Business courses include accounting, advertising, management, and SO MUCH MORE!
Immerse yourself in vibrant, thrilling worlds—from superheroes to award winners.
Explore the richness of Hispanic and Latin American stories and cultures with Kanopy's Hispanic Heritage Month collection.
Use this form to send questions or comments to our Digital Media Lab team at Central Library or call 502-543-7675 ext. 2013.
You can also contact our lab assistants directly if you need to speak to a particular instructor:
Use this form to send questions or comments to Amy McClellan, the assistant branch manager at Hillview Branch Library. Among other responsibilities, Amy is the designated contact for 3D-printer trainings and activities at our Hillview location.
But the fall season is about so much more than the holidays. There’s pumpkin spice lattes to drink, orchards to visit, and bonfires to enjoy. In honor of all the fun fall traditions, we’ve compiled a Fall Checklist of our own to showcase some of the ways BCPL can help you enjoy the season to its fullest.
Join us at Central Library on Saturday, October 5th for our Halloween Costume Swap! Or if you have costume items you no longer use and can’t attend, drop your early donation at any BCPL location. If you miss the costume swap (or don’t find your perfect Halloween ensemble there), we still have lots of books for inspiration or you can use a BCPL sewing machine to make something yourself in our Maker Lab or at CrafterSpace. We even have a sewing machine you can check out from our Library of Things!
Learn More About the Costume Swap Check Out a Sewing Machine
Spooky season isn’t complete without a scary-movie night! Check out your favorite scary shows and movies on DVD or Blu-ray, or discover a new favorite to stream in Kanopy’s 31 Days of Horror collection or browse the Best of Hoopla Horror (you can filter to find kid-friendly titles!).
Explore The Best of Hoopla Horror Explore Kanopy’s 31 Days of Horror
3. Enjoy a fall treatMake s’mores, can homemade jam or apple butter, and design seasonal cookies with items from our Library of Things.
Check Out a 21-quart Canner & Accessories
Check Out Fall Holiday Cookie Cutters
Explore timeless favorites like Monopoly or discover the latest releases like Bamboozled. Whether you’re into strategy, wordplay, or cooperative adventures, we have options!
Browse Our Board Games Collection
Grab a Hiking Kentucky GO! Tote to discover beautiful landscapes with everything you need right at your fingertips. Packed with trail maps, field guides, and essential hiking gear, it’s the perfect addition to your next outdoor adventure. You can also take a leisurely walk with the family outside the Central, Hillview, or Lebanon Junction locations to experience our StoryWalk® installations.
Walking not your thing? Just get outside to enjoy some fresh fall air! The backyards at our Hillview and Lebanon Junction locations and the garden courtyards at Central Library make especially nice spots to settle for a cozy read while the weather stays nice.
Prepare for late fall and winter by knitting or crocheting your own fall accessories—or give painting, screen printing, calligraphy, or event planning a try! Check out a book, watch a video tutorial with Creativebug, or join our Hooked on Crochet group at Hillview to get started.
Find Classes on Creativebug Join Hooked on Crochet
Attend one of our Pumpkin Decorating events! We’ll supply the pumpkins, paints, and other decorations; you supply the creative spark to make your pumpkin light up. We also have books you can check out for inspiration and pumpkin-carving kits in our GO! Totes collection.
Find a Pumpkin Decorating Event
Check Out a Halloween Fun GO! Tote (with pumpkin carving kit)
Psst.. You can pick up your own checklist bookmark at any BCPL location!
E-mail Tracy at [email protected], and we might add your suggestion to our online list. Check back later this fall or follow us on social media for more falltasic things you can explore with BCPL this season.
Use this form to send questions or comments to Lindsey, a children's event planner at Central Library. You can also contact her by phone at 543-7675 ext. 2555.
Expired 2/27/24
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING
Bullitt County Public Library is seeking proposals from qualified lawn care and landscaping contractors to provide bids to cover all BCPL properties for a 12-month contract to begin March 1, 2024. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals per property to include the following locations: Central Library in Shepherdsville, Hillview Branch Library and the Dorothea Stottman Annex (these adjoining properties should be bid as one location), Lebanon Junction Branch Library, Mt. Washington Branch Library, Nichols Branch Library, and the former Ridgway Memorial Library location in Shepherdsville. Sealed proposals must be received at Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, February 27th.
