The Boone County Public Library offers a wide range of events, activities and programs for adults at its branches throughout the month of November.
Programs at the Scheben Branch in Union will focus on America’s military as BCPL recognizes Veterans Day. The Scheben Branch invites visitors to hang a star in honor of those who have served or who are serving in the armed services throughout the month. There is also an opportunity to sign a Christmas card for the City of Union’s adopted military unit of soldiers in the HHT, 1-32 CAV, 1 BCT, 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Unit based at Fort Campbell. The branch will also offer a “Healing the Wounds of War: Soldiers, Veterans, Families and Civilians,” program on Wednesday, Nov. 1.
On Wednesday, Nov. 8, the Main Library in Burlington will present “Decades Behind Bars: A Conversation with Gaye D. Holman.” The program will feature a community conversation about the policy of long-term incarceration, with Holman, a retired professor of sociology who taught with¬in correctional facilities in Louisville.
Also at the Main Library, the popular Native American Heritage Celebration returns on Saturday, Nov. 18. The program celebrates the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native Americans that have inhabited Northern Kentucky throughout the region’s history.
A list of dates and times for events at all of the BCPL branches in November is included below.
In the Loop
Mondays, 10 a.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Knit or crochet in relaxed, friendly company. Learn for the first time or pick up some new tricks.
Gentle Yoga
Mondays, 6 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn the basic postures and flows. Please bring a yoga mat. $30 fee for the month. Call Boone County Parks to register: 334-2117.
Yoga
Mondays, 7:10 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Relax and explore Hatha yoga postures. Bring a yoga mat. $30 fee for the month. Call Boone County Parks to register: 334-2117.
Adult Coloring
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Enjoy this relaxing and creative activity while meeting other coloring aficionados. Coloring supplies are provided.
Bridge
Tues. and Thurs., noon-3 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Open play – Everyone welcome!
NKY English Conversation Club
Wednesdays, noon
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Practice your English with fluent English speakers! This is a relaxed, conversational setting in which adults learning English can improve their skills. All levels welcome.
Piecemakers Quilting Group
Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join this friendly group to learn the basics or share expertise in quilting.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
All skill levels are welcome! Presented in partnership with Gateway Community College.
Rummikub
Thursdays, 5 p.m. and Sundays, 1 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Do you like to play Rummikub? Do you want to learn how? Rummikub (pronounced Rummy-cube) is a cross between rummy and mahjong.
Yoga
Thursdays, 6:15 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
This class is suitable for all levels! Please bring a yoga mat & small handheld or wrist weights (optional). $30 fee per month. Call Boone County Parks to register: 334-2117.
Mahjong
Fridays, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Open play – All skill levels welcome!
Honor a Veteran
November 1-30
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Throughout the month of November we invite our customers to come to the Scheben Branch to hang a star in honor of those who have served or who are serving in the armed services.
City of Union Adopt-a-Unit
November 1-30
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stop by the Scheben Branch and sign a Christmas card for soldiers in the HHT, 1-32 CAV, 1 BCT, 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Unit based at Fort Campbell, KY. Learn more about the City of Union’s involvement in the Adopt-a- Unit program while you are here.
Healing the Wounds of War: Soldiers, Veterans, Families and Civilians
Wednesday, November 1, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Of the many consequences of war, PTSD and Moral Injury affect the hu¬man soul. As individuals and our so¬ciety as a whole, we need to find a path of wisdom and wholeness for healing to rebuild our lives. This presentation highlights the powerful work of Ed Tick, Ph.D., creator of the Soldier’s Heart program. The discussion led by Nonie Muller will be guided by his book, Warrior’s Return: Restoring the Soul After War (no reading required to attend).
Spotlight on Genealogy: DNA Testing
Wednesday, November 1, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Can DNA testing help in my genea¬logical research? What type of test and which company should I choose? More and more researchers are using DNA testing to help expand their family tree. With the holidays approaching you may want to buy a kit for yourself or someone in your family. We will take a look at the different types of kits avail¬able, the companies that offer them and the varied costs. Please register.
