A monthly list of events at Campbell County Public Library branches is provided here.
The Campbell County Public Library operates three branches. The Cold Spring Branch is located at 3920 Alexandria Pike in Cold Spring, phone 859-781-6166. The Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch is located at 1000 Highland Ave. in Fort Thomas, phone 859-572-5033. The Newport Branch is located at 901 E. Sixth St. in Newport, phone 859-572-5035.
Cold Spring
Programs for Adults and Teens
You’ve Been Booked
7 pm Monday, Oct. 2
Join the discussion of Batman: Gotham by Gaslight by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola.
Teen Hangout
5 pm Monday, Oct. 2
Hang out with your friends at the library, or make news ones with similar interests. Play board and card games, relax, or read; the choice is yours. Ages 11-19. Registration required.
Homeschool STEAM Blast
2 pm Wednesday, Oct. 4
Come dissect sheep brains with the Cincinnati Museum Center. Ages 11-19. Registration required.
Cold Spring Coding Club
6:30-8:30 pm Thursday, Oct. 5
Begin your journey in creating your own unique space on the internet, or in video games such as Minecraft. Ages 11 & up. Registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons
6-10 pm Friday, Oct. 6
Welcoming experienced and new players alike, we will be playing Dungeons and Dragons 5e. If you don’t know how to make a character, we will have pre-generated characters for you to use. If you would like to make your own character, we will be making characters and leveling up from 6 to about 7 pm. If you are interested in DMing a game, contact Amy at acarroll@cc-pl.org for more information. Ages 13 & up. Registration required.
Minecraft Club
5 pm Monday, Oct. 9
Play the game, and create new worlds on our server, or join in on an adventure map. Win prizes and play with local kids. Register to save a spot on the limited library laptops or bring your own. You must have a paid PC account. Ages 8-19. Registration required.
Cold Spring Book Club
11 am Tuesday, Oct. 10
2 pm Wednesday, Oct. 11
Join the discussion of The Hamilton Affiar by Elizabeth Cobbs. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Let’s Talk About It Lecture Series
6:30 pm Tuesdays, Oct. 10 & 24
Literary discussions led by Northern Kentucky University faculty.
Oct. 10: Lecturer Kristi Brock discusses The Awakening by Kate Chopin.
Oct. 24: Professor Steve Gores discusses The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman.
Ages 18 & up. Register separately for each event.
Loud at the Library Music Jam
6:45-9 pm Friday, Oct. 13
Come make some noise at the library! Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been playing for years bring your instrument or your voice to make music at the library. This program is geared toward teens and adults, but children are welcome if they are accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
The Reformation Remembered: 500 Years of Protest & Revolt
6:30 pm Wednesdays, Oct. 18 & 25
Oct. 31, 2017, marks the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation.
Oct. 18: To mark the occasion, Dr. William Landon, professor of history at Northern Kentucky University, will discuss the life and times of Martin Luther.
Oct. 25: Dr. Landon, the Rev. Ronald Ketteler of the Covington Diocese and the Rev. Joan Armstrong of St. Luke Lutheran Church, will discuss the impact of the Reformation. Ages 18 & up. Register separately for each event.
Cup of Crime Book Club
7 pm Wednesday, Oct. 18
Join the discussion of Vendetta by Lisa Harris. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
A Little Help With My Friends Book Club
7 pm Tuesday, Oct. 24
Join the discussion of 10% Happier by Dan Harris. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Real Men Read Book Club
7 pm Thursday, Oct. 26
Join the discussion of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League by Jeff Hobbs. Women & men welcome. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
After Hours Game Night
7-10 pm Friday, Oct. 27
Time again to hang out to play board games, card games and games from your favorite video console (rated T for Teen). Bring a game or come to play games with your friends. Snacks, pizza and drinks provided. Ages 11 & up. Registration required.
Teen Halloween Party
5 pm Monday, Oct. 30
Join us in your best costume to win prizes, play scary themed games and enjoy scary snacks. Ages 11 & up. Movie rating PG-13. Registration required.
Programs for Children and Families
Tot Time
9:30 & 11:30 am Mondays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Help your child develop pre-literacy skills through stories, playing & fun. Ages 1-3. No need to register.
