In ANTicipation of summer, why not read? Children ages 2-12 are invited to participate in this reading promotion during the month of May at the Covington location. Beginning May 1, children can pick up a reading log. After reading 5 books, they can return their completed log to the library to receive a prize and be entered into the reading raffle. The raffle drawing will take place in early June.
Ages: 2 - 12
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Regularly scheduled computer classes will not be held at the Covington, Mary Ann Mongan Branch of the Kenton County Public Library until the completion of renovations in 2013. Classes are available at the other two KCPL branches and there are free online software tutorials you can access with your library card. Limited individual sessions can be scheduled in Covington to meet additional computer instruction needs. Accommodations can also be made at your location for groups with a computer lab. Topics include: Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher), First Time Computer Users, Exploring the Internet, Creating and Using E-mail, and Job Searching and the Internet. Contact Susan Rasche at (859) 962-4060 Ext. 4215 or Susan.Rasche@kentonlibrary.org for registration.
Purchase nearly-new and used books at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Prices range from $0.25 to $4, and all proceeds benefit programs at your Kenton County Public Library. The sale is open during regular library hours, but ends 30 minutes prior to closing time.
Purchase nearly-new and used books at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Prices range from $0.25 to $4, and all proceeds benefit programs at your Kenton County Public Library. The sale is open during regular library hours, but ends 30 minutes prior to closing time.
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, and share some laughter.
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.
Bring your yarn and hook to join the library stitchers for this month's CAL! Crocheters will enjoy working on Alice Robichaud’s Sweet Baby Bonnet design. This is an intermediate program and participants must know basic stitches.
Hit a brick wall in your family research or looking to take the first steps on the journey? Stop by the computer lab and consult with KY History and Genealogy staff and/or scour ancestry.com and other resources for your next big breakthrough.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Bring your yarn and knitting needles to join the library stitchers for this month's KAL! Knitters will adore Jennifer Miller’s Simply Seamless Cap. This is an intermediate program and participants must know basic stitches.
Meet one-on-one with an expert staff member for guidance on the Library's job search assistance. Get help updating your resume or learning to research job opportunities.
Join us for this online book discussion! We will be talking about "The Women of Brewster Place" by Gloria Naylor. This group is featured on www.goodreads.com. You can sign up for free and join Southbank Reads by searching for it under "Groups".
Chess players and "would-be" chess players are invited to come after school and enjoy this game of strategy. Learn the game, discover new strategies, get tips from long-time players and challenge others to games. Come in and get your game on! Chess materials provided. Questions? Call 962-4002 for teens or 962-4003 for children.
Join other manga, anime, and graphic novel fans to talk about your favorites, your least favorites, and what you're reading now. Check out otaku magazines from the U.S. and Japan, get suggestions for manga from your friends, and maybe win a prize! Meets the last Tuesday of the month.
Join us for Puppy Tales on Tuesday evenings in May from 5:30-6:45pm. Registered children in Grades K-6 will have a 15 minute time slot to read one-on-one to a dog who loves to hear stories! Call 962-4032 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.
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. This month, we'll watch and discuss "National Velvet" starring Elizabeth Taylor and Mickey Rooney. Cosponsored by Madonna Manor.
Learn how to prepare for an interview, how to make the best impression, and get your interviewing questions answered with an expert from Gateway Community & Technical College's Career Services office. Stick around until 5 p.m. for Teen Space!
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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. Come for one mile, two or even all three miles using One Mile Walking DVD.
Need a place to hang out? From Xbox 360 to Wii, Rock Band to Kinect, laptops, Magic and YuGiOh, and even board games - Teen Space has it all. This program meets every Monday & Wednesday from 4-6 PM.
Learn how easy it is to sell your treasures on Ebay. Pam Baker will show you how to clean out your basement or garage, and make money doing it through selling on Ebay.
Are you a Lego fan? Are you a Star Wars fan? Then this program is for you! Combine your love for Legos and for Star Wars and create some magic at the library. Limited to 40 children, ages 5 to 12 years old.
Join Girl Scout troop 1120 on Monday and Thursday evenings in May to make reading an exciting new experience for your child. Scouts will be on hand to read one-on-one with kindergarteners and first graders who would like some practice reading aloud. Register for a 30 minute session. Please register at 859-962-4032
Grades: K - 1
Parent Required
Register: 859-962-4032
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Weather permitting, we will enjoy some star gazing outside the Library building in this special event from 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Library will be closed, but everyone is invited to join Dr. Wesley Ryle, astronomer from Thomas More College, to learn about the summer sky and take a peek through the telescope. Rain cancels.
Enjoy classic Star Wars flicks with your family!
A New Hope will air at 11:30 a.m.
The Empire Strikes Back will air at 2:00 p.m.
Return of the Jedi will air at 6:30 p.m.
Popcorn provided; bring your own drinks, please.
We are blasting off to a galaxy far away with a Summer Reading Kick-Off: Jedi Style! There is something for everyone in this full day of events. Enjoy:
Movie screenings for all ages: A New Hope at 11:30 a.m., The Empire Strikes Back at 2:00 p.m. and Return of the Jedi at 6:30 p.m.
Free Pizza for all ages from Snappy Tomato Pizza at 6:30 p.m.
Star Wars Trivia for teens and adults from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Costume Contest for all ages from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Make It Take It Craft for all ages from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Special After Hours Star Gazing for all ages from 9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Calling all Star Wars fans, ages 0-100 - now is your chance to show off that Jedi gear, or your Darth Vader mask, even your Yoda duds! It's going to be weird out there, but that's all part of the fun!
Regularly scheduled computer classes will not be held at the Covington, Mary Ann Mongan Branch of the Kenton County Public Library until the completion of renovations in 2013. Classes are available at the other two KCPL branches and there are free online software tutorials you can access with your library card. Watch the Programs listing on the KCPL website for the resumption of Covington computer classes.
How many people do you know who have never ever been to a teen program at the Durr Library in Independence?
Bring them to any teen program in June and BOTH of you will win a prize!
All programs except the Mario Kart Tournament are “open house” style. Come at any time to enjoy!
JUNE PROGRAMS
Mario Kart Tournament Friday, June 7, 6-8 pm
Anime Club Saturday, June 15, 2-4:30pm
Morse Code Jewelry Monday, June 17, 6-8pm
Bananagram Split Sunday, June 23, 2-4pm
Grades: 6 - 12
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Knit and Crochet with the library stitchers! New patterns posted online each month that will stretch your stitching skills. This month's projects: lapghans! Crocheters will have fun with Judith Russell's Charity Lapghan while knitters will love how fast the One Row Blanket De La Harlot by joumou works up!
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
As you travel this summer, it doesn’t matter how near or how far, send a postcard from your destination to your home branch and we’ll display them in the library.
Mary Ann Mongan Library / Children's Department / 502 Scott Blvd / Covington, Ky 41011 // William E. Durr Library / Children's Department / 1992 Walton Nicholson / Independence, KY 41051 // Erlanger Library / Children's Department / 401 Kenton Lands Rd / Erlanger, KY 41018
Ages: 12 and under.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
Kickoff to Summer Reading with Snappy Tomato Pizza and Mike "Elvis" Davis
Start summer reading with a little rock and roll and pizza! There'll be a whole lotta shakin' going on with the rocking sounds of Mike "Elvis" Davis. Snappy Tomato provides pizza for everyone! No registration required. Free rock star shades to the first 150 in attendance!
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Everyone is invited to witness the beauty of the Philippine Culture by listening to the bilingual stories. We will sing and dance using our traditional music from the Philippines. Best of all, we will share some Filipino dishes to everyone. Come join us to Celebrate Philippines Independence Day. Mabuhay!!!
Reading to real dog companion improves reading skills and dogs make great listeners! All participants will receive a certificate. Raffle tickets can be earned for a give-a-way of toy reading companions this month! Find out how you can participate and possibly win!
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4077
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Join crafty lady Jackie Waibel and learn how to make personalized greeting cards. Thinking of You, Birthday, and Holiday cards handmade by you will be cherished by family and friends. Participants will make four cards each. All supplies provided. Adults only please.
Do you write novels or short stories? Are you passionate about your work? Come join the Independence Inklings - a critique group for adults who write fiction! Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels, meetings are on the first and third Sundays of most months.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join us as we participate in the Big Library Read! We will be discussing Michael Malone's "The Four Corners of the Sky". There will be an ebook version available on our website's ebook page beginning May 15th through June 1st. If you don't already belong to Southbank Reads, it's free and easy to join. Just sign up for a free account on www.goodreads.com and then search the groups for Southbank Reads. Then click to join!
Welcome to Rise N Shine! Wake up with me every Monday at 11:00 in the morning! Children ages 2-5 and their favorite adult are invited to listen to stories and rhymes. We will dance and color too. Limited to 40 children in attendance.
Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2013 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules. New students, please register!
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
See if you are ready for the GED by taking the Official Practice Test. If you pass, you will receive the required forms to register for the GED Test. If you need preparation for the GED, we will provide guidance. Must be 16 years or older. Sixteen- to eighteen-year-olds must provide proof of withdrawal from the last school attended. GED preparation and pretesting are provided by Gateway Community and Technical College and funded through Kentucky Adult Education. For more information, call Gateway at (859)442-1618.
