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Summer Reading
Where: All Locations
When: Begins June 1
Summer Reading is almost here! Come back June 1 and set-up online reading logs for everyone in the family! (Paper reading logs will also be available at all library locations.)
See you then!
Colossal Summer Kickoff
Where: All Locations
When: June 1 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading with face tattoos, carnival games, crafts, and more. All ages are welcome. Pick-up a coupon for a free Cheese Coney, and enter a drawing to win a Gold Star Chili gift box!
Boone County Schools, R.C. Durr YMCA, and Boone County Parks will join us for the fun and show you what they have to offer families this summer.
A big Thank You to Gold Star Chili for sponsoring our Summer Reading Kick-off.
Teen Summer Kickoff
Where: Scheben Branch
When: June 2 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Students going into Middle or High School are invited to join us for games, food, and music at the Summer Reading Kickoff! Music includes performances by last year's Battle of the Bands contestants and a DJ from Elementz, Cincinnati's premiere hip-hop group.
Take a shot at sinking our teen librarians in a dunking booth, and try your hand at some games organized by Boone County Parks. Then, cool down with a free snow cone from the Kona Ice truck.
Bones and Stones
Where: Main Library
When: May 17 at 7:00 p.m.
"Bones and Stones" is a term often applied to fossils and artifacts collected along creeks and streambeds, where Native Americans hunted and traveled, and three local collectors of Native American artifacts will discuss this fascinating hobby.
Sponsored by Boone County Historical Society.
River Rat and Cat
Where: Main Library
When: May 18 at 7:00 p.m.
(Ages 4+). Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, River Rat and Cat is a comedy about friendship and cooperation, and it delights audiences of all ages.
Carnival of Cultures
Where: Florence Branch
When: May 19 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring the family, and enjoy dance, music, and art from around the world! For more detail, please see the front page of our May newsletter.
Image © Boone County Public Library.
Butterfly Gardening
Where: Walton Branch
When: May 22 at 7 p.m.
Learn how to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. Presented by Judy Burris and Wayne Richards, authors of The Life Cycles of Butterflies.
Circus Mojo
Where: Lents Branch
When: May 24 at 4:30 p.m.
See juggling, ball-walking, and stilt-walking demonstrations. Learn a few circus acts of your own!
Read with a Teen
Where: Boone County Public Library
When: Apply by May 24
"Read with a Teen" is a great way for teens to help younger children maintain or build their reading skills during the summer. If you have questions about participating, please contact Krista King at 342-2665 x8120 or kking@bcpl.org.
Movie Night
Where: Main Library
When: May 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Greetings, fellow Hitchhikers. Join us for a screening in honor of International Towel Day. Snacks provided. As always, don't forget your towel and Don't Panic.
Pew Internet E-Book Survey
Where: Online
When: Until May 18
The Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project, a non-profit research organization in Washington, DC, is conducting an online survey of public library patrons who borrow e-books. If you have checked-out or downloaded e-books from a public library, please consider taking Pew Internet's survey. All responses are confidential, although your answers may be quoted anonymously in a future report. The survey should take about 15 minutes.
Continue to survey. Thank you!
Request for Proposal - Café
Where: Main Library
When: Until May 24
Boone County Public Library is accepting creative proposals for operating a small coffee shop/café inside the Main Library. Available space is small, so most food would have to be prepared offsite. But, we want to hear your ideas!
We will accept proposals until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 24. Questions? Contact Becky Kempf at 859-292-3388. Appointment to see space? Contact Kathy Utz at 859-342-2665 x8145.
(CC) coffee cup by cycling is good for you
"Art for All"
Where: Main and Scheben
When: Until October 1
The Taft Museum of Art is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a public art program, and BCPL is happy to be a part of it! In all, 80 reproduction are diplayed at various locations throughout Greater Cincinnati.
For more information about this program, including community partners, locations, and additional programs, visit the Taft Museum website!
E-books & More
BCPL and Kentucky Libraries Unbound bring digital check-outs to your tech devices.
Streaming Video
BCPL and Access Video on Demand stream DIY videos and more to your computer.
Languages & Learning
BCPL, Mango Languages, and Universal Class bring continuing education to you. Go to our research tools page for more.