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.
While there are many great middle grade books the library holds dear, our staff suggested four of their favorites from the genre. Middle grade books are geared toward middle school-aged children. Read more
Swifties are well aware that Taylor Swift is a mastermind—so it’s no coincidence that her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, is releasing smack-dab in the middle of National Poetry Month. Read more
El Día de los Libros, or Day of the Books, celebrates children, families, reading and cultures from around the world by emphasizing the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
You can take part in the nationally-recognized, annual celebración at the Cold Spring Branch on Saturday, April 27. The library has fun performances lined up all between 10 am and 2 pm.
El Día’s Lineup
10-10:45 am: The Cultural Center of India interactive dance performance
11-11:45 am: Cincinnati Highland Dancers
Noon-12:45 pm: Bi-Okoto West African Movement and Music Workshop
1-1:45 pm: Sakura Japanese Chorus
All performances will be held in the Cold Spring’s meeting room. Head to the public area of the branch for crafts and games. On your way out, grab a to-go bag filled with international snacks. No registration is required.
Book Suggestions for El Día
Keep the celebrations going by checking out some books! We asked the Cold Spring Branch’s Children’s Services Librarian to curate a list of books perfect for El Día. Here are her suggestions.
March is STEAM Month! Plan your next month at the library celebrating all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. ⚙️The fun includes Family STEAM Night, the STEAM Reading Challenge and programs at every branch. loom.ly/ehJh2Eo... See MoreSee Less
The library is celebrating all-things STEAM, or Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in March. Families can look forward to everything from learning about beekeeping to making animated flipb...
To celebrate STEAM Month, we asked our staff to suggest their favorite books set in or about the art world and artists. Here’s what they recommend! Read more