Calling all campers grades K-2! Join us for Kinder Camp where we’ll read stories and make our very own garden stepping stones. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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.
Quick guide Zinio: download complete magazines on your computer or iPad
Zinio is an online newstand made free to you by the Library. Learn how to view and download complete popular magazines on your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and Blackberry Playbook.
Sample titles:
Consumer Reports,
Dwell,
Bazaar,
Martha Stewart Living and Weddings,
Men's Fitness,
Parenting,
Outside,
Smart Money,
Us Weekly,
Vegetarian Times.
Please note: this is an online class and requires an Internet and audio connection from a home, office, or library computer. Please provide your email when registering.
Calling all campers grades K-2! Join us for Kinder Camp where we’ll read stories and make our very own garden stepping stones. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join us for biweekly sessions of the tabletop role-playing game Pathfinder. Previous experience is not needed. New participants should contact the Young Adult programmer by emailing eden.rassette@kentonlibrary.org in order to prepare a character.
Susan Rasche will be teaching this class.Susan will show you how to make a budget using Excel. You will learn some very basic formulas, how to use the cells in Excel, and how to work in an Excel workbook.
Telling Stories reads "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak
Join us for a lively discussion of Markus Zusak's "The Book Thief"! New members are always welcome and books may be picked up at the Reference Desk.
It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery....
Narrated by Death, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a young foster girl living outside of Munich in Nazi Germany. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist – books. Soon she is stealing books from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library, wherever they are to be found.
With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, Liesel learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids, as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement.
This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along your favorite stuffed animal. Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, and dancing. We'll color sometimes and make crafts other times.No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Do you like what you see at the library? Is there something you think the library should do but doesn't do right now? Make your voice heard! Discuss what programs or activities you'd like to see in your library or how to improve current programs. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Any and all teens are welcome to attend.
Children,ages 2-4, along with their favorite adults, are invited to listen to stories, dance and make a craft or color. Enjoy a new theme each week. Join Miss Theresa for a fun story time!
"Circus is Coming to Town". Experience the fun activities at the circus by listening to stories. We will make craft to take home. The program is open to children 5 to 8 years of age and it's limited to 40 children in attendance. No registration required.
Gather at the library for fun games! Games will be played indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Registration is not required. Open to the first 20 in attendance.
Grades: 1 - 6
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 and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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. Come for one mile, two or even all three miles using One Mile Walking DVD.
Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips & resources. June's topic: Keep Your Spirits Up and Your Numbers Down, presented by Dr. Laurie Little, Licensed Psychologist. People with diabetes are twice as likely to have problems with depression. Learn skills for coping with sadness and depression.
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.
"The Many Deaths of the Firefly Brothers" by Thomas Mullen
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!
Preschool children are invited to join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, & fun. We will also make a craft to take home! Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Goodreads Online: Find Books, Share Books, Love Books!
Do you want a place to keep track of the books you read? Are you interested in sharing your opinions and reviews of books and authors? Would you like to find out what people you know are reading and recommending? Join Readers’ Advisory Librarian Leigh K. Mauer for a tour and tutorial about using Goodreads.
Preschool children are invited to join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, & fun. We will also make a craft to take home! Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Quick guide: How to borrow e-books for your Kindle, iPad, and iPhone
In this short online tutorial learn how to use Overdrive to download and borrow e-books for any of your Kindle devices or by downloading the Kindle app on your computer, phone, iPad, or iTouch. You'll get the basics in about 15 minutes and the instructor will stay online to answer any questions you may have.
Please note: this is an online class and requires an Internet and audio connection from a home, office, or library computer. Please provide your email when registering.
Meet and mingle with local stitchers! Have fun swapping patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and other projects. Cast on for this month's KAL or CAL or both!
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Thursdays of each month. (Just show up! No need to bring anything to the first meeting.)
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.
Did you miss it in the theaters? Join us on the second Friday of each month as we watch and discuss one of the best independent, art house, specialty studio, or award-winning new releases -- one chosen to spark conversation! SPECIAL SHOWING: Rescheduled from May -- watch and discuss "Lincoln", starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field.
Make a flower pot out of a milk jug. Then plant some seeds and watch your flowers grow! Registration is not required. Open to the first 30 in attendance.
Grades: K - 6
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join Nick James, the author of the young adult dystopian series "Skyship Academy" as he hosts a series of creative writing workshops for teens! if you're interested in writing, like to read, or want to meet an author then this is the day for you!
The workshop topics are as follows:
The 5 Senses in Writing: 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Attention-Grabbing, Page-Turning Fiction: 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Writing Conflict in Fiction: 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Revising & Editing-Why Should I?: 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m
Join Miss Julie for a princess party! We will read about princesses, make a craft fit for a princess and have princess fun! You can dress up or come as you are. Registration required.
Race past the competition! The winner will receive a $25 Game Stop gift card.
We will be doing a bracketed tournament, so get here as close to 6 as possible. Players will be able to use library-provided Wii Motes, Wii Wheels, and Nintendo 64 controllers.
This program is part of "Bring a Newbie & Win": bring a friend who has never come to a Durr teen program before and both of you get a prize!
Grades: 6 - 12
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 one of the best independent, art house, specialty studio, or award-winning new releases -- one chosen to spark conversation! SPECIAL SHOWING: Rescheduled from May -- watch and discuss "Lincoln", starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field.
Join Nick James, the author of the young adult dystopian series "Skyship Academy" as he talks about becoming a writer, his created world of Skyship, and answers your questions. Get your books signed by the author after the presentation!
Summer Reading Club Kickoff with Cincinnati Circus…Balloon artists, face painters and jugglers…oh, my! Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. To be held in conjunction with KCPL's 5K Run & Walk.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Knitters, crocheters and stitchers of all sorts welcome! Join us inside or in the Reading Garden and we'll stitch the day away. (All chairs and some shade provided.) Check out various demonstrations, assorted gadgets and of course knitting lessons. Bring your own beverage and a snack to share.
If you've ever wanted to knit, here's your chance! Mary from Scarf It Up! will teach you the basic stitches while you make a scarf. Students will receive knitting needles and yarn to start your first scarf.
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on May 25, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Ready to take your knitting needles to the next level? Mary from Scarf It Up! will teach you how to purl while you make a scarf. Students should bring size 8 knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. This is an intermediate class.
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on May 25, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join the author of the "Skyship Academy" series, Nick James, as he hosts a unique game of capture the flag based on his books: Skyship Tag! Take on the role of a Skyship Captain or a Pearlhound scout, scouring the library grounds for Pearls of energy to power skyships! Registration is required.
Meet one-on-one with an expert staff member for guidance on the Library's job search assistance. Learn more about the assistance the Library offers for writing resumes and applying for jobs.
Ready to take your knitting needles to the next level? Learn how to make lace while you stitch a scarf. Students should bring size 8 knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. This is an intermediate class.
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on May 25, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join Nick James, the author of the young adult dystopian series "Skyship Academy" as he talks about becoming a writer, his created world of Skyship, and answers your questions. Get your books signed by the author after the presentation!
Welcome to Rise N Shine! Wake up with me every Monday at 11:00 in the morning! Children ages 2-5 and their favorite adult are invited to listen to stories and rhymes. We will dance and color too. Limited to 40 children in attendance.
Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2013 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules. New students, please register!
Join us for an 8 week songwriting workshop sponsored by the Carnegie!
We will begin by finding the perfect title, then creating lyrics and the structure of the song. Writing melodies and chord progressions requires basic skills on keyboard or guitar, to recognize chord names and play them. In general, songwriters aren’t great musicians. They know chords, they know song craft, and they know how to follow their emotions. That's what you'll need to craft your song.
Registration is recommended. Participants are encouraged to attend all of the 8 sessions to get the most out of the workshop, but full attendance is not required.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
See if you are ready for the GED by taking the Official Practice Test. If you pass, you will receive the required forms to register for the GED Test. If you need preparation for the GED, we will provide guidance. Must be 16 years or older. Sixteen- to eighteen-year-olds must provide proof of withdrawal from the last school attended. GED preparation and pretesting are provided by Gateway Community and Technical College and funded through Kentucky Adult Education. For more information, call Gateway at (859)442-1618.
We help adults from all walks of life to improve their communication skills. Call 859-802-9320 for additional information or just stop in. Learn more at the Toastmaster's International website and the local webpage. Adults only please.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Learn how to find companies in your industry, how to identify company contacts, and where to find the information you need to excel in interviews. This class will teach you how to use library resources, search company web sites for critical information and use other online sources more effectively in your job search.
Enjoy a live circus presentation! The troupe from Circus Mojo will be here to present a short show and then guide participants in workshops to learn circus skills like juggling and balancing. Participants ages 7-17 need to register. Program lasts 80 minutes. The show on July 15th is a repeat of the show on June 10th.
Calling all campers grades K-2! Head over to the Durr branch where we’ll read stories and paint using a swinging pendulum. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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.
Calling all campers grades K-2! Head over to the Durr branch where we’ll read stories and paint using a swinging pendulum. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Interested in the performing arts? Learn the basics of Reader's Theatre by participating in charades and acting out short plays. All props and materials provided. Program will last 45 minutes.
Beyond the Book: Erlanger's new book club just for teens! This month's book is "Enclave" by Ann Aguirre. New members are always welcome. Register to check out your own copy of this month's discussion book! Meets the second Tuesday of the month. Snacks and drinks will be served.
