Summer Reading

Summer Reading is almost here – and it’s jam-packed with fun activities and giveaways throughout June and July!

Summer Reading Kickoff

Summer Reading kicks off Saturday, June 5 with registration opening at 9 am for our Cold Spring, Carrico/Fort Thomas and Newport Branches while Alexandria opens at 11 am.

Register at the library and you may go home with cool giveaways, while supplies last. Children will receive a backpack; teens will get a reusable water bottle complete with a built-in straw; and adults will score a flashlight pen.

Grab-and-go treat bags filled with snacks will also be available at noon at all branches.

Come out or tune in to the library’s YouTube channel for a variety of kick-off activities, including:

Facebook Event

 

Summer Reading

SUMMER READING STARTS SATURDAY, JUNE 5!

Crawl, slither, soar or dive into the library’s Summer Reading program. With the theme Wild About Books, this year is all about animals and habitats they call home.

There’s something for everyone in the family – from dreaming up a fantasy zoo to drive-in movies featuring everyone’s favorite hedgehog Sonic to creating animal shadow puppets and learning how to keep our oceans clean.

Track your reading with the Beanstack app or a paper log for the chance to win awesome prizes big and small. Register online or at your favorite branch, where you can pick up a log.

Register on Beanstack

Do you prefer online tracking over paper logs? Beanstack is a website and app that allows you to track your reading and earn Summer Reading prizes. You can register as an individual, family or classroom. Visit our Beanstack page to create your account and learn more.

Pre-registration is open!

Register on Beanstack

 

Read & Win

Children (Newborn – Age 11)

How to Participate:

Receive a small prize and one entry for the grand prize for every 4 hours read across formats; books, audiobooks, comics, being read to and reading by yourself all count toward the goal.

The grand prize is a six-month subscription to KiwiCo (STEAM & science kits for kids). One grand prize will be given away per branch and one through Beanstack.

You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack or via paper reading logs at our branches.


Teens & Tweens (Ages 11 – 19)

How to Participate:

Read five hours to enter weekly drawings to score prizes. Read 30 hours to win a book and one entry for the grand prize – a Nintendo Switch Lite.

You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack or via paper reading logs at our branches.

There will be four winners each week for the weekly prize packs. There will be two winners for the midsummer prize and grand prize.

  • Weekly Prize Themes
    • June 6 – 12: Art
    • June 13 -19: Anime
    • June 20 – 26: Board and Card Games
    • June 27 – July 3:Nerf Toys
    • July 4 – 10: Funko Pop!
    • July 11 – 17: #Trending and Music
    • July 18 – 24: Self Care
    • July 25 – 31: D&D and RPG Games
  • Midsummer Prize
    • Raycon Wireless Earbuds
  • Grand Prize
    • Nintendo Switch Lite

Adults

At the Library:
Receive an entry for weekly gift card drawings at each branch every time you check out. It’s that easy!

Online:
Four reading prompts per week will be posted on the Beanstack app. Finish one to earn an entry for the grand prize – a $100 Kroger gift card.

 


Programs

Start planning your summer at the library by browsing our upcoming programs below!

 
 

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Cozy Time for Babies

Registration Required
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Story Times  

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Children  Story Times  

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Woven Bowl

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Newport Branch
Teen    DIY & Crafts      

Virtual Author Talk: Wordsmith and Wonder with Jodi Picoult

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 7:00 pm
Digital
Adult  

Baby Time with Melodies to Grow On

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Baby Wigglers

Registration Required
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Story Times  

Preschool Time

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Impromptu

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

Minecraft Movie Release Party

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  DIY & Crafts  Games  STEAM  

Tween Pokémon Party

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Teen  Games  

Teen Thursday: DIY Fluffy Slime

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Teen  DIY & Crafts  

Flower Weaving

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Newport Branch
Children    DIY & Crafts      

Stargazers Club: Cincinnati Observatory Star Party

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Adult  Family  STEAM  

Must Read Romance: Contemporary Romance—Billionaires

Registration Required
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  Book Clubs  

Baby Story Time

Friday, April 4, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Children  Story Times  

Dungeons & Dragons

Registration Required
Friday, April 4, 2025, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Adult  Games  

Kid Snacks! No-Bake Trail Mix Cups

Saturday, April 5, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Newport Branch
Children  Family  DIY & Crafts  

Tot Time

Monday, April 7, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Movers and Shakers

Monday, April 7, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Story Times  

Ready for K Through Play

Monday, April 7, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Children        Story Times  

