A list of events and programs at the Campbell County Public Library branches is provided here.
The Campbell County Public Library operates four 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 Alexandria Branch is located at 8830 Alexandria Pike in Alexandria, phone 859-572-7463.
There are two Express locations for pickups and returns in Silver Grove and Melbourne.
Hours for Cold Spring, Carrico/Fort Thomas and Newport branches are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Hours for Alexandria are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; and closed Sunday and Monday. The Web site address is www.cc-pl.org.
Cold Spring
Programs for Adults and Teens
Homeschool STEAM Blast
2 pm Thursday, March 1
Come learn the basics of designing with Tinker CAD software and take a look at our 3-D printer in action. Printed items may be picked up at the following Homeschool STEAM Blast program. Ages 11-19. Registration required.
Cold Spring Coding Club
6:30 pm Thursday, March 1
Begin your journey in creating your own unique space on the internet, or in video games such as Minecraft. Ages 11 & up. Registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons
6-10 pm Friday, March 2
Welcoming experienced and new players alike, we will be playing Dungeons and Dragons . If you don’t know how to make a character, never fear, we will have pre-generated characters. If you would like to make your own character, we will be making characters and leveling up from 6 to about 7 pm. If you are interested in DMing a game, contact Amy at acarroll@cc-pl.org or Clara at cgerner@cc-pl.org for more information. Ages 13 & up. Registration required.
You’ve Been Booked YA Book Club
7 pm Monday, March 5
Join the discussion of Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Ages 13 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Teen Hangout
5 pm Monday, March 5
Drop in after school to hang out with your friends. Play games, relax or read; the choice is yours. Ages 11-19. Registration required.
Minecraft Club
5-7 pm Monday, March 12
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.
Cold Spring Book Club
11 am Tuesday, March 13
2 pm Wednesday, March 14
Join the discussion of The Girl from the Train by Irma Joubert. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Dungeons & Dragons: Make Your Own Settings & Buildings
5-7 pm Friday, March 16
learn how to create your own buildings and traps for your Dungeons and Dragons campaign using nothing more than glue, cardboard and paint. Learn all the tips and tricks to make a fancy looking tavern or any building with Bob as he will show you the simple things he does to create a fantasy town to be jealous of! All supplies will be provided. Ages 13 & up. Registration required as spots are limited.
R.A.D. Systems Women’s Basic Self-Defense
6-9 pm Mondays, March 19 & 26 and Wednesday, March 28
The Cold Spring Police Department is presenting R.A.D. Systems Women’s Basic Self-Defense course. This 12-hour course is free to all young women from 13 & up. The objective of this course is to develop and enhance the options of self-defense, so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked. To attend the course, contact police clerk Officer Andy Hyett at 859-441-6289 or ahyett@coldspringky.com.
Cup of Crime Mystery Book Club
7 pm Wednesday, March 21
Join the discussion of The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
CCPL Board of Trustees Meeting
5:30 pm Wednesday, March 21
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.
Real Men Read Book Club
7 pm Thursday, March 22
Join the discussion of Examined Lives: From Socrates to Neitzsche by James Miller. Women and men welcome. Ages 18 & up. No need to register.
Adults Only Game Night
6-10 pm Friday, March 23
This is for adults only! Video game content will be rated M for Mature, which is 17+. There will be video games, board games and card games waiting to be played. Ages 17 & up. No need to register.
St. Elizabeth Free Carotid Artery Screenings
2-6 pm (by appointment) Monday, March 26
The Heart and Vascular Institute of St. Elizabeth Healthcare will offer free stroke and carotid screenings for qualified men and women age 40 or older. Registration required through St. Elizabeth. Call 859-301-WELL (9355).
City Barbeque Food for Thought Series
6:30 pm Tuesday, March 27
Dr. Robert Wilcox from the NKU History and Geography Department discusses the history of Mexican immigration to the US. While the political debates largely have focused on undocumented immigrants, the history involves many contradictions, including officially sponsored immigration from Mexico and illegal American immigration to Mexico. This talk will address some of these historical complexities. Food will be supplied by Highland Heights City Barbeque. Ages 16 & up. Register early as spots are limited.
