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Louisville Free Public Library News and Information 

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2025


presents 


BETH MACY

OCTOBER 9

6:30pm

MAIN LIBRARY 

Once Upon an Orchestra kicks off 
new season at the Library

LFPL and Louisville Orchestra are pleased 
to announce the fifth season of the popular 
Once Upon an Orchestra series for children and 
families. The program kicks off October 18 and 
will travel to all LFPL locations through April 
2026. Once Upon an Orchestra features fun, 
interactive musical storytelling performances 
by LO ensembles. The tour will include past 
favorites, as well as two new stories and songs 
– And Tango Makes Three, by Peter Parnell 
and Justin Richardson, and Fly, written by 
Louisville-based author Brittany Thurman. 
Participants will make instruments from 
recycled materials to play along during the 
performance!

For a complete list of performances, please 
visit LFPL.org/Orchestra.

New Documentary Film Series:

Louisville, Look What We Have Done!

Wednesdays, Sept. 10-24, 6:30 p.m. • Main Library

This new, three-week documentary series 
led by award-winning filmmaker Morgan C. 
Atkinson, explores the history of Louisville 
through the lens of three of Atkinson's films: 
Falls City, Metro (Part One), and Statues. The 
producer of more than 20 documentaries 
about Louisville and Kentucky, Atkinson's 
films seek to answer: Who are we? How did 
we get to be this way? What did we get right, 
and, sometimes, what did we mess up? His 
approach is part serious examination, part 
humor, and always an attempt to get us to 
agree on one thing—we’re all in this together.

Learn more and register for this free series at 
LFPL.org/Documentary, or by calling (502) 
574-1623. 

From nationally bestselling 
author and 
journalist Beth Macy 
(Dopesick), comes a 
powerful new memoir 
that examines the eroding of America's social 
fabric through the lens of her own family 
and the changes that have befallen her beloved 
small Ohio hometown.

____________________________________


MEGAN 
GREENWELL

OCTOBER 23

6:30pm

MAIN LIBRARY 

Bestselling author Megan 
Greenwell's latest 
book, Bad Company: 
Private Equity and the 
Death of the American Dream, is a timely account 
of the private equity industry told through 
the stories of four American workers whose lives 
and communities were upended by the ruinous 
effects of private equity takeovers.


Space Exploration's Greatest Hits Since 2022

with Dr. Tim Dowling • Tuesday, October 7, 6:30 p.m. • Main Library

Following up on his popular MyLibraryU Short Course examining the first six decades of 
interplanetary spacecraft exploration, UofL’s Professor Dowling returns with a new Fast 
Class showcasing the top advancements in space exploration since 2022. Register online at

LFPL.org/MyLibraryU or call (502) 574-1623.

Author events are FREE • Register: 

LFPL.org/Register or (502) 574-1644

Book signings will follow each event, 
with books available for purchase from 
Carmichael’s Bookstore.


FIVE YEARS OF EXPLORING 
WATER IN LOUISVILLE

SEP 6 - NOV 9, 2025

Bernheim Gallery • Main Library



Programs for ADULTS

MAIN LIBRARY
English Conversation Club Wednesdays 7-8 PM
Practice English with a volunteer.

Researching Kentucky Ancestors
Wed., Sep. 10, 2-3 PM Register: Carissa.Miller@lfpl.org

Louisville, Look What We Have Done! 
Documentary Film Series
Three-week doc series looks at our community 
through the eyes of filmmaker Morgan C. Atkinson.
Wed., Sep. 10, 6:30-8 PM: Falls City—The Falls Fountain
Wed., Sep. 17, 6:30-8 PM: Metro, Part 1—City/
county 2003 merger
Wed., Sep. 24, 6:30-8 PM:Statues—What does 
our public art say about us?
Register: LFPL.org/documentary or 574-1623

Chess Club Thu., Sep. 11 & Oct. 9, 6-7:30 PM
Beginners welcome. Register: Noah.Park@lfpl.org

Main Off-Broadway - Play Reading Series
Local actors bring classic plays to life.
Sun., Sep. 14, 1:30-4 PM: Machinal by Sophie Treadwell
Sun., Oct. 12, 1:30-4 PM: R.U.R. (Rossum’s 
Universal Robots) by Karel Capek
Register: LFPL.org/offbroadway

Harvesting Seeds & Planting Fall Crops with 
Jefferson Co. Master Gardener Assoc.
Mon., Sep. 15, 6-7 PM

Mystery Book Discussion
Tue., Sep. 16, 2 PM: Kills Well with Others by 
Deanna Raybourn
Tue., Oct. 21, 2 PM: The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict 

Estate Planning with Misty Clark VanTrease
Tue., Sep. 23, 7-8 PM Register: Kaira.Tucker@lfpl.org

Due Date: A Library Death Salon
Thu., Sep. 25, 7-8 PM: FTC’s Funeral Rule
Thu., Oct. 23, 7-8 PM: Spooky Estate Law
Presented by writer and death doula Becky Robison. 

Bad Art Club: Let’s Make Masks
Mon., Oct. 6, 7-8:30 PM

MyLibraryU Fast Class: Space Exploration’s 
Greatest Hits Since 2022 Tue., Oct. 7, 6:30-8 PM
Presented Dr. Timothy Dowling, UofL
Register: LFPL.org/MyLibraryU or 574-1623

Carmichael's Bookstore presents author Beth Macy 
Thu., Oct. 9, 6:30 PM Register: LFPL.org/Authors

Researching Buildings with Steve Wiser
Tue., Oct. 14, 7-8 PM Learn how to research local 
structures. Register: Kaira.Tucker@lfpl.org

Researching Historic True Crime Mon., Oct. 20, 7-8 PM
We’ll examine local past events and show you how 
to research them. Register: Carissa.Miller@lfpl.org

Carmichael's Bookstore presents Megan Greenwell
Thu., Oct. 23, 6:30 PM Register: LFPL.org/Authors

BON AIR
Zoning Matters: Conversation with a City Planner
Tue., Sep. 2, 3-7 PM

Mystery Writing & Violin Crafting: Dwain Lee & 
George Yu Sat., Sep. 6, 10 AM-12:30 PM
Author Dwain Lee will discuss his book, Plausible 
Deception, with violin maker George Yu. Music 
provided by violinist Dillon Welch (made possible 
by District 8 Councilman Ben Reno-Weber and the 
Community Music Partnership). 

Alzheimer’s Association Programs
Sat., Sep. 13, 10-11 AM: 10 Warning Signs
Sat., Sep. 27, 10-11 AM: Understanding 
Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Two Parks, One Legacy Wed., Oct. 1, 6-8 PM 
Rangers from Mammoth Cave Nat’l Park and 
Camp Nelson Nat’l Monument will discuss African-
American historic contributions to these park sites.

SWMS Repair Fair Sat., Oct. 11, 1-4 PM
Learn how to fix everyday items from volunteers.

CRESCENT HILL
Meeting of the Minds Wed., Sep. 3 & Oct. 1, 7-8:45 PM 
Current events discussion group.

The Living Poetry Society Wed., Sep. 10 & Oct. 8, 6-7 PM

Saturday Morning Book Discussion
Sat., Sep. 13, 10:30 AM-12 PM: The Big Burn by 
Timothy Egan
Sat., Oct. 11, 10:30 AM-12 PM: Lone Women by 
Victor LaValle

Lights Out Louisville: How You Can Help Save 
Migrating Birds Sat., Sep. 13, 1-2 PM
Presented by Louisville Audubon Society. Register: 
LFPL.org/lightsout Families welcome.

Horror Book & Film Club
We’ll pair a horror book and movie each month!
September: The September House by Carissa 
Orlando and The Babadook (NR)
Wed., Sep. 17, 6-8 PM: Movie screening
Wed., Sep. 24, 6-7 PM: Book discussion

October: Skeleton Crew: Stories by Stephen King 
and The Monkey (R, 17+)
Wed., Oct. 22, 6-8 PM: Movie screening
Wed., Oct. 29, 6-7 PM: Book discussion

Afternoon Book Discussion Group 
Wed., Sep. 24, 1:30-2:30 PM: Redhead by the 
Side of the Road by Anne Tyler
Wed., Oct 29, 1:30-2:30 PM: Nomadland: 
Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by 
Jessica Bruder

Front Porch Music with SongFarmers 
Sat. Sep. 27, 2-4 PM Outdoor bluegrass, folk, and 
more. Presented by Friends of the Crescent Hill Library.
Families welcome.

