Kenton County Public Library

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APRIL 2014
FREE programs and events

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.
E-Reader Petting Zoo
Attend the Early Childhood Fair April 5-6 and learn how you can help your child grow up great! Friday, April 4, 2-3 pm We will have e-readers, tablets and MP3 players on hand for you to handle and learn about.

Weekly Preschool Storytimes

Toddler Time
Ages 2-2; Caregiver required Tuesdays, 11-11:45 am Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two-year-olds. Siblings are welcome.

Evening With the Ancestors*

Saturday, April 5, 6-11 pm Join us for an evening of research, discovery, camaraderie and genealogy fun.

Job Search One-on-One*

Monday, April 7, 1-3 pm & Tuesday, April 22, 1-3 pm Need extra help tweaking your resume or conducting your job search? Meet in a small group setting for more personalized attention from an expert staff member.

Family Storytime

Ages 0-5; Caregiver required Wednesdays, 7-7:45 pm Stories, songs, ngerplays and fun followed by playtime.

Everyone
Early Childhood Fair
Ages 0-6; Caregiver required April 5-6 Read, Play, Grow! Enjoy a concert with Zak Morgan, glitter tattoos, balloon animals, a family friendly photo booth, shop a special book sale from Joseph-Beth and visit activeplay stations all while learning from our community partners how you can help your child grow up great! Children under 2 can receive free developmental screening from First Steps. The rst 300 children will receive a free book! Presented by the Kenton County Community Early Childhood Council.

Adults
Stitch-A-Longs
April 1-30 This months projects: dish cloths! Knit and crochet with the Library stitchers or at home! Pattern posted online.

Babes in Storyland

Ages 0-24 months; Caregiver required Thursdays, 10-10:45 am Well share stories, songs, sign language, ngerplays and playtime. Siblings are welcome.

Using Kentucky Focus Career Website*

Book Discussion

PlayArt*

Ages 2-6; Caregiver required Fridays, 10-11 am Join Library staff for stories and an original and sometimes messy art activity.

Telling Stories: Hallucinations by Oliver Sacks Tuesday, April 1, 7 pm Classic Book Discussion Series: The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois Wednesday, April 16, 7-8 pm

Tuesday, April 8, 10 am-Noon Learn to successfully navigate the Kentucky Focus Career site to build a resume and quickly hear about new job opportunities that t your prole. Also ideal for professionals who help others nd jobs. Earn 2.0 hours CEU credit.

LinkedIn for Job Seekers*

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5; Caregiver required Tuesdays, 10-10:45 am Join us for stories, songs and activities designed to support the development of key early literacy skills all while having fun at the Library!

Model Train Exhibit

AARP Tax Aide

Saturday, April 12, 10 am-5 pm & Sunday, April 13, 1-4 pm TriState N-Trak brings their model train display to Covington. Enjoy this room lling exhibit of N-Scale model trains along with beautifully designed scenery and track layouts. It is a treat for the entire family!

Wednesdays, April 2 & 9, 9 am-3 pm AARP Tax Volunteers are on hand to help seniors and others with basic tax form preparation. First come, first serve. Bring your ID and tax documents with you.

Tuesday, April 8, 6:30-8 pm Beginners class to learn how to use LinkedIn, specically to develop a list of contacts to use in future or current job hunts.

Foul Play Mystery Book Club

Running 101: Preparing for a 5K

Thursday, April 3, 7-8 pm Bill Stolz, avid runner and librarian, will help answer questions, share training tips, and, hopefully, provide the motivation to train for your rst, or 50th, 5k race.

Wednesday, April 9, 1-2 pm Read and discuss Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs, the book that launched the TV series Bones.

Hong Kong Action Theater

Thursdays, April 10 & 24, 1-3 pm Kung Fu, Wuxia and other genre related lms.

Book Discussion at Molly Malones

Monday, April 14, 5:30-6:30 pm Join us for a discussion of the timeless baseball classic Shoeless Joe by W. P. Kinsella. Shoeless Joe is the basis for the popular lm Field of Dreams.

