Kenton County Public Library Events Summer 2024

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Summer

Reading Celebration Kickoff

Everyone

Faces and Places Photograph Donation Drive

ONGOING

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@ketonlibrary.org to coordinate a donation or to ask questions.

Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt

JUNE - ALL MONTH LONG

Animals are hiding around the library. Stop by the Children’s desk to pick up your scavenger hunt sheet. Find all the animals and win a prize.

SAT., JUNE 1 • 6-8 PM

Enjoy family-friendly activities, inflatables, music by DJ Tony Nickol, pizza, and Kona Ice! Door prizes will be raffled off during the event, and you must be present to WIN! The first 50 in attendance receive a special gift.

Lunch @ the Library

MONDAYS IN JUNE & JULY • 11 AM-NOON

Join us for a free lunch for all ages provided by the Covington Independent School District.

Ukulele Workshop

TUES., JUNE 4, 18 & JULY 2, 16 • 5-7 PM

Learn ukulele or just jam and learn new songs.

Historic Walking Tour of Mutter Gottes & 6th Street Neighborhood*

WED., JUNE 5 • 10 AM & WED., JUNE 26 • 6 PM

Tour begins in the Local History and Genealogy Department.

Family History Binder Decorating*

MON., JUNE 10 • 2-4 PM

Supplies and printouts for getting started with your family research provided.

Family Adventures in Crafting*

JUNE 10, 24 & JULY 1, 29 • 7-8 PM

6/10: Splatter paint

6/24: Loom weaving

7/1: Patriotic theme

7/29: Splatter paint

Camp KCPL*

WED., JUNE 12, 26 & JULY 17 • 7-8 PM

6/12: Friendship Bracelets

6/26: Orienteering Basics

7/17: Tie Dye

Bring a 100% white cotton item to dye.

Movie Night: “Migration”

MON., JUNE 17 • 6:30-8 PM

Kickoff Summer Reading at

ERLANGER BRANCH: FRIDAY, MAY 31 • 5-7 PM

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH: SATURDAY, JUNE 1 NOON-2:30 PM

COVINGTON BRANCH: SATURDAY, JUNE 1 • 6-8 PM

Independence Day

Buttons

WED., JUNE 19 - WED. JULY 3

ALL DAY

Create one of our pre-designed buttons, for free, to help you celebrate the upcoming holiday!

Breakfast & Bingo

THURS., JUNE 20 & JULY 18 • 9-11 AM

PJ’s Adventure Express*

SUN., JUNE 23 • 2:30-3:30 PM

Camp KCPL: Afterhours*

SAT., 6/29 • 6-8 PM

Join us for an after-hours summer camp experience! We’ll have camp activities to try such as making friendship bracelets, an obstacle course, and camp snacks. Bring a portable/ folding chair to sit around the campfire while we share stories and songs. Check social media or call for any weather-related questions.

Chris Burton will entertain you through comedy, magic, balloons, and storytelling!

William Wells Brown: How I Got My Name

TUES., JUNE 25 • 6-8 PM

Learn about William Wells Brown, the first published African American novelist and playwright in this Chautauqua Program. Presented by Kentucky Humanities.

Miss Americanas: Taylor Swift Tribute*

SAT., JULY 27 • 7:30-9 PM

Travel through the eras of Taylor Swift from live music from The Miss Americanas and Castle on a Cloud Entertainment. Doors open one hour before the show.

Marvel Trivia: X-Men and Avengers

THURS., JUNE 27 • 6-8 PM

A Pokémon Adventure Scavenger Hunt

JULY - ALL MONTH LONG

You gotta catch ‘em all to win a prize!

UFO Day*

TUES., JULY 2 • NOON-2 PM

It’s World UFO Day! Celebrate with us, with some crafts that are out of this world.

1920s Film Matinee

MON., JULY 8 • 11 AM-2 PM

Walking Tour of Licking

Riverside*

WED., JULY 17 • 10 AM & WED., JULY 31 • 6 PM

Tour begins in the Local History and Genealogy Department.

Daniel Boone: The First Kentuckian

THURS., JULY 18 • 6-8 PM

Learn about Daniel Boone in this Chautauqua program. Presented by Kentucky Humanities.

Rumba Basics

FRI., JULY 19 • 1-3 PM

Learn the basics of the Rumba dance.

Covington Plant Swap

WED., JULY 31 • 6-7:30 PM

Bring any unused pots, soil, tools, seeds, and plant related décor to donate to the swap.

Adults

One-On-One

Genealogy Research Assistance*

ONGOING

Just getting started on your family research, or looking for help with a genealogy “brick wall”? Call the Local History & Genealogy Department, 859.962.4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies. Appointments are available in-person, over-the-phone, or virtual.

Zumba Gold*

SAT., JUNE 1, 15, 29 & JULY 20, 27 10:15-11:15 AM

Join us for this fun and energetic low impact fitness class.

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Father’s Day Sublimation Drinkware*

SAT., JUNE 1 & 8 • 1-3 PM

Make a customized color changing coffee mug.

Microsoft Excel*

TUES., JUNE 4 & 11 • 1-2:30 PM

6/4: Basics

6/11: Advanced

Life’s Thimble Pleasures*

• Needle Felting

TUES., JUNE 4, 18 & JULY 2, 16 • 6-8 PM

• Embroidery Club

TUES., JUNE 11 • 6-8 PM

Supplies and instruction available.

Board Game Night

WED., JUNE 5, 19 & JULY 3, 17, 31 • 5-8 PM

Meet new people and play some board games!

