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MAY 2013

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calendaKentonCountyPublicLibrary



Covington

LibraryRgtr (859) 962-4071 r

www.kntnlbrary.rg/vnt

ndividually SchduldComput ClasssMay 1-31

egularly scheduled computer

asses will not be held at theovington branch o the Libraryntil the completion o renovations.

lasses are available at the otherCPL branches and there are

ee online sotware tutorials youan access with your library card.

xtremely limited individual sessionsan be scheduled in Covington to

meet additional computer instruction

eeds. Contact Susan Rasche at859) 962-4060, Ext. 4215.

Durr

BranchRgtr (859) 962-4031 r


Snios Can Comput*Thursday, May 2, 1:30-3 p.m.

Tuesday, May 28, 6:30-9 p.m.

his class is or beginners who need

o learn the dierent parts o theomputer, how to use the mouse and

ome basic unctions o the Windowsperating systems.

PowPoint*Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 p.m.

Snios Q & A* Thursday, May 9, 1:30-3 p.m.

ring all your computer questionsnd an expert will help you.

Tips & Ticks o YouiPad*

Tuesday, May 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Share and learn some iPad tips and

tricks. Learn about the Library’s reeapps or your iPad.

Intoduction to e-Books* Thursday, May 16, 1:30-3 p.m.

Learn about readers and how todownload Library e-books or ree.

Intoduction to Publish*Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 p.m.

How to Buy & Sll onebay*Buying: Thursday, May 23,1:30 p.m.

Selling: Thursday, May 30,1:30 p.m.

Erlanger

BranchRgtr (859) 962-4002 r


Woking with you DigitalPhotos*Monday, May 6, 6:30 p.m.

Learn how to upload and organize

your digital photos. No equipmentnecessary.

iPad Tips & Ticks*

Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 p.m.

fist Tim ComputUss*Monday, May 13, 10 a.m.

Intoduction toPowPoint*

Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m.

exploing th Intnt*Thursday, May 16, 6:30 p.m.

Intoduction to e-BookTuesday, May 21, 6:30 p.m.

Learn about several e-book readeand how to download Library e-boor ree.

Micosot excl*

Part 1: Thursday, May 23, 6:30 pPart 2: Thursday, May 30, 6:30 p

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mprove Your Computer Skills!gistation is quid o ths classs. Plas phon th numb listd o visit www.kntonlibay.og/v

Learn PowerPoint and improve your presentation skills!

Tuesday, May 7 at Durr; Tuesday, May 14 at Erlanger



Adultsob Sach

On-on-On*unday, May 5, 3-4:30 p.m.

aturday, May 25, 3-4:30 p.m.

eet one-on-one with an expertnd get help updating your

sume or learning to conductsearch or job opportunities.

ook DiscussionLady Almina and the Real

ownton Abbey” by Fiona Carnarvon

uesday, May 7, 7 p.m.

Covington Blu Sox: ACntnnial Clbation* aturday, May 18, 2-4 p.m.

he Library is holding a 100th

rthday celebration to honor theovington Blue Sox, Covington’sort-lived Federal League Baseball

am in the spring o 1913.

CongnalogyMonday, May 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

Meets at the Baker-Hunt Arts &

ultural Center

oin us as we discuss research tips,

xperiences and the latest newslated to all things genealogy.

outhbank rads:Onlin Book DiscussionMay 27-31

scuss “Th Wmn Brwtr

ac” by Gloria Naylor. This group

is eaturedon www.

goodreads.com. You can

sign up orree and joinSouthbank

Reads bysearching

or it under

“Groups.”

TeensGRADes 6-12

AniManga ClubWednesday, May 8 rom 4-5 p.m.

Anime and manga ans — this club isor you! Drop in or the newest anime

lms and manga.

Tn CouncilWednesday, May 22 rom 4-5 p.m.

Have your voice heard about

things you would like to seehappening at the Library.

ChildrenANTsy o SummAg 2-12 yar

May 1-31

In ANTicipation o summer, whynot read? Children ages 2-12 areinvited to participate in this reading

promotion during the month o May atthe Covington location. Beginning

May 1, children can pick up a readinglog. Ater reading 5 books, they

can return their completed log tothe library to receive a prize and beentered into the reading rafe. The

rafe drawing will take place inearly June.

Puppy TalsGrad 1-6

Sunday, May 5, 1-3 p.m.

