Louisville Free Public Library News and Information JULY-AUGUST 2026 


MyLibraryU Fast Class: 
The World of Martha Washington 

Although in recent years the "Founding 
Mothers" have been well represented in 
popular history, the first, First Lady, Martha 
Washington, is often absent. As the United 
States celebrates the 250th anniversary of 
its founding, Martha Washington’s life story 
and legacy demonstrate the complexity of 
identity during the 18th century. By analyzing 
Washington as a wife, mother, businesswoman, 
enslaver, and reluctant politician, 
we can gain a better understanding of women's 
experiences during the revolutionary 
and founding eras. 

This MyLibraryU Fast Class will be presented 
by Dr. Laura Ping, Asst. Professor of History 
at Bellarmine University. 

Tue., July 28, 6 PM • St. Matthews Library 

Register at LFPL.org/MyLibraryU 

Celebrating Our Neighborhood: The Cuisine, History & Music of Haiti 

Louisville is home to over 53,000 internationally-born residents, representing countries and communities 
from all over the globe. In the fourth year of this series, the Louisville Free Public Library, 
in partnership with Kentucky Refugee Ministries, will celebrate the Haitian American community. 


The Cuisine of Haiti The History of Haiti 
Sat., July 18, 1 PM • Northeast Regional Sat., Aug. 29, 1 PM • Bon Air 

Learn about Haitian cooking traditions and Dr. Crystal Felima, Asst. Professor of Anthrodiscover 
how to make a staple Haitian dish pology & African American & Africana Stud-
with a chef from Caribbean Café. Vegetarian ies at U.K., will discuss the complex history of 
option available. Registration required. the first Black Republic. Registration required. 

Register at LFPL.org/OurNeighborhood Register at LFPL.org/OurNeighborhood 


Summer Reading is going strong! 

Summer Reading & Cultural Pass Kick-off on May 30 was a WILD success at Waterfront Park. 
Nearly 2,000 attendees of all ages enjoyed beautiful weather, inflatables, games, crafts, face painting, 
Cultural Pass vendors, and a live performance by Louisville Leopard Percussionists. It's not too late 
to get in on the fun! Summer Reading runs through August 1 for area youth, newborns through 
12th graders. Read books and win prizes! Get more info or sign up at LFPL.org/SummerReading. 

Under the Sea Preschool Party at Southwest Regional Library 
Preschool-aged children and their families are invited to explore under the sea at this special 
Preschool Party event! Interact with animal ambassadors from Newport Aquarium's WAVE 
Foundation, including a shark and tide pool creatures! Other stations will include hands-on 
activities, and each child that attends will receive a free book. This program is funded by the Jef-
ferson County Early Childhood Regional Collaborative. 
Sat., Aug. 22, 10 AM–1 PM • Southwest Regional Library 

ADULT ProgramsFOR AGES 18+ UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 
ADULT ProgramsFOR AGES 18+ UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 
HIGHLANDS-SHELBY PARK MIDDLETOWN LGBTQ+ Book Discussion Friends of the Parkland Library Meeting Louisville Panpipes Orchestra presents Sea Songs 

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Highlands) (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Middletown) Tue., July 28, 6:30 PM: Murder in the Dressing Room Mon., July 27 & Aug. 24, 6–7:30 PM Sat., July 25, 2 PM 
Evening Book Discussion Balance Basics Tue., July 7, 2 PM by Holly Stars 

Advanced Hand-Crafted Card Making MyLibraryU Fast Class: The World of Martha 

Wed., July 1, 6:30 PM: Last Call at the Nightingale Fall prevention discussion and activity. Tue., Aug. 25, 6:30 PM: Selections from Let the 

Sat., Aug. 15, 10:30 AM–12 PM Washington Tue., July 28, 6 PM 

by Katherine Schellman Record Show: A Political History of Act Up New 

MAIN (closed for renovations - call 574-1611 for info) 

Chair Yoga Wed., July 8 & Aug. 12, 11 AM Ages 18+ Presented by Dr. Laura Ping, Bellarmine University. 

Wed., Aug. 5, 6:30 PM: Simon the Fiddler by Paulette Jiles York, 1987-1993 by Sarah Schulman 

Slow Crafting Series Sat., Aug. 15, 2–3 PM 

Register: LFPL.org/MyLibraryU

BON AIR 

Libby App Tutoring We’re going analog, doing it all by hand. 

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/BonAir) Nonfiction Book Group 


Tue., July 14 & Aug. 11, 9 AM Register: 245-7332 

Thu., Aug. 6–27, 11:30 AM Guided English practice. Louisville Miniature Club Dollhouse Exhibit

Author Talk: My Silence Roars by Tina Jackson Tue., July 7, 1 PM: Exile on K Street: A Private Author Talk: It Is Not Enough to Survive: The 

Fri., Aug. 7 & Sat., Aug. 8, 9 AM–4:30 PM 

Wed., July 15, 6 PM History of Campaigns That Failed, Some Early Birds Book Discussion Group Young Patriots Story by Jesse Montgomery

Creative Writing Group Tue., Aug. 11, 6:30–7:30 PM 

Sun., Aug. 9, 1–4 PM 

That Didn’t, and How Big Tech Can Still Save Tue.,, July 21, 10 AM: Remarkably Bright Creatures Sat., Aug. 29, 1 PM 

Hand Embroider a Bookmark with Embroiderers 

Democracy by James Walter Moore by Shelby Van Pelt Bob Ross Landscape Painting Class Wed., Aug. 12, 1–4 PM 

SHAWNEE 

Guild of America Sat., July 25, 10 AM PORTLAND

Tue., Aug. 4, 1 PM: American Nations: A History Tue., Aug. 18, 10 AM: From Scratch by Tembi Locke 

Register: LFPL.org/BonAir Yes, Chef! Chef-in-Residence Program (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Portland) (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Shawnee)

of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North 

Shawnee Fiber Arts Club Wednesdays 6–7 PM 

August Chef: Meg Staten AccuQuilt Block of the Month

America by Colin Woodard 2026 Courier-Journal Mobile Newsroom

Mending Circle Sat., Aug. 22, 2:30–4 PM Knitting, crochet, weaving, needlework, and more.

Sat., Aug. 15, 2 PM: Baking Breakfast: Make Ahead Mon., July 6 & Aug. 3, 10 AM–12 PM & 2-4 PM 

Mon., Aug. 10-Fri., Aug. 14, 9 AM–4 PM 

Repair, alter, and bring new life to soft goods. Friends of the Highland-Shelby Park Library Meetings Magic for Busy Mornings Learn how to use the AccuQuilt fabric cutter. Demos at 

Reading Gym Sat., July 11 & Aug. 8, 1 PM 

Mon., July 13 & Aug. 10, 6:30 PM NEWBURG Sat., Aug. 22, 2 PM: Coffee University: The Science 10 AM & 2 PM, followed by craft time. Call 574-1642 or 

Celebrating Our Neighborhood: The History of Haiti Practice reading skills with fun word games.

Call 574-1672 for virtual options. (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Newburg) and Magic Behind Delicious Coffee 
email portlandpod@lfpl.org for fabric requirements.

Sat., Aug. 29, 2 PM Presented by Dr. Crystal Felima. 

