Summer Reading
All ages can track their reading online to win prizes all summer long!
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 will 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 will not be able to have our Summer Reading Kickoff, Jolly Thursdays, Tower Tuesdays 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 will 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 will be 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 will be 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!
Baby Wigglers
Registration Required
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Stargazers Club
Registration Required
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Must Read Romance: Paranormal Romance - Werewolves
Registration Required
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Homeschool Hive: Sports Mania
Friday, October 6, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Fall Family Crafts
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, October 6, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Dungeons & Dragons
Registration Required
Friday, October 6, 2023, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
The Book Bus at Cold Spring Fall Festival
Saturday, October 7, 2023, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
All Locations
Minecraft Club
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, October 9, 2023, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Cork Pumpkins
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, October 9, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Newport Branch
Homeschool Hangout: Rock 'n' Roll Murder Mystery
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Virtual Author Talk- European Travel Tips and Tools with Guidebook Author Rick Steves
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Digital
Take & Make: Halloween Silhouettes
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Newport Branch
Cozy Time for Babies
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Coffee & Conversation: 'Mexican Gothic' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Cup of Crime: 'If We Were Villains' by M.L. Rio
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Baby Wigglers
Registration Required
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
DIY Haunted Birdhouses
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
If You Give a Kid a Book Club: 'Again Essie?' by Jenny Lacika
Registration Required
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Special Effects Makeup Workshop
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Tween Book Club: 'Miss Quinces' by Kat Fajardo
Registration Required
Friday, October 13, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Teen Game Night
Registration Required
Friday, October 13, 2023, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Baby Ghosties
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Puppy Tales
Registration Required
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
After School Pumpkin Fun
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, October 16, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Pumpkin Painting
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, October 16, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Spooky Birdhouses
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, October 16, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Newport Branch
Tuesday Book Club: 'Innocent Man' by John Grisham
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Talking Tech Troubles with Morgan: Online Streaming Services
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
DIY Haunted Houses
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Editing and Publishing Workshop with Cherie Dawn Haas
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Challenging Reads: 'We Are the Ants' by Shaun David Hutchinson
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Cozy Time for Babies
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Homeschool: Incredible Insects
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Newport Branch
Virtual Author Talk with Ruth Ware, Master of Suspense
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Digital
Exquisite Corpse Drawing Game (aka Create a Creature)
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
DIY Costumes
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Baby Wigglers
Registration Required
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Homeschool Book to Movie Club: 'The House with a Clock in Its Walls' by John Bellairs
Registration Required
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Needle Felted Pumpkins
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Magical Kitties Save the Day!
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Needle Felted Pumpkins (Repeat Program)
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
After Hours Book Club: 'The Light Between Oceans' by M.L. Stedman
Registration Required
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Little Hands Art: Watercolors
Friday, October 20, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Curbside Trick or Treat! Cold Spring
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Curbside Trick or Treat! Fort Thomas
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Curbside Trick or Treat! The Book Bus at a Mystery Location
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
All Locations
Halloween Hangout!
Registration Required
Monday, October 23, 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
NKY Forum: School Success Support for Teens Experiencing Homelessness
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Cam's Kids Book Club: 'Looking for a Jumbie' by Tracey Baptiste
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Cozy Time for Babies
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Kids in the Kitchen: Scary Snacks
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Shaking Up Shakespeare: 'Macbeth' with Dr. Barclay Green
Registration Required
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Baby Wigglers
Registration Required
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Halloween Party
Registration Required
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Five Nights at Freddy's Pizza Party!
Registration Required
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Real Men Read: 'Met the End' by Holly Brians Ragusa
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Virtual Author Talk- International Bestselling Author John Irving: A Lifetime of Writing
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Digital
Five Nights at Freddy's Party
Registration Required
Friday, October 27, 2023, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Newport Branch
Magical Kitties Save the Day!
Registration Required
Friday, October 27, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Halloween Fashion Show
Registration Required
Saturday, October 28, 2023, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Harry Potter Halloween Bash!
