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Cold Spring Newport
Fort Thomas Alexandria July 2021
CONNECTIONS
one of this year's
Art After Hours
artists.
The annual event
is back with music,
food, and of
course, art.
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Prize Machines Book Care
for Children! Packages
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F O R E W O R D
Who to talk to
Cold Spring
We suggest
David Anderson, Branch Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: OUR STAFF’S QUINTESSENTIAL
Carrico/Fort Thomas SUMMER ROAD TRIP MOVIES!
Pam Posik, Branch Manager
Newport Almost Famous
Chantelle Phillips, It's a classic movie about a 15-year-old kid with a passion for music who gets the
Branch Manager & Assistant Director dream of a lifetime writing for Rolling Stone about a new band. Set in the 1970s, it
follows the band as they tour on the road.
Alexandria
— Brittany Parr, children’s services programmer, Cold Spring Branch
Carrie Ratterman, Branch Supervisor
Outreach Services @ Newport
Carol Freytag, The Muppet Movie
Outreach Services Coordinator Kermit and Fozzie travel to Hollywood, crossing paths with all the classic Muppets
from Miss Piggy to Gonzo; plus, Kermit has to outrun the evil Doc Hopper who
Administration @ Cold Spring
wants Kermit to be the face of his French fried frog legs restaurant. It's a silly
JC Morgan, Director
musical that’s fun for everyone!
Andrew Moorhead, Communications
— Emily Nestheide, library page, Cold Spring Branch
Melissa Yankee, Human Resources
Board of Trustees Tommy Boy
Meeting It stars Chris Farley and David Spade as they go on a quest to save Tommy's family's
The Campbell County Public Library’s auto part business. Battling his stepmom’s desire to close the business and cash
Board of Trustees meets at 5:30 pm on the out on the benefits, Tommy does his best (sorta) but complete mayhem ensues.
third Wednesday each month. All board — Danielle Turner, adult/teen services programmer, Cold Spring Branch
meetings are open to the public. Next
meeting dates and locations are:
• July 21 at Cold Spring Thelma and Louise
The friendship between the two women is loving and inspiring, despite the tragic
• Aug. 18 at Newport
parts of the story. Plus, you get to see beautiful desert scenery.
• Sept. 15 at Fort Thomas
— Lisa Kuhn, patron services assistant, Newport Branch
• Oct. 20 at Alexandria
Check Out machines! No change required. Just drop a
token – given to children at checkout – into Book Care
the Library’s Packages
the slot for a surprise item, which may include
jokes, temporary tattoos, stickers and fun facts.
The prize machines are fun for kids of all ages.
New Prize Bring the library home via our Book Care
Machines!
Package service for children and teens of all
ages. Simply make a request and the library
will pull up to 10 books and audio materials
Visiting the library just got a little more that fit your interests. This is a great way
rewarding. You may have noticed a new to make some progress on your Summer
addition to the Cold Spring, Carrico/Fort Reading logs! Request a Book Care Package
Thomas and Newport branches: prize at www.cc-pl.org/book-care-packages.
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Morning Light
by Everage King
Meet Everage King, continued “Mostly I spend my days thinking of what “It's always exciting to hear people express
from the cover to paint next,” King said of his life post- the effect that my work has on them,” said
retirement. King, who has shown at the event twice
Showcasing 13 local artists who work in a
before. “The feedback helps me understand
range of styles and mediums, Art After Hours
Take a look at King’s work, which he describes where my work is going and how effective
will be held Friday, July 30 from 7-9 pm at the
as impressionist, and you might notice it is. I really want to do work that says
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch.
cityscapes home to Greater Cincinnati. something – not just a pretty picture
Currently living in the Queen City, he says but makes a statement that people can
Each artist will be available to discuss their
the environment he’s in informs his work. understand and receive.”
work with items available to purchase. Plus,
patrons can relax to music by blues musician In Dayton, for example, he created more
culturally-focused work on subjects like Art After Hours is free and open to the public;
Ricky Nye; enjoy floral arrangements from
heroes and sports figures. the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch will close
Fort Thomas Florist & Greenhouses; and revel
at 5 pm to set up for the event. Patrons can
in fried goodness served up by Moonrise
“In Cincinnati what I’m finding is landscapes,” expect a bit of everything, from pottery to
Doughnuts.
