The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of June. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A separate list of events for adults is available here .
Storytime: Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and Fridays, 11 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Stories with Art (3 to 6 years)
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs and music.
Wednesdays,
3:15-4:45 p.m., 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)
3:30-5 p.m., Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
4-5:45 p.m., Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop in for gaming, snacks & more!
Storytime: Baby Time (birth to 18 months)
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Stories with Art (3 to 6 years)
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Baby Time (birth to 18 months)
Fridays, 9:30 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Spanish Storytime Tiempo de Cuentos (birth to 5+ years)
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs and music.
Storytime: Sensory Storytime (all ages)
Fridays, 10 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
A storytime designed for children with sensory sensitivities.
Storytime: Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Saturdays, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your child build language and literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs and music.
DIY Boredom Busters! (grades K-2)
Monday, August 1, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Spend the evening making silly putty and glittery play dough to take home, and leave with other ideas for kooky concoctions. Parent participation is encouraged!
Young Boone County Meeting (H)
Tuesday, August 2, 6:30-8 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Meet with other teens and help plan events that give back to your community.
Hooked on Science Presents Science Olympics (all ages)
Wednesday, August 3, 11 a.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Use a wind tube, air cannon, and more as you learn to be a science athlete.
Storytime in the Park (2-5 years)
Thursday, August 4, 10 a.m.
Central Park, Shelter #1, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union, 859-334-BOOK (2665)
Children and their grown-ups can beat the heat with great stories and a cool activity at a different park
each week!
Cincinnati Museum Center Presents Forensic Science (M/H)
Thursday, August 4, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Analyze human skull replicas and other crime scene evidence to determine the identity of a missing person and speculate as to the cause of death. Registration required.
Root Beer Float Day (all ages)
Friday, August 5, 2-6 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop in for a root beer float and de-stress from back-to-school preparations.
Children’s and Teens’ Book Sale
Saturday, August 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Used books, movies and more for children and teens at greatly reduced prices.
Newport Aquarium Presents Shark Tank (all ages)
Monday, August 8, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
See live sharks up close and personal in the Aquarium’s traveling shark tank.
Minecraft Lab (grades 3-5)
Monday, August 8, 6:30-8 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.
Strategic Gaming Club (grades K-12)
Tuesdays, August 9 & 23, 3:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join us for a battle of wits! Test your skills against other players with a variety of card and board games. All skill levels are welcome.
Art Club: Fabric Dying (grades K-5)
Tuesday, August 9, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Do you love all things art? Join us the second Tuesday of each month. This time – fabric dying. Registration encouraged.
Set the Record for the World’s Largest Storytime
Wednesday, August 10, 12 Noon
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
For The Cincinnati Enquirer’s 175th Birthday, BCPL and other area libraries are providing activities and initiatives to combat child poverty and strengthen literacy. The library systems in Greater Cincinnati are teaming up with the Enquirer and United Way to set a Guinness world record for the world’s largest storytime. In addition, residents are encouraged to volunteer and donate books. Stop by the Main Library for a story, to donate, and be counted as a participant! Tales, the Library dragon, will be on hand for photo ops. No registration needed.
Lego Mania (all ages)
Wednesday, August 10, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Let your imagination run wild and build some amazing creations. We provide the Legos and Duplos.
Storytime in the Park (2-5 years)
Thursday, August 11, 10 a.m.
Conservancy Park, Belleview Shelter, 5820 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-334-BOOK (2665)
Children and their grown-ups can beat the heat with great stories and cool activity at a different park each week!
Honey Hill Farms Petting Zoo (all ages)
Friday, August 12, 1-3 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Pet and feed goats, chickens, Shetland ponies, and more!
Under the Sea (2-5 years)
Saturday, August 13, 11 a.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Explore the lives of marine animals, then build your own aquarium in a jar!
ROYAL: Reviewers of Young Adult Literature (M/H)
Monday, August 15, 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.
Teen Writer Tuesday (H)
Tuesday, August 16, 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.
Storytime in the Children’s Garden
Wednesday, August 17, 10 a.m.
Boone County Arboretum Children’s Garden, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union, 859-334-BOOK (2665)
Join us for a special storytime in Arboretum’s Children’s Garden. Bring a blanket!
DIY: Minecraft Swag (M/H)
Thursday, August 18, 6:30-8 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Make tools, blocks and Minecraft faces out of perler beads for charms and key chains. Registration encouraged.
Storytime in the Park (2-5 years)
Thursday, August 18, 10 a.m.
Giles Conrad Park, West Entrance Shelter, 7500 River Road, Hebron, 859-334-BOOK (2665)
Children and their grown-ups can beat the heat with great stories and cool activity at a different park each week!
PAWS to Read (grades K-5)
Saturday, August 20, 11 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.
Pokemon (grades K-12)
Monday, August 22, 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. A Pokemon Trainer Club
Player ID is required to earn League prizes. Registration encouraged.
Tuesday, August 23, 10 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Elizabeth Hickerson will have your little ones singing, dancing, and playing. Registration required.
Anime & Manga (M/H)
Tuesday, August 23, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join other otakus for movies, snacks, and kawaii crafts.
Storytime in the Park (2-5 years)
Thursday, August 25, 10 a.m.
Boone Woods Park, On Stage, 6000 Veteran’s Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Children and their grown-ups can beat the heat with great stories and a cool activity at a different park
each week!
Spa Night (grades 3-5)
Thursday, August 25, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Relax after a long day at school. Paint your nails, make a body mist, and create lip gloss.
Teen Night (M/H)
Friday, August 26, 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!
Animal Tales (all ages)
Saturday, August 27, 11:30 a.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Meet six animals from across the globe – an Australian wallaby, a Patagonian cavy, and an emerald
toucanet, plus more!
Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, August 28, 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.
Seventh Street Gifts Presents: Lotion Bars (all ages)
Monday, August 29, 6:30 p.m.
Chapin Memorial Library, 6517 Market Street, Petersburg, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Blend wax and oil to make your own customized lotion bar.