Upcoming Events

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.

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

Want to learn more about fiber arts? Come to the library with your questions and your work in progress! Topics include crochet, knitting, amigurumi, weaving, macrame, embroidery, and more. Ages 18+

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

Join us to create tie-dye masterpieces.  Bring your own garment to dye (no towels, please).  Enjoy face painting before or after you create.  Ages 2-10.  

Join the Little Loom House for this workshop about weaving. Participants learn about weaving in this one-hour workshop and can expect to take home one 6” diameter circular woven piece. Limit 30. To register, call 574-1793. Ages 6-18.

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 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

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

Ages 10-19

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.

Learn the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet technique.  All materials are supplied, and beginners or experienced painters are welcome!  Please wear paint friendly clothes. 
Call 502-394-0379 to register. Ages 18+
 

Make a giant squid from a plastic bottle and bubble wrap, and/or a pop-up anglerfish card with a lure that really glows in the dark. For ages 6-12.

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

Start a windowsill herb garden.  In this workshop you will decorate a recycled container to start your seedlings in. Jennifer will discuss the basics of starting seeds and how to care for your indoor herb plants.

Create a custom tote bag using infusible ink and the Library's Cricut machine.  Teens will choose from a selection of designs and heat-press their own vibrant, permanent artwork onto a tote to take home.  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 can use fabric dye to create vibrant designs. Participants may bring up to two of their own 100% cotton items, or choose from a selection of provided, preloved clothing items to dye. Ages 12-18.

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

Celebrate the infinite usefulness of duct tape by creating your own duct tape wallet! Materials will be provided.  Recommended for ages 10 - 18

Come to the Shively Library to do a craft to calm your mind!

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

Participants will enjoy a short shadow puppet show, learn about the cultural significance of this art form, and craft their own puppets to perform a mysterious story.