Summer Reading

May 14, 2021 Stephanie Class

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:

Eating Gross Food Face-Off @ Cold Spring, 11 am. Register to attend in-person.
Low Mess Finger Painting @ Newport, 1 pm. Register to attend in-person.
Arrowhead Reptile Rescue @ Carrico/Fort Thomas, 3 pm. Register to attend in-person.

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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!

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Alexandria Branch

Dungeons & Dragons

Registration Required

Friday, July 5, 2024, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

Saturday Afternoon Movie

Saturday, July 6, 2024, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Newport Branch

Take & Make: DIY Rainsticks

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Monday, July 8, 2024, All Day

Cold Spring Branch

Southern Campbell Fire District

Paint-Along Landscape Painting

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Monday, July 8, 2024, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

Exploring Tinkercad

Registration Required

Monday, July 8, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

Bath Bombs

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Monday, July 8, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Newport Branch

Alexandria Branch

Tween Pokémon Party

Registration Required

Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Take & Make: Enchanted Forests

Attendance FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required

Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Newport Branch

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Homeschool: Edible Soil

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Newport Branch

Mountain String Art

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Impromptu

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Newport Branch

DIY Slime

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

Mountain String Art (Repeat Program)

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Must Read Romance: Grumpy & Sunshine Romance

Registration Required

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Newport Branch

Introduction to Cosplay

Registration Required

Friday, July 12, 2024, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Alexandria Branch

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, July 13, 2024, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Newport Branch

Baby Sharkies

Registration Required

Saturday, July 13, 2024, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Thursday, July 18, 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

Tiny Art Show (Repeat Program)

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Thursday, July 18, 2024, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Alexandria Branch

Teen Game Night

Registration Required

Back-to-School Bash

Friday, July 26, 2024, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Newport Branch

Care Closet and Interview Info

Saturday, August 17, 2024 - Saturday, August 24, 2024, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Alexandria Branch

Puppy Tales

Registration Required

Saturday, August 17, 2024, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Cam's Kids Book Club: ''The Girl Who Heard the Music' by Mahani Teave

Registration Required

Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Alexandria Branch

Bellevue - Callahan Community Center

Puppy Tales

Registration Required

Friday, August 23, 2024, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

Trivia Night @ The Post

Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Spotlight Series: "Perfect Day in Kentucky"

Registration Required

Thursday, August 29, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bellevue - Callahan Community Center

Holiday Closing: Labor Day

Sunday, September 1, 2024, All Day

All Locations

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