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BLINK: Grab & Go Kit
ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 22 • 2 PM
SAT., OCT. 8 • 10:30 AM
Science of Skulls with the Cincinnati Museum Center
MON., OCT. 3 • 6 PM
Bring whatever project you’re working on, or if you’re brand new and want to learn, stop in for a tutorial. Limited supplies may be available.
Yoga in the Park Series
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Stop by the library to pick up a light-inspired grab and go kit to help us kick off BLINK.
COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 29 • 1-3 PM
ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 6 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Explore the world of mindful cats as you move through a gentle yoga practice. Cats will be available for adoption through Shane’s Cat Sanctuary and Kitty Adoption facebook.com/shanessanctuary.Center,
Checkout the library’s Beanstack page for this month’s reading challenge. Paper logs will be available at each branch on the 1st of each month.
Library Challenge*Reading
Reflections in Nature Meditation
Join us in the parking lot for a fall festival with photo opps, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo from Honey Hill Farm, and a hearty hull of hay to climb and play.
Sunset Yoga
Yoga with Cats
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 21 & SAT., OCT. 22 6-9:30 PM
2 OCTOBER 2022
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH:
Everyone’s Invited!
BLINK at the Library
The Covington Branch is part of BLINK! Stop by to see our building lit up, participate in our community art project, enter the raffles and have the kids grab a giveaway, while supplies last. Catch us in the BLINK Parade on Thursday, Oct. 13.
The Calavera!fromLibrary:HauntedEscapeSiesta
The ChessROOK-iesGroup
Join our drop-in chess group.
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 12 • 6-8 PM
See the library in the BLINK parade. Please check the library website for parade details and how you can participate.
Use clues such as skull size, shape, type and number of teeth and eye placement to identify a variety of Ohio mammals using their skulls and a dichotomous key. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: WED., OCT. 12 & 26 4:30-5:30 PM
Halloween Party
COVINGTON BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 14, SAT., OCT. 15, & SUN., OCT. 16 • 7-10 PM
Urban Pumpkin Patch
Join us for a Halloween party with games, prizes, crafts and snacks.
OFF SITE (DEVOU PARK IN THE ROTARY GROVE):
ALLONLINE:MONTH
COVINGTON BRANCH: SUN., OCT. 2 • 2-4 PM
Needle Arts Group
*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling
OFF THURS.,SITE:OCT. 13 • 7:30 PM
A once thriving wildlife sanctuary is suddenly closed to the public. survive a journey through the mysterious resort known as Siesta Calavera?
COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 1-WED., OCT. 12
BLINK Parade
OFF SITE (DEVOU PARK IN THE ROTARY GROVE ): THURS., OCT. 6 & 20 • 6 PM
10/5: Cupcake Photo Holder
2000’s Game Night
MON., OCT. 24 • 4-5 PM
Lunch and Learn: Erlanger Anniversary*20th
Add bling to sunglasses the library provides or bring your own clothing, shoes, backpack, or other items to add rhinestones.
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Erlanger Branch’s Kenton Lands Road location with a talk by Dave Schroeder, the library’s executive director, and Wayne Onkst, former executive director of the library and former Kentucky state librarian. Lunch will be provided.
THURS.,YOUTUBE:OCT. 13 • 2-2:30 PM
Storytime Like
Get a glimpse of what storytime would have been like when Erlanger first opened its doors on Kenton Lands Road with books and music from 2002.
SAT., OCT. 1 • 11 AM-NOON Join us for a family-fun party.
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Anniversary Party: HAPPY LIBRARY!ERLANGER20th,BRANCH
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Erlanger Branch’s Kenton Lands location with these programs. All programs take place at the Erlanger Branch unless noted.
Erlanger Celebratory Garment Printing*
WED., OCT. 12 • 4-5 PM
Play both video games and tabletop games from the 2000’s.
Enjoy a screening of this special edition movie matinee, 2002’s “Catch Me If You Can,” PG 13, 2hr 21min
UP TO AGE 8
1:30-3:30 PM
An old-fashioned anniversary party highlights the monthlong celebration of the Erlanger Branch building’s 20 years in existence. Join us for a DJ dance party, activities, pizza and refreshments (while supplies last).
