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Image reads "Hair Love: Braiding, Twisting, and More for Textured Hair" on a teal background. Three smiling illustrated children with textured hair stand holding hands. One child wears a yellow dress with puff buns, one wears a blue shirt and tan shorts with short curls, and one wears a pink shirt and blue shorts with curly hair. Decorative hearts and swirl designs appear around them.

Hair Love: Braiding, Twisting, and More for Textured Hair

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch

Program Type:

Adult Learning & Lectures, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Textured hair, built for caregivers who are learning.🪮❤️

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Workforce Workshops

Monday, February 23, 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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Financial Education with Park Community Credit Union

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Learning & Lectures, Business & Finance

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, Business & Finance
Event Details:

Get smart with your money... 💡

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Youth Art Gallery

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Community Event

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event
Event Details:

Get inspired...

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Workforce Workshops

Tuesday, March 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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Dragons, Dinos & Dump Trucks Club

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun

Age Group:

Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun
Event Details:

Love big creatures, big trucks, and big imagination? 🐉🦖🚧

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Puzzle Swap

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, Sustainable Living

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, Sustainable Living
Event Details:

Refresh your puzzle collection—for FREE! 🧩🔁

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Knife Skills and Meal Thrills

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Slice, dice, and spice up your kitchen game! 🔪🍳

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Workforce Workshops

Monday, March 23, 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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Financial Education with Park Community Credit Union

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Learning & Lectures, Business & Finance

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, Business & Finance
Event Details:

Get smart with your money... 💡

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CLOSED for Christmas Eve

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

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

Chair Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
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: 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

Fourth Monday Book Club

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Now you have something to look forward to on Mondays...

Book lovers unite on the 4th Monday of the month! Join us for a relaxing evening at the library to discuss our latest book selection chosen by the group. Each meetup will be a new experience and you never know what will happen—you might get to lead the discussion (but only if you want!), or a special guest might make an appearance!

BONUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

  • Readers receive a copy of the book to keep!
  • Movie nights! If a movie adaptation of our selected titles exists, a film viewing will be scheduled a few days after our regular meeting.

Please note, this book club is currently at capacity. Questions or interested in joining a waiting list? Call LaDonna at 543-7675 ext.

CLOSED for New Year's Eve

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 locations are closed in celebration of the new year until January 2nd. Best wishes for a safe and happy New Year!

CLOSED for New Year's 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:

Happy New Year! Regular library hours will resume tomorrow.

Friends of the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3

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.

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

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

Friends of the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3

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

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

Friends of the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3

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

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

CLOSED for Easter

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:

Sunday hours are canceled for the Easter holiday. All BCPL locations will be open regular hours on Friday and Saturday.

Friends of the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3

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

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

Friends of the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3

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

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

CLOSED for Memorial 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 locations are closed for the holiday. Best wishes for a safe and fun holiday weekend.

Friends of the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3

CLOSED for Juneteenth

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 locations are closed for the holiday.

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

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

CLOSED for Independence 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 locations are closed for the holiday. Best wishes for a safe and fun 4th of July!

Friends of the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3