BEDTIME STORY -- Drink milk, eat cookies and hear some fun stories every week, all in your pajamas. Ages 5 and under. 7 p.m. Sundays. Borders, 4530 Eastgate Blvd., Summerside. 513-943-0068.

CHILDREN'S STORY TIME AT BARNES & NOBLE -- 11 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Barnes & Noble Café, 895 E. Kemper Road, Springdale. 513-671-3822. ... 11 a.m. Mondays. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2127, Newport. 859-581-2000. ... Also: Story Time and Craft, 10 a.m. Saturday. Barnes & Noble, 7800 Montgomery Road, Kenwood. 513-794-9440. ... Children of all ages are welcome for story time every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. 7663 Mall Road, Florence. 859-647-6400. ... Storytime for preschoolers 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 9891 Waterstone Blvd., Deerfield Twp. 513-683-5998.

CHILDREN'S STORY TIME AT BLUE MANATEE -- Bring the whole family to listen to "Stories You Haven't Heard" for a newly published story and a related activity. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. ... Join in the fun of "Preschool Story Time," which features not only a themed story but sing-a-longs and fingerplays, too. 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. ... Blue Manatee Children's Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road, Oakley. 513-731-2665.

CHILDREN'S EVENTS AT BORDERS -- Bring your kids to Borders locations for tons of fun and reading! All events are free. ... Silly Saturdays! Join the fun with books and snacks. Saturdays at 11 a.m.; Friday Night Family Film. Each Friday the whole family can enjoy a fun film and free popcorn. 7 p.m. Fridays. 4530 Eastgate Boulevard, Eastgate. 513-943-0068. ... Silly Saturdays! (see above) 11 a.m. Saturdays; Wee Read! Bring your little ones to this 30 minute special storytime. 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; 11711 Princeton Pike, Springdale. 513-671-5852. ... Silly Saturdays! (see above) 11 a.m. Saturdays; Tuesday Tots! Bring your kids to meet Mr. Mom and his fun ways of learning and reading. 11 a.m. Tuesdays; 9459 Colerain Avenue, Northgate. 513-245-9898; ... Enjoy Silly Saturdays at 11 a.m. Borders Dayton, 2040 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Dayton. 937-434-3800.

FRIDAY FAMILY FILMS -- Kids can see a movie in the Kids' Department -every Friday. 7 p.m. Fridays. Borders, 4530 Eastgate Blvd., Summerside. 513-943-0068. ... Princeton Plaza Shopping Center, 1711 Princeton Pike, Springdale. 513-671-5852.

KENTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY'S KIDS PROGRAMS -- Come for the books and have some fun at the Kenton County libraries ... Monday Night Bingo. Designed for children in grades 1-7. 4:30 p.m. Mondays. Mary Ann Monger Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington. 859-491-7610; ... Preschool Play Art. Enjoy stories and crafts for ages 6 and up (and a parent). 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Independence Branch, 6477 Taylor Mill Road. 859-363-0200.

KIDS STORY TIME AT BOOKS & CO. -- Kids can hear stories each Saturday from 11 a.m.-noon. Books & Co., 350 E. Stroop Road, Dayton, Ohio. 937-298-6540.

LIVE MUSIC SATURDAYS -- Borders spotlights the diverse sounds of area favorites as well as upcoming new artists every Saturday. 8 p.m. Saturdays. Borders, 4530 Eastgate Blvd., Summerside. 513-943-0068.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AT JOSEPH-BETH -- Preschoolers are welcome to listen to stories every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Rookwood Pavilion, Hyde Park. 513-396-8960.

SATURDAY STORY TIME AND CRAFT -- Hear a story, have a snack and make a craft. 11 a.m. Borders, 4530 Eastgate Blvd., Summerside. 513-943-0068.

TINY TADPOLES -- Preschool story hour and discovery activity related to nature. Ages 3-5. Tuesday. 10-11 a.m. Free. Imago Earth Center, 700 Enright Avenue, East Price Hill. Reservations desired. 513-921-8455. www.imagoearth.org.

TUESDAY TOTS -- Stories and snacks are offered every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Borders, 9459 Colerain Ave., Bevis. 513-245-9898.

WEE READ -- Weekly preschool story time. 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Borders, 11711 Princeton Pike, Springdale. 513-671-5852.

WILD WEDNESDAYS -- Weekly Wednesday meetings for kids. 3-4 p.m. This week test your knowledge of American culture. Barnes & Noble, Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2127, Newport. 859-581-2000.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN BOOK GROUP -- This group meets the second Tuesday of the month. 7:30 p.m. Borders, 11711 Princeton Pike, Springdale. 513-671-5852.

AMERICAN SCREENWRITERS ASSOCIATION -- Cincinnati chapter meets the first Wednesday of each month. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Borders lounge, 9459 Colerain Ave., Bevis. 513-245-9898 or e-mail renegadefilm@aintitcoolmail.com.

BONDING BOOK CLUB -- Meets the first and third Thursday of every month. 6-7 p.m. AYS Café, 5910 Madison Road, Madisonville. 513-852-9883.

CINCINNATI PLAYWRIGHTS GROUP -- Meets the second Sunday of every month. 7 p.m. French Hall, University of Cincinnati, Clifton Heights. 513-721-6170 or www.geocities.com/cpicinci.

CINCINNATI WRITERS PROJECT FICTION CRITIQUE GROUP -- Meets every Wednesday. 6:30 p.m. Lenhardt's Restaurant, 151 W. McMillan St., Clifton Heights. Rneube@juno.com or w3.one.net/~newport/cwp.html.

CONTEMPORARY FICTION GROUP -- Meets the third Tuesday of every month.1 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 9891 Waterstone Blvd., Deerfield Twp. 513-683-5599.

CONTEMPORARY WOMEN'S GROUP -- Meets the second Tuesday of each month. Barnes & Noble, 7663 Mall Road, Florence. 859-647-6400.

CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD BOOK GROUP -- This group meets every Tuesday to discuss the works of Neale Donald Walsch. 7:30 p.m. New members are welcome. Books & Co., 350 E. Stroop Road, Dayton, Ohio. 937-298-6540 or 800-777-4881.

CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD BOOK STUDY GROUP -- This group meets every Thursday to discuss the "Conversations with God" book series as well as other spiritually-oriented books. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 895 East Kemper Road, Tri-County. 513-531-7221.

CREATIVE WRITING GROUP -- Meets the second Tuesday of every month to discuss the trials of writing fiction and poetry. New members welcome. 6:30 p.m. Borders, 4530 Eastgate Blvd., Summerside. 513-943-0068.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP -- The group meets the second Thursday of the month. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7663 Mall Road, Florence. 859-647-6400.

FICTION GROUP -- Meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2127, Newport. 859-581-2000.

FICTION WRITER'S GROUP -- Meets every second Tuesday of the month. Barnes & Noble, 895 E. Kemper Road, Tri-County. 513-671-3822. ... Meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2127, Newport. 859-581-2000.

FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP -- This group meets the third Tuesday of the month. 7 p.m. Borders, 11711 Princeton Pike, Springdale. 513-671-5852.

GATHERING OF MINDS BOOK GROUP -- This non-fiction book club meets every first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Sharonville Public Library, 10980 Thornview Drive, Sharonville, 513-369-6049.

GREATER CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL TYPE BOOK GROUP -- The group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 9891 Waterstone Blvd., Deerfield Twp. 513-683-5599.

THE GREENWICH -- You never know what's going to happen at this weekly open mic "Poetry Nite." 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesdays. The Greenwich, 2442 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills. 513-221-1151.

HARRY POTTER GROUP -- Meets every second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Newport on the Levee, Newport. 859-581-2000.

HORROR BOOK GROUP -- First Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Borders, 9459 Colerain Ave., Bevis. 513-245-9898.

