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Movers and Shakers

Ages 2-3

2025-09-29 10:00:00 2025-09-29 11:00:00 America/New_York Movers and Shakers Shake, move and sing in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction. Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room

Monday, September 29
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-09-29 10:00:00 2025-09-29 11:00:00 America/New_York Movers and Shakers Shake, move and sing in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction. Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Fort Thomas Meeting Room

Shake, move and sing in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.


If you have questions about our suggested age range or any other questions about this program, including accommodations, please contact Jennifer at jgooch@cc-pl.org

Check out all our programs in our online newsletter, at https://www.cc-pl.org/connections.

AGE GROUP: | Young Ones (Ages 0-5) | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Times |

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

ftinfo@cc-pl.org
Phone: 859-572-5033
Branch manager
Morgan Lockard-Ellis

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Sep 01 Closed
(All library locations will be closed for Labor Day.)
Tue, Sep 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Branch manager
Morgan Lockard-Ellis
Address
1000 Highland Avenue
Newport, KY 41075
Tel: 859-572-5033

Upcoming Events

Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
New venue Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Come join us to make magnetized jar lid collages.

Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Learn about Brighton Center's short-term cohort program.

Wed, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Digital
Join us for a virtual author talk with Nicole Maehrer
Register

Thu, Sep 04, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Get up and move in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This is a weekly after-school hangout where you can come play board games, hang out, eat snacks, draw and so much more. Come and have some fun with us!

Thu, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Come make your own fidget bracelet or keychain.

Thu, Sep 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New venue Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Do you love reading romance novels? Want to talk about your latest read or share book recommendations? Join our romance genre-focused book club that is not like your traditional book club!

Fri, Sep 05, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Grab the littlest ones for a story time that promotes bonding with your baby. During Baby Story Time, we sing, rhyme and read. Following story time will be free play.

Fri, Sep 05, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Welcoming experienced and new players alike, we will play Dungeons & Dragons 5e at our Cold Spring Branch!

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Join us at Chief Sayers Park located on Ash Street in Silver Grove, KY for Play, Explore, Build! We supply the building materials, you bring the imagination and creativity!

Mon, Sep 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Shake, move and sing in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Books, music and play are the focus of this story time to get your child ready for kindergarten! Each week highlights a different activity to encourage skill development.

Mon, Sep 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs, and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Mon, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
The Northern Kentucky Health Department will visit our Fort Thomas Branch with the Mobile Health Unit.

Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Designed for budding and experienced musicians alike!

Mon, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Unleash your creativity and design your very own puzzle! Choose colors and patterns to make a puzzle that's uniquely yours. You can express your artistic side and bring your ideas to life.

Mon, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us at the Cold Spring Branch as we return to the world of Minecraft using the library's server!

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This story time focuses on the benefits of movement with lots of fun and silly activities, plus books and songs!

Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Make new friends with other homeschool students while trying fun new activities each month.

Tue, Sep 09, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.

Tue, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
We need every voice, including yours! Discuss your top concerns around climate and how we can best protect our grandchildren and future generations.

Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Are you a teen and like anime? Then you should be here!

Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch
Learn about this state-wide initiative from Ali Kline, youth navigator with the Northern Kentucky Area Development District.

Tue, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Let's make ice cream that looks like pasta!

Tue, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Come make your own personalized coasters.

Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Are you struggling with your work in progress? Do you want to connect with other local writers for advice? Join us at the new Cold Spring Writer's Club led by local published author Cherie Dawn Haas.

Wed, Sep 10, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Newport Branch
Learn how to leave secret messages that only you know how to decode.

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and bouncy rhymes that will exercise your little ones' busy bodies and busy minds. Followed by a craft to match the day's theme.

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Support your baby's language learning with a story, songs and play. Doors open at 10 and story time begins around 10:15.

Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and bouncy rhymes that will exercise your little ones' busy bodies and busy minds. Followed by a craft to match the day's theme.