The Exquisite Corpse with Jennifer Palmer
Thu., Oct. 16, 6-7 PM Ages 18+

FAIRDALE
Friends of the Fairdale Library Meeting
Tue. Sep. 2 & Tue. Oct. 7, 6-7 PM

Chair Yoga Thu. Sep. 4, 18 & Oct. 2, 16, 12:30-1:15 PM

Crafting with Cricut Mon., Sep. 8 & Oct. 13, 
3:45-4:45 PM Register: 375-2051 Ages 13+

Adult Book Discussion 
Tue. Sep. 16, 5:30-7 PM: The Death of Mrs. 
Westaway by Ruth Ware
Tue., Oct. 21, 5:30-7 PM: The Final Girl Support 
Group by Grady Hendrix

DIY Series
Mon., Sep. 29, 6:30-7:30 PM: Sticker by Number
Mon., Oct. 27, 6:30-7:30 PM: UV Resin Jewelry
Register: 375-2051 Ages 18+

Dried Flower Arrangements with Jefferson Co. 
Master Gardener Assoc. Mon., Oct. 6, 2-3 PM

HIGHLANDS-SHELBY PARK
Nonfiction Book Group
Tue., Sep. 2, 1-2:30 PM: The Hidden Life of Trees 
by Peter Wohlleben
Tue., Oct. 7, 1-2:30 PM: Where the Deer and the 
Antelope Play by Nick Offerman

Evening Book Discussion
Wed., Sep. 3, 6:30-7:30 PM: Real Life and Other 
Fictions by Susan Coll
Wed., Oct. 1, 6:30-7:30 PM: The Cliffs 
by J. Courtney Sullivan

Friends of the Library Meetings
Mon., Sep. 8 & Oct. 13, 6:30-7:30 PM.
Call 574-1672 for virtual options.

Beginning Bridge Lessons with Sandy Spears
Tue., Sep. 9-Oct. 28, 5:45-7:45 PM Register: 574-1672
8-week course with an ACBL-certified bridge teacher. 

Klezmer Music Comes to the Library
Sat., Oct. 18, 1-2 PM Music of Eastern European 
Jewish culture. Sponsored by Metro Council Rep. 
Ben-Reno Weber (Dist. 8), Friends of the Highlands-
Shelby Park Library, and the Federation of Musicians 
as part of the Community Music Partnership.


Celebrating ur 
Neighborhood

Louisville is home to over 53,000 internationally-
born residents, representing countries 
and communities from all over the 
globe. In the third year of this event series, 
LFPL, in partnership with Kentucky Refugee 
Ministries, will feature the Congolese American 
community. 

The Music of the Democratic 

Republic of the Congo 

Saturday, September 27, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

South Central Regional Library 

Join us for a live performance showcasing the 
music of Congolese and Burundian ensemble, 
United Music Band. Featuring a unique, 
cross-cultural style, United Band blends 
characteristics of African and Caribbean music 
through their original interpretations of 
traditional Congolese and Burundian songs.

Learn more and register: 
LFPL.org/OurNeighborhood.

LIBRARY LOCATIONS

MAIN • 301 York St., 574-1781

BON AIR • 2816 Del Rio Pl., 574-1795

CRESCENT HILL • 2762 Frankfort Ave., 574-1793

FAIRDALE • 10620 W. Manslick Rd., 375-2051

HIGHLANDS-SHELBY PARK • 1250 Bardstown Rd., 574-1672

IROQUOIS • 601 W. Woodlawn Ave., 574-1720

JEFFERSONTOWN • 10635 Watterson Trail, 267-5713

MIDDLETOWN • 12556 Shelbyville Rd., 245-7332 

NEWBURG • 4800 Exeter Ave., 479-6160

NORTHEAST • 15 Bellevoir Cir., 394-0379

PARKLAND • 2743 Virginia Ave., 574-1832

PORTLAND • CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS

ST. MATTHEWS • 3940 Grandview Ave., 574-1771

SHAWNEE • 3912 W. Broadway, 574-1722

SHIVELY • 3920 Dixie Hwy., 574-1730

SOUTH CENTRAL • 7300 Jefferson Blvd., 964-3515

SOUTHWEST • 9725 Dixie Hwy., 933-0029

WESTERN • 604 South Tenth St., 574-1779

GENERAL INFORMATION: 574-1611

HOLIDAY CLOSING: LABOR DAY - SEPTEMBER 1



IROQUOIS
English Conversation Club 
Saturdays 3-4 PM (exc. Sep. 27)

Sit & Stitch Mon., Sep. 8 & Oct. 13, 12-1 PM

Adult Book Discussion Tue., Sep. 9 & Oct. 14, 
1:30-2:30 PM Call 574-1720 for titles. 

Friends of the Iroquois Library Meeting 
Sun., Sep. 14 & Oct. 12, 2-3:30 PM

Saturday Morning Coffee & Craft Sat., Sep. 20 & 
Oct. 18, 10-11 AM Register: 574-1720

Undercurrents: Current Events Discussion Group
Wed., Sep. 10 & Oct. 8, 6:30-7:30 PM

One Shot Adventures with Nerd Louisville
Wed., Sep. 17 & Oct. 15, 5:30-8:30 PM
Play a “one shot” session in a variety of RPGs. 
Register: LFPL.org/oneshot

From Garbage to Green - A Solid Waste Journey 
with kNOw Waste Louisville
Wed., Oct. 1, 6-7:30 PM: Landfills and Waste
Wed., Oct. 22, 6-7:30 PM: The Truth in How We Recycle

JEFFERSONTOWN
Friends of the Jeffersontown Library Meeting
Wed., Sep. 10, 10:30-11:30 AM

Dried Flower Arrangements with Jefferson Co. 
Master Gardener Assoc. Sat., Sep. 13, 2-3 PM

Mindful Movement Chair Yoga
Mon., Sep. 15 & Oct. 6, 20, 10:30-11:15 AM

Adult Book Discussion
Wed., Sep. 17, 10:30-11:30 AM: A Long Petal of the 
Sea by Isabel Allende
Wed. Oct. 15, 10:30-11:30 AM: My Brilliant Friend 
by Elena Ferrante

History of Louisville Historians with Steve Wiser
Mon., Oct. 6, 1-2 PM Sponsored by the 
Jeffersontown Historical Society. 

MIDDLETOWN
Mindful Chair Yoga Wed., Sep. 10 & Oct. 8, 12-1 PM

How Money Works Financial Masterclass
Wed., Sep. 10, 17 & Oct. 15, 29, 6-7 PM
Presented by Shelffon Byrd of How Money Works. 
Register: 245-7332

Night Owls Book Club
Thu., Sep. 11, 7-8 PM: The Wind Knows My Name 
by Isabel Allende
Thu., Oct. 9, 7-8 PM: The Haunting of Hill House by 
Shirley Jackson

Early Birds Book Discussion
Tue., Sep. 16, 10-11 AM: Like Water for Chocolate 
by Laura Esquivel
Tue., Oct. 21, 10-11 AM: In the Woods by Tana French

Libby App Tutoring Wed., Sep. 17 & Oct. 7, 9-10 AM
Register: 245-7332

NEWBURG
Financial Literacy Master Classes
Wed., Sep. 3, 6-7 PM: Wealth Equivalency & The 
Power of Compound Interest
Wed., Sep. 24, 6-7 PM: The Time Value of Money & 
The Rule of 72
Wed., Oct. 8, 6-7 PM: Your Money - Term vs. 
Permanent and Long-Term Care
Wed., Oct. 22, 6-7 PM: 7 Money Milestones

Harvesting Seeds & Planting Fall Crops with 
Jefferson Co. Master Gardener Assoc.
Wed., Sep. 17, 6-7 PM

NORTHEAST
Jigsaw Puzzle Drop-off & Community Swap
Mon., Sep. 1-Fri., Sep. 19, during regular library hours: 
Donate gently used puzzles
Sat., Sep. 20, 9-11 AM: Community puzzle swap Ages 13+

Wednesday Walkers Club Wednesdays at 8 AM 
New walking club meets at Northeast entrance. In 
case of inclement weather, club will not meet. 

Chair Yoga Thursdays 10-11 AM

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Thursdays 10-11 AM Guided English practice with 
a library staff member.

Adult Art Meetups
Thu., Sep. 4 & Oct. 2, 5:30-6:30 PM: Figure Drawing
Mon., Sep. 15 & Oct. 20, 5:30-6:30 PM: Sketchbook 
Study Group

Maker Mondays: Chef is In!
Mon., Sep. 8, 6-7 PM: From Page to Plate: 
Exploring Historic Kentucky Recipes All showcased 
food will be vegetarian-friendly. 
Mon., Oct. 6, 6-7 PM: Focaccia bread demo
Register: 394-0379

Maker Pavilion 101 Orientation
Mon., Sep. 8, 22 & Oct. 13, 27, 6:30 PM Ages 13+
Required before using Maker Pavilion equipment. 
Children welcome with adult supervision.