Expired 2/27/24
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: FIBER INTERNET ACCESS
Bullitt County Public Library is now accepting proposals for fiber Internet access for the period beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, for our locations in Shepherdsville (Central Library), Hillview, Mt. Washington, and Lebanon Junction. BCPL will accept proposals that cover all or part of the locations listed. Sealed proposals must be received in person or via mail at Central Library in Shepherdsville by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 27th
Use this form to send questions or comments to Tyler Chapman, a reference clerk at our Mt. Washington location. You can also call them on the reference line at 543-7675 ext. 2102.
Use this form to send questions or comments to Samantha, the event planner at our Nichols location. You can also contact her by phone at 543-7675 ext. 2560.
We’re starting a new, no-pressure book club at Central Library for kids ages 8–12!
Kids will begin the books together by listening to the audiobook at the monthly meetup, making it easier than ever to discover and get started with a great new book. But first we want to know what books and authors the kids want to see featured. Participants (or their grownups) are invited to share their suggestion for upcoming Listen Here book club selections here.
Your gateway to:
Special features include:
Explore Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints is provided by Kentucky Virtual Library. A special username and password are required for home access; ask at any BCPL service desk for the login credentials or call the main library at 543-7675.
Do you want to learn how to design websites or make a custom phone app? Need some help getting there or just want to meet up with other amateur coders to learn and work together? We’re working to develop code clubs and events at BCPL, and we’d love to know what interests YOU!
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The Fiero Code software provides an accessible, easy-to-navigate coding journey geared toward youth ages 8–18, but adults can enjoy Fiero Code, too! It’s a great, low-commitment way for all ages to learn and practice their coding skills, and more adult-focused content for career-building is coming soon.
Coding languages include:
Explore Fiero Code
An e-mail and valid Bullitt County Public Library card are required to set up your account.
Here are just a few of the benefits of learning to code with Fiero Code:
Expired 9/29/23
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: ARCHITECTURAL & DESIGN SERVICES (HILLVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY)
Bullitt County Public Library is seeking statements of qualifications from interested architectural firms to provide professional services for the expansion and renovation of the Hillview Branch Library location. Statements of qualifications must include a final, detailed plan with appropriate pre-bid documents and estimated cost for the expansion, renovation, and modernization of the Hillview Branch Library on its existing site at 155 Terry Boulevard in Hillview, KY. Plans should address emerging service patterns as well as the needs of the community and library staff.
Sealed qualification packets must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville no later than 1:00 PM EST on Friday, September 29, 2023. Any packets arriving after 1:00 PM EST will be marked late and will not be considered for selection.
The Library’s goal is that the firm(s) with whom a contract is successfully negotiated will begin work immediately. The Library reserves the right to change this schedule at any time for any reason.
Every effort has been made to include enough information within this RFQ to enable consultants to prepare a response that thoroughly and fairly represents their respective capabilities to meet the Library’s requirements. If there are questions concerning the contents of this document, the Library is willing to respond in as timely a manner as possible. All questions and inquiries must be submitted by close of business on September 21, 2023. All questions, inquiries, and answers will be posted in the FAQs below by close of business on September 23, 2023.
Submit all questions and inquiries via e-mail to:
Tara O’Hagan, Library Director
E-mail address: [email protected]
Begin Subject line: RFQ#BCPL23-01
All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be in writing or via e-mail to Tara O’Hagan ([email protected]) by September 22, 2023.
We’re sorry! Marissa is no longer the Teen & Adult Event Planner for our Hillview location. Until the new event planner is hired and trained, you may direct any questions you have about Hillview’s scheduled events for these ages to Angel Holbert, our Outreach & Events Coordinator.
Use this form to send questions or comments to Susan Dones, the assistant branch manager at Lebanon Junction Branch Library.
Use this form to send questions or comments to Haleigh, a teen services programmer at Central Library. You can also contact her by phone at 543-7675 ext. 2558.
Use this form to send questions or comments to Becki Huml, one of the youth services programmers at Central Library.
But the fall season is about so much more than the holidays. There’s pumpkin spice lattes to drink, orchards to visit, and bonfires to enjoy. In honor of all the fun fall traditions, we’ve compiled a Fall Checklist of our own to showcase some of the ways BCPL can help you enjoy the season to its fullest.
Join us at Central Library on Sunday, October 15th for our Halloween Costume Swap! Or if you have costume items you no longer use and can’t attend, drop your early donation at any BCPL location. If you miss the costume swap (or don’t find your perfect Halloween ensemble there), we still have lots of books for inspiration or you can use a BCPL sewing machine to make something yourself in our Maker Lab or at CrafterSpace. We even have a sewing machine you can check out from our Library of Things!
For the final touch to their Halloween look, teens can attend our Gore Galore: Create Chilling Looks event for a crash course in SFX makeup!
