Have an iPod and don’t know how to work it? Want to listen to a song or watch a movie on your iPod and can’t figure out how? How about if you have a list of your friends and family with their contact information and you want to view it on your there. We can show you all this of this fun and exciting things that you can do with this little invention.
The XXI Winter Olympics will take place February 12-28 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Join us as we take a look at this premier winter sporting event and also our northern neighbor!
Volunteers and staff of nonprofits organizations are invited to a basic training on the process of researching foundation grants using the Foundation Directory Online a database provided by the Foundation Center. The class will take place in the computer lab. The first hour will be a demonstration and the second hour is for searching grant opportunities. Sign up to win a doorprize at the program.
Come to the library for stories, songs & activities just for preschoolers. Storytimes in Covington are designed to help children develop early literacy skills.
Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two-year-olds. Siblings are welcome. Storytimes in Covington are designed to develop early literacy skills.
In this follow-up to the "Microsoft Word Part 1" class we will learn how to make your documents more complex, as well as how to create some new types of documents by using some advanced formatting techniques.
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Come to the library for stories, songs & activities just for preschoolers. Storytimes in Covington are designed to help children develop early literacy skills.
Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two-year-olds. Siblings are welcome. Storytimes in Covington are designed to develop early literacy skills.
Read the book and then join us for this monthly book discussion group! Pick up a copy of the book at the Covington Reference Desk up to four weeks prior to the discussion meeting on the third Tuesday of each month.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation/slideshow program. In this class we will learn how to create a good slideshow from start to finish. We'll utilize several different forms of custom animation and learn several different ways to spice up your presentation.
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Microsoft Publisher is a page layout program where you can create fun things like birthday cards, yard sale signs, and other page design related projects. In class, we will make a greeting card of whatever you want!
Gigglebox Theatre Experience provides a rich educational theatre experience for children that includes creating a puppet and learning how to manipulate it for a fun performance! Join Karie Gipson, puppet master, as she helps bring out the artist in you!
Grades: K - 6
Parent Required
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition or come play games just for fun! Use some of our games or bring your own. Board games, Wii and PS2 provided. Registration is not required.
Grades: 6 - 12
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Come to the library for stories, songs & activities just for preschoolers. Storytimes in Covington are designed to help children develop early literacy skills.
EBSCO is an online database available through the library Web site that allows you to research quality information and access your favorite magazines such as Consumer Reports and Rolling Stone. This class will show you how to log in, search, download, and enjoy these materials not available on the open web. Sign up to win a doorprize during the program.
Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two-year-olds. Siblings are welcome. Storytimes in Covington are designed to develop early literacy skills.
Do you have a passion for researching your family's roots and branches? Would you be interested in meeting fellow family historians for an informal evening of lively discussion on "all things genealogy?" If so, join a member of the Kentucky History Department for our monthly meeting of "congenial genealogists." Participants are encouraged to bring along tips, suggestions, and resources to share with the group. Whether you have days or decades of family history research under your belt, all skill levels are welcome!
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Have your voice heard about things you would like to see happening at the Library. Meet other teens in your neighborhood and help make the Teen Space a fun place to hang out.
In this class we will go over various websites where you can upload your resume so companies can see you, how to create a resume for a specific company websites and some other ways to get your information out there!
Writing a manuscript for publishing as a children's book or just getting started? Join us as we continue to explore the writing and publishing world for children and adolescents. Bring your latest manuscript for sharing!
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
The Sweeneys play Celtic and Irish music for all ages. From traditional tunes to more contemporary originals, their playful and fun tunes are sure to please everyone.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Monday Matinees, a film screening on the first Monday of the month. This month's film, Rebel Without a Cause. Jim Stark... a kid from a 'good' family - what makes him tick... like a bomb? Stop in for some popcorn and a good film.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
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.
Excel looks hard to use but this class will make it easy. Learn how to make a budget using Excel. You will get to work with formulas, charts and workbooks.
For Mar. 2: "The Yiddish Policeman's Union" by Michael Chabon
Read the book and then join us for this monthly book discussion group! Pick up a copy of the book at the Covington Reference Desk up to four weeks prior to the discussion meeting on the first Tuesday of each month.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
In this class you will learn how to setup a yahoo email account and after that you will learn about the address book, mail options and many more tips and tricks for email.
Families with children are invited to come play board games from 3:30 - 4:30 in the Children's Department and move to the meeting room from 4:30 to 5:00 TO enjoy sundaes.
Parent Required
Register: 859-962-4077
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Which is better? The book or the film? We will be watching a film based on the book followed by a brief discussion. In March we are watching and discussing "Apollo 13" by Jim Lovell. Register and stop in to pick up a copy of the book.
We are reading with our doggie friends in 2010! Reading to dogs improves reading skills and dogs make great listeners! All participants will receive a certificate.
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4077
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Irish Singer/Songwriter Roger Drawdy plays a mix of Traditional and original music with a distinctive sound. Since 2000 he has played in numerous venues throughout the US. Drawdy's prolific songwriting promises to take them to the top of the world/roots music scene. Join us as the library welcomes Roger for an afternoon of fun music.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Celebrate the Young Adult Library Services Association Teen Tech Week initiative at the Mary Ann Mongan Branch Library during this week with a variety of technology programs. Also, drop in anytime this week to pick up your free pair of earbuds.