GED and Professional Testing*

THURSDAYS • 10 AM-6 PM

SAT., JUNE 15 & JULY 20 • 10 AM-2 PM

Register at GED.com or Pearsonvue.com for a testing appointment at our site.

ESL Conversation Group

THURSDAYS • 5:15-5:45 PM

Come practice your English speaking and listening skills with casual conversation.

BUSINESS:

LinkedIn for Business*

FRI., JUNE 7 • 9 AM-NOON

This workshop takes an in-depth dive into how to use LinkedIn to boost your business. Must have a LinkedIn account for business to participate.

Coffee and Conversations

FRIDAYS • 11 AM-12:30 PM

Join us to learn about various community resources that are available.

Senior Crafts*

MON., JUNE 10, 24 & JULY 8, 22

10 AM-NOON

6/10: Woven Yarn Coasters

6/24: DIY Upcycled Basket

7/8: Yarn Octopus/ Mermaids

7/22: Can Weaving

Chair Yoga*

WED., JUNE 12 • 11-11:45 AM

In the Community

Depot Days! Petting Zoo

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS • 10:30 AM-NOON

Erlanger Railroad Depot Park, 3313 Crescent Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018

Lunch served free for those under 18 from 10:30-11:15 am (while supplies last). Adults may purchase lunch for a small fee. Activities begin at 11 am and are different for each program. No program July 4.

Yoga in the Park Series*

THURS., JUNE 6, 13, 20 & JULY 11, 18 • 7-8 PM

Devou Park Rotary Grove, 1 Bandshell Blvd, Covington

Sunrise Yoga on the River*

MON., JUNE 10, 17, 24 & JULY 8, 15, 22, 29 • 7-7:45 AM

Covington Plaza

Storytime at Ludlow Coffee

THURS., JUNE 20 & JULY 11 • 10:30-11 AM

630 Elm St, Ludlow

Storytime at The Roost Latonia

TUES., JUNE 11, 25 & JULY 9, 23

10:30-11 AM

The Roost Latonia, 3616 Decoursey Ave, Covington

Tai Chi in the Grove*

FRI., JUNE 14 & JULY 26

10:30-11:30 AM

Devou Park Rotary Grove, 1 Bandshell Blvd, Covington

Reflections in Nature*

SAT., JUNE 22 & JULY 13

10:30-11:15 AM

Devou Park Rotary Grove, 1 Bandshell Blvd, Covington

Kids Yoga Rocks*

MON., JUNE 24 & JULY 22

10:30-11:15 AM

We Rock the Spectrum Gym, 331 Kenton Lands Rd. in Erlanger.

Adventures in Polymer Clay

• Decorative Dishes*  SAT., JUNE 15 • 1-3:30 PM

• Garden Stakes  WED., JUNE 19 • 6 - 8 PM

Storytime at Devou Park

FRIDAYS (EXCEPT 7/5) • 11 AM

Devou Park, 1171 Montague Rd. Cosponsored by the Covington Department of Parks & Recreation.

Civil War and Spanish American War Research Assistance*

TUES., JUNE 18 & JULY 16 • 10-11 AM

Schedule a one-hour, in-person, oneon-one appointment with the Sons of the Union Veterans and Sons of Spanish American War Veterans. Discuss steps towards membership and get help with your research questions. For more information and appointments call 859.962.4070.

Craft: Fairy Garden*

TUES., JUNE 18 • 10 AM-NOON

Independence Day Buttons

WED., JUNE 19 - WED., JULY 3 • OPEN HOURS

Create one of our pre-designed buttons.

Self-Defense Class*

SAT., JUNE 22 • 1-3 PM

Learn self-defense basics with Thrive Empowerment. Explore the five safety action principles of Empowerment SelfDefense: Think, Yell, Run, Fight, Tell. In addition to physical techniques (including strikes, kicks, and releases from grabs and pins), we’ll work on situational awareness, recognizing the warning signs of violence, and personal boundary setting and enforcement.

DAR Research Assistance*

WED., JUNE 26 & JULY 24 • 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 appointments call (859) 962-4070.

Memory Café

WED., JUNE 26 • 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!

SUMMER ONLINE

From the Archive: An LGBTQ History of Kentucky with Jonathan Coleman

THURS., JUNE 13 • 6-8 PM  ZOOM PROGRAM

Join Dr. Jonathan Coleman, Co-founder and president of the Faulkner Morgan Archives, as he talks about LGBTQ History.

Sublimation Glass

Cutting Boards*

SAT., JUNE 29 & TUES., JULY 2 • 1-3 PM

Make one free glass cutting board in our makerspace.

Goat Yoga*

SUN., JUNE 30 • 10-11 AM

Join us for this unique experience with goats with Yogoat Cincy! Please bring a yoga mat or towel for yoga practice. Session held outside.

Plastic Bag Free Day:

Design a Canvas Tote Bag*

WED., JULY 3 • 6-8 PM

Make a reusable bag and learn about reducing waste and ways to be “greener.”

Acrylic Paint Night*

MON. JULY 15 • 6-8 PM

Teens

Zumba Gold*

SAT., JUNE 1, 15, 29 & JULY 20, 27 10:15-11:15 AM

Join us for this fun and energetic low impact fitness class.

Teen Arts and Crafts Club

THURS., JUNE 6, 13, 20 & JULY 18, 25 • 4-6 PM

STREAM Teens: Father’s Day

Sublimation Gifts*

FRI., JUNE 7 • 1-3 PM

Customize a color changing coffee mug.

