KCPL September Calendar 2013

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SEPTEMBER 2013

F R E E p r o g r a m s a n d e v e n t s

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EveryoneGenerationsuesdays, 7-8 pm

arents, grandparents, aunts, and

ncles bring children to the Library to

hare in amily centered stories and

ats. Everyone is invited to partici-

ate in the un.

Adultsook DiscussionsThe Turn of the Screw

y Henry James

uesday, September 3, 7 pm

e will discuss The Turn o the

crew. New members are always

elcome.

nterviewing SkillsWorkshop*uesday, September 10, 6:30-8 pm

ou never get a second chance to

ake a frst impression! Join HR

oessionals to learn how to prepare

r job interviews and make an

xcellent frst impression.

ree Credit Report Pull

nd Review Dayuesday, September 17, 3-7 pm

nancial coaches rom The Brighton

enter will pull ree copies o your

edit report or you and privately

view, explain and interpret results.

se this special opportunity to getitical credit history inormation and

arn how to take appropriate steps to

mprove your credit score!

Classic Bookiscussion Series

Main Street by Sinclair Lewis

Wednesday, September 18, 7-8 pm

oin us or a lively discussion o

nclair Lewis Main Street.

Southbank Reads:The Online Book GroupMonday, September 23 -

Friday, September 27

Join us when we discuss TheElegance of the Hedgehog

by Muriel Barbury. This group is

eatured on www.goodreads.com.

CongenealogyMonday, September 23, 6:30-8 pm

Just getting started with your amily

history research? Wondering how to

fnd ancestral inormation online? Join

with other genealogists or an evening

o education and conversation.

TeensGRADES 6-12

Animanga ClubWednesday, September 4, 4-5:30 pm

Manga, Anime and Japanese snacks.

GameQuestTuesday, September 17, 6-8 pm

Teen CouncilWednesday, September 18, 4-5:30 pm

Have an idea about programs or

things you would like to happen at the

Library? Let your voice be heard. Fun

way to earn community service hours.

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Covington Library502 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011 (859) 962-4060

Hours:M-Th 9 am - 9 pm

ri. 9 am - 6 pm

at. 10 am - 5 pm

un. 1 pm - 5 pm

*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4071 for adult and teen programs, 962-4077 for childr

Please check the Librarys event website or Facebook page to fnd out about additional

rograms and services taking place at the Covington Library.

Weekly

PreschooStorytimePreschool StorytimAges 3-5 years

Tuesdays, 10 am

Come to the Library or sto

songs and activities just or

preschoolers.

Toddler Time*Age 24 months & a pare

Tuesdays, 11 am

Toddlers, bring your avorite

to share books, songs and

just or two-year-olds. Sibli

welcome.

Family Storytime*Ages 0-5 years & a pare

Wednesdays, 7 pm

Families with young childre

storytime is or you.

Babes in StorylandAges 0-24 months

Thursdays, 10 am

Develop your babys early l

skills and make new riend

through stories, songs, sign

language and fnger plays.

are welcome.

Play ArtAges 2-6 years & a pare

Fridays, 10-11 amJoin us or some creative p

with songs, stories and

hands-on art.

Interested in your family history? Join us for

Congenealogy, an evening of education and

conversation with fellow genealogists, on Monday,

September 23.

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EveryoneFamily DaySpaghetti Dinner*Friday, September 27, 6-8 pm

Celebrate National Family Day at

the Durr Branch with a hot spaghetti

dinner provided by La Rosas o

Independence.

AdultsStitch-A-LongsSeptember 1 - September 30

Knit and crochet with the Library

stitchers or at home! New patterns

posted online each month that will

stretch your stitching skills. This

months projects: Cowls!

WEEKLY GED CLASSES!Mondays, 5-7:30 pm &

Wednesdays, 5-7:30 pm

Study or your GED and take ad-

vantage o all that this class has to

oer. Call (859) 442-1615 or moreinormation.

W.W.I.N.K. (WellnessWalkers In NorthernKentucky)*Wednesdays, September 4 & 11,

5-6 pm

Bring your own hand weights or bands

and dress in comy clothes. Come or

one mile, two or even all three miles

using One Mile Walking DVD.

