BCPL Calendar of Events http://www.bcpl.org/rss/rss_feed.xml This feed contains a list of children's, teen, and adult events at the Boone County Public Library. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:01:09 -0500 RW Script Prenatal Yoga 2009-01-05, Monday, 6:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. This prenatal yoga program conforms with the safety guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for exercise during and after pregnancy. Please bring a yoga mat. &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Kings Day Celebration (All ages) 2009-01-05, Monday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. The Christmas Season is extended to Jan. 5th with the visit of the Wisemen! Come with your family for pictures, snacks and a free gift! VIENEN LOS REYES MAGOS! Sign-up begins Dec. 22. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga 2009-01-05, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Explore Hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. The class will be challenging enough to build and tone muscle as well as increase stamina. Please bring a yoga mat. &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT You Can Compute! 2009-01-06, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-01-06, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Walton Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-01-06, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Teen Advisory Group (Ages 12+) 2009-01-06, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Voice your opinion! Help us plan teen programs, recommend teen books and materials and earn volunteer hours. Pizza provided. Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT You Can Compute! 2009-01-07, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Chess Club 2009-01-07, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Chess players of all ages and levels are invited to play chess at the Florence Branch every Wednesday. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Creating Comics with Mike Maydak 2009-01-07, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Iconography: The Power of Stickman. &#36;10 materials fee. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT You Can Compute! 2009-01-08, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-01-08, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Best of the Best Book Group 2009-01-08, Thursday, 3:00 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/best_of_best/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-01-08, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Join Karen Landrum, RYT, for this basic/beginner yoga practice that offers a holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117</span>. to register SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-01-08, Thursday, 6:15 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Join Karen Landrum, RYT, for this basic/beginner yoga practice that offers a holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). $25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117</span>. to register SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Twilight Talk (Ages 14 to adult) 2009-01-08, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Come to discuss your favorite series and the new Twilight movie! Refreshments provided. Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT David Mack Exhibition and Gallery Talk 2009-01-08, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. <a href="http://www.davidmack.com/">David Mack</a> is the author and artist of Kabuki and Daredevil from Marvel Comics. Kabuki has earned David international acclaim for its innovative storytelling, painting techniques and page design. The series is available in seven languages and there are over one million copies of Kabuki comics, paperbacks and hardcovers in print in the United States alone. Mack is not only the famed creator of these well-known comics, he's also the author of a children's book, The Shy Creatures. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT You Can Compute! 2009-01-08, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-01-08, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Join Karen Landrum, RYT, for this basic/beginner yoga practice that offers a holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117</span>. to register SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-01-09, Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Xbox Gaming for Tweens (Ages 8 to 12) 2009-01-10, Saturday, 1:00 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Show off your gaming skills as we play Xbox 360 games like Guitar Hero. Sign-up begins Dec. 27. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Meet Hal McFarland 2009-01-10, Saturday, 2:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Hal McFarland discusses his new book, A Dream Within a Dream, a fictionalized account of the Kiger murder trial. Mr. McFarland, a life-long resident of Boone County, talked with many people who remember the trial or were involved in the trial to create his novelization of the Joan Kiger murder trial. He has written a riveting book that gives a nod to the many theories of what happened that night. It not only tells about the trial but gives a wonderful slice of life look at this area in 1943. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Wii Sports for Adults 2009-01-12, Monday, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. You've heard about it, read about it, and now come try it! Play sports the Wii way. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Prenatal Yoga 2009-01-12, Monday, 6:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. This prenatal yoga program conforms with the safety guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for exercise during and after pregnancy. Please bring a yoga mat. &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Pajama Party (Ages 2 to 5) 2009-01-12, Monday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Come in your jammies and bring your favorite stuffed friend for bedtime stories and activities. Sign-up begins Dec. 29. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Affictionados Book Group 2009-01-12, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/affictionados/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga 2009-01-12, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Explore Hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. The class will be challenging enough to build and tone muscle as well as increase stamina. Please bring a yoga mat. &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Digital Photography 2009-01-12, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Camera Basics. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet I 2009-01-13, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-01-13, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Walton Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-01-13, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Anime and Manga (Ages 14&#43;) 2009-01-13, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Join us as we discuss all things Anime and Manga. Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT A Series of Unfortunate Events (Ages 9 to 13) 2009-01-13, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. A series of unfortunate events awaits Lemony Snicket readers who join us for tragic stories, gruesome games, and horrendous crafts. Sign-up begins Dec. 30. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Calligraphy (Ages 12&#43;) 2009-01-13, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Learn the beautiful art of calligraphy. Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Quilted Bow Tie Pillow 2009-01-13, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Make a 3-D bow tie pillow in this 2-part class. Bring needles, scissors and thread; all other supplies provided. &#36;10 materials fee per person. Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Chapter and Verse Book Group 2009-01-13, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/chapter_verse/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT How Money Works: Make it Work for You 2009-01-13, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Walton Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Maurice Vandt of Primerica will answer your questions about debt consolidation, credit cards, retirement plans, mortgages, and life insurance. Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet I 2009-01-14, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Chess Club 2009-01-14, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Chess players of all ages and levels are invited to play chess at the Florence Branch every Wednesday. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Creating Comics with Mike Maydak 2009-01-14, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Storytelling: How Comics Come to Life. &#36;10 materials fee. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet I 2009-01-15, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Chick Picks Book Group 2009-01-15, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Main Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/chick_picks/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-01-15, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-01-15, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Join Karen Landrum, RYT, for this basic/beginner yoga practice that offers a holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117</span>. to register SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-01-15, Thursday, 6:15 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Join Karen Landrum, RYT, for this basic/beginner yoga practice that offers a holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). $25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117</span>. to register SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Teen Movie Night (Ages 14&#43;) 2009-01-15, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Five high school students meet in detention and find they have more in common than they thought. A classic 80's teen movie that you won't want to miss. Refreshments provided and parental permission required. Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Explore Your Core 2009-01-15, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Are you looking for a good way to release tension, lose weight and strengthen your abs? Core class is for you! Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet I 2009-01-15, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-01-15, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Join Karen Landrum, RYT, for this basic/beginner yoga practice that offers a holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117</span>. to register SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-01-16, Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Star Wars (Ages 6 to 14) 2009-01-16, Friday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away there was an exciting library program filled with all things Star Wars. Dress as your favorite character. Sign-up begins Jan. 2. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Happy Birthday, Tales (All ages) 2009-01-17, Saturday, 2:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Sing and dance with Tales, the library's favorite dragon, as we celebrate a big day. Sign-up begins Jan. 3. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Prenatal Yoga 2009-01-19, Monday, 6:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. This prenatal yoga program conforms with the safety guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for exercise during and after pregnancy. Please bring a yoga mat. &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga 2009-01-19, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Explore Hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. The class will be challenging enough to build and tone muscle as well as increase stamina. Please bring a yoga mat. &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Digital Photography 2009-01-19, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Composition and Elements. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Really Good Book Club 2009-01-19, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Walton Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/really_good/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet II 2009-01-20, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-01-20, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Walton Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-01-20, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Quilted Bow Tie Pillow 2009-01-20, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Make a 3-D bow tie pillow in this 2-part class. Bring needles, scissors and thread; all other supplies provided. &#36;10 materials fee per person. Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Soup Making 101 2009-01-20, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Walton Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. January is National Soup Month. Join us for hot recipes and a soup-making demonstration by Nancy Zwick. Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet II 2009-01-21, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Real Men Read Book Group 2009-01-21, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. @ the Scheben Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/real_men_read/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Chess Club 2009-01-21, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Chess players of all ages and levels are invited to play chess at the Florence Branch every Wednesday. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yu-Gi-Oh (Ages 9 to 16) 2009-01-21, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Meet other local players for friendly dueling and snacks. Bring your own deck. No trading. English cards only. Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yu-gi-oh (Ages 9 to 16) 2009-01-21, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Meet other local players for friendly dueling and snacks. Bring your own deck. No trading. English cards only. Sign-up begins Jan. 7. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Creating Comics with Mike Maydak 2009-01-21, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. The Benefits of Research. &#36;10 materials fee. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Book Chatter Book Group 2009-01-22, Thursday, 9:30 a.m. @ the Walton Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/book_chatter/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet II 2009-01-22, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Thrillers and Chillers Book Group 2009-01-22, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Lents Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/thrillers_chillers/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-01-22, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-01-22, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Join Karen Landrum, RYT, for this basic/beginner yoga practice that offers a holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117</span>. to register SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-01-22, Thursday, 6:15 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Join Karen Landrum, RYT, for this basic/beginner yoga practice that offers a holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). $25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117</span>. to register SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet II 2009-01-22, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Discovering Archaeology 2009-01-22, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Local archaeologist, Jeannine Kreinbrinkfield, discusses the field of archeology. Everyone with an interest in archaeology - children through adults - is invited to attend. Find out about sites in Northern Kentucky where significant pre-historical and historical digs have taken place. Learn about artifacts and the remains of the past buried in the ground. See a demonstration of the tools archaeologists use. Sponsored by Friends of Big Bone. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-01-22, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Join Karen Landrum, RYT, for this basic/beginner yoga practice that offers a holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117</span>. to register SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-01-23, Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Movie Night 2009-01-23, Friday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. For young Chihiro and her family, a mysterious tunnel leads to a haunted town ruled by the greedy witch Yu-baba. Will Chihiro win back her name and return home? Don't miss this anime classic from director Miyazaki Hayao. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Live at the Library: Tupelo Honey 2009-01-23, Friday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Tupelo Honey draws inspiration from Patty Griffin, Sheryl Crow, and the Indigo Girls. Full of harmonies, their eclectic blend of different types of music gives them a style that is all its own. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Terrific Tote Bags 2009-01-24, Saturday, 1:00 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Bring the family and decorate a canvas tote bag that would be perfect for holding library books. Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Shakespeare Alive Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream (Grades K-5) 2009-01-24, Saturday, 2:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Magic, buffoonery and blossoming romances are brought to life with music, puppetry and audience participation. Sign-up begins Jan. 10. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Read, Listen, Watch: Discuss a Biography 2009-01-25, Sunday, 2:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/biography/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Classic Games for Adults 2009-01-26, Monday, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Catch a serious case of fun playing the fast-paced game Catch Phrase. The game of 10,000 words and a barrel of laughs. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Prenatal Yoga 2009-01-26, Monday, 6:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. This prenatal yoga program conforms with the safety guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for exercise during and after pregnancy. Please bring a yoga mat. &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Monday 4 Mystery Book Group 2009-01-26, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/monday_4_mystery/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga 2009-01-26, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Explore Hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. The class will be challenging enough to build and tone muscle as well as increase stamina. Please bring a yoga mat. &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Digital Photography 2009-01-26, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Photoshop Basics. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT E-mail Basics 2009-01-27, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-01-27, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Walton Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-01-27, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Chinese New Year Celebration (Ages 5 to 9) 2009-01-27, Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Celebrate China's biggest festival. Join us for stories, a dragon dance, and "fireworks" to ring in the Year of the Ox! Sign-up begins Jan. 13. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Exercise with Jazzercise 2009-01-27, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Start the New Year off right with Jazzercise! A certified instructor will lead you through a 60-minute class and incorporate cardio, strength, and stretch moves for a total body workout. Please bring a towel/mat and wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes; hand weights are optional. Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT E-mail Basics 2009-01-28, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Chess Club 2009-01-28, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Chess players of all ages and levels are invited to play chess at the Florence Branch every Wednesday. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Pajama Party (Ages 2 to 5) 2009-01-28, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Come in your jammies and bring your favorite stuffed friend for bedtime stories and activities. Sign-up begins Jan. 14. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Rivertown Readers Book Group 2009-01-28, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Chapin Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/rivertown_readers/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Creating Comics with Mike Maydak 2009-01-28, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Open studio: Try New Tools and Techniques. &#36;10 materials fee. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT E-mail Basics 2009-01-29, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-01-29, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-01-29, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Join Karen Landrum, RYT, for this basic/beginner yoga practice that offers a holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117</span>. to register SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-01-29, Thursday, 6:15 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Join Karen Landrum, RYT, for this basic/beginner yoga practice that offers a holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). $25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117</span>. to register SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT E-mail Basics 2009-01-29, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-01-29, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Join Karen Landrum, RYT, for this basic/beginner yoga practice that offers a holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). &#36;25 fee for month. <span class="bold">Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117</span>. to register SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-01-30, Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Live at the Library: NKU Vocal Jazz Ensemble 2009-01-30, Friday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. This small, auditioned ensemble specializes in the performance of standard and contemporary vocal jazz and solo jazz literature. Under the direction of Dr. Randy Pennington, the ensemble performs frequently in the Cincinnati region including peformances at area clubs and theaters, civic organizations and on campus. Don Steins is the accompanist for the ensemble. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Snow Much Fun! (Ages 2 to 5) 2009-01-31, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Feeling the chill? Celebrate all things winter with snowy stories and cool activities. Sign-up begins Jan. 17. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Handmade Japanese Cards 2009-01-31, Saturday, 1:00 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. "Hana" (flowers) cards are beautiful and unique handmade cards. You will make pinwheel flowers using Japanese origami paper to decorate your cards. All supplies provided; &#36;5 fee per person. Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Family Movie Matinee 2009-01-31, Saturday, 1:00 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Come and experience the one that started it all! Watch as Troy and Gabriella's decision to audition for their high school's musical turns their school upside-down. Rated G. Space is limited. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Weekday Walk 2009-02-01, Sunday, 9:00 a.m. @ the Walton Branch. Need to lose a few holiday pounds? Want to workout where the weather won't dampen your enthusiasm? Drop in weekday mornings to exercise with a Leslie Sansone DVD. (Every weekday in February.) SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Live at the Library: Silver Arm 2009-02-01, Sunday, 2:00 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Silver Arm has appeared with the Cincinnati Symphony, Pops and Ballet Tech. If you enjoy Celtic music, you won't want to miss this concert. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Prenatal Yoga 2009-02-02, Monday, 6:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Practicing yoga in pregnancy helps to strengthen and stretch muscles, release tension and maintain good posture. This Prenatal Yoga program conforms with the safety guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for exercise during and after pregnancy. Please bring a yoga mat. <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Pajama Party (Ages 2 to 5) 2009-02-02, Monday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Come in your jammies and bring your favorite stuffed friend for bedtime stories and activities. Sign-up begins January 19. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Captain Underpants (Ages 6 to 11) 2009-02-02, Monday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Tra-la-la! Get ready to laugh with the world's funniest superhero! Sign-up begins January 19. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga 2009-02-02, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Enjoy a relaxing class that explores Hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. The class will be challenging enough to build and tone muscle as well as increase stamina. You'll leave feeling peaceful and revitalized! Please bring a yoga mat. <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Decorative Painting 2009-02-02, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Learn basic strokes and techniques in this three-part series. Put your new skills to the test and create a welcome sign for home or to give as a gift. $15 materials fee. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT You Can Compute! 2009-02-03, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-02-03, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Walton Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-02-03, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Teen Advisory Group (Teen 12+) 2009-02-03, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Voice your opinion! Help us plan teen programs, recommend teen books and materials and earn volunteer hours. Pizza provided. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT You Can Compute! 2009-02-04, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Chess Club 2009-02-04, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Chess players of all ages and levels are invited to play chess at the Florence Branch every Wednesday. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Paper Sculpture 2009-02-04, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Learn the step-by-step process of creating a sculpture out of paper! Julia Martin, from Flying Cat Gallery in Covington, demonstrates the basics of mold-making and paper-casting. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT You Can Compute! 2009-02-05, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-02-05, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Best of the Best Book Group 2009-02-05, Thursday, 3:00 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/best_of_best/">Go to web page</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-02-05, Thursday, 6:15 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Beginning yoga for an holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Kids and Tell (Teens 12+) 2009-02-05, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. If you fell in love with Twilight, you'll want to preview some other great teen romance novels. You'll have a chance to tell everyone about your favorite. Refreshments provided. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT You Can Compute! 2009-02-05, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-02-05, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Beginning yoga for an holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-02-06, Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT I Want to be a Librarian (Ages 3 to 6) 2009-02-06, Friday, 1:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Learning comes from play! Children play "library" with their adults in our make believe library with hands-on activities. Sign-up begins January 23. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Pizza and Pages (Ages 8 to 12) 2009-02-06, Friday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Who has the best pizza in town? What is your favorite book? Cast your vote. You'll decide which pizza and books are the best. We provide the drinks and pizza. Come ready to eat. Sign-up begins January 23. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Early Childhood Fair 2009-02-07, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Learn more about early learning and enrichment opportunities available in Boone County, and the vicinity, that will help your child succeed. Local businesses, childcare centers, preschools, organizations and agencies will be present with lots of information for families with preschoolers! Tales, the Library dragon, will be here to meet your children and pose for photos. Join us for door prizes, games, fun activities and storytimes for ages birth to six. Co-sponsored by the Boone County Community Early Childhood Council. At 10:30: Avoiding Food Portion Distortion for Little Ones; at 11:00: Make Reading to Your Baby and Toddler Especially Fun; at 11:30: Nourishing the Pre-Reader: What You Can Do Now to Help Develop a Reader; and, at 12:00: Social Skills for Kindergarten Success. Sign-up begins February 6. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Between the Covers Book Group 2009-02-07, Saturday, 2:00 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/between_the_covers/">Go to web page</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Wii Sports for Adults 2009-02-09, Monday, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. You've heard about it, read about it, and now come try it! Play sports the Wii way. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Memory Wire Jewelry (Ages 6 to 10) 2009-02-09, Monday, 4:30 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Make a fun and easy beaded bracelet for yourself or give it as a great Valentine's Day gift to someone special! Sign-up begins January 26. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Prenatal Yoga 2009-02-09, Monday, 6:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Practicing yoga in pregnancy helps to strengthen and stretch muscles, release tension and maintain good posture. This Prenatal Yoga program conforms with the safety guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for exercise during and after pregnancy. Please bring a yoga mat. <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Affictionados Book Group 2009-02-09, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/affictionados/">Go to web page</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga 2009-02-09, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Enjoy a relaxing class that explores Hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. The class will be challenging enough to build and tone muscle as well as increase stamina. You'll leave feeling peaceful and revitalized! Please bring a yoga mat. <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Decorative Painting 2009-02-09, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Learn basic strokes and techniques in this three-part series. Put your new skills to the test and create a welcome sign for home or to give as a gift. $15 materials fee. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet I 2009-02-10, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-02-10, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Walton Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-02-10, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: No-sew Fleece Pillow 2009-02-10, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Make a cute and cuddly pillow without sewing a thing! How? By using knots! This heart-shaped pillow is just in time for Valentine's Day. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Anime and Manga Club (Teens 14 to 18) 2009-02-10, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Join us as we discuss all things Anime and Manga. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Chapter and Verse Book Group 2009-02-10, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/chapter_verse/">Go to web page</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Alpacas! 2009-02-10, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Walton Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Kentucky alpaca farmers agree, the best stock might be livestock - but don't look for it on Wall Street! Join us for this informative program on raising alpacas. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet I 2009-02-11, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Chess Club 2009-02-11, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Chess players of all ages and levels are invited to play chess at the Florence Branch every Wednesday. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Candy Making (Teens 12+) 2009-02-11, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Join Nancy from Fantasy in Frosting for a demonstration on simple candy making. All participants will go home with candy! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: The Art of Handmade Paper 2009-02-11, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Join Margaret Rhein of Terrapin Paper Mill for this demonstration that focuses on the art of making paper by hand. She also explores the art of collage, combining old pieces of lace, sheet music, novelty fibers and personal mementos in the handmade paper surface. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet I 2009-02-12, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-02-12, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-02-12, Thursday, 6:15 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Beginning yoga for an holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Cultural Heritage: Lincoln, I Too, Am a Kentuckian 2009-02-12, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Host Dave Shuffett visits Lincoln's birthplace outside of Hodgenville and the Knob Creek farm of his boyhood; journeys to Indiana and Illinois in the footsteps of the Lincoln family; walks the fields of Gettysburg; and tours our nation's capital to ponder the enduring legacy of this extraordinary man. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Spa Night (Teens 14 to 18) 2009-02-12, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Relax and unwind with facials, manicures and pedicures. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Meditation 2009-02-12, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. An introduction to the simple yet profound art of meditation. Learn about your subtle body, chakras, kundalini, and the practice of awareness. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet I 2009-02-12, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-02-12, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Beginning yoga for an holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-02-13, Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Love is in the Air! (Ages 3 to 6) 2009-02-14, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Sweet stories for sweetie pies. Bring the whole family to celebrate Valentine's Day. Sign-up begins January 31. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Crazy 4 Chocolate (Teens 12+) 2009-02-14, Saturday, 2:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Are you a chocoholic? Sample a variety of decadent chocolaty treats from around the world. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Prenatal Yoga 2009-02-16, Monday, 6:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Practicing yoga in pregnancy helps to strengthen and stretch muscles, release tension and maintain good posture. This Prenatal Yoga program conforms with the safety guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for exercise during and after pregnancy. Please bring a yoga mat. <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Free online Practice Tests! GED, ACT, TOEFL, and more... 2009-02-16, Monday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Come to the library for free online practice tests, ranging from GED, U.S. Citizenship, college entrance exams, TOEFL, Military, and dozens more. Computers will be available and staff on hand to answer questions and provide help. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga 2009-02-16, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Enjoy a relaxing class that explores Hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. The class will be challenging enough to build and tone muscle as well as increase stamina. You'll leave feeling peaceful and revitalized! Please bring a yoga mat. <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Decorative Painting 2009-02-16, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Learn basic strokes and techniques in this three-part series. Put your new skills to the test and create a welcome sign for home or to give as a gift. $15 materials fee. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Really Good Book Group 2009-02-16, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Walton Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/really_good/">Go to web page</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet II 2009-02-17, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-02-17, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Walton Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-02-17, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Out of Kentucky 2009-02-17, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. The aftermath of the Civil War saw great changes within Boone County, a border county in a border state. The black population went from 25% during the 1860s down to single digits after the turn of the 20th century. Who were the black families that left? When did they leave and why? This presentation is a culmination of a two-year project to find the descendants of the migrating black families in Connersville, Indiana. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet II 2009-02-18, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Real Men Read Book Group 2009-02-18, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. @ the Scheben Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/real_men_read/">Go to web page</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Chess Club 2009-02-18, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Chess players of all ages and levels are invited to play chess at the Florence Branch every Wednesday. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Picnic (All ages) 2009-02-18, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Come join us for a table-top audience participation performance inspired by a fable about a little ant and a big crumb. Take-home rod puppets included for audience members! Sign-up begins February 4. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yu-gi-oh (Ages 9 to 16) 2009-02-18, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Meet other local players for friendly dueling and snacks. Bring your own deck. No trading. English cards only. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Circlemania with Lee McDonald 2009-02-18, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. See a demonstration of cutting techniques for circles and donuts by the author of Adventures in Circles: Quilt Designs from Start to Finish. Ms. McDonald demonstrates techniques and shares quilts from the book and stories behind their inspiration. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Book Chatter Book Group 2009-02-19, Thursday, 9:30 a.m. @ the Walton Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/book_chatter/">Go to web page</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet II 2009-02-19, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Chick Picks Book Group 2009-02-19, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Main Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/chick_picks/">Go to web page</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-02-19, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-02-19, Thursday, 6:15 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Beginning yoga for an holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT I Love Horses (Ages 6 to 10) 2009-02-19, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. We're horsing around at the library--come join us! A look at some of the things you need to become a real horse pro. Sign-up begins February 5. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Cultural Heritage: Frederick Douglass 2009-02-19, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Michael Crutcher captivates viewers and listeners of all ages with his portrayal of Frederick Douglass. Crutcher is a devout scholar of Frederick Douglass and believes his calling is to share Douglass' principles of freedom, equality, religion and self-esteem. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Internet II 2009-02-19, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-02-19, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Beginning yoga for an holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-02-20, Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Family Movie Night (All ages) 2009-02-20, Friday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. A classic Disney fairytale mixed with modern-day America in a story about a princess sent to our world by an evil queen. Come and see how Giselle finds her true prince. Sign-up begins February 6. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Movie Night 2009-02-20, Friday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. In honor of Black History Month, watch a film celebrating Rosa Parks. Enjoy the story of the heroine whose refusal to obey racial bus segregation was just one of her acts in her fight for justice. Starring Emmy nominated actress, Angela Bassett, this film is not rated. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Feed the Birds (Ages 6 to 10) 2009-02-21, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. It's National Feed the Birds Month! Learn about the birds in your own backyard, and make a feeder for your feathered friends. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Fine Arts Sampler Weekend: Wild Carrot 2009-02-21, Saturday, 1:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. This popular folk-singing duo returns to the library! Sponsored by the Fine Arts Fund. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Fine Arts Sampler Weekend: Wild Carrot 2009-02-21, Saturday, 2:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Combining traditional and contemporary bluegrass music, fiddle tunes, old-time clawhammer banjo and the high-lonesome sound, Moonshine Drive has been delighting audiences all over the Cincinnati area. Sponsored by the Fine Arts Fund. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Read, Listen, Watch: Discuss a Biography Book Group 2009-02-22, Sunday, 2:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/biography/">Go to web page</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Classic Games for Adults 2009-02-23, Monday, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Come be a kid again and play Operation, Connect Four, and many more. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Candy Sushi (Teens 12+) 2009-02-23, Monday, 4:30 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Just because it looks like sushi, doesn't mean it has to taste that way! Come and put together some treats that look like sushi, but taste so much sweeter! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Prenatal Yoga 2009-02-23, Monday, 6:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Practicing yoga in pregnancy helps to strengthen and stretch muscles, release tension and maintain good posture. This Prenatal Yoga program conforms with the safety guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for exercise during and after pregnancy. Please bring a yoga mat. <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Monday 4 Mystery Book Group 2009-02-23, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/monday_4_mystery/">Go to web page</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga 2009-02-23, Monday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Enjoy a relaxing class that explores Hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. The class will be challenging enough to build and tone muscle as well as increase stamina. You'll leave feeling peaceful and revitalized! Please bring a yoga mat. <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT E-mail Basics 2009-02-24, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-02-24, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Walton Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-02-24, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Arts and Crafts Series: Gourd Birdhouses 2009-02-24, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Use a bottle gourd to create your own unique birdhouse with wood stains, wood burning techniques and paint. $5 materials fee. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Email Basics 2009-02-25, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Cultural Heritage: Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln 2009-02-25, Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. We wrap up the cultural celebration with the new traveling History Mobile exhibit, Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln, from the Kentucky Historical Society. This 300-square foot exhibit explores the life of Lincoln and contains artifacts and images as well as audio, video and interactive elements. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Rivertown Readers Book Group 2009-02-25, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Chapin Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/rivertown_readers/">Go to web page</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Chess Club 2009-02-25, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. @ the Florence Branch. Chess players of all ages and levels are invited to play chess at the Florence Branch every Wednesday. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Email Basics 2009-02-26, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Florence Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Thrillers and Chillers Book Group 2009-02-26, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. @ the Lents Branch. <a href="/advisory/books/book_groups/best_of_best/">Go to web page</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Cultural Heritage: Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln 2009-02-26, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. We wrap up the cultural celebration with the new traveling History Mobile exhibit, Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln, from the Kentucky Historical Society. This 300-square foot exhibit explores the life of Lincoln and contains artifacts and images as well as audio, video and interactive elements. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Bridge 2009-02-26, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Open play; everyone welcome! SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-02-26, Thursday, 6:15 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Beginning yoga for an holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Email Basics 2009-02-26, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. <a href="/info/computer_classes/">Learn more about our computer classes</a>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Yoga for Healthy Weight 2009-02-26, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. @ the Scheben Branch. Beginning yoga for an holistic approach to maintaining a healthy weight. Please bring a yoga mat and small hand-held or wrist weights (optional). <span class="bold">$25 fee for month. Call Boone County Parks at 334-2117 to register</span>. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Drop-in Playtime 2009-02-27, Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Drop-in with your preschool-age children to enjoy one-on-one play with your child or have fun with others. We'll supply a variety of toys and books that help turn learning into child's play. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Live at the Library: The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra's Newport Ragtime Band 2009-02-27, Friday, 7:00 p.m. @ the Main Branch. This nine-piece band was formed to celebrate American musical heritage and turn of the century (1896-1929) ragtime through blues and early jazz music. In a 50-minute presentation, the group performs music of the legendary composer/ musicians, Scott Joplin, W.C. Handy, Jelly Roll Morton, Eubie Blake, and James Reese Europe, as well as tunes written in Cincinnati by Floyd Willis and Artie Matthews. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Heroscape 2009-02-28, Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ the Lents Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Join the Herrmanns for a family afternoon of Heroscape, an epic battle between characters from multiple cultures, periods, and genres, taking place on a three-dimensional game board. This simple game has lots of strategy that can be grasped by the youngest school-aged kids. Advanced rules allow one to tailor the complexity of the experience. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Messy Art (Ages 3 to 6) 2009-02-28, Saturday, 2:00 p.m. @ the Walton Branch. Call 342-BOOK(2665) to register. Wear your best paint clothes and get the creative juices flowing as we make some art projects that might get a little messy. Sign-up begins February 14. SAT, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT