A monthly list of events at Campbell County Public Library branches is provided here.
The Campbell County Public Library operates three branches. The Cold Spring Branch is located at 3920 Alexandria Pike in Cold Spring, phone 859-781-6166. The Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch is located at 1000 Highland Ave. in Fort Thomas, phone 859-572-5033. The Newport Branch is located at 901 E. Sixth St. in Newport, phone 859-572-5035.
The library will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 for the Labor Day holiday. The library will also be closed Friday, Sept. 29 for all-day training.
Cold Spring
Programs for Adults and Teens
Homeschool STEAM Blast: So You Want to be an Archaeologist
2 pm Wednesday, Sept. 6
Celebrating Kentucky Archaeology Month, this program highlights what archaeologists do during excavations, skills needed for archaeology, and provides a hands-on, interactive demonstration of artifact analysis. Ages 12-19. Registration required.
Cold Spring Coding Club
6:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 7
Learn how to get into the game folder and its code to change it, or even start from scratch to design your own projects. We will be starting with Java in a Minecraft setting using a Python program, and move onto other codes in future months. Ages 11 & up. Register early as laptops are limited.
Teen Hangout
5-6:30 pm Monday, Sept. 11
Drop in after school to hang out with your friends at the library! Play games, relax, or read, the choice is yours. Ages 11-19. Registration required.
You’ve Been Booked YA Book Club
7 pm Monday, Sept. 11
Join the discussion of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: The Illustrated Edition by J.K. Rowling and Jim Kay. Ages 13 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Cold Spring Book Club
11 am Tuesday, Sept. 12
2 pm Wednesday, Sept. 13
Join the discussion of Franklin & Winston: An Intimate Portrait of an Epic Friendship by Jon Meacham. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Let’s Talk About It Lecture Series: Amulya Malladi’s The Mango Season
6:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 12
Dr. Parmita Kapadia, a professor of English at Northern Kentucky University, will discuss Amuly Malladi’s The Mango Season. Cultures and generations clash in this novel as a young woman in India struggles to gain independence from her loving, protective, and always involved family. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Table Top Club: War Games
6-8 pm Thursday, Sept. 14
Come play card games, board games, or anything that can be played on a table top. This month we are featuring War Games such as Risk, Axis and Allies, and Battle Ship. Ages 10 & up. No need to register.
Minecraft Club
5-7 pm Monday, Sept. 18
Join the Minecraft club at the Cold Spring Branch where we will play the game, and create new worlds on our server, or join in on an adventure map. Win prizes and play with local kids. Register to save a spot on the limited library laptops or bring your own. You must have a paid PC account. Ages 8-19. Registration required.
Cup of Crime Book Club
7 pm Wednesday, Sept. 20
Join the discussion of A Pedigree to Die For by Lauren Berenson. Ages 18 & up. No need to register.
Adults Only Game Night
6-10 pm Friday, Sept. 22
This is for adults only! Video game content will be rated M for Mature, which is 17+. Come to the Cold Spring Library and play your favorite games. There will be video games, board games, and card games waiting to be played. Ages 17 & up. No need to register.
Pokemon Club
6 pm Monday, Sept. 25
Bring your Pokemon games, Pokemon cards, and your love of Pokemon. Play with your friends, or join a tournament on your 3DS. Ages 9-19. Registration required.
Let’s Talk About It Lecture Series: Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451
6:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 26
Faith Benson, an Engish instructor at Northern Kentucky University, will discuss Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, a dystopian novel about a terrifying future in which the job of American firemen is to burn books. The novel touches on themes such as censorship, resistance to conformity, and the control of society through mass media. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
A Little Help with My Friends Book Culb
7 pm Tuesday, Sept. 26
Join the discussion of The Path: What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us About the Good Life by Michael Puett and Chrtistine Gross-Loh. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Cards and Classic Games
10 am-noon Tuesday, Sept. 26
Do you love a good game of Scrabble? Or is rolling the Yahtzee dice more your thing? We have plenty of classic games here at the library waiting for you to come play. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Real Men Read Book Club
7 pm Thursday, Sept. 28
Join the discussion of Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. Ages 18 & up. Men & women welcome. New members welcome. No need to register.