Tot Time

Monday, April 7, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Clay Flowers Bouquets

Monday, April 7, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  DIY & Crafts  

Pipe Cleaner Tree

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Monday, April 7, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult  DIY & Crafts  

Free Tax Preparation from AARP Tax-Aide

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult      

Together Time Tales

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Story Times  

Movers and Shakers

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Children        Story Times  

Homeschool Hangout: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Registration Required
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Family  DIY & Crafts  Games  Homeschool  Story Times  

Brighton Center Family Coach

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult  Family      

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Children  Story Times  

Anime Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

Zen Doodles

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Adult  DIY & Crafts  

Craft This Book: 'Mix it Up!'

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Newport Branch
Children  Story Times  

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Cozy Time for Babies

Registration Required
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Story Times  

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Children  Story Times  

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Coffee & Conversation: 'Sidle Creek' by Jolene McIlwain

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  Book Clubs  

Plastic Canvas Embroidery Bookmarks

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Newport Branch
Teen    DIY & Crafts      

Manga to Anime Club: 'Fairy Tail' by Hiro Mashima

Registration Required
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Teen  Book Clubs  

Teen Painted Planters

Registration Required
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
DIY & Crafts  STEAM  

Cup of Crime: 'Happiness Falls' by Angie Kim

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Adult  Book Clubs  

Baby Time

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Baby Wigglers

Registration Required
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Story Times  

Preschool Time

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Needle Felt Dryer Balls

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  DIY & Crafts  STEAM  

Impromptu

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

Sensory Slime

Registration Required
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  DIY & Crafts  STEAM  

Needle Felt Dryer Balls (Repeat Program)

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  DIY & Crafts  STEAM  

Baby Story Time

Friday, April 11, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Children  Story Times  

Signature Series Sneak Peek: Mary Kay Andrews

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Friday, April 11, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  

Tween Book Club: Secret Places

Registration Required
Friday, April 11, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Children  Teen  Book Clubs  

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
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  

Signature Series: Mary Kay Andrews

Registration Required
Friday, April 11, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  

Play, Explore, Build at Chief Sayers Park

Saturday, April 12, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
All Locations
Children  Family  Book Bus  STEAM  

A Visit from K9 Bulleit

Saturday, April 12, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Family  

Puppy Tales

Registration Required
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Family  

Improve Reading Skills with a NKU Tutor on Mondays and Wednesdays in April

Registration Required
Monday, April 14, 2025, All Day
Cold Spring Branch
Children  

Tot Time

Monday, April 14, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Movers and Shakers

Monday, April 14, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Story Times  

Ready for K Through Play

Monday, April 14, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Children        Story Times  

Tot Time

Monday, April 14, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Chess Club

Monday, April 14, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Teen  Games  

Minecraft Club

Registration Required
Monday, April 14, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Teen  STEAM  

Geode Felt Coasters

Registration Required
Monday, April 14, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult    DIY & Crafts      

Tuesday Book Club: 'Weyward' by Emilia Hart

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Adult  Book Clubs  

Together Time Tales

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Story Times  

Movers and Shakers

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Children        Story Times  

Brighton Center Family Coach

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult  Family      

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Children  Story Times  

Talking Tech Troubles: Online Genealogy Resources

Registration Required
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  Technology  

Anime Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

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
Children  Book Clubs  

Rough Draft Collab Writer's Club

Registration Required
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Adult  

The History of the Kentucky Derby in 10 Objects

Registration Required
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  

Challenging Reads Book Club: 'Allegedly' by Tiffany D. Jackson

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult    Book Clubs      

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 12:00 am
Newport Branch
Children  Story Times  

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Cozy Time for Babies

Registration Required
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Story Times  

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Memory Café

Registration Required
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Adult  

Paint and Plant

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Children  DIY & Crafts  

Ballet and Books!

