The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian's travelling exhibit, "Patriot Nations", will be on display at the William E. Durr Library throughout the month of May!

Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation’s Armed Forces was produced by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibition was made possible by the generous support of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

Escape the heat and book a one-on-one appointment in the cool library! We can help you with getting started, breaking past a brick wall, property research, or naturalization research. Call us at 859-962-4070 to reserve a one-hour appointment. 

Join us for a walk in Independence Cemetery to remember community members who served their country in years past. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Some walking on uneven ground may occur.

Independence Cemetery
5358 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051

Are you interested in adding your story to our Veterans Oral History Project? Staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department will be conducting Veterans Oral History interviews at the William E. Durr Library. Interviewees will be required to fill out and return a pre-interview questionnaire and release form. The interviews will be video recorded. Veterans are encouraged to bring medals, photographs, newspaper clippings, and other items related to their service to the interview.

• Participants must call-ahead to schedule their interview time. To reserve your interview time, please contact Cierra Earl at (859)962-4070.
• All interviews must be scheduled by Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
• The pre-interview questionnaire and release form must also be completed and returned to the Library by Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Interviews will have to be rescheduled if the pre-interview questionnaire and release form are not returned by this date.
• If you have questions about the interview process, please contact Cierra Earl at (859)962-4070 or history@kentonlibrary.org

Join staff from the Local History & Genealogy department for a walking tour of Latoni'as Ritte's Corner District. Learn about the significant structures, former residents, and events of times past. Comfortable walking shoes are encouraged.

Are you interested in adding your story to our Veterans Oral History Project? Staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department will be conducting Veterans Oral History interviews at the William E. Durr Library. Interviewees will be required to fill out and return a pre-interview questionnaire and release form. The interviews will be video recorded. Veterans are encouraged to bring medals, photographs, newspaper clippings, and other items related to their service to the interview.

Participants must call-ahead to schedule their interview time. To reserve your interview time, please contact Cierra Earl at (859)962-4070.

All interviews must be scheduled by Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

The pre-interview questionnaire and release form must also be completed and returned to the Library by Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Interviews will have to be rescheduled if the pre-interview questionnaire and release form are not returned by this date.

If you have questions about the interview process, please contact Cierra Earl at (859)962-4070 or history@kentonlibrary.org

Learn how to get started during this one-hour class. 

Staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department will show you the ins and outs of researching in the records room at the Kenton County Courthouse in Covington. Records available for research include marriages, wills, deed books, estate settlements and more! Registration required and limited to 6 participants per tour. The tour will begin in the Local History and Genealogy Department at Covington. 

Make your own family-photo coasters! Please bring 2-3 photocopies of your photos (no larger than 4x4 inches). All other materials provided. 

 **If you need to print your photos prior to the class, please come to the Local History & Genealogy Department 15 minutes early.**

Thinking of taking a DNA test, or want to learn more about how they work? Learn about testing basics as we compare tests from a few of the leading companies.

Just getting started on your family research, or looking for help with a genealogy "brick wall"? Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at (859) 962-4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies. 

Just getting started on your family research, or looking for help with a genealogy "brick wall"? Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at (859) 962-4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies. 

Staff from the Local History and Genealogy Department will show you the ins and outs of researching in the records room at the Kenton County Courthouse in Covington. Records available for research include marriages, wills, deed books, estate settlements and more! Registration required and limited to 6 participants per tour. The tour will begin in the Local History and Genealogy Department at Covington. 

Learn how to research popular genealogy topics during this summer series. These one-hour classes are designed for beginners. 

This summer we will be painting bygone buildings of Northern Kentucky. Learn about their significance to Northern Kentucky history, while taking a shot at painting your own art masterpiece. 

Just getting started on your family research, or looking for help with a genealogy "brick wall"? Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at (859) 962-4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies. 

Just getting started on your family research, or looking for help with a genealogy "brick wall"? Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at (859) 962-4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies. 

Make a family photo canvas bag in the Makerspace! Please bring one photo on a flash drive, and we will walk you through the printing and pressing. All other materials provided. 

Learn how to get started during this one-hour class. 

Just getting started on your family research, or looking for help with a genealogy "brick wall"? Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at (859) 962-4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies. 

Just getting started on your family research, or looking for help with a genealogy "brick wall"? Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at (859) 962-4070 and reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies. 

Looking to join a lineage society, but not sure where to start? Local members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be in the Local History & Genealogy Department to discuss the necessary steps toward membership and to help you with research questions. 

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of man's first step on the moon! We'll have a variety of moon-related activities: moon art, moon sand, building and launching paper rockets, space-pack building. Watch NASA video and share a moon-inspired snack. It will be out of this world!