Programs for Children and Families
Homeschool Hangout: Physical Science with Cincinnati Museum Center
11 am Tuesday, Sept. 5
Homeschoolers, join us at the Cold Spring Library for a program series just for you! Homeschoolers can meet, learn and engage with other families. In September, we will do fun hands-on experiments with the Cincinnati Museum Center. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Tot Time
9:30 & 11:30 am Mondays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25
This program will help your child develop their pre-literacy skills through stories, singing, playing and fun. Tot Time includes a story time and a playtime with toys, balls and bubbles. Ages 1-3. No need to register.
Toddler Time
10 & 11 am Wednesdays, Sept. 13, 20 & 27
This program will help your child develop their pre-literacy skills through stories, singing, playing and fun. Toddler Time includes a story time and ends with a themed craft. Ages 2-3. No need to register.
Preschool Time
10 am Thursdays, Sept. 14, 21 & 28
This program will help your child develop their pre-literacy skills through stories, singing, playing and fun. Preschool Time is geared towards children who are getting ready for preschool or kindergarten. Preschool Time includes a story time and ends with early literacy stations. Ages 3-5. No need to register.
Baby Sign Story time
11:30 am Thursdays, Sept. 14, 21 & 28
11 am Saturdays, Sept. 16, 23 & 30
Baby Sign Language gives children the opportunity to communicate long before they can verbalize their wants and needs. In this weekly story time, we will sing songs, share nursery rhymes and learn simple sign language for babies. Ages 0-18 months. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Book Bingo
4 pm Thursday, Sept. 14
Come play Bingo and win books. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Family Tabletop
1-5 pm Sunday, Sept. 17
Bring your family down to the library for some fun tabletop board and card games.
Choose any game from our collection, or bring a favorite from home. Families. No need to register.
Adventure Club: DIY Canvas Tote Bag
4 pm Thursday, Sept. 21
Come to the library to design and decorate your own tote bag. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Super Saturday: Fall Crafts
2 pm Saturday, Sept. 23
Celebrate autumn with fun crafts at the library. Families. Registration required.
Adventure Club: Yoga for Kids
4 pm Thursday, Sept. 28
Children are guided through a playful yoga practice designed to promote self-awareness, confidence and positive social interactions. This class will utilize stories, games and music to engage the group and spark an interest in healthy physical activity. Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Super Saturday: Story Time Yoga
2 pm Saturday, Sept. 30
An introduction to yoga using stories, songs and creative movements. Story time yoga promotes literacy, motor development and self-regulation skills important for school readiness. Ages 2-6. Registration required.
Carrico/Fort Thomas
Programs for Adults and Teens
Art Club: T-short Tote Bag
4 pm Wednesday, Sept. 6
Unlock your creativity through guided and not-so-guided activities. Art Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month. This month we will be making tote bags out of t-shirts! Feel free to bring your own t-shirt to make a tote bag with or design your own. Ages 11-18. No need to register.
Brown Bag Book Club
Noon Monday, Sept. 11
Join the discussion of Prague Winter: A Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937-1948 by Madeleine K. Albright. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Chess Club
4 pm Wednesday, Sept. 13
Improve memory, develop problem-solving skills or simply have fun playing chess. Chess club is open to players of all levels. Ages 8-18. No need to register.
A Novel Idea Book Club
4 pm Thursday, Sept. 14
Join the discussion of In Real Life by Cory Doctorow & Jen Wang. Ages 12-18. No need to register.
Book Spine Vases
6:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 14
Ages 18 & up. Online registration is full. Register on the waiting list.
Teen Game Night
7-10 pm Friday, Sept. 15
Visit the library after hours and play board games, card games, video games … any kind of game. Ages 12-18. No need to register.
