The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of March. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A separate list of events for adults is available here
Teen Café (Middle/High School)
Wednesdays
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665), 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665), 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665), 3:30-5 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665), 4-5:45 p.m.
Drop in for gaming, snacks & more!
The Hangout (grades 4-7)
Tuesday, March 1, 4:30 p.m.
Chapin Memorial Library, 6517 Market Street, Petersburg, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Games, snacks & more!
Homeschool Sampler (grades 1-5)
Wednesday, March 2, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Make and Take — use our craft supplies to make your own unique creations. Registration required.
Homeschool Hangout (Middle/High School)
Wednesday, March 2, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
BCPL’s Local History Department will explore how Boone County has changed over the years. Use old photographs, maps, and online resources to help us create a display for a summer exhibit. Registration required.
Magician Presto Paul (all ages)
Friday, March 4, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
You will be thrilled with optical illusions, crazy machines, wacky experiments and much, much more!
Drive-in Movie (all ages)
Saturday, March 5, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Make your own car, grab snacks from the concession, and settle in for some classic cartoons! Registration required.
A Snicker of Magic (grades 3-5)
Monday, March 7, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Celebrate the KBA nominated book by making ice cream and becoming word collectors like Felicity. Registration encouraged.
Read with a Teen (grades 1-3)
Tuesdays, March 8 & 22, 6-7:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Partner with a teen to enhance your reading skills. Call the Scheben Branch to reserve your 30-minute time slot. Registration required.
Art Club (grades K-5)
Tuesday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Do you love painting, drawing, and all things art? Check out what we’re doing on the second Tuesday of every month! This time –Funky Food Art. Registration encouraged.
Yu-gi-oh (grades K-12)
Wednesday, March 9, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
The duel is on! Play Yu-gi-oh with other local players. Bring your own deck. No trading, English cards only. Registration encouraged.
Drums 101 (Middle/High School)
Thursday, March 10, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Musician Chris Oaks shares the parts of a drum kit and teaches you a basic beat. Try your new skills and take home a pair of drumsticks! Registration encouraged.
Cincinnati Zoo Presents Zoo Friends (all ages)
Saturday, March 12, 11 a.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Mix and mingle with some animal ambassadors from the Cincinnati Zoo.
Lego Mania (all ages)
Monday, March 14, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Let your imagination run wild and build some amazing creations. We provide the Legos and Duplos. Registration encouraged.
Teen Writer Tuesday (High School)
Tuesday, March 15, 6:30-8 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join us on the third Tuesday of every month to share your work. No experience required! Registration encouraged.
Down on the Farm (3-6 years)
Wednesday, March 16, 1 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Hands on fun for little ones. Be prepared– we might get messy! Registration encouraged.
DIY: Snacks to Go! (Middle/High School)
Thursday, March 17, 6:30-8 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how to make trail mix and delicious s’mores bars without ever turning on the oven. Registration encouraged.
PAWS to Read (grades K-5)
Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Read to one of the Library’s therapy dogs. Call the Scheben Branch to schedule your 15-minute time slot.
Pages & Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, March 20, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Read to one of the Library’s therapy dogs. Call the Main Library to schedule your 15-minute time slot.
Dragons & Tacos! (3-6 years)
Monday, March 21, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join us for a fire-breathing good time as we read and play games based on Daniel Salmieri’s hilarious book, Dragons Love Tacos. Registration encouraged.
ROYAL (Reviewers of Young Adult Literature) (Middle/High School)
Monday, March 21, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Read new books before they hit the shelves. Publishers and writers will receive your reviews. Registration encouraged.
Anime and Manga Club (Middle/High School)
Tuesday, March 22, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join other otakus for movies, snacks, and kawaii crafts.
DIY: Cement Garden Stones (all ages)
Thursday, March 24, 6:30 p.m.
Chapin Memorial Library, 6517 Market Street, Petersburg, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Decorate your very own stepping stone to take home. Registration required.
Minecraft Lab (grades 3-5)
Thursday, March 24, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Play and build your world on the library’s Minecraft server. Registration required.
Teen Night (Middle/High School)
Friday, March 25, 6-8 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Want to hang out after the Library closes? Now is your chance. Pizza, games, and more!
Pokemon (grades K-12)
Monday, March 28, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring your own deck or DS; no trading, English cards only. Registration encouraged.
Ahoy Matey! (grades K-2)
Tuesday, March 29, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Yo ho ho and a barrel of fun. Come aboard for pirate adventures! Registration required.