Creative Writing Group Tue., Sep. 9 & Oct. 14, 7-8 PM

Watercolor Painting Wed., Sep. 10, 1-4 PM
Register: 394-0379

Lost Tribe Louisville Music Program
Sat., Sep. 13, 1-2 PM Traditional klezmer music 
with a twist. Made possible by District 8 CW Marilyn 
Parker and the Community Music Partnership.

Adult Book Discussion Group
Mon., Sep. 15, 7 PM: The Friend by Sylvia Nunez
Mon., Oct. 20, 7 PM: The Haunting of Hill House by 
Shirley Jackson

Harvesting Seeds & Planting Fall Crops with 
Jefferson Co. Master Gardener Assoc.
Tue., Sep. 16, 6-7 PM

MAKElive Wed., Sep. 17 & Oct. 15, 9:30 AM
Artists create and share their processes in real time.

Ancestry Library Edition Thu., Sep. 18, 7-8 PM
Register: Michelle.Roell@lfpl.org

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat., Sep. 20, 9 AM-5 PM & Sun., Sep. 21, 1-5 PM

Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race Sat., Sep. 20, 2-4 PM
Teams of 4 compete in a timed jigsaw puzzle race. 
Register: Jeannie.Eberenz@lfpl.org Ages 13+

LGBTQ+ Book Discussion
Tue., Sep. 23, 7-8 PM: In the DreamHouse Earth by 
Carmen Maria Machado
Tue., Oct. 28, 7-8 PM: Fledgling by Octavia Butler

Friends of the Northeast Regional Library Meeting
Thu., Sep. 25, 6-7 PM & Oct. 23, 5-6 PM

Maker Mondays: Intro to 3D Printing
Mon., Sep. 29, 6:30 PM Ages 13+
Register: Jeannie.Eberenz@lfpl.org 

Sewing Machines 101 Tue., Sep. 30, 6:30-8 PM
Register: Fiona.Eden@lfpl.org

Bob Ross Landscape Painting
Wed., Oct. 8, 1-4 PM Register: 394-0379

Sew a Pumpkin Pin Cushion Tue., Oct. 21, 
6:30-8:30 PM Register: Fiona.Eden@lfpl.org

Maker Pavilion Movie & Spooky Crafternoon
Fri., Oct. 31, 2-4 PM Watch Clue, enjoy themed 
snacks, and color and paint pumpkins. Costumes 
encouraged. Register: Jeannie.Eberenz@lfpl.org

OFFSITE
Louisville Pride Center Board Game Night
Thu., Sep. 4 & Oct. 2, 6-7:30 PM
Meets at Louisville Pride Center (1244 S. 3rd St.)

Club de lectura y análisis de cuentos cortos en 
español Mon., Sep. 8 & Oct. 6, 5:30-6:30 PM
Heine Brothers de Outer Loop, 3541 Outer Loop

Parlour X Falls City Book Club
Tue., Sep. 9, 7 PM: The Year of Magical Thinking 
by Joan Didion
Tue., Oct. 14, 7-8 PM: The Last House on Needless 
Street by Catriona Ward
Meets at Nulu X Falls City, 901 E. Liberty.

Style Spotting Architecture Walks
Explore historic Louisville neighborhoods and learn 
about architecture styles.
Thu., Sep. 18, 6-7:30 PM: Portland - Meet outside 
Portland Library (3305 Northwestern Pkwy.)
Thu., Oct. 9, 6 PM: Old Louisville’s Toonerville - 
Meet at Toonerville Trolley Park, 1215 S. Brook St. 
Register: Kaira.Tucker@lfpl.org

Portland Cemetery Tour Sat., Oct. 4, 10-11:30 AM
Learn about Louisville’s historic cemeteries. Meet at 
3534 Pflanz Ave. Register: Kaira.Tucker@lfpl.org

Stroll ‘n’ Snap: Shelby Park Thu., Oct. 16, 5:30 PM
Meet at Shelby Park (600 E. Oak St.) Get active, take 
pics, and socialize. Register: Garrett.Wilson@lfpl.org

PARKLAND
Tabletop Throwdown: Board Game Night
Tue., Sep. 2, 16, 30 & Oct. 14, 28, 6–8 PM

The Pause Posse Tue., Sep. 2 & Oct. 28, 6:30-8 PM
Perimenopause and menopause women’s group.

Books & Hooks Crochet Group
Wed., Sep. 3, 17 & Oct. 1, 15, 3-4 PM
Learn crochet and meet other crafters. Register: 
574-1832 or AdultRef20@lfpl.org

Autumnal Wall & Door Décor Craft
Thu., Sep. 4, 6-7 PM Register: 20makerspace@lfpl.org

Creative Writing Workshop
Wed., Sep. 10 & Oct. 8, 6:30-7:30 PM

Hyster Sisters & Friends! Sat., Sep. 13 & Oct. 11, 
10:30 AM-12 PM Women’s group for those who 
have had, or is about to have, a hysterectomy. 

Paper Bag Art Journal Craft Sat., Sep. 13, 1-3 PM 
Register: 574-1832 or AdultRef20@lfpl.org

Single Dads Support Group
Sat., Sep. 16 & Oct. 14, 6:30–7:30 PM

Adulting 101: Resume Basics Wed., Sep. 17 & 
Oct. 15, 7-8 PM Learn basic, real-world life skills.

Savvy Senior
Thu., Sep. 18, 11 AM-12 PM: Safe Internet Browsing
Mon., Oct. 6, 1-2:30 PM: Watercolor Bookmarks
Register: 574-1832 or AdultRef20@lfpl.org

Friends of the Parkland Library Meeting
Mon., Sep. 22, 6-7:30 PM

Tuesday Night Thrillers 
Tue., Sep. 23, 7-8 PM: Thunderstruck by Erik Larson
Tue., Oct. 21, 7-8 PM: Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff 

Makerspace Senior Sessions
Thu., Sep. 25 & Oct. 23, 10:30 AM-12 PM
Register: 20makerspace@lfpl.org 

Collage Poetry Thu., Oct. 9, 11 AM-1 PM 
Register: 574-1832 or AdultRef20@lfpl.org

Cozy Glass Jar Luminaries Sat., Oct 11, 11 AM-12 PM
Register: 20makerspace@lfpl.org

Halloween Collage Art Mon., Oct. 27, 2-4 PM
Register: 574-1832 or AdultRef20@lfpl.org

PORTLAND
Closed for renovations. Call 574-1611 for info.

ST. MATTHEWS
English Conversation Club Mondays 6-7 PM 
(exc. Sep. 1) Practice English with a volunteer.

Adult Crafty Night Out
Tue., Sep. 2, 6:30-7:30 PM: Recycled book pumpkins
Tue., Oct. 7, 6:30-7:30 PM: Acorn Sprites
Register: 574-1771

Adult Board Game Night
Thu., Sep. 4 & Oct. 2, 5:30-7:30 PM

2025 Home Cleaning & Organizing
Mon., Sep. 8, 2:00-3:30 PM: Home Preparedness
Mon., Oct. 6, 2-3:30 PM: Wardrobes/home textiles

Adult Book Discussion
Tue., Sep. 9, 2 PM: The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
Tue., Oct. 14, 2 PM: November Road by Lou Berney

Stephen King Book Discussion Group
Wed., Sep. 10, 6 PM: The Gunslinger
Wed., Oct. 8, 6 PM: Pet Sematary



Afternoon Book Discussion

Thu., Sep. 11, 2 PM: This Tender Land by William Kent KruegerThu., Oct. 9, 2 PM: Killers of a Certain Age by 
Deanna Rayburn

Night Owls Book Discussion

Tue., Sep. 16, 6:30 PM: The Great Gatsby by F. 

Scott Fitzgerald

Tue., Oct. 21, 6:30 PM: The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse

Authors Talk & Book Signing

Wed. Sep. 17, 2 PM & Wed., Sep. 24, 6 PM

April Linn Adams will discuss her book Ambitiousand Samantha Swanner will discuss her books I’ve 
Done It Again and Letters to You.

Movie Discussion Group

Thu., Sep. 18, 2-3 PM: The Maltese FalconThu., Oct. 16, 2 PM: The Silence of the Lambs

D&D at the Library

Thu., Sep. 18 & Oct. 23, 6-7:30 PM Ages 16+

Notorious Crimes of Louisville with Steve Wiser

Tue., Sep. 23, 2-3:30 PM

Conversations that Matter: Advance Care Planning

Wed., Sep. 24, 2-3 PM RuthHoffmanofBaptist 
Health will discuss advance care planning.