INSPIRATION GROUP -- Meets every first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2127, Newport. 859-581-2000.

INVITE THE LIGHT -- Religious and new age books discussed. Meets the second Wednesday of the month. Barnes & Noble, 7800 Montgomery Road, Kenwood. 513-794-9440.

JOEL AT STORYTIME -- See him the third Thursday of the month. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 895 E. Kemper Road, Tri-County. 513-671-3822.

LANE LIBRARY PROGRAMS -- Come for a variety of programs at the Lane Libraries. ... Connecting at the Library. Enjoy programs designed to help discover interesting things about the community. 7 p.m. second Thursday of each month. ... Off Lane's Shelve, Into Your Home. Find out interesting things about your home. 1 p.m. Saturdays. ... The Senior Scene. Enjoy programs designed for senior adults. 2 p.m. Third Tuesday of the month. .... Fairfield Lane Library, 1485 Corydale Drive, Fairfield. 513-894-6557.

LEFT BEHIND SERIES BOOK GROUP -- Meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. to discuss books in the spiritual Left Behind series. Borders, 4530 Eastgate Blvd., Summerside. 513-943-0068.

MAH JONG GROUP -- Meets every Tuesday in the Café. 6:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7800 Montgomery Road, Kenwood. 513-794-9440.

MERCANTILE LIBRARY DISCUSSION GROUP -- Hosts a book discussion and luncheon the first Wednesday of the month at noon. $12 for non-members; free to members and their guests. Mercantile Library Building, 11th floor, 414 Walnut St., Downtown. 513-621-0717.

MYSTERY BOOK GROUP -- Meets the first Tuesday of the month. Borders, 9459 Colerain Ave., Bevis. 513-245-9898. ... Meets the third Tuesday of each month. Borders, 11711 Princeton Pike, Springdale. 513-671-5852.

NEW AGE GROUP -- Meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2127, Newport. 859-581-2000.

NORTHEAST WELCOMER'S BOOK CLUB -- This club meets the third Friday of each month at 10 a.m. and is the place to meet new friends. Barnes & Noble, 9891 Waterstone Blvd., Deerfield Twp. 513-683-5599.

O MAGAZINE DISCUSSION GROUP -- This brand-new group meets every third Monday of the month to discuss Oprah's current issue. 7 p.m. in the café. Barnes & Noble, 7663 Mall Road, Florence. 859-647-6400.

OHIO LESBIAN ARCHIVES -- This small library offers lesbian and feminist books, periodicals and paraphernalia. 4039 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Call Karen at 513-541-1917 (box 2) or e-mail ohiolesbianarchives@yahoo.com.

OHIO ROMANCE WRITERS -- Meets the second Saturday of each month. Barnes & Noble, 895 Kemper Road, Tri-County. 513-671-3822.

OPRAH'S BOOK GROUP -- Discusses the talk show host's latest literary picks every fourth Tuesday of the month. Barnes & Noble, 7663 Mall Road, Florence. 859-647-6400. ... Meets every third Thursday of the month. Barnes & Noble, 895 Kemper Road, Tri-County. 513-671-3822.

PEASLEE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER CREATIVE WRITING GROUP -- This new group, entitled "Youth Voice," encourages children and adults to participate in a writing group where creative works are written, read and shared. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursdays. Peaslee Neighborhood Center, 215 E. 14th St., Downtown. 513-621-5514.

PHILOSOPHER'S COMPASS GROUP -- This group meets the final Tuesday of the month. Borders, 11711 Princeton Pike, Springdale. 513-671-5852.

PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP -- This group meets the first Wednesday of the month. 6:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 895 E. Kemper Road, Tri-County. 513-671-3822. ... Meets every third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Newport on the Levee, Newport. 859-581-2000.

POETRY GROUP -- Meets every second Thursday and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Newport on the Levee, Newport. 859-581-2000.

POETRY NIGHT -- Features a speaker and a limited open mic on the first and third Monday of the month. 8-9 p.m. Baba Budan, 243 Calhoun St., Clifton Heights. 513-221-1911.

