Lunch Bunch Book Discussion
Wednesday, January 2 @ 11 AM
Join our adult reading group as we discuss John Green's The Fault in Our Stars.
Teen Journal Decorating
Thursday, January 3 @ 2 PM
Come decorate a journal for the new year! Materials will be provided to make one sleeve. Ages 11-18.
My MakerSpace Open Lab
Friday, January 4 @ 11:30 AM
Come explore our MakerSpace! Open to all ages.
Puppy Tales
Saturday, January 5 @ 1 PM
Come read to our certified therapy dogs.
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Barr Memorial Library Holiday Hours
Please note the following temporary changes to our hours for the holiday season:
December 24 & 25: Closed
December 26-29: 9 AM - 5 PM
December 31: 9 AM - 5 PM
January 1: Closed
December 26-29: 9 AM - 5 PM
December 31: 9 AM - 5 PM
January 1: Closed
We resume normal hours on Tuesday, January 2, 2019.
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Programs week of 12/3 - 12/8
Story Hour
Tuesday, December 4 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
Sewing 101
Tuesday, December 4 @ 5:30 PM
Learn how to make a pair of fingerless gloves! All supplies provided.
Ages 12+. Registration required.
Lunch Bunch Book Discussion
Wednesday, December 5 @ 11 AM
Join us as we discuss the holiday classic 'A Christmas Carol.'
Snowball Bath Bombs
Thursday, December 6 @ 3 PM
Learn how to make a peppermint-scented bath bomb.
Ages 12-17.
Tuesday, December 4 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
Sewing 101
Tuesday, December 4 @ 5:30 PM
Learn how to make a pair of fingerless gloves! All supplies provided.
Ages 12+. Registration required.
Lunch Bunch Book Discussion
Wednesday, December 5 @ 11 AM
Join us as we discuss the holiday classic 'A Christmas Carol.'
Snowball Bath Bombs
Thursday, December 6 @ 3 PM
Learn how to make a peppermint-scented bath bomb.
Ages 12-17.
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Programs 8/13/18 - 8/18/18
Tinkering Toddlers
Monday, August 13 @ 11 AM
Little makers are invited to explore the MakerSpace with age-appropriate activities and toys. From birth to five years.
Open Mic & Poetry Jam
Monday, August 13 @ 5:30 PM
Performers and audience welcome! Read, act, sing.
Story Hour
Tuesday, August 14 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
Watercolor Workshop
Wednesday, August 15 @ 10 AM
Learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting while creating a Monet landscape.
Materials will be provided.
Register at the library or by calling 502-624-1232.
Tinker Time
Thursday, August 16 @ 3 PM
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
Friday, August 18 @ 2 PM
Drop in to take advantage of our creation stations, tools, and technology.
Open to all ages!
Monday, August 13 @ 11 AM
Little makers are invited to explore the MakerSpace with age-appropriate activities and toys. From birth to five years.
Open Mic & Poetry Jam
Monday, August 13 @ 5:30 PM
Performers and audience welcome! Read, act, sing.
Story Hour
Tuesday, August 14 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
Watercolor Workshop
Wednesday, August 15 @ 10 AM
Learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting while creating a Monet landscape.
Materials will be provided.
Register at the library or by calling 502-624-1232.
Tinker Time
Thursday, August 16 @ 3 PM
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
Friday, August 18 @ 2 PM
Drop in to take advantage of our creation stations, tools, and technology.
Open to all ages!
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Programs 7/16-7/21
Story Hour
Tuesday, July 17 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
Escape from the Ministry of Magic
Tuesday, July 17 @ 3 PM
Solve three Harry Potter themed puzzles with your team to escape Umbridge's office with a Horcrux. You only have fifteen minutes!
Ages 13-17
Although registration has ended, please call 502-624-1232 for availability. There are still a few open spots remaining.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
Mulan
Wednesday, July 18 @ 10 AM
Join us at the library for a free viewing of the Disney animated classic movie.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
Tinker Time
Wednesday, July 18 @ 3 PM
Join us at the Barr Library MakerSpace for monthly STEM tinkering time with magnets, LEGO Bricks, gears and more. For ages 5+.
Get Artsy: Kids' Canvas Painting Class
Thursday, July 19 @ 2:30 PM
Get artsy with this canvas painting class for kids. A local artist will guide you step-by-step through the featured painting.
Parental supervision is required. Parental participation is encouraged.
All art supplies are provided.
Register in person at the Leisure Travel office or online no later than July 19. No refunds unless the class is cancelled.
International Carnval: Summer Reading Finale
Saturday, July 21 @ 10 AM
Party as this year's Summer Reading comes to a close at our International Carnival!