Friends of the St. Matthews Library Book Sale

Fri., Sep. 26, 1-4:30 PM

Sat., Sep. 27, 10 AM-4 PM

Sun., Sep. 28, 1-4 PM

Cash only. Exact change appreciated.

LEGO Free Play 

Wed., Oct. 8, 2-4:30 PM Ages 4-12

Friends of the St. Matthews Library Meeting

Tue., Oct. 21, 10-11:30 AM

SHAWNEE

Friends of the Shawnee Library Meetings

Mon., Sep. 8 & Oct. 6, 11 AM-12:30 PM

Budget Bee: Personal Budget Planning

Sat., Sep. 6 & Oct. 4, 10 AM-12 PMLearn about the Library’s free budget and planning 

resources. Register: 574-1722

Nutrition & Groceries with KSU Ext. Service

Sat., Sep. 20 & Oct. 18, 1-2 PM Register: 574-1722

Dried Flower Arrangements with Jefferson Co. 
Master Gardener Assoc. Tue., Sep. 30, 6-7 PM

Harvesting Seeds & Planting Fall Crops with 
Jefferson Co. Master Gardener Assoc.

Thu., Oct. 16, 6-7 PM

SHIVELYAdult Book Discussion Thurs. Sep. 4 & Oct. 2, 6-7 PM

Call 574-1730 for titles.

Crafting Circle

Fri., Sep. 19 & Oct. 31, 10:30-12 PM

Medicare 101 Tue., Sep. 23, 6-7 PM

Expert advice on starting Medicare.

Craft Series

Sat., Sep. 27, 2-3:30 PM: Painting with Acrylic

Sat., Oct. 25, 2-3:30 PM: Paper Pumpkins

SOUTHCENTRALMaker Lab Open Hours

Tue., Sep. 2-Oct. 28, 5:30-8 PMWed., Sep. 3-Oct. 29, 12:30-4:30 PM

Fri., Sep. 5-Oct. 24, 12:30-4:30 PM (exc. Oct 10)

Patrons ages 13+ must complete Maker 101 
training and have waiver signed by an adult.
More info: SCMakerspace@lfpl.org or 964-3515

Spanish for BeginnersTuesdays 3:30-4:30 PM9-week program to learn basic Spanish.
Register: Alecia.Fuller@LFPL.orgAges 13-adult

Machine Sewing Basics

Tue., Sep. 9, 2-3:30 PM & Wed., Oct. 1, 6-7:30 PMRegister: Liz.Magee@lfpl.org

El Círculo en Español/Spanish Circle

Tue., Sep. 9 & Oct. 14, 6-7 PM

La Hora del Té Thu., Sep. 11 & Oct. 9, 11 AM-12 PM

Artist in Residence - September: Claire Krüeger

Thu., Sep. 18, 4-6 PM: Experimental Book Making Ages 7-adultSat., Sep. 20, 10 AM-12 PM: Bundle Dyeing with 
Flowers Ages 12-adultSat., Sep. 27, 10 AM-12 PM: Ecoprinting with 
Leaves Ages 12-adult

Register: Liz.Magee@lfpl.org

Adult Digital Art Studio: Georges Méliès - 
Lessons from a Magician of Early Cinema

Sat., Sep. 27, 11 AM-12:30 PM Ages 18+

Register: Bruce.Linn@lfpl.org

Celebrating Our Neighborhood: The Music of theDemocratic Republic of Congo Sat., Sep. 27, 2 PM

Register: LFPL.org/OurNeighborhood

Felting Fungi Mon., Sep. 29, 5:30-7 PM

Learn needle felting. Ages 12-adult

Register: Jacqueline.Gagne@lfpl.org

Craft Supplies Drop-off & Swap 

Thu., Oct. 9, 10:30 AM-7 PM: Craft materials drop-off*
Sat., Oct. 11, 10-11 AM*: Early-bird access for donatorsSat., Oct. 11, 11 AM-1 PM: General access 

More info: Liz.Magee@lfpl.org

Artist in Residence - October: Daniel Vance

Sat., Oct. 11, 1-2 PM: Illustrated Bookmarks All agesSat., Oct. 18, 12-2 PM: Sequential Art & Visual 
Storytelling Ages 13-adultSat., Oct. 25, 12-2 PM: Make an Artist’s Book Ages 13-adult

Adult Digital Art Studio: The Invisible Power ofMotion Picture Editing Sat., Oct. 25, 11 AM-12:30 PMRegister: Bruce.Linn@lfpl.org Ages 18+

SOUTHWESTFriends of the Southwest Regional Library Meeting

Tue., Sep. 2, 3:30 PM

Open Art Studio Mon., Sep. 8, 22 & Oct. 13, 27, 6-8 PM

Southwest & Sensibility Book Club

Tue., Sep. 9 & Oct. 14, 6-7 PM Call 933-0029 for titles.

Beginner’s Sourdough Workshop

Fri., Sep. 12 or 26, 10-11:30 AM Register: 933-0029

Taught by LeTicia Marshall of BearFruit & Grow. 

Small Business Workshop Sat., Sep. 13, 10 AM-1 PMwith Small Business Academy & Talbott Services, LLC




Mon., Sep. 15 & Oct. 20, 6-8 PM: Session 7

Harvesting Seeds & Planting Fall Crops with 
Jefferson Co. Master Gardener Assoc.

Sat., Sep. 27, 10-11 AM

Healthy Eating on a Budget 

Fri. Oct. 3, 10-11 AM Register: 933-0029Presented by nutrition educator Nicole Daniels

Slow Flow Yoga Sat., Oct. 4-Nov. 8, 10-11 AM

Kentucky HauntsThu., Oct. 16, 6-7:30 PM

Author Daniel Meyer will discuss local ghost activity.

Seasonal Sides Fri., Oct. 17, 10-11 AM: Whipped 

Feta & Roasted Sweet Potatoes Register: 933-0029


Bite Sized Trivia Tue., Sep. 9 & Oct. 14, 12-1 PMA virtual lunchtime trivia event on YouTube @asklfpl.

Virtual Craft & Chat Thu., Sep. 25 & Oct. 16, 3-4 PMRegister: Liz.Magee@lfpl.org

WESTERNCommunity Crafting Jam

Sat., Sep. 6, 1-2:30 PM 


Sat., Oct. 4, 12-1:30 PM All ages

Guitar Jam: A Group Lesson for Beginners

Sat., Sep 13, 2-3:30 PM Register: 574-1779

Simple Still Life Drawing Sat., Sep. 20, 1-2 PM

Rhythm & Steps: A Line Dance Workshop

Sat., Sep. 20, 2-3 PM Ages 13 to adult

Coding in Python: A Beginner’s Crash Course

Sat., Oct. 11, 1:30-3:30 PM Register: 574-1779

Community Poet-Tree Writing Workshop

Sat., Oct. 4, 2-3 PM All ages

Western Library Block Party

Sat., Oct 18, 11 AM - 2 PM All ages


SEPTEMBERCLAIREKRÜEGERMulti-Media 
ArtistAll COLLIDER programs are free at theSouth Central Regional Library.
Email Liz.Magee@LFPL.org to register.
9/18, 4 - 6 PM • Experimental Book Making9/20, 10 AM - 12 PM • Bundle Dyeing with Flowers9/27, 10 AM - 12 PM • Ecoprinting with Leaves10/11, 1 - 2 PM • Illustrated Bookmarks10/18, 12 - 2 PM • Sequential Art & Visual Storytelling10/25, 12 - 2 PM • Make an Artist's BookOCTOBERDANIELVANCEIllustrator/
Graphic Designer 
Free Computer Classes
COMPUTERBASICS

Main - Wed., Sep. 17, 2 PMWestern: Tue., Sep. 30 & Wed.,Oct. 22, 6 PMRegister: 574-1779

GOOGLEACCOUNTS

Main - Wed., Oct. 15, 2 PM

MICROSOFT EXCEL

Southwest Register: 933-0029

Excel 1 - Fri., Sep. 19, 1-3 PMExcel 2 - Sat., Sep. 27, 1-3 PMExcel 3 - Fri., Oct. 3. 1-3 PMExcel 4 - Fri., Oct. 17, 1-3 PM

NEEDONE-ON-ONEHELP?
GETCOMPUTERHELPBYAPPOINTMENT

Main: 574-1770 • Bon Air: 574-1795Crescent Hill: 574-1793 • Fairdale: 375-2051 
Iroquois: 574-1720 • Jeffersontown: 267-5713Middletown: 245-7332 •Newburg: 479-6160 
Northeast: 394-0379 • St. Matthews: 574-1771Shawnee: 574-1722 • Shively: 574-1730South Central: 964-3515 • Southwest: 933-
0029 Western: 574-1779

All library programs are subject to change.
Please call 574-1611 or the branch to confirm.

