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    APRIL 2013

    F R E E p r o g r a m s a n d e v e n t s

    calendaKentonCountyPublicLibrary

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    Covington

    LibraryRegister (859) 962-4071 or

    www.kentonlibrary.org/events

    ndividually ScheduledComputer Classes

    pril 1-30

    imited individual sessions can

    e scheduled in Covington to

    meet computer instruction needs.

    ccommodations can also be made

    t your location or groups withcomputer lab. Topics include:

    Microsot Ofce programs (Word,

    owerPoint, Excel, Publisher), First

    ime Computer Users, Exploring the

    nternet, Creating and Using E-mail,

    nd Job Searching and the Internet.

    ontact Susan Rasche at (859) 962-

    060 Ext. 4215 or Susan.Rasche@

    entonlibrary.org or registration.

    DurrBranchRegister (859) 962-4031 or

    www.kentonlibrary.org/events

    xcel Part 1*Tuesday, April 2, 6:30 p.m.

    Seniors Can Compute*Thursday, April 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

    o prior experience necessary.

    Seniors Exploring thenternet*

    Thursday, April 11, 1:30-3 p.m.

    earn about Google, Yahoo, and

    ow to sur the web saely. Great

    or beginners.

    iPad Tips & Tricks*Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m., OR

    Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 p.m.

    Learn Tips & Tricks or using your

    iPad.

    Seniors Introduction toEmail*Thursday, April 18, 1:30 p.m.

    Introduction to Email, learn how

    to setup a ree email account with

    Yahoo.

    Introduction to E-Books*Tuesday, April 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Learn about several e-book readers

    and how to download Library e-books

    or ree.

    Seniors Using Word*Thursday, April 25, 1:30 p.m.

    Great introduction to Microsot Word.

    ErlangerBranchRegister (859) 962-4002 or

    www.kentonlibrary.org/events

    Introduction to MicrosoftAccess*Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.

    Facebook for Seniors*Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 p.m.

    Learn how to fnd, riend, and keep

    up with old and new riends.

    First Time ComputerUsers*Thursday, April 11, 6:30 p.m.

    No prior experience necessary.

    Introduction to E-Books*Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.

    Learn about e-book readers & how to

    download Library e-books or ree.

    Email for Beginners*Thursday, April 18, 6:30 p.m.

    Learn how to create a ree online

    email account.

    Microsoft Excel*Part 1: Tuesday, April 23, 6:30 p.m

    Part 2: Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 p.m

    Introduction to Word*Thursday, April 25, 6:30 p.m.

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    mprove Your Computer Skills!egistration is required for these classes. Please phone the number listed or visit www.kentonlibrary.org/ev

    Get

    a new iPad

    recently? Learn

    tips and tricks for

    using it effectively,

    April 16 at

    Durr.

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    Adultsook Discussion

    Telling Stories reads The

    Magnifcent Ambersons

    by Booth Tarkington

    Tuesday, April 2, 7 p.m.

    Join us or a lively discussion o

    Booth Tarkingtons classic The

    Magnifcent Ambersons!

    Southbank Reads: The Online

    Book GroupApril 22-26

    Join us or this online book

    discussion! We will be talking

    about Whip It by Shauna

    Cross. This group is eatured on

    www.goodreads.com.

    CongenealogyMonday, April 22, 6:30-8 p.m.

    oin congenial genealogists or an

    ormal evening o lively discussion,

    source sharing, and guest speakers.

    HomeschoolMath Tools

    Wednesday, April 3, 10-11:30 a.m.

    Language Tools

    Wednesday, April 10, 10-11:30 a.m.

    Science Fun

    Wednesday, April 17,10-11:30 a.m.

    History

    Wednesday, April 24, 10-11:30 a.m.

    Parents and caregivers will learn to

    create simple tools to use with math

    and reading instruction, engage inscience activities and history lessons

    that can be shared with children.

    Children welcome with their parent or

    caregiver.

