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Image reads "Pet Ghost in a Jar" against a yellow to orange gradient background. To the right of the title is a jar with moss and a clay ghost inside.

Pet Ghost in a Jar

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Lebanon Junction Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Ghouls just want to have fun... 👻 Get ready for a spook-tacular craft session where you'll create your very own ghostly companion! Using glow-in-the-dark polymer clay, you'll sc...

Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Ghouls just want to have fun... 👻

Image reads "HallowFest" against an orange to purple gradient background. Under the title is a spell jar labeled "Worm's Wort", a mummy painted pumpkin, a paintbrush, and a pile of candy.

HallowFest

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Nichols Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Fandom Fun, Holiday Program, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Event Details:

Embrace the strange, the whimsical, and the eerie... This October, step into a world of spooky fun and adventure inspired by the dark, quirky magic of filmmaker Tim Burton. Each...

Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Fandom Fun, Holiday Program, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Embrace the strange, the whimsical, and the eerie...

Image reads "Halloween Costume Swap" against a blue background. A clothesline is to the left of the title with a superhero, vampire, and skeleton costume hanging up.

Halloween Costume Swap

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Event Details:

Re-spook, re-scare, re-wear... Rescue your old costumes from the grave as you discover your new Halloween disguise—for FREE! Get a scary good deal at our library Halloween co...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Re-spook, re-scare, re-wear...

Rescue your old costumes from the grave as you discover your new Halloween disguise—for FREE!

Image reads "DIY Trick-or-Treat Bags" against an orange background. Under the title are two tote bags with painted designs on them. One bag has a green "haunted house" and one bag has an orange pumpkin wearing a purple witch hat.

DIY Trick-or-Treat Bags

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages
Event Details:

Trick or treat yo' self to a cute bag... Get ready for Halloween by decorating your very own one-of-a-kind tote bag using paint and plenty of creativity. Not into trick-or-treat...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Trick or treat yo' self to a cute bag...

Image reads "DIY Trick-or-Treat Bags" against an orange background. Under the title are two tote bags with painted designs on them. One bag has a green "haunted house" and one bag has an orange pumpkin wearing a purple witch hat.

DIY Trick-or-Treat Bags

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages
Event Details:

Trick or treat yo' self to a cute bag... Get ready for Halloween by decorating your very own one-of-a-kind tote bag using paint and plenty of creativity. Not into trick-or-treat...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Trick or treat yo' self to a cute bag...

Image reads "Pumpkin Decorating". A little girl painting a unicorn pumpkin takes up the majority of the image.

Pumpkin Decorating

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Hillview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Pumpkin Decorating:

No jack-o’-lanterns allowed… But guys and ghouls of all ages are invited to our no-carve pumpkin decorating party! Join us to turn an ordinary pumpkin into something spooktac...

Event Details:

Psst... When you’re done, pumpkins will be placed on display along our outdoor pumpkin path as part of our Pumpkin Walk. Individuals and family groups are also welcome to ...

Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:

No jack-o’-lanterns allowed…

But guys and ghouls of all ages are invited to our no-carve pumpkin decorating party!

Join us to turn an ordinary pumpkin into something spooktacular. We’ll supply the pumpkins, paints, and other decorations; you supply the creative spark to make your pumpkin light up! Your creation can be as funny, fancy, or scary as you like. 

Psst...

Image reads "Pumpkin Decorating". A little girl painting a unicorn pumpkin takes up the majority of the image.

Pumpkin Decorating

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Pumpkin Decorating:

No jack-o’-lanterns allowed… But guys and ghouls of all ages are invited to our no-carve pumpkin decorating party! Join us to turn an ordinary pumpkin into something spooktac...

Event Details:

Note: This is one of two sessions being offered this day in order to accommodate large numbers. Please register for one session only. For all ages. Registration is required for...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

No jack-o’-lanterns allowed…

But guys and ghouls of all ages are invited to our no-carve pumpkin decorating party!

Join us to turn an ordinary pumpkin into something spooktacular. We’ll supply the pumpkins, paints, and other decorations; you supply the creative spark to make your pumpkin light up! Your creation can be as funny, fancy, or scary as you like. 

Note: This is one of two sessions being offered this day in order to accommodate large numbers. Please register for one session only.

Image reads "HallowFest" against an orange to purple gradient background. Under the title is a spell jar labeled "Worm's Wort", a mummy painted pumpkin, a paintbrush, and a pile of candy.

HallowFest

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Nichols Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Fandom Fun, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Event Details:

Embrace the strange, the whimsical, and the eerie... This October, step into a world of spooky fun and adventure inspired by the dark, quirky magic of filmmaker Tim Burton. Each...

Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Fandom Fun, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Embrace the strange, the whimsical, and the eerie...

