Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Image reads "Chapter Book Classics Winter Party" against a gradient blue background with snowflakes on it. To the right of the title is a spiderweb ornament and a piggy bank painted to look like a log cabin.

Chapter Book Classics Winter Party

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Fandom Fun, Holiday Program

Age Group:

Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
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, Books & Authors, Fandom Fun, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Once upon a winter, the stories came to life... ❄️📚✨

Image reads "Very Merry Teen Lounge" against a dark brick wall background. Above the title are Christmas lights and to the left of the title are icons for the event. The icons include a laptop, a VR headset, a pair of dice, a chocolate bar and drink, and an easel and paintbrush.

Very Merry Teen Lounge

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Games & Play, Holiday Program

Age Group:

Teens
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 holly-jolly special edition of Teen Lounge has arrived! 🎁🔔

Image reads "History Roundtable" against a blurred background. To the left of the title are two conversation bubbles.

History Roundtable

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Learning & Lectures, History

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, History
Event Details:

Love a good story from the past? ⏳

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Virtual Replay

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen Table at Central Library

Program Type:

Games & Play

Age Group:

Teens, Tweens
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Table
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Insert coin to continue... 👾

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Snowballs and Lasers (Session 1)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Central Library

Program Type:

Games & Play

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teamwork makes the dream work... 

Graphic promoting Workforce Workshops, featuring large gear icons with images representing job search, resumes, career questions, and education. The main blue gear displays a checkmark and the text ‘Workforce Workshops.’ Additional gears show icons of a resume, speech bubbles with a question mark, a computer labeled ‘Job Search,’ and a graduation cap.

Workforce Workshops

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Learning & Lectures, Community Event, Job & Career

Age Group:

Adults, Teens
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Community Event, Job & Career
Event Details:

Build your confidence. Boost your skills. Step into what’s next. 💼✨

Graphic for a program titled ‘Acting Fundamentals.’ The text appears in large golden letters on a black stage background with red theater curtains and spotlights. Below, the words ‘with Kentucky Shakespeare’ appear next to the Kentucky Shakespeare logo featuring a stylized Shakespeare face. Comedy and tragedy masks are on the left, and a gold megaphone is on the right.

Acting Fundamentals with Kentucky Shakespeare

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch

Program Type:

Movies & Performances, Storytelling

Age Group:

Teens, Tweens
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Movies & Performances, Storytelling
Event Details:

Find your spotlight! 🎭✨

Ready to step into character and bring stories to life? Dive into the world of theater with Kentucky Shakespeare in this high-energy Acting Fundamentals workshop!

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Silly Safaris

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Animal Visit, STEM Learning

Age Group:

Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Animal Visit, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Mammals and reptiles and hibernators, oh my… 🐍❄️🐾

Image reads "Historic Connections" and features a vintage-themed design with old family photographs, handwritten letters, and a magnifying glass highlighting an aerial view of Waverly Hills Sanatorium. Logos for The Filson Historical Society and Mount Washington Historical Society are in the top left corner.

Historic Connections

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch

Program Type:

Adult Learning & Lectures

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures
Event Details:

Explore the past, one story at a time!

Graphic promoting Workforce Workshops, featuring large gear icons with images representing job search, resumes, career questions, and education. The main blue gear displays a checkmark and the text ‘Workforce Workshops.’ Additional gears show icons of a resume, speech bubbles with a question mark, a computer labeled ‘Job Search,’ and a graduation cap.

Workforce Workshops

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Adult Learning & Lectures, Job & Career

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Job & Career
Event Details:

Build your confidence. Boost your skills. Step into what’s next. 💼✨

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Hillview Branch Library CLOSED for Expansion & Renovation

All Day 11/28–12/1
Hillview Branch
Closing
Branches:
Hillview Branch
Description:

Hillview Branch Library is currently closed for a major expansion and renovation project.

Gentle Stretch

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Hillview Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
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.

For ages 21 and up. Just drop in!

Brown Bag Book Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
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:

Silent Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Sunroom
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Shhh, we're reading...

Join our introvert happy hour! Bring your current book and spend time reading with fellow book lovers every Tuesday evening. You can socialize your way with no need to finish a specific book or weigh in on a group discussion.

Psst... We'll set the cozy atmosphere with dimmed lights, calming music, and a selection of warm beverages including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. To create the ultimate cozy space for yourself, you are welcome to bring a pillow and blanket.

For ages 18 and up. Just drop in!

Yoga

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Lebanon Junction Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Om…..

