Please see our calendar for all of our programs! You can also print a September calendar, below.
Unless otherwise noted, programs are held at the Library, 700 Lincoln Ave., or the Discovery Center, 504 East Main St. Remember, all of our activities & events are free to the public.
Weekly Programs
Mondays
Story Time Monday 10:30 @ LPL Stories, crafts & sensory play for kids ages 0-5
If Louisville City Schools does not have classes that day, we will also offer Sibling Shenanigans at the same time! 10:30 @ LPL. Bring ALL the kids to the Library! The school-aged kids will have fun with technology, activities and crafts, just for them, while their little sibs enjoy Story Time. Everyone wins!
Pokemon 3-5pm @ LPL Kids aged 6 and up are welcome to come play Pokemon, trade cards, and other Pokemon-themed activities.
Tuesdays
Teen Dungeons & Dragons 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 3-5pm @ LPL Tabletop gaming for all experience levels for teens aged 13-17
Bring ALL the kids!
Bed Time Story Time 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6pm @ LPL Sensory play, then stories and quiet time for kids aged 0-5
Sleepy Time Shenanigans 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6pm @ LPL Quiet play and stories for school-aged kids
Wednesdays
Bring ALL the kids!
Story Time Wednesday 10:30 @ Discovery Center Outdoors while the weather holds; stories and sensory play for kids aged 0-5
If Louisville City Schools does not have classes that day, we will also offer Sibling Shenanigans at the same time! 10:30 @ Discovery Center. The school-aged kids will have age-appropriate fun with technology, activities and crafts, just for them, while their little sibs enjoy Story Time. Everyone wins!
Adult Crafting 6pm @ LPL Crafting, chocolate and coffee for adults aged 18+ Please register for each week's craft
Thursdays
What Are You Reading? BYOB Book Club every 1st Thursday of the month: No assigned reading, just come to discuss what you’re reading now, and maybe get some recommendations. Light refreshments will be served. 10:30-12 @ LPL for adults aged 18+
Crafters Unite! every 2nd Thursday of the month: Bring your current project. You can talk about what you’re working on if you like, or just hang out and enjoy tea and cookies while you work. 10:30-12 @ LPL for adults aged 18+
Coloring for Adults every 3rd Thursday of the month: We’ll provide plenty of coloring materials for a soothing morning of coloring, light refreshments, and, if you choose, amiable discourse. 10:30-12 @ LPL for adults aged 18+
In Quiet Company; Introverts’ Social Hour every 4th Thursday of the month: Come hang out with other introverts, with light refreshments. Interact as much or as little as you like. Quiet amusements will also be provided. 10:30-12 @ LPL for adults aged 18+
Library Speakers Consortium 5th Thurs Hear a famous author discuss their work in this previously-recorded video presentation. 10:30-12 @ LPL for adults aged 18+
Game On! 3-5pm @ LPL Teens aged 13-17 pursue couch co-op or player-versus-player video gaming on the Switch game consoles. Feel free to bring your own console! Some special themed days:
November 7: Game On! Unplugged: scavenger hunt, board games and edible pancake art!
December 19: Reindeer Games: follow the map, play minigames, collect tokens to win a prize
Teen Chill 3-5pm @ LPL Teens ages 13-17 are invited to hang out and pursue quiet activities. Snacks and all materials provided.
Fridays
Adult Chair Yoga 10am @ DC Relax and stretch while practicing yoga in the safety of a chair. All skill levels are welcome, and we never judge. Adults 18+
Monthly Programs
Painting with Bob Ross (2nd Monday) Watch a video of Bob Ross and paint along! All materials are included for free. Registration opens at 8am on the first of the month, and the event is on the second Monday. **Registration Required**
Most Delicious Book Club Ever! (last Monday of the month) Bring a dish (and its recipe) to share, based on that month’s theme. Sometimes there will be a presentation on that month’s theme.
Teens After Hours 7:30-9pm @ LPL Teens 13-18 only, after the library closes (ok, a few cool-ish librarians, too) doing stuff you would not normally do at the library. Join us for free fun and snacks.
Smashmug September 19: Take out your angst on ugly crockery! We’ll smash some mugs, with proper safety equipment, of course, then use the pieces to make beautiful mosaic tiles.
Teen Halloween Fear Factor October 31: Test your mettle with our Fear Factor-esque challenges! Creepy fun, and free pizza, too!
Video Game Tournament(s) November 21: Double-elimination tournament on two huge screens in the library.
Nerf Wars December 19: Bring your own Nerf (sorry, we can’t guarantee you’ll get all your ammo back) or use ours. Player vs player and team events.
New Year Glow Party January 16, 2025 Get your glow on and celebrate what will undoubtedly be a very good year! Includes glow sticks, black light elements and glow putt putt–IN THE LIBRARY.
Escape Rooms February 20, 2025 Can you and your friends (or complete strangers we group you with) figure out the mystery before time runs out?
Special Events
Talk Like a Pirate Day! Thursday, September 19, All day. Talk like a pirate to any of our behatted staff, matey, and get a (chocolate) gold doubloon!
Medicare 101 September 23 and November 4, 5:30-7pm @ LPL Learn all about Medicare, including how to enroll and the most recent programs changes.
Cemetery Walk for ADULTS Mon, Oct 14 @6pm, Meet at Union Cemetery, at the small building just inside the gates. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. **Please register**
Trick or Treat at the Library Sat, Oct 19 Enjoy Scooby-Doo level thrills as you follow your map around the library, collecting goodies along the way!
- Sensory Trick or Treat 5-6pm **Registration Required**
- Regular event 6-8pm
Superstitions presented by the McKinley Museum Monday, October 21, 6pm @ LPL Discover the origins of common superstitions. May be too scary for very little kids.
Cemetery Walk TEENS Thurs., Oct. 24 @6pm, Meet at Union Cemetery, at the small building just inside the gates. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. **Please register**
Take-Apart Tech Friday, November 29, 12-4pm @ LPL Don your safety glasses and grab a screwdriver, we’re going to take some stuff apart to see how it works! And the best part: You don’t have to put it back together!
Santa Day! Saturday, December 7 @ LPL Enjoy holiday crafts and activities, and meet the Big Guy Himself!
- Sensory Santa 3-4pm **Registration Required**
- Regular event 4-6pm
Winter Reading Like Summer Reading, only cooler! And like holiday magic, Winter Reading does not linger for long. For 2 weeks, you can read and complete challenges for tickets, and submit your tickets for prizes!
- December 15-22 Early Bird Signup with a drawing winner!
- December 23-Jan 4 Winter Reading Program