November 15, 2010
November 15 – January 30, Main Library Atrium
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, & the Peanuts Gang Come to Public Library this Holiday Season in New Exhibition — Inside Peanuts: The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz
Learn about Charles Schulz’s life and how he created the world’s most popular comic strip!
For nearly 50 years, Charles Monroe Schulz entertained audiences from around the world with his “Peanuts” comic strip. With his endearing Peanuts characters, Schulz explored a broad range of emotions, from friendship and faith to tolerance and disappointment. Inside Peanuts: The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz, on view at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County this holiday season, celebrates the cartoonist’s extraordinary life and describes his creative process and artistic focus.
The exhibition is organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa, CA.
On view from November 15 through January 30 in the Main Library’s Atrium (800 Vine Street), the exhibit contains reproduction comic strips and preliminary sketches that follow the development of the characters who make up the unique world of Peanuts, quotes by Schulz explaining his art, and selected Peanuts collectibles from six decades. Tear sheets of comic strips by prominent cartoonists who influenced Schulz as a young artist reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early twentieth century. These elements create an experience for visitors that will illuminate the story behind the creation of one of the most popular and influential cartoon strips of all time. Free.
Holiday Programs at the Main Library
Information: or (513) 369-6945
MADE POSSIBLE BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE KERSTEN FUND.
Charlie Brown Holiday Party!
Saturday, December 4, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. • Main Library Reading Garden Lounge
Celebrate the holidays like your favorite Peanuts characters! Visit the Main Library for holiday games, crafts, music and more! Don't forget to bring your camera to get your picture taken with Snoopy! Free.
Holiday Punch: A Puppet Show
Saturday, December 11, 3:00 p.m., Main Library Reading Garden Lounge
Visit the Main Library for a puppet show full of holiday cheer with the Frisch Marionettes! Free.
Zak Morgan's Incredible Holiday Show
Saturday, December 18, 3:00 p.m., Main Library Reading Garden Lounge
Both kids and adults enjoy his music, theatre and comedy. Grammy-nominated children's musician Zak Morgan will entertain the entire family with a magical holiday show. Free.
Holiday Books @ The Library offers plenty of holiday entertainment and how-to guides (everything from how to make hand-made gifts and decorations, to how to build a gingerbread house or dress up a dinner table). There's a vast collection of cookbooks full of unique recipes especially for the holidays. And for the kids, there are cookbooks, books on children's crafts, and classic holiday stories or folktales. Plus, there are numerous books and DVDs featuring inspiringstories about holiday traditions around the world. For a taste of what’s available to you for free at the Public Library this holiday season, visit
See Pages 2-3 for More Holiday Events @ Your Public Library!
More Holiday Events @ Your Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library, the Anderson Township Library Association, the Kersten Fund, and the Library Programs Fund.
HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
Thursday, December 2
4:30 p.m. • Bond Hill Branch Library, 1740 Langdon Farm Rd., 369-4445
Branch Decorating: Help decorate the branch for the holidays! All ages.
Saturday, December 4
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. • Covedale Branch Library, 4980 Glenway Ave., 369-4460
Holiday on the Hill: Join us for holiday snacks and make a holiday button. All ages.
10:00 a.m.-Noon • Delhi Township Branch Library, 5095 Foley Rd., 369-6019
Holiday Open House: Kick off the holiday season with music from the Blarnacles, munchies, kids' crafts, and Rufus, the library mascot, at our annual Holiday Open House. All ages.
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. • Miami Township Branch Library, 8 North Miami Ave., 369-6050
Cleves Christmas in the Village: Crafts, refreshments and holiday fun galore! All ages.
2:00-4:00 p.m. • Loveland Branch Library, 649 Loveland-Madeira Rd., 369-4476
Deck the Branch: Music, Crafts and Holiday Cheer! The Cincinnati Dulcimer Society will perform from 2:00-3:00 p.m. All ages.
3:00 p.m. • Groesbeck Branch Library, 2994 W. Galbraith Rd., 369-4454
The Nutcracker: Presented by Cincinnati KinderBallet. All ages.
