With thousands of items in our collection, BCPL offers something for everyone to enjoy. We can’t wait to help you discover great books, movies, and more!
Whether you want to build computer skills, master a language, or just learn something new for the fun of it, we offer resources and services to help you become the person you want to be.
Use the menu to the right to learn about all available resources for a particular format (like e-books!), or click on a specific resource icon (like Hoopla!) to begin exploring available titles. With just a few simple clicks, you can access thousands of free e-books, audiobooks, music albums, videos, and more.
The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for internal network upgrades at our newest location within the BCPL system. The services requested in this document are part of the E-rate filing for BCPL for the 2022–23 funding year and are necessary for upgraded internet services at our new locations. All bids must include the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) or the bid will be disqualified. Information about the E-rate program can be found at www.usac.org/e-rate.
Sealed proposals will be received in person or by mail to the Contact Person: Joe Schweiss, Executive Director, at the Ridgway Memorial Library, 127 N. Walnut Street, PO Box 99, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165, until5:00 PM EST, February 21, 2022. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail).
Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a contract for snow and ice removal for the coming winter season. The timeframe will be approximately December 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. The Library will be accepting individual bids that cover any or all library locations, which includes the Library’s Annex building. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals per location. Sealed proposals must be received at the Ridgway Memorial Library located in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Monday, October 25th. This will be a public bid opening.
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BULLITT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ELIMINATES LATE FEES
SHEPHERDSVILLE— Bullitt County Public Library (BCPL) has permanently eliminated fines on late materials. “No More Late Fees!” Effective immediately, BCPL will no longer charge fees on late materials.
All previous overdue fees fines have already been forgiven. Eliminating fines allows our customers greater access to all of the resources available at the library including books, DVDs, online classes, e-media and more. It’s important to note that patrons will still be responsible for returning items and paying for any lost or damaged materials.
In December 2018, we eliminated overdue fines on all youth materials. Then at the start of the pandemic in early 2020, we suspended late fees altogether.
Now we’re making it permanent!
Effective immediately, BCPL no longer charges fees for late materials. All pre-existing late fines are also forgiven. Simply bring your materials back. Patrons are still responsible for replacement fees if items are lost or damaged.
Why have we eliminated fines?
We believe no one should be denied access to library materials based on their ability to pay fines. Eliminating late fees removes an access barrier to ensure all BCPL patrons can explore, learn, and enjoy equally.
Plus, studies show that eliminating fines encourages patrons to return overdue materials—making them available for others to borrow once again!
Wait… Does that mean I can just keep all the things?
Materials will still have a due date when you check them out, but you will now have up to THREE opportunities to renew items* as long as they haven’t been requested by someone else. If an item reaches 45 days overdue, patrons must either renew or pay a replacement fee; otherwise, patrons will be suspended from checking out additional material until the overdue items are returned.
*Please note, some items, including Blu-rays, DVDs, and Playaway Launchpads, are not renewable.
When will the charges be removed from my account?
Overdue fees should already be cleared from your account, but if we missed something on your account, let us know. If items were not returned, your account will still have charges for the lost item(s). Simply bring your “lost” materials back to the library and all fines will be forgiven.
Has your library card expired?
You can visit any BCPL location to get your account updated or even request a renewal online! If you don’t have a library card, you can apply for a Digital-Only account online or drop by any of our five neighborhood locations to sign up for a full-privileges account.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: HVAC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a 12-month contract for preventative maintenance on our HVAC equipment to begin April 2021. The Library will be accepting individual bids on each of our library locations, which includes the Library’s Annex building. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals per location. Sealed proposals must be received at the Ridgway Memorial Library located in Shepherdsville by 11:00 AM on Monday, March 29th.
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 2021. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals per location for any or all of the following facilities: Ridgway Memorial Library in Shepherdsville, Hillview Branch Library, Lebanon Junction Branch Library, Mt. Washington Branch Library, Nichols Branch Library, and the Dorothea Stottman Annex in Hillview. Sealed bids must be received at the Ridgway Memorial Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Monday, March 29th.
ArtistWorks offers instrumental and voice lessons from world-class professionals. From beginner instruction to advanced classes, aspiring musicians of all skills levels are provided a guided path of video lessons containing everything they need to reach their musical goals.
Learn at your own speed and enjoy the instructional videos on desktop or mobile devices. ArtistWorks is available as a Kentucky Libraries Unbound/Libby Extra. You will need to log in to KLU/Libby with your library card number and PIN to access Extras. Once your ArtistWorks account is created, it will need to be renewed through Libby every 30 days.
Features include:
Bluegrass, Blues, Classical, Country, Jazz, Rock, and more
Hundreds of hours of high-quality video instruction
Studio quality play-along tracks
Downloadable written materials, tablature, and sheet music
Universal Class offers more than 600 lifelong-learning courses in 35 subject areas—many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs) accredited by International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Courses are designed and led by professional instructors through a variety of mediums including videos, assignments, quizzes, tests, and interactive opportunities with other learners. Real, human instructors grade assignments and provide feedback to build deeper understanding and mastery of the subject matter.
With subject areas like Arts & Music, Cooking, Computers & Technology, Exercise & Fitness, Entrepreneurship, Health & Medicine, Home & Garden, Homeschooling, Job Assistance, Law & Legal, Parenting & Family, Pet & Animal Care, and more, Universal Class is a great choice for both serious students and casual learners. You can take multiple classes and learn at your own pace. Simply register once with your BCPL library card, then continue to access Universal Class over and over with the e-mail and password you use to set up your account.
A wide variety of courses span everything from homeschool courses for the kids (and parents) to business and accounting to dozens of cooking, baking, arts & crafts, and gardening courses. Examples include:
LIBRARY CARDS EMPOWER STUDENTS AND FUEL ACADEMIC SUCCESS
SHEPHERDSVILLE—Bullitt County Public Library (BCPL) is holding free kindergarten readiness boot camps—called “Kinder Camp”—at two locations beginning Saturday, October 9th.
Kinder Camp is a 10-week series designed to equip preschoolers—and their parents and caregivers—with the tools they need to be ready for kindergarten.
LIBRARY CARDS EMPOWER STUDENTS AND FUEL ACADEMIC SUCCESS
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Bullitt County Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, students, and communities that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning.
Understand the world. Navigate life. Access The New York Times here.
Whether you’re managing finances, tackling tough parenting problems, or simply looking to make sense of this moment, rely on original, quality journalism from The New York Times to lead the way. It’s an essential source for fearless reporting, varied perspectives, and practical advice on nearly every topic—from the vital issues shaping our world to the simple pleasures that make everyday life better.
The New York Times Digital subscription provides unlimited access to current New York Times articles but does not include New York Times Cooking or Crosswords.
Selected articles are also available in Spanish and Chinese.
ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS *Please note, the READ ON link on NYTimes.com leads to a newsletter subscription page. However, you can bypass or navigate away to explore all that the New York Times Digital subscription has to offer!
Inside the library:
Use a BCPL computer or connect your device to our Wi-Fi.
You may use this online form to e-mail your records request. For additional submission options or requirements, please refer to our Open Records Request page.
We are offering our first-ever LGBTQ+ Pride Kits in June 2021. Kits also include a variety of LGBTQ+ identity reading lists, which you can access here or in the kits for as long as they remain available.
Bring home the excitement of some of your favorite library programs and events! Our various Take & Make Activity Kits are designed to provide you with everything you need to enjoy fun hands-on crafts, experiments, and other activities at your convenience.
Craft Takeout
Are you hungry for a new craft? Order up a delicious new project every month. Ages 18 and up. Kits are typically released on the 1st of each month. Supplies are limited.
MONTHLY TAKEOUT MENU:
September – Pumpkin Jar
October – Boho Hoop Wreath
November – Decoupage Coasters
Storytime Crafts Kits
If your kiddos are wanting to take the storytime experience home, these kits may be just what you’re looking for! Our Storytime Crafts Kits are a great way to build on your in-person storytimes at the library or to replace hands-on storytime craft activities if you can’t make it to one of our regular storytimes. They include everything you need to craft your weekly projects, and you have the perfect recipe for at-home family fun and learning for the littles.
Monthly kits for each new month are available beginning at the end of the previous month. Pick them up at any BCPL location anytime throughout the month while supplies last!