    TeensGRADES 6-12

    AniManga ClubWednesday, April 10, 4-5 p.m.

    Anime and manga ans this club is

    or you! Drop in or the newest animeflms and manga.

    Teen CouncilWednesday, April 24, 4-5 p.m.

    Have your voice heard about things

    you would like to see happening at

    the Library.

    ChildrenArt ClubGrades Pre-K-6

    Mondays, 4-5 p.m.Explore the joys o art! Join us each

    Monday or creative and hands-on

    art programs which cover a variety o

    subjects.

    Puppy TalesGrades 1-6

    Sunday, April 7, 1-3 p.m.

    Reading to real dog companion

    improves reading skills and dogs

    make great listeners!

    Craft:Tuesday CrafternoonsGrades K-6

    Tuesdays, April 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

    Stop by the Covington library on

    Tuesday aternoons to create crats

    and share books. Children ages

    5-12 welcome.

    Weekly

    PreschooStorytimePreschool StorytimeAges 3-5 years

    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.

    Toddler Time*Age 24 months & a paren

    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

    Family Storytime*Ages 0-5 years & a paren

    Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

    Families with young children

    this storytime is or you. Ma

    Wednesday library night!

    Babes in StorylandAges 0-24 months

    Thursdays, 10 a.m.

    Develop your babys early lit

    skills and make new riends

    through stories, songs, sign

    language and fnger plays. S

    are welcome.

    Play ArtAges 2-6 years & a paren

    Fridays, 10-11 a.m.

    Join us or some creative pl

    with songs, stories and

    hands-on art.

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

    Hours:M-Th 9 am - 9 pm

    ri. 9 am - 6 pm

    at. 10 am - 5 pm

    un. 1 pm - 5 pm*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4071 for adult and teen programs, 962-4077 for childr

    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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    Read to a real dog!

    Sunday, April 7, 1-3 p.m.

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    EveryoneSchools Out Movie:Hotel Transylvania*Tuesday, April 9, 1-3 p.m.

    Wreck It Ralph*Wednesday, April 10, 1-3 p.m.

    Rise of the Guardians*Thursday, April 11,1-3 p.m.

    Parental Guidance*Friday, April 12, 1-3 p.m.

    You bring a pop, well bring the

    popcorn.

    Celebrate Earth DayMonday, April 22, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

    Visit the Kenton County Cooperative

    Extension Services kiosk and learn

    how you can be greener at home and

    in garden. Free garden seeds and

    native tree saplings available while

    supplies last.

    Arts For Life:Middle SchoolsFriday, April 26, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

    Students rom Twenhoel and Summit

    View Middle Schools will be displaying

    their art at the W.E. Durr.

    AdultsStitch-A-Longs

    April 1-30

    Knit and Crochet with the Library stitch-

    ers! New patterns posted online each

    month that will stretch your stitching

    skills. This months projects: Slip-

    pers! Knitters will love Laura Mosiers

    Rounded Heel Slipper while crocheters

    enjoy the challenge o Miranda

    Websters Crochet Flower Slippers!

    Lunch and Learnfor Seniors: All About

    Chocolate* Mondays in April, noon

    Space is limited and registration

    is required. Registration or the April

    Lunch and Learn sessions will begin

    on Monday, March 25 online and by

    calling 962-4031.

    Weekly GED ClassesMondays and Wednesdays, April 1,

    5-7:30 p.m.

    Study or your GED and take ad-

    vantage o all that this class has to

    oer. Call (859) 442-1615 or more

    inormation.

    Adult Book Discussion Sisters and Brothers

    by Patrick deWittTuesday, April 2, 7-8:30 p.m.

    Dream Within a Dream

    by Hal McFarland

    Tuesday, April 16, 7-8:30 p.m.

    Pick up your book at reerence desk

    and join us to discuss. New members

    welcome!

    W.W.I.N.K.*Wednesdays, April 3, 17 & 24,

    5-6 p.m.

