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Mary Ann Mongan Library
COVINGTON

502 Scott Blvd
Covington, Ky 41011
(859) 962-4060

Mon-thurs 9:00-9:00
Fri 9:00-6:00
Sat 10:00-5:00
Sun 1:00-5:00

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

Mon-Fri 9:00-9:00
Sat 10:00-6:00
Sun 1:00-5:00

William E. Durr BRANCH
1992 Walton-Nicholson rd
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 962-4030

Mon-FRI 9:00-9:00
Sat 10:00-5:00
sun 1:00-5:00


 
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 June 1 - August 31, 2010  
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  • Donate your Legos
  • Please donate your old Legos to the Durr Children's Department for our Lego Club. Just drop off your Legos at the Durr Children's Reference Desk any time this summer. Lego Club will be held weekdays after school in the fall.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 July 1 - July 31, 2010 Go to Top
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  • Creative Corner
  • Knit-A-Long
  • We're hosting a KAL each month so find a crafting day that works with your schedule and come cast on with friends.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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  • Children
  • Fresh Start Club
  • Read off your fines in the Children's Department! Children 17 and under may read off their fines anytime. For every 15 minutes you read, you can reduce your fines by $1.50. Parents, siblings, and friends can read to young children. Ask for details and sign in at the children's reference desk.
  • Ages: 17 and under.
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
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 July 25 - July 31, 2010 Go to Top
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  • Kenton County Fair Winners
  • Stop by to see the Open Class blue and purple ribbon winners on display from the Kenton County Fair. Items may be dropped off until July 24 and should be picked up starting August 31.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Friday, July 30, 2010 Go to Top
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Mah Jongg Tournament!
  • Now that you've learned the game, find out how lucky you are! All skill levels are welcome but you must know how to play-no new students today. Games are played for points with the 2010 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Parent Required
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Saturday, July 31, 2010 Go to Top
  • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Independent Crafts
  • Do you have UFOs (UnFinished Objects) and PIGS (Projects In Grocery Sacks) hidden in closets throughout your house? Dust off your incomplete project and get it finished! No teachers today-just good company and motivation. All crafts welcome.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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  • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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  • Adult/YA Craft
  • Quilting
  • 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.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Scarf It Up!
  • If you’ve ever wanted to learn how 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 a knitter’s Bag of Basics with everything you’ll need to get started on your first scarf.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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  • Go, Reading!
  • Ice Cream Social with Trauth Dairy Taste Team
  • I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream and a great book!! Come celebrate the warm days of summer and a great time to finish your summer reading log before school begins.
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
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 August 1 - August 31, 2010 Go to Top
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  • Kenton County Fair Winners
  • Stop by to see the Open Class blue and purple ribbon winners on display from the Kenton County Fair. Items may be dropped off until July 24 and should be picked up starting August 31.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
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  • Creative Corner
  • Knit-A-Long
  • We're hosting a KAL each month so find a crafting day that works with your schedule and come cast on with friends.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
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  • Children
  • Fresh Start Club
  • Read off your fines in the Children's Department! Children 17 and under may read off their fines anytime. For every 15 minutes you read, you can reduce your fines by $1.50. Parents, siblings, and friends can read to young children. Ask for details and sign in at the children's reference desk.
  • Ages: 17 and under.
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
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 Sunday, August 1, 2010 Go to Top
  • 3:00 PM
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  • Special Event
  • Ice Cream Social with Trauth Dairy Taste Team & Mike Hemmelgarn
  • Let the Library entertain your family, and treat you to ice cream, too! Join comedian/juggler/ventriloquist Mike Hemmelgarn for some funny, family comedy. Top off the afternoon with ice cream from the Trauth Dairy Taste Team. A perfect summer Sunday!
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
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 Monday, August 2, 2010 Go to Top
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Anime
  • ErlAnime! Club
  • Come discuss the latest in Anime and Manga. Watch episodes of new and favorite series or sometimes even a movie. No registration required.
  • Ages: 13 and over.
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
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 Tuesday, August 3, 2010 Go to Top
  • 7:00 PM
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  • Adult Book Discussion
  • "Drowning Ruth" by Christina Schwarz
  • "Drowning Ruth" is a mystery of family secrets and presents a psychologically sophisticated portrait of life in rural Wisconsin during World War I. Just how did Amanda's sister really die? What will happen to her child? Christina Schwarz's suspenseful debut pivots on two of the lost "virtues" of the past: silence and stoicism.
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  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Go to Top
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Writing
  • Teen Writers Group
  • Calling all teen writers! Bring examples of your work to share and have critiqued by the group. Those interested in beginning to write are welcome, as well.
  • Ages: 13 and over.
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
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 Thursday, August 5, 2010 Go to Top
  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Knitters Night Out
  • Meet and mingle with local knitters! We're hosting a KAL so stop in and cast on with friends. All skill levels welcome! Bring your own beverage and we'll provide the snack. KAL Pattern
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Friday, August 6, 2010 Go to Top
  • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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  • Mosaics
  • Mosaic is the art of creating images with an assemblage of small pieces and colored materials. Design your very own piece of tiled mosaic art. Supplies limited, registration required.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Register: 962-4070
  • Register Online
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
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  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Mah Jongg Madness
  • Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! Arriving in America in the twenties, Mah Jongg quickly became the newest fad and favorite game to play. All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2010 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Parent Required
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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  • 6:00 PM
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  • Teen Movie Night
  • 9
  • This animated feature is set in a post-apocalyptic world where rag dolls band together to survive. A rag doll named 9 happens upon a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. 9 convinces the others that they must stand and fight to survive and in doing so they learn the very future of civilization may depend on them.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Movie Rating:pg13
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Saturday, August 7, 2010 Go to Top
  • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Independent Crafts
  • Do you have UFOs (UnFinished Objects) and PIGS (Projects In Grocery Sacks) hidden in closets throughout your house? Dust off your incomplete project and get it finished! No teachers today-just good company and motivation. All crafts welcome.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • craft.gif
  • Creative Corner
  • Scarf It Up!
  • If you’ve ever wanted to learn how 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 a knitter’s Bag of Basics with everything you’ll need to get started on your first scarf.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Sunday, August 8, 2010 Go to Top
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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  • Independence Inklings
  • The Independence Inklings Writer's Group is open to all writers, of all skill levels and genres. Receive constructive feedback, suggestions and more from group members and guest speakers. And, remember: What happens in writer's group, stays in writer's group!
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Monday, August 9, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Marbleized Paper Art
  • Marbleizing is a method of decorating paper that dates back to 8th Century Japan. Discover this beautiful art technique and create your own designs. Supplies limited, registration required.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Register: 962-4070
  • Register Online
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
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 Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Go to Top
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Craft
  • Make your own iPod Carry Case!
  • Make a cool new case for your iPod, no matter what size. Many styles or options from which to choose! All materials will be provided.
  • Ages: 12 and over.
  • Register Online
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Scrapbook by the Month!
  • "Whilst August yet wears her golden crown" Come to the library and make a two page scrapbook layout to celebrate the month of August. Pictures are optional for this session but please bring your own glue and/or tape and favorite scissors. One great program, TWO dates to choose from. Register for the date that fits your schedule best.
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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  • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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  • Film Fest
  • Kick back and relax, enjoy a few teen films and pizza.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Movie Rating:pg13
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
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  • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Diabetes Self-Management Education: Maximize Health with Diabetes Education
  • This program is designed to cover the disease process, medications, monitoring, meal planning, physical activity, preventing complications and healthy coping while living the most fulfilling life possible with diabetes. Classes will be taught by a Registered, Licensed Dietitian and a Registered Nurse. Registration is not required, but appreciated. Call 363-2115 or 363-2116, or email http://www.nkyhealth.org/mx/hm.asp?id=home
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Parent Required
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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  • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • Family Game Night
  • Bring your family and friends to the library for a fun, free night of game play! Pick up a board game piece or controller and enjoy fun, friendly competition with others while developing your brainpower. We'll supply snacks and games for all. If you have a favorite board game though, feel free to bring it! Everyone is welcome, but kids must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
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  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Get ready for school with a Spa Night!