Design & Build: Viking Catapult
4 pm Wednesday, Sept. 20
Work with others to design and build a Viking catapult with household items to take down various targets surrounding the meeting room with marshmallow ammo. Ages 11-18. Registration required.
Beeswax Candles
6:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 21
Online registration is full. Register on the waiting list.
Scrap Fabric Twine
6:30-8:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 28
Do you save scraps of fabric “just in case” you might need them one day? We’ll show you a fun and practical way to use them with this rope-making craft. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Programs for Children and Families
Adventure Club: Madcap Puppets presents Jules Verne’s Excellent Adventure
4 pm Monday, Sept. 11
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as we leave on a Jules Verne inspired trip around the world. Madcap Puppets will be our guide. Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Full STEAM Ahead
7 pm Mondays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25
Get hands-on with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Ages 3 & up. No need to register.
Toddler Time
10 am Tuesdays, Sept. 12, 19 & 26
Show creativity and have fun with weekly themes. Ages 2-3. No need to register.
Preschool Time
11 am Tuesdays, Sept. 12, 19 & 25
Fun themes each week for 4- and 5-year-olds. No need to register.
Growing Readers
4 pm Tuesday, Sept. 12
Join us for a story time designed to keep new readers excited about books as they develop more reading skills. Ages 4-7. No need to register.
Lap Time
9:30 am Wednesdays, Sept. 13, 20 & 27
Enjoy rhymes, bounces, lullabies and books with your baby. Ages 0-2, especially for pre-walkers. Registration required.
Movers & Shakers
11 am Wednesdays, Sept. 13, 20 & 27
Shake out your sillies in this musical story time. Ages 2-5. No need to register.
Lunch at the Library
12:30 pm Wednesdays, Sept. 13, 20 & 27
Bring your lunch to the library and join us for story. Ages 3 – 5. No need to register.
Baby Time
9:30 & 10:30 am Thursdays, Sept. 14, 21 & 28
Clap, sing and move with your baby. Make new friends. Ages 0-2, especially for walkers. Registration required.
Super Saturday: Disney Princess Marathon
10 am-4 pm Saturday, Sept. 16
Today’s Disney marathon follows the evolution of the Disney Princess. We will watch the first Disney princess movie, followed by the princess who revived the genre, and finish with the most modern of the Disney princesses. Come in for one or all. We will have a Make Your Own Snack Bar and simple princess crafts to enjoy as well. Families. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Chess Board Games
4 pm Monday, Sept. 18
We are pulling out our chess boards, but even if you can’t play chess you’ll have fun learning new ways to play with the classic board. Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Mommy and Baby Yoga
10:30 am Saturday, Sept. 23
Yoga is a great way to heal after giving birth and a delightful way to bond with your baby. Please bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothing. Ages 0-2. Registration required.
Puppy Tales
2-4 pm Saturday, Sept. 23
Come read a story or two to Wilma the German shepherd, a specially trained therapy dog. Sessions will be 15 minutes. Library staff will contact you to schedule a specific time. Ages 3-11. Registration required.
Adventure Club: Newport Aquarium Visit
4 pm Monday, Sept. 25
The library is making cool new friends today. Join us and make your own penguin friend. Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Super Saturday: DIY Gnome Homes
1 pm Saturday, Sept. 30
Help make a cozy place for your garden gnomes to spend the winter. We have DIY Gnome Home projects for everyone in the family. Families. Registration required.
Newport
Programs for Adults and Teens
Newport Book Club
7 pm Tuesday, Sept. 5
Join the discussion of Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Signature Series: Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass
7 pm Friday, Sept. 8
Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass play powerful, unadorned and intense traditional bluegrass. CD/merchandise sale and signing will follow the presentation. The event is free and open to the public; however, free tickets must be requested in advance. Please phone 859-781-6166, ext. 31 to request your tickets; or, click the link at the top of this description to request tickets online.
