Welcome to the celestial spectacle of the decade! In honor of the awe-inspiring 2024 Eclipse, the Louisville Free Public Library is thrilled to announce a series of captivating programs designed to illuminate the wonders of this rare astronomical event.
From educational workshops to interactive presentations, join us as we embark on an unforgettable journey through space and time.Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or a curious novice, there's something for everyone to discover and marvel at during this celestial celebration. Check out the table below for details on our lineup of events and prepare to be dazzled by the wonders of the universe!
| Branch | Date/Time | Name | Ages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Air | Sat., Mar. 9, 2:30-3:30 PM | Craft Your Own Eclipse | Adult | |
| Bon Air | Sat., Mar. 23, 2:30-4 PM | Basics of Photography: Composition & Color | All Ages | Limit 20. Register: (502) 574-1795 |
| Bon Air | Mon., Mar 25 - Sat., Apr 6 | Eclipse Scavenger Hunt | All Ages | During regular library hours |
| Bon Air | Wed., Apr. 3, 2:30 PM | Communities Excel Thru Martial Arts with Terry Greenwell | Ages 6-12 | Limit 20 |
| Bon Air | Thu., Apr. 4, 2:30 PM | Thomas Freese: Origami Tales | For Children | |
| Crescent Hill | Thu., Apr. 4, 3 PM | Sun vs. Moon: Who Would Win? | Ages 5-10 | |
| Fairdale | Thu., Mar. 21, 5:30 PM | Eclipse Painting | Ages 6-12 | |
| Fairdale | Mon., Apr. 1 - Fri., Apr. 5 | Spring Break Fun | For Children | |
| Highlands-Shelby Park | Tue., Apr. 2, 1 PM | Nonfiction Book Group | Adults | Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson |
| Highlands-Shelby Park | Wed., Apr. 3, 10:30 AM | Solar Storytime | All Ages | Limit 45, Register: 574-1672 |
| Highlands-Shelby Park | Wed., Apr. 3, 6:30 PM | Evening Book Group | Adults | Stargazer by Anne Hillerman |
| Highlands-Shelby Park | Wed., Apr. 3, 1:30 PM or 3:30 PM | Indoor Planetarium | Children and Teens | Limit 45 per session, Register: 574-1672 |
| Highlands-Shelby Park | Wed., Apr. 3, 5 PM | Cosmic Oculus Adventures | Teens | |
| Highlands-Shelby Park | Wed., Apr. 3, 6-8 PM | Teen Eclipse Party with Rhythm Science Sound | Middle and High Schools Students | |
| Iroquois | Sat., Mar. 30, 10:30 AM | The Grand Library Museum of Masterpieces | For Children | |
| Jeffersontown | Sat., Mar. 23, 10:30 AM | Family Storytime: Space | Ages 3-8 | |
| Main Library | Tue., Apr. 2, 11:00 AM | Family Yoga Storytime: Eclipse Edition | Ages 5-10 | |
| Main Library | Mon., Apr. 8, 2:00 PM | Stay & Play: Camping theme with Eclipse viewing | Ages 3-6 | |
| Middletown | Fri., Mar. 1 - Sat., Mar. 30 | Women’s History Month Take & Make | Ages 4-11 | One kit per child while supplies last. |
| Newburg | Mon., Apr. 8, 2-4 PM | Solar Eclipse Party | For Children | |
| Northeast | Mon., Apr. 1, 2-4 PM | Space Day | Ages 5-12 | *FULL* |
| Northeast | Tue., Apr. 2 | Space Storytimes | 10 AM:Toddlers Ages 2-3 & 11 AM: Preschoolers Ages 3-5 | |
| Northeast | Wed., Apr. 3 | Sunshine Storytimes | 9:30 AM: Ages 0-12 mths & 10:30 AM: Ages 12-24 mths | |
| Northeast | Thu., Apr. 4, 2 PM | Spring Break Cinema | All Ages | Wall-E (2008) |
| Northeast | Mon., Apr. 8, 10:30 AM | Spaced Out Dance Party | Ages 3-8 | |
| Offsite | Apr. 8, 10:30 AM | Nature Play & Storytime At Jefferson Memorial Forest | Ages 6 & under | 11311 Mitchell Hill Road. More info: (502) 375-2051 |
| St. Matthews | Sat., Apr. 6, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | Pint Size Playdate: Solar Eclipse Party | Ages 0-5 | |
| Shawnee | Wed., Apr. 3, 10:30-11:30 AM | Preschool Storytime | Ages 3-5 | |
| Shawnee | Sat., Apr. 6, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM | Shawnee Music & Arts Festival | All Ages | |
| Shawnee | Mon., Apr. 8, 1:30-4:30 PM | Solar Eclipse Party | All Ages | |
| Shively | Thu., Apr. 4, 2 PM | Eclipse over Shively | For Children | |
| Shively | Fri., Mar. 1 - Sat., Apr. 6 | Solar Eclipse Glasses Giveaway Quiz | For Adults and Teens | |
| South Central | Sat., Mar. 9, 2 PM | Solar Eclipse Party with Louisville Astronomical Society | All Ages | |
| South Central | Wed., Apr. 3 | Out of This World Storytime | 10:15 AM: Toddlers Ages 2-3 & 11:15 AM: Preschoolers Ages 3-5 | |
| Southwest | Thu., Mar. 28, 6 PM | Solar Eclipses with Louisville Astronomical Society | All Ages | |
| Southwest | Thu., Apr. 4, 2 PM | Out of This World Storytime | All Ages | |
| Western | Sat., Mar. 23, 2-4 PM | Basics of Astrology | All Ages | Register: (502) 574-1779 |