  • Get ready to go back to school by pampering yourself with a spa night. We will learn many tips to take care of our hair and skin, make a product to take home and leave with other simple recipes to make at home!
  • Ages: 10 - 15
  • Register Online
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
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 Thursday, August 12, 2010 Go to Top
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Teen Craft
  • Fabulous Fabric Flowers
  • Even if you think you can't sew, these fabric flowers are super-duper easy! You just have to try one!
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Friday, August 13, 2010 Go to Top
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Mah Jongg Madness
  • Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! Arriving in America in the twenties, Mah Jongg quickly became the newest fad and favorite game to play. All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2010 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Parent Required
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • My Life as a Clairvoyant
  • Meet Jill Bruener who can see into the future (clairvoyant) and hear the voices (clairaudient) of her guides and angels. Join us for an in-depth discussion describing how she became aware of her gifts and the changes they’ve made in her life. (No readings will be done during this program.)
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Parent Required
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Saturday, August 14, 2010 Go to Top
  • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Open Crafting
  • Join the library crafters and you WON'T have to clean off your kitchen table just to work on a project. Come for an hour or pack a lunch and stay for the day. You'll make new friends, share some laughter and snacks.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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  • Adult/YA Craft
  • Quilting
  • 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.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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  • Learn How to Crochet From Corner to Corner
  • It's time to take your crochet to another level. Bring a skein of cotton yarn and one hook (sized anywhere from F through I) and you'll learn a new skill by making a dish cloth. This class is not for beginners. All participants must already know how to chain and double crochet.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Sunday, August 15, 2010 Go to Top
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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  • Are You Ready for a Parrot?
  • Adding a pet to your family is always an important decision. Super intelligent parrots are now the number four "companion pet" in the United States but come with a long-term responsibility. If you are thinking of adding a parrot to your household, please join us to learn all the facts you need before making this important decision.
  • Parent Required
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Monday, August 16, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Go to Top
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Teens Cook
  • Salsa
  • Have you ever made your own salsa? It’s easy and tasty! There are lots of different recipes; come try out a few.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Diabetes Self-Management Education: Maximize Health with Diabetes Education
  • This program is designed to cover the disease process, medications, monitoring, meal planning, physical activity, preventing complications and healthy coping while living the most fulfilling life possible with diabetes. Classes will be taught by a Registered, Licensed Dietitian and a Registered Nurse. Registration is not required, but appreciated. Call 363-2115 or 363-2116, or email http://www.nkyhealth.org/mx/hm.asp?id=home
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Parent Required
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Thursday, August 19, 2010 Go to Top
  • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • GameQuest
  • Come play games, watch videos or listen to music. Space is limited, register in advance.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Register: 962-4071
  • Register Online
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
  • Add to your calendar
  • 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Scrapbook by the Month!
  • "Whilst August yet wears her golden crown" Come to the library and make a two page scrapbook layout to celebrate the month of August. Pictures are optional for this session but please bring your own glue and/or tape and favorite scissors. One great program, TWO dates to choose from. Register for the date that fits your schedule best.
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Friday, August 20, 2010 Go to Top
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Mah Jongg Madness
  • Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! Arriving in America in the twenties, Mah Jongg quickly became the newest fad and favorite game to play. All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2010 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Parent Required
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Activity
  • Online Gaming Night
  • Play Runescape or other online games and trade tips and tricks.
  • Grades: 7 - 12
  • Register: 962-4002
  • Register Online
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Saturday, August 21, 2010 Go to Top
  • 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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  • Anime Club
  • 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.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Movie Rating:pg13
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Sunday, August 22, 2010 Go to Top
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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  • Winston, the Puppy Tale Dog
  • Meet Joanna Faber and Winston, two Puppy Tale volunteers who love to read with grade school kids at the library. Find out how Puppy Tales started and what training a dog (and owner) should have in order to join this program.