A Little Help With My Friends Book Club
7 pm Tuesday, March 27
Join the discussion of The Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russell. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Programs for Children and Families
Baby Sign Story Time
9:30 am Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
We will sing songs, share nursery rhymes and learn simple sign language for babies. Ages 0-18 months. No need to register.
Preschool Time
10:30 am Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Help your child develop their pre-literacy skills through stories, singing, playing and fun. Ages 3-5. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Lego Club
4 pm Thursday, March 1
Come and build a wonderful creations with our thousands of LEGOs! Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Family Story Time
10 am Saturdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
Help your children develop literacy skills, and have some fun too, with stories, songs, games and a craft. Ages 0-7. No need to register.
Super Saturday: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss
2 pm Saturday, March 3
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with some fun games, crafts, stories and more. Families. Registration required.
Tot Time
9:30 & 11:30 am Mondays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26
Help your child develop their pre-literacy skills through stories, singing, playing and fun. Ages 1-3. No need to register.
Homeschool Hangout
11 am Tuesday, March 6
This month we will have guests from the Cincinnati Museum Center show us all about chemistry and lab safety. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Toddler Time
10 & 11 am Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28
This program will help your child develop their pre-literacy skills through stories, singing, playing and fun. Ages 2-3. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Craft-a-Palooza
4 pm Thursday, March 8
Get in an artsy mood and create several small crafts. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Super Saturday: Board Game Bonanza
2 pm Saturday, March 10
Bring the whole family to play with all of our fun board games and puzzles. Families. Registration required.
Evening Story Time
6:30 pm Wednesday, March 14
Come enjoy a story time in the evening. Help your children develop literacy skills, and have some fun too, with stories, songs, games and a craft. Ages 0-7. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Sun Catcher Painting
4 pm Thursday, March 15
Celebrate the arrival of spring by painting your very own sun catcher. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Super Saturday: St. Patrick’s Day
2 pm Saturday, March 17
Crafts, games & more to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Families. Registration required.
Family Card & Board Game
1-5 pm Sunday, March 18
Choose any game from our collection, or bring a favorite from home. Families. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Paint and Bake Easter Tiles
4 pm Thursday, March 22
Join guests from Paint and Bake Ceramics while we paint tiles/coasters that are perfect for Easter. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Super Saturday: Paint & Bake Easter Eggs
2 pm Saturday, March 24
Join guests from Paint and Bake Ceramics as we paint ceramic Easter eggs. Families. Registration required.
Adventure Club: Cincinnati Museum Center presents: Incredible Insects
4 pm Thursday, March 29
Join us with guests from the Cincinnati Museum Center as we get up close and personal with insects. Learn all about how they survive. You’ll even get a chance to touch some insects. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Super Saturday: Easter Celebration
2 pm Saturday, March 31
Join us for an Easter egg hunt, fun crafts, games and more. Families. Registration required.
Carrico/Fort Thomas
Programs for Adults and Teens
Signature Series: Teepa Snow
7 pm Friday, March 2 (Rescheduled from February)
Teepa Snow, one of the world’s leading advocates and educators for anyone living with dementia, offers valuable information to help in caring for a person who is experiencing problems with thinking, memory, language, or behavior. The event is free and open to the public. Due to the rescheduled nature of the event, no tickets or registration required.
Brown Bag Book Club
Noon Monday, March 5
Join the discussion of Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth and Faith in the New China by Evan Osnos. Bag lunch optional. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Introduction to Watercolor Painting
2:30 pm Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28
Ages 18 & up. Online registration is full. Register on the waiting list.
A Novel Idea YA Book Club
4 pm Thursday, March 8
Join the discussion of This Star Won’t Go Out: The Life and Words of Esther Grace Earl by Esther Earl. Ages 12-18. New members welcome. No need to register.
