LFPL's new Teen Life Skills series is designed to help young people develop necessary skills to prepare them for adulthood. Generously funded by a grant from the Taco Bell Foundation, these free programs explore a variety of topics, from basic home repair to managing money, health to gardening. Program attendees will also have the opportunity to enter to win $500 worth of college and career prep items. The more programs you at-tend, the more times you can be entered.
Saturday, March 22
Basic Home Repair with Mercury Stardust
🕕 1-2:30 PM
📍 MAIN LIBRARY
301 York St. • (502) 574-1724
Learn about basic home repair and DIY solutions to common household problems, presented by the author, TikToker, and home repair and maintenance educator.
Ages 14-19
Safe and Sound with Trans Handy Ma'am Mercury Stardust
🕕 4-5 PM
📍 MAIN LIBRARY
301 York St. • (502) 574-1724
Discussing her book Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, followed by Q+A and a book signing.
All ages
Tuesday, April 1
Money Moves. Got Skills?
🕕 4 PM
📍 SHAWNEE LIBRARY
3912 W. Broadway • (502) 574-1722
Learn the basics of budgeting, managing an online account, and more, all through the help of Commonwealth Credit Union's app.
Ages 14-19 • Register: 574-1815
Finance Basics
🕕 6–7 PM
📍 NORTHEAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
15 Bellevoir Cir. • (502) 394-0379
We’ll cover topics like earning income, bank accounts, and building good credit. We’ll also explore fundamental principles of saving, budgeting, and establishing a strong financial foundation. Presented by Park Community Credit Union.
Ages 13-18
Tuesday, April 15
Trade School 101
🕕 6 PM
📍 IROQUOIS LIBRARY
601 W. Woodlawn Ave. • (502) 574-1720
Thinking about a career in the trades? Jackie Norman will answer your questions about life as an electrician and preparing for an apprenticeship program.
Ages 12-19
Tuesday, April 29
Cooking Basics
🕕 6–7 PM
📍 NORTHEAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
15 Bellevoir Cir. • (502) 394-0379
Learn culinary basics focusing on cooking terms, food cutting skills, and kitchen safety. Participants will also follow a recipe to prepare their own meal. Presented by 4-H.
Ages 12-18
Tuesday, May 6
Teen Life Skills: Know Your Rights with Laura Landenwich
🕕 6 PM
📍 NORTHEAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
15 Bellevoir Cir. • (502) 394-0379
Learn about your rights as a teenager and how they change when you turn 18.
Ages 15-21
Monday, May 19
Teen Life Skills: Start Smart with the Office of Financial Empowerment
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 MAIN LIBRARY
301 York St. • (502) 574-1781
Learn how to set yourself up for financial success early. We’ll discuss banking, saving, budgeting, and credit.
Ages 14-19
Tuesday, May 20
Teen Life Skills: Job Readiness with Louisville Urban League
🕓 4 PM
📍 ST. MATTHEWS LIBRARY
3940 Grandview Ave. • (502) 574-1771
Learn all about job training and career development.
Ages 15-21
Tuesday, June 17
Teen Life Skills: Be Safe, Make Snacks with the Charlie Cart
🕓 4 PM
📍 SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
9725 Dixie Highway • (502) 933-0029
We’ll use Southwest Regional Library’s mobile kitchen, the Charlie Cart, to show you how to make snacks and learn food safety skills. Register: (502) 574-1815
Ages 12-19