WED., OCT. 5 &19
20th
It’s a Party*
SAT., OCT. 22 • 11 AM-NOON
SAT., OCT. 29 • 6:30-8 PM
This year, the Erlanger branch location turns 20! To mark the anniversary of its grand opening in 2002, join us on our YouTube channel as we explore the history of the branch.
U2 costumes encouraged, not required.
10/19: Bring an item to bedazzle.
Happy Erlanger!Birthday,
Crafternoons*
Local History of NKY: Erlanger Library
OCTOBER 2022 3
Teens Bedazzling*Create:
AGES 3-5
Each session we will do a new craft or learn a new skill.
THURS., OCT. 13
Trivia Night: Early 2000s*
WED., OCT. 5 • 7-8 PM
THURS., OCT. 13 • 6-8 PM
It’s 2002
Craft Club: Bedazzling
THURS., OCT. 27 • 6:30-8:30 PM
This concert celebrates two twentieth anniversaries — Elevation’s 20 years of performing together and the Erlanger Branch Library’s 20 years in its current location.
Celebrate Erlanger’s 20th anniversary like a birthday with classic party games, fun crafts, and decorate your own cupcake.
THURS., OCT. 20 • 7-8:30 PM
Celebrate all things 21st century with trivia. Prizes, pizza and refreshments.
“CatchMovieAnniversaryMatinee:MeIfYou Can”
Elevation: TributeInternationalTheU2Concert*
Happy Anniversary, Erlanger!
Stop by the STREAM Center and we’ll show you how to apply our 20th anniversary logo to a tote bag or a shirt. The library will provide a small (13”x15”) tote or patrons can bring in their own shirt. Call 859.962.4331 for an appointment.
ALL MONTH
AGES 5-12
FRI., OCT. 7 • 1:30-4 PM
Make Health a Habit
Talk with antiques appraisal experts to see if you might be sitting on a pile of antique gold. Photographs of large furniture pieces are preferred. Program co-sponsored by the Kenton County Historical Society.
Memory Café
Protect Yourself from Online Scams*
M. Elaine historyinspirationPanagiotopoulosSutherlandtookfromherfamilyandwrote“Royalty of Kentucky,” a novel about Della Moore Carpenter, who dared to defy the rules and expectations of women in early 20th century Kentucky. After the presentation books will be available for purchase. For details see the website.
SAT., OCT. 1 • 9-11 AM
One-On-One Genealogy Research Assistance
Bootcamp Class*
Please register at GED.com.
10/4 & 18: Needle Felting 10/5 & 19: Macramé
Each session we will do a new craft or learn a new skill.
Adult Events
COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 8
4 OCTOBER 2022
SAT., OCT. 15 • 10 AM-1:30 PM
Sew What! Pumpkin Pin Cushion*
COVINGTON BRANCH: THUR., OCT. 6 • 6-7 PM
Learn tips to living a healthy lifestyle from Sandy Klein.
Call 859.442.1166 to register.
Sew What! is a chance for sewing beginners to get together, share ideas and learn a thing or two!
10/19: Bring an item to bedazzle.
Dungeons and Dragons of Durr
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 & 18 AND WED., OCT. 5 & 19 • 6-8 PM
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 & 18 • 6-6:30 PM
GED Testing*
COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., OCT. 5, 12 & 26 • 8-9 AM
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: WED., OCT. 5 • 1-2 PM
COVINGTON BRANCH: THURSDAYS • 2-6 PM
Join us for a biographical walking tour of Wilmington Baptist Church Cemetery and learn about the people and families who shaped the history of Northern Kentucky. The cemetery is located at 15472 Madison Pike, Fiskburg, Kentucky.
ERLANGER BRANCH: MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 4-7 PM
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 • 6-8:30 PM
We are requesting photos to add to our historical photograph database Faces and Places. Call the Local History and akentonlibrary.orgorDepartmentGenealogyat859.962.4070emailkate.mckenzie@tocoordinatedonationortoaskquestions.
