Apr 5 2026 Sun Easter All Day All Branches Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Easter All Day 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 Apr 9 2026 Thu A Universe of Stories: Dancing Your Favorite Books! 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Newburg This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 9 2026 Thu A Universe of Stories: Dancing Your Favorite Books! 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat COLLIDER: The Art of Vietnamese Lion Dance with River Lotus Lion Dance 12:00pm–2:00pm All Ages South Central Regional This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 18 2026 Sat COLLIDER: The Art of Vietnamese Lion Dance with River Lotus Lion Dance 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 "All Ages" group Apr 23 2026 Thu 3rd Annual Tiny Art Show Opening 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages Northeast Regional This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 23 2026 Thu 3rd Annual Tiny Art Show Opening 6:30pm–7:30pm Northeast Regional Library Branch: Northeast Regional Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Enjoy light hors’d'oeuvres as you peruse community-made tiny pieces of art for exhibit and for purchase.
May 2 2026 Sat Kentucky Derby Day All Day All Branches Closing May 2 2026 Sat Closing Kentucky Derby Day All Day 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 May 5 2026 Tue Pleasure Ridge Park High School Art Showcase 5:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Southwest Regional This event is in the "All Ages" group May 5 2026 Tue Pleasure Ridge Park High School Art Showcase 5:00pm–7:00pm Southwest Regional Library Branch: Southwest Regional Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The Pleasure Ridge Park High School upperclassmen invite you to explore their creative works spanning the 25-26 school year.All ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 6 2026 Wed Shawnee Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Shawnee This event is in the "All Ages" group May 6 2026 Wed Shawnee Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Shawnee Library Branch: Shawnee Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all fiber artists! Whether you’re new or experienced, join us for knitting, crochet, weaving, needlework and more. Experienced fiber friends on staff will guide you through structured activities, or you can BYO WIP!
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 8 2026 Fri Food Illusion Cake 3:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Northeast Regional This event is in the "All Ages" group May 8 2026 Fri Food Illusion Cake 3:00pm–4:00pm Northeast Regional Library Branch: Northeast Regional Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cooking & Gardening Event Details: Can a cake look exactly like real food? In this fun demonstration, you will learn how everyday foods can be transformed into stunningly realistic cakes.
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Northeast Friends of the Library Booksale 9:00am–5:00pm All Ages Northeast Regional This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Northeast Friends of the Library Booksale 9:00am–5:00pm Northeast Regional Library Branch: Northeast Regional Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Drop by to check out some fantastic bargains in our wide selection of gently used books. All proceeds benefit the Northeast Friends of the Library.
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 May 9 2026 Sat Kentucky Shakespeare: The Tempest: Two-Actor Tour 2:00pm–3:00pm School Age (ages 6-12), Teen, All Ages Shively 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 May 9 2026 Sat Kentucky Shakespeare: The Tempest: Two-Actor Tour 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 "All Ages" group May 10 2026 Sun Northeast Friends of the Library Booksale 1:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Northeast Regional This event is in the "All Ages" group May 10 2026 Sun Northeast Friends of the Library Booksale 1:00pm–5:00pm Northeast Regional Library Branch: Northeast Regional Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Drop by to check out some fantastic bargains in our wide selection of gently used books. All proceeds benefit the Northeast Friends of the Library.
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 May 12 2026 Tue Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm School Age (ages 6-12), Teen, Adults, All Ages Shively 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 May 12 2026 Tue Chess Club 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 May 13 2026 Wed Shawnee Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Shawnee This event is in the "All Ages" group May 13 2026 Wed Shawnee Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Shawnee Library Branch: Shawnee Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all fiber artists! Whether you’re new or experienced, join us for knitting, crochet, weaving, needlework and more. Experienced fiber friends on staff will guide you through structured activities, or you can BYO WIP!
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 14 2026 Thu WAGS (Wonderful Animals Giving Support) 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages Iroquois This event is in the "All Ages" group May 14 2026 Thu WAGS (Wonderful Animals Giving Support) 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 "All Ages" group May 15 2026 Fri The Art of Hyper-Realistic Cakes 3:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Northeast Regional This event is in the "All Ages" group May 15 2026 Fri The Art of Hyper-Realistic Cakes 3:00pm–4:00pm Northeast Regional Library Branch: Northeast Regional Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cooking & Gardening Event Details: Step into the fascinating world of hyper-realistic cake art. Get to know how cakes are sculpted, detailed, and painted to resemble real-life objects. Discover the tools, materials, and artistic tricks behind these incredible edible creations.
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 16 2026 Sat Jamaka's Jungle 11:00am–12:00pm All Ages Newburg This event is in the "All Ages" group May 16 2026 Sat Jamaka's Jungle 11:00am–12:00pm Newburg Library Branch: Newburg 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 20 2026 Wed Shawnee Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Shawnee This event is in the "All Ages" group May 20 2026 Wed Shawnee Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Shawnee Library Branch: Shawnee Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all fiber artists! Whether you’re new or experienced, join us for knitting, crochet, weaving, needlework and more. Experienced fiber friends on staff will guide you through structured activities, or you can BYO WIP!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 21 2026 Thu Family Art Night 6:30pm–7:30pm School Age (ages 6-12), All Ages Iroquois This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 21 2026 Thu Family Art Night 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 22 2026 Fri Trick the Eye: Edible Illusion 3:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Northeast Regional This event is in the "All Ages" group May 22 2026 Fri Trick the Eye: Edible Illusion 3:00pm–4:00pm Northeast Regional Library Branch: Northeast Regional Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cooking & Gardening Event Details: Prepare to be amazed by cakes that fool the eye! In this live demonstration, you will learn how simple ingredients are turned into lifelike edible illusions using sculpting, texturing, and painting techniques.
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day Some Branches Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day 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 This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 26 2026 Tue Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm School Age (ages 6-12), Teen, Adults, All Ages Shively 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 May 26 2026 Tue Chess Club 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 May 27 2026 Wed Shawnee Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Shawnee This event is in the "All Ages" group May 27 2026 Wed Shawnee Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Shawnee Library Branch: Shawnee Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all fiber artists! Whether you’re new or experienced, join us for knitting, crochet, weaving, needlework and more. Experienced fiber friends on staff will guide you through structured activities, or you can BYO WIP!
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 30 2026 Sat COLLIDER: Woven Voices: A Collaborative Poetry Project 1:00pm–2:30pm All Ages South Central Regional This event is in the "All Ages" group May 30 2026 Sat COLLIDER: Woven Voices: A Collaborative Poetry Project 1:00pm–2:30pm South Central Regional Library Branch: South Central Regional Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Throughout the month of May, COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Sarah McCartt-Jackson will invite library patrons to help create a collaborative community poem.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Touch-a-Truck 10:30am–11:30am All Ages Newburg This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Touch-a-Truck 10:30am–11:30am Newburg Library Branch: Newburg Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Science & Technology Event Details: AMR: A Global Medical Response Solution presents Touch-a-Truck! Take an inside look of our ambulance. Our team of EMS professionals will answer your questions about what it takes to respond to emergencies in our community! All ages.