Diabetes Meet-Up*

Wednesday, September 4, 6:30-8 pmCome to this session and learn how

you can have better blood sugar

control rom a real patient, with real

A1C control, providing real inspiration.

Dont miss Taking Control with Amy

Hayes. Light rereshments provided.

Stitchers Night OutThursdays, September 5 & 19, 5-8:30 pm

Meet and mingle with local stitchers!

Open CraftsSaturdays, September 7 &14,

10 am-4 pm

Join the Library craters and you wont

have to clean o your kitchen table just

to work on a project! Come or an hour

or pack a lunch and stay or the day.

Quilting Basics*Saturday, September 7,

10:30 am-12:30 pm

Instructors will teach basic quilting

techniques while participants create a

quilt block. Beginning students mustcall (859) 962-4031 to register and

obtain a list o quilt materials needed.

Scarf It Up!: Learn toLace*Saturday, September 7,

11am-12:30 pm

Learn how to make lace while you

stitch a scar. Students should bring

size 8 knitting needles and worsted

weight yarn. This is an intermediate

class and participants must know how

to cast on/o, knit and purl.

Make It With Jackie:Greeting Cards*

Sunday, September 8, 2-4 pLearn how to make person

ized greeting cards. All su

provided. Adults only plea

Lunch and Learnfor Seniors:

Wills and Trusts*Monday, September 9, 12-2 p

Learn the dierence between w

and trusts while enjoying soup

and salad.

ToastmastersMondays, September 9 & 23,

6:45-8:30 pm

Toastmasters help people deve

public speaking and leadership

with enjoyment. Just stop in

or inormation call (859) 802-

or visit our Club website. Gathe

at 6:45 pm or introductions w

meeting starting at 7 pm. Adul

please.

Quilting: Mystery Bloof the Month*Saturday, September 14,

10:30 am-12:30 pm

Join the Library stitchers and le

how to make a mystery 12-inc

block. This program is or inter

quilters. Call (859) 962-4031 o

ter online to receive your supp

Scarf It Up!:Learn to Crochet*

Saturday, September 14,11 am-12:30 pm

Learn the our basic stitches w

making a scar. Students will r

everything needed to get starte

Scarf It Up!: Learn to Saturday, September 14, 2-3:3

Students will receive knitting n

and yarn to start your frst scar

William E. Durr Branch1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051(859) 962-4

Hours:M-F 9 am - 9 pm

at. 10 am - 5 pm

un. 1 pm - 5 pm

*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4031 for adult and teen programs, 962-4032 for childre

WeeklyPreschoolStorytimes

orytimes are designed to help

hildren develop early literacy skills

nd a love o books. In addition to

tening to stories, storytimes may

clude songs, activities, rhymes,

ngerplays and more.

reschool Storytimeges 3-5uesdays, 10:30 am

ories and songs with Joel the

nging Librarian.

oddler Timeges 2-3 & parent or guardian

uesdays, 7-7:30 pm

oddlers and their avorite adult are

vited to a special storytime just

r them.

abes in Storylandges 0-24 months & a parent/

uardian

Wednesdays, 7 pm

Thursdays

- 9:30 am (prewalkers)

- 10:30 am (walkers)

ing your baby to the library or

nguage enrichment with stories,

ongs and rhymes. Limited to frst

5 babies in attendance.

layartges 2-6 & a parent/guardian

hursdays, 1:30 & 7 pm

ridays, 10 & 11am

oin us or stories and a crat. See

ebsite or weekly themes.

CelebrateNational

Family Day

with a

spaghetti

dinner!


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iters Group:dependence Inklingsday, September 15, 2-4:30 pm

you write novels or short stories?

e yoursel the advantage o sup-

, tips and eedback.

ah Jongg Madness*ndays, September 16 & 30, 1-4 pm

rn this game thats popular all over

world. Games are played with the

3 National Mah Jongg League

ds and rules. New students, please

ster!

dependence Bookverssday, September 17, 7-8:30 pm

Pick up

your copy o

Heresy by

S.J. Parris at

the Reerence

Desk andjoin us to

discuss it.

