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It's getting spooky at the Library. There are haunted and not-so-haunted events for everyone in October. Check out the partial list below.                 Spooky Science                                                        Tues., Oct. 1, 6:30-7:30 pm Covington Kids grades K-6 can join us in the C3Lab for some spooky science. We will build creepy structures and conduct spooky science experiments. Limited to first 20 kids in attendance. Creepy Crawly Bug Tasting! Mon., Oct. 7, 7-8 pm Erlanger Everyone Head to the Library for a night of dares and scares and a creepy, crawly bug tasting!   Not-so-Spooky Glow Party Tues., Oct. 8, 6:30-7:30 pm Covington Kids in grades K-6 are invited to party in the dark at the library. Light refreshments. Limited to the first 75 in attendance. Mystery Tea: Horror at Stratford Castle Thurs., Oct. 10, 6:30-8:30 pm Erlanger This is an interactive game that requires you to play the role of a character in the story and mingle with other guests to solve the murder. Registration required at kentonlibrary.org/events. Boo Bash Sat., Oct. 12, 2-3 pm William E. Durr Kids 2-6, with a parent, are invited to celebrate Halloween with stories, games and trick-or-treating. Wear your costume!   Discover Bats! Mon., Oct. 14, 6-8 pm Erlanger Join the Cincinnati Museum Center to walk like a bat, fly like a bat and even meet a native bat! Learn about these truly amazing yet misunderstood animals through a presentation, games, artifacts and more. Not-so-Spooky Critters Sat., Oct. 19, 1-2 pm Covington School age kids are invited to [...]

Cemetery tours, stories about a murder and discovering treasures in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky…these are a few programs that are part of the Family History Month series to take place at the Kenton County Public Library in October. Expert researchers and historians will lead a variety of programs throughout the month of October to help people research, learn more about Northern Kentucky or expand their knowledge of a specific historical topic. All programs are no cost to attend but registration is required where noted.  Genealogy-Research-Palooza Tuesday, October 01, 2019 - Thursday, October 31, 2019 Covington Library - Local History and Genealogy Dept. Book a one-on-one genealogy research appointment to celebrate Family History Month! Call us at (859) 962-4070 to reserve a one-hour appointment. Finding and Translating German Church Records and Newspaper Articles Thursdays, October 10, & 24, 2019 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Covington Library - Local History and Genealogy Dept. Learn some tips and tricks for finding and translating local German church records and newspaper articles during this one-hour class. Registration is required and limited to 10. Register here for the October 10, 2019 class. Register here for the October 24, 2019 class. This class will also be offered again on Thursday, November 7, 2019 @ 6:30 PM. Register here. Mother of God Cemetery Tour Saturday, October 12, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Mother of God Cemetery, 3125 Madison Ave Fort Wright, KY 41015 Join Local History & Genealogy staff for a biographical walking tour of Mother of God Cemetery in Fort Wright and learn about the people and families who shaped the history of Northern Kentucky.  DAR Research Assistance Tuesday, October 15, 2019 @ 9:00 AM -11:00 AM Covington [...]

Summer is time for family fun and relaxation.  The break from the demands of the school schedule gives families the chance to spend more time together and, hopefully, enjoy some new adventures.  Unfortunately, the break from the school schedule also means a break from the scheduled meals that school provides.  And for many families, that can be very difficult.  A recent survey of families across the nation showed that 40% of families struggle to provide enough food for their children during the summer. In an effort to help families who struggle with food insecurity during the summer, the Kenton County Public Library has partnered with 3 local public school districts to provide locations for serving free lunches for children.  This partnership has been ongoing at the Erlanger Branch for 6 years, and at our Covington and Durr branches for 4 years. How does the summer feeding program at the Library work? The funding for the program comes from the USDA.  No Library funds are used in any way. The meals are prepared by the Food Service staff at our local public schools.  The Erlanger Elsmere School District prepares food for the Erlanger Branch.  The Covington Independent School District provides meals at the Covington Branch.  And the Kenton County School District provides food at the Durr Branch.  Cold food is kept cold in coolers, and hot food is kept warm in portable warmers. The meals conform to the same nutrition standards that apply to the school lunch program.  Lunch is free for all children ages 1-18.  Adults 19 and up can purchase a meal for a small fee. There is no income verification, ID check, or paperwork involved.  Every child who comes into the serving room is served a free lunch, with no questions asked. Lunches are served [...]

With summer in full swing it’s time to work on the garden! (when it’s not 100 degrees out). Have you ever heard of a fairy garden? A fairy garden is a small “garden” with whimsical figurines like dwarfs, fairies, cottages and other small items. They are lots of fun to create! Did you know you can make a fairy garden using 3D printed figurines? Small figurines can be pretty pricey at the store but using the 3D printer at the STREAM center allows you to print out small items to put in your fairy garden! Below is how I created my fairy garden: I started with a pot, some soil and 2 small moss plants from the garden store. I then went to the STREAM center for some help! The STREAM center staff showed me a website called Thingiverse were you are able to download 3D modeled objects to print. I found small mushrooms, fairies, stepping stones, a bridge and more. I filled out a 3D print request form and gave it to the STREAM center staff and they gave me a call when my prints were completed. I specifically asked for them to print some of the objects in white so that I could paint over them. I decided to add a rock and also a plastic cap (from an old drink) to create a pond. Some of the items I 3D printed: 3D printed fairy & bridge: The completed project:   Whether it’s a fairy garden, pencil holder, chess set, key chain, etc. There are SO many things that you could 3D print. I suggest checking out Thingiverse OR 3D modeling your items and then contacting the staff at the STREAM center. They [...]