Grant allows CCPL to share Minecraft know-how
Campbell County Public Library is spreading Minecraft knowledge across the Commonwealth. Read more
Category: Cold Spring Branch
The Cold Spring Branch serves the southern part of Campbell County with a collection of over 81,000 items. The building was constructed in 1984 with 8,000 square feet. An additional 6,500 square feet was constructed in 1996. The building was renovated in 2007. About 200,000 patrons visit the branch each year.
Xavier helps CCPL kids create Minecraft masterpieces
Last month, we had a packed house for Cold Spring’s Minecraft Club. The already popular program was bolstered by the news that librarians from Xavier University would be bringing technology that would allow the kids to create an item to be 3D printed in Xavier’s new Makerspace inside the McDonald Library. Read more
Resurfacing gives new life to CDs & DVDs
Right now, we have 45,000 a/v items available for our patrons to check out. That’s a lot of DVDs, CDs and games! Read more
Teens invited to enter poetry contest
Spend your time in April creating an original short story or poem, then enter it to win a $50 Gift Card to Barnes & Noble. Read more
DIY cloud in a cup experiment
Spring is everywhere and with spring comes rain. This week Cold Spring’s Growing Scientists are studying weather with this fun cup in a cloud experiment. Read more
New reproductions decorate our branches
Some fresh, fine art is hanging in each of our branches. Read more
Guest Blog: Historical dance troupe delights teen
Syd Fillhardt
By Syd Fillhardt, Campbell County High School Student
I attended a Macy’s Artwave program on February 27th with my mom. This program was put on by the Forget-Me-Not Historical Dance Company. I didn’t even know there was such a group!
I’m not a huge fan of dance, but I do appreciate the art of dance and all the hard work that goes into it. My mom pointed out this program was going to showcase historical dances performed at President William Howard Taft’s Inaugural Ball in 1909. Being a history lover, with an interest in U.S. Presidents, I thought this would be an interesting program to attend.
I have visited the Taft boyhood home in Cincinnati a few times and liked how the program related our 27th president. I was right. The dancers, decked out in period costumes, performed four dances that were used at President Taft’s Inauguration celebration.
I had no idea that period dances were something that could be researched, studied and performed. I was tired just watching them dance!
It was very interesting to see how the public danced in 1909, compared to today. I’m glad I attended this program, as it gave me a broader perspective of ArtsWave and the different variations of art that they support.
I’ve been a library supported for sixteen years and appreciate the knowledge that I’ve gained just by visiting the Campbell County Public Library. I look forward to what’s next at the library!
Syd is the daughter of CCPL Board Secretary Christie Fillhardt.
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Magic promised at Harry Potter Book Night
Mark your calendars and be on the lookout for an owl because on February 4, 2016 the Cold Spring Branch of the Campbell County Public Library will celebrate Harry Potter Book Night.
This exciting event gives new and existing fans a chance to share the wonder of J.K. Rowling’s unforgettable stories and, most excitingly, to introduce the next generation of readers to the unparalleled magic of Harry Potter.
This is Cold Spring Children’s Librarian Ashley Wright’s favorite program of the year. As longtime fans of both the books and the films, Ashley and programmer Molly Seta have been planning this afternoon for months.
The young witches and wizards who register to attend can expect an afternoon of magic. If you register your child before Saturday, they will receive a letter from Madame Ashley (Ravenclaw) & Madame Molly (Hufflepuff) inviting them to Diagon Alley.
Once they arrive at Diagon Alley, there will be a wand ceremony, personal quills, owl painting and copies of “The Daily Prophet!”
This program is for kids 6-12. Register online.
For older Potter fans, Adult/Teen Programmer D Pina will be hosting a Harry Potter Roleplay event at 6:30 p.m. These wizards (ages 11-19) will be playing a role playing game in which they play as a wizard in the wizarding world.
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Harry Potter Board on Pinterest
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Play with color in this fun experiment
If you are looking for some science fun, try this neat color experiment that our Cold Spring Growing Scientists will be tackling on Wednesday, January 20. Read more
Branches open dramatic play centers
Next time you visit any of our three branches with little ones, be sure to stop by our new dramatic play centers.
Thanks to a generous gift from the Friends of the Campbell County Public Library, all three branches are home to dramatic play centers.
Dramatic play encourages kids to work together, assign roles and imagine unfamiliar situations.
The nature of the play will change frequently and rotate through our branches.
Cold Spring is celebrating home with this cute kitchen.
Carrico kids get to play pizza parlor.
Newport kids are invited to make “snow” cones.
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