The Campbell County Public Library operates four 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. The Alexandria Branch is located at 8830 Alexandria Pike in Alexandria, phone 859-572-7463.
There are two Express locations for pickups and returns in Silver Grove and Melbourne.
Cold Spring
Teen Hangout
5-7 pm Mondays, Sept. 16, 23 & 30
Play games, relax or read. The choice is yours. Ages 11-19. No need to register.
Minecraft Club
5-7:30 pm Monday, Sept. 16
Play the game and create new worlds on our server or join in on an adventure map. Win prizes and play with local kids. Ages 8-14. Registration required; register early to save a spot on the limited number of library laptops or bring your own.
You’ve Been Booked YA Book Club
7 pm Monday, Sept. 16
Join the discussion of Coraline by Neil Gaiman. Ages 13 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Cold Spring Book Club
10 am Tuesday, Sept. 17
Join the discussion of American Fire by Monica Hesse. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Homeschool STEAM Blast
2 pm Tuesday, Sept. 18
Kick off the Fall Homeschool STEAM Blast Series as the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company performs an abridged version of the classic A Midsummer’s Night Dream by the Bard himself. Ages 11-19. Registration required; spots are limited.
Cup of Crime Book Club
7 pm Wednesday, Sept. 18
Join the discussion of Cover Her Face by P.D. James. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Relatives Raising Relatives Support Group
11:30 am-1 pm Friday, Sept. 20
This monthly group provides the time and space to discuss your experiences and offers a network of support to all in our area who are raising relatives. In this group, we will learn from each other as well as guest speakers and learn parenting tips and information about programs and services in our area that could benefit you and your child. Refreshments and children’s activities provided. Please contact Chantelle Phillips (859-572-5035, ext. 9, cphillips@cc-pl.org) or Tonya Slone, FRYSC Campbell County Middle School (859-635-6077, ext. 5050, tonya.slone@campbell.kyschools.us) with any questions. All ages. No need to register.
Movie & Trivia Night
5-7 pm Friday, Sept. 20
We will watch the Cartoon Network short cartoon by Patrick Hale where two half-brothers travel across a strange forest in order to find their way home, encountering odd and wonderful things on their journey. Afterward we will have a trivia contest where prizes can be won! Register now as spots are limited. Ages 13 & up. Registration required.
Teen Anime Club
7 pm Monday, Sept. 23
Come hang out and talk about anime and manga. We’ll also be showing the first few episodes of an anime. Ages 11-19. No need to register.
Screen Printing
6 pm Tuesday, Sept. 24
Come learn basic screen printing. You’ll get to leave with a bag decorated with your design and a new skill. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Real Men Read Book Club
7 pm Thursday, Sept. 26
Join the discussion of Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire by Kurt Anderson. Women & men welcome. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Pop Top Bracelet Making
7 pm Monday, Sept. 30
Learn how to make interesting bracelets using ribbon or string and pop tabs. All supplies will be provided. Ages 11-19. No need to register.
Programs for Families & Children
Tot Time
9:30 & 11:30 am Mondays, Sept. 16, 23 & 30
Ages 1-3. No need to register.
Toddler Time
10 & 11 am Wednesdays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25
Ages 2-3. No need to register.
Baby Sign Story Time
9:30 am Thursdays, Sept. 12, 19 & 26
Newborn-age 2. No need to register.
Preschool Time
10:30 am Thursdays, Sept. 12, 19 & 26
Ages 3-5. No need to register.
Warhal Wannabes
4 pm Thursday, Sept. 12
Explore the incredible and unique art style of Pop Art at the library. You’ll even get to create your own piece of artwork, and can enter a contest to win a Michael’s gift card. Grades 3-5. Registration required.
Family Story Time
10 am Saturdays, Sept. 14, 21 & 28
All ages. No need to register.
Eric Carle Party
2 pm Saturday, Sept. 14
Bring the kids for an exciting party featuring one of our favorite children’s book author’s, Eric Carle! This program will have crafts, games, snacks, and more. All ages. Registration required.
Family Board & Card Game Day
1-5 pm Sunday, Sept. 15
Choose any game from our collection, or bring a favorite from home. All ages. No need to register.