King said. “Things that have to do with woodcarving to photography. For more
architecture catch my eye. I deal with shapes information, visit www.cc-pl.org.
One artist who will be in attendance is
Everage King, a retired art teacher and and forms and the interrelationships of
former preparator at the Cincinnati Art colors.”
Museum. Primarily a painter, King’s love of art
traces back to his childhood, where he would King plans to bring several prints to Art After
draw comics and cartoons like Superman. Hours, some of which he described: one
depicts a marshy area in Anderson Township
After high school, he served two years in the lush with greenery (pictured on right);
U.S. Army; and in 1979 earned a bachelor’s another is a blue-hued cityscape in which a
in Fine Arts in Education at the University hazy Cincinnati skyline backdrops building
of Cincinnati. Nearly 20 years of teaching rooftops (pictured above); a single flower rises
Anderson Marsh
followed, along with 15 years at CAM until out of dead growth in yet another. Along with
by Everage King
his 2014 retirement from the latter. other prints, originals will also be available.
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Alexandria
July Calendar
Cool Critters Outreach
4 pm Tuesday,
July 13
Programs taking along on summer adventures. life, such as clownfish. Make your own using
All state and federal COVID-19 mandates will Ages 11-19. Take & Make. foam and pipe cleaners. Grades 1-5.
be followed. Take & Make.
CCPL Roblox Club
Book Discussions 4 pm Saturday, July 24 Young Ones
Play different Roblox games every month Registration required, unless noted.
Registration required.
on private VIP servers hosted by Campbell
County Public Library staff. Ages 8-14.
Baby Time
Cam's Kids Book Club 10 am Tuesday, July 6
4:30 pm Tuesday, July 27 Play online.
Help build your baby’s language skills
Don't Let Them Disappear by Chelsea Clinton. through engaging and interactive songs,
Grades 1-5. Zoom. Families rhymes, simple movement and books.
Registration required. Newborn-2. No need to register. YouTube.
Adults
Registration required. Cool Critters Outreach Story Time at Alexandria Park
4 pm Tuesday, July 13 10 am Wednesday, July 7
Snuffle Mats This interactive and educational opportunity This special outside story time aims to help
gives you an up-close, personal look at the children develop literacy skills through
4 pm Thursday, July 29
fascinating world of snakes, lizards, dragons, stories, songs and games. Program held
Your pets will have a grand time with this food
spiders and more. Zoom. outside at Alexandria Community Park.
and treat puzzle mat. Take & Make.
All ages. In-person.
Teens & Tweens Children Family Story Time
Registration required Registration required. 10 am Tuesday, July 20
Miss Molly will read a book and present
Animal Felt Bags DIY Sea Anemone learning activities to engage your child and
4 pm Thursday, July 15 4 pm Wednesday, July 14 help them develop important literacy skills.
This cute crafted animal bag is perfect for Sea anemone are used as shelter by marine All ages. Zoom.
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Cold Spring
July Calendar
Legos for Adults
5-6:45 pm Friday,
Jul 23
Programs Adults Legos for Adults
All state and federal COVID-19 mandates will Registration required. 5-6:45 pm Friday, July 23
be followed. Why do kids get to have all the fun? Build
Lego kits with other adults. In-person.
Dungeons and Dragons
Book Discussions on Roll20
Registration required.
Teens & Tweens
5 – 8 pm Friday, July 2 Registration required.
Join Dungeon Master Clara as she leads you
You’ve Been Booked!
7-8:45 pm Monday, July 5
through a virtual D&D adventure! All you need Flavor of the Month Gaming
is your computer and an internet connection. 5-7 pm Monday, July 12
My Hero Academia vol. 1 by Kohei Horikoshi.
Ages 13+. Play online. Revisit popular game titles - Minecraft, Five
Adults and teens welcome. In-person or Zoom. Nights at Freddy’s, Fortnite, Overwatch - that
you may have forgotten about. In-person.