    Wellness Walkers In Northern Ken-

    tucky 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.

    Diabetes Support Group*Wednesday, April 3, 6:30-8 p.m.

    Join sta rom the Northern Kentucky

    Health Department and other diabetics

    to share tips and resources. Aprilstopic: Saving Money Gluten Free

    Stitchers Night OutThursdays, April 4 & 18, 5-8:3

    Have un swapping patterns, s

    ing techniques and trading tips

    stitches, sweaters and other pr

    Scarf It Up!*Grades 6 to adult

    Thursdays, April 4 & 18, 6-7:3

    Learn the basic stitches while y

    make a scar. Students will recknitting needles and yarn to sta

    frst scar.

    Open CraftingGrades 6 to adult

    Saturday, April 6 & 27, 10-4 p

    Join the library craters and yo

    WONT have to clean o your k

    table just to work on a project.

    or an hour or pack a lunch and

    or the day. Youll make new r

    and share some laughter.

    Quilting*Grades 6 to adult

    Saturdays, April 6 & 27, 10:30

    Instructors will teach basic qui

    techniques while participants c

    quilt block. Beginning students

    call (859) 962-4031 to registe

    obtain a list o quilt materials n

    or the class.

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

    Hours:M-F 9 am - 9 pm

    at. 10 am - 5 pm

    un. 1 pm - 5 pm

    *Registration required. Go online or call 962-4031 for adult and teen programs, 962-4032 for childre

    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.

    reschool Storytimeges 3-5uesdays, 10:30 a.m.

    ories and songs with Joel the

    nging Librarian.

    oddler Timeges 2-3 & parent or guardian

    uesdays, 7-7:30 p.m.

    oddlers and their avorite adult are

    vited to a special storytime just

    r them.

    abes in Storylandges 0-24 months & a parent/

    uardian

    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,

    ngs and rhymes. Limited to rst

    5 babies in attendance.

    layartges 2-6 & a parent/guardian

    hursdays, 1:30 & 7 pm

    ridays, 10 & 11a.m.

    oin us or stories

    nd a crat.

    ee website

    r weekly

    emes.

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    Celebrate

    Earth DayMonday, April 22,

    1:30-3:30 p.m.

    Free garden seeds

    and native tree

    saplings available

    while supplies last

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    ake It With Jackie:eeting Cards*day, April 7, 2-4 p.m.

    rn how to make personalized

    eting cards. Participants will make

    cards each. All supplies provided.

    lts only please.

    iters Group:dependence Inklingsdays, April 7 & 21, 2-4:30 p.m.

    me join the Independence Inklings

    a critique group or adults who

    e fction!

    astmastersndays, April 8 & 22,

    0-8:30 p.m.

    help adults rom all walks o lie

    mprove their communication skills.

    (859) 802-9320 or additional

    rmation or just stop in. Adults only

    ase.

    a Hero: Learnbout Foster Cared Adoption*rsday, April 11, 6-8 p.m.

    rom the Kentucky Cabinet

    Health and Family Services will

    sent a oster care and adoption

    rmational orum discussing the

    paration classes, qualifcations and

    uirements leading to approval as a

    er or adoptive parent.

    enealogy Open Lab*urday, April 13, 1-4:30 p.m.

    a brick wall in your amily research

    ooking to take the frst steps on the

    ney? Let our experts help.

    eet the Author:l McFarland*day, April 14, 2-4 p.m.

    al author Hal McFarland discusses

    book, A Dream Within a Dream.

    re will be a book signing ollowing

    presentation.

    ah Jongg Madness*ndays, April 15 & 22, 1-4 p.m.

    me in and learn this game thats

    ular all over the world! All skill

    ls are welcome!

    pen Scrap*ay, April 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. &

    p.m.

    g your stamps, papers, and scis-

    s to enjoy scrapping and cropping riends. Adults only please.