Adult Coloring Club Tue., July 7 & Aug. 4, 6–7 PM Tue., Aug. 25, 6 PM: Living with Celiac: Finding the Nutrition, Groceries, and Your Budget 

Register: LFPL.org/OurNeighborhood 

Local Authors Spotlight on Kentucky History Magic in Safe Cooking and Confident Living 
Intro to Knitting Tue., July 14, 6 PM Sat., July 25 & Aug. 22, 1 PM Led by Nicole

Thu., Aug. 13, 6:30 PM Presented by Michele Dungeons & Dragons for Adults Register: Emma.Pinkley@lfpl.org

CRESCENT HILL Register: LFPL.org/YesChef Daniels with KSU Ext. Svc. Register: 574-1722Dutcher, Dr. David Williams, & Dr. Daniel Gifford. 
Sat., July 11, 25 & Aug. 8, 22, 10 AM–12 PM 

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/CrescentHill) 

Saturday Morning Book Discussion

Heat Transfer Vinyl Mon., Aug. 31, 6:30 PM SHIVELY 

Meeting of the Minds Wed., July 1 & Aug. 5, 6:30 PM 

IROQUOIS Adult Silent Reading Hour Sat., July 11 & Aug. 8, 3 PM Sat., July 18, 10:30 AM: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 

Learn Silhouette Studio and Cricut heat press. (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Shively)

Current events discussion group. 

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Iroquois) Sat., Aug. 15, 10:30 AM: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell 

Resume Review Wednesdays 2–4 PM 

Media Monday: Movie & Book Discussion

Crafting on a Smaller Scale OFFSITE

Saturday Morning Book Discussion Call 574-1730 for an appointment.

July: BlacKkKlansman Pod Skill Builders

Mon., July 6, 6 PM: Sew a Tunic & Doll Crafts (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Offsite)

Sat., July 11, 9:30 AM: As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner 

Mon., July 13, 6 PM: Book Discussion Tue., July 21, 6–7:30 PM: Machine-Embroidered 

Mon., July 13, 6 PM: Sew a Tote Bilingual Short Stories Book Club/Club de Shively Book Discussion Group

Sat., Aug. 8, 9:30 AM: A Long Petal of the Sea by 

Mon., July 20, 5 PM: Movie Viewing Handkerchief

Mon., July 20, 6 PM: Sew a Beanie Ages 16+ Lectura Bilingue de Cuentos Cortos Thu., July 2, 6 PM: The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

Isabel Allende 

August: Hidden Figures Tue., Aug. 18, 6–7:30 PM: Laser Engraved Key Fob 

Mon., July 13 & Aug. 10, 5:30 PM Register: LFPL.org/offsite 
Thu., Aug. 6, 6 PM: The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

Undercurrents: Current Events Discussion Group Mon., Aug. 10, 6 PM: Book Discussion Register: 574-1642

Sit ‘n Stitch Sat., July 11 & Aug. 8, 2–3:30 PM Meets at Heine Brothers (Outer Loop).

Wed., July 8 & Aug. 12, 6–7:30 PM Mon., Aug. 17, 6 PM: Movie Viewing Calming Art Club 

Pod Makerspace Tools 101 

Chess Club Thu., July 16 & Aug. 20, 6–7:30 PM Cooking Matters Cooking Classes for Older Adults Thu., July 9, 6–7:30 PM: Color Your Own Fan 

WAGS (Wonderful Animals Giving Support) Autistic Adult Community Hour Sat., July 25 & Aug. 22, 9:30–11:30 AM 

Register: Noah.Park@lfpl.org Thu., July 16-Aug. 20, 10:30 AM Ages 55+ Thu., Aug. 13, 6–7:30 PM: Rock Photo Holders 

Thu., July 9 & Aug. 13, 6:30–7:30 PM Tue., July 14 & Aug. 25, 6–7 PM Build community 

Meets at Dare to Care, 1200 S. 28th St. 

Vinyl & Vibes 

Video Game Discussion Group Spend time with a therapy dog. with autistic peers. Register: LFPL.org/Newburg Craft Series

6-week course registration: LFPL.org/offsite 


Tue., July 28, 5:30–7 PM: BYO Record 

Sat., July 18, 2:30 PM: Super Mario 64 Sat., July 11, 2–3:30 PM: Make Your Own Buttons 

Chair Yoga Fri., July 10–Aug. 28, 10 AM Adult Crafting Hour Sat., July 18 & Aug. 15, 29, Tue., Aug. 25, 5:30–7 PM: Summer in the ‘70s 

Sat., Aug. 15, 2:30 PM: The Elder Scrolls Style Spotting Architecture Walks Sat., Aug. 22, 2–3:30 PM: Alcohol Ink Coasters 

11 AM–12 PM Submit RSVPs and song/theme requests to Emma.

Tue., July 21, 6 PM: Portland Neighborhood 

Friends of the Iroquois Library Meetings

Living Poetry Society Sat., July 25 & Aug. 22, 2 PM Pinkley@LFPL.org. 2026 Courier-Journal Mobile Newsroom 

Sun., July 12 & Aug. 9, 2 PM Newburg News Discussion Group Meets at Portland Library, 3305 Northwestern Pkwy. 

Mon., July 13-Fri., July 17, 9 AM–4 PM 

Tue., Aug. 25, 6 PM: Parkland Neighborhood 

Mahjong Workshop with Asia Institute-Crane House Mon., July 27 & Aug. 31, 6 PM Intro to Birdwatching Tue., Aug. 11, 6 PM 
Sit & Stitch Mon., July 13 & Aug. 10, 12 PM Meets at Parkland Library, 2743 Virginia Ave. 

Mon., July 27, 6–7:30 PM Register: Emma.Pinkley@LFPL.org Cuppa’ Connections 

Queer Senior Movie Night with Sweet Evening Breeze Register: LFPL.org/offsite

Register: LFPL.org/CrescentHill or 574-1793 Thu., July 16, 6–7 PM & Thu., Aug. 20, 2–3 PM 

Adult Book Discussion (call 574-1720 for titles) 

Tue., July 28, 5 PM Film screening, discussion, ST. MATTHEWS 

Talk (and drink) tea, books, and other subjects. 

Tue., July 14 & Aug. 11, 1:30 PM Due Date: A Library Death Salon with Becky Robison 

Afternoon Book Discussion Group and snacks. Register: LFPL.org/Newburg (Find programs online: LFPL.org/StMatthews)

Thu., July 23, 7 PM Learn about the benefits and

Wed., July 29 & Aug. 26, 1:30 PM Adult Board Game Night Friends of the Shively Library Book Sale

Jump into Genealogy: Starting Your Research 

Produce Bingo with Tammie Biggers options of green burials. Register: LFPL.org/offsite 
Thu., July 2 & Aug. 6, 5:30–7:30 PM Fri., July 17, 9 AM–5 PM & Sat., July 18, 9 AM–3 PM 

Tue., July 21, 1:30 PM Register: 574-1720

Horror Club Book & Movie Discussion Fri., Aug. 14, 3:30 PM 
PARKLAND 

Thu., July 30, 6:30 PM: The Night Guest by Hildur Senior bingo where winners take home produce. English Conversation Club Mondays 6–7 PM Needle Felting: Frogs & Toadstools Sat., Aug. 29, 2 PM 

Saturday Morning Coffee & Craft 


(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Parkland)

Knútsdóttir and It Follows (R, 18+) Practice English with a volunteer. 

Sat., July 25 & Aug. 22, 10–11 AM Register: 574-1720 Art with a Side of Medicare with Tammie Biggers Poetry Circle Thu., July 2 & Aug. 6, 6:30 PM SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL 

Thu., Aug. 27, 6 PM: The Silent Companions by 

Fri., Aug. 28, 3:30 PM Adult Crafty Night Out (Find programs online: LFPL.org/SouthCentral)

Laura Purcell and The Others (PG-13) English Conversation Club Saturdays in August at 3 PM 

Soul Line Dancing with Mrz. KC 

Tue., July 7, 6–7:30 PM: Beaded Plant Stakes MyLibraryU Short Course: Thomas Jefferson &

Join our mailing list: Ashley.Sims@lfpl.org Practice English with a volunteer. 