Adult Lego Building
6:30-8 pm Monday, Sept. 11
Lock blocks with fellow brick lovers. Work in unison to create something magnificent. We have the bricks; you supply the imagination. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Friends Book Sale
9 am-5 pm Thursday, Sept. 14-Saturday, Sept. 16
9 am-noon Thursday, Sept. 28
Prices are fabulous: 25 cents for paperbacks, 50 cents for hard covers, and up to $2 for select titles. Some books are free. All proceeds benefit the Library. Funds raised from book sales enable the Friends to sponsor children’s Summer Reading and other worthwhile events. Thanks to everyone who shops at the Friends Book Sales. No need to register.
St. Elizabeth Mobile Mammography
2-5 pm Friday, Sept. 15
The St. Elizabeth Mobile Mammography will offer screenings. Covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance companies under the following guidelines: Ages 35-40 Baseline Screening; Over 40 an Annual Screening. Financial Assistance available to those that qualify* To schedule an appointment, call 859-655-7400.
YART: Yard Art Sale
11 am Saturday, Sept. 16
Come to the Newport Library to shop from more than 30 different local artists. Everything for sale is $30 or less, so it’s a perfect opportunity to start shopping for the Holidays. Enjoy the wide variety (ceramics, prints, painting, and much more!) and fantastic talent of local artists all in the same room. No need to register.
Game of Thrones Trivia
6:30 pm Monday, Sept. 18
Does the red wedding make you second guess receptions? Do you know Jon Snow’s lineage? Do you constantly compare the book and the show? Come show your knowledge of in a Game of Thrones trivia contest. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Young Adults for Grown Adults Book Club
7 pm Tuesday, Sept. 19
Jon the discussion of Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiffvater. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
CCPL Board of Trustees Meeting
5:30 pm Wednesday, Sept. 20
The Board meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. Meetings are held on a rotating basis among the branches of the Library. No need to register.
Anime Club
3-5 pm Thursday, Sept. 21
Do you love anime? Have you shipped everyone? Do you want to talk about anime with other teens who love it as much as you? Today is your day. We’ll watch anime, eat Pocky and talk about all things anime. Ages 12-19. No need to register.
Talk Life a Pirate Party
3-5 pm Friday, Sept. 22
In honor of September’s National ‘Talk like a Pirate Day’, we’re throwing a party for the pirate in you. Will there be snacks? Yes! I mean, ARRRGH! Will there be crafts? ARRRGH! Will there be a’bit a tom foolery and fun? ARRRGH!!! Ages 8-12. No need to register.
A Knight of Murder: Murder Mystery Party
6-8 pm Monday, Sept. 25
Sign up today to reserve a character in this Medieval Murder Mystery Party. Once you sign up, we’ll send you information on the character you’ll be playing. This party pack is very user friendly, with helpful hints, suggestions, and without a strict script. So attend this evening of chilvalry and treachery in your best costume as your unique character! We’ll be handing out awards for the Best Dressed, Best Actress/Actor, and Best Detective after the mystery has been solved. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Teen Writers Room
3-5 pm Thursday, Sept. 28
Come write, collaborate, and create your poems and short fiction in one of our 4 Writing Prompt Stations: Black-Out Poetry, Magnetic-Word Sentence Builder, Poetry Challenges, and Flash Fiction. Teens: this is your time and your space to write what you need to say, or, come and get inspired. Ages 11-19. No need to register.
Programs for Children and Families
Ready for K Through Play
10 am Mondays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25
Join us as we play our way through the alphabet, and get ready for kindergarten! Each week we’ll play with puppets, sing silly songs, learn a letter and letter sound, learn the Spanish version of our letter, play fun games, read a great story, and make a creative craft. Ages 3-5. Registration required.
Homeschoolers’ Book Club
10 am Tuesday, Sept. 12
Join the discussion of A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story by Linda Sue Park. Ages 8-12. New members welcome. No need to register.