Young Adventurer’s Guild

TUES., JUNE 9, 11, 18, 25 & JULY 9, 16, 23, 30 4-6 PM

A Dungeons and Dragons group for ages 10-16.

Family Adventures in Crafting*   JUNE 10, 24 & JULY 1, 29 • 7-8 PM

See Everyone.

Teen Cooking Class*

• TUES., JUNE 11 • 1-2 PM Make chicken or tuna salad.

• TUES., JULY 9 • NOON-1 PM Make a grilled cheese!

Teen Painting Class*

WED., JUNE 19 • 1-3 PM

Retro Gaming

FRI., JULY 12 • 1-4 PM

Movie Matinee: “Deadpool”

WED., JULY 17 • NOON- 2:15 PM

Rated R.

Adventures in Mushroom Growing*

SAT., JULY 20 • 1-2:30 PM & 2:45-4:15 PM

We will be using kits from Field and Forest which can be harvested in 4-6 weeks.

BUSINESS: Improve the Efficiency of Your Business with ChatGPT*

TUES., JULY 30 • 2-3 PM

Learn how to use ChatGPT wisely and safely to improve the efficiency of your business.

Vintage video game systems will be available to play as well as board games.

English Teatime

MON., JULY 22 • 2-4 PM

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon English Tea. Participants are welcome to bring a craft project they want to work on, a book, or just enjoy some tea and company.

STREAM Teens: Sublimation

Folders and Notebooks*

AGES 9-12

TUES., JULY 23 • 1:30-3:30 PM

Make a customizable notebook and folder.

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Kids

Create a Planet

AGES 9-12

MON., JUNE 3 • 11 AM-1 PM

See Teens.

STEM To Go

AGES 9-12

THURS., JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27 & JULY 11, 18

9 AM-9 PM

Pick up a new DIY STEM proect to do.

¡Cuéntame un cuento! / Spanish Storytime

UP TO AGE 8

THURS, JUNE 6 • 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.

Young Adventurer’s Guild

TUES., JUNE 9, 11, 18, 25 & JULY 9, 16, 23, 30 4-6 PM

See Teens.

Family Storytime

AGES 3-5 W/A CAREGIVER

SAT., JUNE 15 • 10:30-11:15 AM

Older siblings are welcome.

Teen Painting Class*

AGES 9-12

WED., JUNE 19 • 1-3 PM

Teens and tweens are invited to participate in a painting class.

American Girl Afternoon Tea*

SUN., JULY 28 • 2:30-3:30 PM

You are cordially invited to an afternoon tea party at the library! Bring your favorite doll (American Girl or otherwise) and enjoy a craft, playtime with the dolls, and light refreshments. All participants will be entered to win an American Girl prize pack. Must be present to win.

Zodiac Button Making

OPEN HOURS

• Cancer: SAT., JUNE 22 - MON., JULY 22

• Leo: TUES., JULY 23 - THURS., AUG. 22

Celebrate your birthday by creating one free pre-designed button that corresponds with your zodiac sign!

Self-Defense Class*

SAT., JUNE 22 • 1-3 PM

See Adults.

Hot Wheels

Open Play!

SUN., JULY 14 • 1-4 PM

Bring your favorite car to race.

Lego Cafe

AGES 9-12  WED., JUNE 26 • 1-3 PM

Build something from your imagination or work on a small set.

Teen Arts and Crafts Club

AGES 9-12  THURS., JULY 18 & 25 • 4-6 PM

Baby Storytime

UP TO AGE 2 W/A CAREGIVER

THURSDAYS • 11-NOON

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

Toddler Storytime

AGES 2-3 W/A CAREGIVER

WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:30 AM

Preschool Storytime

AGES 3-5 W/A CAREGIVER   WEDNESDAYS • 11-11:30 AM

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

Everyone

Superhero Bingo!

FRI., JUNE 14 • 3-4 PM

The Art of Flower Arranging*

TUES., JUNE 18 • 2-4 PM

Participants will make a small flower bouquet to take home.

Movie Showing: Star Wars Episode?

THURS., JUNE 20 • 6-8:30 PM

Head on over to our Facebook page and vote on which Star Wars movie you want to watch!

Plant Swap Drop In

SAT., JUNE 22 & JULY 27 • 1-3 PM

WED., JUNE 26 & JULY 17 • 6-7:30 PM

Swap plants, pots, soil, tools, seeds, etc. that you might not need anymore.

Puzzlemania!*

WED., JULY 17 • 6:30-8 PM

Trade puzzles. Register your team (up to 4 people, just 1 person needs to register) for a puzzle competition.

Cincinnati Civic Orchestra — Hooray for Hollywood: Music of the Silver Screen

THURS., JULY 25 • 7-8:30 PM

Doors to auditorium open at 6:30 p.m. Please carpool; parking is limited.

Wizard Birthday Party

WED., JULY 31 • 5:30-7:30 PM

There will be treats, button-making and other magical activities. Costumes encouraged!

Adults

GED Prep*

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS • 4-7 PM  Prepare for your GED. Call 859.442.1166 to register.

Chair Yoga

TUES., JUNE 4 & JULY 16 • 11-NOON

Writers’ Group

TUES., JUNE 4 & JULY 2 • 6:30-8:30 PM

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

BOOKCLUB:

Bookies Book Club

• WED., JUNE 5 • 6:30-7:30 PM

“The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas.

• WED., JULY 10 • 6:30-7:30 PM

“Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Zumba!