    Wills and Trusts*Sunday, April 21, 2-4 p.m.

    Join local attorney William Lunceord

    as he explains the dierence between

    the two. Light rereshments will be

    served.

    Lunch and Learn forSeniors: Power ofAttorney, Which One Do

    You Need?*Monday, April 29, noonEnjoy soup and salad while learning

    about the dierent orms and fnd out

    which one(s) is right or you. Space is

    limited and registration is required.

    TeensGRADES 6-12

    unless otherwise indicated

    Color & Coffee

    Tuesday, April 2, 6-8 p.m.Who doesnt like a good, stress-ree

    coloring break? Were pairing it with

    yummy coee or ull-on alliterative

    goodness!

    Faerie Tea PartySaturday, April 13, 2-4 p.m.

    Do you love Julie Kagawa, Melissa

    Marr, and Spiderwick? Creepy stories

    about changlings and magic gone

    weird? This isnt your little sisters tea

    party.

    FrankenpolishMonday, April 15, 6-8 p.m.

    Sure, theres lots o great nail polish

    colors out there, but dont you want to

    make your own?

    Anime ClubSaturday, April 20, 2-4:30 p.m.

    Pizza and anime! Have a suggestion

    or what to watch? Send us a mes-

    sage about it on Facebook;

    were Teens at KentonCounty Public Library.

    Most o the anime

    is rated

    PG or PG-13.

    Owl PartyTuesday, April 23,

    6-8 p.m.

    Put an owl on it!

    Owl-ish crats,

    owl-ish snacks

    (no mice, I promise),

    owl-ish un!

    National Poetry MonthBlackout Poetry

    Tuesday, April 30, 6-8 p.m.

    Sometimes poetry is about what you

    cross out, not what you write.

    ChildrensHomeschoolers ClubRecycle America*Grades K-6 & a parentWednesday, April 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

    Learn how to reduce, reuse and

    recycle and make a recycled crat.

    WedneZANY ScienceGrades K-6

    Wednesdays, 4:30-5 p.m.

    April 3: Science ship in a bottle

    April 10: Games run

    and scream in the library!

    April 17: Art: Monoprint Back-Draw

    April 24: Art: Monoprint Back-DrawOpen to the frst 40 in attendance.

    Hot Wheels Racing Day*Ages 0-12 years & a parent

    Monday, April 8, 11-noon

    Do you have the need or speed? Bring

    a handul o Hot Wheels and watch

    them soar, speed and crash on our

    custom track. Hot Wheels door prizes!

    Popcorn! Excitement!

    Lego Time

    Ages 6-12 yearsThursday, April 11, 4:30-5:15 p.m.

    Let your imagination run wild!

    Create a masterpiece with our

    big collection o Legos.

    Book Club:Lemonade WarGrades 3-6

    Saturday, April 13, 1:30 p.m.

    Snack and chat about awesome

    books while earning AR or Reading

    Counts points or school! Aprils

    eatured book is Lemonade

    War by Jacqueline Davies.

    You can pick up your

    book starting March 9th.

    Open to any child that

    can read at a third

    through sixth grade

    reading level.

    Funday MondaySpring TreeGrades K-6

    Monday, April 15, 4:30 p.m.

    Celebrate Arbor Day by making a

    orul spring tree! Attendance is lim

    to 30 kids.

    Booker Meets Wild ThinAges 2-12 years & a parent

    Thursday, April 18, 7-8 p.m.

    Celebrate Bookers birthday with

    rom Wild Thing, Maurice Sendak

    beloved character. There will be p

    o action and some wild snacks,

    Bring your camera. This program

    children ages 2-12 who are mem

    o the Booker Buddy Club. I you a

    not a member, you can sign up b

    ing 962-4032

    Par-tee!*

    Ages 3-12 yearsSaturday, April 20, 2 p.m.

    Fore! Well play gol games, make

    gol crat and even have a snack

    Worms and DirtGrades K-6

    Monday, April 22, 4:30 p.m.

