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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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Van Goop Sensory Art

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

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
Event Details:

Swirl, squish, splatter, and GOOP! 🌌🎨

Image reads "Puzzle Swap" against a light blue background. To the left of the title is a puzzle with puzzle pieces scattered among the image.

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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WAVE Sharks Live!

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Animal Visit, STEM Learning

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Animal Visit, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Sharks up close? Yes, really! 🦈

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Résumé Workshop

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room at Mt. Washington Branch

Program Type:

Job & Career

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Program Type: Job & Career
Event Details:

Make a strong first impression...

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Family Game Night

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 at Central Library

Program Type:

Games & Play

Age Group:

Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Choose your game; pick your opponents! 

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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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Memory Café

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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... 🌿💛

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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.

Puzzle Swap

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Central Library
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! 🧩🔁

Mushroomin' 101 with the Appalachian Forager

1:00pm–4:00pm
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: Adult Learning & Lectures, Gardening & Nature, Sustainable Living
Event Details:

The woods are full of secrets—some of them delicious...🍄

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 at the Central Library and Mt. Washington locations are canceled for the Easter holiday. All BCPL locations will be open regular hours on Friday and Saturday.

Upcycled Enchantment: Build Your Own Fairy Terrarium

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Nature, STEM Learning, Sustainable Living
Event Details:

Tiny worlds. Big imagination. ♻️🧚

CLOSED for Staff Development 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 will be closed for a full day of staff training and team-building. We’ll be back on Saturday, recharged, refreshed, and ready to help with all your library needs! 

Homemade Homegrown Market

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Teens, Families
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Front Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Sustainable Living
Event Details:

Homemade, homegrown, and straight from the heart... ❤️🌻

Discover the heart and soul of Nichols and Bullitt County with a lively celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit!

Visit BCPL's Homemade Homegrown Market on the third Saturday of the month to browse a delightful array of handmade treasures, homegrown produce, and homemade treats. This vibrant market experience is the perfect way to connect with neighbors and discover one-of-a-kind finds while we support local artisans, gardeners, farmers, and small businesses. Prepare to savor the incredible talents of your community!

🌟 Psst… Vendor applications will open in March!

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.

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.

Homemade Homegrown Market

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Front Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Sustainable Living
Event Details:

Homemade, homegrown, and straight from the heart... ❤️🌻

Discover the heart and soul of Nichols and Bullitt County with a lively celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit!

Visit BCPL's Homemade Homegrown Market on the third Saturday of the month to browse a delightful array of handmade treasures, homegrown produce, and homemade treats. This vibrant market experience is the perfect way to connect with neighbors and discover one-of-a-kind finds while we support local artisans, gardeners, farmers, and small businesses. Prepare to savor the incredible talents of your community!

🌟 Psst… Vendor applications will open in March!

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!

Homemade Homegrown Market

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Front Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Sustainable Living
Event Details:

Homemade, homegrown, and straight from the heart... ❤️🌻

Discover the heart and soul of Nichols and Bullitt County with a lively celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit!

Visit BCPL's Homemade Homegrown Market on the third Saturday of the month to browse a delightful array of handmade treasures, homegrown produce, and homemade treats. This vibrant market experience is the perfect way to connect with neighbors and discover one-of-a-kind finds while we support local artisans, gardeners, farmers, and small businesses. Prepare to savor the incredible talents of your community!

🌟 Psst… Vendor applications will open in March!

Homemade Homegrown Market

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Front Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Sustainable Living
Event Details:

Homemade, homegrown, and straight from the heart... ❤️🌻

Discover the heart and soul of Nichols and Bullitt County with a lively celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit!

Visit BCPL's Homemade Homegrown Market on the third Saturday of the month to browse a delightful array of handmade treasures, homegrown produce, and homemade treats. This vibrant market experience is the perfect way to connect with neighbors and discover one-of-a-kind finds while we support local artisans, gardeners, farmers, and small businesses. Prepare to savor the incredible talents of your community!

🌟 Psst… Vendor applications will open in March!

CLOSED for Labor 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.

Homemade Homegrown Market

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Front Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Sustainable Living
Event Details:

Homemade, homegrown, and straight from the heart... ❤️🌻

Discover the heart and soul of Nichols and Bullitt County with a lively celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit!

Visit BCPL's Homemade Homegrown Market on the third Saturday of the month to browse a delightful array of handmade treasures, homegrown produce, and homemade treats. This vibrant market experience is the perfect way to connect with neighbors and discover one-of-a-kind finds while we support local artisans, gardeners, farmers, and small businesses. Prepare to savor the incredible talents of your community!

🌟 Psst… Vendor applications will open in March!

Homemade Homegrown Market

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Front Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Sustainable Living
Event Details:

Homemade, homegrown, and straight from the heart... ❤️🌻

Discover the heart and soul of Nichols and Bullitt County with a lively celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit!

Visit BCPL's Homemade Homegrown Market on the third Saturday of the month to browse a delightful array of handmade treasures, homegrown produce, and homemade treats. This vibrant market experience is the perfect way to connect with neighbors and discover one-of-a-kind finds while we support local artisans, gardeners, farmers, and small businesses. Prepare to savor the incredible talents of your community!

🌟 Psst… Vendor applications will open in March!

CLOSED for Thanksgiving

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. Services will resume on Friday at 9:00 AM. Happy Thanksgiving!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.