We'll have carnival games and more! Our champion reader announcement will be made at 11 AM.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
Tuesday, July 17 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
Escape from the Ministry of Magic
Tuesday, July 17 @ 3 PM
Solve three Harry Potter themed puzzles with your team to escape Umbridge's office with a Horcrux. You only have fifteen minutes!
Ages 13-17
Although registration has ended, please call 502-624-1232 for availability. There are still a few open spots remaining.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
Mulan
Wednesday, July 18 @ 10 AM
Join us at the library for a free viewing of the Disney animated classic movie.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
Tinker Time
Wednesday, July 18 @ 3 PM
Join us at the Barr Library MakerSpace for monthly STEM tinkering time with magnets, LEGO Bricks, gears and more. For ages 5+.
Get Artsy: Kids' Canvas Painting Class
Thursday, July 19 @ 2:30 PM
Get artsy with this canvas painting class for kids. A local artist will guide you step-by-step through the featured painting.
Parental supervision is required. Parental participation is encouraged.
All art supplies are provided.
Register in person at the Leisure Travel office or online no later than July 19. No refunds unless the class is cancelled.
International Carnval: Summer Reading Finale
Saturday, July 21 @ 10 AM
Party as this year's Summer Reading comes to a close at our International Carnival!
We'll have carnival games and more! Our champion reader announcement will be made at 11 AM.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
Friday, July 6, 2018
Programs 7/9-7/14
Tinkering Toddlers
Monday, July 9 @ 11 AM
Little makers are invited to explore the MakerSpace with age-appropriate activities and toys. From birth to five years.
Open Mic & Poetry Jam
Monday, July 9 @ 5:30 PM
Performers and audience welcome! Read, act, sing.
Story Hour
Tuesday, July 10 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
Vision Boards
Tuesday, July 10 @ 3 PM
Design and create your own vision board. Ages 13-17.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
The Cowboy Show
Wednesday, July 11 @ 10 AM
Hear songs and stories about the Wild West and the American Cowboy from Paul Odenwelder.
Located at the Sadowski Center.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
Leadership at Lunch: Listen Like a Leader
Wednesday, July 11 @ 11:30 AM
Mark Scureman, Colonel U.S. Army (Ret.), author of The Boss's Challenge: Manage Well, Lead Well, and Listen, presents this bite-sized seminar in which participants will learn why listening is a killer competency and the essentials of power listening.
Let your kids get creative at Crafternoon with a fun project. For ages 8-12.
Monday, July 9 @ 11 AM
Little makers are invited to explore the MakerSpace with age-appropriate activities and toys. From birth to five years.
Open Mic & Poetry Jam
Monday, July 9 @ 5:30 PM
Performers and audience welcome! Read, act, sing.
Story Hour
Tuesday, July 10 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
Vision Boards
Tuesday, July 10 @ 3 PM
Design and create your own vision board. Ages 13-17.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
The Cowboy Show
Wednesday, July 11 @ 10 AM
Hear songs and stories about the Wild West and the American Cowboy from Paul Odenwelder.
Located at the Sadowski Center.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
Leadership at Lunch: Listen Like a Leader
Wednesday, July 11 @ 11:30 AM
Mark Scureman, Colonel U.S. Army (Ret.), author of The Boss's Challenge: Manage Well, Lead Well, and Listen, presents this bite-sized seminar in which participants will learn why listening is a killer competency and the essentials of power listening.
Crafternoon
Wednesday, July 11 @ 3 PM
Wednesday, July 11 @ 3 PM
Let your kids get creative at Crafternoon with a fun project. For ages 8-12.
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Fourth of July Hours
We will be open Wednesday, July 4 from 9 AM - 5 PM.
Normal hours will resume Thursday, July 5.
Normal hours will resume Thursday, July 5.
Programs 7/1-7/7
Button Palooza
Monday, July 2 @ 4 PM
Create your own Fourth of July flair, key chains, and more! All supplies provided by the library. Fun for the whole family.
Story Hour
Tuesday, July 3 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
CSI: Strawberry Whodunit
Thursday, July 5 @ 3 PM
Extract DNA from a strawberry to solve a tasty mystery.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
My MakerSpace Open Lab
Friday, July 6 @ 11:30 AM
Drop in to take advantage of our creation stations, tools, and technology. Open to ages 0-999!
Monday, July 2 @ 4 PM
Create your own Fourth of July flair, key chains, and more! All supplies provided by the library. Fun for the whole family.