TUES., JUNE 11, 25 & JULY 9, 23 • 10-11 AM

Classes are tailored to the senior population, but all adults are welcome.

Basic Computer Skills Workshop

TUES., JUNE 11 & JULY 16 • 11 AM-12:30 PM

Intro To Canva*

TUES., JUNE 11 & 25 • 6:30-8 PM

Learn Canva, a fun and easy graphic design tool.

Tide Pool Exploration with Newport Aquarium*

FRI., JUNE 28 • NOON-1 PM

Meet an animal, do crafts and enjoy sensory play.

Device Advice

THURSDAYS • 11 AM-1 PM

Gardening with Native Plants

THURS., JUNE 6 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Join guest speaker and Kentucky writer Stephen Allten Brown to learn about gardening with native plants.

Senior Scam Event*

FRI., JUNE 7 • 10 AM-2 PM

Visit resource tables and listen to our panel of experienced senior services professionals talk about exploitation of our elders and what we can do to stop it. Lunch will be provided for those registered.

Senior Social and Games

FRI., JUNE 7, 21 & JULY 12, 26 • 10:30-11:30 AM

Join us for coffee, donuts, games and conversation!

Craft Club*

AGES 16+

WED., JUNE 12 & JULY 10 • 1:30-3:30 PM

THURS., JUNE 13 & JULY 11 • 6 - 8 PM

Cool Hand Ukes

WED., JUNE 12 & JULY 10 • 6-8 PM

Jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!

Understanding and Responding to Dementia*

WED., JUNE 12 • 6-7 PM

This event is an education program for caregivers, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Drawing with Microsoft FRI., JUNE 14 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Erlanger E PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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

Motown

Sounds of Touch: Tribute Concert to Motown*

SAT., JUNE 22 • 6:30-8 PM

Back by popular demand! Join us for the ultimate Motown tribute experience. Registration required.

Lunch and Learn: Ohio’s Astronauts*

FRI., JUNE 14 • NOON-1 PM

Learn the stories of the men and women from Ohio who have gone into space. Pizza is available for those registered.

Dance Fitness*

TUES., JUNE 18 & JULY 16 • 7-8 PM

All levels of fitness welcome.

On the Menu: American Sign Museum*

WED., JUNE 19 • 6-7 PM

Join us for a talk with the American Sign Museum. Pizza is available for those registered.

DIY Card Making

FRI., JUNE 21 • 10 AM-NOON

Learn how to make personalized greeting cards!

Lunch and Learn: Getting There (Transportation History)*

TUES., JUNE 25 • NOON-1 PM

Learn about methods of travel from the Cincinnati Museum Center’s Heritage Programs. Pizza is available for those registered.

Tai Chi

WED., JUNE 26 • 6:30-7:30 PM  WED., JULY 3 & FRI., JULY 12 • 10:30-11:30 AM

BOOKCLUB: Book to Art Club

THURS., JUNE 27 & JULY 25 • 6:30-8:30 PM

6/27: “Live and Let Chai”*

7/25: “Lady Killers”

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

Author Visit: Leanette Bockweg*

SUN., JUNE 30 • 2:30-3:30 PM

Bockweg will be sharing stories from her self-published poetry book, “Leanette’s 50 Years of Writing Poetry: Smiles, Tears, Sentimental and Hilarious.”

T-Shirt Printing 101*

THUR., JULY 11 • 6-8 PM

Want to learn how to print your own custom t-shirts? We’ll show you how you can print any design onto cotton shirts!

Cat Yoga

SUN., JULY 14 • 2-3 PM

Laser Engravers 101*

THURS., JULY 18 • 6-8 PM

Learn how to engrave custom designs on a wide range of materials using the library’s laser engravers!

Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal and Financial Planning*

THURS., JULY 18 • 3-4 PM

Learn how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about dementia.

Lunch and Learn: Sue Grafton Chautauqua*

FRI., JULY 19 • NOON-1 PM

Learn about the life and career path of best-selling author and Louisville-native Sue Grafton. Pizza is available for those registered.

Movie Matinee: “A Knight’s Tale”

WED., JULY 24 • 1-3:30 PM  2001, rated PG-13, 2h 12m

On the Menu:

Exploring Kentucky*

WED., JULY 24 • 6-7 PM

Join us for a talk with Blair Thomas Hess, a Kentucky native and author of four travel books about Kentucky’s history, its people, and its natural wonders. Pizza is available for those registered.

Sticker Printer 101*

THURS., JULY 25 • 6-8 PM

Learn how to use our new sticker printer to create your own decals.

Goat Yoga

SUN., JULY 28 • 10-11AM

Teens

Creepy Crawly Animals*

MON., JUNE 3 • 5-6 PM

Dino Buddies will bring our creepiest and crawliest critters which includes spiders, snakes, scorpions, roaches, and more!

Teens Create:

TUES., JUNE 4, 25 & JULY 16 • 3:30-4:30 PM

6/4: Tea light lanterns*

6/25: Make a sock-topus*

7/16: Mystery paintings

Lunch @ the Library

WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 5-JULY 31 • NOON-1 PM

Children 18 and under will receive a free meal provided by Erlanger-Elsmere Schools (while supplies last). Meals for adults may be purchased. Lunches must be eaten onsite. Enjoy activities during lunch!

SRC Teen Craft Club

FRIDAYS • 3-4 PM

6/7: Backyard magic sun catchers

6/14: Superhero zines

6/21: Space art

6/28: Magical coral reef

7/5: Paper beads

7/12: Zentangle doodle journal

7/19: Puzzle night

7/26: Fantastic dragons

AniManga Club

MON., JUNE 10 & JULY 15 • 4-5 PM

Watch your favorite anime, discuss manga, and eat Japanese snacks!

