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MARCH 2015
Kenton
County
Public
Library
FREE programs and events
Hours:
M-Th
Fri.
9 am - 9 pm
9 am - 6 pm
Covington Library
Sat. 10 am - 5 pm
502 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011 • (859) 962-4060
Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm
*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4071 for adult and teen programs, 962-4077 for children’s.
Everyone Coders and Makers Club
• Thursday, March 12, 6-7:30 pm
ROK Cincy:
Hansel and Gretel
Friday
Matinee
March Mania Book We will demo a 3D printer and Saturday, March 21, 2-3 pm Fridays,
share how to use MacBooks, Pho- Join us for a special showing 1-3:30 pm
Tournament @ the Library toshop, a professional microphone of the fairy tale Hansel & Gretel Join us every
February 1-28; Voting in March
and more to complete your maker by Roundabout Opera for Kids, Friday for a
March Madness is approaching, but
projects. ROK Cincy. matinee movie.
why should basketball fans have all
• Thursday, March 26, 6-7:30 pm
the fun?! Thirty-two of your favorite
Share new projects and updates. Covington Writers Group
Adult/YA books of 2014 will go head-
to-head in a battle to crown a book
We will continue planning for the
Kinetic Festival in April.
Adults Saturdays, March 7 & 21, 11 am-1 pm
Come and share your work and learn
champion. Fill out a bracket to predict One-on-One E-Reader
the winnners and a chance to win a from other local writers.
Pictures with the and Tablet Help
grand prize. Brackets are due to the
Library by February 28 via email or Easter Bunny All month long in March Author Visit: Jan’a Sullivan
Saturday, Call 962-4073 to set up an hour-long and Quintessa Turner
handed to a reference desk. Then
March 21, 1-2 pm one-on-one appointment for help with Saturday, March 7, 1-2:30 pm
vote for the round victors to enter
Free pictures with your e-readers and tablets. Jan’a Sullivan, author of “Taking Wifey
for the weekly raffle prize. Submit
your brackets or questions to the Easter Bunny. You to the Grave,” and Quintessa Turner,
KCPLMarchMania@gmail.com. bring the camera, we’ll Book Discussions author of “The Devil Was Once an
See website for details. provide the background • Telling Stories: Angel,” will be at the Covington
and treats — we’ll “Beautiful Ruins” branch discussing and signing their
have storytime and Tuesday, March 3, 7-8 pm books.
activities too. • Foul Play Mystery Book Club:
“Devil in the White City” Genealogy Tech: Using
Wednesday, March 11, 1-2 pm World Vital Records*
• Civil War Book Club: “March” Monday, March 9 & Wednesday,
Saturday, March 14, 1-2 pm March 11, 1-2 pm
Improve Your Computer Skills! • Classic Book Discussion: “The
Autobiography of Malcolm X”
Learn how to get the most from this
valuable database.
Wednesday, March 18, 7-8 pm
Pick up your copy of the book at
*Registration is required for these classes. Please phone KYNECT Signup and Help
the reference desk.
the number listed or visit www.kentonlibrary.org/events. Tuesday, March 10, Noon-2 pm &
Thursday, March 26, 4-6 pm
AARP Tax Aide A KYNECTOR will be on hand to help
Register (859) 962-4071 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events Wednesdays, 9 am-Noon guide you through the process of
AARP Tax Aide Service. Taxes pre-
First Time Computer E-mail Use* pared by AARP Volunteers. First come,
signing up for health care through the
Users* Tuesday, March 10, 10 am-Noon first served.
Kentucky Exchange.
Tuesday, March 3, 10 am-Noon
If you have never turned on the Microsoft Word* Movie Night for
One-on-One Genealogy National Women and
computer then this is the place for you. Part 1: Thursday, March 19,
Research Assistance Girls Testing Day
10 am-Noon
Thursday, March 5 & Tuesday,
Exploring the Internet* Part 2: Thursday, March 26, Thursday, March 12, 6-8:30 pm
March 17, 10 am-2 pm
Part 1: Thursday, March 5, 10 am-Noon Join us for a film, sponsored by the
Call (859) 962-4070 to reserve a one-
10 am-Noon Northern Kentucky Health Department,
hour session to discuss resources and
Part 2: Thursday, March 12, Microsoft PowerPoint * search strategies for your genealogy
in honor of National Women and Girls
10 am-Noon Part 1: Tuesday, March 24, Testing Day. There will be a discussion
project.
