Summer Reading
Hold on to your books! Dinosaurs are roaring, soaring and reading all summer long at the library.
Summer Reading is back starting Saturday, June 3 at the Campbell County Public Library! With the tagline Roar, Soar, Read, this year’s theme is all about dinosaurs.
Every branch will be packed with fun activities and giveaways this June and July. To make the most of your summer reading experience, check out the guide below. You can also pick up an official Summer Reading brochure at any branch.
Read to Win
Patrons of all ages can track their reading for the chance to win prizes throughout the summer. Books, audiobooks, comics and graphic novels all count toward reading goals. Register at your favorite branch or online at www.cc-pl.org/beanstack. All ages can track their reading via Beanstack or paper logs.
Find your age group below for more information.
Adults
For every five hours read, receive an entry into a prize basket drawing, which will be drawn at the end of June and July. Prizes vary by branch. Books, audiobooks and digital materials all count toward the goal, including items read to others.
Prize Basket Themes
Cold Spring
June: Family Fun and Spa Getaway
July: Date Night and Backyard Barbecue
Carrico/Fort Thomas
June: Local Favorites and Arts & Crafts
July: Game Night and Coffee Lovers
Newport
June: Dog Lovers and 1980s/’90s Throwback
July: Adulting and Ren-Faire Starter Pack
Alexandria
June: Travel and Movie Night
July: Staycation and Sports Fan
Adult Checkout Challenge
Receive an entry for the midsummer and grand prize drawings—a $50 Target gift card and a $100 Kroger gift card, respectively—every time you check out items at any branch.
Each branch will give out its own prize baskets and sets of midsummer and grand prizes. Interested in vying for another branch’s prize basket? No problem! You can put your entries toward any basket no matter your home branch.
Alternative Summer Reading Challenge
For information about our Alternative Summer Reading Challenge, which is designed for individuals with disabilities/neurodiverse individuals who prefer small weekly prizes, please click here or call our ADA line at 859-781-6166 ex. 8.
Teens
Read five hours for an entry to win a prize pack, which will be drawn at the end of June and July. Read 30 hours to win a book and one entry for the midsummer and grand prizes.
Prize Packs
June: Book Lovers, Nerf, Anime and Dinosaurs
July: Gaming, #Trending, Movie Night and Art
Midsummer Prize: Dinosaur Squishmallows
Grand Prize: $150 Owl Crate gift card
Prize packs, as well as midsummer and grand prizes, will be awarded per branch.
Children
Receive a small prize and one entry for the grand prize for every 4 hours (Grades K-5) or 40 books (Cam’s Cubs) read. Books, audiobooks and comics read to you and read by yourself all count toward the goal.
Small Prizes
- Dino Blocks
- DIY Wood 3-D Dinosaurs
- Dinosaur Baseball Caps
- Barrel-O’-Mini Squeeze Dinosaurs
- Stuffed Pterodactyl Slap Bracelets
- Dinosaur Movable Erasers
- Stuffed Dinosaurs
Grand prize: Six-Month Kiwi-Co Subscription
The grand prize will be awarded per branch and age group (grades K-5 and cam’s cubs).
Summer Mornings at Local Parks
Have fun-filled mornings all summer long with the return of Tower Tuesdays and Jolly Thursdays! This duo of free weekly programs at local parks (Fort Thomas’s Tower Park and Alexandria’s A.J. Jolly Park) run through July. All events take place at 10 am. Check out the link below for a full schedule.
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The Book Bus on Tour
The Book Bus is hitting the road this summer to bring fun and free events to parks across Campbell County! All events take place at 10 am on Wednesdays. Grab your calendar and check out the lineup below for the Book Bus’ first-ever summer tour.
Patrons of all ages can climb aboard the bus and pick out a free book to keep.
View Schedule
Summer Reading Brochure
Pick up a physical Summer Reading brochure at any branch or view the digital version. The brochure serves as a handy guide to making the most of your summer.
View Brochure
Community Partners
The library would like to thank 2023’s Summer Reading donors and sponsors: The Friends of the Campbell County Public Library, Dewey’s Pizza, CVS, Target, AMC, King’s Island, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Nature Center, Frisch’s, New Riff Distilling, Chipotle, Florence Y’Alls, FC Cincinnati, Southern Lanes, Play it Today Game, Trailhead Coffee, Reeser Bicycle, Falcon Theater and Black-n-Bluegrass.
