Week Calendar

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

Learn basic computer skills like how to use a mouse, keyboard, and access the internet.

Drop by to check out some fantastic bargains in our wide selection of gently used books. All proceeds benefit the Northeast Friends of the Library.

Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities.

Certified Yoga instructor Shana Schack will lead a 45 minute chair yoga session.  No registration required.  

Join us at the Welcome Center of the Jefferson Memorial Forest for a nature-themed storytime and activities! If rain or snow, the program will move indoors.  Ages 0-5.

Join us for our super-spreader event which will eventually ruin your first family vacation in 7 years.

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

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

Bond over shared books, songs, movement and play that support a lifelong learning.  Ages 0-5.

A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 0-24 months.

Gentle yoga, no prior experience needed.  Ages 18+     

Gentle yoga, no prior experience needed. Walk-ins, no registration required. Ages 18+

Struggle to figure out what to cook on busy weeknights? This easy one pot meal comes together in about 30 minutes and is bursting with flavor.

Enjoy a light breakfast or snack while we read themed stories.  Pajamas welcome!  Ages 0-12

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.
 

The Hyster Sisters Club is for any woman that has, or is about to have, a hysterectomy, and for those who want to learn more.  The hysterectomy is often a taboo topic that can lead to unshared experiences and a lack of general infor

Please join us for a lively discussion of Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat. Copies of this book are available at the Crescent Hill Library circulation desk.

Join the Friends of the Shawnee Library to learn more about how to support and advocate for the library.

Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities.

Foster a love of reading in your toddlers through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 2-3

Join us for Savvy Senior! This series is dedicated to elders in our community and is designed to encourage learning, collaboration, self-improvement, and fun! Join us each month for a new theme.

This month’s topics:

A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 2-4.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) offers guided English practice, led by a library staff member.  The instructor leads students through grammar exercises and a cultural theme every week.

The Memory Cafe is a monthly partnership with the Episcopal Church Home to provide a safe and comfortable environment where people with memory loss and their care partners can enjoy time together and remain socially connected with others while bui

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.

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

Get fit while you sit! Chair Yoga brings the best of a yoga practice to everyone who requires or prefers the support of a chair. Gently increase flexibility and strength, improve balance, and relieve stress with the aid of a chair.

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

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

Bookclub for ages 6-11, ask at library for title

This class will cover basic topics in Microsoft Excel including navigation, data entry, formatting, and printing. Call 502-933-0029 to register. 

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.

Family playdate is a chance to meet new families and enjoy social playtime. We provide the toys and coffee. This is a relaxed drop-in program for ages 0–6.

Join us at the Portland library for an introductory class on mindfulness, which will include a guided meditation.

Weekly resume review on Wednesdays at the Shively Library. Availability is between 2 and 4pm. Please call 502-574-1730 to make an appointment.

"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.

There’s a lot to do on the construction site: fix a sign, count the bricks, and sort some mixed up materials. Luckily, there’s a new construction crew ready to help: YOU! Ages 0-5.

Experience the wonder of poetry by sharing a favorite poem with a group and listening to those shared by others. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary. The focus will be the beauty and art of poetry.

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!

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

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.

Teens may collaborate on completing a large-scale canvas.

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

Join our Friends and learn how to support the Library.

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!

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! 

Join us at the Teen Outpost for a relaxing and peaceful environment to focus on your cozy hobbies. Outpost Café provides a soothing ambiance, along with warm beverages and pastries for a delightful coffeehouse experience.

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

Can a cake look exactly like real food? In this fun demonstration, you will learn how everyday foods can be transformed into stunningly realistic cakes.

Learn English with the Library. Participants will work on strengthening their conversation skills in a friendly and welcoming space. Adults

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

Join us in the Teen Space for video games, board games, and simple craft projects. For middle and high school students.

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.

Join The Book Works for Voices & Vibes, where middle and high school students express themselves though workshops, discussions and collaborative art projects that promote literacy, build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and connect

Join us for a variety of video games, board games, snacks, and hanging out. Ages 12-18.

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

All ages 

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

Ages 10-19

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!

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

Learn how to make a custom fairy door for your home or garden! Craft supplies will be provided.  Recommended for ages 7 - 18

Mary Wheatley, Chef and Master Gardener will discuss how to cultivate and cook with herbs that you can grow in your own backyard.  Recipes and samples of herb-centric foods will be shared with all participants. Ages 18+

Got your first paycheck, but not sure what everything means? Want to know how to budget it to get the most out of your paycheck?

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 

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

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

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.

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 members of the community as they think about and discuss current topics. Contact the branch for full details.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by Victoria Schwab

Come to the library to transform a small tin box into a fun art piece, a magnet, or a mini keepsake box. Feel free to bring your own used Altoid tin, or use the tins provided.

Books for discussion:

May 7: A Song of Trees by David George Haskell

June 4: The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantu 

This non-traditional book group is for adults who love to read, but can never find the time!  We will have a period of quiet reading followed by a group reading and discussion. Books for reading and checkout will be provided.