After nearly forty years at the Kenton County Public Library, Dave Schroeder has announced his impending retirement. Schroeder’s career with the Kenton County Library spanned two separate periods: first from 1986 to 1996, and then from 2000 to the present. In 2007, Schroeder was appointed as the library system’s executive director, a position he still […]
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New Year, new career job fair comes to Erlanger this week
Roughly 40 employers from throughout the region will turn out to a job fair at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Public Library on Thursday. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “It’s an all-professions fair with 40 actively hiring employers plus community partners offering support and resources,” according to […]
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NKY families can enroll in Dolly Parton Imagination Library at birth
A regional partnership is making it easier for Northern Kentucky families to enroll in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library starting at birth. The partnership is between St. Elizabeth Healthcare, EducateNKY and the public libraries of Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties. Started by Dolly Parton, the Imagination Library is a national early literacy program that mails […]
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Christmas Past: Historic photos show what the holidays used to be like in NKY
Christmas is one of the most nostalgic times of the year. We get together with loved ones, reflect on the year and the celebrations of the past, and look forward to what’s going to happen next. One way loved ones reminisce is by looking through old photos, whether those are old photo albums, newspaper clippings, […]
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Celebrate the 12 Days of Bookmas at this local library branch
If you’re looking for a good book to curl up with next to the fire this holiday season, the Independence branch of the Kenton County Public Library has you covered. The library branch has pre-wrapped 12 Days of Christmas books ready to check out. “A great free way to read to read through the holidays,” […]
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Kenton County’s ‘Letters to Santa’ program is back
Santa’s workshop is already buzzing with activity, and he’s checking his lists twice. Kenton County Parks and Recreation and the Kenton County Public Library announced the return of its popular “Letters to Santa, Letters from Santa” program beginning Nov. 17. Through this program, children can send their letters to Santa and receive a personalized reply […]
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Got historical photos? The Kenton County Library wants them
The Kenton County Public Library is soliciting donations of historical photos in October to expand its Faces and Places database, which preserves photographs from throughout the region. The donation drive is taking place at the library’s Covington branch on Scott Street. Interested donors can contact the library’s Local History and Genealogy Department by calling (859)962-4070 […]
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Kenton County Library hosts yard-sale swap, Taylor Swift-inspired engagement party
Shake it off, Swifties and bargain hunters – this weekend is your chance to swap all too well-loved items before the holidays and dance the night away at a Taylor-inspired engagement party. The Kenton County Public Library is hosting a community yard-sale swap at the Latonia Branch and “The Wedding You’re Not Invited To” at […]
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Kenton County Public Library to host Entrepreneur & Small Business Day
The Kenton County Public Library is hosting an Entrepreneur & Small Business Day, an event aimed at providing education, resources, and networking opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small business owners. The event will take place on Sept. 17 at the Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Public Library, located at 401 Kenton Lands Road. The […]
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Kenton County Public Library hosts free teacher supply store
As local educators prepare for a new school year, the Kenton County Public Library is offering two ways to help teachers and homeschool families stock up without breaking the bank. The library will host its Free Teacher Supply Store on Aug. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Covington Branch, 502 Scott Blvd. Teachers […]