The Kenton County Public Library is invested in your health and well-being. The library has a robust collection of materials for you to borrow in digital and print formats as well as fantastic electronic resources for Health & Wellness. Libraries are advocates for healthy communities.  

For the past few years, we have been building our health and wellness class offerings at each of our library branches.  It is our intention to make wellness accessible to everyone and our hope that the classes will provide you with a welcoming space to discover new interests, build community and possibly support local businesses that specialize in wellness. It is important to the library that the classes offered are well-rounded and focus on all aspects of your well-being: emotional, mental and physical. 

Find a wellness class that’s right for you at the library! If you don’t find something you're looking for please make a suggestion or if you would like to offer a wellness class at the library, please contact Erin DeSantis, Health & Wellness Librarian, she curates the wellness offerings across the library system. 

Upcoming wellness programs at the library: 

The Art of Bonsai, Join the Bonsai Society of Greater Cincinnati to learn tips on how to care for and grow Bonsai trees 

Bridging the Gap in Special Education, An in-depth training for parents, families, and professionals designed to foster collaboration and partnership for students with disabilities in Kentucky

Cat Yoga, A fun movement class with adoptable cats from Shane's Cat Sanctuary

Chair Yoga, Find peace and calm while flowing through yoga postures and meditation all from a chair, classes offered at all library branches and other community places

Coffee & Conversation, Community support organizations are present each Friday at the Covington Library to help guide anyone who may be experiencing a difficult situation 

Dance Fitness, Dance your way to fitness

Goat Yoga, Yoga with goats what could even be better?!

How to Know if You’re Financially Ready to Retire, Alleviate financial stress by learning how to establish a financial plan for your long-term goals 

Kids Yoga, A playful yoga class for kids either at the library or at We Rock the Spectrum Gym

Medical Bill Assistance Workshop, Learn how to easily track and manage your medical bills 

Meditation, Learn to meditate in a variety of ways at the library or in a local park

Meet a Kynector, Stop in to ask about questions about medical benefits 

Memory Café, A relaxing space where people experiencing memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's or brain injury and their caregivers are invited to create a project and build community together

Mindful DIY Kits, Pick up a self-care kit every Saturday in May to fill your own cup first. Limited quantities available, one kit per person

Plant Swaps, Drop in to swap plants and any unused gardening supplies 

STARS Good Grief Gathering, a supportive community to help kids and families with grief, a partnership with St. Elizabeth Hospice 

SWET Dancefit, A medium to high energy cardio dance class that combines various dance styles 

Tai Chi, Learn a gentle, low impact martial art of meditation in motion 

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, helpful information about the difference between typical age-related changes vs. common signs of Alzheimer's and other dementias. 

Unmasking Medical Fraud, Learn how to uncover common Medicare fraud schemes 

Yoga, Find a bit of peace and calm in your day in community with inside and outside yoga flow classes, beginning in June classes will be held at sunrise on the river and in a park at sunset

Zumba Gold, Dance to some of your favorite songs while getting fit, classes offered at all library branches 

Please save the date Saturday, October 5 from 11am-2pm for the Health & Wellness Expo which will be held at Pioneer Park in partnership with Kenton County Parks & Recreation

Please feel welcome to join in any of these health & wellness programs, there's always a place for you at the library, always.

Deepest gratitude to YOU, you are the best Community I could ever hope to serve! 

Erin DeSantis, Health & Wellness Librarian

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The Kenton County Public Library is dedicated to your health and well-being, you'll find many resources in the print and digital collections, databases to learn something new and a wide variety of health and wellness programs at all of the library branches.

• Gale Courses, examples of courses:      
  • Happy & Healthy Pregnancy, Introduction to Journaling, Lose Weight and Keep It Off, Mindfulness, Start Your Own Edible Garden and Stress Management
• Stream exercise and healthy eating videos on Kanopy
• Medline Plus is an online health information resource

There are many Health and Wellness programs available for everyone at all of the library branches:

• Boot Camp
• Chair Exercise
• Chair Yoga
• Coffee & Conversations
• Karma Kids
• Meditation
• Memory Café
• SWET Dancefit
• Tai Chi 
• Trauma Informed Care
• Walking Clubs
• Yoga
• Zumba Gold

Health & Wellness program highlights from 2022

Don't miss the Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday, January 28 from 11am-3pm at the Covington Library. There will be many free exercise and wellness classes, a cooking demonstration with a tasting opportunity, local vendors and health organizations. All ages are welcome, there will be activities throughout the library.

Dave Schroeder, the Executive Director of the Kenton County Public Library sent out New Year's Day well wishes to the library staff reiterating the words of wonderful speaker Courtney Stevens:

-Find joy in your work. 
-Be innovative.
-Arrive at work each day with a positive attitude.
-Have fun and remember your attitude is contagious!

Self-Care Everyday

Erin DeSantis
Health & Wellness Librarian
500-hour RYT
Meditation - Pranayama - Reiki - Yoga