Kenton County Public Library

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SEPTEMBER 2013
FREE programs and events

Improve Your Computer Skills!

*Registration is required for these classes. Please phone the number listed or visit www.kentonlibrary.org/events.

Covington Library
Register (859) 962-4071 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events

Microsoft Word

Tuesday, September 3, 6:30-8:30 pm & Thursday, September 12, 1:30-3:30 pm

Introduction to E-Readers*

Beginners Keyboarding
Wednesday, September 11, 6:30-8 pm

iPad Tips & Tricks

Microsoft Word*
Part 1 Tuesday, September 3, 10 am Part 2 Tuesday, September 10, 10 am

Tuesday, September 10, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn some great iPad tips and tricks. You will also learn how you can use the Librarys app for all your Library needs.

Thursday, September 26, 1:30-3:30 pm Learn about several e-book readers and how to download Library e-books for free.

Intermediate Keyboarding
Wednesday, September 25, 6:30-8 pm

Job Searching and the Internet*

Thursday, September 5, 10 am

Microsoft Excel

Erlanger Branch
Register (859) 962-4002 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events

Introduction to E-Readers
Tuesday, September 17, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn about several e-book readers and how to download Library e-books for free.

Tuesday, September 17, 6:30-8:30 pm

iPad Tips & Tricks First Time Computer Users

Basic Microsoft Excel*

Thursday, September 12, 10 am

Exploring the Internet

Thursday, September 19, 1:30-3:30 pm

Tuesday, September 3, 6:30-8:30 pm

Job Research Skills

Microsoft PowerPoint*
Part 1 Tuesday, September 17, 10 am Part 2 Tuesday, September 24, 10 am

Target Your Resume Workshop*

Wednesday, September 4, 6:30-8:30 pm

Thursday, September 26, 6:30-8 pm This class will teach you how to use Library resources, search company websites for critical information and use other online/print sources more effectively in your job search.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel*

Tuesday, September 24, 6:30-8 pm Get expert help editing or updating your resume from Human Resources professionals to give you a fresh look in the marketplace.

Internet for Beginners

Tuesday, September 10, 6:30-8 pm

Thursday, September 19, 10 am

Online Classes
Please note: Online classes require an Internet and audio connection from a home, office, or Library computer. Please provide your email when registering. 10 New and Great iPad Apps

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher*

Thursday, September 26, 10 am

Durr Branch
Register (859) 962-4031 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events

First Time Computer Users

Tuesday, September 10, 12-1 pm Learn about 10 new and great apps for your iPad. Youll get to see them live and in action before you decide youd like to download them. Includes both paid and free.

Thursday, September 5, 1:30-3:30 pm

E-Books for Kids

Thursday, September 19, 12-1 pm Learn about all the kids books you can download or view for free from the Library website. Covers: Blio, Trueflix, and Overdrive. Well also demonstrate some new e-book formats available for your iPad.

Hours:
M-Th 9 am - 9 pm Fri. 9 am - 6 pm Sat. 10 am - 5 pm Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm

Covington Library
502 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011 (859) 962-4060

*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4071 for adult and teen programs, 962-4077 for childrens.

Please check the Librarys event website or Facebook page to find out about additional programs and services taking place at the Covington Library.

Everyone
Generations
Tuesdays, 7-8 pm Parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles bring children to the Library to share in family centered stories and crafts. Everyone is invited to participate in the fun.

Weekly Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime*
Ages 3-5 years Tuesdays, 10 am Come to the Library for stories, songs and activities just for preschoolers.

Adults
Book Discussions
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James Tuesday, September 3, 7 pm We will discuss The Turn of the Screw. New members are always welcome.

Toddler Time*

Age 24 months & a parent Tuesdays, 11 am Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two-year-olds. Siblings are welcome.

Interviewing Skills Workshop*

Family Storytime*

Tuesday, September 10, 6:30-8 pm You never get a second chance to make a first impression! Join HR professionals to learn how to prepare for job interviews and make an excellent first impression.

Ages 0-5 years & a parent Wednesdays, 7 pm Families with young children, this storytime is for you.

Babes in Storyland*
Interested in your family history? Join us for Congenealogy, an evening of education and conversation with fellow genealogists, on Monday, September 23.

