Week Calendar

Baby Lap Sit is a special circle time that introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Join us for a new offering specifically for parents and caregivers and their newborns.

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

Learn the basics of using the equipment available in the Pod Maker Area. Limit 6, email portlandpod@lfpl.org or call 502-574-1642 to register. Ages 18+

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.

Learn the basics of using the equipment available in the Pod Maker Area. Limit 6, email portlandpod@lfpl.org or call 502-574-1642 to register. Ages 18+

Join a Good Karma Yoga instructor for gentle activities and breathing exercises designed with toddlers and preschool-aged children in mind.

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

Join a Good Karma Yoga instructor for gentle activities and breathing exercises designed with toddlers and preschool-aged children in mind.

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

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

Interactive, movement-based, and curiosity-driven experiences for young learners that support development through play. Ages 0-5.

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

We’re looking for some field scientists to help us observe a new species of butterfly deep in the heart of the jungle.

Bond over shared books, songs, movement and play that support a lifelong learning.  Ages 0-8.

We will meet at The Shawnee Park ECHO Office, 230 Southwestern Pkwy.  In the event of inclement weather we will meet at the Shawnee Branch.  

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. Best for ages 3-8.

Foster a love of reading in your young toddlers through this engaging story time! Join us for books, songs, movement, and various activities that encourage the development of early learning skills.  Ages 12 months – 24 months. 

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

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

Children will help to prepare and then eat a healthy snack while learning about nutrition and basic kitchen skills. After there will be 30 minutes of movement activity. Past activities have included yoga, dance parties, and freeze tag.

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

You bring the community and we’ll bring the coffee! This is an opportunity to meet other homeschooling families, enjoy social/play time and share resources. All ages.

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. This program is in p

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

Come out to play!  Northeast is hosting a day of play full of imagination, art, games, fun, performances and activities led by local community groups.  Dress to get messy!  Food trucks will be there.

na Skylark, which loosely means "the Skylark" in Irish, is a Central-Kentucky-based trio that shares the rich beauty of ancient traditional Celtic music through Irish harp, Irish uilleann pipes, Irish whistles, flutes, fiddle, voice, and a little

Calling all boys who love to dance! Join male dancers from the Louisville Ballet along with the Louisville Ballet Community Engagement team as we explore boys and ballet.

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-school child through this engaging story time! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 3-5

Filled with lots of laughter and learning, children practice fun and challenging yoga poses, partner and group poses, yoga games, breathing, and basic anatomy.

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

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

Participants will learn about pollination and why we need bees through a reading of The Thing About Bees by Shabazz Larkin.  Participants get to plant seeds of native flowers in their own biodegradable pot! Limit 30.

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

Local artist Haley will offer craft session for adults.  No experience necessary.  Supplies provided.  In June attendees will learn to make ribbon into bookmarks with secured metal ends.

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, 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).

Join us as we discuss The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb, a fast-paced "whodunnit" perfect for your summer reading. Copies of the book are available at the branch.

Come learn a simple stitch to create decor or a gift. You will use the simple stitch to embroider your initial and finish off your art with butterfly decals. 

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.

Do you have a sewing machine at home that you’ve never cleaned? Bring it in and learn how to properly clean it. Limit 8, email portlandpod@lfpl.org or call 502-574-1642 to register. Ages 18+

Drop in and craft with your community! Whether you are a seasoned knitter, or a new crafty hard hitter, we have room for you. Take home crafts available or bring personal projects, ALL are welcome! Meet new faces or bring a friend.

You’ll be surprised how interesting these marsupials are!

Ages 5 -12.
 

Join UpBeat Louisville for 45 minutes of musical fun as we jump, wiggle and move like various types of animals with some super fun tunes. We’ll sing, dance, play rhythm instruments and make our music visual too!

Create fuse-bead art using Perler beads! Deep-sea themed and other templates will be provided, or make up your own design. For ages 6-12 and their caregivers. Pony beads and pipe-cleaners will be made available for younger siblings as needed.

Children will help to prepare and then eat a healthy snack while learning about nutrition and basic kitchen skills. Children will engage in 30 minutes of activity.

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

Calling all homeschool high schoolers! Join us for a teen-led book club.

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

If you’re hanging on to an old half-empty sketchbook… we’ve got you. Bring your sketchbook back to life by learning to work with new mediums. Come experiment and make happy accidents with no pressure.

