On Sunday, October 8th, 2017, author and illustrator Dan Santat will be at Brazee Street Studios for two special events, courtesy of blue manatee children’s bookstore and Macmillan Publishing. These events support Mr. Santat’s newest book, After The Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again), which releases on October 3rd, 2017. This book is… [read more]
Family Friendly Things To Do in Cincinnati & NKY {August 2015}
Shhh…don’t tell the munchkins, but school starts in just a few weeks! Yikes! Where did the summer go? Lucky for them though, August is full of fun stuff going on around town! Concerts, festivals, crafts and more….we are here to help you plan some fun for the whole family. Family Friendly Things to Do in… [read more]
blue manatee bookstore Hosts Signing with Will Hillenbrand
We’re excited to let you know that one of our favorite local authors will be at one of our favorite local bookstores for a book signing on January 29. Will Hillenbrand will be at blue manatee children’s bookstore in Oakley for a reading and signing of his new book, Snowman’s Story. The cute new picture… [read more]
Greater Cincinnati Toy Stores
Greater Cincinnati Toy Stores Kids love toys, so what better place to explore new things, and maybe even test a few toys, than a toy store? Of course Target and Toys “R” Us have huge selections, and Amazon makes it easy to have toys delivered to your door, but Cincinnati is filled with hidden gems.… [read more]
Cincinnati’s Best Children’s Bookstores
Kids don’t know how good they have it these days. Especially when it comes to local bookstores. In “olden times,” the children’s section of a bookstore might have a beanbag and stuffed animal tossed in the corner–if you were lucky. These props indicated where you’d find a shelf or two of books for young’uns. And… [read more]
Greater Cincinnati Family Activities This Weekend {Aug 10 – 12}
It’s another great weekend here in Cincinnati and we are ready to get out and have some fun! Check out our round up of picks for this weekend! FRIDAY Head to Blue Manatee Bookstore & join Joel Caithamer (aka the Singing Librarian) for songs and fun on blue manatee’s LePage Stage! Free, all ages;… [read more]
Family Fun This Weekend (Feb 3-5)
Another Super Bowl will come and go and our beloved Bengals will be home watching it just like the rest of us…oh well, don’t let that get you down. There is plenty to do around town before the big Bengal-free game. First off, if you do have plans for a Super Feast on Super Bowl… [read more]
Family Fun this Fall-lovely Weekend (Nov 4-6)
Halloween is done and over The snickers all gone and ate But Fall’s just getting started Here’s hoping that snow comes late Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County host a used book sale today and Saturday at the Madeira Branch Library. Shoppers will find thousands of used books, CDs, DVDs, and… [read more]