Free Credit Report Pull and Review Day

Tuesday, September 17, 3-7 pm Financial coaches from The Brighton Center will pull free copies of your credit report for you and privately review, explain and interpret results. Use this special opportunity to get critical credit history information and learn how to take appropriate steps to improve your credit score!

Southbank Reads: The Online Book Group

Monday, September 23 - Friday, September 27 Join us when we discuss The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbury. This group is featured on www.goodreads.com.

Teens GRADES 6-12

Animanga Club
Wednesday, September 4, 4-5:30 pm Manga, Anime and Japanese snacks.

Ages 0-24 months Thursdays, 10 am Develop your babys early literacy skills and make new friends through stories, songs, sign language and finger plays. Siblings are welcome.

Play Art

GameQuest

Ages 2-6 years & a parent Fridays, 10-11 am Join us for some creative playtime with songs, stories and hands-on art.

Classic Book Discussion Series

Congenealogy

Tuesday, September 17, 6-8 pm

Main Street by Sinclair Lewis Wednesday, September 18, 7-8 pm Join us for a lively discussion of Sinclair Lewis Main Street.

Monday, September 23, 6:30-8 pm Just getting started with your family history research? Wondering how to find ancestral information online? Join with other genealogists for an evening of education and conversation.

Teen Council

Wednesday, September 18, 4-5:30 pm Have an idea about programs or things you would like to happen at the Library? Let your voice be heard. Fun way to earn community service hours. Continued on page 8

Hours:
M-F Sat. Sun. 9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 5 pm 1 pm - 5 pm

William E. Durr Branch

1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051(859) 962-4030

*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4031 for adult and teen programs, 962-4032 for childrens.

Weekly Preschool Storytimes

Storytimes are designed to help children develop early literacy skills and a love of books. In addition to listening to stories, storytimes may include songs, activities, rhymes, fingerplays and more.

Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards*

Celebrate National Family Day with a spaghetti dinner!

Sunday, September 8, 2-4 pm Learn how to make personalized greeting cards. All supplies provided. Adults only please.

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 Tuesdays, 10:30 am Stories and songs with Joel the Singing Librarian.

Everyone
Family Day Spaghetti Dinner*
Friday, September 27, 6-8 pm Celebrate National Family Day at the Durr Branch with a hot spaghetti dinner provided by La Rosas of Independence.

Diabetes Meet-Up*

Monday, September 9, 12-2 pm Learn the difference between wills and trusts while enjoying soup and salad.

Lunch and Learn for Seniors: Wills and Trusts*

Toddler Time

Ages 2-3 & parent or guardian Tuesdays, 7-7:30 pm Toddlers and their favorite adult are invited to a special storytime just for them. Ages 0-24 months & a parent/ guardian Wednesdays, 7 pm Thursdays - 9:30 am (prewalkers) - 10:30 am (walkers) Bring your baby to the library for language enrichment with stories, songs and rhymes. Limited to first 15 babies in attendance. Ages 2-6 & a parent/guardian Thursdays, 1:30 & 7 pm Fridays, 10 & 11am Join us for stories and a craft. See website for weekly themes.

Wednesday, September 4, 6:30-8 pm Come to this session and learn how you can have better blood sugar control from a real patient, with real A1C control, providing real inspiration. Dont miss Taking Control with Amy Hayes. Light refreshments provided.

Toastmasters

Stitchers Night Out

Adults
Stitch-A-Longs
September 1 - September 30 Knit and crochet with the Library stitchers or at home! New patterns posted online each month that will stretch your stitching skills. This months projects: Cowls!

Thursdays, September 5 & 19, 5-8:30 pm Meet and mingle with local stitchers!

Mondays, September 9 & 23, 6:45-8:30 pm Toastmasters help people develop public speaking and leadership skills with enjoyment. Just stop in, or for information call (859) 802-9320 or visit our Club website. Gathering at 6:45 pm for introductions with the meeting starting at 7 pm. Adults only please.

Babes in Storyland

Open Crafts

Saturdays, September 7 &14, 10 am-4 pm Join the Library crafters and you wont have to clean off your kitchen table just to work on a project! Come for an hour or pack a lunch and stay for the day.

