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13 ways to a new you in 2013 while saving money at the Public Library

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Monday, December 31st, 4:22 pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Need a helping hand keeping your New Year’s resolution? How would you like to keep your resolution and save money at the same time? Then start 2013 off right and turn to the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

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George Ella Lyon leads next Talking Poetry event Dec. 3 at Main Library

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Saturday, December 1st, 1:56 pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Award-winning writer George Ella Lyon leads the next Talking Poetry event at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at the Main Library.

Talking Poetry: A Conversation and Writing Experience with George Ella Lyon

First and foremost a poet, Lyon will speak about poetry and the writing life, and offer an opportunity to start a poem of your own at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, in the Popular Library Reading Lounge. The evening will include informal discussion and a Q&A, as well as writing prompts to stimulate your own creativity.

A Kentucky native, Lyon has published over 40 books for readers of all ages. Her books have received many awards, including ALA’s Schneider Family Book Award, a Jane Addams Honor, a Golden Kite, the Appalachian Book of the Year, and the Bluegrass Award. She’s had numerous Notable and Best Book citations, and her poem “Where I’m From” is used as a writing model around the world.

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Main Library hosts official Wikipedia Loves Libraries event

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Friday, November 23rd, 2:03 pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Tired of turkey? Want to avoid the holiday shoppers? Then come to the Main Library Saturday, Nov. 24, between10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Wikipizza, an official Wikipedia Loves Libraries event.

Learn about the world's largest encyclopedia and eat free pizza. Topics include an introduction to Wikipedia, how to make your own contributions to this vast resource and what tools the library has available to help.

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Enjoy fairytale illustrations in Peter G. Thomson exhibit at Main Library

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Tuesday, November 20th, 3:59 pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - There’s something about the holidays that brings out the little kid in all us, and what better what to revisit our childhoods than by viewing the classic illustrations of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, The Night Before Christmas and other favorite books at the Main Library.

The illustrations are from the Peter G. Thomson Collection and make up the exhibit “Wonderland of Fairytales” in the Joseph S. Stern, Jr. Cincinnati Room in the Main Library. The exhibit is on display Nov. 16 through Feb. 17, 2013, and includes alphabet books, Mother Goose nursery rhymes, Shakespeare and a host of other children’s books from the 1880s.

“Little Red Riding Hood” from the Peter G. Thomson Collection.

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New S&J Café officially opens with ribbon-cutting at the Main Library

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Friday, November 16th, 10:27 am

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The latest addition to the Main Library isn’t a book or a video – it’s a café where customers can satisfy their hunger for a good book and a good pastry at the same time.

The S&J Café officially opened Nov. 14 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The café is operated by pastry chefs Stefan Skirtz and Andrew Johnston, owners of Skirtz & Johnston Bakery and Cafe at Historic Findlay Market. The two chefs have over 20 years of experience in the culinary and hospitality industries.

They started working together in 2006, when they trained at the Midwest Culinary Institute under celebrated pastry chef James Myatt. And they’ve continued their relationship with the Institute by hiring graduates and students.

“We hire pastry students to give them an opportunity to work in the pastry field. They fulfill their co-ops with us,” said Andrew Johnston.

S&J Café staff: Laura Kate Adelman, left, Cortez Martin, Jess Cooper, and Lydia Collins.

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Public Library offers Thanksgiving, autumn programs for all ages

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Monday, November 12th, 10:02 am

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Autumn is upon us and if you have restless, bored kids at home for a fall school break, give thanks that the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is offering programs for children, teens, adults and families to keep everyone entertained.

Call the library branch for details or visit our calendar page for additional events at http://programs.cincinnatilibrary.org.

Children & Family Programs

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Public Library offering nanotechnology programs during National Chemistry Week

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Saturday, October 13th, 4:17 pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is presenting the program “Nanotechnology: The Smallest BIG Idea in Science” at select library branches during National Chemistry Week Oct. 21-27.

Celebrating 25 years in 2012, National Chemistry Week is a community-based program that unites the American Chemical Society, businesses, schools, and individuals in conveying the importance of chemistry to our quality of life and getting students excited about studying science.

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