Want to win an awesome Mimobot designer 1GB USB drive? They hold all your computer files, work on PC or Mac, and come preloaded with all kinds of desktop art and icons.
Here’s how to win one:
Read and review any 2010 YALSA award winner—that’s the current display in the Teen Area! (There’s also a list at the Durr adult reference desk.) Return completed reviews to the box in the Durr teen area. Each completed review is a chance to win the prize.
Review forms are available at the reference desk and in the teen area.
www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/bbya
Grades: 6 - 12
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Project Linus is a volunteer non-profit organization whose mission is to provide children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need with gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans lovingly created by volunteer 'blanketeers'. Blankets are collected locally and distributed to children ages 0-18 in hospitals, shelters, social service agencies, or anywhere that a child might be in need of a big hug. The William E. Durr Branch accepts donations year round.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Read off your fines in the Children's Department! Children 17 and under may read off their fines anytime. For every 15 minutes you read, you can reduce your fines by $1.50. Parents, siblings, and friends can read to young children. Ask for details and sign in at the children's reference desk.
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Meet at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this one hour senior exercise program. Most exercises are done from a chair, but a few include standing poses. Please bring your own small weights. Taught by Kathy Yelton with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, call Kathy at 859-356-3155. Program runs for ten weeks from January 26 through April 1, and participants can join at any time.
Volunteers and staff of nonprofits organizations are invited to a basic training on the process of researching foundation grants using the Foundation Directory Online a database provided by the Foundation Center. The class will take place in the computer lab. The first hour will be a demonstration and the second hour is for searching grant opportunities. Sign up to win a doorprize at the program.
Come to the library for stories, songs & activities just for preschoolers. Storytimes in Covington are designed to help children develop early literacy skills.
Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two-year-olds. Siblings are welcome. Storytimes in Covington are designed to develop early literacy skills.
Make someone else’s trash your treasure!
Artwork winds up in thrift stores all the time. You can give it a new life by painting, drawing, gluing, etc. your own work in!
We’ll have old paintings of all shapes and sizes, just waiting for your creativity!
We’ve got 10 paintings, so the first 10 teens will be the customizers.
Grades: 6 - 12
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
In this follow-up to the "Microsoft Word Part 1" class we will learn how to make your documents more complex, as well as how to create some new types of documents by using some advanced formatting techniques.
Nathan Jefferies will be teaching this class. Nathan will show you how to job search online. Learn some resume skills, job sites and how to apply for jobs online.
You can come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along a pillow and a blanket for this storytime.Bring your favorite stuffed animal.Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, dancing and time to color! No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Take a stroll down memory lane and inside the fascinating local history of Erlanger and Elsmere with local Arcadia Publishing authors from the Erlanger Historical Society and the Elsmere Historical Society. In this talk, take a pictorial journey through the rich history of these two sister cities. After the program, the authors will autograph books and offer books for sale. Space is limited and registration is required.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00.
Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
The book was so good, they made it into a movie! Join us for our newest book discussion group in which we discuss the book, and then watch and compare a short clip from the film. Everyone is welcome to join this group which will meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 10am. For more information, contact Leigh at 859-962-4000 ext. 4108.
Two-year-olds and their favorite adult are welcome to hear stories and rhymes. We'll color from time to time and we'll always dance! No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Have you ever wanted to have a voice in the services and programs that the library provides to teens? Now is your chance! Join our Teen Advisory Board and make your voice heard. All are welcome. Pizza is provided.
The Faces and Places: NKY Photographic Archives contains more than 60,000 images donated by a multitude of people and organizations. The time-span covered by the images ranges from the mid-1800s through last week. But what sorts of images are there and how can one access them? This program will explore that, enabling people to use the database to its full potential and demonstrating the varied usefulness of the images.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Meet at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this one hour senior exercise program. Most exercises are done from a chair, but a few include standing poses. Please bring your own small weights. Taught by Kathy Yelton with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, call Kathy at 859-356-3155. Program runs for ten weeks from January 26 through April 1, and participants can join at any time.
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Rod & Geof will be teaching this class.Rod & Geof will help the students make a basic budget using Excel. Patrons will learn about formulas, toolbars, worksheets & charts.
Join the Cincinnati Museum Center for a look at your amazing Heart! Get "up close and personal" with capillaries, "run" a little race, test your food pyramid knowledge, and share some giant microbes. You may not think about Valentine's Day the same way again! Limit of 30 children, grades 2-6 ONLY. Please register online, in person, or by phone to 962-4003.
Make new friends and have some knitting fun with other knitters! Join us for community and conversation on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm. Work on your own project or learn a new knitting skill from our instructor, a volunteer with Scarf it Up (a local organization that collects knitted scarves for the needy). All knitters are welcome!
Already know how to knit? Great! Now learn how to knit an accessory pouch for your cell phone or other handheld device with a volunteer from Scarf it Up (a local organization that collects knitted scarves for the needy)! Participants must know the knit and purl stitch and should bring cotton yarn and size 7 needles. Space is limited and registration is required.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
In this hilarious animated feature, a team of trained secret agent guinea pigs work for a government agency. The team is asked to prevent a diabolical billionaire from taking over the world. Children in the 5th grade and under must have a registered adult in the room. You bring a pop, we'll bring the popcorn!
Did you miss it in the theaters? Join us on the second Friday of each month as we watch and discuss a recent release to DVD -- one chosen to spark conversation! For February, we'll watch and discuss "Moon" starring Sam Rockwell and Kevin Spacey as the voice of Gerty.
Join the library crafters and you WON'T 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. You'll make new friends, share some laughter and snacks.
Grades: 6 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Whether you're new to the art of quilting or just want to refresh your skills, this is the class for you! 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 for the class. Are you an experienced quilter? Please stop by and show us your current project.
