Check out our events next week!

Look at our awesome events!


Authors at Your Library: Jesse Donaldson
Monday, October 23
6 PM

Jesse Donaldson discusses and signs On Homesickness: A Plea (In Place).
Donaldson was born and raised in Kentucky, attended Kenyon College and Oregon State University, and was a fellow at The Michener Center for Writers in Austin, Texas. His writing has appeared in The Oxford American, The Greensboro Review, and Crazyhorse. He is also the author of the novel The More They Disappear.
Copies of author’s books available for purchase at event.


Story Hour
Tuesday, October 24
10 AM

Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.


Virtual Reality Experience
Tuesday, October 24
3 PM

Experience the magic of VR technology at Barr Library's MakerSpace.


Crafternoon
Wednesday, October 25
3:30 PM

Let your kids get creative at Crafternoons, for ages 8 to 12.


Jinkies! Haunted House Hang-Up
Thursday, October 26
6 PM

Join the Scooby Gang and solve perplexing Mystery Inc. cases with science!

• Make Slime
• Glowing Ghostly Footprints
• Flying Ghouls

Will you be joining us?

Authors at Your Library: Jesse Donaldson

Jesse Donaldson discusses and signs On Homesickness: A Plea (In Place) on Monday, October 23 at 6 PM.

Donaldson was born and raised in Kentucky, attended Kenyon College and Oregon State University, and was a fellow at The Michener Center for Writers in Austin, Texas. His writing has appeared in The Oxford American, The Greensboro Review, and Crazyhorse. He is also the author of the novel The More They Disappear.

Copies of Donaldson’s books will be available for purchase at the event.

Free and open to the public.

Come check out our events next week!

The third week of October is filled with events.

Story Hour
Tuesday
10 - 11 AM
October 17

Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.


Sensory Story Hour
Wednesday
10 - 11 AM
October 18

A special Story Hour for children who are sensitive to sensory overload, struggle in large groups or are on the autism spectrum.

Space is limited to 10 children. Parent participation is required.


Tinker Time
Thursday
3 - 4 PM
October 19

Join us at the Barr Library MakerSpace for monthly STEM tinkering time with magnets, LEGO Bricks, gears and more. For ages 5+.


My MakerSpace Open Lab
Saturday
2 - 4 PM
October 21

Come and visit our MakerSpace! We have a 3-D printer and so much more. All ages welcome - not just for kids!

Labyrinths

Date: Oct 12
Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join Sullivan University's Dr. Renee Rust-Yarmuth, Certified Wellness Doctor, for this stress-relieving program in which participants learn about labyrinths, their history, and their practical uses.

It's free!

Star Wars Reads Day!

Date: Oct 7, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

       

The Imperial March 11 a.m.
You won't want to miss this outdoor event as the Emperor leads the forces of the Galactic Empire to the Library.

The Library Awakens 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Meet members of the 501st Legion and other friends and have your photo taken with characters from a galaxy far, far away.

Impressive, Most Impressive Costume Contest 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Dress in your Star Wars finery and you could win prizes. Contest is open to all ages.

Louisville Jedi Academy 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Whether you're a Jedi or a Sith, here's a hands-on opportunity to learn some impressive lightsaber moves in this interactive program.

This event is free and open to the public.