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Impromptu
2025-10-30 15:00:00 2025-10-30 17:00:00 America/New_York Impromptu This is a weekly after-school hangout where you can come play board games, hang out, eat snacks, draw and so much more. Come and have some fun with us! Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room

Thursday, October 30
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-30 15:00:00 2025-10-30 17:00:00 America/New_York Impromptu This is a weekly after-school hangout where you can come play board games, hang out, eat snacks, draw and so much more. Come and have some fun with us! Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room

Newport Branch

Newport Presidents Room

This is a weekly after-school hangout where you can come play board games, hang out, eat snacks, draw and so much more. Come and have some fun with us!

Impromptu means done without being planned or organized, and that is just what we are going to do. This is a weekly after-school hangout where you can play board games, hang out, eat snacks, draw or do whatever else you want (as long as it complies with the rules of the library). So, come and have some fun with us from 3-5 pm on Thursdays!

This is a recurring program every Thursday. If the library is closed due to a holiday or a library closure, then the event will not take place on that Thursday.

If you have questions about our suggested age range or any other questions about this program, including accommodations, please contact Cody at nwprograms@cc-pl.org.

Please see all our program offerings in our online newsletter at https://www.cc-pl.org/connections.

AGE GROUP: | Teen (Ages 11-19) |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Fitness | Games |

Newport Branch
nwinfo@cc-pl.org
Phone: 859-572-5035
Branch manager
Valerie Davis
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Oct 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Oct 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 12 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Branch manager
Valerie Davis
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901 East 6th Street
Newport, KY 41071
Tel: 859-572-5035