Un-Birthday Party
4 pm Thursday, Sept. 19
Did you know that almost every day is your un-birthday? Come celebrate with sweet treats, games and crafts. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Play Doh Play Date
2 pm Saturday, Sept. 21
Come play and build with Play Doh and Play Doh accessories. All ages. Registration required.
Sand Art Party
4 pm Thursday, Sept. 26
Make a beautiful piece of artwork with colored sand. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Teddy Bear Tea Party
2 pm Saturday, Sept. 28
Join us for a tea party at the library. Bring a teddy bear or any stuffed animal to join in on the fun. You will even get the opportunity to leave your stuffed friend at the library over night and see what kind of trouble they cause in the library. All ages. Registration required.
Carrico/Fort Thomas
Programs for Adults and Teens
Coffee & Conversation
2 pm Wednesday, Sept. 11
Join the discussion of Memory’s Last Breath: Field Notes on Dementia by Gerda Saunders. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
After School Hangout
3:30-5 pm Wednesday, Sept. 11
Stressful day at school? We can help with that! Stop by the library to enjoy snacks, board games, and video games. Ages 11-19. No need to register.
Dungeons & Dragons
5-8 pm Saturday, Sept. 14
All levels of experience welcomed as we play Dungeons & Dragons 5e. This session will continue with our campaigns, premade characters will be available for those without a character who would like to join. Ages 11-19. No need to register.
Walk & Talk
6:30 pm Monday, Sept. 16
Join us as we walk in the park, talk about books and then gather to discuss our monthly theme. Each month you can select any book to fit the assigned theme, or ask your librarian for suggestions. We will meet in front of the Armory in Tower Park at 6:30 to walk in the park or in the Armory gym depending on the weather. This month’s theme: Banned Books. Ages 18 & up. No need to register.
Bob Ross Paint Along
3:30-5 pm Wednesday, Sept. 18
Join Bob Ross enthusiasts and others who like to paint as we follow along with Bob Ross during one of his famous painting sessions! Canvases, paint and happy clouds included. Ages 11-19. No need to register.
Board of Trustees Meeting
5:30-7 pm Wednesday, Sept. 18
The Campbell County Public Library’s Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Meetings rotate among all four branch locations. All board meetings are open to the public. No need to register.
Paper Quilled Candle Holder
1:30 & 6 pm Thursday, Sept. 19
Join us as we practice paper quilling techniques to create a candle holder. Don’t be intimidated by this papercraft skill. We will cover the basic shapes for you to create your own unique design.
In order to accommodate as many people as possible, this craft offered at two different time. Register for only one event. Ages 18 & up.
Teen Game Night
7-10 pm Friday, Sept. 20
Visit the library after hours and play board games, card games, video games … any kind of game! Ages 11-19. No need to register.
Art @ The Armory: Autumn Tree Dot Art
3:30-5 pm Monday, Sept. 23 at Tower Park Armory
Head to the Armory in Tower for a seasonally fun project to create a painting perfect for the Autumn season! Using cotton swabs with acrylic paint you can make colorful leaves for your tree on canvas. Join us while supplies last in this quick and simple craft. All ages. No need to register, but you may register to get a reminder email.
DIY Cat Wine
6:30-8:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 26
Calling All Cat Lovers! Do you have a cat that could benefit from a “glass of wine” to unwind and relax? Is your pet stressed? Learn how to make a safe and effective “cat wine” infusing beet juice with organic catnip. Harness the power of nature to calm your cat naturally. Join Carisa Bunten of Seventh Street Gifts in Newport, KY for this unique class. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Programs for Children and Families
Story Time Stars
11 am Tuesdays, Sept. 17 & 24
Reading requires many skills, and story time is a great place to build a foundation for those skills. As we sing songs about bees today we are also helping children hear the individual sounds in each word which will help them sound out words later. Siblings welcome. Ages 3-5. No need to register.
Lap Time
9:30 am Wednesdays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25
Newborn-age 2, especially pre-walkers. Registration required.
Movers & Shakers
11 am Wednesdays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25
Ages 3-5. No need to register.
Baby Time
9:30 & 10:30 am Thursdays, Sept. 12
Newborn-age 2, especially walkers. Registration required.
Play a Round of Disc Golf
1 pm Saturday, Sept. 14
Enjoy an afternoon of family fun with a game of disc golf. We have the Frisbees and a course set up. Play a round to see who has the best aim. All ages. No need to register.