Grades: 6 - 12
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
In this follow-up to the "Microsoft Word Part 1" class we will learn how to make your documents more complex, as well as how to create some new types of documents by using some advanced formatting techniques.
Celebrate Women's History Month, a time to acknowledge the wide range of contributions, achievements, and accomplishments of women. Join us as we learn about Amelia Earhart, Helen Keller, and other famous and not so famous women.
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.
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Families with children are invited to come play board games from 3:30 - 4:30 in the Children's Department and move to the meeting room from 4:30 to 5:00 TO enjoy sundaes.
Parent Required
Register: 859-962-4077
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Tri Werin and the Clark Jones Trio perform Welsh, Irish and Celtic traditional music at noon and 1:30 pm. Each group will perform an hours worth of traditional tunes from Wales, Ireland and other Celtic lands.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Come to the library for stories, songs & activities just for preschoolers. Storytimes in Covington are designed to help children develop early literacy skills.
Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two-year-olds. Siblings are welcome. Storytimes in Covington are designed to develop early literacy skills.
For Mar. 16: "Sweeping Up Glass" by Carolyn D. Wall
Read the book and then join us for this monthly book discussion group! Pick up a copy of the book at the Covington Reference Desk up to four weeks prior to the discussion meeting on the third Tuesday of each month.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Looking for tips on researching that elusive Emerald Isle ancestor? Drawing examples from her personal family history research, Katherine Flynn, C.G., will share tips, suggestions and resources for tracking your Irish kin.
Families with children are invited to come play board games from 3:30 - 4:30 in the Children's Department and move to the meeting room from 4:30 to 5:00 TO enjoy sundaes.
Parent Required
Register: 859-962-4077
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
In honor of Irish Heritage Month, the Celtic Rhythm dancers perform traditional Irish dance. Popularized in 1994 by the world-famous show "Riverdance," the dancing traditions of Ireland evolved in close association with Irish traditional music. Join us for an afternoon of fun dance and dance music.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation/slideshow program. In this class we will learn how to create a good slideshow from start to finish. We'll utilize several different forms of custom animation and learn several different ways to spice up your presentation.
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.
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
In this class we will go over various websites where you can upload your resume so companies can see you, how to create a resume for a specific company websites and some other ways to get your information out there!
Writing or illustrating a manuscript for a children's book or just getting started as a writer? Join us as we continue to explore the writing and publishing world for children and adolescents. Bring your latest manuscript or illustrations for sharing!
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
March is Irish Heritage month and the harp is the national symbol of Ireland. In honor of Irish heritage, the Cincinnati Harpers Robin will perform a concert of tunes from Ireland and all of the Celtic lands.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Join the Kentucky History staff for an evening of family history research, education and camaraderie. During the evening, there will be a presentation on cemetery research. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required and limited to fifty participants.
In this class we will learn how to pre-record your narration for a PowerPoint presentation, how to add music and video, how to loop a presentation and much more.
March is Youth Art Month and a great time to get acquainted with famous Dutch artist, Vincent van Gogh, who was born on March 30, 1853. Learn about the artist and his work. Paint your own "Starry Night."
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.
Do you have a passion for researching your family's roots and branches? Would you be interested in meeting fellow family historians for an informal evening of lively discussion on "all things genealogy?" If so, join a member of the Kentucky History Department for our monthly meeting of "congenial genealogists." Participants are encouraged to bring along tips, suggestions, and resources to share with the group. Whether you have days or decades of family history research under your belt, all skill levels are welcome!
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Have your voice heard about things you would like to see happening at the Library. Meet other teens in your neighborhood and help make the Teen Space a fun place to hang out.
We are reading with our doggie friends in 2010! Reading to dogs improves reading skills and dogs make great listeners! All participants will receive a certificate.
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4077
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
This program is designed for senior citizens and low to middle income patrons with a minimum of tax schedules. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Writing or illustrating a manuscript for a children's book or just getting started as a writer? Join us as we continue to explore the writing and publishing world for children and adolescents. Bring your latest manuscript or illustrations for sharing!
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Which is better? The book or the film? We will be watching a film based on the book followed by a brief discussion. In May we are watching and discussing "From Hell" by Alan Moore. Register and stop in to pick up a copy of the book.
Register: 859.962.4073
Registration online will be available on Apr 1, 2010
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Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
We are reading with our doggie friends in 2010! Reading to dogs improves reading skills and dogs make great listeners! All participants will receive a certificate.
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4077
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
Writing or illustrating a manuscript for a children's book or just getting started as a writer? Join us as we continue to explore the writing and publishing world for children and adolescents. Bring your latest manuscript or illustrations for sharing!
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
We are reading with our doggie friends in 2010! Reading to dogs improves reading skills and dogs make great listeners! All participants will receive a certificate.
Grades: 1 - 6
Register: 859-962-4077
Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