10 am-Noon after the movie.
E-mail Creation and Part 2:Tuesday, March 31,
Hong Kong Action Theater
Access* 10 am-Noon
Thursdays, March 5 & 19, 1-3 pm
Covington Advisory
Monday, March 9, 9-11 am Panel
Join us for some of the best
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Basic Microsoft Excel* Martial Arts and Wuxia films.
Thursday, March 19, 6-7 pm
Wednesday, March 25, 10 am-Noon Open feedback session with Library
3/5: “Last Hurrah for Chivalry”
staff, refreshments provided. All are
3/19: “Butterfly Sword”
welcome to attend.
Awesome Art Afternoon*
Grades 1-5 Preschool
Teens!
3D Printing
Fridays, 4-4:45 pm
Develop your young artist’s skills and
passion each week as we learn from
Storytimes
Tuesday, March 10, 4 pm the masters, old and new, through
Preschool Storytime
Learn about 3D printers great reads and a hands-on project.
Ages 3-5: Caregiver required
and print a small Tuesdays, 10-10:45 am
St. Patrick’s Day coin! Science Time Join us for stories, songs and
Grades K-5 activities designed to develop key
Tuesdays, March 10 & 24, 4-5 pm early literacy skills while having
Military Research Pi Day Listen to stories and perform a fun fun at the Library!
Workshop* Saturday, March 14, 1:45-2:45 pm science experiment.
Saturday, March 21, 9 am-4 pm Celebrate this never-ending number
Nationally-known genealogist and (3.14159...) and Einstein’s birthday!
Toddler Time
Lego Lab Age 2: Caregiver required
military records expert Craig Scott will Participate in pi-related activities and Grades K-5 Tuesdays, 11-11:45 am
discuss researching ancestors who enjoy a slice of pie. Thursdays, March 12 & 26, 4-5 pm Toddlers, bring your favorite
served in the American Revolution, We provide the Legos — you provide adult to share books, songs and
the War of 1812, and the Civil War Teen Advisory Board the engineering skills and creativity. activities just for 2-year-olds.
during this all-day workshop. Wednesday, March 25, 4-5 pm
Your opinion rocks, so voice it! Library Playgroup
Congenealogy Family Storytime
Ages 0-4; Caregiver Required Ages 0-5: Caregiver required
Monday, March 23, 6:30-8 pm Animanga Club Saturday, March 14, 10 am-Noon Wednesdays, 7-7:45 pm
Joyce Foley, with the Florence Wom- Monday, March 30 & Tuesday, Meet up with area parents while the Stories, songs, fingerplays and
an’s Club, will present on the Boone March 31, 6-8 pm children play! The Library provides fun followed by playtime.
County Barn Quilt Trail and share Fan faves and Crunchyroll rotation, toys and books, coffee for parents and
stories about the quilts and barns. Japanese crafts, manga art and a small snack for the children.
Babes in Storyland
snacks.
Ages 0-1: Caregiver required
Genealogy Tech: Using Homespun: First Aid Fun Thursdays, 10-10:45 am
Newspaper Databases* Homeschoolers, Grades K-6
Children
Share stories, songs, sign
Tuesday, March 24, 6:30-7:30 pm Monday, March 16, 1:30-2:30 pm language, fingerplays and
Learn about the many online March is National Red Cross Month. playtime!
newspapers available for searching. Puppy Tales Join us as we learn about Clara Barton
Grades: K - 6 and the organization she founded.
Playart
Unraveled: The Crochet Sunday, March 1, 2-4 pm We’ll learn some basic first aid tips
Ages 2-6: Caregiver required
and Knitting Social Club* Read to a real dog, earn a certificate and make a simple first aid kit.
