SEPTEMBER 26th–27th | The Louisville Miniature Club Exhibit at Mt. Washington has been canceled due to presenter illness. Stay tuned—we hope to reschedule for Spring 2026!
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Fall is finally here, and with it cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and—of course—Halloween and Thanksgiving! This year, between our Halloween Costume Swap, Pumpkin Walk, HallowFest activities, and dozens of other fun events, we are absolutely batty about Halloween. (Stay tuned for Thanksgiving event announcements later this month!)
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.
1. Pick your Halloween costume
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!
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 timeless favorites like Monopoly or discover the latest releases like Bamboozled. Whether you’re into strategy, wordplay, or cooperative adventures, we have options!
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.
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.
Psst.. You can pick up your own checklist bookmark at any BCPL location!
Can you think of more fall library activities we’ve missed?
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.
3. Enjoy a fall treat
3. Enjoy a fall treat