Cup of Crime Book Club Floral Arrangements
7 pm Wednesday, July 14 with Amber Shrinky Dink Crafts
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. In- 5-7 pm Friday, July 9
5-7 pm Monday, July 19
person or Zoom. Amber from Broken Oaks Farm will teach you Shrinky Dinks – polystyrene sheets that can be
how to make beautiful floral arrangements cut into shapes and, when heated, shrunk to
Tuesday Book Club sure to brighten your home. one-third of its original size – can be made into
10-11:30 am Tuesday, July 20 In-person or Zoom. keychains, suncatchers and more. Ages 11-19.
The Library Book by Susan Orlean. In-person In-person.
or Zoom. Green Cleaning with Ronda
5-7 pm Friday, July 16 Sharpie Tie Dye
5-7 pm Monday, July 26
Real Men Read Ronda from the Campbell County Extension
Create detailed designs on t-shirts without
7-9 pm Thursday, July 22 Office will teach patrons how to make their
the mess of traditional tie-dye using Sharpie
The Ghosts of Eden Park by Karen Abbott. All own cleaning supplies at home. markers and rubbing alcohol. Ages 11-19.
welcome. In-person or Zoom. In-person or Zoom. In-person.
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Cold Spring, continued Drive-Thru Movie Summer Slime Party
11-12:30 pm Saturday, July 24 4 pm Thursday, July 15
Teen End of Summer Trivia Event Let’s DIY little cars and watch Zootopia. Make slime with simple ingredients.
5-6:30 pm Saturday, July 31 Children will get to take home a movie- Grades 1-5. In-person.
Celebrate making it through another season themed goodie bag. In-person.
of Summer Reading with a game of trivia. You Children's Theatre Presents:
may even win prizes! Ages 11-19. Zoom. Happy Birthday Harry Potter Once Upon a Time Workshop
11 am Saturday, July 31 4 pm Thursday, July 22
Families Harry Potter turns 41 this year! Let’s celebrate Explore the history of fairy tales with
Registration required, unless noted. the magical world of Harry Potter with crafts, Cincinnati Children's Theatre while
trivia and games. In-person. workshopping unique stories.
Fourth of July Party Grades 1-5. In-person.
11 am Saturday, July 3 Children
Celebrate the Fourth of July with games, crafts Registration required. End of Summer Reading
and trivia at the library! In-person. Ice Cream Social
Juice & Paint 4 pm Thursday, July 29
Newport Aquarium Presents: 4 pm Thursday, July 1 Celebrate another fun Summer Reading with
Scales & Tails Paint alongside Mrs. Megan B. as she guides ice cream-related trivia, crafts and take-home
11 am Saturday, July 10 you through instructions. Afterward, grab a treats. Grades 1-5. In-person.
Discover the reptilian world during this unique snack bag and juice. Grades 1-5. In-person.
experience as we feature three reptiles, Young Ones
ranging from snakes, lizards, turtles and Pirate Cork Boat Registration required, unless noted.
tortoises. In-person. 4 pm Monday, July 5
Did you know that pirate ships varied in size Toddler Time
Rocket Science and shape? Caravels, for example, were light 10 am Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28
4 pm Friday, July 16 sailing ships developed in the late 1400s and Stories, songs and bouncy rhymes that will
Build a rocket with a film canister, alkaline- up to 65 feet long. Put your pirate skills to the exercise your little ones’ busy bodies and
seltzer tablets and water. No need to register. test by making a miniature ship out of cork. busy minds. Ages 2-3. In-person.
YouTube. Grades 1-5. Take & Make.
Baby Time
Outdoor Science Craftapalooza 10 am Tuesday, July 27
11 am Saturday, July 17
4 pm Thursday, July 8 Help build your baby’s language skills
Have you ever made a soda bottle explode
Craftapalooza is here! What creations can through engaging and interactive songs,
using an alkaline-seltzer tablet? Our rocket
you make with a hodgepodge of materials? rhymes, simple movement and books.
scientist host will bring this classic experiment
Grades 1-5. In-person. Newborn-2. No need to register. Youtube.
– and others – to our outside space. In-person.
