Going on vacation this summer? Take us with you! Or rather take our books with you. 

Send the Milford-Miami Township Branch a postcard from where you traveled, including a note of what book you read on vacation.  Bring the picture holding the library book at your vacation spot to the branch.  Each person who sends us a postcard or brings in a photo will be entered in a drawing to win a prize.  Postcards and photos will be displayed in the Milford-Miami Township Branch.

Visit the library for instructions.

Safe travels!

 Don't say we didn't warn you -- summer is right around the corner. No reason for you to claim you didn't know Summer Reading was coming. The first part of the name gives it away. It's not Winter Reading or Autumn Reading; it's SUMMER Reading... And it's comimg! June 6 - August 1, 2009. Look for signups at your local branch to start sometime in early June. I know, I know, you want to sign up right now, but hold your horses! We're not quite ready yet. Still putting on the finishing touches to make this one of the best summer reading programs yet!

 What in the name of 80-degree weather happened to spring? Cincinnati weather, that's what happened. We all knew it was coming. The weather in the midwest is more unstable than my Aunt Millie when she goes off her medication...

We still have a few more weeks of unpredictable weather before the rain ceases to pour every time we think about heading to the park or before we can open the pools. In the meantime, check out some of our library programs. Not only will they be fun and educational, but depending on the weather, the library will either shelter you from the relentless downpour or air condition your impending heat stroke. 

Stop by, say hi and while you're at it take some books home with you!

It's National Library Week! A time to celebrate the contributions of libraries across the country. CCPL is happy to celebrate NLW with its community and is offering several fun activities to mark the week. See our homepage for a detailed description of all the activities happening this week. Don't forget to checkout the video "Beyond the Books" also on our homepage!

Have a great day! Try to stay dry...

 ...out like a lamb. Spring is definitely here! Today's weather feels like a cruel joke after the beautiful weekend. But as the cliched saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers." Instead of dreading the rain and thunderstorms, let's look for ways to take advantage of the changing seasons. The library is offering several 'earth-friendly' programs:

Hosta: The Gift from Asia, Tuesday, April 14
Union Township Branch, call 528-1744 or visit to register
Adults, 7:30-8:30 pm
Adults are invited to a slide show and discussion of the history of this fascinating plant with Connie Booth from the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati. Discover methods of propagation and what's new on the horizon in this area of gardening.

Family Fun Night, Monday, April 20
Goshen Branch, call 722-1221 or visit to register
Kids, 7:00-8:00 pm
Families are invited for stories, crafts, hands-on-activities, and playing. Children must be accompanied by a parent.

Plant Exchange, during the month of May
New Richmond & Goshen Branch
During the month of May bring a plant from your garden and exchange it for another plant. Please bring your plant in a pot or container. Be sure to label the plant with name and any other useful information to share. Available during library hours.
 

Good morning, all you literary types! Beautiful weather we've been having -- and just in time for spring break! The kiddos will be looking for things to do while on break, so why not stop by the library and stock up on books, DVDs, magazines and more? Still looking for something to do? Visit any of our ten branches or check our events page for a listing of programs and activities in the upcoming weeks -- clermontlibrary.org/events/all/all/today

Remember, there's something for everyone at CCPL!

Ohio weather -- it giveth and it taketh away... Only in Ohio can the weather be warm, breezy and beautiful one day and overcast, gloomy and chilly the next. They say if you can't beat 'em, join 'em - so that's exactly what we're doing. We're preparing for all that impending spring rain with Rain Gardens & Rain Barrels: Learning the Basics.

The program is being presented by Paul Barringer of the Clermont County Soil & Water Conservation District. Learn how to utilize and conserve the rainfall to transform your yard into a rain garden. There will be an answer and question session after the presentation. 

New Richmond Branch Tuesday, March 17 @ 7:00 pm. Call 513-553-0570 or visit the branch to register. 

 In less than one week the library will be celebrating Teen Tech Week (March 9-14) for the first time ever! Teens, check out all the cool programs planned in your honor:

GAME NIGHT - Join us for Guitar Hero World Tour, Dance Dance Revolution, and other assorted Wii Games!

