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Nominations for Night of Excellence

All Day 1/8 - 2/6
Virtual at Henderson County Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

The 2026 Night of Excellence is just around the corner. Is there someone in the community you would like to nominate? 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee With A Vet

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Coffee With A Vet is a round-table discussion led by a Veterans Benefit Field Representative for the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.  Each month, the Field Representative will be answering veterans' questions and sharing information

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee Tasting with Antler Specialty Goods

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Antler Specialty Goods will be joining us at the library for a very special evening of coffee tasting! Learn about the different types of coffee beans, roast profiles, and quality of beans. 

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Pocahontas: Her Life and Legacy

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Lorie Maltby, retired history professor at Henderson Community College, discusses Pocahontas: Her Life and Legacy.  Who was Pocahontas, and why is she still relevant today?

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Roundtable

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite A at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

What is Genealogy Roundtable?  It is a round-table discussion time for genealogists who like to share ideas and discoveries, discuss research problems, and enjoy being with people who share the same interest in genealogy.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lethal Library

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite C at Henderson County Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

If you love true crime, have we got a program for you!  Join us at the HCPL every first Monday at 6pm to explore all things murder and mayhem!  We'll listen to podcasts, play crime-centric games, discuss true crime cases, watch movies, a

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunch & Learn: AI for Recruitment & Workforce

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the first Lunch & Learn of 2026 and the kickoff of our Business Success Series on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Plot Twist

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Does a good plot twist and a delicious margarita from locally owned Tacoholics sound fun to you? If so, the Henderson County Public Library has the perfect book club!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunch Bunch

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite BC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

What is Genealogy Lunch Bunch?  It is a round-table discussion time for genealogists who like to share ideas and discoveries, discuss research problems, and enjoy being with people who share the same interest in genealogy.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Local Native American History

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

For the past 31 years, Michael Strezewski has dedicated his work to studying history. In that time, he has authored numerous articles and papers on the history and prehistory of the Hoosier State.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

SoulCollage: Transforming Grief Through Expressive Arts

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite BC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is a journey of self-discovery for understanding the grief process utilizing the SoulCollage, a creative and intuitive process of making collage cards to represent different aspects of the inner self, experiences and life journey.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee With A Vet

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Coffee With A Vet is a round-table discussion led by a Veterans Benefit Field Representative for the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.  Each month, the Field Representative will be answering veterans' questions and sharing information

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite A at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults

Are you looking for a community of fiber artists? Would you like to learn the basics of knitting? Look no further! Form community and work on your latest project at HCPL! All types of fiber artists are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pal-entine’s Day at the Library

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate love, friendship, and fun for Pal-entine’s Day—a cozy, creative evening perfect for couples, besties, or whoever is close to your heart!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Diabetes Basics: Staying Healthy with Diabetes

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite BC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Start your new year off right! Join us at the library as we welcome Karen Hill, RDN, LD MNT Nutritionist III as she discusses different topics related to diabetes. How you can and why you should manage diabetes and blood sugars.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Write-Minded

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite C at Henderson County Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Love to write?  Looking for inspiration? Need support?  You’ve come to the write place!  Join us as we discuss different writing styles, share our work, and share ideas.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cherokee Visions: Art, Regalia, and Storytelling

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Upstairs Rotunda at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Be inspired as artist Jannette Parent shares her colorful Native American artwork, her experience learning the Cherokee language, and how the language has become an integral part of both her life and her work.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Roundtable

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite C at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

What is Genealogy Roundtable?  It is a round-table discussion time for genealogists who like to share ideas and discoveries, discuss research problems, and enjoy being with people who share the same interest in genealogy.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

A Night of Excellence: Celebrating African Americans in Leadership, service and advocacy

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Night of Excellence: Celebrating African Americans in Leadership, service and advocacy 

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating excellence locally and throughout Kentucky.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lethal Library

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite C at Henderson County Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

If you love true crime, have we got a program for you!  Join us at the HCPL every first Monday at 6pm to explore all things murder and mayhem!  We'll listen to podcasts, play crime-centric games, discuss true crime cases, watch movies, a

This event is in the "Adults" group

Plot Twist

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Does a good plot twist and a delicious margarita from locally owned Tacoholics sound fun to you? If so, the Henderson County Public Library has the perfect book club!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunch Bunch

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Donald Wathen Room at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

What is Genealogy Lunch Bunch?  It is a round-table discussion time for genealogists who like to share ideas and discoveries, discuss research problems, and enjoy being with people who share the same interest in genealogy.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee With A Vet

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Coffee With A Vet is a round-table discussion led by a Veterans Benefit Field Representative for the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.  Each month, the Field Representative will be answering veterans' questions and sharing information

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Homesteading Basics: Gardening and Growing Mushrooms

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Come by the library to learn the basics of homesteading! We will talk about the following topics: basic gardening tips, canning, small livestock, breadmaking, beekeeping and more!

Open
Registration Required