Fandom Party: Superheroes

TUES., JUNE 11 • 6-7 PM

Test your knowledge with trivia, create your own superhero (or villain) identity, eat a snack and hang out.

Superhero Trivia

WED., JUNE 12 • 5:30-6:30 PM

Teams can have up to 4 people. Best for ages 7 and up.

Teen Space

THURS., JUNE 13, 27 & JULY 11, 25 • 4-5 PM

Hang with other teens. We will have crafts, various games and snacks.

Dance Fitness*

TUES., JUNE 18 & JULY 16 • 7-8 PM

Great for participants of any level.

In a Trivia Game Far, Far Away

THURS., JUNE 20 • 4-5 PM

Teams can have up to 4 people. Best for teens or families with children 7 and up.

Fandom Party:

Super Video Game Bros.*

TUES., JULY 9 • 6-7 PM

Enjoy snacks, trivia, and a Mario kart tournament.

Kentucky Shakespeare: Stage Combat*

MON., JULY 22 • 2:30-3:30 PM & 5-6 PM

Kids will learn the foundations of stage combat and safety, using swordplay or hand-to-hand combat, culminating in a staged fight at the end of the workshop!

Kids

Creepy Crawly Animals*

AGES 9-12

MON., JUNE 3 • 5-6 PM

See Teens.

Maker Camp*

AGES 9-12

TUESDAYS • 2-3PM

6/4: Fingerboard skate park

6/11: Stem challenge day

6/18: Egg drop challenge

6/25: Lego island challenge

7/2: Safari stem day

7/9: Lego mazes

7/16: Stem board games

7/23: Fairytale stem challenge day

Lunch @ the Library

CHILDREN 18 AND UNDER

WED., JUNE 5-JULY 31 • NOON-1 PM

See Teens.

Night Rangers

AGES 5-12

WEDNESDAYS • 7-8 PM

Join us for a mix of games, crafts and messy play.

6/5: Stuffed animal camp out

6/12: Save the city, Superhero!

6/19: Space art

6/26: Magical coral reef

7/3: Sensory safari

7/10: Road trip brick build

7/17: Puzzle night

7/24: Fantasy land

Outdoor Chalk Games

AGES 3-8

THURS., JUNE 6 • 6-7 PM

In case of rain, event will be held inside.

LEGO Club

AGES 3-12

FRI., JUNE 7, 21 & JULY 5, 19 • 1:30-3 PM

Build towers, bridges, and other creations with LEGOs, magna-tiles, DUPLO blocks, and more.

Saturday Family Storytime

UP TO AGE 8 W/A CAREGIVER  SAT., JUNE 8 & 22 • 11 AM-NOON

Dino Buddies Reptile Visit*

AGES 3-12

SAT., JUNE 8 • NOON-2 PM

Join us for a live animal experience with crafts and sensory bins! Drop in between Noon-2 pm.

Superhero Showcase*

SUN., JUNE 9 • 2:30 PM-3:30 PM

Meet two amazing superheroes, enjoy a craft and play!

Jr. Night Rangers

AGES 3-8

MON. JUNE 10, 24 & JULY 8, 22 • 7-8 PM

Join us for a mix of games, crafts and messy play.

6/10: Superheroes

6/24: Ocean

7/10: Road trip

7/22: Fantasy

Erlanger E PROGRAMS

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EVENTS

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

Superhero Trivia

WED., JUNE 12 • 5:30-6:30 PM

See Teens.

Playdough Playdate

AGES 3-8

FRI., JUNE 14, 28 & JULY 12, 26 • 1:30-3 PM

Drop in between 1:30-3 pm.

Whiz Bang Science Show:

Adventure in the Woods with Dr. Dave

SAT., JUNE 15 • 2-3 PM

Watch science come alive in this exciting, demonstration-filled performance!

Astronaut Training Camp

AGES 3-7

TUES., JUNE 18 • 1-3 PM

Enjoy games, activities, and crafts. Drop-in program.

In a Trivia Match Far, Far Away

THURS., JUNE 20 • 4-5 PM

See Teens.

Ocean Sensory Play

AGES 2-5 W/A CAREGIVER

TUES., JUNE 25 • 1-2:30 PM   Drop-in program.

Jellyfish and Mermaids

AGES 3-10

WED. JUNE 26 • 2:30-4 PM

Drop in to craft a mermaid and majestic jellyfish and play in the ocean!

Craft Me a Story

AGES 6-12

THURS., JUNE 27 & JULY 25 • 6:30-7:30 PM

6/27: Sharks!

7/25: Magical Creatures!

Kentucky Science Center: Water*

AGES 3-8

SAT., JUNE 29 • 11 AM-1 PM

Enjoy hands-on activity stations to explore soapy science with the properties of surface tension, buoyancy, and light! Drop-in program.

Things That Go Open Play

UP TO AGE 8

TUES., JULY 9 • 1-3 PM

Play with small cars to BIG TRUCKS! Drop-in program.

Cardboard Box Drive-In Movie: Cars Edition*

AGES 3-8

WED., JULY 10 • 3-4 PM

Construct a car from a box then join us for a short “drive in” film.

Sensory Friendly Meet & Greet: Elephant & Piggie*

UP TO AGE 12

FRI., JULY 12 • 4-4:30 PM & 4:30-5 PM

Only register children attending.

