Cam float wins 2nd place
At the Fort Thomas City Council meeting on Monday, our parade float, featuring an inflatable version of our mascot, Cam, won second place in the category of Most Original. Read more
Category: Children
A look at the services, programs and information that the Campbell County Public Library has to offer children and their parents
Our branches are Pokestops & Gyms
Good news, Pokemon Go players – our Newport Branch is a Pokestop and Gym, our Carrico Branch is a Gym and our Cold Spring Branch is a Pokestop.
So, what does that mean? Our branches are hotspots for Pokemon.
Stop by, catch a few Pokemon, use our free Wi-Fi and check out a book or two.
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- This Zubat was found outside our Cold Spring Branch. When you arrive, be sure to use our Pokestop.
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- Look at the Goldeen we caught outside Carrico. You can battle other players in our Gym.
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- The mural in our Newport Children’s section is a Gym.
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- The Gastly was caught outside our Newport Branch. There’s a Gym and a Pokestop.
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Kids create reading log works of art
Thanks to our popular Summer Reading program, Campbell County kids are reading up a storm. Read more
Friends keep Little Libraries well-stocked
Little Libraries in Campbell County are staying well stocked, thanks to the Friends of the Campbell County Public Library. Read more
Volunteers bring new Little Libraries to Newport
New Little Libraries are peppering community gardens in Newport thanks to a partnership with the Brighton Center. Read more
Cam’s summer activity sheets
Fort Thomas kid takes top prize at Minecraft brawl
A young Fort Thomas Minecrafter took home top prize at a Hunger Games-themed brawl.
At the May 9 Minecraft Club, 20 kids went head-to-head in a fight for Minecraft survival. The players faced monsters, possible starvation and the cunning of other players.
In the end, the last man standing was 7-year-old Henry. He took home an Ender Dragon Statue and epic bragging rights. Congratulations, Henry.
More Minecraft News
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Reading is one of the most powerful ways to boost your child’s brain power. The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read more
Joy of reading: Pass it around
Thelma Pryse gets a little help each week from the staff at Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch. In return, she joyfully volunteers to help young children who are learning to read. “It’s only a half hour a week, but you do see improvement,” said Ms. Pryse, 88, of Fort Thomas. Read more
Grant funds traveling money exhibition
Thanks to a grant, the Campbell County Public Library will host a new traveling exhibition, Thinking Money in December of 2017. Read more