresponding Selling Plan. In this free class, you will learn how to build a Selling Plan based on your ideal customer, value proposition and a CRM.

Elevator Pitch Power Plan

THURS., OCT. 5 • 10-11:30 AM

Learn how to present your professional experience, accomplishments, and job search goals in a succinct and persuasive way.

LinkedIn for Business

FRI., OCT. 6 • 9 AM-NOON

Designed to help you build and maintain branded LinkedIn pages to support your business goals, post valuable content, network for prospects, as well as find new employees, generate leads, and analyze the success of your marketing efforts.

Using YouTube to Grow Your Business

TUES., OCT. 10 • 3-4:30 PM

More than 2 billion people access YouTube once a month and 70% of shoppers say they purchased a brand after seeing it on YouTube. In this workshop, you will learn how to set up and customize a YouTube Channel, create videos for your business and how to promote your business with video ads.

Power Your Job Search with Google Tools

FRI., OCT. 13 • 10-11 AM

In this session, we will discuss how to organize your job search and use Google tools to make your search easier and more efficient. Discover relevant job opportunities easily, track the progress of job applications and create a basic resume using Google Docs.

Connie Kreutzjans will work 1-1 with business owners who have questions about Google ads, Business listing, Merchant/Shopping, Tag Manager/Google Analytics/G4 and Google Trends. One 30-minute session per business. Register and you will be contacted with a time slot between 1 and 4 PM. A prerequisite is to have a Google Business listing.

The Importance of Starting Now — Plan for Life After High School

MON., OCT. 23 • 6-7:30 PM

Join speaker Dan Bisig of College and Beyond, LLC, to discuss the importance of starting now when planning for college and life beyond high school. Dinner will be provided. *Sponsored by COVE Federal Credit Union

Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies

FRI., OCT. 27 • 10-11 AM

In this workshop, you will learn four strategies to improve your resumé and make your resume more attractive to hiring managers.

ERLANGER BRANCH

Interviewing Skills Workshop

MON., OCT. 2 • 10 AM-NOON

Learn how to prepare for interviews today. We will touch on one-on-one, panel, virtual, and lunch/dinner-type interviews.

Get Started: Begin Your Career Transition With Us

MON., OCT. 2 • 6:30-8:30 PM

TUES., OCT. 17 • 10 AM-NOON

Looking for a new job as a professional is overwhelming at the beginning. Join our Volunteer Career Coach, for an orientation on getting started. Learn what to consider first to get yourself moving on an upward trajectory for your future.

Navigating Neurodiversity in a Job Search and the Workplace

TUES., OCT. 3 • 10-11:30 AM

Join Sammie Kelly, of StrategicHR, to discuss the ups and downs of navigating neurodiversity in your job search and in the workplace. In this session, we’ll discuss: How to approach your neurodiverse needs during a job search, how to position your strengths and highlight your opportunities and more.

Northern Kentucky Accountability Group

WEDNESDAYS • 9:15-11:30 AM

NKYAG is a job search support group for professionals in transition or anyone wanting to change careers. We offer a weekly community speaker on some educational aspect of the job search process that a regular class does not cover. Features motivational speakers, networking opportunities, job search leads and connections to community partners.

VIA Character Strengths

FRI., OCT. 6 • 10-NOON

Please click here to take the assessment before the program! Learn how to identify your character strengths, which will help lead to successful and more productive outcomes for you and your future or current organization.

Toastmasters

MON., OCT. 9, 23 & 30 • 6:45-8:30 PM

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.

Core Skills Workshop

THURS., OCT. 12 • 10-11:30 AM

Designed to help you identify and analyze your transferable core skills, our instructor will discuss the aptitudes you have used in previous employment. You will then be able to determine the best skills you have to offer and use them to move forward in future employment.

Why It Matters

THURS., OCT. 12 • 6:30-8 PM

How do you really examine your moral compass, values, non-negotiables and then align them to your career goals so they are in agreement? As the workplace becomes increasingly global, many career changers are wrestling with cultural fit questions.

Mastering the Art of Informational Meetings

MON., OCT. 16 • 6-7 PM

If you are unsure of your next career move, discover how to set up professional meetings or interviews to explore future career options with people already working in those fields. Learn how to research potential pathways, questions to ask in meetings, and techniques for follow-up.

Resumé Basics Today

TUES., OCT. 17 • 1-3 PM

Update your resumé to compete in today’s lightning-fast business environment. We will do a reality check on the purpose of a resume, review types of resumes, discuss how to collect and organize document data, best practices for writing, the influence of ATS, and more.

How To Improve Your Efficiency with ChatGPT

Tues., Oct. 24 • 6:30-8 PM

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Learn how to use ChatGPT wisely and safely to improve your efficiency.

BOOKCLUB: The Read to Succeed Book Club

TUES., OCT. 24 • 7-8 PM

Ready to make a change in your life?

Whether you’re looking for professional or personal development, join us as we discuss titles that are meant to move you forward and help you grow. In Oct., we will discuss From Paycheck to Purpose

Ken Coleman. Pick up your book from the Erlanger Branch or download a copy.

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH

LinkedIn Basics: Start Your Professional Network*

WED., OCT. 11 • 6-7:30 PM

Designed for absolute beginners, this hands-on session will walk you through the essential steps to create a profile, how to post, connect with others, and learn how to showcase your skills and experience.

ONLINE

Build Your LinkedIn Profile

TUES., OCT. 3, 10, 17 & 24 • 6:30-8:30 PM

Join LinkedIn expert Carolyn Dickerson and learn how to make your LinkedIn profile work for you! Click here for a full description of what you will learn in each session!

Manage and Build Your Online Brand

THURS., OCT. 19 • 6:30-8 PM

Having a strong professional brand and a well-thought-out career story can open many opportunities for you, especially when it comes to pursuing your next job.

Creating a Spotlight Document

MON., OCT. 23 • 6-7:30 PM

Learn to format a spotlight document as a part of your personal branding. Easily share your skills and career highlights with anyone you meet!

Transferable Skills Workshop

Online Career & Job Services programs listed with in-person

classes.

Library Reading Challenge*

ALL MONTH

Download the Beanstack app and checkout the library’s section for this month’s reading challenge. Track online for a chance to win prizes. Paper logs will be available at each branch on the first of each month.

BOOKCLUB: Adult Book Discussion

TUES., OCT. 3 • 7-8:30 PM

Join us for a discussion of “Ghost Story” by Peter Straub. Pick up a copy of the book at the Independence Branch.

Adventures in the Archives

FRI., OCT. 6 • 2-2:30 PM

1930s Covington weather, happenings, and more will be explored in the William Longstreet Diaries collection. Join us on YouTube or in our Facebook Group Kenton Library Archives. This program is pre-recorded. Did you know...if you’d like to access materials in our archives, call us at 859.962.4070 to set up an appointment!

Gen:Tech-Cincinnati Digital Library

TUES., OCT. 10 • 2 PM

Join us online for an hour of genealogy and technology! This month we’ll learn more about the Cincinnati Digital Library with Larry Richmond, the Genealogy and Local History Department Manager at the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. The Cincinnati Digital Library contains nearly 9 million items, many of which are useful for family historians and local