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
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.
Open gaming featuring role-playing card games and board games like Ascension, Savage Worlds, Summoner Wars, Android: Netrunner, and more! Stop by and become a wizard, thief, knight, or cyborg for an hour. Open to all levels of players, from beginner to expert. Always the third Tuesday of the month.
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
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.
Teens are invited to share their knack for the written word with other area teenagers and receive feedback and constructive criticism. Every first and third Thursday of each month we will meet share our writing, talk about our favorite books, and offer reviews and critiques. All skill levels and writing styles accepted. This is a relaxed setting and there is no pressure! Snacks and drinks will be provided.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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
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!!!
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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!
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 15th is a repeat of the show on June 10th.
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.
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 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"!
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!
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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 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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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 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
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.
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!
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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 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"!
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.
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
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 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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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 10, 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
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.
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 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"!
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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
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.
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
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!
