February Library Calendar
February Library Calendar
February Library Calendar
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FEBRUARY 2014
FREE programs and events
Hours:
M-Th 9 am - 9 pm Fri. 9 am - 6 pm Sat. 10 am - 5 pm Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm
Covington Library
502 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011 (859) 962-4060
*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4071 for adult and teen programs, 962-4077 for childrens.
Need help with your taxes?
AARP Tax Volunteers are on hand Wednesdays in February, 9 am-3 pm.
Thursdays, February 13 & 27, 1-3 pm Join us for martial arts madness!
Toddler Time
Age 2 years, Parent required Tuesdays,11-11:45 am Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two-year-olds. Well wiggle and dance on our way to early literacy. Siblings are welcome
Adults
Stitch-A-Longs
February 1-28 Knit and crochet with the Library stitchers or at home! This months projects: socks!
Book Discussion
Ages: 16 and up Wednesday, February 19, 7 pm Join us for a discussion of The Feminine Mystique, widely credited with sparking the beginning of second-wave feminism in the United States.
Congenealogy
Family Storytime
Ages 0-5, Parent required Wednesdays, 7-7:45 pm Families with young children, well make sure this storytime has something for everyone. Stories, songs, ngerplays and fun followed by playtime.
Saturday, February 1, 11 am-12:30 pm Learn to use and access premiere investing tools, Value Line and Morningstar for free.
Wednesdays in February, 9 am-3 pm AARP Tax Volunteers are on hand to help seniors and others with basic tax form preparation. First come, rst serve. Bring your ID and tax documents with you.
Monday, February 24, 6:30-8 pm MLissa Kesterman from the Cincinnati History Library and Archives, will present Exploring the Genealogical Resources of the Cincinnati History Library and Archives.
Babes in Storyland
Ages 0-1, Parent required Thursdays,10-10:45 am Develop your babys early literacy skills while having fun and making new friends. Well share stories, songs, sign language, ngerplays and playtime. Siblings are welcome.
Thursday, February 6, 6-8:30 pm Comedian and author Darryl Littleton discusses the black comedians who paved the way for those greats.
Play Art
Ages 2-6, Parent required Fridays, 10 am Join us for some creative playtime with songs, stories and hands on art. Explore with your children as we make a mess and have some fun!
Tuesday, February 11, 6:30-8 pm Learn how to target your resume to meet the needs of todays competitive job market.
Tuesday, February 4, 6:30-8 pm Learn to navigate the job market by nding companies hiring in your industry, secrets to identifying company contacts and where to nd the information you need to excel in job interviews. Taught by NKY OET professionals and career advisors.
Wednesday, February 12, 1 pm Read and discuss The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry.
Teens
G raDEs 6-12
TeenSpace
AniManga Club
Ages 3-5: Tuesday, February 11,10 am Age 2: Tuesday, February 11, 11 am Under age 2: Thursday, February 13, 10 am Parent Required Well share love-ly stories, a treat and a special craft.
Covington Library
Register (859) 962-4071 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events
Durr Branch
Register (859) 962-4031 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events
Teen Chocoholics
Sunday, February 9, 2:30-3:30 pm Create candies and sample other chocolatey good recipes.
Ages 0-5 Parent Required Wednesday, February 12, 7 pm Join us for special Valentine storytime featuring delicious frozen yogurt courtesy of Yagoot!
Microsoft Excel*
Introduction to E-Readers
Thursday, February 6, 1:30-3:30 pm Learn about several e-book readers and how to download Library e-books for free.
Teen Council
Wednesday, February 26, 4-6 pm Have your voice heard about things you would like to happen at your library.
Children
Puppy Tales
Grades K-6 Sunday, February 2, 2-4 pm Come read to a real dog, earn a certicate and enter a rafe to win your own toy reading companion.
Grades K-6 Thursday, February 20, 7 pm Join us for a cringe-worthy evening featuring books on the really weird and grotesque. Well have a special snack and youll make something icky and gross to take home.
Tuesday, February 11, 6:30-8:30 pm In this class we will discuss updating, printing, apps you should consider, taking screen shots, resetting your iPad, and many more advance options.
Grades: K-6 Mondays in February, 4 pm Drop in for stories and an art activity. Different themes each week.
Grades: K-6 Parent Required Saturday, February 22, 1-2:30 pm Professional storytellers, Russ and Barb Childers, will teach children with a parent how to make their own wooden puppet, then learn an Appalachian story to tell to friends and family! Space limited!
Part 1-Tuesday, February 18, 10 am-Noon Part 2-Tuesday, February 25, 10 am-Noon We will discuss search engines and web browsers, learn some handy search skills, learn how to identify a reputable website, and much more.
