Local History Events for the Next 90 Days
Thu, Sep 18, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Main Library - Entry
*THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL* Discover... more
*THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL* Discover Boone County’s Underground Railroad history. Dress for the weather and walking. Box lunch provided. The cost is $25, cash or check only. Email questions to historycenter@bcpl.org.

Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Discover ORVILLE, a project... more
Discover ORVILLE, a project preserving and sharing historic innovation from the Ohio River Valley. Presented by Dr. Paul Tenkotte.

Tue, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Hear the true story of William... more
Hear the true story of William Early, whose journey from enslavement to freedom reflects the enduring power of hope and perseverance.

Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Chapin Memorial Library
Take a guided outdoor tour through... more
Take a guided outdoor tour through the mysterious and eerie history of Petersburg. Tours depart every 15 minutes; the last tour leaves at 7:15 p.m. Tickets available at the Main Library September 15: $5 cash or check only. All proceeds benefit the Petersburg Historical Society.

Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Florence Branch - Meeting Room
Dissect the myths and stories of... more
Dissect the myths and stories of Appalachia, from the Brown Mountain Lights to the Bell Witch. Please register.

Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Branch - Virtual Room 2
Dissect the myths and stories of... more
Dissect the myths and stories of Appalachia, from the Brown Mountain Lights to the Bell Witch. Please register to attend in person or via Zoom. Zoom link will be provided prior to the event.

Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Branch - Virtual Room 2
Discover the haunted spots of... more
Discover the haunted spots of Cincinnati, from eastern suburbs to Western Hills. Presented by Greg Hand. Please register to attend in person or via Zoom. Zoom link will be provided prior to the event.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Walton Branch
Bring your photographs, family... more
Bring your photographs, family documents and genealogy papers for a drop-in organizing session with staff assistance! Contact hhall@bcpl.org with questions.

Thu, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
“Patty Flandreau Selmes: A Woman... more
“Patty Flandreau Selmes: A Woman from Boone County Makes Her Way in the World.” Presented by Cathy Collopy from Dinsmore Homestead.