December 2014

Star Light, Star Bright!Monday, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.Hyde Park BranchAll ages are invited to the Hyde Park Library for astronomy activities and to observe the winter night sky using a telescope with local stargazers Rachel Hunt and Catherine Gallo. No registration required.

Make-and-Take: OrnamentsTuesday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m.Cheviot BranchChildren ages 5-12 are invited to drop by the Cheviot Branch Library to make an ornament to take home and share with family. No registration required.

Holiday Gift Bags and CardsTuesday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m.Mt. Washington BranchChildren are invited to design, make cards and gift bags for the holidays. No registration required.

After-School Holiday Craft ProgramTuesday, December 2, 4 PMMonfort Heights BranchJoin us to create holiday crafts and decorations for yourself or as gifts! Registration is required.

Gluten-Free Cooking and Baking with ‘The Holy Chow’ ChefTuesday, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m.North Central BranchAdults and teens are invited to join Giovanna Trimpe, author of the Holy Chow-Gluten Free cookbook, to learn how to prepare some delicious recipes. Registration is required.

Decorate a Gingerbread HouseTuesday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m.Blue Ash BranchCome decorate a gingerbread house for the holidays! All materials will be provided. Please note, limit one gingerbread house per family /household. For families with children. Registration is required.

Tie-Dye Tissue PaperWednesday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m.Westwood BranchChildren can learn how to tie-dye tissue just in time for the holidays! No registration required.

Holiday Fun!Wednesday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m.Oakley BranchChildren and families are invited to help us get in the holiday spirit by decorating our branch! Then join us for hot chocolate, while supplies last. No registration required.

Holiday OrnamentsThursday, Dec. 4, 4 p.m.Cheviot BranchTeens and children are invited to make a holiday ornament of their choice. We will have snacks and holiday music. Come alone or bring a friend, but please register. Registration is required.

Holiday Jar MagicThursday, Dec. 4, 4 p.m.Wyoming BranchMeasure and decorate a "Cookie Mix in a Jar" to give as a gift or bake at home! All ages are welcome, but children under age 8 will need to bring a grown-up to assist them. Registration is required.

Photo To Wood Transfer ProjectThursday, Dec. 4, 4 p.m.Main Library ─ TeenspotTransfer your favorite photograph to a piece of wood to make that perfectly personalized Christmas gift! No registration required.

Book Character Birthday BashFriday, Dec. 5, 4 p.m.Green Township BranchFamilies can enjoy games and snacks with some of your favorite characters! Registration is required.

The Hobbit: A Library CelebrationSaturday, Dec. 6, all daySharonville BranchCelebrate the release of the third installation of the movie The Hobbit. Hobnob with hobbits, elves, dwarves, wizards, and dragons while exploring the world of Middle-Earth! No registration required.

Holiday Open House at the LibrarySaturday, Dec. 6, all dayMiami Township BranchWe’ll have crafts, a candy jar guessing game, button making, cookies, and door prizes! The Library has a great selection of Christmas books, from festive cookbooks to holiday novels, Christmas music, and even holiday movies to get you in the spirit. No registration required.

Holiday Open HouseSaturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.Delhi Township Branch Enjoy making holiday crafts and a visit from Rufus the Reading Dog while listening to New Horizons Dixieland Band. No registration required.

Cincinnati Kinderballet Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.Groesbeck BranchGet in the holiday spirit by joining us in seeing the Cincinnati Kinderballet's rendition of A Christmas Carol.No registration required.

Dance It Out!Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.Pleasant Ridge BranchChildren and teens are invited to hear a story, then dance it out with BANG! (Blossoming Artists Networked for Good!) Dance it Out is a program designed to foster young people learning the basics of a variety of dance disciplines through dancing out the characters of various classical books. This energetic beginning movement experience will encourage kids to use their own creativity with various styles of music to explore ways in which they can move. Kids should come prepared to move in shorts, T-shirts, and either bare feet or socks. Registration is required.

Holiday Story TimeSaturday, Dec. 6, 1 p.m.Price Hill BranchCome celebrate the holidays with stories, songs, crafts, and snacks. Ages 3–6. Children should be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

Character Party: Princes and PrincessesSaturday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m.North Central BranchListen to stories about this month's featured character, dance and sing to music, make a craft, and have a snack. Geared for ages 3-7 but everyone is welcome! No registration required.

Teen Holiday ExtravaganzaSaturday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m.Green Township BranchTeens! Get in the Holiday Spirit at our Holiday Extravaganza! Make a holiday ornament and take the holiday trivia challenge! Watch one of your favorite holiday movies and enjoy some yummy holiday treats! Ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Creative Cards For The HolidaysSaturday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m.Corryville Branch Children can make their own pop-up or creatively customized card for a loved one or friend, to celebrate the upcoming holidays! No registration required.