Registration Required
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Family  Health & Fitness  

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 5:30 pm
Newport Branch
No Categories

Baby Time

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Baby Wigglers

Registration Required
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Story Times  

Preschool Time

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Homeschool Book to Movie Club: 'The Wind in the Willows' by Kenneth Grahame

Registration Required
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Book Clubs  Homeschool  

Homeschool: Egg Drop

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Newport Branch
Children    Homeschool      STEAM  

Impromptu

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

Construction Junction

Registration Required
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Games  STEAM  

Cozy Coasters

Registration Required
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Teen  DIY & Crafts  

Teen Thursday: Retro Game Night

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Teen  Games  

Self Defense Workshop

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  Health & Fitness  

Open Play

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

Baby Story Time

Friday, April 18, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Children  Story Times  

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 19, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Family  DIY & Crafts  Games  Holidays  

Books and Brunch Book Club: 'Black Cake' by Charmaine Wilkerson

Saturday, April 19, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Adult  Book Clubs  

Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt for Adults

Registration Required
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Newport Branch
Adult  Holidays  

Holiday Closing: Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 20, 2025, 12:00 am
No Categories

Tot Time

Monday, April 21, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Movers and Shakers

Monday, April 21, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Story Times  

Ready for K Through Play

Monday, April 21, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Children        Story Times  

Tot Time

Monday, April 21, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Monday Night Movie: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Monday, April 21, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  DIY & Crafts  Games  

Trees and What They Do for Us with Boone County Arboretum

Registration Required
Monday, April 21, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Teen  Adult  Family  STEAM  

Together Time Tales

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Story Times  

Movers and Shakers

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Children        Story Times  

Brighton Center Family Coach

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult  Family      

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Children  Story Times  

Anime Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

Cincinnati Museum Center presents: One World, Many Cultures

Registration Required
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Newport Branch
Children  

City Barbeque Food for Thought Series: The Devil's Queen—the Power & Personality of Catherine de'Medici

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Adult  

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Cozy Time for Babies

Registration Required
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Story Times  

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Children  Story Times  

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Paper Floral Vase

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  DIY & Crafts  

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, April 24, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Newport Branch
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  

Baby Time

Thursday, April 24, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Baby Wigglers

Registration Required
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Story Times  

Preschool Time

Thursday, April 24, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Story Times  

Impromptu

Thursday, April 24, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

Yarn Wrapped Planters

Registration Required
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  DIY & Crafts  

Teen Thursday: Movie Night

Thursday, April 24, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Teen  Games  

Homeschool Hive: Be your own boss! Session One

Friday, April 25, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Teen  Family  Homeschool  STEAM  

Baby Story Time

Friday, April 25, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Children  Story Times  

Emojis, GIFs, and More!

Registration Required
Friday, April 25, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult        Technology  

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Registration Required
Friday, April 25, 2025, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Teen  Games  

After-Hours Adult Game Night

Friday, April 25, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Adult  Games  

Day of the Book/El Día de los Libros

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  Book Bus  DIY & Crafts  Games  STEAM  Story Times  

The Cultural Center of India presents Spice Tales: Easy Recipes from India

Registration Required
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  DIY & Crafts  Health & Fitness  STEAM  

Spanish Bilingual Story Time

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Family  DIY & Crafts  STEAM  Story Times  

Bi-Okoto West African Movement and Music Workshop

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  Games  Health & Fitness  STEAM  

Spring Canvas Painting

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Family  DIY & Crafts  

Short Story and Poetry Slam

Monday, April 28, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Teen  Adult  

Brighton Center Family Coach

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult  Family      

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Children  Story Times  

Anime Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

Build a Terrarium

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Adult  DIY & Crafts  STEAM  

Trivia Night @ The Post

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  Family  Games  

CCPL Digital Escape Rooms!

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, All Day
Digital
Teen  Adult  Family  Games  STEAM  

Senior Planet: Virtual Classes & Tech Help- Available 24/7

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, All Day
Online
Adult  Technology  

Improve Reading Skills with a NKU Tutor on Mondays and Wednesdays in April

Registration Required
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, All Day
Cold Spring Branch
Children  

Tween Ceramic Fairy Houses

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Teen  DIY & Crafts  

Impromptu

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

Must Read Romance: Romantasy

Registration Required
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  Book Clubs  

Homeschool Hive: Be your own boss! Session Two

Friday, May 2, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Teen  Family  Homeschool  STEAM  

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch is Curbside Only Starting at 5 pm Due to Arts & Culture Event

Friday, May 2, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  

Dungeons & Dragons

Registration Required
Friday, May 2, 2025, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Adult  Games  

Arts and Culture: Kentucky Symphony Orchestra—Floodwall Jazz Quartet

Registration Required
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  

Improve Reading Skills with a NKU Tutor on Mondays and Wednesdays in May

Registration Required
Monday, May 5, 2025, All Day
Cold Spring Branch
Children  

Ice Cream Social

Registration Required
Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Teen  

Pressed Flower Lanterns

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult    DIY & Crafts      

Brighton Center Family Coach

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult  Family      

Anime Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

A Lap Around the Wellness Wheel

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Teen  Health & Fitness  

Newport Book Club: 'Cassandra in Reverse' by Holly Smale

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult    Book Clubs      

Virtual Author Talk with Dr. David H. Rosmarin: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Digital
Adult  

