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BOONE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BCPL
Boone County Public Library
APRIL 2017
Dr. Al Miller Holocaust Survivor
Dr. Al Miller shares his story of growing up as a German
Jew during WWII, at the Main Library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5 and again on Wednesday, April 12.
Born in Berlin in 1922, Dr. Miller has many happy memories of his
early childhood. As an active youth who enjoyed sports, he remembers
the day he was no longer allowed into his favorite recreation center
because Jews had been banned from the facility. Many of his childhood
friends joined the Hitler Youth and stopped being friends with him. An
enthusiastic student, he became the last Jewish student in his class to
continue to attend school until it was too unwelcoming for him to stay.
In 1936, Dr. Miller was present at the infamous Berlin Olympics
where Jesse Owens won four medals. As German Jews faced increasingly
difficult conditions, his family arranged to leave the country and resettle. Dr. Miller was sent to Switzerland in 1937 and was separated from
his family. His brother was sent to England and his parents remained in
Germany and endured Kristallnacht. The family was eventually reunited in England before immigrating to America in 1939. Dr. Miller settled
in Hamilton, Ohio where he practiced optometry until his retirement.
Lt. Colonel Richard Cole Last of the Doolittle Raiders
On April 18, 1942, eighty men took off on a
top-secret mission to bomb Japan. The mission
was thought to be impossible. These men,
led by Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle, came to be
known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. Today
only Lt. Col. Doolittle’s co-pilot Lt. Colonel
Richard Cole survives. In honor of the
75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid,
Lt. Col. Cole will share his story at the
Main Library on Wednesday, April 19 at
1 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m.
A 30-minute showing of “Raiders Remembered” will precede Lt .Colonel Cole’s talk and
a book signing will follow. Co-sponsored by
Simon Kenton SAR & Boone County DAR.
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To register for Library events online, go to: www.bcpl.org/events and locate your program in the Library’s event calendar.
weekly programs
In the Loop
Mondays, 10 a.m.
Florence Branch
Knit or crochet in relaxed, friendly
company. Learn for the first time or pick
up some new tricks.
Gentle Yoga
Mondays, 6 p.m.
Main Library
Learn the basic postures and flows.
Please bring a yoga mat. $30 fee for
the month. Call Boone County Parks to
register: 334-2117.
Yoga
Mondays, 7:10 p.m.
Main Library
Relax and explore Hatha yoga postures.
Bring a yoga mat. $30 fee for the month.
Call Boone County Parks to register:
334-2117.
Adult Coloring
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Main Library
Enjoy this relaxing and creative
activity while meeting other coloring
aficionados. Coloring supplies are
provided.
Bridge
Tues. and Thurs., noon-3 p.m.
Scheben Branch
Open play – Everyone welcome!
NKY English Conversation Club
Wednesdays, noon
Florence Branch
Practice your English with fluent
English speakers! This is a relaxed,
conversational setting in which adults
learning English can improve their
skills. All levels welcome.
Piecemakers Quilting Group
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch
Join this friendly group to learn the
basics or share expertise in quilting.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Scheben Branch
For people studying Spanish as well as
those passionate about the language.
All skill levels are welcome! Presented in
partnership with Gateway Community
College.
Rummikub
Thursdays, 5 p.m. and
Sundays, 1 p.m.
Florence Branch
Do you like to play Rummikub? Do
you want to learn how? Rummikub
(pronounced Rummy-cube) is a cross
between rummy and mahjong.
Yoga
Thursdays, 6:15 p.m.
Scheben Branch
This class is suitable for all levels! Please
bring a yoga mat & small handheld
or wrist weights (optional). $30 fee per
month. Call Boone County Parks to
register: 334-2117.
Mahjong
Fridays, 1 p.m.
Scheben Branch
Open play - All skill levels welcome!
Inside the Main Library in Burlington,
on the first floor next to the dome.
Gourmet sandwiches, salads,
homemade soups, and desserts!