Unraveled: The Crochet and Knit Meet-Up

Puppy Tales

Get the Most From Your New E-Reader

Tuesday, April 15, 2-3 pm & Friday, April 25, 10-11am Do you have a new e-reader? Bring your e-reader and follow along as we help you make full use of our Library e-resources.

Wednesday, April 30, 7-8 pm Learn how to crochet or knit or just bring your current project and meet other stitchers for tips, conversation, and fun. Registration for beginners is very limited, so sign up today by calling 962-4071. Yarn will be provided for those learning, but bring your own crochet hook or knitting needles (any size is ne, but preferably an H8 or I9 crochet hook/Size 7 or 8 knitting needles). Teens welcome.

Ages 5-12; Grades K-6 Sunday, April 6, 2-4 pm Come read to a real dog, earn a certicate and enter a rafe to win your own toy reading companion. Drawings are held twice a year in June and December.

Holiday Happenings: Easter*

Grades K-6 Monday, April 14, 7-8 pm Join us for Easter stories, crafts and treats.

Upcycle It!*

A.R.T.: Art and Reading Together*

Teens
GRADES 6-12

Ages 5-11; Grades K-6 Mondays, 4-5 pm Drop in for stories and an art activity! April themes: Weather, Easter, Recycling, Hats

Ages 5-11; Grades K-6 Thursday, April 24, 6-7 pm Make beautiful art out of colored bottle caps.

Cook It Up*

TeenSpace

Monday-Friday, 3-6 pm Teen-only hours in the TeenSpace

Grades 1-6 Fridays, April 11 & 25, 3-5 pm We will create no-bake treats to eat and share.

Grades K-6 Monday, April 28, 1:30-2:30 pm Be a champion for nature! Learn about environmentalists such as Rachel Carson, John Muir, and Kate Sessions. Well make seed bombs as we ght for our environment.

Homespun: Guerrilla Gardening*

Job Research Skills*

Tuesday, April 15, 6:30-8 pm Learn to navigate the job market by nding companies hiring in your industry, secrets to identifying company contacts and where to nd the information you need to excel in job interviews.

Teen After Hours

Booker Bash!

Saturday, April 12, 6-9 pm An after-hours event just for teens. Therell be gaming, crafts and food.

AniManga Club

Graphic Novel Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, April 15, 6-8 pm Anime, manga drawing and Japanese snacks. This month create your own candy sushi.

April 12, 1-2 pm Booker Bash Celebration! Calling all Booker Buddy Club members! Our likeable Library canine wants to celebrate with all his friends. Join Booker and his guests, Circus Mojo, and the Covington Police Department K-9 unit for a howling good time. Psst...no cats allowed!

Tuesday, April 15, 7-8:30 pm Bring a favorite graphic novel to this book discussion and enjoy a lively round table about favorite books, authors and artists.

Children
President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath!
Ages 3-5; Caregiver required Tuesday, April 1, 10-10:45 am Join us for a special preschool storytime all about bath time featuring Mac Barnetts hilarious book President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath!

Improve Your Computer Skills!

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

Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service Seed Giveaway

Tuesday, April 22, 3:30-5 pm Stop by for a free packet of seeds from the County Extension Service!

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

Basic Microsoft Excel*

Thursday, April 17, 10 am-Noon

Microsoft PowerPoint*
Part 1: Tuesday, April 22, 10 am-Noon Part 2: Tuesday, April 29, 10 am-Noon

Target Your Resume Workshop*

La Hora del Cuento

Thursday, April 24, 1:30-3 pm Resume Workshop geared towards creating a new resume or updating an old one. Learn how to target your resume to meet the needs of todays competitive job market.

Congenealogy

Monday, April 28, 6:30-8 pm Join staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department in a workshop to learn basic steps to preserve and protect your family photographs.

Ages 0 - 5 Thursdays, 11 am-Noon Interactive storytimes for speakers of Spanish, English, or both. All ages are welcome but storytime is specically geared to 0-4 year olds and parents are encouraged to participate. Historias interactivas para nios que hablan Espaol, Ingles o ambos idiomas. Personas de todas las edades son bienvenidas, pero las historias estan especicamente orientadas para nios de 0-5 aos.

