Baby Lap Sit is a special circle time that introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Join us for a new offering specifically for parents and caregivers and their newborns.

Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities.

Interactive, movement-based, and curiosity-driven experiences for young learners that support development through play. Ages 0-5.

Baby Storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities.

We’re looking for some field scientists to help us observe a new species of butterfly deep in the heart of the jungle.

Bond over shared books, songs, movement and play that support a lifelong learning.  Ages 0-8.

We will meet at The Shawnee Park ECHO Office, 230 Southwestern Pkwy.  In the event of inclement weather we will meet at the Shawnee Branch.  

Storytime is an opportunity for families to bond over shared stories and songs, as well as engaging in creative activities that reinforce a lifelong love of learning. Best for ages 3-8.

Foster a love of reading in your young toddlers through this engaging story time! Join us for books, songs, movement, and various activities that encourage the development of early learning skills.  Ages 12 months – 24 months. 

Foster a love of reading in your toddlers through this engaging Storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 2-3

Foster a love of reading in your toddlers through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 2-3

Adults and teens are welcome to use the Maker Lab during open hours.

Join us as we discuss The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb, a fast-paced "whodunnit" perfect for your summer reading. Copies of the book are available at the branch.

Create fuse-bead art using Perler beads! Deep-sea themed and other templates will be provided, or make up your own design. For ages 6-12 and their caregivers. Pony beads and pipe-cleaners will be made available for younger siblings as needed.

Children will help to prepare and then eat a healthy snack while learning about nutrition and basic kitchen skills. Children will engage in 30 minutes of activity.

Weekly resume review on Wednesdays at the Shively Library. Availability is between 2 and 4pm. Please call 502-574-1730 to make an appointment.

Get ready to sing, clap, and dance along during this visit by award-winning musician and author Jim Gill.

Join us as we envision and create! Different mediums will be explored every month, including painting, collaging, clay sculpting, and more!

Children (ages 6 months - 2 years)

Wednesday, June 24th 3:30p - 4:30p

A presentation designed for students who may not be interested in the traditional four-year college pathway, but may still want post-secondary training.  For Middle and High school students and their parents.

Teen Anime Club meets every 4th Wednesday. Discuss your favorite manga, watch anime, create your own OCs, and other activities.

Please join us for an evening book tasting at St. Matthews library. Visitors are invited to “be our guests” and expand your literary taste as you sample a selection of LGBTQ+ books curated by your book sommeliers.

Calling all fiber artists! Whether you’re new or experienced, join us for knitting, crochet, weaving, needlework and more. Experienced fiber friends on staff will guide you through structured activities, or you can BYO WIP!

Parkland Library would like to celebrate those who make the library what it is: YOU! Join us for the range of crafts to celebrate who you are, no matter where you are from and what you look like. Supplies provided. Ages 5-12.

Join us weekly at Parkland to hang out at the Teen Scene, where hanging out is what we do best! Each week, we will participate in a new activity that is art, STEM, or recreation-based. Ages 13-18

In the second part of this two part introductory crochet course, we will incorporate chain stitches, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet learned from part one of the course to follow and complete a basic crochet pattern. 

Have you ever wanted to harness your creative thinking into words or prose? Join us for a creative writing workshop at Parkland! Expect engaging prompts and guidance throughout this workshop. Bring your curiosity and creativity!