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 […]
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County approves roof replacement for Independence library branch
The Kenton County Fiscal Court has approved a roughly $1.4 million contract with Villa Hills-based Ashley Construction for the repair of the roof and rooftop HVAC units at the Independence branch of the Kenton County Public Library. The approval occurred at the fiscal court’s meeting on Tuesday night. The money will be allocated directly from […]
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Meet the woman behind kindness cards spread across NKY
While each index card may only have a handful of words written on it, the messages are massive. “Honestly, I want to make sure that this world stays kind,” said the woman behind the cards, Erin Clemens. Clemens writes out a collection of cards by hand, using vibrant colors. Equipped with a box of colored […]
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New Latonia library branch officially opens
After nearly 100 years in the making, the new Latonia branch of the Kenton County Public Library is officially open. The branch held its grand opening Tuesday morning as a massive crowd waited to get inside. “We’ve been talking about bringing expanding library services into Latonia for over 100 years now,” Branch Manager Paul Duryea […]
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Get ready for Kenton County Library’s Summer Reading Quest
Readers of all ages can keep up with their reading skills and win prizes with this year’s Summer Reading Quest from the Kenton County Public Library. Centered on the theme of Heroes, Myths and Legends, “this free program encourages reading, creativity and discovery through themed events, interactive activities and exciting prizes,” according to a press […]
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Over 40 employers to come to Erlanger for career fair
The Northern Kentucky Career Center will host its “New Year, New Career Fair” next week at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Public Library. Over 40 of the region’s employers hiring for over 100 positions will come out to the event to recruit. Organized in partnership with the library and the Northern Kentucky Career […]
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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, […]
