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Family Fun Hour

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Messy Room at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Join us for Family Fun Hour — a weekly program full of laughter, learning, and quality time together! Each week features a new activity the whole family can enjoy, from storytime and crafts to games, simple cooking projects, and more.

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

Read, Play, Connect! : A Family Literacy & Bonding Program

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Reading Kingdom at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Read, Play, Connect! is a special weekly storytime designed to help families grow together through books, play, and conversation.

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

Family Fun Hour

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Messy Room at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Join us for Family Fun Hour — a weekly program full of laughter, learning, and quality time together! Each week features a new activity the whole family can enjoy, from storytime and crafts to games, simple cooking projects, and more.

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

Tween and Teen Back to School Bash

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Tween, Teens

Say goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year at our Back to School Bash just for tweens and teens! Join us with an epic evening of laser tag, video games, and other fun activities.

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

Puzzlemania IX

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

The kids are back in school and the temperatures are sizzling. Come in out of the heat! Calling all dissectologist (puzzle people) to come join us at the library for our ninth family friendly competition.

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

Read, Play, Connect! : A Family Literacy & Bonding Program

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Reading Kingdom at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Read, Play, Connect! is a special weekly storytime designed to help families grow together through books, play, and conversation.

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

Family Fun Hour

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Messy Room at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Join us for Family Fun Hour — a weekly program full of laughter, learning, and quality time together! Each week features a new activity the whole family can enjoy, from storytime and crafts to games, simple cooking projects, and more.

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

Flashback Book Fair

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Circulation Department at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Remember the magic of the school book fair? We’re bringing it back, but with a grown-up twist! Spend your Friday night at the Flashback Book Fair, designed for adults 21+. You’ll enjoy a cash bar, DJ, games, and great food!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Smith Mills Fun Fair Day

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Socialization & Fun, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Come and join the Mobile Library at Smith Mills Fun Fair Day at 10 am on Saturday August 23rd. This event is located at 1171 Powell St Waverly, KY 42462. The parade starts at 10!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Department at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Pop Culture, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Teens

Looking for a fun and unique way to enjoy anime? Look no further than our anime club! Hang out, talk about your favorite anime, enjoy themed activities/snacks, and watch episodes of popular anime series.

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

Paint & Sip

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Sip on a tasty beverage, provided by Boucherie Winery while painting a project from Whims & Wishes! 🎨 Have a girl's night or a creative date while pampering your inner artist! 🍷

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

Read, Play, Connect! : A Family Literacy & Bonding Program

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Reading Kingdom at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Read, Play, Connect! is a special weekly storytime designed to help families grow together through books, play, and conversation.

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

Family Fun Hour

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Messy Room at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Join us for Family Fun Hour — a weekly program full of laughter, learning, and quality time together! Each week features a new activity the whole family can enjoy, from storytime and crafts to games, simple cooking projects, and more.

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

Read, Play, Connect! : A Family Literacy & Bonding Program

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Reading Kingdom at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Read, Play, Connect! is a special weekly storytime designed to help families grow together through books, play, and conversation.

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

Family Fun Hour

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Messy Room at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Join us for Family Fun Hour — a weekly program full of laughter, learning, and quality time together! Each week features a new activity the whole family can enjoy, from storytime and crafts to games, simple cooking projects, and more.

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

Sing, Wiggle, Read!: Baby/Toddler Storytime

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Reading Kingdom at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to sing, wiggle, and read your way into early literacy fun! Sing, Wiggle, Read! is a joyful storytime designed especially for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups.

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

RUSH Academy Homeschool Group

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Messy Room at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween

RUSH (Ready, Unstoppable, Savy Homeschoolers) Academy meets weekly. This program is for all homeschooled students ages 5-11!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lethal Library

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite C at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Pop Culture, Socialization & Fun
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

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

Once Upon a Tuesday: Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Reading Kingdom at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Step into a world of stories, songs, and make-believe during Once Upon a Tuesday, a magical storytime designed just for preschoolers!

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

Read, Play, Connect! : A Family Literacy & Bonding Program

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Reading Kingdom at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Read, Play, Connect! is a special weekly storytime designed to help families grow together through books, play, and conversation.

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

Family Fun Hour

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Messy Room at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Join us for Family Fun Hour — a weekly program full of laughter, learning, and quality time together! Each week features a new activity the whole family can enjoy, from storytime and crafts to games, simple cooking projects, and more.

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

Pop-Up Play & Learn

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Messy Room at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Makerspace, Pop Culture, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun, Technology, Other
Age Group:
Children

Pop-Up Play & Learn
A weekly drop-in program for curious kids and their grown-ups!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Craft Day

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite BC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Genealogy, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

🍂 DIY Fall Wreath 🍁

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

Sing, Wiggle, Read!: Baby/Toddler Storytime

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Reading Kingdom at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to sing, wiggle, and read your way into early literacy fun! Sing, Wiggle, Read! is a joyful storytime designed especially for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups.

Open
Registration Required