VIDEO: Cold Spring tree bursts with fall color

If you are a Cold Spring Branch patron, you may have noticed the large tree that is situated near the item return.

During the fall, that tree puts on an explosive show of color before dropping all of its leaves for winter. Enjoy the show with this quick video.

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November 18 is High-Five a Librarian Day

Wednesday, November 18 is a great day to celebrate why you love your library with High-Five a Librarian Day.

This day is the brainchild of Cincinnati librarian and EveryLibrary Artist-In-Residence Steve Kemble.

This day is easy to celebrate. Simply high-five any of our staffers on Wednesday, November 18, and share with them why you love your library and the work they do.

If you want to share your passion with your friends, say you’ll be there on Facebook.

Fist bumps are also welcome.

High-five!

 

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DIY this Rudolph ornament

This is a fun and easy craft.  There is very little mess as this project needs no paint, and very little glue!

To create a one-of-a-kind Rudolph ornament, you will need the following materials:

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  • Clear glass or plastic ball ornament
  • Shredded brown paper
  • Red pom
  • Wiggle eyes
  • Brown pipe cleaner
  • Yarn or string
  • Glue
  • Dow rod for stuffing (optional)

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Fill ornament with shredded brown paper, or try another color for a personalized effect.

 

 

 

 

 

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Glue wiggle eyes and pom to the ornament. Exercise caution in this step as ornaments tend to break easily.

 

 

 

 

 

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When working with younger crafters, make sure they don’t press down too hard on the eyes or nose.

 

 

 

 

 

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Make antlers out of pipe cleaner. Cut a 12-inch pipe cleaner into one 6 inch piece and two 3 inch pieces.

 

 

 

 

 

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Use the 6-inch piece as the “base” of the antlers and use the shorter segments to make the horns.

 

 

 

 

 

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Make a hanger by tying a loop of yarn or string to the top of the ornament.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oh, deer. You made a very cute ornament!

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