Kenton County Public Library

calendar
DECEMBER 2013
FREE programs and events

Hours:
M-Th 9 am - 9 pm Fri. 9 am - 6 pm Sat. 10 am - 5 pm Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm

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

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

Everyone
Model Trains for the Holidays
Saturday-Sunday, December 7-8 TriState N-Trak brings their model train display to Covington. Enjoy this room-lling exhibit of N-Scale model trains along with beautifully designed scenery and track layouts.

Everyone is sure to enjoy the beutiful model train exhibit December 7-8!

Family Holiday Theatre

Saturday, December 21, 2-3 pm Join us for a live performance of one of the best-loved holiday stories of all time, as Ebenezer Scrooge learns a timeless lesson with the help of the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. A Childrens Theatre/ArtReach Production.

Puppy Tales

Adults
Job Search One-on-One*
Tuesday, December 3 & Monday, December 16, 1-3 pm Meet one-on-one with an expert for help with updating your resume, conducting job research or applying for jobs. Open lab, no registration required.

Nonction and Core Content for Teachers

Thursday, December 5, 4-5:30 pm Elementary level teachers are invited to participate in hands-on review of nonction resources directly related to the Core Content, create their own teacher library card, and get an overview of helpful databases. Snacks, door prizes and swag bags will be provided.

Cincinnati Harpers Robin Holiday Concert

Saturday, December 14, 1-2 pm The Cincinnati Harpers Robin performs holiday tunes; traditional, Celtic and contemporary.

Ages 4-12 Sunday, December 1, 1-3 pm Come read to a real dog, earn a certicate and enter a rafe to win your own toy reading companion. Drawings are held twice a year in June and December.

Homespun: All Things Christmas

Teens
Classic Book Discussion Series Considers Dickens Christmas Carol
Ages 16 and up Wednesday, December 11, 7-8 pm See Adults.

Telling Stories Book Discussion

Tuesday, December 3, 7 pm We will discuss The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Books are available at the Reference Desk.

Tuesday, December 10, 7-8:30 pm Join us as a representative from KYNECT presents a program with information on the Affordable Health Care Act.

Affordable Health Care for the Public

Grades 1-6 Monday, December 2, 1:30-2:30 pm When was the rst Christmas card sent? Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? Learn some fun facts about many of our favorite Christmas traditions and symbols. Enjoy holiday treats and make a festive craft.

Matinee Wednesdays

Children
Seasons Readings
Ages 2-12 December 1-31 Children ages 2-12 can pick up a Seasons Readings book log. Read or listen to ve books and return your log to the Library for a prize and rafe entry. Complete as many book logs as you like for more chances to win. All logs due by 5 pm on Tuesday, December 31.

Wednesdays, 1-3 pm Well be showing everything from mysteries to westerns to adventure lms and more! Popcorn included!

Classic Book Discussion Series Considers Dickens Christmas Carol

Ages 16 and up Wednesday, December 11, 7-8 pm If you know it only through its many movie and TV adaptations, pick up a copy of the book to read and enjoy up to six weeks before the discussion.

Celebrate All Things Christmas on December 2!

Cook It Up

Ages 6-12; Grades 1-5 Friday, December 6, 13 & 20, 3-5 pm Drop in as we make edible gifts for friends and family. We will create no bake treats to eat and share.

Improve Your Computer Skills!

*Registration is required for these classes. Please phone the number listed or visit www.kentonlibrary.org/events.

Holiday Happenings: Christmas

Grades 1-6 Monday, December 9, 7-8 pm Join us for Christmas stories, crafts and treats.

Covington Library
Register (859) 962-4071 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events

Exploring the Internet Microsoft PowerPoint Open Lab

Thursday, December 12, 1:30-3:30 pm

Tuesday, December 17, 6:30-8:30 pm

Second Saturday Books and Brunch

Microsoft PowerPoint*

Grades 4-6 Saturday, December 14, 11 am-Noon Children ages 9-12 are invited to share what they are reading while enjoying a lite brunch. Each month, a name will be drawn to win a chapter book.