Force and Motion Lab
4 pm Monday, Sept. 16
Today we are conducting physics experiments. In other words, we are playing with marble runs, Hot Wheels, and other toys that show how force effects motion. Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Mommy & Baby Yoga
10:30 am Saturday, Sept. 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. Newborn-age 2. Registration required.
Disaster Island
4 pm Monday, Sept. 23
Build your own island paradise today. Stay alert for disasters that might mean you need to rethink your design. Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Fall Carnival
11 am Saturday, Sept. 26
Games, prizes, crafts and snacks can all be found at today’s Fall Carnival. Bring the whole family for a fun afternoon. All ages. No need to register.
Straw Weaving
4 pm Monday, Sept. 30
Learn how to weave using only straws and yarn. Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Newport
Programs for Adults and Teens
Impromptu
3-5 pm Wednesdays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25
Come unwind after school and join in some spontaneous fun. Ages 11-19. No need to register.
Tween Scene
4 pm Tuesdays, Sept. 17 & 24
Sept. 10: Lego Club
Sept. 17: Grow Your Own Friend
Sept. 24: Mini Animal Terrariums
Ages 8-14. No need to register.
Friends Book Sale
9 am-5 pm Thursday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Sept. 14
9 am-noon Thursday, Sept. 26
The Friends of the Library have a used book sale from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. in the Friends Room on the lower level of the Newport Branch. Cost is 25 cents for paperbacks, 50 cents for hard covers and up to $3 for select titles. Some books are free! Large selection of items are available. All ages. No need to register.
Let’s Color
3 pm Thursday, Sept. 12
Very simply we will be coloring. There will be some coloring pages of varying difficulties, mazes, and connect the dots. You can grab a blank sheet of paper and make your own masterpiece or create your own comic strip. Crayons, color pencils, marker! It is up to you to decide what to use, so let’s color! Ages 11-19. No need to register.
YART: The Art Yard Sale
11 am-4 pm Saturday, Sept. 14
Dozens of local artists, crafters and students will sell their own original creations. Among our vendors, we will be showing ceramics, jewelry, illustrations, textiles and many other mediums. On top of that, everything is sold for $30 or less! There will be food vendors stationed in the parking lot offering lunch and sweet options to all our hungry shoppers and a kids craft corner for the kids to make something creative to take home. All ages. No need to register.
Teacher Supply Swap
11 am-2 pm Saturday, Sept. 14
The Newport Branch is hosting its first Teacher Supply Swap during our annual YART, Yard Art Sale, the second Saturday of September. We will have lots of items — from binders to art supplies to plastic bins — for teachers to take for their classrooms. This same weekend our Friends of the Library are hosting their bimonthly book sale and will be offering discounts to teachers the Saturday of the swap. Questions may be directed to Chantelle at cphillips@cc-pl.org or 859-572-5035, ext. 9. No need to register.
YA for Grown Adults Book Club
7 pm Tuesday, Sept. 17
Join the discussion of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Anime Club
3-5 pm Thursday, Sept. 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, maybe we’ll make a craft or color pictures and talk about all things anime. Ages 11-19. No need to register.
Euchre
6-8 pm Monday, Sept. 23
Join us for a night of card dealing, table talk, and fun competition!
From 6-6:30 pm, we’re having a tutorial for new players. At 6:30 pm, the game begins! We’ll draw for random partners, change up teams throughout the night, and count each individual player’s score throughout. Ages 18 & up. No need to register.
Fall Trashion Show
3 pm Thursday, Sept. 26
From New York to Paris to Milan. The world greatest fashion designers get to show off their skills and models walk the catwalk. This year some new talents will take the stage at the Newport Library as we have our own Fall Trashion Show. Designers will be given 45 minutes to an hour to create clothing out of the recyclable materials that will be provided. Then the last few minutes or so we will have our show off our outfits to one another. Ages 11-19. No need to register.
Harry Potter Yoga
2 pm Sunday, Sept. 29
Come with your inner magic and wands at the ready! Join us for an easy and playful yoga flow that will ignite your personal patronus. No previous wizarding yoga experience required, but just the willingness to participate and bring your magic to life. Presented by NKU and The Yoga Bar. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Programs for Children and Families
Ready for K Through Play
10 am Mondays, Sept. 16, 23 & 30
Ages 3-5. No need to register.