Fridays in June and July 2:30p - 4:30p

Join Rhythm Science Sound for an introductory session on beginning DJ-ing. This workshop will guide you through the basic techniques of live music mixing, using DJ hardware and software as well as music curation and sonic storytelling. Limit 20.

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.

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

Get ready to sing, clap, and dance along during this visit by award-winning musician and author Jim Gill.

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

Children (ages 6 months - 2 years)

Wednesday, June 24th 3:30p - 4:30p

A presentation designed for students who may not be interested in the traditional four-year college pathway, but may still want post-secondary training.  For Middle and High school students and their parents.

Participants will respond to creative prompts, discuss inspiration, and share creative journaling tips. Ages 12-18.

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.

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

Movie Day:  Zootopia 2

Drop in for an afternoon of activities at the Library, just for kids!  Snacks provided.  Ages 6-11

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.

*This Class is Full*

Join a volunteer from WAGS—Wonderful Animals Giving Service.  They bring a licensed therapy dog into the library that you can pet and read to.  Ages 4 to 12 and all reading levels are welcome.

Unleash the artist in you with our Little Artists program, where children will experiment with various styles and elements of art.

Participants will decorate pre-made ceramic tiles using underglaze painting and sgraffito techniques (scratching designs into the surface). Each participant will create two tiles, one to take home and one to contribute to a collaborative artwork.

Teen Anime Club meets every 4th Wednesday. Discuss your favorite manga, watch anime, create your own OCs, and other activities.

Use your STEM super powers at the library! Explore activities each month in science, technology, engineering, and math. Together, we’ll solve mysteries! Ages 12-18.

Come and create your own character, build a fantastic world, and explore it with your friends as we learn how to play collaborative games.

Join published author Jamie D'Amato for a teen creative writing workshop that explores the journey from story idea to published book.

Participants will explore collage techniques, assembling different materials to create an image about grief and loss. Inspired by diverse artists, an expressive collage will be the goal at the end of the session.

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!

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.

Let’s have fun with physics! Attendees will design custom contraptions to keep their egg safe, then test them to see if their egg can survive a long fall! Recommended for ages 10 - 18

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.

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 

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

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

Join us for this creative Yes, Chef cooking program where leftovers and pantry staples are transformed into brand-new dishes!

Come by any time between 6 and 7:30 pm for a fun, casual evening of games. Each month will feature a range of family friendly activities including card games like Uno, board games, ring tosses, mini bowling, and more.

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

Looking to build community with your autistic peers? Stop by our social hour to discuss special interests, seek support, and enjoy some downtime.

Come make and decorate a paper bookmark! We will be using a paper folding technique to ‘braid’ paper strips into a bookmark. Materials provided. Ages 18+

Explore something new every month, from movies and STEAM activities to cooking demonstrations with our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen.

Learn and play chess at the Shively Library.

Everybody has a pelvis, and every body has experienced some kind of pelvic dysfunction.Join us at the Parkland Library to learn some pelvic knowledge over three short classes!

This group will meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday of every month to discuss a new title. Selections will focus on books by LGBTQ+ authors or centered on LGBTQ+ characters and history.  Books are available to check out at the branch.

Please join us for an evening book tasting at St. Matthews library. Visitors are invited to “be our guests” and expand your literary taste as you sample a selection of LGBTQ+ books curated by your book sommeliers.

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!

Parkland Library would like to celebrate those who make the library what it is: YOU! Join us for the range of crafts to celebrate who you are, no matter where you are from and what you look like. Supplies provided. Ages 5-12.

Join us weekly at Parkland to hang out at the Teen Scene, where hanging out is what we do best! Each week, we will participate in a new activity that is art, STEM, or recreation-based. Ages 13-18

In the second part of this two part introductory crochet course, we will incorporate chain stitches, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet learned from part one of the course to follow and complete a basic crochet pattern. 

Have you ever wanted to harness your creative thinking into words or prose? Join us for a creative writing workshop at Parkland! Expect engaging prompts and guidance throughout this workshop. Bring your curiosity and creativity!

Calling all boys who love to dance! Join male dancers from the Louisville Ballet along with the Louisville Ballet Community Engagement team as we explore boys and ballet.

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

Calling all horror fans! This month we’ll be discussing The Woods All Black by Lee Mandelo and Hot Fuzz (2007, R 17+). Copies of the book and movie are available at the Crescent Hill Library circulation desk.

From an argument with the world’s leading natural historian, to his role in the first museum in the United States,  his involvement in a 1792 expedition West that would have made Lewis and Clark's journey an historical footnote, and his obses