Clear your mind, reduce stress, strengthen your body, and gain flexibility in a fun and friendly yoga session! Join a certified yoga instructor for a timeout from your busy schedule as you learn breath work, light stretching techniques, beginner poses, and more.

This is a no-pressure class that is perfect for all levels of ability. We'll never go beyond your comfort level and will offer something for all yoga enthusiasts and curiosity seekers. If a standard pose presents difficulty, modifications will be offered to allow all the benefits without added stress to the body. Plus, variations of the poses will be demonstrated for those who seek something a little more challenging. Namaste!

A limited supply of yoga mats will be available for participants. Please bring your own mats and water bottles if you have them!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Laureen Laumeyer is a registered RYT 500 yoga instructor from the Karma School of Yoga & Wellness.

The Games People Play

10:00am–12:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Games & Play, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Let's enjoy the fun and games, together!

Join us every Wednesday for good company and a ton of fun. Get together with other game enthusiasts to play a variety of card and tabletop games like American mahjong, Phase 10, Rook, and more. Play your favorites with friends or learn to play something new!

Psst... Don't see one of your favorite games? Bring it with you to share with the group or suggest something new for our collection!

For ages 18 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.

Crafting with Gayle

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters...

Explore the great wide world of crafts with Gayle!

Come get social with fellow craft enthusiasts on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month as we learn new techniques and work on fun new projects. We'll have a crafty good time!

From acrylics to wreath making, there are endless crafts to explore!

  • Button crafts
  • Clock making
  • Decoupage
  • Jewelry making
  • Leatherworking
  • Painting
  • Paper crafts
  • Scrapbooking
  • Thread crafts
    (crochet, embroidery, quilting, sewing, weaving, and more!)
  • Upcycled crafts
  • Wire projects
  • Wood crafts & woodburning
  • Wreath making

For ages 18 and up. Just drop in!
Space and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? E-mail gayle@bcplib.org.

Crafting with Gayle

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters...

Explore the great wide world of crafts with Gayle!

Come get social with fellow craft enthusiasts on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month as we learn new techniques and work on fun new projects. We'll have a crafty good time!

From acrylics to wreath making, there are endless crafts to explore!

  • Button crafts
  • Clock making
  • Decoupage
  • Jewelry making
  • Leatherworking
  • Painting
  • Paper crafts
  • Scrapbooking
  • Thread crafts
    (crochet, embroidery, quilting, sewing, weaving, and more!)
  • Upcycled crafts
  • Wire projects
  • Wood crafts & woodburning
  • Wreath making

For ages 18 and up. Just drop in!
Space and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? E-mail gayle@bcplib.org.

Active 55+

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness, Technology Class
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!

Gentle Stretch

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Hillview Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
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.

For ages 21 and up. Just drop in!

'Tis the Season

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Cozy crafts, merry moments, and a little magic... ✨

Reading Together

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
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

GED Testing Center

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Unlock a world of opportunities...

Chair Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
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.

Adult Game Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Leave the kids and worries at home… It’s GAME TIME! 🎲🎮

Gentle Stretch

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Hillview Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
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.

For ages 21 and up. Just drop in!

SPECIAL CALLED Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Meetings are open to the public.

Due to the holiday week, the Library Board of Trustees will hold a Special Called Meeting in December in place of their regular monthly meeting on the 4th Tuesday of the month (12/23).

Silent Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Sunroom
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Shhh, we're reading...

Join our introvert happy hour! Bring your current book and spend time reading with fellow book lovers every Tuesday evening. You can socialize your way with no need to finish a specific book or weigh in on a group discussion.

Psst... We'll set the cozy atmosphere with dimmed lights, calming music, and a selection of warm beverages including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. To create the ultimate cozy space for yourself, you are welcome to bring a pillow and blanket.

For ages 18 and up. Just drop in!

History Roundtable

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, History
Event Details:

Love a good story from the past? ⏳

The Games People Play

10:00am–12:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Games & Play, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Let's enjoy the fun and games, together!

Join us every Wednesday for good company and a ton of fun. Get together with other game enthusiasts to play a variety of card and tabletop games like American mahjong, Phase 10, Rook, and more. Play your favorites with friends or learn to play something new!

Psst... Don't see one of your favorite games? Bring it with you to share with the group or suggest something new for our collection!

For ages 18 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.

GED Testing Center

3:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Unlock a world of opportunities...

Active 55+

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness, Technology Class
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!

Gentle Stretch

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Hillview Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
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.

For ages 21 and up. Just drop in!

'Tis the Season

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Cozy crafts, merry moments, and a little magic... ✨