Dine in, carry out, or have
your next event catered.
Phone # 859-992-0004
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Mon - Fri, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Coffee and Conversation
Monday - Friday
Main Library, 9-10 a.m.
Get your weekday morning coffee fix
for free and enjoy conversation with
other coffee afictionados.
AARP Tax Aide
Fridays through April 14
Main Library, 9 a.m.
Targeted to low and moderate income
taxpayers, the Tax-Aide program gives
special attention to those 50 and older.
But no one is turned away unless the
tax situation is too complex or beyond
the tax preparers’ training. Schedule
appointments by calling AARP at 859814-8628.
Spotlight on Genealogy:
Oral History
Monday, April 3
Main Library, 7 p.m.
Learn the best practice for interviewing
your relatives. Topics include: best
recording devices, potential interview
questions, how to store and preserve
the interview. Please register.
Writer’s Group
Tuesdays, April 4 & 18
Main Library, 7 p.m.
Join other local writing enthusiasts
every other Tuesday night. Share your
work, get feedback, encouragement,
and perhaps even inspiration to write
your masterpiece.
Holocaust Survivor: Dr. Al Miller
Wednesday, April 5 and again
on April 12
Main Library, 7 p.m.
See page 1.
Computer & Internet Basics
Thursdays, April 6, 13 & 20
Florence Branch, 1 p.m.
This 3-week class starts on the first
Thursday of each month and covers
all the basics of how to use a computer
and surf the Internet. Learn about the
parts of a computer system, how to get
online and get to websites, how to use
search engines and perform keyword
searching, and how to set up and use
an email account. Please register.
Best of the Best Book Group
Thursday, April 6
Florence Branch, 3 p.m.
Discuss Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk
Cross.
Concert @ the Library: Keith
Jones & the Makeshifts
Friday, April 7
Main Library, 7 p.m.
See page 7.
Preserving Historical Materials
Saturday, April 8
Main Library, 11 a.m.
Historical documents, photos, and
heirlooms are important when
researching family histories and
genealogy. Proper preservation of
these treasures ensures that significant
materials will last longer and maintain durability. This program gives
tips on how to preserve documents,
photographs, and textiles and what to
avoid when preserving materials. This
program will also demonstrate how
improper preservation techniques can
damage historic documents.
DAR/SAR Genealogy Workshop
Saturday, April 8
Main Library, 1 p.m.
Members of the Boone County Chapter
National Society Daughters of the
American Revolution and Simon
Kenton Chapter Sons of the American
Revolution will assist you in looking
for a Revolutionary War ancestor in
your family tree.
Art for All
Monday, April 10
Main Library, 12:30 p.m.
or 5:30 p.m.
Paint “Sweet Dreams” under the
guidance of a professional artist. At the
end of the class you’ll walk away with
a masterpiece! Open to all adults. $20
materials fee. Please register.
Paying for College 101
Monday, April 10
Scheben Branch, 6:30 p.m.
This workshop is designed to help
high school students and/or their
parents understand the basics of the
financial aid application process. Participants will walk through a detailed
case study showing how a college
financial package is put together and
the methods used to award aid.
Call Kate at 292-3393 at least
one week in advance if special
accommodations are needed.
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To register by phone, call 342-BOOK (2665) and select the appropriate location.
Origami for Adults
Tuesday, April 11
Main Library, 6 p.m.
Learn the basics of reading origami
patterns and how to make an origami
box. (Plus a surprise shape.) Please
register.
Chapter and Verse Book Group
Tuesday, April 11
Scheben Branch, 7 p.m.
Discuss A Long Walk to Water by
Linda Sue Park.
Dare to Drive Safely
Wednesday, April 12
Florence Senior Center, 11:30 a.m.
Worried about your driving or the
driving of a loved one? Come join us
to learn facts about aging and driving
and to pick up some safety tips for
staying on the road.
