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COLLIDER: Community Tile Project – Sgraffito & Surface Design

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
South Central Regional
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Registration Required
Library Branch: South Central Regional
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will decorate pre-made ceramic tiles using underglaze painting and sgraffito techniques (scratching designs into the surface). Each participant will create two tiles, one to take home and one to contribute to a collaborative artwork.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Post-Up

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Highlands-Shelby Park
Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Maker & DIY
Event Details:

Join us at the Outpost for a weekly night of board games, video games, and snacks! 

Ages 10-19

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Shawnee Chess with the Best!

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn, share strategies, and play the classic game of chess with players of all skill levels. Challenge your local librarian for bragging rights as we get better together!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Shively
Library Branch: Shively
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn and play chess at the Shively Library.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Maker Lab Open Hours

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
South Central Regional
Library Branch: South Central Regional
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & DIY
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Art Club

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highlands-Shelby Park
Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & DIY
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Teen Club: KHEAA - Workforce Pathways 101

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Fairdale
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Job & Career
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Creative Journaling

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Newburg
Library Branch: Newburg
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & DIY
Event Details:

Participants will respond to creative prompts, discuss inspiration, and share creative journaling tips. Ages 12-18.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Outpost Cafe

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highlands-Shelby Park
Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Join us at the Teen Outpost for a relaxing and peaceful environment to focus on your cozy hobbies. Outpost Café provides a soothing ambiance, along with warm beverages and pastries for a delightful coffeehouse experience.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Lounge

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Iroquois
Library Branch: Iroquois
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Enjoy teen space with the art cart and board games. Middle and high school students.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Egg Drop Challenge

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Let’s have fun with physics! Attendees will design custom contraptions to keep their egg safe, then test them to see if their egg can survive a long fall! Recommended for ages 10 - 18

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

¡Noche de Cine en Familia! (Family movie night): Zootopia 2

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fairdale
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Event Details:

Únete a nosotros en la biblioteca para disfrutar en familia de una película en español con subtítulos en inglés. También habrán refrigerios y actividades temáticas.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Maker Lab Open Hours

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
South Central Regional
Library Branch: South Central Regional
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & DIY
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group

Experts Adventure Club

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
South Central Regional
Library Branch: South Central Regional
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join us for dice-rolling adventures in the world of fantasy, with more complex rules systems and intricate plotlines. This program is designed for those who are familiar with tabletop RPGs, especially Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition (2014).

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Game Time

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Western - Basement Meeting Room at Western
Library Branch: Western
Room: Western - Basement Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly game program featuring games like Mario Kart, Madden, 2K, Uno, and many more!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Time

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Central Regional
Library Branch: South Central Regional
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Space for video games, board games, and simple craft projects. For middle and high school students.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Turf: Mystery Monday

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Science & Technology
Event Details:

What will we do today? Play? Create? Explore? Come on by and hang out!  Ages 12-18.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Kids’ D&D: Southwest Library Guild Club

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come and create your own character, build a fantastic world, and explore it with your friends as we learn how to play collaborative games.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Iroquois
Library Branch: Iroquois
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Opportunities featuring art, gaming, books and food for middle and high school students.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Post-Up

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Highlands-Shelby Park
Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Maker & DIY
Event Details:

Join us at the Outpost for a weekly night of board games, video games, and snacks! 

Ages 10-19

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Shawnee Chess with the Best!

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn, share strategies, and play the classic game of chess with players of all skill levels. Challenge your local librarian for bragging rights as we get better together!

Independence Day

All Day
Bon Air, Crescent Hill, Fairdale, Highlands-Shelby Park, Iroquois, Jeffersontown, Library Computer Center, Main Library, Middletown, Newburg, Northeast Regional, Parkland, Portland, Shawnee, Shively, South Central Regional, Southwest Regional, St. Matthews, Western, Off Site
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Bon Air, Crescent Hill, Fairdale, Highlands-Shelby Park, Iroquois, Jeffersontown, Library Computer Center, Main Library, Middletown, Newburg, Northeast Regional, Parkland, Portland, Shawnee, Shively, South Central Regional, Southwest Regional, St. Matthews, Western, Off Site
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Time

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Central Regional
Library Branch: South Central Regional
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Space for video games, board games, and simple craft projects. For middle and high school students.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Raptor Rehabilitation

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Crescent Hill
Library Branch: Crescent Hill
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Become familiar with some birds of prey from our area. Ages 8-14.