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  • Susan Reigler book-signing & whiskey tasting

    Whiskey Thief Distilling Co — Louisville 610 Nanny Goat Strut, Louisville, KY, United States

    Susan will be signing copies of her newest release, Kentucky Bourbon: The Essential Guide to the American Spirit. Enjoy light snacks and an exclusive tasting while mingling with one of […]

  • Haunted Happy Hour

    Peterson Dumesnil House 301 S Peterson Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    Event Name: Haunted Happy Hour Event Date: 2025-10-26 Website / Ticket Link: https://petersondumesnil.ludus.com/index.php Location: Peterson Dumesnil House, 301 S Peterson Ave Louisville Event Host: Steve Wiser Event Description / Other […]

    $30

  • Saturday Storytime with MacKenzie Haley

    Carmichael’s Bookstore – Crescent Hill 2720 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, United States

    Carmichael’s is excited to host MacKenzie Haley for a special story time! About Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Dances His Heart Out: Our favorite French bulldog, Billy the Kid, is back! Featuring an original song by Dolly Parton, the third book in her New York Times bestselling series follows Billy as he ruffs it out […]

    Free

  • Carmichael’s Kids presents Valentines are the Worst: A Storytime with Alex Willan

    St Matthews-Eline Branch Library 3940 Grandview Avenue, Louisville, KY, United States

    Join children’s author/illustrator Alex Willan for his latest installment in The Worst! Series featuring an unsuspecting Gilbert the Goblin who finds himself in the crosshairs of a squad of cupids. Books will be available for purchase at the event from Carmichael’s Bookstore.

  • Book Launch: “Speak Up, Start Now” by Rosa Hart

    Clean Eatz – Jeffersontown, KY 9545 Taylorsville Road, Jeffersontown, KY, United States

    Come celebrate with us and get your signed copy of Speak Up, Start Now. This book is all about helping nurses and healthcare professionals find their voice and use it with confidence at work, online, and in their communities. Speak Up, Start Now breaks down the fears and barriers that keep so many of us quiet […]

  • My Holocaust Legacy: A Blessing, Not a Burden | program & book-signing

    Frazier History Museum 829 West Main Street, Louisville, United States

    Event Name: My Holocaust Legacy: A Blessing, Not a Burden Event Date: 2026-01-25 Website / Ticket Link: https://www.fraziermuseum.org/calendar/my-holocaust-legacy-a-blessing-not-a-burden Location: Frazier Kentucky History Museum, 829 W. Main St. Event Host: Frazier Kentucky History Museum Event Description / Other Info: As we approach International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Frazier will host an author talk featuring Dr. Alex […]

  • Book Bingo at Trellis Brewing

    Trellis Brewing 827 Logan Street, Louisville, KY, United States

    Join us at Trellis Brewing (827 Logan St., 40204) for Book Bingo! Listen for the names of books and authors to match to your card and win (limit one prize per person). We will also have a pop-up library with free books and Books & Brews 502 swag.

  • Prova Spirits x Carmichael’s Bookstore | Book Club

    Prova Spirits 917 E Liberty St, Louisville, KY, United States

    Monthly Cocktail Book Club the last Wednesday of every month at Prova, partnering with Carmichael’s Bookstores. Customers that mention the prova spirits book club will get 20% off the club’s […]

  • Chuck Klosterman discusses ‘Football’ book with Pat Forde

    Highlands Community Center 1228 E Breckinridge St, Louisville, KY, United States

    Carmichael’s is excited to host Chuck Klosterman for his new book, Football. He will be joined in conversation by Pat Forde. This is a ticketed event. Each ticket includes a copy of Football. Click HERE to purchase tickets. The event will be held at Highlands Community Ministries 1228 E Breckinridge St. 40204 About the book: […]

    $40

  • Black History Month Celebration: Author panel featuring Emma McElvaney Talbott, Michael L. Jones, and Ken Clay

    Carmichael’s Bookstore – Crescent Hill 2720 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, United States

    Carmichael’s is excited to host a Black History Month celebration with Emma McElvaney Talbott, Michael L. Jones, and Ken Clay. About the Books: The Soulful Sounds of Derby Town: Louisville—known as “Derbytown” because of the Kentucky Derby—has been home to hundreds of African American musicians who were born in or have connections to Louisville. Their […]

    Free

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