Get help with preparing and filing your taxes from trained community volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This free service is available to low to moderate income people on a first come, first served basis with same day appointment registration on each Saturday during tax season. Space is limited.
Learn the basics of crochet at the library! Instructors will teach four basic stitches while making a scarf. Beginning students must call 859-962-4031 to register and obtain a list of materials needed for the class. Do you already crochet? Please stop by and show us your current project. Registration is limited for this class.
Children ages 2-8 dress up as your favorite princess and head out to the Durr branch for some magical fun. We'll read stories, play games, have snacks and make a craft fit for a princess. Registration is required, so call 962-4032 to register.
Ages: 2 - 8
Parent Required
Register: 962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Roger Mullins, author of "Lethal Amnesia", will speak about Genre Writing and how to gear your writing to sell in today’s markets. Books will be sold and signed after the meeting as time allows.
And remember: What happens in writer's group, stays in writer's group!
The Library is a LOVE-ly place to bring your family on Valentine's Day! Enjoy a magic show and a special Valentine craft. Co-sponsored by Erlanger Parks and Recreation Dept.
There is no better way to Rise N Shine on Monday mornings than at storytime! Wake up with me each week with fun stories, rhymes, dancing, and coloring. No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Based on the children's book, this animated adventure follows a scientist who tries to solve world hunger only to see things go awry as food falls from the sky in abundance. This is the most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. Children in the 5th grade and under must have a registered adult in the room. You bring a pop, we'll bring the popcorn!
You'll look positively presidential as a silhouette. Take turns tracing each other's outline and then cut yours out to make your very own silhouette. Call (859)962-4032 to register.
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Some children need a Reading Buddy to help them on the way to reading success! Children who are not native English speakers, and children who want to boost their reading performance, are encouraged to join our "Reading Buddies Club." At various times throughout the month, children aged 2-12 can come and spend time reading with an adult Reading Buddy volunteer. The children will receive a special incentive prize for attending each Reading Buddies Club meeting, and pizza will be served! Be sure to check our KCPL Calendar for all the Reading Buddy Club meetings!
Spend some quality time at the library with your whole family. We'll share books, songs, movement activities and more. Everyone is welcome! No registration required!
Ages: All Ages
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Meet at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this one hour senior exercise program. Most exercises are done from a chair, but a few include standing poses. Please bring your own small weights. Taught by Kathy Yelton with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, call Kathy at 859-356-3155. Program runs for ten weeks from January 26 through April 1, and participants can join at any time.
Come to the library for stories, songs & activities just for preschoolers. Storytimes in Covington are designed to help children develop early literacy skills.
Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two-year-olds. Siblings are welcome. Storytimes in Covington are designed to develop early literacy skills.
Read the book and then join us for this monthly book discussion group! Pick up a copy of the book at the Covington Reference Desk up to four weeks prior to the discussion meeting on the third Tuesday of each month.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation/slideshow program. In this class we will learn how to create a good slideshow from start to finish. We'll utilize several different forms of custom animation and learn several different ways to spice up your presentation.
Support, critique, inside tips and techniques are but a few of the benefits of participation in this local writers' group. Writers of all genres and skill levels are welcome to join this group of writers for their meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For more information, contact Venus, Adult Services Librarian and Programmer, at 859-962-4000 ext. 4107.
You can come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along a pillow and a blanket for this storytime.Bring your favorite stuffed animal.Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, dancing and time to color! No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00.
Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Two-year-olds and their favorite adult are welcome to hear stories and rhymes. We'll color from time to time and we'll always dance! No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
You'll look positively presidential as a silhouette. Take turns tracing each other's outline and then cut yours out to make your very own silhouette. Call (859)962-4032 to register.
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Read the book and then join us for this monthly book discussion group! Books can be picked up at the reference desk up to four weeks prior to the discussion. This book discussion group, The Protagonists, meets regularly on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm. New participants are always welcome! For more information, contact Michelle at 859-962-4000 ext. 4102.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Meet at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this one hour senior exercise program. Most exercises are done from a chair, but a few include standing poses. Please bring your own small weights. Taught by Kathy Yelton with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, call Kathy at 859-356-3155. Program runs for ten weeks from January 26 through April 1, and participants can join at any time.
Microsoft Publisher is a page layout program where you can create fun things like birthday cards, yard sale signs, and other page design related projects. In class, we will make a greeting card of whatever you want!
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Read the book and then join us for this monthly book discussion group! Books can be picked up at the reference desk up to four weeks prior to the discussion. This book discussion group, The Page-turners, meets regularly on the third Thursday of the month at 2pm. New participants are always welcome! For more information, contact Leigh at 859-962-4000 ext. 4108.
Bring a friend, and celebrate International Friendship Month! We'll read some friendly stories and make a craft for yourself or to share with a friend. We'll also share a snack! Kindergartners welcome with a parent. Limit of 40 kids.
Take a stroll down memory lane and inside the fascinating local history of Fort Wright with local Arcadia Publishing author Julia Hurst. In this talk, experience historic images that trace the history of Fort Wright from a Civil War fort to the current "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" community. After the program, the author will autograph books and offer books for sale. Space is limited and registration is required.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Come in and learn this ancient game that's popular all over the world! Arriving in America in the twenties, Mah Jongg quickly became the newest fad and favorite game to play.
All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2009 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.
Become a Blanketeer while you learn how to make a fleece blanket with tied-strips. We'll provide the material (while supplies last) but you can add the love. All blankets will be donated to Project Linus.
Get help with preparing and filing your taxes from trained community volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This free service is available to low to moderate income people on a first come, first served basis with same day appointment registration on each Saturday during tax season. Space is limited.