OFF SITE (INDEPENDENCE, KY):
AppraisalAntiques Fair
*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
Share your work and give feedback in this group for writers of all genres!
Faces and DrivePhotographPlacesDonation
SAT., OCT. 1 • 10:30 AM-4:30 PM
Wilmington Baptist Church Cemetery Tour
Crafting: Life’s Thimble Pleasures
Learn the basics including knot tying, casting, proper gear and where to fish locally.
10/5: Cupcake Photo Holder
Fly Fishing Basics*
Join BJ and Kagan from Affordable energeticSupplementsAthleticforafun,workout.
OFF SITE (15472 MADISON PIKE, FISKBURG, KY):
Crafternoons*
Walking Clubs
WED.,ZOOM:OCT. 5 • 6-7 PM
COVINGTON BRANCH: ALL MONTH
Try your hand at new crafting techniques or work on a project of your own.
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 5 • 6 PM
GED Prep*
Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at 859.962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.
Author Visit: M. Elaine PanagiotopoulosSutherland
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Writers’ Group
All skill levels welcome.
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 5 &19 • 1:30-3:30 PM
ERLANGER WEDNESDAYSBRANCH:•7-8:30 PM
Memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer or brain injury patients and caregivers will find a space that is relaxing, fun and informational.
COVINGTON BRANCH: ALL MONTH
ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 7 & 21 • 9-10 AM
Explore the Linden Grove Cemetery Collection. See how you can use the records to find the final resting place of your ancestors. Join us on YouTube or our Facebook Group Kenton Library Archives.
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 12 • 6-8 PM
Learn new craft trends or new techniques for some old ones.
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 & 25 • 6-8 PM
COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 6 • 6:30-7:30 PM
ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 6 • 6:30-8:30 PM
Adventures in the Archives
Toastmasters
ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 27 • 11 AM
Chair Yoga
Try your hand at embroidery. Supplies available.
Juicing & Beyond
Come out and jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!
Bring whatever project you’re working on or stop in for a tutorial. Limited supplies.
Garden Club: Plant Swap*
Cooking with Dagmar*
Halloween Themed Wine Bottles*
Coffee Conversationsand
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 • 6-7:30 PM
Elevation: The International U2 Tribute Concert* ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 29 • 6:30-8 PM U2 costumes encouraged, not required.
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 26 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Tai Chi
COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., OCT. 12 • 6 PM
ERLANGER BRANCH:
FRI., OCT. 7 • 10:30-11:30 AM
Join Master Greg Fahey of NKY Shaolindo for a morning Tai Chi session.
Make It with Jackie!*
Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: WED., OCT. 12 • 2-3 PM
Join us to learn about various community resources that are available while enjoying coffee and donuts.
Needle Arts Group
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.
Join Ms. Dagmar while she gives a demonstration (and tastings!) of dishes from all around the world.
COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., OCT. 12 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
COVINGTON BRANCH: FRIDAYS • 11 AM-12:30 PM
Upcycle a wine bottle into a fun Halloween decoration!
Cool Hand Ukes
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 • 11 AM
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH:
First ComputerTime Use
• 2-2:30 PM
Durr Crafters*
MON., OCT. 10, 24 & 31 6:30-8:30 PM
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 • 6-8 PM
FRI.,YOUTUBE:OCT.7
ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., OCT. 10 • 6-7 PM Indoor and outdoor plants, planting supplies, and homegrown veggies welcome.
Embroidery Club
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: SUN., OCT. 9 • 2-4 PM
Learn how to use nature’s garden to supply necessary nutrients and help detoxify the body. Samples, recipes, and juicing program guidance available.
Discover how and when to take cuttings of your favorite plants to increase your supply and save money.
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: OCT. 25 • 7-8:30 PM
COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 13 & 27 • 6-8 PM
Friday Movie Matinee: “Rear Window”
Adult Book Discussion
Adventure’sCovington Club
A Dungeons and Dragons club. All adventures welcome to join us. For a bit of streamlining, emailing event organizer before your first session is encouraged.