Elephant & Piggie Saturday

Family Storytime

UP TO AGE 8

SAT., JULY 13 • 11-11:30 AM

Join us for an Elephant and Piggie storytime and party.

Elephant & Piggie Party*

UP TO AGE 12

SAT., JULY 13 • 11:30 AM-1 PM

Come meet the beloved Elephant and Piggie from the books by Mo Willems.

Craft Mart: I Spy Bottles

AGES 5-12

THURS., JULY 18 • 6:30-7:30 PM

Make an ‘I Spy’ bottle, using a budget (of funny money) to buy crafting materials from our ‘craft mart.’

Summer Baby Storytime

UP TO 24 MONTHS W/A CAREGIVER

SAT., JULY 20 • 10-11 AM

Fairy Tale Ball*

UP TO AGE 8

SUN., JULY 21 • 2-4 PM

Join us for dancing, laughter and the company of three elegant princesses.

Kentucky Shakespeare: Stage Combat*

AGES 9-12

MON., JULY 22 • 2:30-3:30 PM & 5-6 PM  See Teens.

Library Olympics

AGES 3-12

SAT., JULY 27• NOON-2 PM

This event will be outdoors and involve water activities - come prepared to be in the sun and get wet.

Toddler Storytime

AGES 2-3 W/A CAREGIVER

MONDAYS • 10-11 AM

TUESDAYS • 11 AM-NOON

WEDNESDAYS • 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Music and Movement

Storytime

UP TO AGE 5 W/A CAREGIVER

MONDAYS • 11:30 AM-NOON

Baby Storytime

BABIES UP TO 24 MONTHS W/A CAREGIVER

TUESDAYS • 9:30-10:30 AM

WEDNESDAYS • 10-11 AM

FRIDAYS • 9:30-10:30 AM

Family Storytime

AGES 6 AND UNDER W/A CAREGIVER  THURSDAYS • 10-11 AM

Preschool Storytime

AGES 3-5 W/A CAREGIVER

THURSDAYS • 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Playart

UP TO AGE 5 W/A CAREGIVER FRIDAYS • 11:30 AM-1 PM

Be prepared to get wet at the Library Olympics!

Independence I

Everyone

Summer Reading KickoffChoose Your Own Adventure!

SAT., JUNE 1 • NOON-2:30 PM

Calling all seekers of adventure! Push yourself to the limit as you attempt to dominate the 60-foot Radical Run Obstacle Course and the Wipeout Extreme Ball Run! Choose your own adventure in our high-powered flight simulator and enjoy additional crusades of skill! Refreshments will be served!

Chess Club

WEDNESDAYS • 4:30-6 PM

Open to all levels of skill.

Frisch Marionettes Variety Show

FRI., JUNE 7 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Family Movie Matinee

SAT., JUNE 8 & JULY 13 • 2-4 PM

Early Bird Bingo

TUES., JUNE 11 & JULY 9 • 10 AM-NOON

Tom Sparough Adventure Juggler!

FRI., JUNE 14 • 1:30-2:30 PM

Witness strange juggling discoveries with clubs, balls and a set of juggling birds.

Latin Night @ KCPL

SAT., JUNE 15 • 6-9 PM

Join us for a night full of dancing with Son del Caribe band! Learn basic steps and enjoy delicious mocktails while you listen to salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia and more.

Supersize

Water Slides!

FRI., JULY 26 • 1-3 PM

Beat the heat whilst sailing down gargantuan water slides! Small-scale water activities for our younger thrill seekers will be provided. Refreshments served!

International Food Festival

SAT., JULY 27 • 6-8 PM

Join us for this evening full of new flavors from different countries while enjoying some culturally diverse entertainment.

Adults

Zumba Gold: Dancing to the Oldies!

MONDAYS • 10-11 AM

Dungeons and Dragons

TUES., JUNE 4,18 & JULY 2, 16 • 6-8:30 PM

All skill levels welcome.

Scrapbooking with Jackie!*

WED., JUNE 5 • 6-8 PM

Bring your photos to make two scrapbook pages.

Tai Chi

FRI., JUNE 7, 21 & JULY 5, 19

10:30-11:30 AM

Make It with Jackie!*

SUN., JUNE 9 & JULY 14 • 2- 4 PM

WED., JUNE 12 & 17 • 6- 8 PM

Make four greeting cards.

DIY Pressed Flowers*

MON., JUNE 10 • 6-7:30 PM

Participants will take home a homemade flower press.

Summer Library Painting*

THURS., JUNE 13 & JULY 18 • 6-7:30 PM

Learn to create a beautiful painting with step-by-step directions.

Chair Yoga

TUES., JUNE 18 & JULY 10 • 11 AM

Movie Night

TUES., JUNE 18 & JULY 16 • 6-8 PM

BOOKCLUB:

Adult Book Discussion

TUES., JUNE 25 & JULY 30 • 7-8:30 PM

6/25: “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett and “Rock, Paper, Scissors” by Alice Feeney.

7/30: “1776” by David McCullough

Summer Cupcake Decoration*

THURS., JUNE 27 • 2-3 PM & 6-7 PM

Each participant will decorate four cupcakes with step-by-step instructions.

Family Tree Pendant Craft*

MON., JULY 15 • 2-4 PM

Learn how to make family tree pendants with wire and birthstone-colored beads, as well as learning about resources to start family history research.

Food Board Basics*

THURS., JULY 25 • 6-7 PM

Learn different types of food boards, how to arrange them, and some tips and tricks to make beautiful eye-catching boards with a friendly budget.

