Children’s Programming Break

Children’s programs and story times resume in September.

Our children’s department is taking a break in August to prepare for fall programs. Children’s programming will return starting Monday, Sept. 9.

Upcoming Programs

Take a look at some of the exciting upcoming programs we have planned!

Tot Time

Monday, February 24, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Ready for K Through Play

Monday, February 24, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Movers and Shakers

Monday, February 24, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Tot Time

Monday, February 24, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

    

Creator Competition for Families

Monday, February 24, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

        

Movers and Shakers

Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Together Time Tales

Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Cozy Time for Babies

Registration Required

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Painted Banners

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, February 27, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Newport Branch

        

Baby Time

Thursday, February 27, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Wigglers

Registration Required

Thursday, February 27, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Preschool Time

Thursday, February 27, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Pokémon Party

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Thursday, February 27, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

      

Shaving Cream Marble Art

Thursday, February 27, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Newport Branch

        

Open Play

Friday, February 28, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Newport Branch

        

Baby Story Time

Friday, February 28, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Puppy Tales

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Friday, February 28, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Toddler Prom

Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Newport Branch

        

Tot Time

Monday, March 3, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Monday, March 3, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Ready for K Through Play

Monday, March 3, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Tot Time

Monday, March 3, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

    

Together Time Tales

Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Cozy Time for Babies

Registration Required

Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, March 6, 2025, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Newport Branch

        

Baby Time

Thursday, March 6, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Wigglers

Registration Required

Thursday, March 6, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Preschool Time

Thursday, March 6, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Mardi Gras Party

Registration Required

Thursday, March 6, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

        

Magical Kitties Save the Day!

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Thursday, March 6, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

      

Craft This Book: 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie'

Thursday, March 6, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Newport Branch

      

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, March 7, 2025, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Newport Branch

        

Baby Story Time

Friday, March 7, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Newport Branch

        

Baby Hoopsters

Registration Required

Saturday, March 8, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Puppy Tales

Registration Required

Saturday, March 8, 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Family STEAM Night

Saturday, March 8, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

          

Tot Time

Monday, March 10, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Monday, March 10, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Ready for K Through Play

Monday, March 10, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Tot Time

Monday, March 10, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

    

DIY Solar Cars

Monday, March 10, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

      

Together Time Tales

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Homeschool Hangout: Geology Rocks

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

          

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Take & Make: Fabric Shamrocks

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Newport Branch

        

Cozy Time for Babies

Registration Required

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Time with Melodies to Grow On

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Wigglers

Registration Required

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Preschool Time

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Homeschool: Constellations

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Newport Branch

            

St. Patrick's Day Party

Registration Required

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

        

Baby Story Time

Friday, March 14, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Tween Book Club: Graphic Novels

Friday, March 14, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Newport Branch

      

Family Roblox Club

Registration Required

Saturday, March 15, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

              

Tot Time

Monday, March 17, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Monday, March 17, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Ready for K Through Play

Monday, March 17, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Tot Time

Monday, March 17, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

    

Chess Club

Monday, March 17, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

      

Together Time Tales

Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Cam's Kids Book Club: 'The Rock in My Throat' by Kao Kalia Yang

Registration Required

Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Cozy Time for Babies

Registration Required

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Oobleck

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Alexandria Branch

      

Shooting Star Favor Pouch

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Newport Branch

      

Baby Time

Thursday, March 20, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Wigglers

Registration Required

Thursday, March 20, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Preschool Time

Thursday, March 20, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Beginner Yoga

Registration Required

Thursday, March 20, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

    

DIY Nature Treasure Box

Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Newport Branch

            

Baby Story Time

Friday, March 21, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Tot Time

Monday, March 24, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Monday, March 24, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Ready for K Through Play

Monday, March 24, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Tot Time

Monday, March 24, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

    

Monday Night Movie: The Tiger's Apprentice

Monday, March 24, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

            

Together Time Tales

Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Cozy Time for Babies

Registration Required

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Bristlebots

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - Friday, March 28, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Newport Branch

        

Baby Time

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Wigglers

Registration Required

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Preschool Time

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Spring Crafts

Registration Required

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

    

Build a Fairy House

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Newport Branch

            

Homeschool Hive: Engineer It!

Friday, March 28, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

          

Baby Story Time

Friday, March 28, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Puppy Tales

Registration Required

Friday, March 28, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Tot Time

Monday, March 31, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Monday, March 31, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Ready for K Through Play

Monday, March 31, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Tot Time

Monday, March 31, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

    

Minecraft Paper Circuits

Monday, March 31, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

      

Together Time Tales

Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Art at the Armory: Bugs and Blooms

Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Fort Thomas - Armory

          

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Cozy Time for Babies

Registration Required

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Time with Melodies to Grow On

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Wigglers

Registration Required

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Preschool Time

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Minecraft Movie Release Party

Registration Required

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

        

Flower Weaving

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Newport Branch

          

Baby Story Time

Friday, April 4, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Kid Snacks! No-Bake Trail Mix Cups

Saturday, April 5, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Newport Branch

      

Tot Time

Monday, April 7, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Monday, April 7, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Ready for K Through Play

Monday, April 7, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Tot Time

Monday, April 7, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

    

Clay Flowers Bouquets

Monday, April 7, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Together Time Tales

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Homeschool Hangout: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Registration Required

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

            

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Craft This Book: 'Mix it Up!'

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Newport Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Cozy Time for Babies

Registration Required

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Time

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Wigglers

Registration Required

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Preschool Time

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Sensory Slime

Registration Required

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

      

Baby Story Time

Friday, April 11, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Tween Book Club: Secret Places

Registration Required

Friday, April 11, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Newport Branch

      

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch is Curbside Only Starting at 5 pm Due to Signature Series Event

Friday, April 11, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

        

Play, Explore, Build at Chief Sayers Park

Saturday, April 12, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

All Locations

        

A Visit from K9 Bulleit

Saturday, April 12, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Puppy Tales

Registration Required

Saturday, April 12, 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Tot Time

Monday, April 14, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Monday, April 14, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Ready for K Through Play

Monday, April 14, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Tot Time

Monday, April 14, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

    

Chess Club

Monday, April 14, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

      

Together Time Tales

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Cam's Kids Book Club: 'Disgusting Critters: A Creepy Crawly Collection' by Elise Gravel

Registration Required

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 12:00 am

Newport Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Cozy Time for Babies

Registration Required

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Paint and Plant

Registration Required

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Ballet and Books!

Registration Required

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

      

Baby Time

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Baby Wigglers

Registration Required

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Preschool Time

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Homeschool: Egg Drop

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Newport Branch

            

Construction Junction

Registration Required

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

      

Open Play

Friday, April 18, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Newport Branch

        

Baby Story Time

Friday, April 18, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 19, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

          

Tot Time

Monday, April 21, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Monday, April 21, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Ready for K Through Play

Monday, April 21, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Tot Time

Monday, April 21, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

    

Monday Night Movie: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Monday, April 21, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

            

Together Time Tales

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Movers and Shakers

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

          

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

    

Cincinnati Museum Center presents: One World, Many Cultures

Registration Required

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Newport Branch

  

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

Cozy Time for Babies

Registration Required

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

    

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Newport Branch

    

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cold Spring Branch

    

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