In the spirit of Team Read, lots of free and fun programs and activities will be happening at all Library locations this summer. Stop by the Main Library or any of our branches to find out what’s going on in your neighborhood! Or visit our online program calendar for the complete line-up of exciting Summer Reading programs.
Animals Alive!
A naturalist with Hamilton County Parks will bring live animals for children to see. Children will learn about these animals and where they live.
Wednesday, June 22, 10:45 a.m.
Pleasant Ridge Branch
Tuesday, June 28, 3:00 p.m.
Symmes Township Branch
Thursday, June 30, 2:00 p.m.
Forest Park Branch
Tuesday, July 5, 2:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch
The Life of a Pioneer Child
Join Julie Stubbs from Hamilton County Parks while you explore clothing, food, fire building, school life, and games played by children living over 200 years ago. Recommended for ages 7-12.
Thursday, June 30, 2:00 p.m.
Delhi Township Branch
Cincinnati Recreation Commission
Come to the Library and hit a ball, bait a hook, or shoot a basket this summer! The Cincinnati Recreation Commission is partnering with the Public Library for Summer Reading programs at a branch near you.
Playground Games. Tuesdays in June, 1:00 p.m.
College Hill Branch
Sports with Heather. Tuesdays: June & July, 2:00 p.m.
Walnut Hills Branch
Basketball for Kids. Monday, June 20, 1:00 p.m.
Price Hill Branch
Hooked on Fishing! Tuesday, July 19, 1:00 p.m.
Pleasant Ridge Branch
Do You Know Football (a.k.a. Soccer)? Thursday, July 28, 2:00 p.m.
West End Branch
Petting Zoo! with Honey Hill Farm
Thursday, June 23, 10:30 a.m.
Harrison Branch
Wednesday, June 29, 1:30 p.m.
Mariemont Branch
The History of Pirates with Tom Scheidt & Kimberley G.
Tuesday, June 21, 1:00 p.m.
Pleasant Ridge Branch
Shake, Rattle, & Read! with Tom Scheidt & Kimberley G.
Wednesday, June 15, 3:00 p.m.
Greenhills Branch
Thursday, June 23, 1:00 p.m.
Cheviot Branch
Saturday, July 30, 2:00 p.m.
Loveland Branch
ArtReach: A Division of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Once Upon a Time: An Introduction to Classic Fairy Tales. Friday, June 17, 3:00 p.m.
St. Bernard Branch
Stop Bullying Me! Conflict Management in Your School. Tuesday, June 21, 1:00 p.m.
Walnut Hills Branch
The Rough-Faced Girl Speaks: Native American Cinderella Story. Thursday, June 23, 2:00 p.m.
Oakley Branch
Music & Fun with Zak Morgan
Using music, magic, theatre, and comedy, Grammy-nominated children’s musician Zak Morgan encourages children to read books and exercise their imaginations. Both kids and adults love his zany, high-energy show!
Saturday, July 9, 2:00 p.m.
Clifton Branch
Thursday, July 14, 6:30 p.m.
Westwood Branch
The Magic of Tom Bemmes
Wednesday, June 29, 2:00 p.m.
West End Branch
Terry Francis - Purveyor of Magic & Mystery
Tuesday, June 21, 10:30 a.m.
Groesbeck Branch
Tuesday, June 21, 4:00 p.m.
Wyoming Branch
Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 p.m.
Blue Ash Branch
Frisch Marionettes
Kevin Frisch is a professional puppeteer who uses his handmade marionettes in musical puppet shows.
Monday, June 20, 2:00 p.m.
Avondale Branch
Tuesday, July 26, 6:30 p.m.
Mt. Washington Branch
Saturday, July 30, 2:00 p.m.
Sharonville Branch
Zumba for Kids! with Rayza Ramirez
Tuesday, June 21, 2:00 p.m.
Norwood Branch
Tuesday, June 28, 2:00 p.m.
Monfort Heights Branch
Thursday, July 21, 3:00 p.m.
Mt. Healthy Branch
Thursday, July 28, 1:30 p.m.
Madeira Branch
Saturday, July 30, 2:00 p.m.
Children's Learning Center, Main Library
Yoga for Kids
Wednesday, July 13, 1:30 p.m.
Madisonville Branch
Harry Potter Week! July 10-16
To celebrate the movie release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 2, the Library is declaring the week of July 10 through 16 “Harry Potter Week”. Everyone is invited to eat, drink and be Harry and enjoy dozens of magical programs taking place throughout the Library system. Highlights include:
Harry Potter’s Animals. Monday, July 11, 2:00 p.m.
Blue Ash Branch
Kids Cooking: Harry Potter Food. Tuesday, July 12, 2:00 p.m.
Avondale Branch
Harry Potter Lego Club. Tuesday, July 12,1:30 p.m.
Cheviot Branch
Harry Potter Party! Tuesday, July 12, 2:00 p.m.
Wyoming Branch
Harry Potter Day! Tuesday, July 12, 3:00 p.m.
Symmes Township Branch
Harry Potter Challenge. Tuesday or Wednesday, July 12 or 13, 7:00 p.m.
Green Township Branch
Harry Potter Release Party! Thursday, July 14, 1:30 p.m.
Madeira Branch
Harry Potter Crafts. Thursday, July 14, 2:00 p.m.
Avondale Branch
Act It Out: Become a wizard like Harry Potter! Friday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.
Children's Learning Center, Main Library
Harry Potter Festival, Saturday, July 16, all day
Sharonville Branch
Harry Potter Festival, Saturday, July 16, 10:00 a.m.
Sharonville Branch
Thanks to...
Sponsors: Thanks to our many sponsors who make this vital program possible: the Cincinnati Reds, Coney Island, the Friends of the Public Library, the Anderson Township Library Association, the Kersten Fund, the Charles H. Dater Foundation, and an anonymous donor for funding the Nook Colors.
With support from: Cincinnati Recreation Commission, Hamilton County Park District, Cincinnati Kings, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, and the University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics