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July “Connections” Newsletter
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Read all about the Summer Reading grand finale and Art After Hours in the July issue of “Connections,” our monthly newsletter. Read more
Summer Reading Programs
Start planning your summer at the library by taking a look at all of the upcoming Summer Reading programs. Read more
Spring into Science
Teens, spring into our Newport Branch’s new series of science programs this March and April. Visitors include the Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati Observatory and Cincinnati Museum Center. Read more
Gale Courses
Take college-level courses for free with your library card. Read more
National Chemistry Week
This week is National Chemistry Week, and we are celebrating with chemistry-themed programs.
Design & Build: Rube Goldberg Machine
Teens, work with others to design and build a Rube Goldberg machine at our Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch! Read more
STEAM Programs
Encourage your children to problem solve, create and communicate by attending one of our STEAM-related programs. Read more
DIY cloud in a cup experiment
Spring is everywhere and with spring comes rain. This week Cold Spring’s Growing Scientists are studying weather with this fun cup in a cloud experiment. Read more
Minecraft Club welcomes Twitch sensation
A special treat awaits teens and tweens at Minecraft Club, 5 pm Feb. 8 at Cold Spring; online star Darkosto live via Twitch stream!
Darkosto, known for his Minecraft Modpack Journey to the Core, will talk about making YouTube videos and coding the game packs he created.
Darkosto has almost 30 videos on his YouTube channel, most being how-to guides for mods and his own Modpacks. Most of his content is via Twitch.
Darkosto, looking forward to his virtual visit, recently took time to answer a few questions:
How long he’s been YouTubing?
Twitch stream began Aug. 8, 2014 and YouTube channel Sep. 3, 2014.
Number of hours a week spent doing this?
48-65 just streaming, with an average of 8 hours a day, 6 days a week. Including off-stream, 60-75 hours.
What’s a healthy time limit for a child/tween to devote to gaming/YouTube?
The former teacher suggests 1/2 hour a day, but socializing can be a good way for an introvert (like him) to make friends in a safe environment.
What does he read?
Malcolm Gladwell and anything that focuses on sociology and psychology, as well as biographies about society’s “outliers.”
Games he plays for enjoyment:
Fallout 4, Factorio, Seven Days to Die, Skyrim, GTA, Space Engineers and The Binding of Isaac.
Register to save a spot on the limited Library laptops or bring your own.
Ages 8-19.
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