Some children need a Reading Buddy to help them on the way to reading success! Children who are not native English speakers, and children who want to boost their reading performance, are encouraged to join our "Reading Buddies Club." At various times throughout the month, children aged 2-12 can come and spend time reading with an adult Reading Buddy volunteer. The children will receive a special incentive prize for attending each Reading Buddies Club meeting, and pizza will be served! Be sure to check our KCPL Calendar for all the Reading Buddy Club meetings!
Gigglebox Theatre Experience provides a rich educational theatre experience for children that includes creating a puppet and learning how to manipulate it for a fun performance! Join Karie Gipson, puppet master, as she helps bring out the artist in you!
Grades: K - 6
Parent Required
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Get out your togas because we're having a Greek Mythology Party! Learn about Greek Myths through games and crafts. Fans of the Percy Jackson Books or movie will be right in their element showing off their Mythology skills. Call (859)962-4032 to register.
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join us for Puppy Tales and you can read to a dog at the library! Studies have shown that reading to dogs improves children's reading skills. Each child will receive a certificate with a photo of themselves with the dog they read to. We will supply the dogs, you bring the children!
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00.
Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Pam Baker will be teaching this class. This class is for beginners who need to learn the different parts of the computer, how to use the mouse and some basic functions of the Windows operating systems.
There is no better way to Rise N Shine on Monday mornings than at storytime! Wake up with me each week with fun stories, rhymes, dancing, and coloring. No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition or come play games just for fun! Use some of our games or bring your own. Board games, Wii and PS2 provided. Registration is not required.
Grades: 6 - 12
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Some children need a Reading Buddy to help them on the way to reading success! Children who are not native English speakers, and children who want to boost their reading performance, are encouraged to join our "Reading Buddies Club." At various times throughout the month, children aged 2-12 can come and spend time reading with an adult Reading Buddy volunteer. The children will receive a special incentive prize for attending each Reading Buddies Club meeting, and pizza will be served! Be sure to check our KCPL Calendar for all the Reading Buddy Club meetings!
Help make a short film that will be posted on YouTube! Teens who appear on-camera must have their parents sign a release form. Forms will be available at the Erlanger Reference Desk starting 2/1. Registration is required.
Build your self-confidence and develop better speaking and leadership skills. Toastmasters can help - and it's fun! See how this proven program has helped millions worldwide. Call 859-802-9320 for additional information or just stop in. Learn more at the Toastmaster's website. Visit the Toastmaster's International website and the local webpage. Adults only please.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Spend some quality time at the library with your whole family. We'll share books, songs, movement activities and more. Everyone is welcome! No registration required!
Ages: All Ages
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Meet at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this one hour senior exercise program. Most exercises are done from a chair, but a few include standing poses. Please bring your own small weights. Taught by Kathy Yelton with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, call Kathy at 859-356-3155. Program runs for ten weeks from January 26 through April 1, and participants can join at any time.
Come to the library for stories, songs & activities just for preschoolers. Storytimes in Covington are designed to help children develop early literacy skills.
EBSCO is an online database available through the library Web site that allows you to research quality information and access your favorite magazines such as Consumer Reports and Rolling Stone. This class will show you how to log in, search, download, and enjoy these materials not available on the open web. Sign up to win a doorprize during the program.
Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two-year-olds. Siblings are welcome. Storytimes in Covington are designed to develop early literacy skills.
Do you have a passion for researching your family's roots and branches? Would you be interested in meeting fellow family historians for an informal evening of lively discussion on "all things genealogy?" If so, join a member of the Kentucky History Department for our monthly meeting of "congenial genealogists." Participants are encouraged to bring along tips, suggestions, and resources to share with the group. Whether you have days or decades of family history research under your belt, all skill levels are welcome!
You can come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along a pillow and a blanket for this storytime.Bring your favorite stuffed animal.Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, dancing and time to color! No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Take a stroll down memory lane and inside the fascinating local history of Northern Kentucky's Dixie Highway with local Arcadia Publishing author Deborah Kohl Kremer. In this talk, experience historic images of the people and places along the Dixie Highway beginning in Covington and heading south through Boone County. See how much things have changed or stayed the same since the early 1800s. After the program, the author will autograph books and offer books for sale. Space is limited and registration is required.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00.
Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Two-year-olds and their favorite adult are welcome to hear stories and rhymes. We'll color from time to time and we'll always dance! No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Enjoy the company of friends, theater-style snacks, and great discussion at our monthly classic films program -- planned especially for seniors! On the final Wednesday of each month at 1pm, we show one of the best classic films from our library collection. For February, we’ll watch and discuss the classic film "Houseboat" starring Cary Grant and Sophia Loren. Co-hosted by the City of Erlanger
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Have your voice heard about things you would like to see happening at the Library. Meet other teens in your neighborhood and help make the Teen Space a fun place to hang out.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Meet at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this one hour senior exercise program. Most exercises are done from a chair, but a few include standing poses. Please bring your own small weights. Taught by Kathy Yelton with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, call Kathy at 859-356-3155. Program runs for ten weeks from January 26 through April 1, and participants can join at any time.
In this class we will go over various websites where you can upload your resume so companies can see you, how to create a resume for a specific company websites and some other ways to get your information out there!
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Writing a manuscript for publishing as a children's book or just getting started? Join us as we continue to explore the writing and publishing world for children and adolescents. Bring your latest manuscript for sharing!
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Love is in the air! Come to the library and make two page scrapbook layout to celebrate the month of February. Pictures are optional for this session but please bring your own glue and/or tape and favorite scissors.
The Faces and Places: NKY Photographic Archives contains more than 60,000 images donated by a multitude of people and organizations. The timespan covered by the images ranges from the mid-1800s through last week. But what sorts of images are there and how can one access them? This program will explore that, enabling people to use the database to its full potential and demonstrating the varied usefulness of the images.
