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Whether you are vowing to take up a hobby, get fit, learn a new skill, read more, become more computer literate, volunteer your time or get your GED in the New Year, the Kenton County Public Library can help with your resolution.
Always wanted to learn to play chess? Here is your chance! The Mary Ann Mongan Library in Covington will offer a two-part Chess Class Saturdays, Jan. 17 and 31, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
The class for children in first grade through adults will teach the basics such as pieces, point values, rules and moves. The Covington location also offers Chess Club for children in grades K-12 every Thursday from 3-5 p.m. It’s open to all skill levels.
Would you enjoy making your own hats and blankets? The Durr Branch in Independence offers Quilting and Knitting Classes for teens and adults.
Call (859) 962-4031 to register and receive the supply list. Kids Knit will be offered for ages 8-12 every Thursday in January at 5 p.m. Register by calling (859) 962-4032.
Did you miss out on high school graduation but making a resolution to get your diploma in 2009?
The Independence location offers free weekly GED Classes on Wednesdays every month from noon-2 p.m. and 5:30-8 p.m. The Erlanger Branch offers GED study sessions on Thursdays from 5:30-8 p.m.
Vowing to read more or maybe want to tap into your creative side? All three branches offer monthly Book Clubs and Writing Groups for adults.
Computers, Facebook, databases, oh my. It can all become very confusing but the free classes at the Library can help. All three branches offer Computer Classes like Excel, PowerPoint, Exploring the Internet, and First Time Computer Users. There are even special classes on how to use Facebook, Myspace and Library databases like Westlaw.
Did you get a new camera but don’t know how to use it? Don’t let it sit in the closet. Take Hands on Digital Photography at the Erlanger Branch on Wednesday, Jan. 7 and 21, at 6:30 p.m. where you’ll learn how to use and adjust your camera settings and features. You can also learn how to Take Better Photos on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Erlanger Library.
You can also keep your New Year’s resolution to get fit. The Erlanger location will offer several Exercise Classes including yoga, tai chi, Pilates and a special class for older adults.
Maybe you have vowed to give your time in the New Year. The Kenton County Public Library has several volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals of all ages. The Library needs people to assist with a wide variety of programs including Reading Buddies, movie nights, holiday parties, children’s programs, genealogy and more. The Library is also in need of computer volunteers and people to help at the Library Foundation’s 5K Run & Walk presented by U.S. Bank in June. You can call (859) 962-4060, ext. 4261, to find out how you can volunteer.
Your New Year’s resolution may be to save money. The library can even help with that. Don’t waste money buying books, renting movies or buying $50 games for your Wii. You can borrow game station games, new release movies, books, music, magazines and much more at the Library.
Save your money on entertainment too by coming to Library concerts, plays (Peter Pan at Erlanger in January), craft programs, computer classes, children’s programs and more.
You can even save money on tutoring programs by trying Puppy Tales and Reading Buddies first. There are fun free programs and materials for everyone at the Library.
All programs are free and you do not have to have a Kenton County Public Library card to attend a program. You do not have to live in Kenton County to receive a free Kenton County Public Library card. All you need is a valid ID with your current address or a recent piece of mail. Children can also receive a free Library card with parent permission.
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