Chess Club
4 pm Wednesday, March 14
Improve memory, develop problem-solving skills or simply have fun playing chess. Chess club is open to players of all levels.Join us this week as we challenge one another and learn new strategies to improve our chess game. Ages 8-18. No need to register.
Teen Game Night
7-10 pm Friday, March 16
Visit the library after hours and play board games, card games, video games … any kind of game. Ages 12-18. No need to register.
Homeschool Hub
1 pm Friday, March 23
Visitors from the Taft Museum will be joining us to talk about Tiffany Art. Ages 12-19. Registration required.
Spring into Science for Teens: Cincinnati Observatory
3:30 pm Friday, March 30
we’re learning about Comets and Meteors! First, you’ll make a ‘comet’ as a science demonstration to learn the secrets behind their structure, components and orbital patterns. Then, you’ll examine a real meteorite. Ages 12-19. Registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons
4 pm Friday, March 30
All levels of experience welcomed as we play Dungeons & Dragons 5e. This session will continue with our campaign, premade characters will be available for those without a charcter who would like to join. Ages 11-19. No need to register.
Programs for Children and Families
Baby Time
9:30 & 10:30 am Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Clap, sing and move with your baby. Ages 0-2, especially for walkers. Registration required.
Super Saturday: Seuss-apalooza
1 pm Saturday, March 3
Yesterday was Dr. Seuss’s 114th birthday. Help us celebrate at a special party today. Families. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Building Challenge
4 pm Monday, March 5
What can you build using Legos and KEVA planks? Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Full STEAM Ahead
7 pm Mondays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26
Get hands-on with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Ages 3 & up. No need to register.
Toddler Time
10 am Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27
Stories & fun for your little one. Ages 2-3. No need to register.
Preschool Time
11 am Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27
Lots of ways for your little one to have fun. Ages 4-5. No need to register.
Lap Time
9:30 am Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28
Enjoy rhymes, bounces, lullabies and books with your baby. Ages 0-2, especially for pre-walkers. Registration required.
Movers & Shakers
11 am Wednesday, March 7
Shake your sillies out while we sing, dance and play in this musical story time. Ages 2-5. No need to register.
Cincinnati Art Museum: Math, Mosaics and More
1 pm Friday, March 9
Especially for homeschoolers: Join the Cincinnati Art Museum as we explore the connection between art and math. Students will have the chance to see shapes and patterns used in 2D and 3D art from the museum’s collection. They will then get hands on as they make their own cut paper mosaic. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
The Wee Ones: St. Patrick’s Day for Babies
10 am Saturday, March 10
We will read St. Patrick’s Day books and sing and dance the leprechaun way. Search for shamrocks and find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Ages 0-2. Registration required.
Adventure Club: Balloon Games
4 pm Monday, March 12
The weather may keep you inside, but you can still play sports. Just use balloons. Get some practice at today’s program. Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Super Saturday: Make Your Own Board Game
1 pm Saturday, March 17
Enjoy a day playing a game, after you’ve created it. Families. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Mark Wood Fun Show
4 pm Monday, March 19
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of magic with Mark Wood. Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Puppy Tales
2-4 pm Saturday, March 24
Come read a story or two to 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.
Mommy and Baby Yoga
10:30 am Saturday, March 24
Yoga is a great way to heal after giving birth and a delightful way to bond with your baby. Mommies and babies will enjoy stretching and strengthening and interacting with others. Please bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothing. Ages 0-2. Registration required.
Adventure Club: Sculpting
4 pm Monday, March 26
Make a 3-D masterpiece with our clay today. Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Super Saturday: Sock Monsters
1 pm Saturday, March 31
Use our supplies to make a cute/ugly/scary fluffy creature to take home. Families. No need to register.
Newport
Programs for Adults and Teens
St. Elizabeth Free Carotid Artery Screenings
10 am-2 pm (by appointment) Monday, March 5
The Heart and Vascular Institute of St. Elizabeth Healthcare will offer free stroke and carotid screenings for qualified men and women age 40 or older. Registration required through St. Elizabeth. Call 859-301-WELL (9355).
