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A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
Homeschooling elementary aged kids and their families are invited to join us on the third Monday of the month to explore STEAM. This month we’ll learn about buoyancy and density; then you’ll get to make your own bottle diving toy! Ages 6-12 and their families.
Tap into your creativity at Craft Space: Teen Edition, where you can explore fun crafts and hands-on projects in a relaxed, welcoming space. Whether you’re into art, DIY, or just trying something new, there’s a spot for you here. Bring your ideas, hang out with friends, and make something awesome.
Teens use our meeting space to hang out, play games, and enjoy other fun activities!
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! November- Sailor Moon December- Japanese New Year's Party Grades 6 - 12.
Love to create? Explore your creativity, learn new skills, and have fun with friends who love art as much as you do! All material provided. Ages 5 to 11. To register, sign up below or call 502-394-0379.
Express yourself! Draw, paint, sculpt, shape! Cut, paste, design, create! Ages 12-18.
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
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
Join us for a weekly night of board games, video games, and snacks! Ages 10-19 This program location is Highlands Community Ministries, 1228 E. Breckinridge St. Louisville, KY 40204 HSP, Highlands, Shelby Park, Highlands-Shelby Park, shelby park, highlands
Come join us Tuesday afternoons after school for an art club for teens! Each week will be something different, and no experience needed! Basic art supplies always available for teens just wanting to hang! Ages 12-19.
Looking for a place to relax, laugh, and connect? Join us for Game On: Teen Hangout, where you can play games, meet friends, and enjoy a laid-back space just for teens. Whether you’re competitive or just here to chill, there’s something for everyone.
Spend time creating a Gratitude Tree for the library. Teens will construct the tree, and write points of gratitude on the trees leaves.
Join us at the Western Library for Kid's Craft Club! Come and make a new craft every week!
Opportunities featuring art, gaming, books and food for middle and high school students.
To the victor goes the spoils! Compete with friends in Mario Kart, Madden, 2K, and more! For middle and high school students.
Come and hang out at the Shively Library! Games, crafts, and snacks! Ages 11-19.
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
Nurture a love of reading for your newborn in this special circle time! We’ll introduce pre-literacy skills through books, lap bounces, songs, and rhymes, ending with social play. Ages 0-12 months.
Join us every Wednesday morning from 10-11 a.m. for family storytime!
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
Foster a love of reading with books, songs, movement, and literacy activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 18 months - 24 months
Drop in every Wednesday between 3:00 and 4:30 PM for some afternoon fun. Each week of the month has its own theme: • Kid’s Club Week 1: Play o Nov 4 and Dec 2 o Play pretend with friends using costumes, puppets, props, and more. Playtime fuels your imagination! • Kid’s Club Week 2: Create o Nov 11 and Dec 9 o Create artworks using a variety of materials and techniques, and craft your own masterpiece to take home! • Kid’s Club Week 3: Explore o Nov 18 and Dec 16 o Explore building sets, puzzles, sensory play, and more. Have fun while secretly building STEM skills! • Kid’s Club Week 4: Watch o Nov 25 and Dec 23 o Watch a fun movie and enjoy some refreshments. If you like the film, we can help you check out one of our recommended “read-alike” books on display! • Kid’s Club Week 5 (When Applicable): Mystery o December 30 o Join us for a surprise activity, game, craft, or special guest performer! The program location is Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd, Louisville, KY 40205 (Building 3, Art Room) HSP, Highlands, Shelby Park, Highlands-Shelby Park, shelby park, highlands
Join us as we envision and create! Different mediums will be explored every month, including painting, collaging, clay sculpting, and more! Ages 10-19 The program location is Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd, Louisville, KY 40205 HSP, Highlands, Shelby Park, Highlands-Shelby Park, shelby park, highlands
Need a place to focus and get things done? Join us for No Noise, Just Notes, a dedicated quiet study time just for teens to relax, concentrate, and knock out homework or projects. Bring your materials, find your flow, and let the library be your study spot.
Teens use our meeting space to hang out, play games, and enjoy other fun SCREEN-FREE activities!
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 every Wednesday for hands-on art projects, crafts, and DIY creations. For middle and high school students.
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
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities. Introduce your baby to a love of literature through books, songs, movement, rhythm, and rhyme followed by a short period of play time. Best for ages 0 to 24 mos. 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. Best for ages 2-3.
Make art, play, and socialize. For ages 2-3.
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 0-24 months. This program location is Highlands Community Ministries, 1228 E. Breckinridge St., Louisville, KY 40204 HSP, Highlands, Shelby Park, Highlands-Shelby Park, shelby park, highlands
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
Meet therapy dog Rowan for some four legged fun at Family Storytime.
A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 2-5 HSP, Highlands, Shelby Park, Highlands-Shelby Park, shelby park, highlands
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
Get in the zone with a dedicated study time just for teens who are ready to focus and get things done. Whether you’re tackling homework, studying for a test, or catching up on projects, this is your space to work without distractions. Bring your materials, find your rhythm, and make the most of your hustle.
