LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Louisville Ballet Community Engagement partners with several local and regional libraries, creating access to the art form and sharing our love of dance with the community! Books and ballet are a great fit and we love bringing stories to life through dance. Read below to find out what upcoming library events are scheduled and plan to join us!

Boys, Books & Ballet 

Calling all boys who love to dance! Join male dancers from Louisville Ballet’s Community Engagement Team as we explore boys and ballet. We’ll read some books, learn some moves and celebrate the importance of male dancers in the ballet world. Families and children of all ages and gender identities are welcome to attend.

Summer 2026 Tour: LOUISVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Thursday, June 4 @ 11am – Highlands-Shelby Park Branch
Tuesday, June 9 @ 6pm – Southwest Regional Branch
Thursday, June 11 @ 6pm – Iroquois Branch
Thursday, June 18 @ 6pm – South Central Regional Branch
Monday, June 22 @ 11am – Parkland Branch
Thursday, June 25 @ 6pm – St. Matthews Branch

These events are free and open to the public. No registration required. 

 

NUTCRACKER FAMILY STORYTIME

Join us as we spread holiday magic! Children of all ages and their families are invited to a special Nutcracker Family Storytime with Louisville Ballet. Dancers will read the classic holiday story, The Nutcracker, followed by movement exploring characters from the book and holiday crafts. Plus, one lucky family will go home with four tickets to see a performance of Louisville Ballet’s The Brown-Forman Nutcracker at The Kentucky Center!

November & December 2026 Tour – DATES ANNOUNCED THIS FALL!