Homeschool Hangout
11 am Tuesday, Oct. 3
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents a fun and interactive workshop to bring new life to classic fairy tales. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Toddler Time
10 & 11 am Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Help your child develop pre-literacy skills through stories, singing, playing & fun. Ages 2-3. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Lego Club
4 pm Thursday, Oct. 5
Build Lego masterpieces with thousands of our Legos. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Preschool Time
10 am Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26
Develop pre-literacy skills through stories, singing & fun. Ages 3-5. No need to register.
Baby Sign Story Time
11:30 am Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26
11 am Saturdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28
Baby Sign Language gives children the opportunity to communicate long before they can verbalize their wants and needs. In this weekly story time, we will sing songs, share nursery rhymes and learn simple sign language for babies. Ages 0-18 months. No need to register.
Super Saturday: Donuts with Grownups
2 pm Saturday, Oct. 7
We will eat donuts, read books, play games and make a craft. Families. Registration required.
Adventure Club: Cincinnati Observatory presents Aliens
4 pm Thursday, Oct. 12
Is anyone out there? Delve into the scientific hunt for life on other planets. How would we send a message? How would we understand their message? The truth is out there. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Family Card and Board Game Day
1-5 pm Sunday, Oct. 15
Choose from our collection or bring a favorite from home. Families. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Pumpkin Painting
4 pm Thursday, Oct. 19
Pick & paint your own pumpkin. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Adventure Club: Halloween Party
4 pm Thursday, Oct. 26
It’s that spooky time of year when ghouls and goblins love to cheer. Come to the Library for some Halloween fun, crafts and games. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Super Saturday: Pumpkin Painting
2 pm Saturday, Oct. 28
Pick & paint your own pumpkin. Ages 0-12. Registration required.
Get Your Makeup Done for Trick or Treat
3-5 pm Tuesday, Oct. 31
Come get your makeup done by a special effects artist. All ages. Registration required; to cut down on wait times, please call to arrange a time slot.
Carrico/Fort Thomas
Programs for Adults and Teens
Brown Bag Book Club
Noon Monday, Oct. 2
Join the discussion of Above the Waterfall by Ron Rash. Ages 18 & up. Bag lunch optional. New members welcome. No need to register.
Art Club: DIY Pet Ghost
4 pm Wednesday, Oct. 4
Start out the spookiest month by making your own pet ghost. Ages 12-18. No need to register.
Why Aren’t We Communicating?
7 pm Thursdays, Oct. 5 & 12
Judy Smith, vice president of education for the Articulate Revenuers Toastmasters Club, conducts a two-part program on how to listen attentively, to hear and understand others as a way to more effectively improve our communication with others. Ages 18 & up. Please register separately for both classes.
Chess Club
4 pm Wednesday, Oct. 11
Improve memory, develop problem-solving skills or simply have fun playing chess. Open to all levels. Ages 8-18. No need to register.
A Novel Idea Book Club
4 pm Thursday, Oct. 12
Join the discussion of Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry. Ages 12-18. New members welcome. No need to register.
CCPL Board of Trustees Meeting
5:30 pm Wednesday, Oct. 18
The Board meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. Meetings are held on a rotating basis among the branches of the Library. No need to register.
Sew Spooky
4 pm Thursday, Oct. 19
Learn how to hand sew to create your own Halloween decorations. No sewing experience needed. Ages 12-18. Registration required.
Painted Pumpkins (for Adults)
6:30 pm Thursday, Oct. 19
Ages 18 & up. Registration is full. Register on waiting list.
Six @ Six Community Lecture Series: The Generation of Life – A Study of Millennials and End-of-Life Care
6 pm Wednesday, Oct. 25
Austin Alley, a May 2017 graduate of Northern Kentucky University, discusses the critical importance of hospice care and why it’s relevant to the millennial generation. Six @ Six is a community lecture series sponsored by Northern Kentucky University’s Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement in partnership with the Campbell County Public Library and other institutions within our region. Each lecture begins at 6 p.m. and the cost is $6. Discounts apply to subscriptions. Students are eligible for free admission with a valid ID. Student tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis. To purchase tickets and to secure more information about the entire 2017-18 Six @ Six series, please phone 859-572-7847; or, visit www.sixatsix.nku.edu.
Homeschool Hub: Chemistry Rocks!
1 pm Friday, Oct. 27
Introducing a new program that welcomes homeschoolers to the Library for a hands-on experience in education. To celebrate National Chemistry Week, join members of the American Chemical Society and Northern Kentucky University for a presentation on geochemistry. Ages 12-19. Registration required.
Fit for Life! Yoga for Wellness
10:03 am Monday, Oct. 30
Improve balance, suppleness, focus and strength with instructor Phoenix Wilson. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Ages 13 & up. Registration required.
