Upcoming Events

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!

Learn some basic crochet techniques in this introductory two part course. In the first lesson, we will work on basic stitches, including: chain stitches, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. 

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! 

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

Come create custom shrinky dinks at the Shawnee Library! Supplies are provided. Ages 7-18

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

Join Norma Drish, Visual Artist and previous COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence, to learn needle felting! In this fun beginner workshop, participants will learn the basics of needle felting, including tools, materials, and techniques, while creatin

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

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.

Opportunities featuring art, gaming, books and food for middle and high school students.

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.

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

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

Enjoy teen space with the art cart and board games. Middle and high school students.

STEAM:  Let's Make Lava Lamps!

Drop in for an afternoon of activities at the Library, just for kids!  Snacks provided.  Ages 6-12.

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

Hear ye, hear ye, LFPL’s first teen Renaissance Faire is coming your way! Join our Medieval Menagerie and practice your ax-throwing, archery, catapult-creation, craftiness, and more!

Create shrink art using templates, or design your own. For kids of all ages and their caregivers.

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+

Join us as we explore arts and crafts, watch movies, dive into STEM projects, and hang out together in our Teen Lounge. Snacks provided!

June - Paint your own canvas: Peek-a-boo Red Panda. All supplies provided! 

Grades 6-12.