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

StageOne Family Theatre: Owl Abroad

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Central Regional
Library Branch: South Central Regional
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

We’re calling a parliament meeting! Owls and owlets, meet us at the nest where we will talk about who’s who in the world of owls and use our incredible gifts to live the day/night of an owl. Ages 0-5.

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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

4-H Cloverbuds: Habitats

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn about different habitats while making fun projects with our local 4-H Cooperative Extension Office.


July 9 – Rainforest/Trees
July 16 – Aquatic
July 23 – Arctic
July 30 – What’s in your own backyard? 

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

Cozy Corner

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highlands-Shelby Park
Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Low sensory environment for kids and their adults. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Outpost Cafe

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Ages 10-19.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Lounge

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.

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
This event is in the "Teen" group

Glow-In-The-Dark Art

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shawnee - Meeting Room at Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Room: Shawnee - Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Try your hand at glow-in-the-dark painting! Attendees are invited to create a glowing underwater scene, or another glowing masterpiece from their own imagination. Ages 5-18

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Movie: A Bug's Life

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Parkland
Library Branch: Parkland
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

When a bumbling ant accidentally destroys his colony's food supply, he recruits a band of insect circus performers to help fight off an army of greedy grasshoppers.

This event is in the "Adults" group

MyLibraryU: Thomas Jefferson and Natural History, with Dr. Lee Dugatkin

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Central - Community Room at South Central Regional
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Central Regional
Room: South Central - Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

From an argument with the world’s leading natural historian, to his role in the first museum in the United States,  his involvement in a 1792 expedition West that would have made Lewis and Clark's journey an historical footnote, and his obses

This event is in the "All Ages" group

WAGS (Wonderful Animals Giving Support)

Thursday, July 9, 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 "Teen" group

Teen Clothes Swap with kNOw Waste Louisville

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Northeast Regional
Library Branch: Northeast Regional
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Join kNOw Waste Louisville for a fun and sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe! Whether you're cleaning out your closet or just looking for something new, this is a great way to connect with the community and reduce waste.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teens summer movie series

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Middletown - Meeting Room at Middletown
Library Branch: Middletown
Room: Middletown - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Fridays in June and July 2:30p - 4:30p

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

Baby Hangout (Morning hang)

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Middletown
Library Branch: Middletown
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Children (ages 6 months - 2 years)

Saturday, May 23rd and July 11th 10am -11am

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

Preschool Storytime

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bon Air
Library Branch: Bon Air
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.

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

Baby Storytime

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Iroquois
Library Branch: Iroquois
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.

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

Pint-Size Playdate

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Fairdale
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Pint-size Playdate is a chance to meet new families and enjoy social play time.  Coffee and toys provided.  Ages 0-6.

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

Brightside Kids: Pollinators

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shawnee - Meeting Room at Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Room: Shawnee - Meeting Room
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Participants will learn about pollination and why we need bees through a reading of The Thing About Bees by Shabazz Larkin.  Participants get to plant seeds of native flowers in their own biodegradable pot!&n

This event is in the "Teen" group

Beginner's Adventure Club

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
South Central Regional
Library Branch: South Central Regional
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join us for dice-rolling adventures in the world of fantasy, as we introduce players to various easy-to-learn tabletop systems and teach the basics tabletop RPGs.  This program is designed for those who are new to tabletop RPGs, or who h

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

Diamond Painting

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkland
Library Branch: Parkland
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a craft that involves applying small, diamond-shaped resin stones onto a canvas to create a sparkling, colorful image. Ages 8-12.

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

Nature Play with the Kentuckiana Herpetological Society

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northeast Regional
Library Branch: Northeast Regional
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

This special Nature Play program introduces children to the wonderful reptiles and amphibians that share our world with us.  Educators will share fun facts and how these fascinating creatures contribute to the ecosystem.

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

Touch a Truck

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Explore large vehicles, meet the people who operate them, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at the Southwest Library.  

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

Baby Storytime

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
South Central Regional
Library Branch: South Central Regional
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.

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

Baby Storytime

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Iroquois
Library Branch: Iroquois
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.