kenton county public library calendar february 2013

7/29/2019 Kenton County Public Library Calendar February 2013

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february 2013

f r e e p o g a m s a n d v n t s

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Covington

LibraryRgtr (859) 962-4071 r

www.kntnlbrary.rg/vnt

Idividll SchdldClsssFebruary 1-28

Limited individual sessions can be

scheduled in Covington to meet

your computer instruction needs.

Accommodations can also be made

at your location or groups witha computer lab. Topics include:

Microsot Oce programs (Word,

PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher), First

Time Computer Users, Exploring

the Internet, Creating and Using

E-mail, and Job Searching and the

Internet. Contact Susan Rasche

at (859) 962-4060 Ext. 4215 or

[email protected]

or registration.

DurrBranch

Rgtr (859) 962-4031 r

www.kntnlbrary.rg/

vnt

PowPoit*Tuesday, February 5,

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Op L*Thursday, February 7, 1:30 pm

Itodctio to e-books*Tuesday, February 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 28, 1:30-3 p.m.

usig Tmplts toCt Gtig Cd*Thursday, February 14, 1:30 p.m.

Itodctio to Pitst*Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 p.m.

fcook*Thursday, February 21, 1:30 p.m.

Svig yo fils dbig CDs*Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 p.m.

ErlangerBranchRgtr (859) 962-4002 r

www.kntnlbrary.rg/vnt

Itodctio to e-booksTuesdays, February 5 & 19,

6:30 p.m.

Learn about several e-book reade

and how to download Library e-bo

or ree.

Micosot excl*Part #1: Tuesday, February 12,

6:30 p.m.

Part #2: Tuesday, February 26,

6:30 p.m.

fist Tim Comptuss*Thursday, February 14, 6:30 p.m.

Get help using the computer,

keyboard, and mouse in this

introductory computer class.

Itodctio toPowPoit*Monday, February 18, 6:30 p.m.

iPd Tips & Ticks*Monday, February 18, 6:30 p.m.

emil o bgis*Thursday, February 21, 6:30 p.m.

fcook o bgiThursday, February 28, 6:30 p.m.

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mprove Your Computer Skills!gisttio is qid o ths clsss. Pls pho th m listd o visit www.ktoli.og/v

Learn tips

and tricks for

using your iPad,

February 18 at

the Erlanger

Branch.


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Weekly

PreschooStorytimePschool StotimAg 3-5 yar

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

Come to the Library or stor

songs and activities just or

preschoolers. Storytimes are

designed to help children de

early literacy skills.

Toddl Tim*Ag 24 mnth & a parn

Tuesdays, 11 a.m.

Toddlers, bring your avorite

to share books, songs and a

just or two-year-olds. Siblin

welcome. Storytimes are de

to develop early literacy skill

fmil Stotim*Ag 0-5 yar & a parn

Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Families with young children

this storytime is or you. Ma

Wednesday library night!

bs i StoldAg 0-24 mnth

Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Develop your babys early lit

skills and make new riends

through stories, songs, sign

language and nger plays. S

are welcome.

Pl atAg 2-6 yar & a parn

Fridays, 10-11 a.m.

Join us or some creative pl

with songs, stories and

hands-on art.

Adults Ctlog 101

aturday, February 2, 11 a.m.

Monday, February 11, noon

unday, February 17, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, February 27, 6 p.m.

earn how to use the library catalog

search or items, place holds, and

anage your account.

o Sch O-o-Oundays, February 10 & 24, 3 p.m.

eet one-on-one with an expert sta

ember or guidance on the Librarys

b search assistance. Learn about

e assistance the Library oers or

riting resumes and applying or jobs.

aarP Tx aid PogmWednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon,

ebruary 6 - April 10

rogram held at Gateway Urban

ampus (across the street rom theovington Library)

CoglogMonday, February 25, 6:30-8 p.m.

(Program held at Baker Hunt Art &

Cultural Center)

Interested in growing your amily tree?

I so, join other congenial genealo-

gists or an inormal evening o lively

discussion.

TeensGRAdes 6-12Choco CvigsWednesday, February 13, 4-5 p.m.

Learn new tidbits, savor varieties and

create simple but decadent recipes.

aiMg ClWednesday, February 20, 4-5 p.m.

Drop in or the newest anime lms

and manga.

T CocilWednesday, February 27, 4-5 p.m.

Have your voice heard about things

you would like to see happening at

the Library.

ChildrenPpp TlsGra 1-6

Sunday, February 3, 1-3 p.m.Reading to a real dog companion

improves reading skills and dogs

make great listeners!

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Gra Pr-K-6Mondays in February, 4-5 p.m.

Join us each Monday or creative and

hands-on art programs which cover a

variety o subjects.

Covington Library502 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011 (859) 962-4060

Hos:M-Th 9 am - 9 pm

Fri. 9 am - 6 pm

St. 10 m - 5 pm

S. 1 pm - 5 pm*Rgtratn rqur. G nln r call 962-4071 fr ault an tn prgram, 962-4077 fr chl

Please check the Librarys event website or Facebook page to fnd out about additional

rograms and services taking place at the Covington Library.

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ummmmmm!

TeenS!Join your friends for Choco Cravings!Wednesday, February 13


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AdultsStitch-a-LogsFebruary 1-28

New patterns posted online each

month that will stretch your stitching

skills. This months projects: Baby

blankets!

Movi vs book*Abraham Lncln: Vampr Huntr

Gra 6 t ault

Friday, February 1, 6-8 p.m.

Join us tonight or the movie and

come back next week or the bookdiscussion. Pizza provided with regis-

tration! Under 17 requires accompa-

nying parent or adult guardian.

Pojct Lis: Mk blkt D!*Saturday, February 2, 10-4 p.m.

Become a blanketeer while you learn

how to make a feece blanket with

tied-strips. Materials provided while

supplies last. Tools needed: very sharp

scissors or rotary blade, cutting mat,

quilters ruler. All blankets will bedonated to Project Linus.

Idpdc IkligsSundays, February 3 & 17,

2-4:30 p.m.

Come join the Independence Inklings

a critique group or adults who

write ction.

Mk It With Jcki:Gtig Cds*

Sunday, February 3, 2-4 p.m.Join craty lady Jackie Waibel and

learn how to make personalized

greeting cards. All supplies provided.

Adults only please.

Mh Jogg Mdss*Mondays, February 4 & 18,

1-4 p.m.

Come in and learn this game

thats popular all over the world!

All skill levels are welcome! New

students, please register.

Wkl GeD ClsssMondays & Wednesdays, 5-7:30 p.m.

adlt book DiscssiosAbraham Lncln: Vampr

Huntr by Seth Grahame-Smith

Tuesday, February 5, 7-8:30 p.m.

Nthng daunt by Dorothy

Wickenden

Tuesday, February 19, 7-8:30 p.m.

Pick up your book at reerence desk

and join us to discuss.

W.W.I.n.K*Wednesdays in February, 5-6 p.m.

Wellness Walkers In Northern

Kentucky is open to anyone who would

like to make walking or exercise part

o their normal routine. Bring your own

hand weights or bands and dress in

comy clothes. Come or one mile, two

or even all three miles using One Mile

Walking DVD.

Dits Sppot GoWednesday, February 6, 6:30-

Join sta rom the Northern KeHealth Department and other d

to share tips and resources.

Februarys topic: Healthy Recip

Stitchs night OtThursdays, February 7 & 21,

5-8:30 p.m.

Meet and mingle with local stit

Have un swapping patterns, s

ing techniques and trading tips

stitches, sweaters and other pr

Cast on or this months KAL o

or both!

Op CtigSaturdays, February 9 & 23,

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Join the library craters and yo

have to clean o your kitchen t

just to work on a project.

William E. Durr Branch1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051(859) 962-4

Hos:M-F 9 am - 9 pm

t. 10 m - 5 pm

. 1 pm - 5 pm

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WeeklyPreschoolStorytimes

orytimes designed to help

hildren develop early literacy skills

nd a love o books. In addition to

tening to stories, storytimes may

clude songs, activities, rhymes,

ngerplays and more.

school Stotimg 3-5

uesdays, 10:30 a.m.

ories and songs with Joel the

nging Librarian.

oddl Timg 2-3 & parnt r guaran

uesdays, 7-7:30 p.m.

oddlers and their avorite adult are

vited to a special storytime just

r them.

s i Stoldg 0-24 mnth & a parnt/

uaran

Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Thursdays

- 9:30 a.m. (prewalkers)

- 10:30 a.m. (walkers)

ing your baby to the library or

nguage enrichment with stories,

ongs and rhymes. Limited to frst

5 babies in attendance.

lt

g 2-6 & a parnt/guaranhursdays, 1:30 & 7 pm

ridays, 10 & 11a.m.

oin us or stories and a crat. See

ebsite or weekly themes.

Bring your craft

project to the

Library! Join

other crafters

on Saturdays,

February 9 & 23.

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iltig*urdays, February 9 & 23,

30-noon

ructors will teach basic quilting

hniques while participants create a

t block.