NORTHEAST REGIONAL Tue., July 7–July 28, 6 PM Tue., Aug. 4, 6–7:30 PM: Artist Trading Cards Natural History with Dr. Lee Dugatkin 

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Northeast)

Book Discussion with American Printing House Zoning Matters: Conversation with a City Planner Register: 574-1771 Thu., July 2–July 16, 6 PM Register: LFPL.org/MyLibraryU

Savvy Senior: Sudoko for Beginners Thu., July 9, 11 AM 

Watercolor Painting Class Wed., July 8, 1–4 PM 

Thu., Aug. 6, 6 PM: Haben: The DeafBlind Woman Tue., Aug. 4, 3–7 PM 

Stephen King Book Discussion Group Maker Lab Open Hours Wed. & Fri., 12:30–4:30 PM 

Who Conquered Harvard Law by Haben Girma Cosplay Clinic Tue., July 14, 28 & Aug. 11, 25, 6–7:30 PM 

Memory Café with Episcopal Church Home

JEFFERSONTOWN Wed., July 8, 6 PM: The Wastelands (closed July 1 & 3) Patrons must complete

Bring in a project to work on with us.

Fri., July 10 & Aug. 14, 11–12:30 PM 

Intro to Tai Chi for Seniors Mon., Aug. 17, 11:30 AM (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Jtown) Wed., Aug. 12, 6 PM: Night Shift the online Maker 101 orientation (LFPL.org/

Social/activity time for those with memory loss and

Presented by UofL Trager Institute. Register: 574-1793 Mindful Movement Mon., July 6, 20 & Aug. 3, 17, 10:30 AM Single Dads Support Group Maker101) and have an LFPL library card in 

their caregivers. Afternoon Book Discussion

Led by certified instructor Shana Schack. 
Tue., July 14 & Aug. 18, 6:30 PM good standing to use equipment. Those under 

FAIRDALE Thu., July 9, 2 PM: The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell

Registration required: 267-5713 13 must be accompanied by an adult. More info:

Yes, Chef! Summer Edition Thu., July 16, 6 PM

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Fairdale) Parkland Craft Supply Swap Drop-Off 
Thu., Aug. 13, 2 PM: We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker 

SCMakerspace@lfpl.org

Invisibly Allergic author talk with Zoë Slaughter

Chair Yoga Thu., July 2, 16 & Aug. 6, 20, 12:30 PM Friends of the Jeffersontown Library Meeting 
Wed., July 15, 4:30–6:30 PM 

Register: LFPL.org/YesChef Off the Beaten Path Book Discussion

Wed., July 8, 10:30 AM Thu., July 16, 10 AM–12 PM COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Program 

Crafting with Cricut Mon., July 13 & Aug. 10, 3:45 PM Tue., July 14, 2 PM: The Last Blue by Isla Morl

Eligible donations get early entry to the Craft Swap July Artist: Berkley Collins 

Celebrating Our Neighborhood: The Cuisine of Haiti

Register: LFPL.org/Fairdale or 375-2051. Ages 13+ Adult Book Discussion Tue., Aug. 11, 2 PM: The Secret Wisdom of the 

(July 18). More info: 20makerspace@lfpl.org Thu., July 9, 11 AM–1 PM: Intro to Crochet 

Sat., July 18, 1–2:30 PM Presented in partnership

Wed., July 15, 10:30 AM: The Lion Women of Earth by Christopher Scotton 

Thu., July 16, 11 AM–2 PM: Amigurumi Bees 

Adult Book Discussion with Kentucky Refugee Ministries.

Tehran by Marjan Kamali Parkland Craft Supply Swap 

Sun., July 26, 2–4 PM: Plastic Sleeping Mats

Tue., July 21, 5:30 PM: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Register: LFPL.org/OurNeighborhood Movie Discussion Group

Wed., Aug. 19, 10:30 AM: Eleanor Oliphant is Sat., July 18, 11 AM–3 PM 

Community Project Register: LFPL.org/COLLIDER

Tue., Aug. 18, 5:30 PM: The Road by Cormac McCarthy Thu., July 16, 2 PM: Barry Lyndon (1975)

Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Get early entry (10 AM) by donating craft supplies. 

Adult Book Discussion Group 

Thu., Aug. 20, 2 PM: The Wild Bunch (1969)

More info: 20makerspace@lfpl.org Main Off-Broadway Play Readings

DIY Series Mon., July 27, 6:30 PM: Seed Bombs Mon., July 20, 6:30 PM: Be Ready When the Luck

Craft Social Club 

Sun., July 19, 1:30 PM: Children of the Moon

Mon., Aug. 31, 6:30 PM: Mini Diamond Paintings Happens by Ina Garten Friends of the St. Matthews Library Meeting

Sat., July 25, 11 AM–1 PM: Book Bedazzle Cozy Crafting 

Sun., Aug. 16, 1:30 PM: The Play’s The Thing 

Register: LFPL.org/Fairdale or 375-2051 Mon., Aug. 17, 6:30 PM: Reader’s Choice Tue., July 21, 10 AM 

Sat., Aug. 22, 11 AM–1 PM: Eyeglass Chains Tue., July 21, 6–7 PM: Mosaic Collage Bugs 

Register: LFPL.org/OffBroadway

Bring a book to bedazzle. Register: LFPL.org/Jtown Tue., Aug. 11, 6–7 PM: Adult Coloring 

Friends of the Fairdale Library Meetings Friends of the Northeast Regional Library Meetings Night Owls Book Discussion Group 
Friends of the South Central Regional Library 

Search programs and events online... Watercolor Postcards 

Find up-to-date program info online at LFPL.org/events.
Customize searches by branch, age group, keywords, and more.
Tue., Aug. 4, 6 PM Thu., July 23 & Aug. 27, 6 PM Tue., July 21, 6:30 PM: Sandwich by Catherine Newman

Creeks & Streams of Jefferson County with Tom Owen 
Creative Writing Workshop 

Meetings Tue., July 21 & Aug. 18, 5:30–6:30 PM 

Tue., Aug. 18, 6:30 PM: West with Giraffes by

Mon., Aug. 3, 1:30 PM Wed., July 22 & Aug. 19, 6:30–7:30 PM 

Northeast Drawing Meetup 

Lynda Rutledge Adult programs continued>>

Presented by Jeffersontown Historical Society. 


Sat., July 25 & Aug. 8, 3–4 PM 

D&D at the Library

Sat., July 25, 2–4 PM: Kentucky Flowers

Art Therapy Night Mon., July 27, 6–7:30 PM 

Thu., July 23 & Aug. 20, 5:30–7:30 PM Ages 16+

Sat., Aug. 22, 2–4 PM: Birds of Kentucky 

Special demo: DIY Alcohol Ink Coasters 

Library programs are subject to change. 
Visit LFPL.org/events or contact branch to confirm.

COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Program 

TEEN Programs 
FOR AGES 12 19 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
MIDDLETOWN Storybook Style: Mini Book Jewelry Geode Smash Thu., Aug. 6, 5 PM Hook & Cook: Fishing Workshop with Metro 
August Artist: Isabelle Ballard 

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Middletown) Sat., Aug. 29, 2–3:30 PM Ages 12-18 Parks and KY Dept. of Fishing & Wildlife 

Reading Gym Sat., Aug. 8, 1–2 PM 

Sat., Aug. 15, 10:30 AM–12 PM: Learn to Paint from Life 

Teens Summer Movie Series Fridays 2:30 PM Register: NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org or 394-0379 Sat., July 25, 9 AM-5 PM: 

Practice reading skills with fun word games.

