The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of August. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A list of events for adults will be published separately.
TEEN PROGRAMS
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 (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!
Young Boone County (high school)
Tuesday, October 1, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Earn service hours with this month’s project – – Red Ribbon Week.
Homeschool Hangout (middle and high school)
Wednesday October 2, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Take apart old toys and put them back together to create frankentoys and stuffed animal taxidermy! Please register.
Book2Film Book Club (high school)
Wednesday, October 2, 4:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Which was better, the book or the movie? This month we’ll discuss To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. Please register.
Write-In (high school & adults)
Thursday, October 3, 4-8:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Escape distractions and bounce ideas off others. Join representatives from the NKU Writing Center. Come for an hour or stay the entire time! Light snacks will be provided or bring your own.
Teen Writers Group (middle and high school)
Monday, October 7, 6 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Experiment with different writing styles and get feedback from your peers.
German Language Class (high school and adults)
Monday, October 7, 14, 21, 28 & Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join Abby Carney for an introduction to conversational German. The progressive class consists of one session per week for five consecutive weeks. Please register.
Dungeons & Dragons (middle and high school)
Thursday, October 10, 5:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
New and experienced players are welcome as we play D&D5e. Snacks will be provided. If you would like to be a dungeon or game master, please contact D. at dpina@bcpl.org.
ACT Prep (high school)
Saturday, October 12, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Club Z! Tutoring will provide an overview of strategies to prepare students for taking the ACT. Please register.
ACT Practice Test (high school)
Saturday, October 12, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Club Z! Tutoring will administer a free ACT practice test. Participants will need to bring a calculator and pencils. Please register.
Boone Innovation Lab: Harry Potter! (middle and high school)
Saturday, October 12, 3-4 p.m.
Hebron Branch, 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Use the Cricut to decorate a mason jar with a spell-binding silhouette and take home a 3D printed Hogwarts pet! Please register.
Pumpkin Chunkin’ (high school)
Monday, October 14, 2-4 p.m.
Hebron Branch, 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Collaborate to design and construct a device to hurl pumpkins and other squash across library grounds. Please register.
All BCPL locations closed
Tuesday, October 15
Closed for staff training.
FAFSA Help (high school and adults)
Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop in to receive direct help in completing each section of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Please come prepared with the documents you will need to fill out the forms.
Teen Night (middle and high school)
Friday, October 25, 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!
Harry Potter Escape Room (middle and high school)
Tuesday, October 29, 6, 6:45, 7:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Try your luck at escaping Snape’s dungeon before You-Know-Who arrives! Please register for only one time slot.
CHILDRENS PROGRAMS
Homeschool Sampler (grades 1-5)
Wednesday, October 2, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Get hands on with rocks, minerals, and fossils. This month we are learning about geology. Please register.
Oktoberfest (everyone)
Saturday, October 5, 12-3 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Enjoy polka music by Polkin’ Fun, free Servatii pretzels, drinks in our Root Beer Garden, and a German-themed storytime and craft at 1 p.m. Prost!
Pumpkinpalooza! (3-6 years)
Monday, October 7, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Celebrate Halloween’s favorite squash with wacky games and science activities. Please register.
ABC Play with Me (birth-5 years)
Tuesdays, October 8 and 22, 10-11:30 a.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn and explore through play by participating in activities that promote healthy development and learning.
Read with a Teen (grades k-3)
Tuesday, October 8, 6-7:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
For emergent readers in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Partner with a teen to enhance your reading skills. Call the Scheben Branch to reserve your 30-minute time slot.
Pokemon Game Night (grades K-5)
Tuesday, October 8, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Bring your cards or DS to battle players of all levels. No trading please. Library deck available.
Pumpkin Party (grades K-5)
Wednesday, October 9, 6 p.m.
Hebron Branch, 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Pumpkin fun for everyone! Compete in pumpkin bowling, discover if they float, and turn one into a stamp!
Not So Creepy Science (3-5 years)
Thursday, October 10, 6:30 p.m.
Hebron Branch, 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Get down and dirty as you learn about the roles animals and insects play in nature. Don’t come dressy because you might get messy!
Sensory Stories and Play (family)
Friday, October 11, 10 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Gentle stories, songs, and rhymes for families with children who have sensory sensitivities.
After Hours: Arrowhead Reptile Rescue (family)
Friday, October 11, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Meet snakes and other scaly friends in this up-close and personal encounter.
Boone Innovation Lab: Harry Potter!
Saturday, October 12
Hebron Branch, 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron 859-342-BOOK (2665)10-11 a.m. (grades K-2) Beginner Level
1-2 p.m. (grades 3-5) Beginner Level
3-4 p.m. (grades 6-12) Intermediate Level
Use the Cricut to decorate a mason jar with a spell-binding silhouette and take home a 3D printed Hogwarts pet! Please register.
Paws to Read (grades K-5)
Saturday, October 12, 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. Please register for your preferred time slot.
Art Club (grades K-5)
Monday, October 14, 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 – Installation Art. Please register.
Dr. Insecta (family)
Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Make the fears disappear, as you meet Dr. Insecta and several creepy critters!
Artsmart: Da Vinci (grades K-5)
Thursday, October 17, 6:30 p.m.
Hebron Branch, 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn more about an artist and create in their style. This month-Leonardo Da Vinci.
Nightmare Before Christmas (everyone)
Monday, October 21, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
This is Halloween! Celebrate with nightmarish toys, a DIY Jack Skellington ornament, and an Oogie Boogie treat bag.
Family Fall-O-Ween (family)
Tuesday, October 22, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Celebrate the season with a hayride, a scavenger hunt, and a caramel apple bar! Costumes welcome.
Fall Family Fun Fest (family)
Wednesday, October 23, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Play ghost and pumpkin themed games, and make not-so-scary Halloween crafts. Don’t forget to wear your costume!
The Hunt for Carmen Sandiego (grades K-6)
Thursday, October 24, 6:30 pm.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Carmen Sandiego has stolen the MacGuffin and it’s up to you to stop her! Follow the clues scattered around the library to find the missing treasure.
After Hours: Hogwarts Halloween (grades 3-8)
Friday, October 25, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Attention all wizards and witches! Enjoy a night of magical fun with potion slime, dragon eggs, and more. All students are encouraged to wear their wizardly attire. Please register.
Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, October 27, 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!
Costume Parade (family)
Monday, October 28, 6:30 p.m.
Hebron Branch, 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Bring a jack o’lantern to decorate the Storywalk, then follow the pumpkin path to trick-or-treat!
