Event List

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

Come join us for dice-rolling adventures in the world of fantasy, as we introduce players to various easy-to-learn tabletop systems and teach the basics tabletop RPGs.  This program is designed for those who are new to tabletop RPGs, or who h

Everyone can practice their reading skills at Reading Gym!  Build your literacy muscles with fun word games! 

Build with the library’s collection of LEGOs, explore sensory bins, and enjoy a snack!
Ages 3-18.
 

Enjoy a fun, creative bonding experience as you and Mom decorate your own flowerpot together.  Choose a pot and paint it with your own designs.  All supplies provided.  Limited spots so registration is required.

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

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

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

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

Join your friends at the Shawnee Library for an entertaining feature full of action, drama, humor, and adventure! Ages 12-18.

Teens may collaborate on completing a large-scale canvas.

Teens will gain hands-on experience in the kitchen while building confidence, self-reliance, and essential food literacy skills that last a lifetime with our local 4-H Cooperative Extension Office using our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen.

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

Ages 10-19

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

Come spend time and read with a therapy dog from WAGS- Wonderful Animals Giving Service. 

Ages 0-19.

Dive into exciting stories, discover important literary elements and themes, and create art inspired by the books we read. Perfect for homeschoolers who love reading and creativity. This is our last book club until September. 

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.

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