Taste of Exercise:mba*

dnesday, September 18, 7-8 pm

Lori Deutscher or an introduction

umba.

Dancing*

dnesday, September 25, 7-8 pm

Michelle Elghayech or anoduction to veil dancing.

arf It Up!: Learn to Purl*rsday, September 19, 6-7:30 pm

rn how to purl while you make a

r. Students should bring size 8

ting needles and worsted weight

n. This is an intermediate class and

chers should know how to cast on/

and the knit stitch.

AYAK Demo Day*urday, September 21, 11 am-6 pmp by Doe Run Lake to watch a

monstration. Ask questions,

yak, and maybe take a quick

dle.

rget Your Resumeorkshop*sday, September 24, 6:30-8 pm

expert help editing or updating

r resume rom Human Resources

essionals to give you a resh look

he marketplace.

Go Green to Clean*Thursday, September 26, 7-8 pm

Learn how to reduce handling, use,

and disposal hazards associated with

dangerous household products by

substituting saer alternatives.

Movie vs. Book*Sunday, September 29, 2-4 pm

Join us today or Alice in

Wonderland and come back next

week or the book discussion. Popcorn

provided with registration!

TeensGRADES 6-12

Fandom Friday:SupernaturalFriday, September 6, 6-8 pm

Season 9 starts next month! Vote orwhich episodes to watch on acebook!

Anime ClubFriday, September 13, 6-8 pm

Come or anime and pizza! Check

us out on acebook or pizza topping

and/or anime requests! https://www.

acebook.com/kcplteens

Not Your Little SistersPaper Dolls!Monday, September 16, 6-8 pm

Ninjas! Fairies! Mermaids! Crazy circus

reaks! These are not your average

paper dolls.

No Parents Allowed!College & Financial AidTuesday, September 24, 6-8 pm

Have college questions you dont

want to ask with parents or teachers

around? Curious about the stu your

guidance counselors dont tell you?

Well have requent Durr Teen Pro-

grams Guest Star (guidance counselor

by day) Wendy here to help. Come

anytime 6-8!

ChildrenPuppy Tales*

Grades K-6Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 pm

Registered children in Grades K-6 will

have a 15-minute time slot to read

one-on-one to a dog who loves to

hear stories! Call 962-4032 or stop

by the Childrens Desk to register.

Homeschoolers Club:Westward Ho!Grades K-6

Wednesday, September 4,

10:30-11:30 am

Join us or Homeschoolers Club inSeptember as we explore pioneer lie

on the Oregon Trail.

WedneZANYAges: 5 - 12

Wednesdays, 4:30-5 pm

Sept. 4: Science/Chicken in a Cup

Sept. 11: Games

Sept. 18: Art/Marbling

Sept. 30: Games

Funday MondayGrades K-6

Monday, September 9, 4:30-5:15

Use all ruits and vegetables as

stamps to create a colorul collag

Open to the frst 30 in attendance

Lego TimeAges 6-12

Thursday, September 12,

4:30-5:30 pm

Build a masterpiece with our hug

collection o Legos!

Second SaturdayBook ClubGrades 3-6

Saturday, September 14, 1:30 pm

This months book is James an

the Giant Peach by Roald Dah

For Me For You For LateAges 3-5

Tuesday, September 17, 10:30-1

Learn the basics o saving, sharin

and spending with activities prov

by PNC.

Be a Bookworm!Ages 0-12

September 21 - September 29

Be a bookworm while celebrating

National Library Card Sign Up Mo

Stop by the Childrens Desk and

how many gummy worms there a

Chicken Rodeo featurFarmer Jason*Ages 0-12

Saturday, September 21, 1-3 pm

Its chicken chasing time! Sign up

our 7th annual Chicken Rodeo. F

an added treat, Emmy Award win

Farmer Jason will perorm immed

ollowing the rodeo.

Cook Up a StoryGrades K-6

Monday, September 23, 4:30-5:

Cook up a camping scene with

cookies and icing and other yumm

ingredients. Open to the frst

30 in attendance.