Upcoming Events

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Movers and Shakers
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This story time focuses on the benefits of movement with lots of fun and silly activities, plus books and songs!
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Oct 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.
Anime Club
Tue, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Are you a teen and like anime? Then you should be here!
Juice & Paint: Spooky Art
Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Use different Halloween-themed stencils to create your own art, all while enjoying refreshing juice.
Newport Book Club: 'The Briar Club' by Kate Quinn
Tue, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
The Newport Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 pm.
Cozy Time for Babies - Ages Newborn-2, especially for pre-walkers
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Yes, we do have a story time for your littlest baby!
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs and bouncy rhymes!
Baby Bounce and Rhyme (Newborn to 2)
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Support your baby's language learning with a story, songs and play. Doors open at 10 and story time begins around 10:15.
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Stories, songs and bouncy rhymes that will exercise your little ones' busy bodies and busy minds. Followed by a craft to match the day's theme.
Senior Planet: Job Searching in the Digital Age
Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Interested in getting back into the workforce? Curious about the new “gig” economy? Attend this class to get tips and advice on job searching online.
Coffee & Conversation: 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier - Ages 18 and Up
Wed, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Looking for a laidback book club to join? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month as we discuss that month’s book and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. New members are always welcome!
Manga to Anime Club - ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ by Natsu Hyūga
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Join us at the Alexandria Branch for Manga to Anime Club!
Banned Book Tasting - Ages 13+
Wed, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Enjoy some light refreshments while listening to excerpts from banned books.
Cup of Crime
Wed, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
For adults who love reading mysteries and spooky stuff! This month, we're reading 'None of This is True' by Lisa Jewell.
Rescheduled
Baby Time with Melodies to Grow On
Thu, Oct 09, 9:00am - 9:30am
New date Thursday, October 09, 9:30am - 9:30am
Cold Spring Branch
Baby Time this week will feature a special guest, Rachel Sedmak of Melodies to Grow on.
Baby Time with Melodies to Grow On
Thu, Oct 09, All day
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Baby Time this week will feature a special guest, Rachel Sedmak of Melodies to Grow on.
Baby Wigglers - Ages Newborn - 2, especially for walkers
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Have an older baby who is walking, or maybe even running? Bring them to this fun, engaging story time!
Preschool Time (Ages 3-5)
Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.
Toddler Story Time (Ages 2-3)
Thu, Oct 09, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Get up and move in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Homeschool: Halloween Party
Thu, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Get excited for the spooky season by working on a Halloween-themed science experiment, enjoying light snacks and more.
Impromptu
Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This is a weekly after-school hangout where you can come play board games, hang out, eat snacks, draw and so much more. Come and have some fun with us!
Spooky Science
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Come explore several Halloween-themed science experiments and STEM challenges.
This event is full
Brent Spence Bridge Project -- Overview & Opportunities
Thu, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Learn about business and workforce opportunities regarding the Brent Spence Bridge Project.
Fall Flavors Workshop (Drop-In) - Ages 18 and Up
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Come and make sugar blends infused with spices and autumnal flavors!
Virtual Author Talk: Leigh Bardugo - 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy
Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Digital
Join us for a virtual author talk with Leigh Bardugo. Submit questions with your registration or during the live talk! The author will answer as time allows.
Register
Together Time Tales (Ages 3-5)
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Spend some quality time together while reading, playing and learning. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Baby Story Time (Ages Newborn-2)
Fri, Oct 10, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Grab the littlest ones for a story time that promotes bonding with your baby.
Tween Book Club - Spooky
Fri, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Sometimes reading is more fun when you have others to talk to! Tween Book Club is a show and tell for young bookworms.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Ages 11-19
Fri, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Conference Room,Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Join us at the library to play Dungeons & Dragons 5e!
This event is full
Teen Game Night
Fri, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
It’s game on! Bring friends or meet new ones while you play video games, card games and board games. Enjoy light snacks while playing your favorite games or learning new ones.
The Book Bus at Southgate's Pumpkin Walk
Fri, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Southgate Community Center
The Book Bus will participate in the Southgate Pumpkin Walk.
Baby Ghosties: Ages newborn - 2
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Halloween fun for the littlest ones!
The Book Bus at Main Street Fall Festival
Sat, Oct 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Alexandria, KY
The Book Bus will join the Main Street Fall Festival in Alexandria KY from noon-2pm.
Puppy Tales
Sun, Oct 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Curl up with Koda, the therapy dog, for Puppy Tales! Read a story, share a snuggle or just hang out with our furry friend. This is paws-itively the best way to spend your day!
Tot Time (Ages 1-3)
Mon, Oct 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Movers and Shakers (Ages 2-3)
Mon, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Shake, move and sing in this active and musical story time.
Ready for K Through Play
Mon, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Books, music and play are the focus in this story time that gets your child ready for kindergarten! Each week highlights a different activity to encourage skill development.
Tot Time (Ages 1-3)
Mon, Oct 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs, and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Monday Night Movie - 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie'
Mon, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Bring your friends and family to enjoy a movie at the library. Make themed crafts and enjoy some light snacks while you watch.
Minecraft Club
Mon, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us at the Cold Spring Branch as we return to the world of Minecraft using the library's server!
Ghost Family Portrait
Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Create a family portrait; though, it may not be your family. Instead decorate your wall with a spooky, yet cute ghost family.
Homeschool Hive: Needs and Wants
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