Part 1: Monday, December 2, 10 am-Noon Part 2: Monday, December 9, 10 am-Noon

Thursday, December 19, 1:30-3:30 pm The class will be open for questions, and round table decision.

Google Tips and Tricks

Microsoft Excel*

Basic: Wednesday, December 4, 10 am-Noon Intermediate: Wednesday, December 11, 10 am-Noon

Thursday, December 19, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn about all Google has to offer including Google Drive, Gmail, Google Calendar, Maps and more!

Weekly Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5, Parent Required Tuesdays, December 3 & 10, 10-10:45 am Join us for stories, songs and activities designed to support the development of key early literacy skills all while having fun at the library!

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher*

Erlanger Branch
Register (859) 962-4002 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events

Thursday, December 5, 10 am-Noon

Family Storytime

E-Readers and E-Books

Ages 0-5, Parent required Wednesdays, December 4 & 11, 7-7:45 pm Families with young children, well make sure this storytime has something for everyone. Stories, songs, ngerplays and fun followed by playtime.

Monday, December 9, 10-11 am Learn how to download e-books from the Librarys website.

Holiday Photos*

Technology Petting Zoo

Thursday, December 12, 1-2 pm Come look at and try out the latest in e-reader technology, including e-readers, tablets and MP3 players.

Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn how to download your holiday photos from your digital camera and upload to photo sites. Learn how to get your pictures organized, and printed so that you can enjoy them this holiday season.

First Time Computer Users*

Wednesday, December 4, 6:30-8:30 pm

Toddler Time

Age 2 years, Parent required Tuesdays, December 3 & 10, 11-11:45 am Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to share books, songs and activities just for two -year-olds. Well wiggle and dance on our way to early literacy. Siblings are welcome

Babes in Storyland

Ages 0-1, Parent required Thursdays, December 5 &12, 10-10:45 am Develop your babys early literacy skills while having fun and making new friends. Well share stories, songs, sign language, ngerplays and playtime. Siblings are welcome.

Durr Branch
Register (859) 962-4031 or www.kentonlibrary.org/events

Touring Facebook

Tuesday, December 10, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Internet for Beginners*

Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8:30 pm This is a free, demonstration-style class and questions are encouraged.

Generations

Grades 1-5 Tuesdays, December 3 & 10, 7-8 pm Parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles bring school age children to the Library to share in family centered stories and crafts. Everyone is invited to participate in the fun.

Play Art

Ages 2-6, Parent required Fridays, December 6, 20 & 27, 10 am Join us for some creative playtime with songs, stories and hands on art. Explore with your children as we make a mess and have some fun!

Microsoft Publisher Holiday Photos

Thursday, December 5, 1:30-3:30 pm

Thursday, December 12, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn about all Google has to offer including Google Drive, Gmail, Google Calendar, Maps and more!

Everything Google!*

Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn how to download your holiday photos from your digital camera and upload to photo sites.

Microsoft Publisher*
Tuesday, December 17, 6:30-8:30 pm

Hours:
M-F Sat. Sun. 9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 5 pm 1 pm - 5 pm

William E. Durr Branch

1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051(859) 962-4030

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

Everyone

Mah Jongg Madness

Schools Out Movies*

Children grade 5 and under must be accompanied by grown-up Monday, December 23, 1 pm: Elf Thursday, December 26, 1 pm: Despicable Me 2 Friday, December 27, 1 pm: Grown Ups 2 Monday, December 30, 1 pm: Planes New Years Eve Double Feature: -Tuesday, December 31, 1 pm: Monsters Inc. -Tuesday, December 31, 2:45 pm: Monsters University

Mondays, December 2 & 16, 1-4 pm Come in and learn this game thats popular all over the world. All skill levels are Eat healthy welcome! Games are and learn healthy played with the 2013 tips at the Lunch National Mah Jongg and Learn for Seniors, League cards and rules. New students, please Monday, December 9, register! 12-2 pm.

Weekly GED

Adults
Stitch-A-Longs
December 1-31 Knit and crochet with the library stitchers or at home! New patterns are posted online each month that will stretch your stitching skills. This months projects belong in the kitchen! Knitters will enjoy Angel Cloth and crocheters will love the Snowman Potholder.

