Jan 27, 2014 ... Oakley Branch, 4033 Gilmore Ave., 513-369-6038. Make a rose that will last
forever! Registration required. Make a Pop-Up Valentine Card!
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Jan. 27, 2014
Love is in the air at the Public Library this February What better way to express your love for that special someone than by making him, or her, a craft at your local library branch? It’s free, it’s easy and it’s fun. The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is offering a wide range of children, teen and adult Valentine programs this February. Visit http://programs.cincinnatilibrary.org/. Gifts from the Heart: A Valentine-Making Party Saturday, Feb. 1, 1 p.m. Sharonville Branch, 10980 Thornview Drive, 513-369-6049 Come use our supplies to create awesome Valentines for your friends and family. No registration required. A Treat for Your Sweet Saturday, Feb. 1, 2 p.m. Forest Park Branch, 655 Waycross Road, 513-369-4478 Adults are invited to decorate a bag and treats for your Valentine. Registration required. Decoupage Plate Craft Monday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m. Mt. Washington Branch, 2049 Beechmont Ave, 513-369-6033 Adults can join us as we create decoupage plates in time for Valentine’s Day. Materials provided. Registration required. Valentine's Day Craft-o-ganza! Thursday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m. Hyde Park Branch, 2747 Erie Ave., 513-369-4456 Come on down and celebrate Valentine's Day by making a gift worthy craft for your love with local artist Nicolette McFaddin! Ages 10-18. Registration recommended. Valentine's Day Craft Thursday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. Covedale Branch, 4980 Glenway Ave., 513-369-4460 We'll show adults how to transform the pages of old books and decorative paper into beautiful Valentine's Day gifts. No registration required.
Valentine's Day Cards and Crafts for Kids Saturday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m. Madisonville Branch, 4830 Whetsel Ave., 513-369-6029 Children can make a Valentine's Day card and other fun crafts for someone they love. No registration required. Book! Craft! Saturday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m. Miami Township Branch, 8 North Miami Ave., 513-369-6050 Enjoy a reading of Alison Jackson's "The Ballad of Valentine" and become inspired to create a Valentine for someone special! All materials provided. No registration required. Edible Art Tuesday, Feb. 11, 3 p.m. Walnut Hills Branch, 2533 Kemper Lane, 513-369-6053 Children are invited to make a painting with chocolate as the main ingredient! No registration required. Duct Tape Roses for Teens Tuesday, Feb. 11, 3:15 p.m. Oakley Branch, 4033 Gilmore Ave., 513-369-6038 Make a rose that will last forever! Registration required. Make a Pop-Up Valentine Card! Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. Symmes Twp. Branch, 11850 East Enyart Road, 513-369-6001 Enjoy making some valentine cards and art work. For ages 48. No registration required. Teen Valentine Sharpie Art Wednesday, Feb. 12, 3 p.m. Delhi Township Branch, 5095 Foley Road, 513-369-6019 Teens, make something special for Valentine's Day using Sharpie Art. It is fun, fast and easy. Registration required.
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Valentine's Day Party Wednesday, Feb. 12, 3:30 p.m. Elmwood Place Branch, 6120 Vine Street, 513-369-4452 Children are invited to celebrate the upcoming holiday with snacks, games, and prizes. No registration required. Forever Flowers Wednesday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m. Greenhills Branch, 7 Endicott Street, 513-369-4441 Teens, come create roses that will never die from duct tape! No registration required. Make a Valentine Pin for Teens Wednesday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m. Forest Park Branch, 655 Waycross Road, 513-369-4478 Teens, come in and make a pin using a Valentine charm. Registration required. For Teens Only! Thursday, Feb. 13, 4 p.m. North Central Branch, 11109 Hamilton Ave., 513-369-6068 Make Valentines. No registration required. Teen Chocolate Party Thursday, Feb. 13, 4 p.m. Cheviot Branch, 3711 Robb Ave., 513-369-6015 Join us for a pre-Valentine's Day chocolate party! Games, trivia, and chocolate prizes galore! Registration required. Valentine Fun Thursday, Feb. 13, 4 p.m. Green Township Branch, 6525 Bridgetown Road, 513-3696095 Join us for some Valentine fun as we make a craft and enjoy a treat. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Un-Valentine's Day Party Thursday, Feb. 13, 4 p.m. Elmwood Place Branch, 6120 Vine Street, 513-369-4452 Teens can celebrate the holiday with snacks and crafts. No registration required. Valentine's Day Rocks! Thursday, Feb. 13, 4:15 p.m. Norwood Branch, 4325 Montgomery Road, 513-369-6037 Teens, make Valentine's Day rock this year by creating our playlist that we will listen to during our program! Stop by the desk or call to put in your request two weeks before the program! We will make a "rockin" craft as well. No registration required.
Decorate Cookies Thursday, Feb. 13, 5 p.m. Loveland Branch, 649 Loveland-Madeira Road,
513-369-4476 Teens! Decorate cookies to give to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. No registration required. Heart-Shaped Pillows Thursday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Harrison Branch, 10398 New
Haven Road, 513-369-4442 Just in time for Valentine's Day, come to the library to make a nosew heart-shaped pillow for your Valentine! Or yourself. No one's judging. For grades 6-12 only. Registration required. Lady Catherine's Romance Roundtable Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. Mariemont Branch, 3810 Pocahontas Ave., 513-369-4467 Do you love Regency romance, or are you crazy for cute cowboys? Naughty vampires or tenderhearted Amish? If you love to read romance, join likeminded readers for an evening sharing thoughts on our beloved books and authors. Librarian Cathy Plichta will offer book lists and tips on how to find “readalikes” to match your favorites. Registration required. Chocolate Tasting 101 Thursday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Anderson Branch, 7450 State Road, 513-369-6030 Explore the diverse world of chocolates with a sampling ranging from simple milk chocolate to dark chocolate flavors! Presented by Whole Foods. Adults and older teens, please. Registration is required; space is limited. Call or apply online. Happy Valentine's Day Chocolate Tasting Friday, Feb. 14, 4 p.m. St. Bernard Branch, 4803 Tower Ave., 513-369-4462 Celebrate Valentine's Day! We will have a blind taste test of several different chocolates, door prize for adults and Valentine card craft for kids. No registration required. Chocolate Tasting Saturday, Feb. 15, 3 p.m. Monfort Heights Branch, 3825 West Fork Road, 513-369-4472 Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate… Do we need to say more? Come hang out with other teens and taste some fine chocolate! Registration required. For Teens Only! Thursday, Feb. 20, 4 p.m. North Central Branch, 11109 Hamilton Ave., 513-369-6068 Join us for a Chocolate Scavenger Hunt. No registration required.
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