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Boone County Public Library May events for kids and teens include Madcap Puppets, visit from Rosie Red


The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of May. Scheduled events for teens and children are included here. A separate list of events for adults is available here.

Teen Cafe (middle and high school)
Wednesdays
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665), 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665), 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Drop in for gaming, snacks & more!

Pancakes and PJs (grades K-2)
Monday, May 1, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Put on your PJs, settle in for a story and decorate delicious pancakes. Registration encouraged.

Young Boone County (high school)
Tuesday, May 2, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Meet with other teens and help plan events that give back to your community

Library Play Date (2-5 years)
Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16 & 23, 10 a.m.-Noon
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop in for play and social time with other parents and caregivers while your child explores our “extra special” toys and activities.

Homeschool Hangout (middle and high school)
Wednesday, May 3, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join Boone County Cooperative Extension Service in getting your hands dirty and learning what plants need to grow. Everyone will take part in a propagation lesson by taking home part of a plant to watch for growing roots. Registration required.

Homeschool Sampler (grades 1-5)
Wednesday, May 3, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
School Year Finale and Curriculum Swap. Share something you’ve learned or created over the past school year in a three-minute presentation. Registration encouraged.

Baby Massage (birth-18 months)
Wednesday, May 3, 9:30 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Christine Gibson, certified Prenatal Massage Therapist, will help you to soothe and bond with your baby through infant massage. Bring a yoga mat or blanket.

Library Play Date (2-5 years)
Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17 & 24, 10 a.m.-Noon
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop in for play and social time with other parents and caregivers while your child explores our “extra special” toys and activities.

Through hands-on activities with crime scene investigator, Brian Cochran, learn how police officers recover and lift fingerprints at crime scenes ((middle and high school). Registration required. Thursday, May 4, 6:30-8 p.m. Florence Branch,

Minecraft Lab (grade 3-5)
Wednesday, May 3, 6:30-8 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Play and build your world on the library’s Minecraft server. Registration required.

Forensic Science: Fingerprinting (middle and high school)
Thursday, May 4, 6:30-8 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Through hands-on activities with crime scene investigator, Brian Cochran, learn how police officers recover and lift fingerprints at crime scenes. Registration required.

Mad Science (grades 3-5)
Thursday, May 4, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Watch a glow in the dark volcano in action, make corn dance, and take your own ooblek home. Registration encouraged.

Baby Massage (birth-18 months)
Friday, May 5, 9:30 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Christine Gibson, certified Prenatal Massage Therapist, will help to soothe and bond with your baby through infant massage. Bring a yoga mat or blanket.

Madcap Puppets Present: Monsters of Baseball (family)
Friday, May 5, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
The sign at the ball park says “No Monsters Allowed!”, but that doesn’t stop Roscoe from sneaking a little monster named Gus in to see a baseball game. It seems they’re not alone as more monsters begin slipping into the ball park to join the fun. Giant puppets bring the history and tradition of baseball alive through songs, stories and poems. There’s room for everyone, including the audience, to celebrate America’s favorite past time.

Lego Mania (family)
Saturday, May 6, 2 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Let your imagination run wild and build some amazing creations. We provide the Legos and Duplos.

Art Club (grades K-5)
Monday, May 8, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Do you love all things art? Join us the second Monday of each month. This time –Chalk Art. Registration encouraged.

Pirates! (ages 2-6)
Monday, May 8, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Yo-ho-ho and a barrel of fun. Come aboard for pirate adventures! Registration encouraged.

Minecraft Lab (grade 3-5)
Thursday, May 11, 6:30-8 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Play and build your world on the library’s Minecraft server. Registration required.

PAWS to Read (grade K-5)
Saturday, May 13, 11 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Read to one of the library’s therapy dogs. Call the Scheben Branch to schedule your 15-minute time slot.

Read It First! YA Review Team (middle and high school)
Monday, May 15, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Read new books before they hit the shelves. Publishers and authors will receive your reviews.

DIY: Fruit Arrangements (middle and high school)
Thursday, May 18, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Cut and craft fruit into an edible design.

Sensory Playtime (all ages)
Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m.-Noon
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Enjoy playtime specially designed for children with sensory sensitivities. Call Karen Harden at 342-2665 ext. 8143 for more information.

Carnival of Cultures (family)
Saturday, May 20, 2-4 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Bring the family and enjoy world music, snacks, face painting, regional crafts and a petting zoo!

Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, May 21, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Read to one of the library’s therapy dogs. Call the Main Library to schedule your 15-minute time slot.

Pokémon (grades K-12)
Monday, May 22, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring your own deck or DS; no trading. English cards only. Registration encouraged.

Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, May 21, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Read to one of the library’s therapy dogs. Call the Main Library to schedule your 15-minute time slot.

Pokémon (grades K-12)
Monday, May 22, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring your own deck or DS; no trading. English cards only. Registration encouraged.

Anime and Manga Club (middle and high school)
Tuesday, May 23, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join other otakus for movies, snacks, and kawaii crafts.

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Rosie Red (family)
Thursday, May 25, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame with Rosie Red presents a wild and wacky introduction to the world of baseball. Join us as we build a baseball field, sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and hear Rosie Red tell the story of “Rosie at the Bat”.

Teen Night (middle and high school)
Friday, May 26, 6-8 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Want to hang out after the Library closes? Now is your chance. Pizza, games, and more!

Read with a Teen Training (middle and high school)
Tuesday, May 30, 6-8 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Mandatory training session for all teens interested in volunteering for Read with a Teen, either in the summer or during the school year. Registration and application required.


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