First Time Computer Users* Microsoft Word*

Tuesday, April 1, 10 am-Noon

Intermediate Microsoft Excel*

Thursday, April 24, 10 am-Noon

Part 1: Thursday, April 3, 10 am-Noon Part 2: Thursday, April 10, 10 am-Noon

Create and Email*

Wednesday, April 23, 10 -Noon

Exploring the Internet*

Part 1: Wednesday, April 9, 10 am-Noon Part 2: Wednesday, April 16, 10 am-Noon

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

Babes in StoryLand
Ages 0-2; Parent required Wednesdays, 7 pm

Adults
Stitch-A-Longs: April 1-30 New patterns are posted online each month that will stretch your stitching skills. This month: dish cloths! Open Crafting: Saturdays, April 5 & 19, 10 am-4 pm Quilting: Mystery Block of the Month*: Saturdays, April 5 & 19, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards*: Sunday, April 6, 2-4 pm Join crafty lady Jackie Waibel and learn how to make personalized greeting cards. All supplies provided. Adults only please. Stitchers Night Out: Thursdays, April 3 & 17, 5-8:30 pm

Diabetes Meet-Up*

Crafts

Wednesday, April 2, 6:30-8 pm Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips and resources.

Lunch and Learn For Seniors: Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimers Disease*
Monday, April 21, Noon-2 pm Enjoy soup and salad while learning about topics of interest to seniors at our monthly Lunch and Learn for Seniors series. Early detection is vital in providing the best opportunities for treatment, support and planning for the future.

Writers Group: Independence Inklings

Babes in StoryLand / PreWalkers

Ages 0-2; Parent required Thursdays, 9:30 am

Sunday, April 6, 2-4:30 pm Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels.

Cooking With Chef Lori*

Babes in StoryLand / Walkers

Ages 0-2; Parent required Thursdays, 10:30 am

Monday, April 7, 7-8:30 pm Learn ve secrets that will make you a better cook, regardless of your skill level. Learn how to get the most out of your spices; how gluten affects breads; how blanching affects vegetables; and more.

Earth Day Seed Giveaway!

Bring your baby to the Library for Babes in Storyland language enrichment with stories, songs and rhymes. Limited to rst 15 babies in attendance.

Movie vs. Book*

Tuesday, April 22, 9:30-11 am Visit the Kenton County Extension Services information kiosk and learn how you can be greener at home and in the garden. Pick up free garden seeds too!

Adult Book Discussions

Playart

Ages 2-6; Parent required Thursdays, 1:30 pm & 7 pm Fridays, 10 & 11 am

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 Tuesdays, 10:30 am Join us for music, stories, movement and laughs with Joel the Singing Librarian.

Tuesday, April 1, 7-8:30 pm Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeons Journey into the Afterlife by Eban Alexander, M.D. Tuesday, April 15, 7-8:30 pm Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Lauren Hillenbrand

Sunday, April 13, 1:30 pm Join us today for Pearl Harbor and come back next week for the book discussion. Dessert and beverages provided with registration!

3D Printing

Tuesday, April 29, 6:30-8:30 pm Watch a demo on how to scan and operate a 3D Printer. Learn the process and cost associated and ask questions.

Mah Jongg Madness*

Mondays, April 14 & 28, 1-4 pm Learn this game thats popular all over the world. All skill levels are welcome!

Teens GRADES 6-12

Fandom Friday: Shakespeare in the 1990s
Friday, April 4, 6-8 pm Romeo + Juliet or 10 Things I Hate About You? Leonardo DiCaprio or Heath Ledger? Julia Stiles or Claire Danes??? Vote for your favorite on Facebook, and thats the movie well watch! And snacks!

Toastmasters

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

Toddler Time

Ages 2-3; Parent required Tuesdays, 7 pm Toddlers and their favorite adult are invited to a special storytime just for them.

Wednesday, April 2, 5-6 pm Wellness Walkers In Northern Kentucky is open to anyone who would like to make walking for exercise part of their normal routine. Bring your own hand weights or bands and dress in comfy clothes.

