The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of August. Some events are one time only while others are recurring throughout the month. A list of scheduled events for adults is included here. A separate list of events for teens and children will be published separately.
Teen Cafe (middle and high school)
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop in for gaming, snacks & more!
Young Boone County Meeting (high school)
Tuesday, August 1, 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.
ASL Storytime and Conversations (family)
Tuesday, August 1, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK
Join us for an inclusive storytime in American Sign Language for the deaf and hearing communities, featuring interpreters from Cincinnati State.
Let’s Play Boone County: Library Play Date (ages 2-5)
Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15 & 22 Main Library, 10 a.m.
Wednesdays, August 2, 9, 16 & 23 Scheben Branch, 10 a.m.
Thursday, August 3 Walton Branch, 10 a.m.
Drop in for play and social time with other parents and caregivers while your child explores our “extra special” toys and activities.
Storytime in the Park (birth-5 years)
Thursday, August 3, 10 a.m.
Central Park, Shelter #1, 9190 Camp Ernst Rd., Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, August 10, 10 a.m.
Walton Community Park, Shelter #2, 35 Old Stephenson Mill Road, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, August 17, 10 a.m.
Giles Conrad Park, W. Entrance Shelter, 7500 River Rd., Hebron, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, August 24, 10 a.m.
Boone Woods Park, On Stage, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, August 31, 10 a.m.
Central Park, Shelter #1, 9190 Camp Ernst Rd., Union, 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!
Root Beer Float Day (family)
Friday, August 4, 3-5 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop in for a root beer float and de-stress from back-to-school preparations.
Impossible Magic with Reed & Ashton Masterson (teens and adults)
Friday, August 4, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Called “The Magic Duo of the 21st Century,” Reed and Ashton Masterson perform an award-winning illusion show. Their fast and edgy magic show incorporates dangerous stunts, escapes, comedy and shocking stage illusions like you’ve never seen before. Once you see them, you’ll understand why audiences across the country describe their show by one word… “Impossible!”
Look Up to the Stars with NASA Astronomer Kevin Manning (adults and kids)
Saturday, August 5, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn more about the beauty and harmony of the universe and the “All American Total Solar Eclipse” with Kevin Manning, astronomer and NASA Consultant. Weather permitting, observe the rings of Saturn, moon craters and more through a powerful hand-crafted telescope.
Let’s Play Boone County: Play and Learn Group (birth-5)
Tuesdays, August 8 & 22, 10 -11:30 a.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Play & Learn groups provide opportunities for children to learn and explore through play. Parents and caregivers join in the fun by participating in activities that promote healthy development and learning.
Summer of the Sun with Haile Planetarium Director Crista Speights (adults and kids)
Tuesday, August 8, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn about the sun, make a pinhole projector, and view sunspots (weather permitting) with Christa Speights, director of the Haile Planetarium at NKU. This event is so bright, you’ll need shades.
Preparing for the Solar Eclipse with Astronomer Dean Regas (adults & kids)
Wednesday, August 9, 6 p.m.
Chapin Memorial Library, 6517 Market St., Petersburg, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how to safely observe the sun with minimal equipment. Dean Regas, Astonomer for the Cincinnati Observatory and Co-Host of the PBS program, Star Gazers, prepares us for the solar eclipse.
Life-Size Clue (middle and high school)
Wednesday, August 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with a candlestick? Play your favorite detective game – on a much grander scale!
Shakespeare Company Presents Merry Wives of Windsor (family)
Thursday, August 10, 7 p.m.
Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
How do you con a conman? Sir John Falstaff tries to remedy his financial woes by chasing two happily married women– using the same scam at the same time. In case of rain, the show will be held at the Main Library. Call the Parks Hotline at 334-2283 for weather updates
Saturday, August 12, 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.
One World One Sky (ages 2-5)
Monday, August 14, 1-3 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, and discover how different it is from Earth. Discover Dome Planetarium from the Living Arts and Science Center bring Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky.
Art Club (grades K-5)
Monday, August 14, 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.
Storytime in the Children’s Garden (birth-5)
Wednesday, August 16, 10 a.m.
Boone County Arboretum Children’s Garden, 9190 Camp Ernst Rd., Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Bring a blanket and join us for a special storytime in the Arboretum’s Children’s Garden.
DIY: Cork Board (middle and high school)
Thursday, August 17, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Make your own cork board out of real corks and design your own push pins.
Sensory Playtime (all ages)
Saturday, August 19, 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.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party (adults and kids)
Monday, August 21, noon
All BCPL locations
Come see the astronomical event of the decade – a total solar eclipse! Special viewing glasses will be provided courtesy of STAR-Net Libraries, while supplies last.
Read it First! YA Review Team (middle and high school)
Monday, August 21, 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.
Anime and Manga Club (middle and high school)
Tuesday, August 22, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join other otakus for movies, snacks, and kawaii crafts.
Lego Mania (family)
Friday August 23, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Let your imagination run wild and build some amazing creations. We provide the Legos and Duplos.
Princess Party (ages 4-7)
Thursday, August 24, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Come dressed in your fanciest frock and be the “Belle” of the ball. Stories and treats with your favorite princes and princesses, and a special appearance by a princess who loves a library. Registration required.
Stories in the Sunflower House (ages 3-5)
Friday, August 25, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch (outdoors), 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Our sunflowers have been growing all summer long, and they are finally ready for some fun! Step inside our Sunflower House as we read stories and create a craft. Registration required.
Teen Night (middle and high school)
Friday, August 25, 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!
ACT Prep (high school)
Saturday, August 26, 2-4 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Don’t test stressed! Learn study skills, math principles, reading and writing strategies with professional tutors from Club Z.
Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, August 27, 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.
The Boxcar Children (grades 2-5)
Monday, August 28, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of this classic children’s series. Be a super sleuth and follow the clues using secret codes and fingerprinting to solve the mystery
Pokémon (grades K-12)
Monday, August 28, 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.
