A list of events and programs at the Campbell County Public Library branches is provided here.
The Campbell County Public Library operates four branches. The Cold Spring Branch is located at 3920 Alexandria Pike in Cold Spring, phone 859-781-6166. The Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch is located at 1000 Highland Ave. in Fort Thomas, phone 859-572-5033. The Newport Branch is located at 901 E. Sixth St. in Newport, phone 859-572-5035.
Hours for all three branches are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
The Alexandria Branch, at 8333 Alexandria Pike, opened its doors with a ribbon cutting, sneak preview and VIP party on Monday, Jan. 15. It is open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; and closed Sunday and Monday.
Cold Spring
Programs for Adults and Teens
Cold Spring Coding Club
6:30-8:30 pm Thursday, Feb. 1
Begin your journey in creating your own unique space on the internet, or in video games such as Minecraft. Register early as laptops are limited. Ages 11 & up.
Dungeons & Dragons
6-10 pm Friday, Feb. 2
If you don’t know how to make a character, never fear, we will have pre-generated characters for you to use. If you would like to make your own character, we will be making characters and leveling up from 6 to about 7 pm. If you are interested in DMing a game, contact Amy at acarroll@cc-pl.org for more information. Ages 13 & up. Registration required.
You’ve Been Booked Book Club
7 pm Monday, Feb. 5
Join the discussion of Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time: A Graphic Novel by Hope Larson. Ages 13 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Teen Hangout
5 pm Mondays, Feb. 5 & 26
Drop in after school to hang out with your friends at the library. Play games, relax, or read, the choice is yours. Ages 11-19. Registration required.
Zumba
6:30 pm Tuesdays, Feb. 6 & 20
Learn how to work out with Zumba. Billie Jo, a certified Zumba instructor will come to Cold Spring and help us work up a sweat. This is a two part series. Register separately for each part. Ages 17 & up. Not all exercises are suitable for everyone. Consult your doctor before participating in this or any exercise program.
Homeschool STEAM Blast
2 pm Wednesday, Feb. 7
Join CINSAM in a Physics demonstration designed to expand your understanding of important Physics concepts. Ages 13-19. Registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons Model Printing
5-7 pm Friday, Feb. 9
Bring your favorite D& D character to life. Attend this special event to design your own 3-D printed mini figure. We will be using the free online software Tinkercad to design the mini models, with easily imported pre-made designs from Thingiverse. Designs completed at home can be brought on a USB flashdrive. One mini-figure per person. Designed can be picked up March 2. Ages 13 & up. Registration required.
Minecraft Club
5-7 pm Monday, Feb. 12
Play the game, and create new worlds on our server, or join in on an adventure map. Win prizes and play with local kids. Ages 8-19. Register to save a spot on the limited number of Library laptops or bring your own. Registration required.
Cold Spring Book Club
11 am Tuesday, Feb. 13
2 pm Thursday, Feb. 14
Join the discussion of Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family & Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Crafternoon at the Library
2-4 pm Tuesday, Feb. 20
Join us to create glass bottle crafts at the library. Ages 18 & up. No need to register.
Cup of Crime Mystery Book Club
7 pm Wednesday, Feb. 21
Join the discussion of Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Real Men Read Book Club
7 pm Thursday, Feb. 22
Join the discussion of Lab Girl by Hope Jahren. Women & men welcome. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
After Hours Game Night
7-10 pm Friday, Feb. 23
Bring a game, or come to play games with your friends. Snacks, pizza and drinks will be provided. Ages 11 & up. Registration required.
Retro Video Game Tournament
6:30-8:30 pm Monday, Feb. 26
Got gaming skills? Want to test them and see if you are the Tetris champion? Got the world record on beating Super Mario? Join us and compete in a tournament for the ages to win prizes and show your skills. Ages 11-19. Registration required.