Monday, December 6
3:00-4:00 p.m. • Avondale Branch Library, 3566 Reading Rd., 369-4440
Holiday Bingo: Come to the library after school for a festive game of Holiday Bingo. Ages 5-12.
3:00 p.m. • Main Library, 800 Vine St., 369-6900
Book Break and a Holiday Craft: Hear a good story & make an easy craft. Children's Learning Center, Monday 6-Saturday 11 & Monday 13-Saturday 18.
7:00-7:45 p.m. • Anderson Branch Library, 7450 State Rd., 369-6030
Holiday Punch, A Puppet Show: Kick off the holiday season with a puppet show filled with good cheer from the Frisch Marionettes! Ages 3 & up.
Tuesday, December 7
4:00-5:00 p.m. • Bond Hill Branch Library, 1740 Langdon Farm Rd., 369-4445
Afternoon Art: Celebrate Kwanzaa with a craft. Ages 5-11.
4:00-4:45 p.m. • Cheviot Branch Library, 3711 Robb Ave., 369-6015
Gingerbread Houses: Get in the holiday spirit and create your own candy-covered house. Ages 6-12. Registration is required.
Tuesdays: 7, 14, 21 & 28, 5:00-6:30 p.m. • Bond Hill Branch Library
1740 Langdon Farm Rd., 369-4445
Tuesday Night Movie: Watch a different holiday movie each week. Ages 6-12.
7:00 p.m. • Harrison Branch Library, 10398 New Haven Rd., 369-4442
Deck the Halls Family Fun Night: Join us for a holiday story and make an ornament for your tree. Ages 12 & under w/ caregiver. Registration is required.
Wednesday, December 8
4:00-5:15 p.m. • Oakley Branch Library, 4033 Gilmore Ave., 369-6038
Club Lego: Ring in the Holidays: Create a Lego holiday scene. Light snack provided. Ages 6-14.
Friday, December 10
3:00 p.m. • West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., 369-6026
Holiday Fun: Get in the holiday spirit and help decorate the West End Branch. Refreshments will be provided. All ages.
Saturday, December 11
11:00 a.m.-Noon • Mt. Washington Branch Library, 2049 Beechmont Ave., 369-6033
Wintertime Crafts: Make and take crafts and help decorate the library bulletin boards for winter. Ages 6-12. Registration is required.
2:00 p.m. • Greenhills Branch Library, 7 Endicott St., 369-4441
Holiday crafts: Make a holiday craft to take home. Ages 5 & up.
3:30 p.m. • Deer Park Branch Library, 3970 E. Galbraith Rd., 369-4450
‘Tis The Season... for giving: Create wonderful gifts for your loved-ones during this giving season. Ages 12 & under.
Monday December 13
3:00-4:00 p.m. • Avondale Branch Library, 3566 Reading Rd., 369-4440
Holiday Crafts: Make a holiday craft to take home. Ages 5-12.
6:30-7:15 p.m. • Covedale Branch Library, 4980 Glenway Ave., 369-4460
Family Fun Evening: Make a Holiday Wreath! Holiday craft fun for families with kids ages 2-6 years old! Ages 2-6 w/ family.
Tuesday, December 14
4:00-5:00 p.m. • Bond Hill Branch Library, 1740 Langdon Farm Rd., 369-4445
Afternoon Art: Celebrate Hanukkah with a craft. Ages 6-12.
6:30 p.m. • Delhi Township Branch Library, 5095 Foley Rd., 369-6019
Family Movie Night: Join us as we anticipate the holidays by watching The Polar Express (G). All ages.
6:30-7:30 p.m. • Hyde Park Branch Library, 2747 Erie Ave., 369-4456
Family Craft & Story Time: Make a Snowy Pine Cone Owl. All ages.
Saturday, December 18
3:00-4:00 p.m. • Mt. Healthy Branch Library, 7608 Hamilton Ave., 369-4469
Christmas Book Break: Hear a Christmas book and make a Santa hat.
Ages 3-12.
Tuesday, December 21
4:00-5:00 p.m. • Bond Hill Branch Library, 1740 Langdon Farm Rd., 369-4445
Afternoon Art: Celebrate Christmas with a craft. Ages 6-12.