Thrillers and Chillers
Thursday, April 13
Main Library, 10 a.m.
Discuss Sinister Pig by Tony
Hillerman.
Card Making
Thursday, April 13
Florence Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to make four themed cards
with independent stamping demonstrator Sandy Bollman. For ages 16
and older. $5 materials fee. Please
register.
Trivia Night
Thursday, April 13
Main Library, 7 p.m.
Play trivia just for fun! Bring your
own team or we’ll put teams together
for you.
Comfort Quilts for Kids
Monday, April 17
Main Library, 10 a.m.
Sew small quilts to comfort children
during their stay at the Ronald McDonald House. Materials are provided,
but you may bring a sewing machine.
You are still welcome to volunteer even
if you can’t sew.
Make Your Own Apothecary Vase
Tuesday, April 18
Florence Branch, 7 p.m.
Use multi-colored string, ribbons, burlap, buttons and stones to personalize
your own apothecary vase. The class
will be led by Monalisa Miller. $20
per person, ages 13 and up. Please
register.
Real Men Read Book Group
Wednesday, April 19
Scheben Branch, 10:30 a.m.
Discuss the latest book you’ve read.
Gardening with Arthritis
Wednesday, April 19
Main Library, 11 a.m.
Don’t let arthritis stop you from
working in your garden. Learn how to
continue gardening in spite of arthritis
and discover tools to make gardening
easier for you. Presented by Gina Ligon
from the Boone County Extension
Office. Stop by the Extension Office’s
Earth Day table in the lobby for free
seed packets from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Planting Edibles in the
Landscape
Wednesday, April 19
Scheben Branch, 2 p.m.
Join Gina Ligon of Boone County Extension to learn about adding edibles
into your landscape beds. You will
have curb appeal as well as produce to
consume.
Last Doolittle Raider:
Richard Cole
Wednesday, April 19
Main Library, 1 p.m. and again
at 6:30 p.m.
See page 1.
Book Chatter
Thursday, April 20
Walton Branch, 9:30 a.m.
Discuss No Rest For The Dead by Sandra Brown, Jeff Abbott, Jeffery Deaver
and 23 other well-known authors.
Chick Picks Book Group
Thursday, April 20
Main Library, 10 a.m.
Discuss Bossypants by Tina Fey.
Boone County Schools Art Show
Friday, April 21-Sunday, April 30
Main Library, open hours
View work by students in this annual
art show.
Concert @ the Library:
Polished Brass
Sunday, April 23
Florence Branch, 2 p.m.
See page 7.
Monday 4 Mystery
Monday, April 24
Florence Branch, 7 p.m.
Discuss The Gods of Gotham by
Lyndsey Faye.
Hands-on Genealogy: Fold3
Tuesday, April 25
Main Library, 10 a.m.
This interactive class will cover the
basics of using the military record
database Fold3, now available for
free through the library. Learn how to
navigate the site and search for your
ancestors using the collections. This
class will be taught in the computer
lab where participants will have access
to a computer. Please register.
Read some literary fiction this month!
Literary fiction is high quality, often prize-winning fiction, that is valued for its
quality of writing and creative use of language. Literary fiction tends to be character-driven rather than plot-driven. Think of a character coming to terms with
himself and his world. This contrasts with genre fiction where plot is the central
concern. Literary fiction often contains social commentary, political criticism, or
focuses on the human condition.
Authors of literary fiction are consistently featured in major book review sources, and their books are often used for thought-provoking discussions.
Here are a few well-known literary fiction authors. Please ask a librarian at
your local branch for additional suggestions.
Isabel Allende
John Irving
Margaret Atwood
Barbara Kingsolver
T.C. Boyle
Cormac McCarthy
Michael Chabon
Ian McEwan
Louise Erdrich
Toni Morrison
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Joyce Carol Oates
Alice Hoffman
Philip Roth
Khaled Hosseini
Anne Tyler
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Storytime
January 9 - April 29
Stimulate your baby’s development and help your
child build language and literacy skills through
interactive stories, songs and music.
