The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of September. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A separate list of events for adults is 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.
Teen Gaming (middle and high School)
Mondays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stop by the Teen Scene to play video games! Snacks will be provided.
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.
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!
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.
Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Fridays, 9:30 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.
Sensory Storytime (all ages)
Fridays, 1 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 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.
Young Boone County Meeting (high school)
Tuesday, September 4, 6:30-8 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.
Homeschool Sampler (grades 1-5)
Wednesday, September 5, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Kick off the school year with a tech toy meet and greet. Try our Spheros, Ozobots, and Makedo kits.
Homeschool Hangout (middle and high School)
Wednesday, September 5, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Experience Virtual Reality and other video games with other local homeschoolers!
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, September 6, Central Park, Shelter #1, 10 a.m.
Central Park, 9190 Camp Ernst Rd., Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, September 13, Walton Community Park, Shelter #2, 10 a.m.
Walton Community Park, 35 Old Stephenson Mill Rd, Walton
Thursday, September 20, Giles Conrad Park, West Entrance, 10 a.m.
Giles Conrad Park, West Entrance Shelter, 7500 River Rd., Hebron, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, September 27, Boone Woods Park, on stage, 10 a.m.
Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Crime Scene Science (grades 3-5)
Thursday, September 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
There’s been a crime in the library! Can you uncover clues to solve the mystery?
Screen Printing Workshop Series (grades 4-8)
Friday, September 7, 14 & 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn the basics in this 3-part series funded by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. All sessions must be attended to complete the tote bag project. Please register.
• Week 1- Design
• Week 2- Screen Prep
• Week 3- Printing
Star-Gazing (grades K-12)
Friday, September 7, 8-9:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Want to see into space for yourself? Join the Cincinnati Observatory to learn about the cosmos, and use their telescopes to take a close-up look at the moon, planets, and stars. *weather permitting
PAWS to Read (grades K-5)
Saturday, September 8, 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.
Grandparents Day (family)
Sunday, September 9, 2 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Paint a special platter with your grandparent with help from Color Me Mine. Please register.
Grandparents Day (family)
Sunday, September 9, 2 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Create a newspaper pot, plant a flower, and create a special card for the grandparent in your life. Grandparents are welcome to join in on the fun, but not required! Please register.
Art Club (grades K-5)
Monday, September 10, 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.
Monday, September 10, 7 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Experiment with different writing styles and get feedback from your peers.
Play and Learn (ages birth-5)
Tuesdays, September 11 & 25, 10 a.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Play & Learn groups provide children from birth to age 5 opportunities to learn and explore through play. Parents and caregivers join in the fun by participating in activities that promote healthy development and learning.
Read with a Teen (grades 1-3)
Tuesdays, September 11 & 25, 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. Please register.
Happy Birthday Tales! (ages 2-5)
Wednesday, September 12, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
It’s a birthday party for Tales, the library dragon! Celebrate his big day with stories, games, and cookie decorating.
STEAM Club (grades 3-5)
Thursday, September 13, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with our new maker kits. This month: Ozobots. Please register.
Saturday, September 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Don’t test stressed! Take a free practice test, courtesy of Sylvan Learning Center.
Unicorn Party (grades K-2)
Saturday, September 15, 2 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Enjoy a magical party with games, crafts, and snacks. Wear your favorite costume and accessories. Take a photo with a “real” live unicorn!
Read it First! YA Review Team (middle and high school)
Monday, September 17, 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.
Baby Steps (birth to 2)
Wednesday, September 19, 1-2 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
It’s tummy time! Get together for activities and rhymes just for our littlest learners, and a keepsake.
Color Chaos! (grades K-2)
Friday, September 21, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Bring a white t-shirt, bandana, or pillowcase to tie-dye. Get your face painted and have your hair sprayed a crazy color. We’ll end the party with an epic glow stick dance-off!
Fall Festival (family)
Saturday, September 22, 2-4 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Celebrate the start of autumn with farm animals, games, face painting and refreshments.
Arts Day (all ages)
Sunday, September 23, 2-4 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Celebrate the thriving arts scene of Greater Cincinnati with these organizations: • Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra • Cincinnati Opera • Northern Kentucky Dance Department • Parish Monk Arts • BCPL Writers Group • Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
Snack Attack! (middle and high school)
Tuesday, September 25, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
A totally twisted taste test of all those weirdly popular snack flavors.
Daddy Hair School (parents and children)
Wednesday, September 26, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
If doing your child’s hair in the morning seems too hard or stressful, let us help! Learn how to do a ponytail, a braid, and some other styles. Please register each child. All caregivers welcome.
Teen Night (middle and high school)
Friday, September 28, 6 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, September 30, 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.
