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!
YouTube Program: Tech Tutorial: Learning Express Library- Job & Career Accelerator
Thursday, October 1, 2020, 6:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make: Halloween Character Lanterns
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, October 2, 2020 - Saturday, October 3, 2020, 2:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Online Program: Virtual Dungeons and Dragons on Roll20
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, October 2, 2020, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Online Program: CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, October 3, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: You've Been Booked! "The Belles"
Registration Required
Monday, October 5, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: In Their Own Words: "No One is Coming to Save Us"
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Book Club: The Boy at the Keyhole by Stephen Giles
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Cool Critters Outreach
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Brown Bag Book Club: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Richardson
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Homeschool Hangout Planning Meeting
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
YouTube Program: Sam's Critter Corner
Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: So You Need Help Navigating Community Resources
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 6:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Thursday Mornings with Miss Nina
Registration Required
Thursday, October 8, 2020, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Fab Five and their Fabulous Books: Naturally Tan
Registration Required
Thursday, October 8, 2020, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Newport Branch
Take & Make: Fall Salt Scrub
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, October 8, 2020, 6:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Tween Book Club - The BFG
Registration Required
Friday, October 9, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Puppy Tales
Registration Required
Saturday, October 10, 2020, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Online Program: CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, October 10, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Online Program: Minecraft Club
Registration Required
Monday, October 12, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
YouTube Program: Baby Time with Miss Joyce
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 10:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Coffee & Conversation: The Wonder by Emma Donoghue
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make Program: Masterpiece Makers — Mondrian
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 2:00 pm
Newport Branch
Take & Make Program: Glowing Ghosts for Teens
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 4:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Yoga & Meditation with Phoenix Wilson
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Take & Make Program: Pokémon Terrariums
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 11:00 am
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: The Cincinnati Museum Center Presents- Bats
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: So You Need Help Finding Mental Health Care
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 6:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
NKY Forum Zoom Program: Mourning the Creation of Racial Categories
Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Cold Spring Branch
ZOOM PROGRAM: Cup of Crime Book Club - The Last Mrs. Parrish
Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Thursday Mornings with Miss Jennifer
Registration Required
Thursday, October 15, 2020, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Teen Writing Group
Registration Required
Thursday, October 15, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Alexandria Book Club
Registration Required
Thursday, October 15, 2020, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Youtube Program: Halloween Pumpkin Carving Challenge
Friday, October 16, 2020, 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
YouTube Program: CCPL Read to Their Pets
Friday, October 16, 2020, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make Program: LED Magic Wands
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, October 16, 2020, 4:00 pm
Newport Branch
YouTube Program- Kentucky Outdoors
Friday, October 16, 2020 - Saturday, October 17, 2020, 6:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Remote Learning Parent Support Group
Registration Required
Friday, October 16, 2020, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Online Program: CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, October 17, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Virtual Teen Hangout
Registration Required
Monday, October 19, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
NKY Forum Zoom Program: Covering the Capital
Monday, October 19, 2020, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Tuesday Book Club - The Haunting of Hill House
Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Young Adult for Grown Adults: Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Take & Make Program: Pumpkin Painting
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 2:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make Program: Mini Pumpkins for Teens
FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: So You Need Help Finding a Job
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 6:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Thursday Mornings with Miss Brittany
Registration Required
Thursday, October 22, 2020, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make: Pumpkin Painting
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, October 22, 2020, 4:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Real Men Read - Circe, by Madeline Miller
Thursday, October 22, 2020, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Tween Virtual Hangout
Registration Required
Friday, October 23, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: How to make a Graphic Novel with Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Registration Required
Saturday, October 24, 2020, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Online Program: CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, October 24, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Making Your Own Stickers!