Fun Programs
We have something for all ages and interests! Start planning your summer at the library by browsing our upcoming programs below.
The Book Bus at Silver Grove Tree Lighting
Gingerbread House Ornaments
Registration Required
Chat with Local Author Maggie Gosney
Ornament Painting
Registration Required
Art At The Armory: Holiday Decorations
Registration Required
Newport Book Club: 'The Other Einstein' byMarie Benedict
Virtual Author Talk: Victoria Aveyard- Let's Talk World Building with a YA Fantasy Fiction Superstar
Cozy Time for Babies
Email Basics: Gmail
Holiday Village Homes
Registration Required
Family Holiday Card Decorating
Registration Required
Holiday Village Homes (Repeat Program)
Registration Required
Baby Wigglers
DIY Ornaments
Registration Required
Magical Kitties Save the Day!
Stargazers Club: Cincinnati Observatory Star Party
Must Read Romance: Holiday Romance
Tween Book Club: 'Amulet' by Kazu Kibuishi
Camp Half-Blood Training Day
Jingle Babies
Registration Required
The Book Bus at the Wilder Fire Department Breakfast with Santa
The Book Bus at Winter Fest in Cold Spring
Minecraft Club
Felt Gingerbread People
Registration Required
DIY Air Planters
Registration Required
Homeschool Hangout: Holidays at Hogwarts
Talking Tech Troubles with Morgan: Settings, Updates, & Upgrades
Virtual Author Talk: Stephanie Land on Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education
Cozy Time for Babies
Coffee & Conversation: 'The Third Pole' by Mark Synnott
DIY Penguin Plushies
Registration Required
Cup of Crime: 'Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore' by Matthew J. Sullivan
Baby Wigglers
Homeschool: Magic Snowflakes
Hands-On Science with Kentucky Science Center
If You Give a Kid a Book Club: 'Bake Infinite Pie with X+Y' by Eugenia Cheng
Little Hands Art: Mess Free Painting
Teen Holiday Trivia
Teen Game Night
CCPL Roblox Club
Tuesday Book Club: 'Northanger Abbey' by Jane Austen
Cam's Kids Book Club: 'Listen' by Shannon Stocker
Challenging Reads: 'The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives' by Dashka Slater
Shaking Up Shakespeare: 'Macbeth' Modern-Day Retelling
Homeschool Book to Movie Club: 'The Princess Diaries' by Meg Cabot
Real Men Read: 'The House of Silk' by Anthony Horowitz
After Hours Book Club: 'Call the Midwife' by Jennifer Worth
Must Read Romance: Historical Romance- Victorian
Take & Make: Recycled Looms and Weaving
Coffee & Conversation: 'The Importance of Being Earnest' by Oscar Wilde
Manga to Anime Club: 'Spy x Family' by Tatsuya Endo
Cup of Crime: 'The Enigma of Room 622' by Joel Dicker
Virtual Author Talk- Embrace Love in the New Year: A Heartfelt Conversation with Rebecca Serle
Managing Personal Memories
If You Give a Kid a Book Club: 'Dog's Colorful Day' by Emma Dodd
Tween Book Club: 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate
Signature Series: Falcon Theatre Presents 'The Head of Pearl Bryan'
Talking Tech Troubles: Grocery Apps
Animal Painting for Teens
Challenging Reads Book Club: 'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell
Cozy Time for Babies
Healthy Choices for Every Body: Session One
Baby Wigglers
Managing Personal Memories
Homeschool Book to Movie Club: 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins
Cozy Book BINGO
Hygge Craft Night (Drop-In Program)
No-Sew Pillows
After School Program
Teen Game Night
CCPL Roblox Club
Books and Brunch Book Club: 'Grenade' by Alan Gratz
Puppy Tales
Cornish Poet Bert Biscoe: 'Poetry, Story & Song!'
Virtual Author Talk- Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster? How to Avoid the Hidden Traps in Retirement Planning Advice
City BBQ Food for Thought Series: Popular Music Since the Rock Era & Its Impact
Cozy Time for Babies
Healthy Choices for Every Body: Session Two
Baby Time with Melodies to Grow On
Baby Wigglers
Managing Personal Memories
Winter Animal Magnets
Registration Required
Winter Animal Magnets (Repeat Program)
Registration Required
Real Men Read: 'The Maidens' by Alex Michaelides
Little Hands Art: Sticker Mania
Virtual Author Talk- The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine: An Author Talk with Dr. Robert Lustig
Sticker Design Lab
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