The Boone County Public Library is offering teens an opportunity to participate in a short story contest in celebration of November being designated National Novel Writing Month. Entrants must be a current student between grades six and 12. Work that has been previously published or submitted elsewhere is permitted. The short story must be 1,000 […]
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Task force recommends Boone County build homeless shelter
A Boone County task force responsible for assessing homelessness service gaps recommended the county build a homeless shelter to help meet community needs. The recommendation was among several issued by the Boone County Homelessness Task Force during Wednesday’s Boone County Fiscal Court special caucus meeting. “In developing a brick and mortar shelter, the task force […]
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Boone County Public Library outlines strategic plan objectivesÂ
Early childhood education, local history and cultural experiences are key components of the Boone County Public Library’s Strategic Plan, officials said. The plan is centered around services, spaces and staff – with an eye toward ensuring Boone County residents have access to information enabling them to compete on a global level, Boone County Library Executive […]
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Boone County Public Library encourages membership during National Library Card Sign-Up Month
In recognition of September being designated National Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Boone County Public Library is encouraging residents to explore the benefits offered through card ownership. Access to technology, resources and services that can potentially expand horizons are possible via a library card – with the ability to borrow books, movies and music being […]
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Boone County Public Library Foundation outlines its initiatives
The Boone County Public Library Foundation has outlined a trio of the organization’s key initiatives, according to the foundation’s web page. The endeavors include the Early Childhood Literacy/Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, in which a free book is provided to every child in Boone County from birth to five, to support kindergarten readiness. Also, the Boone County Borderlands Archive […]
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Cold places to shelter during the ‘hottest week of the year’
Local weather reports are calling this week the hottest week of the year. The hottest day of the week is expected to be Thursday. An excessive heat watch is in effect in the afternoon, according to LINK nky partner WCPO. Temperatures are expected to be 98 degrees with a heat index of 105-110 degrees, making it […]
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Resident advocates for Petersburg library reopening: ‘There is no excuse’
Petersburg resident Deborah Dutton-Lambert said impoverished children are being ignored amid the closure of the Petersburg community library. During Monday’s Boone County Library Board of Trustees meeting, Dutton-Lambert pleaded to reopen the Chapin Memorial Library site. The branch has been closed since April 2022 due to staffing issues, Boone County Public Library Executive Director Carrie […]
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Boone County Library to host illusionist Reed MastersonÂ
The Boone County Library Main Branch will host illusionist Reed Masterson’s one-man show, Theatrical Deceptions. The event will be held on July 13, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with library officials indicating while the show is free, advanced registration is required. Click here to register for the performance. The Boone County Library Main Branch […]
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Boone County Library to host Ohio Innocence Project lecture
The Boone County Library will present Ohio Innocence Project Policy, Legislation and Education Program Director Pierce Reed for a lecture on Wednesday, July 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Reed leads policy development focusing on the needs of exonerees and their families and inclusive outreach to people at risk for wrongful conviction. The Ohio Innocence Project […]
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Stop by the Boone County Cooperative Extension Office for free seed packets
Stop by the Boone County Cooperative Extension service to grab free seed packets in April. Pick them up at 6028 Camp Ernst Road in Burlington. To celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day, the Boone County Public Library and the Enrichment Center will also be giving out seeds. Stop by the library on April 22 from […]