The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of January. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A separate list of events for adults will be posted separately.
Young Boone County (High School)
Tuesday, January 3, 6:30 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, January 4, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join Miss Karen for holiday stories and crafts! Registration encouraged.
Homeschool Hangout (Middle and High School)
Wednesday, January 4, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Make scarves out of fleece to donate to Scarf It Up!
Three Kings Day (family)
Saturday, January 7, 2-4 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Extend the Christmas season with a visit from the Wisemen. Bring the family for pictures, snacks, and a gift! ¡VIENEN LOS REYES MAGOS! Registration encouraged.
Know Theatre Presents: The Inventive Princess of Floralee (family)
Sunday, January 8, 2 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Follow the Princess of Floralee on the adventure of a lifetime! Full of audience participation, this performance is sure to have children of all ages laughing, dancing, and thinking creatively about STEM related topics.
Art Club (grades K-5)
Tuesday, January 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 – mock stained glass. Registration encouraged.
Tuesdays, January 10 & 24, 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.
American Girl Book Club (grades K-5)
Wednesday, January 11, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Wear your PJs and bring your doll for a pajama party! Create a sleeping bag for your doll and watch an American Girl movie while munching on snacks. Registration encouraged.
Minecraft Lab (grades 3-5)
Thursday, January 12, 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.
PAWS to Read (grades K-5)
Saturday, January 14, 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, January 15, 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.
The Very Crafty Eric Carle Celebration (3-6 years)
Sunday, January 15, 3 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Experience the books of Eric Carle in a whole new way through fun art projects and games. Registration encouraged.
Cincinnati Museum Center Presents Incredible Insects (grades 1-5)
Monday, January 16, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Get up close and personal with bugs! See through the eye of a fly and learn amazing facts. Registration required.
Read It First! YA (Young Adult) Review Team (Middle and High School)
Monday, January 16, 6:30-8 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Read and review new books before they hit the shelves. Publishers and authors will receive your reviews.
Teen Writer Tuesday (grades 8-12)
Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 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.
Wednesday, January 18, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Learn how to talk to computers! This fun, interactive coding workshop is perfect for beginners. Registration encouraged.
DIY: Sock Snowman (Middle and High School)
Thursday, January 19, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Create a cute and cuddly snowman using clean socks and decorative buttons. Registration encouraged.
Sensory Playtime (family)
Saturday, January 21, 10 a.m. – noon.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Open playtime for children
Lego Mania (family)
Saturday, January 21, 2 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Let your imagination run wild and build some amazing creations. We provide the Legos and Duplos.
Study Skills with Sylvan Learning Center (middle and high school and parents)
Monday, January 23, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Discover key tips to help build your study strategies. Registration encouraged.
Pokémon (grades K-12)
Monday, January 23, 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 and Manga Club (Middle and High School)
Tuesday, January 24, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Join other otakus for movies, snacks, and kawaii crafts.
Snowed In! (ages 3-6)
Wednesday, January 25, 1 p.m.
Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Snuggle up with snowy stories and games and explore the science behind snow with hands-on activities. Registration encouraged.
Teen Night (Middle and High School)
Friday, January 27, 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!
My Nose Turns Red Presents Shootang & Friends (family)
Saturday, January 28, 2 p.m.
Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Enjoy the world of clowning with mime, juggling, and circus arts by professional clown and arts educator Steve Roenker and members of My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus.
The Big Sleep (grades K-2)
Monday, January 30, 6:30 p.m.
Walton Branch, 21 South Main, Walton, 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Zzzz… Learn about hibernating animals through experiments, stories, and more! Create a cave for your very own sleeping bear.
Escape the Library (Middle and High School)
Tuesday, January 31, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK (2665)
Can you break out of the Library before closing? Crack the code, find the key, and escape in time.