Quilting: Mystery Block of the Month*

WEEKLY GED CLASSES!

Quilting Basics*

Playart

Mondays, 5-7:30 pm & Wednesdays, 5-7:30 pm Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call (859) 442-1615 for more information.

Saturday, September 7, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Instructors will teach basic quilting techniques while participants create a quilt block. Beginning students must call (859) 962-4031 to register and obtain a list of quilt materials needed.

Saturday, September 14, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Join the Library stitchers and learn how to make a mystery 12-inch quilt block. This program is for intermediate quilters. Call (859) 962-4031 or register online to receive your supply list.

Scarf It Up!: Learn to Crochet*

W.W.I.N.K. (Wellness Walkers In Northern Kentucky)*

Scarf It Up!: Learn to Lace*

Saturday, September 14, 11 am-12:30 pm Learn the four basic stitches while making a scarf. Students will receive everything needed to get started.

Wednesdays, September 4 & 11, 5-6 pm Bring your own hand weights or bands and dress in comfy clothes. Come for one mile, two or even all three miles using One Mile Walking DVD.

Saturday, September 7, 11am-12:30 pm Learn how to make lace while you stitch a scarf. Students should bring size 8 knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. This is an intermediate class and participants must know how to cast on/off, knit and purl.

Scarf It Up!: Learn to Knit*

Saturday, September 14, 2-3:30 pm Students will receive knitting needles and yarn to start your first scarf.

Writers Group: Independence Inklings

Sunday, September 15, 2-4:30 pm Do you write novels or short stories? Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback.

Not Your Little Sisters Paper Dolls!

Funday Monday

Monday, September 16, 6-8 pm Ninjas! Fairies! Mermaids! Crazy circus freaks! These are not your average paper dolls.

Grades K-6 Monday, September 9, 4:30-5:15 pm Use fall fruits and vegetables as stamps to create a colorful collage! Open to the first 30 in attendance.

Mah Jongg Madness*

Mondays, September 16 & 30, 1-4 pm Learn this game thats popular all over the world. Games are played with the 2013 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules. New students, please register!

No Parents Allowed! College & Financial Aid

Lego Time

Independence Book Lovers

Go Green to Clean*

Tuesday, September 17, 7-8:30 pm Pick up your copy of Heresy by S.J. Parris at the Reference Desk and join us to discuss it.

Thursday, September 26, 7-8 pm Learn how to reduce handling, use, and disposal hazards associated with dangerous household products by substituting safer alternatives.

Tuesday, September 24, 6-8 pm Have college questions you dont want to ask with parents or teachers around? Curious about the stuff your guidance counselors dont tell you? Well have frequent Durr Teen Programs Guest Star (guidance counselor by day) Wendy here to help. Come anytime 6-8!

Ages 6-12 Thursday, September 12, 4:30-5:30 pm Build a masterpiece with our huge collection of Legos!

Second Saturday Book Club

Movie vs. Book*

Children
Puppy Tales*
Grades K-6 Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 pm Registered children in Grades K-6 will have a 15-minute time slot to read one-on-one to a dog who loves to hear stories! Call 962-4032 or stop by the Childrens Desk to register.

Grades 3-6 Saturday, September 14, 1:30 pm This months book is James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.

Sunday, September 29, 2-4 pm Join us today for Alice in Wonderland and come back next week for the book discussion. Popcorn provided with registration!

A Taste of Exercise:

Zumba* Wednesday, September 18, 7-8 pm Join Lori Deutscher for an introduction to Zumba. Veil Dancing* Wednesday, September 25, 7-8 pm Join Michelle Elghayech for an introduction to veil dancing.

Teens
GRADES 6-12

For Me For You For Later

Fandom Friday: Supernatural

Homeschoolers Club: Westward Ho!

Friday, September 6, 6-8 pm Season 9 starts next month! Vote for which episodes to watch on facebook!

Scarf It Up!: Learn to Purl*

Thursday, September 19, 6-7:30 pm Learn how to purl while you make a scarf. Students should bring size 8 knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. This is an intermediate class and stitchers should know how to cast on/ off and the knit stitch.

Anime Club

Grades K-6 Wednesday, September 4, 10:30-11:30 am Join us for Homeschoolers Club in September as we explore pioneer life on the Oregon Trail.

