One of the best (and free) entertainment resources for parents is the local library. Aside from offering books for children to read, local libraries offer lots of great FREE programs and activities for children.
This month we’re sharing with you some of our favorite picks with regards to Children’s Programs from the Kenton County & Hamilton County Libraries (They send us their listings every month, which rocks). Because not all of us go to the Hamilton County and Kenton County libraries, we’ve included a list with links to other local library systems so you can check out their program offerings too.
Cincinnati
Public Library:
| Animals & Insects Groesbeck Branch Wildlife in Winter: Find out what some of your favorite animals do in winter! Thursday, Jan. 20, 6:30pm |
Art & Crafts Avondale Branch Winter Crafts: Come to the library after school for a craft to make and take home. Monday, Jan. 10, 3pm |
Art & Crafts Hyde Park Branch Snowflake Window Clings, Family Craft and Story Time. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 6:30pm |
| Art & Crafts Loveland Branch Valentines for Vets: Help make Valentine Cards for recovering veterans! Saturday, January 22, 1pm |
Black History Month Madeira Branch Anansi Stories: Celebrate Black History Month with African stories and crafts! Tuesday, January 11, 7pm |
Health & Fitness Elmwood Place Branch Kids Zone Health Program: Come join us for some fun exercising activities and a healthy snack. Thursday, January 27, 3:30pm |
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Kenton County
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| Scarf It Up! Durr Branch Learn the basic stitches while making a scarf. Students will receive a knit- ter’s Bag of Basics to get started. Saturday, Jan. 22 & 29; 2pm |
Myth Informed Erlanger Branch Look at some myths that may be well-known and others that may not be. Enjoy a classical snack and a craft. Ages 6-12. Thursday, Jan. 13; 7-8pm |
Bad Movie Night Erlanger Branch We’ll be showing a film that’s so bad that it’s good! The movie title is secret, though age-appropriate. Teens. Wednesday Jan. 26; 6pm |
| Teen AniManga Club Covington Branch Drop in for anime films, manga books and art and Japanese culture and snacks. Grades 6-12. Wednesdays, Jan. 19 at 4pm |
Homespun: Chill Out! Covington Branch Let’s explore the Arctic! We’ll conduct a few icy experi- ments, make an Aurora Borealis picture, and enjoy a chilly snack. Homeschoolers Grades 2-6 Monday, Jan. 24 at 1:30pm. |
So You Want to Be a Vegetarian? Durr Branch We’ll have a real, live expert here to talk about vegetarianism, answer your questions, and lots of hands-on demos! Teen. Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 6pm. |
Complete list of children’s programs.
Local libraries will also be offering a selection of programing for children and families in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Cincinnati Public Library – MLK Day Events
- Campbell County Library – Family Craft Night: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
More great library systems offering wonderful programs and storytimes for children:
PS. If you work for a library and are reading this, we’d love to be added to your distribution list as it pertains to children & family programming! Just email information to FamilyFriendlyCincinnati (@) Gmail.com.
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