It up!*urday, February 9, 2:30-4 p.m.rsday, February 21, 6-7:30 p.m.

rn basic stitches while you make

car. Students will receive knitting

dles and yarn to start your

scar.

stmstsndays, February 11 & 25,

0-8:30 p.m.

help adults rom all walks o lie

mprove their communication skills.

lts only please.

p Scp*ay, February 15,

a.m.-3 p.m. & 4-8 p.m.

g your stamps, papers, and scis-

s to enjoy scrapping and cropping

riends. Adults only please.

to Cocht: bsics*urday, February 23, 2-4 p.m.

rn the basics o crochet at the

ary! Instructors will teach our

c stitches while making a scar.dents will receive everything

ded to get started.

TeensGRAdes 6-12

no Pts allowd!Collg & ficil aidMonday, February 4, 6-8 p.m.

No parents allowed! No question is too

silly or too weird! Have college ques-tions you dont want to ask with parents

or teachers around? Frequent Durr Teen

Programs Guest Star (guidance coun-

selor by day) Wendy is here to help.

Cd > HtsThursday, February 14, 6-8 p.m.

Everyone is welcome at the Library or

a candy-ric time!

aim ClSaturday, February 16, 2-4:30 p.m.

Pizza and anime!

fdom fidPxar

Friday, February 22, 6-8 p.m.

This month, Fandom Friday is a Pixar

celebration! Therell be craty things

and voting or which shorts to watch!

ChildrensVlti Pt*Ag 3-12 yarSaturday, February 2, 2-3 p.m.

Be a sweetheart and come to a

love-ly party!

Homschools Cl:Positivl Psidtil*Gra K-6 & a parnt

Wednesday, February 6,

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Well take a look at presidents past,

play presidential bingo and make our

very own edible log cabins.

Scod Stdbook ClTh Watn g t Brmngham

by Christopher Paul Curtis

Gra 3-6

Saturday, February 9, 1:30 p.m.

Snack and chat about awesome books

while earning AR or Reading Counts

points or school! Februarys eatured

book is The Watsons go to Birming-

ham by Christopher Paul Curtis.

You can pick up your book starting

January 12th.

rdig is So Swt!Ag 0-12 yar

Sunday, February 10 through

Saturday, February 16

Stop by the Childrens Desk or a

sweet contest! You could even win a

sweet prize!

Th Wodl Wold

o Oz*Ag 3-12 yar & a parnt

Sunday, February 10, 2 p.m.

Escape to the wonderul world o Oz

at the Durr Branch Library. Participate

in magical activities inspired by the

Disney movie Oz: The Great and

Powerul.

fd Mod:HmoicGra K-6

Monday, February 11, 4:30-5 p.m.

Serenade your loved ones this

Valentines Day with a harmonica

you create! Open to the rst 30 in

attendance.

Lgo TimAg 6-12 yar

Thursday, February 14,

4:30-5:15 p.m.

Let your imagination run wild! Cre

a masterpiece with our big collec

o Legos.

Cook up Sto:Cisp WomsGra K-6

Monday, February 25, 4:30-5 p.m

Celebrate Read Across America D

making yummy bookworms. Ope

the rst 30 in attendance.

L tokit t

Sc It upFebruary 9 & 2

Grades 6-Adu

5

Learn about ppresidents

at this monthsHomeschooleClub!


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EveryoneSpcil evt:Vlti PtSunday, February 10, 2 p.m.

The Library is a LOVE-ly place to bring

your amily to celebrate Valentines

Day! Enjoy entertainment and crats.

Co-sponsored by Erlanger Parks and

Recreation Department.

Adultsfst Tck to th GeDMondays, February 4,11 & 25,5:30-8 p.m.

See i you are ready or the GED by

taking the Ofcial Practice Test. GED

preparation and pretesting are provided

by Gateway Community and Technical

College and unded through Kentucky

Adult Education.

Locl Histo Sis:Th Gtst Civil Wbttl nv foght*Tuesday, February 5, 7 p.m.Join us or a ascinating presentation

about the Siege o Cincinnati. Presented

by the director o the 2012 PBS docu-

mentary, The Siege o Cincinnati.

book Discssios Avas Man, by Rick Bragg


The Magnicent Ambersons,

by Booth Tarkington


One for the Money,

by Janet Evanovich

Thursday, February 21, 2 p.m.

Books can be picked up at the

reerence desk up to our weeks prior

to the discussion.

Wits GopThursdays, February 7 & 21, 6:30 p.m.

Support, critique, inside tips and tech-

niques are but a ew o the benefts o

participation in this local writers group.

Writers o all genres and skill levels are

welcome.

film fidsFriday, February 8, 1p.m. & 6 p.m.