Ole! Yesterday was Tortilla Chip Day! Join us for a fiesta of food, fun, and fantastic stories! Kindergartners welcome with a parent. Limit of 40 kids.
Experience the unique and fascinating special exhibits of the Behringer-Crawford Museum in this special museum-to-you program! That's right: they're bringing the good stuff to your Erlanger Branch Library. This month, explore very early Northern Kentucky history with a fascinating lecture by archaeologist Jeannine Kreinbrink. Explore the rich history of the Native Americans/American Indians who lived in Northern Kentucky for over 12,000 years, experience actual artifacts, and journey back in time in this fun and informative program!
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Get help with preparing and filing your taxes from trained community volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This free service is available to low to moderate income people on a first come, first served basis with same day appointment registration on each Saturday during tax season. Space is limited.
The Sweeneys play Celtic and Irish music for all ages. From traditional tunes to more contemporary originals, their playful and fun tunes are sure to please everyone.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
It's Durr's Anime Club! (We really need a better name. Any ideas?) Come on by to watch some anime and eat some snacks. Most anime will be rated around PG-13.
Grades: 6 - 12
Movie Rating:pg13
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00.
Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Can you "Romance Us" in 1,500 words or less? Open to all writers! Only previously unpublished manuscripts, please, though dual submissions are allowed. Entries may be submitted by e-mail, snail mail, or in person to the W.E. Durr Branch of the Kenton County Library by Thursday, April 1st.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Read off your fines in the Children's Department! Children 17 and under may read off their fines anytime. For every 15 minutes you read, you can reduce your fines by $1.50. Parents, siblings, and friends can read to young children. Ask for details and sign in at the children's reference desk.
There is no better way to Rise N Shine on Monday mornings than at storytime! Wake up with me each week with fun stories, rhymes, dancing, and coloring. No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Monday Matinees, a film screening on the first Monday of the month. This month's film, Rebel Without a Cause. Jim Stark... a kid from a 'good' family - what makes him tick... like a bomb? Stop in for some popcorn and a good film.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Get help preparing for the GED test with free study sessions and testing offered by Kenton County Adult Education on Mondays & Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Call Kenton County Adult Education at 442-1180 for more information or just stop in for one of the sessions.
We'll use unconventional methods to create a blot monster and a doodle bird. Make a monster out of a mistake and a bird out of a doodle. Get your imaginations going and create! Call (859)962-4032 to register.
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Some children need a Reading Buddy to help them on the way to reading success! Children who are not native English speakers, and children who want to boost their reading performance, are encouraged to join our "Reading Buddies Club." At various times throughout the month, children aged 2-12 can come and spend time reading with an adult Reading Buddy volunteer. The children will receive a special incentive prize for attending each Reading Buddies Club meeting, and pizza will be served! Be sure to check our KCPL Calendar for all the Reading Buddy Club meetings!
Spend some quality time at the library with your whole family. We'll share books, songs, movement activities and more. Everyone is welcome! No registration required!
Ages: All Ages
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Do you have coupons that you don't use? Don't pitch them; swap them for those you need instead! (Please note this program was moved from March 1, 2010.)
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Meet at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this one hour senior exercise program. Most exercises are done from a chair, but a few include standing poses. Please bring your own small weights. Taught by Kathy Yelton with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, call Kathy at 859-356-3155. Program runs for ten weeks from January 26 through April 1, and participants can join at any time.
Come to the library for stories, songs & activities just for preschoolers. Storytimes in Covington are designed to help children develop early literacy skills.
Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two-year-olds. Siblings are welcome. Storytimes in Covington are designed to develop early literacy skills.
Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday AND Read Across America day! We will read some books by Dr. Seuss, make a craft and have a snack. Registration is required.
Excel looks hard to use but this class will make it easy. Learn how to make a budget using Excel. You will get to work with formulas, charts and workbooks.
Join us for Puppy Tales on Tuesday evenings in March from 6:30-7:50pm. Registered children in Grades K-6 will have a 20 minute time slot to read one-on-one to a dog who loves to hear stories! Call 962-4032 for more information. Registration Required.
Grades: K - 6
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Pam Baker will be teaching this class. This class is for beginners who need to learn the different parts of the computer, how to use the mouse and some basic functions of the Windows operating systems.
Support, critique, inside tips and techniques are but a few of the benefits of participation in this local writers' group. Writers of all genres and skill levels are welcome to join this group of writers for their meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For more information, contact Venus, Adult Services Librarian and Programmer, at 859-962-4000 ext. 4107.
For Mar. 2: "The Yiddish Policeman's Union" by Michael Chabon
Read the book and then join us for this monthly book discussion group! Pick up a copy of the book at the Covington Reference Desk up to four weeks prior to the discussion meeting on the first Tuesday of each month.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar by Robert Alexander
The final days of the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, and his family are still a fascinating mystery. There is no one left to bear witness to what happened at the execution. Or is there? Author Robert Alexander explores what a witness might have been able to tell us and leaves us with a novel that blends history and mystery with a shocking twist at the end.
You can come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along a pillow and a blanket for this storytime.Bring your favorite stuffed animal.Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, dancing and time to color! No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00.
Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Two-year-olds and their favorite adult are welcome to hear stories and rhymes. We'll color from time to time and we'll always dance! No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
We'll use unconventional methods to create a blot monster and a doodle bird. Make a monster out of a mistake and a bird out of a doodle. Get your imaginations going and create! Call (859)962-4032 to register.
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Read the book and then join us for this monthly book discussion group! Books can be picked up at the reference desk up to four weeks prior to the discussion. This book discussion group, The Bookies, meets regularly on the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. New participants are always welcome! For more information, contact Colleen at 859-962-4000 ext. 4114.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Meet at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this one hour senior exercise program. Most exercises are done from a chair, but a few include standing poses. Please bring your own small weights. Taught by Kathy Yelton with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, call Kathy at 859-356-3155. Program runs for ten weeks from January 26 through April 1, and participants can join at any time.
