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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!

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.

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.

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.

Combined Storytime

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Bon Air
Library Branch: Bon Air
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

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. Ages 0-6 

Family Storytime

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Western - Basement Meeting Room at Western
Library Branch: Western
Room: Western - Basement Meeting Room
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly family storytime at the Western Library!

Dungeons & Dragons: Session 15!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

5.5 Edition. A continuation from the previous session, but walk-ins are welcome. 

Slow Flow Yoga

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.

3rd Annual Tiny Art Show hosted by the northeast Teen Advisory Board

All Day
Northeast Regional
Library Branch: Northeast Regional
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This is an exhibition and fundraiser for the Friends of Northeast Library to support programming at the Northeast Branch. This exhibition is open to all artists and community members, adult and child. Any media is eligible. 

Nonfiction Book Group

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Highlands-Shelby Park
Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Off the edge: flat Earthers, conspiracy culture, and why people will believe anything by Kelly Weill

Kid's Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highlands-Shelby Park
Library Branch: Highlands-Shelby Park
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Performing Arts, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Drop in every Tuesday between 3:00 and 5:00 PM for some afternoon fun. Please note that the last half hour of the program will include time to wrap up our activity and clean up. Perfect for grades K-6 and families.

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.

Kids Craft Time

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Western - Basement Meeting Room at Western
Library Branch: Western
Room: Western - Basement Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy a weekly kids only craft time, socialize after school and make something fun to keep! Materials provided.

Southwest Friends of the Library meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join our Friends and learn how to support the Library.

Pleasure Ridge Park High School Art Showcase

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Pleasure Ridge Park High School upperclassmen invite you to explore their creative works spanning the 25-26 school year.

All ages 

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

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!

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.

Teen Zone

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Shively
Library Branch: Shively
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games

3rd Annual Tiny Art Show hosted by the northeast Teen Advisory Board

All Day
Northeast Regional
Library Branch: Northeast Regional
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This is an exhibition and fundraiser for the Friends of Northeast Library to support programming at the Northeast Branch. This exhibition is open to all artists and community members, adult and child. Any media is eligible. 

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Southwest Regional
Library Branch: Southwest Regional
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities. Introduce your baby to a love of literature through books, songs, movement, rhythm, and rhyme followed by a short period of play time. Best for ages 0 to 24 mos.

Kentucky Opera Bravo Time presents Hippy Hoppy Toad

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

This 30-minute storybook program for children in preschool through grade 2 and their caregivers fosters early literacy building blocks through the arts.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Shawnee
Library Branch: Shawnee
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Foster a love of reading in your preschooler through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Best for ages 3-5.

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Crescent Hill
Library Branch: Crescent Hill
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities. Introduce your baby to a love of literature through books, songs, movement, rhythm, and rhyme followed by a short period of play time. Best for ages 0 to 24 mos.