Upcoming Events

Drop in, grab a snack, and relax after school with simple crafts, puzzles, or board games.  Snacks provided. 

Mark your place with your own cute creation! Attendees will learn how to make origami bookmarks with custom decorations. 

Pokémon fans between the ages of 5-12 meet the third Thursday of each month to play, trade cards, talk about your favorite Pokémon characters, and/or do a simple craft or other activity. Ages 5-12.

Join us for an adult book discussion!  This book club will focus on women writers of various backgrounds writing in various genres. April 2026’s title will be “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Ma

Join our Chef In Residence, known as The Allergy Dragon, to learn how to make her award-winning Sweet Potato Curry Gravy and Sourdough Biscuits! Award-winning, even without gluten, wheat, dairy, egg, nuts, soy, sesame, or animal by-products.

Join us for an exploration of the game of Chess. We'll build knowledge together with a variety of resources and tons of casual play. Registration requested, contact noah.park@lfpl.org.

If you are feeling Thirs-Tea on Thursday come to Shively to try some Tea-licious teas! Feel free to bring some tea from home to add to the selection. This is an opportuni-tea to talk about tea, books, and other subjects!

Join us for a relaxed drop-in program for ages 0–6! Little ones can play and explore while adults enjoy coffee, tea, and conversation.

Spark a sense of wonder and curiosity through stories and play-based activities that encourage critical thinking and exploration. Ages 2-8.

Adults and teens are welcome to use the Maker Lab during open hours. All patrons must have completed the online Maker 101 training and have a LFPL library card in good standing before using equipment.

Call 933-0029 to register

Join us for a special outdoor storytime in the Bon Air Library garden! Children and caregivers will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to support early literacy and learning, surrounded by nature and fresh air. Ages 3-6

My Louisville Storytime is an opportunity for children and their families to connect with local BIPOC community members and leaders in a library setting to promote early literacy, representation, and community engagement. Ages 5-12.

Call 574-1720 to register

Join us for an inclusive, neurodivergent storytime designed for early literacy. Enjoy gentle stories, songs, and sensory play with scarves, bubbles, and more. Lights and sounds are kept low, and movement is welcome.

Call 933-0029 to register

Join us for a recipe swap. Bring your favorite recipe or recipes and leave with some new ones to try. 

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

Come join us for dice-rolling adventures in the world of fantasy, with more complex rules systems and intricate plotlines. This program is designed for those who are familiar with tabletop RPGs, especially Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition (2014).

Ready to get your meal planning together? Join us at the Shawnee Branch for a dual presentation on nutrition, grocery shopping, and budget planning. Our Special Guest Speaker is Nicole Daniels of the Kentucky State University Extension Service.

New to houseplants or looking to grow your confidence as a plant parent? Join us for a Houseplant Basics program focused on simple care tips, beginner-friendly plants, and how to keep your plants thriving. No experience required!

Call 933-0029 to register.  Ages 3-12.

This program offers opportunities for nature exploration and creative play with a variety of activities.  Families welcome. Dress for the weather—rain or shine, cold or hot!

Join fiber artist, Briana Frederick, to learn about patching, mending, and adding pockets to garments. Bring scraps, old and worn shirts, pocketless cardigans, or whatever garment you want to renew or make into patches or pockets.