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Carnegie Makerspace Reservations


Explore the new Audio/Visual Arts Makerspace at the Carnegie Center, including an Audio Recording Station, Cricut, Digital Art & Design Station, and Photography Studio. 

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Reads & Roasts Finale @ Mickeys! In-Person

Join us at Mickey's (624 Vincennes St, New Albany) for our final Sip & Chat of the 2025 Reads and Roasts Challenge!
Date:
Friday, December 19, 2025
Time:
8:00am - 9:00am
Location:
Off Site
Audience:
  Teens (6th - 12th)     Adults  

Morning Stories In-Person

Foster a love of learning through stories! Join us for books and songs followed by activities that encourage the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-6. No registration required.
Date:
Friday, December 19, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Applegate Meeting Room, New Albany Main Library
Audience:
  Preschool (3-5)  
Categories:
  Storytimes  

Tails and Tales with Mia the Therapy Dog In-Person

Join us at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center to read to Mia, the Therapy Dog. She also does work at Mt. Tabor Elementary School. She loves to read and be petted. We look forward to seeing you!
Date:
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room, The Cultural Arts Center
Audience:
  All Ages     Preschool (3-5)     Early Elementary (K-2nd)  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 23 seats left

✏️ Sketchbook Saturdays: From Line to Life A Progressive Skill-Building Course in Drawing & Visual Thinking In-Person

Ready to unlock your inner artist? This engaging drawing course invites you to slow down, observe the world with fresh eyes, and discover the joy of creating from scratch. Whether you’re a total...  More
Date:
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time:
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room, The Cultural Arts Center
Audience:
  Teens (6th - 12th)     Adults     Tweens (5th-7th)  
Categories:
  Adult Education     Maker Classes  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 15 seats left

Toddler Time In-Person

Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and other activities. This storytime is designed for Toddlers, but all are welcome!
Date:
Monday, December 22, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Auditorium, New Albany Main Library
Audience:
  Toddlers (2-3) & Caregiver  

Stories and Art with Ms. Ashley In-Person

Join us for stories, songs, movement activities in the Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room! We will end each session with an art activity to take home!
Date:
Monday, December 22, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room, The Cultural Arts Center
Audience:
  Preschool (3-5)  

Meet & Make Mondays: 💌 Handmade Holiday Cards In-Person

Join us for December Meet & Make Mondays: Handmade Holiday Cards! Drop in any Monday afternoons in December between 3:00 and 6:00 PM to create unique holiday cards using fun art techniques and...  More
Date:
Monday, December 22, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room, The Cultural Arts Center
Audience:
  All Ages     School Age (K-5th)     Teens (6th - 12th)     Adults  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register!

Sensory Friendly Storytime In-Person

Sensory Friendly Storytime is a special storytime for children who may have felt left out or nervous to go to other storytimes. Here, children are free to stand up, walk around,...
Date:
Monday, December 22, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Location:
Applegate Meeting Room, New Albany Main Library
Audience:
  Preschool (3-5)     Early Elementary (K-2nd)  

STEM Builders Club In-Person

Calling all LEGO lovers, join us for a fun day of building! Kids of all ages can play and build using the library’s LEGOs and other engineering materials. Free build is welcome or we will have fun...  More
Date:
Monday, December 22, 2025
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Galena Conference Room, Galena Digital Branch
Audience:
  School Age (K-5th)     Tweens (5th-7th)  
Categories:
  Community Events  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 18 seats left

Merry Maker's: Ornament Sewing In-Person

Is decorating the Christmas tree your favorite part of the holidays? What if you could learn how to make your own personalized ornament! Join our Merry Maker's class to learn how to sew felt...  More
Date:
Monday, December 22, 2025
Time:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Auditorium, New Albany Main Library
Audience:
  Teens (6th - 12th)  
Categories:
  Maker Classes  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 7 seats left