Event List

Words are everywhere we look. In this adult writing workshop with COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Sarah McCartt-Jackson, participants will explore “found poetry,” the art of transforming existing language into new poems.

Drop by the Shively Library to learn a new creative skill and meet other craft enthusiasts. Every month focuses on a new project. Find your next favorite hobby!

Bring your latest project to work on in good company.

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

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+

Join us for discussions about anime and manga, Japanese-inspired crafts and games, watching the latest anime, and tasting treats from the Far East.

May –My Neighbor Totoro & Soot Sprite Craft

Ages 10-18.

Express yourself! Draw, paint, sculpt, shape! Cut, paste, design, create! Ages 12-18.

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

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.

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

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

Ages 10-19

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

Need to de-stress? Drop on in to color and chat with other adults! Materials provided, but feel free to bring your own. Ages 18+.

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

Come paint in watercolors.  Each month is a different subject.  All materials are supplied, and beginners or experienced painters are welcome!  Please wear paint friendly clothes. 
Call 502-394-0379 to register. Ages 18+

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!

Calling all fiber artists! Whether you’re new or experienced, join us for knitting, crochet, weaving, needlework and more. Experienced fiber friends on staff will guide you through structured activities, or you can BYO WIP!

Join us for an afternoon craft project. We'll complete a different project each week with options for more structured and unstructured crafts. Follow our gallery of kid-created library art on Pinterest. All supplies provided.