This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group Mar 26 2026 Thu TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party 10:00am–11:00am Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Western This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group Mar 26 2026 Thu TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party 10:00am–11:00am Western Library Branch: Western Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: Join us for our super-spreader event which will eventually ruin your first family vacation in 7 years.
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 "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Rhythm Kids® with UpBeat Louisville! 10:00am–11:00am Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12) Newburg This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Rhythm Kids® with UpBeat Louisville! 10:00am–11:00am Newburg Library Branch: Newburg Room: Newburg - Meeting Room Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Health & Wellness, Performing Arts Event Details: Join UpBeat Louisville for 45 minutes of jamming fun. The Rhythm Kids program explores music, movement and drumming. We'll undertake traditional drumming patterns, create animal movements, and sing and dance to music from around the world.
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group Apr 8 2026 Wed TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party 10:00am–11:00am Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Western This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group Apr 8 2026 Wed TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party 10:00am–11:00am Western Library Branch: Western Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: Join us for our super-spreader event which will eventually ruin your first family vacation in 7 years.
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 "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Louisville Panpipes Orchestra Celebrates Nature 2:00pm–6:15pm Adults St. Matthews This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Louisville Panpipes Orchestra Celebrates Nature 2:00pm–6:15pm St. Matthews Library Branch: St. Matthews Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: The Panpipe Orchestra celebrates spring with songs about nature.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Main Off-Broadway Play Reading: Once in a Lifetime 1:30pm–4:00pm Adults St. Matthews This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Main Off-Broadway Play Reading: Once in a Lifetime 1:30pm–4:00pm St. Matthews Library Branch: St. Matthews Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: The Main Off-Broadway Play Reading Series returns for a second season, touring to several different branches! This series brings to life classic plays that have recently entered the public domain.
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Once Upon an Orchestra: The Very Hungry Caterpillar 6:00pm–7:00pm Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12) Portland This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Once Upon an Orchestra: The Very Hungry Caterpillar 6:00pm–7:00pm Portland Library Branch: Portland Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: The Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Free Public Library are proud to present the 2024-2025 season of Once Upon and Orchestra.
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group Apr 22 2026 Wed TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party 10:00am–11:00am Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Western This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group Apr 22 2026 Wed TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party 10:00am–11:00am Western Library Branch: Western Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: Join us for our super-spreader event which will eventually ruin your first family vacation in 7 years.
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Once Upon an Orchestra: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie 10:00am–11:00am Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12) Bon Air This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Once Upon an Orchestra: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie 10:00am–11:00am Bon Air Library Branch: Bon Air Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: The Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Free Public Library are proud to present the 2024-2025 season of Once Upon and Orchestra.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Vinyl & Vibes 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Portland This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Vinyl & Vibes 5:30pm–7:00pm Portland Library Branch: Portland Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: Love music? So do we! Join us on the last Tuesday of the month for our music listening nights where each month, we’ll spotlight a new theme—from ‘80s Pop to Heartbreak Hits to Movie Soundtracks and beyond. No musical expertise needed!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Teen" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Afterschool Art - Art as Music 4:00pm–5:30pm School Age (ages 6-12), Teen Portland This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Teen" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Afterschool Art - Art as Music 4:00pm–5:30pm Portland Library Branch: Portland Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performing Arts Event Details: Click, draw, record, and play with sound through Chrome Music Lab, a free, interactive, visual interface that blends music and art. Bring your own laptop, tablet, or phone, if possible. To use a library laptop, adult supervision is required.
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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 5 2026 Tue Kid's Club 3:00pm–5:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) Highlands-Shelby Park This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 5 2026 Tue Kid's Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Highlands-Shelby Park Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Performing Arts, Science & Technology Event Details: Drop in every Tuesday between 3:00 and 5:00 PM for some afternoon fun. Please note that the last half hour of the program will include time to wrap up our activity and clean up. Perfect for grades K-6 and families.
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group May 6 2026 Wed TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party 10:00am–11:00am Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Western This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group May 6 2026 Wed TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party 10:00am–11:00am Western Library Branch: Western Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: Join us for our super-spreader event which will eventually ruin your first family vacation in 7 years.
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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 12 2026 Tue Kid's Club 3:00pm–5:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) Highlands-Shelby Park This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 12 2026 Tue Kid's Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Highlands-Shelby Park Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Performing Arts, Science & Technology Event Details: Drop in every Tuesday between 3:00 and 5:00 PM for some afternoon fun. Please note that the last half hour of the program will include time to wrap up our activity and clean up. Perfect for grades K-6 and families.
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group May 13 2026 Wed Music Together® BABIES Pop-Up with UpBeat Louisville! 9:30am–10:15am Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Fairdale This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group May 13 2026 Wed Music Together® BABIES Pop-Up with UpBeat Louisville! 9:30am–10:15am Fairdale Library Branch: Fairdale Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: Join Upbeat Louisville for this endearing 45 minutes of music with your sweet infants. We'll show you several beautiful and gentle ways to make music with your infant and immerse them in rhythm.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 19 2026 Tue Kid's Club 3:00pm–5:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) Highlands-Shelby Park This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 19 2026 Tue Kid's Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Highlands-Shelby Park Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Performing Arts, Science & Technology Event Details: Drop in every Tuesday between 3:00 and 5:00 PM for some afternoon fun. Please note that the last half hour of the program will include time to wrap up our activity and clean up. Perfect for grades K-6 and families.
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group May 20 2026 Wed TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party 10:00am–11:00am Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Western This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group May 20 2026 Wed TEST Unhinged Maniac Dance Party 10:00am–11:00am Western Library Branch: Western Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: Join us for our super-spreader event which will eventually ruin your first family vacation in 7 years.
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 May 26 2026 Tue Kid's Club 3:00pm–5:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) Highlands-Shelby Park This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 26 2026 Tue Kid's Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Highlands-Shelby Park Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Performing Arts, Science & Technology Event Details: Drop in every Tuesday between 3:00 and 5:00 PM for some afternoon fun. Please note that the last half hour of the program will include time to wrap up our activity and clean up. Perfect for grades K-6 and families.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Kid's Club 3:00pm–5:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) Highlands-Shelby Park This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Kid's Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Highlands-Shelby Park Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Performing Arts, Science & Technology Event Details: Drop in every Tuesday between 3:00 and 5:00 PM for some afternoon fun. Please note that the last half hour of the program will include time to wrap up our activity and clean up. Perfect for grades K-6 and families.