Our Five-Year Strategic Plan
The Library is proud to present our 2016 Five-Year Strategic plan, which is a roadmap that identifies the Library’s future goals. Read more
Category: Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
The Philip N. Carrico Branch serves the Fort Thomas area with a collection of over 74,000 items. The building was constructed in 1995 with 8,800 square feet. An additional 6,200 square feet was constructed in 2001. About 200,000 patrons visit the branch each year.
Cam float wins 2nd place
At the Fort Thomas City Council meeting on Monday, our parade float, featuring an inflatable version of our mascot, Cam, won second place in the category of Most Original. Read more
Our branches are Pokestops & Gyms
Good news, Pokemon Go players – our Newport Branch is a Pokestop and Gym, our Carrico Branch is a Gym and our Cold Spring Branch is a Pokestop.
So, what does that mean? Our branches are hotspots for Pokemon.
Stop by, catch a few Pokemon, use our free Wi-Fi and check out a book or two.
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- This Zubat was found outside our Cold Spring Branch. When you arrive, be sure to use our Pokestop.
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- Look at the Goldeen we caught outside Carrico. You can battle other players in our Gym.
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- The mural in our Newport Children’s section is a Gym.
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- The Gastly was caught outside our Newport Branch. There’s a Gym and a Pokestop.
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Kids create reading log works of art
Thanks to our popular Summer Reading program, Campbell County kids are reading up a storm. Read more
Friends keep Little Libraries well-stocked
Little Libraries in Campbell County are staying well stocked, thanks to the Friends of the Campbell County Public Library. Read more
Local woodturner donates Art After Hours prize
Woodturning artist Jerry Warner is a native of Louisiana, but he views his craft the way a famous Alabama-born movie character looks at life. Read more
Library’s Wi-Fi keeps video pro uploading with ease
Charles Egerton of Newport leads a pretty busy life. The freelance producer-director-writer-videographer-editor-photographer directs, writes, shoots and narrates commercials and documentaries and operates the camera for live stage events and sports webcasts, including the Cincinnati Reds scoreboard at Great American Ball Park. Read more
Cam’s summer activity sheets
Fort Thomas kid takes top prize at Minecraft brawl
A young Fort Thomas Minecrafter took home top prize at a Hunger Games-themed brawl.
At the May 9 Minecraft Club, 20 kids went head-to-head in a fight for Minecraft survival. The players faced monsters, possible starvation and the cunning of other players.
In the end, the last man standing was 7-year-old Henry. He took home an Ender Dragon Statue and epic bragging rights. Congratulations, Henry.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Reading is one of the most powerful ways to boost your child’s brain power. The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read more