Programs for TEENS

MAIN

Tabletops & Treats Mondays 3-4:30 PM (exc. Sep. 1 & 29) 

Hot Chocolate Bar Tuesdays 3-7 PM

Wii Wednesdays Wednesdays 3-8 PM

Main Library Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Thu., Sep. 11, 25 & Oct., 9 & 23, 5:30-6:30 PM 

Grades 6-12

Game On! Fri., Oct. 3, 1-4 PM Ages 10-19

Retro games, Nerf tag, cryptid RPGs, and more! 
College/scholarship info sessions for teens ages 15-
19 and caregivers. Funded by Taco Bell Foundation.

Tarot Meet-up Thu., Oct. 2 & 16, 3:30-4:30 PM

Teen Choice Horror Movie Thu., Oct. 30, 4:30 PM 
Ages 13-19

BON AIR

Teen Activity Kits Mon., Sep. 8–Oct. 27, 2:30-3:30 PM

Create with our mobile makerspace kits. 

Raptor Rehab Tue., Sept. 30, 2:30-3:30 PM Ages 8-14

Creative Doodling with Rose Flowers

Thu., Oct. 2, 1:30-3:30 PM Register: 574-1795 Ages 8-16

CRESCENT HILL

Lights Out Louisville: How You Can Help Save 
Migrating Birds Sat., Sep. 13, 1-2 PM

Presented by Louisville Audubon Society. Register: 
LFPL.org/lightsout Families welcome.

Front Porch Music with SongFarmers 

Sat. Sep. 27, 2-4 PM Presented by Friends of the 
Crescent Hill Library. Families welcome.

FAIRDALE

Teen Club Wednesdays 3:45-4:45 PM

ACT Practice Test

Sat. Sep. 20 & Oct.4, 10:30 AM-2:30 PM

Bring two #2 pencils, photo ID, and calculator.

Register: 375-2051 Grades 7-12

HIGHLANDS–SHELBY PARK

WAGS: Read with a Therapy Dog 

Wed., Sep. 17 & Oct. 15, 4-5 PM Ages 0-19

Oh My Gourd! Pumpkin Exhibit Oct. 1-Oct. 31

Paint a pumpkin inspired by a favorite book and drop 
it off for display during regular library hours.

Indoor Planetarium: Under the Spooky Skies 

Sat., Oct 11, 2-3 PM

Teen Tabletop Gaming Mondays 3-5 PM (exc. Sep. 1)

Board games, cards, chess, D&D. Ages 10-19

Teen Post-Up Tuesdays 6-8 PM 

Board games, video games, and snacks! Ages 10-19

Teen Art Club Wednesdays 3-5 PM Ages 10-19

Sip & Study Café Thursdays 3-5 PM Ages 10-19

Teen Advisory Board Tue., Sep. 23 & Oct. 28, 
4:30-5:30 PM Grades 7-12

The Witch’s Curse: TTRPG One-Shot

Mon., Oct. 27, 6-8 PM Register: 574-1672 Ages 10-19

Spooky Halloween Escape Room Wed., Oct. 1: 
Session 1: 1-2 PM; Session 2: 2-3 PM

Register: 574-1672 Ages 10-19

IROQUOIS

Teen Tuesday Tuesdays 4-5 PM

Teen Lounge Thursdays 4-5 PM

JEFFERSONTOWN

4-H Homeschool Club

Tue., Sep. 16, 1-2 PM: Science

Tue., Oct. 21, 1-2 PM: Contour Drawing Ages 9-18

Rock Painting for Teens Mon., Oct. 6, 3:30-4:30 PM

Register: 267-5713 Ages 13-18

MIDDLETOWN

Teen Craft Club Mondays 3:30-5 PM Ages 12-18

Teen Games & Hangout Ages 12-18

Tue., Sep. 2, 9, 23 & Oct. 7, 14, 21, 3:30-5 PM

Dungeons & Dragons 101 Tue., Sep. 16, 3-5 PM 

D&D RPG play and snacks. Ages 12-18

Spooky Movie Night Thu., Oct. 30, 3:30-5 PM

Costumes encouraged (no masks please) Ages 12-18

NEWBURG

Teen Lounge Mondays 3:30-4:30 PM (exc. Sep. 1)

Hang out, play games, and more. Ages 11-18

Teen Craft Club Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 PM Ages 11-18

WAGS: Chill with a Therapy Dog

Tue., Sep. 9 & Oct. 14, 3:30-4:30 PM Ages 11-18

Teen Choice Movie Club

Fri., Sep. 12, 26 & Oct. 10, 24, 3:15 PM 

Anime Club Thu., Sep. 25 & Oct. 23, 3:30-4:30 PM

NORTHEAST

Teen Café Wednesdays 4-5:30 PM

4-H Art Club

Mon., Sep. 8, 5-6 PM: Abstract Painting

Mon., Oct. 13, 5-6 PM: Nature Art Ages 9-17

Register: 394-0379 or NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org 

4-H Kids Cook

Thu., Sep. 11, 5-6 PM: Wally Cat Pizza

Thu., Oct. 9, 5-6 PM: Egg Roll in a Bowl Ages 9-17

Register: 394-0379 or NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Wed., Sep. 17 & Oct. 15, 4-5:30 PM Ages 12-18

Register: 394-0379 or NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org

Teen Creative Writing Group

Tue., Sep. 23 & Oct. 28, 6-7 PM Ages 13-18

Register: 394-0379 or NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org

ACT Practice Test

Sat., Sep. 27, 9:30 AM-1:30 PM Grades 7-12

Bring two #2 pencils, photo ID, and calculator. 
Register: 394-0379 or NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org

Teen Halloween: Escape the Library

Sat., Oct. 25, 7-10 PM Ages 12-18

After-hours escape adventure. Pizza and 
refreshments provided, plus a showing of Scary 
Stories to Tell in the Dark. Register: 394-0379 or 
NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org 

PARKLAND

Teen Scene Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 PM

Art, STEM, or recreation for middle-high schoolers.

Teen Advisory Board

Thu., Sep. 4 & Oct. 2, 4-5 PM Ages 13-18

ACT Practice Test Sat., Sep. 6, 10 AM-2 PM

Bring two #2 pencils, photo ID, and calculator. 
Register: 574-1832 Grades 7-12

Leveling Up Tue., Sep. 9 & Oct. 7, 5:30-6:30 PM

Teen-only video game night! Register: 574-1832

Raw Expressions Art Club Thu., Sep. 25 & Oct. 
23, 5:30-6:30 PM Register: 574-1832

DIY Scrunchie Thu., Oct. 2, 11 AM-12 PM

Register: 20makerspace@lfpl.org Ages 14-19

Cute & Creepy Cryptid Masks

Sat., Oct 11, 3-4 PM Register: 20makerspace@lfpl.org

Read-a-BOOOOK Storytime Wed., Oct. 29, 6-7 PM

Spooky storytime, crafts, and more. Ages 5-18

Monster Bash Thu., Oct. 30, 6:30-8 PM

Costumes encouraged. Ages 5-18

PORTLAND

Closed for renovations. Call 574-1611 for info.

ST. MATTHEWS

Game Mastery 101 with Nerd Louisville

Wed., Sep. 17, 4:30-6 PM Ages 12+

D&D at the Library

Thu., Sep. 18 & Oct. 23, 6-7:30 PM Ages 16+

Jenga Block Painting Mon., Sep. 29, 3-8 PM Ages 12-18

How to Build a Dungeon with Nerd Louisville

Wed., Oct. 8, 4:30-6 PM Ages 12+

SHAWNEE

Teen Tuesday Tuesdays 4-5 PM Ages 12-18

“Living Color” Tie-Dye Party Sat., Sep. 13, 2-3:30 PM

Bring your own garment to tie-dye.