Fridays, 10-11 am
Wednesday, March 25, 7-8 pm and enter a raffle to win your own
toy reading companion. Drawings Enjoy stories, songs, and a
Learn how to crochet or knit or just Terrariums in Containers hands-on art project. Dress to be
bring your current project and meet are held twice a year in June and Grades 3-5
December. comfy and get messy!
other stitchers for tips, conversation, Tuesday, March 31, 1 pm
and fun. All skill levels are welcome. Add some green to your home with a
Curious Coders terrarium. Supplies provided.
Irish Heritage Month Grades 3-6
Music — Cincinnati Mondays, 4-5 pm Spring Break Reading
Learn how to speak computer. Challenge
Harpers Robin
Whether you’re a beginner or expert Grades K-6
Saturday, March 28, 1-2 pm
hacker, join us for games, projects, March 27 - April 5
In celebration of Irish Heritage Month
and all things coding. Pick up your reading log at the Library
and all things Celtic, the Cincinnati
Harpers Robin will perform a set of then read or listen to five books and
tunes from the various Celtic lands.
Engineering Club return your log for a prize and a raffle
Tuesdays, March 3, 17 & 31 4-5 pm entry. Complete as many book
Come design Brush-Bots and put logs as you like for extra
Teens your building skills to the test! raffle entries. All logs
are due by 5 pm on
GRADES 6-12 UNLESS COV Club Sunday, April 5.
OTHER WISE INDICATED Grades 1-6
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm Spring Break
Teen Tech Week Drop in after school for
March 8-14, 2-5 pm Pizza Party
music, board games, video Grades 1-6
Drop by the TeenSpace during Teen
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games, snacks, and more fun Monday, March 30, 1-2 pm
Tech Week for your free pair of activities — it’s your club!
earbuds. Kick off spring break with pizza and
games!
Hours:
M-F
Sat.
9 am - 9 pm
10 am - 5 pm
William E. Durr Branch
Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051•(859) 962-4030
*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4031 for adult and teen programs, 962-4032 for children’s.
Everyone handed to a Reference Desk. Then
vote for the round victors to enter
March Mania Book for the weekly raffle prize. Submit
your brackets or questions to
Tournament @ the Library KCPLMarchMania@gmail.com.
February 1-28; Voting in March
See website for details.
March Madness is approaching, but
why should basketball fans have
all the fun?! Thirty-two of your
favorite Adult/YA books of 2014
will go head-to-head in a battle
to crown a book champion.
Fill out a bracket to
predict the winnners
and a chance to win a
grand prize. Brackets Tap your feet and clap your hands to the lively steps of the
are due to the Library by Erickson Academy of Irish Dance! Saturday, March 21.
February 28 via email or
Post St. Patrick’s Day Feast Lunch and Learn
and Celebration* for Seniors*
Improve Your Computer Skills! Saturday, March 21, 6 pm
Tap your feet and clap your hands to
Monday, March 2, Noon-2 pm
Enjoy lunch while learning about topics
the lively steps of the Erickson Academy of interest to seniors.
of Irish Dance! The Riley School of Irish
*Registration is required for these classes. Please phone
the number listed or visit www.kentonlibrary.org/events.
Music performs a spirited session of Weekly GED*
Irish traditional music. A family-style Ages 16 to Adult
banquet will be served. Mondays & Wednesdays, 5-7:30 pm
Free GED classes are offered by Gate-
Register (859) 962-4031 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events School’s Out Movie* way Community & Technical College
Parent Required and the Kenton County Adult Education
• Monday, March 30, 1 pm: Program. Call (859) 442-1615 for more
Microsoft PowerPoint* Microsoft Publisher*
“Alexander and the Terrible, information.