    Celebrate Earth Day by making a

    yummy snack o dirt and worms.

    to the frst 30 in attendance

    5

    Join

    us for a

    party about

    golf! April 20 at

    2 p.m.

    Its everything

    owl-ish

    for teens on

    Tuesday,April 23!

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    Everyonepring Astronomy Week!hursday, April 18, 7-8 p.m.

    elebrate Spring Astronomy Week with

    elestial stories, a stellar crat, and,

    eather permitting, use the telescope

    peek at the sky!

    Celebrate Earth Day!Monday, April 22, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

    earn how you can be greener at

    ome and in the garden, and pick up

    ee seeds and tree saplings.

    Adultsast Track to the GED

    Mondays, 5:30-8 p.m.

    ee i you are ready or the GED by

    king the Ocial Practice Test. I you

    ass, you will receive the required orms

    register or the GED Test. I you need

    reparation or the GED, we will provide

    uidance. Must be 16 years or older.

    or more inormation, call Gateway at

    59) 442-1618.

    Active for Life!uesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 -10:30 a.m.

    crease your strength, fexibility, energy

    vel, and overall health in this biweekly

    xercise program or older adults.

    aught by an instructor rom Silverlake

    The Family Place.

    ook DiscussionThe Book Thief by Markus Zusak

    Wednesday, April 3, 7 p.m.

    ead the book and then join us or thisonthly book discussion group!

    Grantseeking 101hursday, April 4, 10:30 a.m.

    earn how to become a better grant-

    eeker! In this class we will cover how

    e unding research process works and

    hat tools and resources are available.

    Writers GroupThursdays, April 4 & 18, 6:30 p.m.

    Support, critique, inside tips and tech-

    niques are but a ew o the benets o

    participation in this local writers group.

    Writers o all genres and skill levels are

    welcome.

    Lunch and Learn forSeniors: Do Pigs Fly?*Monday, April 8, noon

    Enjoy a tasty meal while learning the

    true story o how pigs helped build

    Cincinnati (porkopolis) with a docent

    rom the Cincinnati Museum Center.

    Catering generously provided by Ma-

    donna Manor. Registration or the April

    Lunch and Learn sessions will begin on

    Monday March 25 online and by calling

    962-4002. Limit 1 session per month

    per patron.

    Knitting Group*Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m.

    Learn to knit or bring your own knitting

    project or community and conversation

    with other knitters at our monthly knit-

    ting group meeting. New knitters should

    bring size 10.5 needles and thick and

    chunky yarn.

    Film FridaysFriday, April 12, 6 p.m.

    This month, watch and discuss

    Trouble with the Curve starring

    Clint Eastwood and Amy Adams.

    The Roots of KentuckyMusic*Tuesday, April 16, 7 p.m.

    Join us or a great lecture that traces

    the origins and lasting infuences o

    Kentucky music worldwide with local

    historian and author James Claypool.

    Book DiscussionThe Best Exotic Marigold Ho

    by Deborah MaggochWednesday, April 17, 7 p.m.

    Book DiscussionThe Night Circus

    by Erin Morgenstern

    Thursday, April 18, 2 p.m.

    Read the book and then join us

    monthly book discussion group!

    Lunch and Learn forSeniors: Butter in the

    Morning*Monday, April 22, noonEnjoy a tasty meal while celebra

    refecting on Kentuckys unique

    culture through a unny and touc

    presentation by humorist, olklor

    memoirist Georgia Green Stamp

    1 session per month per patron.

    Senior Movie DayWednesday, April 24,1 p.m.

    This month, well watch and disc

    Send Me No Flowers starrin

    Hudson, Doris Day, and Tony RaCosponsored by Madonna Mano

    Music with the Red CeThursday, April 25, 7 p.m.

    Join us or some great live musi

    local duo The Red Cedars!