Image reads "Pumpkin Decorating". A little girl painting a unicorn pumpkin takes up the majority of the image.

Pumpkin Decorating

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Pumpkin Decorating:

No jack-o’-lanterns allowed… But guys and ghouls of all ages are invited to our no-carve pumpkin decorating party! Join us to turn an ordinary pumpkin into something spooktac...

Event Details:

Note: This is one of two sessions being offered this day in order to accommodate large numbers. Please register for one session only. For all ages. Registration is required for...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

No jack-o’-lanterns allowed…

But guys and ghouls of all ages are invited to our no-carve pumpkin decorating party!

Join us to turn an ordinary pumpkin into something spooktacular. We’ll supply the pumpkins, paints, and other decorations; you supply the creative spark to make your pumpkin light up! Your creation can be as funny, fancy, or scary as you like. 

Note: This is one of two sessions being offered this day in order to accommodate large numbers. Please register for one session only.

Image reads "HallowFest" against an orange to purple gradient background. Under the title is a spell jar labeled "Worm's Wort", a mummy painted pumpkin, a paintbrush, and a pile of candy.

HallowFest

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Nichols Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Fandom Fun, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Event Details:

Embrace the strange, the whimsical, and the eerie... This October, step into a world of spooky fun and adventure inspired by the dark, quirky magic of filmmaker Tim Burton. Each...

Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Fandom Fun, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Embrace the strange, the whimsical, and the eerie...

Image reads "Pumpkin Decorating". A little girl painting a unicorn pumpkin takes up the majority of the image.

Pumpkin Decorating

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Hillview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Pumpkin Decorating:

No jack-o’-lanterns allowed… But guys and ghouls of all ages are invited to our no-carve pumpkin decorating party! Join us to turn an ordinary pumpkin into something spooktac...

Event Details:

Psst... When you’re done, pumpkins will be placed on display along our outdoor pumpkin path as part of our Pumpkin Walk. Individuals and family groups are also welcome to ...

Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:

No jack-o’-lanterns allowed…

But guys and ghouls of all ages are invited to our no-carve pumpkin decorating party!

Join us to turn an ordinary pumpkin into something spooktacular. We’ll supply the pumpkins, paints, and other decorations; you supply the creative spark to make your pumpkin light up! Your creation can be as funny, fancy, or scary as you like. 

Psst...

Image reads "Pumpkin Decorating". A little girl painting a unicorn pumpkin takes up the majority of the image.

Pumpkin Decorating

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Back Patio at Lebanon Junction Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Pumpkin Decorating:

No jack-o’-lanterns allowed… But guys and ghouls of all ages are invited to our no-carve pumpkin decorating party! Join us to turn an ordinary pumpkin into something spooktac...

Event Details:

Psst... Participants will take their decorated pumpkins home after the event. For all ages. Just drop in! Seating and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served b...

Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Back Patio
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:

No jack-o’-lanterns allowed…

But guys and ghouls of all ages are invited to our no-carve pumpkin decorating party!

Join us to turn an ordinary pumpkin into something spooktacular. We’ll supply the pumpkins, paints, and other decorations; you supply the creative spark to make your pumpkin light up! Your creation can be as funny, fancy, or scary as you like. 

Psst... Participants will take their decorated pumpkins home after the event.

Image reads "Pumpkin Decorating". A little girl painting a unicorn pumpkin takes up the majority of the image.

Pumpkin Decorating

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Pumpkin Decorating:

No jack-o’-lanterns allowed… But guys and ghouls of all ages are invited to our no-carve pumpkin decorating party! Join us to turn an ordinary pumpkin into something spooktac...

Event Details:

Hey, Pumpkins Artists! 🎃 We'd love for you to leave your decorated pumpkins at the library to help add some extra fun and spooky vibes to our Bugs,Bones & Beyond event on Octo...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Holiday Program
Event Details:

No jack-o’-lanterns allowed…

But guys and ghouls of all ages are invited to our no-carve pumpkin decorating party!

Join us to turn an ordinary pumpkin into something spooktacular. We’ll supply the pumpkins, paints, and other decorations; you supply the creative spark to make your pumpkin light up! Your creation can be as funny, fancy, or scary as you like. 

Hey, Pumpkins Artists! 🎃

Image reads "HallowFest" against an orange to purple gradient background. Under the title is a spell jar labeled "Worm's Wort", a mummy painted pumpkin, a paintbrush, and a pile of candy.

HallowFest

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Nichols Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Fandom Fun, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Event Details:

Embrace the strange, the whimsical, and the eerie... This October, step into a world of spooky fun and adventure inspired by the dark, quirky magic of filmmaker Tim Burton. Each...

Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Fandom Fun, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Embrace the strange, the whimsical, and the eerie...