Tuesday, March 3, 6:30-8:30 pm Tuesday, March 17, 6:30-8:30 pm
Horrible, No Good, Very Bad
Learn to make cards, flyers, signs
Day” Adult Book Discussion
Microsoft Word* and more with this easy-to-use
• Tuesday, March 31, 1 pm: Tuesday, March 3, 7-8:30 pm
Part 1: Thursday, March 5, design program. We will be making a
card in this class! “Disney’s 101 Dalmatians” Pick up your copy of “The Secret
1:30-3:30 pm Rooms” by Catherine Bailey or “Wash-
Part 2: Thursday, March 12, ington Square” by Henry James at the
1:30-3:30 pm iPad Tips and Tricks
Thursday, March 19, 1:30-3:30 pm Adults Reference Desk and join us to discuss it.
New members are always welcome!
Working with E-mails* Writer’s Group:
Tuesday, March 10, 6:30-8:30 pm Using Library Apps* Independence Inklings Diabetes Support Group*
Tuesday, March 24, 6:30-8:30 pm Sundays, March 1 & 15, 1:30-4:30 pm Wednesday, March 4, 6:30-8 pm
One-on-One Photo Prerequisite for class: iPad must Join the Independence Inklings — a Join the Northern Kentucky Health
Scanning and Editing* be updated to the iOS7 operating critique group for adults who write fic- Department for tips and resources.
Wednesday, March 11, 1-4 pm system. tion. Open to writers of all genres and
Meet one on one with a Library skill levels. Crafts
staff member for help with scanning One-on-One Help with
• Scarf It Up!: Learn to Crochet*
photos, slides or negatives and E-Books, Music, and Movie vs. Book* Thursdays, March 5 & 19,
learn to edit. More* Sunday, March 1, 2-3:55 pm 5-6:30 pm & Saturdays, March 14
Wednesday, March 25, 2-5 pm Join us for “The Heiress” and come & 28, 2-3:30 pm
Bring your iPad or other compatible
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back next week for the book discussion. Learn the four basic stitches while
device and learn about Zinio Dessert and beverages provided with making a scarf. Supplies provided.
magazines, Hoopla, OneClickDigital, registration.
and others. 
• Stitchers Night Out
Thursdays, March 5 & 19,
Solar Energy Workshops
Join local Energy Consultant, Pas-
Teen Tech Week:
Stop Motion Animation Preschool
5-8:30 pm sive Solar Home Designer, and Energy
Storytimes
Tuesday, March 10, 6-8 pm
Swap patterns, share techniques Instructor John Robbins to learn about Ever wondered how cartoons and ani-
and trade tips on stitches, sweaters solar energy. mated movies are made? Come find out
and other projects. Introduction to Solar at Home* and make your own animated short film! Preschool Story Time
• Scarf It Up!: Learn to Knit* Thursday, March 12, 7-8:30 pm Ages 3-5: Caregiver required
Thursday, March 5, 6-7:30 pm & Learn about various types of solar Fandom Friday: Tuesdays, 10:30-11 am
Saturday, March 28, 2-3:30 pm typical in the Ohio Valley, including Join us for music, stories, move-
Anime Club
Learn to make a scarf. solar heating (air and water) and solar ment and laughs with Joel the
Friday, March 13, 6-8 pm
• Make It With Jackie: Greeting electricity. Singing Librarian.
We’ll watch anime and eat pizza.
Cards* Small Stand-alone Solar Electric*
Sunday, March 8, 2-4 pm & Thursday, March 26, 7-8:30 pm Toddler Time
Late Night Gaming
Tuesday, March 17, 7-8 pm Learn about designing and sizing a Ages 2-3: Caregiver required
Friday, March 20, 9-11 pm
Learn how to make personalized small solar electric system, including Tuesdays, 7-7:30 pm
We’ll have video games, pizza, assorted
greeting cards. Open to teens in the major components and batteries. Focus Toddlers and their favorite adult are
board games and be as loud as we
sixth grade and up with an adult. of this presentation will be very small invited to a special storytime just
want (well, almost) since the Library will
• Open Crafts systems, including tiny PVs for charging for them.
be closed.
Saturdays, March 14 & 28, common portable batteries and elec-
10 am-4 pm tronic devices which contain their own Babes in StoryLand
Open crafting time.
• Quilting Basics*
internal batteries.
