Week Calendar

Learn the basics of using the sewing equipment available in the Pod Maker Area. Limit 10, email portlandpod@lfpl.org or call 502-574-1642 to register.

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.

Ages 0-10

Vital records. Call 574-1720 to register.

Ages 12-24 months

This month's selection is Brooklyn by Colm Toibin. Limited copies are available at library branches and at LFPL.org. 

Gentle yoga, no prior experience needed.  Ages 18+     

Ages 0-6

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

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

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) offers guided English practice, led by a library staff member.  The instructor leads students through grammar exercises and a cultural theme every week.

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

Bring your latest project to work on in good company.

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.

Get fit while you sit! Chair Yoga brings the best of a yoga practice to everyone who requires or prefers the support of a chair. Gently increase flexibility and strength, improve balance, and relieve stress with the aid of a chair.

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.

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).

Call 574-1720 for title. 

Call 933-0029 to register

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!

Meet and join the Friends of the Iroquois Library. 

Family playdate is a chance to meet new families and enjoy social playtime. We provide the toys and coffee. This is a relaxed drop-in program for ages 0–6.

Calling all homeschool high schoolers! Join us for a teen-led book club. You and your fellow members choose the books.  It’s your choice, your voice, and your space to talk books.

We will discuss Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

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.

The Panpipe Orchestra celebrates spring with songs about nature.

Working on a craft?  Want to be in a creative space?  Join us at the Western Branch Library for a community crafting jam!  Bring your current creative project or start a new one here!

Join us as we envision and create! Different mediums will be explored every month, including painting, collaging, clay sculpting, and more!
Ages 10-19.

Join us as the UK Cooperative Extension introduces 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.

Join us for an afternoon craft project. We'll complete a different project each week with options for more structured and unstructured crafts. Follow our gallery of kid-created library art on Pinterest. All supplies provided.

Join us for a virtual crafting session! Limited supply kits are available to Louisville locals for pick up at the South Central Regional Library. Registration is required via email (Liz.Magee@lfpl.org).

Low sensory environment for kids and their adults. 

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.

Learn English with the Library. Participants will work on strengthening their conversation skills in a friendly and welcoming space.

A weekly event for teens to hang out, enjoy snacks, play games, and other fun activities! Ages 12-18

Opportunities featuring art, gaming, books and food for middle and high school students.

Join The Book Works for Voices & Vibes, where middle and high school students express themselves though workshops, discussions and collaborative art projects that promote literacy, build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and connect

Come spend time and read with a therapy dog from WAGS- Wonderful Animals Giving Service. 

Ages 0-19.

Come and enjoy the hot drinks, cozy atmosphere, and study spaces in Northeast Regional Public Library’s Teen Café! Take a break to enjoy a craft, game, or other relaxing activity.  Ages 12-18 

Join us at Western for our weekly Teen Time meet-up! We will be engaging in a new activity each week, including arts & crafts, STEM, music, or games.

Ready for adventure, merriment, and treasure? Test your skills in a game that has something for everyone. Go on a quest, develop a character or a realm.

Enjoy teen space with the art cart and board games. Middle and high school students.

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

Join us weekly at Parkland to hang out at the Teen Scene, where hanging out is what we do best! Each week, we will be participating in a new activity that is art, STEM, or recreation-based. For middle and high school students.

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.

A quiet space and time to create with access to a variety of media. All skill levels welcome. No supplies needed. 

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss our book club pick. Call the Southwest Regional Library at 502-933-0029 for titles.

Wellness Reads – Article Club is a welcoming, four-week discussion series designed for people with little to no background in mental health.

An eight week group discussion on many of today’s most urgent foreign policy issues that is intended to engage citizens in learning about the world. 

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!