Summer Reading
Due to the coronavirus, our annual summer reading program looks a little different this year than in years past. The program is entirely online. See below for lots of ways to participate, have fun and earn prizes!
Register on Beanstack
Use Beanstack to register online for Summer Reading. Beanstack is a website and app that allows you to track your reading and earn prizes by participating in reading challenges. You can register as an individual, family or classroom. Visit our Beanstack page to create your account and learn more.
Register on Beanstack
Read & Win
Children (Newborn – Age 11)
How to Participate:
Read (or be read to) four hours to enter weekly drawings for gift cards. Receive an entry for the grand prize for every four hours read. You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack.
There will be four winners each week for the weekly gift card drawings and four winners for the grand prize.
- Weekly Prize
- $20 gift cards to Target or Amazon
- Grand Prize
- Six-month subscription to Kiwi Crates (STEAM & Science Kits for Kids)
Teens & Tweens (Ages 11 – 19)
How to Participate:
Read five hours to enter weekly drawings for themed prize packs and to receive an entry for the midsummer prize. Read 30 hours to win a book and an entry for the grand prize. You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack.
There will be four winners each week for the weekly prize packs. There will also be four winners for the midsummer prize and grand prize.
- Weekly Prize Themes
- Electronics Week: June 6 – 13
- Board Games Week: June 14 – 20
- Chill & Relax Week: June 21 – 27
- Musical Week: June 28 – July 4
- #Trending Week: July 5 – 11
- Sports Week: July 12 – 18
- Fandom Week: July 19 – 25
- Art Week: July 26 – 31
- Midsummer Prize
- Fujifilm Instax Camera
- Grand Prize
- Amazon Fire Tablet
Adults
How to Participate:
Read five hours to enter weekly drawings for gift cards. You also receive an entry for the midsummer prize and grand summer prize for every five hours read. You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack.
There will be four winners each week for the weekly gift card drawings. There will also be four winners for the midsummer prize and grand prize.
- Weekly Prize
- $20 gift cards to a variety of places. Smashburger, Home Depot, Amazon and Starbucks are just a few!
- Midsummer Prize
- $50 Target gift card
- Grand Prize
- $100 Target gift card
Online Programs
Unfortunately, we are not able to have our Summer Reading Kickoff, Jolly Thursdays, Tower Tuesdays, Art After Hours or other programs at our branches this summer. Don’t worry though! We have lots of online programs planned that you can enjoy from home.
Our online programs are primarily divided into three different types: Take & Make programs, Zoom programs and YouTube programs.
Take & Make Programs
Registration is required for these virtual programs. The programs include Take & Make bags that provide everything you need to participate. Take & Make bags must be picked up three days prior to the program for those who have registered unless arrangements have been made.
The tutorial for each program will be available on the designated program date and time by visiting https://www.cc-pl.org/articles.
Zoom Programs
These are live programs that are conducted via Zoom, a free online video conferencing platform. Registration is required. On the day of the program, we will email you with the link to join the live program. You are not required to have a Zoom account.
YouTube Programs
These programs are released on our YouTube channel on the program date and time listed. Story times, yoga and a tour of the animals at Good Green Earth Farm are just a few of the ones we have planned. There is no need to register for these programs. However, you can sign up to receive an email reminder for the program so you can make sure you don’t miss it!
Our YouTube Channel
View the Schedule
Start planning your summer of virtual fun by browsing our upcoming programs below!