Goshen Branch - Monday, March 9, 2009; 7:00 pm -- call 513-722-1221 to register

Williamsburg Branch - Tuesday, March 10, 2009; 6:00 pm -- call 513-724-1070 to register

New Richmond Branch - Wednesday, March 11, 2009; 6:00 pm -- call 513-553-0570 to register

Batavia Branch - Thursday, March 12, 2009; 7:00 pm -- call 513-732-2128 to register

Union Township - Saturday, March 14, 2009; 2:00 pm -- call 513-528-1744 to register

Can You Remember the Lyrics? - test your music knowledge for a chance to win prizes!

Owensville Branch - Thursday, March 12, 2009; 7:00 pm -- call 513-732-6084 to register

Make sure you stop by the library during Teen Tech Week or visit us online to learn more about Teen Tech Week and the fun contests planned!

Can you hear that? It’s the pitter-patter of penguins running to the library this February! The library welcomes a character so fancy – he’s wearing his penguin suit! Join us as we welcome this flightless seabird and celebrate Library Lovers’ Month. 

To celebrate Library Lover’s Month, we’re inviting all Clermont County residents to visit their library branch during February for a chance to win fun prizes. A heart and penguin craft will be available for children. See the list below for a description of programs:

Penguin character visit –
Goshen (722-1221) February 7, 2009, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.*
Felicity (876-4134) February 9, 2009, 3:00 p.m.
Batavia (732-2128) February 9, 2009, 7:00 p.m.*
Williamsburg (724-1070) February 10, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
Bethel (734-2619) February 11, 2009, 11:00 a.m.*
Milford (248-0700) February 12, 2009, 11:00 a.m.*
Amelia (752-5580) February 14, 1:00 p.m.*

HAPPY FEET movie showing:
Goshen (722-1221) February 7, 2009, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.*
Milford (248-0700) February 12, 2009, 7:00 p.m.*
Amelia (752-5580) February 14, 2009, 1:00 p.m.*

*Registration required. Call the branch to register.

Children ages 3 – 18 years:
Each child that visits the library during February 2 – 28 will have a chance to win a small gift by choosing a foam heart at the circulation or reference desks. Each heart will represent a prize such as a pencil, bracelets, lollipops, etc. Offered throughout February while supplies last.   

Teens:
Each teen that fills out the entry:  “Why I Love the Library” will be eligible for a drawing to win two giant candy bars.  One winner per library branch will be chosen and announced on March 2, 2009. 

Adults:
Each adult that fills out the entry:  “Why I Love the Library” will be eligible for a drawing to win a box of chocolates.  One winner per library branch will be chosen and announced on March 2, 2009. 

Grab your family and join the hoedown at your Clermont County Public Library! Several branches are hosting musical performers this holiday season. Celebrate the season with music, family and your community! 

Branches hosting seasonal musical performances: 

Bethel (734-2619) – Saturday, December 6, 2008, 2-3:00 p.m., all ages
Daniel Patrick and Family Blue Grass Musical Performance   

 

Milford-Miami Township (248-0700) – Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 6-8:30 p.m., all ages
"Caroling for Kids" (Guitarist Steve Featherston invites kids to sing with him. Stop by throughout the hour.)

New Richmond (553-0570) – Saturday, December 6, 2008, 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m., all ages
10:00 AM – Resurrection Bell Ringers
11:30 AM – Singing by the Girl Scouts
12:30 PM – Russ Childers’ Appalachian Memories
Crafts and refreshments available

Williamsburg (724-1070) – Fri., December 5, 2008, 6-8:00 p.m., all ages
Enjoy refreshments and the vocal stylings of Steve Featherston during the Williamsburg Christmas Walk

For a complete list of holiday events, call your local library branch or view events under "Events & News" on our homepage.

 

 

There's still time to sign up for summer day camps at your local library! Don't sit at home this summer - learn about bugs and slimy critters at New Richmond or explore the insect world with Williamsburg as they learn about spiders, flies, and much more! Whichever branch you choose, an adventure awaits. Call and sign up today!

Remaining day camp dates and times (Elementary school ages):

Bethel: August 4-8, 9:30 a.m. - noon 513-734-2619

Felicity: July 14-18, 10 a.m. - noon 513-876-4134

New Richmond: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 10 - 11:30 a.m. 513-553-0570

Williamsburg: June 23-27, 1 - 3 p.m. (THIS WEEK!) 513-724-1070

Don't forget to sign up for summer reading! The exciting program run until August 2, 2008 so there's still plenty of time to participate. Enter to win cool toys like a bug catcher and book bag. Teens, you could win a Nintendo - DS Lite or even a Ninetendo Wii!

