The Kenton County Public Library offers events and activities at all of its branches in September.
The Covington Branch Library is located at 502 Scott Boulevard, in Covington.
The Covington Branch Library is located at 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011. The Erlanger Branch is located at 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger, KY 41018. The William E. Durr Branch is located at 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Independence, KY 41051.
September is Library Cardholder Month. A Library Card gives you access to free stuff all year long but there are extra bonuses in September.
This is everyone’s chance to try the makerspace at the Library for free or at a discounted rate. By showing your library card, you can:
• Make a metal stamped keychain or bracelet at the Durr Branch
• Bring in a T-shirt or tote bag to do one free paper vinyl heat transfer using our heat press and either the photo printer or the Silhouette Cameo at the Covington Branch.
• Receive $4 in credit towards poster printing at the Erlanger Branch.
This offer is good to those with a valid Kenton County Public Library card while supplies last. Please call to make an appointment.
There are no fees to attend the following programs.
Faces and Places Photograph Donation Drive
Sun., Sept. 1-Mon., Sept. 30
Covington
Donate a copy of your Northern Kentucky school composite photograph to the Library’s Faces and Places collection. We are looking for photos from every time period, elementary school through college and public and private schools. Call 962-4070 to arrange the donation. Photo can be scanned and returned.
Downton Abbey Celebration
Sat., Sept. 7, 1-4 PM
Erlanger
Adults
Sing by for crafts, raffles, and fun or join us for the entire day! We will have Tea of Royal Manners, screening of Secrets of Highclere Castle and custom silhouette portraits by Silhouette Studio NKY. Registration required at kentonlibrary.org/events.
Old Friends: A Simon & Garfunkel Tribute
Sat., Sept. 14, 6:30-8 PM
Erlanger
Old Friends, starring Nick Foresman and Jason Elsenheimer, pays the ultimate homage to the classic American duo, Simon & Garfunkel.
The Erlanger Branch is located at 401 Kenton Lands Road, in Erlanger.
Downton Abbey Tea Time
Sun., Sept. 15, 2-4 PM
Covington
Wear your best hat and join us as we watch the series finale of Downton Abbey while sipping on tea and eating tea cookies and tiny sandwiches. Register at kentonlibrary.org/events.
Chicken Rodeo
Sat., Sept. 21, noon-1 PM
William E. Durr
It’s our 13th annual Chicken Rodeo! Stop by during the Farm Tour to race a chicken.
Observing Peace: What Does it Mean to be a Refugee
Sat., Sept. 21, 1 p.m.
Erlanger
Listen to Mirsada Kadiric talk about her book and life. Learn what it means to be a refugee through her experiences. Her book will be available for purchase. Create a Peace Pole after the presentation.
Bee Series
Erlanger
What’s the Buzz?
Thurs., Sept. 12, 6:30 PM
Find out more about how honeybees do what they do. We may get to try on a beekeeping suit. Follow the life cycle of the honeybee and taste different flavors of honey!
The William E. Durr Branch is located at 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, in Independence.
Bee Happy Puppet Show
Sun., Sept. 22, 2-3 PM
Help us kick off Bee Week with a special performance by the Wump Mucket Puppets! Bee Happy is a lively performance featuring puppet stories that promote keeping our world cleaner and learning more about the world of bees.
DIY Honey Face Masks
Mon., Sept. 23, 6 PM
Learn about the healing and restoring properties of honey for your skin. Samples provided. Adults only. Register at kentonlibrary.org/events
Manic Mondays: Bee Crazy
Mon., Sept. 23, 6:30 PM
Watch the Bee Movie & do crafts. Everyone is invited.
Test Kitchen: Honey
Tues., Sept. 24, 7 PM
Come to the Library to learn some bee-riffic recipes and enjoy a demonstration. Samples provided. Adults only. Register at kentonlibrary.org/events.
Wild Wednesdays: Buzz! It’s a Bee Week
Wed., Sept. 25, 6 PM
Children ages 7-12 can learn all about bees, with crafts and games, and make their day sweeter by having some honey!
Arboretum on Wheels
Thurs., Sept. 26, 6:30 PM
The AOW will provide a look at interactions with our Ecosystem and the food web, complete with interactive experiences. Everyone is invited.
Bee Themed Silhouette Art
Thurs., Sept. 26, 6:30 PM
Celebrate our Bee Week and create a beautiful, framed piece of bee-themed silhouette art with old book pages and the Silhouette Cameo in the STREAM center. Register starting Sept. 12 at kentonlibrary.org/events. Adults only.
For details or a complete list of programs, click here, or call (859) 962-4000.
