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CLOSED for Independence Day

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. Best wishes for a safe and fun 4th of July!

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. Best wishes for a safe and fun 4th of July!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Chair Yoga

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Chair Yoga:

Regular yoga is so intimidating—try chair yoga!Start your week well with "choga" fun and relaxation with certified instructor Sara Stearns of Derby City Yoga.Now you can enjoy a ge...


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Regular yoga is so intimidating—try chair yoga!

Start your week well with "choga" fun and relaxation with certified instructor Sara Stearns of Derby City Yoga.

Now you can enjoy a gentler yoga workout without becoming an arm-and-leg pretzel. This low-impact version is performed with a chair for support, making it perfect for a beginner or someone with difficulty balancing. Some individuals in wheelchairs may also be able to participate; please consult your doctor first if you have medical questions or concerns.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Gentle Stretch

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Gentle Stretch:

Stretch it out... Increase flexibility, relieve sore muscles, and rejuvenate your body! Join Donna to jumpstart your day with a low-impact exercise class designed to engage all ...


🏗️ PLEASE NOTE— Due to construction, this event will take place at an offsite location. We hope to see you there!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stretch it out...

Increase flexibility, relieve sore muscles, and rejuvenate your body! Join Donna to jumpstart your day with a low-impact exercise class designed to engage all the major muscle groups through gentle stretches and balancing techniques. This is a beginner-friendly class; a chair will typically be used for support.

ABOUT DONNA
Donna Hall is a beloved member of our Hillview Branch Library staff. She has 17 years' experience as a practitioner along with intermittent teaching experience, including work as a substitute instructor at the YMCA.


🏗️ PLEASE NOTE— Due to construction, this event will take place at an offsite location. We hope to see you there!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Rhyme Time

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Baby Rhyme Time:

Come sing along... Bond with your baby and meet new friends during this special storytime designed for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. Bounce, wiggle, and giggle toge...

For ages 0–18 months and their caregivers. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Childhood, Music & Dance
Event Details:

Come sing along...

Bond with your baby and meet new friends during this special storytime designed for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. Bounce, wiggle, and giggle together as you share short books and learn rhymes, songs, and fingerplays that nurture language skills and foster brain development. Plus, enjoy tummy time and targeted activities designed to stimulate your child's senses.

Each session offers literacy tips and strategies to promote social, motor, and early-literacy skills.

For ages 0–18 months and their caregivers. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Gentle Stretch

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Gentle Stretch:

Stretch it out... Increase flexibility, relieve sore muscles, and rejuvenate your body! Join Donna to jumpstart your day with a low-impact exercise class designed to engage all ...


🏗️ PLEASE NOTE— Due to construction, this event will take place at an offsite location. We hope to see you there!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stretch it out...

Increase flexibility, relieve sore muscles, and rejuvenate your body! Join Donna to jumpstart your day with a low-impact exercise class designed to engage all the major muscle groups through gentle stretches and balancing techniques. This is a beginner-friendly class; a chair will typically be used for support.

ABOUT DONNA
Donna Hall is a beloved member of our Hillview Branch Library staff. She has 17 years' experience as a practitioner along with intermittent teaching experience, including work as a substitute instructor at the YMCA.


🏗️ PLEASE NOTE— Due to construction, this event will take place at an offsite location. We hope to see you there!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Active 55+

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Active 55+:

55 is not a speed limit, it's a starting point... Join us on Thursdays to create an active routine and meaningful social interactions. Enjoy games, cards, Wii Bowling, fun craft...

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!
Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Gayle at 543-7675 ext. 2551 or e-mail gayle@bcplib.org.

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

55 is not a speed limit, it's a starting point...

Join us on Thursdays to create an active routine and meaningful social interactions. Enjoy games, cards, Wii Bowling, fun crafts, guest speakers, and more. Plus, discover all sorts of helpful library resources and programs available to you.

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!
Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Gayle at 543-7675 ext. 2551 or e-mail gayle@bcplib.org.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Teen Crafternoon

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Fish Bowl at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Friends who craft together... create memories that last forever! 🎨✂️

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Fish Bowl
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Friends who craft together... create memories that last forever! 🎨✂️

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Reading Together

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 2 at Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Reading Together:

Diversify your reading... On the second Thursday of every month, we're bringing people together through the power of diverse reads. Together, we will explore trending ...