Baby Time
(birth to 18 months)
Main Library
• Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Scheben Branch
• Fridays, 9:30 a.m.
Family Time
(birth to 5+ years)
Walton Branch
• Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Scheben Branch
• Saturdays, 1 p.m.
Spanish Storytime
Tiempo de Cuentos
Bookworms
(birth to 5+ years)
(3-1/2 to 5+ years)
Florence Branch
• Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots
(18 months to 2-1/2 years)
Scheben Branch
• Mondays, 10 a.m.
• Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Main Library
• Thursdays, 11 a.m.
• Fridays, 11 a.m.
Scheben Branch
• Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Main Library
• Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Sensory Storytime
(all ages)
Toddler Tales
A storytime designed for
children with sensory
sensitivities
Main Library
• Fridays, 10 a.m.
(2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years)
Stories with Art
Main Library
• Mondays, 11 a.m.
• Tuesdays, 11 a.m.
• Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Scheben Branch
• Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
• Tuesdays, 11 a.m.
• Fridays, 11 a.m.
(3 to 6 years)
Scheben Branch
• Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library
• Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
No need to register for
storytime; just drop in!
Easter Egg Hunt (family)
Sunday, April 2
Main Library, 2 p.m.
Look for more than just a good book. Children are invited to find Easter eggs in the
Library, then create their own Easter craft.
Minute to Win It (grades 3-5)
Monday, April 3
Walton Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Race against the clock to complete fun and
strategic games like stack attack and cookie
face.
Lego Mania (family)
Tuesday, April 4
Main Library, 6 p.m.
Let your imagination run wild and build
some amazing creations. We provide the
Legos and the Duplos.
Read with a Teen (grades 1-3)
Tuesdays, April 4 & 18
Scheben Branch, 6 p.m.
Partner with a teen to enhance your reading
skills. Call the Scheben Branch to reserve
your 30-minute time slot. Registration
required.
Homeschool Sampler (grades 1-5)
Wednesday, April 5
Main Library, 2 p.m.
Join Boone County Cooperative Extension
Service in getting your hands dirty and
learning what plants need to grow. Everyone
will take part in a propagation lesson by
taking home part of a plant to watch for
growing roots. Registration required.
Minecraft Lab (grades 3-5)
Wednesday, April 5
Main Library, 6:30-8 p.m.
Thursday, April 20
Florence Branch, 6:30-8 p.m.
Play and build your world on the Library’s
Minecraft server. Registration required.
3D Printer Club Showcase
(family)
Thursday, April 6
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Discover what the 3D Printer Club at local
middle schools have created! Students will
showcase their inventions - stop by and ask
questions.
Call Kate at 292-3393 at least
one week in advance if special
accommodations are needed.
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PAWS to Read (grades K-5)
Saturday, April 8
Scheben Branch, 11 a.m.
Read to one of the library’s therapy dogs.
Call the Scheben Branch to schedule your
15-minute time slot.
American Girl (grades K-5)
Sunday, April 9
Florence Branch, 2 p.m.
Learn to dance like Isabelle! Dance
instructor, Kasey Whalen, will teach you
ballet and hip-hop and how dance can
make you a better cheerleader. Make a pair
of pom-poms for your doll. Registration
encouraged.
Art Club (grades K-5)
Monday, April 10
Walton Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Do you love all things art? Join us the
second Monday of each month. This time –
Fabergé Eggs. Registration encouraged.
Animal Tales Presents Nature’s
Olympians (family)
Tuesday, April 11
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Meet exotic animals from around the world
including a Bennett’s wallaby, an emerald
toucanet, and an African spurred tortoise.
Sensory Playtime (all ages)
Saturday, April 15
Main Library, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Enjoy playtime specially designed for children with sensory sensitivities. Call Karen
Harden at 342-BOOK, ext. 8143 for more
information.