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word*
Storytime en Espaol
Ages: 0-5 Thursdays in February, 11 am-Noon Interactive storytimes for speakers of Spanish, English, or both. All ages are welcome but storytime is specically geared to 0-4 year olds.
Part 1-Thursday, February 20, 10 am-Noon Part 2Thursday, February 27, 10 am-Noon
Thursday, February 27, 1:30-3:30 pm Have a computer question, or just want to do some troubleshooting? The class will be open for questions, and round table decision. Continued on back page
Grades K-6 Monday, February 10, 7 pm Join us for Valentines Day stories, crafts, and treats.
Hours:
M-F Sat. Sun. 9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 5 pm 1 pm - 5 pm
*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4031 for adult and teen programs, 962-4032 for childrens.
Everyone
Teen Photography Contest Gallery Show
Saturday, February 1, Noon-4 pm Come check out great photography by area teens on exhibit in our meetingroom-turned-gallery.
Wednesday, February 5, 5-6 pm Wellness Walkers In Northern Kentucky is open to anyone who would like to make walking for exercise part of their normal routine.
Toastmasters
Adults
Stitch-A-Longs
February 1-28 New patterns are posted online each month that will stretch your stitching skills. This month: baby socks!
Diabetes Meet-Up*
Mondays, February 10 & 24, 6:45-8:30 pm Toastmasters help people develop public speaking and leadership skills with enjoyment. Adults only please.
Wednesday, February 5, 6:30-8 pm Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips and resources. Februarys topic: TBA
Open Crafts
Zumba Gold*
Crafts
Quilting
Sundays, February 2 & 16, 2-4:30 pm Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels.
Scarf It Up!:
Mondays, February 3 & 17, 1-4 pm Come in and learn this game thats popular all over the world. All skill levels are welcome! New students, please register!
Learn to Knit* Thursday, February 6, 6-7:30 pm Saturday, February 8, 2-3:30 pm Learn to Purl* Thursday, February 13, 6-7:30 pm Learn to Lace* Saturday, February 22, 2-3:30 pm
Quilting Basics* Saturday, February 8, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Quilting: Mystery Block of the Month* Saturday, February 22, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Wednesdays, February 12, 19 & 26, 7-8 pm Licensed instructor Jean Henry will teach a lower impact, easy to follow, Latin-inspired dance tness program.
Monday, February 24, Noon Learn how to claim and receive the most from your Social Security benets.
Work out and have fun! Join the Zumba Gold dance tness program!
Weekly GED
Thursday, February 27, 4-6:30 pm Dixie, Empress, Gold Star or Skyline chili-which one do you like the most? Join us for a taste test and vote for Kenton Countys favorite chili!
Ages 16 and up Mondays, February 3, 10 & 24, 5-7:30 pm Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, & 26, 5-7:30 pm Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program. Call (859) 442-1615 for more information.
Thursday, February 27, 7-8:30 pm Join Dann Woellert, author of The Authentic History of Cincinnati Chili to learn about the history of Cincinnati Style Chili and the results of the taste test! Books will be sold and signed after the program.
Tuesday, February 4, 7 pm The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick Tuesday, February 18, 7 pm Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene
Teens
GraDEs 6-12
Friday, February 7, 6-8 pm Come have some snacks, watch some episodes, and share some feels.
The XXII Winter Olympic Games begin Friday, February 7. Stop by the Childrens desk to enter an Olympic style contest!
Grades 3-6 Saturday, February 8, 1:30 pm Snack and chat about awesome books while earning AR or Reading Counts points for school! The featured book in February is Stuart Little by E.B. White.
Toddler Time
Ages 0-12 February 10-18 Stop by the Childrens desk to enter an Olympic style contest.
Ages 2-3, Parent required Tuesdays, 7-7:30 pm Toddlers and their favorite adult are invited to a special storytime just for them.
Babes in StoryLand
Ages 5-12 Monday, February 10, 4:30 pm Make a bookmark and play book bingo!
Lego Time
Ages 0-2, Parent required Wednesdays, 7-7:30 pm Bring your baby to the Library for language enrichment with stories, songs and rhymes. Limited to rst 15 babies in attendance.
Ages 6-12 Thursday, February 13, 4:30 pm Build a masterpiece with our huge collection of Legos!
Saturday, February 15, 2-4:30 pm Watch anime, American cartoons or other interesting stuff and eat pizza.
Nacho Party!
Friday, February 28, 9-11 pm Have you ever wondered what the Library is like at night? Well, now is your chance to nd out!
