Erlanger branch of Kenton County Library highlighted in City of Erlanger episode for free programs, makerspace and community drives

Lauren, community engagement coordinator for the City of Erlanger, toured the Kenton County Library’s Erlanger branch in a city-produced episode of the series The City of Erlanger Does Things in Erlanger to highlight services available during National Library Week.

"A lot of these resources are free which I think is really important for us as a city to highlight the things that our community offers that do not have a cost with them," Lauren said, introducing the branch’s collection and programs.

The episode shows wide stacks of books and seasonal displays, a children’s area and a named library mascot: "The goose that's here is Beverly. She is the library goose," Lauren said. The branch also maintains a teen section that includes a gaming station and shelves aimed at teenagers.

Lauren described a dedicated career and job-services area and an information board listing classes and supports such as Excel classes, resume-building and cover-letter workshops. She said many services—library card access, printing, classes and some makerspace functions—are available to residents at no charge.

The video tours the library’s tech lab and makerspace, where patrons can use laser printers, button makers and 3D printers and take free classes with library staff. "In the back part of the building, there are laser printers, button makers, 3D printers," Lauren said, summarizing the equipment on offer.

The episode also recounted a March drive in which community members donated prom dresses and suits that were made available free to others in the community in need. Lauren described the drive as a community resource for residents preparing for prom.

Lauren identified herself as a library cardholder and said visiting the branch revealed services she had not previously used. She encouraged residents to visit the branch’s website and use library services, and she closed by inviting viewers to follow City of Erlanger social channels for more episodes about local businesses and services.

The episode functions as outreach to raise awareness of free library programming, technology access and occasional community drives; it does not record any formal decisions or policy actions by the city.