The following events and activities are scheduled at the Kenton County Library Branches and the community in August.
There are no fees to attend the following programs. Please register at www.kentonlibrary.org/events when noted with an asterisk.
Sunrock Farm brings its petting zoo to the Covington Library brand August 17.
Remembering Woodstock
Fri., Aug. 16, 1-3 PM
Covington
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock with tie-dye t-shirts. Limited sizes available or bring your own t-shirt.
Peering into Space!*
Fri., Aug. 16, 7:30-9 PM
Off Site
Join us at Lincoln Ridge Park in Independence to learn about optics and telescopes! Build your own telescope (1 per family while supplies last). Activities geared to children in 4th grade and up.
Sunrock Farm Petting Zoo
All Ages
Sat., Aug. 17, 2-3:30 PM
Covington
Sunrock Farm will be here with their Traveling Farm Animals for a day of barnyard fun!
A Party to Celebrate starting Preschool and Kindergarten!
Preschool & School Age
Sat., Aug. 17, 2-3 PM
Erlanger
Join us to celebrate with stories, songs, a craft and a sweet treat.
A Wrinkle in Slime!
Ages 7-12
Sun., Aug. 18, 2-3 PM
Erlanger
Make glitter galaxy slime.
GenTech Tuesdays: Genealogy Basics Series*
Tues., Aug. 20, 10-11 AM
Covington
Learn how to research popular genealogy topics during this summer series.
Aug.: Basics of Military Records (registration cards, pensions, headstone applications, etc.)
Constellation Candy*
Wed., Aug. 21, 5:30-6:30 PM
Erlanger
Ages 11-18
Create candy with galaxy colors.
Covington Bad Art Club*
Thurs., Aug. 22, 6-8 PM
This summer we will be painting bygone buildings of Northern Kentucky. Learn about their significance while taking a shot at painting your own art masterpiece. In August: Luther Feltman House.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Babies & Toddlers & families
Sat., Aug. 24, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Erlanger
Enjoy a space themed storytime, with plenty of songs, dances, and a special craft!
Makerspace 101*
Sat., Aug 24, 1 -2 PM
Covington
Learn to use the large format and photo printers available to the public.
Green Light Group Mock Interview Session*
Tues., Aug. 27, 9:30-11:30 AM
Erlanger
Do a 30-minute mock interview for a prospective job with a career counselor.
Identity Theft Lunch & Learn*
Tues., Aug. 27, 11:30 AM-1 PM
Erlanger
Learn how to prevent identity theft with experts from COVE Federal Credit Union. Free lunch provided with registration.
Tragical Mystery Tour*
Tues., Aug. 27, 6:30-8:30 PM
Erlanger
Join us for this far out murder mystery! Refreshments provided.
Magazine Silhouette Art
Wed., Aug. 28, 5:30-6:30 PM
Erlanger
Grades 6-12
Create artwork out of recycled magazines.
For details or a complete list of programs, visit the website or call (859) 962-4000.
The Covington Branch Library is located at 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington. The Erlanger Branch is located at 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger. The William E. Durr Branch is located at 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Independence.
