Think of Your Library
Games and a Movie
Come to the Milford-Miami Twp. Branch on Tuesday, May 22 at 5:30p.m. to watch a new classic cartoon. After the movie, we'll play board games. For more information including the title of the movie, visit the branch or call 248-0700.
We ask that children under 8 be accompanied by an adult.
Upcoming and new DVD releases.
Vintage Collections Super Sale
Come to the Milford-Miami Twp. Branch on Saturday, May 19 at 10a.m. or Monday, May 21 at 3p.m. for a special sale. We'll be featuring a mix of old, semi-rare, specialty items, signed books, vintage paperbacks and magazines, comics, nice condition modern books, DVDs and CDs (esp classical). No former library materials will be for sale.
For more information, contact the branch at 248-0700 or read about the event in Off the Shelf.
WANTED: A few good men... and women!
Calling all library enthusiasts or those in need of service hours. We're looking for volunteers to help the Amelia Branch Library with several open volunteer slots.
The Clermont County Public Library is fortunate to have dedicated volunteers that assist the library in a variety of ways. We have volunteers that assist us in re-shelving materials; help us prepare crafts for our programs and who work on providing book fairs to help raise money for collection, programming and branch decor needs.
Teen volunteers provide assistance at our programs for children such as our Explorer's Clubs, Daycamps and in mentoring other children in reading for our Book Buddies program at our Goshen Branch.
All ten of our branches as well as some of our support departments depend on volunteers to assist them. If you'd like to partner with CCPL and donate your time, please look at our volunteer opportunities and fill out this application and a Volunteer Liaison will contact you.
Thanks to all our past, present and future volunteers!
Make a Wreath
It's another Crafternoon Saturday at the Amelia Branch on Saturday, May 19. Cindy Mahaffey, library crafter extraordinaire will be teaching two sessions about making a spring wreath at 1:30p.m. and 3:00p.m.
All participants will make a wreath to take home!
Space is limited so reserve a spot by visiting the branch, calling 752-5580, or register online for the 1:30p.m. session or register online for the 3p.m. session.
Books about wreaths
Summer Reading Display Contest
Our branches are once again competing in the Annual Summer Reading Display Contest! Each branch created a display using our 2012 summer reading theme - Read Morning * Noon * Night. Then they submitted five photos. We're asking you to look at the images and vote for the branch you think has the best, most creative display.
Voting is open until May 30. The winner, complete with bragging rights, will be announced on June 1. Let the contest begin!
Meet the Parrots!
Come to the Union Twp. Branch on Saturday, May 19 at 11:00a.m. to meet the parrots. We'll be welcoming the Greater Cincinnati Bird Club and some of their feathered friends as they offer tips on choosing and caring for parrots as a pet. Fun for the entire family!
Space at this event will be limited so reserve your spot by visiting the branch, calling (513)528-1744, or registering online.
Books about parrots.
Adventures in Babysitting
Do you babysit or watch your siblings? Come to the Union Township Branch on Saturday, May 19 on 1:30 p.m. to get some tips on making your sitting time fun.
Learn some babysitting basics, make and eat healthy kid-friendly snacks, and test out a variety activities and games to play with kids. Discover helpful library resources. Create your own Kid Kit to take with you when you babysit!
Attendees ages 11-17 need to bring a large baby doll or stuffed animal for the program.
Space is limited so save your spot by visiting the branch, calling 528-1744, or registering online.
Books about babysitting.
From our Kids Blog
Story Time @ the Union Twp. Branch
We had StoryTime this week all planned out. Really, we did. Our session on Concepts is over and we’re moving on to a few weeks about People. Ms. Garria picked out lots of great stories for us about people, like Children Make Terrible Pets and The Boy who Cried Ninja (two of my favorites!).But then our morning shuttle arrived right before StoryTime and it had a copy of Mo Willems‘ new Pigeon book The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? in it.
Needless to say, EVERYTHING changes when a new Mo Willems book shows up. So, instead of having a session on People, we changed our plan and talked about Things That Are Alive. Now, normally, the books we read have some sort of common theme running through them, but this week it would be easy to think they have nothing at all in common with each other. But, if you follow Ms. Garria’s train of thought it all starts making sense. See if you can keep up: Read more...
Good Homes Needed for Books, Movies & More!
Have you ever gone to an animal rescue and felt those sad, puppy eyes pulling at your heartstrings? Have you ever been able to resist the tiny yelps pleading with you to rescue them and give them a warm, loving home?
Well, our Used Book Fairs are nothing like that, but the items still need a good home!
Now that you're in a good mood thinking about adorable puppies, here's our plea:
Help us raise money and support your local library at one of our upcoming Used Book Fairs!
Complete list of upcoming Used Book Fairs
Funds raised at these events help support library programming and technology needs at the branches. Please help spread the word and take advantage of this great opportunity to stock your personal library all while supporting your local one!
Plant Exchange
Bring a plant from your garden and exchange it for another plant at the New Richmond Branch during the month of May during regular library hours.
Please bring plant in pot or container. Expand your garden! Be sure to label the plant with name and any other useful information to share.
Books about plants.
Plant Exchange
Come to the Goshen Branch during the month of May during regular library hours for a plant exchange.
Bring a plant from your garden and exchange it for another plant. Please bring plant in pot or container. Be sure to label the plant with name and any other useful information to share.
Books about gardening.
Year in Review
The 2011 library
Thanks for another great year!