Library Card & Account – Kenton Library https://www.kentonlibrary.org A BiblioWeb Site Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:57:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cor-liv-cdn-static.bibliocommons.com/images/KY-KENTON/favicon.ico?1747224547985 Library Card & Account – Kenton Library https://www.kentonlibrary.org 32 32 SMS Messaging for Holds https://www.kentonlibrary.org/faqs/sms-messaging-for-holds/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:14:42 +0000 https://www.kentonlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=28104 The phone number from which SMS messages from the library will be sending is 859-594-8075.

]]> 13 Ways to Save With Your Library Card https://www.kentonlibrary.org/faqs/13-ways-to-save-with-your-library-card/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:08:03 +0000 https://www.kentonlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=22396
  1. Career Navigator, opens a new window – Get help fine-tuning your interviewing skills with a Career Navigator at the library.
  2. Library of Things, opens a new window – Having a party? Borrow Jenga (Toppling Tower), ring toss or other fun games. Enjoy looking at the stars? We have telescopes. Want to see if Uncle Frank buried the family gold? Borrow a metal detector!
  3. HelpNow, opens a new window – HelpNow provides free online homework help seven days a week. 
  4. Hoopla, opens a new window – Ditch the expensive subscription services and stream movies, music and audiobooks for free through Hoopla with your library card!
  5. Libby , opens a new window– Save money on magazines, audiobooks and eBooks by borrowing these items for free with your library card on Libby.
  6. Kanopy , opens a new window– Watch movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, and more. You can watch five free movies each month with your library card.
  7. Empower Tools, opens a new window - Moving? Borrow hand trucks, ratchet strap sets and moving blankets. Doing a home project but don’t have the right tool? Borrow it! Is the dryer lint trap desperate for a cleaning? Borrow a cleaning removal kit. Need a wheelbarrow or ladder? We’ve got you covered.
  8. Creativebug, opens a new window - Learn a new craft or hobby like sewing, baking, beading or book binding by taking a free online class.
  9. Oral History Kit, opens a new window – Record your family history. The kit includes an Olympus WS-853 Digital Voice Recorder, instructions, and sample interview release forms.
  10. Mango Languages, opens a new window – Learn a new language with this free online tool. 
  11. Gale Courses, opens a new window - Take a free interactive, instructor-led course entirely online. Subjects include writing, healthcare, design, business, cryptocurrencies, sign language, weight loss, personal investing, leadership and more. 
  12. Legal Forms Database, opens a new window – Get free legal forms for wills, power of attorney, sale of homes, leases and more.
  13. Consumer Reports, opens a new window – Not sure what refrigerator or computer to buy? Get access to Consumer Reports articles and rankings online. 
 
]]> How do I renew my library card? https://www.kentonlibrary.org/faqs/how-do-i-renew-my-library-card/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:09:32 +0000 https://www.kentonlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=12248 If your card has expired you may call the library at 859-962-4000 or email weblib@kentonlibrary.org and ask for your card to be renewed. Please verify your current address when renewing.  You may also renew in person at any location.  

]]> Will my library card expire? https://www.kentonlibrary.org/faqs/will-my-library-card-expire/ Fri, 21 May 2021 13:43:09 +0000 https://www.kentonlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=744
Kenton County residents are issued cards good for 3 years.
 
Non-residents and educators are issued cards good for 1 year.
 
Adult Limited accounts expire 180 days from the date of issue. Juvenile Limited accounts expire 1 year after the date of issue.
]]> Does KCPL offer curbside pickup? https://www.kentonlibrary.org/faqs/does-kcpl-offer-curbside-pickup/ Thu, 13 May 2021 01:00:02 +0000 https://www.kentonlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=642 At this time KCPL does not offer curbside service. Feel free to use our drive-thru at any of our locations. 

]]> Are there any limitations? https://www.kentonlibrary.org/faqs/are-there-any-limitations/ Thu, 13 May 2021 00:58:46 +0000 https://www.kentonlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=640 At this time we are unable to check out or accept returns of our telescopes through the drive-thru. You must come inside the branch. 

]]> What are the hours of the drive thru? https://www.kentonlibrary.org/faqs/what-are-the-hours-of-the-drive-thru/ Wed, 12 May 2021 20:38:38 +0000 https://www.kentonlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=638 The drive thru is open when the branch is open. 

MON-FRI 9:00-7:00
SAT 10:00-5:00
SUN Closed

]]> Does KCPL have a drive thru? https://www.kentonlibrary.org/faqs/does-kcpl-have-a-drive-thru/ Wed, 12 May 2021 20:36:15 +0000 https://www.kentonlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=636 Yes, all three of our locations have a drive thru. 

]]> What non-book items can I checkout and for how long? https://www.kentonlibrary.org/faqs/what-non-book-items-can-i-checkout/ Tue, 11 May 2021 19:05:49 +0000 https://www.kentonlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=496 Search for "Library of Things" in the library catalog to search for non-book items.  Please look at the checkout period FAQ for loan information. 

]]> Why did KCPL eliminate fines on overdue materials? https://www.kentonlibrary.org/faqs/why-did-kcpl-eliminate-fines-on-overdue-materials/ Tue, 11 May 2021 18:49:35 +0000 https://www.kentonlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=488
  • Libraries across the nation are realizing that fines create barriers to use.
  • While fines are a nice supplement to the library’s budget, it is more important that the people who might not be able to use the library because they cannot afford the fines have access to the library.
  • We also had a fine amnesty month last year and results from a poll indicated that people were interested in more fine free events.
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