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Everyone Chess Club

WEDNESDAYS • 4:30-6 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.

Mindset Matters: Cultivating Mental and Financial Wellness During Career Transitions*

THURS., SEPT. 14 • 6-7:30 PM

Losing a job or changing careers can be taxing on your mental health and your wallet! Join us to create a toolbox of coping mechanisms, learn how to find a support system, and how to continue motivating yourself throughout the job search process. Sponsored by Cove Federal Credit Union

Friends of KCPL Used Book Sale

SAT., SEPT. 16 -SAT., SEPT. 23

Sale hours are: Sun., 1-4:30 PM; Mon. through Thurs., 9 AM to 8:30 PM; Fri., 9 AM to 5:30 PM; and Sat., 10 AM to 4:30 PM. Fill a grocery bag full of books for $5 on Sat., Sept. 23, the final day of the sale!

Family Movie Matinee

SAT., SEPT. 30 • 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.

Art Supply Free Store

MON., SEPT. 18 • 4-6 PM

Take your pick of our gently used materials and supplies at no cost! Have supplies you’re done making art with? Donate them or bring them along for swapping.

Adults

Dungeons and Dragons

TUES., SEPT. 5 & 19 • 8:30 PM

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

Make It with Jackie!*

SUN., SEPT. 10 • 2-4 PM

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards.

Zumba Gold: Dancing to the Oldies!

MON., SEPT. 11, 18 & 25 • 10-11 AM

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

NKY Amateur Radio Club

MON., SEPT. 11 • 7-8:30 PM

Join the group for discussions and special presenters.

Early Bird Bingo

TUES., SEPT. 12 • 9-11 AM

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

Scrapbooking with Jackie

TUES., SEPT. 12 • 6-8 PM

Bring photos. Each participant will make two pages.

Cyber Crimes for Seniors

TUES., SEPT. 19 • 1-3 PM

Learn about scams and dangers that you could face online and how to

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

keep personal information safe when navigating the web. Join Tavis Ellis, Senior Medicare Advisor and retired Chief of Police in this very informational class tailored for senior citizens.

Library Paint Night!*

THURS., SEPT. 21 • 2-3:30 PM & 6-7:30 PM

Create a beautiful painting with step-bystep directions.

BOOKCLUB: Adult Book

Discussion

TUES., SEPT. 26 • 7-8:30 PM

Join us for a discussion of “Say Nothing” by Patrick Radden Keefe.

Memory Café

WED., SEPT. 27 • 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.

Teens

Volunteer Party

SAT., SEPT. 9 • 2-4 PM

Stop in and help out the library for the afternoon and have some pizza! You’ll be able to help us find books and work on our Tiny Library project! This event will count for school-related community service projects.

Library Teen Cafe

TUES., SEPT. 12 • 6-8 PM

Crafts! Games! Snacks! And random other things!

Anime Club

FRI., SEPT. 22 • 6-8 PM

Meet up with other anime fans for shows, pizza, and fun!

High School After Hours

FRI., SEPT. 29 • 7-9 PM

You asked for it — an afterhours library event just for 9-12 graders! We’ll have video games, pizza, manhunt/hide & seek, and be as loud as we want.

Kids

On a Farm Scavenger Hunt

MON., SEPT. 4 • ALL DAY

Search the Children’s Department for farmer approved items. Once completed, collect a prize.

Music and Motion with the Singing Librarian

AGES 3-5 W/A CAREGIVER

MONDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Enjoy an active session of music and movement with the Singing Librarian!

Open Play!

BABIES UP TO AGE 8

FRI., SEPT. 8 & 29 • 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!

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 children in attendance.

Baby Music and Rhyme Wiggletime

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.

Tiny Toddlers

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.