    TeensGRADES 6-12

    unless otherwise indicated

    Teen SpaceMondays & Wednesdays, 4-6 p

    From Xbox 360 to Wii, Rock Ba

    Kinect, laptops, Magic and YuG

    and even board games Tee

    has it all.

    Teen Advisory BoardWednesday, April 3, 6:30-8 p.m

    Make your voice heard! Discus

    programs or activities youd lik

    see in your library or how to im

    current programs. Snacks and ments will be provided.

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

    Hours:M-F 9 am - 9 pm

    at. 10 am - 6 pm

    un. 1 pm - 5 pm

    6

    *Registration required. Go online or call 962-4002 for adult and teen programs, 962-4003 for childre

    Celebrate Spring

    Astronomy Week!

    Thursday, April 18,

    7-8 p.m.

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    e Word Processorsrsdays, April 4 & 25,

    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.

    perheroes*dnesday, April 10, 6:30-8 p.m.

    ke a superhero crat this month

    Anna Baker! All supplies are

    vided.

    ght Like a Superheroay, April 12, 4-5 p.m.

    experienced instructor Gary

    ams o the local Gary Williams

    tial Arts school in an introductory

    tial arts session. Learn the fghtingves o your avorite superhero

    e getting an ater school workout.

    arvel Avengersurnamentday, April 14, 2-4 p.m.

    ebrate Superhero Month by

    mpeting as your avorite Marvel

    erhero in the Marvel Avengers:

    le or Earth X-Box 360 Tourna-

    nt! Prizes include Gamestop git

    ds and pizza git certifcates!

    G Game Nightsday, April 16, 5:30-7 p.m.

    n gaming eaturing role-playing

    d games and board games like

    ension, Savage Worlds, Summoner

    s, Android: Netrunner, and more!

    ErlAnimeWednesday, April 17, 6:30-8 p.m.

    Join Erlangers anime club to hang

    with other local otaku, watch anime,

    eat pocky, work on your manga

    drawing skills, discuss the culture,

    and plan or upcoming conventions!

    All attendees will be entered to win a

    super cool anime prize!

    Teen Movie NightMonday, April 22, 6-8 p.m.

    This months flm will be I Am

    Number Four. Popcorn and drinks

    will be served. This movie is rated

    PG-13.

    Beyond theBook*Tuesday, April 23,

    5-6:30 p.m.

    This months

    book is Ship

    Breaker byPaolo Bacigalupi.

    Pick up your copy o the book rom

    the Erlanger Reerence Desk.

    Manga Club*Tuesday, April 30, 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.

    ChildrenReading Buddies ClubAges 2-12 years

    Mondays, 4:30-6 p.m. & Saturdays,

    April 6 & 20, noon-2 p.m.

    Some children need a Reading Buddy

    to help them on the way to reading

    success! Children who are not native

    English speakers, and children who

    want to boost their reading peror-

    mance, are encouraged to join our

    Reading Buddies Club. At various

    times throughout

    the month,

    children aged

    2-12 can come and

    spend time reading with

    an adult Reading Buddy

    volunteer. The children

    will receive a special

    incentive prize or attending

    each Reading Buddies Club meet-

    ing, and pizza will be served! Be sure

    to check our KCPL Calendar or all the

    Reading Buddy Club meetings!

    CrafternoonsAges 6-12 years

    Wednesdays, 4 p.m.

    Join us each week or dierent stories

    and crats!

    April 3: Cant ool me!

    April 10: Make It/Take It

    April 17: Earth Day Art

    April 24: Craty Treats

    Rock It!Ages 6-12 years

    Thursday, April 4, 7-8 p.m.

    Explore dierent kinds o rocks and

    minerals, make a pet rock, and break

    your own geode! I you have a collec-

    tion you would like to share, please

    bring it with you.

    Homeschool ProgramBudding Botanists!Ages 6-12 years

    Fridays, April 5 &19, 10:30 a.m.

