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School’s out; the Boone County Public Library has a full calendar of June events for teens and kids


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

Storytime: Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Mondays, 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.

Storytime: Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Mondays, 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.

Storytime: Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Tuesdays, 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.

Storytime: Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Tuesdays, 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.

Storytime: 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.

Storytime: 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.

Storytime: Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Tuesdays, 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.

Storytime: Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Wednesdays, 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 (M/H)
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop in for gaming, snacks & more!

Storytime: Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Thursdays, 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.

Storytime: Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Thursdays, 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.

Storytime: Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Thursdays, 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.

Storytime: Stories with Art (3 to 6 years)
Thursdays, 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.

Storytime: Baby Time (birth to 18 months)
Fridays, 9:30 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.

Storytime: 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

Storytime: 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.

Storytime: Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Fridays, 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.

Storytime: Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Fridays, 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.

Read With a Teen Training: Part 2 (grades 8-12)
Friday, June 1, 6-8 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Part 2 of mandatory training for teens interested in volunteering for Read With a Teen. Please register.

3D Printing Club (middle and high school)
Mondays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25, 4 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how to use Tinkercad to create 3D designs, and use your new skills to solve design challenges. Snacks provided. Please register.

Read With a Teen (grades 1-3)
Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28 Main Library, 6:30 p.m. Partner with a teen for weekly reading practice. Pick up an application at any BCPL location. Applications are due by June 1.

Summer Book Club (grades 4-5)
Tuesdays, June 5 & 19, 3 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Find a new book to love! At each meeting, we will start a new book, and discuss titles we’ve been reading. Snacks will be provided.

Young Boone County Meeting (high school)
Tuesday, June 5, 3-5 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Earn service hours with this month’s project–making a Virtual Reality tour, training included.

Full STEAM Ahead (grades 3-5)
Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 4 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Have fun each week with wacky science experiments! • Week 1- Chemical Reactions • Week 2- Engineering • Week 3- Water Science • Week 4- Body Science

Storytime in the Park (2-5 years)
Children and their grown-ups can beat the heat with great stories and a cool activity at a different park each week. Thursday, June 7 Boone Woods Park, on stage, 10 a.m.
Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)

Thursday, June 14 Central Park, Shelter #1, 10 a.m.
Central Park, 9190 Camp Ernst Rd., Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)

Thursday, June 21 Walton Community Park, Shelter #2, 10 a.m.
Walton Community Park, 35 Old Stephenson Mill Rd, Walton

Thursday, June 28 Giles Conrad Park, West Entrance, 10 a.m.
Giles Conrad Park, West Entrance Shelter, 7500 River Rd., Hebron, 859-342-BOOK (2665)

3D Printing Club (grades 3-5)
Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how to use Tinkercad to create 3D designs then use your new skills to solve design problems. Dinner will be provided. Please register.

Didgeridoo Down Under (family)
Thursday, June 7, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
An interactive, high-energy show that combines Australian music, puppetry and comedy.

PAWS to Read (grades K-5)
Saturday, June 9, 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.

Stories in the Sunflower House (ages 2-5)
Saturday, June 9, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Read stories with our growing sunflowers and plant a seed of your own to take home.

Incredible Insects (grades k-2)
Monday, June 11, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
See and touch live specimens from around the world with the Cincinnati Museum Center. Please register.

Art Club (grades K-5)
Monday, June 11, 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 –Mosaics. Please register.

Game On (family)
Mondays, June 11 & 25, 6:30-8 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join us to play Pokemon and other strategic games. Pokemon players, bring your cards to play with friends. All games will challenge players in fun new ways.

Play and Learn (ages birth-5)
Tuesday, June 12 & 26, 10 a.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Play & Learn groups provide children opportunities to learn and explore through play. Parents and caregivers join in the fun by participating in activities that promote healthy development and learning.

Summer Book Club (middle and high school)
Tuesdays, June 12 & 26, 3 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Find a new book to love! At each meeting, we will start a new book, and discuss titles we’ve been reading. Snacks will be provided.

Captain Current and the Electricity Vampires (family)
Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn about electricity and conservation with the Kentucky Science Center. Have a shocking good time!

Lego Mania (family)
Wednesday, June 13, 2 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!

Storybook Art (grades k-5)
Thursdays, June 14, 21 & 28, 3 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Create art based on your favorite storybook characters. Snacks provided. Please register. • June 14 – Elephant and Piggie • June 21 – Captain Underpants and other superheroes • June 28 – Dr. Seuss

Car Care (middle and high school)
Thursday, June 14, 3 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Get hands-on practice with basic car care and test your driving skills in an immersive VR race.

Stories and Stretches: A Mindfulness Storytime (ages 3-6)
Monday, June 18, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Children and their adults will practice mindfulness techniques and easy stretches as we move along with stories. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or clean towel.

Read it First! YA Review Team (middle and high school)
Monday, June 18, 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.

Storytime in the Children’s Garden (ages 2-5)
Wednesday, June 20, 10 a.m.
Boone County Arboretum, Amphitheater Next to Shelter #1, 9190 Camp Ernst Rd., Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join us for a special storytime in the Children’s Garden of the Arboretum. Bring a blanket!

Madcap Puppets Presents: The Case of the Kidnapped Backpack (family)
Thursday, June 21, 7 p.m.
Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Everyone is a suspect in this hilarious musical-puppet-whodunnit! Rain site Main Library. Call 859-334-2283 for rain updates.

Croc Talk with the Newport Aquarium (family)
Friday, June 22, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Get up close and personal with some fierce predators, if you dare!

Zak Morgan (family)
Saturday, June 23, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Grammy nominee Zak Morgan’s wit and charm inspires and tickles the funny bones of children and adults alike.

Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, June 24, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Practice reading to a certified therapy dog and have a barking good time! Call 342-BOOK to schedule your 15-minute time slot.

Fizz, Bubble, Boom (grades k-4)
Monday, June 25, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Help create a watermelon volcano, explore the physics of sugar bubbles and make your own kinetic sand. Please register.

Teen Night (middle and high school)
Friday, June 29, 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!

Mr. Puppet (family)
Saturday, June 30, 2 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Don’t be a dummy- enjoy puppetry and ventriloquism with the hilarious Mr. Puppet.


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