By Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library Library News Resource Highlight: Homework HelpNow As the new school year gets into full swing, did you know that students can get no-cost, live homework help, skills building, writing assistance, test prep help, FAFSA application help and more from expert tutors through the library’s online resource Homework HelpNow? Live... Continue Reading →
By Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library For the special “Home Issue” of Hyde Park Living, I’ve put together a trio of great “home” related resources that you can take advantage of from the comfort of your own…well you get the idea. Storytime At Home Go to youtube.com@cincylibraryarchive and click on “Playlists” to find hundreds of... Continue Reading →
By Chris Weber This early summer brings new books by many of our favorite fiction authors. Below are some of my favorites. Hope you all have a wonderful summer vacation! More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen Bottom line – no one knows you quite like your book club. For English teacher, Polly Goodman, nothing could... Continue Reading →
Story and photos by Chuck Keller, Writer Dr. Seuss (AKA Theodor Seuss Geisel) remarked that, “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” That could very well become the guiding principle for the new owners of the Blue Marble bookstore located on South Fort Thomas... Continue Reading →
By Chris Weber Occasionally, and not often, a book will grab you from the first page and not let you go until you have finished reading it. I was most fortunate to have not one, but two books hold me captive over the past week. I sat down to read them and finished within twenty-four... Continue Reading →
By Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library April 19 to 25 is National Library Week, an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Monday, April 20, is Right to Read Day, where we pause to highlight the need to protect, defend and celebrate the... Continue Reading →
On March 6 at 7 pm, Keith O’Brien returns to the Fort Thomas Branch of the Campbell County Public Library (CCPL) to discuss his newest release, Heartland. Heartland is a deep dive into Larry Bird’s time with the Indiana State Sycamores and their historic 1978-1979 basketball season. O’Brien pulls his information from hundreds of hours... Continue Reading →
