This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Plant Swap 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Bon Air This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Plant Swap 11:00am–12:30pm Bon Air Library Branch: Bon Air Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking & Gardening Event Details: The Jefferson County Master Gardener Association members are doing a plant swap! Come see what plants they have on hand and swap out the ones you bring. Ages 18+
This event is in the "Teen" group May 19 2026 Tue 4-H Cooking Class: Life Skills Series 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen Southwest Regional This event is in the "Teen" group May 19 2026 Tue 4-H Cooking Class: Life Skills Series 4:30pm–5:30pm Southwest Regional Library Branch: Southwest Regional Age Group: Teen Program Type: Cooking & Gardening Event Details: Teens will gain hands-on experience in the kitchen while building confidence, self-reliance, and essential food literacy skills that last a lifetime with our local 4-H Cooperative Extension Office using our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 22 2026 Fri Seasonal Sides: Roasted Cabbage 10:00am–11:00am Adults Southwest Regional This event is in the "Adults" group May 22 2026 Fri Seasonal Sides: Roasted Cabbage 10:00am–11:00am Southwest Regional Library Branch: Southwest Regional Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking & Gardening Event Details: This seasonal recipe turns a nutrient-dense vegetable into a savory treat for the whole family to enjoy. In this recipe, caramelized roasted cabbage becomes a crunchy, delicious side to any main course.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 23 2026 Sat Propagation & Plant Swap 10:00am–11:30am Adults Shively This event is in the "Adults" group May 23 2026 Sat Propagation & Plant Swap 10:00am–11:30am Shively Library Branch: Shively Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking & Gardening Event Details: Plants in need of a haircut? Bring your cutting in to trade with other plant enthusiasts. Limited propagations will be available at the branch for patrons to take home while supplies last. Indoor and outdoor plants are welcomed.
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
May 26 2026 Tue Kids Only Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Southwest Regional May 26 2026 Tue Kids Only Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Southwest Regional Library Branch: Southwest Regional Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Gardening Event Details: Explore something new every month, from movies and STEAM activities to cooking demonstrations with our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Norton Children's Prevention and Wellness: Snack & Play 10:00am–11:00am School Age (ages 6-12) Jeffersontown This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Norton Children's Prevention and Wellness: Snack & Play 10:00am–11:00am Jeffersontown Library Branch: Jeffersontown Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Cooking & Gardening Event Details: Children will help to prepare and then eat a healthy snake while learning about nutrition and basic kitchen skills. Followed by a fun and engaging activity. Ages 4-11.
This event is in the "Teen" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Teen Club: 4-H Cooking Class 3:45pm–4:45pm Teen Fairdale This event is in the "Teen" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Teen Club: 4-H Cooking Class 3:45pm–4:45pm Fairdale Library Branch: Fairdale Age Group: Teen Program Type: Cooking & Gardening Event Details: Students will learn culinary basics, focusing on cooking terms, food-cutting skills, and kitchen safety. Participants will also follow a recipe to prepare their own meal. For middle & high school students.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 5 2026 Fri Bread and Butter: Homerun classics 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Northeast Regional This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 5 2026 Fri Bread and Butter: Homerun classics 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 "Teen" group Jun 10 2026 Wed Jennifer Palmer: Windowsill Herb Garden 3:30pm–4:30pm Teen Highlands-Shelby Park This event is in the "Teen" group Jun 10 2026 Wed Jennifer Palmer: Windowsill Herb Garden 3:30pm–4:30pm Highlands-Shelby Park Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Gardening, Maker & DIY Event Details: Start a windowsill herb garden. In this workshop you will decorate a recycled container to start your seedlings in. Jennifer will discuss the basics of starting seeds and how to care for your indoor herb plants.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 12 2026 Fri Easy Weeknights: Gnocchi Primavera 10:00am–11:00am Adults Southwest Regional This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 12 2026 Fri Easy Weeknights: Gnocchi Primavera 10:00am–11:00am Southwest Regional Library Branch: Southwest Regional Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking & Gardening Event Details: Struggle to figure out what to cook on busy weeknights? This easy one pot meal is an ode to late Spring and comes together in about 30 minutes.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 14 2026 Sun Film and Fork: The Princess and the Frog 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Northeast Regional This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 14 2026 Sun Film and Fork: The Princess and the Frog 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 "Teen" group Jun 16 2026 Tue 4-H Cooking Class: Life Skills Series 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen Southwest Regional This event is in the "Teen" group Jun 16 2026 Tue 4-H Cooking Class: Life Skills Series 4:30pm–5:30pm Southwest Regional Library Branch: Southwest Regional Age Group: Teen Program Type: Cooking & Gardening Event Details: Teens will gain hands-on experience in the kitchen while building confidence, self-reliance, and essential food literacy skills that last a lifetime with our local 4-H Cooperative Extension Office using our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen.
This event is in the "Teen" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Master Gardeners: Learn about Vermiculture (Worms) 3:00pm–5:00pm Teen Highlands-Shelby Park This event is in the "Teen" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Master Gardeners: Learn about Vermiculture (Worms) 3:00pm–5:00pm Highlands-Shelby Park Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park Age Group: Teen Program Type: Cooking & Gardening, Science & Technology Event Details: Learn about composting with worms! Featuring The Worm Ladies from the Master Gardeners. Ages 10-19
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth All Day All Branches Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth 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 Jun 22 2026 Mon Pantry Magic: Reducing waste one recipe at a time 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Northeast Regional This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 22 2026 Mon Pantry Magic: Reducing waste one recipe at a time 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!
Jun 23 2026 Tue Kids Only Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Southwest Regional Jun 23 2026 Tue Kids Only Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Southwest Regional Library Branch: Southwest Regional Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Gardening Event Details: Explore something new every month, from movies and STEAM activities to cooking demonstrations with our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen.
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Jun 26 2026 Fri Snack and Play With Norton Children's 10:00am–11:00am Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12) Crescent Hill This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Jun 26 2026 Fri Snack and Play With Norton Children's 10:00am–11:00am Crescent Hill Library Branch: Crescent Hill Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Cooking & Gardening, Health & Wellness Event Details: Children will help to prepare and then eat a healthy snack while learning about nutrition and basic kitchen skills. After there will be 30 minutes of movement activity. Past activities have included yoga, dance parties, and freeze tag.
Jul 4 2026 Sat Independence Day All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Independence 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 "Teen" group Jul 21 2026 Tue 4-H Cooking Class for Teens 2:30pm–3:30pm Teen Bon Air This event is in the "Teen" group Jul 21 2026 Tue 4-H Cooking Class for Teens 2:30pm–3:30pm Bon Air Library Branch: Bon Air Age Group: Teen Program Type: Cooking & Gardening Event Details: Students will learn culinary basics focusing on cooking terms, food cutting skills, and kitchen safety. Participants will also follow a recipe to prepare their own meal. Ages 12-18.
Sep 7 2026 Mon Labor Day All Day All Branches Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Labor 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
Nov 26 2026 Thu Thanksgiving Day All Day All Branches Closing Nov 26 2026 Thu Closing Thanksgiving 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
Dec 25 2026 Fri Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2026 Fri Closing Christmas 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