Enjoy teen space with the art cart and board games. Middle and high school students.
Drop in for an afternoon of activities at the library, just for kids! Snacks provided. Ages 6 – 11
Join Jefferson County 4-H for a 4-H club just for ages 5-8! 4-H Cloverbuds helps young children learn life skills to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens. Each month, we'll learn about insects, make a fun bug-themed snack using the Charlie Cart, and enjoy music and movement. November - Bug cakes December - Snowman smoothies Ages 5-8
The Best Taco Recipe Join our friends from 4-H for a monthly cooking class geared for children and families. Each month we learn basic skills used in the kitchen. Space is limited. Registration is required. Ages 9-13
Come play and build with blocks, blocks and more blocks! Ages 0-6.
Themed activities to encourage imagination and exploration, and to support developing socio-emotional, language, and motor skills. For ages 2-6. This program is funded by PNC Grow Up Great
Come engage in a variety of sensory activities.
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.
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
Pint Size Playdate is a chance to meet new families and enjoy social play time. Coffee and toys provided.
Come and hang out Saturday morning with us, with a variety of games to choose from! Ages 11-19
Book it to Baxter Community Center for storytime, crafts and festive family fun. Ages 0-5. This program has been made possible by the PNC grant.
Bring stories to life through yoga poses, songs, interactive games, and guided movement. Children will stretch, balance, and explore while building coordination, and confidence. No yoga mats required. Ages 0-5. This program is funded by PNC Grow Up Great.
Ditch the boring bio and build a journal spread that actually captures your personality! Join COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Daviona Duncan for this session, which is all about turning scrap paper, vintage clippings, stickers, and textures into a custom snapshot of who you are right now. For teens, ages 13-18. Registration is required.
This special Family Story Time is in Arabic and English. Experience the language, and songs of Arabic cultures
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
Join us at the Welcome Center of Jefferson Memorial Forest for a nature-themed storytime and activities! If rain or excessive heat, the program will move indoors. Ages 0-6
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
Tap into your creativity at Craft Space: Teen Edition, where you can explore fun crafts and hands-on projects in a relaxed, welcoming space. Whether you’re into art, DIY, or just trying something new, there’s a spot for you here. Bring your ideas, hang out with friends, and make something awesome.
Teens use our meeting space to hang out, play games, and enjoy other fun activities!
Join us in the Teen Space for video games, board games, and simple craft projects. For middle and high school students.
Teens will gain hands-on experience in the kitchen while building confidence, self-reliance, and essential food literacy skills that last a lifetime with our local 4-H Cooperative Extension Office using our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen. November: Stove-top Mac'n Cheese December: Pizza Bagels Grades 6 – 12.
Join your friends at the Shawnee Library for an entertaining feature full of action, drama, humor, and adventure! Ages 12-18.
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
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
A programme at Louisville Free Public Library.
Join us for a weekly night of board games, video games, and snacks! Ages 10-19 This program location is Highlands Community Ministries, 1228 E. Breckinridge St. Louisville, KY 40204 HSP, Highlands, Shelby Park, Highlands-Shelby Park, shelby park, highlands
Join us each month for a fun lesson followed by an activity. Ages 9-18
Come join us Tuesday afternoons after school for an art club for teens! Each week will be something different, and no experience needed! Basic art supplies always available for teens just wanting to hang! Ages 12-19.
Looking for a place to relax, laugh, and connect? Join us for Game On: Teen Hangout, where you can play games, meet friends, and enjoy a laid-back space just for teens. Whether you’re competitive or just here to chill, there’s something for everyone.
Spend time creating a Gratitude Tree for the library. Teens will construct the tree, and write points of gratitude on the trees leaves.
Join us at the Western Library for Kid's Craft Club! Come and make a new craft every week!
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. All ages and reading levels welcome. 15 minute time slots available for reservation Registration required. Call (502) 394-0379 or email northeastyouthservices@lfpl.org Reading times limited to 15 min per child/family. Ages 3 - 12
Opportunities featuring art, gaming, books and food for middle and high school students.
Louisville sits at the Falls of the Ohio and is known for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs each May, for the Louisville Slugger factory with a 120-foot bat leaning on its Main Street front, and for Muhammad Ali, whose Center is on the riverfront. Families use the Kentucky Science Center, the Louisville Zoo, the Speed Art Museum and the Big Four Bridge, an old railway bridge now walked across to Indiana. The Louisville Free Public Library's Main Library on York Street opened in 1908 with a Carnegie grant.
Holiday events for kids in Louisville, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
78 children’s events are on in Louisville in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Louisville Free Public Library (21 branches, 841 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
The same calendars serve Jeffersontown and Shively, so searching any of those names finds the same events.
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