Reading to real dog companion

improves reading skills and dogsmake great listeners! All participawill receive a certicate.

At ClubGrad Pr-K-6

Mondays in May, 4-5 p.m.

Join us each Monday or creativehands-on art programs which covariety o subjects.

Play AtAg 2-6 yar & a parnt

Fridays in May, 10-11 a.m.

Join us or some creative

playtime with songs,

stories and hands on art.

Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011 • (859) 962-4060

Hous:M-Th 9 am - 9 pm

ri. 9 am - 6 pm

at. 10 am - 5 pm

un. 1 pm - 5 pm*Rgtratn rqurd. G nln r call 962-4071 r adult and tn prgram, 962-4077 r chldr

Please check the Library’s event website or Facebook page to fnd out about additional programs and services tak

lace at the Covington Library.

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Celebrate Covington’s baseball history

at the 100th birthday party honoring

the 1913 Blue Sox, Saturday, May 18.



Everyoneamily Bakastak O*riday, May 3, 7-8 p.m.

oes your amily have a greateakast recipe? Make and bring

ur avorite breakast casserole toe Library or a Taste O! Enter as

amily or individually. Winners wille selected by popular vote. Recipes

ould be submitted to [email protected] by 9 p.m. on May 1,013. Bring your dish to the Library by

30 p.m. on the day o the programr judging rom 7 to 8 p.m.

Ats fo Li:Gad SchoolsWednesday, May 8, 9-8 p.m.

udents rom the Kenton County

chool District elementary schools wille displaying their art at the Library orublic viewing. Come support Kenton

ounty’s student artists!

013 Du Libay

Ca Show!aturday, May 11, 11-2 p.m.

nnouncing the 2013 Durr Libraryar Show! Awards or Best o Show,

eople’s choice and Librarian’s choice.ntrants are encouraged to bringhool supplies to benet students o

enton County. Awards announced1 p.m. Due to limited space, entry

ars must be driven to the Library.o trailers please. Pre-registration

quired or car owners. Call59) 962-4032 togister your car.

pectators doot need to

gister.

family fun fstivalSaturday, May 11, 11-1 p.m.

Games and treats galore! Join us ora whip cream pie eating contest, the

bearded librarian and the FlorenceCommunity Band musicians. Just bring

your ticket to the show. The ticket is adonation o school supplies and noth-

ing more!

AdultsStitch-A-LongsMay 1-31

Knit and crochet with the librarystitchers! New patterns posted onlineeach month that will stretch yourstitching skills. This month’s projects:

Baby Bonnets!

W.W.I.N.K.* Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m.

Wellness Walkers In Northern Kentuckyis open to anyone who would

like to make walking or exercisepart o their normal routine.

GeD ClasssMondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.

Free GED classes are oered by

Gateway Community & TechnicalCollege and the Kenton County

Adult Education Program. Call(859) 442-1615 or more inormation.

Diabts Suppot Goup*Wednesday, May 1, 6:30-8 p.m.

Join sta rom the Northern KentuckyHealth Department and other diabeticsto share tips and resources. May’s

topic: Lie in the Fast Food Lane

Stitchs Night OutThursdays, May 2 & 16, 5-8:30 p.m.

Meet and mingle with local stitchers!

Have un swapping patterns, sharingtechniques and trading tips.

Mak It With Jacki:

Gting Cads*Sunday, May 5, 2-4 p.m.

Join craty lady Jackie Waibel and

learn how to make personalized greet-ing cards. All supplies provided. Adultsonly please.

Wit’s Goup;Indpndnc InklingsSundays, May 5 & 19, 2-4:30 p.m.

Give yoursel the advantage o support,

tips and eedback. Open to ctionwriters o all genres and skill levels.

Lunch and Lan oSnios:* • Del Booe —

Th Jurny Hm

Monday, May 6, noon

In this presentation, learn abou

mystery surrounding the nal rplace o Daniel Boone. Space isand registration is required. Re

tion begins on Monday, April 22and by calling 962-4031. Limit

session per month per patron.

• Vegeble Coer Grd

Monday, May 20, noon

Learn about seeding, planting,

use and caring or a vegetable tainer garden with Andrea romwhile enjoying a complimentary

and salad lunch. Space limited

Mah Jongg MadnssMondays, May 6 & 13, 1-4 p.m

Come in and learn this game th

popular all over the world! All slevels are welcome!

