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Giftable Jars

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:
Create a stockpile of tasty homemade gifts for the holidays! Join us to create something truly gift-worthy as you combine ingredients in jars to spice up your holiday season. Once the jars are ready, just prepare as directed to cook up a thoughtfu...

Poured Paint Ornaments

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:
Pour on the holiday cheer... Come make a colorful, custom ornament using the paint-pour technique. This abstract art trend is perfect for beginners or skilled artists. Simply grab your clear ornament, pick your paint, and get to pouring! Add your ...

Louisville Ballet Presents "Nutcracker Storytime"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillview Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors, Early Childhood, Holiday Program, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy... Join the Louisville Ballet as they bring some timeless holiday magic to BCPL with "Nutcracker Storytime." Listen to the Nutcracker story read by a Louisville Ballet artist and learn Nutcracker-inspired movements!...

Light Up Mt. Washington

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Holiday Program
Event Details:
Light up the holidays... In partnership with the City of Mt. Washington, we will be open for some after-hours holiday fun! Are you kicking off your holiday season at Light Up Mt. Washington? As you travel through town to enjoy the festivities and ...

Pictures with Santa

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillview Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

SANTA... We know him!

Santa Claus is coming to town, and he's stopping by the library for his annual visit!

Each child will have an opportunity for a one-on-one chat and a photo with the Big Man himself. While you wait for your turn with Santa, enter our winter wonderland of games and crafts. Decorate wooden snowflakes, color a happy holiday scene, mix up ...

Cards of Cheer

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Holiday Program
Event Details:
It’s the time of year for giving, and what better way to give back to your community than to create cards of cheer to brighten someone’s day! Whether you are already in the holiday spirit or looking for something to launch the season off to a...

Handmade Pot Holder

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program, Storytelling
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Keep your hands safe in style... Join us to paint one-of-a-kind pot holders. Decorate with your favorite recipe, get festive with a holiday design, or add any drawing or clever saying you like! Custom pot holders make a perfect gift or add a littl...

Yarn Ornaments

10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:
Enjoy some crafty fun while building kindergarten readiness skills!  Join us as we use winter shapes to create ornaments perfect to hang from your tree, door knob, or anything that needs a little winter cheer! The kiddos will get a sheet of w...

Wintery Snow Globes

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillview Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
 Let it snow... Join us to create a winter wonderland you can hold in your hand. We will be using jars to create a winter-themed snow globe! Simply choose a holiday figure and add all the ingredients to your jar to craft a personalized decora...

Pictures with Santa

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:

SANTA... We know him!

Santa Claus is coming to town, and he's stopping by the library for his annual visit!

Each child will have an opportunity for a one-on-one chat and a photo with the big man himself. While they wait, kiddos can also enjoy some crafty fun with kits to create their own felt stockings or Play-doh holiday cookies. 📸 Psst... Grown-ups, h...

'Tis the Season

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached)
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:
'Tis the season of giving! Join us every Thursday in December to craft seasonal items and decorations. Share them with friends and family, or craft yourself a little present to keep. December 7th - Picture Frames December 14th - ...

Pictures with Santa

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Holiday Program
Event Details:

SANTA... We know him!

Santa Claus is coming to town, and he's stopping by the library for his annual visit!

Grab your family's complimentary copy of The Night Before Christmas, then hop in line to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. Each child will have an opportunity for a one-on-one chat and a photo with the big man himself. While you wait for your p...

A Dickens Tale

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Holiday Program, Movies & Performances, Storytelling
Event Details:
Bah, humbug?! Gather ’round for Bright Star Touring Theatre’s heartwarming retelling of A Christmas Carol. You’ll be transported to Victorian England with Old Scrooge, bumbling Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, old Jacob Marley, and a trio of ghosts as...

Wine Glass Snow Globe

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillview Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Winter wonderland in a wine glass... Join us to create an elegant, winter-themed snow globe using a wine glass! Simply choose your winter or holiday figures, then add fake snow and glitter to craft a personalized decoration you'll display for many...

Winter Village Starter

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program, STEM Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Nostalgic Christmas decorations coming up... Create your own winter wonderland village! Construct your building and decorate it to create the perfect starter building for your winter village. Plus, pick your bottle brush tree and dye it to complet...

DIY Santa's Cookie Plate

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:
Christmas is coming—and we all know how much Santa loves his cookies... Join us for an evening of imagination and creativity while you make your very own plate for Santa's cookies. This will be a keepsake you can use to offer Santa his special tre...

'Tis the Season

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached)
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:
'Tis the season of giving! Join us every Thursday in December to craft seasonal items and decorations. Share them with friends and family, or craft yourself a little present to keep. December 7th - Picture Frames December 14th - ...

Holidays Around the World

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Happy holidays from everywhere... Join us for a whirlwind trip around the globe. Prepare to laugh, learn, and get crafty as you explore a variety of traditions and holidays including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Upon entering the library...

Wood Ornaments

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillview Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Looking for the perfect ornaments to complete your tree?   Bring the kids to decorate beautiful, rustic wood ornaments. Using paint and stencils, they'll design a holiday ornament perfect to use year after year or to give as a one-of-a-k...

Mini Hat Garland

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillview Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Get tangled up in a good craft... Using yarn and craft tubing, string together a unique garland of miniature winter hats. Your creation will be the perfect way to add a festive pop of color to your seasonal decorations!  For ages 10 and up...

Wood Ornaments

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:
Looking for the perfect ornaments to complete your tree?   Bring the kids to decorate beautiful, rustic wood ornaments. Using paint, stencils, and more they'll design a holiday ornament perfect to use year after year or to give as a one-...

'Tis the Season

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached)
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:
'Tis the season of giving! Join us every Thursday in December to craft seasonal items and decorations. Share them with friends and family, or craft yourself a little present to keep. December 7th - Picture Frames December 14th - ...

Family Movie Night

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Holiday Program, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family movie!

This month, join us for Elf, a holiday comedy starring Will Ferrell as the lovable title character. DESCRIPTION: After accidentally falling into Santa Claus's gift sack, a human baby is raised at the North Pole, growing up to believe he is an elf....

Holidays Around the World

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Holiday Program
Event Details:
Happy holidays from everywhere... Join us for a whirlwind trip around the globe. Prepare to laugh, learn, and get crafty as you explore a variety of traditions and holidays including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Upon entering the library...