Ages 3-5 Tuesday, September 17, 10:30-11 am Learn the basics of saving, sharing and spending with activities provided by PNC.

Be a Bookworm!

Friday, September 13, 6-8 pm Come for anime and pizza! Check us out on facebook for pizza topping and/or anime requests! https://www. facebook.com/kcplteens

WedneZANY

Ages: 5 - 12 Wednesdays, 4:30-5 pm Sept. 4: Science/Chicken in a Cup Sept. 11: Games Sept. 18: Art/Marbling Sept. 30: Games

Ages 0-12 September 21 - September 29 Be a bookworm while celebrating National Library Card Sign Up Month! Stop by the Childrens Desk and guess how many gummy worms there are!

Chicken Rodeo featuring Farmer Jason*

KAYAK Demo Day*

Saturday, September 21, 11 am-6 pm Stop by Doe Run Lake to watch a demonstration. Ask questions, talk yak, and maybe take a quick paddle.

Ages 0-12 Saturday, September 21, 1-3 pm Its chicken chasing time! Sign up for our 7th annual Chicken Rodeo. For an added treat, Emmy Award winning Farmer Jason will perform immediately following the rodeo.

Target Your Resume Workshop*

Cook Up a Story

Tuesday, September 24, 6:30-8 pm Get expert help editing or updating your resume from Human Resources professionals to give you a fresh look in the marketplace.

Dont miss Emmy Award winning Farmer Jason on Saturday, September 21.

Grades K-6 Monday, September 23, 4:30-5:15 pm Cook up a camping scene with cookies and icing and other yummy ingredients. Open to the first 30 in attendance.

Hours:
M-F Sat. Sun. 9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 1 pm - 5 pm

Erlanger Branch Library

401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018 (859) 962-4000

*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4002 for adult and teen programs, 962-4003 for childrens.
Book Discussion Enjoy beautiful classical pops outdoors! Saturday, September 7.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern September 4, 7 pm The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt September 18, 7 pm The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald September 19, 2 pm Check out books at reference desk and join us to discuss.

Retirement Workshop

Part 1: Social Security* Tuesday, September 17, 7-8 pm In Part 1, Baby Boomers will learn what they need to know to maximize their Social Security paycheck. Part 2: Income Planning* Tuesday, September 24, 7-8 pm In Part 2, learn not only about saving for retirement, but how to safely distribute your income once retired.

Writers Group

Thursdays, September 5 & 19, 6:30 pm Give and share feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres.

Planning Your Future with KHEAA

Home Wine Making*

Everyone
Outdoor Afternoon at the Pops
Saturday, September 7, 2-3 pm Enjoy an afternoon of classical pops with this special outdoor concert, performed by the Florence Community Band. All ages are welcome!

International Red Panda Day Celebration*

Concert and Pizza with NKY Youth Band!

Thursday, September 12, 7-8 pm Join the NKY Youth Band for musical entertainment! Find out who they are, what they do, and enjoy a mini-concert! Pizza will follow for all program attendees.

Saturday, September 21, 2-4 pm Celebrate International Red Panda Day at the Library! Enjoy storytime, crafts, and meet a Red Panda Zookeeper. Storytime is at 2 pm in the Childrens Activity Room. Open Crafts from 2:30-3:30 pm in the Childrens Activity Room. Presentation with Cincinnati Zoos Red Panda Zookeeper is at 3:30 pm in the Meeting Rooms. Please register and include a short note about which programs you will be attending during the celebration.

Tuesday, September 10, 7 pm Learn all about the process of making excellent wine at home as representatives from Tristate Beer & Wine Crafting show off the different tools and ingredients that youll need to get started.

Wednesday, September 18, 5:30-7 pm The Kentucky High Education Assistance Authority will host two short sessions: Your Map to College and How to Handle Your Future. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Teens and their parents are welcome to attend.

Cincinnati Reds History in 10 Photographs*

Thursday, September 19, 7 pm Join us for a free beginner session that will stretch and strengthen your body as well as calm your mind. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel.

Beginner Yoga

Adults
Stitch-A-Longs
September 1-30 Knit and crochet with the Library stitchers or at home! New patterns posted online each month that will stretch your stitching skills. This months projects: Cowls!

