The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of December. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A separate list of events for adults is published separately.
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.
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!
Antique Affair: Holiday Crafts presented by Boone County Parks (grades K-5)
Saturday, December 1, 10-11:30 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Make up to ten different crafts for $5 per person. Younger children will need parental assistance. Bring a box or bag to take your creations home.
Library Play Date (2-5 years)
Tuesdays, December 4, 11 & 18, 10 a.m., Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Wednesdays, December 5 & 12, 10 a.m., Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop in for play and social time with other parents and caregivers while your child explores our toys and activities.
Young Boone County Meeting (high school)
Tuesday, December 4, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd, Florence, KY 41042
Earn service hours with this month’s project at the Florence Tree Lighting.
Arm-Knit Infinity Scarf (middle and high school)
Tuesday, December 4, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn to arm knit and leave with a beautiful scarf. You will need 2 skein of size 6 yarn (64 yards each) in the color of your choice. *materials not provided.
Baby Steps (birth-2-1/2 years)
Wednesday, December 5, 10 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
It’s tummy time! Get together for activities and rhymes for our littlest learners.
Homeschool Sampler (1-5 grades)
Wednesday, December 5, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Make a 3D plaster sculpture with Linda Schneider-Houghton of the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Please register.
Homeschool Hangout (middle and high school)
Wednesday, December 5, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Play video and board games with other homeschooled teens.
Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents Reindeer Games (family)
Thursday, December 6, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Hilarious holiday fun as Santa’s sleigh team goes head to head in this game show.
Spa Night (middle and high school)
Thursday, December 6, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Make your own bath bombs, shower melts, and nail-strengthening serum. Special gifts will be provided by Sephora for participants. Please register.
Christmas on Main (family)
Friday, December 7, 6-8 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Warm up inside the Library after the Santa Claus parade. Enjoy the Walton-Verona High School Select Choir and make your own reindeer food. Light refreshments will be served.
‘Tis the Season (family)
Sunday, December 9, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join Santa and his helpers to ring in the season with crafts, songs, and a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Art Club (grades K-5)
Monday, December 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 – -Charley Harper. Please register.
Play and Learn (birth-5 years)
Tuesday, December 11, 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)
Tuesday, December 11, 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 or visit the Scheben Branch to reserve your 30-minute time slot.
Kinderballet presents A Christmas Carol (family)
Tuesday, December 11, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Ba-humbug! This favorite holiday tale about the spirit of giving comes to life with a performance by the AVO School of Ballet.
Holiday Gift Workshop (grades 3-5)
Wednesday, December 12, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Handmade gifts come from the heart. Create your own salt dough bowl, ornament, and other art crafts perfect for holiday gift giving.
STEAM Club (3-5 grades)
Thursday, December 13, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our new maker kits. This month: 3D pens. Please register.
Holiday Cookie Decorating (family)
Friday, December 14, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how to make cookies that taste as good as they look with help from Heidi’s Cookies! Please register.
Mary Poppins (family)
Monday, December 17, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Take a trip to jolly olde London and put yourself in the scene with VR, green screen photography, and even make your own “spoonful of sugar.” It will be practically perfect in every way!
Read it First! YA Review Team (middle and high school)
Monday, December 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.
Teen Night (middle and high school)
Friday, December 28, 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!
Artsmart! (K-5 grades)
Saturday, December 29, 2 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Create a winter landscape in the style of Narnia illustrator Pauline Baynes. Please register.
Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, December 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.
Noon Year’s Eve (family)
Monday, December 31, 11:30 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
The ball drops at noon with Demi Mays as she sings and hula hoops her way into 2019! Enjoy noisemakers, crafts, and a photo booth and still be in bed on time.
