Tue, Jul 15, All day
Main Library
View a display on loan from the Sons... more
View a display on loan from the Sons of the American Revolution. Learn the history and view items from the 1700s of soldiers, their families, and supporters of the United States Revolution. June 3rd through July 28th at the Main Library, 1st floor display case.

Tue, Jul 22, All day
Main Library
View a display on loan from the Sons... more
View a display on loan from the Sons of the American Revolution. Learn the history and view items from the 1700s of soldiers, their families, and supporters of the United States Revolution. June 3rd through July 28th at the Main Library, 1st floor display case.

Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Scheben Branch - Meeting Room AB
Join authors Katy Mark and Rob Lowe... more
Join authors Katy Mark and Rob Lowe as they share behind-the-scenes moments of Coney Island's 137-year history.

Thu, Sep 18, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Main Library - Entry
Learn about Boone County’s... more
Learn about Boone County’s Underground Railroad history. Dress for the weather and walking. Box lunch provided. Register in person at the Main Library beginning August 15. The cost is $24 cash or check only. Questions to historycenter@bcpl.org.

Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Come hear about ORVILLE, the Ohio... more
Come hear about ORVILLE, the Ohio River Valley Innovation Library Learning Enrichment, a collective whose mission is to discover, digitize and disseminate historic resources relating to innovation in the Ohio River Valley.

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.