Best of the Best Book Group
Thursday, November 2, 3 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Participate in a book discussion group. Call for the monthly title to be discussed.
Read It and Eat
Thursday, November 2, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
A New York Times bestseller and recently optioned to become a motion picture, Hillbilly Elegy, has become the go-to book when attempting to understand the myriad of issues facing our country today. From the opioid crisis to a lack of middle class jobs, au¬thor J.D. Vance has appeared in all of the major news outlets to discuss what he sees as fundamental problems and to give his views on how to solve them. Join us as we spend an evening dining on traditional Kentucky fare, discuss¬ing Hillbilly Elegy, and looking at why the book became a turning point in the understanding of modern American culture. Please register.
Concert at the Library: Velvet Soul Unplugged
Friday, November 3, 7 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Seeking the 70s is the theme of this show from a band that appreciates and performs covers from a variety of music genres.
Truffles Demo
Monday, November 6, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Cultivate your inner chocolatier by learning how to make truffles before the holiday season arrives. Diane Haase from Truffle Me! will share her tricks of the trade including how to mix a basic truffle dough and use it to make a variety of truffles. Truffle Me! products will be available for purchase after the demonstration. Please register.
Dealing with Grief During the Holidays
Tuesday, November 7, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn practical guidelines for dealing with grief and loss during the holiday season. Presented by Cheryl Ruh, grief facilitator.
Decades Behind Bars: A Conversation with Gaye D. Holman
Wednesday, November 8, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join us for a community conversation about the policy of long-term incarceration, its effects on inmates and the external community, and possible improvements in the criminal justice system with Gaye D. Holman, a retired professor of sociology who taught within correctional facilities in Louisville, KY for several decades. Beginning in 1994, Holman recorded the personal stories of 50 men incarcerated in Ken¬tucky prisons. She finished her work in 2014 with the 17 men remaining incarcerated for over two decades and included input from correctional officers, prison administrators, chaplains, and parole board members.
Thrillers and Chillers
Thursday, November 9, 10 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Participate in a book discussion group. Call for the monthly title to be discussed.
Card Making
Thursday, 9 Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how to make four themed cards with independent stamping demon¬strator Sandy Bollman. For ages 16 and older. $5 materials fee. Please register.
St. Elizabeth Mobile Mammogra¬phy Van
Friday, November 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Digital mammography screening and 3-D mammograms. Appointments are just 10 minutes. Call 859-655-7400 to schedule an appointment.
Concert at the Library: Howard Bloemker Orchestra
Friday, November 10, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
A five-piece Cincinnati band plays a variety of music including big band, Latin, Dixieland, show tunes, and Great American Songbook selections.
Boone County Horses & Horsemanship
Saturday, November 11, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn about Boone County’s rich equestrian past. Co-Sponsored by Boone County Chapter of the Daugh¬ters of the American Revolution.
Natural Connections: Connecting with Nature to Promote Personal Wellness
Saturday, November 11, 2 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join us for an open dialogue about the benefits of connecting with nature and using it as a tool for healing. Process¬ing grief, loss, trauma, and stress can be overwhelming, but connecting with nature can contribute to physical and mental wellness, boost self-love and give one a renewed gratitude for life!
Art for All
Monday, November 13, 12:30 or 5:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Paint the same picture as everyone else under the guidance of a professional artist. At the end of the class you’ll walk away with a masterpiece! Open to all adults. $20 materials fee. Please register.
Cincinnati Meets the Wild West
Monday, November 13, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Examine Cincinnati’s direct connec¬tion with Plains Indians at the end of the nineteenth century with Dr. Eric Bates, part-time professor of anthro¬pology and co-director of the Native American Studies program at Northern Kentucky University. He will specifically cover a “cultural” display of American Indians at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
Free Photo Digitizing
Tuesday, November 14, noon – 4 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Do you have photos and documents that are sitting around? Bring them to the library where a trained volunteer or staff member will digitize them so they are preserved for future generations. Once items are scanned they can be saved to your flash drive, a CD or sent to an email. Registration is required. You will be contacted with a 30 minute time slot after registering.