Join us and learn "Tips & Tricks for using you iPad". We will share some of our favorite tips, and please feel welcome to share your favorite tips with us. We will also show you how you can use the Library's free apps on your iPad.
Susan Rasche will be teaching this class. Susan will be teaching you some basic internet skills. Learn about Yahoo, Google, how to build your favorites list, and much more.
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,enjoy Northern Kentucky Music Legends. Strange Brew band member, Jerry Gifford, and Northern Kentucky Sports Legends member, Charlie Coleman, will speak about the creation of a new organization celebrating local and national music legends from Northern Kentucky.
Come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along your favorite stuffed animal. Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, and dancing. We'll color sometimes and make crafts other times.No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
We will spend "A Day at the beach" by reading books about beaches and fun things we do while at the beach. We will make a craft to take home. Children 5 to 8 years of age are invited to come. No registration is required.
Children,ages 2-4, along with their favorite adults, are invited to listen to stories, dance and make a craft or color. Enjoy a new theme each week. Join Miss Theresa for a fun story time!
Quick guide: How to borrow e-books for your Nook or Sony Reader
In this short online tutorial learn how to use Overdrive to download and borrow e-books for your Nook or Sony Reader. You'll get the basics in about 15 minutes and the instructor will stay online to answer any questions you may have.
Please note: this is an online class and requires an Internet and audio connection from a home, office, or library computer. Please provide your email when registering.
Gather at the library for fun games! Games will be played indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Registration is not required. Open to the first 20 in attendance.
Grades: 1 - 6
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 and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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. Come for one mile, two or even all three miles using One Mile Walking DVD.
Join Erlanger's anime club to hang with other local otaku, watch anime, eat pocky, work on your manga drawing skills, discuss the culture, and plan for upcoming conventions! All attendees will be entered to win a super cool anime prize! This month we'll be watching "Gurren Lagann"!
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.
Preschool children are invited to join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, & fun. We will also make a craft to take home! Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Preschool children are invited to join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, & fun. We will also make a craft to take home! Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Pam Baker will be teaching this class.Pam will show you how to make a budget using Excel. You will learn some very basic formulas, how to use the cells in Excel, and how to work in an Excel workbook.
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Water harvesting is a great way to take advantage of the free, clean water that lands on your rooftop. Learn about the benefits of using rain barrels and rain gardens to collect and use water for your plants and garden. Presented by Knochelmann and Gurley Green Solutions.
Learn to knit or bring your own knitting project for community and conversation with other knitters at our monthly knitting group meeting. The group meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm. New knitters should bring size 10.5 needles and thick & chunky yarn. Taught by a volunteer with Scarf it Up!
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.
Did you miss it in the theaters? Join us on the second Friday of each month as we watch and discuss one of the best independent, art house, specialty studio, or award-winning new releases -- one chosen to spark conversation! This month, watch and discuss "Life of Pi", directed by Ang Lee.
A group of British retirees decide to "outsource" their retirement to less expensive and seemingly exotic India. Enticed by advertisements for the newly restored Marigold Hotel, they arrive to find the palace a shell of its former self. Join us tonight for the movie and come back next week for the book discussion. Pizza provided with registration!
Did you miss it in the theaters? Join us on the second Friday of each month as we watch and discuss one of the best independent, art house, specialty studio, or award-winning new releases -- one chosen to spark conversation! This month, watch and discuss "Life of Pi", directed by Ang Lee.
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!
Meet your fellow readers: Southbank Reads gathering at Roebling Point Books
Southbank Reads is an online book club the library hosts on Goodreads. Join us at Roebling Point Books and Coffee at 306 Greenup Street, Covington, KY on 6/15 at 12:30pm. It's a chance to meet other readers and enjoy refreshments that we'll provide. New members and the curious are welcome. Registration isn't required but will help us prepare the event.
Come on by to watch some anime and eat some snacks. Registration is not required; most of the anime is rated PG or PG-13.
This program is part of "Bring a Newbie & Win": bring a friend who has never come to a Durr teen program before and both of you get a prize!
Grades: 6 - 12
Movie Rating:pg13
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
All hands on deck! It's time to fling,throw and sling handfuls of the messiest foods on the planet. Put on your old clothes and sign up for our annual Food Fight. Kids and their parents are encouraged to participate! Be ready for some messy fun and a top secret finale. Please bring a towel. Registration is required for parents and kids.
Do you write novels or short stories? Are you passionate about your work? Come join the Independence Inklings - a critique group for adults who write fiction! Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels, meetings are on the first and third Sundays of most months.
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!
Welcome to Rise N Shine! Wake up with me every Monday at 11:00 in the morning! Children ages 2-5 and their favorite adult are invited to listen to stories and rhymes. We will dance and color too. Limited to 40 children in attendance.
Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2013 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules. New students, please register!
Join us for an 8 week songwriting workshop sponsored by the Carnegie!
We will begin by finding the perfect title, then creating lyrics and the structure of the song. Writing melodies and chord progressions requires basic skills on keyboard or guitar, to recognize chord names and play them. In general, songwriters aren’t great musicians. They know chords, they know song craft, and they know how to follow their emotions. That's what you'll need to craft your song.
Registration is recommended. Participants are encouraged to attend all of the 8 sessions to get the most out of the workshop, but full attendance is not required.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
See if you are ready for the GED by taking the Official Practice Test. If you pass, you will receive the required forms to register for the GED Test. If you need preparation for the GED, we will provide guidance. Must be 16 years or older. Sixteen- to eighteen-year-olds must provide proof of withdrawal from the last school attended. GED preparation and pretesting are provided by Gateway Community and Technical College and funded through Kentucky Adult Education. For more information, call Gateway at (859)442-1618.
Make a necklace or bracelet that doubles as a secret message!
This program is part of "Bring a Newbie & Win": bring a friend who has never come to a Durr teen program before and both of you get a prize!
Grades: 6 - 12
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Learn how to target your resume to compete in today's competitive job environment. Get expert help editing or updating your resume from Human Resources professionals to give you a fresh look in the marketplace.
Calling all campers grades K-2! Get ready to look goofy as we play silly games today. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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.
Calling all campers grades K-2! Get ready to look goofy as we play silly games today. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join us for biweekly sessions of the tabletop role-playing game Pathfinder. Previous experience is not needed. New participants should contact the Young Adult programmer by emailing eden.rassette@kentonlibrary.org in order to prepare a character.
Learn how to use the world's most popular social network in this hands-on class for beginners. Participants should already have an email address, and basic computer knowledge is a plus.
Participants will learn how to use Word for typing letters and resumes, how to work with toolbars and the basics of Microsoft Word. (Prerequisite Word #1)
Enhance your digital photographs by learning how to Adobe Photoshop Elements. You'll learn how to download images from your camera, resize images for the internet and printing, correct and manipulate photos, and more.
Come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along your favorite stuffed animal. Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, and dancing. We'll color sometimes and make crafts other times.No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Children,ages 2-4, along with their favorite adults, are invited to listen to stories, dance and make a craft or color. Enjoy a new theme each week. Join Miss Theresa for a fun story time!
We will travel "around the World" through our imagination. We will read books while our imagination will take us for fun and exciting trip. We will nake a craft to take home.
Gather at the library for fun games! Games will be played indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Registration is not required. Open to the first 20 in attendance.
Grades: 1 - 6
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 and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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. Come for one mile, two or even all three miles using One Mile Walking DVD.
Take a walk back in history to see the Union Terminal built in 1930 (now the Cincinnati Museum Center) as well as a presentation by the Erlanger Historical Society about the history of the Erlanger Historical Depot built in 1877 (now the Erlanger Museum). Presented by the Cincinnati Museum Center and the Erlanger Historical Society.
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!
Preschool children are invited to join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, & fun. We will also make a craft to take home! Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Preschool children are invited to join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, & fun. We will also make a craft to take home! Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Regina Siegrist from the Behringer Crawford Museum will present the first of two programs about the Ice Age in Kentucky, fossils we can find in our own backyards, and the wooly mammoth who roamed this land thousands of years ago.
Grades: Pre-K - 3
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Mask Making is a fun and creative activity for school age students. This is a twoo week program. The first week (June 20), we will make the mask using plaster of paris. The next week (June 27), we will decorate them with glitter, feather and much more.
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!
Meet and mingle with local stitchers! Have fun swapping patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and other projects. Cast on for this month's KAL or CAL or both!
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
If you've ever wanted to knit, here's your chance! Mary from Scarf It Up! will teach you the basic stitches while you make a scarf. Students will receive knitting needles and yarn to start your first scarf.
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on Jun 6, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Thursdays of each month. (Just show up! No need to bring anything to the first meeting.)
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.
It's summer and time to read! Come one, come all and get book suggestions on Facebook! On Friday June 21 from 1pm - 5pm, Readers’ Advisory Librarian Leigh Mauer will be ready and waiting to steer you to your next good fiction or non-fiction read. All you need to do is post a message to the KCPL wall telling us the last 3 books you’ve enjoyed, and we’ll give you a suggestion or two for what to read next.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
Craft a snake out of a toilet paper roll. Then show it off to your friends by coiling it around your arm. Registration is not required. Open to the first 30 in attendance.