Sat., Aug. 22, 10:30 AM–12 PM: If You Were an 

July 3: Arachnophobia • 9 AM-12 PM: Fishing 101 

PARKLAND 

Animal - A Creative Self-Portrait July 10: Space Jam: A New Legacy • 1-3 PM: Cleaning and Cooking (those under 16

Temporary Tattoo Parlor Thu., Aug. 13, 5 PM 

MAIN (closed for renovations; call 574-1611 for info) (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Parkland)

Sat., Aug. 29, 10:30 AM–12 PM: Build Your Own July 17: Jurassic World: Rebirth require adult supervision)

Create custom henna and marker artwork. Ages 8-18 

Prairie Dog Burrow Marble Maze

World - An Ecosystem Art Project July 24: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse • 3-5 PM: Fishing at Waverly Lake 

BON AIR 

Tue., July 7, 2–3:30 PM Ages 10-15

Register: LFPL.org/COLLIDER July 31: The Goonies Minute-to-Win-It Games Thu., Aug. 20, 5–6 PM Register: 933-0029 (those 16+ must have a valid

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/BonAir) 

Register: LFPL.org/Parkland or 574-1832 

KY fishing license) Grades 1-12

4-H Cooking Class for Teens 

Zoning Matters: Conversation with a City Planner NEWBURG Pinewood Derby Thu., Aug. 27, 5 PM 

Tue., July 21, 2:30 PM & Tue., Aug. 18, 4 PM School’s (Still) Out Dance Party Wed., Aug. 5, 6 PM 

Tue., Aug. 18, 3–7 PM (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Newburg) Decorate a pinewood derby car and put them to the test! Anime Club Mon., Aug. 10, 5 PM Grades 6-12 

Register: LFPL.org/BonAir Ages 12-18 

Kentucky Shakespeare: Hip-Hop Shakespeare Anime viewing: Inuyasha

Movie Showing: Turning Red 

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL SHIVELY 

Tue., July 7, 2 PM Ages 9-18

Raptor Rehabilitation: Birds of Prey Sat., Aug. 8, 2 PM Age 7-19

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Southwest) (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Shively) 4-H Cooking Class: Teen Life Skills Series 

Tue., July 28, 2:30 PM Ages 8-14

Dungeons & Dragons DIY Jellyfish Light 
Thu., July 9, 3–5 PM PORTLAND Chess Camp with Coach Corbin Mon., Aug. 17, 5 PM: Sloppy Joes Grades 6-12 
Mon., July 6, 20 & Aug. 3, 17,, 6–7:30 PM Tue., July 7–Thu., July 9, 2:30 PM 

CRESCENT HILL (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Portland)

KHEAA: Paying for College 101 Fri., July 17, 2 PM ACT Practice Test Sat., Aug. 29, 9 AM–1 PM 

Three-day camp for beginners and novices.

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/CrescentHill) Impact Teen Driving with Norton Wellness 

Friends of the Southwest Regional Library Meetings Bring two #2 pencils, photo ID, and calculator. Grades 7-12 

Teen Zone Tue., July 7, 21 & Aug. 4, 18, 6–7:30 PM 

Raptor Rehabilitation: Birds of Prey Deep-Sea Monster Mash Craft Thu., July 23, 3–5 PM Thu., July 9, 1:30 PM Grades 9-12 Register: 574-1774 

Tue., July 7 & Aug. 4, 3:30 PM 

Ages 11-18 

Thu., July 9, 2:30 PM Ages 8-14 WESTERN

Teen Lounge Mondays in August, 3:30–4:30 PM Rescue Ready with Norton Wellness 

Easy Weeknights: Egg Roll Bowls Fri., July 10, 10 AM (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Western) 

Chess Club Tue., July 14, 28 & Aug. 11, 25, 6–7:30 PM 

FAIRDALE Hang out, play games, and more! Thu., July 16, 1:30 PM Grades 9-12 Register: 574-1774 

Game Time Mondays 4–5 PM 

Open Art Studio Mon., July 13, 27 & Aug. 10, 24, 6–7:30 PM (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Fairdale) CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) class. 


Teen Life Skills: Make Boba Tea! Mario Kart, Madden, 2K, Uno, and more.

Middle School Welcome Party Thu., Aug. 6, 3:30 PM 

Teen Club Wednesdays at 3:45 PM Ages 11-19 Sat., July 18, 1–3 PM

Southwest & Sensibility Book Club Homeschool Hangout Fri., July 17, 10:30 AM 

July 1: Fruit Sando Fiesta WAGS - Chill with a Therapy Dog Teen Makers Club Wed., July 1, 4–5:30 PM 

Tue., July 14 & Aug. 11, 6 PM Call 933-0029 for titles. 

July 8: 4-H Art Class Tue., Aug. 11, 3:30–4:30 PM DIY Cricut Stickers Fri., July 17, 2–4 PM SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL Hands-on art projects, crafts, and DIY. 

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/SouthCentral)

Homemade Tomato Sauce Fri., Aug. 14, 10 AM July 15: Second Chances Wildlife: KY Animals Register: 574-1774 Ages 12-19

July 22: No-Sew Fabric-Covered Journals 4-H Cooking Class Wed., Aug. 12, 3:30 PM Maker Lab Open Hours Wed. & Fri., 12:30–4:30 PM Teen Gaming Club 
Wed., July 8 & Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 4–5:30 PM 

Easy Weeknights: Sausage & Summer Veggie July 29: Japan-America Society of KY Sushi Class Learn culinary basics and kitchen safety. Ages 12-18 Sushi Making with Japanese/American Society of KY (closed July 1 & 3) Patrons must complete 
Skillet Fri., Aug. 28, 10 AM Wed., Aug. 5-26, 3:30-4:45 PM Register: 375-2051 Sat., July 25, 1:30 PM Register: 574-1774 Ages 12-19 the online Maker 101 orientation (LFPL.org/ PlayStation, Switch, and board games!

Teen Crafting Hour Tue., Aug. 18 & 25, 3:30–4:30 PM 

Maker101) and have an LFPL library card in 

Teen Readers Club Wed., July 15, 4 PM 

VIRTUAL 4-H: Art Class Wed., July 8, 3:45 PM Ages 9-18 Afternoon Board Game Hangout good standing to use equipment. Those under 

NORTHEAST REGIONAL

Virtual Craft & Chat Tue., Aug. 18, 3 PM Sat., Aug. 8, 2:30-4 PM Ages 11-19 

13 must be accompanied by an adult. More info: Teen Manga & Anime Club Wed., July 22, 4–5:30 PM 

Register at LFPL.org/SouthCentral Crafting with Cricut Mon., July 13 & Aug. 10, 3:45 PM (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Northeast) 
Register: LFPL.org/Fairdale or 375-2051. Ages 13+ Teen Café Wednesdays, 4–5:30 PM Laser-Engraved Crafts with X-Tool SCMakerspace@lfpl.org 

3D Printing Basics for Teens 

WESTERN Hot drinks, study spaces, crafts, and games. Ages 12-18 Learn how to use the X-Tool laser engraver. 

Teen Time Mondays in July, 4–6 PM Thu., July 9, 3:30 PM: Session 1

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Western) Sushi Class with Japan/America Society of KY Tue., Aug. 11, 3:30 PM: Keychains 

Video games, board games, and crafts. Thu., July 16, 3:30 PM: Session 2

Faux Stained Glass Making Thu., July 2, 2–3:30 PM Wed., July 29, 3:45 PM Register: 375-2051 Dungeons & Dragons Club Tue., Aug. 25, 3:30 PM: Iron-On Patches 

Wed., July 1, 15 & Aug. 5, 19, 4:30–6:30 PM Ages 12-18 

Register: 574-1774 Ages 13-19 Beginner’s Adventure Club Teen Movie Night Wed., July 29, 4 PM 

Trivia Night at Western Library Family Game Night Fri., July 31, 5:30–7:30 PM Ages 0-18 Register: NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org or 394-0379 

Sat., July 11, 12:30–2:30 PM Table-top RPG basics. 