Independence I

Teens

Sticker Club

TUES., JUNE 4 & JULY 2 • 4-5 PM

Collect KCPL-created stickers! Stickers will be available starting at 4pm.

Library Teen Cafe

TUES., JUNE 11 & JULY 9 • 6-8 PM

Crafts! Games! Snacks! Random other things Jessy the Librarian comes up with!

Video Jukebox Party

FRI., JUNE 14 • 6-8 PM

Hang out, play your favorite music videos, and optional sing along. Dinner provided.

Anime Club

FRI., JUNE 21 & JULY 19 • 6-8 PM

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

Super Smash Afternoon

MON., JUNE 24 • 2-4 PM

Late Night Gaming

FRI., JULY 12 • 9-11 PM

Kentucky Reptile Zoo

FRIDAY, JULY 12 • 1:30-2:30 PM

The Kentucky Reptile Zoo presents “Lifestyles of the Sleek and Scaly.” Featuring young alligators to large pythons - a total of six live reptiles will be presented.

Hello

Kitty Anniversary Party

TUES., JULY 23 • 6-8 PM

Hello Kitty turns 50! Celebrate with crafts, snacks, and games.

Kids

KidZone

GRADES 3-5

TUESDAYS • 10:30-11:30 AM

Listen to a story, make a craft and play outside! Open to the first 30 in attendance.

KidZone Jr.

GRADES K-2

TUESDAYS • 10:30-11:30 AM

Listen to a story, make a craft, and play outside. Open to the first 30 in attendance.

Art Club

WEDNESDAYS • 3-5 PM

Join us for a new project each week:

6/5: Watercolor planets

6/12: Clay sculpture

6/19: Painting sculptures

6/26: Oil pastels

7/3: Wire sculpture

7/10: Pop art still life

7/17: Ink drawing

7/24: Sunprints

7/31: Zentangles

Tween Hub

WED., JUNE 6, 20, 27 & JULY 18, 25 2:30-3:30 PM

6/6: Pokémon movie & pizza*

6/20: DIY pressed flower and scrapbook bookmarks

6/27: DIY slime

7/18: Art project

7/25: Magnetic tiles *begins at 2 pm

Down the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits*

AGES 3-12

SUN., JUNE 9 & 23 • 2-4 PM

TUES., JULY 9 & 14 • 6-8 PM

Show up to your scheduled time slot with your favorite book and read to our rabbits! Sessions are 15 minutes each.

Stop Motion Animation*

AGES 6-12

THURS., JUNE 13 • 10-11:30 AM

Learn the basics of stop motion animation and bring your toys to life! Students get to write and film their own animated stories. Program presented by Lauren Terry, KET Educational Outreach Specialist.

Outdoor Water Adventures!

UP TO AGE 8

FRI., JUNE 14, 21, 28 & JULY 5, 19, 26, 10 AM-2 PM

Prepare to get soaked. Water tables, squirt guns, and sprinklers.

Make a Monster Movie!*

AGES 6-12

THURS., JULY 11 • 10-11:30 AM

Use green screen and video layering to write, direct, and edit your own amazing story! Presented by Lauren Terry, KET Educational Outreach Specialist.

Kentucky Reptile Zoo

FRI., JULY 12 • 1:30-2:30 PM

The Kentucky Reptile Zoo presents “Lifestyles of the Sleek and Scaly.”

ADVENTURE

BEGINS WITH READING!

ADULTS

“Fat Girls Hiking: An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability” by Summer Michaud-Skog

“World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments” by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

“The Graphic Canon, vol 1: From the Epic of Gilgamesh to Shakespeare to Dangerous Liaisons” Edited by Russ Kick

YOUNG ADULT

“Coraline” by Neil Gaiman

“An Ember in the Ashes” by Sabaa Tahir

CHILDREN

“Hilda and the Troll” by Luke Pearson “Into the Wild” by Erin Hunter

INDEPENDENCE

Storytimes

Music and Motion with the Singing Librarian

AGES 3-5

MONDAYS • 10:30-11 AM

Baby Storytime

UP TO 24 MONTHS W/A CAREGIVER

WEDNESDAYS • 10-10:45 AM

Toddler Storytime

AGES 2-3 W/A CAREGIVER

WEDNESDAYS • 11-11:45 AM

Playart

AGES 3-5

THURSDAYS 10:30-11 AM

Career & Job Services

COVINGTON BRANCH

Elevator Pitch Power Plan

TUES., JUNE 11 • 2-3:30 PM

THURS., JULY 18 • 10-11:30 AM

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

Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies

TUES., JUNE 18 • 2-3 PM

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

Ace Your Next Job Interview

MON., JUNE 24 • 2-3 PM

Learn skills to prepare.

WIOA Eligibility

Information Hour

FRI., JUNE 28 • 11 AM-NOON

MON., JULY 29 • 2-3 PM

Dislocated workers receiving unemployment insurance may qualify for a federal grant that connects individuals to training and employment resources.

Power Your Job Search with Google Tools

MON., JULY 8 • 2-3 PM

Improve the Efficiency of Your Business with ChatGPT

TUES., JULY 30 • 2-3 PM

Learn how to use ChatGPT wisely and safely to improve the efficiency of your business.

ERLANGER BRANCH

Getting Started: Begin Your Career Transition with Us

MON., JUNE 3 & JULY 1 • 6:30 -8:30 PM

TUES., JUNE 18 & JULY 16 • 10 AM -NOON

Learn how to get started and what resources are available.

