
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