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Chapter Book Storytime
Snuggle up for cozy bedtime reading with these titles - perfect for reading out loud to older kids who are transitioning to longer books.
Black History Month: Beyond the Bestsellers
This list shines a light on some great works by Black and African-American authors.
Black Voices in YA
At KCPL, we celebrate Black voices all year long. This selection is just a few of the epic voices writing in YA right now.
Read More in 2023
Is your new year resolution to read more? Here are a few titles to help you reach your goal and to broaden your reading life.
Short Stories for Teens and Tweens
Short on word count, big on story. Check out one of these short story anthologies to celebrate Short Story Month this May!
Civil Rights Movement
Let's look at some lesser known - but just as influential - people of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
As Cozy as Your Favorite Sweater
Cozy books are a hit right now, and how could they not be? I mean, don't we all want some low stakes stories?
YA inspired by Old Hollywood
Do you love the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood? These YA books are inspired by classic films and actors.
You Know the Story...
Check out these retellings of classic stories. These titles are perfect for middle grade readers, or for parents to read before bed!
Artist in Residence, Kareem A. Simpson
We are thrilled to have Kareem A. Simpson as Artist in Residence until April 2023. Learn about his previous work in the links below.
2022 National Film Registry
Check out one of the motion pictures inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.
Gather Your Party: D&D for You and Me!
Check out this list for everything you need to start a game, host a game night, and fuel your nerdy passion for all things D&D.
Favorites from Lauren and Sam's Covington Storytimes!
Favorite books chosen by our Children's programmers Ms. Lauren and Mr. Sam.
Real Books for Real Housewives Fans
It's a reunion! Read about old and new favorite wives and fiction featuring the uber wealthy or just uber drama.
A Year of Ms. Lauren's 2022 Cook-a-Books!
If you've attended a Cook-a-Book at Covington, you know you're always in for a treat.
Books that would make Wednesday put on her dancin' shoes
YA/Adult-For those lovers of dark academia, mysteries, and characters that always take the path diverged.
Meeting Room Requests
Covington
Durr
Erlanger
Resource Spotlight
Kanopy - Now Streaming
Stream movies for children and adults. Free with your library card.
Kentucky Post 1996-2007
Explore the Kentucky Post to find historical information about the area.
Kentucky Post 1996-2007
Explore the Kentucky Post to find historical information about the area.
