Baby Storytime

9:15am–10:00am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Shively
Library Branch: Shively
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

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

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:15am
Bon Air
Library Branch: Bon Air
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

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

Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:15am
Bon Air
Library Branch: Bon Air
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

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

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Jeffersontown
Library Branch: Jeffersontown
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

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

Baby Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Highlands-Shelby Park
Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 0-24 months.

Chair Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Northeast Regional
Library Branch: Northeast Regional
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Gentle yoga, no prior experience needed.  Ages 18+     

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Shively
Library Branch: Shively
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

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

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Jeffersontown
Library Branch: Jeffersontown
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Foster a love of reading in your preschooler through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Best for ages 3-5.

Boys, Books, and Ballet

11:00am–12:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), All Ages
Highlands-Shelby Park
Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Calling all boys who love to dance! Join male dancers from the Louisville Ballet along with the Louisville Ballet Community Engagement team as we explore boys and ballet.

Toddler/PreK Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Highlands-Shelby Park
Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 2-4.

Chair Yoga

12:30pm–1:15pm
Adults
Fairdale
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get fit while you sit! Chair Yoga brings the best of a yoga practice to everyone who requires or prefers the support of a chair. Gently increase flexibility and strength, improve balance, and relieve stress with the aid of a chair.

Little Bookworms Book Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Iroquois
Library Branch: Iroquois
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Bookclub for ages 6-11, ask at library for title

Cozy Corner

3:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Highlands-Shelby Park
Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for a calm and quiet place to relax and hang out in the afternoon? Join us for Cozy Corner from 3-5 PM! 

Outpost Cafe

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Highlands-Shelby Park
Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Join us at the Teen Outpost for a relaxing and peaceful environment to focus on your cozy hobbies. Outpost Café provides a soothing ambiance, along with warm beverages and pastries for a delightful coffeehouse experience.

Teen Lounge

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Iroquois
Library Branch: Iroquois
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Enjoy teen space with the art cart and board games. Middle and high school students.

Kid Zone - Summer Reading Edition

3:45pm–4:45pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Fairdale
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Event Details:

STEAM:  Let's Make Lava Lamps!

Drop in for an afternoon of activities at the Library, just for kids!  Snacks provided.  Ages 6-12.

Prank Lab

5:00pm–6:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Program Type: Maker & DIY
Event Details:

Calling all potential pranksters! Attendees will learn the dos and don’ts of planning a prank, and practice a few classic pranks. Recommended for ages 7 – 18

Author Visit & Discussion – Willie Carver Jr.

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Willie Carver Jr. is a public speaker, LGBTQ+ youth advocate, and Kentucky Teacher of the Year. He is the author of Gay Poems for Red States, an award-winning collection about growing up queer in Appalachia.

Family Storytime: Mindfulness

6:00pm–7:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Parkland
Library Branch: Parkland
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

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

Shively Book Discussion Group: The Line Becomes a River

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Shively
Library Branch: Shively
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join us at the Shively Library to discuss The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantu. 

Reading Together

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Parkland
Library Branch: Parkland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Event Details:

This non-traditional book group is for adults who love to read, but can never find the time!  We will have a period of quiet reading followed by a group reading and discussion. Books for reading and checkout will be provided.