10:30-11:30 AM
ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., OCT. 17 • 6:30-7:30 PM
ERLANGER BRANCH/ZOOM: TUES., OCT. 25 • 7-8 PM
Rope Pumpkin Center Pieces*
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 18 • 6-8 PM
COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., OCT. 26 • 2-4 PM
“Sadie” by Courtney Summers Why Did They Do That? Book to Movie Club*
Join us for a discussion of “Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires” by Grady Hendrix. Pick up a copy of the book at the circulation desk. To sign up, kentonlibrary.org.tanya.pemberton@contact
WED., OCT. 19 • 6-8 PM
Schedule a one-hour one-onone 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.
Chair Exercise
ERLANGER BRANCH/STREAM TUES.,CENTER:OCT. 25 • 6-8 PM
COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., OCT. 26 • 10-11 AM
COVINGTON BRANCH:
Discuss the movie “Cruella” starring Emma Stone and the novel “101 Dalmatians” by Dodie Smith.
Swing into the spooky season by painting a ghastly mason jar.
Play Wrath & Glory, a Warhammer 40k RPG.
Tricky Treat Totes
Visit us and decorate a canvas tote perfect for Halloween.
ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 14 • 5-5:45 PM
The Read to Succeed Book Club Hybrid Event*
Hooks & Needles
Time to lift your spirits and make your Halloween hex-tra fun by enjoy a series of horror films!
Horror on Hoopla & Kanopy
FRI., OCT. 14 • NOON-4 PM
Enjoy a snack and a horror film on our Hoopla and Kanopy streaming movie platforms. A library card is required to attend.
COVINGTON BRANCH:
“Rear Window” (PG) 1954, 1 hr. 52 min.
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 25 • 11 AM
Turn rope into a fun pumpkin shaped center piece!
COVINGTON BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 28 • 2-4 PM
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 5 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Case Files: “The Ghosts of Eden Park”
6 OCTOBER 2022
ERLANGER BRANCH:
Join us to discuss titles that are meant to move you forward and help you grow. This month we discuss “Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss.
Senior Social and Games
Succeeding with Plant Propagation
COVINGTON BRANCH: MON. OCT. 31 • 9:30 AM-4 PM
Join us for coffee, pastries, play card games, and chat!
The Bookies Book Club
We’ll read a new true crime novel each month and then get together to discuss the bloody details.
Sci-Fi Roleplay Club
In-Person DAR Research Assistance*
COVINGTON BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 14 • 2-4 PM
Painted Pumpkin Jar
Knitters and crocheters, bring your projects or start something new. All levels welcome.
Monster Mash Matinee
Book Clubs
ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 21 1:30-3:30 PM
FRI., OCT. 14 & 28
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 • 10:30 AM-NOON
BOOK SIGNING 6-6:30 PM
Elevator Pitch Power Hour*
LinkedIn Photo Session*
TUES.,ZOOM:OCT. 4 • 6-7:30 PM
Unemployed professionals can get a photo taken by photographer Julie Lubbers.
OCTOBER 2022 7
ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 8 • 10:30 AM-NOON
ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 13 • 10-11:30 AM
Learn to create a well-made and thoughtful business card.
Learn how to use the library’s #1 business database to build a list of prospects for your job search.
ERLANGER WEDNESDAYSBRANCH:•9:15-11:30 AM
Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile*
• Excel Basics
THURS.,ZOOM: OCT. 6 • 2-3 PM
Power Your Job Search with Google Tools*
Creating Business Cards to Effectively Market Yourself*
ERLANGER BRANCH:
TUES.,ZOOM:OCT. 18 • 6:30-8 PM
Learn how to make a personal marketing plan for your job search.
ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., OCT. 17 • 2-3 PM
Learn how to share important dates, reminders, and events with others.
Update your resume to compete in today’s lightningfast business environment.
Basic Microsoft Word*
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 19 • 1-3 PM
Job search support group for professionals in transition or anyone wanting to change careers. Register if attending virtually.
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 kscott@ brightoncenter.com to register.
SAT., OCT. 1 • 10:30 AM-NOON
Learn how to create, edit, save and print a document.
