Cooking, Makerspace, Gilmore Girls and so more much at your Kenton County Library during November:
DIY & Craft Programs
DIY Pumpkin Sugar Scrub – Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Independence
Thursday, November 10, 7-8 pm
Each participant will receive supplies to make their own batch of pumpkin sugar scrub and a supply list with instructions to take home. Adults only.
MakerCon! – Erlanger Branch Library, 1992 Kenton Lands Road
Saturday, November 12, 2-5 pm
Join us for an afternoon of makers, crafts, food, robots and prizes! Presenters still welcome by contacting brandon.baldoni@kentonlibrary.org.
DIY Wine Cork Pumpkins – Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Independence
Thursday, November 15, 7-8:30 pm
Make your own wine cork pumpkin and receive a supply list with instructions to take home. Adults only.
Cooking Programs
Erlanger’s Test Kitchen: Thanksgiving Desserts – Erlanger Branch Library, 1992 Kenton Lands Road
Thursday, November 10, 7-8 pm
Just in time for Thanksgiving, learn tips and tricks to making your desserts top notch! Samples will be served. Presented by Colonel De’s Herbs & Spices.
Meal Planning – Covington Branch, 502 Scott Boulevard
Friday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-noon
Adults are invited to learn how to save time and money with meal planning and freezer meals. Learn what the typical family is spending on their groceries per month as well as tips and tricks to eat better. End the “what’s for dinner” dilemma.
Pop Culture Programs (Gilmore Girls & Harry Potter)
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Party – Covington Branch, 502 Scott Boulevard
Thursday, November 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join us for a night of Harry Potter fun. Celebrate the new movie release by stepping back into the Wizarding World with a craft, snacks and local fantastic beasts from the Cool Critters. Door prizes, including a coloring book, a copy of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them and movie passes will be given away. School age children.
Gaga for Gilmore Girls Marathon – Erlanger Branch Library, 1992 Kenton Lands Road
Multiple dates (below)
Join us as we relive our favorite Gilmore Girls moments through the seasons. Each attendance will give you an entry into the raffle to win your favorite season on DVD. Be sure to check out the Gilmore Girl display at the Erlanger Branch.
· Saturday, Nov. 14, 1-4; Kick off the marathon with season 1
· Monday, Nov. 21, 6-9; Best of seasons 2 and 3
· Tuesday, Nov. 22, 6-9 pm; Best of seasons 4 & 5
· Wednesday, Nov. 23, 6-9 pm; Best of seasons 6 & 7
· Friday, Nov. 25, 6-9 pm; Best of all the seasons leading up to new season 8
Fantastic Wizarding Celebration – Erlanger Branch Library, 1992 Kenton Lands Road
Wednesday, November 16, 7-8:30 pm
Celebrate and explore Rowling’s Wizarding World. We will discuss the Harry Potter series, consume Wizarding World themed confections, learn about the fantastic beasts that will be seen in the new movie, get sorted into the new Ilvermorny Houses, and you can enter a cosplay contest. Adults.
DIY Harry Potter Grindylow Aquarium – Erlanger Branch Library, 1992 Kenton Lands Road
Monday, Nov. 21, 6:30-8 pm
Celebrate the newest Harry Potter movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” by creating an aquarium to hold your very own fantastic beast. Supplies included. Teens only.
Gilmore Girls Marathon – Covington Branch, 502 Scott Boulevard
Friday, Nov. 25, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Netflix is releasing Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life on Friday, Nov. 25. Teens and adults are welcome to join us for an after-Thanksgiving marathon.
Other Great Programs
Beaks and Talons with Raptor, Inc – Erlanger Branch Library, 1992 Kenton Lands Road
Tuesday, November 8, 3-4 pm
An avian ambassador from Raptor Inc., a rehab facility in Milford, will bring raptors for us to view and touch.
Getting into College: Understanding the Process – Erlanger Branch Library, 1992 Kenton Lands Road
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6:30-7:30 pm
Learn about the college and scholarship application process. Adults and Teens.
Visit www.kentonlibrary.org for more information.