POETS ANONYMOUS -- Meets from 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month. Freeport Attractions, 104 Main St., Milford. 513-831-8464.

QUEEN CITY WRITERS' CLUB -- The group meets 7:30-9:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month. Northside Bank and Trust, 9315 Colerain Ave., Bevis. 513-923-3165.

READER'S CHOICE BOOK GROUP -- Meets the fourth Thursday of every month to discuss a variety of eclectic topics. 7:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7663 Mall Road, Florence. 859-647-6400.

READING AND ALL THAT JAZZ -- The Lane Library sponsors this chance to review books on a variety of topics. Call for times. Fairfield Lane Library, 1485 Corydale Drive, Fairfield. 513-858-3238.

READINGS ON MAIN -- Meets the first Wednesday of every month. Welcome to anyone 21 and older. Bring poems to read. 8 p.m. Wednesday. Free. Main City Bar, 1427 Main Street, Over-the-Rhine. 513-241-6111.

RIM FIRE WRITERS GROUP -- Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Freeport Attractions, 104 Main St., Milford. 513-831-8464.

RIVERBANK POETRY PROJECT -- Features monthly open-mic readings on the second Tuesday of every month. 6:30 p.m., sign-in; starts at 7 p.m. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park Pavilion, 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton. 513-868-8873.

ROCK & ROLL LITERATURE GROUP -- Meets the fourth Monday of every month at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 895 E. Kemper Road, Tri-County. 513-671-3822.

ROMANCE READER'S GROUP -- Meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2127, Newport. 859-581-2000.

SALON READING GROUP -- Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Borders, 4530 Eastgate Blvd., Summerside. 513-943-0068.

SCIENCE FICTION WRITER'S GROUP -- Meets every third Monday of every month. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 895 Kemper Road, Tri-County. 513-671-3822.

SCI-FI/FANTASY GROUP -- This group meets the second Tuesday of every month. Borders, 9459 Colerain Ave., Bevis. 513-245-9898.

SCI-FI GROUP IN THE CAFÉ -- This group meets the third Monday of every month. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 895 E. Kemper Road, Tri-County. 513-671-3822.

SINGLES BOOK CLUB -- Meets the third Thursday of each month. New members are welcome. Books & Co., 350 E. Stroop Road, Dayton, Ohio. 937-298-6540 or 800-777-4881.

SKINNY BOOK CLUB -- Meets the first Saturday of every other month. The next meeting will discuss and trade the most ridiculous romance novels the group members can find. Borders, 9459 Colerain Ave., Bevis. 513-245-9898.

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS -- The organization of working journalists and writers offers monthly programs, newsletters and a subscription to Quill. Local and/or national dues. 513-768-8369.

SOCIOLOGY OF SCIENCE FICTION DISCUSSION GROUP -- Meets the fourth Monday of every month at 7 p.m. Borders, 4530 Eastgate Blvd., Summerside. 513-943-0068.

SPORTS DISCUSSION BOOK GROUP -- Meets monthly. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Norwood. 513-396-8960.

THEATER & POETRY GROUP -- Meets the last Friday of each month. Barnes & Noble, 895 E. Kemper Road, Tri-County. 513-671-1612.

THE UNSTUCK WRITERS WORKSHOP -- Meets monthly to support the advancement of local African-American writers. 513-542-5109.

U.S.S. AQUILA -- Meets in the café every second Saturday of each month to discuss a variety of eclectic topics. 4 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7663 Mall Road, Florence. 859-647-6400.

WHAT'S YOUR FANCY BOOK GROUP -- Anything goes. Meets the third Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. Borders, 9459 Colerain Ave., Bevis. 513-245-9898.

THE WRITERS GROUP -- Gets together to discuss each other's work. 6 p.m. Sundays. Books & Co., 350 E. Stroop Road, Dayton, Ohio. 937-298-6540 or 800-777-4881.