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Feb. 20, 2014

Your RED card is a passport to the Emerald Isle this St. Pat’s Day

Get out your ghillies because St. Patrick’s Day is here and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County has plenty of programs to get keep you tapping your toes and wearing green. Be sure to join us downtown at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, for the 32nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration of Song and Dance at the Main Library.

Irish Cincinnati
Tuesday, March 4, 7 p.m. , Delhi Township Branch, 5095 Foley Road, 513-369-6019
Local author Kevin Grace will talk about his book. A book signing will follow.
The McGing Irish Dancers
Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m., Hyde Park Branch, 2747 Erie Avenue, 513-369-4456
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a performance by the McGing Irish Dancers. No registration required.
McGing Irish Dancers!
Saturday, March 8, 11:30 a.m., Pleasant Ridge Branch, 6233 Montgomery Road, 513-369-4488
Get in the spirit for St. Patrick's Day with a terrific show by these award-winning graceful and powerful Irish dance students. The McGing Irish dancers have been champions in local, regional, national and world competitions! No registration required.

The McGing Irish Dancers
Saturday, March 8, 1 p.m., Oakley Branch, 4033 Gilmore Avenue, 513-369-6038
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a performance by the McGing Irish Dancers. No registration required.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 p.m., Symmes Township Branch, 11850 East Enyart Road, 513-369-6001
Listen to a story, make a fun craft, and enjoy a snack! Ages 4-8. No registration required.
Exploring the Emerald Isle
Tuesday, March 11, 7 p.m., Madeira Branch, 7200 Miami Avenue, 513-369-6028
Presenter Tom Connair talks about his travels in Ireland and shares photos. No registration required.

St. Patrick's Day Crafts
Wednesday, March 12, 3:30 p.m., Elmwood Place Branch, 6120 Vine Street, 513-369-4452
Got a creative mind? Put it to good use during this arts and crafts period at the Library to create items to wear on St. Patrick's Day. No registration required.

St. Patrick's Day Concert
Wednesday, March 12, 4:30 p.m., Price Hill Branch, 3215 Warsaw Avenue, 513-369-4490
Get in the Irish spirit. Come listen to Foley Road play traditional folk music to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. No registration required.
An Evening with the McGing Irish Dancers
Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 p.m., Deer Park Branch, 3970 E. Galbraith Road, 513-369-4450
Join us for this family-friendly and fun celebration of Irish dance! No registration required.


Make a St. Patrick's Day Pin for Teens
Thursday, March 13, 4 p.m., Forest Park Branch, 655 Waycross Road, 513-369-4478
Teens can come in and make a pin using a St. Patrick's Day charm. Registration required.
Paracord Buckle Bracelet
Thursday, March 13, 4 p.m., Wyoming Branch, 500 Springfield Pike, 513-369-6014
Teens, don't have green for Saint Patrick's Day yet? Join us as we make zombie-inspired paracord buckle bracelets that will prevent you from getting pinched by your friends!Registration required.
McGing Irish Dancers
Thursday, March 13, 6:30 p.m., Monfort Heights Branch, 3825 West Fork Road, 513-369-4472
Come watch the McGing Irish Dancers perform traditional Irish dances for St. Patrick's Day! No registration required.
Erickson Academy of Irish Dance
Saturday, March 15, 3 p.m., Anderson Branch, 7450 State Road, 513-369-6030
Join us for a lively St. Patrick's Day celebration with Irish dance and music with students at the Erickson Academy of Irish Dance. Ages 5 and up. No registration required.
McGing Irish Dancers
Saturday, March 15, 3 p.m., Madeira Branch, 7200 Miami Avenue, 513-369-6028
Presented by the McGing Irish Dancers. No registration required.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Monday, March 17, 11:45 a.m., Main Library - Reading Garden Lounge, 800 Vine Street, 513-369-6900
Join us for the 32nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration of Song and Dance, featuring music by Foley Road and the McGing Irish Dancers. No registration required.
McGing Irish Dancers
Tuesday, March 18, 4 p.m., Wyoming Branch, 500 Springfield Pike, 513-369-6014
Celebrate March with the McGing Irish Dancers. All ages welcome! No registration required.
Celtic Sand Picture
Thursday, March 27, 4 p.m., Cheviot Branch, 3711 Robb Avenue, 513-369-6015
Make a Celtic sand picture to take home. Registration required.

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