City Barbeque Food for Thought Series: Shaker Neighborhoods at Pleasant Hill and White Water
6:30 pm Tuesday, Feb. 278
Dr. Carol Medlicott of the NKU History and Geography department returns to talk about the Shakers. Due to geographical happenstance, the Shaker settlements in Kentucky were far closer to events of the Civil War than any pacifist Christian community would have wished to be. In this presentation, Dr. Carol Medlicott, a scholar of the Shakers, will discuss how the Civil War confronted the “western” Shakers of Kentucky and Ohio with profound challenges and hardships that their Shaker counterparts in New England never experienced. Food will be provided by Highland Heights City Barbeque. Ages 16 & up. Registration required.
A Little Help With My Friends Book Club
7 pm Tuesday, Feb. 27
Join the discussion of The Luck Factor: The Scientific Study of the Lucky Mind by Dr. Richard Wiseman. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Programs for Children and Families
Baby Sign Story Time
9:30 am Thursdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22
Sing songs, share nursery rhymes and learn simple sign language for babies. Ages 0-18 months. No need to register.
Preschool Time
10:30 am Thursdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22
Preschool Time includes a story time and ends with early literacy stations. Ages 3-5. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Harry Potter Book Night
4 pm Thursday, Feb. 1
Are you waiting for your letter to Hogwarts? Come celebrate Harry Potter Book Night with some fun Harry Potter themed activities, crafts, and more. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Family Story Time
10 am Saturdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24
Help your children develop literacy skills, and have some fun too, with stories, songs, games, and a craft. Ages 0-7. No need to register.
Super Saturday: Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating
2 pm Saturday, Feb. 3
Come and decorate your very own cookie, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Families. Registration required.
Tot Time
9:30 & 11:30 am Mondays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26
This program will help your child develop their pre-literacy skills through stories, singing, playing and fun. Tot Time includes a story time and a playtime with toys, balls, and bubbles. Ages 1-3. No need to register.
Homeschool Hangout: Melodic Connections
11 am Tuesday, Feb. 6
Homeschoolers, join us at the Cold Spring Library for a program series just for you! Homeschoolers can meet, learn and engage with other families. This month we will have guests from Melodic Connections coming in to teach us some cool musical tricks. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Toddler Time
10 & 11 am Wednesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28
Help your child develop their pre-literacy skills through stories, singing, playing and fun. Ages 2-3. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Valentine’s Day Party
4 pm Thursday, Feb. 8
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Join us as we celebrate with crafts, games, music, refreshments and more. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Super Saturday: Make Your Own Valentines
2 pm Saturday, Feb. 10
Get in the Valentine’s Day mood by making some fun and beautiful Valentines. All materials will be provided. Families. Registration required.
Evening Story Time
6:30 pm Wednesday, Feb. 14
Help your children develop literacy skills, and have some fun too, with stories, songs, games, and a craft. Ages 0-7. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Book Bingo
4 pm Thursday, Feb. 15
Come play BINGO for the chance to win books. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Super Saturday: Donuts with Grownups
2 pm Saturday, Feb. 17
Enjoy some yummy treats with your family! Some fun toys and games will be available to enjoy along with the snacks. Families. Registration required.
Super Saturday: Play Doh Play Date
2 pm Saturday, Feb. 17
Come play with lots of Play Doh. Families. Registration required.
Family Card & Board Game Day
1-5 pm Sunday, Feb. 18
Bring your family down to the library for some fun tabletop board and card games. Choose any game from our collection, or bring a favorite from home. Families. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Dungeons & Dragons Lite
4 pm Thursday, Feb. 22
Come learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition by playing as a dog! No prior knowledge of the game is required. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Carrico/Fort Thomas
Programs for Adults and Teens
Fit for Life! Yoga for Wellness
10:30 am Fridays, Feb. 2, 9 & 16
Experience the benefits of yoga for yourself. Improve balance, suppleness, focus, and strength. Reduce stress and increase your vitality. No prior yoga experience necessary. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Register separately for each class.