Grades: K - 6
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
We spend at least one Friday a month this summer exploring different fandoms. Come to one or come to all! This month’s Fandom Friday is Doctor Who and Sherlock! There’ll be crafty things and snacks! Costumes appreciated but not required.
Watch it on our big screen! Bring the whole family for a fun movie theater-like experience with great family-friendly movies and popcorn on the third Friday of each month (June, July & August) this summer! One lucky family will even win a copy of the movie! This month, enjoy "Wreck-It Ralph".
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, and share some laughter.
GRAMMY nominee Zak Morgan's unique brand of children's music delivers songs and poems with wit and charm that inspire and tickle the funny bones of children and adults alike.
It’s a Bananagrams tournament with a sundae bar attached! Come eat ice cream and play!
*This program is part of "Bring a Newbie & Win": bring a friend who has never come to a Durr teen program before and both of you get a prize!*
Grades: 6 - 12
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Calling all dinosaur enthusiasts! Listen to stories about these prehistoric creatures, play a trivia game and make a dinosaur craft. Bring a dinosaur figure with you to the program if you wish.
Welcome to Rise N Shine! Wake up with me every Monday at 11:00 in the morning! Children ages 2-5 and their favorite adult are invited to listen to stories and rhymes. We will dance and color too. Limited to 40 children in attendance.
Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2013 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules. New students, please register!
Join us for an 8 week songwriting workshop sponsored by the Carnegie!
We will begin by finding the perfect title, then creating lyrics and the structure of the song. Writing melodies and chord progressions requires basic skills on keyboard or guitar, to recognize chord names and play them. In general, songwriters aren’t great musicians. They know chords, they know song craft, and they know how to follow their emotions. That's what you'll need to craft your song.
Registration is recommended. Participants are encouraged to attend all of the 8 sessions to get the most out of the workshop, but full attendance is not required.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
All ages are welcome to attend this open gaming program! There will be video games for everyone, like Super Smash Brothers, Just Dance, Rock Band, and Mario Kart on X-Box 360 and Wii systems.
We help adults from all walks of life to improve their communication skills. Call 859-802-9320 for additional information or just stop in. Learn more at the Toastmaster's International website and the local webpage. Adults only please.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Calling all campers grades K-2! Come cool off at the Durr Branch with some outdoor water games and run through the kid’s car wash! We’ll also make our own sponge ball to use in a water fight. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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.
Calling all campers grades K-2! Come cool off at the Durr Branch with some outdoor water games and run through the kid’s car wash! We’ll also make our own sponge ball to use in a water fight. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join other manga, anime, and graphic novel fans to talk about your favorites, your least favorites, and what you're reading now. Check out otaku magazines from the U.S. and Japan, get suggestions for manga from your friends, and maybe win a prize! Meets the last Tuesday of the month.
Come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along your favorite stuffed animal. Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, and dancing. We'll color sometimes and make crafts other times.No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Euroepan Vacation Food Series: German Pretzel Bread
Take a culinary trip through Europe this summer with this food series! In June, learn about the history of authentic German pretzel bread, as well as to how to make this tasty treat. Samples will be served!
"Don't Bug Me!!!" We will read and talk about bugs. There will be a craft to make to take home. The program is limited to 40 children ages 5 to 8 years old. Come join us!
Children,ages 2-4, along with their favorite adults, are invited to listen to stories, dance and make a craft or color. Enjoy a new theme each week. Join Miss Theresa for a fun story time!
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. This month, we'll watch and discuss "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" starring Debbie Reynolds and Harve Presnell. Cosponsored by Madonna Manor.
Gather at the library for fun games! Games will be played indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Registration is not required. Open to the first 20 in attendance.
Grades: 1 - 6
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join us for a series of monthly creative writing workshops. Topics for individual workshops can be found online at www.facebook.com/kcplteens. Registration and prior writing experience are not required. Snacks and writing supplies will be provided.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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. Come for one mile, two or even all three miles using One Mile Walking DVD.
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.
Even preschoolers need to learn the basics of money management! Play games and have fun exploring financial literacy at this special preschool storytime. We'll learn how we can save, spend, and give, right from the start! This program is part of the PNC Grow Up Great! program. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Even preschoolers need to learn the basics of money management! Play games and have fun exploring financial literacy at this special preschool storytime. We'll learn how we can save, spend, and give, right from the start! This program is part of the PNC Grow Up Great! program. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Learn to knit or bring your own knitting project for community and conversation with other knitters at our monthly knitting group meeting. The group meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm. New knitters should bring size 10.5 needles and thick & chunky yarn. Taught by a volunteer with Scarf it Up!
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.
Final Friday Concert Series: Wild Carrot & the Roots Band
Enjoy some great live music by visiting your library for our annual Final Friday Concert Series this summer (June, July, & August) featuring some of the best local bands. This month, enjoy the award-winning music of Wild Carrot. Rooted in traditional American music, their repertoire branches in diverse directions: from original tunes to swing, blues and traditional songs, using guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, concertina and vocals. All ages are welcome! Join us!
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, and share some laughter.
Grades: 6 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Are you stuck in a rut with your stitching? Do you like a challenge? Join the library stitchers and learn how to make a mystery 12-inch quilt block. This program is for intermediate quilters. Seating is limited so please call 859-962-4031 or register online to receive your supply list.
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!
Meet one-on-one with an expert staff member for guidance on the Library’s job search assistance. Learn about the assistance the Library offers for writing resumes and applying for jobs.
Regularly scheduled computer classes will not be held at the Covington, Mary Ann Mongan Branch of the Kenton County Public Library until the completion of renovations in 2013. Classes are available at the other two KCPL branches and there are free online software tutorials you can access with your library card. Watch the Programs listing on the KCPL website for the resumption of Covington computer classes.
Knit and Crochet with the library stitchers! New patterns posted online each month that will stretch your stitching skills. This month's projects: Holiday Stockings! Frankie Brown has designed a versitle pattern that knitters can stitch basic or fancy. Crocheters will have enjoy Thomasina Cummings Snowflake Stocking.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Welcome to Rise N Shine! Wake up with me every Monday at 11:00 in the morning! Children ages 2-5 and their favorite adult are invited to listen to stories and rhymes. We will dance and color too. Limited to 40 children in attendance.
Join us each Monday morning for stories and activities! This week: celebrate Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day with sweet stories and make-your-own Ice Cream!
Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2013 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules. New students, please register!
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join us for an 8 week songwriting workshop sponsored by the Carnegie!
We will begin by finding the perfect title, then creating lyrics and the structure of the song. Writing melodies and chord progressions requires basic skills on keyboard or guitar, to recognize chord names and play them. In general, songwriters aren’t great musicians. They know chords, they know song craft, and they know how to follow their emotions. That's what you'll need to craft your song.
Registration is recommended. Participants are encouraged to attend all of the 8 sessions to get the most out of the workshop, but full attendance is not required.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Calling all campers grades K-2! Today we’ll celebrate 4th of July by making a patriotic hand wreath. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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.
Calling all campers grades K-2! Today we’ll celebrate 4th of July by making a patriotic hand wreath. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join us for biweekly sessions of the tabletop role-playing game Pathfinder. Previous experience is not needed. New participants should contact the Young Adult programmer by emailing eden.rassette@kentonlibrary.org in order to prepare a character.
Join us for a lively discussion of Antonya Nelson's "Bound"! New members are always welcome and books may be picked up at the Reference Desk.
Catherine and Oliver, young wife and older entrepreneurial husband, are negotiating their difference in age and a plethora of well-concealed secrets. Oliver, now in his sixties, is a serial adulterer and has just fallen giddily in love yet again. Catherine, seemingly placid and content, has ghosts of a past she scarcely remembers. When Catherine's long-forgotten high school friend dies and leaves Catherine the guardian of her teenage daughter, that past comes rushing back. As Oliver manages his new love, and Catherine her new charge and darker past, local news reports turn up the volume on a serial killer who has reappeared after years of quiet.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along your favorite stuffed animal. Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, and dancing. We'll color sometimes and make crafts other times.No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Children,ages 2-4, along with their favorite adults, are invited to listen to stories, dance and make a craft or color. Enjoy a new theme each week. Join Miss Theresa for a fun story time!
We will find out all the "Commotion in the Ocean" by reading books about the lives of the fish and other sea creatures. Get ready to swim under the sea. We will have a craft to take home.
Gather at the library for fun games! Games will be played indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Registration is not required. Open to the first 20 in attendance.
Grades: 1 - 6
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 and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips & resources. July's topic: Fight BAC...Keep Food Safe from Bacteria, presented by Monica Smith MS RD LD CLC, Community Registered Dietitian. People with diabetes may be at increased risk for developing foodborne illnesses. Learn how to keep your foods safe during the summer months.
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Bookies, meets regularly on the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. New participants are always welcome!
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.
Make a unique friendship bracelet. The more you make the more you can trade with friends! Registration is not required. Open to the first 30 in attendance.