Registration Required
Monday, October 26, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make: Halloween Hangers
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, October 26, 2020, 6:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Yoga & Meditation with Phoenix Wilson
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Coming to America: Americanah
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Thursday Mornings with Miss Molly
Registration Required
Thursday, October 29, 2020, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Halloween Trivia Night
Registration Required
Thursday, October 29, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: NaNoWriMo Preparation Group
Registration Required
Friday, October 30, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Online Program: CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, October 31, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: You've Been Booked! — "Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi
Registration Required
Monday, November 2, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Newport Book Club — "Leadership in Turbulent Times" by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 3, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Show & Tell
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Brown Bag Book Club — "The Woman in the Window" by A.J. Finn
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Leaf Etching
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: NaNoWriMo Writing Sprints
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Thursday Mornings with Miss Nina
Registration Required
Thursday, November 5, 2020, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Newport Branch
YouTube Program: Tech Tutorial: Learning Express Library — Career and Test Preparation
Thursday, November 5, 2020, 6:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Author Chat with Traci Sorell
Registration Required
Thursday, November 5, 2020, 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make: Paper Decorations - Diyas and Turkeys
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, November 6, 2020, 2:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Online Program: Virtual Dungeons and Dragons on Roll20
Registration Required
Friday, November 6, 2020, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Online Program: CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, November 7, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Take & Make: Book Leaf Wreath
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Saturday, November 7, 2020, 6:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Online Program: Minecraft Club
Registration Required
Monday, November 9, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
YouTube Program: Autumn Goat Milk Soap with Seventh Street Gifts
Registration Required
Monday, November 9, 2020, 6:30 pm
Newport Branch
YouTube Program: Baby Time with Miss Joyce
Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 10:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Coffee & Conversation — "American Princess: A Novel of First Daughter Alice Roosevelt" by Stephanie Marie Thornton
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make Program: Friendship Bracelets
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 2:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: In Their Own Words — "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe"by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Yoga & Meditation with Phoenix Wilson
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Take & Make Program: Fairy Lanterns
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 11:00 am
Alexandria Branch
Online Program: How do you Zoom?
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make Program: Cross Stitch Leaves for Teens
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: NaNoWriMo Writing Sprints
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Online Program: How do you Zoom?
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Cup of Crime Book Club — "Banking on Trouble" by Kathi Reed
Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Thursday Mornings with Miss Jennifer
Registration Required
Thursday, November 12, 2020, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Homeschool Cook A Book
Registration Required
Thursday, November 12, 2020, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: If You Give a Kid a Book Club — "Pushing Up the Sky" by Joseph Bruchac
Registration Required
Thursday, November 12, 2020, 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Fab Five and their Fabulous Books — "Over the Top" by Jonathan Van Ness
Registration Required
Thursday, November 12, 2020, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: "The Whys and Whens of Car Maintenance" with Mechanic Shop Femme
Registration Required
Thursday, November 12, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Tween Book Club — "Pie in the Sky"
Registration Required
Friday, November 13, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Beginner Crochet with Julia Dose
Registration Required
Friday, November 13, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Teen Game Night
Registration Required
Friday, November 13, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Library Drive-In: Friday the 13th Double Feature
Registration Required
Friday, November 13, 2020, 7:30 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Puppy Tales
Registration Required
Saturday, November 14, 2020, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Online Program: CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, November 14, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Virtual Teen Hangout
Registration Required
Monday, November 16, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make: Oil Scented Candle
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, November 16, 2020, 6:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Tuesday Book Club - "Educated: A Memoir"
Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make Program: Masterpiece Makers — Matisse
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 2:00 pm
Newport Branch
Take & Make: Book Turkeys
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 6:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Young Adult for Grown Adults — "Darius the Great is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: NaNoWriMo Writing Sprints
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Thursday Mornings with Miss Brittany
Registration Required
Thursday, November 19, 2020, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Cold Spring Branch
Take & Make Program: Homemade Healthy Snack and Sweet Treat
Registration Required
Thursday, November 19, 2020, 4:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Alexandria Book Club — "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris
Registration Required
Thursday, November 19, 2020, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Take & Make: DIY Thanksgiving Apron
FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, November 19, 2020, 6:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: Real Men Read - "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Thursday, November 19, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
YouTube Program: CCPL Read to Their Pets
Friday, November 20, 2020, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make Program: Shrink Plastic Keychains
Registration Required
Friday, November 20, 2020, 4:00 pm
Newport Branch
Zoom Program: Beginner Crochet Holiday Gifts with Julia Dose
Registration Required
Friday, November 20, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Zoom Program: Remote Learning Parent Support Group
Registration Required
Friday, November 20, 2020, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Online Program: CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, November 21, 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Zoom Program: Yoga & Meditation with Phoenix Wilson
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
YouTube Program: Cincinnati Observatory
Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Zoom Program: NaNoWriMo Writing Sprints
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch