Nelson County Public Library

06/26/2026

School may have just let out a few short weeks ago, but it’s already time to start thinking about the next school year!

Help us support local students and families by donating to the Nelson County Public Library’s Back-to-School Supply Drive. The Main Branch is collecting school supplies that will be distributed at our Back-to-School Event, helping students begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed.

Every donation, big or small, can make a difference. Thank you for helping us invest in the success of our community’s children!

06/25/2026

Need a dessert to take to your 4th of July BBQ? Why not try this cookie recipe from creativebug, accessible with your library card?!

🎆 The Wilton Method®: Spritz Cookies:

Emily from Wilton shows you how to make buttery, bite-size spritz cookies from scratch—perfect for parties, holidays and special events all year round. You will learn how to make spritz dough in custom colors, and use the cookie press to create cookies in a variety of pretty shapes. Once the...

06/25/2026

At some point, the challenge of loss is a part of each of our stories, which is why NCPL offers grief support sessions throughout the year. Our next GriefShare Loss of a Spouse session is scheduled for Thursday, July 23rd, at the Main Branch. Share with someone this may help, or, if interested, register here:

↪ https://www.ncplky.org/event/grief-class-41195

06/25/2026

Swing by and visit us at the Bardstown Farmers Market next Tuesday for Senior Day!

06/25/2026

Teens! Join us for tie dye! All supplies will be provided by the library. Register at https://www.ncplky.org/event/teen-tie-dye-meet-bardstown-community-park-reschedule-date-45546

06/24/2026

06/24/2026

Make plans to attend our next Main Branch genealogy session!

06/24/2026

STEAM Day was a huge success today! 🎉

A special thank-you to our amazing teen volunteers who helped facilitate the event and made the day such a positive experience for everyone involved.

Our summer programming has been filled with fun, learning, and creativity, and we're so grateful to our community for joining us. We can't wait to see what the rest of the summer brings at the Nelson County Public Library! 📚☀️🔬