Week Calendar

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.

Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities.

Foster a love of reading in your pre-schooler through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 3-5

Support developing skills and make new friends through stories, songs, activities, and playtime! For children aged 0-8 and their caregivers.

Bond over shared books, songs, movement and play that support a lifelong learning.  Ages 0-5.

Attend our Jeffersontown Friends of the Library to learn about ways you can help support the Library.

A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 0-24 months.

Gentle yoga, no prior experience needed.  Ages 18+     

Make art, play, and socialize! Ages 2-3. 

Meet therapy dog Rowan for some four legged fun at Family Storytime! Ages 0-8.

Gentle yoga, no prior experience needed. Walk-ins, no registration required. Ages 18+

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

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 0-10.

Come relax, enjoy a cup of coffee and try a new craft. Adults only, please register by calling 502-574-1720.

Join us at the Portland library for a lively literary discussion and good company. 

May - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

June - My Antonia by Willa Cather

Pint-size Playdate is a chance to meet new families and enjoy social play time.  Coffee and toys provided.  Ages 0-5.

Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities.

Foster a love of reading in your toddlers through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 2-3

A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 2-4.

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.

Come meet some amazing animals and learn about their vital roles in the environment.  Get ready to have a WILD time!  Our exciting animal education program includes live animals, hands-on encounters, animal education, environmental activ

Poets often begin with curiosity. In this adult writing workshop with COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Sarah McCartt-Jackson, participants will explore how questions can shape poems.

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+

Bring your latest project to work on in good company.

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

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

Come join us for dice-rolling adventures in the world of fantasy, as we introduce players to various easy-to-learn tabletop systems and teach the basics tabletop RPGs.  This program is designed for those who are new to tabletop RPGs, or who h

Drop by to check out some fantastic bargains in our wide selection of gently used books. All proceeds benefit the Northeast Friends of the Library.

Join us for a monthly book discussion. Books are available to check out at the branch. Call branch for titles: 502-574-1720.

Come paint in watercolors.  Each month is a different subject.  All materials are supplied, and beginners or experienced painters are welcome!  Please wear paint friendly clothes. 
Call 502-394-0379 to register. Ages 18+

This class will cover intermediate topics in Microsoft Excel including an introduction to formulas, data management tools, tables, and charts. Call 502-933-0029 to register

Everyone can practice their reading skills at Reading Gym!  Build your literacy muscles with fun word games! 

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.

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.

Weekly resume review on Wednesdays at the Shively Library. Availability is between 2 and 4pm. Please call 502-574-1730 to make an appointment.

Build with the library’s collection of LEGOs, explore sensory bins, and enjoy a snack!
Ages 3-18.
 

Enjoy a fun, creative bonding experience as you and Mom decorate your own flowerpot together.  Choose a pot and paint it with your own designs.  All supplies provided.  Limited spots so registration is required.

Join Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness staff to learn hands-on first aid and CPR. This course is for people who want to be prepared for any emergency involving children.

Teens use our meeting space to hang out, play games, and enjoy other fun activities!

Join us for a tutorial of our machine, learn how it makes crafting projects easier, and create a simple project to take home every month. Teens and adults are welcome. Register: 502-375-2051. Ages 13+

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.

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

Teens can visit with a WAGS dog (and handler) at the library!

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

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!

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.

Looking for a calm and quiet place to relax and hang out in the afternoon? Join us for Cozy Corner from 3-5 PM! 

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.

Teens use our meeting space to hang out, play games, and enjoy other fun activities!

Step into the fascinating world of hyper-realistic cake art. Get to know how cakes are sculpted, detailed, and painted to resemble real-life objects. Discover the tools, materials, and artistic tricks behind these incredible edible creations.

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

Bring your sketchbook and art supplies to the Northeast Regional Library for this month’s Drawing Meetup.  Draw in the company of other artists, collaborate, learn from others, and get inspired!

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

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

Join us for discussions about anime and manga, Japanese-inspired crafts and games, watching the latest anime, and tasting treats from the Far East.

May –My Neighbor Totoro & Soot Sprite Craft

Ages 10-18.

Express yourself! Draw, paint, sculpt, shape! Cut, paste, design, create! Ages 12-18.

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.

Join us at the Outpost for a weekly night of board games, video games, and snacks! 

Ages 10-19

Learn, share strategies, and play the classic game of chess with players of all skill levels. Challenge your local librarian for bragging rights as we get better together!

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

Come join us for a casual night of board games at the Parkland Library!  A selection of games will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their own board games to share with others; please call 502-574-1832 for details.

Do you have what it takes to break a world record? Attendees are invited to try to break existing youth world records, and set new neighborhood records for a variety of challenges!  Recommended for ages 7 – 18 

Suzanne Smith, Intuitive Practitioner and owner of The Intuitive Connection in Louisville KY will discuss the benefits of the energy healing modality known as Reiki.  Suzanne will talk about the practice of Reiki, its origin and how it can be

Storytime is an opportunity for families to bond over shared stories and songs, as well as engaging in creative activities that reinforce a lifelong love of learning. Ages 0-6 

Join us for our weekly family storytime at the Western Library!

Want to learn more about fiber arts? Come to the library with your questions and your work in progress! Topics include crochet, knitting, amigurumi, weaving, macrame, embroidery, and more. Ages 18+

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

Join us for our meeting of the Friends of the Highlands-Shelby Park Library. Call 574-1672 for virtual options

Before there were phone books, there were city directories. We will discuss how they are used in genealogy and historic property research, as well as how to access them from home and at the library.

Learn simple yoga postures for relaxation and increase your balance, flexibility, and strength in this 60 minute, 6-week class. This class is free and no prior yoga experience is necessary.

Need to de-stress? Drop on in to color and chat with other adults! Materials provided, but feel free to bring your own. Ages 18+.

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

Learn and play chess at the Shively Library.

Writers of all levels and abilities are invited to join us in a creative community setting where we will discuss the topic of writing!  Patrons are encouraged to read aloud works from a favorite author, or share original work. Ages 18+

Calling all fiber artists! Whether you’re new or experienced, join us for knitting, crochet, weaving, needlework and more. Experienced fiber friends on staff will guide you through structured activities, or you can BYO WIP!

Come to the Shively Library and do a craft to calm your mind!

Come spend time with a therapy dog from WAGS (Wonderful Animals Giving Support). All ages welcome.