America250 Branch Events in July
- Laura Eckert
- Jun 23
- 3 min read
Clermont County Public Library is celebrating America250 all year long with special events happening monthly. All events are free. Some events require preregistration.
Join the celebration!
July America250 Events
Patri-ART-ic Decor
Wednesday, July 1, 2 PM
Bethel Branch
Ages 6-11
Get ready to celebrate America's birthday with the library! Kids can learn the history behind some of the country's most famous symbols and create their own ""patri-ART-ic"" decorations.
Sign up for Patri-ART-ic Decor.
Books & Beyond Book Club
Monday, July 6, 6:30 PM
Bethel Branch
Adult
Enjoy great conversations with friends when we discuss The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. New members are always welcome.
No registration needed.
Panning for Gold in Clermont County
Tuesday, July 7, 3 PM
Williamsburg Branch
Ages 6-12
Did you know that Clermont County had its very own Gold Rush? Kids, take a trip back to 1868 to learn more about when gold was discovered in Clermont County. Then grab a pan and look for your own "gold" to take back to your homestead.
Sign up for Panning for Gold in Clermont County.
Historic Toys
Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 PM
Goshen Branch
Ages 5-12
Learn the history behind our favorite toys. Then try them out yourself! Play with tops, Slinkys, Etch A Sketch, giant Connect 4, prayer dolls, jacks, dominoes, Jacob’s ladder, cup and ball, marbles, and paddleball.
Sign up for Historic Toys.
Astronauts of Ohio
Saturday, July 11, 1 PM
New Richmond Branch
Ages 5-12
Join us as we celebrate Ohio’s contribution to Space Exploration. We will talk about the many astronauts from right here in Ohio and then visit “space stations” with activities that will help us train like an “astronaut.” Create your own paper bag helmet, moon walk on giant sponges, crawl through tight spaces, and more!
Sign up for Astronauts of Ohio.
Astronauts of Ohio
Monday, July 13, 2 PM
Miami Township Branch
Ages 6-11
Join us as we celebrate Ohio’s contribution to Space Exploration. We will talk about the many astronauts from right here in Ohio and then visit “space stations” with activities that will help us train like an “astronaut.” Create your own paper bag helmet, moon walk on giant sponges, crawl through tight spaces, and more!
Sign up for Astronauts of Ohio.
Oregon Trail Adventure
Tuesday, July 14, 1 PM
Bethel Branch
All ages
Try to survive the Oregon Trail in this choose-your-own-path game. Guests will make decisions and do their best to reach the end of the trail, like in the retro game. You will visit settlements, might have to hunt for food or medicinal herbs, and yes, some of you might die of dysentery. Will you make it? Drop in anytime between 1 and 7:30 p.m.
No registration.
Astronauts of Ohio
Wednesday, July 15, 2 PM
Owensville Branch
Ages 6-12
Join us as we celebrate Ohio’s contribution to Space Exploration. We will talk about the many astronauts from right here in Ohio and then visit “space stations” with activities that will help us train like an “astronaut.” Create your own paper bag helmet, moon walk on giant sponges, crawl through tight spaces, and more!
Register for Astronauts of Ohio.
Patriotic 3D Prints
Tuesday, July 21, 2 PM or 6 PM
Bethel Branch
Ages 12+
Explore multi-color 3D printing as we create fun Patriotic keepsakes using TinkerCAD.
Register for Patriotic 3D Prints.
Astronauts of Ohio
Tuesday, July 21, 5:30 PM
Amelia Branch
Ages 5-12
Join us as we celebrate Ohio’s contribution to Space Exploration. We will talk about the many astronauts from right here in Ohio and then visit “space stations” with activities that will help us train like an “astronaut.” Create your own paper bag helmet, moon walk on giant sponges, crawl through tight spaces, and more!
Register for Astronauts of Ohio.
Cincinnati in the Civil War
Tuesday, July 21, 6 PM
Felicity Branch
Ages 18+
Join Civil War historian David Mowery as he talks about local Civil War happenings.
Register for Cincinnati in the Civil War.
