All four branches of the Campbell County Public Library have now reopened. (Img: Campbell County Instagram) By Jessie Eden Each one of the Campbell County Library’s branches are now once again open for visitors. The branches, Cold Spring, Alexandria, Fort Thomas and Newport, will have the following hours; Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 […]
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Kentucky Libraries Waive All Fines and Fees for Library Patrons
Four NKY libraries are waiving fees and fines for patrons. (Img: Campbell County Library Instagram) Libraries all across the Commonwealth of Kentucky are making it easier for people to use their local library when coronavirus restrictions are eased and libraries can reopen. The boards of trustees of all four Northern Kentucky public libraries — Boone, […]
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Two Board Members from Fort Thomas Needed For Library
In 2015, Carla M. Landon was sworn in as a member of Campbell County Public Library’s Board of Trustees by Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery. The Campbell County Public Library has two openings on its Board of Trustees to fill positions of two members who have served for the last eight years. By Kentucky statute, […]
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Brewing, Bootleggin’, Theatre & Pluto: Campbell Co. Library Launches New Off-Site Programs
Brewing, Bootleggin’, Theatre & Pluto: Campbell Co. Library Launches New Off-Site Programs By Jessie Eden The Campbell County Library is launching some new programs! These off-site programs put a new twist on learning. For the month of March, many of them are based on STEM programs (i.e. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). The Science […]
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Author to Discuss Notorious 1896 Fort Thomas Murder
In 1896, northern Kentucky was thrust into the national spotlight for what was called “the crime of the century” – the murder of Pearl Bryan, whose headless body was discovered in Fort Thomas, Ky. The notorious case is the subject of a recently released book by historian Larry Tippin, who will be the featured speaker […]
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February Program at the Carrico Fort Thomas Library Branch
Programs for Adults and Teens Brown Bag Book Club Noon Monday, Feb. 4 Join the discussion of The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel. Ages 18 & up. Bag lunch optional. New members welcome. No need to register. Lunar New Year (Drop-In Program) 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 earn about the Lunar New Year […]
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Drop Your Drawers Campaign Provides a Welcome Necessity
Campbell County Library Director JC Morgan invites community to “Drop Your Drawers.” By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor While many children dream of bicycles, remote cars and the latest “it” toy for Christmas, some in our community wish also for warm clothing and basic essentials. New underwear is one of those essentials that is […]
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Newport Library Features Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit: Hometown Teams
The Newport Branch of the Campbell County Public Library system is hosting the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit: Hometown Teams. The exhibit seamlessly combines local and national sports artifacts to show how sports have shaped our society.
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Ryan Salzman Set To Install 15 Little Libraries By December 1
Ryan Salzman, local Little Library Enthusiast, wants to install YOUR Little Libraries by Dec 1. Ryan Salzman has many titles. Assistant Professor of political science at Northern Kentucky University. Member of Bellevue’s City Council. Little Library Enthusiast. In May we talked about the 40 little libraries set to spring up in Fort Thomas, Southgate, Bellevue, […]
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Fort Thomas Resident Newest Campbell County Library Board Member
Carla M. Landon is sworn in as the newest member of Campbell County Public Library‘s Board of Trustees by Campbell County Judge-Executive Steve Pendery at Judge Pendery’s office at the Campbell County Fiscal Court building, Newport, on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Lifelong Campbell County resident Carla M. Landon gained a passion for libraries at a young age. Now […]