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🌱Ravina Rajkumar, founder of Mango+ Seed, has been keeping things fresh in Northeast Regional Library’s kitchen this Oct...
10/15/2026

🌱Ravina Rajkumar, founder of Mango+ Seed, has been keeping things fresh in Northeast Regional Library’s kitchen this October with her Indo-Caribbean and clean-eating recipes. 🍲

She has one last class this Saturday, featuring the perfect sweater-weather recipes: autumn soups and a sweet treat. All recipes are celiac-safe and nut-free!

If you’re interested in attending Ravina’s class, visit LFPL.org/YesChef to register.

Northeast Regional Library
Saturday, Oct. 17
2:00 p.m.

Are you ready for some music and movement? The Bookmobile is swinging back to Central Park on Saturday, October 24, for ...
10/14/2026

Are you ready for some music and movement? The Bookmobile is swinging back to Central Park on Saturday, October 24, for a special event with our friends at Upbeat Louisville! Bring the kids for a chance to play, learn and, of course, check out a few books from our mobile library.

Want to see where the Bookmobile is headed next? Visit LFPL.org/OnTheGo to find its next stop!

“I cannot imagine a life where I am not openly me.” 💜Bestselling author and viral TikToker Mercury Stardust brought her ...
10/13/2026

“I cannot imagine a life where I am not openly me.” 💜

Bestselling author and viral TikToker Mercury Stardust brought her home-repair know-how, moving coming-out story and plenty of laughs to Northeast Regional Library this past week!

The “Trans Handy-Ma’am” joined us for a conversation with nearly 100 fans, sharing her unique perspective and the magic behind her work. A big thanks to Carmichael's Bookstore for helping make this event happen!

Thanks for sharing your magic with us, Mercury Stardust ! ✨

For more author events coming up at your local LFPL branch, visit LFPL.org/authors.

📚⚽ A special storytime is coming to LFPL!Lou City FC player and founder of Collective ARC, Aiden McFadden, will be a gue...
10/12/2026

📚⚽ A special storytime is coming to LFPL!

Lou City FC player and founder of Collective ARC, Aiden McFadden, will be a guest reader at two special family storytimes as part of Operation ALL!

Children and families can read, imagine and play together at:

📍 Fairdale Library | Saturday, October 17 at 10 a.m.
📍 Shawnee Library | Saturday, October 24 at 10 a.m.

Best for ages 3–8. Find more details at LFPL.org/events.

🎨 Have you met our October Collider Artist of the Month? Kyle Dixon, a watercolor artist, has taken over South Central’s...
10/11/2026

🎨 Have you met our October Collider Artist of the Month? Kyle Dixon, a watercolor artist, has taken over South Central’s Artist-in-Residence Studio with his bright and exciting work! He’ll also be teaching classes on drawing anime characters and creating solvable mazes and puzzles! 🖌️🧩

Ready to get creative? Register for a class today at LFPL.org/Collider!

⚔️ Roll for adventure! 🎲Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just rolling your first d20, the Library is a great plac...
10/10/2026

⚔️ Roll for adventure! 🎲

Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just rolling your first d20, the Library is a great place to gather your party, discover new worlds and level up your storytelling skills.

Grab your dice, find your party and see what adventures await at the Library! 🐉📚

Find D&D programs, events and more at LFPL.org.

There are so many ways to storytime! 📚Whether your child loves superheroes, Halloween, face painting, music or so much m...
10/09/2026

There are so many ways to storytime! 📚

Whether your child loves superheroes, Halloween, face painting, music or so much more, there’s a special storytime waiting for them at the Library. Come ready for stories, surprises and plenty of fun!

Get more info at LFPL.org/Storytime

Tiny houses, big imaginations! 🧚‍♀️🍄Our recent Fairy and Gnome House crafts at the Portland Library were full of creativ...
10/08/2026

Tiny houses, big imaginations! 🧚‍♀️🍄

Our recent Fairy and Gnome House crafts at the Portland Library were full of creativity, whimsy and a whole lot of glue! Take a look at what our crafty patrons created!

Ready to make something of your own? Find upcoming craft programs at LFPL.org/crafts.

Calling all Wimpy Kids! 📚Want a chance to see Diary of a Wimpy Kid author and illustrator Jeff Kinney live? Thanks to ou...
10/07/2026

Calling all Wimpy Kids! 📚

Want a chance to see Diary of a Wimpy Kid author and illustrator Jeff Kinney live? Thanks to our friends at Carmichael’s Kids Bookstore, one lucky LFPL patron will win two general admission tickets to see Jeff Kinney, plus a signed copy of Diary of a Wimpy Kid #21: Fight or Flight!

📝Want a chance to win? Stop by your local LFPL branch to fill out an entry form. There will be one winner for every location!

Jeff Kinney will appear Friday, October 23, at 6 p.m. at Spalding University’s Columbia Gym. Learn more about Jeff Kinney's upcoming event and new book at Carmichaelsbookstore.com

Have you read a banned book lately?For Banned Books Week, the Shawnee Library is highlighting books that have frequently...
10/06/2026

Have you read a banned book lately?

For Banned Books Week, the Shawnee Library is highlighting books that have frequently been challenged or banned with a special display. Stop by, browse the display, and who knows, you might find your next read to be a challenging one.

Find more books, events, and resources at LFPL.org.

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