This month, watch and discuss the

critically acclaimed Beat of the

southern Wild.

Ciciti Wom atists*Tuesday, February 12, 7 p.m.

Join us or a ascinating historical

lecture about some o the wonderul

women artists rom the Greater

Cincinnati area.

Kittig Gop*Thursday, February 14, 7 p.m.

Learn to knit or bring your own knitting

project. New knitters should bring

size 10.5 needles and thick and

chunky yarn.

Th Li & assssitioo Willim Gol*Tuesday, February 19, 7 p.m.

He destroyed lives, usurped power,undermined democracy, and was a

murderer. He was Kenton Countys

William Goebel, the 34th Governor o

Kentucky. Learn about his lie rom

Howard McEwen, author o Wrath:

The Lie and Assassination o a United

States Governor.

rmmig rth Los*Tuesday, February 26, 7 p.m.

Take a stroll down memory

lane with this lively presenta-

tion about the great Ruth Lyons.

Sio Movi DWednesday, February 27, 1 p.m

This month, well watch and dis

An Affair to Remember, sta

Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr.

Cosponsored by Madonna Mano

Th Histo orookwood Pott*Thursday, February 28, 7 p.m.

Learn about the development, d

and resurgence o Cincinnatis o

Rookwood Pottery.

TeensGRAdes 6-12

unl thrw ncat

aim at Hos*Saturday, February 2, 6 p.m.

Kick o Fandom February with

night anime club! Erlanger Lib

be staying open just or teens!program begins at 6 p.m. and

10 p.m. You must have a perm

slip turned in by January 30 to

T SpcMondays and Wednesdays in

February, 4-6 p.m.

Need a place to hang out? Fro

360 to Wii, Rock Band to Kine

laptops and even board games

Teen Space has it all.

Erlanger Branch Library401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018 (859) 962-4000

Hos:M-F 9 am - 9 pm

at. 10 am - 6 pm

. 1 pm - 5 pm

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Hear a fascinating presentation by thedirector of the PBS documentary, The Seige Cincinnati, February 5.


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hss Cl 1-12

sdays in February, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

ss players and would-be chess

yers are invited to enjoy this game

trategy.

tiv Witigokshop* 3-7

dnesday, February 6, 6 p.m.e to read stories and come up with

r own? Want to become a writer,

st, author, or poet? Join Dixie

ghts High Schools Creative Writing

ass or an interactive and un

ative writing workshop!

istration is required.

t: Ct es*dnesday, February 6, 6:30-8 p.m.

ke anime-style wearable cat ears

his months crat with Anna Baker!

supplies are provided.

Wod Pocssosrsdays, February 7 & 21,

0-6:30 p.m.

ns are invited to share their knack

he written word with other area

nagers and receive eedback and

structive criticism. All skill levels

writing styles accepted. This

relaxed setting and there is no

ssure! Snacks and drinks will be

vided.

cil evt:-Vltis D Ptday, February 10, 2 p.m.

p by the Library to celebrate Un-

entines Day by making a dreadul

entine, write un-love letters, and

e! Co-sponsored by Erlanger

ks and Recreation Department.

book Cl:bod th book*Tuesday, February 12, 5-6:30 p.m.

Join Erlangers new book club just

or teens! This months book is

Lvathan, by Scott Westereld.

Always open to new members. Snacks

and drinks will be served.

elaim

Wednesday, February 13, 6:30-8 p.m.Join Erlangers anime club to hang

with other local otaku, watch anime,

eat pocky, work on your manga draw-

ing skills, discuss the culture, and

plan or upcoming conventions! All

attendees will be entered to win a cool

anime prize!

Pl bttl rol:Pois, Gdms, &Mgicl GilsFriday, February 15, 4-6 p.m.

Come and support your andom at aBattle Royale convention-style panel!

Open to all otaku, nerds, geeks, or

muggles in grades 6-12.

T Movi nightMonday, February 18, 6-8 p.m.

This months movie night is a double

eature! We will be watching the

anime movies,dragn Ball Z:

Wrath f th dragn and dragn

Ball Z: Fun Rbrn. These mov-

ies are rated PG.

rPG Gm nightTuesday, February 19, 5:30-7 p.m.

Open gaming eaturing role-playing

card games and board games like

Ascension, Savage Worlds, Summoner

Wars, Android: Netrunner, and more!

T adviso bodWednesday, February 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

Do you like what you see at the

Library? Is there something you think

the Library should do but doesnt do

right now? Make your voice heard!

y-Gi-Oh Tomt*Friday, February 22, 4-7 p.m.

Erlangers rst Yu-Gi-Oh trading card

game tournament! Participants may

play with their own decks, OR choose

to build a deck rom a box o random

cards. Registration required.