Zoom Program: Virtual Teen Hangout
Registration Required
Monday, July 6, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make: Puzzle Canvas Art
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, July 6, 2020, 6:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: You've Been Booked! "One of Us is Lying"
Registration Required
Monday, July 6, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Kentucky Reptile Zoo Virtual Meet & Greet
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Newport Branch
Take & Make: Mermaid Day
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 4:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: In Their Own Words: "Less"
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Book Club - Manhattan Beach By Jennifer Egan
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
YouTube Program: Wednesday Mornings with Miss Molly & Miss Brittany
Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: The Cincinnati Zoo Presents: Laugh With a Giraffe
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make Program: Seashell Key Chain
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
YouTube Program: Thursday Mornings with Miss Joyce
Thursday, July 9, 2020, 10:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make: Friendship Bracelets from Home
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, July 9, 2020, 4:00 pm
Newport Branch
Take & Make: Fairy Garden Sign
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 6:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make: Unicorn Wreath
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, July 10, 2020, 2:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
YouTube Program: Friday Afternoons with Miss Brittany & Miss Jessi
Friday, July 10, 2020, 4:00 pm
All Locations
Online Program: CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, July 11, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Take & Make: Unicorn Wind Chimes
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Saturday, July 11, 2020, 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
YouTube Program: West African Kora (harp) presented by Sean Gaskell
Sunday, July 12, 2020, 6:00 pm
Newport Branch
Online Program: Minecraft Club
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, July 13, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Meditation and Mindfulness with Phoenix Wilson
Registration Required
Monday, July 13, 2020, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Newport Branch
YouTube Program: Tuesday Mornings with Miss Molly
Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 10:00 am
Alexandria Branch
Take & Make Program: Magic Wand Reading Pointers
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 2:00 pm
Newport Branch
YouTube Program: Wednesday Mornings with Miss Molly & Miss Brittany
Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make Program: Unicorn Piggy Banks
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
YouTube Program: Thursday Mornings with Miss Joyce
Thursday, July 16, 2020, 10:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make: Narwhal Day
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, July 16, 2020, 3:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Alexandria Book Club
Registration Required
Thursday, July 16, 2020, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Take & Make Program: Castle Attack
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, July 17, 2020, 2:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
YouTube Program: Friday Afternoons with Miss Brittany & Miss Jessi
Friday, July 17, 2020, 4:00 pm
All Locations
Zoom Programs: Magic the Gathering at the Library
Registration Required
Friday, July 17, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Online Program: CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, July 18, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Virtual Teen Hangout
Registration Required
Monday, July 20, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make: Pop up Blooming Flowers
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, July 20, 2020, 6:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Monster Life Drawing
Registration Required
Monday, July 20, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
YouTube Program: Tuesday Mornings with Miss Molly
Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 10:00 am
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Tuesday Book Club - Killers of the Flower Moon
Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make Program: Dragon Eggs
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 2:00 pm
Newport Branch
Take & Make Program: DIY Zoetrope Animation
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 4:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Young Adult for Grown Adults - Dread Nation By Justina Ireland
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
YouTube Program: Wednesday Mornings with Miss Molly & Miss Brittany
Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
YouTube Program: Cincinnati Observatory Star Stories
Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 2:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Once Upon a Teen Trivia
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
YouTube Program: Thursday Mornings with Miss Joyce
Thursday, July 23, 2020, 10:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Trivia Night
Registration Required
Thursday, July 23, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Real Men Read - It Can't Happen Here
Thursday, July 23, 2020, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make Program: Crystal Clear Science - Fact or Fairy Tale?
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, July 24, 2020, 2:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
YouTube Program: Friday Afternoons with Miss Brittany & Miss Jessi
Friday, July 24, 2020, 4:00 pm
All Locations
Zoom Program: Floral Arrangements with Amber
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, July 24, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Teen Finale - Fantasy Fest
Registration Required
Saturday, July 25, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Online Program: CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, July 25, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Take & Make Program: Monster Mask Making
Registration Required
Saturday, July 25, 2020, 4:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make: End of Summer Alice in Wonderland and Mad Hatter Challenge
Registration Required
Saturday, July 25, 2020, 4:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Monster Masquerade Finale
Registration Required
Saturday, July 25, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Virtual Teen Hangout and Anime Club
Registration Required
Monday, July 27, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make: Journals for your Travels
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, July 27, 2020, 6:30 pm
Newport Branch
YouTube Program: Tuesday Mornings with Miss Molly
Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 10:00 am
Alexandria Branch
Take & Make Program: Castle Shadow Art
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 2:00 pm
Newport Branch
YouTube Program: Wednesday Mornings with Miss Molly & Miss Brittany
Wednesday, July 29, 2020, 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make Program: Harry Potter Crafts
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 29, 2020, 2:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make Program: Pipe Cleaner Dragons
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 29, 2020, 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
YouTube Program: Thursday Mornings with Miss Joyce
Thursday, July 30, 2020, 10:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make: Figurine-ing It Out
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, July 30, 2020, 4:00 pm
Newport Branch
