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Baby Storytime

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Highlands-Shelby Park
Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park
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.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Jeffersontown - Meeting Room at Jeffersontown
Library Branch: Jeffersontown
Room: Jeffersontown - Meeting Room
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.

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.

Family Storytime

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jeffersontown - Meeting Room at Jeffersontown
Library Branch: Jeffersontown
Room: Jeffersontown - Meeting Room
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.

Toddler/PreK Storytime

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Mr. Moustache Magic Show & Shawnee Summer Reading Finale!

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Shawnee - Meeting Room at Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Room: Shawnee - Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Fun, silly and thoroughly entertaining! This comical trickster is secretly known as Ken Neuhauser. All Ages. After the show, celebrate your Summer Reading success with a slice of pizza!

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. 

 

4-H Cloverbuds: Habitats

Thursday, July 30, 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? 

Cozy Corner

Thursday, July 30, 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. 

Outpost Cafe

Thursday, July 30, 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.

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 6-11

Family Storytime: Mindfulness

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Bilingual Spanish & English Storytime/ La hora del cuento (bilingüe en español e inglés)

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Iroquois
Library Branch: Iroquois
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Language Learning, 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. Ages 0-6

4-H Cloverbuds

Friday, July 31, 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:

Learn life skills to become competent, caring and contributing citizens. Participants learn about a new topic and make a craft.  Afterward, enjoy music and movement time. Ages 5‐8

Teens summer movie series

Friday, July 31, 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

Family Game Night!

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fairdale
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with an after-hours game night featuring games, puzzles, and more, ending with a glow dance party! Dinner and snacks provided.  Ages 0-18.

Parkland Library’s Summer Reading Finale

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Now that Summer Reading is over, celebrate your accomplishments with Parkland Library at Alberta O Jones Park! Join us for a day full of amazing crafts, fun games, great friends, Fossi Lou Balloons and more!

Summer Reading Finale with Mr. Moustache

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Reading Finale and a fun, silly, and thoroughly entertaining afternoon!  This comical trickster is secretly known as Ken Neuhauser.
After the show, enjoy cotton candy and a craft!

Kids Summer Reading Finale

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northeast Regional
Library Branch: Northeast Regional
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a celebration!  We’ll have face-painting with Rose Flowers and a magic show with Tom Causey. Go on a magical safari that includes stories, spells, comedy and lots of magic!  Ages 3 to 12.

Baby Storytime

Monday, August 3, 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.

Family Storytime

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Parkland
Library Branch: Parkland
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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.

Baby Storytime

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
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.

Teen Space

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us as we explore arts and crafts, watch movies, dive into STEM projects, and hang out together in our Teen Lounge. Snacks provided!

August – Back to School Party

Grades 6 – 12