UPCOMING SELECTIONS

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Registration Required
Event Details:

Diversify your reading...

On the second Thursday of every month, we're bringing people together through the power of diverse reads. Together, we will explore trending or highly-respected books that spotlight #OwnVoices stories, underrepresented groups, and diverse experiences so that we can better understand ourselves and each other. Great stories guaranteed!

Psst... If you need help securing a copy of the book, please contact Haleigh.

UPCOMING SELECTIONS

This event is in the "Adults" group

GED Testing Center

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Lebanon Junction Branch
Program Type:
Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job & Career
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Chair Yoga

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Chair Yoga:

Regular yoga is so intimidating—try chair yoga!Start your week well with "choga" fun and relaxation with certified instructor Sara Stearns of Derby City Yoga.Now you can enjoy a ge...


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Regular yoga is so intimidating—try chair yoga!

Start your week well with "choga" fun and relaxation with certified instructor Sara Stearns of Derby City Yoga.

Now you can enjoy a gentler yoga workout without becoming an arm-and-leg pretzel. This low-impact version is performed with a chair for support, making it perfect for a beginner or someone with difficulty balancing. Some individuals in wheelchairs may also be able to participate; please consult your doctor first if you have medical questions or concerns.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Wild Wonders with Kentucky Down Under

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Animal Visit, SummerQuest
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families

Wild things are coming your way... 🐍🦜

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Animal Visit, SummerQuest
Event Details:

Wild things are coming your way... 🐍🦜

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Gentle Stretch

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Gentle Stretch:

Stretch it out... Increase flexibility, relieve sore muscles, and rejuvenate your body! Join Donna to jumpstart your day with a low-impact exercise class designed to engage all ...


🏗️ PLEASE NOTE— Due to construction, this event will take place at an offsite location. We hope to see you there!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stretch it out...

Increase flexibility, relieve sore muscles, and rejuvenate your body! Join Donna to jumpstart your day with a low-impact exercise class designed to engage all the major muscle groups through gentle stretches and balancing techniques. This is a beginner-friendly class; a chair will typically be used for support.

ABOUT DONNA
Donna Hall is a beloved member of our Hillview Branch Library staff. She has 17 years' experience as a practitioner along with intermittent teaching experience, including work as a substitute instructor at the YMCA.


🏗️ PLEASE NOTE— Due to construction, this event will take place at an offsite location. We hope to see you there!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Brown Bag Book Club

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Fish Bowl at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Brown Bag Book Club:

Bring your lunch to the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month! Come enjoy a good, bookish conversation for a lunch to remember. Share your own reading adventures, get recomme...

UPCOMING SELECTIONS:

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Fish Bowl
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Bring your lunch to the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month!

Come enjoy a good, bookish conversation for a lunch to remember. Share your own reading adventures, get recommendations, and discuss our latest book selection. Coffee and tea will be provided.

UPCOMING SELECTIONS:

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Mural Making Workshop with Liz Richter

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History, Storytelling, SummerQuest
Age Group:
Teens

Ready to paint something bigger than a canvas? 🎨🔥

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History, Storytelling, SummerQuest
Event Details:

Ready to paint something bigger than a canvas? 🎨🔥

Friends of the Library

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Central Library
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages
Pokémon Club:

Gotta catch ’em all!Trainers and Pokémaniacs unite on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for Pokémon Club! Enjoy a fun new Pokémon-inspired activity at each session. Plus, visit entertai...

For ages 5–18. Just drop in!

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

Gotta catch ’em all!

Trainers and Pokémaniacs unite on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for Pokémon Club! Enjoy a fun new Pokémon-inspired activity at each session. Plus, visit entertaining activity stations to learn how to play the card game, trade some of your best creatures, and play fun Pokémon mini games.

Psst… Do you play Pokémon Go? Visit a few PokéStops and a gym while you’re at the library!

For ages 5–18. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Better Read Than Dead

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Better Read Than Dead:

Murder, mayhem, and other misdeeds—oh my! If you're obsessed with true crime stories and podcasts, you won't want to miss this virtual book club with BCPL resident true-crime fa...

UPCOMING SELECTIONS:

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Murder, mayhem, and other misdeeds—oh my!