Batmania! Week Sun., Sep. 14-Sat., Sep. 20

Shawnee Rocks! Rock Decorating

Sat., Oct. 11, 2-3:30 PM Ages 3-18

SHIVELY

Family Game Night Mon., Sep. 22 & Oct. 27, 6-7:30 PM

Teen Space Wednesdays 5:30-7 PM Ages 13-19

First Wednesdays: Anime & Manga Club

Second Wednesdays: Teen Art Flow 

Third Wednesdays: Games & Grub 

Fourth Wednesdays: Teen Advisory Group 

ACT Practice Test Sat., Sep. 27, 10:30 AM-2:30 PM

Bring two #2 pencils, photo ID, and calculator. 
Register: 574-1730 Grades 7-12

Teen Homeschool Hangout 

Mon., Sep. 29 & Oct. 27, 1:30-3 PM Ages 11-18

SOUTH CENTRAL

Maker Lab Open Hours

Tue., Sep. 2-Oct. 28, 5:30-8 PM

Wed., Sep. 3-Oct. 29, 12:30-4:30 PM

Fri., Sep. 5-Oct. 24, 12:30-4:30 PM (exc. Oct 10)

Patrons ages 13+ must complete Maker 101 
training and have a waiver signed by an adult.

More info: SCMakerspace@lfpl.org or 964-3515.

COLLIDER Artist in Residence Programming:

September Artist: Claire Krüeger

Thu., Sep. 18, 4-6 PM: Experimental Book 
Making Ages 7-adult

Sat., Sep. 20, 10 AM-12 PM: Bundle Dyeing with 
Flowers Ages 12-adult

Sat., Sep. 27, 10 AM-12 PM: Ecoprinting with 
Leaves Ages 12-adult

October Artist: Daniel Vance

Sat., Oct. 11, 1-2 PM: Illustrated Bookmarks All ages

Sat., Oct. 18, 12-2 PM: Sequential Art & Visual 
Storytelling Ages 13-adult

Sat., Oct. 25, 12-2 PM: Make an Artist’s Book Ages 13-adult

Register: Liz.Magee@lfpl.org

SOUTHWEST

4-H for Homeschoolers Ages 9-18

Tue., Sep. 2, 1 PM: Tailgate Caviar w/ the Charlie Cart

Tue., Oct. 7, 1-2 PM: Photography & Leader Noms

Presented by Jefferson Co. Cooperative Ext. Office 

Teen Space

Tue., Sep. 2, 6-7 PM: DIY Fall Keychains 

Tue., Sep. 16, 4:30-5:30 PM: 4-H Cooking Club: 
Wally Cat Pizza

Tue., Oct. 7, 6-7 PM: Beetlejuice & Pumpkin Painting

Tue., Oct. 21, 4:30-5:30 PM: 4-H Cooking Club: 
Egg Roll in a Bowl 

Register: 933-0029 Ages 12-18

ACT Practice Test Sat., Sep. 6 & Oct. 4, 9 AM-12 PM

Bring two #2 pencils, calculator, and photo ID. 
Register: 933-0029 Grades 7-12

Homeschooler Book Club

Thu., Sep. 25, 2-3 PM: Hello, Universe by Erin Kelly

Thu., Oct. 23, 2-3 PM: The Witches by Roald Dahl

Register: 933-0029 Ages 10-14

DIY Haunted Gingerbread Houses 

Mon., Sep. 29, 2-4 PM One house per family. 

Register: 933-0029 Ages 4-18

WESTERN

Rhythm & Steps: A Line Dance Workshop

Sat., Sep. 20, 2-3 PM Ages 13 to adult

Community Poet-Tree Writing Workshop

Sat., Oct. 4, 2-3 PM All ages

Western Library Block Party
Sat., Oct 18, 11 AM - 2 PM All ages 



Programs for KIDS


MAIN LIBRARY

“When I Grow Up” Preschool Party

Sat., Sep. 27, 10 AM-1 PM

The PNC Mobile Learning Adventure traveling 
exhibit has hands-on learning activities, creative 
play ops, and FUN! Every child that attends will get 
a free book to take home, courtesy of the Jefferson 
County Early Childhood Regional Collaborative.

Ready, Set…LEGO!

Mon., Sep. 29, 2-3:30 PM Ages 5-17

Slime Party Tue., Sep. 30, 2-3 PM Ages 3-12

Slime, playdoh, kinetic sand! Register: 574-1620

Once Upon an Orchestra: Fly Sat., Oct. 18, 3 PM

BON AIR

Raptor Rehab Tue., Sept. 30, 2:30-3:30 PM

Learn about local birds of prey. Ages 8-14

Creative Doodling with Rose Flowers

Thu., Oct. 2, 1:30-3:30 PM Register: 574-1795 Ages 8-16

CRESCENT HILL

Stories + Social Sat., Sep. 6 & Oct. 18, 10:15-11:15 AM 

Stories and play time. Ages 2-4

Toddler Art + Play

Fri., Sep. 26 & Oct. 24, 10:15-11:15 AM

Make art, play, and socialize! Ages 2-3

Fall Break Social Hour Tue., Sep. 30, 2:30-4 PM 

LEGOs, puzzles, and board games. Ages 5-10

FAIRDALE

Stuffie Sleepover & Pajama Storytime

Sat., Sep. 13, 10:30-11:30 AM

Drop off stuffed toys during library hours Thu., 
Sep. 11 or Fri., Sep. 12. On Sep. 13, see pics of 
adventures of stuffed friends at Storytime. Ages 0-6. 

Kid Zone Thu. Sep. 18 & Oct. 16, 5:30-6:30 PM

Games, crafts, movies, and snacks. Ages 6-11

Spooky Storytime Wed. Oct. 29, 10:30-11:30 AM

Tricks, treats, and more! Costumes welcome. Ages 0-6

HIGHLANDS-SHELBY PARK

Kid’s Club Tuesdays 3:30-5:30 PM Grades K-6

PLAY: Sep. 2 & Oct. 2. Dramatic play, 
instruments, puppets, games, crafts

CREATE: Sep. 9 & Oct. 14. Art projects inspired 
by diverse artists and materials.

EXPLORE: Sep. 16 & Oct. 21. Build, experiment, 
sensory play, STEM.

WATCH: Sep. 23 & Oct. 28. Movie with read-
alike books and refreshments.

MYSTERY: Sep. 30. Join us for a fun mystery activity.

WAGS: Read with a Dog Wed., Sep. 17 & Oct. 15, 4-5 PM 

Read with a therapy dog. Ages 0-19

Fall Break Fun 

Mon., Sept. 29, 2-4 PM: The Dog Man Movie

Wed., Oct. 1, 2-4 PM: Fort Building

Thu., Oct. 2, 2-4 PM: Coloring

Oh My Gourd! Pumpkin Exhibit

Oct. 1-Oct. 31 during regular library hours

Paint a pumpkin inspired by your favorite children’s 
book and drop it off for display.

Indoor Planetarium: Under the Spooky Skies 

Sat., Oct 11, 2-3 PM

Halloween Storytimes

Thu., Oct. 30, 10:15 AM: Ages 0-2

Thu., Oct. 30, 11:15 AM: Ages 2-5

Costumes encouraged!

IROQUOIS

Little Bookworms Book Club

Thu., Sep. 4 & Oct 7, 1:30-2:30 PM Ages 6-11

Upbeat: Move & Groove! 

Sat., Sep. 6, 10:30-11:30 AM

Music -making fun! Ages 0-5

Family Art Night 

Thu., Sep. 18 & Oct 16, 6:30-7:30 PM

4-H Cloverbuds

Tue., Sept 23, 1:30-2:30 PM: What’s in the Desert?

Tue., Oct 28, 1:30-2:30 PM: What’s in the Jungle? 

4-H for Homeschoolers

Thu. Oct 9, 1:30-2:30 PM: Science

Halloween Party with Mr. Moustache

Thu. Oct. 30, 6:30-8 PM

Silly, spooky magic and activities. All ages

JEFFERSONTOWN

4-H Cloverbuds: What’s in the Desert?

Mon., Sep. 15, 1-2 PM: What’s in the Desert?

Mon., Oct. 20, 1-2 PM: What’s in the Jungle? Ages 5-8

4-H Homeschool Club

Tue., Sep. 16, 1-2 PM: Science

Tue., Oct. 21, 1-2 PM: Contour Drawing Ages 9-18

Family Storytime: Silly Spooky Storytime

Sat., Oct. 11, 10:30 AM Stories, songs, crafts. Ages 3-7

MIDDLETOWN

Fort Building Sat., Sep. 6, 12-1 PM Ages 5-12

Musical Baby Play Group 

Sat., Sep. 13, 10:30-11:30 AM Ages 0-12 months

Intro to Guitalele 101 

Tue., Sep. 23 & Oct. 21, 6-7:30 PM

Learn to play Guitalele (guitar/ukulele hybrid). 
Register: 245-7332 Ages 7-12

Family Bingo Sat. Oct. 4, 12-2 PM

Register: 245-7332 All ages

Spooky Slime Day Sat., Oct. 11, 2-3 PM

Create your own slime with a spooky twist!