Mondays, April 14 & 28, 6:45-8:30 pm Toastmasters helps people develop public speaking and leadership skills with enjoyment. Adults only please.

One-on-One Genealogy Assistance*

Wednesday, April 16, 1-2 pm Meet one on one with a Library staff member for help with genealogy resources such as Ancestry Library Edition, FamilySearch.org, Heritage Quest, etc. Class is limited to four 1-hour time slots.

ANIME ETC Club

Weekly GED

Saturday, April 12, 2-4:30 pm Every month there will be a stack of PG & PG 13 DVDs to choose from as well as pizza and snacks.

Ages 16 and up Mondays & 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.

Uno Party!

Zumba Gold*

Wednesdays, April 16, 23, & 30, 7-8 pm Licensed instructor Jean Henry will teach a lower impact, easy to follow, Latin-inspired dance tness program.

Friday, April 18, 6-8 pm The largest Uno game ever had 350 people playing at once. We might not be able to get that big, but we can still have a crazy fun game!

Bring your camera and take your childs picture with the Easter Bunny! Saturday, April 5, 1-3 pm.

Look for a Book Scavenger Hunt

Hot Wheels Racing Day!*

Ages 5-12 April 13- 20 Follow the clues to nd hidden items and be entered to win a pizza party for you and up to 10 friends!

Funday Monday: Rabbit Readers

All ages; Parent required Saturday, April 26, 11 am-12:30 pm On your marks, get set, crash! Bring your favorite Hot Wheel and race em, chase em send them ying through our custom track. New this year, camera cars! These video camera equipped racers record as they race! Hot Wheel giveaways!

Color & Coffee

Thursday, April 24, 6-8 pm Who doesnt like a good, stress-free coloring break? Were pairing it with yummy coffee for full-on alliterative goodness!

Pictures with the Easter Bunny

Bracelets: Rainbow Loom, Friendship, etc.

Ages 0-12 Saturday, April 5, 1-3 pm Hop on over to the Durr branch between 1and 3 pm for free pictures with the Easter Bunny and crafts for the kids! Dont forget to bring your camera!

Ages 5-12 Monday, April 14, 4:30-5 pm Read spring stories and make an origami rabbit that you can use as a bookmark.

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Sunday, April 27, 2-4 pm Dont have a loom? No problem! Have a loom? Bring it! We will have all sorts of supplies and instructions for all sorts of bracelets!

Booker Bash

Ages 5-12 Monday, April 28, 4:30 pm Write your own fortune! Make a delicious cookie to keep it in. Yum!!

Cook Up a Story: Tasty Fortune!

Children
Reading Buddies*
Ages 4-12; Grades PreK-5 Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15 & 29, 5-7 pm Children needing a little help in reading can join us for Reading Buddies. Readers share books one on one with an adult Reading Buddy. Treats will be served and an incentive prize will be awarded.
Homeschoolers learn about weather on April 2.

Ages 0-12; Parent required Monday, April 7, 11 am-2 pm Booker Bash! Calling all Booker Buddy Club members! Our likeable Library canine wants to celebrate with all his friends. Join Booker and his guests, the Kenton County Animal Shelter and the Kenton County K-9 unit for a howling good time! No cats allowed.

Improve Your Computer Skills!

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

Lego Time

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

Microsoft PowerPoint* First Time Computer Users* Microsoft Word

Tuesday, April 15, 6:30-8:30 pm

Ages 6-12 Thursday, April 10, 4:30 pm Build a masterpiece with our huge collection of Legos!

Basic Microsoft Excel*

Tuesday, April 1, 6:30-8:30 pm

Thursday, April 17, 1:30-3:30 pm

Sensory Storytime*

Homeschoolers Club: Wild Weather Experiments*

Ages 5-12 Wednesday, April 2, 10:30-11:30 am Well perform several different science experiments to explain different types of weather and make our own weather instruments.

Ages 2-6; Parent required Saturday, April 12, 11 am Sensory Storytime is an interactive, educational program designed for children with sensory integration challenges. It combines activities to stimulate the senses and promote learning. If your child has difculty sitting through our weekly storytimes, this inclusive program of stories, songs and activities might be a better t for them.