Children's Theatre Presents:
Once Upon a Time Workshop
4 pm Thursday,
July 22
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Carrico/Fort Thomas
July Calendar
Bruce Crippen Margie Lakeberg
Kathleen Piercefield Tiffany Greene
Programs Trivia Night Nature Print Paper
All state and federal COVID-19 mandates will 7 pm Friday, July 23 4 pm Wednesday, July 7
be followed. This month’s trivia night theme is Animals Use sun-sensitive printing paper with plants
Around the World. Have fun with family and and leaves found in nature to make artwork.
Book Discussions friends for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Ages 11-19. Take & Make.
Registration required. Teens also welcome. Zoom.
Butterfly Suncatcher
Coffee & Conversation Color-Your-Own 4 pm Thursday, July 22
2 pm Wednesday, July 14 Animal Suncatcher In this program you will be provided with all
The Good Neighbor by Maxwell King. In- 2 pm Tuesday, July 27 the materials needed to create a butterfly
person or Zoom. Create an animal suncatcher using a mason suncatcher! Ages 11-19. In-person or Take &
jar ring, coloring sheets, colored pencils and Make.
Adults olive oil. In-person or Take & Make.
Registration required. Nature Watercolor
Art After Hours 4 pm Thursday, July 29
7 pm Friday, July 30
Animal Silhouette Hone your creativity by creating nature
See info on page 3. No need to register.
Watercolor Postcard scenes with watercolor paint. Ages 11-19.
In-person. In-person or Take & Make.
2 pm Tuesday, July 6
Use an animal stencil and watercolor paint to
Teens & Tweens Teen Summer Safari Party
make a fun postcard. In-person or Take & Make.
Registration required
4 pm Saturday, July 31
Cat Coloring & Calligraphy Summer Game Day for Teens Join us on a virtual Safari! We will have trivia,
6 pm Thursday, July 15 4 pm Thursday, July 1 games and even a fun craft. Pick up a Take &
Learn calligraphy basics and then put your Compete in wacky outdoor challenges in Make bag of goodies to make our party even
skills to the test on a cat print cardstock. honor of the Summer Olympics. Ages 11-19. more exciting. Ages 11-19. Zoom.
Take & Make. In-person.
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Animal Poses Yoga
2 pm Saturday,
July 17
Carrico/Fort Thomas, continued Fantastical Animals Beaded Bird Keychains
4 pm Wednesday, July 28 4 pm Wednesday, July 21
Families Watch the movie Dragons: Gift of the Night Perch a parrot keychain on your backpack
Registration required, unless noted. Fury then make a mythical animal egg. or keys to keep you company. Grades 1-5.
In-person or Take & Make. In-person or Take & Make.
Winnie the Pooh
Interactive Movie Children Puppy Tales
4 pm Thursday, July 1 Registration required. 2-4 pm Saturday, July 31
Go on an adventure with Winnie the Pooh. Come read a story or two to a specially
Sing along, act out scenes or relax and enjoy Sew Colorful Animals trained therapy dog. Sessions will be 15
the movie. In-person or Take & Make. 4 pm Friday, July 2 minutes. Library staff will contact you to
Color and stitch adorable animals. Grades 1-5. schedule a specific time. Grades 1-5.
Clay Day: Animal Shapes Take & Make. In-person.
2 pm Saturday, July 3
All you need to bring is your imagination. Mixed Media Bird Art Young Ones
We’ll supply the play dough, tools and animal 4 pm Wednesday, July 7 Registration required, unless noted.
molds. Let’s see what we can create! In-person. Create delightful bird art using paper, paint,
feathers and more. Grades 1-5. In-person or Together Time Tales
Sock Animals Take & Make. 10:30 am Thursdays, July 1, 15 & 29
2 pm Saturday, July 10 Miss Jennifer will read stories, lead learning
Stuff, tie and turn boring socks into cuddly Animal Animation activities and help your little ones develop
animals. In-person or Take & Make. 4 pm Thursday, July 15 important literacy skills. Ages 3-5. In-person
Bring life to your animal art using flipbooks. or Zoom.
Summertime on the Farm Grades 1-5. In-person or Take & Make.