Thursday, September 12, 7 pm Baseball lovers, join us for an entertaining presentation on the history of the Reds that focuses on the stories behind 10 iconic photographs. Presented by the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum.

Southbank Reads:The Online Book Group

Knitting with Scarf it Up!

September 23 - September 27 Join us when we discuss The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbury. This group is featured on www.goodreads.com.

Hispanic Heritage Day Fiesta!

Saturday, September 14, 2-4 pm Join us for bilingual storytime and Loteria game for the family, We will sing songs and dance too. There will be food to taste for everyone. Dont miss the Hispanic Heritage Day Fiesta!

Thursdays, September 12 & 26, 7 pm Learn to knit or bring your own project! New knitters should register and bring size 10.5 needles and thick and chunky yarn.

Active For Life!

Film Friday

Friday, September 13, 1 & 6 pm This month, watch and discuss 42.

Tuesday, September 24 & Thursday, September 26, 9:30 -10:30 am Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Please bring your own small weights.

Introduction to E-Readers

Senior Movie Day

Tuesday, September 17, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn about several e-book readers and how to download Library e-books for free.

Wednesday, September 25, 1 pm Watch and discuss The African Queen, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. Cosponsored by Madonna Manor.

Job Research Skills

Thursday, September 26, 6:30-8 pm This class will teach you how to use Library resources, search company websites for critical information and use other online/print sources more effectively in your job search.

Craft: Friendship Bracelets*

Monday, September 9, 5:30-6:30 pm Make a variety of friendship bracelets with string, yarn, beads, charms, and more! All supplies provided, including snacks and drinks.

Crafternoons

Tabletop Gaming

Movie Night

Ages 6-12 Wednesdays, 4-5 pm 9/4: Back to School Basics 9/11: Patriot Day Projects 9/18: National Cheeseburger Day 9/25: Apple Day See website for program descriptions.

Weekly Preschool Storytimes

Storytimes are designed to help children develop early literacy skills and a love of books. In addition to listening to stories, storytimes may include songs, activities, rhymes, fingerplays and more.

Thursday, September 26, 7-8 pm Meet up with fellow tabletop gamers and play a wide array of games from the Librarys collection, or bring your own.

Wednesday, September 11, 6-8 pm Watch The Avengers and enjoy free popcorn!

Thursday Things

ACT Practice Test

Community Shred Day

Saturday, September 28,10 am-1 pm Document Destruction will shred your personal papers, bills and other confidential documents. No more than five brown grocery bag size of items will be accepted so that everyone will have an opportunity to participate. Pull up your vehicle to the truck on Shred Day.

Saturday, September 14, 10 am-1 pm Join Kaplan Learning Center to take an ACT Practice Test and review your results. Participants must call Kaplan at (859) 344-5080 to register. Questions can be directed to (859) 344-5080.

Ages 6-12 Thursdays, 7-8 pm 9/5: Book Covers & Notebooks 9/12: Concert with NKY Youth Band 9/19: Plank Walkers Party 9/26: Starry Starry Night! See website for program descriptions.

Library 101 for Homeschool Families*

Teen Advisory Board*

Dont Lose the Plot! Writers Workshop*

Saturday, September 28, 10:30 am-5 pm Join us for our annual workshop for writers featuring the following sessions: Plotting Out Your Novel with Stephen Leigh (10:30 am); Subplots, B-stories and Parallel Arcs with Nathan Singer (1:30 pm); and Foreshadowing in Fiction with Andrew Miller (3:30 pm).

Monday, September 16, 5:30-6:30 pm Teen Advisory Board is the place for you to share your thoughts, opinions, and suggestions for Young Adult programs and the Librarys collections and services.

Ages 5-12 with parent Friday, September 6, 10:30-10:30 am Find out about the great resources available at the Library to help you have a successful year of learning, and join in a family online scavenger hunt.

Friendship Is Magic Party*

Puppy Tales*

Monday, September 23, 5:30-6:30 pm Celebrate the magic of friendship at a My Little Pony party! Make a pony craft, play MLP Trivia to win prizes, and watch a couple of MLP episodes with other bronies and pegasisters.