Scientific Explorers! (ages 8-13)
Monday, April 17
Scheben Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Have a blast with hands-on STEAM experiments and activities. This month, explore
the wacky side of chemistry. Registration
encouraged.
Delightfully Disney (ages 2-5)
Wednesday, April 19
Scheben Branch, 1 p.m.
Find the hidden Mickeys, create under the
sea art, and make a tasty treat.
Bilingual Storytime, Tiempo de
Cuentos Bilingues (ages 2-5+)
Wednesday, April 19
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Stop by for a special bilingual storytime
where children and their grown-ups will
hear stories, rhymes, and songs in Spanish
and English.
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Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Off
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and the Wardrobe (family)
Friday, April 21
Scheben Branch, 7 p.m.
Step through the wardrobe with Lucy, Peter,
Susan and Edmund in this adaptation of
the beloved tale.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
(grades K-2)
Saturday, April 22
Florence Branch, 3:30 p.m.
What would your stuffed animal friend do
if they spent the night at the library? Have
a special storytime with your furry friends,
then say goodbye for the night. Come in the
next day to pick them up and see pictures
of what they did all night! Registration
encouraged.
Pages and Paws (grades K-5)
Sunday, April 23
Main Library, 2 p.m.
Read to one of the library’s therapy dogs.
Call the Main Library to schedule your
15-minute time slot.
Pokémon (grades K-12)
Monday, April 24
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring your own deck or
DS; no trading. English cards only. Registration encouraged.
Spring Festival (family)
Saturday, April 29
Walton Branch, 2 p.m.
Celebrate the arrival of spring with games
and activities; decorate your own potted
plant to take home. Refreshments provided.
Developmental Screenings
for Babies and Toddlers
Want to find out how your child,
ages two months to three years, is
developing? Library staff are trained
to offer developmental screenings. For
more information and to schedule an
appointment, contact Tyra at 342-BOOK,
ext. 8138. Screenings can take place at
the BCPL location of your choice.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Off the Hill
Based upon the story by C.S. Lewis, dramatized by Le Clanche Du Rand
Friday, April 21, Scheben Branch, 7 p.m.
In Narnia — a land of talking animals, mythical creatures and eternal winter — the White Witch
holds power over all. Any who dare dissent are turned instantly into stone. But one day, a little girl
named Lucy enters this magical land through an enchanted wardrobe, and her fantastical adventure
signals the fulfillment of a prophecy and great change to come. Step through the wardrobe with Lucy,
Peter, Susan and Edmund in this tour-de-force, two-actor adaptation of the beloved and heroic tale of
good’s triumph over evil. (Recommended for ages 5 and up.)
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April
New Releases
ADULTS
The Lost Order
by Steve Berry
The Ebb Tide
by Beverly Lewis
All By Myself, Alone
by Mary Higgins Clark
My Italian Bulldozer
by Alexander McCall Smith
The Last Chance Olive Ranch
by Susan Wittig Albert
Miss Julia Weathers the Storm
by Ann B. Ross
Two from the Heart
by James Patterson
One Perfect Lie
by Lisa Scottoline
The Burial Hour
by Jeffery Deaver
Fast and Loose
by Stuart Woods
The Fix
by David Baldacci
The Stars are Fire
by Anita Shreve
No Easy Target
by Iris Johansen
High Stakes
by Fern Michaels
Ominous
by Lisa Jackson
Golden Prey
by John Sandford
The Red Hunter
by Lisa Unger
TEENS
Shattered Sky
(Warriors: A Vision of Shadows)
by Erin Hunter
Gem & Dixie
by Sara Zarr
Shadowcaster
(Shattered Realms)
by Cinda Williams Chima
Alex & Eliza
by Melissa de la Cruz
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(M) Programs for students in
middle school
(H) Programs for students in
high school
Teen Cafe (M/H)
Wednesdays when school is in
session.
