Week Calendar

During regular library hours, bring a favorite toy to the Library for a sleepover. Drop off during open hours (4/23) and pick it up Apr. 24-30.
 

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

Learn basic computer skills like how to use a mouse, keyboard, and access the internet.

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

Ages 0-10

Join us on the third Tuesday of every month for the Early Birds book discussion group. This month we will be reading The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. Limited copies of the book will be available at the branch to check out.

Join our Friends and learn how to support the Library.

Join us for our super-spreader event which will eventually ruin your first family vacation in 7 years.

Gentle yoga, no prior experience needed.  Ages 18+     

Ages 0-6

Enjoy a light breakfast while we read food-themed stories. Pajamas welcome! 

Ages 0-8

The Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Free Public Library are proud to present the 2024-2025 season of Once Upon and Orchestra.

Spring is here and it’s time to grow, cook, and learn at the library! Join us and our community partners for this family-friendly event celebrating home gardening, native flowers and plants, healthy cooking, and sustainable agriculture.

Learn how to hand craft different card types throughout the year, making a card you can take (and give!). Materials provided. Space limited—email 20makerspace@lfpl.org to register.

Keep our parks beautiful! Come join the library to pick up trash in Shively Park. Bags, gloves, reach grabbers, and water will be provided!

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.

Decorate your own jockey silk decoration to take home.

Read to a licensed therapy dog from WAGS—Wonderful Animals Giving Support. All reading levels are welcome. Reading times are limited to 15 minutes per child/family. Space limited, registration required. Call 502- 574 1771 to register. 

The German filmmaker Lotte Reininger created her first feature-length animated film “The Adventures of Prince Achmed” in 1926, a decade before Walt Disney’s “Snow White.” It was not her only trailblazing achievement.

Drop in and bring gently used puzzles (with all their pieces) to exchange.

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.

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.

Join Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District in a hands-on native plant landscape design workshop.

Class has reached capacity.  Registration is closed.

Want to learn some puppetry skills? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore movement, character, and voice while building confidence as a performer.

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.

4‐H Cloverbuds helps young children learn life skills to become competent, caring and contributing citizens. Each month we learn about a new topic and make a craft.  Afterward, we will enjoy music and movement time. Ages 5‐8

Join us each month for a fun lesson followed by an activity.  Ages 9-18

Homeschool families are invited to relax, snack, and explore something new each month at the Library Lounge! From old technology to LEGO building, it’s a fun, informal meet-up for learning and connection.

Homeschooling elementary aged kids and their families are invited to join us on Monday afternoons to explore stories, demonstrations, and activity stations centered on the week’s stupendous STEAM theme. Ages 5-11 and their families.

A school shooting in the 1850s. A governor's son murdered with his mistress. A socialite's kidnapping. Al Capone hiding out in downtown.

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.

Join Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District in a hands-on native plant landscape design workshop.

Do you think you can protect an egg from cracking from various heights? Test out your ideas and use materials provided to create a protective barrier for your egg and see if it holds up

Join us as we make a paper garland in time for Spring! Register: 20makerspace@lfpl.org.  Ages 16+

Celebrate Library Week by practicing skills every good librarian needs and earn your Junior Librarian badge. “Find Your Joy” at the library! For ages 6-12.

Drop by the Shively Library to learn anew creative skill and meet other craft enthusiasts. Every month focuses on a new project. Find your next favorite hobby!

Learn the basics of coding in Python and create a simple text-based game or app. This program is best for those who are comfortable using computers, but no prior coding experience is necessary.

Curious about the history of some of your favorite games (and some you’ve never played)? In the Video Game Discussion Group, you’ll get to play, discuss, and learn all about a specific game each month. 

Join us in the Teen Outpost for tabletop gaming! Put down that controller and join us for a fun afternoon of games. We offer a variety of board games, cards, chess, as well as supplies for your own Dungeons and Dragons campaign. 

Join us in learning a new craft such as crochet, embroidery, using a loom, or relax in a welcoming setting, bringing a craft to share.

Enjoy a weekly kids only craft time, socialize after school and make something fun to keep! Materials provided.

Crafters assemble! The finished product will be displayed in the teen area. 

Relax after class and come play an assortment of tabletop and video games provided by the Library. 

Register: 20makerspace@lfpl.org

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

Relax after class and come play an assortment of tabletop and video games provided by the Library. 

Join our after-school program at the library! Whether you're into craft projects, board games, movies, or simply socializing, there's something special waiting for you at the library! Middle and high school students, this is just for you

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.

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.

Relax after class and come play an assortment of tabletop and video games provided by the Library. 

Delight your tastebuds with a chips sample plate, featuring classic and quirky varieties. 

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

Join our Chef In Residence to learn the ins and outs of gluten-free, allergen-free, and vegan baking. You will learn to make no-bake cookies, sugar cookies, and banana-chocolate-chip cookies.

Join us for our weekly game program featuring games like Mario Kart, Madden, 2K, Uno, and many more! Ages 5-17

Join us in the Teen Space for video games, board games, and simple craft projects. For middle and high school students.

Come on over to the Portland library and enjoy our selection of board  / card games. Designed to offer a calm environment for teens to come and spend time with their peers and relax after school.

Join us at the Outpost for a weekly night of board games, video games, and snacks! 
Ages 10-19.

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.

Rockin' Chicken tacos.  Door prizes provided by Taco Bell Foundation

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.

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

Este encuentro tiene como propósito, debatir cuentos (preferiblemente cortos) y analizar la vida de sus autores, mientras disfrutamos de un cafe' o un te', conversando en español. Nos encontraremos en el Heine Brothers de Outer Loop.

Meet and join the Friends of the South Central Library. 

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Adults and teens are welcome to use the Maker Lab during open hours.

Learn all about sewing machines - what they do, how to operate them, and how to take care of them. We will focus on the Janome Schoolmate machines available in the Maker Space, but the basics of other types of machines will also be covered.

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.

Help us beautify the steps and sidewalk of Shawnee Library with outdoor chalk painting! Ages 4 - 14

Únete a nosotros en la biblioteca para disfrutar en familia de una película en español con subtítulos en inglés. También habrán refrigerios y actividades temáticas. 

Candy Sushi & Japanese Soda

Lets celebrate the Spring season. Come create your own bright daffodil flowers and arrange them into a cheerful bouquet. All supplies provided - just bring your imagination. (For ages 5-12).

English Conversation Club allows English language learners to practice English with volunteers of native or near-native fluency.

This four-week educational workshop series is designed to strengthen community mental health through accessible, stigma-reducing programming.

A continuation from the previous session, but walk-ins are welcome. 

Join us for a monthly book discussion. Ages 18+
Books are available to check out at the branch.
March’s book selection is Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles
 

The Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Free Public Library are proud to present the 2024-2025 season of Once Upon and Orchestra.

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

The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry

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

Get advice and techniques from the Jefferson County Master Gardeners for planting your very own cut flower garden.   Enjoy blossoms throughout the summer and fall to share with family and friends.

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 Family Movie Night with a movie and a craft. This month, we’re saving the trees and letting them grow in Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax. Fuzzy blankets and pajamas are encouraged.

Join the Friends of the Northeast Regional Library to learn more about how to support and advocate for the library. Ages 18+

Enjoy light hors’d'oeuvres as you peruse community-made tiny pieces of art for exhibit and for purchase.

Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and peruse community-made tiny pieces of art for exhibit and purchase.

Join us for Family Art Night

Death doesn’t always bring out the best in people—especially when money’s on the line.