This is where you can find information about our biggest Discover Summer events for kids!  Click here for more Discover Summer information for all ages.

All events are free.

Registration is required for some programs for each child who will be attending.  Please register if applicable by clicking on the link for that session.  To inquire about registering a group, please call (859) 231-5500.

Kick-off Parties

Welcome summer by picking up your Discover Summer challenge, meeting nearly a dozen Honey Hill Petting Zoo critters, and enjoying hands-on fun. Incoming kindergarteners are V.I.P.s and will enjoy special Countdown to Kindergarten activities! For all kids.

• June 1, 10am-Noon, Northside Branch
• June 1, 2-4pm, Eastside Branch
• June 2, 10am-Noon, Tates Creek Branch
• June 2, 2-4pm, Beaumont Branch
• June 3, 10am-Noon, Central Library
• June 5, 2-4pm, Village Branch

Animal Architects

Join us for an up-close view of a variety of exotic animals from around the world! Lean about each animal's unique ability to build & construct for survival in the wild.

• June 6, 10am, Central Library
• June 6, 2pm, Beaumont Branch
• June 7, 10am, Tates Creek Branch
• June 7, 6:30pm, Eastside Branch
• June 8, 10am, Northside Branch
• June 8, 2pm, Village Branch

Math-terpiece Workshop

Tessellations, geoboards, Mobius strips & more hands-on activities add up a beautiful blend of art & math. For ages 6-12. Registration required.

• June 12, 11am, Beaumont Branch
• June 13, 2pm, Northside Branch
• June 13, 6:30pm, Tates Creek Branch
• June 14, 2pm, Central Library
• June 15, 2pm, Eastside Branch
• June 16, 2pm, Village Branch

Zak Morgan Live!

GRAMMY nominee Zak Morgan's unique brand of children's music delivers songs with charm that tickle the funny bone of children and adults alike.

• June 19, 10am, Central Library
• June 19, 6:30pm, Tates Creek Branch
• June 20, 10am, Beaumont Branch
• June 20, 2pm, Northside Branch
• June 21, 10am, Eastside Branch
• June 21, 2pm, Village Branch

Wonders of the Deep

Deep in the ocean, some special creatures rely on bioluminescence (the ability to glow in the dark) for their survival. Meet some of these deep ocean dwellers with hands-on science & art activities. For ages 6-12. Registration required.

• June 26, 2pm, Tates Creek
• June 26, 6:30pm, Beaumont Branch
• June 27, 2pm, Northside Branch
• June 28, 2pm, Eastside Branch
• June 29, 2pm, Central Library
• June 30, 2pm, Village Branch

Snowcones & More

Cool down with hands-on outdoor fun and free snow cones while they last!

• July 1, 2pm, Northside Branch
• July 5, 2pm, Tates Creek Branch
• July 6, 2pm, Eastside Branch
• July 7, 1pm, Beaumont Branch
• July 7, 3:30pm, Village Branch

Library CSI: Crime Solvers

Put on your detective's hat to solve a puzzling crime while learning about fingerprinting, secret codes, tracks, eyewitness interviews, & more. For ages 6-12. Registration required.

• July 10, 2pm, Beaumont Branch
• July 11, 2pm, Northside Branch
• July 11, 6:30pm, Eastside Branch
• July 12, 2pm, Tates Creek
• July 13, 2pm, Central Library
• July 14, 2pm, Village Branch

Learn to Cartoon with Steve Harpster

Anyone can learn to draw with help from cartoonist Steve Harpster. Watch, laugh, & draw along to make your own creations.

• July 17, 2pm, Northside Branch
• July 17, 6:30pm, Beaumont Branch
• July 18, 2pm, Village Branch
• July 18, 6:30pm, Tates Creek Branch
• July 19, 11am, Central Library
• July 19, 2pm, Eastside Branch

Wrap Up Parties

It's YOUR pick!  Kids are voting to pick the Wrap Up Party for their branch!  Come join us for the fun and celebrate the end of summer.

• July 24, 2pm, Village Branch
• July 25, 2pm, Eastside Branch
• July 26, 10am, Central Library
• July 27, 2pm, Northside Branch
• July 27, 2pm, Tates Creek Branch
• July 28, 2pm, Beaumont Branch