Thu., July 9, 21 & Aug. 13, 27, 6–7:30 PM ST. MATTHEWS Teen Study Tips Mon., Aug. 3, 2 PM 

Unplugged: Creative Journaling Club Yes, Chef! - Summer Reading Edition 

Battle with teams up to six people. (Find programs online: LFPL.org/StMatthews) Experts Adventure Club Sat., July 25, 12:30–2:30 PM

Tuesdays in August, 3–4:30 PM Thu., July 16, 6 PM Invisibly Allergic author talk with Teen Crafting Club Wednesdays in August, 3:30–4:30 PM 

No-Sew Candy-Covered Animal Cracker Pillows Dig deeper into tabletop RPGs. Ages 13-19 

The Listening Lounge Zoë Slaughter Ages 13-adult

Crafting with Cricut Mon., July 27, 3 PM Ages 10-16 Register: 574-1771 Teen Manga & Anime Club 

Tue., July 14, 6 PM & Fri., Aug. 7, 12 PM Thu., July 23, 5:30 PM: Japanese Cooking

Mon., Aug. 10, 3:45 PM Ages 13+ Register: 375-2051 Summer Reading Finale Ice Cream Social! Wednesdays in August, 5–6 PM 

We’ll spin a community-curated playlist using the Workshop with the LEE Initiative Ages 12-18 Louisville Miniature Club Exhibit 

Thu., July 30, 2–3 PM

records you bring. Register: LFPL.org/YesChef Fri., Aug. 7 & Sat., Aug. 8, 9 AM–4:30 PM 

HIGHLANDS-SHELBY PARK Teen Readers Club Fri., Aug. 7, 3:30 PM 
Sun., Aug. 9, 1–4 PM 

PNC Financial Programs (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Highlands) 4-H Watercolor Painting Class SOUTHWEST REGIONAL

Dollhouses and room boxes on display. 

Thu., July 23, 1 PM: Basic Banking Teen Post-Up Tuesdays 5–7 PM Tue., July 7, 5 PM Ages 12-18 (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Southwest) 

Tue., Aug. 25, 1 PM: Budgeting Board games, video games, snacks! Ages 10-19 Register: NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org or 394-0379 WAGS: Read with a Therapy Dog Teen Space Arts,crafts, movies, STEM, and more. 
Mon., July 6, 4:30-5:30 PM: Shark Week with 4-H 

Sat., Aug. 29, 11 AM–12 PM 

Carry Your Creativity: DIY Tote Bag Program Teen Art Club Wednesdays in July, 3–5 PM Northeast Teen Advisory Board (NTAB) Mon., Aug. 3, 4:30-5:30 PM: Back to School Party 

Call 574 1771 to register for a 15-min time slot.

Tue., July 28, 6–7 PM Wednesdays in August, 3–5 PM: Crochet with Savannah Wed., July 8 & 22, 5:30 PM Grades 6-12 
Learn crochet basics in this 4-week workshop. SHAWNEE 
Botanical Stitch Crochet Workshop Teen Clothes Swap with kNOw Waste Louisville Anime Club with Japan/America Society of KY

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Shawnee)

Sat., Aug. 15, 1–3 PM Learn crochet basics. Outpost Café Thursdays 3–5 PM Fri., July 10, 1–3 PM Ages 12-18 Mon., July 20, 4:30 PM: Yukata demo Ages 10-18

Shawnee Fiber Arts Club Wednesdays, 6–7 PM 
Louisville Nature Center: Crawly Critters Homeschool High School Book Club

COMPUTER CLASSES 
Teen Life Skills Series: 4-H Cooking Class 

Teen Turf 

Tue., July 7, 3 PM Ages 0-19 Register: 574-1672 Thu., July 16, 2 PM Ages 14-18 

Tue., July 21, 4:30 PM: Fruit Salad & Smoothie 

Mon., July 6 & Aug. 3, 5 PM: We Got Game 

Register: NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org or 394-0379

WAGS: Read with a Therapy Dog Mon., July 13 & Aug. 10, 5 PM: Art Smart Grades 6-12 
GOOGLE DOCS, SHEETS & MORE Wed., July 15, 4–5 PM Ages 0-19 Mon., July 20 & Aug. 17, 5 PM: Movie Monday Snack & Play with Norton Healthcare

How to Handle Your Future with KHEAA Kids’ D&D: Southwest Library Guild Club Bon Air -Wed., July 22, 6 PM Sat., July 18, 10:30 AM–12 PM Ages 14-18 Mon., July 27 & Aug. 24, 5 PM: STEM Mon., July 13, 27 & Aug. 24, 5-6:30 PM July 6, 10 AM • Ages 4-8

TTRPG One-Shot: The Tiny Kingdom 

Register: NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org or 394-0379 Mon., Aug. 31, 5 PM: Mystery Monday Register: 933-0029 Ages 10-18

GOOGLE SUITE INTRO Mon., July 27, 5–7 PM Register: 574-1672 Ages 10-19 
Southwest -Fri., Aug. 7, 1 PM Build-Your-Own Cosplay Workshop Shawnee Chess with the Best! Tuesdays 5:30–7 PM 4-H Photography Basics Invisibly Allergic Author Talk 

Summer Reading Finale! Tue., July 28, 5–7 PM 

Register: LFPL.org/Southwest Tue., July 21, 5:30–7 PM Ages 12-18 Mon., July 6, 3 PM: Photos of Words with Zoë Slaughter

Refreshments and fun activities. Ages 10-19 Slime Time Thu., July 2, 5 PM Ages 5–18 

COMPUTER BASICS Register: NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org or 394-0379 Mon., July 13, 3 PM: Photos of Gardening July 16, 6 PM • Ages 13+
NERF Battle: Plants vs. Zombies! Glow-In-The-Dark Art Thu., July 9, 5 PM Ages 5–18 Mon., July 20, 3 PM: Photos of Water 

Shawnee -Fri., July 3, 17 & Aug. 14, 28, 9 AM Teen Nerf Wars Finale! 

Fri., July 31, 6–8 PM Register: 574-1672 Mon., July 27, 3 PM: Photos of Food Japanese Cooking with LEE Initiative

Tue., July 28, 5–7 PM Ages 12-18 Shawnee Big Build Thu., July 16, 5 PM

SMARTPHONE BASICS Bring camera, phone, or tablet. Ages 9-18 

IROQUOIS Play-Doh, LEGOs, blocks, and more. Ages 3-18 July 23, 5:30 PM • Ages 12-18

Southwest - Fri., July 3, 1 PM Yes, Chef! Chef-in-Residence Program 

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Iroquois) Chess Camp with Urban Chess League of Louisville

Register: LFPL.org/Southwest August Chef: Meg Staten American Printing House for the Blind: Innovation 4-H Salsa Garden

Teen Tuesday Tue., July 7-21, 3:30–4:30 PM Tue., July 14-Thu., July 16, 4–5 PM Ages 6-18

Sat., Aug. 15, 2 PM: Baking Breakfast: Make Ahead Welcomes Everyone Sat., July 18, 2 PM July 29, 2 PM • Ages 6-12

Art, games, books, and food.

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 

Magic for Busy Mornings LEGO Club Fri., July 17, 2–3 PM Ages 3-18

Powerpoint 1 - Sat., Aug. 15, 1 PM Sun Printing Thu., July 23, 5 PM Ages 5–18

Teen Lounge Thu., July 2-23, 3:30–4:30 PM Sat., Aug. 22, 2 PM: Science and Magic Behind MORE INFO AND SIGN-UP AT 
Powerpoint 2- Fri., Aug. 21, 1 PM Art cart and board games. Delicious Coffee 
Cyanotypes and anthotype printing with turmeric. Teen Improv Class Sat., July 18, 1 PM Ages 10-18 

LFPL.org/YesChef 


Southwest - Register: LFPL.org/Southwest Tue., Aug. 25, 6 PM: Living with Celiac: Finding the 

kNOw Waste Louisville: All About Plastics AnimeCon Fri., July 24, 10 AM–4 PM Ages 12-19

Kentucky Shakespeare: Stage Combat 

Magic in Safe Cooking and Confident Living 


Sat., July 25, 2 PM Ages 10–14 Annual festival of anime, manga, and Asian culture. 