One-on-One Photo Scanning and Editing*

Tuesday, April 22, 6:30-8:30 pm

Wednesday, April 2, 2-3 pm Meet one on one with a Library staff member for help with scanning photos, slides or negatives. Well also show you basic editing commands and how to save the edited images.

One-on-One Digital Services Assistance*

iPad Tips and Tricks*

Wednesday, April 23, 2-3 pm Bring your iPad or other compatible device and learn about Zinio magazines, Hoopla, OneClickDigital, and others.

WedneZANY Crafts
Ages 6-12 Wednesdays, 4:30-5 pm April 2: Crafts April 9: Games April 16: Bunny Crafts April 23: Games April 30: Mothers Day Craft

Second Saturday Book Club: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Thursday, April 3, 1:30-3:30 pm Perquisite for class, iPad must be updated to the iOS7 operating system.

Saving Your Files, and Organizing Your PC* 3D Printing*

Thursday, April 24, 1:30-3:30 pm

Grades 3-6 Saturday, April 12, 1:30-4:30 pm Snack and chat about awesome books while earning AR or Reading Counts points for school! Pick up your book starting March 8.

Exploring the Librarys Website*

Tuesday, April 8, 6:30-7:30 pm

Google Search Tips and Tricks*

Thursday, April 10, 6:30-8:30 pm

Tuesday, April 29, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn how to scan, and operate the 3D Printer, as well as the process of 3D printing and the cost. Q&A after.

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.

Weekly Preschool Storytimes

Babes in Storyland
Ages 0-2 Mondays, 10 am & Tuesdays, 10 & 11 am Bring your baby to the Library for language enrichment with stories, songs and rhymes. Limited to the rst 15 babies in attendance.

Everyone
Easter Party
Sunday, April 13, 1:30-3 pm Hop on in to the Library to visit with the Easter Bunny. Bring your own camera! There will be games available from 1:30-2:30 pm, and crafts beginning at 2 pm while supplies last. Co-sponsored by Erlanger Parks and Recreation.

Be A Hero! Learn About Foster Care

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, April 1, 6:30 pm Staff from DCCH Center for Children and Families will address the preparation classes, qualications and requirements leading to approval as foster or adoptive parent.

Thursday, April 10, 7 pm Specially designed for seniors, this class will allow you to sample the basics of yoga with the assistance and stability of using a chair.

Knitting with Scarf It Up!*

Introduction to E-Readers*
Tuesday, April 1, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn about several e-book readers and how to download Library e-books for free.

Easter Eggs!!

Thursdays, April 10 & 24, 7 pm Learn to knit or bring your own project! Please bring size 10.5 needles and thick & chunky yarn.

Bedtime Stories

Saturday, April 19, 2-3 pm Bring the family for some stories and history of the Easter Egg. Decorate eggs in unusual ways, and learn about other methods you can try at home.

Film Friday

Book Discussions

Ages 2-5 Tuesdays, 7 pm Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to an evening program with stories, rhymes and dancing.

Booker Bash

Toddler Time

Saturday, April 26, Noon-3 pm Calling all Booker Buddy Club members! Join Booker and his guests, the Kenton County Animal Shelter and the Kenton County K-9 unit, for a howling good time. No cats allowed!

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt Wednesday, April 2, 7-8 pm The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick Wednesday, April 16, 7-8 pm The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Wodehouse Thursday, April 17, 2-3 pm

Friday, April 11, 1 & 6 pm This month, watch and discuss Captain Phillips starring Tom Hanks.

Ages 2-3 Wednesdays, 11 am Children, ages 2 and young 3 year olds, are invited to join Miss Theresa for stories, songs, rhymes, puppets and more.

Tabletop NKY

El Da de los Nios/El da de los Libros

Writers Group

Playart

Sunday, April 27, 1-4 pm Celebrate children and their books with international storytime, crafts, and music. Free books for children will be available while supplies last.

Thursdays, April 3 & 17, 6:30 pm Give and share feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres.