Brown Bag Book Club
Noon Monday, Feb. 5
Join the discussion of All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda. Bag lunch optional. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Musical Bananas
4 pm Wednesday, Feb. 7
Did you know you can play a musical instrument with a banana? How do you play a video game without a controller? Test out your theories and experiment with Makey Makey devices. Ages 11-18. No need to register.
A Novel Idea Book Club
4 pm Thursday, Feb. 8
Join the discussion of The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim by E.K. Johnston. Ages 12-18. New members welcome. No need to register.
Signature Series: Teepa Snow
7 pm Friday, Feb. 9
Teepa Snow, one of the world’s leading advocates and educators for anyone living with dementia, presents information to help in caring for a person who is experiencing problems with thinking, memory, language or behavior. Ages 18 & up. Free tickets required in advance. Go online or call l859-781-6166, ext. 31, to request your tickets.
Chess Club
4 pm Wednesday, Feb. 14
Improve memory, develop problem-solving skills or simply have fun playing chess. Chess club is open to players of all levels. Join us this week as we challenge one another and learn new strategies to improve our chess game. Ages 8-18. No need to register.
Dungeons & Dragons
4-6 pm Friday, Feb. 16
All levels of experience welcomed as we play Dungeons & Dragons 5e! This session will be the first meeting of a new campaign. Ages 11-19. No need to register.
Foster Care & Adoption: The Facts You Need
6:30 pm Thursday, Feb. 22
Have you ever thought about changing the life of a child by becoming a foster parent? Feel free to come to a free informational event to learn more or explore other ways you can help. A representative from the DCCH Center for Children & Families will present an informational session about the qualifications and requirements to become a foster or adoptive parent. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Homeschool Hub: Arches, Bridges & Construction
1 pm Friday, Feb. 23
Work in teams to build arches, a suspension bridge and a truss bridge you can actually crawl across. Learn what makes bridges work, including anchors, beams and compression. Explore the concepts of live load, dead load, and environmental stress. Ages 12-19. Registration required.
Programs for Children and Families
Baby Time
9:30 & 10:30 am Thursdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22
Clap, sing & move with your baby and make new friends. Ages 0-2, especially for walkers. Registration required.
Super Saturday: Board Games
Noon Saturday, Feb. 3
Relax with your family as we provide lunch and board games for your enjoyment. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Adventure Club: Make Your Own Toys
4 pm Monday, Feb. 5
Today’s crafts will keep you entertained even after you leave the library. Join us for an afternoon of toy making. Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Full STEAM Ahead
7 pm Mondays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26
Get hands-on with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math. Ages 3 & up. No need to register.
Toddler Time
10 am Tuesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27
Stories & fun for your little one. Ages 2-3. No need to register.
Preschool Time
11 am Tuesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27
There are lots of ways for your little ones to have fun. Ages 4-5. No need to register.
Lap Time
9:30 am Wednesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28
Enjoy rhymes, bounces, lullabies and books with your baby. Ages 0-2, especially for pre-walkers. Registration required.
Movers & Shakers
11 am Wednesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28
Shake your sillies out while we sing, dance and play in this musical story time. Ages 2-5. No need to register.
Valentine Babies
10 am Saturday, Feb. 10
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your little one. We will read books, sing songs and make a Valentine handprint craft. Ages 0-2. Registration required.
Adventure Club: Valentine Craft
4 pm Monday, Feb. 12
Come make a valentine for someone special today. Grades 1-5. No need to register.
Adventure Club: Bead It
4 pm Monday, Feb. 19
We’re pulling out our beads and pipe cleaners so you can make a creature of your own design. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Puppy Tales
2-4 pm Saturday, Feb. 24
Come read a story or two to a specially trained therapy dog. Sessions will be 15 minutes. Library staff will contact you to schedule a specific time. Ages 3-11. Registration required.
