The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of March. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A separate list of events for adults is 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 (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!
Teen Writers Group (middle and high school)
Monday, March 4, 7 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Experiment with different writing styles and get feedback from your peers.
Young Boone County (high school)
Tuesday, March 5, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Earn service hours with this month’s project – Fruit Socks to support the annual K Count.
Homeschool Hangout (middle and high school)
Wednesday, March 6, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Use your imagination to design a button or use one of our pre-made designs. Please register.
Teen Lock In (middle and high school)
Friday, March 15, 8 p.m.-8 a.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stay up all night and party at the Library! Doors open at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. The lock-in will run until 8 a.m. Saturday. Registration and permission slip required in order to attend.
Read it First! YA Review Team (middle and high school)
Monday, March 18, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Read and take home new books before they hit shelves. Earn service hours for writing reviews.
ACT Practice Test (high school)
Monday, March 25, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Don’t test stressed! Take a free practice test, courtesy of Sylvan Learning Center.
Buttonmaker Art (middle and high school)
Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m. Make your own pinback buttons with the library’s buttonmaker! Bring your own small pictures or artwork (must fit into a 1.25 inch diameter circle) or use our materials and templates. Please register.
CHILDRENS PROGRAMS
Early Childhood Festival (family)
Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m.-noon
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Find out all Boone County has to offer for children birth to age 5. Enter to win giveaways, stop in for developmental and vision screenings and meet with Tales the Library Dragon. Don’t miss performers from Cincinnati Circus Company and meet some new four-legged friends from Cool Critters Outreach.
Dino Dig (3-6 years)
Monday, March 4, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Gear up for some fossil fun! Dig for bones and build your own dinosaur skeleton. Please register.
Homeschool Sampler (1-5 grades)
Wednesday, March 6, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn basic first aid and safety with Northern Kentucky Emergency Medical Services. Please register.
Paws to Read (grades K-5)
Saturday, March 9, 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, March 11, 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 – Valentine printmaking. Please register.
The Know Theatre presents: Alice in Neverland (family)
Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Things are getting curiouser and curiouser when Alice, the best detective in Wonderland, takes the case as Tinkerbell hires her to solve the mystery of Peter Pan’s disappearance.
ABC Play With Me (birth – 5 years)
Tuesdays, March 12 & 26, 10-11:30 a.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Children and parents learn and explore through play by participating in activities that promote healthy development and learning.
Read with a Teen (grades 1-3)
Tuesdays, March 12 & 26, 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.
Preschool Musikgarten Sampler (birth-5 years)
Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join Musikgarten for a joyful exploration of music. Children will have fun playing with instruments and creating rhythms.
Center Stage (K-2)
Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
It’s your time to shine! In this drama workshop, we will play some fun theatre games and work on our acting skills
Family Science Night (family)
Thursday, March 21, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Science Matters presents colorful experiments sure to be fun for kids of all ages.
Play Ball! (family)
Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Get ready for Opening Day with the Reds Hall of Fame and discover the science of baseball!
Artsmart! (K-5 grades)
Saturday, March 30, 2 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn more about an artist and create in their art style. This month – Bob Ross.
Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, March 31, 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.
Musical Playdate (birth-5 years)
Sunday, March 31, 2 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
March is Sing with Your Child Month. Learn simple songs to sing together and play games set to music.
STORYTIMES
Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Mondays, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
On-the-floor, interactive fun that encourages a love of books and begins to build six pre-reading skills through books, finger plays, songs and playtime.
Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Mondays, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Stories with Art (3 to 6 years)
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Baby Time (birth to 18 months)
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
On-the-floor, interactive fun that encourages a love of books and begins to build six pre-reading skills through books, finger plays, songs and playtime.
Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Thursdays, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
On-the-floor, interactive fun that encourages a love of books and begins to build six pre-reading skills through books, finger plays, songs and playtime.
Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Stories with Art (3 to 6 years)
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Children and adults will tickle their senses as they explore colors, shapes, and textures with stories, paint and other mediums. Artists should dress for the mess.
Baby Time (birth to 18 months)
Fridays, 9:30 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
On-the-floor, interactive fun that encourages a love of books and begins to build six pre-reading skills through books, finger plays, songs and playtime.
Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Fridays, 9:30 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Spanish Storytime Tiempo de Cuentos (birth to 5+ years)
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Fridays, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
On-the-floor, interactive fun that encourages a love of books and begins to build six pre-reading skills through books, finger plays, songs and playtime.
Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Fridays, 11 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Sensory Storytime (birth to 5+ years)
Fridays, 1 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
A storytime designed for children with sensory sensitivities.