  • Parent Required
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Monday, August 23, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Anime
  • ErlAnime! Club
  • Come discuss the latest in Anime and Manga. Watch episodes of new and favorite series or sometimes even a movie. No registration required.
  • Ages: 13 and over.
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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  • AniManga Club
  • Anime and manga fans this club is for you and your friends! Drop in for anime films, manga books and art and Japanese culture and snacks.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Movie Rating:pg13
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
  • Add to your calendar
  • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Diabetes Self-Management Education: Maximize Health with Diabetes Education
  • This program is designed to cover the disease process, medications, monitoring, meal planning, physical activity, preventing complications and healthy coping while living the most fulfilling life possible with diabetes. Classes will be taught by a Registered, Licensed Dietitian and a Registered Nurse. Registration is not required, but appreciated. Call 363-2115 or 363-2116, or email http://www.nkyhealth.org/mx/hm.asp?id=home
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Parent Required
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Thursday, August 26, 2010 Go to Top
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Blinky Bugs
  • The Blinkybugs are here! These simple, little electro-mechanical insects respond to movement, wind and vibrations by blinking their LED eyes. We’ll have materials for 8 blinky bugs, so the first 8 teens will get to try this experiment.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Friday, August 27, 2010 Go to Top
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Mah Jongg Tournament!
  • Now that you've learned the game, find out how lucky you are! All skill levels are welcome but you must know how to play-no new students today. Games are played for points with the 2010 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Parent Required
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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  • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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  • Hunger Games Party
  • Have you read the third book in Suzanne Collins' amazing "Hunger Games" trilogy? Join in the celebration of the third book with food, fun and prizes during our after hours event. Registration and permission slips required.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Register: 962-4070
  • Register Online
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
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 Saturday, August 28, 2010 Go to Top
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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  • Third Annual Pet Fair With 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, volunteering at the shelter, raffles and so much more. Snappy Tomato Pizza will be provided. Drop off shelter donations at the W.E. Durr Branch during August.
  • Parent Required
  • Location: 1020 Mary Laidley Dr., Ft. Mitchell
  • Add to your calendar
  • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Independent Crafts
  • Do you have UFOs (UnFinished Objects) and PIGS (Projects In Grocery Sacks) hidden in closets throughout your house? Dust off your incomplete project and get it finished! No teachers today-just good company and motivation. All crafts welcome.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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  • Adult/YA Craft
  • Quilting
  • 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.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Sunday, August 29, 2010 Go to Top
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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  • Discover Therapy Dogs Inc.
  • Do you and your dog have what it takes to be a Therapy Dog? Join Barb Hamon, her dogs Max and Dakota to learn what it takes to become a registered Therapy Dog for Puppy Tales and other volunteer animal activities. Barb has participated with various therapy organizations for 30+ years and is a local tester and observer for TDInc.
  • Parent Required
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Monday, August 30, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 September 1 - September 30, 2010 Go to Top
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  • Children
  • Fresh Start Club
  • Read off your fines in the Children's Department! Children 17 and under may read off their fines anytime. For every 15 minutes you read, you can reduce your fines by $1.50. Parents, siblings, and friends can read to young children. Ask for details and sign in at the children's reference desk.
  • Ages: 17 and under.
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Go to Top
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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  • Chess Club
  • Speed Chess – the Fast and the Furious!
  • Think you’ve got the skills to check your opponent in 3 moves or 30 seconds? Race against the chess clock in a fast-paced and fun afternoon of chess play and meet new friends in our chess club community. Open to children and teens of all ages and skill level!
  • Grades: K - 12
  • Register: 962.4077
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
  • Add to your calendar
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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  • AniManga Club
  • Anime and manga fans this club is for you! Drop in for anime films, manga books and art and Japanese culture and snacks.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Movie Rating:pg13
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
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  • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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  • Craft
  • Back to School Scrapbook
  • Put together a scrapbook to cover the friends and fun of your new school year!