Programs for Children and Families
Adventure Club: Super Hero Day
4 pm Monday, Oct. 2
Leap tall buildings and get your shields ready because there are super villains at the library today. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Full STEAM Ahead
7 pm Mondays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Satisfy your child’s natural curiosity at our science program designed for young children. Kids and adults will get hands-on with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Ages 3 & up. No need to register.
Toddler Time
10 am Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
Fun & learning go hand-in-hand. Ages 2-3. No need to register.
Preschool Time
11 am Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
Special themes each week make reading and learning fun. Ages 4-5. No need to register.
Growing Readers
4 pm Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
Keep new readers excited about books as they develop more reading skills. Ages 4-7. No need to register.
Lap Time
9:30 am Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Enjoy bounces, rhymes, lullabies and books with your baby. Ages 0-2, especially for pre-walkers. Registration required.
Movers & Shakers
11 am Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Shake out your sillies in this musical story time. Ages 2-5. No need to register.
Lunch at the Library
12:30 pm Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Bring your lunch & join us for a story. Ages 3-5. No need to register.
Baby Time
9:30 am Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26
Clap, sing & move with your baby. Ages 0-2, especially for walkers. Registration required.
Baby Ghosties
10 am Saturday, Oct. 7
Wear your costume and celebrate Halloween with stories & songs. Cookies will be served. Ages 0-2. Registration required.
Adventure Club: Optical Illusion Art
4 pm Monday, Oct. 9
Join us to make art that will please, and fool, the eye. Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Minute to Win It
4 pm Monday, Oct. 16
We have the challenges and you have 60 seconds to beat them. How many prizes can you win at Minute to Win It today? Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Mommy & Baby Yoga
10:30 am Saturday, Oct. 21
Yoga is a great way to heal after giving birth and a delightful way to bond with your baby. Mommies and babies will enjoy stretching and strengthening and interacting with others. Please bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothing. Ages 0-2. Registration required.
Puppy Tales
2-4 pm Saturday, Oct. 21
Come read a story or two to a specially trained therapy dog. Sessions will be 15 minutes. Ages 3-11. Registration required; Library staff will contact you to schedule a specific time.
Harry Potter Halloween Party
1 pm Saturday, Oct. 28
Join us for a Halloween Party worthy of Hogwarts. Families. Registration required.
Adventure Club: Halloween Party
4 pm Monday, Oct. 30
Celebrate the holiday as we play spooky games and make ghoulish crafts. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Newport
Programs for Adults and Teens
Straw Hat Wreaths
6:30 pm Monday, Oct. 2
Online registration is full. Register on the waiting list.
Newport Book Club
7 pm Tuesday, Oct. 3
Join the discussion of The Rise & Fall of Great Powers by Tom Rachman. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Paper Crafts for Teens
3-5 pm Thursday, Oct. 5
Come to the Library to fold, cut & paste the time away. Ages 12-19. No need to register.
Signature Series: Trinity River Band
7 pm Friday, Oct. 6
Trinity River Band performs its popular mix of inspirational country, acoustic roots, folk & bluegrass. A CD/merchandise sale and signing will follow. Free tickets are required. Call 859-781-6166, 3xt. 31, or go online.
Homeschoolers’ Book Club
10 am Tuesday, Oct. 10
Join the discussion of Savvy by Ingrid Law. Ages 8-12. New members welcome. No need to register.
Paper Pumpkin Crafts
6 pm Monday, Oct. 16
We’ll be making pumpkin decorations from paper, so cut, fold, and paste to celebrate all things Autumn. There will be plenty of coffee and tea, so craft and feel cozy. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Young Adults for Grown Adults Book Club
7 pm Tuesday, Oct. 17
Join the discussion of The Diviners by Libba Bray. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Anime Club
3-5 pm Thursday, Oct. 19
Do you love anime? Have you shipped everyone? Do you want to talk about anime with other teens who love it as much as you? Today is your day. We’ll watch anime, eat Pocky and talk about all things anime. Ages 12-19. No need to register.
Friends Book Sale
9 am-noon Thursday, Oct. 26
Books cost 25 cents for paperback, 50 cents for hard covers and up to $2 for select titles. Some books are free. No need to register.
Beetlejuice & Board Games
6-8 pm Friday, Oct. 27
Watch the creepy classic while playing horror- and Halloween-themed board games. Ages 18 & up. No need to register.
Face Painting for Teens
3-5 pm Monday, Oct. 30
Learn some fun tricks and techniques to take your costumes to the next level. We’ll also enjoy a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG). Ages 12-19. Registration required.
Programs for Children and Families
Ready for K Through Play
10 am Mondays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Play with puppets, sing, learn a letter & sound and much more. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Space limited to 20 spots.
Movers & Shakers Dance Party
10 am Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
Staying fit is fun for little ones. Ages 2-3. No need to register.
October Root Beer Fest
4 pm Tuesday, Oct. 3
Come enjoys this mini festival with a variety of unique root beers and pretzels to sample. There will be crafts, games, and music for this kid festival celebrating all things root beer. Ages 0-12. Registration required.
Bounce & Rhyme Baby Story Time
10 am Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Bond with baby while singing silly songs, playing with puppets, exploring discovery bins that spark Baby’s curiosity and imagination & much more. Ages 0-24 months. No need to register.
Little Prodigies
4 pm Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Come and see how expressing creativity is a great tool to early childhood development. Crafts and games at each Little Prodigies program.
Oct. 4: Autumn Changes
Oct. 11: Salt Painted Spider Web
Oct. 18: Pasta Skeletons
Oct. 25: Fuzzy Pumpkins
Remember creativity is messy, though paint smocks will be provided. Ages 2-7. No need to register.
Story Time for Bigs
10 am Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26
We’ll sing fun songs, play with puppets, read a great book, dance in our bubbles, and make a creative craft. Ages 2-5. No need to register.
It’s a Pawty
Noon Saturday, Oct. 7
Cat lovers unite! We will host a Cat Pawty with two feline-themed movies, Aristocats, followed by The Cat From Outer Space. Both rated G. Families. No need to register.
Ghost Slime
4 pm Tuesday, Oct. 10
Create gooey, transparent Ghost Slime. Ages 6-12. No need to register.
Night Owl’s Story Time
7:30 pm Thursday, Oct. 12
Listen to stories, sing songs, and learn finger plays during this story time for families. Children can wear their pajamas so they are ready to be tucked into bed when they get home. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
Daddy & Me
3 pm Monday, Oct. 16
For children aged 0-6 and their father, uncles, grandfathers and male caregivers. Daddy and Me events promote positive father involvement and strengthen the father-child relationship which benefits the whole family. They also create an awareness of community resources and provide an opportunity for Dads to meet other Dads. Ages 0-6. No need to register.
WAVE on Wheels presents Sharks
4 pm Tuesday, Oct. 17
The Shark Cart brings live sharks to you with the first-ever mobile shark tank on wheels! This program demystifies common misconceptions about sharks and gets you up-close and personal with these amazing creatures. Learn the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and WHY of sharks! By the end you will discover how you can make a difference in shark conservation. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Family Fun Night: Hocus Pocus Extravaganza
5:30 pm Wednesday, Oct. 18
In this very special Family Fun Night, there will be board games, best cackle contest, best costume contest, popcorn and ghoulish delights, along with a screening of Hocus Pocus at 6:45 pm (PG). Families. No need to register.
Family Fun for the Deaf Community
1-4 pm Saturday, Oct. 21
Come for board games, crafts, coloring, and mini sign language classes offered by the Deaf Institute of Cincinnati. We have the afternoon to see how many games we can play, how many pictures we can color, and how many new phrases we can sign. Snacks provided. No need to register.
Ghoulish Halloween Mansions
3 pm Saturday, Oct. 21
Make Halloween mansions out of gingerbread and candies. Register each person separately; limit 72 spots for this event. Email Amy Caswell at acaswell@cc-pl.org or call 859-572-5035, ext. 18.
The Itsy Bitsy Spider and the Gigantic Web
4 pm Tuesday, Oct. 24
Create a gigantic spider web out of toothpicks and marshmallows. Can we create a web that will fill the room? Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Sensory Science Story Time
11:30 am Saturday, Oct. 28
Children of all ages are invited to explore stories, songs and hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities. This program is designed for children with sensory integration challenges but is open to children of all abilities. All ages. Registration encouraged.
In the 2012-2013 fiscal year, 681,701 people visited the Library, checking out more than 1 million items.
The Library makes every reasonable effort to accommodate patrons with disabilities. Please allow 72 hours before the event when requesting such accommodation. All facilities and meeting rooms are ADA compliant.
Hours for all three branches are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. The Web site address is www.cc-pl.org.
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