Children Ages 0-2: Caregiver required
Wednesdays, 7-7:30 pm
Saturdays, March 14 & 28, One-on-One Genealogy Puppy Tales* Bring your baby to the Library for
10:30 am-12:30 pm Assistance* Ages 5-12; Grades K-6 language enrichment with stories,
Instructors will teach basic quilting Wednesday, March 18, 1-5 pm Tuesdays in March, 5:30-6:45 pm songs, rhymes and playtime.
techniques while participants cre- Meet one-on-one with a Library staff Read one-on-one to a dog who loves to PreWalkers: Thursdays, 9:30-10
ate a quilt block. Call for supply list. member for help with genealogy hear stories! am
resources such as Ancestry Library Edi- Walkers: Thursdays, 10:30-11 am
Mah Jongg Madness* tion, FamilySearch.org, Heritage Quest, Homeschooler’s Club: Limited to first 15 babies in at-
tendance.
Mondays, March 9 & 23, 1-4 pm etc. Classes are geared toward begin- Eggcellent Eggs*
Games are played with the 2014 ner and intermediate researchers. Ages 5-12; Grades K-6
National Mah Jongg League cards Wednesday, March 4, 10:30-11:30 am Playart
and rules. Digital Photography* We’ll learn who lays eggs, how to Ages 2-6: Caregiver required
Friday, March 27, 6:30-8:30 pm experiment with them and how to Thursdays, 1:30-2 pm &
Toastmasters Learn to take dramatic and mysteri- blow them out and decorate using the 7-7:30 pm; & Fridays,
Mondays, March 9 & 23, 6:45-8:30 pm ous images using Low Key or Black Pysanky technique. 10-10:30 am & 11-11:30 am
Toastmasters help people develop pub- photography techniques. Have fun with art.
lic speaking and leadership skills—with
enjoyment. Just stop in, or for informa-
tion call (859) 802-9320.
Teens
Zumba Gold* GRADES 6-12 UNLESS
Wednesdays, March 11, 18 & 25, OTHER WISE INDICATED
7-8 pm
Princess Party*
Crafty Free-for-All Ages 3-12
Licensed instructor Jean Henry will Monday, March 2, 6-8 pm Saturday, March 7, 2-3 pm
teach a lower impact, easy to follow, Rainbow Loom! Stuffies! Jewelry! Your Royal Highness: You are cordially
Latin-inspired dance fitness program. Papercrafts! We provide the supplies, invited to a celebration of everything
you provide the creativity. Princess.
Lego Time
Ages 6-12
Learn Thursday, March 12, 4:30-5:30 pm
Enjoy an hour of Lego free play!
how you
can add solar
Sensory Story Time*
to energy to your Ages 2-6; Caregiver Required
home! Saturday, March 14, 11 am-Noon
March 12 & Sensory Story time is an interactive pro-
26. gram designed for children with sensory
integration challenges. The program
combines activities to stimulate the
senses and promote learning.
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Hours:
M-F
Sat.
9 am - 9 pm
10 am - 6 pm
Erlanger Branch Library
Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm 401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018 • (859) 962-4000
*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4002 for adult and teen programs, 962-4003 for children’s.
Everyone St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration Adults Learn nature photography!
March 26
March Mania Book Saturday, March 7, 2-4 pm Book Discussions
Tournament @ the Library Enjoy the culture of Ireland through • Wednesday, March 4, 7 pm
February 1-28; Voting in March crafts, snacks, a story and dance “The Dinosaur Feather”
March Madness is approaching, but performed by The Erickson Academy by S. J. Gazan
why should basketball fans have all the of Irish Dance of Cincinnati. • Thursday, March 19, 2 pm
fun?! Thirty-two of your favorite Adult/ “A Star for Mrs. Blake”
YA books of 2014 will go head-to-head Family Fun Night@ The by April Smilth
in a battle to crown a book cham- Library: 3D Printer Demo
pion. Fill out a bracket to predict the Monday, March 9, 7-8 pm Writers’ Group
winnners and a chance to win a grand Learn about the new amazing technology Thursdays, March 5 & 19, 6:30 pm
prize. Brackets are due to the Library of 3D printing. Give and share feedback in this writing
by February 28 via email or handed to group for writers of all genres. New
a Reference Desk. Then vote for the Friends of KCPL Used members welcome!
round victors to enter Book Sale
for the weekly raffle prize. Submit Sunday, March 15- Saturday, Knitting with Scarf it Up!*
your brackets or questions to March 21 Thursdays, March 5 & 19, 7 pm
KCPLMarchMania@gmail.com. Purchase gently used books, movies Learn to knit or bring your own project.
