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Public Library offers Thanksgiving, autumn programs for all ages

Public Library offers Thanksgiving, autumn programs for all ages

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Autumn is upon us and if you have restless, bored kids at home for a fall school break, give thanks that the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is offering programs for children, teens, adults and families to keep everyone entertained.

Call the library branch for details or visit our calendar page for additional events at http://programs.cincinnatilibrary.org.

Children & Family Programs

Microsoft store opening in Kenwood; O.A.R and Brandon Phillips joins celebration

Microsoft store opening in Kenwood; O.A.R and Brandon Phillips joins celebration

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - In one week, Microsoft's first retail store in the Tri State will open in a huge way at Kenwood Towne Centre. The two-part celebration kicks off on Thursday, November 8 with grand opening ceremonies at 10:30 am.

CSO’s Brass Trio to perform at the Pleasant Ridge Branch Library Nov. 3

CSO’s Brass Trio to perform at the Pleasant Ridge Branch Library Nov. 3

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is pleased to present a fun-filled classical music experience for the entire family performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's Brass Trio. The CSO @ The Library concert is 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Pleasant Ridge Branch Library.

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is a dynamic ensemble of some of the world’s finest musicians. The fifth oldest symphony orchestra in the U.S. and the oldest orchestra in Ohio, the CSO has played a leading role in the cultural life of Greater Cincinnati and the Midwest since its founding in 1895.

A local literary society formed the Pleasant Ridge Library Association in 1879. Members purchased shares, while non-members paid a small annual fee to borrow books. When Pleasant Ridge became a village in 1891, the library moved to a room in the Town Hall. The practice of charging dues ended when the village commenced financial support.

Public Library offering nanotechnology programs during National Chemistry Week

Public Library offering nanotechnology programs during National Chemistry Week

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is presenting the program “Nanotechnology: The Smallest BIG Idea in Science” at select library branches during National Chemistry Week Oct. 21-27.

Celebrating 25 years in 2012, National Chemistry Week is a community-based program that unites the American Chemical Society, businesses, schools, and individuals in conveying the importance of chemistry to our quality of life and getting students excited about studying science.

See John Green via Google+ Hangout at Harrison Branch Library

See John Green via Google+ Hangout at Harrison Branch Library

HARRISON, OH (FOX19) - If you can’t make it to the Main Library to see author John Green Monday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m., enjoy the fun with the Google+ Hangout party at the Harrison Branch Library. Join your fellow “Nerdfighters” and interact with John and the crowd via our live video feed.

When he’s not writing award-wining, New York Times best-selling fiction, such as “Looking for Alaska,” “Paper Towns,” and “The Fault in Our Stars,” John Green and his brother, Hank, are the Vlogbrothers (a YouTube channel formerly called Brotherhood 2.0).

They have posted almost 1,000 videos which have been viewed almost 250 million (yes, million!) times. These videos have spawned an entire community, dubbed Nerdfighteria, that works to decrease world suck and never forgets to be awesome. Learn more here http://youtu.be/FyQi79aYfxU.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company visits Main Library twice in October

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company visits Main Library twice in October

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Hear ye, hear ye. The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is pleased to welcome the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company for two lively discussions at the Main Library Oct. 16 and Oct. 23 about the upcoming productions of “Romeo & Juliet” and “Titus Andronicus.”

CSC members will give the inside track on how they stage productions of the Bard’s plays. Find out about costumes, set design, plot interpretations and the never-ending challenge of how an actor or actress approaches Shakespeare’s complex characters.

 

Shakespeare at the Library dates

“Romeo & Juliet” (A love story just in time for Sweetest Day)

7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16

Genealogy & Local History Study Space, 3rd floor South Building

 

“Titus Andronicus” (Lots of blood, and some cannibalism too, just in time for Halloween)

Share the awesomeness of John Green at the Main Library Oct. 15

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Do you know what a Nerdfighter is?

If you answered “No,” then you need to come to the Main Library at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, and discover the awesomeness that is known as author John Green as he kicks off Teen Read Week.

When he’s not writing award-wining, New York Times best-selling fiction, such as “Looking for Alaska,” “Paper Towns,” and “The Fault in Our Stars,” Green and his brother, Hank, are the Vlogbrothers (a YouTube channel formerly called Brotherhood 2.0). They have posted almost 1,000 videos which have been viewed almost 250 million (yes, million!) times. These videos have spawned an entire community, dubbed Nerdfighteria, that works to decrease world suck and never forgets to be awesome (DFTBA).