Upcoming Events

Join us for storytime followed by a tea party and crafts!  Cookies and punch will be served from our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen. Fancy dress welcome!
Ages 3-12.
 

"We are such stuff as dreams are made on" in our two-actor version of Shakespeare's comedy of magical mischief, exploring the power of empathy and forgiveness. Ages 5-14.

Homeschooling elementary aged kids and their families are invited to join us on Monday afternoons to explore stories, demonstrations, and activity stations centered on the week’s stupendous STEAM theme. Ages 5-11 and their families.

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

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

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.

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!

Learn and play chess at the Shively Library.

Support developing skills and make new friends through stories, songs, activities, and playtime! For children aged 0-8 and their caregivers.

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.

Looking for a calm and quiet place to relax and hang out in the afternoon? Join us for Cozy Corner from 3-5 PM! 

Do you have what it takes to break a world record? Attendees are invited to try to break existing youth world records, and set new neighborhood records for a variety of challenges!  Recommended for ages 7 – 18 

Spark a sense of wonder and curiosity through play-based activities that encourage exploration and critical thinking. Ages 2-8.

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.

Homeschooling elementary aged kids and their families are invited to join us on Monday afternoons to explore stories, demonstrations, and activity stations centered on the week’s stupendous STEAM theme. Ages 5-11 and their families.

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

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

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.

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

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

Ages 0-19.