If you're planning to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends, don't forget that all Kenton County Public Library branches will be closed Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. While our buildings will be closed for the holiday, you can still check out books and download eBooks or audiobooks anytime through our digital resources online.
Whether you're interested in the Revolutionary War, the Founding Fathers, presidential history or the American experience, your library has something for every age.
Learn More About America's Story
From biographies of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin to books about the American Revolution, the Constitution and everyday life during the nation's earliest years, these titles offer a deeper look at the history behind the holiday.
Books to read for the 4th of July
Continue the Celebration at KCPL
The Fourth of July may last one day, but opportunities to explore American history continue throughout July at Kenton County Public Library.
Highlights include:
- The Spirit of '76: America Celebrates 250 Display throughout July at the Covington Branch, featuring an exhibit on Revolutionary War patriots from Kenton and Campbell counties created by students from St. Pius X and sponsored by the Rebecca Bryan Boone Chapter NSDAR.
- Storytime with George and Martha Washington on July 3 at Covington.
- America250 Speaker Series: DAR and the Declaration on July 16 at Covington, featuring a live reading of the Declaration of Independence and tips for researching Revolutionary War ancestors.
- Local history resources through the Faces & Places Historic Photograph Database, including a photograph from the country's 1976 bicentennial year
Whether you're exploring American history for the first time or rediscovering familiar stories, the library is here to help you celebrate our nation's past while looking ahead to America's 250th anniversary.
Happy Independence Day from everyone at Kenton County Public Library. We'll see you when we reopen on Sunday*.
*Latonia branch closed on Sunday. Check branch operating hours online.
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