The fireworks are just days away, so plan your Independence Day festivities in advance. This year, the Fourth has inspired many upcoming events at your local library branches across the Cincy area. Patriotic crafts spanning from lotions to wooden trivets can be made in varying locations. Come prepared for a montage of red, white and blue paints, papers and sparkles, and leave prepared for any and all of your kids’ upcoming Fourth of July parties. If you are hosting the party, bring your kids by Red, White and Bloom! at the Main Library or Deer Park’s Light Paintings event to make some last minute decorations. Event information is as follows:
- 4th of July Craft Explosion—Monday, July 3, 2017—2:00 PM-2:30 PM—Mt. Healthy Branch
- Firework Art—Monday, July 3, 2017—2:00 PM-3:00 PM—Deer Park Branch
- Fireworks Fun!—Monday, July 3, 2017—2:00 PM-3:00 PM—Westwood Branch
- Happy Birthday USA!—Monday, July 3, 2017—2:00 PM-3:00 PM—Oakley Branch
- Red, White and Blue Lotion—Monday, July 3, 2017—2:00 PM-3:00 PM—Corryville Branch
- Red, White and Bloom!—Monday, July 3, 2017—2:00 PM-3:00 PM—Main Library
- Light Paintings—Monday, July 3, 2017—6:45 PM-8:00 PM—Deer Park Branch
- STEAM Fun with Hammers and Nails—Wednesday, July 5, 2017—1:00 PM-1:45 PM—Monfort Heights Branch