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Boone County Public Library November calendar for kids includes bookworms, stories with art


The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of November. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A separate list of events for adults has been posted separately.

Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Monday, November 6 & 13, 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.

Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Monday, November 6 & 13, 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.

Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Tuesday, November 7 & 14, 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.

Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Tuesday, November 7 & 14, 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.

Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Tuesday, November 7 & 14, 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.

Stories with Art (3 to 6 years)
Tuesday, November 7 & 14, 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.

Baby Time (birth to 18 months)
Wednesday, November 8 & 15, 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.

Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Wednesday, November 8 & 15, 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.

Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Wednesday, November 8 & 15, 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.

Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Wednesday, November 8 & 15, 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.

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

Teen Cafe (middle and high school)
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop in for gaming, snacks & more!

Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Thursday, November 9 & 16, 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.

Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Thursday, November 9 & 16, 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.

Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Thursday, November 9 & 16, 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.

Stories with Art (3 to 6 years)
Thursday, November 9 & 16, 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.

Baby Time (birth to 18 months)
Friday, November 10 & 17, 9:30 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
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.

Sensory Storytime (all ages)
Friday, November 10 & 17, 10 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
A storytime designed for children with sensory sensitivities.

Spanish Storytime Tiempo de Cuentos (birth to 5+ years)
Friday, November 10 & 17, 10:30 a.m.
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.

Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Friday, November 10 & 17, 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.

Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Friday, November 10 & 17, 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.

Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Saturday November 18, 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.

Homeschool Sampler (grades 1-5)
Wednesday, November 1, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Meet author Leland James and discuss poetry with other homeschool families. Mr. James will read from his new book, Longberry’s Leap, the story-poem of a young girl’s adventure into the world of imagination. Registration encouraged.

Homeschool Hangout (middle and high school)
Wednesday, November 1, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Meet author Leland James and discuss poetry with other homeschool families. Mr. James will read from his new book, Longberry’s Leap, the story-poem of a young girl’s adventure into the world of imagination. Registration encouraged.

Day of the Dead (Family)
Thursday, November 2, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Celebrate the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos by decorating skulls and viewing traditional altars, includes a performance by the Cincinnati Baila Dance Academy

Forest Animal Fun (Ages 2-5)
Friday, November 3, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Catch a glimpse of our local wildlife and their habitats through woodland stories and games.

Family Game Night (Family)
Saturday, November 4, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Go tech-free and be “board” at the li¬brary. Play old favorites, learn some new ones, and have some GIANT fun with our life-sized games.

Native American Pinch Pots (Grades K-5)
Sunday, November 5, 2 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how to make pinch pots with the Kentucky Historical Society, and tell your story using traditional symbols.

Roller Coaster Rumble! (Middle and High School)
Monday, November 6, 6 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Face-off to create the fastest and most creative roller coaster!

Family Game Night (Family)
Tuesday, November 7, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Go tech-free and be “board” at the li¬brary. Play old favorites, learn some new ones, and have some GIANT fun with our life-sized games.

Young Boone County Meeting (high school)
Tuesday, November 7, 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.

The Wonder of Flight (Grades K-2)
Thursday, November 9, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Fly into fun during Aviation History Month. Make a colorful glider and watch it soar.

PAWS to Read (grades K-5)
Saturday, November 11, 11 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Reading doesn’t have to be ruff! Practice your reading with a certified therapy dog. Call 342-BOOK to schedule your 15-minute time slot.

Art Club (grades K-5)
Monday, November 13, 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 – Masquerade Masks. Registration encouraged.

Play and Learn (Ages birth-5)
Tuesdays, November 14 & 28, 10 a.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Children learn and explore through play. Parents and caregivers join in the fun by participating in activities that promote healthy development and learning (facil¬itated by 4C for Children).

Read With a Teen (grades 1-3)
Tuesdays, November 14, 6-7:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Partner with a teen to enhance Scheben Branch to reserve encouraged.

A Day in the Life of Native Americans (Grades K-8)
Thursday, November 16, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Experience what life was like for local Native Americans–learn how they hunted, worked and played with Imago for Earth of Cincinnati.

DIY: Star Wars Party (Middle and High School)
Thursday, November 16, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Don’t be the last Jedi to arrive! Join us for Star Wars themed crafts and snacks.

Sensory Playtime (all ages)
Saturday, November 18, 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.

Native American Heritage Celebration (All ages)
Saturday, November 18, Noon-3 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Experience Native American culture with BCPL. Take a peek inside a tipi, try your hand at atlatl throwing and flintknap¬ping, and enjoy dancing and drumming by Eastern Medicine Singers and the hypnotic flute of Brian Miller.

Read it First! YA Review Team (Middle and High school)
Monday, November 20, 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.

Teen Night (Middle and High school)
Friday, November 24, 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!

Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, November 26, 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, November 27, 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, November 28, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join other otakus for movies, snacks, and kawaii crafts.

Dive Into the Deep (Grades 3-8)
Wednesday, November 29, 4:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Discover the mysteries of the ocean without getting wet! Call Micha O’Connor at 859-342-BOOK, ext. 8142 for your 10-minute time slot.

3D Printed Ornaments (Grades 4-5)
Thursday, November 30, 6-8 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how to use Tinkercad to design an ornament. Designs will be printed and available for pick up at the Florence Branch after two weeks. Registration required.

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