5Dont miss Emmy Award winning Farmer Jasonon Saturday, September 21.


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EveryoneOutdoor Afternoon

t the Popsaturday, September 7, 2-3 pm

njoy an aternoon o classical pops

ith this special outdoor concert,erormed by the Florence Community

and. All ages are welcome!

Concert and Pizza withNKY Youth Band!hursday, September 12, 7-8 pm

oin the NKY Youth Band or musical

ntertainment! Find out who they are,

hat they do, and enjoy a mini-con-

ert! Pizza will ollow or all program

tendees.

ispanic HeritageDay Fiesta!aturday, September 14, 2-4 pm

oin us or bilingual storytime and

oteria game or the amily, We will

ng songs and dance too. There will

e ood to taste or everyone.

International Red PandaDay Celebration*Saturday, September 21, 2-4 pm

Celebrate International Red Panda Day

at the Library! Enjoy storytime, crats,

and meet a Red Panda Zookeeper.

Storytime is at 2 pm in the Childrens

Activity Room. Open Crats rom2:30-3:30 pm in the Childrens Activity

Room. Presentation with Cincinnati

Zoos Red Panda Zookeeper is at

3:30 pm in the Meeting Rooms.

Please register and include a short

note about which programs you will be

attending during the celebration.

AdultsStitch-A-LongsSeptember 1-30

Knit and crochet with the Library

stitchers or at home! New patterns

posted online each month that will

stretch your stitching skills. This

months projects: Cowls!

Book Discussion The Night Circus

by Erin MorgensternSeptember 4, 7 pm

The Sisters Brothers

by Patrick deWitt

September 18, 7 pm

The Great Gatsby

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

September 19, 2 pm

Check out books at reerence desk

and join us to discuss.

Writers GroupThursdays, September 5 & 19, 6:30 pm

Give and share eedback in this writing

group or writers o all genres.

Home Wine Making*Tuesday, September 10, 7 pm

Learn all about the process o making

excellent wine at home as repre-

sentatives rom Tristate Beer & Wine

Crating show o the dierent tools

and ingredients that youll need to

get started.

Cincinnati Reds Historyin 10 Photographs*Thursday, September 12, 7 pm

Baseball lovers, join us or an enter-

taining presentation on the history o

the Reds that ocuses on the stories

behind 10 iconic photographs. Pre-

sented by the Reds Hall o Fame and

Museum.

Knitting with Scarf it Up!Thursdays, September 12 & 26, 7 pm

Learn to knit or bring your own project!

New knitters should register and

bring size 10.5 needles and thick and

chunky yarn.

Film FridayFriday, September 13, 1 & 6 pm

This month, watch and discuss 42.

Introduction to E-ReadersTuesday, September 17, 6:30-8:30 pm

Learn about several e-book readers

and how to download Library e-books

or ree.

Retirement WorkshopPart 1: Social Security*

Tuesday, September 17, 7-8 pIn Part 1, Baby Boomers will le

what they need to know to max

their Social Security paycheck.

Part 2: Income Planning*Tuesday, September 24, 7-8 p

In Part 2, learn not only about s

or retirement, but how to sae

tribute your income once retire

Planning Your Futurewith KHEAAWednesday, September 18, 5:3

The Kentucky High Education A

sistance Authority will host two

sessions: Your Map to College

How to Handle Your Future. Sn

and drinks will be provided. Tee

their parents are welcome to a

Beginner YogaThursday, September 19, 7 pm

Join us or a ree beginner ses

that will stretch and strengthen

body as well as calm your mind

Please bring your own yoga matowel.

Southbank Reads:TheOnline Book GroupSeptember 23 - September 27

Join us when we discuss The

Elegance of the Hedgehog

Muriel Barbury. This group is e

on www.goodreads.com.

Active For Life!Tuesday, September 24 & Thur

September 26, 9:30 -10:30 am

Increase your strength, exibilit

energy level, and overall health

biweekly exercise program or

adults. Please bring your own s

weights.

Senior Movie DayWednesday, September 25, 1 p

Watch and discuss The Afric

Queen, starring Humphrey Bo

and Katharine Hepburn. Cospo

by Madonna Manor.

