Summer Reading
Summer Reading is setting sail at the library, and it’s packed with fun activities and giveaways throughout June and July.
Grab a book and a paddle; an ocean of possibilities awaits this summer. Everyone in the family can find something to enjoy, from crafting sea creature keychains to ocean-themed trivia to submarine science and painting ocean scenes.
Summer Reading Kickoff
Slather on some sunscreen and head to your favorite branch Saturday, June 4 for Summer Reading Kickoff! Sign up for the library’s Summer Reading and leave with cool prizes (while supplies last), including fish and dolphin-shaped backpacks for children, reusable straw kits for teens/tweens and tote bags for adults.
Registration opens at the Cold Spring, Carrico/Fort Thomas and Newport branches at 9 am, with Alexandria opening at 11 am.
Cincinnati Circus Balloon Artists!
11 am-Noon: Cold Spring & Newport
12:30-1:30 pm: Alexandria & Carrico/Fort Thomas
Live Music!
Noon-1 pm: Ricky Nye at Cold Spring
Noon-1:30 pm: Chris Comer Trio at Newport
12:30-1:30 pm: Rabbit Hash String Band at Carrico/Fort Thomas
Refreshments!
Noon at all branches: Snack bags (while supplies last)
Read to Win
Patrons of all ages can track their reading for the chance to win prizes big and small throughout June and July. Books, audiobooks, comics and graphic novels are all included. Register at your favorite branch or online through our Beanstack app.
Find your age below for information on how to participate.
Pre-registration for Beanstack is open!
Adults
At the Library:
Check out items at any branch and receive an entry for weekly gift card drawings per visit.
Online:
Log 30 hours read on Beanstack and receive one entry for the midsummer and grand prize− a $50 Dave & Buster’s gift card and a $100 Amazon gift card, respectively.
Teens (ages 11-19)
Read five hours to enter weekly drawings to score prizes. Win a book and one entry for the midsummer and grand prizes—a Fuji Instant Camera and a Nintendo Switch Lite—for every 30 hours read.
You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack or via paper reading logs at our branches.
Weekly prize themes:
- June 5-11: Snacks
- June 12-18: Nerf Joy
- June 19-25: Spa/Wellness
- June 26-July 2: Gaming
- July 3-9: #Trending
- July 10-16: Fandom
- July 17-23: Ocean/Beach
- July 24-30: Art
Children
Grades 1-5
Receive a small prize (see list below) and one entry for the grand prize for every 4 hours read. Books read to you and by yourself all count toward the goal. Grand prize: A six-month subscription to KiwiCo (STEAM & Science Kits for Kids) geared for elementary-age children.
You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack or via paper reading logs at our branches.
Cam’s Cubs (newborn-5)
Receive a small prize (see list below) and one entry for the grand prize for every 40 books read. Books read to you and by yourself all count toward the goal. Grand prize: A six-month subscription to KiwiCo (STEAM & Science Kits for Kids) geared for younger children.
You can track and submit books online through Beanstack or via paper reading logs at our branches.
Small Prizes (for Grades 1-5 & Cam’s Cubs):
A free book of your choice- Narwhal Squeeze Toy
- Water Animal Swim Goggles
- Ocean Animal Sand Art
- Narwhal Horn Chalk
- Pirate Animal Puzzle
- Fish Squish Toy
- Sea Animal Bookmarks
- Underwater Sticker Scene
Summer Mornings at Local Parks
The library’s annual Tower Tuesdays and Jolly Thursdays return with a new addition, Watkins Wednesdays. This trio of fun and free weekly programs runs through July.
View Schedule
Fun Programs
We have something for all ages and interests! Start planning your summer at the library by browsing our upcoming programs below.
Real Men Read - "Underland: A Deep Time Journey" by Robert Macfarlane
Registration Required
Thursday, May 26, 2022, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch Closing at 5pm For Arts and Culture Event
Friday, May 27, 2022, 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Arts and Culture: The Unforgettable Mandy Gaines and the CCJO Quartet
Registration Required
Friday, May 27, 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Walk & Talk Book Club: Great Outdoors
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fort Thomas - Tower Park
Dungeons and Dragons
Registration Required
Friday, June 3, 2022, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Summer Reading Kick-Off Music with Ricky Nye
Saturday, June 4, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Summer Reading Kick Off Music: Rabbit Hash String Band
Saturday, June 4, 2022, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Tot Time
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, June 6, 2022 - Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Ready for K Through Play
Registration Required
Monday, June 6, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Movers and Shakers
Registration Required
Monday, June 6, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
FORE Presents the Dirt on Water Pollution
Registration Required
Monday, June 6, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
You've Been Booked! - "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
Registration Required
Monday, June 6, 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Tower Tuesday: Honey Hill Farm Mobile Petting Zoo
Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fort Thomas - Tower Park
Preschool Time
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Preschool Story Time
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Sea Salt & Watercolor Bookmarks
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Tween Scene - Floating Animal Bottles
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Ye Old Wooden Pirate Ship craft!
