Event List

Staff Training

Wednesday, August 6 from 9am - 1pm - The library will be closed for staff training. Your online Library is available every day, 24 hours a day, through the library catalog and Online Resources.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Craft Day

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Donald Wathen Room at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Do you recall the handmade ornaments that were hung on the Christmas tree of your ancestor?  Join us as we create nostalgic ornaments for the holidays and celebrate Christmas in July.  Register right away because space is limited.

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

Kahoot!: Landing on the Moon Edition

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teaching Computer Lab at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in celebrating the USA Landing on the Moon Day! We'll discover intriguing facts about our country's tremendous achievements while playing some friendly Kahoot! Trivia competition. Enjoy the fun and bring a buddy!

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

Coffee With A Vet

Monday, July 14, 2025 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 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 to

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Messy Mania: An Outdoor Art Extravaganza!

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Water Street Lawn at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Messy Art Party: Creativity Without the Cleanup!

Take those messy art projects outside and let creativity run wild!

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

Makerspace: Project Help

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, Skill Building
Age Group:
Everyone

During this time, the Makerspace Librarian will be present to answer any questions on your personal projects.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Color your world with spice tasting!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Circulation Department at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Everyone

Come to the library and enjoy a sample of this month's "Color Your World." We will be making tea! Don't forget to pick up a take-home sample to use in your own creations!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Color Our World with Spice!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Circulation Department at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need help planning dinner? Are you in a food rut? Come to the library and pick up a sampling of spice to use for dinner tonight! Through this program, we will attempt to experience more colorful and tasty food.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Prime Time Family Reading Night

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite BC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Tween
This event is in the "Everyone" group

HCPL Night at Henderson Flash

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the ballpark! Enjoy FREE admission courtesy of Henderson County Public Library. Stop by the Mobile Library, play kids’ games, grab giveaways, and cheer on the Henderson Flash!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Grab N' Go: Art in Motion Spin Creations

All Day
Children's Department at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

 Spin Into Fun with This Grab N' Go Kit! 

Foundation Meeting

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite C at Henderson County Public Library

Foundation Meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group

D&D Live

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Pop Culture, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Teens

Ever wondered what Dungeons & Dragons class you’d be in real life? Find out in a live-action game where you become the character!

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

Makerspace: Project Help

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, Skill Building
Age Group:
Everyone

During this time, the Makerspace Librarian will be present to answer any questions on your personal projects.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Little Sprouts: Build a Neighborhood Garden House

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Department at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Plant a Neighborhood Garden House Craft Activity

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Read & Ride with HART: A Bus Ride Adventure!

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Department at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Ride & Read with HART: A Bus Storytime Adventure! 

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

Popular Literature Trivia

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Pop Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love to read?  Do you love trivia?  Have we got the program for you! Join us for pub-style trivia all about your favorite books and authors.  Teams of up to 8 are allowed.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Children's Make-N-Take Crafts

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Children's Messy Room at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Calling all young creators! Join us for Make-n-Take Crafts, where imagination knows no bounds! 🎨✂️ Every 3rd Saturday of the month. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Give a Dog a Book

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Reading Kingdom at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Therapy Therapy Dogs International (TDI®) is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, other institutions and where

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crazy Crafting

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite A at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every other month on the third Sunday for a fun and creative craft session! Connect with fellow craft enthusiasts, get inspired, and enjoy some hands-on creativity. All skill levels welcome—come get your crafting fix!

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

Makerspace: Project Help

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, Skill Building
Age Group:
Everyone

During this time, the Makerspace Librarian will be present to answer any questions on your personal projects.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Write-Minded

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite C at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Skill Building
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 "Teens" group

Sugar Science

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Department at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Teens

What’s more fun than candy? Experimenting with it! Join us for hands-on science as we explore the sweet side of chemistry with rock candy, chewing gum, and more. You’ll even get to make some treats to take home. 

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

Marvin Bartlett: Author Visit

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a captivating evening with Marvin Bartlett, Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, and longtime FOX 56 anchor, as he shares highlights from his 35-year journey telling Kentucky’s most unforgettable stories.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Makerspace: Project Help

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, Skill Building
Age Group:
Everyone

During this time, the Makerspace Librarian will be present to answer any questions on your personal projects.