Florence Branch, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Walton Branch, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Drop in for gaming, snacks & more!
Young Boone County (H)
Tuesday, April 4
Scheben Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Meet with other teens and help plan
events that give back to your
community.
Homeschool Hangout (M/H)
Wednesday, April 5
Main Library, 2 p.m.
Join Boone County Cooperative
Extension Service in getting your
hands dirty and learning what
plants need to grow. Everyone will
take part in a propagation lesson by
taking home part of a plant to watch
for growing roots. Registration
required.
3D Printer Club Showcase
(family)
Thursday, April 6
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Discover what the 3D Printer Club at
local middle schools have created!
Students will showcase their inventions
- stop by and ask questions.
Teen Trivia (M/H)
Thursday, April 13
Florence Branch, 3:30 p.m.
Test your knowledge! Compete against
other teens! Winner gets a prize.
Registration encouraged.
Read It First! YA Review Team
(M/H)
Monday, April 17
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Read new books before they hit the
shelves. Publishers and authors will
receive your reviews.
Call Kate at 292-3393 at
least one week in advance if
special accommodations are
needed.
Meet other teens
while giving back to
the community on
Tuesday, April 4 at
Scheben Branch.
DIY: Found Art (M/H)
Thursday, April 20
Scheben Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Turn trash into treasures! Make and
take your own creation. No artistic
ability or skills required, just imagination...and some glue.
Pokémon (grades K-12)
Monday, April 24
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring your own
deck or DS; no trading. English cards
only. Registration encouraged.
Anime and Manga Club (M/H)
Tuesday, April 25
Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
Join other otakus for movies, snacks,
and kawaii crafts.
Teen Night (M/H)
Friday, April 28
Florence Branch, 6-8 p.m.
Want to hang out after the Library
closes? Now is your chance. Pizza,
games, and more!
discover your library...
...because who doesn’t love free concerts?
Concert Schedule April -- June 2017
Keith Jones & the Makeshifts
Friday, April 7, Main Library, 7 p.m.
High energy 1950’s rock and roll music. Keith Jones and the Makeshifts specialize in a style similar to Bill Haley and lean more toward the swing side of the
music. The band prides itself in authenticity in look and musicianship, from
their suits and amps to their upright bass and hair styles.
Polished Brass
Sunday, April 23, Florence Branch, 2 p.m.
The Polished Brass quintet’s repertoire includes music from all musical styles
and periods, including the renaissance, romantic, big band, Dixieland, and
modern broadway musicals and movie themes. This Spring show will be
themed “Look for the Silver Lining” and will feature uplifting tunes.
Wayside Winds -- Under the Dome
Sunday, May 7, Main Library, 2 p.m.
Coming together to make music, this group of friends, who are all professional
musicians in Cincinnati, take their name from the poem “Catawba Wine” by
Longfellow. Dedicated to performing the canon of woodwind quintet music, they
also spice up each performance with something new and different. This concert
will include the music of Debussy, Barber, Nielsen, and more.
Sakura Ladies Chorus
Friday, May 12, Scheben Branch, 7 p.m.
Explore another culture through music by this women’s chorus. Their repertoire
includes traditional and contemporary Japanese songs and songs from other
countries.
Skirt and Boots
Friday, May 19, Main Library, 7 p.m.
This quartet plays a variety of Americana folk including bluegrass, blues, and
jazz. Their focus is two and three-part vocal harmonies accompanied by the
guitar, violin, mandolin, and bass.
Concert @ the Park: Blue Chip City Big Band
Saturday, June 10, Boone Woods Park
6000 Veteran’s Way, Burlington, 7 p.m.
This group is sure to get you jazzed up with hits of the 1940s and beyond.
Inclement weather location is Main Library.
Concert @ the Park: Elvis Tribute by Kavan
Saturday, June 17, Boone Woods Park
6000 Veteran’s Way, Burlington, 7 p.m.
Hear classic Elvis tunes performed by an award-winning tribute artist. Inclement weather location is Main Library.
