Dave Schroeder remembers taking a career aptitude test in the fifth or sixth grade. One of the results that came back was that he had a good aptitude for working with people and should consider becoming a librarian. “I have learned that the overwhelming majority of people are kind and generous, and you know, just […]
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Borrow free tools to clear storm debris with the Kenton County Library
Storm cleanup just got a little easier for Kenton County residents. Kenton County Library cardholders can freely borrow 300 different tools, including “chainsaws, water pumps, fans, ladders, saws, drills, garden equipment and other tools that can help with clearing debris” to help mitigate storm damage around their homes, according to the library. The program is […]
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Teachers can stock up on free classroom supplies at Kenton County Public Library
Calling all teachers! Getting your classroom ready for the new school year doesn’t have to break the bank. Join the Kenton County Public Library’s free teacher supply store on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Covington Branch, 502 Scott St. Browse donated and some gently used classroom supplies and take home […]
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Kenton County Library kicks off Summer Reading Detectives program
The Kenton County Public Library has officially kicked off its summer reading program. Dubbed “Summer Reading Detectives,” the program invites students to solve a mystery throughout the summer by reading books, keeping track of their progress and attending library events. The library kicked off the program, which runs from June 1 to July 31, on […]
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Longtime Kenton County Library director announces retirement
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 […]