In this class you will learn how to setup a yahoo email account and after that you will learn about the address book, mail options and many more tips and tricks for email.
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Get help preparing for the GED test with free study sessions and testing offered by Kenton County Adult Education on Mondays & Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Call Kenton County Adult Education at 442-1180 for more information or just stop in for one of the sessions.
Meet and mingle with local knitters! We're hosting a KAL so stop in and cast on with friends. All skill levels welcome! Bring your own beverage and we'll provide the snack. KAL
In preparation for St. Patrick's Day, learn about another significant time in Irish history -- the Irish Potato Famine, sometimes called "the Great Hunger." No one knows precisely how many people died in Ireland during those years, but in a population of more than 8 million people, the death count reached over 1 million and another 1.5 to 2 million emigrated. By 1891, the population of Ireland was at 4 million. Come and learn about why, what was involved, and what effect this has on today, in this fascinating presentation by Dr. Hebert from Thomas More College. Also hear about the effort in NKY to create a memorial to this moment in history. Space is limited and registration is requested.
Register: 962-4002
Registration online will be available on Feb 15, 2010
It's the first Thursday of the month, and that means PIZZA! Join us for stories, pizza, and FUN! Kindergartners welcome with a parent. Limit of 24 kids. Sign in at the Children's desk beginning at 6:30 pm.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! Arriving in America in the twenties, Mah Jongg quickly became the newest fad and favorite game to play.
All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2009 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.
Families with children are invited to come play board games from 3:30 - 4:30 in the Children's Department and move to the meeting room from 4:30 to 5:00 TO enjoy sundaes.
Parent Required
Register: 859-962-4077
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Do you have UFOs (UnFinished Objects) and PIGS (Projects In Grocery Sacks) hidden in closets throughout your house? Dust off your incomplete project and get it finished! No teachers today-just good company and motivation. All crafts welcome.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Get help with preparing and filing your taxes from trained community volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This free service is available to low to moderate income people on a first come, first served basis with same day appointment registration on each Saturday during tax season. Space is limited.
Some children need a Reading Buddy to help them on the way to reading success! Children who are not native English speakers, and children who want to boost their reading performance, are encouraged to join our "Reading Buddies Club." At various times throughout the month, children aged 2-12 can come and spend time reading with an adult Reading Buddy volunteer. The children will receive a special incentive prize for attending each Reading Buddies Club meeting, and pizza will be served! Be sure to check our KCPL Calendar for all the Reading Buddy Club meetings!
Which is better? The book or the film? We will be watching a film based on the book followed by a brief discussion. In March we are watching and discussing "Apollo 13" by Jim Lovell. Register and stop in to pick up a copy of the book.
We are reading with our doggie friends in 2010! Reading to dogs improves reading skills and dogs make great listeners! All participants will receive a certificate.
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4077
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Irish Singer/Songwriter Roger Drawdy plays a mix of Traditional and original music with a distinctive sound. Since 2000 he has played in numerous venues throughout the US. Drawdy's prolific songwriting promises to take them to the top of the world/roots music scene. Join us as the library welcomes Roger for an afternoon of fun music.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Children ages 4-8 come to the William E. Durr Branch Children's Department for a Piggy Party! We'll get messy with piggy games, treats and a craft. Registration Required.
Ages: 4 - 8
Parent Required
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Celebrate the Young Adult Library Services Association Teen Tech Week initiative at the Mary Ann Mongan Branch Library during this week with a variety of technology programs. Also, drop in anytime this week to pick up your free pair of earbuds.
Grades: 6 - 12
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Kids who love animals.... join us for a program about pet-care. The Kenton County Animal Shelter will bring some adoptable puppies and kittens. Children will have the opportunity to be involved hands-on grooming the puppies. Registration Required.
Come out and enjoy the art created by high school students in the Northern Kentucky area March 8th through the 12th. Simon Kenton High School and the William E. Durr library branch will be hosting the Northern Regional art contest of the Kentucky Art Education Association. Students from Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Pendleton, Owen and Carroll Counties, both public, private, and home schooled students will exhibiting their art work. Categories include painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, photography, and more will be on display. All first place winners, as well as 2-D and 3D Best of Show recipients will advance to state competition.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
In this follow-up to the "Microsoft Word Part 1" class we will learn how to make your documents more complex, as well as how to create some new types of documents by using some advanced formatting techniques.
There is no better way to Rise N Shine on Monday mornings than at storytime! Wake up with me each week with fun stories, rhymes, dancing, and coloring. No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Celebrate Women's History Month, a time to acknowledge the wide range of contributions, achievements, and accomplishments of women. Join us as we learn about Amelia Earhart, Helen Keller, and other famous and not so famous women.
Markers, water, and coffee filters are the ingredients for a tie-dyed butterfly. For National Craft Month create a beautiful creature from items around the house. Call (859)962-4032 to register.
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Some children need a Reading Buddy to help them on the way to reading success! Children who are not native English speakers, and children who want to boost their reading performance, are encouraged to join our "Reading Buddies Club." At various times throughout the month, children aged 2-12 can come and spend time reading with an adult Reading Buddy volunteer. The children will receive a special incentive prize for attending each Reading Buddies Club meeting, and pizza will be served! Be sure to check our KCPL Calendar for all the Reading Buddy Club meetings!
Build your self-confidence and develop better speaking and leadership skills. Toastmasters can help - and it's fun! See how this proven program has helped millions worldwide. Call 859-802-9320 for additional information or just stop in. Learn more at the Toastmaster's website. Visit the Toastmaster's International website and the local webpage. Adults only please.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Spend some quality time at the library with your whole family. We'll share books, songs, movement activities and more. Everyone is welcome! No registration required!
