LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It’s spring break for students in Louisville, and the Louisville Free Public Library is offering over 100 free programs for kids and teens now through Saturday.

What You Need To Know

  • The Louisville Free and Public Library is hosting over 100 spring break activities

  • Spring break for JCPS runs through Saturday, April 8

  • Activities are free for elementary though high school students

  • Programs include reading with comfort dogs, DIY windowsill gardens and karate

Joyce Fang is a 9-year-old artist. She enjoys drawing and making cards for her mom. 

“Usually at home, I only use like markers and things like that,” Joyce said.

Joyce was trying out a new medium. She and her friends took the Bob Ross painting class at the Northeast Regional Library in Louisville. The class is one of over 100 offerings scheduled for over spring break.

All classes and supplies are completely free. Kids ages 12-19 learned from a Bob Ross-certified instructor, Ken Wuetcher.

“We hope they are engaged and learn a few things and have a lot of fun and come back and see us,” said Rachel Smith, the library’s branch director.

The library offers a free, safe place for children to develop a love of reading and new skills. 

Other spring break activities include make your own windowsill garden, karate and drawing fundamentals. 

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