Euchre Tournament
6-8:30 pm Monday, March 5
Join us for a night of card dealing, table talk and fun competition. From 6-6:30 pm, we’re having a tutorial for new players. At 6:30pm, the tournament begins! We’ll draw for random partners, change up teams throughout the night, and count each individual player’s score throughout the tournament. Prizes are awarded to first, second and third place. Ages 18 & up. No need to register.
AARP Tax-Aide Tax Preparation Service
10 am-2 pm Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27
AARP Tax-Aide Tax Preparation Service is available free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older. No need to register. Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Newport Book Club
7 pm Tuesday, March 6
Join the discussion of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Impromptu
3-5 pm Wednesdays, March 7 & 28.
Come unwind afterschool, we may play board games or make a craft. We could do both … the time is planned but the fun is not. On March 28, it’s the special Egg Hunt Edition. Ages 11-19. No need to register
Origami Club for Teens
3-5 pm Thursday, March 8
Come put math into real life. We’ll measure, fold and build as many different shapes and colors as we can. Ages 11-18. Registration required.
Friends Book Sale
9 am-5 pm Thursday, March 8-Saturday, March 10
The Friends of the Library used book sale is in the Friends Room on the lower level. Cost is 25 cents for paperbacks, 50 cents for hard covers and up to $2 for select titles. Large selection of items are available. All ages. No need to register.
Signature Series: Letters from Vietnam
7 pm Friday, March 9 (Rescheduled from January)
Falcon Takes Flight, a wing of Falcon Theatre, presents the voices of men and women who fought, and in some cases fell, in America’s most controversial war. Using letters penned by soldiers, nurses & volunteers, the late Bill Adler compiled, edited and created a book, Letters from Vietnam. It is from these letters that Falcon hopes to capture timeless expressions of hope, horror, fear & faith. Music of the era, performed by Raison D’Etre, will be featured to support the Readers Theatre presentation. The performance is directed by Clint Ibele. Ages 18 & up. No tickets, registration required.
Classes with Phoenix Wilson
7 pm Mondays, March 12, 19 & 26
Calm the mind and renew the body with this series of classes which will introduce you to timeless systems of self-care.
March 12: Tai Chi
March 19: Meditation
March 26: Chair Yoga
Ages 18 & up. Registration required (separately for each).
Homeschoolers’ Book Club
10 am Tuesday, March 13
Join the discussion of The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Ages 8-12. New members welcome. No need to register.
YA for Grown Adults Book Club
7 pm Tuesday, March 20
Join the discussion of Enchanted by Alethea Kontis. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Cookie Decorating
3-5 pm Thursday, March 15
Creativity can be delicious. Decorate cookies and eat the scrumptious results. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with a few days’ notice. Ages11-18. No need to register.
Spring Into Science for Teens with the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
3:30 pm Friday, March 16
We’ll have a knowledgeable Zoo educator engage our group in a fun and interactive program highlighting the amazing adaptations and survival stories of 3 Zoo animal ambassadors. That’s right, zoo animals here in the Library! Ages 12-19. Registration required.
Science Club: Lava Lamps
3-5 pm Thursday, March 22
Learn how to make a Lava Lamp using household supplies. Not only does it look cool, but also a terrific science experiment. Teens & tweens. Registration required.
After Hours Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt
8 pm Saturday, March 31
Have fun and act like a kid again with an after hours glow in the dark easter egg hunt. Bring your own basket or bag and get ready for the hunt. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Programs for Children and Families
Story Time for Bigs
10 am Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Sing fun songs, read a wonderful book and make a creative craft. We’ll also learn a word in American Sign Language each week. Ages 2-5. No need to register.
Dr. Seuss Birthday-Palooza
2 pm Saturday, March 3
You would not, could not, should not miss a birthday party such as this. Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’ belated 114th birthday with games, crafts and treats. Families. Registration required.
Ready for K Through Play
10 am Mondays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26
We play our way through the alphabet and get ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5. Registration required; class is limited to 20 spots.
