Joseph Beth Booksellers, Cincinnati
Enjoy daily story times at 11 a.m.; these fun story times feature interactive songs, beloved children’s books and more.
Categories: Storytimes Ages: 0 - 12 Months, 13 – 24 Months, 2 – 3 Years, 4 – 5 Years
Classes & Activities
Tuesday, March 31
Thursday, April 2
FREE LET’S GET PHYSICAL! YOGA SERIES
Covedale Branch , Cincinnati
Get ready for mindfulness and relaxation. Yoga instructor Brenda Zechmeister will visit the library to teach a beginners yoga class every Thursday in March. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel, water and sweat towel if possible. This program is in partnership with Price Hill Will.
Categories: Classes, Fitness, Library Events Ages: All ages
Saturday, April 4
FREE OAKLEY LIBRARY PLAYDATE
Oakley Branch , Cincinnati
Grown ups can sip some coffee, meet up with other parents and their kiddos to read books, play with toys and games.
Categories: Library Events Ages: All ages
EASTER THEMED MAKER FEST
Michael’s Craft Stores, Cincinnati
Hop over to your local Michael’s Craft Store to create something unique and beautiful for Easter; kiddos can decorate floral, felt sticker and hand stamped eggs, decorate cookies or make a bunny t-shirt (must purchase t-shirt).
$ Categories: Crafts, Seasonal/Holiday Ages: All ages
Sunday, April 5
FREE SHOW AND TELL ON THE FARM: ABC’S
Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, Trenton
Through hands-on activities and a craft, learn about farm life while learning the letters of the alphabet. A snack will be provided.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Crafts, Nature Ages: All ages
Monday, April 6
FREE **CANCELED** INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS FOR ADULTS (register)
Mayerson JCC , Cincinnati
Teens and adults can grow independence during this 8 week workshop; focus on housekeeping basics, healthy eating, cooking basics, emergency and safety skills, exercise, personal grooming, money basics and communication skills will be highlighted.
RSVP Categories: Classes, Health and Safety Ages: All ages, Teens
Tuesday, April 7
FREE STEM FUN: BUBBLE BATH PLAY DOUGH
Reading Branch , Reading
Have good, clean fun at the library during this STEM centered program; kiddos can mix a few simple ingredients together to make play dough that can be used during bath time.
Categories: Library Events Ages: All ages
Thursday, April 9
FREE SHOW AND TELL ON THE FARM: BREAK OUT OF THE SHELL
Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead , Trenton
Explore the life cycle of chickens and break out of the shell with new friends; help feed the farm animals and then enjoy a tasty snack.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
3 WEEK CHILDBIRTH CLASS (register)
Stork Helpers, Mason
This is a six hour childbirth series taught over three weeks; some of the topics discussed will be understanding how women’s bodies prepare for labor, the stages of labor, relaxation techniques, pain management, laboring positions, delivery methods, newborn care, postpartum and bottle/breastfeeding.
RSVP $$ Categories: Classes, Parent Education Ages: Parents Only
Tuesday, April 14
BEGINNER BEADED JEWELRY WORKSHOP
Behringer-Crawford Museum, Covington
Teenagers 13 and up can learn how to create necklaces, bracelets and earrings in “Bodacious B’s Beadathons” by Becky Hancock, owner of St. Theresa Textile Trove. Bring a lunch and any special bead additions you may want to include in your creation.
RSVP $$ Categories: Classes, Museum Events Ages: Teens
FREE YOGA FOR KIDS
Hyde Park Branch , Cincinnati
Yoga for kids, presented by a kid! Come and meet Vivienne Konz who is a certified yoga teacher.
Categories: Classes, Fitness, Library Events Ages: All ages
Friday, April 17
FREE NATURE TOTS
Woodland Mound/ Seasongood Nature Center , Cincinnati
Bring little ones to the park to enjoy nature based learning; kids will learn numbers, letters and descriptive words through games, puppets, songs and play.
Categories: Music, Nature, Storytimes Ages: 2 – 3 Years, 4 – 5 Years
DATE NIGHT CHILDBIRTH CLASS (register)
Stork Helpers , Mason
Date Night Childbirth Class is a unique class opportunity for those that want to take a Childbirth Class, but don’t have the time to be able to take a full class. Date Night covers many of the same topics as the full class, but at a much faster pace as it is done in three… Read more »
RSVP $$ Categories: Classes, Parent Education Ages: Parents Only
Wednesday, April 22
FREE EVAN AND VANESSA
Price Hill Branch , Cincinnati
Join Evan and Vanessa for a fun-filled, bilingual and musical event.
Categories: Library Events, Music Ages: All ages
Saturday, April 25
FREE POSTPONED – SENSORY SATURDAYS
Cincinnati Art Museum , Cincinnati
Explore the CAM in a comfortable environment. Be sure to pick up a map at the Visitor Center and discover docent-led sensory learning centers throughout the galleries, then stop by the REC for an all-abilities art making activity.
Categories: Art, Crafts, Exhibits, Museum Events, Support Groups Ages: All ages
Monday, April 27
FREE SCIENCE EXPERIMENT: MAKING RAIN
Elmwood Place Branch , Cincinnati
Kids can come experience experiments related to weather and rain during this fun program.
Categories: Library Events, Science Ages: All ages
Tuesday, April 28
MOMMY & ME: PASSOVER EXPLORER!
Jewish Discovery Center , Mason
Enjoy a fun morning with songs, crafts and a chance to meet other moms in the area. Spend quality time with your little one in a warm Jewish environment.
RSVP $ Categories: Classes, Crafts, Music Ages: 0 - 12 Months, 13 – 24 Months, 2 – 3 Years
FREE COOL SCIENCE: PAPER FACTORY
Pleasant Ridge Branch , Cincinnati
Learn all about how paper is made and how paper can be recycled; kids even get a chance to recycle their own paper. What a fun way to celebrate Earth Day!
Categories: Classes Ages: All ages
FREE LET’S EXPLORE JAPAN! (Register)
Monfort Heights Branch , Cincinnati
This summer, the Olympics will be held in Japan. Learn all about Japan, including history, geography, customs and etiquette, schools and daily life in Japan. Children will be invited to create an origami pika by!
RSVP Categories: Crafts, Library Events Ages: 6 – 8 Years, 9 – 12 Years, All ages
Wednesday, April 29
BARNYARD BONANZA: PEEPS AND SQUEAKS (register)
Winton Woods , Cincinnati
Hop down the bunny trail to explore the sights and sounds of springtime on the farm. From eggs to bouncing barnyard babies, get up close and personal with some of the newest arrivals. Then enjoy a wagon ride and time in Parky’s playbarn.
RSVP $ Categories: Animal Encounters, Classes, Nature, Seasonal/Holiday Ages: 2 – 3 Years, 4 – 5 Years