Ages: All Ages
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Meet at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this one hour senior exercise program. Most exercises are done from a chair, but a few include standing poses. Please bring your own small weights. Taught by Kathy Yelton with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, call Kathy at 859-356-3155. Program runs for ten weeks from January 26 through April 1, and participants can join at any time.
Come to the library for stories, songs & activities just for preschoolers. Storytimes in Covington are designed to help children develop early literacy skills.
Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two-year-olds. Siblings are welcome. Storytimes in Covington are designed to develop early literacy skills.
Join us for Puppy Tales on Tuesday evenings in March from 6:30-7:50pm. Registered children in Grades K-6 will have a 20 minute time slot to read one-on-one to a dog who loves to hear stories! Call 962-4032 for more information. Registration Required.
Grades: K - 6
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
You can come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along a pillow and a blanket for this storytime.Bring your favorite stuffed animal.Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, dancing and time to color! No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Celebrate St. Partick's Day with traditional Irish music by Cincinnati musical group Dark Moll. In this highly enjoyable concert, you'll experience music firmly rooted in the centuries-old tradition of Irish dance music, but featuring a perfectly unique sound with ballads, lively Irish reels, jigs, slip jigs, hornpipes, polkas and airs. Dark Moll, a Cincinnati Band whose name is taken from the traditional Irish song "Moll Dubh A' Ghleanna" which translates to "Dark Moll of the Glen," includes fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, bodhran, bouzouki and more! Join us!
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
The book was so good, they made it into a movie! Join us for our newest book discussion group in which we discuss the book, and then watch and compare a short clip from the film. Everyone is welcome to join this group which will meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 10am. For more information, contact Leigh at 859-962-4000 ext. 4108.
Two-year-olds and their favorite adult are welcome to hear stories and rhymes. We'll color from time to time and we'll always dance! No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Markers, water, and coffee filters are the ingredients for a tie-dyed butterfly. For National Craft Month create a beautiful creature from items around the house. Call (859)962-4032 to register.
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Have you ever wanted to have a voice in the services and programs that the library provides to teens? Now is your chance! Join our Teen Advisory Board and make your voice heard. All are welcome. Pizza is provided.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Meet at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this one hour senior exercise program. Most exercises are done from a chair, but a few include standing poses. Please bring your own small weights. Taught by Kathy Yelton with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, call Kathy at 859-356-3155. Program runs for ten weeks from January 26 through April 1, and participants can join at any time.
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
This session is a guided tour of all the free resources available on the Foundation Center's web site. During the class you will explore many tools and resources to help you become a better grantseeker. You will then have open time to search and explore these resources.
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Do you enjoy wildlife and the great outdoors? Join Steve Trauger from the Kenton County Parks & Recreation office to learn how to attract Bluebirds and other cavity nesting birds to your own backyard. Steve will also explain how to become a local Eastern Bluebird monitor for the Northern Kentucky Bluebird Trail. Experience the thrill of discovery while giving Mother Nature a helping hand!
Push, Pull, and Means: Immigration and Migration in Northern Kentucky
In preparation for St. Patrick's Day, learn about the history of immigration and migration of various peoples in NKY with Dr. Paul Tenkotte from Northern Kentucky University. Space is limited and registration is required.
Register: 962-4002
Registration online will be available on Feb 15, 2010
The first public Basketball game was played on March 11, 1892. Let's celebrate with basketball stories, a craft, and a snack! We'll create a portable basketball game! Program limited to 36 kids. Kindergartners welcome with a parent.
Already know how to knit? Great! Now learn how to knit a dish cloth using mitered squares with a volunteer from Scarf it Up (a local organization that collects knitted scarves for the needy)! Participants must know the knit and purl stitch and should bring cotton yarn and size 7 needles. Space is limited and registration is required.
Registration online will be available on Feb 15, 2010
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Families with children are invited to come play board games from 3:30 - 4:30 in the Children's Department and move to the meeting room from 4:30 to 5:00 TO enjoy sundaes.
Parent Required
Register: 859-962-4077
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Meet Bliss Cavendar, an indie-rock-loving misfit stuck in the tiny town of Bodeen, Texas. Her pageant-addicted mother expects her to compete for the coveted Miss Bluebonnet crown, but Bliss would rather feast on roaches than be subjected to such rhinestone tyranny.
Bliss’s escape? Roller Derby.
When she discovers a league in nearby Austin, Bliss embarks on an epic journey full of hilarious tattooed girls, delicious boys in bands, and a few not-so-awesome realities even the most hard-core derby chick has to learn.
Grades: 6 - 12
Movie Rating:pg13
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Did you miss it in the theaters? Join us on the second Friday of each month as we watch and discuss a recent release to DVD -- one chosen to spark conversation! For March, we'll watch and discuss "(500) Days of Summer" starring Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Join the library crafters and you WON'T 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. You'll make new friends, share some laughter and snacks.
Grades: 6 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Whether you're new to the art of quilting or just want to refresh your skills, this is the class for you! 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 for the class. Are you an experienced quilter? Please stop by and show us your current project.
Get help with preparing and filing your taxes from trained community volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This free service is available to low to moderate income people on a first come, first served basis with same day appointment registration on each Saturday during tax season. Space is limited.
Tri Werin and the Clark Jones Trio perform Welsh, Irish and Celtic traditional music at noon and 1:30 pm. Each group will perform an hours worth of traditional tunes from Wales, Ireland and other Celtic lands.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Learn the basics of crochet at the library! Instructors will teach four basic stitches while making a scarf. Beginning students must call 859-962-4031 to register and obtain a list of materials needed for the class. Do you already crochet? Please stop by and show us your current project. Registration is limited for this class.
The Independence Inklings Writer's Group is open to all writers, of all skill levels and genres. Receive constructive feedback, suggestions and more from group members and guest speakers.
And, remember: What happens in writer's group, stays in writer's group!
Join us for Puppy Tales and you can read to a dog at the library! Studies have shown that reading to dogs improves children's reading skills. Each child will receive a certificate with a photo of themselves with the dog they read to. We will supply the dogs, you bring the children!
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00.
Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Ray Werner will be teaching this class. Ray will be teaching some basics in Publisher, and patrons will be making a St. Patrick's Day card to take home with them.
There is no better way to Rise N Shine on Monday mornings than at storytime! Wake up with me each week with fun stories, rhymes, dancing, and coloring. No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Get help preparing for the GED test with free study sessions and testing offered by Kenton County Adult Education on Mondays & Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Call Kenton County Adult Education at 442-1180 for more information or just stop in for one of the sessions.
Some children need a Reading Buddy to help them on the way to reading success! Children who are not native English speakers, and children who want to boost their reading performance, are encouraged to join our "Reading Buddies Club." At various times throughout the month, children aged 2-12 can come and spend time reading with an adult Reading Buddy volunteer. The children will receive a special incentive prize for attending each Reading Buddies Club meeting, and pizza will be served! Be sure to check our KCPL Calendar for all the Reading Buddy Club meetings!
It’s like being a mad scientist for beauty instead of chaos!
We’ll be making bath salts and body glitter from ordinary ingredients you can find around the house.
Grades: 6 - 12
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Spend some quality time at the library with your whole family. We'll share books, songs, movement activities and more. Everyone is welcome! No registration required!
Ages: All Ages
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Meet at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this one hour senior exercise program. Most exercises are done from a chair, but a few include standing poses. Please bring your own small weights. Taught by Kathy Yelton with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, call Kathy at 859-356-3155. Program runs for ten weeks from January 26 through April 1, and participants can join at any time.
Come to the library for stories, songs & activities just for preschoolers. Storytimes in Covington are designed to help children develop early literacy skills.
Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two-year-olds. Siblings are welcome. Storytimes in Covington are designed to develop early literacy skills.
For Mar. 16: "Sweeping Up Glass" by Carolyn D. Wall
Read the book and then join us for this monthly book discussion group! Pick up a copy of the book at the Covington Reference Desk up to four weeks prior to the discussion meeting on the third Tuesday of each month.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Join us for Puppy Tales on Tuesday evenings in March from 6:30-7:50pm. Registered children in Grades K-6 will have a 20 minute time slot to read one-on-one to a dog who loves to hear stories! Call 962-4032 for more information. Registration Required.
Grades: K - 6
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Pam Baker will be teaching this class. Pam will help the patrons learn some basic skills in Publisher. Patrons will also get to make a St. Patrick's Day card to take home with them.
Support, critique, inside tips and techniques are but a few of the benefits of participation in this local writers' group. Writers of all genres and skill levels are welcome to join this group of writers for their meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For more information, contact Venus, Adult Services Librarian and Programmer, at 859-962-4000 ext. 4107.
You can come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along a pillow and a blanket for this storytime.Bring your favorite stuffed animal.Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, dancing and time to color! No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Join us for one or all of a special series of programs designed just for parents! In this session, parents will learn the six skills of reading readiness. Children aged 3-6 are welcome to attend "Bedtime Stories" in the Children's Department while parents attend this program. Space is limited and registration is required.
Register: 962-4002
Registration online will be available on Feb 15, 2010
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00.
Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Two-year-olds and their favorite adult are welcome to hear stories and rhymes. We'll color from time to time and we'll always dance! No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Read the book and then join us for this monthly book discussion group! Books can be picked up at the reference desk up to four weeks prior to the discussion. This book discussion group, The Protagonists, meets regularly on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm. New participants are always welcome! For more information, contact Michelle at 859-962-4000 ext. 4102.
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Meet at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this one hour senior exercise program. Most exercises are done from a chair, but a few include standing poses. Please bring your own small weights. Taught by Kathy Yelton with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, call Kathy at 859-356-3155. Program runs for ten weeks from January 26 through April 1, and participants can join at any time.
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Get help preparing for the GED test with free study sessions and testing offered by Kenton County Adult Education on Mondays & Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Call Kenton County Adult Education at 442-1180 for more information or just stop in for one of the sessions.
Read the book and then join us for this monthly book discussion group! Books can be picked up at the reference desk up to four weeks prior to the discussion. This book discussion group, The Page-turners, meets regularly on the third Thursday of the month at 2pm. New participants are always welcome! For more information, contact Leigh at 859-962-4000 ext. 4108.
Looking for tips on researching that elusive Emerald Isle ancestor? Drawing examples from her personal family history research, Katherine Flynn, C.G., will share tips, suggestions and resources for tracking your Irish kin.
Join us for one or all of a special series of free programs designed just for parents! In this session, learn how to help your child bounce back and gain strength from stressful situations with a coach from Beech Acres Parenting Center. Discover strategies to help coach your child on how to cope with everyday hurdles as well as complex situations like bullying, challenges at home, illness, divorce and much more. Space is limited and registration is required.
Register: 962-4002
Registration online will be available on Feb 15, 2010
World Water Day is coming up. Celebrate with some wonderful stories and water experiments. Can you clean up a lake? Bring a friend and try it out! Limit of 24 kids. Kindergartners welcome with a parent.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! Arriving in America in the twenties, Mah Jongg quickly became the newest fad and favorite game to play.
All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2009 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.
Families with children are invited to come play board games from 3:30 - 4:30 in the Children's Department and move to the meeting room from 4:30 to 5:00 TO enjoy sundaes.
