There’s no better place for fun than the Library and if you’re looking for some affordable (FREE) fun that your kids will enjoy, it’s the place to be.
Each month the Cincinnati Public Library offers a wide variety of free activities and story times for families. This month we’re sharing with you some of our favorite picks with regards to their Children’s Programs. They have so many great programs to choose from that it was hard to only select a few, but we did our best! You’ll see what we mean when you check out the full list (linked at the end of the post).
As I mentioned, in addition to it’s great children’s programs, the Library also hosts story times throughout the month at its various branches. You can find a complete list of those times here.
~~~Get Crafty~~~
Tuesdays, Sept 21 & 28
Pleasant Ridge Branch Library, 6233 Montgomery Rd., 369-4488
After School Art Fun! Hear an art-related book, then make a different art project every week with Miss Natalie or other
teachers from the Kennedy Heights Arts Center! Tuesdays 21 & 28, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Ages 5-12 Registration is
recommended.
Thursday, Sept 16
West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., 369-6026
Origami Fun: Try your hand at making origami animals with Ms. Sarah! Thursday 16, 3:30 p.m., Ages 5-12 Sponsored by
the Kersten Fund.
Tuesday, Sept 21
Bond Hill Branch Library, 1740 Langdon Farm Rd., 369-4445
Afternoon Art: Create a fall craft Tuesday 21, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Ages 6-12 Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.
Tuesday, Sept 21
Miami Township Branch Library, 8 North Miami Ave., 369-6050
Kids Craft Club: Join us for some crafty time and make an awesome item to take home! Tuesday 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ages
6-12 Registration is required Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library & the Kersten Fund.
Wednesday, Sept 22
Wyoming Branch Library, 500 Springfield Pike, 369-6014
Duct Tape for Tweens! Create and take home a project made out of colorful duct tape! Wednesday 22, 4:00 p.m., Ages 8-
11 Registration is required Sponsored by the Kersten Fund.
Thursday, Sept 30
Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave., 369-6028
Make It Take It: Nature crafts! Thursday 30, 4:00-4:45 p.m., Ages 6-12.
~~~Become a Top Chef~~~
Tuesday, Sept 28
Avondale Branch Library, 3566 Reading Rd., 369-4440
Kid’s Cooking: Come to the library and make a yummy healthy snack. Tuesday 28, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Ages 5-12.
~~~Get Bilingual~~~
Saturday, Sept 18
Main Library, 800 Vine St., 369-6900
Uno Dos Tres: Spanish-English Storytime. Enjoy stories, rhymes, fingerplays & songs in Spanish and English. Children’s
Learning Center, Saturday 18, 11:30 a.m., All ages.
~~~Be a Gamer~~~
Saturday, September 25
Sharonville Branch Library, 10980 Thornview Dr., 369-6049
Kid’s Game Day: Video games, board games & snacks! Saturday 25, Noon-4:00 p.m., Ages 8-12.
~~~ Legos: If you Build it, They Will Come ~~~
Thursday, Sept 16
Hyde Park Branch Library, 2747 Erie Ave., 369-4456
Club Lego: Hang out & build stuff. Thursday 16, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Ages 6-12.
Tuesday, Sept 21
College Hill Branch Library, 1400 W. North Bend Rd., 369-6036
Lego Club: Lego lovers, build a monster creation & have your picture taken with it! Tuesday 21, 2:30 p.m., Ages 5-11.
Phew, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. For a complete list of Cincinnati Library programming for the month of September, click here. For those of you who don’t live in Hamilton County, here are links to the children’s programs pages for libraries across the region:
- Kenton County Library Children’s Programs
- Boone County Library Children’s Programs
- Campbell County Library Children’s Programs
- Franklin-Springboro Library Children’s Programs
- Lebanon Public Library Children’s Programs
- Mason Public Library Children’s Programs
- Middletown Public Library Children’s Programs
- West Chester Public Library Children’s Programs
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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.