Story Hour
Tuesday, July 3 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
CSI: Strawberry Whodunit
Thursday, July 5 @ 3 PM
Extract DNA from a strawberry to solve a tasty mystery.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
My MakerSpace Open Lab
Friday, July 6 @ 11:30 AM
Drop in to take advantage of our creation stations, tools, and technology. Open to ages 0-999!
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Programs 6/25 - 6/30
Movie Monday: The Emperor's New Groove
Monday, June 25 @ 3:30 PM
Come watch the family movie The Emperor's New Groove. Free popcorn provided.
Story Hour
Tuesday, June 26 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
Disco Magic Show
Wednesday, June 27 @ 10 AM
Travel back in time to the disco era with Magician Mark Wood with comedy, magic, and tons of audience participation.
Located at the Sadowski Center.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
Framing Fundamentals
Wednesday, June 27 @ 10 AM
Join the staff of the Hansen Frame Shop for this fun and fundamental hands-on workshop on framing. As part of the workshop, you will learn framing fundamentals such as measuring, mat cutting, and frame assembly.
Let your kids get creative at Crafternoon with a fun project. For ages 8-12.
Monday, June 25 @ 3:30 PM
Come watch the family movie The Emperor's New Groove. Free popcorn provided.
Story Hour
Tuesday, June 26 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
Disco Magic Show
Wednesday, June 27 @ 10 AM
Travel back in time to the disco era with Magician Mark Wood with comedy, magic, and tons of audience participation.
Located at the Sadowski Center.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
Framing Fundamentals
Wednesday, June 27 @ 10 AM
Join the staff of the Hansen Frame Shop for this fun and fundamental hands-on workshop on framing. As part of the workshop, you will learn framing fundamentals such as measuring, mat cutting, and frame assembly.
Crafternoon
Wednesday, June 27 @ 3 PM
Wednesday, June 27 @ 3 PM
Let your kids get creative at Crafternoon with a fun project. For ages 8-12.
Teen Sewing 101: Fabric Bookmarks
Thursday, April 28 @ 3 PM
Thursday, April 28 @ 3 PM
Learn to sew a simple fabric bookmarks. All materials will be provided. Ages 13-17.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Programs 6/18 - 6/23
Story Hour
Tuesday, June 19 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
Backpacking Clinic
Tuesday, June 19 @ 3 PM
Learn how to pack for a hiking trip and a little bit about backcountry cooking with the Fort Knox Adventure Program. For ages 13+.
Register at the library. A limited number of walk-ins will be permitted day of as space permits.
Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club. Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Be A Mime
Wednesday, June 20 @ 10 AM
Join Joli, the friedly mime, as she introduces the French art of miming in a fun way using music, magic, makeup, juggling, and dancing.
Tinker Time
Wednesday, June 20 @ 3 PM
Join us at the Barr Library MakerSpace for monthly STEM tinkering time with magnets, LEGO Bricks, gears and more. For ages 5+.
Get Artsy: Kids' Canvas Painting Class
Thursday, June 21 @ 2:30 PM
Get artsy with this canvas painting class for kids. A local artist will guide you step-by-step through the featured painting.
Parental supervision is required. Parental participation is encouraged.
All art supplies are provided.
Register in person at the Leisure Travel office or online no later than June 21. No refunds unless the class is cancelled.
Tuesday, June 19 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
Backpacking Clinic
Tuesday, June 19 @ 3 PM
Learn how to pack for a hiking trip and a little bit about backcountry cooking with the Fort Knox Adventure Program. For ages 13+.
Register at the library. A limited number of walk-ins will be permitted day of as space permits.
Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club. Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Be A Mime
Wednesday, June 20 @ 10 AM
Join Joli, the friedly mime, as she introduces the French art of miming in a fun way using music, magic, makeup, juggling, and dancing.
Tinker Time
Wednesday, June 20 @ 3 PM
Join us at the Barr Library MakerSpace for monthly STEM tinkering time with magnets, LEGO Bricks, gears and more. For ages 5+.
Get Artsy: Kids' Canvas Painting Class
Thursday, June 21 @ 2:30 PM
Get artsy with this canvas painting class for kids. A local artist will guide you step-by-step through the featured painting.
Parental supervision is required. Parental participation is encouraged.
All art supplies are provided.
Register in person at the Leisure Travel office or online no later than June 21. No refunds unless the class is cancelled.
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Programs 6/4-6/9
Authors at Your Library: Jim DeFelice
Monday, June 4 @ 12 PM
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jim DeFelice discusses and signs his book, West Like Lightning, an entertaining and enlightening history of the legendary Pony Express. DeFelice is the co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller American Sniper and the New York Times bestsellers American Wife and Code Name: Johny Walker. He is also the author of Omar Bradley: General at War. He writes acclaimed military thrillers, including the Rogue Warrior series from Richard Marcinko, founder of SEAL Team 6, and the novels in the Dreamland series with Dale Brown.