COMPUTER CLASSES BY APPOINTMENT Tue., July 14, 3:30 PM Ages 11-18 

Register: LFPL.org/YesChef 

One-on-one computer appointments are available 

Mr. Moustache Magic Show & Shawnee Summer 

at most library branches (not available at WAGS (Wonderful Animals Giving Support) 
Homeschool High School Book Club Reading Finale! Thu., July 30, 2–4 PM Search programs and events online...
Thu., Aug. 13, 6:30–7:30 PM Therapy dog time!

Shawnee). Visit LFPL.org/events or contact 

Thu., Aug. 20, 2–3 PM Ages 14-18 Magic, pizza, and make your own ice cream!
a branch at LFPL.org/branches. 

Register: NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org or 394-0379 


Find up-to-date program info online at LFPL.org/events. 
Customize searches by branch, age group, keywords, and more. 

KIDS’ Programs 
SEE DESCRIPTION FOR AGE APPROPRIATENESS. 
KIDS’ Programs 
SEE DESCRIPTION FOR AGE APPROPRIATENESS. 
Cozy Corner Thursdays 3–5 PM Family Fun: Construction Zone Sat., July 18, 2 PM Library Legends Jr: Game Time Mon., Aug. 17, 6–7 PM SHAWNEE SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL 
Sensory-friendly activities, toys, and books. Build together with LEGOs, blocks, and more. Ages 0-12 Play classic and new board games. Ages 6-12 (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Shawnee) (Find programs online: LFPL.org/SouthCentral) 

Nature Play & Storytime with ECHO at Shawnee Park StageOne Family Theatre: Owl Abroad! 

Louisville Nature Center: Crawly Critters Mr. Moustache Magic Show Wed., July 22, 2 PM Sensory Storytime Sat., July 25 & Aug. 22, 10 AM 

Wed., July 1-22, 10:30 AM Thu., July 9, 2 PM Ages 0-5

Tue., July 7, 3 PM Register: 574-1672 Ages 0-19 Little Explorers Neurodivergent storytime designed for early literacy. 

Shawnee Park ECHO Office, 230 Southwestern Pkwy. 


MAIN (closed for renovations; call 574-1611 for info) Fri., July 24 & Aug. 21, 10:30 AM Ages 2-6 Ages 0-8; caregivers welcome. Rhythm Kids with UpBeat Louisville!

Indoor Planetarium: Under the Summer Skies 

Shawnee Fiber Arts Club Wednesdays, 6–7 PM Thu., July 23, 2 PM Ages 4-8

BON AIR Sat., July 18, 2 PM Shark Week! Wed., July 29, 2 PM Little Dreamers’ Dress-Up Sat., Aug. 22, 2 PM 
(Find programs online: LFPL.org/BonAir) Summer Reading Finale! Tue., July 28, 3–5 PM Shark crafts, trivia, and more. Ages 6-12 Pretend play fun! Ages 5-12 Slime Time Thu., July 2, 5 PM Ages 5-18 Summer Reading Finale Ice Cream Social 
Slime Time Tue., July 7, 2:30 PM Activities, crafts, book giveaways, and more! Thu., July 30, 2 PM

Family Fun Summer Reading Finale Sat., Aug. 1, 10:30 AM Brick Break Mon., Aug. 31, 6–7 PM Shawnee Chess with the Best! Tuesdays 5:30–7 PM 

Register: LFPL.org/BonAir 

IROQUOIS Popsicles, bubbles, ice painting, and more. Create and build with LEGOs. Ages 6-12 Glow-In-The-Dark Art Thu., July 9, 5 PM Ages 5-18 Family Playdate Sat., Aug. 8, 10–11:30 AM 
Thomas Freese: Making Magic Wands (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Iroquois) Socialize with families and emjoy playtime. Ages 0–6 

PORTLAND Brightside Kids: Pollinators Sat., July 11, 11 AM Ages 3-6

Tue., July 14, 2:30 PM Ages 6–12 AMR: A Global Medical Response Solution Kids’ Collage Sculpture Sat., Aug. 15, 2 PM 

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Portland) Homeschool STEAM Club

Register: LFPL.org/BonAir presents Touch-a-Truck! Wed., July 1, 2 PM Create unique 3-D collage sculptures from provided Shawnee Big Build Thu., July 16, 5 PM

Moving Minds & Dancing Bodies: A Modern Mon., Aug. 17, 2 PM Ages 6-12

materials. For ages 6-12. 

Play-Doh, LEGOs, blocks, and more. Ages 3-18 

Raptor Rehabilitation: Birds of Prey Little Bookworms Book Club Dance Workshop Mondays, July 6-27, 2 PM 

American Printing House: Innovation Welcomes SOUTHWEST REGIONAL

Tue., July 28, 2:30 PM Ages 8–14 Thu., July 2 & Aug. 6, 1:30 PM Ages 6-11 NORTHEAST REGIONAL 

Homeschool Hang Fri., July 17, 10:30 AM Everyone Sat., July 18, 2 PM (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Southwest)

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Northeast)

Deepa: Cupcake Decoration Raptor Rehabilitation: Birds of Prey 4-H Shark Week Tue., July 7, 3 PM Ages 5-12

Yes, Chef! - Summer Reading Edition 

Music Together with UpBeat Louisville Sun Printing Thu., July 23, 5 PM Ages 5-18

Sat., Aug. 15, 10:30 AM Register: LFPL.org/BonAir Wed., July 8, 2 PM Ages 8-14 

Mon., July 6, 10 AM: Snack & Play with Norton 

Mon., Sat., July 25, 3 PM Ages 0-5 Cyanotype and anthotype printing with turmeric. 4-H Cloverbuds: Habitats Thursdays in July, 3 PM 
Healthcare Ages 4-8

CRESCENT HILL WAGS (Wonderful Animals Giving Support) July 9: Rainforest/Trees 

Wed., July 29, 2 PM: Plant a Salsa Garden with 4-H Pollinator Lesson Fri., July 31, 3 PM kNOw Waste Louisville Sat., July 25, 2 PM Ages 10-14

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/CrescentHill) Thu., July 9 & Aug. 13, 6:30–7:30 PM Read with a July 16: Aquatic 
Ages 6-12 Register: LFPL.org/YesChef 

Raptor Rehabilitation: Birds of Prey therapy dog. Family Storytime Hang Sat. Aug. 1, 10AM Mr. Moustache Magic Show & Shawnee Summer July 23: Arctic 
Thu., July 9, 2:30 PM Ages 8–14 WAGS: Read with a Therapy Dog Reading Finale! Thu., July 30, 2–4 PM July 30: What’s in your backyard? 

Randy Gray: Visual Storytelling 

Summer Reading Finale CarnivalkNOw Waste Louisville Truck Demo Wed., July 15, 2 PM Grades 2-7 Register: 574-1720 Tue., July 28 & Aug. 25, 4–5:30 PM Ages 4-12 Sat. Aug. 1, 12–2 PM Carnival games, obstacle courses, 
Magic, pizza, and make your own ice cream! Touch a Truck Sat., Jul.11, 2–4 PM Ages 0-12Register for a 15-min time slot: 394-0379 or

Thu., July 16, 2:30 PM Ages 3-12 collaborative art show. Children and families welcome. Geode Smash Thu., Aug. 6, 5 PM Explore large vehicles, including a TARC bus, AmeriPro 

Family Art Night Thu., July 16 & Aug. 20, 6:30 PM NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org 

EMS Ambulance, PRP Fire Department fire truck, 


Summer Reading Finale - Tie Dye, Face AMR: A Global Medical Response Solution Temporary Tattoo Parlor Thu., Aug. 13, 5 PM Public Works Clean Collaborator Truck, and more. 

