Roar, Soar, Read: Summer Reading 2023
Hold on to your books! Dinosaurs are roaring, soaring and reading all summer long at the library.
Summer Reading is back starting Saturday, June 3 at the Campbell County Public Library! With the tagline Roar, Soar, Read, this year’s theme is all about dinosaurs.
Every branch will be packed with fun activities and giveaways this June and July. To make the most of your summer reading experience, check out the guide below. You can also pick up an official Summer Reading brochure at any branch.
Read to Win
Patrons of all ages can track their reading for the chance to win prizes throughout the summer. Books, audiobooks, comics and graphic novels all count toward reading goals. Register at your favorite branch or online at www.cc-pl.org/beanstack. All ages can track their reading via Beanstack or paper logs.
Find your age group below for more information.
Adults
For every five hours read, receive an entry into a prize basket drawing, which will be drawn at the end of June and July. Prizes vary by branch. Books, audiobooks and digital materials all count toward the goal, including items read to others.
Prize Basket Themes
Cold Spring
June: Family Fun and Spa Getaway
July: Date Night and Backyard Barbecue
Carrico/Fort Thomas
June: Local Favorites and Arts & Crafts
July: Game Night and Coffee Lovers
Newport
June: Dog Lovers and 1980s/’90s Throwback
July: Adulting and Ren-Faire Starter Pack
Alexandria
June: Travel and Movie Night
July: Staycation and Sports Fan
Adult Checkout Challenge
Receive an entry for the midsummer and grand prize drawings—a $50 Target gift card and a $100 Kroger gift card, respectively—every time you check out items at any branch.
Each branch will give out its own prize baskets and sets of midsummer and grand prizes. Interested in vying for another branch’s prize basket? No problem! You can put your entries toward any basket no matter your home branch.
Alternative Summer Reading Challenge
For information about our Alternative Summer Reading Challenge, which is designed for individuals with disabilities/neurodiverse individuals who prefer small weekly prizes, please click here or call our ADA line at 859-781-6166 ex. 8.
Teens
Read five hours for an entry to win a prize pack, which will be drawn at the end of June and July. Read 30 hours to win a book and one entry for the midsummer and grand prizes.
Prize Packs
June: Book Lovers, Nerf, Anime and Dinosaurs
July: Gaming, #Trending, Movie Night and Art
Midsummer Prize: Dinosaur Squishmallows
Grand Prize: $150 Owl Crate gift card
Prize packs, as well as midsummer and grand prizes, will be awarded per branch.
Children
Receive a small prize and one entry for the grand prize for every 4 hours (Grades K-5) or 40 books (Cam’s Cubs) read. Books, audiobooks and comics read to you and read by yourself all count toward the goal.
Small Prizes
- Dino Blocks
- DIY Wood 3-D Dinosaurs
- Dinosaur Baseball Caps
- Barrel-O’-Mini Squeeze Dinosaurs
- Stuffed Pterodactyl Slap Bracelets
- Dinosaur Movable Erasers
- Stuffed Dinosaurs
Grand prize: Six-Month Kiwi-Co Subscription
The grand prize will be awarded per branch and age group (grades K-5 and cam’s cubs).
Summer Mornings at Local Parks
Have fun-filled mornings all summer long with the return of Tower Tuesdays and Jolly Thursdays! This duo of free weekly programs at local parks (Fort Thomas’s Tower Park and Alexandria’s A.J. Jolly Park) run through July. All events take place at 10 am. Check out the link below for a full schedule.
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The Book Bus on Tour
The Book Bus is hitting the road this summer to bring fun and free events to parks across Campbell County! All events take place at 10 am on Wednesdays. Grab your calendar and check out the lineup below for the Book Bus’ first-ever summer tour.
Patrons of all ages can climb aboard the bus and pick out a free book to keep.
View Schedule
Summer Reading Brochure
Pick up a physical Summer Reading brochure at any branch or view the digital version. The brochure serves as a handy guide to making the most of your summer.
View Brochure
Community Partners
The library would like to thank 2023’s Summer Reading donors and sponsors: The Friends of the Campbell County Public Library, Dewey’s Pizza, CVS, Target, King’s Island, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Nature Center, Frisch’s, New Riff Distilling, Chipotle, Florence Y’Alls, FC Cincinnati, Southern Lanes, Play it Today Game, Trailhead Coffee, Reeser Bicycle, Falcon Theater and Black-n-Bluegrass.
Fun Programs
We have something for all ages and interests! Start planning your summer at the library by browsing our upcoming programs below.
