Events

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Once considered essential, cursive is now a dying art – but it shouldn’t be! This workshop will offer an introduction to writing in cursive, and space to practice and grow the skill. All ages welcome.

Please join us for a lively discussion of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Copies of this book are available at the Crescent Hill Library circulation desk. There are a limited number of digital copies of this book available for download from the library's website.

Staff from the Dot Experience at APH will share art created by people who are blind or low vision for our InSights Arts competition, and we’ll talk about how people can “see” art with their fingertips. Then we challenge you to craft your own tactile artwork, perhaps--considering the season--an ornament, card, or holiday decoration. Admission is free but registration is required. Best for adults and children age 6 and up.  (Limit 25 participants).  Call 502-574-1793 to register.

Foster a love of reading in your toddlers through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 2-3

Celebrate the holiday season with Arthur Christmas, Rated PG, running time 1 hour and 37 minutes. Wear your pajamas and bring your blankets to snuggle up with a movie. Popcorn will be provided, families welcome!

Families are invited to join Louisville Orchestra ensembles for a fun, interactive storytelling through music performance. Participants of all ages will enjoy a 60-minute program that weaves together storytelling adventures with creative music making. 

Get in the holiday spirit with The Grinch (2018). Rated PG, 90 mins. Wear your pajamas and bring your blankets to snuggle up with a movie. Popcorn will be provided, families welcome!

Join COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Ashleigh Morton for this Watercolor Postcards workshop! In this program you will learn how to design your own set of postcards utilizing various watercolor techniques. Techniques learned will allow you to craft cards that are simple, fun, and easy to replicate at home again and again! Space is limited and registration is required. Ages 13+.

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Teens! Learn how to build your own app or website and program robots in a special coding series. Over the course of 6 sessions, learn the basics of binary operations and coding languages such as Python, Java, and HTML. Each session covers a different topic. Email northeastyouthservices@lfpl.org to register. Space is limited. Ages 12-18 only.

Saturday, Nov. 11 – Intro to Binary
Saturday Nov. 18 – Python, Java, HTML

Saturday, Dec. 2 – Website Development
Saturday, Dec. 9 – App Development
 

Come visit Western Library for a presentation and discussion on little-known historical, innovative, and/or cultural contributions made by African-Americans.  Each month will cover a different topic or genre.  You will be inspired by their stories!  This month’s topic: Philosophers

Join Jefferson County 4H for a 4H club just for ages 5‐8!  4H Cloverbuds helps young children learn life skills to become competent, caring and contributing citizens.  

Join us for a special family storytime in both Spanish and English.  
Acompáñanos en una hora del cuento especial en inglés y en español.
 

YMCA

Have you ever daydreamed about changing careers? Join us for a short "career day" style presentation by qualified professionals in their field, and learn what the future of their profession might look like.

Warm up with some hot cocoa and make a cozy for your cup.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about the classic tabletop game Dungeons & Dragons but weren’t sure where to start, head to the library! We’ve got the group, the books, the dice, and an adventure designed to teach the basic rules of D&D to beginning players. Are you ready to roll? To register to play, please call 502-574-1616. (Newcomers are very welcome to come and observe without playing, ask questions about the game, check out the handbooks, or create their own character.) 

By awakening 'Kundalini' which lies within all of us, come learn how to meditate to manage stress & provide peace, balance & joy. Ages 18+.

Get started using library eServices such as eBooks, eAudiobooks, and streaming music and videos! Come with any mobile device you would like to use, along with your library card and password. 

Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities. Introduce your baby to a love of literature through books, songs, movement, rhythm, and rhyme followed by a short period of play time. Ages 0 to 24 mos.

Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities. Introduce your baby to a love of literature through books, songs, movement, rhythm, and rhyme followed by a short period of play time. Ages 0 to 24 mos.

Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities. Introduce your baby to a love of literature through books, songs, movement, rhythm, and rhyme followed by a short period of playtime. Ages 0 to 24 mos

Foster a love of reading in your toddlers and preschoolers through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills.

Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities. Introduce your baby to a love of literature through books, songs, movement, rhythm, and rhyme followed by a short period of play time. Ages 0 to 24 mos.

Bring your latest project to work on in good company.

Get your early homework assignments for 2024 and begin your journey to a more organized life.  We will be discussing Organizing Your Bills & Budget for 2024.