Wild About Reading! A Magical Adventure Through Playtime Café

Painting, and more! Thu., July 30, 10–11:30 AM presents Touch-a-Truck!, Sat., Aug. 1, 12 PM Create custom henna and marker artwork. Ages 8-18 
Bring a garment to tie-dye. Ages 2-12 Books with Tom Causey Wed., July 22, 2 PM Fri., July 24 & Aug. 21, 9:30–11 AM Ages 0–5 Chess Camp with Urban Chess League of LouisvilleHomeschool Hangout Fri., Aug. 21, 1:30–2:30 PM Tue., July 14-Thu., July 16, 4 PM Ages 6-18

Rain or Shine Storytime Tue., July 28 & Aug. 25, Nature Play with Kentuckiana Herpetological Music Together with UpBeat Louisville 

Toddler Art + Play Thu., Aug. 13, 10–11 AM Hangout time for homeschoolers and their families. LEGO Club Fri., July 17, 2–3 PM Ages 3-18

10:15 AM Dress for the weather! Ages 0-5 Society Sat., July 11, 2 PM Ages 2-11 Sat., Aug. 15, 22, 29, 11 AM–12 PM Ages 0-5
Make art, play, and socialize. Ages 2-3 

Register: NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org or 394-0379 Afterschool Art Thu., Aug. 27, 3:30–5 PM 3-week series of Music Together Mini Berry classes. Family Storytime: Under the Sea! Sat., July 18, 2 PM

Outdoor Art Summer Reading Finale 

FAIRDALE Create keychains, jewelry, and more. Grades K-12 Funded by PNC Grow Up Great. Storytime, activities, and crafts. Ages 3-12 

Wed., July 29, 2 PM Art with 4-H Fri., July 17, 2 PM Ages 7-11 

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Fairdale) 

Register: NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org or 394-0379 Spider-Mania 2026! Sat., Aug. 15, 2–4 PM 

kNOw Waste Louisville Truck Demo JEFFERSONTOWN ST. MATTHEWS Charlie’s Snack Club 

Wed., July 1, 10:30 AM Ages 0-10 (Find programs online: LFPL.org/StMatthews) Sat., July 25, 2 PM: Toaster Pastries 

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Jtown) 4-H Cloverbuds Fri., July 31, 2 PM Ages 5-8 Minute-to-Win-It Games Thu., Aug. 20, 5–6 PM 
Sahara Desert Rock Painting Pint-Size Playdate Sat., Aug. 8, 2 PM: Fruit Kabobs 
Kid Zone - Summer Reading Edition Thu. at 3:45 PM Kids’ Summer Reading Finale Sat., July 11, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Ages 0-5 Pinewood Derby Thu., Aug. 27, 5 PM Register: 933-0029 Ages 3-8

Tue., July 7, 10 AM Ages 5-12

July 2: STEAM: Let’s Make Play Doh! Sat., Aug. 1, 2–4 PM Ages 3-12 Decorate a pinewood derby car and put them to the test!
July 16: Go Wild with Wild Kratts! Face Painting Sat., July 11, 10:30 AM Hook & Cook: Fishing Workshop with Metro 

Louisville Water Company: Clean Hands Up Face-painting, magic, a safari, and more!

July 23: STEAM: Catapults Tue., July 14, 10 AM SHIVELY Parks and KY Dept. of Fishing & Wildlife 

OutLoud Louisville: Instrument Petting Zoo

July 30: STEAM: Process Art Arabic Family Storytime Sat., Aug. 8, 2 PM (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Shively) Sat., July 25, 9 AM-5 PM: 

Tue., July 14, 10:30 AM 

Paint Your Own Bird Feeder Experience the language and songs of Arabic cultures. Good Karma Yoga • 9 AM-12 PM: Fishing 101 
Wild About Reading! A Magical Adventure Through Tue., July 21, 10 AM Register: 267-5713 Ages 5-12 AMR: A Global Medical Response Solution Tuesdays at 10 AM: Little Yogis Ages 3-6 • 1-3 PM: Cleaning and Cooking (those under 16 
Books with Tom Causey Thu., July 9, 3:45 PM Nature Play Sat., Aug. 22, 2 PM Ages 2-11 Tuesdays at 11 AM: Kids’ yoga Ages 7-12

presents Touch-a-Truck! require adult supervision)

Mr. Moustache Magic Show! Summer Reading Explore the outdoors—rain or shine!

Pint-Size Playdate Sat., July 18, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Ages 0-18 • 3-5 PM: Fishing at Waverly Lake 

Finale! Tue., July 28, 10 AM Register: NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org or 394-0379 Kentucky Shakespeare: Fairytales from Around 

Register: 933-0029 (those 16+ must have a valid

Sat., July 11 & Aug. 8, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM the World Mon., July 6, 1 PM Ages 3-9

Family Playdate Summer Reading Finale! 

KY fishing license) Grades 1-12

Social play time! Coffee and toys provided. Ages 0-6 
MIDDLETOWN OFFSITE 

Sat., Aug. 1, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM 

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Middletown) (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Offsite) 
Reading with Rowan Family Storytime

Second Chances Wildlife: Kentucky Animals Games, activities, and refreshments! Ages 0-18 Summer Reading Finale with Mr. Moustache 

Good Karma Yoga - Bring Your Own Baby Nature Play and the Library Storytime Thu., July 9 & Aug. 13, 10:30 AM Four-legged fun! Ages 0-8 

Sat., Aug. 1, 2 PM Ages 3-12

Wed., July 15, 3:45 PM 

Thu., July 9, 1 PM Ages 0-12 mos. Mon., July 20 & Aug. 17, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Ages 0-6 Family Movie Night 

kNOw Waste Louisville: Truck Demo 

Jefferson Memorial Forest Welcome Center, 11311 Thu., July 30, 5:45 PM: Tarzan Under the Sea Preschool Party

Music Together BABIES Pop-Up with UpBeat Kids Crochet 101 Mon., July 20, 6 PM Ages 7-12 Mon., July 13, 1 PM Grades K-5

Mitchell Hill Rd. Thu., Aug. 27, 5:45 PM: Dog Man Sat., Aug. 22, 10 AM–1 PM Meet-and-greets with a

Louisville Wed., July 22, 9:30 AM Register: 245-7332 

Family Game Night Mon., July 27 & Aug. 24, shark, tide pool creatures, and more with NewportFamily Game Night! Fri., July 31, 5:30–7:30 PM Good Karma: Little Yogis PARKLAND Louisville Miniature Club Exhibit 6–7:30 PM Aquarium’s WAVE Foundation. Each child receives 

(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Parkland)

Games, puzzles, glow dance party! Dinner and Thu., July 23, 1 PM Ages 3-6 Fri., Aug. 7 & Sat., Aug. 8, 9 AM–4:30 PM a free book. Funded by Jefferson County Early 
snacks provided. Ages 0-18 Family Storytime: Mindfulness Sun., Aug. 9, 1–4 PM Little Artists Tue., July 28 & Aug. 25, 4:30 PM Ages 6-12 Childhood Regional Collaborative.

Baby Hangouts Sat., July 11, 10–11 AM Thu., July 2, 16, 30 & Aug. 13, 27, 6 PM Ages 0-10 Dollhouses and room boxes on display. 
Music Together with Upbeat Louisville Ages 6-24 mos. A Day at the Park: Shively Summer Reading Kids Only Club: National Senior Citizen DayThu., Aug. 20 & 27, 3:30 PM Ages 0-5 Dog Burrow Marble Maze WAGS: Read with a Therapy Dog! Wrap-Up Fri., July 31, 10 AM–12 PM Tue., Aug. 25, 6–7 PM Make a bookmark that will be

Tue., July 7, 2–3:30 PM Ages 10-15

Family-style, music-making fun. Funded by PNC Baby & Toddler Water Day Sat., Aug. 29, 11 AM–12 PM paired with a free book for local seniors. Grades K-5

Time 4 Tots! Fri., Aug. 14, 10:30 AM–11:45 AM 

Grow Up Great. Sat., July 25, 11 AM–1 PM Water wear encouraged. Register: LFPL.org/Parkland or 574-1832 Register for a 15-min time slot: 574 1771 

Socialize with families and emjoy playtime. Ages 0-5. 