See website for details. and music at discounted prices. Please bring size 10.5 needles and thick
and chunky yarn.
Family Fun Night@ Disney Family Movie Open Crafting*
The Library Night@ The Library Beginner Yoga Saturday, March 14, 10 am-4 pm
Mondays, March 2 & 23, 7-8 pm • Monday, March 16, 7 pm - Tuesday, March 10, 7 pm Knitting: 10:30 am-Noon
Join Miss Maria for games, activities “Aladdin” Join us for a beginner session that will Purling: 1:30-3 pm
and snacks. Fun for the whole family! • Monday, March 30 7 pm - stretch and strengthen your body as well Crocheting: 2-3:30 pm
“Finding Nemo” as calm your mind. Please bring your
own yoga mat or towel. Active For Life!
Tuesdays, March 24 & 31 & Thursday,
Improve Your Computer Skills! Portrait Photography*
Thursday, March 12, 6-8 pm
March 26, 9:30-10:30 am
Increase your strength, flexibility, energy
Learn how to take the perfect portraits level, and overall health in this biweekly
using any camera. We will discuss light- exercise program for older adults.
*Registration is required for these classes. Please phone
the number listed or visit www.kentonlibrary.org/events. ing, the perfect poses and basic editing.
Bring your own camera. Classic Movie Matinee
Wednesday, March 25, 1 pm
Beer Brewing 101 This month watch and discuss, “The
Register (859) 962-4002 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events
Thursday, March 12, 7 pm Treasure of the Sierra Madre.”
Saving Your Files, and DigiCart Open Hours* Learn the basics of making delicious Cosponsored by Madonna Manor.
Organizing Your PC* Thursdays, March 5 & 19, 5-7 pm beer at home with Ray Gerdes of the
Tuesday, March 3, 6:30-8:30 pm Join us for open DigiCart hours! Use Bloatarian Brewing League. Nature Photography*
our Macbooks preloaded with Adobe Thursday, March 26, 6-8 pm
Makerspace March: Creative Suites (Photoshop, Illustrator, Daytime Writers Join us outdoors (weather permitting)
3D Printer Demo* etc.) to work on projects and more! A Fridays, March 13 & 27, 10:30 am-Noon to learn all about taking photographs of
Wednesday, March 4, 6:30-8:30 pm technology specialist will be on hand to A new daytime group for writers, featur- natural elements such as landscapes,
Join us for a family fun night of 3D assist you with your creative projects. ing virtual instructions from writing wildlife, plants and more! We will discuss
printing! professionals! using natural lighting, photographing
Should You Build Your and basic editing. Bring your camera.
Own Computer?* Film Friday
Tuesday, March 17, 6:30-8:30 pm Matinee: Friday, March 13, 1 pm Blockbuster Theater!
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In this class we will take a look at all Evening Showing: Friday, March 13, 6 pm Friday, March 27, 6 pm
the components of the computer, and This month, watch and discuss the Join us for a popular NEW RELEASE
talk about where you can get parts to critically acclaimed film “The Theory of movie and free popcorn. Most films are
build your very own computer. Everything.” Rated PG-13. rated PG-13 or R.