Never played? A tournament veteran? A casual player? All skill levels are welcome. We'll teach you the basics of the game, general strategy, popular moves, advanced rules, and how to record your games. And we'll play lots of chess! Ages 10-19

Make a craft, build with LEGO, or paint a masterpiece after school at Newburg! 

Join us for a variety of board games and Nintendo switch while hanging out with friends! 

Join us for a fitness program consisting of exercises from the Kihon, Kata, and Kumite disciplines, plus a little bit of reading as well. Improve balance, flexibility, and posture, release stress, and increase literacy. Limit 20 participants and age range is 9-15. Registration requested at (502) 479-6160.

Come hang out and chill in the Teen Studio. Each week we’ll offer a different activity: video games, art, crafts, or learning a new skill. Or just come to relax with friends.

Join us in the Teen Space for video games, board games, and simple craft projects. For middle and high school students.

English Conversation Club allows English language learners to practice English with volunteers of native or near-native fluency. For English language learners, ECC is a great way to practice English while getting to know their neighbors and American culture. Volunteers in turn can meet their new neighbors and help new Louisvillians feel welcome. For more information email Kelli.Miller@lfpl.org, or call 502-547-1771.

Family Storytime is an opportunity for families to bond over shared stories and songs, as well as engaging in creative activities that reinforce a lifelong love of learning. Ages 3-8 and their families.

Mondays, November 13th and December 11th 6:00-8:00pm
Join us in the Maker Lab to learn the basics of sewing. We will do small projects designed to set a foundation for bigger projects. Ages 13+. Space is limited and registration is required.
Email: raechael.robertson@lfpl.org Registration
 

Storytime offers opportunities for children to foster a love of literature and participate in enrichment activities that build early learning, social, and literacy skills. Each week will feature books relating to a particular theme, which are accompanied by a variety of activities including songs, rhymes, arts and crafts, and creative play. Children 10 and under and their families are welcome to attend!

Join us for a comprehensive tour of the Maker Pavilion! In this hour long walk through, you will learn about the rules and tools available for use in the Maker Space, Media Studio, and Recording Booth. Completion of this orientation is required before making an appointment to use the equipment and supplies in the Maker Pavilion. LFPL's maker spaces are intended for adults and teens. Children welcome with adult supervision. Registration is not required to attend the orientation.

Love to draw, but can’t? Enjoy expressing yourself in paint, dried macaroni, and glue? Does kitsch make you smile? Let’s make some bad art! Bring a mirror, photo (or selfie) of you or a friend because December's bad art theme is "poor-traits". 

Storytime is an opportunity for families to bond over shared stories and songs, as well as engaging in creative activities that reinforce a lifelong love of learning.  Ages 0-6

Bring yourself or your team to test your brainy brawn.
Nov theme: Food & Feasts
Dec theme: Books & Brews

Meet us at Sunergos Coffee for a Pop-Up Library! Grab a book and a brew and earn points for Books & Brews 502 - LFPL's adult winter reading program. More info at www.lfpl.org/booksandbrews

Sunergos Coffee is located at 306 W. Woodlawn Ave.  

English Conversation Practice (ECP) offers guided English practice, led by a library staff member.  The ECP instructor leads students through grammar exercises and a cultural theme every week. Students have the opportunity to practice their English and ask questions in a supportive environment.

Foster a love of reading in your toddlers through this engaging story time! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 2-3

Foster a love of reading in your pre-school child through this engaging story time! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 3-5

Nov 14: The Water Cure by Sophie Mackintosh

Dec 12: The Orphan Collector by Ellen Marie Wiseman
 

Join us each Tuesday as we make a new craft in the maker space. Space is limited and registration is required. 
Email: liz.magee@lfpl.org Registration
 

Relax with a craft, board game, or video game with friends. For middle and high school students.

Join us to create fun and useful crafts while hanging out with friends in our Teen Loft.  We will provide the materials, you bring the creativity! 
 

A weekly event for teens to hang out, enjoy snacks, play games, and other fun activities!

Join us for a fitness program consisting of exercises from the Kihon, Kata, and Kumite disciplines, plus a little bit of reading as well. Improve balance, flexibility, and posture, release stress, and increase literacy. Limit 20 participants and age range is 9-15. Registration requested at (502) 479-6160.

Opportunities featuring art, gaming, books and food for middle and high school students.