  • Grades: 7 - 12
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Thursday, September 2, 2010 Go to Top
  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Knitters Night Out
  • Meet and mingle with local knitters! We're also hosting a KAL so stop in and cast on with friends. All skill levels welcome! Bring your own beverage and we'll provide the snack.
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Saturday, September 4, 2010 Go to Top
  • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Independent Crafts
  • Do you have UFOs (UnFinished Objects) and PIGS (Projects In Grocery Sacks) hidden in closets throughout your house? Dust off your incomplete project and get it finished! No teachers today-just good company and motivation. All crafts welcome.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Go to Top
  • 7:00 PM
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  • Adult Book Discussion
  • The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
  • Margaret Lea, a London bookseller's daughter gets wrapped up in a dark, haunted ruin of a house, which guards family secrets that are not hers and that she must discover at her peril. Settle down to enjoy a rousing good ghost story with Diane Setterfield's debut novel, The Thirteenth Tale.
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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  • Online Book Discussion
  • Kick-Off: City of Bones
  • We are trying something new: an online book discussion group for teens! The first discussion book will be City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, the first book in The Mortal Instruments series. Come to the kick-off to get your very own copy of City of Bones (limited supplies!) and help create the discussion site. You don’t have to come to the kick-off to participate in the discussion! The website will be posted in the teen area and at www.kentonlibrary.org at 6 p.m. on September 8. Next month’s book: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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  • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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  • Writing
  • Teen Writers' Group
  • Calling all teen writers! Bring examples of your work to share and have critiqued by the group. Those interested in beginning to write are welcome, as well.
  • Ages: 13 and over.
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
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 Thursday, September 9, 2010 Go to Top
  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • The Bow and Arrow in History
  • Originally used for hunting and fighting, the sport of archery is full of history. Join Earl Gossett, host of Traditional Bowhunters Journal TV Show to learn about the bow and arrow through the ages.
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Friday, September 10, 2010 Go to Top
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Paint a Cupcake!
  • Come paint a plastic cupcake keepsake! Give it a face, or pretend to practice fancy icing skills! Decorate however you want! We’ve got 12 cupcakes, so the first 12 teens get to paint.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • Learn Basic Archery
  • Archery is a fun hobby and a well known sport. Join Earl Gossett, host of Traditional Bowhunters Journal TV Show for hands-on lessons to shoot a bow and arrow. Dress for the weather, we’re going outside for target practice! This program is appropriate for adults, teens and children in grades 3 and up. Parents need to be present for grades 3-5.
  • Grades: 3 and over.
  • Parent Required
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Saturday, September 11, 2010 Go to Top
  • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Open Crafting
  • Join the library crafters and you WON'T have to clean off your kitchen table just to work on a project. Come for an hour or pack a lunch and stay for the day. You'll make new friends, share some laughter and snacks.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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  • Adult/YA Craft
  • Quilting
  • 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.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Sunday, September 12, 2010 Go to Top
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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  • Independence Inklings
  • The Independence Inklings Writer's Group is open to all writers, of all skill levels and genres. Receive constructive feedback, suggestions and more from group members and guest speakers. And, remember: What happens in writer's group, stays in writer's group!
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Monday, September 13, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Mah Jongg Madness
  • Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! Arriving in America in the twenties, Mah Jongg quickly became the newest fad and favorite game to play. All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2010 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Parent Required
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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  • The Game Room
  • Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition or play games just for fun! Use some of our games or bring your own. Board games, Wii, XBox 360 and PS2 provided.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
  • Add to your calendar
 Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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  • AniManga Club
  • Anime and manga fans this club is for you! Drop in for anime films, manga books and art and Japanese culture and snacks.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Movie Rating:pg13
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
  • Add to your calendar
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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  • Meeting
  • Teen Advisory Board Meeting
  • Have you ever wanted to have a voice in the services and programs that the library provides to teens? Now is your chance! Join our Teen Advisory Board and make your voice heard. All are welcome. Pizza is provided.
  • Grades: 7 - 12
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
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  • 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Scrapbook by the Month!