Learn how to navigate a new career path. Moderator: John Rhoads, Rhoads Life Coaching LLC
ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 20 • 2-3 PM
Get TransitionBeginStarted:YourCareerwithUs*
Kentucky Career Center Corner*
Use Data Axle to Build a Target Company List for Your Job Search*
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 • 10-11:30 AM
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 25 • 2-3 PM
LinkedIn expert Carolyn Dickerson will show you how to maximize your LinkedIn profile by learning to use LinkedIn corporate recruiter.
In this session, we will discuss using Google to discover job opportunities, easily track the progress of job applications, and create a basic resume.
Unstuck: Moving on from Challenging Job Situations*
Learn how to present your professional persuasivesearchaccomplishments,experience,andjobgoalsinasuccinctandway.
ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 27 • 6:30-8 PM
*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4002
COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 20 • 6:30-7:30 PM
Finding a Job 101*
ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 7 • 10-11 AM
ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 15 • 11:30 AM-1 PM
ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., OCT. 24 • 6-8:30 PM
COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., OCT. 10 • 10-11 AM
MON., OCT. 3 • 6:30-8:30 PM AND THURS., OCT. 20 • 9:30-11:30 AM
Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics*
Join author and management consultant Matthew Marvin for his insightful take on how to successfully navigate today’s complex interviewing processes.
ERLANGER BRANCH:
Learn to be active on the platform and get more visibility.
Microsoft Publisher: Basics*
Improve Your Resume with Practical Strategies*
Beating the Sunday Night Scaries*
COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 27 • 10-11 AM
Manage and Build Your Online Brand*
Learn about social media and building an online presence, and how to use both to establish or build a career or business.
Grow with GMailCommunicateGoogle:withandGCalendar*
Designed to help you analyze your transferable core skills to help with your job search.
Build Your LinkedIn Profile, Pt. IV*
Career & Job Services
Join Volunteer Career Coach Marty Page for an orientation on getting started with your career transition.
Core Skills Workshop*
Northern AccountabilityKentuckyGroup*
An Evening with Nailed It! Author Matt Marvin*
COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 13 •10-11 AM
ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 22 • 10:30 AM-NOON
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 5 & 19 • 1-5 PM
ERLANGER BRANCH: WED., OCT. 26 • 11:30 AM-1 PM
Join Career Club Founder Bob Goodwin for an insightful evening on how to think about your career path.
Google Tips & Tricks*
COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 6 • 10-11 AM
Create a Marketing Plan*
ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 15 • 10:30 AM-NOON
Target Your Resume Workshop*
Microsoft Excel*
COVINGTON BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 18 • 10-11 AM
Learn to make your resume more attractive to hiring managers.
Teen Game & Hang
Teen Paint Night
Make a pumpkin shaped candle holder.
Who makes the best frozen chicken nuggets? Taste and vote!
Celebrate Halloween by watching “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” (PG-13) and eating snacks.
ERLANGER BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 14 • 5-5:45 PM See Adults.
Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics*
See Adults.
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 14 • 6-8 PM
“Red Queen” by Victoria Aveyard. Books can be picked up from the Erlanger Branch.
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 & 18 • 6-6:30 PM
COVINGTON BRANCH: WED., OCT. 12 • 10:30-11:30 AM
Hang out while making a Halloween wreath.
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 18 • 6-7 PM
No Adults Allowed: Teen Book Club*
Learn the art of poetry from Ms. Lisa Holliman, 2016 winner of The Wild Women of Poetry Slam at the University of Kentucky.
Teen Movie Night: “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”
Come to our Library Teen Cafe for coffee, snacks, and conversations.
ERLANGER WEDNESDAYSBRANCH:•7-8:30 PM
COVINGTON BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 1 • 1-2 PM
COVINGTON BRANCH: FRI., OCT. 20 • 6-8 PM
Sew What! Pumpkin Pin Cushion*
Anime Club
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 • 6-7 PM
8 OCTOBER 2022*Register
for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000
Teens HalloweenCreate:Wreaths*
Chicken Nugget Taste Test
Why Did They Do That? Book to Movie Club: “Cruella!”*
ERLANGER BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 6 • 4-5 PM
Meet up with other anime fans for shows, snacks and fun!
