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TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Western
Library Branch: Western
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for our super-spreader event which will eventually ruin your first family vacation in 7 years.

Easter

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

Rhythm Kids® with UpBeat Louisville!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Newburg - Meeting Room at Newburg
Library Branch: Newburg
Room: Newburg - Meeting Room
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Performing Arts
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 "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Western
Library Branch: Western
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for our super-spreader event which will eventually ruin your first family vacation in 7 years.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

A Universe of Stories: Dancing Your Favorite Books!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Newburg
Library Branch: Newburg
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Come listen to a reading of some of your favorite children’s stories, read by a dancer from Ambo Dance Theatre. Then enjoy a series of movement- and craft-based activities inspired by that story!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

COLLIDER: The Art of Vietnamese Lion Dance with River Lotus Lion Dance

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
South Central Regional
Library Branch: South Central Regional
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

As the second program in a three-part series, local artist and COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Makara Thach Sernett, in partnership with the dance troupe River Lotus Lion Dance, invites participants to experience traditional Vietnamese lion

This event is in the "Adults" group

Louisville Panpipes Orchestra Celebrates Nature

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:15pm
St. Matthews
Library Branch: St. Matthews
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Panpipe Orchestra celebrates spring with songs about nature.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Main Off-Broadway Play Reading: Once in a Lifetime

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
St. Matthews
Library Branch: St. Matthews
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Main Off-Broadway Play Reading Series returns for a second season, touring to several different branches! This series brings to life classic plays that have recently entered the public domain.

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

Once Upon an Orchestra: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Portland
Library Branch: Portland
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

The Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Free Public Library are proud to present the 2024-2025 season of Once Upon and Orchestra.

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

TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Western
Library Branch: Western
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for our super-spreader event which will eventually ruin your first family vacation in 7 years.

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

Once Upon an Orchestra: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bon Air
Library Branch: Bon Air
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

The Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Free Public Library are proud to present the 2024-2025 season of Once Upon and Orchestra.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Vinyl & Vibes

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Portland
Library Branch: Portland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Love music? So do we! Join us on the last Tuesday of the month for our music listening nights where each month, we’ll spotlight a new theme—from ‘80s Pop to Heartbreak Hits to Movie Soundtracks and beyond. No musical expertise needed!

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

Afterschool Art - Art as Music

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Portland
Library Branch: Portland
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Click, draw, record, and play with sound through Chrome Music Lab, a free, interactive, visual interface that blends music and art. Bring your own laptop, tablet, or phone, if possible. To use a library laptop, adult supervision is required.

Kentucky Derby 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

Kid's Club

Tuesday, May 5, 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 "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Western
Library Branch: Western
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for our super-spreader event which will eventually ruin your first family vacation in 7 years.

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

Kentucky Shakespeare: The Tempest: Two-Actor Tour

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Shively
Library Branch: Shively
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

"We are such stuff as dreams are made on" in our two-actor version of Shakespeare's comedy of magical mischief, exploring the power of empathy and forgiveness. Ages 5-14.

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

Kid's Club

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Music Together® BABIES Pop-Up with UpBeat Louisville!

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Fairdale
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join Upbeat Louisville for this endearing 45 minutes of music with your sweet infants.  We'll show you several beautiful and gentle ways to make music with your infant and immerse them in rhythm.

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

Kid's Club

Tuesday, May 19, 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 "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Western
Library Branch: Western
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for our super-spreader event which will eventually ruin your first family vacation in 7 years.

Memorial Day

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

Kid's Club

Tuesday, May 26, 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

Kid's Club

Tuesday, June 2, 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.