WESTERN 

NEWBURG Diamond Painting Sat., July 11, 2 PM Ages 8-12

HIGHLANDS-SHELBY PARK (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Western) 
(Find programs online: LFPL.org/Highlands) (Find programs online: LFPL.org/Newburg) Game Time Mondays 4–5 PM

Library Legends Jr: Game Time Mon., July 13, 6 PM

Kid’s Club Tuesdays 3–5 PM Grades K-6 Fingerprint Art Wed., July 1, 2 PM Ages 6-12 • Mario Kart, Madden, 2K, Uno, and more.

Classic and new board games. Ages 6-12 

July 14: Bug Still Life 

Ambo Dance Theatre: A Universe of Stories: 

Kids Craft Time Tuesdays 3:30–4:30 PM 

July 21: Jefferson Co. Master Gardener Assoc. 
Brightside Kids: Litter and Pollutants

Dancing Your Favorite Books Wed., July 8, 2 PM 

Aug. 4: Dramatic play Tue., July 14, 3 PM Ages 8-11 

Tote Bag Decoration! Thu., July 23, 5:45 PM

Aug. 11: Create Imagination Station Register: LFPL.org/Parkland or 574-1832 
Aug. 18: Explore Building Fri., July 10, 10:30 AM: Science Lab Just Dance Party Fri., Aug. 21, 2–3 PM 

MSD: Understanding Our Watersheds 

Aug. 25: Watch a Movie Fri., Aug. 7, 10:30 AM: Birthday Party Ages 2-8 

Search programs and events online... 

Wed., July 15 & Aug. 19, 4–5 PM Ages 0-19 

Thu., July 23, 5:30 PM Ages 7-11 
Find up-to-date program info online at LFPL.org/events.
Customize searches by branch, age group, keywords, and more. 
WAGS: Read with a Therapy Dog Ocean & Beach Slime Wed., July 15, 2 PM Ages 6-12 

Movie Showing: A Bug’s Life Sat., July 25, 12 PM 

Pokémon Club 

Brick Break LEGO Fun Mon., July 27, 6 PM Ages 6-12

Thu., July 16 & Aug. 20, 5:30 PM Ages 5-12 

School’s (Still) Out Dance Party Wed., Aug. 5, 6 PM 

Movie Showing: Turning Red 

Library programs are subject to change. 
Visit LFPL.org/events or contact branch to confirm.
Sat., Aug. 8, 2 PM Age 7-19 


Branch Locations & Info 

LFPL.org/Branches 
Main (closed for renovations) 
Bon Air 2816 Del Rio Pl. · 574-1795 
Crescent Hill 2762 Frankfort Ave. · 574-1793 
Fairdale 10620 W. Manslick Rd. · 375-2051 
Jeffersontown 10635 Watterson Tr. · 267-5713 
Middletown 12556 Shelbyville Rd. · 245-7332 
Newburg 4800 Exeter Ave. · 479-6160 
Northeast 15 Bellevoir Cir. · 394-0379 
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 
General Information 
574-1611 
Holiday Closing 
Saturday, July 4 
Highlands-Shelby Park 1250 Bardstown Rd. · 574-1672 Parkland 2743 Virginia Ave. · 574-1832 Southwest 9725 Dixie Hwy. · 933-0029 
Iroquois 601 W. Woodlawn Ave. · 574-1720 Portland 3305 Northwestern Pkwy · 574-1744 Western 604 S. Tenth St. · 574-1779 

LFPL.org/Storytimes 
BABY STORYTIME 
Children ages 0–2, with a parent or caregiver unless otherwise noted. 
Reading skills development for children newborn to 8 yearsTODDLER STORYTIME 
Children ages 2–3, with a parent or caregiver unless otherwise noted. 
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 
Children ages 3–5, with a parent or caregiver unless otherwise noted. 
Storytimes
MAIN LIBRARY closed for renovations MAIN LIBRARY closed for renovations MAIN LIBRARY closed for renovations 
BON AIR LIBRARY Thursdays, 9:30 AM BON AIR LIBRARY Thursdays, 9:30 AM BON AIR Sat., July 11 & Aug. 8, 10 AM 
CRESCENT HILL Wednesdays, 10 AM CRESCENT HILL Wednesdays, 10:45 AM CRESCENT HILL Wednesdays, 3 PM 
FAIRDALE Wednesdays 9:30 AM (exc. July 1 & 22) IROQUOIS Wednesdays, 11:15 AM IROQUOIS Wednesdays, 10:15 AM 
HIGHLANDS-SHELBY PARK Thursdays, 10 AM JEFFERSONTOWN Thursdays,10 AMJEFFERSONTOWN Thursdays ,11 AM 
IROQUOIS Mondays 10:15 & 11:15 AM MIDDLETOWN Thursdays, 9:30 AM MIDDLETOWN Thursdays, 10:30 AM 
Sat., July 11 & Aug. 8, 10:15 AM NORTHEAST REGIONAL Tuesdays, 10 AM (ages 2-3) NORTHEAST REGIONAL Tuesdays, 11 AM 
JEFFERSONTOWN Mon., July 13, 27 & Aug. 10, 24, 10:30 AM Wednesdays, 10:30 AM (ages 12-24 months) ST. MATTHEWS Thursdays , 10:15 AM 
MIDDLETOWN Wednesdays, 9:30 AM ST. MATTHEWS Wednesdays, 11:15 AM SHAWNEE Wed., July 29–Aug. 26, 10:30 AM 
NORTHEAST REGIONAL Wednesdays, 9:30 AM (Ages 0-12 mths) SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL Wednesdays, 10:15 AM SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL Wednesdays, 11:15 AM 
ST. MATTHEWS Wednesdays, 10:15 AM SOUTHWEST REGIONAL Wednesdays, 10 AM SOUTHWEST REGIONAL Wednesdays, 11 AM 
SHIVELY Thu., July 2 & Aug. 6, 9:15 AM 
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL Mondays, 10 AM 
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL Wednesdays, 9:30 AM 

FAMILY STORYTIME 
Families with children ages 3–8, unless otherwise noted. 
BILINGUAL STORYTIME 
Families with children ages 3 to 8, 
unless otherwise noted. 
FAIRDALE Wednesdays, 10:30 AM (exc. July 1) Ages 0-8 

HIGHLANDS-SHELBY PARK Thursdays, 11 AM (Ages 2-4) 

NEWBURG Tue. in July, 10:30 AM & Thu. in August, 6:30 PM 

NORTHEAST Sat., May 23, 10:30 AM (Ages 0-10) 
IROQUOIS Thu., July 30, 6:30 PM & Sat., Aug. 8, 11:15 AM (Eng/Esp) 

PARKLAND Mondays, 11 AM & Aug. 3, 6 PM (Ages 0-10) 
NORTHEAST Sat., Aug. 8, 2 PM (Eng/Arabic) PORTLAND Wednesdays, 10 AM (Ages 0-8) 

COMBINED STORYTIMES 
Children ages 0–5, with a parent or caregiver unless otherwise noted. 
ST. MATTHEWS Thursdays, 11:15 AM 
SHIVELY Thursdays, 10:30 AM 
WESTERN Mondays, 6 PM 

BON AIR Mondays, 6 PM 

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