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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!

Image reads "Silly Safaris" against a gradient background. In the top left and bottom right corner are jungle leaves. In the bottom left corner is a circle photo of a Silly Safaris Funologist holding an animal.

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… 🐍❄️🐾

Image reads "Historic Connections" and features a vintage-themed design with old family photographs, handwritten letters, and a magnifying glass highlighting an aerial view of Waverly Hills Sanatorium. Logos for The Filson Historical Society and Mount Washington Historical Society are in the top left corner.

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. 💼✨

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, 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. 💼✨

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, 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. 💼✨

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, 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. 💼✨

Image reads "Paint & Sip Night" against a textured background. To the left of the title is a martini glass, a paint palette, and a paint brush. A swirl of color is coming out of the glass and wraps around the title.

Paint & Sip Night

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Community Event

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shake, sip, and splash on some color...  

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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.

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.

Acting Fundamentals with Kentucky Shakespeare

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Tweens
Mt. Washington Branch
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!

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!

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.

An Anime New Year

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fandom Fun, Holiday Program, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

🎆New Year, New Anime Adventures!🎆

Let It Shine: The American Civil Rights Movement with Bright Star Touring Theatre

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: History, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Take a powerful walk through history… ✨

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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! 

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!