Real Men Read: 'This is Your Mind on Plants' by Michael Pollan
Teen Game Night
Day of the Book/El Día de los Libros
Managing Personal Memories Series: Part Three
Registration Required
Virtual Author Talk with Douglas Brut: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I
DIY Squishies
Registration Required
Must Read Romance: Fantasy Romance- Fae/Fairies
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch Curbside Only Starting at 5pm Due to Arts and Culture Event
Arts & Culture: Bella Musica with Summermusik
Kitchen Canvas Art
Kitchen Canvas Art (Repeat Program)
Registration Required
Newport Book Club: 'Get Well Soon—History's Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them' by Jennifer Wright
Coffee & Conversation: 'The Old Woman with the Knife' by Gu Byeong-mo
Manga to Anime Club: 'Demon Slayer—Kimetsu no Yaiba' by Koyoharu Gotouge
Therapy Animals with Teens
Cup of Crime: 'The Thursday Murder Club' by Richard Osman
Virtual Author talk with Nina Simon: A Murder Mystery, Family Story & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere
If You Give a Kid a Book Club: 'Cece Loves Science' by Kimberly Derting
Tween Book Club: 'Some Places More than Others' by Renee Watson
The Book Bus at the Mother's Day Garden Market
Memories: Physical to Digital
Talking Tech Troubles: Reading Apps & Resources
Game Show Tournament
Homeschool Book to Movie Club: 'A Series of Unfortunate Event—The Bad Beginning' by Lemony Snicket
Learning how to play Mah-jongg
Registration Required
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch Curbside Only Starting at 5pm Due to Arts and Culture Event
Arts & Culture: MUSE Choir Presents 'emBODY Diversity'
The Book Bus at the Early Literacy Play Date
Books and Brunch Book Club: 'The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle' by Stuart Turton
Macrame Daisy Keychains
Registration Required
Tuesday Book Club: 'Lessons in Chemistry' by Bonnie Garmus
Cam's Kids Book Club: 'Molly's Tuxedo' by Vicki Johnson
City Barbeque Food for Thought Series: Radical Republicanism in High Renaissance Florence - The Tragedy of Girolamo Savonarola
Challenging Reads Book Club: 'This One Summer' by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki
Virtual Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang: Asian American Representation in Literature
Cozy Crafting: Book Nooks
Registration Required
Real Men Read: 'The Holdout' by Graham Moore
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch Curbside Only Starting at 5pm Due to Arts and Culture Event
Arts & Culture Family Night: Northern Kentucky University String Project
Pokémon Perler Party
Tower Tuesday: Honey Hill Farm Mobile Petting Zoo
Summer Reading Kickoff: Build-Your-Own Adventure Kit
Summer Reading Kickoff: Become a Wanderer with The Hills of the Kentucky Dulcimers
Rough Draft Collab Writer's Club
Around the World in 6 Cups with Churchill’s Teas
Newport Book Club: 'Black Cake' by Charmaine Wilkerson
The Book Bus on Tour: Popsicles with Puppies & Duckies
Cozy Time for Babies
Jolly Thursday: Kentucky Reptile Zoo
Baby Wigglers
Summer Reading Kickoff: Adventure is Out There!
Board Game Bonanza
Crystal Cave Crafts
Must Read Romance: New Adult Romance
Summer Reading Kickoff: WAVE Foundation presents Tide Pool
Puppy Tales
Tower Tuesday: Talewise Science Heroes presents 'Adventure of the Lost Treasure'
Adventure Sash Decorating
Stage Combat Workshop
Take & Make: Hot Air Balloons
Cozy Time for Babies
Coffee & Conversation: 'Met the End' by Holly Brians Ragusa
Manga to Anime Club: 'Komi Can't Communicate' by Tomohito Oda
Self Defense Workshop
Cup of Crime: 'The Woman in Cabin 10' by Ruth Ware
Jolly Thursday: Kentucky Shakespeare presents - Romeo and Juliet
Baby Wigglers
If You Give a Kid a Book Club: 'Song in the City' by Daniel Bernstorm
Cryptid Crafts: Mothman Sock Plush
Tween Book Club: 'The Lion of Mars' by Jennifer L. Holm
Dungeons & Dragons
The Book Bus at the Silver Grove Touch a Truck
Family Roblox Club
Books and Brunch Book Club: 'Memoirs of a Geisha' by Arthur Golden
Take & Make: Wooden Bird Feeders
Registration Required
DIY Decoupage Map Coasters
Registration Required
Beginning Woodworking
Custom Fidget Spinners
Jewel and Flower Soaps
Tuesday Book Club: 'The Paris Apartment' by Lucy Foley
Tower Tuesday: Foam-tastic Party!
Talking Tech Troubles: Smart Watches & Fitness Trackers
Cam's Kids Book Club: 'Hidden Gem' by Linda Liu
Challenging Reads Book Club: 'Flamer' by Mike Curato
Jolly Thursday: Bright Star Theatre presents - Storybook Tales
Baby Wigglers
Hot Air Balloon Lantern
Hot Air Balloon Lantern (Repeat Program)
Teen Game Night
Avatar: the Last Airbender Party
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