Register: 245-7332 Ages 6-11

Preschool Art Day Sat. Oct. 18, 12-1 PM

Hands-on activities that explore textures, shapes, 
and colors. Ages 3-6

Create Your Own Monster Puppet 

Sat., Oct. 25, 1:30-2:30 PM Ages 5-11

NEWBURG

Pokémon Club

Thu., Sep. 18 & Oct. 16, 5:30-6:30 PM

Play, trade cards, craft, and more. Ages 5-11

WAGS: Read to a Therapy Dog

Sat., Sep. 27 & Oct. 25, 2-3 PM Ages 5-8

Family LEGO Party

Tue., Sep. 30, 2-3 PM Ages 2-12

Family Playdough Playdate

Fri., Oct. 3, 10:30-11:30 AM Ages 2-12

Paper Sculpture STEAM

Thu., Sep. 25, 5:30-6:30 PM Ages 5-11

Pumpkin Science

Sat., Oct. 11, 10:30-11:30 AM Ages 5-11

Once Upon an Orchestra: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Sat., Oct. 25, 10:30 AM

Dress-Up Storytime Fri., Oct. 31, 10:30-11:30 AM 
Stories, activities, and treats. Ages 0-8

NORTHEAST

Cereal Cinema Sat., Sep. 6, 10 AM: Sonic 3

Sat., Oct. 4, 10 AM: Elio

WAGS: Read with a Dog

Sat., Sep. 6 & Oct. 4, 2-3:30 PM: Bailey

Tue., Sep. 23 & Oct. 28, 4-5:30 PM: Ellie & Cass

Read with a licensed therapy dog (15 min. slots)

Register: 394-0379 or NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org

eBooks and TumbleBooks

Downloadable Audiobooks

eMagazines and Digital 
Comic Books

Streaming Movies and 
Cartoons on Hoopla

Homework Help and 

Fun Activities

SAVE THE DATE


Saturday, November 1

South Central Regional Library



4-H Art Club

Mon., Sep. 8, 5-6 PM: Abstract Painting

Mon., Oct. 13, 5-6 PM: Nature Art Ages 9-17

Register: 394-0379 or NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org

4-H Kids Cook

Thu., Sep. 11, 5-6 PM: Wally Cat Pizza

Thu., Oct. 9, 5-6 PM: Egg Roll in a Bowl Ages 9-17

Register: 394-0379 or NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org

What’s Cooking? 

Sat., Sep. 13, 10:30-11:30 AM: Fruit Pizzas Ages 4-9

Sat., Oct. 11, 10:30-11:30 AM: Mini Pumpkin Muffins

Register: 394-0379 or NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org

Nature Play Sat., Sep. 20 & Oct. 18, 2-3 PM

Dress for the weather—rain or shine. Register: 394-
0379 or NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org

Tricks or Treats at Northeast Regional

Thu., Oct. 23, 6-8 PM Ages 0-12

Treats, fun, and maybe a few tricks. Costumes encouraged.

OFFSITE

Nature Play & the Library

Mon. Sep. 22 & Oct. 20, 10:30-11:30 AM Ages 0-6

Meet at Jefferson Memorial Forest (11311 Mitchell Hill Rd.) 

Fire Safety Storytime Wed. Oct. 8, 10:30-11:30 AM

Meet at Fairdale Fire Department (10015 Mitchell 
Hill Rd.) Firefighters, fire trucks, and fire safety!

PARKLAND

Family Storytime: Mindfulness

Wed., Sep. 3, 17 & Oct. 1, 15, 6-7 PM Ages 0-10

Little Dreamers’ Dress-Up

Sat., Sep. 6 & Oct. 4, 2:30-3:30 PM

Pretend play fun and social hour. Ages 5-12

Kids’ Craft Hour

Thu., Sep. 11 & Oct. 2, 6-7 PM Ages 5-12

STEM Gems Mon., Sep.15, 6-7 PM

Hands-on, STEM-related projects. Ages 5-12

My Louisville Storytime 

Sat., Sep. 20, 2-3 PM: Dr. Steven Patton

Sat., Oct. 18, 2-3 PM: Deedee Cummings

Meet local BIPOC community members and 
leaders. Ages 5-12

Library Legends Jr: Game Time

Mon., Sep. 22 & Oct. 20, 6-7 PM

Classic and new board games. Ages 5-12

LEGO Club Mon., Sep. 29 & Oct. 27, 6-7 PM Ages 5-12

Fall Break Dance Party

Thu., Oct. 2, 4-5 PM Age 5-12

Once Upon an Orchestra: Fly Tue., Oct. 21, 6:30 PM

Read-a-BOOOOK Storytime Wed., Oct. 29, 6-7 PM

Spooky storytime, crafts, snacks, and a take-home 
treat bag. Costumes encouraged. Ages 5-18

Monster Bash Thu., Oct. 30, 6:30-8 PM

Halloween games, music, treats, and more! 
Costumes encouraged. Ages 5-18

PORTLAND

Closed for renovations. Call 574-1611 for info.

ST. MATTHEWS

Pint Size Playdate

Sat., Sep. 6 & Oct. 4, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Ages 0-5

Open-Ended Art 

Sat., Sep. 13 & Oct. 11, 10:30-11:30 AM Ages 6-12

Family Movie Night

Thu., Sep. 25, 6:30 PM: Spider-Man: Across the 
Spider-Verse

Thu., Oct.30, 6:30 PM: Corpse Bride

LEGO Free Play Wed., Oct. 8, 2-4:30 PM Ages 4-12

LEGO Race! Sat., Oct. 25, 2-3 PM

Race to build LEGO creations. Teams of two 
encouraged. Ages 8-12

SHAWNEE

Baby & Me Storytime

Tue., Sep. 2 & Oct. 7, 10:30-11:15 AM Ages 0-24 mths.

“Living Color” Tie-Dye Party Sat., Sep. 13, 2-3:30 PM

Bring your own garment to tie-dye.

Batmania! Week Sun., Sep. 14-Sat., Sep. 20

Drop in for Batastic activities during regular library hours.

Preschool Storytime with Judge Derwin Webb

Wed., Oct. 1, 10:30 AM Ages 3-5

Shawnee Rocks! Rock Decorating

Sat., Oct. 11, 2-3:30 PM Ages 3-18

SHIVELY

Dance, Dance Bubble Party Sat., Sep. 6, 1-2 PM

Family Movie Monday: Coco Mon., Oct. 13, 6 PM

Reading with Rowan Storytime

Thu., Sep. 11, & Oct. 9, 10:30-11:30 AM 

Meet therapy dog Rowan at our storytime. Ages 0-6

Family Game Night Mon., Sep. 22 & Oct. 27, 6-7:30 PM

Card games, board games, ring tosses, mini 
bowling, and more.

Little Artists

Tue., Sep. 23 & Oct. 28, 3-4 PM Ages 6-12

Ghoul’s Gala Halloween Party Sat., Oct. 25, 1-3 PM

Crafts, games, and music! Costumes encouraged.

SOUTH CENTRAL

Homeschoolers STEAM Storytimes

Mon., Sep. 8, 2-3 PM: Sound

Mon., Sep. 15, 2-3 PM: Color

Mon., Sep. 22, 2-3 PM: Building

Mon., Sep. 29, 2-3 PM: Sculpture

Mon., Oct. 6, 2-3 PM: Air & Wind

Mon., Oct. 13, 2-3 PM: Robots

Mon., Oct. 20, 2-3 PM: Biomes

Mon., Oct. 27, 2-3 PM: Spooky Science Ages 5-11

Family Pinterest Club 

Thu., Sep. 4, 6-7 PM: Soap Making

Thu., Sep. 11, 6-7 PM: Collage

Thu., Sep. 18, 6-7 PM: Slime 

Thu., Sep. 25, 6-7 PM: Printmaking

Thu., Oct. 2, 6-7 PM: Weaving

Thu., Oct. 9, 6-7 PM: Cyanotypes

Thu., Oct. 16, 6-7 PM: Bath Bombs

Thu., Oct. 23, 6-7 PM: Votive Lanterns

Thu., Oct. 30, 6-7 PM: Masks

COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Programming

September Artist: Claire Krüeger

Thu., Sep. 18, 4-6 PM: Experimental Book Making 
Ages 7-adult

October Artist: Daniel Vance

Sat., Oct. 11, 1-2 PM: Illustrated Bookmarks All ages

Register: Liz.Magee@lfpl.org

SOUTHWEST

4-H for Homeschoolers

Tue., Sep. 2, 1 PM: Tailgate Caviar w/the Charlie Cart

Tue., Oct. 7, 1-2 PM: Photography & Leader Noms

Presented by Jefferson Co. Cooperative Ext. Office 

Ages 9-18

Charlie’s Snack Club

Sat., Sep. 6, 2-3 PM: Pizza Bagels & Fruit Pizza

Sat., Oct. 4, 2-3 PM: Pudding Graveyard

Register: 933-0029 Ages 3-6

4-H Cloverbuds with Jefferson Co. 4-H

Thu., Sep. 11, 5 PM: Superhero Kabobs

Thu., Oct. 9, 5 PM: Tasty Edible Insects Ages 5-8

Kids Only Club

Sat., Sep. 20, 2-3 PM: What’s Cooking? Muffins! 

