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Free family movie night at Smale Riverfront Park

Free family movie night at Smale Riverfront Park

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - A summer full of family-friendly activities kicks off Friday at Smale Riverfront Park.

The first movie night of the season featuring Wreck It Ralph begins at 7pm with performances and activities featuring the Cincinnati Circus Company.

Wreck It Ralph, starts at 9pm with free popcorn for all - just bring a blanket and relax and enjoy!

Parking for all events is available in the Central Riverfront Garage located directly beneath the Schmidlapp Event Lawn in Smale Riverfront Park.

Dedication ceremony for Duke Energy Garden at Smale Riverfront Park

Dedication ceremony for Duke Energy Garden at Smale Riverfront Park

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)  - A dedication ceremony is being held on Monday at 10:30am for the new Duke Energy Garden at Smale Riverfront Park.

this is a free public event located adjacent to—and east of— the park’s Main Street Fountain and Plaza.

In addition to lush gardens, large trees, walking paths and granite seat walls, the Duke Energy Garden features oversized family-sized porch swings—suspended from undulating pergolas—that will offer visitors a front row seat to the passing river traffic.

The swings provide an unobstructed view of the Ohio River and the Kentucky shoreline.

Smale Park receives gift from PNC

Smale Park receives gift from PNC

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Cincinnati Parks, with help from Cookie Monster, announced Thursday that it has received a $450,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to Smale Riverfront Park for creation of the PNC Grow Up Great Adventure Playground.

The playground and its unique features will be built on a mound adjacent to the east side of the Roebling Suspension Bridge. It is expected that the playground will open in Spring, 2014.

This fully accessible play area will welcome children of all ages, inviting them to play alongside one another and experience the unusual features of the playground in their own ways. From a rock canyon for climbing and a swinging rope bridge to play nooks for smaller children, giant side-by-side slides contoured to the land, a large sand box, climbing logs and stepping stones, the playground will enable children to work their way up to more challenging play experiences while learning from others.

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.

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.