Wed, Sep 10, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Cold Spring Branch
The Northern Kentucky Health Department will visit our Cold Spring Branch with the Mobile Health Unit.

Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Looking for a laidback book club to join? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month as we discuss that month’s book and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. New members are always welcome!

Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alexandria Branch
Join us for a virtual author talk with Jefferson Fisher.
Register

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Join us at the Alexandria Branch for Manga to Anime Club!

Wed, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Come chat and craft with Margaret C. Beeler, author of the cocktail recipe book, 'Tropetails'.

Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Cup of Crime is a book club that meets at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of each month. This is for adults who love reading mysteries and spooky stuff!

Thu, Sep 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Baby Time this week will feature a special guest, Rachel Sedmak of Melodies to Grow On.

Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.

Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Conference Room
Curious about using ChatGPT or Gemini, but you aren't sure where to start? In this lecture, we’ll explore tips for using generative AI chat programs so you can make them work for you.

Thu, Sep 11, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Get up and move in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Thu, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Learn the science behind the creation of one of the tastiest treats!

Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This is a weekly after-school hangout where you can come play board games, hang out, eat snacks, draw and so much more. Come and have some fun with us!

Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Members of the Cincinnati Urban Native Collective will read stories from children's books written by Native authors and make art that accompanies the stories.

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Spend some quality time together while reading, playing and learning. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Fri, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Newport Branch
We need every voice, including yours! Discuss your top concerns around climate and how we can best protect our grandchildren and future generations.

Fri, Sep 12, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Grab the littlest ones for a story time that promotes bonding with your baby. During Baby Story Time, we sing, rhyme and read. Following story time will be free play.

Fri, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Sometimes reading is more fun when you have others to talk to! Tween Book Club is a show and tell for young bookworms.

Fri, Sep 12, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Conference Room,Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Join us at the library to play Dungeons & Dragons 5e!
This event is full

Fri, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Bluegrass is back at our Newport Branch!

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outreach
The Book Bus will be parked at Bellevue Beach Park for Art in the Park!

Mon, Sep 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Shake, move and sing in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Books, music and play are the focus of this story time to get your child ready for kindergarten! Each week highlights a different activity to encourage skill development.

Mon, Sep 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs, and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
You've Been Booked is a book club for teens that meets at 3 pm on the third Monday of each month! Attendees are encouraged to bring a device such as a smartphone or laptop to use in Blooket trivia.

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Bring your friends and family to enjoy a movie at the library. Make themed crafts and enjoy some light snacks while you watch.

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New venue Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Dream big! The possibilities are endless and are only limited by your imagination.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Meet and interact with two ambassador rabbits from Gorman Heritage Farm while you explore the needs of living things and what makes them a mammal.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
The Tuesday Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of every month. We discuss a wide variety of genres but focus on popular fiction and nonfiction.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This story time focuses on the benefits of movement with lots of fun and silly activities, plus books and songs!

Tue, Sep 16, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.

Tue, Sep 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Learn fascinating facts about rabbits with Felix and Binx: Gorman Heritage Farm's two ambassador rabbits. Discover their unique characteristics, adaptations, behavior, how they help a farm and more.

Tue, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Conference Room
This month's topic is streaming services! From YouTube to Spotify, we will talk about what streaming means, how much it could cost, what devices you can use and what services are available.

Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Are you a teen and like anime? Then you should be here!

Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Come make glowing bookmarks with simple circuits!

Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Cam's Kids Book Club meets at 4:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month.
This event is full

Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Transform "trash" into a colorful and fun musical instrument.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and bouncy rhymes that will exercise your little ones' busy bodies and busy minds. Followed by a craft to match the day's theme.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Support your baby's language learning with a story, songs and play. Doors open at 10 and story time begins around 10:15.

Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and bouncy rhymes that will exercise your little ones' busy bodies and busy minds. Followed by a craft to match the day's theme.

