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 separate list of events for adults is published separately.
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!
Library Play Date (ages 2-5)
Wednesdays, August 1, 8, 15 & 22, 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.
Messtival (grades 3-5)
Wednesday, August 1, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Take part in a messy obstacle course and other wacky games. Plan to be an absolute mess by the end! Don’t forget to bring a towel. Please register. (Rain date August 8)
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, August 2, Boone Woods Park, on stage, 10 a.m.
Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, August 9, Central Park, Shelter #1, 10 a.m.
Central Park, 9190 Camp Ernst Rd., Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, August 16, Walton Community Park, Shelter #2, 10 a.m.
Walton Community Park, 35 Old Stephenson Mill Rd, Walton
Thursday, August 23, Giles Conrad Park, West Entrance, 10 a.m.
Giles Conrad Park, West Entrance Shelter, 7500 River Rd., Hebron, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, August 30, Boone Woods Park, on stage, 10 a.m.
Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Space Painter (family)
Thursday, August 2, 4 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
See how high, how fast, and how colorful juggling can be in this playful and exciting performance.
Wet and Wild (family)
Thursday, August 2, 6-8 p.m.
Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Send off summer with a splash! Get as wet as you want with water balloon games and obstacle courses, or stay dry with crafts and snacks. Please register.
Dog Days of Summer (grades K-2)
Friday, August 3, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Meet some four-legged friends from the Tristate Noah Project.
Young Boone County Meeting (high school)
Tuesday, August 7, 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.
Library Play Date (ages 2-5)
Tuesdays, August 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop in for play and social time with other parents and caregivers while your child explores our toys and activities.
PAWS to Read (grades K-5)
Saturday, August 11, 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.
Art Club (grades K-5)
Monday, August 13, 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.
Play and Learn (ages birth-5)
Tuesdays, August 14 & 28, 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.
Storytime in the Children’s Garden (ages 2-5)
Wednesday, August 15, 10 a.m.
Boone County Arboretum, Amphitheater Next to Shelter #1, 9190 Camp Ernst Rd., Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join us for a special storytime in the Children’s Garden of the Arboretum. Bring a blanket!
American Girl Book Club (grades 1-5)
Monday, August 20, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
It’s back to school time. Create a rubber band journal and other fun supplies for you and your doll. Please register.
Splish Splash Bash (ages 2-5)
Saturday, August 25, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Water fun for little ones! Bring a towel and be pre¬pared to get wet!
Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, August 26, 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.
Princess Party (ages 4-7)
Thursday, August 30, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Come dressed in your best for stories and treats with your favorite princesses, with a special appearance by a princess who lives under the sea. Please register.
Teen Cafe (middle and high school)
Wednesdays
Florence Branch, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Drop in for gaming, snacks, and more!
Young Boone County (high school)
Tuesday, August 7
Scheben Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Earn service hours with this month’s project–care packages for crisis/recovery center.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents: Julius Caesar (middle/high school and adults)
Thursday, August 9, 7 p.m.
Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Beware the Ides of March with Shakespeare’s classic political tragedy.
Read it First! YA Review Team (middle and high school)
Monday, August 20, 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, August 31, 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!