Mommy and Baby Yoga
10:30 am Saturday, Feb. 24
Yoga is a great way to heal after giving birth and a delightful way to bond with your baby. Mommies and babies will enjoy stretching and strengthening and interacting with others. Please bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothing. Ages 0-2. Registration required.
Adventure Club: Global Scavenger Hunt
4 pm Monday, Feb. 26
Today’s scavenger hunt will require you to travel the globe. But with Google Earth you won’t even have to leave the library. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Newport
Programs for Adults and Teens
Disney Trivia
6:30 pm Monday, Feb. 5
Can you name all of Cinderella’s mice? Do you know whose child Carlos from Descendants is? Then tonight is your night. Come put your Disney knowledge to the test. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Newport Book Club
7 pm Tuesday, Feb. 6
Join the discussion of The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel by Anthony Horowitz. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
AARP Tax-Aide Tax Preparation Service
10 am-2 pm Tuesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27
AARP Tax-Aide Tax Preparation Service is available free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older. Tax-Aide Volunteers are available to prepare individual tax returns on Tuesdays through April 17. First come, first serve. No need to register.
Indoor Snowball Fight
3-5 pm Thursday, Feb. 8
Come build box forts and have a snowball fight with paper. Teens & tweens. No need to register.
Valentine’s Day Light Catchers
6:30 pm Monday, Feb. 12
We’ll use tissue paper and modge podge to create decorative window hangings to make your winter-time sunlight colorful and bright. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Homeschoolers’ Book Club
10 am Tuesday, Feb. 13
Join the discussion of Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn Hilton. Ages 8-12. New members welcome. No need to register.
Anime and Hot Chocolate
3-5 pm Thursday, Feb, 15
Enjoy hot chocolate while watching your favorite animes. A perfect way to spend a winter afternoon. Teens & tweens. No need to register.
Chinese New Year Party
3-5 pm Friday, Feb. 16
We’ll play games, make crafts, and enjoy foods that teach us the rich, Asian-American heritage of our country. Ages 8-12. No need to register.
YA for Grown Adults Book Club
7 pm Tuesday, Feb. 20
Join the discussion of East by Edith Pattou. Ages 18 & up. New members welcome. No need to register.
Slime Science for Teens
3 pm Thursday, Feb. 22
You pick the color, texture and size. We’ll experiment with ingredients and make a gooey souvenir for you to take home. Ages 11-18. Registration required.
Unicorn Crafts
6:30-8 pm Monday, Feb. 26
Unicorns they are everwhere. Why? Because they are awesome! Tonight is your chance to make some unicorn crafts to bring their magic into your life. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Library App and E-Book Resources for the Deaf
7 pm Tuesday, Feb. 27
Learn how to access materials and programs through the Library’s app as well as learn to download e-books to your device from Kentucky Libraries Unbound. Please arrive early if you need to apply for a library card. Picture ID with current address is required when applying for a card. ASL Interpreters will be present. No need to register.
Programs for Children and Families
Story Time for Bigs
10 am Thursdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Sing, read, make a craft and learn a word in American Sign Language. Ages 2-5. No need to register.
Super Saturday: Valentine Paper Fortune Cookies
2 pm Saturday, Feb. 3
Calling all CUPIDS! Miss Amy will show you how to make Valentine (and Anti-Valentine) Fortune Cookies. We will use newspapers and magazine for an upcycled art take on this simply craft. Ages 6-12. No need to register.
Ready for K Through Play
10 am Mondays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26
Sing silly songs, play fun games, read a great story, and make a creative craft, all while working to develop kindergarten readiness skills. Ages 3-5. Registration required.
Movers & Shakers Dance Party
10 am Tuesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27
Staying fit and active is fun for little ones at this silly dance party. We’ll play with balance beams, crawl through tunnels, navigate through obstacle courses and dance. Ages 2-7. Registration required.