If you're obsessed with true crime stories and podcasts, you won't want to miss this virtual book club with BCPL resident true-crime fanatics! Join LaDonna to bond over the macabre and explore this gripping and disturbing genre where the truth is often stranger than fiction. We'll discuss a new book and case each month.

UPCOMING SELECTIONS:

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Rhyme Time

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Baby Rhyme Time:

Come sing along... Bond with your baby and meet new friends during this special storytime designed for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. Bounce, wiggle, and giggle toge...

For ages 0–18 months and their caregivers. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Childhood, Music & Dance
Event Details:

Come sing along...

Bond with your baby and meet new friends during this special storytime designed for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. Bounce, wiggle, and giggle together as you share short books and learn rhymes, songs, and fingerplays that nurture language skills and foster brain development. Plus, enjoy tummy time and targeted activities designed to stimulate your child's senses.

Each session offers literacy tips and strategies to promote social, motor, and early-literacy skills.

For ages 0–18 months and their caregivers. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Adults" group

GED Testing Center

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Lebanon Junction Branch
Program Type:
Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job & Career
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Gentle Stretch

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Gentle Stretch:

Stretch it out... Increase flexibility, relieve sore muscles, and rejuvenate your body! Join Donna to jumpstart your day with a low-impact exercise class designed to engage all ...


🏗️ PLEASE NOTE— Due to construction, this event will take place at an offsite location. We hope to see you there!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stretch it out...

Increase flexibility, relieve sore muscles, and rejuvenate your body! Join Donna to jumpstart your day with a low-impact exercise class designed to engage all the major muscle groups through gentle stretches and balancing techniques. This is a beginner-friendly class; a chair will typically be used for support.

ABOUT DONNA
Donna Hall is a beloved member of our Hillview Branch Library staff. She has 17 years' experience as a practitioner along with intermittent teaching experience, including work as a substitute instructor at the YMCA.


🏗️ PLEASE NOTE— Due to construction, this event will take place at an offsite location. We hope to see you there!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Active 55+

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Active 55+:

55 is not a speed limit, it's a starting point... Join us on Thursdays to create an active routine and meaningful social interactions. Enjoy games, cards, Wii Bowling, fun craft...

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!
Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Gayle at 543-7675 ext. 2551 or e-mail gayle@bcplib.org.

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

55 is not a speed limit, it's a starting point...

Join us on Thursdays to create an active routine and meaningful social interactions. Enjoy games, cards, Wii Bowling, fun crafts, guest speakers, and more. Plus, discover all sorts of helpful library resources and programs available to you.

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!
Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Gayle at 543-7675 ext. 2551 or e-mail gayle@bcplib.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

No Dull Moments Book Club

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
No Dull Moments Book Club:

Feed your curiosity...Nonfiction is far from boring! Join us to explore fascinating true stories, eye-opening studies, and other thought-provoking reads on the third Thursday of th...


UPCOMING SELECTIONS

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feed your curiosity...

Nonfiction is far from boring! Join us to explore fascinating true stories, eye-opening studies, and other thought-provoking reads on the third Thursday of the month. We'll keep things interesting with a variety of nonfiction writing, including biography and memoir, history, popular science, and current events.

Psst... Book copies will be provided to registered participants!


UPCOMING SELECTIONS

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Mocktails & Masterpieces: A Painting Experience

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens

Make your Saturday sparkle! ✨🎨🍹

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your Saturday sparkle! ✨🎨🍹

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Homemade Homegrown Market

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Front Parking Lot at Nichols Branch
Program Type:
Sustainable Living
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Homemade Homegrown Market:

Homemade, homegrown, and straight from the heart... ❤️🌻Discover the heart and soul of Nichols and Bullitt County with a lively celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and communi...


🌟 Psst… Vendor applications will open in March!

Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Front Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Sustainable Living
Event Details:

Homemade, homegrown, and straight from the heart... ❤️🌻

Discover the heart and soul of Nichols and Bullitt County with a lively celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit!

Visit BCPL's Homemade Homegrown Market on the third Saturday of the month to browse a delightful array of handmade treasures, homegrown produce, and homemade treats. This vibrant market experience is the perfect way to connect with neighbors and discover one-of-a-kind finds while we support local artisans, gardeners, farmers, and small businesses. Prepare to savor the incredible talents of your community!


🌟 Psst… Vendor applications will open in March!