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Newport Book Club "Lady in the Lake" by: Laura Lippman
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Lap Time
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Watkins Wednesday: Good Green Earth Farm Traveling Petting Farm
Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport - Bernadette Watkins Park
Puppy Tales
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Coffee & Conversation: The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Scuba Diving Adventure
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Li'l Explorers: Frozen Ocean Rescue
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Teen Painting Party! Birdhouses
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Cup of Crime Book Club — "The Body in the Garden" by Katharine Schellman Cup of Crime Book Club — "The Body in the Garden" by Katharine Schellman
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Baby Time
Registration Required
Thursday, June 9, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Jolly Thursday: Kentucky Reptile Zoo
Thursday, June 9, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Alexandria - AJ Jolly Park
Harry Potter Book Night!
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, June 9, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Electric Sea Animals
Registration Required
Thursday, June 9, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Oceans on Canvas with Dylan
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, June 9, 2022, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Sea Salt & Watercolor Bookmarks (Repeat Program)
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, June 9, 2022, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Baby Story Time
Registration Required
Friday, June 10, 2022 - Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Tween Book Club - 'My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich' by Ibi Zoboi Tween Book Club - 'My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich' by Ibi Zoboi
Registration Required
Friday, June 10, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Registration Required
Friday, June 10, 2022, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Seashell Shenanigans
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Saturday, June 11, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Newport Branch
Recycled Water Bottle Sea Creatures
Registration Required
Saturday, June 11, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Puppy Tales
Attendance FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Saturday, June 11, 2022, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Tot Time
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, June 13, 2022 - Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Ready for K Through Play
Registration Required
Monday, June 13, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Movers and Shakers
Registration Required
Monday, June 13, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Silly Clay Fish
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, June 13, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
A Look at the Ohio River with the Thomas More Biology Field Station
Monday, June 13, 2022, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Tower Tuesday: Police and Fire Appreciation
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fort Thomas - Tower Park
Preschool Story Time
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Tween Scene - 3D Underwater Art
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Under the Sea Luminaries
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Book Bingo!
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Lap Time
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Watkins Wednesday: Play, Explore, Build!
Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport - Bernadette Watkins Park
Li'l Explorers: Mermaid Slime
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Baby Time
Registration Required
Thursday, June 16, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Jolly Thursday: Family Concert with David Kisor
Thursday, June 16, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Alexandria - AJ Jolly Park
Homeschool Book to Movie Club - Harriet the Spy
Registration Required
Thursday, June 16, 2022, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Alphabet Kids Homeschool: Ocean Layers
Registration Required
Thursday, June 16, 2022, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Newport Branch
Scrabble Tile Dishwasher Magnet
Registration Required
Thursday, June 16, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Family Fun Night: Finding Nemo
Registration Required
Thursday, June 16, 2022, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Newport Branch
Sea Creature Keychains
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, June 16, 2022, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Alexandria Book Club — "The Cold Dish" by Craig Johnson Alexandria Book Club — "The Cold Dish" by Craig Johnson
Registration Required
Thursday, June 16, 2022, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Baby Time
Registration Required
Friday, June 17, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
After Hours Game Night
Registration Required
Friday, June 17, 2022, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
The Book Bus at Silver Grove Touch a Truck
Saturday, June 18, 2022, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Silver Grove - Chief Sayers Park
Ahoy Matey! Talk Like a Pirate Day
Registration Required
Saturday, June 18, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Coral Reef Painting
Registration Required
Saturday, June 18, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Newport Branch
Yarn Octopus
Registration Required
Saturday, June 18, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Ocean Sensory Activity
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Saturday, June 18, 2022, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Ready for K Through Play
Registration Required
Monday, June 20, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Movers and Shakers
Registration Required
Monday, June 20, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Wonderful Water with Crystal Clear Science
Registration Required
Monday, June 20, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Sea Life Perler Beads
Registration Required
Monday, June 20, 2022, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Picture Frame Glass Painting
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, June 20, 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Newport Branch
Tuesday Book Club: Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson Tuesday Book Club: Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Tower Tuesday: Family concert with David Kisor
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fort Thomas - Tower Park
Preschool Story Time
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Talking Tech Troubles with Morgan
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
DIY Whale
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Tween Scene - Seaside Shaker Keychains
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Upcycled Jellyfish Art
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Young Adult For Grown Adults: 'Patron Saints of Nothing' by Randy Ribay Young Adult For Grown Adults: 'Patron Saints of Nothing' by Randy Ribay
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Lap Time
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Watkins Wednesday: Cincinnati Museum Center – Coral Exploration Station
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport - Bernadette Watkins Park
Underwater Cardboard Animals
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Li'l Explorers: Whimsical Jelly Fish
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Coffee Tips and Tricks with Mercede
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Baby Time
Registration Required
Thursday, June 23, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Jolly Thursday: The Children’s Theatre – Jaqueline and the Beanstalk
Thursday, June 23, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Alexandria - AJ Jolly Park
Melodies to Grow On
Registration Required
Thursday, June 23, 2022, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Alexandria Branch
Sand & Shell Canvas Art
Registration Required
Thursday, June 23, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Ocean Slime
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, June 23, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Jellyfish Paper Lantern
Registration Required
Thursday, June 23, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Sand & Shell Canvas Art (Repeat Program)
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, June 23, 2022, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Real Men Read - "Hiroshima" by John Hersey
Registration Required
Thursday, June 23, 2022, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
FORE Presents: Water Critters
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, June 24, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Shark Party
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, June 24, 2022, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Beach Babies
Registration Required
Saturday, June 25, 2022, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Hawaiian Luau Party
Registration Required
Saturday, June 25, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Ready for K Through Play
Registration Required
Monday, June 27, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Movers and Shakers
Registration Required
Monday, June 27, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Jellyfish Softie
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, June 27, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Ocean Kahoot! Trivia
Registration Required
Monday, June 27, 2022, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Beginning Pour Painting
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, June 27, 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Newport Branch
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Tower Tuesday: Shark Tank Science
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fort Thomas - Tower Park
Preschool Story Time
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Tween Scene - Pipe Cleaner Ocean Animals
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Cam's Kids Book Club — "Chomp: A Shark Romp" by Michael Paul
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Karaoke for Adults
Registration Required
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Lap Time
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Watkins Wednesday: Kentucky Reptile Zoo
Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport - Bernadette Watkins Park
Arctic Ice Painting
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Li'l Explorers: Sea Shell Necklaces
Registration Required
Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Baby Time
Registration Required
Thursday, June 30, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Jolly Thursday: Honey Hill Farm Mobile Petting Zoo
Thursday, June 30, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Alexandria - AJ Jolly Park
DIY Lighthouse Birdhouse
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, June 30, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Into the Abyss: Ocean Zones
Registration Required
Thursday, June 30, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Sea Salt & Watercolor Bookmarks
Registration Required
Thursday, June 30, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Sea Salt & Watercolor Bookmarks (Repeat Program)
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, June 30, 2022, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Dungeons and Dragons
Registration Required
Friday, July 1, 2022, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Registration Required
Friday, July 1, 2022, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
The WAVE Foundation Presents: Science of Sharks
Registration Required
Saturday, July 2, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Paper Roll Fish Craft
Registration Required
Saturday, July 2, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Newport Branch
WAVE Foundation Presents Science of Sharks
Registration Required
Saturday, July 2, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Preschool Story Time
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Bioluminescence Experiment!
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Tween Scene - Water Science
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Jellyfish Paper Lantern
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Newport Book Club "The Liar's Dictionary" by: Eley Williams
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Lap Time
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Walk & Talk Book Club: Beach Reads
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fort Thomas - Tower Park
Li'l Explorers: Froot Loop Sand Layers
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Under the Sea Karaoke for Teens
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Baby Time
Registration Required
Thursday, July 7, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Underwater Canvas Scene
Registration Required
Thursday, July 7, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Ocean Breeze Candles
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, July 7, 2022, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Harness the Power of Storm Water Runoff
Registration Required
Thursday, July 7, 2022, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Cincinnati Observatory Presents Ocean Aliens
Registration Required
Friday, July 8, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Tween Book Club - 'When Stars are Scattered' by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed Tween Book Club - 'When Stars are Scattered' by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed
Registration Required
Friday, July 8, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Seashells and Starfish Centerpiece
Registration Required
Friday, July 8, 2022, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Newport Branch
Finding Nemo Movie Day
Registration Required
Saturday, July 9, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Puppy Tales
Registration Required
Saturday, July 9, 2022, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Pom-Pom Sea Turtles
Registration Required
Saturday, July 9, 2022, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Family Board and Card Game Day
Registration Required
Sunday, July 10, 2022, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Ready for K Through Play
Registration Required
Monday, July 11, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Movers and Shakers
Registration Required
Monday, July 11, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Cincinnati Museum Center Presents Coral
Registration Required
Monday, July 11, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Teen Painting Party! Mini Masterpieces
Registration Required
Monday, July 11, 2022, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Tower Tuesday: The Children’s Theatre – Jaqueline and the Beanstalk
Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fort Thomas - Tower Park
Preschool Story Time
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Tween Scene - Egg Carton Fish
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Water Pokémon Party
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Mosaic Tea Tray
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Lap Time
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Watkins Wednesday: Family Concert with David Kisor
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport - Bernadette Watkins Park
Coffee & Conversation: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Li'l Explorers: Sharks!
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Cup of Crime Book Club — "The Five" by Hallie Rubenhold Cup of Crime Book Club — "The Five" by Hallie Rubenhold
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Baby Time
Registration Required
Thursday, July 14, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Jolly Thursday: Madcap Puppets presents: Fantastic Fairy Tales
Thursday, July 14, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Alexandria - AJ Jolly Park
Alphabet Kids Homeschool: Deep Sea Life
Registration Required
Thursday, July 14, 2022, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Newport Branch
Submarine Science
Registration Required
Thursday, July 14, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Ocean-themed Trivia!
Registration Required
Thursday, July 14, 2022, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Baby Time
Registration Required
Friday, July 15, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
After Hours Game Night: Adults Only!
Registration Required
Friday, July 15, 2022, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Pearls: Jewels of the Sea
Registration Required
Saturday, July 16, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Ocean Collage
Registration Required
Saturday, July 16, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Ready for K Through Play
Registration Required
Monday, July 18, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Movers and Shakers
Registration Required
Monday, July 18, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Tiny Art Show
Registration Required
Monday, July 18, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Essential Oil Beaded Bracelets
Registration Required
Monday, July 18, 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Newport Branch
You've Been Booked! - "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Registration Required
Monday, July 18, 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Tower Tuesday: Cincinnati Circus Juggling Show
Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fort Thomas - Tower Park
Tuesday Book Club: The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida Tuesday Book Club: The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Preschool Story Time
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Talking Tech Troubles with Morgan
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Tween Scene - DIY Underwater Painting
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Young Adult for Grown Adults Book Club- One Of Us Is Lying Young Adult for Grown Adults Book Club- One Of Us Is Lying
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Lap Time
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Watkins Wednesday: Giant Yard Game Day
Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport - Bernadette Watkins Park
Li'l Explorers: Sea Critters
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Jolly Thursday: Kentucky Shakespeare – Much Ado About Nothing
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 12:00 am
Alexandria - AJ Jolly Park
Take & Make: Tiny Art Show
Registration Required
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 9:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Baby Time
Registration Required
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Homeschool Book to Movie Club - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Registration Required
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Tiny Art Show
Registration Required
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Sink or Float Science
Registration Required
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Tiny Art Show
Registration Required
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Family Fun Night: Finding Dory
Registration Required
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Newport Branch
Floral Arrangements with Amber
Registration Required
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Tiny Art Show (Repeat Program)
Registration Required
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
After Hours Book Club — "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles After Hours Book Club — "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles
Registration Required
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Registration Required
Friday, July 22, 2022, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Baby Sharkies
Registration Required
Saturday, July 23, 2022, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Save the Turtles with the Sea Turtle Care Center
Registration Required
Saturday, July 23, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Newport Branch
Oversized Board Games
Registration Required
Saturday, July 23, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Community Partners
Thank you to our community partners and donors for making Summer Reading possible: Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Cincinnati Art Museum, CVS, King’s Island, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Dewey’s, Graeter’s Ice Cream, New Riff Distillery, Gold Star and the Friends of the Campbell County Public Library.
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