America250 Events at the Library in October
Clermont County Public Library is celebrating America250 all year long with special events happening monthly. All events are free. Some events require pre-registration.
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America250 Events Happening in October
Ohio Foods: A Taste of Home
Tuesday, October 6, 6 PM
Union Township Branch
Cincinnati has a uniquely defined food identity—one that sits comfortably between the North and the South. As a major hub since the 1800s, the city’s culinary traditions have been shaped by waves of immigrant populations, each leaving a lasting imprint on what we eat today.
Let’s explore some of Cincinnati’s most iconic foods and how they rose to popularity. We’ll discuss—and possibly even sample—favorites like Cincinnati chili, Graeter’s ice cream, Sauerkraut balls, Buckeyes, Goetta, Esther Price candies, and Grippo’s chips.
Sign up for Ohio Food: A Taste of Home.
Ohio Foods: A Taste of Home
Tuesday, October 13, 6 PM
Batavia Branch
Cincinnati has a uniquely defined food identity—one that sits comfortably between the North and the South. As a major hub since the 1800s, the city’s culinary traditions have been shaped by waves of immigrant populations, each leaving a lasting imprint on what we eat today.
Let’s explore some of Cincinnati’s most iconic foods and how they rose to popularity. We’ll discuss—and possibly even sample—favorites like Cincinnati chili, Graeter’s ice cream, Sauerkraut balls, Buckeyes, Goetta, Esther Price candies, and Grippo’s chips.
Sign up for Ohio Food: A Taste of Home.
Visit a Farm Vehicle
Saturday, October 1, 1 PM
Bethel Branch
Did you know Ohio has a rich agricultural history, including farm equipment? View and touch farm equipment and the Library's own Library2Go vehicle. We'll also have a craft and scavenger hunt inside the Library! Geared toward ages 6-11, but everyone is welcome.
Drop-in program; no need to pre-register.
The Incredible Life of General Henry Corbin
Saturday, October 17, 2 PM
New Richmond Branch
General Henry Corbin's life reads like the stuff of legends and Hollywood movies: a young man from Monroe Township who became one of the most powerful men of early 20th-century Washington. But is it all true? Corbin became the confidant and military advisor to presidents from Grant to William Howard Taft. President William McKinley called Corbin, "The Man Most Responsible for winning the Civil War.
Presented by Gary Knepp, local author and historian. Gary will be selling his books after the program.
Sign up for The Incredible Life of General Henry Corbin.
Getting There – Cincinnati’s Transportation History
Saturday, October 17, 3 PM
Felicity Branch
For over two centuries, Cincinnatians have embraced a variety of transportation modes. Whether settling in the region or traveling to distant destinations, people had transportation choices such as flatboats, canal boats, and steamboats.
Gradually, within the city, there were choices for travel to work and play, such as inclines, streetcars, and eventually the automobile. Why was the Rapid Transit System proposed in the early 20th century never finished? And why is the Greater Cincinnati Airport across the river in Kentucky?
Presented by Cincinnati Museum Center Heritage Programs.
Sign up for Getting There - Cincinnati's Transportation History.
A History of Clermont County
Tuesday, October 20, 6 PM
Batavia Branch
Uncover the hidden history of our own backyard! Local historian Gary Knepp has travelled the highways and byways of Clermont for 40 years. He's collected fascinating stories about the people and events of this county. Enjoy as he shares stories of this unique place. Bring some of your favorite yarns of the county with you.
Presented by Gary Knepp, local author and historian. Gary will be selling his books after the program.
Sign up for A History of Clermont County.
Field to Forage
Tuesday, October 20, 6 PM
Bethel Branch
If you've ever wondered, "Can I eat this?!" while looking at the weeds in your backyard, then this is the presentation for you! Samantha Ferreralli of HedgeStone Farm will teach us all about our common edible wild plants and how to forage for them safely while we snack on foods made from foraged plants from our area.
Sign up for Field to Forage.
Heritage Food & Herbs
Saturday, October 24, 2 PM
Miami Township Branch
Think you had it hard growing up? Consider the life of ladies in the early 1800’s! Naturalist Carol Mundy brings you this program, taking a step back in time to learn about daily life in Ohio at the time of statehood. You'll learn a little about how we managed our households, what kinds of food we ate, and the herbs we collected for food and medicine. Carol will bring food prepared in the tradition of the early 19th century for sampling!
Sign up for Heritage Food & Herbs.
Ohio Foods: A Taste of Home
Monday, October 26, 6 PM
Goshen Branch
Cincinnati has a uniquely defined food identity—one that sits comfortably between the North and the South. As a major hub since the 1800s, the city’s culinary traditions have been shaped by waves of immigrant populations, each leaving a lasting imprint on what we eat today.
Let’s explore some of Cincinnati’s most iconic foods and how they rose to popularity. We’ll discuss—and possibly even sample—favorites like Cincinnati chili, Graeter’s ice cream, Sauerkraut balls, Buckeyes, Goetta, Esther Price candies, and Grippo’s chips.
Sign up for Ohio Foods: A Taste of Home.