    What do seeds need to germinate? Wecan design an experiment to nd out!

    Join us or this 2-part program as we

    explore the science o botany.

    Lets BUG out!*Ages 3-7 years

    Friday, April 5, 4 p.m.

    Join Miss Julie or a party all about

    bugs to hear stories, make a crat and

    have a snack.

    Pizza Party!Ages 6-12 yearsThursday, April 11, 7-8 p.m.

    Its Pizza Party time! Bring a riend!

    Share stories! Eat Pizza!

    Lego TimeAges 5-12 years

    Thursdays, April 18 & 25, 4-5 p.m.

    We will use our imagination to create

    our best lego creation ever. Limited to

    40 children.

    Booker Meets Wild Thing!*Ages 2-12 yearsFriday, April 19, 6:30-8 p.m.

    Celebrate Bookers birthday with a visit

    rom Wild Thing, Maurice Sendaks

    beloved character. There will be plenty

    o action and some wild snacks, too!

    Bring your camera so you can take

    a photo with Booker and Wild Thing.

    This program is or children ages 2-12

    who are members o the Booker Buddy

    Club. I you are not a member, you can

    sign up by calling (859) 962-4003.

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    WeeklyPreschooStorytime

    Storytimes designed to help

    children develop early literacy

    and a love o books. In additio

    listening to stories, storytimes

    include songs, activities, rhym

    fngerplays and more.

    Babes in StorylandAges 0-24 months & a pare

    Mondays,10 a.m.

    Tuesdays,10 & 11 a.m.

    Limited to the frst 15 babies

    attendance.

    Rise N ShineAges 2-5 years & a parent

    Mondays, 11 a.m.

    Bedtime StoriesAges 2-5 years & a parent

    Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

    Wear your pajamas!

    Toddler TimeAge 2 & a parent

    Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

    PlayartAges 2-6 years & a parent

    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 frst 40 child

    attendance.

    Preschool StorytimeAges 3-5 years

    Thursdays, 10 &11:30 a.m.

    Limited to the frst 40 children

    attendance.

    Teens!CelebrateSuperheros Month by

    earning to fght like a

    superhero or competingn the Marvel Avengers

    Tournament!

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    uppy Talesrades 1-6 & a parent

    unday, April 21, 2-4 p.m.

    oin us or Puppy Tales and you can

    ead to a dog at the library!

    Creative WritingWorkshop*

    rades 3-7

    Wednesday, April 24, 6:30-8 p.m.

    oin Dixie Heights High Schools

    reative Writing 2 class or an

    teractive and un creative writing

    orkshop! Participants will complete aariety o interesting writing activities

    at teach sel-expression and

    reativity through writing.

    s a Wrap!ges 6-16 years

    hursday, April 25, 7-8 p.m.

    Wrap up this program session with

    avorite stories, a estive crat, and

    urprises!

    ovington Library

    02 Scott Boulevard

    ovington, KY 41011

    hone: (859) 962-4060

    urr Branch Library

    992 Walton-Nicholson Road

    dependence, KY 41051

    hone: (859) 962-4030

    rlanger Branch Library

    01 Kenton Lands Roadlanger, KY 41018

    hone: (859) 962-4000

    ours-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

    www.kentonlibrary.org

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    NONPROFIT ORG.

    U.S. POSTAGE

    PAID

    CINCINNATI, OHIO

    PERMIT NO. 1611

    Special Event:El Da de los Nios/El Da de los Libros*Ages 0-12 years

    Tuesday, April 30, 7-8 p.m.

    Celebrate children and their books

    with a special bilingual puppet

    show! Your riends Mrs. Quackers,

    Horsey, and Ruby the Rabbit will en-

    tertain you with songs and stories in

    English and Spanish. All children 12

    and under will receive a ree book

    to keep. Well end our evening with

    dancing and snacks.

    Celebrate children and literacy forchildren from all backgrounds at aspecial event April 30!