Ages 16 to adult Mondays, December 2 & 9, 5-7:30 pm & Wednesdays, December 4 & 11, 5-7:30 pm Free GED classes are offered by Gateway Community & Technical College and the Kenton County Adult Education Program. Study for your GED and take advantage of all that this class has to offer. Call (859)442-1615 for more information.

Stitchers Night Out

Adult Book Discussion

Thursdays, December 5 & 19, 5-8:30 pm Have fun swapping patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and other projects.

Toastmasters

Mondays, December 9 & 23, 6:45-8:30 pm Toastmasters help people develop public speaking and leadership skills. Adults only please.

Tuesday, December 3, 7-8:30 pm Pick up your copy of Avas Man by Rick Bragg at the Reference Desk and join us to discuss it.

Scarf It Up!: Learn to Purl

Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards

W.W.I.N.K. (Wellness Walkers In Northern Kentucky)

Sunday, December 1, 2-4 pm Learn how to make personalized greeting cards. Participants will make four cards each. All supplies provided. Adults only please.

Writers Group: Independence Inklings

Sundays, December 1 & 15, 2-4:30 pm Join the Independence Inklings a critique group for adults who write ction! Give yourself the advantage of support, tips and feedback. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels.

Wednesdays, December 4, 11 & 18, 5-6 pm Wellness Walkers In Northern Kentucky is open to anyone who would like to make walking for exercise part of their normal routine. Bring your own hand weights or bands and dress in comfy clothes. Come for one mile, two or even all three miles using One Mile Walking DVD.

Thursday, December 5, 6-7:30 pm Learn how to purl while you make a scarf. Students should bring size 8 knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. This is an intermediate class and stitchers should know how to cast on/ off and the knit stitch.

Make It With Jackie: Tags and More!

Thursday, December 12, 7-8:30 pm Learn how to make personalized gift tags! All supplies provided. Adults only please.

Movie vs. Book

Twelfth Annual Fiber Arts Holiday Party

Parent required Sunday, December 8, 2-4 pm Join us today for The Christmas Box and come back next week for the book discussion. Popcorn provided with registration!

Diabetes Meet-Up

Lunch and Learn For Seniors: Staying Fit

Saturday, December 14, 10 am-4 pm Come for an hour or stay for the day. Fastest knitting and crocheting contests, an ornament exchange (bring one to take one), and door prizes. Bring your latest project, an ornament (if you wish), a drink and a snack to share.

Wednesday, December 4, 6:30-8 pm Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips and resources. Decembers Topic: Cooking healthier for the holidays!

Monday, December 9, 12-2 pm Enjoy soup and salad while learning about topics of interest to seniors at our monthly Lunch and Learn for Seniors series. Join staff from Oxford Physical Therapy to learn new tips and tricks on how to maintain a healthier you!

One-on One-Genealogy Assistance

Monday, December 16, 10 am-12 pm Meet one-on-one with a Library staff member for help with genealogy resources such as Ancestry Library Edition, FamilySearch.org, Heritage Quest, etc. Classes are geared toward beginner and intermediate researchers.

Adult Book Discussion

Tuesday, December 17, 7-8:30 pm Pick up your copy of The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans at the Reference Desk and join us to discuss it. New members are always welcome!

Anime Club

Saturday, December 7, 2-4:30 pm Come for anime and pizza! Most of the anime is rated PG or PG-13. Check us out on facebook for pizza topping and/or anime requests! www.facebook.com/kcplteens

WedneZANY Holiday Fun!

Holiday Workshop

Saturday, December 21, 10 am-4 pm Does the Santa at your house need a more private workshop? Bring your projects, wrapping paper and tape to the Library and spend the day away from little eyes and ears!

Last Minute Gifts and/or Gift Wrapping

Ages 5-12 Wednesdays, 4:30-5 pm December 4: Drink hot cocoa while making a cool beaded snowman and listening to cheerful holiday music. December 11: Drink hot cocoa while making a funny elf craft and listening to cheerful holiday music.