The distinction between needs and wants is key in personal finance. Join Junior Achievement to help your little ones learn how to make smart spending decisions.
Movers and Shakers
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This story time focuses on the benefits of movement with lots of fun and silly activities, plus books and songs!
Homeschool Hangout: Costume Party
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Make new friends with other homeschool students while trying fun new activities each month.
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Oct 14, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.
Homeschool Hive: Growing the Money Garden - Ages 8-14
Tue, Oct 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Teaching money-management skills is crucial for financial literacy. With help from Junior Achievement, learn how to tend your own money garden through earning, saving and spending money.
Anime Club
Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Are you a teen and like anime? Then you should be here!
Paper Quilling Design
Tue, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Come join us and make your personalized designed.
This event is full
Rough Draft Collab Writer's Club
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Struggling with your work in progress? Wanting to connect with other area writers for advice? Join us at the new Cold Spring Writer's Club led by local published author Cherie Dawn Haas
Take and Make: Paper Leaf Mosaics
Wed, Oct 15, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Newport Branch
Make beautiful mosaic art with simple leaf shapes and paper pieces. Take & Makes are prepared crafts and activities that registered patrons can pick up and do at home.
Cozy Time for Babies - Ages Newborn-2, especially for pre-walkers
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Yes, we do have a story time for your littlest baby!
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs and bouncy rhymes!
Baby Bounce and Rhyme (Newborn to 2)
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch
Support your baby's language learning with a story, songs and play. Doors open at 10 and story time begins around 10:15.
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Stories, songs and bouncy rhymes that will exercise your little ones' busy bodies and busy minds. Followed by a craft to match the day's theme.
Memory Café
Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
A free program for those living with memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's or brain injuries, and their caregivers.
Spooky Suncatchers
Wed, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Just like your classic suncatcher, but in fun, new spooky shapes, just in time for Halloween!
Art at the Armory: Painted Pumpkins
Wed, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Fort Thomas Armory
Join the library at the Armory in Tower Park to customize pumpkins. Stop by at any time during the program hours to participate while supplies last.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alexandria Branch
The Board of Trustees meet at 5:30 pm on the third Wednesday of every month
Baby Time
Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Help build your baby's language skills through engaging and interactive songs, rhymes, simple movement games and books. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Baby Wigglers - Ages Newborn - 2, especially for walkers
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Have an older baby who is walking, or maybe even running? Bring them to this fun, engaging story time!
Preschool Time (Ages 3-5)
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.
Toddler Story Time (Ages 2-3)
Thu, Oct 16, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Get up and move in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Homeschool Book to Movie Club - 'James and the Giant Peach' by Roald Dahl
Thu, Oct 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Every third Thursday of the month at 11:30 am, we will discuss the club's book with a special talk about its movie counterpart. Register for this program to get one free copy of the book per family.
This event is full
Book Box Decorating - Ages 18 and Up
Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Paint and decorate a wooden box shaped like a book!
This event is full
Impromptu
Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This is a weekly after-school hangout where you can come play board games, hang out, eat snacks, draw and so much more. Come and have some fun with us!
Kids on the Block Puppet Show
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Enjoy a puppet show that educates children about what bullying is, how to be kind to other children, school safety strategies and avoiding or coping with bad situations.
Ghost in a Jar
Thu, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Come and make your own spooky ghost to float around.
This event is full
Create a Ghost Family
Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Create a ghostly family portrait.
Book Box Decorating (Repeat Program) - Ages 18 and Up
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Paint and decorate a wooden box shaped like a book!
This event is full
Open Play
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Join us for open play! We will have toys, music and more!
Not So Scary Halloween with April Eight
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Join beloved storyteller and songwriter April Eight for an enchanting seasonal celebration that’s more delightful than frightful! Costumes welcome, giggles guaranteed!
Baby Story Time (Ages Newborn-2)
Fri, Oct 17, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Grab the littlest ones for a story time that promotes bonding with your baby.
Family Roblox Club
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join the Family Roblox Club where we play different Roblox games every month on private VIP servers hosted by Campbell County Public Library staff.
Books and Brunch: 'Sociopath- A Memoir' by Patric Gagne
Sat, Oct 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Books and Brunch is a book club that meets on the third Saturday of each month at 11:30 am.
Curbside Trick or Treat
Sat, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Newport Branch
Trick or Treat at the Newport Branch!
Tot Time (Ages 1-3)
Mon, Oct 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Movers and Shakers (Ages 2-3)
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Shake, move and sing in this active and musical story time.
Ready for K Through Play
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Books, music and play are the focus in this story time that gets your child ready for kindergarten! Each week highlights a different activity to encourage skill development.
Tot Time (Ages 1-3)
Mon, Oct 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs, and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
You've Been Booked
Mon, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
For teens who like to read and love to talk about reading! This month, we're reading 'Ravenfall' by Kalyn Josephson.
Chess Club
Mon, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Looking for a fun, engaging, and brain-boosting activity? Both budding grandmasters and complete beginners ware welcome to learn and play Chess. Drop in anytime during the program to join the fun.
Halloween Pinecones
Mon, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Turn ordinary pinecones into spooky little masterpieces! Join us for a frightfully fun Halloween craft: glue, googly eyes and giggles guaranteed!
This event is full
Halloween Blocks
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Come create these mod podge blocks, to add to your spooky decor. And just in time for Halloween!
Movers and Shakers
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This story time focuses on the benefits of movement with lots of fun and silly activities, plus books and songs!
