September 18, 2026, Louisville, KY — Kentucky Science Center will celebrate one of entertainment’s most beloved icons with a special screening of the 1980 classic 9 to 5 on Friday, September 25.

The screening will take place on Kentucky Science Center’s four-story screen, offering audiences a larger-than-life way to revisit the beloved comedy starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., with the movie beginning at 7 p.m.

The event is presented in partnership with WFPK and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. In recognition of Parton’s remarkable legacy and her commitment to children and families, the evening will highlight the work of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the difference its early-childhood book-gifting program makes for children and families around the world.

“9 to 5 is a beloved piece of pop culture, but Dolly Parton’s impact extends far beyond the screen,” said Mike Norman, President & CEO of the Kentucky Science Center. “We’re excited to celebrate her legacy while shining a light on the importance of giving children access to books and opportunities to learn and imagine.”

Released in 1980, 9 to 5 follows three working women who band together to turn the tables on their sexist and egotistical boss. The film became a cultural touchstone, with Parton making her feature-film debut and earning an Academy Award nomination for the film’s iconic title song.

EVENT DETAILS

What: 9 to 5 Screening

When: Friday, September 25, 2026

Doors: 6:15 p.m.

Movie: 7 p.m.

Where: Kentucky Science Center

Partners: WFPK and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

For tickets and additional information, visit kysciencecenter.org.

Media Contact:

Taylor U’Sellis

Senior Manager, Communications

Kentucky Science Center

[email protected]

502-931-8202

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY, July 31, 2026 – Kentucky Science Center is bringing its hands-on early childhood experience to another Kentucky library. Science in Play2Go, a miniature version of Kentucky Science Center’s signature Science in Play exhibit designed to travel around the state, will open at the Taylor County Public Library on August 8, 2026.

Designed specifically for children ages 8 and under, Science in Play2Go is built around the twin concepts of open-ended play and “loose parts” – materials that can be reimagined in countless ways – that allow children to naturally develop 21st century learning and STEAM skills. The elements of the exhibit present in Taylor County – including engineering with big blocks in Build Your World and visiting the Shapes and Stuff Store – encourage open-ended thought, collaboration, and creativity. These fundamental skills provide a crucial foundation for future learning.

Science in Play2Go is presented by Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation and the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives (KDLA).

Science in Play2Go’s impact is clear. Ongoing surveys of the travelling exhibit show that an average of 89% of parents and caregivers report “feeling more confident in my ability to nurture my child’s science learning” after visiting Science in Play2Go; 94% believe that Science in Play2Go helps them “think of new ways to encourage learning at home”; and 96% report it helps them “extend learning by asking my child questions and encourage new skills.”

In its years of operation, Science in Play2Go welcomed almost 250,000 visitors with residencies in 32 Kentucky counties. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many county libraries were closed to the public, Science in Play2Go transitioned into Kentucky malls, with locations in Louisville’s Mall St. Matthews and Bowling Green’s Greenwood Mall. The travelling exhibit returned to public libraries in early 2022.

The travelling exhibit is open to the community during normal library hours. Field trips and group visits to Science in Play2Go are encouraged; groups, including schools and local community centers, may contact the library directly to arrange a visit. Science in Play2Go is designed to serve as a resource to the community, providing at-home activities for parents and caregivers to do science with children and tools to help facilitate early-childhood learning.

Taylor County Public Library is located at 725 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Campbellsville, KY. The library’s Science in Play2Go experience is available to the public from August 8 through December 5. For more information, please visit the Taylor County Public Library or call (270) 465-2562.

Taylor County Public Library

725 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Campbellsville, KY 42718

(270) 465-2562

[email protected]