Sweet Reading

Make these delicious ice cream sundaes at home with your little ones. The best part? They are all based on popular children’s books!
Click the link below the list of toppings to check out a book to read while you eat.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Toppings:
- Teddy Grahams
- Honey
- Chocolate Syrup
- Honeycomb Cereal
Winnie-the-Pooh Books
Curious George
Toppings:
- Fresh Banana Slices
- Pretzels
- Macadamia Nuts
- Caramel Syrup
Curious George Books
S is for S’mores
Toppings:
- Golden Grahams Cereal
- Mini Marshmallows
- Chocolate Syrup
- Chocolate Sprinkles
S is for S’mores Book
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Toppings:
- Blue Sprinkles
- Whipped Cream
- Swedish Fish
- Strawberry Syrup
One Fish, Two Fish,
Red Fish, Blue Fish Book
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Toppings:
- Cookie Dough Bites
- Chocolate Syrup
- Caramel Syrup
- Chopped Peanuts
If You Give a
Mouse a Cookie Book
Upcoming Programs
Take a look at some of the exciting upcoming children’s programs we have planned!
Underwater Canvas Scene
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, July 7, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Cincinnati Observatory Presents Ocean Aliens
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
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
Light Up the Sea
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Saturday, July 9, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Newport Branch
Finding Nemo Movie Day
Registration Required
Saturday, July 9, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Puppy Tales
Attendance FULL - Call for availability
Registration Required
Registration Required
Saturday, July 9, 2022, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Pom-Pom Sea Turtles
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Saturday, July 9, 2022, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Tot Time
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, July 11, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:00 am
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
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, July 11, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
UPDATED Tower Tuesday: "Here Comes the Sun" with Musician Xander Wells
Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fort Thomas - Tower Park
Preschool Time
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Preschool Story Time
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
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
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
Oobleck Ocean
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Li'l Explorers: Sharks!
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport 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
Baby Time
Registration Required
Friday, July 15, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Save the Ocean!
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, July 15, 2022, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Pearls: Jewels of the Sea
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Saturday, July 16, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Ocean Collage
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
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
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, July 18, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas 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
Preschool Story Time
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Tween Scene - DIY Underwater Painting
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 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
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Take & Make: Tiny Art Show
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
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
Jolly Thursday: Kentucky Shakespeare – Much Ado About Nothing
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Alexandria - AJ Jolly Park
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
Mermaid Party!
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Sink or Float Science
Registration Required
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Family Fun Night: Finding Dory
Registration Required
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Newport 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
Ready for K Through Play
Registration Required
Monday, July 25, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Movers and Shakers
Registration Required
Monday, July 25, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Upcycled Ocean Wreaths
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Monday, July 25, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport Branch
Tower Tuesday: Kentucky Reptile Zoo
Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fort Thomas - Tower Park
Preschool Story Time
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
Wax and Water Resistance Art
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Tween Scene - Seashell Collage
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Cam's Kids Book Club — "Night Walk to the Sea: A Story About Rachel Carson, Earth's Protector" by Deborah Wiles
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Lap Time
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Watkins Wednesday: Honey Hill Farm Mobile Petting Zoo
Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Newport - Bernadette Watkins Park
Li'l Explorers: Sand Castles
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Baby Time
Registration Required
Thursday, July 28, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Jolly Thursday: Oceans of Funny
Thursday, July 28, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Alexandria - AJ Jolly Park
Oil Spill Cleanup
Registration Required
Thursday, July 28, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
DIY Sea Animals
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, July 29, 2022, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Harry Potter Birthday Ice Cream Social
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Saturday, July 30, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Splash Art
Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Saturday, July 30, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Tween Minecraft Party
Registration Required
Thursday, August 4, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Art At The Armory: DIY Journals
Registration Required
Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
If You Give a Kid a Book Club - 'My Name is Yoon' by Helen Recorvits
Registration Required
Thursday, August 11, 2022, 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Homeschool Hive: Rockets!
Registration Required
Friday, August 12, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
The Book Bus at City of Wilder Touch a Truck/Movie Night
Saturday, August 13, 2022, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wilder - City Center Park
Homeschool Book to Movie Club - 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White
Registration Required
Thursday, August 18, 2022, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Tween Book Club - 'Out of My Mind' by Sharon Draper Tween Book Club - 'Out of My Mind' by Sharon Draper
Zoom Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Registration Required
Friday, August 19, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Newport Branch
Share the Love Truck
Registration Required
Saturday, August 20, 2022, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Cam's Kids Book Club — "I Am A Story" by Dan Yaccarino
Registration Required
Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Baby Story Time
Registration Required
Friday, September 2, 2022, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
DIY Book Totes
Registration Required
Saturday, September 3, 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Alexandria Branch
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