Thursday, April 17, 6:30-9 pm Meet up with fellow tabletop gamers to play a wide array of games from the librarys collection, or bring your own.

Cupcakes 101

Open Crafting

Ages 2-6; Parent required Wednesdays, 1:30 & 7 pm; Fridays, 10 & 11:30 am Lets spark our imaginations with art! Limited to rst 40 children in attendance.

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

Thursday, April 3, 7 pm Join us for a fun class on this popular treat and learn about different cupcake varieties, decorating, and other tips `and tricks.

Saturday, April 19, 10 am-4 pm Bring knitting, crocheting, or any other crafting project youre currently working on, and you might learn some new tips and tricks!

Beginner Yoga

Rise N Shine

Ages 2-5; Parent required Mondays, 11 am Children ages 2-5 and their favorite adult are invited to listen to stories and rhymes. Limited to 40 children in attendance.

Tuesday, April 8, 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.

International Food and Flavors

Tuesdays &Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 am Wednesday, April 9, Noon Increase your strength, exibility, Enjoy lunch and a presentation about energy level, and overall the history of the legendary Cincinnati health in this program for Reds ballpark, presented by the older adults. Cincinnati Museum Center.

Active For Life!

Lunch and Learn for Seniors: History of Crosley Field*

Monday, April 21, 6:30-8:30 pm Bring your love for international foods (and your appetite!) to the Library for a taste of great cooking from around the world. Co-sponsored by Kenton County Adult Educations ESL program.

Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service Seed Giveaway

Tuesday, April 22, 12:30-2 pm Stop by for a free packet of seeds from the Extension Service!

Teen Movie Night: The Book Thief

Children
Wednesday Crafternoons
Ages 6-12 Wednesdays, 4 pm April 2: International Childrens Book Day April 9: Draw a Bird April 16: Go Fly a Kite April 23: Papermaking April 30: Craft Cleanout

Wednesday, April 16, 6-8 pm Watch The Book Thief, enjoy free snacks, and enter to win prizes.

Teen Advisory Board

Enjoy a great concert featuring Jeremy Pinnell and the 55s on Friday, April 25! Tribute to Willie Nelson with Jeremy Pinnell and the 55s

Monday, April 21, 5:30-6:30 pm Talk to the Teen Librarian about Library events, and give suggestions for books, movies, games, and more for the library to purchase. Pizza and soda will be served.

Anime & Manga Club

Teens GRADES 6-12 UNLESS

OTHER WISE INDICATED

Wednesday, April 23, 5:30-6:30 pm Join other local otaku to watch anime, read the newest manga, enjoy Japanese snacks, discover old favorites, and enter to win prizes.

Thursday Things

Pokemon Club

Friday, April 25, 7 pm Join us for a fun concert celebrating the birthday of outlaw country music legend, Willie Nelson, with local band Jeremy Pinnell and the 55s. The show will also feature other classic country favorites.

Beyond the Book

Lunch and Learn for Seniors: Greater Cincinnati During WWII

Wednesday, April 2, 5:30-6:30 pm This months book is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Join us for a lively book discussion and get recommendation for more great books! Pick up a copy of the book at the Reference Desk. A library card is not required to pick up a book or attend the event.

Monday, April 28, 5:30-6:30 pm Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game, battle your friends with your Nintendo DS, make Pokemon crafts, and more!

Ages 6-12 Thursdays, 7 pm April 3: World Party Day April 10: International Day of Human Space Flight April 17: Building Better Minds April 24: Pizza Party

Paying for College Creatively*

Homeschool Program: Color and Light

Monday, April 28, Noon Enjoy a lunch and learn about the local area as it left the Great Depression behind and contributed to the efforts of World War II. Presented by the Cincinnati Museum Center.

National Library Week Read-In

Wednesday, April 30, 5:30-7 pm Freelance artist and college-debt-free instructor Danielle Metz explains ways to raise extra money to nance your college education. Teens and their families are welcome to attend.

Ages 5-12 Friday, April 4, 10:30 am Learn about the science of color and light through technology and activities. Event listings continued on back cover.