Movers & Shakers
10 am Tuesdays, Sept. 17 & 24
Ages 2-3. No need to register.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
10 am Wednesdays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25
Newborn-age 2. No need to register.
Little Prodigies
4 pm Wednesdays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25
Sept. 11: Cardboard Printmaking
Sept. 18: Cupcake Liner Wreaths
Sept. 25: Puffy Paper Stars
Ages 2-7. No need to register.
Storytots
10 am Thursdays, Sept. 12, 19 & 26
Ages 3-5. No need to register.
Exploration Station: Fall Celebration
5-7 pm Thursday, Sept. 12
Sensory play is a way that you and your child can have fun while building language skills, developing motor skills, and exploring sensations! This fun, monthly program gives you and your child a place to explore with this kind of play. We will have sensory stations available to play with and learn from. From sensory bins and a water table, to discovery bottles and bags, we will have lots of options to choose from while you are here. This month, there will be themed activities and stations to explore autumn. This is a drop-in program, so feel free to stop by at any time and stay for as little or as long as you would like. All ages. No need to register.
Yoga for Young Ones
11 am Saturday, Sept. 14
Yoga is a great way to mix movement and reading together in this story time. We will learn yoga poses to go with a story and practice mindfulness exercises for kids! There will also be songs as well as a craft and open play. Bring a yoga mat if you would like to, but they are not required. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move around in. Questions? Contact Children’s Librarian Nina Frondorf at nfrondorf@cc-pl.org or 859-572-5035, ext. 18. All ages. No need to register.
Family Fun Night: The Lion King
6:30-8:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 19
This month, we will be watching The Lion King! There will also be themed crafts, games, as well as snacks and a play area for little ones so you and the whole family can have a night of fun. All ages. No need to register.
Sensory Science Story Time
11:30 am Saturday, Sept. 21
Children, all ages are invited to use all of their senses to explore stories, songs and hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities. Our ‘Sensory Science’ programs begin with a short story time that integrates movement and song, and end with hands-on STEAM exploration. This program is designed for children with sensory integration challenges but is open to children of all abilities. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Children’s Librarian, Nina Frondorf: nfrondorf@cc-pl.org OR 859-572-5035 ext. 18. All ages. No need to register.
Book Bingo
2 pm Saturday, Sept. 28
Join us for a fun hour of bingo and prizes. We will play the classic game, and each winner will get to pick out their own book and a prize for their reward. We will have lots of fun and you just might go home with a new favorite book. All ages. No need to register.
Alexandria
Programs for Adults and Teens
DIY Bath Bombs
4 pm Thursday, Sept. 12
Bath bombs are popular for their fizzy relaxing properties. Learn how to make your own bath bombs and try your hand at making one. All supplies will be provided. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Alexandria Book Club
4:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 19
Join the discussion of How to Stop Time by Matt Haig. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Chess Tournament for Teens
4-6 pm Thursday, Sept. 26
Join us at the Alexandria Branch for a chess tournament and win prizes, Prepare to use your best chess defense or offensive attack to beat worthy opponents and emerge victorious. Ages 11-19. Registration required; spots are limited.
Programs for Children and Families
Terrific Tuesdays
11:15 am Tuesdays, Sept. 17 & 24
Ages 3-5. Registration required.
Babies & Books
11:15 am Fridays, Sept. 13 & 20
Newborn-age 2. Registration required.
Ice Cream Social
4:30 pm Friday, Sept. 13
Enjoy an ice cream bar plus fun and games. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Plaster Craft Painting
1 pm Friday, Sept. 13
Mommy & Me Plaster & Ceramics of Independence, Ky, will provide plaster figurines for children to decorate. Plaster Craft is a non-fired way to paint items for memorable or ornamental purposes. Since these crafts do not need to be fired like ceramic, children can take their masterpieces home immediately. All ages. Registration required.
Disney Trivia
4:30 pm Friday, Sept. 20
Put your knowledge of Disney movies and music to the test to earn fun prizes. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Fancy Nancy Tea Party
1 pm Saturday, Sept. 28
Join us for the most terrific tea party ever. We will read some brilliant books, make captivating crafts, and eat scrumptious snacks just like Fancy Nancy. All ages. Registration required.