4 pm Friday, July 23 Movers & Shakers
Find out what’s happening on Good Green Animal Poses Yoga 10:30 am Fridays, July 9 & 23
Earth Farm this summer! What animals were 2 pm Saturday, July 17 Shake, move and sing in this active, musical
born in spring and how much have they Move and stretch your body with certified story time. Ages 2-3. In-person.
grown? No need to register. YouTube. yoga instructor Phoenix Wilson as she guides
you through a beginner-level yoga class with Baby Time
Paint an Animal Bank a special emphasis on animal poses. Grades 10 am Tuesday, July 20
Help build your baby’s language skills
2 pm Saturday, July 24 1-5. In-person.
through engaging and interactive songs,
Paint your animal bank realistically or with an
rhymes, simple movement and books.
original design. In-person or Take & Make.
Newborn-2. No need to register. YouTube.
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Newport
July Calendar
Friends Book Sale
9 am- 5 pm
Thursday-Saturaday,
July 8-10
Programs Young Adult for Grown Adults Friends Book Sale
All state and federal COVID-19 mandates will 7 pm Tuesday, July 20 9 am- 5 pm Thursday-Saturday, July 8-10
be followed. Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. Ready to kick back with summer reads? Mark
McManus. In-person or Zoom. your calendar for The Friends of the Library’s
Book Discussions used book sale, held in the Friends Room
Registration required.
Adults on the lower level of the Newport Branch.
A large selection of items will be available,
Registration required, unless noted.
Newport Book Club with prices ranging from 25 cents to $3 for
7 pm Tuesday, July 6 select titles, as well as free books. No need to
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern. Water Candles register. In-person.
In-person or Zoom. 5:30 pm Monday, July 5
Water and candles don't normally mix, but
Tween Book Club DIY Cocktails
we've found a way to bring the odd pairing 5:30 pm Monday, July 12
4 pm Friday, July 9
together via this cute craft. In-person or Enjoy an evening learning to create cocktails,
Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly. Register
Take & Make. just in time for the summer season. No need
for a free copy of the book to keep.
Ages 8-14. Zoom. to register. YouTube.
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Cat Toys
5:30-7 pm Monday,
July 12
Newport, continued Finger Puppets soap activity. Ages 8-14. In-person or Zoom.
3:30 pm Friday, July 9
Cat Toys Add some theatrics to your storytelling with Magazine Animals
5:30 - 7 pm Monday, July 12 finger puppets. Ages 11-19. In-person or 3:30 pm Friday, July 23
Create two toys for your cat. They may or may Take & Make. Use cool patterns in old magazines to create
not thank you for it. In-person or Take & Make. animal art. Ages 11-19. In-person or
Unicorn/Dragon Jars Take & Make.
Napkin Folding 4 pm Wednesdays, July 14
4 pm Monday, July 19 Your tale is only beginning. Create a lantern to Glow Clouds
Take your table decorating to the next level show you the way. Ages 11-19. Take & Make. 3 pm Wednesday, July 28
with these simple techniques sure to help Light your path with this dreamy DIY glow
your guests feel welcome. Take & Make.
Animal Tic Tac Toe cloud. Ages 11-19. In-person.
4 pm Friday, July 16
Teens & Tweens Create an animal-themed game with wooden Slimepalooza
circles and coloring supplies. Ages 8-14. 4 pm Saturday, July 31
Registration required
Take & Make. Get your kit, watch the videos, decide who
Tween Scene: Animal Mosaics made the best slime, then make your own!
Tween Scene: Cat Paw Soap Ages 11-19. Take & Make.
4 pm Tuesday, July 6
4 pm Tuesday, July 20
Create one-of-a-kind mosaics with dyed
Keep your hands purrfectly clean with this DIY
beans. Ages 8-14. In-person or Take & Make.