Erlanger Branch Library401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018 (859) 962-4000

Hours:M-F 9 am - 9 pm

at. 10 am - 6 pm

un. 1 pm - 5 pm

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*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4002 for adult and teen programs, 962-4003 for childre

Enjoy beautiful classical pops

outdoors! Saturday, September 7.

Dont miss the Hispanic

Heritage Day Fiesta!


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b Research Skillsrsday, September 26, 6:30-8 pm

s class will teach you how to use

ary resources, search company

bsites or critical inormation and

other online/print sources more

ctively in your job search.

bletop Gamingrsday, September 26, 7-8 pm

et up with ellow tabletop gamers

play a wide array o games rom

Librarys collection, or bring

r own.

ommunity Shred Dayurday, September 28,10 am-1 pm

ument Destruction will shred your

sonal papers, bills and other conf-

tial documents. No more than fve

wn grocery bag size o items will

accepted so that everyone will have

opportunity to participate. Pull up

r vehicle to the truck on Shred Day.

ont Lose the Plot!iters Workshop*urday, September 28,

30 am-5 pm

us or our annual workshop or

ers eaturing the ollowing ses-

s: Plotting Out Your Novel with

phen Leigh (10:30 am); Subplots,

tories and Parallel Arcs with Na-

n Singer (1:30 pm); and Foreshad-

ng in Fiction with Andrew Miller

0 pm).

eensADES 6-12

brary Loungednesdays and Mondays,

0-5:30 pm

g out with riends, play games,

n to music, catch up on your

mework, or just relax with a good

k and ree snacks.

yond the Book*dnesday, September 4,

0-6:30 pm

months book is The Marbury

s by Andrew Smith. Discuss the

k, get your questions answered by

author, and get recommendations

more great books. Pick up copies

he months book at the Reerence

k.

Craft: Friendship Bracelets*Monday, September 9, 5:30-6:30 pm

Make a variety o riendship bracelets

with string, yarn, beads, charms, and

more! All supplies provided, including

snacks and drinks.

Movie NightWednesday, September 11, 6-8 pm

Watch The Avengers and enjoy

ree popcorn!

ACT Practice TestSaturday, September 14, 10 am-1 pm

Join Kaplan Learning Center to take

an ACT Practice Test and review your

results. Participants must call Kaplan

at (859) 344-5080 to register.

Questions can be directed to

(859) 344-5080.

Teen Advisory Board*Monday, September 16, 5:30-6:30 pm

Teen Advisory Board is the place oryou to share your thoughts, opinions,

and suggestions or Young Adult

programs and the Librarys collections

and services.

Friendship Is Magic Party*Monday, September 23, 5:30-6:30 pm

Celebrate the magic o riendship at

a My Little Pony party! Make a pony

crat, play MLP Trivia to win prizes,

and watch a couple o MLP episodes

with other bronies and pegasisters.

Anime & Manga Club*Wednesday, September 25,

5:30-6:30 pm

Watch anime, read manga, play

games, and enjoy Japanese snacks.

Monday Night Magic*Monday, September 30, 5:30-7 pm

Stop by the Library to play Magic: The

Gathering with riends or learn how to

get started. Bring your own cards. No

card trading. Please register.

ChildrenReading BuddiesAges 2-12

Mondays, 4:30-6 pm & Saturday,

Sept. 28, 12-2 pm

Its a new school year, so start o right

by joining us or Reading Buddies.

Children aged 2-12 will share books

with an adult Reading Buddy. Pizza will

be served and an incentive prize willbe awarded.

CrafternoonsAges 6-12

Wednesdays, 4-5 pm

9/4: Back to School Basics

9/11: Patriot Day Projects

9/18: National Cheeseburger Day

9/25: Apple Day

See website or program descriptions.

Thursday ThingsAges 6-12

Thursdays, 7-8 pm

9/5: Book Covers & Notebooks

9/12: Concert with NKY Youth Band

9/19: Plank Walkers Party

9/26: Starry Starry Night!

See website or program descriptions.

Library 101 forHomeschool Families*Ages 5-12 with parent

Friday, September 6, 10:30-10:30 am

Find out about the great resources

available at the Library to help youhave a successul year o learning,

and join in a amily online scavenger

hunt.

Puppy Tales*Grades 1-6

Sunday, September 15, 2-4 pm

Read to a dog at the Library! Stud-

ies have shown that reading to dogs

improves childrens reading skills.

Dance Party!*Ages 3-7

Friday, September 27, 4 pm

Join Miss Julie or a dance party! We

will read books about dancing, learn

some new dances and have a snack.

Rhythm & Rhyme:Sensory Storytime*Ages 2-8

Saturday, September 28, 11 am

Sensory Storytime is an interactive and

educational program that can be en-

joyed by all children, but is especiallydesigned or children with sensory

integration challenges. It combines

activities to stimulate all fve senses

and promote learning. I your child has

difculty sitting through one o the

Librarys other storytimes, this inclu-

sive program o stories, songs and

activities may be a better ft or him

or her.

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WeeklyPreschooStorytimeStorytimes are designed to he

children develop early literacy

and a love o books. In additio

listening to stories, storytimesinclude songs, activities, rhym

fngerplays and more.

Babes in StorylandAges 0-24 months & a pare

Mondays,10 a.m.

Tuesdays,10 & 11 a.m.

Limited to the frst 15 babies

attendance.

Rise N ShineAges 2-5 years & a parent

Mondays, 11 a.m.

Bedtime StoriesAges 2-5 years & a parent

Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Wear your pajamas!

Toddler TimeAge 2 & a parent

Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

PlayartAges 2-6 years & a parent

Wednesdays, 1:30 & 7 p.m.

Fridays, 10 & 11:30 a.m.

Preschool StorytimeAges 3-5 years

Thursdays, 10 &11:30 a.m.

NEW!


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ovington Library

02 Scott Boulevard

ovington, KY 41011

hone: (859) 962-4060

urr Branch Library

992 Walton-Nicholson Road

dependence, KY 41051

hone: (859) 962-4030

rlanger Branch Library

01 Kenton Lands Roadlanger, KY 41018

hone: (859) 962-4000

ours-Th: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

i.*: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

at.** 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

un. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.The Covington Library

closes at 6 p.m. on Friday

Erlanger open until 6 p.m.

on Saturday

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Teens,continuedCoffee & Doodlingaturday, September 21, 1-3 pm

ave a little coee and try a

entangle.

Chocolate Sculptinguesday, September 24, 4-6 pm

reate an edible sculpture with

hocolate.

Game Roomhursday, September 26,

-8:30 pm

ChildrenArt ClubGrades PreK-5

Mondays, 4-5 pm

Explore the joys o art! Join us each

Monday or creative and hands-on art

programs.

Book a LibrarianGrades K-5

Most days in September

Librarians are available to help with

homework, study skills, projects

and more. Call Elizabeth or Kim toschedule an appointment or a

one- on-one help session. By

appointment only.

Puppy TalesGrades 1-6

Sunday, September 8, 1-3 pm

Come read to a real dog, earn a

certifcate, and enter a rae or your

own toy reading companion.

Haunt Your LibraryWriting ContestGrades 1-6

Monday, September 9 -

Friday, October 11

Enter an original poem or tale in the

Librarys writing contest. Deadline

or entries is October 11. Winnerswill be announced and awarded

prizes on October 18. Winning stories

will be eatured in the Community

Presspaper! Submit entries to the

Covington Childrens Department

or email a Word document

to writingcontest@

kentonlibrary.org. Entries

must include childs name,

age, address, phone, email

address, school and grade

level. I possible, include a

photo.

Second SaturdayBooks and BrunchAges 9-12

Saturday, September 14,

11 am-noon

Share what you are reading while

enjoying a lite brunch. Each mon

name will be drawn to win a cha

book. Eat. Read. Enjoy.

Covington Library, continued

Teens!Join us forcoffee anddoodling onSaturday,

September 21.

Enter an

original poem

or tale in the

Librarys spooky

writing

contest!

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