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Teen Life Skills Series

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
πŸ•• 1-2:30 PM
πŸ“ MAIN LIBRARY
301 York St. β€’ (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
πŸ•• 4-5 PM
πŸ“ MAIN LIBRARY
301 York St. β€’ (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?
πŸ•• 4 PM
πŸ“ SHAWNEE LIBRARY
3912 W. Broadway β€’ (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 β€’ Register: 574-1815

Finance Basics
πŸ•• 6–7 PM
πŸ“ NORTHEAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
15 Bellevoir Cir. β€’ (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
πŸ•• 6 PM
πŸ“ IROQUOIS LIBRARY
601 W. Woodlawn Ave. β€’ (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
πŸ•• 6–7 PM
πŸ“ NORTHEAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
15 Bellevoir Cir. β€’ (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
πŸ•• 6 PM
πŸ“ NORTHEAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
15 Bellevoir Cir. β€’ (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
πŸ•ž 3:30 PM
πŸ“ MAIN LIBRARY
301 York St. β€’ (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
πŸ•“ 4 PM
πŸ“ ST. MATTHEWS LIBRARY
3940 Grandview Ave. β€’ (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
πŸ•“ 4 PM
πŸ“ SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
9725 Dixie Highway β€’ (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