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Teen Time

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Western
Library Branch: Western
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Join us at Western for our weekly Teen Time meet-up! We will be engaging in a new activity each week, including arts & crafts, STEM, music, or games.

This event is in the "Teen" group

The Teen Scene

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Parkland
Library Branch: Parkland
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Join us weekly at Parkland to hang out at the Teen Scene, where hanging out is what we do best! Each week, we will be participating in a new activity that is art, STEM, or recreation-based. For middle and high school students.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Outpost Cafe

Thursday, April 30, 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.
Ages 10-19.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Games & Hangout

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Middletown
Library Branch: Middletown
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Relax after class and come play an assortment of tabletop and video games provided by the Library. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Lounge

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

Afterschool Art - Art as Music

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Portland
Library Branch: Portland
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Click, draw, record, and play with sound through Chrome Music Lab, a free, interactive, visual interface that blends music and art. Bring your own laptop, tablet, or phone, if possible. To use a library laptop, adult supervision is required.

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

Derby Hat Crafting

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attendees can participate in Derby pageantry at the library and create a head-turning hat from provided supplies. 

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

Nonfiction Book Tasting

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
St. Matthews
Library Branch: St. Matthews
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Book Discussion Groups
Event Details:

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 intriguing nonfiction books curated by your book sommeliers.

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

Run for the Library: A Shawnee Derby Party

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

It’s the most Kentucky time of the year!

Kentucky Derby 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 Lounge

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Newburg
Library Branch: Newburg
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Teens use our meeting space to hang out, play games, and enjoy other fun activities!

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

Game Time

Monday, May 4, 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, May 4, 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 Space

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Cooking & Gardening
Event Details:

Join us as we explore arts and crafts, watch movies, dive into STEM projects, and hang out together in our Teen Lounge. Snacks provided!


May – Cinco de Mayo Salsa with our local 4-H Cooperative Extension Office.

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Teen Turf: We Got Game

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of video games, board games, snacks, and hanging out. Ages 12-18.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Crafting Together: Giant Painting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Newburg
Library Branch: Newburg
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens may collaborate on completing a large-scale canvas.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Post-Up

Tuesday, May 5, 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, May 5, 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Maker Lab Open Hours

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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 Zone

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Shively
Library Branch: Shively
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Maker Lab Open Hours

Wednesday, May 6, 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, May 6, 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

Teen Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Fairdale
Library Branch: Fairdale
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Maker & DIY
Event Details:

Join our after-school program at the Library!  Whether you're into craft projects, board games, movies or simply socializing, there's something special waiting for you at the Library!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Voices & Vibes with The Book Works

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Join The Book Works for Voices & Vibes, where middle and high school students express themselves though workshops, discussions and collaborative art projects that promote literacy, build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and connect