June 2014 Programs at the Library
Summer
Reading kicks off on Saturday, June 7 with games, live music and free hot dogs
and sweet treats, while supplies last. The first
200 children and teens to register for Summer Reading will receive a prize. Â A complete list of Summer Reading programs can be found at http://www.cc-pl.org/summer-reading/.
Carrico/Fort Thomas
1000 Highland Ave.
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
Brown Bag Book Club
Noon Monday, June 2
Join this month’s discussion on Inside
Scientology by Janet Reitman. New members always welcome. Adults. Snacks
provided.
Backyard Composting
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3
Join DJ Scully, U.K. Campbell County Extension Agent for Natural
Resources and Environmental Management, for a discussion on how to manage food
and yard waste through composting. Topics will include the basics of composting
like acceptable materials to use, aeration, moisture management, types of
composters, trouble shooting, and how to use compost. Adults. Registration
required.
Summer Reading Kickoff!
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,
June 7
Have a booming good time at our Summer Reading Kickoff! Play games,
enjoy music and sign up for a summer of books and prizes. Hot dogs and sweet
treats served at noon, while supplies last. The first 200 children and teens to
register for Summer Reading will receive a prize. Families.
Summer Reading Kickoff
Concert: The Faux Frenchmen
Noon Saturday, June 7
Enjoy the gypsy jazz sounds of The Faux Frenchmen at the Summer Reading
Kickoff. Hot dogs and sweet treats starting at noon while supplies last. All
ages.
Adventure Club: Fun with
Robots
4 p.m. Monday, June 9
Make simple robots and see how well they work.   Ages 6 and 11. Registration required.
Fit for Life! Yoga for
Wellness
11:30 a.m. Monday, June 9
Come experience the benefits of yoga for yourself. Improve balance and
strength and reduce stress through this four week program. While participation
in each session is recommended, join us as often as your schedule will allow.
Please bring a yoga mat or towel. No prior yoga experience is necessary. This
class is appropriate for all skill levels. Teens and adults. Registration
required. Not all exercises are suitable
for everyone. Consult your doctor before participating in this or any exercise
program.
Mythbusting 101
4 p.m. Wednesday, June 11
Put science-based theories to the test and determine what is fact verses
fiction. Ages 10 to 18. Registration required.
Super Saturday: Einstein’s
Megatronic Cosmic Cafe
Noon Saturday, June 14
Enjoy a lunch inspired by Einstein and other famous scientists. Please notify
the library of any food allergies. Families. Registration required.
Adventure Club: Exploring
with Galileo
4 p.m. Monday, June 16
Few scientists have made as many discoveries as Galileo. Today we’ll
recreate some of his famous experiments and see what we discover. Ages 6 to
11. Registration required.
Fit for Life! Yoga for
Wellness
11:30 a.m. Monday, June 16
Come experience the benefits of yoga for yourself. Improve balance and
strength and reduce stress through this four week program. While participation
in each session is recommended, join us as often as your schedule will allow.
Please bring a yoga mat or towel. No prior yoga experience is necessary. This
class is appropriate for all skill levels. Teens and adults. Registration
required. Not all exercises are suitable
for everyone. Consult your doctor before participating in this or any exercise
program.
DIY Monster Painting
4 p.m. Wednesday, June 18
Add monsters to thrift store paintings in this fun, kitschy craft. Ages
10 to 18. Registration required. Snacks provided.
Upcycled Marble Candle
Holders
6:30 p.m. Thursday, June
19
Upcycle old CDs using dollar store bargains to create a beautiful candle
holder as a DIY décor, a gift or for wedding centerpieces. Adults. Registration
required.
Teen Night at the Movies
7 p.m. Friday, June 20
Recreate the cinema experience with popcorn, candy and a screening of a
popular film. Ages 13 to 18. Registration required. Snacks provided. Movie
Rating: PG-13.
Super Saturday: Beach
Babies
10 a.m. Saturday, June 21
Bring your baby to the “beach” at the library! Make a special
footprint craft, play with beach balls and splash in the “duck pond”.
Birth to 2. Registration required.
Adventure Club: Cincinnati
Observatory Shows Us the Sun
4 p.m. Monday, June 23
The Cincinnati Observatory brings outer space to the library. Come learn
about our closest star and, weather permitting, safely view solar flares and
sun spots. Ages 6 to 11. Registration required.
Fit for Life! Yoga for
Wellness
11:30 a.m. Monday, June 23
Come experience the benefits of yoga for yourself. Improve balance and
strength and reduce stress through this four week program. While participation
in each session is recommended, join us as often as your schedule will allow.
Please bring a yoga mat or towel. No prior yoga experience is necessary. This
class is appropriate for all skill levels. Teens and adults. Registration
required. Not all exercises are suitable
for everyone. Consult your doctor
before participating in this or any exercise program.
DIY Rock Candy
4 p.m. Wednesday, June 25
Use simple ingredients found around the house to make this delicious
treat. Ages 10 to 18. Registration required. Snacks provided.
Sensory Friendly Story
Time
10 a.m. Saturday, June 28
This special story time is designed for children with sensory
integration challenges and their families. Come enjoy stories, songs, movement
games, and sensory activities. Ages 2 to 6. Registration required.
Super Saturday: Energy in
Motion
1 p.m. Saturday, June 28
Join The Living Arts and Science Center from Lexington, KY to learn
about energy with hands-on experiments and interactive activities. Ages 5 and
older. Registration required.
Adventure Club: The
Importance of Simple Machines
4 p.m. Monday, June 30
The invention of the wheel made countless everyday tasks simpler. But
there are five other simple machines that also help us every day. Explore how
all six work today. Ages 6 to 11.Â
Registration required.
Fit for Life! Yoga for
Wellness
11:30 a.m. Monday, June 30
Come experience the benefits of yoga for yourself. Improve balance and
strength and reduce stress through this four week program. While participation
in each session is recommended, join us as often as your schedule will allow.
Please bring a yoga mat or towel. No prior yoga experience is necessary. This
class is appropriate for all skill levels. Teens and adults. Registration
required. Not all exercises are suitable
for everyone. Consult your doctor before participating in this or any exercise
program.
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In the 2012-2013 fiscal year, 681,701 people
visited the Library, checking out more than 1 million items. In addition, 40,713 people attended
2,008 programs offered by the Library, and more than 2,359 public meetings took
place the library’s meeting rooms.Â
Public computer use topped more than 117,400 users.
The Library makes every reasonable effort to
accommodate patrons with disabilities.Â
Please allow 72 hours before the event when requesting such
accommodation. All facilities and
meeting rooms are ADA compliant.
The Campbell County Public Library operates
three branches. The Cold Spring
Branch is located at 3920 Alexandria Pike in Cold Spring, phone 859-781-6166. The Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch is
located at 1000 Highland Ave. in Fort Thomas, phone 859-572-5033. The Newport Branch is located at 901 E.
Sixth St. in Newport, phone 859-572-5035.
Hours for all three branches are 9 a.m.-9
p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; and 1-5
p.m. Sunday. The Web site address
is www.cc-pl.org.
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