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 has been posted separately.
Storytime: Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Mondays, 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, 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: Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Tuesdays, 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: Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, 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: Bookworms (3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Tuesdays, 10:30 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: 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.
Storytime: Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
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: Family Time (birth to 5+ years)
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, 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.
Teen Cafe (middle and high school)
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Drop in for gaming, snacks & more!
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: Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
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)
Wednesdays, 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: 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: Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Thursdays, 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years)
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: Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
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)
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.
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Thursday, June 1, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
All Branches
Register for Summer Reading and enjoy live music, carnival games, popcorn and a free Kona Ice! Bands play at each location from 6 -7 p.m.
Main Library: The Misty Mountain String Band
Scheben Branch: Cold Smoke
Florence Branch: Rabbit Hash String Band
Walton Branch: Greg Schaber
Chapin Memorial: Brian Miller
Storytime in the Park (2-5 years)
Thursday, June 1, 10 a.m.
Boone Woods Park, On Stage, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, June 8, 10 a.m.
Central Park, Shelter #1, 9190 Camp Ernst Rd., Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, June 15, 10 a.m.
Walton Community Park, Shelter #2, 35 Old Stephenson Mill Road, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, June 22, 10 a.m.
Giles Conrad Park, W. Entrance Shelter, 7500 River Rd., Hebron, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Thursday, June 29, 10 a.m.
Boone Woods Park, On Stage, 6000 Veterans 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!
Newport Aquarium Sharks (family)
Saturday, June 3, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
See live sharks up close and personal with the Aquarium’s traveling shark tank, presented by the WAVE Foundation.
Lego Mania (family)
Monday, June 5, 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.
Clogging for Kids (grades 3-5)
Wednesday, June 7 & 14, 7 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join us for two sessions of this fun type of dance that originated in Appalachia. Led by professional cloggers.
Family Science Night (family)
Thursday, June 8, 6:30 p.m.: Earth Science
Thursday, June 15, 6:30 p.m.: Magnetism
Thursday, June 22: 6:30 p.m.: Inventions
Thursday, June 29, 6:30 p.m.: Engineering
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join in the fun! Family Science Night is a free opportunity for parents and children to learn together. Enjoy a snack and explore a different theme each week. Registration required. Each session requires a separate registration.
Teen Lock-In (M/H)
Friday, June 9 to Saturday, June 10, 8 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Stay up all night and party at the library! The lock-in will run until 8 a.m. Saturday. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Registration and permission slip required.
PAWS to Read (grade K-5)
Saturday, June 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.
Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, June 11, 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.
Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, June 11, 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 at 342-BOOK to schedule your 15-minute time slot.
Art Club (grades K-5)
Monday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Do you love all things art? Join us the second Monday of each month. This time – Maps. Registration encouraged.
Human Trafficking (M/H/Adults)
Tuesday, June 13, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Shared Hope, an organization dedicated to bringing an end to sex trafficking, will discuss the warning signs, ways to prevent it from happening to you, and what we can do as a community to help others.
Dads & Donuts (2-5 years)
Saturday, June 17, 9 a.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Visit the library before it opens to share donuts and stories with your child.
Sensory Playtime (all ages)
Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.-Noon
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Enjoy playtime specially designed for children with sensory sensitivities. Call Karen Harden at 342-2665 ext. 8143 for more information.
Music and Animals with Mr. Cowpie (family)
Saturday, June 17, 2 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Have lots of moo-sical fun at this rock ‘n roll sing-along show. Mr. Cowpie’s live animal friends will join the fun, too.
Read it First! YA Review Team (M/H)
Monday, June 19, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Read new books before they hit the shelves. Publishers and authors will receive your reviews.
DIY: Paper Making and Marbling
Tuesday, June 20, 6-8 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Create handmade marbled paper to take home. Brought to us by Seventh Street Gifts.
Storytime in the Children’s Garden (2-5 years)
Wednesday, June 21, 10 a.m.
Boone County Arboretum Children’s Garden 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington
Join us for a special storytime in the Arboretum’s Children’s Garden. Bring a blanket!
Circus Mojo (family)
Saturday, June 24, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
See tightrope walking, juggling, and other amazing feats performed by members of the Circus Mojo team.
Pokémon (grades K-12)
Monday, June 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. Registration encouraged.
Science Matters: Reaction Action (family)
Tuesday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Chemical Reactions abound in this colorful and cool science demonstration! Witness the Genie in a Bottle, Burning Water, and other experiments.
Anime and Manga Club (M/H)
Tuesday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join other otakus for movies, snacks, and kawaii crafts.
Madcap Puppets: Jumping Over the Moon (family)
Thursday, June 29, 7 p.m.
Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
In this participatory show, Sigmund and Edie entertain a baby monster at his birthday party. In case of rain, the show will be held at the Main Library. Call the Parks Hotline at 334-2283 for weather updates.
Teen Night (M/H)
Friday, June 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!