Holiday Card MakingSaturday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m.Madisonville BranchChildren can make a holiday card for a friend or loved one. Paper, stamps, Ink, stickers, and other materials provided. No registration required.

Buckeye Search-and-Rescue DogsSaturday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m.Loveland BranchGloria Napier from the Buckeye Search and Rescue Dogs will be talking about the special job she trains dogs to do. Come meet her and her furry friends and learn about search and rescue! No registration required.

Featherocks the HolidaysSaturday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m.Greenhills Branchpresents a live holiday concert for all ages. No registration required.

Winter Bling RingsMonday, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m.Hyde Park BranchTeens can make a snow globe to wear as a ring! Local artist Nicolette Meade will be here to show you how to carry a piece of winter with you wherever you go. Registration is required.

Candy Cane Mice For TeensTuesday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.Forest Park BranchMake a mouse with a "sweet" tail. Registration is required.

Make-and-Take: OrnamentsTuesday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.Cheviot BranchChildren ages 5-12 are invited to drop and make an ornament to take home and share with family. No registration required.

After-School Holiday Craft ProgramTuesday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.Monfort Heights BranchJoin us to create holiday crafts and decorations for yourself or as gifts! Registration is required.

Holiday Crafts For KidsTuesday, Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m.Reading BranchChildren and families can stop by to make-and-take a holiday craft for. No registration required.

Teen Christmas PartyWednesday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m.Delhi Township Branch Celebrate the holidays with rounds of Carols of Dysfunction: A Christmas Song Game, last-minute gift making and decorating a cardboard Christmas tree! Registration is required.

Annual Teen Holiday PartyWednesday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m.Symmes Township BranchFood, games and fun provided. All that's needed is YOU! No registration required.

Holiday Open HouseThursday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m.Mariemont BranchCelebrate the holiday season! Bring the whole family for music, crafts and sweet treats. No registration required.

Kid's Club: Winter ─ Holiday EditionThursday, Dec. 11, 4 p.m.Clifton BranchJoin us on Thursday afternoons for a range of after-school activities. During December: crafts/gifts for the holidays! No registration required.

Teddy Bear SleepoverSaturday, Dec. 13, all dayGreen Township BranchSign your teddy bear up for a Library sleepover! Drop your teddy bear off at the Library and come back on Monday to have a teddy bear picnic and see all the fun photos from the night before Registration required for both the sleepover and the picnic separately

Holiday Open HouseSaturday, Dec. 13, all daySharonville BranchFind some holiday cheer at your Library! Take a relaxing break to enjoy live music performances, create gorgeous crafts and sip a cozy beverage. We'll also host consumer workshops in the afternoon. No registration required.

Cincinnati Suzuki Academy Festive Winter ConcertSaturday, Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m.Pleasant Ridge BranchThe Cincinnati Suzuki Academy presents a festive winter concert from traditional classical songs to spirited holiday music! With violin and cello performers ranging from age 3-14, this concert is open to the public and is a great way to introduce children and families to inspiring young musicians. Performance will be followed by a small reception. No registration required.

Mosaic Holiday Ornaments Saturday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m.Monfort Heights BranchTeens, hop into the holiday mood by turning old CDs into sparkly new ornaments! Registration is required.

Holiday KaraokeSaturday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m.Sharonville BranchNeed we say more? (Okay, we will.) You, a microphone, and an unpredictable number of your closest Library friends. Two Library staff members will kick off the singing, then anyone is welcome to take the stage and share a holiday song. Do it for laughs, do it for the experience, do it for joy, do it for fun! See you there! No registration required.

Holiday Gift PartySaturday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m.Pleasant Ridge BranchNeed a last minute holiday gift? Join us as we make a variety of beautiful crafts. There will be something for all ages and crafting abilities! No registration required.

No Sew Fleece ScarvesSaturday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m.Clifton BranchTeens and 'tweens! Create a unique fleece scarf with fringe and beads. Makes a great gift! No registration required.

Hobbit FunSaturday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m.Madeira BranchCelebrate the return of The Hobbit. Join us for crafts and snacks! Designed for ages 6-12. No registration required.

Holiday OrnamentsSaturday, Dec 13, 2 p.m.Walnut Hills BranchFamilies and kids are invited to make an ornament to celebrate the holiday season! No registration required.

Sugar Cone Christmas Tree DecoratingSaturday, Dec. 13, 3 p.m.Miami Township BranchChildren and families can use icing, candies, and a sugar cone to create a yummy treat that will be too pretty to eat. All materials provided. Registration required.