Weekly Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5 Tuesdays, December 3 &10, 10:30-11:00 am Join us for music, stories, movement and laughs with Joel the Singing Librarian.

Behemoth Battleship!

Saturday, December 28, 12-4 pm Need a break from relatives and holiday chaos? Be the pawns and bombs in this giant game of battleship! Blow up ships full of your friends and escape after the stress of the holidays with us. Food, drinks and shipyard provided. Adults only.

Tuesday, December 10, 6-8 pm Come use our art and craft supplies to cross things off your list! Do you already have presents but need to wrap them away from your family? Do you know what a crafty gift wrap nerd Jessy the Librarian is? Show up anytime 6-8!

Pictures with Santa

Ages 0-12 Saturday, December 7, 1-3 pm Stop by for a free picture with your kids with Santa. You bring the camera, well provide the background and Santas lap. Well also have crafts for the kids and live music!

Toddler Time

Children
Seasons Readings
Ages 2-12 Sunday, December 1 Visit any Kenton County Public Library location and pick up a Seasons Readings book log. Read or listen to ve books and return your log to the Library for a prize and rafe entry. Complete as many book logs as you like for more chances to win. All logs due by 5 pm on Tuesday, December 31.

Funday Monday: Party Hat Tree

Ages 5-12 Monday, December 9, 4:30-5 pm Transform a party hat into a festive holiday tree.

Ages 2-3, Parent required Tuesdays, December 3 &10, 7-7:30 pm Toddlers and their favorite adult are invited to a special storytime just for them.

Babes in StoryLand

Teens
GradeS 6-12

Lego Time

Whats Your Favorite Book?

Ages 6-12 Thursday, December 12, 4:30-4:30 pm Build a masterpiece with our huge collection of Legos!

Ages 0-2, Parent required Wednesdays, December 4 &11, 7-7:30 pm Bring your baby to the Library for language enrichment with stories, songs and rhymes. Limited to rst 15 babies in attendance.

December 1 - 31 We are spending December rereading, remembering, and sharing our favorite books. Stop by the Durr (Independence) Teen Area for a book log. Returned logs will be entered in a rafe for a $50 Half Price Books gift card.

Homeschoolers Club: Knights, Castles and Swords, Oh, My!

Ages 5-12 Wednesday, December 4, 10:30-11:30 am Learn about the Middle Ages.

Babes in StoryLand / PreWalkers

Ages 0 - 2, Parent required Thursdays, December 5 &12, 9:30 & 10:30 am Bring your baby to the Library for language enrichment with stories, songs and rhymes. Limited to rst 15 babies in attendance.

Take your own photos of your little one with Santa for free! Second Saturday Book Club: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Playart

Ages 2-6, Parent required Thursdays, December 5 &12, 1:30 & 7 pm and Fridays, December 6 & 13, 10 & 11 am

Grades 3-6 Saturday, December 14, 1:30-4:30 pm Snack and chat about awesome books while earning AR or Reading Counts points for school! Decembers featured book is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. You can pick up your book starting November 9th. The movie The Wizard of Oz will be featured after the book discussion. Open to any child that can read at a third through sixth grade reading level.

Hours:
M-F Sat. Sun. 9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 1 pm - 5 pm

Erlanger Branch Library

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

*Registration required. Go online or call 962-4002 for adult and teen programs, 962-4003 for childrens.
Make It, Take It!*
All sessions meet at 6 pm Tuesday, December 3: Cork reindeer ornaments Tuesday, December 10: Clay polymer jewelry Tuesday, December 17: Chocolate candy Thursday, December 19: Bottle cap snowmen ornaments Join us for our annual series of crafts that make perfect stocking stuffers! All materials provided.

Scarf It Up! Saturday*

Saturday, December 21, 10 am-4 pm Learn to Knit, 10:30 am-12 pm Learn to Purl, 1:30-3 pm Learn to Crochet, 2-3:30 pm Come for one or stay for all three informal crafting sessions, taught by volunteers from Scarf It Up!

Teens
GradeS 6-12

Learn about the astronomical science of the Star of Bethlehem! Thursday, December 12, 7 pm.

