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FREE! ONLINE LEARNING

http://education.gale.com/l-lsv_main

Call 303-335-4820 for more information.

Gale Courses Gale Courses offers a wide range of

highly interactive, instructor-led

courses that you can take entirely

online. As a Louisville Library card

holder in good standing, you are

entitled to these courses at no cost.

Courses run for six weeks and

new sessions begin every month.

Just look for the Gale Courses icon

on the Library home page, enter

your Library card number, and

enroll. It’s fast, easy, and FREE!

SING FOR YOUR LIFE: A STORY OF RACE, MUSIC,

AND FAMILY is this year’s On The Same Page

title selection. Copies are available at the

Lafayette and Louisville libraries.

Book discussions and programs

will be held in September and

October including ‘Stories on Stage’

and two appearances by special

guest, Mezzo-Soprano Sarah Coit.

Program information is available in the

libraries and on the library websites.

On The Same Page

Maker Program

3D Modeling Open Lab Aug. 6, 27 1-3PM

Learn how to create 3D models with the help of a volunteer, then reserve a time to print it on our Lulzbot Mini 3D printer. Bring your own laptop or reserve one of ours. All ages. No reservations required.

Money Matters Series Understanding Social Security Choices

WED, August 9 6:30-7:30

When should I start collecting? What if I'm

divorced? Will the funding last? Where can I

learn more? How will my choice affect my

taxes? Can I get PERA and Social Security

benefits?

Get the answers to these and many other

common questions to help you make informed

decisions about your benefit options.

Maker Program

LITTLE CODERS 1: GIVING SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS

August 8 10:30-11:30

For ages 3-5. Pre-register for one date only. Each program will have different games and activities that teach the fundamentals of coding and nurture problem-solving skills, logic, and creativity.

KIDS’ CODE CAFE August 28 4:00-5:00

For ages 8-12. Pre-registration is required. Kids can use one of the Library’s laptops or iPads, or can bring their own. Basic instruction will be provided to get kids started.

Maker Program

SAT, August 19 1-3PM

Robauto is coming back with the

Library’s very own Bibli robot!

Join us as we learn to code our

robot using Python programming

language.

For ages 8-12. Pre-registration is required.

Construction Club 4th Monday 6-7PM

August 28

Come join the club! We’ll listen

to a few short books on a theme,

and then build LEGO® creations

with those themes in mind.

For families

No registration needed

Read to Rover

Every Tuesday 4-5PM (all ages welcome; no registration needed)

It’s been shown that reading out loud helps children boost their reading confidence. What better way to practice reading than to have a mellow, 4-legged friend as a reading buddy!

Maker Program

PREVIEW EVENT SAT, August 12

10AM-12PM

Join Girls Who Code for a preview

of what’s to come in this year’s

club. We’ll be using Actimator to

create games using basic code.

For girls in grades 6-12. Pre-registration is required.

Anime Club

TUE, 4-6PM (grades 6-12)

August 15 Sept. 19

(First-floor Meeting Room)

Teen Creations DIY Galaxy Jars

TUE, August 22 4-5:30

This month you can beat the back to school

blues by making your own galaxy in a jar. The

soothing, swirling patterns in these stellar jars

have a proven calming effect. Make one for

yourself or a friend!

For grades 6-12. Supplies are limited, so

please let us know if plan to participate.

Teen Bonus Tuesday Perler Bead Crafts

TUE, August 29 4-5:30

Come hang out and make cool stuff out of perler beads.

Supplies are limited, so let us know if you plan to participate:

303-335-4845 teenservices@louisvilleco.gov

Historical Museum News & Events

Museum Program Memories From Vietnam:

Veterans Roundtable TUE, August 2 7PM Library Meeting Room

American military veterans will discuss their time in Vietnam and the ways it impacted their lives. The roundtable format will allow for conversation and input from the audience. Topics to be discussed are Agent Orange, the reception veterans received when they returned home, and the long-term impacts of our engagement in Southeast Asia.

Art Walk at the Museum Making Do During World War II

FRI, August 4 6-8PM

Stop by during the First Friday Art Walk in June to discover a lesser-known aspect of Louisville history. This month participants can find out what life was like on the Home Front during World War II.

Museum Open Labor Day MON, September 4

From Parade End Until 2pm

The Historical Museum will open

to the public right after the Labor

Day Parade! Stop by to cool off

inside and discover Louisville

history before heading over to

more festivities at Memory Square

Park.