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

Hous:M-F 9 am - 9 pm

at. 10 am - 5 pm

un. 1 pm - 5 pm

*Rgtratn rqurd. G nln r call 962-4031 r adult and tn prgram, 962-4032 r chldr

Submit your

family’s favorite

breakfast recipe

for the Family

Breakfast Bake

Off on May 3!



ovi vs. Book: Midnightth Gadn o Goodd evil*d 6 t adult

ay, May 10, 6-8:45 p.m.

us or the movie and come back

t week or the book discussion.a provided with registration! Under

requires accompanying parent orlt guardian.

astmastsndays, May 13 & 20,

0-8:30 p.m.

help adults rom all walks o liemprove their communication skills.

(859) 802-9320 or additionalrmation or just stop in.

a It Up!* d 6 t adult

rsday, May 16, 6-7:30 p.m.

rn the basic stitches while you

ke a scar. Students will receiveting needles and yarn to start your

scar.

dult Book Discussiondnght n th Gardn Gd

d evl” by John Berendt

sday, May 21, 7-8:30 p.m.

k up your book at reerence desk

join us to discuss. New memberscome!

pn Catingd 6 t adult

urday, May 25, 10-4 p.m.

g your project or company andting at the Library.

Quilting*Grad 6 t adult

Saturday, May 25, 10:30-noon

Instructors will teach basic quiltingtechniques while participants create aquilt block. Register and obtain a list o

materials needed or the class.

CAL: Swt Baby Bonnt*Saturday, May 25, 11-11:30 a.m.

Bring your yarn and hook to work

on Alice Robichaud’s Sweet BabyBonnet design. This is an intermediate

program and participants must knowbasic stitches.

KAL: Simply SamlssCap*Saturday, May 25, 2-3:30 p.m.

Bring your yarn and knitting needlesto make Jennier Miller’s Simply

Seamless Cap. This is an intermediateprogram and participants must know

basic stitches.

Children’sHomschool’sClub: Asian AmicanClbation*Grad K-6 & a parnt

Wednesday, May 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Celebrate Asian American Month,

make some Asian inspired cratsand paint Mendi designs on ourown cookies.

Gil Scoutrading Buddis*Grad K-1 & a parnt

Thursdays, May 2, 16 & 30,

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Mondays, May 6, 13 & 20,

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Girl Scouts rom troop 1120 will be on

hand to read one-on-one with kinder-garteners and rst graders who would

like some practice reading aloud.

Puppy Tals*Grad K-6

Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28,

5:30-6:45 p.m.

Registered children in Grades K-6 willhave a 15-minute time slot to readone-on-one to a dog who loves to hearstories!

Gil Scout Kid’s KazyKlub*Ag 3-6 yar & a parnt

Thursdays, May 9 & 23,

6:30-7:30 p.m.Children are invited or an evening ostories and music playtime courtesy o

Girl Scout Troop 1120.

Cat You Own SnappyTomato Pizza ContstMay 13-18

Children ages 4-12 are invited tocreate their own Snappy TomatoPizza! Pick up an entry orm at

the Children’s Desk. The winning

pizza will be served at theSummer Reading Club Kicko.The creator o the winning pizza will

be honored there. The winner will benotied the week o May 20.

fo M, fo You, fo Lat:BudgtingAg 3-8 yar & a parnt

Wednesday, May 15, 7 p.m.

Adults will receive inormation about

saving and budgeting while childrenages 3-8 are having un learning

about money. Limit o 30 amilies.

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PIZZA

CONTES

Kids ages 4-12

are invited to

create your

own pizza in t

Snappy Toma

Pizza Contest

May 13-18. Th

winning creat

will be honore

at the Summe

Reading Club

Kickoff!

Toastmasters

helps adults

from all walks of

life improve their

communication

skills.



EveryoneAts o Li: elmntaychools

Wednesday, May 8, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

tudents rom the Kenton Countychool District elementary schools will

e displaying their art at the Library orublic viewing. Come support Kenton

ounty’s student artists!

inds Usd Book SalMay 19-25

urchase nearly-new and used books

the Friends o the Library Book Sale!rices range rom $0.25 to $4, and

l proceeds benet programs at yourenton County Public Library. The saleopen during regular library hours,

ut ends 30 minutes prior toosing time.

Summ rading & StaWas: Cats, Costums,

Pizza & MoFriday, May 31,11:30-8:30 p.m.

We are blasting o to a galaxy araway with a Summer Reading Kick-O: Jedi Style! There is something or

everyone in this ull day o events.