Teens Create: Pumpkin Candle Holders*
COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 13 • 10-11 AM
Watch some Anime and talk about Manga while enjoying Japanese snacks.
Forensics: Science of Crime with the Cincinnati Museum Center
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 25 • 6-8 PM
Teen Stuff
Adventure’sCovington Club
See Adults.
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 27 • 6-8 PM
Sew What! is a chance for sewing beginners to get together, share ideas and learn a thing or two!
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 • 6-8 PM
Poetry for Teens*
COVINGTON BRANCH: THURS., OCT. 13 & 27 • 6-8 PM
Bootcamp Class*
Play tabletop and video games and eat snacks.
See Adults.
Library Teen Cafe
ERLANGER BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 • 5-6 PM Join the Cincinnati Museum Center for the Science of Crime! Analyze human skull replicas to determine the gender and ethnicity of a fictional victim. Combine clues from the skull with crime scene evidence to determine the identity of a missing person and speculate as to the cause of death.
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 4 • 6-8 PM
ERLANGER BRANCH: MON., OCT. 3 & 17 • 4-5 PM
Animanga Club
Tai Chi*
Make art at the library with provided supplies.
ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 15 • 10:30 AM-NOON
OFF SITE (BAKER-HUNT, 620 GREENUP ST., COV., KY):
AGES
Show up at your scheduled time slot with your favorite book and read to our rabbits! Library staff will contact you to schedule a specific time.
*Register for these events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4000 Trick or Treat at the Library 12 AND THURS.,COVINGTONWED.,ERLANGERUNDERBRANCH:OCT.26BRANCH:OCT.27 Trick or Treat at the library! Visit website for details.
FRIDAYS • 10-11 AM
AGES COVINGTON5-12
FRI., OCT. 7 & 28 • 10 AM-2 PM
AGES COVINGTON0-5 BRANCH:
Jump in the bounce house, climb through the tunnel and soar from the trampoline crash pad. Join us for an exciting and lively even geared towards young learners.
Childrem 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. Snacks provided.
¡Cuéntame un Cuento! / Spanish Storytime
AGES 0-5:
Family Craft Night: The Art of Light*
Puppy Tales
Tween Anime Club
OCTOBER 2022 9
BRANCH:
Meet at 620 Greenup Street for an artful storytime.
Reading Buddies*
STREAM Experiments!*HalloweenLab:
Learn how to make a penny scream, what are ghost bubbles, and we’ll carve a pumpkin with an explosion!
COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., OCT. 17 • 7-8 PM
Saturday Storytime
Acompañanos junto a tus niños a nuestra hora del cuento en español donde escucharemos historias y haremos divertidas actividades.
Learn about the innovations of the times, food and drink, and everyday life.
RenaissanceHomespun: Revelry!
Saturday StorytimeFamily
Fun for Kids!
First, we’ll read a book and then we’ll make a yummy treat!
We’re turning the floor into lava! Can you work together to make it around the room to earn rewards?
Come make a masterpiece using lights and other materials.
AGES
AGES ERLANGER5-8 BRANCH: TUES., OCT. 11 • 1:30-2:30 PM
TUES., OCT. 4 & 11 • 6-8 PM
SAT., OCT. 1 & 15 10:30-11:30 AM
AGES COVINGTON3-8 BRANCH: WED., OCT. 19 • 7-8 PM
Sensory Open Play
THURS., OCT. 6 • 6:30-7 PM
MON., OCT. 3 • 6-7:30 PM
Playart @ Baker-Hunt
MONDAYS • 4:30-5:30 PM
AGES INDEPENDENCE0-12 BRANCH:
UP TO AGE INDEPENDENCE8 BRANCH:
THURS., OCT. 6 • 6-7 PM
Come watch anime and read manga with your friends!
