The Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Public Library is celebrating 20 years at its permanent home. In 1914 the Erlanger Library was established by the Erlanger Women’s Club. Volunteers and one librarian operated this library. The community embraced the Erlanger Branch Library despite relocating to several locations over the years. On Oct. 13, 2002, […]
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Library offers resources, equipment for small business owners
All three branches of the Kenton County Public Library now offer equipment that business owners can use for marketing purposes — or even to create products. The STREAM Center at the Erlanger Branch has the largest selection of machines. The Covington branch offers a heat press, Circuit, large poster printer and more. The Independence Branch […]
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Teachers and students: Here’s how the Kenton County library can help with back-to-school
With the start of school is just around the corner, the Kenton County Public Library is helping students and teachers prep by offering them access to a vast array of public resources. “Access to books is super important,” said Lise Tewes, children’s services coordinator at the library. “That’s part of how kids develop their literacy […]
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Kenton Library’s display of LGBTQ books attracts lawmaker, candidate to board meeting
The issue of books related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) characters and issues was debated at a meeting last week of the Kenton County Library board of trustees. It attracted one state lawmaker and at least one legislative candidate. LINK nky was not present at the meeting but followed up with some […]
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Here’s the most checked out items in 2019 and the decade at the Kenton County Library
Our friends at the Kenton County Library have compiled an interesting list of the most checked out items of 2019 and the last decade. Check them out below! While you’re there, check in with the library’s Faces and Places archive, one of the most comprehensive digital photo archives in Northern Kentucky. Top Checked Out Items, […]
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Old Fort Thomas Photos | Kenton County Public Library
Mrs. Mitchell Hall and Mrs. Richard Maher in front of Fort Thomas water tower. Ky Post. 1967. Highlands High School cheerleading squad. J.F. Brandhorst Studio, 1963. Robert Scholl (29)of Tower Hill Rd; His house is near where alligator was found. KY Post – Richard Pridemore. 1976.
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Fort Thomas Celebrated 100 Years in 1967
Courtesy Kenton Co. Library. The Kenton Co. Library’s online historic photo album, Faces and Places, just added the 100,000th photo to its database. This online album was created when the history staff at the Kenton County Public Library began digitizing some of its resources. They were digitizing documents and family files so that genealogy researchers […]
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Local Photographer’s New Exhibit Offers a Chance to Reflect This Election Season
Birds in Flight, Thomas Jefferson Birthplace, Shadwell, VA; photo by Matthew Albritton In celebration of election season, Kenton County Public Library will exhibit a selection of photographs from “This House to the White House: Birthplaces and Childhood Homes of the Presidents.” The photographs are the work of Fort Thomas resident Matthew Albritton, Visual Arts Program […]
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Highland Country Club Celebrates 100 Years – Fort Thomas, Kentucky
The Highland Country Club is celebrating its 100th year anniversary all year. “There have been supporters of golf in the area since the Inverness golf club was formed in the 1890’s,” said Dan Schlarman, general manager of the country club. “The club opened Sept 4, 1915. We have been celebrating all year and plan to […]