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
A free program for those living with memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's or brain injuries and their caregivers.

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Connect with others over games or a craft!

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Digital
Join us for a virtual author talk with Gabe Henry.
Register

Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
New venue Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
We will have a few different items that you can decorate with colorful gems. 

Thu, Sep 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Help build your baby's language skills through engaging and interactive songs, rhymes, simple movement games and books. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cold Spring Branch
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.

Thu, Sep 18, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Get up and move in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Thu, Sep 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
At 11:30 on every third Thursday of the month, we will discuss the club's book with a special talk about its movie counterpart.

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This is a weekly after-school hangout where you can come play board games, hang out, eat snacks, draw and so much more. Come and have some fun with us!

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop from the Cultural Center of India to celebrate the rich, artistic traditions of India!

Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Come make your own mini book charm keychain.

Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Make a bouquet of flowers out of colorful pens!

Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Join us in your comfiest jammies for an evening story time, coloring and bubbles.

Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Spend some quality time together while reading, playing and learning. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Fri, Sep 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Grab the littlest ones for a story time that promotes bonding with your baby. During Baby Story Time, we sing, rhyme and read. Following story time will be free play.

Fri, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
It’s game on! Bring friends or meet new ones while you play card and board games.

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join the Family Roblox Club, where we play different Roblox games every month on private VIP servers hosted by the Campbell County Public Library staff.

Sat, Sep 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
The Books and Brunch Book Club meets at 11:30 am on the third Saturday of each month.

Sat, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Outreach
Come out to see the Book Bus in addition to more of your favorite emergency vehicles and trucks at Wilder's Touch-A-Truck!

Mon, Sep 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Shake, move and sing in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Books, music and play are the focus of this story time to get your child ready for kindergarten! Each week highlights a different activity to encourage skill development.

Mon, Sep 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs, and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Mon, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Looking for a fun, engaging and brain-boosting activity? Both budding grandmasters and complete beginners are welcome to learn and play Chess. Drop in at any time during the program to join the fun.

Mon, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Join us for bubble art fun! We will use bubbles and paint to create colorful, one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Perfect for little artists of all ages. Come ready to get creative and maybe a little messy! 

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
A space for teens to hang out! Not feeling this month’s activity? That’s okay! Bring your favorite game to share, use the library’s collection, do some crafts or just hang out with friends!

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This story time focuses on the benefits of movement with lots of fun and silly activities, plus books and songs!

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Enjoy a story time designed for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Register to take part in the fun and community. Attend in person or through our virtual option.

Tue, Sep 23, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.

Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Make beautiful and soft flowers to decorate your home!

Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Are you a teen and like anime? Then you should be here!

Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Come make your own unique trinket dish, prefect for holding jewelry or keys.
This event is full

Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Learn the process of home ownership for first time buyers.

Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Make beautiful and soft flowers to decorate your home!

Tue, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
NKY Forum highlights libraries and how they build they're collections.
Register

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and bouncy rhymes that will exercise your little ones' busy bodies and busy minds. Followed by a craft to match the day's theme.

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Support your baby's language learning with a story, songs and play. Doors open at 10 and story time begins around 10:15.

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and bouncy rhymes that will exercise your little ones' busy bodies and busy minds. Followed by a craft to match the day's theme.

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Outreach
The Book Bus will be at the annual Senior Citizens' Picnic at Pendery Park.

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Join us for the story of Buddy, the tiny bulldog with a big heart! It's a tale of hope, friendship and finding where you belong.

Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Neurodiverse Craft Club is a welcoming space for neurodivergent teens and young adults who are looking for a place to learn new things, create fun crafts and build a community.

Thu, Sep 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Help build your baby's language skills through engaging and interactive songs, rhymes, simple movement games and books. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.

Thu, Sep 25, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Get up and move in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This is a weekly after-school hangout where you can come play board games, hang out, eat snacks, draw and so much more. Come and have some fun with us!

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Celebrate the legacy of Johnny Appleseed by reading stories inspired by his life, playing games, making crafts and enjoying an apple snack.

Thu, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
You never know when you will need your own sidekick. Come make your own minions to help with your not so evil plans.

Thu, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Play trivia, do a Pokémon-themed craft and more at this celebration of all things Pokémon! This month's theme is Steel Type Pokémon.

Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Kids will learn basic embroidery stitches and create a handmade frame out of popsicle sticks.

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Learn about caring for your garden as the season shifts into the colder months.

Mon, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Mon, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Shake, move and sing in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Mon, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Books, music and play are the focus of this story time to get your child ready for kindergarten! Each week highlights a different activity to encourage skill development.

Mon, Sep 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Build your child's development skills through engaging and interactive themed stories, songs, and gross motor play. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Mon, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Welcome to the ultimate creativity hub for young creators! Stop by anytime during the program to enjoy hands-on exploration in our playground of innovative tools and materials.

Tue, Sep 30, All day
Digital
We know how much our patrons enjoy our Escape Room programs, so we put together some fun Digital Escape Rooms that you can access from home! Always Available Online!

Tue, Sep 30, All day
Digital
Senior Planet brings older adults together. Their free classes, articles, videos, and activities help seniors learn new skills, save money, exercise, make new friends, and so much more.

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This story time focuses on the benefits of movement with lots of fun and silly activities, plus books and songs!

Tue, Sep 30, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.

Tue, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Are you a teen and like anime? Then you should be here!

Tue, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Calling all LEGO lovers! Build creations using the library's LEGO collection and make LEGO-themed crafts. Come by anytime during the program to join the fun.

Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Post
Join the library to test your knowledge at The Post, located at 1136 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 41075. Play on your own, with your friends or as a family!

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs and bouncy rhymes!

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
Support your baby's language learning with a story, songs and play.

Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Stories, songs and bouncy rhymes that will exercise your little ones' busy bodies and busy minds. Followed by a craft to match the day's theme.

Thu, Oct 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Help build your baby's language skills through engaging and interactive songs, rhymes, simple movement games and books. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Join us every week to help your child develop their pre-literacy and motor skills with themed stories, gross motor play and crafts.

Thu, Oct 02, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Get up and move in this active and musical story time. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Digital
Join us for a virtual talk with educators from the Smithsonian Institution as they discuss Latinas/Latinos who have shaped the United States of America.
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Rescheduled
Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch
Interested in getting back into the workforce? Curious about the new “gig” economy? Attend this class to get tips and advice on job searching online.

Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Presidents Room
This is a weekly after-school hangout where you can come play board games, hang out, eat snacks, draw and so much more. Come and have some fun with us!

Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Explore ancient Egypt with crafts, games and other activities!

Thu, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Come and make a magical crystal ball.

Thu, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Customize your own canvas bag!

Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Newport Branch - Newport Kinsella Community Room
Learn to make your own stickers using everyday items.

Thu, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New venue Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Do you love reading romance novels? Want to talk about your latest read or share book recommendations? Join our romance genre-focused book club that is not like your traditional book club!

Thu, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
The Cincinnati Observatory will join the Stargazers Club to host a Star Party! If the sky is clear, they will also put out high-powered telescopes after the lecture so we can study the stars!

Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - Fort Thomas Meeting Room
Spend some quality time together while reading, playing and learning. Time is allowed at the end of the program for open play and interaction.

Fri, Oct 03, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Alexandria Branch - Alexandria Meeting Room
Grab the littlest ones for a story time that promotes bonding with your baby. During Baby Story Time, we sing, rhyme and read. Following story time will be free play.

Fri, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Cold Spring Branch - Cold Spring Meeting Room
Welcoming experienced and new players alike, we will play Dungeons & Dragons 5e at our Cold Spring Branch!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 6:00pm