Free and open to the public.
Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Open Mic & Poetry Jam
Monday, June 4 @ 5:30 PM
Performers and audience welcome! Read, act, sing.
Story Hour with Alexa James
Tuesday, June 5 @ 10 AM
Alexa James will share books and music at Story Hour.
Alexa James' unique guitar-based pop sound combines creative, upbeat lyrics with whimsical and hooky melodies that have captivated audiences worldwide. With her fun, honest songwriting, memorable sweet voice, Alexa leaves her audiences with the WOW factor turned up high.
Journey to West Africa
Wednesday, June 6 @ 10 AM
Sadowski Center
Listen to and learn about traditional West African drumming and dancing.
Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club. Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Lunch Bunch Book Discussion
Wednesday, June 6 @ 11 AM
Join us for a discussion of Anne Ostby's Pieces of Happiness.
Tinker Time
Wednesday, June 6 @ 3:00 PM
Join us at the Barr Library MakerSpace for STEM tinkering time with magnets, LEGO Bricks, gears and more. For ages 5+.
iMovie Trailers 101
Thursday, June 7 @ 3 PM
Learn how to use the iMovie app to create a trailer for a book, a summer adventure, and more.
Ages 11-17.
Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club. Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Monday, June 4 @ 12 PM
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jim DeFelice discusses and signs his book, West Like Lightning, an entertaining and enlightening history of the legendary Pony Express. DeFelice is the co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller American Sniper and the New York Times bestsellers American Wife and Code Name: Johny Walker. He is also the author of Omar Bradley: General at War. He writes acclaimed military thrillers, including the Rogue Warrior series from Richard Marcinko, founder of SEAL Team 6, and the novels in the Dreamland series with Dale Brown.
Free and open to the public.
Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Open Mic & Poetry Jam
Monday, June 4 @ 5:30 PM
Performers and audience welcome! Read, act, sing.
Story Hour with Alexa James
Tuesday, June 5 @ 10 AM
Alexa James will share books and music at Story Hour.
Alexa James' unique guitar-based pop sound combines creative, upbeat lyrics with whimsical and hooky melodies that have captivated audiences worldwide. With her fun, honest songwriting, memorable sweet voice, Alexa leaves her audiences with the WOW factor turned up high.
Journey to West Africa
Wednesday, June 6 @ 10 AM
Sadowski Center
Listen to and learn about traditional West African drumming and dancing.
Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club. Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Lunch Bunch Book Discussion
Wednesday, June 6 @ 11 AM
Join us for a discussion of Anne Ostby's Pieces of Happiness.
Tinker Time
Wednesday, June 6 @ 3:00 PM
Join us at the Barr Library MakerSpace for STEM tinkering time with magnets, LEGO Bricks, gears and more. For ages 5+.
iMovie Trailers 101
Thursday, June 7 @ 3 PM
Learn how to use the iMovie app to create a trailer for a book, a summer adventure, and more.
Ages 11-17.
Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club. Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Friday, May 25, 2018
Library Programs 5/29 - 6/2
Story Hour
Tuesday, May 29 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
My MakerSpace Open Lab
Friday, June 1 @ 11:30 AM
Drop in to take advantage of our creation stations, tools, and technology.
Open to all ages!
Puppy Tales
Saturday, June 2 @ 1 PM
Bring your child and have them read their favorite story to our certified therapy dogs.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Luau
Saturday, June 2 @ 2 PM
Kick off Summer Reading with a Hawaiian Luau! We'll have a performance by Hula Ohana, Hawaiian-themed crafts, and Hawaiian Punch.
Don't forget to pick up your reading logs!
Our Summer Reading program is for ages newborn through 17.
Tuesday, May 29 @ 10 AM
Join us weekly for stories, finger plays, songs and learning centers for ages infant through preschool.
My MakerSpace Open Lab
Friday, June 1 @ 11:30 AM
Drop in to take advantage of our creation stations, tools, and technology.
Open to all ages!
Puppy Tales
Saturday, June 2 @ 1 PM
Bring your child and have them read their favorite story to our certified therapy dogs.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Luau
Saturday, June 2 @ 2 PM
Kick off Summer Reading with a Hawaiian Luau! We'll have a performance by Hula Ohana, Hawaiian-themed crafts, and Hawaiian Punch.
Don't forget to pick up your reading logs!
Our Summer Reading program is for ages newborn through 17.
Sponsored by Harshaw Trane and Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Presented in cooperation with the Fort Knox Spouses Club.
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