Series: Ready to Travel? Let’s Go!The travel program the Boone County Public Library offered last spring was such a big hit that we’ve put together an entire series with travel topics. Beginning this month with “Hawaii’s Big Island” and continuing through May, the programs include light refreshments and are spread throughout three of our locations. Attend one, attend them all, it’s up to you!
Hawaii’s Big Island – Tuesday, February 26, Florence Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Cruises – Tuesday, March 5, Scheben Branch, 6:30 pm
Planning a Magical Vacation – Monday, March 25, Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
International Travel – Monday, April 15, Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
NKY Day Trips – Tuesday, April 23. Florence Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Bus Tours – Wednesday, May 8, Scheben Branch, 6:30 pm
Kentucky State Parks – Monday, May 13, Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
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
Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon-3 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Open play – Everyone welcome!
Book Cellar
Tuesdays, 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Main Library, Lower Level, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Used books, DVDs, music & more. (Closed week of Christmas.)
Spanish Conversation Group
Tuesdays, 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.
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.
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!
AARP Tax-Aide
Fridays, February 1-April 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Tax-Aide targets low & moderate income taxpayers who are 50 and up. To schedule an appointment, email AARPTAX7@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your phone number. No one is turned away unless the tax situation is too complex or beyond the tax preparer’s training.
Trivia Night
Friday, February 1, 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.
Your Morning Coffee’s Story
Monday, February 4, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join Carabello Coffee Roasters from Newport for an interactive coffee experience! Coffee has a rich history and we want to share it, along with the farm-to-cup process. We will have some of our favorite brews to sample, along with a unique coffee punch we’ve created just for you! Please register.
Writer’s Group
Tuesdays, February 5 & 19, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Share your work, get feedback, encouragement, and perhaps even inspiration to write your masterpiece.
United Way Free Tax Prep Help
Wednesdays, February 6 – April 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Get help with your taxes with trained and certified volunteers. Check www.makeworkpay.com for eligibility and what to bring. No appointments necessary.
Dance Fitness
Wednesdays in February, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Looking for a fun, low-impact way to work out? Get a great workout that’s easy on your joints & listen to great music. $3 per class. $12 for the month, payable upon the first night of class. Please register.
Email Basics
Thursday, February 7, 1 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how to set up and use an email account. Please register
Best of the Best Book Group
Thursday, February 7, 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.
Card Making
Thursday, February 7, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how to make four themed cards with independent stamping demonstrator Sandy Bollman. For ages 16 and older. $5 materials fee. Please register.
Experience Tai Chi
Fridays, February 8 & 22, 10:30 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Master Greg Fahey, a 6th Degree Black Belt, will teach an easy course in the gentle and low impact martial art of Tai Chi.
Harry Potter Poison Garden
Saturday, February 9, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Marea West, Master Gardner, presents on the Alnwick Castle Poison Garden and its similarities to the herbs discussed in Harry Potter. Co-sponsored by BCPL and the Boone County Chapter, NSDAR.
Concert @ the Library: Polished Brass
Sunday, February 10, 2 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Polished Brass is a quintet that has been playing together since 1995. Join them as they play music that highlights the progression of jazz from ragtime to reggae over the last century.
Art for All
Monday February 11, 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.
Serve and Socialize Fair
Tuesday, February 12, 10 a.m.-noon
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Looking for a way to give back to the community or meet new people in the area? Learn about volunteer opportunities and social clubs for adults at this fair. Local organizations will share information about getting involved or joining a group. Light refreshments will be served.
Natural Lifestyle: Essential Oils
Tuesday, February 12, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Laura Caldwell will discuss ways to live a greener and healthier lifestyle, focusing on immunity support. Makeand-take your own room spray and all-purpose cleaner. Please register.
Chapter and Verse Book Group
Tuesday, February 12, 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.
Thrillers and Chillers
Thursday, February 14, 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.
Facebook Basics
Thursday, February 14, 1 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how to create and use a Facebook account. Please register.
Soldier, Come Home: Presented by Falcon Theatre
Friday, February 15, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Soldier, Come Home brings to life the letters of playwright Frank W. Wicks’ family members, written from 1859 to 1865, from western Pennsylvania and major Civil War battle sites. Sites include: Gettysburg, the Siege of Petersburg, Appomattox, and more. Registration not required, but please register if you wish to receive weather notification.
College Scholarships: Show Me the Money!
Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Discover where to find the money and what a student must do to position her/himself for future scholarship dollars to help pay for college. The financial aid process can be confusing even for the most money savvy parent or student. Presented by Dan Bisig of College and Beyond.
Real Men Read
Wednesday, February 20, 10:30 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Discuss the latest book you’ve read.
Chick Picks Book Group
Thursday, February 21, 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.
Concert @ the Library: Velvet Soul
Friday, February 22, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
This band’s genres include R&B, jazz, blues, and top 40’s rock and country. They’ve performed at Tom Petty and Jimmy Buffet shows at Riverbend, and also shared the stage with the Jimmie Vaughn Band at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green.
Macrame Plant Holder
Saturday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join Kelti Ziese, owner of home décor store Coda Co, for this intro to macramé. Learn the fundamentals and the three most common knots that are used. Make a plant hanger using these knots, learn how to measure rope, and how to add detail to make each planter unique and with your own touch. Materials fee $15. Please register.
Comfort Quilts for Kids
Monday, February 25, 9:30 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Sew small quilts to comfort children during their stay at the Ronald McDonald House. Materials are provided.
Learn ASL in 60 Days-Part 2
Mondays, February 25, March 4, 11, 18 & April 1, 6 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Do you have some ASL experience or have you taken ASL Part I? This new class builds on previous basic experience with sign. Topics include noun and verb pairing, numbering systems, deaf culture, and more. Professional Development awarded. Questions? Email the instructor, Cynthia Long, at c.long@signbabysign.org. $25 fee, payable first night of class. Please register.
Art for All
Monday February 25, 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, February 25, 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.
Laughter Yoga
Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Laughter Yoga is a mind-body exercise which counteracts the negative effects of stress and has a profound effect on health and wellbeing. In laughter yoga, jokes, comedy, or even a sense of humor are not needed to receive the benefits of genuine laughter. It is accomplished through laughter exercises, deep breathing, stretching, and playfulness. Please bring yoga or other type mat as we will be on the floor. Please register
St. Elizabeth Free Carotid Artery Screenings
Wednesday, February 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Carotid Artery Screenings check the arteries in the neck, where plaque buildup can lead to blockages, which are the #1 cause of stroke. Please register by calling (859) 301-WELL (9355) to see if you qualify and to schedule an appointment. Van will be parked in the side parking lot.
Book Chatter Book Group
Thursday, February 28, 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.
Friends of Big Bone: Daniel Boone (Karl Lietzenmayer)
Thursday, February 28, 7 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn about Daniel’s exploits in Kentucky, including his involvement in the Transylvania scheme and his part in the Wilderness Road as well as John Filson’s role in Daniel’s fame. The question of where Boone’s remains reside will conclude the talk
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