Cook-A-Book: Fry Bread, A AmericanNativeFamily Story*
Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits*
ERLANGER5-12
Build reading confidence and read with a therapy dog. Time slots are first come, first serve upon arrival.
AGES ERLANGER3-12
AGES ERLANGER8-12 BRANCH/STREAM THURS.,CENTER:OCT. 13 • 6-7:30 PM
Earn a new paperback book when you attend 3 times.
BRANCH:
INDEPENDENCE3-5 BRANCH:
BRANCH:
AGES ERLANGER7-12 BRANCH: WED., OCT. 19 • 7-8 PM
ERLANGER BRANCH: SAT., OCT. 15 • 11-NOON Start your weekend with stories, songs, and playtime.
UP TO AGE 8
Wild Wednesday: The Floor Is Lava*
Kids Spooktacular Cinema
COVINGTON BRANCH: MON., OCT. 31 • 9:30 AM-2 PM
AGES 18-36
AGES INDEPENDENCE3-15
What kind of potions will you brew in this spooky storytime?
AGES ERLANGER3-8
Music & Motion with the Singing Librarian
Drop in anytime for some sensory play and art inspired by books.
Children ages 2-5 and their caregiver will enjoy stories, rhymes, and more in this storytime!
Preschool Storytime AGES COVINGTON3-5
Baby Storytime
Help us kick off BLINK by joining us for a lightthemed storytime.
WEDNESDAYINDEPENDENCEMONTHSBRANCH:•11AM-NOON
BRANCH:
Witching you a Happy Halloween! Have a gourd time by enjoying some spooky films for kids. Snacks to be provided.
AGES ERLANGER2-5 BRANCH:
Bring your child to the library for language enrichment with stories, songs, and rhymes.
AGES INDEPENDENCE3-5 BRANCH:
Join us for lots
AGES COVINGTON3-6 BRANCH: TUESDAYS • 11 AM-NOON ERLANGER THURSDAYSBRANCH:•10-11AM & 11:30-12:15 PM
Rise & Shine Storytime
Enjoy stories, activities, crafts, and skills to prepare for kindergarten.
COVINGTON BRANCH: THURSDAYS • 11 AM-NOON Develop your baby’s early literacy skills while having fun. Siblings welcome!
TUES., OCT. 25 • 9 AM-4 PM
Playart AGES INDEPENDENCE3-5 BRANCH: THURSDAY • 10:30-11 AM
AGES ERLANGER3-8
Blast Off Kindergarten*to
Toddler Storytime AGES COVINGTON2-3
MONDAYS • 10-10:30 AM & 11:30-NOON
Read. Make. Play.
• Toddler Storytime: BLINK
• Preschool Storytime: BLINK
Third Annual Trunk or Treat*
Listen to a story, make a craft, and enjoy an activity inspired by the book.
BABIES UP TO 24 MONTHS ERLANGER BRANCH: TUESDAYS • 9:30-10:15 AM & 11-11:45 INDEPENDENCEAM BRANCH: WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM Bring your baby to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime!
Ages 0-6 • Program length may vary
THURS., OCT. 20 • 6:30-7:30 PM
AGES INDEPENDENCE2-5 BRANCH: MONDAYS • 10:30-11 AM
Enjoy stories, songs and more.
Children will be trick-or-treating in the parking lot while admir ing some spooky trunks. Prize awarded for best decorated trunk. Register only for trunks, not trick-or-treating.
BRANCH:
BABIES UP TO 24 MONTHS
WED., OCT. 12 10-10:30 AM Help us kick off BLINK by joining us for a lightthemed storytime.
10Halloweenofeventsthismonth! OCTOBER 2022
Come for stories, songs, and early literacy activities with Mr. Sam and his guitar!
THURS., OCT. 13 11 AM-NOON
Scamper Squad
Help us kick off BLINK by joining us for a lightthemed storytime.
THURS., OCT. 27 • 7-8 PM
Learn about a new animal each week through stories, play, and songs.
