Special Events

For additional programs, workshops, youth activities, or information in calendar format, go here.

Monthly Book Discussion Groups (On-going)

Kirby Branch Library - The Cover to Cover book discussion group meets at Kirby the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Visit the special events calendar for Cover to Cover selections.
Main Library - Two Great Books discussion groups meet each month at Main: (1) the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.; (2) the second Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m.
Smiths Grove Branch Library - The Divas book discussion group meets at Smiths Grove the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Download PDF Divas schedule and selections here.

May

Local artists on exhibit at WCPL - Myra Dwyer at the Main Library, Kim Soule at the Bob Kirby Branch, and Cathy Wester at Smiths Grove.

June

Student art will be the focus of two new exhibits at the library in June. At Main: “New Understanding” - an exhibition of artwork created by K-12 students with disabilities in collaboration with WKU Art Education students. At Kirby Drakes Creek art students will exhibit their Barn Quilt art. And the photography of Cathy Wester will continue at the Smiths Grove Branch.

Tuesday, June 11 - Exploring Kentucky's Natural Bridges- Todd and Victor Fife will speak at the Kirby Branch at 175 Iron Skillet Court at 6:00 p.m. They will discuss and feature favorite arches from expeditions that have taken them throughout our state documenting these geological features.

Thursday, June 13 - An Evening With will feature New York Times bestselling authors Steve Berry and Lis Wiehl. Both lawyers as well as bestselling authors, Steve and Lis will speak about their latest novels, writing, books, and more at the CEC Parish Hall next door to the Main Library at 6 p.m. For more about Steve Berry, visit his website. For more about Lis Wiehl, visit her website.

July