Mg Cl*Tuesday, February 26, 4:30-6 p.m.

Join other manga, anime, and graphic

novel ans to talk about your avorites,

your least avorites, and what youre

reading now.

Childrenrdig bddis ClAge 2-12 year

Mondays in February, 4:30-6 p.m.

and Saturdays, February 9 & 23,

noon-2 p.m.

Children who are not native English

speakers, and children who want to

boost their reading perormance, are

encouraged to attend.

Wdsd Ctoos

Age 6-12 yearWednesdays, 4-5 p.m.

Join us each week or a dierent story

and crat.

February 6: Chinese New Year

February 13: Valentines Mail Box

February 20: Build a Better Bird Feeder

February 27: Seeds o Greatness!

Ctiv WitigWokshopGra 3-7

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m.See Teens.

Pizz Pt!Age 6-12 year

Thursday, February 7, 7-8 p.m.

Beat the winter blahs with a pizza

party! Bring riends or stories and

pizza!

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WeeklyPreschooStorytimeStorytimes designed to help

children develop early literacy

and a love o books. In additio

listening to stories, storytimesinclude songs, activities, rhym

ngerplays and more.

bs i StoldAg 0-24 mnth & a par

Mondays,10 a.m.

Tuesdays,10 & 11 a.m.

Limited to the rst 15 babies

attendance.

ris n ShiAg 2-5 yar & a parnt

Mondays, 11 a.m.

bdtim StoisAg 2-5 yar & a parnt

Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Wear your pajamas!

Toddl TimAg 2 & a parnt

Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

PltAg 2-6 yar & a parnt

Wednesdays, 1:30 & 7 p.m.

Fridays, 10 & 11:30 a.m.Children are invited to listen to

stories and create an original

o art. Limited to rst 40 child

attendance.

Pschool StotimAg 3-5 yar

Thursdays, 10 &11:30 a.m.

Limited to the rst 40 children

attendance.Chss Cl mts Tsds, 3:30-5:30 p.m.


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Homschool Pogm:h Dit o Wtolltio*rade 1-6

riday, February 8, 10:30 a.m.

ur Ohio River is one o our most pre-

ous natural resources. The educators

om the Foundation or Ohio River

ducation will demonstrate how

ediment pollutes our river, and show

s how to measure turbidity in water

amples.

t It Sow!*ge 3-7 year

riday, February 8, 4 p.m.

oin Miss Julie in a celebration o all

hings winter! We will read snowy

ories, make a snowy crat and enjoy

snack.

Vlti Pt!Age 6-12 yearThursday, February 14, 7-8 p.m.

Celebrate Valentines Day with riends,

stories, games, snacks, and a crat!

Ppp TlsGrade 1-6 & a parent

Sunday, February 17, 2-4 p.m.

Read to a dog at the library! Stud-

ies have shown that reading to dogs

improves childrens reading skills.

Lgo TimAge 5-12 year

Thursdays, February 21 & 28,

4-5 p.m.

Lets hang out and have un at Lego

Time. We will use our imagination to

create our best lego creation ever.

Limited to 40 children.

School ag Pogms:Hpp Plto D!Age 6-12 year

Thursday, February 21, 7-8 p.m.

Celebrate the discovery o Pluto,

(planet or not!) with space books, a

snack, a crat, and weather permitting,

the telescope!

Homschool Scic:amzig astoom!*Age 6-12 year

Friday, February 22,

10:30-11:30 a.m.Astronomy is amaz-

ing! Learn how a

telescope works

(hands-on!),

make a star

chart, discuss

constellations

and more!

fo M, fo yo,fo LtAge 3-5 year

Thursday, February 28,

10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Even preschoolers need to learn

the basics o money managemen

Play games and have un explorin

fnancial literacy at this special pr

school storytime. Well learn how

can save, spend, and give, right

the start! This program is part o t

PNC Grow Up Great! program. Lim

to the frst 40 children in attenda

vngtn Lbrary

02 Scott Boulevard

ovington, KY 41011

hone: (859) 962-4060

urr Branch Lbrary

992 Walton-Nicholson Road

dependence, KY 41051

hone: (859) 962-4030

rlangr Branch Lbrary

01 Kenton Lands Roadlanger, KY 41018

hone: (859) 962-4000

ur-Th: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

i.*: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

at.** 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

un. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.The Covington Library

closes at 6 p.m. on Friday

Erlanger open until 6 p.m.

on Saturday

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Study astronomy! Kids ages 6-12 celebrate Pluto on February 21.

Homeschoolers learn how a telescope works, make a star chartand more on February 22

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