Take and Make: Pre-K Skills- Scissor Salad

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.

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.

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.

Monday Night Movie - 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie'

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.

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.

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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.

Homeschool Hangout: Costume Party

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!

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.

Homeschool Hive: Growing the Money Garden - Ages 8-14

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.

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.

Rough Draft Collab Writer's 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.

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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.

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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!

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room

Join us for stories, songs and bouncy rhymes!

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.

Art at the Armory: Painted Pumpkins

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!

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 Wigglers - Ages Newborn - 2, especially for walkers

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.

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!

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.

Homeschool Book to Movie Club - 'James and the Giant Peach' by Roald Dahl

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.

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.

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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!

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Kids on the Block Puppet Show

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!

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.

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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!

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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!

Books and Brunch: 'Sociopath- A Memoir' by Patric Gagne

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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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!

Tuesday Book Club - 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' by Shirley Jackson

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!

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.

Talking Tech Troubles: Online News Resources - Ages 18 and Up

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.

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.

Cam’s Kids Book Club: 'A Bed of Stars' by Jessica Love

Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room

Are you a teen and like anime? Then you should be here!

Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room

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.

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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!

Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room

Join us for stories, songs and bouncy rhymes!

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.

Glowing Ghosts - Ages 11-19

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.

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

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 Wigglers - Ages Newborn - 2, especially for walkers

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.

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!

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.

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.

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper' Celebration

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!

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.

After-Hours Adult Game Night

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kids' Makerspace: Halloween Edition

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.

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!

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!

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.

LEGOs at the Library - All Ages

Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room

Are you a teen and like anime? Then you should be here!

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.

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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!

Baby Bounce and Rhyme (Newborn to 2) - Spooky Babies

Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room

Join us for stories, songs and bouncy rhymes!

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.

Virtual Author Talk: Philippa Gregory - Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons

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.

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.

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 Wigglers - Ages Newborn - 2, especially for walkers

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.

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!

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.

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.

CCPL Digital Escape Rooms! - Available 24/7

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!

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.

Cultural Centre of India Presents - Mystical India

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

Newport Book Club - 'I Hope This Finds You Well' by Natalie Sue

Tue, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room

Are you a teen and like anime? Then you should be here!

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!

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.

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.

Virtual Author Talk: Joseph Lee - Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity

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.

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.

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.

Baby Wigglers - Ages Newborn - 2, especially for walkers

Thu, Nov 06, 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.

Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:45am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room

Have a older baby who is walking, or maybe even running? Bring them to this fun, engaging story time!

Thu, Nov 06, 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.

Homeschool: Life Cycle of a Pumpkin

Thu, Nov 06, 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.

Thu, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room

Learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin and bake a sweet treat.

Soda Pop Science - Ages 11-19

Thu, Nov 06, 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!

Autumn Art

Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room

Celebrate autumn with several fall-themed crafts and art projects.

DIY Treasure Chest

Thu, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room

Treasure chests are useful for keeping all your valuables safe. You can make a unique one to perfectly suit your precious items.

Thu, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room

Create your own custom soda blend!

Stargazers Club - NKU Haile Planetarium Visit

Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

NKU Haile Planetarium - 409 Science Center

The NKU Haile Planetarium will be this month's location for the Stargazers Club!

Must Read Romance: Romance Trope—Forced Proximity

Thu, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

New venue Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room

Do you love reading romance novels? Want to talk about your latest read or share book recommendations? Join our romance genre-focused book club that is not like your traditional book club!

Together Time Tales (Ages 3-5)

Fri, Nov 07, 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.

Signature Series: Alka Joshi - The Author of 'The Henna Artist' and 'Six Days in Bombay'

Fri, Nov 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room

Grab the littlest ones for a story time that promotes bonding with your baby.

Dungeons and Dragons

Fri, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room

Welcoming experienced and new players alike. We will play Dungeons & Dragons 5e at our Cold Spring Branch!

Fri, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Conference Room,Fort Thomas Meeting Room,Fort Thomas Study Room (No Window),Fort Thomas Study Room (Window)

Alka Joshi discusses her immigrant story and how it influenced her life's second act of becoming a bestselling author in her sixties and her new book, 'Six Days in Bombay.'

Puppy Tales - Ages Newborn -11

Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room

Read and play with a dog!

Puppy Tales

Sun, Nov 09, 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!

Tunes for a Sunday Afternoon

Sun, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room

Hang out for a short while to hear Xander Wells perform some good Sunday songs!

Mon, Nov 10, 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.

Mon, Nov 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room

Shake, move and sing in this active and musical story time.

Mon, Nov 10, 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.

Monday Night Movie: 'How to Train Your Dragon'

Mon, Nov 10, 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.

Mon, Nov 10, 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.

Rescheduled

Cloud Slime

Mon, Nov 10, 4:25pm - 5:35pm

New date Monday, November 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alexandria Branch

Cloud slime time: they are soft, stretchy and full of fun! Squish, swirl and create your own fluffy slime masterpiece.

Cloud Slime

Mon, Nov 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room

Cloud slime time: they are soft, stretchy and full of fun! Squish, swirl and create your own fluffy slime masterpiece.

Minecraft Club

Mon, Nov 10, 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!

Homeschool Hangout - Camp Read S'more

Tue, Nov 11, 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!

Tue, Nov 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room

Make new friends with other homeschooled students while trying fun new activities each month.

Talking Tech Troubles: Grocery Apps

Tue, Nov 11, 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.

Tue, Nov 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Conference Room

Ever wonder how to order groceries for pickup or how to utilize digital-only coupons on your phone or computer? We will go over common grocery store apps as well as grocery pickup services.

Rough Draft Collab Writer's Club

Tue, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room

Are you a teen and like anime? Then you should be here!

Mason Jar Lanterns

Tue, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room

Your mantle is missing the perfect fall mason jar lantern; it's a good thing you can make one here!

This event is full

Tue, Nov 11, 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: Pre-K Skills- Scissor Salad

Wed, Nov 12, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Newport Branch

Learn ways you can support your preschooler's scissor skills with this fun paper salad craft.

Cozy Time for Babies - Ages Newborn-2, especially for pre-walkers

Wed, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:45am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room

Yes, we do have a story time for your littlest baby!

Registration opens Monday, October 13 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Nov 12, 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.

Wed, Nov 12, 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.