Visit your local Clermont County Public Library for more information and to register!

Mammography project by Cancer Family Care will be at the Bethel Branch on Friday, November 30, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a  free service provided by Cancer Family Care. Women must be at least 40 years old and 12 months must have passed since their last mammogram. For more information and to make a required appointment, call 513-731-3346.

Throughout September 2007 you can Flash Your Library Card at participating businesses and receive a discount or special offer. This is our second year for this campaign during National Library Card Sign Up month. Last year approximately 25 local businesses participated. This year over 60 local businesses have joined the Library to say thank you to the community for their continued support of the Clermont County Public Library.

See the "Flash Your Card" web page for a list of local businesses participating in the program.

The Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit "Key Ingredients" will be at the Amelia Branch from August 1 - 29, 2007. Docents are needed to greet visitors to the exhibit and hand out information packets, guide traffic through the exhibit, and answer basic information questions from the public about the exhibit and the library. Shifts are three hours long and help is needed throughout the day including mornings, evenings, and Saturdays.

Training sessions for volunteers will be held at the Amelia Branch on Tuesday, July 31 and Wednesday, August 1.

If you are interested in helping out during this fantastic exhibit, call Beth Lammerish at 513-752-5580.

Mammography project by Cancer Family Care will be at the Union Township Branch on Thursday, July 26, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a  free service provided by Cancer Family Care. Women must be at least 40 years old and 12 months must have passed since their last mammogram. For more information call the library at 528-1744. To make a required appointment, call 731-3346.

On Monday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. at the Batavia Branch, Rita Heikenfeld presents the history, health, beauty and color of Middle Eastern food in America. Join us for this demonstration and tasting.

Adults - no registration required

The El Dia 2007 celebration will be held on Sunday, April 29 at the Main Library of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. The theme is Celebrate Children and Their Books. To help welcome award-winning illustrator Susan Guevara to the celebration, children 18 years and younger are invited to submit original artwork for the Children's Art Display.

Artwork needs to be submitted by April 20 and can be brought to any branch of the Clermont County Public Library. Maximum size for artwork is 8 1/2 x 11. All artwork must have attached, the child's name, age, and library. Any 2D artwork, markers, crayons, pencils, paint, pastels, etc. can be submitted.

The artwork will be on display at the Main Library of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (800 Vine Street) from Friday, April 27 - Sunday, April 29.

Artwork will not be returned, but can be picked up from the display sight on Sunday, April 29.

For additional information, contact Julie at 513-735-7162.

On Monday, April 30, 2007 the Milford-Miami Township Branch of the Clermont County Public Library (CCPL) will close for one month to repair the damage caused by a water pipe breaking in February of this year. The branch is scheduled to reopen on Thursday, May 31. Library Operations Coordinator, Dave Mezack, says that during the month of May, the carpet and flooring throughout the building will be replaced to prevent the spread of mold and mildew. Some walls in the area of the water damage will have to be repaired and repainted. The Library was fully covered by insurance for the water damage.

“I know this seems a long time for the branch to be closed,” says Leslie Massey the director of CCPL, “but the repair process requires the Library to remove 150,000 items in the library collection, shelving, furniture, computers and workroom items in order to replace and repair carpeting and flooring, and then it must all be moved back in and put back into order before the branch can re-open.”

While the Milford-Miami Township Branch is closed the drop boxes will remain open and emptied daily. All Milford-Miami Township Schools have been notified of the branch closing so that teachers can request special collections of books and materials for use in their classrooms during the month of May. These collections must be picked up by the end of April; and anyone interested in having such a collection should contact the Milford-Miami Township Branch at 248-0700.

Customers are being encouraged to visit nearby branches in Union Township at 4462 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Rd, Cincinnati (513-528-1744), Goshen at 6678 State Route 132 (513-722-1221) and Owensville at 2548 U.S. Route 50 (513-732-6084).

Those with questions regarding closing and repair work to be done at the Milford-Miami Township Branch may call (513) 732-2736 or visit the website for updates: www.clermontlibrary.org.

The cooking group Culinary Conversations will meet on Tuesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at the Batavia branch of the Clermont County Public Library. This month's topic is Potato Recipes: How Do You Fix Them?

The group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month and the public is always welcome.

Help your community during the month of April by donating nonperishable goods to the Library's food drive for the YWCA Eastern Area Food Pantry. Guidelines for preferred items are available on the Library's website or at your local CCPL branch.