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.
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.
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.
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.
Florence Ghost Walk (Middle and High School)
Monday, October 3, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Cemetery, Center Street, Florence 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Hear stories of tragic accidents and gruesome details that ruined the lives of those who are buried in the Florence Cemetery. Registration and permission slip required. Meet at the Florence Cemetery. Parents may drop off or wait in adjacent parking lot.
A Camping We Will Go (grades K-2)
Tuesday, October 4, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Craft your own ranger vest and binoculars, join in a scavenger hunt, and make your own s’mores kit to take home. Registration encouraged.
Young Boone County (High School)
Tuesday, October 4, 6:30-8 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Meet with teens and help plan events that give back to your community.
Homeschool Sampler (grades 1-5)
Wednesday, October 5, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Can snakes speak? Can chickens chat? Animals communicate with each other and with us in many wild ways! Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc. and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden present: What Did You Say? Registration required.
Minecraft Lab (grades 3-5)
Wednesday, October 5, 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.
Homeschool Hangout (Middle and High School)
Wednesday, October 5, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Cincinnati Museum Center presents: Science of Crime
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.
Cincinnati Museum Center Presents 3…2…1…Blast Off!(2-5 years)
Thursday, October 6, 6:30 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Blast off with radio-controlled space shuttles, build the solar system, and explore what’s beyond Earth. Registration required.
Madcap Puppets Presents Legend of Sleepy Hollow (family)
Friday, October 7, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Pranks, ghost stories and headless horsemen… enjoy this hilarious version of the classic story.
PAWS to Read (grades K-5)
Saturday, October 8, 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.
ACT Practice Exam Sponsored by Sylvan Learning Center (Middle and High School)
Saturday, October 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 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.
Elements Create It Studio: Holiday Canvas Painting (all ages)
Monday, October 10, 11 a.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Create a seasonal masterpiece just in time for Halloween. Registration encouraged.
Read with a Teen (grades 1-3)
Tuesday, October 11, 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, October 11, 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 – Clay Creatures. Registration encouraged.
Bilingual Storytime Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingues (2-5+ years)
Wednesday, October 12, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stop by for a special bilingual storytime where children and their grown-ups hear stories, rhymes, and songs in both Spanish and English.
DramaRama (grades 3-5)
Wednesday, October 12, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Show off your acting skills while playing fun improv games! No experience required.
Minecraft Lab (grades 3-5)
Thursday, October 13, 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
Zombie School (Middle and High school)
Friday, October 14, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Take lessons in zombie style, moaning, and shuffling and make a sweet brain treat. Registration encouraged
American Girl Book Club (grades K-5)
Monday, October 17, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Get your American Girl ready for Halloween. Create a trick or treat pail for your doll and matching masks. Registration encouraged.
Read It First! YA (Young Adult) Review Team (Middle and High School)
Monday, October 17, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Read new books before they are released. Publishers and authors will receive your reviews.
Strategic Gaming Club (grades K-12)
Tuesday, October 18, 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, October 18, 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.
DIY: Masquerade Masks (Middle and High School)
Thursday, October 20, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Using puff paint and mesh, design a mask that will be customized to fit your face.
Halloween Spooktacular (family)
Scheben Branch, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 29 Main Library, 2 p.m.
Thursday, October 20, 6:30 p.m., Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Tuesday, October 25, 6:30 p.m., Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, October 27, 6:30 p.m., Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Saturday, October 29, 2 p.m., Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Halloween fun for all ages – spooky stories and ghostly games. Don’t forget to wear your costume.
Lego Mania (family)
Saturday, October 22, 10 a.m.
Walton Branch, 21 S. Main Street, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Let your imagination run wild and build some amazing creations. We provide the Legos and Duplos.
Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, October 23, 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 Bath Bombs (all ages)
Monday, October 24, 6:30 p.m.
Chapin Memorial Library, 6517 Market St., Petersburg, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Carisa Bunten with Seventh Street Gifts will teach you how to make bath bombs. Registration encouraged.
Pokemon (grades K-12)
Monday, October 24, 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 & Manga (Middle and High School)
Tuesday, October 25, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join other otakus for movies, snacks, and kawaii crafts.
Teen Night (Middle and High School)
Friday, October 28, 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!
Read for the Record (ages 3-6)
Thursday, October 27, All Day
All BCPL locations, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop by any location at any time and read The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach to be counted as a participant in Jump Start’s annual Read for the Record.
Trick or Treat at the Library! (family)
Monday, October 31, 6-8 p.m.
All BCPL locations, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
All library locations will again be open for Trick or Treating. If you prefer to Trick or Treat in your neighborhood, use us as your back-up plan. If you prefer a one-stop indoor location in a safe, well-lit, weather-controlled environment, we’re here for you, too. Rain or shine, there will be Trick or Treating at the Library! The Library will give away bookmarks, pencils, and tattoos. Parents, it’s up to you to bring the candy and the kids! We’ll have tables set up where you can hand out candy. Choose a spot and wait for the Trick or Treaters to arrive! Please note: The Library cannot accept donations of candy.