Take & Make: DIY Cross Stitch Bookmark
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, July 30, 2020, 6:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make: Stuffed Animal Workshop
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, July 31, 2020, 2:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
YouTube Program: Friday Afternoons with Miss Brittany & Miss Jessi
Friday, July 31, 2020, 4:00 pm
All Locations
Zoom Program: Magical Creature Crochet with Julia
Registration Required
Friday, July 31, 2020, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: You've Been Booked! "Turtles All the Way Down"
Registration Required
Monday, August 3, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: In Their Own Words: "Crazy Rich Asians"
Registration Required
Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Book Club: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Registration Required
Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Brown Bag Book Club: Becoming by Michelle Obama
Registration Required
Wednesday, August 5, 2020, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Organize with Emily
Registration Required
Thursday, August 6, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Online Program: Virtual Dungeons and Dragons on Roll20
Registration Required
Friday, August 7, 2020 - Friday, August 14, 2020, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Online Program: Minecraft Club
Registration Required
Monday, August 10, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Felt Bird Bookmarks
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, August 10, 2020, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Coffee & Conversation: The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
Registration Required
Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make Program: Teen DIY Lip Scrub
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Cup of Crime Book Club - The Haunting of Hill House
Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Spotlight: Cincinnati Goetta: A Delectable History
Registration Required
Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 9:00 pm
Newport Branch
Take & Make Program: Decorative Paper Fans
Registration Required
Thursday, August 13, 2020, 4:00 pm
Newport Branch
Take & Make Program: Nature Prints
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, August 13, 2020, 6:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: The Lost Art of Letter Writing
Registration Required
Friday, August 14, 2020, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make Program: Nature Prints
Registration Required
Saturday, August 15, 2020, 6:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Virtual Teen Hangout
Registration Required
Monday, August 17, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make: Decorative Wine Glasses
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, August 17, 2020, 6:30 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Tuesday Book Club - And Then She Was Gone
Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
YouTube Program: Tuesday Mornings with Miss Molly
Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 10:00 am
Alexandria Branch
T'ai Chi with Phoenix Wilson
Registration Required
Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Young Adults for Grown Adults: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by: Benjamin Alire Saenz
Registration Required
Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
YouTube Program: Wednesday Mornings with Miss Molly & Miss Brittany
Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Teen Call and Response Movie Night
Registration Required
Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Spotlight Series: Harriett Beecher Stowe in Cincinnati
Registration Required
Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Newport Branch
YouTube Program: Thursday Mornings with Miss Joyce
Thursday, August 20, 2020, 10:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make: Extending Arm Grabbers
Registration Required
Thursday, August 20, 2020, 3:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Alexandria Book Club
Registration Required
Thursday, August 20, 2020, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Take & Make Program: Turtle Wind Chimes for Teens
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, August 21, 2020, 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
YouTube Program: Friday Afternoons with Miss Brittany & Miss Jessi
Friday, August 21, 2020, 4:00 pm
All Locations
Tech Topic: Security Settings and Updates
Registration Required
Friday, August 21, 2020, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Online Program: CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, August 22, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
YouTube Program: Tuesday Mornings with Miss Molly
Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 10:00 am
Alexandria Branch
Paper Chain Wall Art
Registration Required
Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
YouTube Program: Wednesday Mornings with Miss Molly & Miss Brittany
Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make Program: DIY Banners for Teens
Registration Required
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - Thursday, August 27, 2020, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Spotlight Series: Quilt Art: Examining the Narrative in Kentucky Quilts
Registration Required
Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 6:00 pm
Newport Branch
YouTube Program: Thursday Mornings with Miss Joyce
Thursday, August 27, 2020, 10:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
DIY Banners for Teens
Registration Required
Thursday, August 27, 2020, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make Program: Paper Chain Wall Art
Registration Required
Thursday, August 27, 2020, 6:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Real Men Read - Born a Crime
Thursday, August 27, 2020, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
YouTube Program: Friday Afternoons with Miss Brittany & Miss Jessi
Friday, August 28, 2020, 4:00 pm
Newport Branch
Animal Crossing Island Tours
Registration Required
Friday, August 28, 2020, 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Lavender Painting
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, August 28, 2020, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Newport Branch
Online Program: CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, August 29, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Virtual Teen Hangout
Registration Required
Monday, August 31, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make: Yarn Ball Centerpieces
Registration Required
Monday, August 31, 2020, 6:00 pm
Newport Branch
YouTube Program: Tuesday Mornings with Miss Molly
Tuesday, September 1, 2020, 10:00 am
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: In Their Own Words: "Everything I Never Told You"
Tuesday, September 1, 2020, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
YouTube Program: Wednesday Mornings with Miss Molly & Miss Brittany
Wednesday, September 2, 2020, 10:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Brown Bag Book Club: Killers of the Flower Moon: the Osage Murders by David Grann
Registration Required
Wednesday, September 2, 2020, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make Program: Fleece Heart Tied Pillow
Registration Required
Wednesday, September 2, 2020, 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Coming to America: Enemies a Love Story
Registration Required
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - Thursday, September 3, 2020, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
YouTube Program: Thursday Mornings with Miss Joyce
Thursday, September 3, 2020, 10:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
YouTube Program: Tech Tutorial: MedlinePlus
Thursday, September 3, 2020, 6:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
