Redlegs Reading Week July 23-31 features Reds mascots at the Library! | Events

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Summer Reading concludes with a Grand Slam as the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and the Cincinnati Reds team up for Redlegs Reading Week.

From July 23 to July 31, children can visit with Reds mascots, collect mascot trading cards by attending Library programs (while supplies last), enter a coloring contest, and enjoy baseball storytimes and crafts.

Plus, receive a “Redlegs Reading” 50% off discount for tickets to the Reds home game on July 31 by logging onto http://www.reds.com/redcard and using the promo code “Redcar.”

Times and Dates

Meet the crew of the Reds Rover and enjoy baseball trivia, games, giveaways and more.

• July 23, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.,  Mariemont Branch, 3810 Pocahontas Ave., 513-369-4467

• July 25, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Children’s Learning Center, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, 513-369-6900
• July 26, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.,  Norwood Branch, 4325 Montgomery Road, 513-369-6037
• July 30, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Sharonville Branch, 10980 Thornview Drive, 513-369-6049
• July 31, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Walnut Hills Branch, 2533 Kemper Lane, 513-369-6053

Visit with your favorite Reds Mascots.

• Gapper: July 23, 11 am, Green Township Branch, 6525 Bridgetown Road, 513-369-6095
• Mr. Redlegs: July 25, 10:30 a.m., Westwood Branch, 3345 Epworth Avenue, 513-369-4474
• Rosie Red: July 27, 2 p.m., Avondale Branch, 3566 Reading Road, 513-369-4440

Don’t forget, there’s still time to register for Summer Reading and win prizes (such as an iPod Touch, Cincinnati Symphony tickets, and more) through July 31. It’s all part of Redlegs Reading Week! Go to www.CincinnatiLibrary.org.