Writers Workshop:
Begin at the Beginning*
STEAM Explorers*
Thursday, March 26, 7-8 pm
Friday Fitness Zumba Kids*
Ages 7-11 Preschool
Storytimes
Saturday, March 28, 10:30 am-5 pm This month we’ll explore programming Fridays, March 6, 2:15-3 pm
Join us for this all-day workshop, cen- and circuitry skills. Use this technol- Children ages 7-11 will enjoy Zumba
tered around the hardest part of a new ogy to turn everyday objects into a Kids with instructor Mary Rider of Move
project: the beginning. touchpad, in this class we will be using Your Body Fitness. Babes in Storyland
• Getting Published: My Rookie the Makey Makey and playdoh as a Ages 0-2: Caregiver required
Mondays, 10 am & Tuesdays,
Year with D.O. Allen - 10:30 am controller to play Super Mario! Princess Dress-Up
• Starting Anew: Changing 9:30 am & 10:30 am
Ages 3-6; Caregiver Required
We will share books, rhymes, and
Genres with P. Andrew Miller - Pokemon Club Sunday, March 8, 2-4 pm
1:30 pm songs, and enjoy toy time together.
Monday, March 30, 6-8 pm Wear your fancy dress and come at your
• Beginning Your Novel with Bring your Pokemon cards, Gameboy, leisure to make beautiful princess ac-
Stephen Leigh - 3:30 pm DSi, or 3DS to play, trade, and battle cessories, decorate a cookie and have Rise N Shine
your nails painted. Ages 2-5: Caregiver required
Pokemon with other gamers!
Mondays, 11 am
Teens Taekwondo Gym Class for Listen to stories and rhymes and
GRADES 6-12 UNLESS Children Homeschoolers
Ages 5-12; Caregiver Required
dance and color. Limited to 40
children in attendance.
OTHER WISE INDICATED Reading Buddies Tuesday, March 10, 1-2 pm
Teen Lounge Ages 2-12 Learn new skills and a cool way to work
Bedtime Stories
Mondays, 4:30-6 pm & Ages 2-5: Caregiver required
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6 pm out with Mike Dominach.
Saturday, March 7, Noon-2 pm Tuesdays, 7 pm
Hang out after school with friends, food,
Enjoy reading with our adult reading Wear your pajamas to an evening
games, and more!
buddy volunteers, and have some pizza program with stories, singing,
and a prize, too. Perfect for any child dancing and art.
Makerspace March:
3D Printing who wants a little extra reading practice
during the week. Toddler Time
Monday, March 2, 6-7:30 pm
Ages 2-3: Caregiver required
Learn about 3D printing and print a
small St. Patrick’s Day coin! LEAP for Health* Wonders of Wildlife! Wednesdays, 10 & 11 am
Grades K-2 Join us for stories, singing, dancing
Ages 6-12
Tuesdays & Fridays, 4 pm and art. Limited to the first 40
Spontaneous Wednesdays Thursday, March 12, 7 pm
Join nutrition specialists from the UK children in attendance.
Wednesdays, 6-8 pm Celebrate Wildlife Week with stories,
It’s a scheduled, spontaneous good Cooperative Extension Service and LEAP activities, games and more.
for Health to learn how to stay healthy, Playart
time! Play games, watch a movie, make
Ages 2-6: Caregiver required
a craft, or whatever we decide to do. be physically active, and eat more fruits Puppy Tales*
and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, Wednesdays, 1:30 & 7 pm
Grades 1-6; Caregiver Required
and whole grains. & Fridays, 10 & 11:30 am
Teen Tech Week: Sunday, March 15, 2-4 pm
Enjoy stories, songs and a
Earbud Giveaway Read to a dog. Each child will receive a
Crafternoons craft each week.
March 9-14 certificate with a photo of themselves
Ages 6-12 with the dog they read to.
Teens may stop by the Reference Desk
Wednesdays, 4 pm Kindergarten,
to pick up a pair of free ear buds in
celebration of YALSA’s Teen Tech Week!
March 4: Pets Lego Club Here I Come!
March 11: 3D Printer Demo Ages 5-12 Ages 3-5
One pair per person, please.
March 18: Spring Things Thursdays, March 19 & 26, 4-5 pm Thursdays, 10 & 11:30 am
March 25: Craft Free For All Bring your imagination and challenge Join us as we use stories, rhymes,
Teen Celtic Crafts
See website for details. yourself in this Lego club. We will work songs and activities to help prepare
Monday, March 16, 6-8:30 pm
on both individual and team creations. for kindergarten.