Parent Required
Register: 859-962-4077
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Join the library crafters and you WON'T 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. You'll make new friends, share some laughter and snacks.
Grades: 6 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Get help with preparing and filing your taxes from trained community volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This free service is available to low to moderate income people on a first come, first served basis with same day appointment registration on each Saturday during tax season. Space is limited.
Some children need a Reading Buddy to help them on the way to reading success! Children who are not native English speakers, and children who want to boost their reading performance, are encouraged to join our "Reading Buddies Club." At various times throughout the month, children aged 2-12 can come and spend time reading with an adult Reading Buddy volunteer. The children will receive a special incentive prize for attending each Reading Buddies Club meeting, and pizza will be served! Be sure to check our KCPL Calendar for all the Reading Buddy Club meetings!
In honor of Irish Heritage Month, the Celtic Rhythm dancers perform traditional Irish dance. Popularized in 1994 by the world-famous show "Riverdance," the dancing traditions of Ireland evolved in close association with Irish traditional music. Join us for an afternoon of fun dance and dance music.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Learn the basics of crochet at the library! Instructors will teach four basic stitches while making a scarf. Beginning students must call 859-962-4031 to register and obtain a list of materials needed for the class. Do you already crochet? Please stop by and show us your current project. Registration is limited for this class.
Join us for an afternoon of family fun, focused on health, safety and wellness. Enjoy 5 interactive safety displays provided by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Use "The Well", our wellness kiosk, to assess your health risks. Information tables and other activities will be available.
Not your average Tea Party! Celebrate the release of Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland and see the darker side of Wonderland.
Food! Fun! Prizes! Come in costume if you want!
Grades: 6 - 12
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00.
Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation/slideshow program. In this class we will learn how to create a good slideshow from start to finish. We'll utilize several different forms of custom animation and learn several different ways to spice up your presentation.
There is no better way to Rise N Shine on Monday mornings than at storytime! Wake up with me each week with fun stories, rhymes, dancing, and coloring. No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Get help preparing for the GED test with free study sessions and testing offered by Kenton County Adult Education on Mondays & Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Call Kenton County Adult Education at 442-1180 for more information or just stop in for one of the sessions.
This week we're using feathers, paper plates, paint and googley eyes to create a funky bird puppet. Spring has sprung and the birds will be singing! Call (859)962-4032 to register.
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Some children need a Reading Buddy to help them on the way to reading success! Children who are not native English speakers, and children who want to boost their reading performance, are encouraged to join our "Reading Buddies Club." At various times throughout the month, children aged 2-12 can come and spend time reading with an adult Reading Buddy volunteer. The children will receive a special incentive prize for attending each Reading Buddies Club meeting, and pizza will be served! Be sure to check our KCPL Calendar for all the Reading Buddy Club meetings!
Presentations without a little humor can be like balloons without air! Navy veteran, successful businessman, and Distinguished Toastmaster, Bud Watkins serves as Boss Clown for the Royal Hannaford Circus. His business philosophy is simple: "If your dream takes just one person to fulfill, then it’s too small." Adults only please.
Spend some quality time at the library with your whole family. We'll share books, songs, movement activities and more. Everyone is welcome! No registration required!
Ages: All Ages
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Meet at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this one hour senior exercise program. Most exercises are done from a chair, but a few include standing poses. Please bring your own small weights. Taught by Kathy Yelton with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, call Kathy at 859-356-3155. Program runs for ten weeks from January 26 through April 1, and participants can join at any time.
Come to the library for stories, songs & activities just for preschoolers. Storytimes in Covington are designed to help children develop early literacy skills.
Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two-year-olds. Siblings are welcome. Storytimes in Covington are designed to develop early literacy skills.
Join us for Puppy Tales on Tuesday evenings in March from 6:30-7:50pm. Registered children in Grades K-6 will have a 20 minute time slot to read one-on-one to a dog who loves to hear stories! Call 962-4032 for more information. Registration Required.
Grades: K - 6
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Pam Baker will be teaching this class. This class is for beginners who need to learn the different parts of the computer, how to use the mouse and some basic functions of the Windows operating systems.
You can come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along a pillow and a blanket for this storytime.Bring your favorite stuffed animal.Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, dancing and time to color! No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
It's baseball's only holiday: Cincinnati's Opening Day! Relive the fascinating and surprising history of this unique aspect of Cincinnati Reds baseball through dozens of historic photos with team historian Greg Rhodes. Space is limited and registration is required.
Register: 962-4002
Registration online will be available on Feb 15, 2010
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00.
Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Two-year-olds and their favorite adult are welcome to hear stories and rhymes. We'll color from time to time and we'll always dance! No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
This week we're using feathers, paper plates, paint and googley eyes to create a funky bird puppet. Spring has sprung and the birds will be singing! Call (859)962-4032 to register.
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Come decorate your own dessert glass and then make a fun and super-easy no-bake dessert to put inside of it! Registration is required and all materials will be provided.
Children ages 2-6 and a grown up will enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week. Let's spark our imaginations with art! Limited to first 40 children in attendance.
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy level, and overall health in this biweekly exercise program for older adults. Meet at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for this one hour senior exercise program. Most exercises are done from a chair, but a few include standing poses. Please bring your own small weights. Taught by Kathy Yelton with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, call Kathy at 859-356-3155. Program runs for ten weeks from January 26 through April 1, and participants can join at any time.
In this class we will go over various websites where you can upload your resume so companies can see you, how to create a resume for a specific company websites and some other ways to get your information out there!
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Let's spark our imaginations! Preschool children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, coloring & fun. Once a month we will make a craft. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Get help preparing for the GED test with free study sessions and testing offered by Kenton County Adult Education on Mondays & Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Call Kenton County Adult Education at 442-1180 for more information or just stop in for one of the sessions.
