Week Calendar

Come meet some amazing animals and learn about their vital roles in the environment.  Get ready to have a WILD time!  Our exciting animal education program includes live animals, hands-on encounters, animal education, environmental activ

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, with more complex rules systems and intricate plotlines. This program is designed for those who are familiar with tabletop RPGs, especially Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition (2014).

Join Rhythm Science Sound for an introductory session on beginning DJ-ing. This workshop will guide you through the basic techniques of live music mixing, using DJ hardware and software as well as music curation and sonic storytelling. Limit 20.

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!

A presentation designed for students who may not be interested in the traditional four-year college pathway, but may still want post-secondary training.  For Middle and High school students and their parents.

Participants will respond to creative prompts, discuss inspiration, and share creative journaling tips. Ages 12-18.

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.

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.

Participants will decorate pre-made ceramic tiles using underglaze painting and sgraffito techniques (scratching designs into the surface). Each participant will create two tiles, one to take home and one to contribute to a collaborative artwork.

Use your STEM super powers at the library! Explore activities each month in science, technology, engineering, and math. Together, we’ll solve mysteries! Ages 12-18.

Come and create your own character, build a fantastic world, and explore it with your friends as we learn how to play collaborative games.

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!

Let’s have fun with physics! Attendees will design custom contraptions to keep their egg safe, then test them to see if their egg can survive a long fall! Recommended for ages 10 - 18

Únete a nosotros en la biblioteca para disfrutar en familia de una película en español con subtítulos en inglés. También habrán refrigerios y actividades temáticas.

Come by any time between 6 and 7:30 pm for a fun, casual evening of games. Each month will feature a range of family friendly activities including card games like Uno, board games, ring tosses, mini bowling, and more.

Learn and play chess at the Shively Library.