Join us in celebration for St. Patrick’s
Day as we craft bracelets, necklaces or
Trees, Please!
Ages 6-12 Pizza Party!
rope using Celtic knots.
Thursday, March 5, 7 pm Ages 6-12
Celebrate the returning green of spring Grab some friends, enjoy some stories,
Teen Advisory Board
with a look at trees. Hear tree stories, and share some pizza!
Monday, March 23, 6-7:30 pm
create a tree craft and be a tree.
Share your thoughts and suggestions
about the library’s services, collection, Flora and Fauna*
and programs with the Teen Librarian.
Friday Fitness Zumba Ages 5-12
Kids JR* Friday, March 20, 7 pm
Ages 4-6 Join Mr. Dustin for interesting activities
Anime Club
Fridays, March 6, 1:30-2 pm built around plants (flora) and animals
Wednesday, March 25, 6-8 pm
Mary Rider of Move Your Body Fitness (fauna). This STEM program will in-
Watch anime, check out the latest
will lead children ages 4-6 in Zumba clude activities designed to encourage
manga, and enjoy Japanese snacks!
Kids JR! inquiry and creativity.
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Covington, KY 41011 U.S. POSTAGE
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Durr Branch Library
PERMIT NO. 1611
1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Independence, KY 41051
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Erlanger Branch Library
401 Kenton Lands Road
Erlanger, KY 41018
Phone: (859) 962-4000
www.kentonlibrary.org
Hours
M-Th: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fri.*: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sat.** 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
* The Covington Library
closes at 6 p.m. on Friday
** Erlanger open until 6 p.m.
on Saturday
Erlanger Listings,CONTINUED Princess Jasmine
Rhythm & Rhyme:
Dress-Up Party
Ages 7-10
Online Events
Sensory Storytime* Saturday, March 28, 2-4 pm
Ages 2-6: Caregiver Required Girls wear something blue to this event Please note: these are online classes and require an Internet and
Saturday, March 21, 11 am and you can add accessories such as:
henna, hair braiding with ribbons, and audio connection from a home, office, or library computer.
This interactive and educational
program is especially designed for make a Princess Jasmine necklace It All Adds Up: Saving, DemographicsNow for
and bracelet.
children with sensory integration Investing, and Money* Market and Competitor
challenges. It combines stories, songs Thursday, March 19, 6-7:30 pm Research*
and activities to stimulate the senses Easter Party Learn about saving money, invest- Tuesday, March 31, 9-10:30 am
and promote learning. If your child Ages 0-12 ing, and personal finance Library Learn how to use Demographics-
has difficulty sitting through one of the Sunday, March 29, 1:30 pm resources. We’ll add up how much Now to research population growth,
Library’s other storytimes, this may be Visit with the Easter Bunny from 1:30- you can save using the Library. location, retail sales potential,
a better fit for him or her. 2:30; don’t forget your camera! Enjoy
your competitors and much more.
a magic show from 3-4. We’ll have
Explore MOSAIC market segments
Homeschool: All About the Art* crafts and face painting, too!
in-depth in your geographic focus
Ages 7-12 and data to target your message
Tuesday, March 24, 1-2:30 pm Disney Family Movie based on your customers’ lifestyle
Enjoy this hands-on session about Night @ the Library and attitudes.
watercolors. Caregiver Required
Monday, March 30, 7-8:30 pm
Happy Purple Day! Tonight’s feature is Finding Nemo. Off Site
Ages 6-12 Snacks and drinks will be served.
Thursday, March 26, 7 pm Coffee with a Librarian: Left Bank Coffeehouse
We’ll celebrate with purple stories, a Easter Puppet Show Thursday, March 5, 11 am-1 pm
purple snack, and very purple crafts! Ages 2-8; Caregiver Required Meet Digital Librarian Ann for coffee and a complimentary snack, while sup-
Tuesday, March 31, 7 pm plies last. Learn to download e-books, e-magazines, digital music and take
The puppets celebrate spring and free online classes. Bring your device.
prepare for Easter. Treats provided.You can also read
