Resumption of normal hours

With the passage and signature of a resolution to continue funding until February 8, Library hours return to normal today:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday & Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday & Federal Holidays: Closed

Please call ahead for programs and events scheduled for the week of January 22 - 27. Despite the resumption of funding, some programs remain impacted.

Barr Memorial Library Government Shutdown Hours

Due to the partial shutdown of the Federal Government, Barr Memorial Library services and programs are impacted.

Hours will be reduced as follows:
Library hours from Monday, January 22 through Saturday, February 3 are as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Closed Sundays

Customers should call (502) 624-1232 to ensure that programs or events will occur as scheduled.

The following programs will be held as scheduled:
Story Hour (Tuesday, 1/23)
Authors at Your Library: Nick Petrie (Friday, 1/26)

The following programs will not occur and will be rescheduled following resumption of normal services:
Sewing 101: Reusable Heating Pad (Tuesday, 1/23)
Watercolor Painting (Wednesday, 1/24)

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Programs 1/16-1/20

Story Hour
January 16
Tuesday
10 AM

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

Virtual Reality Experience
Tuesday
January 16
 3 PM

Learn and "be there" in the moment with Oculus Rift Virtual Reality. For ages 10+.

Tinker Time
January 18
Thursday
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
January 19
Friday
11:30 AM
Come and visit our MakerSpace! We have a 3-D printer and so much more. All ages welcome - not just for kids!

My MakerSpace Open Lab
January 20
Saturday
2 PM

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

Library Hours for Martin Luther King Jr Day

Barr Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, January 15 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day.

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday.

Programs this week!

Here are this week's exciting programs:

Tinkering Toddlers
 Monday
 January 8
11 AM

Little makers are invited to explore the MakerSpace with age approproate activities and toys. From birth to five years.

Cookbook Share
Wednesday
January 10
12 PM

Share your favorite cookbooks and recipes.

Participants will also have an opportunity to decorate recipe boxes to take home. (Supplies will be provided by the Library.)

Crafternoon
 Wednesday
 January 10
3:30 PM

Let your kids get creative at Crafternoon with a holiday-themed project. For ages 8-12.