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Family Storytime

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Western - Basement Meeting Room at Western
Library Branch: Western
Room: Western - Basement Meeting Room
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly family storytime at the Western Library!

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Newburg
Library Branch: Newburg
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Support developing skills and make new friends through stories, songs, activities, and playtime! For children aged 0-8 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Good Karma: Kids Yoga

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shively
Library Branch: Shively
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Filled with lots of laughter and learning, children practice fun and challenging yoga poses, partner and group poses, yoga games, breathing, and basic anatomy.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Kid's Club

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highlands-Shelby Park
Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Performing Arts, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Drop in every Tuesday between 3:00 and 5:00 PM for some afternoon fun. Please note that the last half hour of the program will include time to wrap up our activity and clean up. Perfect for grades K-6 and families.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Kids Craft Time

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Western - Basement Meeting Room at Western
Library Branch: Western
Room: Western - Basement Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy a weekly kids only craft time, socialize after school and make something fun to keep! Materials provided.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Shawnee Chess with the Best!

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn, share strategies, and play the classic game of chess with players of all skill levels. Challenge your local librarian for bragging rights as we get better together!

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

kNOw Waste Truck Demonstration

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairdale
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Participants will have an opportunity to see, touch and safely explore a reycling truck.  Ages 0-12.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Kid Zone - Summer Reading Edition

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Fairdale
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Event Details:

STEAM:  Let's make Play Doh!

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

Independence Day

All Day
Bon Air, Crescent Hill, Fairdale, Highlands-Shelby Park, Iroquois, Jeffersontown, Library Computer Center, Main Library, Middletown, Newburg, Northeast Regional, Parkland, Portland, Shawnee, Shively, South Central Regional, Southwest Regional, St. Matthews, Western, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Bon Air, Crescent Hill, Fairdale, Highlands-Shelby Park, Iroquois, Jeffersontown, Library Computer Center, Main Library, Middletown, Newburg, Northeast Regional, Parkland, Portland, Shawnee, Shively, South Central Regional, Southwest Regional, St. Matthews, Western, Off Site
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Raptor Rehabilitation

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Crescent Hill
Library Branch: Crescent Hill
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Become familiar with some birds of prey from our area. Ages 8-14.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Step into a world where books roar to life and imagination runs wild! In Tom Foolery's "Wild About Reading!" Magic Show, young readers embark on a thrilling safari through stories, spells, and surprises.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Thomas Freese: Making Magic Wands

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Bon Air
Library Branch: Bon Air
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tips and techniques from a master wand maker. Limit 20. To register, call 502-574-1795.

Ages 6-12.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

kNOw Waste Louisville

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Crescent Hill
Library Branch: Crescent Hill
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Truck Demonstration Participants will have an opportunity to see, touch, and safely explore a recycling truck. For Ages 3-12.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Kid Zone - Summer Reading Edition

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Fairdale
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Go Wild with Wild Kratts!

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

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Rhythm Kids with UpBeat Louisville!

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Central Regional
Library Branch: South Central Regional
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Join UpBeat Louisville for 45 minutes of jamming fun. The Rhythm Kids program explores music, movement and drumming. We'll undertake traditional drumming patterns, create animal movements, and sing and dance to music from around the world.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Kid Zone - Summer Reading Edition

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Fairdale
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

STEAM:  Catapults

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

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Summer Reading Finale - Tie Dye, Face Painting with Rose Flowers, and More!

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Crescent Hill
Library Branch: Crescent Hill
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Face painting, snacks and outside play. Plus, bring something to tie dye! Ages 2 and up.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Summer Reading Finale Ice Cream Social!

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Central Regional
Library Branch: South Central Regional
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Event Details:

Make your own tasty ice cream concoction to celebrate the end of summer reading! We will have ice cream, toppings, and some fun activities. All ages. 

 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Kid Zone - Summer Reading Edition

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Fairdale
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Event Details:

STEAM:  Process Art

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

Labor Day

All Day
Bon Air, Crescent Hill, Fairdale, Highlands-Shelby Park, Iroquois, Jeffersontown, Library Computer Center, Main Library, Middletown, Newburg, Northeast Regional, Parkland, Portland, Shawnee, Shively, South Central Regional, Southwest Regional, St. Matthews, Western, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Bon Air, Crescent Hill, Fairdale, Highlands-Shelby Park, Iroquois, Jeffersontown, Library Computer Center, Main Library, Middletown, Newburg, Northeast Regional, Parkland, Portland, Shawnee, Shively, South Central Regional, Southwest Regional, St. Matthews, Western, Off Site

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Bon Air, Crescent Hill, Fairdale, Highlands-Shelby Park, Iroquois, Jeffersontown, Library Computer Center, Main Library, Middletown, Newburg, Northeast Regional, Parkland, Portland, Shawnee, Shively, South Central Regional, Southwest Regional, St. Matthews, Western, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Bon Air, Crescent Hill, Fairdale, Highlands-Shelby Park, Iroquois, Jeffersontown, Library Computer Center, Main Library, Middletown, Newburg, Northeast Regional, Parkland, Portland, Shawnee, Shively, South Central Regional, Southwest Regional, St. Matthews, Western, Off Site

Christmas Day

All Day
Bon Air, Crescent Hill, Fairdale, Highlands-Shelby Park, Iroquois, Jeffersontown, Library Computer Center, Main Library, Middletown, Newburg, Northeast Regional, Parkland, Portland, Shawnee, Shively, South Central Regional, Southwest Regional, St. Matthews, Western, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Bon Air, Crescent Hill, Fairdale, Highlands-Shelby Park, Iroquois, Jeffersontown, Library Computer Center, Main Library, Middletown, Newburg, Northeast Regional, Parkland, Portland, Shawnee, Shively, South Central Regional, Southwest Regional, St. Matthews, Western, Off Site