Week Calendar

Local healthcare providers will be onsite to offer testing, screening, vaccinations, and other services as well as the chance to learn about local health services and resources. 

It’s never too late to take charge of your brain health! This session is a good overview for anyone interested in learning more about brain health and will share information on the latest research, lifestyle suggestions, and resources.

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 a Good Karma Yoga instructor for gentle activities and breathing exercises designed with toddlers and preschool-aged children in mind.

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

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

Presented by Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness, this Bike Safety Rodeo is a fun, hands-on program designed to teach essential bicycle safety skills.

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+     

Test your skill in a time-controlled chess tournament, brought to you by the Kentucky Chess Ambassadors and the Southwest Regional Library.
Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each division.

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

Filled with lots of laughter and learning, children practice fun and challenging yoga poses, partner and group poses, yoga games, breathing, and basic anatomy.

Join us for a special story time was we read our book “Tapper’s Big Adventure: Where’s the Water” Children will discover the many ways people use water through our mascot, Tapper.

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

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

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.

Lights, camera… dinner! Join us for Film and Fork, a fun and interactive program where food and movies come together.

This workshop encourages middle school students to set their sights on education after high school. Students will discuss career options and what they can do to earn scholarship funds to help pay for college. For grades 6-8.

Fun, silly and thoroughly entertaining! This comical trickster is secretly known as Ken Neuhauser. All Ages.

Explore surrealist techniques with this drawing game done collaboratively. Participants will first draw a portion of skeleton and that drawing will then be covered and passed to a next participant to add to the skeleton.

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

Get up close and personal with some of our reptile friends, and check out furs and bones of Kentucky wildlife.

Kids will step into the author's seat by writing their own unique story in this interactive workshop with local author Brittany J. Thurman.

Draw and color your own 9-, 12-, or 28-piece puzzle to take home, AND design a piece for our community puzzle that will be displayed when completed! While supplies last. For kids of all ages and their caregivers.

 

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!

First team to complete their 300 piece puzzle wins! Team captain must be an adult ages 18+. Space is limited. Call 502-574-1672 to register your team of 2-5 puzzlers.

Curious about the history of some of your favorite games (and some you’ve never played)? In the Video Game Discussion Group, you’ll get to play, discuss, and learn all about a specific game each month.

Bring a white t-shirt to dye and learn tie-dye techniques with our local 4-H Cooperative Extension Office.

Ages 9-18.
 

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.

Opportunities featuring art, gaming, books and food for 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!

Personalize tumblers with trendy Ultraviolet DTF stickers, bold designs and lots of personality.  Bring your imagination!  All supplies provided.  Limited spots so registration is required.  Register:  502-375-2051.

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

Learn about composting with worms! Featuring The Worm Ladies from the Master Gardeners. 

Ages 10-19

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.

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

Molly McCormack weaves old melodies and songs with a sprinkling of the history of the mountain dulcimer in Kentucky. All ages.

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.

Teens will gain hands-on experience in the kitchen while building confidence, self-reliance, and essential food literacy skills that last a lifetime with our local 4-H Cooperative Extension Office using our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen.

Join Ceramicist and COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Hannah Johnston for Memory Marks: Impressions in Clay. In this workshop, participants will explore how meaningful objects can leave lasting impressions in clay.

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

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

Ages 0-19.

Join your friends at the Shawnee Library for an entertaining feature full of action, drama, humor, and adventure! Ages 12-18.

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

Ages 10-19

Ages 18+

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!

You don’t need to like fish to enjoy candy sushi – just a sweet tooth! Attendees will learn how to make familiar sushi varieties out of provided candy.  Recommended for ages 7 – 18 

Pokémon fans between the ages of 5-12 meet the third Thursday of each month to play, trade cards, talk about your favorite Pokémon characters, and/or do a simple craft or other activity. Ages 5-12.

Calling all horror fans! This month we’ll be discussing The Woods All Black by Lee Mandelo and Hot Fuzz (2007, R 17+). Copies of the book and movie are available at the Crescent Hill Library circulation desk.

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

Join us for a monthly book discussion. Ages 18+
Books are available to check out at the branch.
June’s book selection is Happy Place by Emily Henry.
 

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.

Want to sign up for Medicare, but not sure how? Join us to hear a licensed professional explain how the process works and give practical advice for starting out with Medicare. 

Calling all boys who love to dance! Join male dancers from the Louisville Ballet along with the Louisville Ballet Community Engagement team as we explore boys and ballet.

If you are feeling Thirs-Tea on Thursday, come to the Shively Library to try some Tea-licious teas! Feel free to bring some tea from home to add to the selection. This is an opportuni-tea to talk about tea, books, and other subjects!

Come check out Southwest’s new circulating board game collection!  Play one of our games or bring one from home

Enjoy making art with your family!