Upcoming Events

Join us as we learn to make our own fruit smoothies to trySpace is limited; call 502-933-0029 to registerAges 3-8.

Learn about the work of artist Faith Ringgold, how she tells stories through quilts, and make your own collage-style paper quilt about an experience from your own life. Registration required. Call 574-1832 or email [email protected] to register.

Delight your tastebuds with a sour candy sample plate, featuring classic and quirky candy varieties.

Café LOUIE is an informal gathering of civic minded individuals interested in meeting with their elected officials to discuss local issues. When you arrive, grab a cup of coffee and fill out a notecard with your specific question(s). After a brief introduction of elected officials and special guests, a trained facilitator will direct your questions to officials for comment and discussion.All Café LOUIE meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. Stick around after the event for additional programming available at some branch locations, register to vote with the League of Women Voters, sign up to be a Friend of the Library, or just visit your local branch and check out a good book!

Join us in Spalding University's Columbia Gym Auditorium (824 South Fourth St., 40203)Café LOUIE is an informal gathering of civic minded individuals interested in meeting with their elected officials to discuss local issues. When you arrive, grab a cup of coffee and fill out a notecard with your specific question(s). After a brief introduction of elected officials and special guests, a trained facilitator will direct your questions to officials for comment and discussion.All Café LOUIE meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. Stick around after the event for additional programming available at some branch locations, register to vote with the League of Women Voters, sign up to be a Friend of the Library, or just visit your local branch and check out a good book!

The Hyster Sisters Club is for any woman that has, or is about to have, a hysterectomy, and for those who want to learn more. The hysterectomy is often a taboo topic that can lead to unshared experiences and a lack of general information for those who need it most. Join us to listen, share and occasionally hear guest speakers and build a community of sisterhood through understanding and support.

Wear your pajamas to the library and join us for a morning storytime all about breakfast! Afterward, we will enjoy waffles and juice!Ages 0-8.

Enjoy quality time together at the library with stories, songs, and activities designed to entertain and inspire young minds. No registration required. Recommended for ages 2-8.

Join us as we spotlight graphic novels, artwork, entertaining games, and activities featuring some of the media’s most popular—and not-so-popular—black superheroes! Come dressed as your favorite superhero!

FLIM TITLES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON. The Black History Month Film Series will move to the Parkland Library in 2026, with a film viewing every Saturday in February. This free series is presented in partnership with UofL Health Sciences Center Office of Equity and Engagement and features a panel discussion led by academic experts and community leaders following each film.These are free events. Registration is requested. Reserve your seat here.