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May 2008

What’s New · Children’s Book Week

Madeline and Rufus
Madeline & Rufus the Library Reading Dog

Children’s Book Week, a national celebration of the written word and the joys of reading, has been celebrated by educators, librarians, booksellers, and families since 1919.

This year some popular storybook characters will be visiting various Library locations for hugs, stories, and photos. As a kick-off to Children’s Book Week, Max the Bunny will be at the Cincinnati Zoo during Zoo Babies on May 10 and 11 from 11:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Besides Max, Corduroy Bear, Pokey Little Puppy, Madeline and Rufus the Library Reading Dog will be visiting a branch near you!

Storybook Character Visits

Max the Bunny

Saturday, May 10
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Tuesday, May 13
10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m., Green Towsnhip Branch

Wednesday, May 14
9:45 a.m., Avondale Branch

Thursday, May 15
1:30 p.m., Sharonville Branch

Saturday, May 17
2:00 p.m., Pleasant Ridge Branch

Madeline

Tuesday, May 13
6:30 p.m., Westwood Branch

Wednesday, May 14
10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m., Blue Ash Branch

Thursday, May 15
4:00 p.m., Cheviot Branch

Corduroy Bear

Saturday, May 10
1:00 p.m., Delhi Township Branch

Monday, May 12
6:30 p.m., Covedale Branch

Tuesday, May 13
3:30 p.m., Elmwood Place Branch

Wednesday, November 14
11:30 a.m., Oakley Branch

Thursday, November 15
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Bond Hill Branch

Saturday, November 17
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Walnut Hills Branch

Pokey Little Puppy

Tuesday, May 13
6:30 p.m., Greenhills Branch

Wednesday, May 14
10:30 a.m., Forest Park Branch

Saturday, May 17
10:30 a.m., Symmes Township Branch