Image reads "Pumpkin Walk" a photo of candle lit jack-o-lanterns takes up the majority of the image. A circle with a family in costume is in the top right corner.

Pumpkin Walk

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pavilion Walking Path at Hillview Branch
Program Type:
Community Event, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Event Details:

A spooktacular Halloween event… We’re turning our outdoor walking trail into a family-friendly fall experience! Take a stroll along our enchanting pumpkin path filled with jack...

Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Pavilion Walking Path
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Holiday Program
Event Details:

A spooktacular Halloween event…

Image reads "They Come Out at Night: Nocturnal Animals with Second Chances Wildlife Center" against a nighttime background. To the top right of the title is a branch with 3 bats hanging off it and a skunk under the branch.

They Come Out at Night: Nocturnal Animals

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Animal Visit, Holiday Program, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Event Details:

The night shift is where the wild comes alive... Just in time for Halloween, live skunks and bats are visiting BCPL for a special event with Second Chances Wildlife Center. 'Tis...

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Animal Visit, Holiday Program, STEM Learning
Event Details:

The night shift is where the wild comes alive...

Image reads "SERIOUS Paranormal Science" against a black background. An audio recorder is under the title. A glowing aura and sound recording graphic are behind the title.

SERIOUS Paranormal Science

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Lebanon Junction Branch
Program Type:
Holiday Program, STEM Learning, Storytelling
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Event Details:

"Studying Experiences Rarely Investigated Or Understood by Science is what we do..." SERIOUS Paranormal is serious about ghosts! Join this Louisvil...

Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Holiday Program, STEM Learning, Storytelling
Event Details:

"Studying Experiences Rarely Investigated Or Understood by 

Image reads "Scream Lounge" on a blue brick background. Graphics of a computer, dice, snacks, VR headset, and art easel are to the left of the title. A ghost is flying off the title and a cobweb is in the top left corner.

Scream Lounge

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Games & Play, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

A spooktacular special edition of Teen Lounge awaits! For one night only, Teen Lounge transforms into Scream Lounge—your ultimate Halloween hangout! Dress in your best costume a...

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Games & Play, Holiday Program
Event Details:

A spooktacular special edition of Teen Lounge awaits!

Image reads "Family Movie Night" against a dark yellow sunburst background. A bucket of popcorn, a cup, and a movie reel are above the title.

Family Movie Night

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Fandom Fun, Holiday Program, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Family Movie Night:

Join us for a fun family movie!

Event Details:

Jinkies! Gather the family for a special Halloween screening of Scooby-Doo (2002). Enjoy snacks, decorations, and plenty of Scooby activities for a night full of spooky fun and mys...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Fandom Fun, Holiday Program, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family movie!

Jinkies! Gather the family for a special Halloween screening of Scooby-Doo (2002). Enjoy snacks, decorations, and plenty of Scooby activities for a night full of spooky fun and mystery!

Image reads "HallowFest" against an orange to purple gradient background. Under the title is a spell jar labeled "Worm's Wort", a mummy painted pumpkin, a paintbrush, and a pile of candy.

HallowFest

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Nichols Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Fandom Fun, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Event Details:

Embrace the strange, the whimsical, and the eerie... This October, step into a world of spooky fun and adventure inspired by the dark, quirky magic of filmmaker Tim Burton. Each...

Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Fandom Fun, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Embrace the strange, the whimsical, and the eerie...

CLOSED for Staff Development

All Day
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site

All BCPL locations will be closed for biannual staff training. We will reopen as usual at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 2nd.

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All BCPL locations will be closed for biannual staff training. We will reopen as usual at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 2nd.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving

All Day
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site

All locations are closed for the holiday. Services will resume on Friday at 9:00 AM. Happy Thanksgiving!

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All locations are closed for the holiday. Services will resume on Friday at 9:00 AM. Happy Thanksgiving!

Image reads "Louisville Ballet Presents "Nutcracker Storytime" against a watercolor background. An open book with magical sparkles coming from the pages is to the right of the title. Performers from the Louisville Ballet in Nutcracker costume are to the left of the title.

Louisville Ballet Presents "Nutcracker Storytime"

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Lebanon Junction Branch
Program Type:
Holiday Program, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Age Group:
Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Event Details:

Dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy... Join the Louisville Ballet as they bring some timeless holiday magic to BCPL with "Nutcracker Storytime." Listen to the Nutcracker story read ...

Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Holiday Program, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

Dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy...

CLOSED for Christmas Eve

All Day
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site

All locations are closed for the Christmas holidays. Library services will resume on December 27th. Best wishes for a joyful holiday season!

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All locations are closed for the Christmas holidays. Library services will resume on December 27th. Best wishes for a joyful holiday season!