The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of July. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A separate list of events for adults will be posted separately.
Storytime: Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Mondays, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Mondays, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Stories with Art (3 to 6 years)
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Baby Time (birth to 18 months)
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Thursdays, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Stories with Art (3 to 6 years)
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Baby Time (birth to 18 months)
Fridays, 9:30 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Sensory Storytime (all ages)
Fridays, 10 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
A storytime designed for children with sensory sensitivities
Storytime: Spanish Storytime Tiempo de Cuentos (birth to 5+ years)
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. (No Storytime July 7 and 14)
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Fridays, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Fridays, 11 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Saturdays, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime in the Park (2-5 years)
Thursday, July 6, 10 a.m.
Central Park, Shelter #1, 9190 Camp Ernst Rd., Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, July 13, 10 a.m.
Walton Community Park, Shelter #2, 35 Old Stephenson Mill Road, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, July 20, 10 a.m.
Giles Conrad Park, W. Entrance Shelter, 7500 River Rd., Hebron, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, July 27, 10 a.m.
Boone Woods Park, On Stage, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Children and their grown-ups can beat the heat with great stories and a cool activity at a different park each week!
PAWS to Read (grade K-5)
Saturday, July 8, 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.
American Girl Book Club (grades K-5)
Sunday, July 9, 2 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Summer is a time for friendship, ice cream, and fun. Make friendship bracelets and yummy ice cream treats for you and your doll. Registration encouraged.
Art Club (grades K-5)
Monday, June 12, 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 – Maps. Registration encouraged.
Read With A Teen
Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 25, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Partner with a teen for weekly summer sessions to enhance your reading skills. Registration required through application.
Honey Hill Farm Petting Zoo (family)
Wednesday, July 12, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Pet and feed goats, ducks, Shetland ponies and more!
Madcap Puppets: Monkey See, Monkey Do (family)
Thursday, July 13, 7 p.m.
Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
There’s no business like monkey business! Help Max and Vinnie keep the rascally monkeys from getting into trouble as they explore new exhibits at the zoo. In case of rain, the show will be held at the Main Library. Call the Parks Hotline at 334-2283 for weather updates.
Mr. Puppet (family)
Friday, July 14, 2 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Enjoy hilarious puppetry and ventriloquism for kids and adults.
Sensory Playtime (all ages)
Saturday, July 15, 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.
We All Scream for Ice Cream! (3-6 years)
Sunday, July 16, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
It’s National Ice Cream Day. Enjoy sweet treats and cool stories. Registration encouraged.
Read it First! YA Review Team (M/H)
Monday, July 17, 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.
Book Speed Dating (M/H)
Monday, July 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Grab a score sheet and a snack, and spend some time with a book. Hopefully, by the end of the night, you will meet your match.
Cool Critters
Tuesday, July 18, 1 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Back by popular demand! Get up close and personal in this hands-on experience with rescued animals from all over the world.
Storytime in the Children’s Garden (2-5 years)
Wednesday, July 19, 10 a.m.
Boone County Arboretum Children’s Garden 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington
Join us for a special storytime in the Arboretum’s Children’s Garden. Bring a blanket!
Cat-Tastic! (grades K-2)
Wednesday, July 19, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Have a purr-fectly fun afternoon with crafts and face painting.
Teen Cafe (middle and high school)
Wednesday, July 19, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop in for gaming, snacks & more!
Magician Presto Paul (family)
Friday, July 21, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Be thrilled with optical illusions, crazy machines, wacky experiments and much, much more!
Anime and Manga Club (M/H)
Tuesday, July 25, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join other otakus for movies, snacks, and kawaii crafts.
Pokémon (grades K-12)
Monday, June 26, 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.
Raptors, Inc. Presents: Beaks and Talons (family)
Wednesday, July 26, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Meet and learn more about birds of prey with three live avian ambassadors.
Teen Cafe (middle and high school)
Wednesday, July 26, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop in for gaming, snacks & more!
DIY: Book Folding Art (M/H)
Thursday, July 27, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how to fold an old book into a personal piece of art
Lego Mania (family)
Friday, July 28, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Let your imagination run wild and build some amazing creations. We provide the Legos and Duplos.
Teen Night (M/H)
Friday, July 28, 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!
Family Nature Day (family)
Saturday, July 29, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Discover what life lurks in the water of our creek beds, examine local fossils and wildlife, and learn how to conserve natural resources. We have an action-packed day planned with more than 20 participating organizations providing lots of fun activities to get you enjoying the great outdoors. There will be a nature scavenger hunt with the Boone Conservancy, Fishing 101 with the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife, water sampling and kick nets with the KY Division of Water, honey tasting with the Northern Kentucky Beekeepers Association, make your own bird feeder with Wild Birds Unlimited, and much more! Get friendly with bugs with forensic entomologist Dr. Greg Dahlem, reptiles of all sorts with Marc Frevola and the Arrowhead Reptile Rescue, fish and mussels of the Ohio River with the Thomas More Field Biology Station. Learn about herbal remedies, native plants, fossils, solar energy, and the water cycle. Did we mention FREE hot dogs? Family Nature Day is going to be a great time for the whole family! Boone County Public Library and Boone County Parks Department have teamed up to present this fun and educational family program featuring local environmental organizations. Supported, in part, by the Boone County Community Early Childhood Council.
Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, July 30, 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.
Do You Know H2O? (grades 3-5)
Monday, July 31, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Wild, wacky, and wet–explore the science of water and create a painting using water guns.
