By Chris Weber Every family has secrets, some big and some small. In many families, mental illness has always been there. Whether it is just being “eccentric” or full-blown psychosis, any mental illness impacts everyone in the family. Brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, aunts, and uncles, everyone has a cross to bear. The two books I... Continue Reading →
The Cincinnati Bengals and Queen City Book Bank (QCBB) teamed up to help put more books into the hands of Greater Cincinnati children, bringing together the power of community, literacy and football to create opportunities for young readers. As part of the partnership, members of the Cincinnati Bengals visited Hays-Porter Elementary School to deliver books... Continue Reading →
By Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library Summer Reading is Back! May 30 – July 31 This summer our theme was inspired by Ohio’s American 250 celebration themes for June, “Ohio Outdoors,” and July, “Ohio Gathers.” We’re calling it: Camp Read! Kids 0-12 are invited to participate in a 25 day challenge to read, create, discover, and explore Hamilton County... 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 Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library The Symmes Township Branch has opened at its new location at 11850 Enyart Road in Loveland. The new 22,000-square-foot facility is a Big Next Generation Library featuring exciting amenities, including MakerSpace equipment, spaces to gather and meet, an interactive kids’ play space, a pedestrian-friendly parking lot, renewable energy features, a... Continue Reading →
Campbell County Public Library has everything you need to make this summer one for the books. CCPL’s new Summer Reading theme is Summer of Stories! Throughout June and July, all branches will have programs that add to the chapters in your summer story, including performances, crafts, activities and more. Win prizes by participating in the... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk In recent years, the local library has become increasingly important to the community it serves. From borrowing books, to reserving a study room, to attending a program-there are many ways people use the library today. In my childhood, we would take a bus to our closest branch, the main library in Covington.... Continue Reading →
Photos and Story by Mary Casey-Sturk Madeira’s Nelle V. Hosbrook Bird Sanctuary and Park is also home to a StoryTrail. A StoryTrail is where families can read and enjoy a picture book while strolling through a park. This park has the bonus of having several specimen trees (many are labeled), benches, wildflowers, and the chance... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk (Indian Hill Editor) and Andi Feddeler, (Editorial Associate) In 1986, the Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati (commonly known as the Queen City Book Bank) began championing the growth of literacy in the community by connecting adults and children to the programs and resources needed to become strong readers. Throughout this process, two... Continue Reading →
