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

Teen Lounge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Coffee Chats

10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
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!

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.

Blood Drive with American Red Cross

11:30am - 3:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

DID YOU KNOW? Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood...

Blood donors help save the lives of people of all ages every day, including burn victims, heart surgery and cancer patients, trauma victims, and many others. BCPL is partnering with the American Red Cross to provide a safe, relaxing, and convenient location to donate blood. You can make a difference by giving a small part of your day to join us. Whatever your blood type may be, all types are valuable and can help save lives.

For ages 16 and up.
Donors under the age of 17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate. Donors ages 16 or 17 MUST show a form of ID that includes their birthdate.

Please bring your donor card, driver's license, or two other forms of identification. Be prepared to list all of the over-the-counter and prescription medications you are currently taking.

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Additional tips for the day of your donation:

  • Drink an extra 16 oz. of water (or other nonalcoholic drink) before your appointment.
  • Eat a healthy meal, avoiding fatty foods like hamburgers, fries, or ice cream.
  • Wear a shirt with sleeves that you can roll up above your elbows.
  • Let us know if you have a preferred arm or particular vein that has been used successfully in the past to draw blood.
  • Relax, listen to music, talk to other donors, or read while you donate.

For more information on the requirements for giving blood, please visit redcrossblood.org.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

HIV Testing

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillview Branch
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

One in seven people with HIV are unaware of their infection...

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

Teen Lounge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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

CLOSED for Staff Development

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

All BCPL locations will be closed for staff training. We'll reopen with normal hours on Saturday, re-energized and bursting with exciting information about SummerQuest 2024!

This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Coffee Chats

10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
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!

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

Teen Lounge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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

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.

Rooks and Books

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillview Branch
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Games & Play, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Go beyond traditional chess with the Bullitt County Chess League!

We'll have a variety of activities available, including personalized chess instruction, bughouse chess, speed chess, and open chess. Or if you're up for a BIG challenge, test your skills in a game of giant chess or join one of our chess relays!

For players of all ages and skill levels. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Coffee Chats

10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
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!

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

Teen Lounge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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

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.

Rooks and Books

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Games & Play, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Go beyond traditional chess with the Bullitt County Chess League!

We'll have a variety of activities available, including personalized chess instruction, bughouse chess, speed chess, and open chess. Or if you're up for a BIG challenge, test your skills in a game of giant chess or join one of our chess relays!

For players of all ages and skill levels. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Coffee Chats

10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
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!

CLOSED for Memorial Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, 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.

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.

Blood Drive with American Red Cross

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillview Branch
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

DID YOU KNOW? Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood...

Blood donors help save the lives of people of all ages every day, including burn victims, heart surgery and cancer patients, trauma victims, and many others. BCPL is partnering with the American Red Cross to provide a safe, relaxing, and convenient location to donate blood. You can make a difference by giving a small part of your day to join us. Whatever your blood type may be, all types are valuable and can help save lives.

For ages 16 and up.
Donors under the age of 17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate. Donors ages 16 or 17 MUST show a form of ID that includes their birthdate.

Please bring your donor card, driver's license, or two other forms of identification. Be prepared to list all of the over-the-counter and prescription medications you are currently taking.

****

Additional tips for the day of your donation:

  • Drink an extra 16 oz. of water (or other nonalcoholic drink) before your appointment.
  • Eat a healthy meal, avoiding fatty foods like hamburgers, fries, or ice cream.
  • Wear a shirt with sleeves that you can roll up above your elbows.
  • Let us know if you have a preferred arm or particular vein that has been used successfully in the past to draw blood.
  • Relax, listen to music, talk to other donors, or read while you donate.

For more information on the requirements for giving blood, please visit redcrossblood.org.

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

Teen Lounge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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

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.

Rooks and Books

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Games & Play, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Go beyond traditional chess with the Bullitt County Chess League!

We'll have a variety of activities available, including personalized chess instruction, bughouse chess, speed chess, and open chess. Or if you're up for a BIG challenge, test your skills in a game of giant chess or join one of our chess relays!

For players of all ages and skill levels. Just drop in!

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 "Families" group.

Retro Gaming Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Fandom Fun, Games & Play
Event Details:

It's-a me, Mario...

This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Coffee Chats

10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
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!

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.

SummerQuest Kickoff Festival

10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Various Locations
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Animal Visit, Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Early Childhood, Games & Play, STEM Learning, Storytelling, SummerQuest
Event Details:

CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!

CLOSED for Juneteenth

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

All locations are closed for the holiday.

CLOSED for Independence Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, 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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Advocate, share, volunteer... FRIEND your library!

CLOSED for Labor Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, 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.