Adventure Club Creates: Perler Bead Party
4 pm Tuesday, March 6
Join us for a fun party of Perler Bead creativity. Use these fun beads on a peg board to design your own creation or follow one of the many patterns provided by the library. We will also have music and trivia games to play and enjoy. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Movers & Shakers
10 am Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27
Staying fit and active is fun for little ones at this silly dance party. Ages 2-4. No need to register.
Little Prodigies
4 pm Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28
Creativity is messy!
March 7: Make your own kazoo.
March 14: Pi Day Party
March 21: Egg carton flowers
March 28: Make a windsock.
Ages 2-7. No need to register.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
10 am Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28
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. Ages 0-24 months. No need to register.
Night Owl’s Story Time
7:30 pm Thursday, March 8
Feel free to wear your jammies and bring you sleeping bag for this evening story time made especially for working caregivers and their littles. Ages 2-6. No need to register.
Lego Club
3 pm Saturday, March 10
There will be a stack of mini-challenges: See how many of these mini-challenges you can complete. Ages 6-12. No need to register.
Adventure Club: St. Patrick’s Day Party
4 pm Tuesday, March 13
We will be eating Irish Soda Bread, making Irish crafts and learning an Irish dance. Enjoy all of this while learning about the culture of Ireland. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Sensory Science Story Time (Sensory & Autism Friendly)
11:30 am Saturday, March 17
Children, all ages are invited to use all of their senses to explore stories, songs and hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities. This program is designed for children with sensory integration challenges but is open to children of all abilities. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Children’s Librarian, Amy Caswell: acaswell@cc-pl.org OR 859-572-5035 ext. 18. All ages. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Start Your Own Garden
4 pm Tuesday, March 20
Come learn about how to start a garden! We will be celebrating the first day of spring by learning about plants and how they grow. While making seed starters using egg cartons, we will discuss different kinds of plants, like flowers, fruits and vegetables, as well as what they need to grow. This will be a potentially messy program, so we will have aprons provided. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Yoga for Young Ones
11 am Saturday, March 24
We will read a story, learn some yoga poses and practice a mindfulness exercise for kids. Bring a yoga mat if you would like to, but they are not required. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move around in. Ages 2-7. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Book Bingo
4 pm Tuesday, March 27
In this library edition of the classic game, when you win, your prize is a book. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Family Fun Night: Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle
6-8 pm Thursday, March 29
We will break out some board games, books and movies. We have lots of games available, but feel free to bring your own game to share. We will have a craft area, a play area and a movie area where we will be screening Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Movie starts at 6 pm sharp. No need to register.
Movie screening: Brave
2-4 pm Saturday, March 31
Join us as we wrap up Women’s History Month. We will be screening the Disney movie Brave, will eat popcorn, and will have a few fun activities to go along with it. Ages 6-12. No need to register.
Alexandria
Programs for Adults and Teens
Watercolor for Beginners
4 pm Thursday, March 22
Interested in learning how to paint using watercolors? We’ll be learning the basics of using water color and incorporating your own unique style in your painting using tape, straws, Q-tips and much more. Ages 12-19. No need to register.
Programs for Children and Families
Play, Explore, Read Story Time
11 am Friday, March 2
Help your child develop their pre-literacy skills through stories, singing, playing and fun. Ages 0-5. Siblings welcome. No need to register.
Terrific Tuesdays
11:15 am Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27
Join us for a story time and a fun craft. Ages 3 & up. Registration required.
Movie Time: Wreck-It Ralph
Noon-2:30 pm Saturday, March 10
Join us for a super sweet afternoon with a story and a PG movie. All ages. No need to register.
The Wee Ones: St. Patrick’s Day for Babies
11 am Friday, March 16
We will read St. Patrick’s Day books and sing and dance the leprechaun way. Search for shamrocks and find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Ages 0-2. Registration required.
Movie Time: Springtime with Roo
Noon-2 pm Saturday, March 24
Come join us for a springtime fun afternoon with a story and a G movie. All ages. No need to register.