Grades 4-12; Parent required Monday, April 7, 2-8 pm Wear cozy pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and relax with a book in our Meeting Rooms and Childrens Activity Room. There will be door prizes, snacks, and pizza for those who stick around for dinnertime. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Improve Your Computer Skills!

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

Preserving Your Family Photographs

Library Lounge

Tuesday, April 29,7 pm Join staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department in a workshop to learn basic steps to preserve and protect your family photographs.

Wednesdays & Mondays, April 14 & 16, 21 & 23, 28 & 30, 4:30-5:30 pm Come to the Library to hang out with friends, play games, listen to music, catch up on your homework, or just relax with a good book and free snacks.

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

Tuesday, April 8, 6:30-8:30 pm

Internet for Beginners*

Microsoft Excel*

Introduction to E-Readers*

Part #1: Thursday, April10, 6:30-8:30 pm Part #2: Thursday, April 17, 6:30-8:30 pm

Open Lab

Senior Movie Day

Book Journal Craft*

Wednesday, April 30, 1 pm Watch and discuss, the Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Cosponsored by Madonna Manor.

Monday, April 14, 5:30-6:30 pm Turn an old book into a personalized hardcover journal! Bring your own book or use the supplies provided.

Tuesday, April 1, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn about several e-book readers & how to download Library e-books for free.

Tuesday, April 15, 6:30-8:30 pm The class will be open for questions, and round table discussion.

First Time Computer Users*

Microsoft Word*

Thursday, April 24, 6:30-8:30 pm

Wednesday, April 2, 6:30-8:30 pm

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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www.kentonlibrary.org Hours
M-Th: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri.*: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat.** 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. * The Covington Library closes at 6 p.m. on Friday ** Erlanger open until 6 p.m. on Saturday

Erlanger Childrens Programs, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7

Angelina Ballerina Dance Program* Easter Puppet Show*
Ages 3-7; Parent required Sunday, April 6, 2 pm Wear your dancing clothes to a program centering around the book Angelina Ballerina. Hear the story, then learn some beginning dance steps from our dance instructor followed by a snack. Ages 2-8 Tuesdays, April 8 & 15, 7 pm Enjoy the antics of the puppets as they prepare for spring and the Easter season. Puppets will entertain by singing, dancing and telling jokes. Make a sticker scene to take home.

Rhythm & Rhyme: Sensory Storytime*

Ages 2-6; Parent required Saturday, April 26, 11 am Sensory Storytime is an interactive and educational program that is especially designed for children with sensory

integration challenges. It combines activities to stimulate the senses and promote learning. If your child has difculty sitting through one of the librarys other storytimes, this inclusive program of stories, songs and activities may be a better t for him or her.

National Library Week Read-In

Grades 4-12; Parent required Monday, April 7, 2-8 pm See Teens.

Spring Break with The Barber of Seville

Online Classes
Please note: these are online classes and require an Internet and audio connection. Value Line and Morningstar
that lets you access the catalog and your account, Hoopla for movies and music, Freegal for music, Zinio for magazines, Blio for kids e-books, OneClick for audiobooks and more.

Reading Buddies

Ages 6-12 Friday, April 11, 10 am Join Roundabout Opera for Kids as they present a kid-friendly version of Rossinis Barber of Seville.

Ages 2-12 Mondays, 4:30-6 pm & Saturday, April 12, 12-2 pm Children will share books with an adult Reading Buddy. Pizza will be served and an incentive prize will be awarded.

Lego Club
Ages 5-12 Thursdays, April 17 & 24, 4-5 pm We will work on both individual and team creations.

Thursday, April 3, Noon-1 pm Learn how to use Morningstar and Value Line for your investments.

The Library on your iPad, iPhone, or Android

Thursday, April 10, Noon-1 pm Download apps designed just for Library users such as the Kenton County Public Library app

Quick Guide to E-Books

Wednesday, April 16, Noon-1 pm Learn how to borrow e-books from the Library. Well cover Kindle, iPad, Nook, and other e-readers, smartphones, and tablets. Login at https://kentonlibrary.webex.com