Everyone
Friends Used Book Sale
December 1-7 Purchase nearly-new and used books! Prices range from $.25 to $4. All proceeds benet programs at your Kenton County Public Library. The sale is open during regular Library hours, but ends 30 minutes prior to closing time.

Holiday Concert with the Hills of Kentucky Dulcimers

Saturday, December 14,1 pm Enjoy a concert of beautiful holiday music with the Hills of Kentucky Dulcimers.

December 4, 7-8 pm Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard December 18, 7-8 pm Girl in Hyacinth Blue by Susan Vreeland December 19, 2-3 pm The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Check out books at reference desk and join us to discuss.

Book Clubs

Beyond the Book*

Wednesday, December 4, 5:30-6:30 pm This month well discuss the Croak series by Gina Damico, including Croak, Scorch and Rogue. Get your questions answered in a live Skype session with the author! Pick up copies of the rst book in the series at the Reference Desk or ask for help getting the other books.

Writers Group

Library Lounge

Cozy Christmas!

Special Event Holiday Extravaganza!

Sunday, December 8, 1:30-4 pm Bring your camera to take a picture of your little one with Santa from 1:30-2:30. Enjoy carriage rides from 2-4. Well have crafts, too, while supplies last. Co-sponsored by the City of Erlanger Parks and Recreation Department.

Saturday, December 21, 2 pm Bring the family to hear Christmas stories and a little Christmas music provided by the Northern Kentucky Youth Band. Wear your comfy clothes, sip hot cocoa and enjoy snacks. Create a simple craft.

Thursdays, December 5 & 19, 6:30 pm Give and share feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres.

Adults
Stitch-A-Longs
December 1-31 Knit and crochet with the library stitchers or at home! New patterns are posted online each month that will stretch your stitching skills. Knitters will enjoy Angel Cloth and crocheters will love the Snowman Potholder!

Friday, December 13, 1 & 6 pm This month, watch and discuss The Way Way Back starring Steve Carell and Toni Collette.

Film Friday

Mondays, December 9 & 16, & Wednesdays, December 11 & 18, 4:30-5:30 pm Come to the Library to hang out with friends, play games, listen to music, catch up on your homework, or just relax with a good book and free snacks. Welcome to everyone in grades 6-12.

Teen Craft: Bad Art Gifts*

Monday, December 9, 5:30-6:30 pm Join us for a Bad Art Craft! Use adorable photos of kittens, dragons, dinosaurs and more to create clever gifts for the holidays or maybe even for yourself.

Senior Movie Day

Star of Bethlehem: The Astronomy

Thursday, December 12, 7 pm Join astronomer Dr. Wes Ryle, from Thomas More College, for a discussion of the science of the Star of Bethlehem. Create a fun star craft. Weather permitting we will take the telescope outside for viewing.

Wednesday, December 18, 1pm This month, watch and discuss the classic 1938 version of A Christmas Carol. Cosponsored by Madonna Manor.

Teen Movie

Open Crafting

Saturday, December 21, 10 am-4 pm Join the library crafters to make new friends, and share some laughter. Bring any knitting, crocheting, or any other crafting project youre currently working on.

Wednesday, December 11, 5:30-6:30 pm Enjoy the holiday season by watching A Charlie Brown Christmas and Happy New Year, Charlie Brown with friends! Open to those in grades 6-12 only.

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, December 16, 5:30-6:30 pm Teen Advisory Board is the place for you to share your thoughts, opinions, and suggestions for Young Adult programs and the Librarys collections and services.

Weekly Preschool Storytimes

Babes in Storyland
Parent required Mondays, December 2 & 9, 10 am & Tuesdays, December 3 & 10, 10 & 11 am Limited to the rst 15 babies in attendance.

Anime & Manga Club*

Wednesday, December 18, 5:30-6:30 pm Watch anime, read the newest manga, win prizes and enjoy Japanese snacks! Please register so there are enough snacks for everyone.

Children
Seasons Readings
Ages 2-12 December 1- 31 Children ages 2-12 can visit any Kenton County Public Library location and pick up a Seasons Readings book log. Read or listen to ve books and return your log to the Library for a prize and rafe entry. Complete as many book logs as you like for more chances to win. All logs due by 5 pm on Tuesday, December 31.