The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for internal network upgrades at our newest branch within the BCPL system. The services requested in this document are part of the E-rate filing for BCPL for the 2021–22 funding year and are necessary for upgraded internet services at all locations. All bids must include the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) or the bid will be disqualified. Information about the E-rate program can be found at www.usac.org/sl.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INTERNET ACCESS VIA LEASED LIT FIBER
The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for Internet Access at many branches within the BCPL system. The services requested in this document are part of the E-rate filing for BCPL for the 2021–22 funding year and are necessary for upgraded internet services at all locations. All bids must include the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) or the bid will be disqualified. Information about the E-rate program can be found at www.usac.org/sl.
INVITATION TO BID: NEW MAIN LIBRARY IN SHEPHERDSVILLE
The Bullitt County Public Library will receive bids from qualified contractors for a General Construction Contract, including site, grading, landscape, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection work for the new Main Library. The proposed work will encompass approximately 45,000 square feet of enclosed area.
Sealed bid packets must be received NO LATER than 2:00 PM EST on Tuesday, June 30th. Packets should be delivered to Ridgway Memorial Library, 127 N. Walnut Street, PO Box 99, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, ATTN: Joe Schweiss. Each contractor shall fax their List of Materials and Equipment, List of Subcontractors, and Unit Prices to Joe Schweiss, 502-543-5487, within one hour of the bid date and time.
All questions regarding drawings and specifications should be submitted to Omni Architects via e-mail, and replies will be issued to all accepted prime builders of record and will become part of the contract as addenda to the Drawings and Specifications in the plan. Questions received less than 72 hours before the bid opening cannot be answered.
Please include both contacts in any e-mail correspondence:
LinkedIn Learning is a premier online learning resource featuring tutorials from recognized experts in their fields covering technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, career development, and more. Learning is self-paced and courses and tutorials are broken up into short videos, so it’s easy to squeeze in just a few minutes of learning a day if that’s all the time you have.
Please note: LinkedIn Learning requires that users be at least 16 years old, but a public LinkedIn profile is not required for access.
You just need your library card and PIN to get started! If you have a public profile you do not want linked to your LinkedIn Learning account, you may be asked to provide a Library ID instead of your e-mail. Our Library ID is bcplibky.
Bullitt County Public Library (BCPL) is seeking sealed, signed, written statements of proposals for RFID systems from qualified contractors to meet the requirements outlined in this RFP. Sealed qualification packets must be received at the Ridgway Memorial Library, 127 N. Walnut Street, PO Box 99, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, no later than 5:00 PM EST on Monday, October 21, 2019. Any packets arriving after 5:00 PM EST will be marked late and will not be considered for selection.
Questions regarding this proposal must be submitted to Joe Schweiss via e-mail no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, October 14th. Responses will be posted below.
Need a little calm in the midst of chaos and information overload? Clear your mind, reduce stress, and gain flexibility in a fun and friendly yoga session in the comfort of your own home! Join certified yoga instructor Christy High for a timeout as you learn breath work, light stretching techniques, beginner poses, and more.
Christy will never go beyond your comfort level and will offer something for all yoga enthusiasts and curiosity seekers. Namaste!
ABOUT CHRISTY HIGH
OMpirical Yoga: Facebook | YouTube
Christy is the owner of OMpirical Yoga and High Expectations Birthing, offering classes locally at various locations, including workshops at Lotus Counseling and Wellness. She is an RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance and has completed Prenatal Yoga Teacher training. As a certified Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor and Hypno-Doula, Christy specializes in helping expectant parents achieve an easier, more comfortable birth through hypnosis. Most recently, she has added Evidence Based Birth Instructor to her credentials, teaching comfort measures to L&D nurses and childbirth classes and workshops to families in the Kentuckiana area. Her latest project, “Before the Rainbow,” is a series of workshops geared toward supporting those who have experienced the loss of a child through yoga movement. She was voted one of the best doulas in Louisville four years in a row.
New sessions will be added on a regular basis to help you stay #HealthyAtHome!
Please check back to discover Christy’s latest videos, or follow our Facebook page and YouTube channel for new sessions. Video sessions are not designed to follow in any particular order.
Happy Pride Month!