Color Me Mine
Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Paint either a tree luminary or a Santa figurine. $10 per person, ages 13 and up. Please register.
Tuesday, November 14, 7 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Participate in a book discussion group. Call for the monthly title to be discussed.
Writer’s Group
Tuesdays, November 14 & 28, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join other local writing enthusiasts every other Tuesday night. Share your work, get feedback, encouragement, and perhaps even inspiration to write your masterpiece.
Real Men Read
Wednesday, November 15, 10:30 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Discuss the latest book you’ve read.
From World War II to Vietnam
Wednesday, November 15, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Hear three local veterans share their remarkable and inspiring stories serv¬ing our country spanning from World War II to Vietnam. Veterans presenting are: Roger Holbrooke, Green Beret/ Special Forces U.S. Army, four tours in Vietnam; Robert Doolan, Army Air Corps, POW; Lou Smith, Marine and wounded Veteran of Battle of Iwo Jima.
Book Chatter Book Group
Thursday, November 16, 9:30 a.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Participate in a book discussion group. Call for the monthly title to be discussed.
Chick Picks Book Group
Thursday, November 16, 10 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Participate in a book discussion group. Call for the monthly title to be discussed.
John Uri Lloyd: American Pharmacist
Thursday, November 16, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn the story of John Uri Lloyd, considered one of the most important pharmacists of his time. Along with his brothers, John Uri Lloyd developed Lloyd Brothers, Pharmacists, Inc. Also an author, Uri wrote a series of local description novels about the Northern Kentucky area. Presented by the Lloyd Library & Museum, which was established through a trust set up by John and his brothers. Program is co-sponsored by the Boone County Historical Society.
Native American Heritage Celebration
Saturday, November 18, noon-3 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Celebrate diverse cultures, traditions, and histories. Coming to us from Rhode Island, The Eastern Medicine Singers will drum, dance and sing in the Eastern Woodlands style used by many of Kentucky’s Native American tribes. You’ll find them on the second floor in the large meeting room. They will perform throughout the entire event, with a couple of breaks. Also performing, Native American ceremonial singer Brian Miller will sing, play the flute and share stories under the dome on the first floor at noon. Brian’s heritage is Quawpaw and Cherokee but he has been adopted into the Oglala Lakota nation. He is a sacred fire chief for his tribe and a traditional pow-wow dancer. Children will have fun making lego-stamped maize, dream catchers, rain sticks, and headbands in the Family Activity Center on the second floor. They’ll also enjoy hearing Native American stories on the second floor, by the dome. They can hear: Raven at 12:45 p.m. and Arrow to the Sun at 1:45 p.m. Explore a tipi exhibition, by Tim Deane, on the library’s lawn and watch a flintknapping demonstration by the Anthropolgy Department of Northern Kentucky University. Flintknapping is the process of chipping away material from high silica stones to make tools with sharp points, such as arrowheads. The Anthropology Department will also demonstrate how to use an atlatl — a Native American hunting tool that uses leverage to achieve greater velocity in spear-throwing. Downstairs, Battaglia Deli and Café will offer a special menu with Native American dishes.
Special Black Friday Sit and Sew
Friday, November 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Sit with us and work on your latest fab¬ric or yarn project–avoid the madness of Black Friday! All are welcome.
Art for All
Monday, November 27, 12:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Paint the same picture as everyone else under the guidance of a professional artist. At the end of the class you’ll walk away with a masterpiece! Open to all adults. $20 materials fee. Please register.
Monday 4 Mystery Book Group
Monday, November 27, 7 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Participate in a book discussion group. Call for the monthly title to be discussed.
Suicide Prevention Training
Tuesday, November 28, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. Free training taught by Larry McNabb, a member of the Kentucky Suicide Prevention Group, Inc. Please register.
Trivia Night
Thursday, November 30, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Play trivia just for fun! Bring your own team or we’ll put teams together for you.