  • "By all these lovely tokens September days are here" Come to the library and make a two page scrapbook layout to celebrate the month of September. Pictures are optional for this session but please bring your own glue and/or tape and favorite scissors. One great program, TWO dates to choose from. Register for the date that fits your schedule best.
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Friday, September 17, 2010 Go to Top
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Activity
  • Net @ Night
  • Play online games, share your favorite YouTube vids, or spread the latest Internet jokes amongst fellow teens.
  • Grades: 7 - 12
  • Register: 962-4002
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
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  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • Two Thumbs Up!
  • The Spy Next Door
  • Bob Ho is an undercover CIA superspy who decides to give up his career in espionage to settle down with his next-door neighbor and girlfriend, Gillian. But Bob has one more mission to complete before Gillian agrees to marry him: winning over her three opinionated kids. You bring a pop and we'll bring the popcorn!
  • Parent Required
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Movie Rating:pg
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Saturday, September 18, 2010 Go to Top
  • 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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  • Anime Club
  • 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.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Movie Rating:pg13
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 Sunday, September 19, 2010 Go to Top
  • 1:00 PM
  • GeoCaching: A Fun Family Hobby
  • Join the Kenton County Public Library and Ohio Kentucky Indiana Cachers (O.K.I.C.) for an introduction to the growing outdoor hobby of Geocaching. Geocaching is like a treasure hunt combined with the outdoors and hiking! Caches are hidden in various locations and cachers use GPS (Global Positioning Systems) equipment and physical coordinates (latitude and longitude) posted on the World Wide Web to pinpoint caches. Dress for an outdoor walk around the Library grounds, as we will split up with seasoned cachers and find the caches. "Cache In, Trash Out" is the cachers' motto - we'll do a litter cleanup as we go. Wear comfortable shoes.
  • Parent Required
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Monday, September 20, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Teens Cook: Pizza
  • Let’s try making mini pizzas again! Everyone likes different pizza toppings and sauces, so we'll be making individual pizzas with lots of options!
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Anime
  • ErlAnime! Club
  • Come discuss the latest in Anime and Manga. Watch episodes of new and favorite series or sometimes even a movie.
  • Ages: 13 and over.
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Scrapbook by the Month!
  • "By all these lovely tokens September days are here" Come to the library and make a two page scrapbook layout to celebrate the month of September. Pictures are optional for this session but please bring your own glue and/or tape and favorite scissors. One great program, TWO dates to choose from. Register for the date that fits your schedule best.
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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  • Chess Club
  • After School Open Chess Play
  • Enjoy a friendly game of chess among the stacks and pick up helpful tips from our local chess “masters” on your road to becoming a chess champion! After School Open Chess Play will be on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of every month.
  • Grades: K - 12
  • Register: 962.4077
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
  • Add to your calendar
  • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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  • Craft
  • Soap Making
  • Make sweet-smelling soap to give as gifts or use yourself!
  • Ages: 12 and over.
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Thursday, September 23, 2010 Go to Top
  • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • GameQuest
  • Come play games, watch videos or listen to music. Space is limited, register in advance.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Register: 962-4071
  • Register Online
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
  • Add to your calendar
 Friday, September 24, 2010 Go to Top
  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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  • National Turn off Your TV Week
  • Come visit the Children's Department at the Covington Branch and participate in activities designed to encourage your children to go without television for a week.
  • Register: 8599624077
  • Register Online
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
  • Add to your calendar
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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  • Special Program
  • Fantabulous Incredible Family Nights
  • Children and their families are invited to listen to bilingual (Spanish/English) folk tales and music from Mexico. Enjoy some rice soup and tortillas, and decorate a skull cooky! Afterwards, enjoy the Yurtfolk concert -see below!
  • Parent Required
  • Registration online will be available on Sep 1, 2010
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Board Breaking Basics
  • Join Tom Turner owner of Kenton County ATA Martial Arts to learn basic board breaking skills. This is a hands-on class that will work on techniques and discuss the principles of physical and mental disciplines. Participants in the First through Sixth grades must have an adult participating with them.
  • Grades: 1 and over.