Cooking Class with Miss Amy
4 pm Tuesday, Sept. 12
Come to the Cooking Class with Miss Amy and learn to make three energy bites: S’mores; Trail Mix; Blueberry & Almond. Ages 6-12. Please register each child as space and supplies are limited.
Movers & Shakers Dance Party
10 am Tuesdays, Sept. 12, 19 & 26
Staying fit and active is fun for little ones at this silly dance party. We’ll play with balance beams, crawl through tunnels, navigate obstacle courses, and of course dance. Ages 2-3. Registration required.
Bounce & Rhyme Baby Story Time
10 am Wednesdays, Sept. 13, 20 & 27
Bond with baby while singing silly songs, playing with puppets, exploring discovery bins that spark Baby’s curiosity and imagination, doing fun laptime bouncy rhymes, and dancing in our bubbles. There is about 15 minutes of open play time after each program where babies and caregivers can socialize. There is also a free coffee and tea station to help grown-ups wake up. Ages 0-2. Registration required.
Little Prodigies: Play Art
4 pm Wednesdays, Sept. 13, 20 & 27
Art and music play a crucial role in helping children develop muscle patterns, language, and much more! Come and see how expressing creativity is a great tool to early childhood development. Crafts and games at each Little Prodigies program. Remember, creativity is messy. Paint smocks will be provided for messy crafts. Ages 2-7. Registration required.
Story Time for Bigs
10 am Thursdays, Sept. 14, 21 & 28
Join us for this silly toddler storytime. We’ll sing fun songs, play with puppets, read a great book, dance in our bubbles, and make a creative craft. Ages 2-5. Registration required.
Night Owl’s Story Time
7:30 pm Thursdays, Sept. 14, 21 & 28
Listen to stories, sing songs, and learn finger plays during this story time for families. Children can wear their pajamas so they are ready to be tucked into bed when they get home. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
Little Naturalist Story Time
10:30 am Saturday, Sept. 16
Little Naturalist is the perfect program for 3 to 5 year olds who are curious about animals, their habitats, the environment, and exploring nature. We will read a specially selected nature-themed book, explore the natural world, and complete a craft. Older siblings are welcome to attend. Ages 3-5. Please register as space and supplies are limited.
Daddy & Me: Super Hero Party
3 pm Monday, Sept. 18
The program offers a group setting where Dads and their children have fun together, learning through play. The setting is welcoming, relaxed, and informal and children participate as is appropriate for their stage of development and desire. Ages 0-6. Snacks. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Library Secret Service Training
4 pm Tuesday, Sept. 19
Learn what it takes to become a Library Secret Service Agent through Miss Amy’s Obstacle of DOOM! Earn a badge at the end of the program for becoming an official Library Secret Service Agent! Protect the books! There will be a pirate spin on the program to celebrate National Talk Like a Pirate Day. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Family Fun Night
6:30-8 pm Wednesday, Sept. 20
We will break out some board games, books, and movies with some light snacks. We have many games available, but feel free to bring your own game to share. No registration required. Drop in. Families. No need to register.
Lego Club
1-3 pm Saturday, Sept. 23
Come enjoy a Lego Challenge followed by free play with our thousands of Lego Bricks. Bring your creativity and engineering skills. Ages 6-12. No need to register.
Family Fun for the Deaf Community
1-4 pm Saturday, Sept. 23
Board games, crafts, coloring and mini sign language classes offered by the Deaf Institute of Cincinnati. Families. No need tor register.
Adventure Club: Apple Science
4 pm Tuesday, Sept. 26
Learn how to make Apple Volcanoes, which liquids will keep apples from browning, and other mad scientist experiments. A variety of apples will be available for tasting. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Sensory Science
11:30 am-12:15 pm Saturday, Sept. 30
Enjoy this monthly Sensory Science Story Time! Children, ages 4 to 7 are invited to use all of their senses to explore stories, songs and hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities. The program begins begin a short storytime that integrates movement and song and ends with hands-on STEAM exploration.
This program is designed for children with sensory integration challenges but is open to children of all abilities. Registration required.
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