Grades 1-6 Sunday, September 15, 2-4 pm Read to a dog at the Library! Studies have shown that reading to dogs improves childrens reading skills.

Babes in Storyland

Dance Party!*

Ages 0-24 months & a parent Mondays,10 a.m. Tuesdays,10 & 11 a.m. Limited to the first 15 babies in attendance.

Anime & Manga Club*

Teens
GRADES 6-12

Wednesday, September 25, 5:30-6:30 pm Watch anime, read manga, play games, and enjoy Japanese snacks.

Ages 3-7 Friday, September 27, 4 pm Join Miss Julie for a dance party! We will read books about dancing, learn some new dances and have a snack.
NEW!

Rise N Shine

Ages 2-5 years & a parent Mondays, 11 a.m.

Bedtime Stories

Library Lounge

Wednesdays and Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm Hang out with friends, play games, listen to music, catch up on your homework, or just relax with a good book and free snacks.

Monday Night Magic*

Monday, September 30, 5:30-7 pm Stop by the Library to play Magic: The Gathering with friends or learn how to get started. Bring your own cards. No card trading. Please register.

Beyond the Book*

Wednesday, September 4, 5:30-6:30 pm This months book is The Marbury Lens by Andrew Smith. Discuss the book, get your questions answered by the author, and get recommendations for more great books. Pick up copies of the months book at the Reference Desk.

Children
Reading Buddies
Ages 2-12 Mondays, 4:30-6 pm & Saturday, Sept. 28, 12-2 pm Its a new school year, so start off right by joining us for Reading Buddies. Children aged 2-12 will share books with an adult Reading Buddy. Pizza will be served and an incentive prize will be awarded.

Ages 2-8 Saturday, September 28, 11 am Sensory Storytime is an interactive and educational program that can be enjoyed by all children, but is especially designed for children with sensory integration challenges. It combines activities to stimulate all five senses and promote learning. If your child has difficulty sitting through one of the Librarys other storytimes, this inclusive program of stories, songs and activities may be a better fit for him or her.

Rhythm & Rhyme: Sensory Storytime*

Ages 2-5 years & a parent Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Wear your pajamas!

Toddler Time

Age 2 & a parent Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

Playart

Ages 2-6 years & a parent Wednesdays, 1:30 & 7 p.m. Fridays, 10 & 11:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5 years Thursdays, 10 &11:30 a.m.

Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard Covington, KY 41011 Phone: (859) 962-4060 Durr Branch Library 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road Independence, KY 41051 Phone: (859) 962-4030 Erlanger Branch Library 401 Kenton Lands Road Erlanger, KY 41018 Phone: (859) 962-4000

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Covington Library, continued

Teens,continued Children
Coffee & Doodling
Saturday, September 21, 1-3 pm Have a little coffee and try a zentangle. Grades PreK-5 Mondays, 4-5 pm Explore the joys of art! Join us each Monday for creative and hands-on art programs.

Art Club

Grades 1-6 Sunday, September 8, 1-3 pm Come read to a real dog, earn a certificate, and enter a raffle for your own toy reading companion.

Puppy Tales

Second Saturday Books and Brunch

Chocolate Sculpting

Tuesday, September 24, 4-6 pm Create an edible sculpture with chocolate.

Haunt Your Library Writing Contest

Ages 9-12 Saturday, September 14, 11 am-noon Share what you are reading while enjoying a lite brunch. Each month, a name will be drawn to win a chapter book. Eat. Read. Enjoy.

Book a Librarian

Game Room

Thursday, September 26, 6-8:30 pm

Grades K-5 Most days in September Librarians are available to help with homework, study skills, projects and more. Call Elizabeth or Kim to schedule an appointment for a one- on-one help session. By appointment only.

Teens!

Join us for coffee and doodling on Saturday, September 21.

Grades 1-6 Monday, September 9 - Friday, October 11 Enter an original poem or tale in the Librarys writing contest. Deadline for entries is October 11. Winners will be announced and awarded prizes on October 18. Winning stories will be featured in the Community Press paper! Submit entries to the Covington Childrens Department or email a Word document Enter an to writingcontest@ original poem kentonlibrary.org. Entries or tale in the must include childs name, Librarys spooky age, address, phone, email writing address, school and grade contest! level. If possible, include a photo.