Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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! 🎁🔔

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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… 🐍❄️🐾

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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. 💼✨

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, February 3, 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. 💼✨

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Coffee Chats

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 55+
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Coffee Bar
Age Group: Ages 55+
Program Type: Group Meetup
Event Details:

A whole latte fun...

Join us every Friday for a good cup of coffee, great conversation, and more! You can mingle with peers, read the newspaper, work on a puzzle, play a game, share stories, or ask questions about technology.

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!

Teen Lounge

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Hillview Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Hang out, play, and explore all that the library has to offer!

At Teen Lounge, your experience is in YOUR hands. Drop in when you like, and choose whichever activity suits your mood. Play on our gaming laptops and consoles, explore the world of virtual reality, create your own art projects, tinker with a variety of technology and engineering tools, get your game on with an assortment of board and card games, and share the experience with your friends. Plus, enjoy free refreshments!

For ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Teen Lounge

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Hang out, play, and explore all that the library has to offer!

At Teen Lounge, your experience is in YOUR hands. Drop in when you like, and choose whichever activity suits your mood. Play on our gaming laptops and consoles, explore the world of virtual reality, create your own art projects, tinker with a variety of technology and engineering tools, get your game on with an assortment of board and card games, and share the experience with your friends. Plus, enjoy free refreshments!

For ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Libraries & Liches: Adult D&D

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: Fandom Fun, Games & Play, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Ready to slay a lich, share some laughs, and roll for adventure? 💀🗡️🎲

LEGO Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Join other LEGO enthusiasts as we explore our creativity...

Show off your LEGO-building skills at the library as you build something amazing together or engineer your own project. We'll provide the LEGO bricks—you provide the imagination!

For ages 5 and up. Just drop in!

Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: The Retreat
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fandom Fun, Games & Play, Group Meetup
Event Details:

It’s all in the dice…

Join us to learn a new game or develop your Dungeons and Dragons skills further! Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop game that focuses on collaboration, creativity, imagination, and teamwork. You will be able to build your character then jump into the storytelling and roleplay realm.

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

Reading Together

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Central Library
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

Coffee Chats

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 55+
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Ages 55+
Program Type: Group Meetup
Event Details:

A whole latte fun...

Join us every Friday for a good cup of coffee, great conversation, and more! You can mingle with peers, read the newspaper, work on a puzzle, play a game, share stories, or ask questions about technology.

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!

Coffee Chats

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 55+
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Coffee Bar
Age Group: Ages 55+
Program Type: Group Meetup
Event Details:

A whole latte fun...

Join us every Friday for a good cup of coffee, great conversation, and more! You can mingle with peers, read the newspaper, work on a puzzle, play a game, share stories, or ask questions about technology.

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!

LEGO Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Hillview Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Join other LEGO enthusiasts as we explore our creativity...

Show off your LEGO-building skills at the library as you build something amazing together or engineer your own project. We'll provide the LEGO bricks—you provide the imagination!

For ages 5 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:

Memory Café

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Be welcomed just as you are... 🌿💛

Homeschool Connect

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

A fun, casual hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids!

Bring "school" to the library as you connect with other members of the homeschool community! We'll have activities at each session for students of different ages and interests, but the main purpose of this program is to give you a fun and casual hangout to share experiences and get to know other homeschooling families. Parents and families just curious about homeschooling are welcome to attend, too!

For all ages. Just drop in!

Teen Lounge

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Hillview Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Hang out, play, and explore all that the library has to offer!

At Teen Lounge, your experience is in YOUR hands. Drop in when you like, and choose whichever activity suits your mood. Play on our gaming laptops and consoles, explore the world of virtual reality, create your own art projects, tinker with a variety of technology and engineering tools, get your game on with an assortment of board and card games, and share the experience with your friends. Plus, enjoy free refreshments!

For ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Teen Lounge

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Hang out, play, and explore all that the library has to offer!

At Teen Lounge, your experience is in YOUR hands. Drop in when you like, and choose whichever activity suits your mood. Play on our gaming laptops and consoles, explore the world of virtual reality, create your own art projects, tinker with a variety of technology and engineering tools, get your game on with an assortment of board and card games, and share the experience with your friends. Plus, enjoy free refreshments!

For ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Anime Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Saiyan hi to a good time...

Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Whether you're into classic characters or the latest trends, this is your space to connect, create, and celebrate your fandom. After all, as every anime fan knows—adventures are better with friends!

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

Coffee Chats

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 55+
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Ages 55+
Program Type: Group Meetup
Event Details:

A whole latte fun...

Join us every Friday for a good cup of coffee, great conversation, and more! You can mingle with peers, read the newspaper, work on a puzzle, play a game, share stories, or ask questions about technology.

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!

Coffee Chats

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 55+
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Coffee Bar
Age Group: Ages 55+
Program Type: Group Meetup
Event Details:

A whole latte fun...

Join us every Friday for a good cup of coffee, great conversation, and more! You can mingle with peers, read the newspaper, work on a puzzle, play a game, share stories, or ask questions about technology.

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!

Mocktails & Masterpieces: A Painting Experience

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Mt. Washington Branch
Full
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! ✨🎨🍹

CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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

All BCPL locations are closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular library services will resume on Tuesday.

Homeschool Libratory

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, Elementary Ages
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary Ages
Program Type: Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Full STEAM ahead to the Homeschool Libratory…

Explore hands-on STEAM activities with your fellow homeschoolers each month. At each Libratory meetup, we’ll do something new and exciting with all your new friends. "School" is in session!

For ages 5–12. Just drop in!

Teen Lounge

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Hillview Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Hang out, play, and explore all that the library has to offer!

At Teen Lounge, your experience is in YOUR hands. Drop in when you like, and choose whichever activity suits your mood. Play on our gaming laptops and consoles, explore the world of virtual reality, create your own art projects, tinker with a variety of technology and engineering tools, get your game on with an assortment of board and card games, and share the experience with your friends. Plus, enjoy free refreshments!

For ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Teen Lounge

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Hang out, play, and explore all that the library has to offer!

At Teen Lounge, your experience is in YOUR hands. Drop in when you like, and choose whichever activity suits your mood. Play on our gaming laptops and consoles, explore the world of virtual reality, create your own art projects, tinker with a variety of technology and engineering tools, get your game on with an assortment of board and card games, and share the experience with your friends. Plus, enjoy free refreshments!

For ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fandom Fun, Games & Play, Group Meetup
Event Details:

It’s all in the dice…

Join us to learn a new game or develop your Dungeons and Dragons skills further! Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop game that focuses on collaboration, creativity, imagination, and teamwork. You will be able to build your character then jump into the storytelling and roleplay realm.

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!