Holiday Music With Saturday, Dec. 13, 3 p.m.Sharonville BranchJoin us for an hour of dulcimer performance courtesy of the Buckeye Strings. They will be playing many holiday favorites! No registration required.

Teddy Bear Sleepover PicnicMonday, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m.Green Township BranchCome have a party with your teddy bears and see what they did all weekend at the Library! Registration required for both the sleepover and the picnic separately. Registration is required.

Holiday BingoMonday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m.Westwood BranchJoin us for our Holiday themed Bingo. Ages 6-12. No registration required.

Make LED Holiday CardsMonday, Dec. 15, 5 p.m.Avondale BranchTeens, come into the Avondale Branch and make a holiday card that lights up! Using LED lights, coin cell batteries, and copper tape, we will create cards that will light up with the season! No registration required.

Christmas FunTuesday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m.Cheviot BranchChildren ages 5-12 are invited to listen to Christmas stories, make a light-up snowman ornament, and decorate cookies to celebrate the holiday season. Registration is required.

After-School Holiday Craft ProgramTuesday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m.Monfort Heights BranchChildren can create holiday crafts and decorations for themselves or as gifts! Registration is required.

Craft Stick SnowmanTuesday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m.Greenhills BranchChildren will decorate a craft stick snowman. No registration required.

Holiday Stories Around the FireplaceTuesday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m.Madisonville BranchSnuggle in with hot chocolate and snacks for a night of holiday stories and songs. For children and their caregivers and families. No registration required.

Gingerbread House Family Fun NightTuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.Harrison BranchJoin us to hear a gingerbread story and make a gingerbread house. For ages 12 and under with a caregiver. Registration is required.

Storytime with SantaWednesday, Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.Harrison BranchVisit with Santa during a special Christmas family storytime. Enjoy books, songs, and activities while building early literacy skills. For preschoolers and their caregivers. No registration required.

Holiday Party Wednesday, Dec. 17, 4 p.m.Elmwood Place BranchIt is time to celebrate. Enjoy snacks, play games, and win prizes during the annual Elmwood Place Holiday Party. No registration required.

Ninth Annual Gingerbread ChallengeWednesday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m.Harrison BranchTeens, can you create the best gingerbread house using only the materials we provide? Registration is required.

DIY Holiday CoastersThursday, Dec. 18, 4 p.m.Cheviot BranchTeens can make a set of four coasters for themselves or to give as a gift this holiday season. Come alone, or bring a friend, but please register for this program. Registration is required.

Mad Science LabThursday, Dec. 18, 4 p.m.West End BranchChildren will learn to make cool stuff in our hands-on science lab! No registration required.

Think Big! Homeschool Art Show ReceptionSaturday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m.Mt. Healthy BranchJoin us for a reception to meet the artists from the Think Big! Homeschool Art Show. Artists and their families can view the exhibit on display. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required.

Make Your Own Ornament For TeensSaturday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m.Forest Park BranchTurn a plain plastic globe into a work of holiday art! Registration is required.

Holly Holidays PartySaturday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m.Norwood BranchCome celebrate the holidays with us! There will be games, crafts, and a whole lot of fun! No registration required.

Make A Gingerbread HouseSaturday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m.Pleasant Ridge BranchMake a gingerbread house for the holidays using graham crackers and candy and other goodies! For all ages. Registration is required.

Gingerbread Houses Saturday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m.Corryville Branch With the winter season and the holidays upon us, what better way to celebrate than to build and decorate your own gingerbread house! All ages. No registration required.

Connie Ferguson Dancers Holiday PerformanceSaturday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m.Pleasant Ridge BranchGet in the holiday spirit with a lively show by Connie Ferguson with "No Limits" ballet, tap and jazz dance students! Snacks provided. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Winter Wonderland Crafting Monday, Dec. 29, 1 p.m.Corryville Branch Make your own intricate snowflake or dream of spring by making a tie-dye flower! No registration required.

A Snowy Day!Monday, Dec. 29, 3 p.m.Westwood BranchJoin us to hear the story A Snowy Day followed by a snowy craft! No registration required.

Winter Wonderland Crafting Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1 p.m.Corryville Branch Make your own intricate snowflake or dream of spring by making a tie-dye flower! No registration required.

Holiday Hip HopTuesday, Dec. 30, 3 p.m.Main Library ─ Children's Learning CenterDance in the new year with Steve Irwin! No registration required.

Cool CrittersWednesday, Dec. 31, 10:30 a.m.Harrison BranchAll ages will get an up close and personal look at some Cool Critters! Brian Gill of Cool Critters Outreach will share information about a variety of animals! No registration required.

Winter Wonderland Crafting Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1 p.m.Corryville Branch Make your own intricate snowflake or dream of spring by making a tie-dye flower! No registration required.