The Kenton County Public Library is celebrating Summer Reading Club June 1 through August 31. The club for children, teens and adults will kick off June 3 with a celebration at each branch.
Reading during the summer helps prevent what’s known as the Summer Slide. Studies show that children who don’t read during the summer are more likely to struggle when they return to school.
Adults can set a great example by reading in front of children. That is why the Library offers a Summer Reading Club for everyone, which allows people to win cool prizes just for reading.
Here is a list of some of the summer events and activities at the Kenton County Public Library this summer.
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Maker Camps
Erlanger Branch: Thursdays, June 1-August 17, 6:30-8 p.m.
Make robots, rockets, 3D prints, animation, furniture, fashion, baked items, music and much more. Some days we may be crafting rockets, some days we may be making blankets. Children in grades 1-12 welcome.Covington Branch: Mondays in June and July, 3:30 p.m.
From Legos to SnapCircuits, we have plenty of tech and building kits that will spark your imagination. School age children.
Covington Branch: Fridays in July, 2 p.m.
A community for young makers interested in DIY, making, creating, crafting, hacking, tinkering and learning. Teens only.
Summer Reading Club Kickoffs
Erlanger Branch: Saturday, June 3, 1 pm-3 pm
Escape the Ordinary with bounce houses, face painting, a photo booth, games, crafts and pizza! Ages 12 and up are invited to participate in an Escape Room at 2:30 p.m.
Covington Branch: Saturday, June 3, 1 pm-3 pm
Escape the Ordinary with inflatables, pizza, balloon twists, snow cones and a variety of fun and games.
William E. Durr Branch: Saturday, June 3, 12:30-2:30 pm
Escape the Ordinary with bounce houses, face painting, a photo booth, games, crafts and pizza. For everyone.
Lunchtime at the Library
Covington Branch: Monday-Friday, June 5-July 28, 12:30-1 p.m.
Erlanger Branch: Monday-Friday, June 5-July 28, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
William E. Durr Branch: Wednesdays in June and July, noon-1 p.m.
Children and teens ages 18 and younger can enjoy a free lunch at the Library. Those over 18 can purchase lunch at a reduced cost. Sponsored by the USDA Summer Food Service Program and local public schools.
Escape Room
Erlanger Branch: Wednesday, June 7, 6:30-7:30 pm
Teens only: Escape Room – Work together to unlock the boxes and unravel the mystery and the clock winds down. Win fun prizes. Registration required.
Erlanger Branch: Saturday, June 17, 2 p.m.
A Family Escape Night at the Library – Families, kids, tweens and teens join us for a fun night of escaping at the Library. Solve the mystery and beat the clock.
Covington Branch: Friday, August 4, 6-9 pm
Can you find your way out of a dark room? Work together to see if you can escape in record time. Permission slip required. Registration required. Teens only.
Newport Aquarium/Wave Foundation at the Library
Covington Branch: Ray Cart – Saturday, June 10, 2-3 p.m.
The Ray Cart is a new addition for the Newport Aquarium and provides a chance to see, and touch, the amazing swimming strategy of yellow sting rays up close. Limited to the first 75 kids.
Erlanger Branch: Turtle Time! Saturday, June 17, 2 p.m.
Meet live animals and find out about the unique adaptations of these creatures. Limited to the first 100 people in attendance.
Magic
William E. Durr Branch: Saturday, June 10, 11-11:45 a.m.
Magic, comedy and inspiration!
William E. Durr Branch: Saturday, July 8 11-11:45 a.m.
Comedian, ventriloquist, magician… Mike Hemmelgarn does it all!
Covington Branch: Saturday, July 29, 2-3 pm
Escape the Ordinary with a magician from Cincinnati Circus! For everyone.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Party!
Erlanger Branch: Sunday, June 11, 2-3 p.m.
Cowabunga dudes! Join us for some TMNT fun! We will have crafts, snacks and other activities all about these heroes in half-shells.
The Spoon Man!
William E. Durr Branch: Wednesday, July 12, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Professional spoon player Jim Cruise performs a hilarious interactive comedy skit. For everyone.
Slip and Slide!
William E. Durr Branch: Wednesday, July 12, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the halfway point of Summer Reading Club with a slip-n-slide and other water fun. Bring your swimsuit because you will get wet! Dominach’s Taekwando will join in on the fun.
Animal Tales
William E. Durr Branch: Monday, July 17, 11 am-noon
Covington Branch: Monday, July 17, 2-3 pm
Erlanger Branch: Monday, July 17, 7-8 pm
Meet a real timber wolf and other animals up close! For everyone.
Sunrock Farm Petting Zoo
Covington Branch: Ray Cart – Saturday, August 19, 2-3:30 p.m.
Meet the animals from Sunrock Farm!
Participate in Summer Reading Club to win prizes all summer long. Adult and children prizes provided by the Friends of the Kenton County Public Library. Sponsors of the Summer Reading Club include Kenton County Parks, Snappy Tomato Pizza, Gold Star Chili, Color Me Mine, Florence Freedom, Dominach’s Taekwondo Academy, Chipotle, Tim Hortons and Texas Roadhouse. Visit www.kentonlibrary.org for more information or to register for an event.
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