10Families Reptiles and Amphibians with Create Your Own Camouflage
Registration required, unless noted. the Louisville Nature Center 1 pm Wednesday, July 28
1 pm Friday, July 23 Can you see me? Learn about the different
Animal Suncatchers Meet different reptiles and amphibians ways that animals camouflage themselves
11 am Saturday, July 3 virtually with the Louisville Nature Center! and use the provided materials to make
Decorate animal-themed suncatchers with a Zoom. some camouflage of your own! Grades 1-5.
variety of paint colors. After all, what better In-person.
way is there to capture the summer sun? Nocturnal Critter Crew
In-person. 11 am Saturday, July 24 Young Ones
Nocturnality is an animal behavior Registration required, unless noted.
Shelter Pet Portraits characterized by being active during the
11 am Saturday, July 10 night and sleeping during the day. Learn Baby Time
Did you know that when animal shelters about nocturnal animals and their cool 10 am Tuesday, July 13
include drawings of their adoptable pets that abilities during this program. Plus, try out fun Help build your baby’s language skills through
those pets are more likely to get adopted? activities. In-person. engaging and interactive songs, rhymes,
Let’s make some pet portraits and help some simple movement and books. Newborn-2.
local animals in need of homes. In-person or Egg Carton Fish No need to register. YouTube.
Take & Make. 11 am Saturday, July 31
Join us for a perfect summertime craft! No Storytots
Summer Movie Series: fishing skills are required to catch these fish. 10 am Thursday, July 8 & 22
How to Train Your Dragon In-person. The songs we sing and books we read at story
9 pm Saturday, July 10 time can have a positive influence on young
Park your car in Newport's side lot and kick Children minds. Ages 3-5. In-person.
back with some popcorn for a screening of Registration required.
How to Train Your Dragon. In-person. Ready for K Through Play
Jungle Jeopardy 10 am Monday, July 12 & 26
Rock Turtles 1 pm Wednesday, July 14 Learn about different types of animals every
11 am Saturday, July 17 Test your knowledge of various animal life by week during Summer Reading while building
Decorate your garden or home with this easy playing this famous quiz game. Grades 1-5. skills for kindergarten readiness. Ages 3-5.
rock painting craft. In-person. In-person. In-person.
Jungle Jeopardy
1 pm Wednesday,
July 14
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COVINGTON KY
NEWPORT KY
PERMIT 902
PERMIT 143
Cold Spring Branch
3920 Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring, KY 41076
859-781-6166 — email: csinfo@cc-pl.org
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
1000 Highland Avenue
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
859-572-5033 — email: ftinfo@cc-pl.org
Newport Branch
901 East Sixth Street
Newport, KY 41071
859-572-5035 — email: nwinfo@cc-pl.org
Alexandria Branch
8333 Alexandria Pike
Alexandria, KY 41001
859-572-7463 — email: alinfo@cc-pl.org
Library Express
Pick up holds and return items
Silver Grove — Firehouse
Melbourne — St. Philip Parish Center
Hours
Cold Spring, Carrico/Fort Thomas and
Newport Branches LOOKING
Monday-Thursday 9 am – 9 pm
Friday 9 am – 7 pm AHEAD
Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm
Spotlight Series
Alexandria Branch
Tuesday-Friday 11 am – 7 pm Spotlight Series returns at 7 pm Thursdays,
August 12, 19 & 26 at the Newport Branch. The
Saturday 11 am – 5 pm series delves into regional topics via author
Sunday & Monday Closed talks. Registration is required. Check out the
lineup, in order of appearance:
July 4 – All Branches Closed
• The Authentic History of Cincinnati Chili– Dive
into the rich history of local chili parlors in
Services communities across Greater Cincinnati with
Patron Services: 859-572-5041 author Dann Woellert.
Storytelling: 859-572-5039 • Cincinnati: An Illustrated History– Author Jeff
Suess will guide patrons through the history,
Download books & music: legends and landmarks of the Queen City.
https://kyunbound.overdrive.com • Falcon Takes Flight presents Railsplitter – The
Download the library app: local theatre company will read selections
www.cc-pl.org/app from Pulitzer Prize finalist and Guggenheim
Fellow Maurice Manning’s Railsplitter.
Visit us online @ www.cc-pl.org
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The Library makes every reasonable effort to provide equal access to all patrons. Please contact
access@cc-pl.org or call ext. 8 at your local branch at least 72 hours prior to an event to arrange
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