Registration Required
Monday, October 30, 2023, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Game Night: Call of Cthulhu
Registration Required
Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Cozy Time for Babies
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Philosophy for Kids with NKU
Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Baby Wigglers
Registration Required
Thursday, November 2, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos
Registration Required
Thursday, November 2, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
3-D Paper Animals
Registration Required
Thursday, November 2, 2023, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Stargazers Club: Cincinnati Observatory Star Party
Registration Required
Thursday, November 2, 2023, 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Must Read Romance: Romantic Suspense
Registration Required
Thursday, November 2, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Homeschool Hive: Cincinnati Type & Print Museum
Registration Required
Friday, November 3, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Magical Kitties Save the Day!
Registration Required
Friday, November 3, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Dungeons & Dragons
Registration Required
Friday, November 3, 2023, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Stingray Saturday with Newport Aquarium's WAVE Foundation
Registration Required
Saturday, November 4, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Email Basics: Gmail
Registration Required
Monday, November 6, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Newport Branch
Newport Book Club: 'Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance' by Alison Espach
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Cozy Time for Babies
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Coffee & Conversation: 'The Sentence' by Louise Erdrich
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
After School Program
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Cup of Crime: 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Baby Wigglers
Registration Required
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Computer Basics
Registration Required
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Homeschool: Autumn Harvest
Thursday, November 9, 2023 - Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Newport Branch
Dried Fruit Creations
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
If You Give a Kid a Book Club: 'The Cookie Stall' by Jonathan Litton
Registration Required
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Tween Pokémon Party
Registration Required
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Dried Fruit Creations (Repeat Program)
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Music Makes Me Move
Registration Required
Friday, November 10, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Tween Book Club: 'Cirque du Freak' by Darren Shan
Registration Required
Friday, November 10, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Discover Henna
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, November 10, 2023, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Puppy Tales
Registration Required
Saturday, November 11, 2023, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Minecraft Club
Registration Required
Monday, November 13, 2023, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Turkey Tulle Wreaths
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, November 13, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Newport Branch
Famous Kentucky Flavors
Registration Required
Monday, November 13, 2023, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Tuesday Book Club: 'Joan' by Katherine Chen
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Homeschool Hangout: America Recycles Day
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Talking Tech Troubles with Morgan: Online Shopping
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Take & Make: Starry Skies
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Newport Branch
Cozy Time for Babies
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Kids in the Kitchen: Fall Festivals
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Baby Wigglers
Registration Required
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Homeschool Book to Movie Club: 'Percy Jackson & the Lightening Thief' by Rick Riordan
Registration Required
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Beginner Woodworking
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Real Men Read: 'The Moon is Down' by John Steinbeck
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
After Hours Book Club: 'The Dinner Guest' by B.P. Walter
Registration Required
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Little Hands Art: Pom-Pom Pictures
Friday, November 17, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Teen Game Night
Registration Required
Friday, November 17, 2023, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Open Mic Night with Kelly Moffett
Registration Required
Friday, November 17, 2023, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Newport Branch Closing at 5pm For Signature Series Event
Friday, November 17, 2023, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Newport Branch
Signature Series: Wilson Banjo Co. Bluegrass Band
Registration Required
Friday, November 17, 2023, 7:00 pm
Newport Branch
CCPL Roblox Club
Registration Required
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
No-Sew Pillows
Registration Required
Monday, November 20, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Rag Tie Garland
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, November 20, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Newport Branch
Challenging Reads: 'Ace of Spades' by Faridah Abike-lyimide
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Branch
Cozy Time for Babies
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
All Library Branches Close @ 5 pm for Thanksgiving Eve
Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
All Locations
Cam's Kids Book Club: 'Crossings' by Katy S. Duffield
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Skill Check: Marvel Multiverse
Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Sound Healing
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Cozy Time for Babies
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Shaking Up Shakespeare: 'Macbeth' with Kentucky Shakespeare
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Baby Wigglers
Registration Required
Thursday, November 30, 2023, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Tiny Canvas Painting
Registration Required
Thursday, November 30, 2023, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Thanksgiving Leftovers Crafternoon
Registration Required
Thursday, November 30, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Magical Kitties Save the Day!
Registration Required
Thursday, November 30, 2023, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Dungeons & Dragons
Registration Required
Friday, December 1, 2023, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch