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Jazz It Up at the
Main Library
Rufus the Reading Dog enjoying last year’s Reds Opening Day parade.
Library Teams Up with CRC for
Reds Opening Day Parade April 1
Be sure and watch for staff members of the Public Library and the Cincinnati Recreation
Commission (CRC) marching together in the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade on
Monday, April 1. To showcase the strengths of both organizations and pay tribute to the
Cincinnati Reds, who have been very supportive of the missions of both organizations over
the years, they will once again be teaming up to celebrate Cincinnati’s baseball tradition.
Through the years, the Library and CRC have partnered together on a number of programs
to promote awareness for reading and recreation, both essential to the well-being of
our community. This year, to help celebrate Reds, Reading & Recreation, members from
both organizations will build a baseball-themed float. Two special guests—the Library’s
mascots, Rufus the Reading Dog and RED the Library Card—will also join in the fun along
the parade route.
Bond Hill Branch to Host El Dia
Fiesta
Families share in an international storytime.
Every year in April, our Library and the
Kenton County Public Library come
together for El Dia de los Niños / Dia
de los Libros (or Children’s Day / Book
Day). It’s an exciting multicultural fiesta
where books become the bridges for
children and their families to celebrate
literacy across different cultures and
backgrounds. From year to year, El Dia
rotates across the Ohio River. This year,
the free festivities will take place at the
Bond Hill Branch Library on Saturday,
April 27, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Sharing in the reading of a book in many languages during an international storytime,
where readers represent different countries, is part of the El Dia tradition. Likewise,
enjoying culturally diverse entertainment such as playing games, making crafts, and
watching performers, as well as visiting with costumed characters, are also part of the fun.
Plus, a free children’s book (while supplies last) will be given to every kid who comes to El Dia.
Sponsored by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Kenton County Public
Library, and The Friends of the Public Library.
Jazz artist Jamey Aebersold.
Experience the thrill of a live jazz concert at
the Main Library. There are two concerts set
for spring, both on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. in
the Reading Garden Lounge. The Jazz of the
Month Club is sponsored by jazz artist and
educator Jamey Aebersold.
April 27
Brent Gallaher Quartet
Brent Gallaher, tenor sax
Dan Karlsberg, piano
Steve Whipple, bass
Anthony Lee, drums
May 18
Rick VanMatre Quintet
Rick VanMatre, saxophone and flute
Kim Pensyl, piano
Rusty Burge, vibes
Aaron Jacobs, bass
Tom Buckley, drums
See Talented CCM
Students Perform at
Main Library
Join us in the Reading Garden Lounge on
Tuesday, April 9, at 5:00 p.m. at the Main
Library for a student performance courtesy
of the University of Cincinnati’s College
Conservatory of Music. CCM’s educational
roots date back to 1867 and it is recognized
both nationally and internationally as one of
the leading conservatories of the performing arts.
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