Tuesday Book Club - 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' by Shirley Jackson
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
At the Tuesday Book Club, we discuss a wide variety of genres with a focus on popular fiction and nonfiction. Join us at 10 am on the third Tuesday of every month!
Supported Story Time
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Enjoy a story time designed for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Register to take part in the fun and community. Attend in person or through our virtual option.
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Oct 21, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.
Talking Tech Troubles: Online News Resources - Ages 18 and Up
Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Conference Room
Learn about different online news resources and how to use them, as well as knowing what sources to trust.
Anime Club
Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Are you a teen and like anime? Then you should be here!
Cam’s Kids Book Club: 'A Bed of Stars' by Jessica Love
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alexandria Branch
Cam's Kids Book Club meets at 4:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month.
Kid Snacks! Bite-sized Halloween Snacks
Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Learn simple but fun festive snacks for the Halloween season. We will make string cheese brooms, mandarin orange pumpkins and banana ghosts.
Fall into Literature - Digging Up Dracula with Sara Moore Wagner
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Fall into Literature is an annual short program series taking place at the Cold Spring branch, where we will "shake up" the ways in which you view pieces of classic literature.
This event is full
Challenging Reads Book Club - 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' by George Orwell
Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
A book club that makes you think. :)
Cozy Time for Babies - Ages Newborn-2, especially for pre-walkers
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Yes, we do have a story time for your littlest baby!
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs and bouncy rhymes!
Baby Bounce and Rhyme (Newborn to 2)
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Support your baby's language learning with a story, songs and play. Doors open at 10 and story time begins around 10:15.
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Stories, songs and bouncy rhymes that will exercise your little ones' busy bodies and busy minds. Followed by a craft to match the day's theme.
Halloween Perler Beads
Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Create your favorite Halloween designs using perler beads.
Glowing Ghosts - Ages 11-19
Wed, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Make adorably spooky ghosts with glow-in-the-dark yarn!
Neurodiverse Craft Club - Make Your Own Fidget
Wed, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Neurodiverse Craft Club is a welcoming space for neurodivergent teens and young adults, who are looking for a place to learn new things, create fun crafts and build a community.
Virtual Author Talk with Malala Yousafzai - Finding My Way- a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate's Reflections
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Digital
Hear from Nobel Peach Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
Register
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Thu, Oct 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Newport Branch
The Friends of the Library host a used book sale in the Friends Room on the lower level of the Newport Branch.
Baby Time
Thu, Oct 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Help build your baby's language skills through engaging and interactive songs, rhymes, simple movement games and books. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Baby Wigglers - Ages Newborn - 2, especially for walkers
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Have an older baby who is walking, or maybe even running? Bring them to this fun, engaging story time!
Preschool Time (Ages 3-5)
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.
Toddler Story Time (Ages 2-3)
Thu, Oct 23, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Get up and move in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Impromptu
Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This is a weekly after-school hangout where you can come play board games, hang out, eat snacks, draw and so much more. Come and have some fun with us!
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper' Celebration
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
It’s Greg’s birthday, and you’re invited to the chaos! Celebrate the release of the 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
Halloween Vase
Thu, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Come and decorate a vase for a spooky Halloween decoration. 
Halloween Luminaries
Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
We will create spookily cute decor for Halloween using jars, paint and twinkle lights.
Together Time Tales (Ages 3-5)
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Spend some quality time together while reading, playing and learning. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Baby Story Time (Ages Newborn-2)
Fri, Oct 24, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Grab the littlest ones for a story time that promotes bonding with your baby.
After-Hours Adult Game Night
Fri, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
It’s Game On! Bring friends or meet new ones, while you play card and board games. Enjoy light snacks while playing your favorite games or learning new ones.
The Book Bus at St Luke Haunted Trail & Trunk or Treat
Fri, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
St Luke Lutheran Church
The Book Bus will be participating in the family friendly Haunted Trail and Trunk or Treat event.
Tot Time (Ages 1-3)
Mon, Oct 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Movers and Shakers (Ages 2-3)
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Shake, move and sing in this active and musical story time.
Ready for K Through Play
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Books, music and play are the focus in this story time that gets your child ready for kindergarten! Each week highlights a different activity to encourage skill development.
Tot Time (Ages 1-3)
Mon, Oct 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs, and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Kids' Makerspace: Halloween Edition
Mon, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room,Fort Thomas Study Room (No Window)
Welcome to the ultimate creativity hub for young creators! Stop by anytime during the program to enjoy hands-on exploration in our playground of innovative tools and materials.
DIY Halloween Masks
Mon, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Create your own spooky, silly or downright wild Halloween mask! We'll bring the supplies, you bring the imagination!
Pie Garlands
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Apple, cherry, blackberry, key lime, pudding, pumpkin and so many more possibilities to fill up this pie garland with. 
Teen Hangout: Teen Hangout!
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
A space for teens to hang out! Not feeling this month’s activity? That’s okay! Bring your favorite game to share, use the library’s collection, do some crafts, or just hang out with friends!
Movers and Shakers
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This story time focuses on the benefits of movement with lots of fun and silly activities, plus books and songs!
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Oct 28, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.
Anime Club
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Are you a teen and like anime? Then you should be here!