5:30-6:30 p.m. • Price Hill Branch Library, 3215 Warsaw Ave., 369-4490
Foley Road Musicians: Celebrate the holidays! Come listen to Foley Road play your favorite holiday and winter songs. All ages.
6:30-7:15 p.m. • Forest Park Branch Library, 655 Waycross Rd., 369-4478
Beaded Santa Ornament: Kids and adults have fun together making a beaded Santa ornament to decorate the house or give as a gift. Ages 7-12 w/ adult. Registration is required.
Wednesday, December 22
2:00-4:00 p.m. • Norwood Branch Library, 4325 Montgomery Rd., 369-6037
Holiday Open House: Join us for crafts, treats, and holiday music with barbershop quartet Smooth Transition! All ages.
Thursday, December 23
7:00-7:45 p.m. • Deer Park Branch Library, 3970 E. Galbraith Rd., 369-4450
Winter Storytime: Come one! Come all families! Enjoy Winter stories read by Mrs. G followed by a craft. All ages.
Tuesday, December 28
4:00-5:00 p.m. • Bond Hill Branch Library, 1740 Langdon Farm Rd., 369-4445
Afternoon Craft: Celebrate New Years with a craft. Ages 6-12.
Thursday, December 30
10:30 a.m. • Harrison Branch Library, 10398 New Haven Rd., 369-4442
School's Out: Celebrate a magical winter break with Jordan's Magic Show! All ages.
12-4:00 p.m. • Loveland Branch Library, 649 Loveland-Madeira Rd., 369-4476
Summer in December! Enjoy some warm weather movies during winter break. Refreshments and luau atmosphere provided! All ages.
3:30-5:30 p.m. • Elmwood Place Branch Library, 6120 Vine St., 369-4452
Christmas Break Movie: Call 369-4452 for title. Ages 8-12.
HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR TEENS
Thursday, December 2
4:00-5:00 p.m. • Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Ave., 369-4467
Origami Balloon Lights: Learn how to make origami "balloons" and attach them to festive string lights. Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
6:00-8:00 p.m. • Hyde Park Branch Library, 2747 Erie Ave., 369-4456
Gingerbread House Demonstration: Enjoy a demonstration and craft your very own gingerbread structure under the watchful gaze of award winning gingerbread artist, Gail Ketchum! Ages 12 & up.
Saturday, December 4
10:00 a.m.-Noon • Covedale Branch Library, 4980 Glenway Ave., 369-4460
Teens - Decorate for the Holidays! Help us decorate the Covedale Branch in time for the holidays! Hang ornaments, drape garlands, and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. Ages 12-18.
1:00 p.m. • Reading Branch Library, 9001 Reading Rd., 369-4465
Creative Holiday Gift Wrap: Creative ideas for holiday gift wrapping and presentation. Participants may bring up to 3 gifts to wrap during the program. Ages 12 & up. Registration is required.
2:00-4:00 p.m. • Green Township Branch Library, 6525 Bridgetown Rd., 369-6095
Holly Jolly Jewelry Showcase: Need holiday presents? On a budget? Bring yourself & a friend to our Holly Jolly Jewelry Showcase! We'll show you how to make unique & budget-friendly items to give or keep for yourself! Ages 12-18.
Monday, December 6
12:00 p.m. • Hyde Park Branch Library, 2747 Erie Ave., 369-4456
Gift Craftiganza! Need to come up with a great gift for the holidays but don't have enough loot in your stockings? Well come on down! Local artist Nicolette McFaddin will be here help you create a felt ornament just in time. Ages 10-18. Registration is recommended.
Thursday, December 9
3:00-5:00 p.m. • Oakley Branch Library, 4033 Gilmore Ave., 369-6038
Make a Gingerbread House: Use your imagination to create your own version of this wonderful holiday tradition. Ages 11-16.
4:30-6:00 p.m. • Forest Park Branch Library, 655 Waycross Rd., 369-4478
Winter Crafts: Make a hand crafted satin scarf to keep you warm with Darlene Christopher. Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
7:00 p.m. • Harrison Branch Library, 10398 New Haven Rd., 369-4442
5th Annual Gingerbread Challenge: Can you build the most creative house using only the materials we provide? Win a prize if your house is judged the best! Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
Saturday, December 11
2:00 p.m. • Mt. Healthy Branch Library, 7608 Hamilton Ave., 369-4469
Gifts in a Jar. Ages 12 & up.
2:00-3:00 p.m. • Norwood Branch Library, 4325 Montgomery Rd., 369-6037
Make a Gift and Wrap it Too! Make a beautiful wearable gift for someone you love. See library staff to view a sample. (It's a surprise, after all!) Ages 12-18. Registration is recommended.
Monday, December 13
3:00-5:00 p.m. • Cheviot Branch Library, 3711 Robb Ave., 369-6015
Gingerbread Houses: Come create a delicious holiday decoration and win prizes. Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
4:30-6:00 p.m. • West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., 369-6026
Teen Game Night: Come and sing some holiday tunes! Ages 12-18.
Tuesday, December 14
3:30-4:30 p.m. • Delhi Township Branch Library, 5095 Foley Rd., 369-6019
Teen Craft Club: Join us each month for a new craft after school. This month's craft: No Sew Fleece Scarves. Just in time for the holidays! Ages 11-18. Registration is required.
Wednesday, December 15
4:30-5:30 p.m. • Walnut Hills Branch Library, 2533 Kemper Ln., 369-6053
Art For Life: It is the gift-giving season, join us for a look at gifts given to the Cincinnati Art Museum. Followed up by a workshop designed to create gifts for someone special. All materials provided, program is free. Ages 12 & up.
Thursday, December 16
6:00 p.m. • Mt. Healthy Branch Library, 7608 Hamilton Ave., 369-4469
Crafty Teens: Holliday gifts. Ages 12-18.
6:00-8:00 p.m. • Mt. Washington Branch Library, 2049 Beechmont Ave., 369-6033
Teen Holiday Movie: Teens come to the Library to enjoy a holiday movie and refreshments. Ages 12-18. Registration is recommended.
Monday, December 20
4:30 p.m. • Bond Hill Branch Library, 1740 Langdon Farm Rd., 369-4445
Cookie Decorating: Decorate Holiday Cookies! Ages 12-18.
Tuesday, December 21
1:00-3:00 p.m. • Cheviot Branch Library, 3711 Robb Ave., 369-6015
Frosty Flick: Join us for refreshments and a cool holiday movie. Ages 12-18.
3:00-4:00 p.m. • Covedale Branch Library, 4980 Glenway Ave., 369-4460
Cookies in a Jar for Teens! Be ready for holiday baking with cookies in a jar! Layer the dry ingredients for cookies in a jar, attach the recipe and create a decorative lid. Makes a great gift! Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
4:30 p.m. • Bond Hill Branch Library, 1740 Langdon Farm Rd., 369-4445
Teen Art: Make a cool holiday craft! Ages 12-18.
Thursday, December 23
4:30 p.m. • Bond Hill Branch Library, 1740 Langdon Farm Rd., 369-4445
Holiday Karaoke: Carols and Snacks! Ages 12-18.
Tuesday, December 28
2:00 p.m. • Bond Hill Branch Library, 1740 Langdon Farm Rd., 369-4445
Winter Scavenger Hunt: Complete the scavenger hunt first and win a prize! Ages 12-18.
HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Monday, December 6
6:00 p.m. • Mt. Washington Branch Library, 2049 Beechmont Ave., 369-6033
Green Your Holidays: Join Ms. Miriam to share and learn ideas to make your holidays more eco-friendly. We’ll make crafts that you can use to decorate or give as gifts. Materials provided. Registration is required.
Saturday, December 11
11:00 a.m. • Covedale Branch Library, 4980 Glenway Ave., 369-4460
Add Some Sparkle to Your Holiday! Come by the branch to decorate a glass bowl with festive holiday images. We will have plenty of supplies on hand, including paint pens, glass marbles and candles. Spots are limited, so register early! Registration is required.
Tuesday, December 14
3:00-4:00 p.m. • Avondale Branch Library, 3566 Reading Rd., 369-4440
Holiday Jazz: Enjoy the jazz sounds of the holiday season. Presented by Michael Goecke. All ages.