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Surface testing for new dog park at Miami-Whitewater Forest

Surface testing for new dog park at Miami-Whitewater Forest

HARRISON, OH (FOX19) - People who use the Armleder Dog Park at Miami Whitewater Forest are invited to test out two all-weather surface areas.

The site of the future Simmonds Family Dog Park is set to open spring 2014.

Once a surface is chosen, one acre of it will be placed at the Simmonds Family Dog Park to be used year round, especially during winter and rainy months.

The areas being tested both have draining tiles underneath and are on compacted aggregate. Area 1 (see attached image) is looser and made of crushed limestone chips. Area 2 is more compact and made of limestone sand.

Dramakinetics program offered at Harrison Branch Library Jan. 21

Dramakinetics program offered at Harrison Branch Library Jan. 21

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Looking for something fun to do on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day? Come to the Harrison Branch Library, 10398 New Haven Road, at 2 p.m. for an interactive program based on the book "Over the Moon" by Rachel Vail.

Presented by Dramakinetics, kids will have fun using drama to enjoy a good book. Registration is recommended for this free program for ages 12 and under with caregiver.

Visit http://programs.cincinnatilibrary.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp or call the Harrison Branch at 513-369-4442 to register.

13 ways to a new you in 2013 while saving money at the Public Library

13 ways to a new you in 2013 while saving money at the Public Library

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Need a helping hand keeping your New Year’s resolution? How would you like to keep your resolution and save money at the same time? Then start 2013 off right and turn to the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

Registration for Winter Bird Count ends Thursday

Registration for Winter Bird Count ends Thursday

WINTON WOODS, OH (FOX19) - Different types of birds can be found in the parks through winter, whether passing through, staying for the season, or residing here year-round. Each year the Hamilton County Park District conducts a Winter Bird Count to count these birds, which will be on Saturday, December 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Those interested can choose a park to go to and Park District staff and volunteers will lead groups at those parks to find and count birds from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to join the count anytime during the day.

There will be an official tally from 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm at Winton Centre in Winton Woods with refreshments and a chance to win door prizes and share experiences.

George Ella Lyon leads next Talking Poetry event Dec. 3 at Main Library

George Ella Lyon leads next Talking Poetry event Dec. 3 at Main Library

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Award-winning writer George Ella Lyon leads the next Talking Poetry event at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at the Main Library.

Talking Poetry: A Conversation and Writing Experience with George Ella Lyon

First and foremost a poet, Lyon will speak about poetry and the writing life, and offer an opportunity to start a poem of your own at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, in the Popular Library Reading Lounge. The evening will include informal discussion and a Q&A, as well as writing prompts to stimulate your own creativity.

A Kentucky native, Lyon has published over 40 books for readers of all ages. Her books have received many awards, including ALA’s Schneider Family Book Award, a Jane Addams Honor, a Golden Kite, the Appalachian Book of the Year, and the Bluegrass Award. She’s had numerous Notable and Best Book citations, and her poem “Where I’m From” is used as a writing model around the world.

Main Library hosts official Wikipedia Loves Libraries event

Main Library hosts official Wikipedia Loves Libraries event

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Tired of turkey? Want to avoid the holiday shoppers? Then come to the Main Library Saturday, Nov. 24, between10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Wikipizza, an official Wikipedia Loves Libraries event.

Learn about the world's largest encyclopedia and eat free pizza. Topics include an introduction to Wikipedia, how to make your own contributions to this vast resource and what tools the library has available to help.

Enjoy fairytale illustrations in Peter G. Thomson exhibit at Main Library

Enjoy fairytale illustrations in Peter G. Thomson exhibit at Main Library

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - There’s something about the holidays that brings out the little kid in all us, and what better what to revisit our childhoods than by viewing the classic illustrations of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, The Night Before Christmas and other favorite books at the Main Library.

The illustrations are from the Peter G. Thomson Collection and make up the exhibit “Wonderland of Fairytales” in the Joseph S. Stern, Jr. Cincinnati Room in the Main Library. The exhibit is on display Nov. 16 through Feb. 17, 2013, and includes alphabet books, Mother Goose nursery rhymes, Shakespeare and a host of other children’s books from the 1880s.