Tiny Toddlers
WED., OCT. 12 11-11:45 AM
Baby Music, Rhyme & Wiggletime
• Baby BLINKStorytime:
WEDNESDAYSBRANCH:•11-11:45 AM
Spooky Potions*
Storytimes
MONDAYS • 7-7:30 PM TUESDAYS • 10:30-11 AM
BRANCH:
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Library’s Strategic Plan
Haunts and History
Sometimes things just intersect like Family History Month and Halloween occurring in October. The library’s Local History and •Kentucky.storiesDepartmentGenealogyisfullofspookyaboutNorthernDoyouknowwhyapenny is placed on the grave of Pearl •Bryant?Whydoes the Grey Lady supposedly haunt the Carneal House in Covington?
• How did the Kenton County Coroner identify bodies pulled from the Ohio River?
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Fall is a great time to start working on those personalized gift items in the library’s makerspaces. Personalized rolling pins, embroidered blankets, 3D art, custom mugs...there are an abundance of items that you can make at the library for gift giving. Many at a fraction of the cost from what is available online. If you’ve never used the library’s makerspace or STREAM Center before, please schedule a visit to learn how to operate the equipment. As we move closer to the holidays, please make an appointment to use the equipment as this is one of the busiest times of the year.
LIFELONG
Lifelong andstimulatinglearning,imaginationanongoingpursuit of engaging the community in the importance of early childhood literacy are the three main components of the most recent library strategic plan. This plan was established based on feedback from the community, employees, community leaders and needs of future library users. To see the entire plan, visit the About Us section of the library’s website.
LEARNING 03 02 01 reimagineWewillcreateaninnovativeenvironmentandcontinuallychallengeourselvestowhatapubliclibrarycanbeanddo.Wewillhaveinclusiveandwelcomingenvironmentsthatcultivateexplorationandcollaboration.03 02 unlockingWewillhaveacollectionthatisactiveandengaging–inspiringdiscoveryandthepassionsofindividualsandcommunities.01 STIMULATE IMAGINATION STRATEGIC PLAN FiscalYears2022/23-2025/26 Seetheentireplanatkentonlibrary.org/aboutus ApprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesJuly19,2022 IndependenceBranch 1992Walton-NicholsonRd.Independence,KY41051kentonlibrary.org | 859.962.4000 CovingtonBranch Covington,502ScottBlvd.KY41011 ErlangerBranch 401KentonLandsRd.Erlanger,KY41018 The Kenton County Public Library is committed to providing excellent service and materials to all residents by adhering to the following Core Values. At the Kenton County Public Library we are: WELCOMING & DIVERSE We believe access to our diverse facilities, programs and services improves the knowledge of individuals and the strength of the entire community. Our facilities, programs, services and free resources are open to everyone in the community and are distributed in fair and equitable manner. We strive to employ diverse staff that reflective of our community. CARING & CUSTOMER-CENTRIC We take a genuine interest in each person who uses our services, and we are committed to preserving our area’s history. Our customer service is second to none. COLLABORATIVE & COMMUNITY FOCUSED We work with other agencies, governments and institutions to better serve the people of the region, and work with other libraries to enhance our services to patrons. RESPONSIBLE & PROFESSIONAL We are respectful stewards of the resources entrusted to us and live up to state standards and our professional code of conduct. READING & KNOWLEDGE CHAMPIONS We believe that innovative, instructive programs can spark the imagination of children and teens and can build the confidence and expertise of adults. We are committed to intellectual freedom including freedom of speech and the right of patrons to have access to information. We will provide the materials needed to fulfill one’s educational, recreational and informational needs. OUR CORE VALUES
Makerspace
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Branch 502 Scott Blvd. Covington, KY 41011 Erlanger Branch 401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018 Independence Branch 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051 Branch Hours MON-THU 9am-9pm FRI 9am-6pm SAT SUN10am-5pm1pm-5pm Questions? 859.962.4000 kentonlibrary.org 12 OCTOBER 2022 Electronic Service Requested NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE DATAMARKPAID Schedule:HolidayLibrary
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Halloween party at Joyce Pappas’ house circa 1950. Courtesy of the F. Richard Folkerth Collection in Faces and Places. Search for historic photographs of NKY at facesandplaces.kentonlibrary.org.
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