Grades: K - 6
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
You have the power to save lives! Every day patients in our community's hospitals must receive blood transfusions to survive treatment & surgery. All of the blood given to these patients comes from generous and kind individuals who take the time out of their busy schedules to donate blood. It's a safe and easy way to help someone in their time of need. Pizza will be available for donors. Donors will be entered in a raffle. Double Reds entered twice! Please visit www.hoxworth.org/kentoncolibrary to schedule an appointment. For more information about blood donation please visit www.hoxworth.org
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join crafty lady Jackie Waibel and learn how to make personalized greeting cards. Thinking of You, Birthday, and Holiday cards handmade by you will be cherished by family and friends. Participants will make four cards each. All supplies provided. Adults only please.
Registration online will be available on Jun 16, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Do you write novels or short stories? Are you passionate about your work? Come join the Independence Inklings - a critique group for adults who write fiction! Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels, meetings are on the first and third Sundays of most months.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Welcome to Rise N Shine! Wake up with me every Monday at 11:00 in the morning! Children ages 2-5 and their favorite adult are invited to listen to stories and rhymes. We will dance and color too. Limited to 40 children in attendance.
Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2013 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules. New students, please register!
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join us for an 8 week songwriting workshop sponsored by the Carnegie!
We will begin by finding the perfect title, then creating lyrics and the structure of the song. Writing melodies and chord progressions requires basic skills on keyboard or guitar, to recognize chord names and play them. In general, songwriters aren’t great musicians. They know chords, they know song craft, and they know how to follow their emotions. That's what you'll need to craft your song.
Registration is recommended. Participants are encouraged to attend all of the 8 sessions to get the most out of the workshop, but full attendance is not required.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
We help adults from all walks of life to improve their communication skills. Call 859-802-9320 for additional information or just stop in. Learn more at the Toastmaster's International website and the local webpage. Adults only please.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Calling all campers grades K-2! Wear your old clothes for some messy outdoor fun! Today we’ll paint using colored ice. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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.
Calling all campers grades K-2! Wear your old clothes for some messy outdoor fun! Today we’ll paint using colored ice. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Beyond the Book: Erlanger's new book club just for teens! This month's book is "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. New members are always welcome. Register to check out your copy of this month's discussion book! Meets the second Tuesday of the month. Snacks and drinks will be served.
Introduction to Microsoft Access: Access is a database tool for gathering and understanding all your information—your phone numbers, inventory, guest lists, whatever you’re tracking—and providing a convenient way to enter, navigate, and report out your data. In the class you will learn some basic features of MS Access, including tables, queries, forms and reports.
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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,enjoy the work of Harlan Hubbard, celebrated Kentucky artist, writer, and philosopher.
Come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along your favorite stuffed animal. Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, and dancing. We'll color sometimes and make crafts other times.No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Children,ages 2-4, along with their favorite adults, are invited to listen to stories, dance and make a craft or color. Enjoy a new theme each week. Join Miss Theresa for a fun story time!
It's about time to show off your hidden talent. Before showing off your talents, we will read books about special things you can do. We will have a craft to make.
Gather at the library for fun games! Games will be played indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Registration is not required. Open to the first 20 in attendance.
Grades: 1 - 6
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Fun with Food takes over Teen Space! Play with your food at our summer Fun with Food program! Learn how to make candy sushi out of your favorite candies, treats, and snacks. Always wanted to try sushi but never had the courage? Don't worry - absolutely no fishy substances involved in the making of candy sushi!
Grades: 6 - 12
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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. Come for one mile, two or even all three miles using One Mile Walking DVD.
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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.
Preschool children are invited to join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, & fun. We will also make a craft to take home! Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Preschool children are invited to join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, & fun. We will also make a craft to take home! Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Are you a new computer user? Get help using the computer, keyboard, and the mouse in this intrductory class. Practice your mouse skills, using a fun mouse excerise. No prior experience necessary.
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Come join us in Sculpture Workshop. This is a two-week program. The first week (July 11), we will learn the basic of sculpture. We will create our own creation using air dry clay. The next week (July 18), we will paint our creation. Limited to 30 children and registration is required.
Ages: 6 - 12
Registration online will be available on Jun 11, 2013
Meet and mingle with local stitchers! Have fun swapping patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and other projects. Cast on for this month's KAL or CAL or both!
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
If you've ever wanted to knit, here's your chance! Mary from Scarf It Up! will teach you the basic stitches while you make a scarf. Students will receive knitting needles and yarn to start your first scarf.
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on Jun 27, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Learn to knit or bring your own knitting project for community and conversation with other knitters at our monthly knitting group meeting. The group meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm. New knitters should bring size 10.5 needles and thick & chunky yarn. Taught by a volunteer with Scarf it Up!
It’s the Annual Durr (Independence) Teen Overnight!
We’ll have movies, pizza, general shenanigans, and FUN! No rest for the weary!! No sleep til Brooklyn!! 8pm to 8am.
Registration is required and starts June 1.
Preference will be given to teens who have attended a program in June. If you don’t come to a Durr Teen Program in June, you risk losing your spot at the Lock-In.
JUNE PROGRAMS
Mario Kart Tournament Friday, June 7, 6-8 pm
Anime Club Saturday, June 15, 2-4:30pm
Morse Code Jewelry Monday, June 17, 6-8pm
Bananagram Split Sunday, June 23, 2-4pm
Parental permission forms will be available online on June 1, when registration begins. Permission forms are due Monday, July 8. If your form is not in Jessy’s hands, you lose your place at the lock-in.
Grades: 6 - 12
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Movie Rating:pg13
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
It is once again time for the teen lock-in! Spend the night at the library with your friends after it closes. Play video games and board games, watch anime, play capture the flag in the library stacks, have pizza and win prizes. The lock-in begins at 8 p.m. and ends at 9 a.m. the following morning. Registration is required. For teens in grades 6-12.
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.
Did you miss it in the theaters? Join us on the second Friday of each month as we watch and discuss one of the best independent, art house, specialty studio, or award-winning new releases -- one chosen to spark conversation! This month, watch and discuss "Les Miserables", starring Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway.
Join Miss Julie for a teddy bear party. Bring your teddy bear and together we will listen to teddy bear stories, make a craft and have a snack. Registration required.
Ages: 3 - 7
Registration online will be available on Jun 12, 2013
Did you miss it in the theaters? Join us on the second Friday of each month as we watch and discuss one of the best independent, art house, specialty studio, or award-winning new releases -- one chosen to spark conversation! This month, watch and discuss "Les Miserables", starring Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway.
Enter a world of fantastic fairy tales with characters such as Flump and Glistor. You'll be amazed and entertained with the always enjoyable Madcap Puppets!
Grades: Pre-K - 5
Parent Required
Register: 859-962-4032
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
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!
Meet one-on-one with an expert staff member for guidance on the Library’s job search assistance. Learn about the assistance the Library offers for writing resumes and applying for jobs.
Orson Welles’ other monumental film, based on Booth Tarkington’s novel about the fall of a once-great family. Join us this afternoon for the movie and come back next week for the book discussion.
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Movie Rating:nr
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Welcome to Rise N Shine! Wake up with me every Monday at 11:00 in the morning! Children ages 2-5 and their favorite adult are invited to listen to stories and rhymes. We will dance and color too. Limited to 40 children in attendance.
Join us each Monday morning for stories and activities! This week: Celebrate Gummi Worm Day! Learn about composting with worms, share wormy stories and treats!
Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2013 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules. New students, please register!
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join us for an 8 week songwriting workshop sponsored by the Carnegie!
We will begin by finding the perfect title, then creating lyrics and the structure of the song. Writing melodies and chord progressions requires basic skills on keyboard or guitar, to recognize chord names and play them. In general, songwriters aren’t great musicians. They know chords, they know song craft, and they know how to follow their emotions. That's what you'll need to craft your song.
Registration is recommended. Participants are encouraged to attend all of the 8 sessions to get the most out of the workshop, but full attendance is not required.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Enjoy a live circus presentation! The troupe from Circus Mojo will be here to present a short show and then guide participants in workshops to learn circus skills like juggling and balancing. Participants ages 7-17 need to register.(Program lasts 80 minutes)The show on July 15 is a repeat of the show on June 10.
Ages: 7 - 17
Registration online will be available on Jun 15, 2013
Beginner's class to get launched using today's Number 1 professional networking tool: LinkedIn. Find out how to create a personal profile, make connections and search for other professionals, companies and jobs.
Calling all campers grades K-2! Today we’ll learn about cultural celebrations and make our very own candy filled piñatas. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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.
Quick guide: How to borrow e-books for your Kindle, iPad, and iPhone
In this short online tutorial learn how to use Overdrive to download and borrow e-books for any of your Kindle devices or by downloading the Kindle app on your computer, phone, iPad, or iTouch. You'll get the basics in about 15 minutes and the instructor will stay online to answer any questions you may have.
Please note: this is an online class and requires an Internet and audio connection from a home, office, or library computer. Please provide your email when registering.
Calling all campers grades K-2! Today we’ll learn about cultural celebrations and make our very own candy filled piñatas. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Chidlren ages 6-2 will create a design on fuse board using beads. The design will then be fused together with an iron. When cooled the children may take the art home.
Join us for biweekly sessions of the tabletop role-playing game Pathfinder. Previous experience is not needed. New participants should contact the Young Adult programmer by emailing eden.rassette@kentonlibrary.org in order to prepare a character.
We will be working together with a local artist to create an art installation! Come anytime 6-8pm.
from Wikipedia:
Installation art describes an artistic genre of three-dimensional works that are often site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space.