Interviewing Skills Workshop

TUES., JUNE 4 & JULY 9

10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Put your best foot forward and learn how to prepare for interviews today.

Northern Kentucky Accountability Group

WEDNESDAYS • 9:15-11:30 AM

NKYAG is a job search support group that features motivational speakers, networking opportunities, job search leads and connections to community partners.

Spring into Summer Career Fair

THURS., JUNE 6 • 11 AM-2 PM

The fair will feature 40 companies offering employment opportunities in a wide variety of career sectors. Veteran’s services, community services, and educational opportunities will also be present.

Starting Your Own Consulting Business

MON., JUNE 10 • 6 -8 PM

Learn what you need to consider before launching out on your own. Meet with a representative from S.C.O.R.E. after you absorb the material to help you create a potential business plan.

Toastmasters

MON., JUNE 10, 24 & JULY 8, 22 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.

Communication and Conflict Resolution in Your Career (and Beyond)

TUES., JUNE 11 • 10 AM-12:30 PM

Join us for a conversation about defining the elemental units of conflict and communication and learn a few strategies to improve your ability to do both!

VIA Character Strengths

WED., JUNE 12 • 1-3 PM

Unleash more of your potential by learning about your character strengths and how to use them.

How To Improve Your Efficiency with ChatGPT

WED., JUNE 12 & JULY 31 • 7-8:30 PM

Learn how to use ChatGPT safely to improve your efficiency.

Basic Microsoft Word

THURS., JUNE 13 • 6:30-8 PM

Transferable Skills Workshop

MON., JUNE 17 & THURS., JULY 11 10-11:30 AM

Identify your transferable skills and learn how they will be applied to your future work.

Lean Six Sigma White Belt through Breakthrough Performance

THURS., JUNE 20 • 9 AM-1 PM

Understand how Lean Six Sigma can improve quality and reduce cost while improving customer satisfaction.

The Fine Art of Job Search Correspondence

THURS., JUNE 20 & JULY 25 • 6-7:30 PM

Learn how to compose effective jobhunting emails, cover letters, and PAIN letters to get yourself noticed in your job search.

Resumé Basics for Today

TUES., JUNE 25 & JULY 30 • 1-3 PM

Update your resumé to compete in today’s lightning-fast business environment.

Microsoft Teams

TUES., JULY 2 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Basic Excel

MON., JULY 8 • 10:30 AM-NOON

The Fundamentals of Networking

TUES., JULY 9 • 6-8:30 PM

Overcome fear, develop coping techniques, and practice self-care while networking.

Build Your LinkedIn Profile

WEDNESDAYS STARTING JULY 10 1 -2:30 PM

Join LinkedIn expert Carolyn Dickerson and learn how to make your LinkedIn profile work for you.

FIESTA Community Job Fair

THURS., JULY 18 • 6-8 PM

SAT., JULY 20 • 10 AM-NOON

Local Hispanic community members can visit with multiple employers interested in hiring.

Create a Marketing Plan

TUES., JULY 23 • 10-11:30 AM

Create a marketing plan for your job search.

LinkedIn Photo Session

WED., JULY 24 • 11:30 AM-NOON

Get a professional headshot taken by professional photographer, Julie Lubbers, for free.

Excel Pivot Table Workshop

TUES., JULY 30 • 6:30-8 PM

INDEPENDENCE

How to Improve Your Efficiency with ChatGPT

WED., JUNE 26 • 6:30 -8 PM

Learn how to use ChatGPT safely to improve your efficiency.

LinkedIn Photo Session

THURS., JUNE 27 • 5 -7 PM

Get a professional headshot taken by professional photographer, Aimee Wilbers, for free.

ONLINE

Build Your LinkedIn Profile

TUESDAYS IN JUNE • 6:30 -8 PM

Join LinkedIn expert Carolyn Dickerson and learn how to make your LinkedIn profile work for you.

Power Your Job Search with Google Tools

MON., JUNE 10 • 2 -3 PM

Managing ATS Workshop

FRI., JUNE 14 & JULY 26 • 10 AM-NOON

Understand the use Applicant Tracking Software and Jobscan.co to boost your resumé and cover letter results.

Creating a Spotlight Document

MON., JUNE 17 • 6-7:30 PM

Learn to format a spotlight document as a part of your personal branding.

Using Personality Assessments in Job and Career Transition

FRI., JUNE 21 • 10:30 AM-NOON

Learn how to utilize Cloverleaf, a free software, to analyze your personality, strengths, and culture preferences as you pursue a job or career change.

Core Skills Workshop

WED., JUN.26 & JULY 24 • 6-7:30 PM

Identify and analyze your transferable core

skills and discuss the aptitudes you have used in previous employment.

Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies

TUES., JULY 2 • 6:30-7:30 PM

BUSINESS: Content Planning 101 for Social Media Marketing

THURS., JULY 11 • 6-7 PM

Learn how to make social media marketing effective.

Creating a Federal Resumé

FRI., JULY 12 • 10 AM -NOON

Learn how to prepare a resumé to apply for Federal jobs and use USA Jobs.

Protect Yourself from Online Scams

MON., JULY 15 • 6-7 PM

Learn techniques scammers commonly use to access sensitive information so you can be protected.

Ace Your Next Job Interview

FRI., JULY 19 • 10-11 AM

Learn skills to prepare for interviews.

X (Twitter) and Instagram for Beginners

TUES., JULY 23 • 6-7:30 PM