Ages 0 - 2, Parent required Thursdays, 9:30 & 10:30 am Bring your baby to the Library for language enrichment with stories, songs and rhymes. Limited to rst 15 babies in attendance.
Playart
Children
Homeschoolers Club: The Winter Olympics & Russian Culture*
Ages 5-12 Wednesday, February 5, 10:30-11:30 am Learn all about the 2014 Winter Olympics, play games, learn about Russian culture and make a Russian inspired craft.
Ages 2-6, Parent required Thursdays, 1:30 & 7 pm and Fridays, 10 & 11 am
Tuesday, February 25, 6 pm Come chat with Emma Carlson Berne about her books (Never Let You Go & Still Waters), her writing, and being a real live author.
WedneZANY
Ages 6-12 Wednesdays in February, 4:30-5 pm Create a fun craft or play a fun game.
Hours:
M-F Sat. Sun. 9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 1 pm - 5 pm
*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4002 for adult and teen programs, 962-4003 for childrens.
Everyone
Teen Photography Contest Gallery Show
Monday, February 3, 6-8 pm Check out great photography by local teens on exhibit in our meeting-roomturned-gallery!
Adults
And the Oscar Goes To...
February 1-March 2 Guess the winners, win a movie! Its your chance to ex your movie IQ by picking the winners of the 86th Academy Awards.
Wednesday, February 5, 7 pm Harry Trumans Excellent Adventure by Matthew Algeo Wednesday, February 19, 7 pm Whered You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple Thursday, February 20, 2 pm Double Indemnity by James M. Cain
Crafts
Knitting with Scarf it Up! Thursdays, February 13 & 27, 7-9 pm Open Crafting Saturday, February 22, 10 am-4 pm
Wednesday, February 26, 1 pm Watch and discuss A Place in the Sun. Cosponsored by Madonna Manor.
Writers Group
Thursdays, February 6 & 20, 6:30-8:30 pm Give and share feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres. New members welcome!
Stitch-A-Longs
February 1-28 Knit and crochet with the Library stitchers or at home!
Saturday, February 1, 1-3 pm Join us for a celebration of the world of Downton Abbey, including tea, biscuits, tea sandwiches, a screening of the short documentary Secrets of Highclere Castle, and a trivia game to test your knowledge of the show. Attendees may win prizes, including an English teapot set!
Thursday, February 6, 7 pm Join us for a fun evening of learning all about the world of tea, including the many healthy benets of this universally enjoyed beverage. Samples will be served. Presented by The Tea Lady Susan Schultz of Yesterdays Cafe & Tea Room.
Tuesday, February 4, 7 pm Festivals of Greater Cincinnati* Thursday, February 13, 7 pm Wine In Northern KY* Tuesday, February 18, 7 pm German Heritage in Greater Cincinnati* Thursday, February 27, 7 pm Northern KY in the Civil War* Learn about the rich history of the region through the stories of local authors and historians.
Teens
GraDEs 6-12
Film Friday
Library Lounge
Friday, February 14, 1 & 6 pm This month, watch and discuss the critically-acclaimed romantic comedy Enough Said, starring Julia LouisDreyfus and James Gandolni.
Intro to Etsy*
Tabletop NKY
Mondays in February, 4:30-5:30 pm Wednesdays in February, 4:30-5:30 pm Come to the Library to hang out with friends, play games, listen to music, catch up on your homework, or just relax with a good book and free snacks.
Monday, February 10, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn the ins and outs of Etsy, discover both how to buy and sell on this popular social commerce site. Basic computer skills are required.
Join Us for a celebration of Downton Abbey and all thing English! Saturday, February 1, 1-3 pm.
Beginner Yoga
Thursday, February 20, 6:30 pm Meet up with fellow tabletop gamers and play a wide array of games from the Librarys collection, or bring your own. From cards to dice, and RPGs to Euro-style board games, everything is fair-game!
Monday, February 3, 5:30 pm Make rune rings based on the Mortal Instruments series! All supplies provided.
Tuesday, February 11, 7 pm This free beginner session will stretch and strengthen your body as well as calm your mind. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel.
Friday, February 21, 10 am Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women age 25 and older. Learn about heart health in this educational presentation by the St. Elizabeth Cardiovascular Mobile Health Unit.
Wednesday, February 5, 5:30-6:30 pm Enjoy a lively book discussion and snacks, and get recommendations for more great books!
Part 1: Friday, February 21, 6:30-8:30 pm Part 2: Saturday, February 22, 10:30-4 pm Learn to play this classic card game in one weekend!
We Love Books!
