Sweet Reading
Make these delicious ice cream sundaes at home with your little ones. The best part? They are all based on popular children’s books!
Click the link below the list of toppings to check out a book to read while you eat.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Toppings:
- Teddy Grahams
- Honey
- Chocolate Syrup
- Honeycomb Cereal
Winnie-the-Pooh Books
Curious George
Toppings:
- Fresh Banana Slices
- Pretzels
- Macadamia Nuts
- Caramel Syrup
Curious George Books
S is for S’mores
Toppings:
- Golden Grahams Cereal
- Mini Marshmallows
- Chocolate Syrup
- Chocolate Sprinkles
S is for S’mores Book
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Toppings:
- Blue Sprinkles
- Whipped Cream
- Swedish Fish
- Strawberry Syrup
One Fish, Two Fish,
Red Fish, Blue Fish Book
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Toppings:
- Cookie Dough Bites
- Chocolate Syrup
- Caramel Syrup
- Chopped Peanuts
If You Give a
Mouse a Cookie Book
Upcoming Programs
Take a look at some of the exciting upcoming children’s programs we have planned!
Holiday Closing: Independence Day
Thursday, July 4, 2024 - Friday, July 5, 2024, All Day
All Locations
Take & Make: DIY Rainsticks
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, July 8, 2024, All Day
Cold Spring Branch
Tower Tuesday: Kentucky Reptile Zoo
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fort Thomas - Tower Park
Virtual Author Talk: Children's Author Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade)
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Digital
Afternoon Origami
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Take & Make: Enchanted Forests
Attendance FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Newport Branch
The Book Bus on Tour: Good Green Earth Petting Farm
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
All Locations
Cozy Time for Babies
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Jolly Thursday: Bollywood Beat Dance Performance
Thursday, July 11, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Alexandria - AJ Jolly Park
Baby Wigglers
Registration Required
Thursday, July 11, 2024, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
DIY Slime
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, July 11, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Tween Book Club: 'Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch' by Julie Abe
Registration Required
Friday, July 12, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Baby Sharkies
Registration Required
Saturday, July 13, 2024, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Family Board Game Day: Adventure Edition!
Sunday, July 14, 2024, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Tower Tuesday: Raptors Inc presents - Fantastic Beasts of the Harry Potter World!
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fort Thomas - Tower Park
Virtual Author Talk: Children's Author Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade)
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Digital
Cam's Kids Book Club: 'My Indigo World' by Rosa Chang
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Cozy Time for Babies
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Jolly Thursday: Family concert with BIG BANG BOOM!
Thursday, July 18, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Alexandria - AJ Jolly Park
Baby Wigglers
Registration Required
Thursday, July 18, 2024, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Junior Library Olympic Games
Registration Required
Thursday, July 18, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Magical Kitties Save the Day!
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, July 18, 2024, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Puppy Tales
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, July 19, 2024, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Family Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, July 20, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make: DIY Gold Medals
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, July 22, 2024, All Day
Cold Spring Branch
Tower Tuesday: Arboretum on Wheels
Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fort Thomas - Tower Park
The Book Bus on Tour: Incredible Insects
Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
All Locations
Cozy Time for Babies
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Jolly Thursday: Honey Hill Farm Mobile Petting Zoo
Thursday, July 25, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Alexandria - AJ Jolly Park
Baby Wigglers
Registration Required
Thursday, July 25, 2024, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Cool Critters Outreach
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, July 25, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Summer Reading Finale: Outdoor Cooking
Saturday, July 27, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Tween Book Club: 'Aquicorn Cove' by K. O'Neill
Registration Required
Friday, August 9, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Puppy Tales
Registration Required
Saturday, August 17, 2024, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Cam's Kids Book Club: ''The Girl Who Heard the Music' by Mahani Teave
Registration Required
Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
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