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BCPL February calendar of events for kids and teens include Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park-Pinocchio


The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of February. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A separate list of events for adults will be published separately.

Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Mondays, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
On-the-floor, interactive fun that encourages a love of books and begins to build six pre-reading skills through books, finger plays, songs and playtime.

Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Mondays, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.

Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.

Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.

Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.

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.

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.

Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
On-the-floor, interactive fun that encourages a love of books and begins to build six pre-reading skills through books, finger plays, songs and playtime.

Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.

Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.

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)
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.

Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Thursdays, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
On-the-floor, interactive fun that encourages a love of books and begins to build six pre-reading skills through books, finger plays, songs and playtime.

Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.

Stories with Art (3 to 6 years)
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Children and adults will tickle their senses as they explore colors, shapes, and textures with stories, paint and other mediums. Artists should dress for the mess.

Baby Time (birth to 18 months)
Fridays, 9:30 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
On-the-floor, interactive fun that encourages a love of books and begins to build six pre-reading skills through books, finger plays, songs and playtime.

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.

Spanish Storytime Tiempo de Cuentos (birth to 5+ years)
Fridays, 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)
Fridays, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
On-the-floor, interactive fun that encourages a love of books and begins to build six pre-reading skills through books, finger plays, songs and playtime.

Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Fridays, 11 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.

Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Saturdays, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park presents: Pinocchio (family)
Friday, February 2, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
A fun new take on this much-loved tale about a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy.

Backyard Bird Watching (family)
Monday, February 5, 2 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn about the birds in your backyard and take home your own bird feeder with Wild Birds Unlimited. Registration required.

Virtual Reality (middle and high school)
Monday, February 5, 6 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Step into another world with the Vive Virtual Reality. Ride a roller coaster, dive into the sea and diffuse a bomb without leaving the library. Registration required.

Lego Mania (family)
Tuesday, February 6, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Unleash your inner engineer and build some amazing creations. We provide the Legos and the Duplos; you supply the imagination!

Young Boone County Meeting (high school)
Tuesday, February 6, 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.

Homeschool Sampler (grades 1-5)
Wednesday, February 7, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Sketch a skink, sculpt a snake, or paint a parrot! Partner with a Cincinnati Zoo instructor and create a masterpiece from a not-so “still life” observation. Discover how wildly creative you are! Registration required.

Homeschool Hangout (middle and high school)
Wednesday, February 7, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes…work together as a group to diffuse the bomb with this fun virtual reality game.

Art Club (grades K-5)
Monday, February 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 – Leonardo da Vinci. Registration encouraged.

Read with a Teen (grades 1-3)
Tuesday, February 13, 6-7:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Partner with a teen to enhance your reading skills. Call the Scheben Branch to reserve your 30-minute time slot. Registration encouraged.

Teen Tech Tuesday: Sphero Robots (middle and high school)
Tuesday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Get hands-on with the library’s Sphero robots! Build a track and experiment with coding to help Sphero move.

DIY: Easy Sharpie Tie-Dye
Thursday, February 15, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Brighten up your life with a personal tie-dye design! Bring your own white fabric clothes or accessories, or take a free one from us.

Read it First! YA Review Team (Middle and High school)
Monday, February 19, 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.

Stories and Stretches: A Mindfulness Storytime (ages 3-6)
Wednesday, February 21, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, will use easy stretches and mindfulness techniques to promote focus and self-control. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or clean towel.

DIY Science (grades K-2)
Wednesday, February 21, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Introduce your child to the wonder of science! Using simple ingredients, conduct experiments you can easily replicate at home.

Newspaper Fashion Challenge (grades 3-5)
Thursday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
In 45 minutes, can you create an outfit using only newspaper and tape? Registration encouraged.

Teen Night (middle and high school)
Friday, February 23, 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!

Bi-Okoto presents: Come Follow Me to Africa (all ages)
Saturday, February 24, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Bi-Okoto Drum and Dance Theatre perform traditional African dances.

Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, February 25, 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.

Who Wants to be a Paleontologist? (grades 2-7)
Monday, February 26, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Be an amateur paleontologist with Behringer-Crawford Museum. Discover fossils and explore what life was like 450 million years ago. Registration encouraged.

Pokémon (grades K-8)
Monday, February 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; or play with our Training Deck. No trading. English cards only. Registration encouraged.

Read with a Teen (grades 1-3)
Tuesday, February 27, 6-7:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Partner with a teen to enhance your reading skills. Call the Scheben Branch to reserve your 30-minute time slot. Registration encouraged.

Prince and Princess Party (ages 3-6)
Wednesday, February 28, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
A royal evening! Come dressed in your fanciest frock and enjoy games and stories with your favorite princes and princesses. Registration required.


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