Mother's Day Bouquet Card

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  DIY & Crafts  

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  

Gardening Tech at a Glance

Registration Required
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  Technology  

Impromptu

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

DIY Tea and Spice Blends

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  DIY & Crafts  Health & Fitness  

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, May 9, 2025, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  

Homeschool Hive: Be your own boss! Session Three

Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Teen  Family  Homeschool  STEAM  

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch is Curbside Only Starting at 5 pm Due to Arts & Culture Event

Friday, May 9, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  

Arts and Culture: Silver's Serenade—A CCJO Tribute to Horace Silver

Registration Required
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  

Minecraft Club

Registration Required
Monday, May 12, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Teen  STEAM  

Foil Sculptures

Registration Required
Monday, May 12, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult  DIY & Crafts  

Brighton Center Family Coach

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult  Family      

Anime Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

Rough Draft Collab Writer's Club

Registration Required
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Adult  

Improve Reading Skills with a NKU Tutor on Mondays and Wednesdays in May

Registration Required
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, All Day
Cold Spring Branch
Children  

Coffee & Conversation: 'The Wager' by David Grann

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  Book Clubs  

Sharpie Tie-Dye

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Teen    DIY & Crafts      

Manga to Anime Club: 'Bleach' by Tite Kubo

Registration Required
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Teen  Book Clubs  

Tween Game Night

Registration Required
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Games  

Cup of Crime: 'The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp' by Leonie Swann

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Adult  Book Clubs  

Homeschool Book to Movie Club: 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' by Roald Dahl

Registration Required
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Book Clubs  Homeschool  

Recipe Boxes and Recipe Swap

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  DIY & Crafts  

Impromptu

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

Recipe Boxes and Recipe Swap (Repeat Program)

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  DIY & Crafts  

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch is Curbside Only from 1-7 pm Reopening for Arts & Culture Event

Friday, May 16, 2025, All Day
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
No Categories

Arts and Culture: Summermusik Brass Quintet

Registration Required
Friday, May 16, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  

Early Literacy Play Date

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Newport Branch
Children  Family  

Books and Brunch Book Club: 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' by Shelby Van Pelt

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Adult  Book Clubs  

Teen Advisory Board and Hangout

Monday, May 19, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Teen  Games  

Pipe Cleaner Flowers

Registration Required
Monday, May 19, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult    DIY & Crafts    

Tuesday Book Club: 'Everything I Never Told You' by Celeste Ng

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Adult  Book Clubs  

Brighton Center Family Coach

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult  Family      

Talking Tech Troubles: Reading Apps & Resources

Registration Required
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  Technology  

Anime Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

Cam's Kids Book Club: 'The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem' by Colleen Paeff

Registration Required
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Children  Book Clubs  

City Barbeque Food for Thought: Antique Showcase with Dr. Brian Hackett

Registration Required
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Adult  

Challenging Reads Book Club: 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult    Book Clubs      

Memory Café

Registration Required
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Adult  

Name Pennants

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  DIY & Crafts  

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
No Categories

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Newport Branch
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  

Impromptu

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

DIY Dice Boxes

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Teen  DIY & Crafts  

Homeschool Hive: Be your own boss! Session Four

Friday, May 23, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Teen  Family  Homeschool  STEAM  

Holiday Closing: Memorial Day

Sunday, May 25, 2025, 12:00 am
No Categories

Holiday Closing: Memorial Day

Monday, May 26, 2025, 12:00 am
No Categories

Brighton Center Family Coach

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Adult  Family      

Anime Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

Trivia Night @ The Post

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  Family  Games  

Colorful Squishies

Registration Required
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Teen  DIY & Crafts  

Impromptu

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Newport Branch
Teen  Games  

Gardening for Small Spaces

Registration Required
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  STEAM  

CCPL Digital Escape Rooms!

Saturday, May 31, 2025, All Day
Digital
Teen  Adult  Family  Games  STEAM  

Senior Planet: Virtual Classes & Tech Help- Available 24/7

Saturday, May 31, 2025, All Day
Online
Adult  Technology  

Improve Reading Skills with a NKU Tutor on Mondays and Wednesdays in May

Registration Required
Saturday, May 31, 2025, All Day
Cold Spring Branch
Children