The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of September. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A separate list of events for adults will be posted separately.
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.
Teen Café (Middle/High School)
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.
Storytime in the Park (2-5 years)
Thursday, September 1, 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!
Harry Potter Trivia (all ages)
Thursday, September 1, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Groups of no more than six, serious wizards only. Muggles need not apply.
Young Boone County Meeting (H)
Tuesday, September 6, 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.
Homeschool Sampler (grades 1-5)
Wednesday, September 7, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Come meet other homeschool families and find out about upcoming homeschool programs.
Homeschool Hangout (Middle and High School)
Wednesday, September 7, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Come meet other homeschool families and find out about upcoming homeschool programs.
Minecraft Lab (grades 3-5)
Wednesday, September 7, 6:30-8 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Play and build your world on the library’s Minecraft server. Registration required.
Storytime in the Park (2-5 years)
Thursday, September 8, 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!
Minecraft Lab (grades 3-5)
Thursday, September 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
David Kisor Presents (family)
Friday, September 9, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Enjoy singing and dancing to the inspirational songs of David Kisor.
PAWS to Read (grades K-5)
Saturday, September 10, 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.
Artreach Children’s Theater Presents Town Mouse Country Mouse (family)
Sunday, September 11, 2 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join these mice friends as they decide if the grass is really greener on the other side.
Read with a Teen (grades 1-3)
Tuesday, September 13 & 27, 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 encouraged.
Art Club (grades K-5)
Tuesday, September 13, 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 – Minecraft Art. Registration encouraged.
Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 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, September 15, 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!
DIY: Pocket Galaxies (Middle and High School)
Thursday, September 15, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Use glass stones, paint, and polish to make a galaxy you can hold in your hand. Registration encouraged.
Princess Party (ages 4-8)
Saturday, September 17, 2 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Come dressed in your best for stories and treats with your favorite princes and princesses, with a special appearance by The Ice Queen. Registration required.
PSAT Practice Exam Sponsored by Sylvan Learning Center (Middle and High School)
Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Take a free practice exam so you know exactly what to expect on test day! Results will be emailed to you within two weeks; please provide both a parent and student email. Bring a #2 pencil and a calculator. Space is limited; registration required.
Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, September 18, 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.
Read It First! YA (Young Adult) Book Review Team (Middle and High School)
Monday, September 19, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Read new YA books before they are released. Publishers and authors will receive your reviews.
Monday, September 19, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Meet T-Rex, the king of them all, in this funny, action-packed show.
Strategic Gaming Club (grades K-12)
Tuesday, September 20, 4:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Test your skills against other players with a variety of card and board games. All skill levels are welcome.
Teen Writer Tuesday (High School)
Tuesday, September 20, 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
Edible Art (ages 2-5)
Wednesday, September 21, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Make a sweet centerpiece that looks (and is) good enough to eat! Registration encouraged.
Strategic Gaming Club (grades K-12)
Tuesday, September 20, 4:30 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.
Storytime in the Park (2-5 years)
Thursday, September 22, 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!
An Old Kentucky Christmas Gathering
Saturday, September 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Bring the whole family to experience the nostalgia of the 1800s. Listen to a story, create an ornament, enjoy some of the games and crafts pioneer children loved, and much more!
Pokemon (grades K-12)
Monday, September 26, 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.
Therapy Dogs (grades 3-5)
Monday, September 26, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join For Paws Pet Care to learn how therapy dogs are trained and help the community. Stick around for an opportunity to read to one of the dogs.
Anime & Manga (M/H)
Tuesday, September 27, 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, September 29, 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!
Throwback Thursday (Middle and High School)
Thursday, September 29, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Play “old school” video games and board games, make origami fortune tellers, friendship bracelets, and more!
Fall Festival (family)
Friday, September 30, 6:30-8 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Take a hayride around town and enjoy s’mores by the fire.
Teen Night (Middle and High School)
Friday, September 30, 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!