Installation art can be either temporary or permanent. Installation artworks have been constructed in exhibition spaces such as museums and galleries, as well as public and private spaces. The genre incorporates a broad range of everyday and natural materials, which are often chosen for their "evocative" qualities, as well as new media such as video, sound, performance, immersive virtual reality and the internet. Many installations are site-specific in that they are designed to exist only in the space for which they were created.
Grades: 6 - 12
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join us and learn "Tips & Tricks for using you iPad". We will share some of our favorite tips, and please feel welcome to share your favorite tips with us. We will also show you how you can use the Library's free apps on your iPad.
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along your favorite stuffed animal. Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, and dancing. We'll color sometimes and make crafts other times.No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Learn about the selection tools, methods to whiten eyes and teeth, how to convert photos to black and white, and more. Beginning Photoshop Elements suggested
Come join us to our Wacky Wild Wednesday story time. We will read stories about zoo animals and we will talk about what is our favorite one. We will have a craft to take home.
Children,ages 2-4, along with their favorite adults, are invited to listen to stories, dance and make a craft or color. Enjoy a new theme each week. Join Miss Theresa for a fun story time!
Gather at the library for fun games! Games will be played indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Registration is not required. Open to the first 20 in attendance.
Grades: 1 - 6
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 and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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. Come for one mile, two or even all three miles using One Mile Walking DVD.
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join Erlanger's anime club to hang with other local otaku, watch anime, eat pocky, work on your manga drawing skills, discuss the culture, and plan for upcoming conventions! All attendees will be entered to win a super cool anime prize! This month we'll be watching "Squid Girl"!
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!
Preschool children are invited to join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, & fun. We will also make a craft to take home! Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Meet, listen to and watch him draw! Children’s author and illustrator, and creator of this year’s Summer Reading Club art, is looking forward to meeting you.
Preschool children are invited to join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, & fun. We will also make a craft to take home! Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Children's author and illustrator, David Catrow, will visit our library to share about his art for children's books and his new Max Spaniel book series for early readers. David is also the artist for KCPL's summer reading club art!
Ages: All Ages
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
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!
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 Thursdays of each month. (Just show up! No need to bring anything to the first meeting.)
Meet, listen to and watch him draw! Children’s author and illustrator and creator of this year’s Summer Reading Club art is looking forward to meeting you.
Grades: Pre-K - 4
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Meet, listen to and watch him draw! Children’s author and illustrator and creator of this year’s Summer Reading Club art is looking forward to meeting you.
Grades: Pre-K - 4
Parent Required
Register: 859-962-4032
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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.
Have you ever cooked smores in the sun? Learn how to solar cook by using a pizza box and placing it in the sun. Registration is not required. Open to the first 30 in attendance.
Grades: K - 6
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
We spend at least one Friday a month this summer exploring different fandoms. Come to one or come to all! This month’s Fandom Friday is Adventure Time! There’ll be crafty things and snacks! Costumes appreciated but not required.
Watch it on our big screen! Bring the whole family for a fun movie theater-like experience with great family-friendly movies and popcorn on the third Friday of each month (June, July & August) this summer! One lucky family will even win a copy of the movie! This month, enjoy "Rise Of The Guardians."
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, and share some laughter.
Join Kaplan Learning Center to take an ACT Practice Test. You will be able to review your results afterward and get any questions answered. All attendees should call Kaplan Learning Center at 859-344-5080 to register for this program.
Do you write novels or short stories? Are you passionate about your work? Come join the Independence Inklings - a critique group for adults who write fiction! Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels, meetings are on the first and third Sundays of most months.
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!
Welcome to Rise N Shine! Wake up with me every Monday at 11:00 in the morning! Children ages 2-5 and their favorite adult are invited to listen to stories and rhymes. We will dance and color too. Limited to 40 children in attendance.
Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2013 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules. New students, please register!
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join us for an 8 week songwriting workshop sponsored by the Carnegie!
We will begin by finding the perfect title, then creating lyrics and the structure of the song. Writing melodies and chord progressions requires basic skills on keyboard or guitar, to recognize chord names and play them. In general, songwriters aren’t great musicians. They know chords, they know song craft, and they know how to follow their emotions. That's what you'll need to craft your song.
Registration is recommended. Participants are encouraged to attend all of the 8 sessions to get the most out of the workshop, but full attendance is not required.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
We help adults from all walks of life to improve their communication skills. Call 859-802-9320 for additional information or just stop in. Learn more at the Toastmaster's International website and the local webpage. Adults only please.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Calling all campers grades K-2! Join us for nocturnal stories, songs and we’ll make our own owl craft. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join Maggie Green, author of "The Kentucky Fresh Cookbook" as she discusses sourcing and cooking local foods from Kentucky including, produce, beef, bread, poultry, eggs, and more.
Come to the library for stories, songs & activities just for preschoolers. Storytimes in Covington are designed to help children develop early literacy skills.
Do you enjoy researching your family tree online, but aren't sure where to look or how to best use those online sources? Learn about some of the most useful web sites and databases and how to search them.
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.
Learn about the online library for kids. Download apps for e-books and audiobooks on your device or use your home computer to research homework assignments and projects.
Please note: this is an online class and requires an Internet and audio connection from a home, office, or library computer. Please provide your email when registering.
Please note: this is an online class and requires an Internet and audio connection from a home, office, or library computer. Please provide your email when registering.
Calling all campers grades K-2! Join us for nocturnal stories, songs and we’ll make our own owl craft. This program is limited to the first 30 campers that arrive and registration is not required.
Grades: K - 2
Parent Required
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Regina Siegrist from the Behringer Crawford Museum will present the first of two programs about the Ice Age in Kentucky, fossils we can find in our own backyards, and the wooly mammoth who roamed this land thousands of years ago.
Grades: 3 - 6
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Come dressed in your favorite PJs and bring along your favorite stuffed animal. Kids from ages 2-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, and dancing. We'll color sometimes and make crafts other times.No registration required. Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
See you later alligator... after a while crocodile! We will read stories about alligators and crocodiles. We will have a craft to make and we will snap some light snack. After a while crocodile!
Children,ages 2-4, along with their favorite adults, are invited to listen to stories, dance and make a craft or color. Enjoy a new theme each week. Join Miss Theresa for a fun story time!
Gather at the library for fun games! Games will be played indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Registration is not required. Open to the first 20 in attendance.
Grades: 1 - 6
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 and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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. Come for one mile, two or even all three miles using One Mile Walking DVD.
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Take a culinary trip through Europe this summer with this food series! In July, learn about the history of Greek yogurt and cheese, as well as to how to make these treats. Samples will be served!
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.
Preschool children are invited to join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, & fun. We will also make a craft to take home! Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Preschool children are invited to join Miss Julie for stories, songs, rhymes, & fun. We will also make a craft to take home! Limited to the first 40 children in attendance.
Pam Baker will be teaching this class.Pam will show you how to make a budget using Excel. You will learn some very basic formulas, how to use the cells in Excel, and how to work in an Excel workbook.
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Quick guide Zinio: download complete magazines on your computer or iPad
Zinio is an online newstand made free to you by the Library. Learn how to view and download complete popular magazines on your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and Blackberry Playbook.
Sample titles:
Consumer Reports,
Dwell,
Bazaar,
Martha Stewart Living and Weddings,
Men's Fitness,
Parenting,
Outside,
Smart Money,
Us Weekly,
Vegetarian Times.
Please note: this is an online class and requires an Internet and audio connection from a home, office, or library computer. Please provide your email when registering.
Join us for a series of monthly creative writing workshops. Topics for individual workshops can be found online at www.facebook.com/kcplteens. Registration and prior writing experience are not required. Snacks and writing supplies will be provided.
There are over 1,000 children in foster care in Northern Kentucky, many of whom are from Kenton County. There are also numerous children currently waiting for an adoptive home. Staff from DCCH Center for Children and Families will present a foster care and adoption informational forum discussing the preparation classes, qualifications and requirements leading to approval as a foster or adoptive parent. Join us to learn how to help Kentucky’s neediest children. Register for pizza and pops served at 6:30 p.m.!
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Want to maximize your smart phone or tablet? Join us as we explore the best apps available for iOS and Android, including several that will allow you to access library materials.
Learn to knit or bring your own knitting project for community and conversation with other knitters at our monthly knitting group meeting. The group meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm. New knitters should bring size 10.5 needles and thick & chunky yarn. Taught by a volunteer with Scarf it Up!
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.
Final Friday Concert Series: The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars
Enjoy some great live music by visiting your library for our annual Final Friday Concert Series this summer (June, July, & August) featuring some of the best local bands. This month, enjoy your favorite bluegrass tunes from some of the most well-versed and accomplished singers and multi-instrumentalists in town. All ages are welcome for some toe-tapping good music with The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars.
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, and share some laughter.
Are you stuck in a rut with your stitching? Do you like a challenge? Join the library stitchers and learn how to make a mystery 12-inch quilt block. This program is for intermediate quilters. Seating is limited so please call 859-962-4031 or register online to receive your supply list.
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
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!
If you've ever wanted to knit, here's your chance! Mary from Scarf It Up! will teach you the basic stitches while you make a scarf. Students will receive knitting needles and yarn to start your first scarf.
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on Jul 13, 2013
Get ready to wipe out at the library! Participate in splish-splashy fun. Registration is required. Children must wear shoes during the entire program. WARNING you will get wet!
Ages: 5 - 12
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Ready to take your knitting needles to the next level? Learn how to purl while you make a scarf. Students should bring size 8 knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. This is an intermediate class.
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on Jun 13, 2013
Meet one-on-one with an expert staff member for guidance on the Library’s job search assistance. Learn about the assistance the Library offers for writing resumes and applying for jobs.
Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2013 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules. New students, please register!
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join us for an 8 week songwriting workshop sponsored by the Carnegie!
We will begin by finding the perfect title, then creating lyrics and the structure of the song. Writing melodies and chord progressions requires basic skills on keyboard or guitar, to recognize chord names and play them. In general, songwriters aren’t great musicians. They know chords, they know song craft, and they know how to follow their emotions. That's what you'll need to craft your song.
Registration is recommended. Participants are encouraged to attend all of the 8 sessions to get the most out of the workshop, but full attendance is not required.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
White Elephant gift exchange!*Christmassy photo booth! All kinds of fun games, activities, crafts & snacks guaranteed to make you forget about how hot and July-ish it is outside! Come anytime 6-8pm.
*Craft/art supplies will be provided to make items for the white elephant exchange, so don’t worry about buying anything to bring.
Grades: 6 - 12
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 other manga, anime, and graphic novel fans to talk about your favorites, your least favorites, and what you're reading now. Check out otaku magazines from the U.S. and Japan, get suggestions for manga from your friends, and maybe win a prize! Meets the last Tuesday of the month.
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. This month, we'll watch and discuss "Hello, Dolly!" starring Barbara Streisand and Walter Matthau. Cosponsored by Madonna Manor.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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. Come for one mile, two or even all three miles using One Mile Walking DVD.
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Regularly scheduled computer classes will not be held at the Covington, Mary Ann Mongan Branch of the Kenton County Public Library until the completion of renovations in 2013. Classes are available at the other two KCPL branches and there are free online software tutorials you can access with your library card. Watch the Programs listing on the KCPL website for the resumption of Covington computer classes.
Learn how to use the library on your tablet or smartphone. Download apps designed just for library users such as the Kenton County Public Library app that lets you access the catalog and your account, Freegal for music, Zinio for magazines, Blio for kids e-books, OneClick for audiobooks and more.
Please note: this is an online class and requires an Internet and audio connection from a home, office, or library computer. Please provide your email when registering.
Please note: this is an online class and requires an Internet and audio connection from a home, office, or library computer. Please provide your email when registering.
Meet and mingle with local stitchers! Have fun swapping patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and other projects. Cast on for this month's KAL or CAL or both!
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
If you've ever wanted to knit, here's your chance! Mary from Scarf It Up! will teach you the basic stitches while you make a scarf. Students will receive knitting needles and yarn to start your first scarf.
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on Jul 18, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Thursdays of each month. (Just show up! No need to bring anything to the first meeting.)
Trolls, Alpha Kids, Beta Kids, Cherubs, and Sprites unite at Erlanger's first Homestuck Meetup! Find out exactly what Homestuck is, share your love of it with friends old and new, get costume tips and tricks, and enter to win a Homestuck prize.
Stephanie Plum can’t catch a break. At 30, she finds herself newly-divorced, recently laid-off, and living with her hamster in Trenton, NJ. Broke and desperate, she lands a job working for her slimy cousin his bail bond business. In need of fast cash, she latches on to his biggest case - a local cop wanted for murder - who just happens to be the guy that broke her heart in high school. Stephanie gets resourceful and tough, as she is swept up in a suspenseful world of murder and deceit, with a bit of romance. Join us tonight for the movie and come back next week for the book discussion. Pizza provided with registration!
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on Jul 1, 2013
Movie Rating:pg13
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join crafty lady Jackie Waibel and learn how to make personalized greeting cards. Thinking of You, Birthday, and Holiday cards handmade by you will be cherished by family and friends. Participants will make four cards each. All supplies provided. Adults only please.
Registration online will be available on Jul 21, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Do you write novels or short stories? Are you passionate about your work? Come join the Independence Inklings - a critique group for adults who write fiction! Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels, meetings are on the first and third Sundays of most months.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2013 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules. New students, please register!
Registration online will be available on Jul 1, 2013
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 and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Quick guide: How to borrow e-books for your Kindle, Android and Apple devices
In this short online tutorial learn how to use Overdrive to download and borrow e-books for any of your Kindle devices or by downloading the Kindle app on your computer, phone, iPad, or iTouch. You'll get the basics in about 15 minutes and the instructor will stay online to answer any questions you may have.
Please note: this is an online class and requires an Internet and audio connection from a home, office, or library computer. Please provide your email when registering.
Join us for biweekly sessions of the tabletop role-playing game Pathfinder. Previous experience is not needed. New participants should contact the Young Adult programmer by emailing eden.rassette@kentonlibrary.org in order to prepare a character.
Telling Stories reads "Life Sentences" by Laura Lippman
Join us for a lively discussion of Laura Lippman's "Life Sentences"! New members are always welcome and books may be picked up at the Reference Desk.
From its gripping opening pages...Life Sentences may be the most absorbing, entertaining mystery published in the last year."--Boston Globe USA Today calls Laura Lippman, "A writing powerhouse," and Life Sentences powerfully confirms it. Past and present, truth and memory collide in this searing novel from a New York Times bestselling author whose novels have won virtually every major prize bestowed for crime fiction--from the Edgar(R) to the Anthony to the Agatha to the Nero Wolfe Award. As she did in her blockbuster What the Dead Know, Lippman takes a brief hiatus from her popular series character, Baltimore p.i. Tess Monaghan, to tell a riveting story of deceptions and dangerously fragile truths that People magazine says, "Succeeds brilliantly."
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Join us for a series of biweekly creative writing workshops. Topics for individual workshops can be found online at www.facebook.com/kcplteens. Registration and prior writing experience are not required. Snacks and writing supplies will be provided.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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. Come for one mile, two or even all three miles using One Mile Walking DVD.
Registration online will be available on Jul 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Learn the basics of using the social media website Tumblr. By the end of the class you will create an account, customize your page, learn how to follow other pages, and then be ready to reblog to your heart's content! Having basic computer and Internet skills is recommended.
Registration online will be available on Jul 1, 2013
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!
Quick guide Zinio: download complete magazines on your computer or iPad
Zinio is an online newstand made free to you by the Library. Learn how to view and download complete popular magazines on your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and Blackberry Playbook.
Sample titles:
Consumer Reports,
Dwell,
Bazaar,
Martha Stewart Living and Weddings,
Men's Fitness,
Parenting,
Outside,
Smart Money,
Us Weekly,
Vegetarian Times.
Please note: this is an online class and requires an Internet and audio connection from a home, office, or library computer. Please provide your email when registering.
Learn to knit or bring your own knitting project for community and conversation with other knitters at our monthly knitting group meeting. The group meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm. New knitters should bring size 10.5 needles and thick & chunky yarn. Taught by a volunteer with Scarf it Up!
Celebrate the last Friday before school starts back up by running around the library after it closes!
We’ll have the XBOX (Rock Band!) and Wii (Just Dance!), pizza, assorted board games (Jenga, anyone?), and be as loud as we want (well, almost).
We'll be hanging out from 9pm-11pm.
There are no registrations or permission slips for this program.
Grades: 6 - 12
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 one of the best independent, art house, specialty studio, or award-winning new releases -- one chosen to spark conversation! This month, watch and discuss "Anna Karenina", starring Keira Knightley and Jude Law.
Did you miss it in the theaters? Join us on the second Friday of each month as we watch and discuss one of the best independent, art house, specialty studio, or award-winning new releases -- one chosen to spark conversation! This month, watch and discuss "Anna Karenina", starring Keira Knightley and Jude Law.
Are you stuck in a rut with your stitching? Do you like a challenge? Join the library stitchers and learn how to make a mystery 12-inch quilt block. This program is for intermediate quilters. Seating is limited so please call 859-962-4031 or register online to receive your supply list.
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on Jul 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Do you have a pile of Granny Squares but don't know what to do with them? Sign up for one of two sessions to learn several joining methods. Decide which one you like best and go to town! Registered participants must know basic crochet stitches and bring six finished grannies.
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on Jul 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Meet one-on-one with an expert staff member for guidance on the Library’s job search assistance. Learn about the assistance the Library offers for writing resumes and applying for jobs.
Do you have a pile of Granny Squares but don't know what to do with them? Sign up for one of two sessions to learn several joining methods. Decide which one you like best and go to town! Registered participants must know basic crochet stitches and bring six finished grannies.
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on Jul 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Enjoy a Pokemon Party with crafts and treats from 2-4:00 p.m., a scavenger hunt at 3 p.m. and Pokemon video games from 2-4:00. Dress up, if you wish, in your favorite Pokemon costume.
Grades: 1 - 12
Registration online will be available on Jul 1, 2013
Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2013 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules. New students, please register!
Registration online will be available on Jul 1, 2013
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 and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
We help adults from all walks of life to improve their communication skills. Call 859-802-9320 for additional information or just stop in. Learn more at the Toastmaster's International website and the local webpage. Adults only please.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Great for organizing and sharing favorite images and video, learn how to use the popular online pinboard to scrapbook, create themes, and find others with similar interests.
Beyond the Book: Erlanger's new book club just for teens! This month's book is "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman. New members are always welcome. Register to receive a free copy of this month's discussion book! Meets the second Tuesday of the month. Snacks and drinks will be served.
Learn how to find companies in your industry, how to identify company contacts, and where to find the information you need to excel in interviews. This class will teach you how to use library resources, search company web sites for critical information and use other online/print sources more effectively in your job search.
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,learn to protect your treasures and family keepsakes. Join BCM's Curator of Collections and Exhibits for a how-to workshop. Archival materials will be available for purchase.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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. Come for one mile, two or even all three miles using One Mile Walking DVD.
Registration online will be available on Jul 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join Erlanger's anime club to hang with other local otaku, watch anime, eat pocky, work on your manga drawing skills, discuss the culture, and plan for upcoming conventions! All attendees will be entered to win a super cool anime prize! This month we'll be watching "Tsuritama"!
Take a culinary trip through Europe this summer with this food series! In August, learn about the history of Irish Soda Bread, as well as to how to make this tasty treat. Samples will be served!
"The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" by Deborah Maggoch
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!
Meet and mingle with local stitchers! Have fun swapping patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and other projects. Cast on for this month's KAL or CAL or both!
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Ready to take your knitting needles to the next level? Mary from Scarf It Up! will teach you how to purl while you make a scarf. Students should bring size 8 knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. This is an intermediate class.
Grades: 6 and over.
Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Thursdays of each month. (Just show up! No need to bring anything to the first meeting.)
Watch it on our big screen! Bring the whole family for a fun movie theater-like experience with great family-friendly movies and popcorn on the third Friday of each month (June, July & August) this summer! One lucky family will even win a copy of the movie! This month, enjoy "Frankenweenie".
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, and share some laughter.
Purchase nearly-new and used books at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Prices range from $0.25 to $4, and all proceeds benefit programs at your Kenton County Public Library. The sale is open during regular library hours, but ends 30 minutes prior to closing time.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Do you write novels or short stories? Are you passionate about your work? Come join the Independence Inklings - a critique group for adults who write fiction! Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels, meetings are on the first and third Sundays of most months.
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 and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join us for biweekly sessions of the tabletop role-playing game Pathfinder. Previous experience is not needed. New participants should contact the Young Adult programmer by emailing eden.rassette@kentonlibrary.org in order to prepare a character.
Learn how to target your resume to compete in today's competitive job environment. Get expert help editing or updating your resume from Human Resources professionals to give you a fresh look in the marketplace.
Learn to add a splash of color to an otherwise black and white picture, learn to sharpen your pictures the way pros do, add a vignette to your pictures and more.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
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!
Join us as we explore the resources available on the library's website. We'll discuss finding materials using the online catalog and examine our most popular databases.
Learn to knit or bring your own knitting project for community and conversation with other knitters at our monthly knitting group meeting. The group meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm. New knitters should bring size 10.5 needles and thick & chunky yarn. Taught by a volunteer with Scarf it Up!
We spend at least one Friday a month this summer exploring different fandoms. Come to one or come to all! This month’s Fandom is Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy! There’ll be crafty things and snacks! Costumes appreciated but not required.
6th Annual Pet Fair At the Kenton County Animal Shelter
Are you ready to add a new dog or cat to your family? Join us at the Kenton County Animal Shelter to find your new best friend. Check out various booths for pet care, grooming, volunteering at the shelter, raffles and so much more.
Meet one-on-one with an expert staff member for guidance on the Library’s job search assistance. Learn about the assistance the Library offers for writing resumes and applying for jobs.
Join us for this online book discussion! We will be talking about "Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street" by Michael Davis. This group is featured on www.goodreads.com. You can sign up for free and join Southbank Reads by searching for it under "Groups".
You've learned the game, now come test your skills. All levels are welcome! Learn tournament rules and your table assignment from 12-1:00. Games will start at 1:00 and are played with the 2013 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules. No new students today.
Registration online will be available on Jul 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Retro Gaming Returns! Play your favorite classics on retro gaming systems like NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, N64, and more! Open to anyone over the age of 12.
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
We help adults from all walks of life to improve their communication skills. Call 859-802-9320 for additional information or just stop in. Learn more at the Toastmaster's International website and the local webpage. Adults only please.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Join other manga, anime, and graphic novel fans to talk about your favorites, your least favorites, and what you're reading now. Check out otaku magazines from the U.S. and Japan, get suggestions for manga from your friends, and maybe win a prize! Meets the last Tuesday of the month.
Do you love John and/or Hank Green?
Come hang out with fellow nerdfighters, have some snacks, make some things, and generally work to decrease world suck.
Come anytime 6-8pm!
Grades: 6 - 12
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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. This month, we'll watch and discuss "Bye Bye Birdie" starring Dick Van Dyke, Janet Leigh, Ann-Margret, and Maureen Stapleton. Cosponsored by Madonna Manor.
Fun with Food takes over Teen Space this week to show you how to make Japanese Bento Box lunches! Receive a plastic bento box and take home what you make! Registration is required. All supplies are provided for registered participants.
Grades: 6 - 12
Registration online will be available on Jun 1, 2013
Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call 859-442-1615 for more information.
Ages: 16 and over.
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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. Come for one mile, two or even all three miles using One Mile Walking DVD.
Registration online will be available on Jul 1, 2013
Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Attention all readers! Come one, come all and get book suggestions on Facebook! On Wednesday August 28 from 6pm - 9pm, Readers’ Advisory Librarian Leigh Mauer will be ready and waiting to steer you to your next good fiction or non-fiction read. All you need to do is post a message to the KCPL wall telling us the last 3 books you’ve enjoyed, and we’ll give you a suggestion or two for what to read next.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
Enjoy some great live music by visiting your library for our annual Final Friday Concert Series this summer (June, July, & August) featuring some of the best local bands. This month, enjoy a concert by local singer songwriter favorites Raison D'Etre. You'll experience original songs about love, loss, and redemption as well as traditional folk songs, a capella swing tunes, and Shaker hymns. All ages are welcome! Join us a great concert!
Telling Stories reads Henry James's "The Turn of the Screw"
Join us for a lively discussion of "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James! New members are always welcome and books may be picked up at the Reference Desk.
"The Turn of the Screw" is an intense psychological tale of terror. It begins in an old house on Christmas Eve. It is the story of a Governess who comes to live with and take care of two young children. The Governess loves her new position in charge of the young children, however she is soon disturbed when she begins to see ghosts.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Join us for this online book discussion! We will be talking about "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbury. This group is featured on www.goodreads.com. You can sign up for free and join Southbank Reads by searching for it under "Groups".
Telling stories reads "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
Join us for a lively discussion of Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" New members are always welcome and books may be picked up at the Reference Desk.
A final, apocalyptic, world war has killed millions, driving entire species into extinction and sending the majority of mankind off-planet. Those who remain, venerate all remaining examples of life, and owning an animal of your own is both a symbol of status and a necessity. For those who can't afford an authentic animal, companies build incredibly realistic simulacrae: horses, birds, cats, sheep . . . even humans.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Purchase nearly-new and used books at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Prices range from $0.25 to $4, and all proceeds benefit programs at your Kenton County Public Library. The sale is open during regular library hours, but ends 30 minutes prior to closing time.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Join us for this online book discussion! We will be talking about "The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins. This group is featured on www.goodreads.com. You can sign up for free and join Southbank Reads by searching for it under "Groups".
Join us for a lively discussion of "Heresy" by S. J. Parris. New members are always welcome and books may be picked up at the Reference Desk.
Giordano Bruno was a monk, poet, scientist, and magician on the run from the Roman Inquisition on charges of heresy for his belief that the Earth orbits the sun and that the universe is infinite.
In S. J. Parris's gripping novel, Bruno's pursuit of this rare knowledge brings him to London, where he is unexpectedly recruited by Queen Elizabeth I and is sent undercover to Oxford University on the pretext of a royal visitation. Officially Bruno is to take part in a debate on the Copernican theory of the universe; unofficially, he is to find out whatever he can about a Catholic plot to overthrow the queen.
His mission is dramatically thrown off course by a series of grisly murders and a spirited and beautiful young woman. As Bruno begins to discover a pattern in these killings, he realizes that no one at Oxford is who he seems to be. Bruno must attempt to outwit a killer who appears obsessed with the boundary between truth and heresy.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Join us for this online book discussion! We will be talking about "The Archivist" by Martha Cooley. This group is featured on www.goodreads.com. You can sign up for free and join Southbank Reads by searching for it under "Groups".
Purchase nearly-new and used books at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Prices range from $0.25 to $4, and all proceeds benefit programs at your Kenton County Public Library. The sale is open during regular library hours, but ends 30 minutes prior to closing time.
Purchase nearly-new and used books at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Prices range from $0.25 to $4, and all proceeds benefit programs at your Kenton County Public Library. The sale is open during regular library hours, but ends 30 minutes prior to closing time.
Telling Stories reads "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Join us for a lively discussion of "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern. New members are always welcome and books are available at the Reference Desk.
The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.
But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway—a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them, this is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will. Despite themselves, however, Celia and Marco tumble headfirst into love—a deep, magical love that makes the lights flicker and the room grow warm whenever they so much as brush hands.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