Homeschoolers learn about Reading Buddies Christmas traditions around the world! Thursday, December 12. Rhythm & Rhyme: Sensory Storytime*
Ages 2-12 Saturday, December 7, Noon-2 pm, Mondays, December 2 & 9, 4:30-6 pm Some children need a Reading Buddy to help them on the way to reading success! Children who are not native English speakers, and children who want to boost their reading performance, are encouraged to join our Reading Buddies Club. Children aged 2-12 spend time reading with an adult Reading Buddy volunteer. The children will receive a small prize for attending, and pizza will be served.

Rise N Shine

Ages 2-5, Parent required Mondays, December 2 & 9, 11 am

Bedtime Stories

Ages 2-5, Parent required Tuesdays, December 3 & 10, 7 pm Wear your pajamas!

PlayArt

Wednesday Crafternoons:

Ages 6-12 Wednesdays, 4 pm Dec. 4: Holiday Crafts and Gifts! Dec. 11: Winter Wonders See website for program descriptions.

Thursday Things: Cookie Cheer!

Homeschool Program Christmas Around the World

Ages 6-12 Thursday, December 5, 7 pm Enjoy some holiday cheer with cookie related stories and cookie treats. We will decorate cookies to eat and share! Bring your creativity and a friend!

Ages 5-12, Parent required Thursday, December 12, 1 pm Have a merry Christmas, from America to Zimbabwe! Learn to sing Silent Night in the original German. Make a paper poinsettia from Mexico. Sample a Buche de Noel from France. Share holiday folk tales and traditions from around the world, and make your celebration even brighter!

Ages 2-6, Parent required Sunday, December 15, 2 pm Sensory Storytime is an interactive and educational program that is especially designed for children with sensory integration challenges. It combines activities to stimulate the senses and promote learning. If your child has difculty sitting through one of the Librarys other storytimes, this inclusive program of stories, songs and activities may be a better t for him or her. This will be a special holiday edition! Call to register.

Ages 2-5, Parent required Wednesdays, Dec. 4 & 11, 1:30 & 7 pm and Fridays, December 6 & 13, 10 & 11:30 am

Toddler Time

Ages 2-3, Parent required Wednesdays, December 4 & 11, 11 am

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 Thursdays, December 5 & 12, 10 &11:30 am

Gingerbread House*

Ages 3-12, Parent required Monday, December 16 & Tuesday, December 17, 7-8 pm Listen to the story of the Gingerbread Man and make a gingerbread house.

Holiday Puppet Show*

Ages 2-8, Parent required Wednesday & Thursday, December 18 & 19, 7 pm Enjoy the antics of the puppets as they get ready for Christmas. Theyll be singing and entertaining. Enjoy a holiday treat after the show.

Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard Covington, KY 41011 Phone: (859) 962-4060 Durr Branch Library 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road Independence, KY 41051 Phone: (859) 962-4030 Erlanger Branch Library 401 Kenton Lands Road Erlanger, KY 41018 Phone: (859) 962-4000

NOnprOFit Org. U.S. POStage Paid Cincinnati, OhiO Permit NO. 1611 Electronic Service Requested

www.kentonlibrary.org Hours
M-Th: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri.*: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat.** 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. * The Covington Library closes at 6 p.m. on Friday ** Erlanger open until 6 p.m. on Saturday

All locations closed December 24 & 25 and January 1. All locations close at 5 pm on December 31.

Letters to Santa ... Letters from Santa

All Locations December 1-9 Each child who sends a letter to Santa will receive a return letter from Santa just in time for Christmas! Please check your childs letter to see that Santa can easily read full names and home addresses. Please remember to bring non-perishable food or personal care items for Senior Services of Northern Kentucky when dropping your letter off at the Library. Specially decorated barrels will be located right next to the mailboxes at each location. Kenton County Parks & Recreation, in cooperation with the Kenton County Public Library and Judes Custom Exhaust, Auto Repair & Towing sponsor this program.