Adventure Club Cares: Valentines for Seniors
4 pm Tuesday, Feb. 6
We will be making and decorating valentines for seniors at a local senior center. Come have fun while we create things to brighten the day of those in our community. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Bounce & Rhyme Baby Story Time
10 am Wednesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28
Bond with baby while singing silly songs, playing with puppets, exploring discovery bins that spark Baby’s curiosity and imagination, doing fun laptime bouncy rhymes and dancing in our bubbles. Ages 0-24 months. No need to register.
Little Prodigies
4 pm Wednesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28
Feb. 7: Make and send a card
Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Party.
Feb. 21: Printmaking for Kids
Feb. 28: Abstract Chalk Art.
Ages 2-7. No need to register.
Night Owl’s Story Time
7:30 pm Thursday, Feb. 8
Work late? Never can find the time to take your little one to the library? Join us for this late-night family program where you can enjoy time with your little one. We will listen to stories, sing songs and learn finger plays during this hour-long program. Ages 2-6. No need to register.
Charley Harper Crafts
3 pm Saturday, Feb. 10
Join us as we learn about Charley Harper. We will learn a bit about the local artist and recreate animals inspired by his art. Using simple shapes like circles and triangles, we will create a few animals based on his works. Also, we can use this time to experiment with different shapes and see what other animals you can create on your own. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Adventure Club Cooks: Red Velvet Truffles
4 pm Tuesday, Feb. 13
We will be making a yummy treat of Red Velvet Truffles. It will be messy and tasty! Make the treat for yourself or take them to share with family. Questions? Feel free to contact Miss Nina about any concerns. She can be reached at nfrondorf@cc-pl.org or by phone at 859-572-5035 ext. 19. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Sensory Science Story Time
11:30 am Saturday, Feb. 17
Enjoy this monthly Sensory Science Story Time! Children, ages 4 to 7 are invited (and all ages welcome) to use all of their senses to explore stories, songs and hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities. Our ‘Sensory Science’ programs begin with a short story time that integrates movement and song, and end with hands-on STEAM exploration. This program is designed for children with sensory integration challenges but is open to children of all abilities. Registration is encouraged.
Adventure Club Challenge: How Strong is Spaghetti?
4 pm Tuesday, Feb. 20
Join us in a challenge using nothing but styrofoam and spaghetti. We will be sticking uncooked spaghetti noodles into styrofoam and testing how strong it is. Do you think you can make spaghetti hold up your favorite picture book? What about a dictionary? Come experiment and enjoy the fun. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Family Fun Night: Disney Pixar’s Coco
6-8 pm Thursday, Feb. 22
We will break out some board games, books and movies. We have lots of games available, but feel free to bring your own game to share. We will have a craft area, a play area, and a movie area where we will be screening Coco. Movie starts at 6pm sharp. Families. No need to register.
Lego Club
3 pm Saturday, Feb. 24
We will be doing Lego mini-games! There will be a stack of mini-challenges to do in this program. See how many of these mini-challenges you can complete. Ages 6-12. No need to register.
Adventure Club Challenge: Marble Maze
4 pm Tuesday, Feb. 27
Build a marble maze and see if you can solve it! Using paper plates, pipe cleaners, and contruction paper, we will make complex mazes for you to maneuver a marble through. See how tricky you can make it or start simple and build it up to make it more and more difficult! You can even finish yours and see if the other kids can make it through your maze. Come have fun with this creative game program. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Alexandria
Play, Explore, Read Story Time
11 am Friday, Feb. 2
Help your child develop pre-literacy skills through stories, songs and fun. Ages 0-5. Siblings welcome. No need to register.
CCPL Board of Trustees Meeting
5:30 pm Wednesday, Feb 21
The Board meets at 5:30 pm on the third Wednesday of the month on a rotating basis among the branches of the Library. No need to register.
In the 2012-2013 fiscal year, 681,701 people visited the Campbell County Public Library, checking out more than 1 million items. In addition, 40,713 people attended 2,008 programs offered by the Library, and more than 2,359 public meetings took place the library’s meeting rooms.
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