Learn More About the Costume Swap Check Out a Sewing Machine
Prepare for late fall and winter by knitting or crotcheting your own hat or scarf. Check out a book, watch a video tutorial with Creativebug, or join our Twisted Stitches group at Hillview!
Find Classes on Creativebug Join Twisted Stitches
Grab a cookbook to spice up your fall menu! You can also find a variety of cooking and baking tutorials and recipes on Creativebug.
Attend one of our four Pumpkin Decorating events! We’ll supply the pumpkins, paints, and other decorations; you supply the creative spark to make your pumpkin light up. We also have books you can check out for inspiration and pumpkin-carving kits in our GO! Totes collection.
Find a Pumpkin Decorating Event
Check Out a Halloween Fun GO! Tote (with pumpkin carving kit)
Explore the Possibilities in Our Maker Lab
Spooky season isn’t complete without a scary-movie night! Check out youe favorite scary shows and movies on DVD or Blu-ray, or discover a new favorite to stream in Kanopy’s 31 Days of Horror collection or browse the Best of Hoopla Horror (you can filter to find kid-friendly titles!).
Explore The Best of Hoopla Horror Explore Kanopy’s 31 Days of Horror
Take a walk outside the Central, Hillview, or Lebanon Junction locations to experience our new StoryWalk® installations. Or find your own local hiking adventure with our Hiking Kenutcky GO! Tote.
Walking not your thing? Just get outside to enjoy some fresh fall air! The backyards at our Hillview and Lebanon Junction locations and the garden courtyards at Central Library make especially nice spots to settle for a cozy read while the weather stays nice.
Learn More About BCPL Story Walks® Check Out the Hiking Kentucky GO! Tote
We have SO many fun fall crafts to choose from! Plus, we have a Monster Puppets drop-in activity happening at all locations all October long.
Browse All Upcoming Arts & Crafts Events
Psst… Starting Friday, October 6th, you can pick up your own checklist bookmark at any BCPL location!
E-mail Tracy at [email protected], and we might add your suggestion to our online list. Check back later this fall or follow us on social media for more falltasic things you can explore with BCPL this season.
We need your help planning for SummerQuest 2024! As we look forward to next year’s program, we’d love to hear what you did (or didn’t) love about your 2023 SummerQuest experience. We appreciate any feedback are are willing to share.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & TILE CLEANING/SEALING (SELECTED LOCATIONS)
Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a contract for carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and tile cleaning/sealing at the Hillview, Lebanon Junction, and Mt. Washington branch libraries. The time frame for the work to begin will be August 28, 2023 and continue through October 27, 2023. The work must be completed within 7 days of commencement.
Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, August 22nd.
View the complete RFP [PDF format] »
Expired 3/21/23
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING
Bullitt County Public Library is seeking proposals from qualified lawn care and landscaping contractors to provide bids for a 12-month service period to begin April 1, 2023. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals per location for any or all of the following facilities: Central Library in Shepherdsville, Hillview Branch Library, Lebanon Junction Branch Library, Mt. Washington Branch Library, Nichols Branch Library, the Dorothea Stottman Annex in Hillview, and the former Ridgway Memorial Library location in Shepherdsville. Sealed proposals must be received at Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, March 21st.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INTERIOR PAINTING FOR LEBANON JUNCTION BRANCH
Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a contract for interior painting for the Lebanon Junction Branch Library located at 11382 S. Preston Highway, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky. The timeframe for the work to begin will be March 17, 2023 and continue through June 19, 2023. The work must be completed within 30 days of commencement.
Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, March 16th. Proposals and questions should be directed to Curtis Flaherty, Facilities Manager, at Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail). The public bid opening will take place directly after the submission deadline.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: EAVE IMPROVEMENT FOR LEBANON JUNCTION BRANCH
Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a the improvement of the eave, gutters, and downspouts at the Lebanon Junction Branch Library located at 11382 S. Preston Highway, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky. The timeframe for the work to begin will be March 1, 2023 and continue through June 30, 2023. The work will need to be completed within 60 days of commencement.
Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, February 28th. Proposals and questions should be directed to Curtis Flaherty, Facilities Manager, at Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail). The public bid opening will take place directly after the submission deadline.
Use this form to send questions or comments to Mat Carnell, our Digital Media Lab Assistant. Mat also oversees art exhibit bookings for Central Library and occasionally fills in at the Maker Lab. Contact Mat via phone at 543-7675 ext. 2013.
Use this form to send questions or comments to our Maker Lab team at Central Library or call 502-543-7675 ext. 2013.
You can also contact our lab assistants directly if you need to speak to a particular instructor:
