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Boys, Books, and Ballet

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bread and Butter: Homerun classics

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northeast Regional
Library Branch: Northeast Regional
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cooking & Gardening
Event Details:

We'll take it back to the basics with one of the most comforting foods there is—homemade bread and butter. In this fun demonstration, you’ll learn simple techniques, easy recipes, and enjoy the irresistible smell of fresh bread baking.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Fun - Shrinky Dinks

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Newburg
Library Branch: Newburg
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create shrink art using templates, or design your own. For kids of all ages and their caregivers.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Wild About Reading! A Magical Adventure Through Books

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Bon Air
Library Branch: Bon Air
Age Group: All Ages
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 "All Ages" group

Boys, Books, & Ballet

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
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.

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

Chess Club

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Shively
Library Branch: Shively
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn and play chess at the Shively Library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

WAGS (Wonderful Animals Giving Support)

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Iroquois
Library Branch: Iroquois
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come spend time with a therapy dog from WAGS (Wonderful Animals Giving Support). All ages welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Shively Library and Neighborhood History

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shively
Library Branch: Shively
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join the Shively Library staff to learn more about the history of Shively and the Shively Library. You will also have the opportunity to share your own memories and experiences in the library and the community.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Film and Fork: The Princess and the Frog

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northeast Regional
Library Branch: Northeast Regional
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cooking & Gardening
Event Details:

Lights, camera… dinner! Join us for Film and Fork, a fun and interactive program where food and movies come together.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Louisville Folk School: Songs from Kentucky

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Fairdale
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Molly McCormack weaves old melodies and songs with a sprinkling of the history of the mountain dulcimer in Kentucky. All ages.

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

Family Art Night

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Iroquois
Library Branch: Iroquois
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy making art with your family!

Juneteenth

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 "All Ages" group

Bon Air Health Fair

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Bon Air
Library Branch: Bon Air
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Local healthcare providers will be onsite to offer testing, screening, vaccinations, and other services as well as the chance to learn about local health services and resources. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Urban Chess Tournament

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Test your skill in a time-controlled chess tournament, brought to you by the Kentucky Chess Ambassadors and the Southwest Regional Library.
Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each division.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Fun - DIY Puzzles

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Newburg
Library Branch: Newburg
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Maker & DIY
Event Details:

Draw and color your own 9-, 12-, or 28-piece puzzle to take home, AND design a piece for our community puzzle that will be displayed when completed! While supplies last. For kids of all ages and their caregivers.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pantry Magic: Reducing waste one recipe at a time

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northeast Regional
Library Branch: Northeast Regional
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cooking & Gardening
Event Details:

Join us for this creative cooking program where leftovers and pantry staples are transformed into brand-new dishes!

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

Chess Club

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Shively
Library Branch: Shively
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn and play chess at the Shively Library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

A Sing-along and Play-along Concert with Jim Gill!

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Get ready to sing, clap, and dance along during this visit by award-winning musician and author Jim Gill.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Jamaka’s Jungle Mobile Zoo

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Bon Air
Library Branch: Bon Air
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come meet some amazing animals and learn about their vital roles in the environment.  Get ready to have a WILD time!  Our exciting animal education program includes live animals, hands-on encounters, animal education, environmental activ

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

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