Comet Bluegrass All-Stars
Sunday, June 18, Florence Branch, 2 p.m.
The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars formed in 1996 as a Sunday night house band at
The Comet in Northside, Cincinnati. Since then, this award-winning bluegrass
band has grown in popularity and opened for such national acts as Sam Bush,
Blue Highway, Del McCoury, and Ricky Skaggs.
Concert @ the Park: Swingtime
Saturday, June 24, Boone Woods Park
6000 Veteran’s Way, Burlington, 7 p.m.
Get swept away by the sweet sounds of swing classics, smooth jazz, ballads,
waltzes, and Broadway. Inclement weather location is Main Library.
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Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday
1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Scheben Branch
8899 US 42, Union, KY 41091
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Florence Branch
7425 US 42, Florence, KY 41042
Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Walton Branch
21 South Main, Walton, KY 41094
Mon.
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Tues-Fri.
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat.-Sun.
1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Balloons Over Boone by Hillary Delaney, Local History Associate
Though the sight is not uncommon
in modern times, a hot air balloon is a
wonder to behold. We have always been
fascinated with flight, but the balloon
represents a different kind of air travel.
In the basket of a hot air balloon, the
view passes more slowly, and the mechanics are simple physics. Little wonder that
this trend was a national obsession in the
19th century.
There were several noteworthy
balloon “events” in and around Boone
County during the heyday of ballooning.
Professor Harry Gilbert, a balloonist with
ties to the circus and a flair for marketing, made a surprise stop in Boone
County in 1877. Gilbert began his ascent
from the grounds of the then two-yearold Cincinnati Zoological Gardens, and
headed in the direction that the wind
determined. He landed on the Buckner
farm, near Florence, and was met by Mr.
Garvey, who owned neighboring property.
Garvey was given a short ascension in the
balloon, in return for a wagon ride back
to Cincinnati. The highest altitude on this
short jaunt over the river was 6,100 ft.
Another balloon adventure occurred
in 1880. Two men who had departed
Dayton the day before, landed on Henry
Corbin’s farm in Union. A crowd, numbering about 300 people, soon arrived,
having seen the craft in the air making
its slow progress toward descent. Several
people were given a rope-tethered ascension ride, taking them up to 400 feet, and
down again before the aeronauts were on
their way. Walton was to be the next stop,
but the wind took them to the Howlett
Chapin Memorial Library
6517 Market St., Petersburg, KY 41080
Monday
Noon-8 p.m.
Tuesday
Noon-6 p.m.
Wednesday
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday
Noon-8 p.m.
Friday
Noon-6 p.m.
Visit our Digital Branch
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On display
farm near Big Bone. Residents of the area
Florence Branch
were caught off-guard by the sight. One
Zach
Robinson’s
man took a shot at the balloon, while it
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was at a very high altitude. Others were
flummoxed by its size when it descendScheben Branch
ed, thinking it was “the size of a water
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bucket,” as it had appeared to them while
in flight; its actual dimensions were
Walton Branch
24x56 feet.
Kentucky’s hidden
In 1914, the “Balloon Goodyear,” a
beauty -- paintings by
forerunner to the famous blimp, landed
Margie Lakeberg.
on the Dolwick farm in Constance. The
pilot, A.D. Preston and his assistant were
competing in a national elimination
race to earn a spot in the international
race for the James Bennett Cup. They
had departed St. Louis two days prior,
but the balloon had malfunctioned.
Would you
Preston, an experienced balloon pilot,
like to receive this
had won the race in Paris the prior
year. Fortunately, the little hamlet of
newsletter via email?
Constance offered the Anderson Ferry
Or choose to have it mailed to your
as more reliable transportation for
home? Visit our website: www.bcpl.
the men and their deflated balloon to org and click on Events. The links to
make their way home.
register are at the bottom of
the page.