Tue., Oct. 28, 6-7 PM: Glow-in-the-Dark Party

Register: 933-0029 Ages 6-12

Homeschooler Book Club

Thu., Sep. 25, 2-3 PM: Hello, Universe by Erin Kelly

Thu., Oct. 23, 2-3 PM: The Witches by Roald Dahl

Register: 933-0029 Ages 10-14

DIY Haunted Gingerbread Houses 

Mon., Sep. 29, 2-4 PM One house per family. 

Register: 933-0029 Ages 4-18

AmeriPro EMS: Tour and Hands-Only CPR 

Tue., Sep. 30, 2-3 PM Ages 0-18

Southwest Block Party Thu., Oct. 2, 2-3 PM 

LEGOs, blocks, and snacks. Ages 0-18

Family Art Day: Pumpkin Painting

Sat., Oct. 18, 2-3 PM Register: 933-0029 Ages 0-18

Trick-or-Treat Family Storytime Sat., Oct. 25, 2-3 PM 
Stories, crafts, activities, candy! Ages 0-6

Jasper Rabbit’s Creepy Tales! Storytime 

Thu., Oct. 30, 6-7 PM Ages 6-9

WESTERN

Kids’ Game Time Mondays, 4-5 PM

Card games, board games, and more! Ages 9-12

Kids Craft Time

Tue., Sep. 2, 16 & Oct. 7, 21, 4-5 PM Ages 9-12

Community Poet-Tree Writing Workshop

Sat., Oct. 4, 2-3 PM All ages

Western Library Block Party
Sat., Oct 18, 11 AM - 2 PM All ages 

Halloween Party Sat, Oct. 25, 2-4 PM

Sensory activities, treats, and crafts! Ages 12 & under


Main Library

SepTember 27, 10 AM-1 PM

Join us for hands-on learning activities, creative 
play, and FUN with the PNC Mobile Learning 
Adventure traveling exhibit! Plus, every child gets 
a free book to take home, courtesy of the Jefferson 
County Early Childhood Regional Collaborative.


Find fun, free,

family-friendly

HALLOWEEN programs

at the Library

Just look for the Jack-o-Lantern



Reading skills development for children newborn to 8 years


301 York Street

Louisville, KY 40203

BABY STORYTIME

Children up to age 2, with a parent or

caregiver unless otherwise noted.

MAIN LIBRARY Saturdays at 9:30 AM (exc. Sep. 27)

BON AIR LIBRARY Thu., Sep. 18–Oct. 30, 9:30 AM

CRESCENT HILL Wednesdays at 10:05 AM

HIGHLANDS-SHELBY PARK Thursdays at 10:15 AM

JEFFERSONTOWN Mon., Sep. 8, 22 & Oct. 13, 27, 10:30 AM

IROQUOIS Mondays at 10:15 & 11:15 AM

MIDDLETOWN Wednesdays at 10:15 AM

NORTHEAST REGIONAL Wednesdays at 9:30 AM 
(Ages 0-12 months)

PARKLAND Mon., Sep. 8-Oct. 27, 10:30 AM
Fri., Sep. 5, 19 & Oct. 3, 17, 31, 10:30 AM

ST. MATTHEWS Wednesdays at 10:15 AM

SHAWNEE Tue., Sep. 2 & Oct. 7, 10:30 AM

SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL Mondays at 9:30 AM 
(exc. Sep. 1)

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL Wednesdays at 9:30 AM

TODDLER STORYTIME
Children ages 2 to 3, with a parent or
caregiver unless otherwise noted.

MAIN Saturdays at 10:30 AM (exc. Sep. 27)

BON AIR LIBRARY Thu., Sep. 18–Oct. 30, 9:30 AM

CRESCENT HILL Wednesdays at 10:45 AM

HIGHLANDS-SHELBY PARK Thursdays at 11:15 AM

IROQUOIS Wednesdays at 11:15 AM

JEFFERSONTOWN Thursdays at 10:15 AM 

MIDDLETOWN Thursdays at 10:15 AM

NORTHEAST REGIONAL Tuesdays at 10 AM (ages 2-3)
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM (ages 12-24 months)

PARKLAND Fri., Sep. 5, 19 & Oct. 3, 17, 31, 10:30 AM

ST. MATTHEWS Wednesdays at 11:15 AM

SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL Wednesdays at 10:15 AM

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL Wednesdays at 10 AM

WESTERN Wed., Sep. 3, 17, & Oct. 1, 15, 10 AM

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Children ages 3 to 5, with a parent or
caregiver unless otherwise noted.

MAIN LIBRARY Wednesdays at 10 AM

BON AIR LIBRARY Thu., Sep. 18–Oct. 30, 10:30 AM

CRESCENT HILL Wednesdays at 3 PM

HIGHLANDS-SHELBY PARK Thursdays at 11:15 AM 

IROQUOIS Wednesdays at 10:15 AM

JEFFERSONTOWN Thursdays at 11 AM

MIDDLETOWN Thursdays at 11:15 AM

NORTHEAST REGIONAL Tuesdays at 11 AM

PARKLAND Mon., Sep. 8-Oct. 27, 11:15 AM
Fri., Sep. 5, 19 & Oct. 3, 17, 31, 11:15 AM 

ST. MATTHEWS Thursdays at 10:15 AM

SHAWNEE Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL Wednesdays at 11:15 AM

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL Wednesdays at 11 AM

WESTERN Wed., Sep. 3, 17, & Oct. 1, 15, 10 AM

FAMILY STORYTIME
Families with children ages 3 to 8, 
unless otherwise noted.

FAIRDALE Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Sat., Oct. 25, 10:30 AM Ages 0-6 

NEWBURG Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

NORTHEAST REGIONAL Sat., Oct. 25, 10:30 AM Ages 2-8

PARKLAND Wed., Sep. 3, 17 & Oct. 1, 15, 6-7 PM (ages 0-10)

ST. MATTHEWS Thursdays at 11:15 AM

SHIVELY Thursdays at 10:30 AM

WESTERN Mondays at 6 PM (ages 5-10) (exc. Sep. 1)

BILINGUAL STORYTIME
Children ages 0-6, with a parent or caregiver unless 
otherwise noted.

IROQUOIS Thu., Sep. 25, 6:30 PM (English/Spanish)

COMBINED STORYTIMES
Children ages 0-6, with a parent or caregiver unless 
otherwise noted.

BON AIR Mondays at 7 PM

SHIVELY Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Save it Forward


Can you truly measure the value of a library card? Every time you check out books, movies, 
or audiobooks from the Louisville Free Public Library, your receipt shows you something 
powerful: how much you’ve kept in your pocket by borrowing instead of buying.

For many patrons, that number adds up to hundreds, even thousands of dollars a year. 
They also reflect the value of unfettered access to knowledge, discovery, and the joy of 
connection and community. That’s the true value of a library card. It’s a reminder that when 
our community invests in the Library, the return is incredible.

Library services are free to use, but they still have a cost. This fall, the Library Foundation is 
inviting you to Save It Forward in two simple ways:

1. Make a Donation on September 18 for Give for Good Louisville.

Our community’s day of giving is a chance to support the Library Foundation and help fund 
the books, programs, and services you love. Your receipt shows what you saved. Give for 
Good is your chance to save it forward. 

2. Tell a friend what you’ve saved. Challenge them to get their library card and join you.

Got a friend who hasn’t been to the Library in a while? Show them your receipt, tell them 
about your favorite checkout, and invite them to sign up for a card. Then, see who saves the 
most by the end of the month!

Libraries save you money — and they’re powered by community support. 
This fall, Save It Forward.

To learn more and help support your

Louisville Free Public Library, visit 

LFPLFoundation.org.