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 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, September 3, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Earn service hours with this month’s project – -cat toys & dog treats for the Boone County Animal Shelter.
Book2Film Book Club (high school)
Wednesday, September 4, 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-Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Please register.
Homeschool Hangout (middle and high school)
Wednesday September 4, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Monthly homeschool program. Please register.
Dungeons & Dragons (middle and high school)
Thursday, September 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
New and experienced players are welcome as we play D&D. We have characters ready for you, or you can play your own. Snacks will be provided. If you would like to be a dungeon or game master, please contact dpina@bcpl.org.
Teen Writers Group (middle and high school)
Monday, September 9, 6-7:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Experiment with different writing styles and get feedback from your peers.
College Scholarships: Show Me the Money! (high school and adults)
Tuesday, September 10, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join Dan Bisig of College and Beyond – learn where to find scholarship opportunities and additional funds.
Self-Care in September (middle and high school)
Wednesday, September 11, 6:30 p.m.
Hebron Branch, 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Practice strategies to cope with daily stress and make your own gratitude journal. Please register.
It’s K-Poppin! (middle and high school)
Tuesday, September 17, 6 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Ride the hallyu as we dance to our favorite K-Pop music videos, learn some Korean, and enjoy snacks! Email play requests to dpina@bcpl.org.
Teen Night (middle and high school)
Friday, September 27, 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!
CHILDRENS PROGRAMS
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 5, Boone Woods Park, On Stage, 10 a.m.
Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, September 12, Central Park, Shelter #1, 10 a.m.
Central Park, 9190 Camp Ernst Rd., Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, September 19, Walton Community Park, Shelter #2, 10 a.m.
Walton Community Park, 35 Old Stephenson Mill Rd, Walton
Thursday, September 26, Giles Conrad Park, Shelter at West Entrance, 10 a.m.
Giles Conrad Park, 7500 River Rd., Hebron, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Fort Building Night (family)
Friday, September 6, 6 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Kick the night off with a read-aloud and a s’mores inspired snack around the “campfire”. Fort building materials will be provided.
Smash Tourney (Everyone ages 10+)
Saturday, September 7, noon-5 p.m.
Hebron Branch, 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron 859-342-BOOK (2665)
1v1 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament, double elimination. General Rules: 3 Stock and 7 Minutes, Final Smash Off, Hazards Off and No Items. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the winners. Please register to compete. Controllers supplied, but please feel free to bring your own.
Paws to Read (grades K-5)
Saturday, September 14, 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.
Homeschool Sampler (grades 1-5)
Wednesday, September 4, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Meet the librarians and other homeschool families, learn how to use the library, and go on a fun scavenger hunt! Please register.
Grandparents Day (family)
Sunday, September 8, 2 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Interview your grandparent(s) and create a special handprint family tree. Please register.
Art Club (grades K-5)
Monday, September 9, 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.
Pokemon Game Night (grades K-5)
Tuesday, September 10, 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.
ABC Play with Me (birth-5 years)
Tuesdays, September 10 and 24, 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 1-3)
Tuesdays, September 10 & 24, 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 or visit the Scheben Branch to reserve your 30-minute time slot.
Sensory Stories and Play (family)
Friday, September 13, 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: Explore and Engineer (grades 3-8)
Friday, September 13, 7 p.m.
Hebron Branch, 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Take a tour of the Library with a Sphero as your guide, enjoy a scavenger hunt, and engineer your own library. Please register.
Dorothy in Oz (family)
Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join this adventurous young lady, as she takes you down the Yellow Brick Road to find out why a lion, a scarecrow, and a man made of tin are all singing the blues.
Monarch Tagging (family)
Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m.
Hebron Branch, 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Become a citizen scientist and learn all about monarch migration. Stop in throughout the week to witness butterflies emerge and help tag them to track their journey south.
Fancy Nancy’s Tea Party Extravaganza (2-6 years)
Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Wear your fanciest ensemble and enjoy an evening of elegance with games and crafts! Lemonade and cookies will be served. Please register.
Fall Festival (family)
Saturday, September 21, 2-4 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Celebrate the start of autumn with games, refreshments, and a petting zoo from Sunrock Farm.
Fact or Fiction (grades 3-5)
Tuesday, September 24, 5 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
You can’t believe everything you see on the internet! Learn how to find the truth by putting videos, memes and more to the test. Please register.
Johnny Appleseed Day (2-5 years)
Thursday, September 26, 4:30 p.m.
Hebron Branch, 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Celebrate this American legend with an apple-themed storytime, crafts, and a-peeling snacks.
Arts Exploration and Discovery Weekend (all ages)
Saturday, September 28
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Celebrate the arts with dancers, actors, musicians and poets.
Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, September 29, 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!