LEGOs at the Library - All Ages
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Calling all LEGO lovers! Build creations using the library's LEGO collection and make LEGO-themed crafts. Come by anytime during the program to join the fun.
Halloween Wreath
Tue, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Come join us to make a Halloween wreath.
This event is full
Spider Web Science
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Learn why spiders make different types of webs and make a themed craft.
Trivia Night @ The Post
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Post
Join the library to test your knowledge at The Post, located at 1136 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 41075. Play on your own, with your friends or as a family!
Cozy Time for Babies - Ages Newborn-2, especially for pre-walkers
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Yes, we do have a story time for your littlest baby!
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs and bouncy rhymes!
Baby Bounce and Rhyme (Newborn to 2) - Spooky Babies
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Caregivers are encouraged to bring little ones dressed for Halloween! Support your baby's language learning with a story, songs and play. Doors open at 10 and story time begins around 10:15.
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Stories, songs and bouncy rhymes that will exercise your little ones' busy bodies and busy minds. Followed by a craft to match the day's theme.
Virtual Author Talk: Philippa Gregory - Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Digital
Join Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory for this virtual author talk. Ask your questions when you register or during the live talk.
Register
DIY Venus Fly Trap Decoration
Wed, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
This cute little Venus fly trap is ready just in time for Halloween. Once you have it, you can show off your favorite carnivorous plant!
Franken-Plushies - Ages 8-14
Wed, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Make a Frankenstein-inspired plush using basic sewing skills! Ages 8-14.
Mountain Ghost Stories - Ages 13+
Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Hear from Jerry Deaton, Kentucky writer and filmmaker, as he shares ghost stories from his book. Ages 13+.
Senior Planet: Virtual Classes & Tech Help - Available 24/7
Thu, Oct 30, All day
Digital
Senior Planet brings older adults together. Their free classes, articles, videos and activities help seniors learn new skills, save money, exercise, make new friends and so much more.
Baby Time
Thu, Oct 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Help build your baby's language skills through engaging and interactive songs, rhymes, simple movement games and books. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Baby Wigglers - Ages Newborn - 2, especially for walkers
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Have an older baby who is walking, or maybe even running? Bring them to this fun, engaging story time!
Preschool Time (Ages 3-5)
Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.
Toddler Story Time (Ages 2-3)
Thu, Oct 30, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Get up and move in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Impromptu
Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This is a weekly after-school hangout where you can come play board games, hang out, eat snacks, draw and so much more. Come and have some fun with us!
Fall Figurines
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Come and sculpt fall themed figurines out of air-dry clay. It may get messy, so wear appropriate clothing!
CCPL Digital Escape Rooms! - Available 24/7
Fri, Oct 31, All day
Digital
We know how much our patrons enjoy our Escape Room programs, so we put together some fun Digital Escape Rooms that you can access from home! Always Available Online!
Together Time Tales (Ages 3-5)
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Spend some quality time together while reading, playing and learning. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Baby Story Time (Ages Newborn-2)
Fri, Oct 31, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Grab the littlest ones for a story time that promotes bonding with your baby.
Cultural Centre of India Presents - Mystical India
Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Stories come alive through traditional characters and hands-on art-making experiences with the Cultural Centre of India.
Tot Time (Ages 1-3)
Mon, Nov 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Movers and Shakers (Ages 2-3)
Mon, Nov 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Shake, move and sing in this active and musical story time.
Ready for K Through Play
Mon, Nov 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Books, music and play are the focus in this story time that gets your child ready for kindergarten! Each week highlights a different activity to encourage skill development.
Tot Time (Ages 1-3)
Mon, Nov 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs, and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.
Uke Can Play the Ukulele
Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Designed for budding and experienced musicians alike!
Coffee Filter Sunflowers
Mon, Nov 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
In this cheerful craft activity, kids will use coffee filters, markers and simple materials to create vibrant sunflower art. It’s a fun way to explore colors, creativity and a touch of nature!
Autumn Potpourri
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
These fragrant potpourri bags will surely put you in the Autumn mood!
Movers and Shakers
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This story time focuses on the benefits of movement with lots of fun and silly activities, plus books and songs!
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Nov 04, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.
Anime Club
Tue, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Are you a teen and like anime? Then you should be here!
Newport Book Club - 'I Hope This Finds You Well' by Natalie Sue
Tue, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Newport Branch
The Newport Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 pm.
Registration is now closed
Cozy Time for Babies - Ages Newborn-2, especially for pre-walkers
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Yes, we do have a story time for your littlest baby!
Toddler Time
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and bouncy rhymes that will exercise your little ones' busy bodies and busy minds. Followed by a craft to match the day's theme.
Baby Bounce and Rhyme (Newborn to 2)
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Support your baby's language learning with a story, songs and play. Doors open at 10 and story time begins around 10:15.
Toddler Time
Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and bouncy rhymes that will exercise your little ones' busy bodies and busy minds. Followed by a craft to match the day's theme.
Virtual Author Talk: Joseph Lee - Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity
Wed, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Digital
Learn from Joseph Lee, journalist and author, as he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vacationing spot for the wealthy: Martha’s Vineyard.
Register
Painted Pumpkins
Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Hang out and paint some pumpkins to celebrate the season!
Cancelled
Bridges to Healthcare Careers
Wed, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New venue Cold Spring Branch
Learn about Brighton Center's short-term cohort program.
Bridges to Healthcare Careers
Wed, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Learn about Brighton Center's short-term cohort program.
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