Children ages 3-7 celebrate books and reading! Friday, February 14, 4 pm.
Valentine Party
Ages 3-12 Sunday, February 9, 2-3:30 pm The Library is a LOVE-ly place to celebrate Valentines Day. Enjoy activities and crafts with Goldie the Clown and her friends. Co-sponsored by the City of Erlanger Parks and Rec.
We Love Books!*
Ages 3-7 Friday, February 14, 4 pm Read fun stories, play a game and make a book craft.
Monday, February 17, 3-4 pm Show your disgust for the romantic holiday by celebrating Anti-Valentines Day.
Grades 1-6 Parent Required Sunday, February 16, 2-4 pm You can read to a dog at the Library! Each child will receive a certicate with a photo of themselves with the dog they read to. Call 962-4003 to register.
Rise N Shine
Bedtime Stories
Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-6:30 pm Join other local otaku to watch anime, read the newest manga, enjoy Japanese snacks, discover old favorites, and enter to win prizes.
PlayArt
Thursday Things
Pokemon Club
Monday, February 24, 5:30-6:30 pm Pokemon trainers, fanatics, newbies, and experts alike are all invited to the Pokemon Club! Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game, battle your friends with your Nintendo DS, make Pokemon crafts, and more!
Ages 6-12 7-8 pm Thursday, February 6 You Dont Know Beans! Thursday, February 13 Be My Valentine! Thursday, February 20 Black and White Thursday, February 27 Polar Bear Pizza Party!
Ages 6-12 Monday, February 17, 9 am-9 pm Children have all day on Presidents Day to take part in our trivia game. Children will earn a participation prize and their names will go into a drawing for a big prize. The winner will be notied the following day.
Ages 2-6; Parent required Wednesdays, 1:30 & 7 pm and Fridays, 10 & 11:30 am
Toddler Time
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5 Thursdays, 10 &11:30 am
Sweets to My Sweet
Wednesday, February 26, 5:30-6:30 pm Join us for a relaxing evening at the Library with varieties of coffee, tea, and coloring books. Take your creations home to put on the fridge or display them in the Library!
Ages 5-12 Friday, February 7, 4-5 pm Valentines Day is to celebrate love and friendship. We will read stories about love and friendship.
Ages 5-12 Monday, February 17, 10 am-3 pm Come at your leisure during the hours of 10 am and 3 pm to enjoy a variety of activities. Included will be crafts, presidential Lego creations, favorite foods of the presidents, and a trivia game.
Children
Reading Buddies
Ages 2-12 Mondays in February, 4:30-6 pm Saturday, February 22, Noon-2 pm Children aged 2-12 will share books and build literacy skills with an adult Reading Buddy. Pizza will be served and an incentive prize will be awarded.
Lego Club
Ages 2-6 Parent Required Saturday, February 8, 11 am Sensory Storytime is an interactive and educational program that is especially designed for children with sensory integration challenges. If your child has difculty sitting through one of the Librarys other storytimes, this sensory friendly program of stories, songs and activities may be a better t for him or her. Please call 962-4003 to register.
Ages 5-12 Thursdays, February 20 & 27, 4-5 pm Bring your imagination and challenge yourself in this Lego club. We will work on both individual and team creations.
Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard Covington, KY 41011 Phone: (859) 962-4060 Durr Branch Library 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road Independence, KY 41051 Phone: (859) 962-4030 Erlanger Branch Library 401 Kenton Lands Road Erlanger, KY 41018 Phone: (859) 962-4000
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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
Improve Your Computer Skills, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 First Time Computer Users Microsoft Publisher Erlanger Wednesday, February 5, 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday, February 12, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn to make cards, yers, signs and Intro to Etsy Branch more with this easy-to-use design Monday, February 10, 6:30-8:30 pm
Register (859) 962-4002 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events
Intro to Craigslist
Wednesday, February 26, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn how to buy and sell on the most popular classied ads website!
eBay
eBay Buying Tuesday, February 4, 6:30-8:30 pm eBay Selling Tuesday, February 18, 6:30-8:30 pm You will learn how to shop and buy safely on eBay. We will also discuss PayPal.
Learn the ins and outs of Etsy, discover both how to buy and sell on this popular social commerce site. Basic computer skills are required.
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Online Classes
Please note: these are online classes and require an Internet and audio connection.
Tuesday, February 11, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn how to nd information online as well as set up an email account in this introductory class.
Wednesday, February 12, 1:30-3:30 pm Prerequisite for class, iPad must be updated to the iOS7 operating system.
Get a new iPad for the Holidays? Learn valuable tips and tricks! Wednesday, February 12.