Event List

Sugar changed the world: a story of magic, spice, slavery, freedom, and science by Marc Aronson.

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

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

Storyteller Don Ray Smith performs original stories that adults can relate to. Fun and funny, plus tips on how to tell your own stories.

Join members of the community as they think about and discuss current topics. Contact the branch for full details.

Song of the Lark by Willa Cather
Beautiful and lyrical, this third novel by Willa Cather follows the life of Thea Kronberg from her childhood in 19th-century Nebraska to her career as a renowned opera singer.

Gentle yoga, no prior experience needed.  Ages 18+     

Get fit while you sit! Chair Yoga brings the best of a yoga practice to everyone who requires or prefers the support of a chair. Gently increase flexibility and strength, improve balance, and relieve stress with the aid of a chair.

Willie Carver Jr. is a public speaker, LGBTQ+ youth advocate, and Kentucky Teacher of the Year. He is the author of Gay Poems for Red States, an award-winning collection about growing up queer in Appalachia.

Join us at the Shively Library to discuss The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantu. 

Learn basic computer skills like how to use a mouse, keyboard, and access the internet.

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

Ever wondered what it takes to get into esports? Have you ever played a video game and thought, “I wish this was more competitive”?

Bring your latest project to work on in good company.

Join us for a tutorial of our machine, learn how it makes crafting projects easier, and create a simple project to take home every month. Teens and adults are welcome. Register: 502-375-2051. Ages 13+

Este encuentro tiene como propósito, debatir cuentos (preferiblemente cortos) y analizar la vida de sus autores, mientras disfrutamos de un cafe' o un te', conversando en español. Nos encontraremos en el Heine Brothers de Outer Loop.

Learn all about sewing machines! What they do, how to operate them, and how to take care of them. We will focus on the Janome Schoolmate machines available in the Maker Space, but the basics of other types of machines will also be covered.

A quiet space and time to create with access to a variety of media. All skill levels welcome. No supplies needed. 

Join us for our meeting of the Friends of the Highlands-Shelby Park Library. Call 574-1672 for virtual options

You know who your relatives were, but where did they live? From neighborhoods to farmsteads, discover how to utilize historic maps to gain a better understanding of your family history.

Learn simple yoga postures for relaxation and increase your balance, flexibility, and strength in this 60 minute, 6-week class. This class is free and no prior yoga experience is necessary.

Join us for a monthly book discussion. Books are available to check out at the branch. Call branch for titles: 502-574-1720.

Join Ceramicist and COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Hannah Johnston for Intro to Hand-Building. This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to the basics of working with clay using hand-building techniques such as pinch, coil, a