  • Parent Required
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Special Event
  • Celebrate Mexico with Yurtfolk!
  • Luann and Brian are Yurtfolk - folks who live in a Mongolian yurt! Their concerts include music, dance, and stories from around the world. Join Yurtfolk as they share the rich culture of Mexico through music, stories, folk dances, facts and trivia.
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
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 Saturday, September 25, 2010 Go to Top
  • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Independent Crafts
  • Do you have UFOs (UnFinished Objects) and PIGS (Projects In Grocery Sacks) hidden in closets throughout your house? Dust off your incomplete project and get it finished! No teachers today-just good company and motivation. All crafts welcome.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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  • Adult/YA Craft
  • Quilting
  • 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.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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  • Creative Corner
  • Scarf It Up!
  • If you've ever wanted to learn how 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 a knitter's Bag of Basics with everything you'll need to get started on your first scarf.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Registration online will be available on Aug 1, 2010
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Monday, September 27, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Mah Jongg Madness
  • Come in and learn this game that's popular all over the world! Arriving in America in the twenties, Mah Jongg quickly became the newest fad and favorite game to play. All skill levels are welcome! Games are played with the 2010 National Mah Jongg League cards and rules.
  • Grades: 6 and over.
  • Parent Required
  • Register Online
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Go to Top
  • Adult Education
  • WEEKLY GED CLASSES!
  • Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Wednesdays from 12-2:00 & 5:30 to 8:00. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call Betsy at 859-442-1180 for more information.
  • Ages: 16 and over.
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
  • Add to your calendar
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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  • Teen Council
  • Have your voice heard about things you would like to see happening at the Library. Meet other teens and help make the Teen Space a cool place to hang out.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Register: 962-4071
  • Register Online
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
  • Add to your calendar
 Thursday, September 30, 2010 Go to Top
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Video Game Night
  • Come in any time 6-8pm to play Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and assorted Wii games! There will also, of course, be snacks.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Location: William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
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 October 1 - October 31, 2010 Go to Top
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  • Children
  • Fresh Start Club
  • Read off your fines in the Children's Department! Children 17 and under may read off their fines anytime. For every 15 minutes you read, you can reduce your fines by $1.50. Parents, siblings, and friends can read to young children. Ask for details and sign in at the children's reference desk.
  • Ages: 17 and under.
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Go to Top
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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  • Chess Club
  • After School Open Chess Play
  • Enjoy a friendly game of chess among the stacks and pick up helpful tips from our local chess “masters” on your road to becoming a chess champion! After School Open Chess Play will be on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month.
  • Grades: K - 12
  • Register: 962.4077
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
  • Add to your calendar
 Friday, October 15, 2010 Go to Top
  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Special Program
  • Fantabulous Incredible Family Nights
  • Children and their families are invited to come and join the "Fantabulous Incredible Family Night". We will listen to folktales from various lands and we will make corresponding edible crafts.
  • Parent Required
  • Registration online will be available on Sep 27, 2010
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Go to Top
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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  • Chess Club
  • After School Open Chess Play
  • Enjoy a friendly game of chess among the stacks and pick up helpful tips from our local chess “masters” on your road to becoming a chess champion! After School Open Chess Play will be on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month.
  • Grades: K - 12
  • Register: 962.4077
  • Location: Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington
  • Add to your calendar
 Friday, November 12, 2010 Go to Top
  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Special Program
  • Fantabulous Incredible Family Nights
  • Children and their families are invited to come and join the "Fantabulous Incredible Family Night". We will listen to folktales from various lands and we will make corresponding edible crafts.
  • Parent Required
  • Registration online will be available on Oct 25, 2010
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
  • Add to your calendar
 Friday, December 17, 2010 Go to Top
  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Special Program
  • Fantabulous Incredible Family Nights
  • Children and their families are invited to come and join the "Fantabulous Incredible Family Night". We will listen to folktales from various lands and we will make corresponding edible crafts.
  • Parent Required
  • Registration online will be available on Dec 1, 2010
  • Location: Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road
  • Add to your calendar
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