• 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Movie

screenings or all ages: A NewHope at 11:30 a.m., The Empire

Strikes Back at 2:00 p.m. andReturn o the Jedi at 6:30 p.m.

• 4-5 p.m.: Star Wars Trivia or

teens and adults

• 5-6 p.m.: Costume Contest or all

ages

• 5-8 p.m.: Make It Take It Crat or

all ages (while supplies last)

• 6:30 p.m.: Free Pizza or all agesrom Snappy Tomato Pizza

• 9-10 p.m.: Ater Hours Star Gazingor all ages (weather permitting)

AdultsBook Discussion

• Wednesday, May 1, 7 p.m.:

“Blu Nght” by Joan Didion

• Wednesday, May 15, 7 p.m.:

“Cere e Gre” by Robert Massie

• Thursday,

May 16, 2 p.m.:

“Dtny th

Rpublc” byCandice Millard

Wits’ Goup

Thursdays, May 2 & 16,6:30 p.m.

Support, critique, inside tips

and techniques are but aew o the benets o par-

ticipation in this local writers’group. Writers o all genres

and skill levels are welcome.

fast Tack to th GeDMondays, May 6 & 13, 5-7:30 p.m.

See i you are ready or the GED bytaking the Ocial Practice Test. I you

pass, you will receive the requiredorms to register or the GED Test. I

you need preparation or the GED,we will provide guidance. Must be 16

years or older.

Knitting Goup*Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m.

Learn to knit or bring your own knit-

ting project or our monthly knittinggroup meeting. New knitters shouldbring size 10.5 needles and thick and

chunky yarn.

Opn CatingGrad 6 t adult

Saturday, May 11, 10-4 p.m.

Bring and work on your crat projectstoday. Come or an hour or pack a

lunch and stay or the day.

Quilting*Grad 6 t adult


Instructors will teach basic quiltingtechniques while participants create a

quilt block. I you are new to the classplease ask or a materials list.

CAL: Swt Baby Bonnt*Saturday, May 11, 11-11:30 a.m.Bring your yarn and hook to work

on Alice Robichaud’s Sweet BabyBonnet design. This is an intermediate

program. Participants must know basicstitches.


Bring your yarn and knitting needles to

create Jennifer Miller’s Simply Seamless

Cap. This is an intermediate program.Participants must know basic stitches.

Lunch and Lan oSnios*Monday, May 13, noon:

Th Warmt Rm n th H

Space is limited and registratiorequired. Catering generously p

by Madonna Manor. Registratiothe May Lunch and Learn sessbegin on Monday April 22 onlin

by calling 962-4002. Limit 1 sper month per patron.

Snio Movi Day

Wednesday, May 29, 1 p.m.Watch and discuss “Natnal

Velve,” starring Elizabeth Tay

Mickey Rooney. Co-sponsored

Madonna Manor.

TeensGRADes 6-12

unl thrw ndcatd

Th Job SachGet job searching tips, learn tho creating a winning resume,

how to prepare or an interviewexperts rom Gateway CommunTechnical College’s Career Serv

oce.

• Wednesday, May 1, 4-5 p.

Job Search Tips

• Wednesday, May 8, 4-5 p.

The Resume & Cover Lette

• Wednesday, May 29, 4-5 p

The Interview Process

Erlanger Branch Library 401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018 • (859) 962-4000

Hous:M-F 9 am - 9 pm

at. 10 am - 6 pm

un. 1 pm - 5 pm

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*Rgtratn rqurd. G nln r call 962-4002 r adult and tn prgram, 962-4003 r chldr

Don’t miss the

great deals at the

Friends of the

Library Book Sale,

May 19-25!

Join us as we crochet a

sweet baby bonnet! Sat., May 11, 11-11:30 a.m.



n Spacndays & Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m.

d a place to hang out? From Xbox

to Wii, Rock Band to Kinect,ops, Magic and YuGiOh, and even

rd games — Teen Space has it all.

Wod Pocssosrsdays, May 2 & 23,

0-6:30 p.m.

ns are invited to share their knack he written word with other area

nagers and receive eedback andstructive criticism. All skill levelswriting styles accepted.

CT Pactic Tstd 9-12


e and review your ACT test results

get any questions answeredrward. All attendees should

Kaplan Learning Center at

9) 344-5080 to register or thisgram. You can practice or the testgoing online to the Library’s site atw.kentonlibrary.org/databases and

k on Learning Express.

am o examsnday, May 6, 6-8 p.m. and


m or your nal exams, nishects and papers, and get help

your homework. Get help romchers, tutors, and other experts!

hss Clubd 1-12

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

rn the game, discover new strat-

es, get tips rom long-time play-and challenge others to games.

G Gam Nightsdays, May 7 & 21, 5:30-7 p.m.

n gaming eaturing role-playingd games and board games like

ension, Savage Worlds, Summoners, Android: Netrunner, and more!

at: Stampunkunal* dnesday, May 8, 6:30-8 p.m.

ate a steampunk-styled journal toord your swashbucking, airship-

g, corset-wearing adventures in!

pn Catingd 6 t adult


Adults.

Quilting* Grad 6 t adult


See Adults.

CAL: Swt Baby Bonnt*Saturday, May 11, 11-11:30 a.m.See Adults.


See Adults.

Byond thBook*Tuesday, May 14,

5-6:30 p.m.

This month’sbook is “skyhp

Acadmy: Th

Parl War” by

Nick James.

elAnimWednesday, May 15, 6:30-8 p.m.

Hang with other local otaku, watch

anime, eat pocky, work on your mangadrawing skills, discuss the culture, and

plan or upcoming conventions!

Tn Movi NightMonday, May 20, 6-8 p.m.

“shrlck Hlm.” Popcorn and

drinks will be served. Rated PG-13.

Manga Club*Tuesday, May 28, 4:30-6 p.m.

Join other manga, anime, and graphic

novel ans to talk about your avorites,your least avorites, and what you’rereading now.

Sta Was: Cats,Costums, Pizza & MoFriday, May 31, 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.We are blasting o to a galaxy ar

away with a Summer Reading Kick-O: Jedi Style! There is something or

everyone in this ull day o events. SeeFor Everyone or details.

ChildrenTddy Ba Picnic*Ag 3-8 yar & a parnt

Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m.

Bring your teddy bear or avorite

stued animal to a picnic at theLibrary. Treats provided.

rading Buddis ClubAg 2-12 yar

Mondays, May 6, 13 & 20,

4:30-6 p.m.

Children who are not native Englishspeakers, and children who want toboost their reading perormance, are

encouraged to join our “Reading Bud-dies Club.” The children will receive

a special incentive prize or attendingeach Reading Buddies Club meeting,

and pizza will be served!

Chss ClubGrad 1-12

Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Learn the game, discover new strate-

gies, get tips rom long-time playersand challenge others to games.

Cat You Own SnapTomato Pizza ContstMay 13-18

Children ages 4-12 are invited tocreate their own Snappy Tomato

Pick up an entry orm at the ChildDesk. The winning pizza will be sat the Summer Reading Club Kick

The creator o the winning pizza wbe honored there. The winner will

notied the week o May 20.

Sta Was Lgo TimAg 5-12 yar

Thursday, May 30, 4-5 p.m.

Combine your love or Legos andStar Wars and create some magic

the Library. Limited to 40 children

Sta Was: Cats,Costums, Pizza & MoFriday, May 31, 11:30-8:30 p.m.

We are blasting o to a galaxy ar

away with a Summer Reading KicO: Jedi Style! There is somethin

everyone in this ull day o eventsFor Everyone or details.

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Bring your

teddy bear

or favorite

stuffed

animal to

a picnic at

the Library!

Sunday,

May 5 at

2 p.m.

Create something

magic with

Legos! Thursday,

May 30, 4-5 p.m.



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02 Scott Boulevard

ovington, KY 41011hone: (859) 962-4060

urr Branch Lbrary

992 Walton-Nicholson Roaddependence, KY 41051hone: (859) 962-4030

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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 Librarycloses at 6 p.m. on Friday

Erlanger open until 6 p.m.on Saturday

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Racing to Read 5k Run &Walk, Saturday, June 8

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Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m.

Join us for the 10th annual“Racing to Read 5k Walk and Run” presented by theKenton County Public LibraryFoundation, voted the 2012Best Charitable Race in NorthernKentucky by NKY Magazine.

The race takes place Saturday,June 8 at 9 a.m. in Covington.Pre-registration fee is $20; raceday fee $25 and includes at-shirt while supplies last. FirstWatch will provide a pancakebreakfast after the race forparticipants and their families. Tregister go to www.kentonlibrary

org/race.

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