Week Calendar

Take a FREE full length ACT practice test for students who wish to gain experience taking the ACT. Please bring two #2 pencils and a calculator. 
Space is limited; call 502-933-0029 to register.

Grades 7 – 12.
 

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.

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

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

Come join us for dice-rolling adventures in the world of fantasy, as we introduce players to various easy-to-learn tabletop systems and teach the basics tabletop RPGs.  This program is designed for those who are new to tabletop RPGs, or who h

Everyone can practice their reading skills at Reading Gym!  Build your literacy muscles with fun word games! 

Learn what a large bleed looks like, about wound compression and wound packing, as well tourniquet application. Ages 14-18.

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.

Join us for a fun, hands-on craft session perfect for kids and their Dads.  Together you will transform simple rocks into creative photo holders using wire, paint and plenty of imagination.  All supplies provided.

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 OutLoud Louisville for a hands-on exploration of musical instruments. Middle and high school students.

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.

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 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.

The great poets of our time pair up with the greatest writer of all time.  Students explore Shakespeare's sonnets and verse alongside contemporary music to discover rhythm, poetry and language.  Ages 6-18.

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!

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

Grades 6-12.

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

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

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!

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

Learn and play chess at the Shively Library.

Join us for an exploration of the game of Chess. We'll build knowledge together with a variety of resources and tons of casual play. Registration requested, contact noah.park@lfpl.org.