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  • Library: Summer Reading and Cultural Pass Kickoff 2025

    Main Library 301 York St, Louisville, KY, United States

    Kick off this year’s Summer Reading and Cultural Pass programs with a day full of fun, hands-on activities at the Library! Explore this year’s Summer Reading theme “The Great Summer […]

  • Readers Market

    Foxing Books 1314 Bluegrass Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    It’s here! The next Readers Market is on the calendar. Along with @introtoeclecticism and @youngauthorsgreenhouse, we are thrilled to announce our next Readers Market will be Saturday, May 31st from […]

  • Dinosaur Day @ Carmichael’s Kids

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

    Dinosaur Day at Carmichael’s Kids Event date: Sunday, June 1, 2025 – 10:00am to 5:00pm 1313 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY 40204 Carmichael’s Kids is excited to host Dinosaur Day on […]

  • Carmichael’s Community Book Club

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

    Carmichael’s Community Book Club Event date:   Monday, June 2, 2025 – 7:00pm 2720 Frankfort Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 Come join us for the next meeting of the Carmichael’s Community Book […]

  • Kentucky Book Festival: Louisville Edition

    Paristown Arts District 731 Brent Street, Louisville, KY, United States

    Kentucky Book Festival: Louisville Edition A program of Kentucky Humanities, the Kentucky Book Festival: Louisville Edition is the newest chapter in the Kentucky Book Festival tradition! A vibrant celebration of […]

  • A Novel Romance presents “Love Out Proud” Author Event @ Roselynn Hill Winery

    Roselynn Hill Winery 10525 Old Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

    Event Name: Love Out Proud Author Event Event Date: 2025-06-20 Website / Ticket Link: https://beventi.co/orderform/pfgs9agddb Location: Roselynn Hill Winery, 10525 Old Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40299 Event Host: A Novel […]

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  • Christmas in July Shopping Event

    A Novel Romance 10512 Watterson Trail, Louisville, KY, United States

    We have so many fun vendors and specials ready for you this year for our Christmas in July shopping event! Christmas in July Shopping Event Sunday Jul 13th, 2025 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Check out bookish merch from local makers like t-shirts, cups, charm bracelets, macarons, jewelry, etc. This event is free to the […]

  • Jessica Thompson presents ‘Buddy the Bulldog’ @ Carmichael’s Bookstore

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

    Jessica Thompson presents Buddy the Bulldog Event date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 11:00am 2720 Frankfort Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 Carmichael’s is excited to host Jessica Thompson for a storytime […]

  • Nurse Lucy Nichols: Unsung Civil War Hero with Eileen Yanoviak | Frazier History Museum

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

    Event Name: Nurse Lucy Nichols: Unsung Civil War Hero with Eileen Yanoviak Event Date: Aug 10, 2025 Website / Ticket Link: https://www.fraziermuseum.org/calendar/nurse-lucy-nichols-eileen-yanoviak Location: Frazier History Museum Event Host: Frazier History […]

  • “Sunday Service”: Byway Books x Chunk Studio

    Chunk Studio 113 S Charlton St, Louisville, KY, United States

    Please join us for the third edition of Sunday Service: a creative communion punctuated by poetry. This Sunday Service is an extra special Studio Sendoff — our last event in […]

  • Sip & Sign: “Classic Cocktail Revival” book signing w/ author Jennifer Brian

    Big Bad Breakfast – Barret Ave 984 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

    Join Author Jennifer Brian for a gloriously brunch-y Classics Cocktail Revival book signing and demo (with samples!) A signature cocktail will be featured and available for purchase. Location: Big Bad Breakfast, 984 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY Time: Thurs, Sept 18, 10am-12pm

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