The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of April. 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!
Circus Mojo (all ages)
Friday, April 1, 7 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Enjoy a bit of April Fool-ery with tightrope walkers, jugglers, and more!
NKY Cosplay (middle and high school)
Saturday, April 2, 6-8 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Arrive in costume for dancing, games, prizes, and Pocky. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
American Girl Book Club (grades K-5)
Monday, April 4, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Create a fun, no-sew accessory and special treat for your doll. Registration encouraged.
The Hangout (grades 4-7)
Tuesday, April 5, 4:30 p.m.
Chapin Memorial Library, 6517 Market Street, Petersburg, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Games, snacks & more!
Read with a Teen (grades 1-3)
Tuesdays, April 5 & 19, 6 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.
Young Boone County (middle and high school)
Tuesday, April 5, 6:30-8 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Meeting of the Young Boone teen services leadership team.
Homeschool Sampler (grades 1-5)
Wednesday, April 6, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join the Boone County Cooperative Extension Service in getting your hands dirty and learning what plants need to grow. Everyone will take part in a propagation lesson by taking home part of a plant to watch for growing roots. Registration required.
Homeschool Hangout (middle and high school)
Wednesday, April 6, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Do you have what it takes to be a millionaire? Separate fact from fiction in a trivia game and use your money smarts to win prizes. Hosted by Nancy Lang, Director of the Center for Economic Education at Northern Kentucky University. Registration required.
Lego Mania: Game Show Edition! (all ages)
Thursday, April 7, 4 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Find out who can create the strongest bridge or the tallest building. Registration encouraged.
Science Matters Presents Squid Dissection (middle and high school)
Thursday, April 7, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn about the parts of a squid through a hands-on dissection. Registration required.
Book Time with Ronald McDonald (all ages)
Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Ronald McDonald and friends present a creative mix of music, magic, and games.
Art Club (grades K-5)
Tuesday, April 12, 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 –Art Like an Egyptian. Registration encouraged.
Yu-gi-oh (grades K-12)
Wednesday, April 13, 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.
DIY Seed Bombs (all ages)
Thursday, April 14, 6:30 p.m.
Chapin Memorial Library, 6517 Market Street, Petersburg, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Welcome spring with beautiful blooms. Create a bomb that will get your garden growing.
Minecraft Lab (grades 3-5)
Thursday, April 14, 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.
PAWS to Read (grades K-5)
Saturday, April 16, 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.
ROYAL (Reviewers of Young Adult Literature) (middle and high school)
Monday, April 18, 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.
Steampunk Creations (middle and high school)
Tuesday, April 19, 5 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Celebrate all things steampunk by decorating top hats and creating your own nuts and bolts chess pieces. Registration encouraged.
Teen Writer Tuesday (high school)
Tuesday, April 19, 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.
Earth Day (3-6 years)
Wednesday, April 20, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Hands on fun for little ones. Make a garden decoration and more – we might get messy! Registration encouraged.
Squishy Circuits (grades K-2)
Thursday, April 21, 4 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how electricity works by using a special clay that makes your creations light up. Registration required.
DIY: Zen Garden (middle and high school)
Thursday, April 21, 6:30-8 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Make a mini zen garden and de-stress your life. Registration encouraged.
Longbranch Elementary School Chorus (all ages)
Friday, April 22, 10 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thrill to stories of the ancient Greek heroes as told through the musical performance of this talented school chorus.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Presents Rikki Tikki Tavi (all ages)
Friday, April 22, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
A mongoose, bird, and muskrat band together against a cobra to save their garden home in this live performance.
Pages & Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, April 24, 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.
Pokemon (grades K-12)
Monday, April 25, 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.
Anime and Manga Club (middle and high school)
Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join other otakus for movies, snacks, and kawaii crafts.
Musikgarten (1-3 years)
Thursday, April 28, 12 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Elizabeth Hickerson will have your little ones singing, dancing, and playing. Registration required.
Fossil Hunters (grades 3-5)
Thursday, April 28, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how fossils are formed, make your own prints, and go on an archaeological dig! Registration encouraged.
Teen Night (middle and high school)
Friday, April 29, 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!
Spring Festival (all ages)
Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Celebrate spring with Honey Hill Farm Petting Zoo and family-friendly activities.
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