Southland Jamboree

Let's Read: Meatballs with Grandpa - With Author Jeanette Fazzari Jones

Sat, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

LGBT+MtG

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Learn Magic: the Gathering!

Family STEAM Time

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Enjoy a story followed by hands-on STEAM activities. For families with children ages 4 and up. No registration required.

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Meet local author Jeanette Fazzari Jones! She will read her book Meatballs for Grandpa and lead hands-on activities. Recommended for grades K-5.

Keep Calm and Rage On Book Club - A Discussion of The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Small Meeting Room

You're invited to bring in your rage as we discuss The Bell Jar, the premier book of Northside's new book club! Registration not required.

Switch It Up Saturday

Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

Happy TeenTober! Vibe in the Tates Creek teen area and play video games!

Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash

Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Art Attack! - Indigenous Artists

Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Join us to learn about a new artist or art form every month, and create a unique work inspired by their style (with a touch of your own!).

Stop Motion Movie Magic! - Create Your Own Animated Story!

Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create your own stop motion short film! We will be using Lego minifigures and the Cardboard City our participants created on November 19th and 21st! For grades 3-12

Registration is now closed

Coffee Tasting with A Cup of Common Wealth

Sun, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Sun, Nov 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Stop by Beaumont for an informational class and coffee tasting with Salvador Sanchez, owner of Lexington coffee shop, A Cup of Common Wealth.

LGBTQ+ Board Game Club - A welcoming and inclusive space for gaming

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Cancelled

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch

LGBTQ+ Board game club meeting

Bite Club: A Cookbook Club - India Edition

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get out of your cooking comfort zone in Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers. A new theme or cuisine will be represented by an array of cookbooks each meeting.

Preschoolers Explore - Richard Scarry

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Tempur Sealy Children?s Discovery Zone

Explore a beloved creator's books with hands-on activities. For ages 3-5 and their families. No registration required.

Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Nov 25, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Make It Mondays - Autumn Crafts

Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens.

Learn To Paint

Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

Registration is now closed

Adventure in DIY - Embroidery 101

Mon, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.

Mon, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Craft your way to the holidays with this Adventure in DIY Class. We will learn basic embriodery stitches. No prior experience needed. Just bring yourself and get ready to learn a new skill.

This event is full

Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Robot Parade

Tue, Nov 26, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a parade float for a robot! We will drive our robot parade through the cardboard city we created on November 19th & 21st. For Grades 3-12.

TeenTuesday - Cup-side down

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Participants will not only be turning the other teams? cups the wrong way, they?ll need to make sure they?re turning their own cups back the right direction! It will be a few seconds of chaos.

Calendar Design Class

Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a calendar design and production class. We will be using Canva to design a 2025 calendar that you can customize with your own important dates and photos.

This event is full

Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Preschool Winter Dance Party

Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Makerspace Open Studio

Wed, Nov 27, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Cancelled

Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch

Join "Preschool Winter Dance Party" for music, movement, and play! Enjoy interactive songs, lively dancing, parachute games, and bubbles!

Family Fossil Hunting

Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Celebrate DiNovember with some hands-on fossil fun. For families. No registration required.

Let's Make: Fall Art Collage

Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Fall by crafting a beautiful seasonal collage out of recycled paper!

ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL

Wed, Nov 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! For Grades 3-12.

Wed, Nov 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.

Thu, Nov 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Cancelled

Thu, Nov 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Fri, Nov 29, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Fri, Nov 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Fri, Nov 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Nov 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Cancelled

Seeds: Explore and Create

Fri, Nov 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Makerspace Open Studio

Fri, Nov 29, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Fri, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Explore the science behind seeds and make some seed art to take home.

Puzzle Swap - A Black Friday Buy Nothing Option

Fri, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Drop off your old puzzles at the Tates Creek Branch to receive a ticket to swap out for a puzzle on the day of the event! One ticket per puzzle donated to the swap.

Chair Yoga

Sat, Nov 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!

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Horror Murder Movie Club - Thanksgiving

Sat, Nov 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

There Will Be No Leftovers

Hooked on Books - Trilogies Pt. 2

Sat, Nov 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read. Stop by to discuss your recent read and get recommendations in new genres.

Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash

Sun, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Sun, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Mon, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Dec 02, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Family Craft: Polymer Clay Utensils

Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Use polymer clay to decorate a set of utensils to use in your holiday meals! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Registration required.

Mon, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Baby University - Book Club and Social Hour

Tue, Dec 03, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Cancelled

Tue, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch

Join us as we read The Feelings Book by Todd Parr and discuss recognizing and expressing emotions in babies.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Winter Robotics Challenge

Tue, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore robotics like sphero and ozobot with fun winter themed challenges! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Teen Tuesday - Junk Journaling

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Turn your "trash" into treasure, bring your stickers, receipts, pictures and we'll junk journal. While supplies last. No registration required.

Last Minute Holiday Gifts

Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us for the holidays in the Eastside Makerspace as we offer a selection of projects to choose from as gifts for your loved ones.

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Eastside Book Club

Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman!

Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Crafternoon - Snow Buddy Hand Warmers

Wed, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Wed, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Make a snow buddy that you can pop into the microwave to lend a little warmth on cold days! No registration required. While supplies last!

Let's Make: Bedazzled Aluminum Ornaments

Wed, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Make a beautiful ornament out of aluminum foil and rhinestones!

In Conversation with beloved author Jan Brett - Alice In a Winter Wonderland

Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

KRM Citizenship Class

Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.

Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

The Academies of Bryan Station - Auditorium

Join the Lexington Public Library and Joseph-Beth Booksellers for Jan Brett's Alice In a Winter Wonderland event!

ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL

Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.

Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash

Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Beginner Hand Embroidery Class

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Come to the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace to learn how to hand embroider a design using different stitch patters.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

STEAM Lab Drop In: Winter Robotics Challenge

Thu, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore robotics like sphero and ozobot with fun winter themed challenges! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Family Crafternoon: Puzzle Piece Ornaments

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Make a festive ornament made of puzzle pieces for your family to add to their holiday collection. Recommended for families with children ages 5+. No Registration Required. While supplies last.

The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club

Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

ESOL Conversation Group

Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! This month's pick is "Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister.

Southland Jamboree - Liberty Road

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April. December's performance rescheduled to December 5.

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Fri, Dec 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Fri, Dec 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Dec 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Fri, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash

Fri, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Fri, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Story Area

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Make a Custom Trading Card

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch

Whether you're a fan of fantasy, superheroes, or original characters, this workshop will guide you through the process of designing those unique cards.

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Cookie and Craft!

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library

Join us to make a holiday ornament, have a cookie, and find a window spot to watch the parade on Main Street!

Watercolor Holiday Cards - Paint a Holiday Card in Watercolor

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Come to the Eastside Makerspace and paint watercolor holiday cards!

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Ages 11 & up.

An Afternoon with Silas House

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A discussion with Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House on his holiday-time short story, "Another Country," followed by a dramatized reading. Book signing to follow, courtesy of Joseph-Beth Booksellers.

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Chess Club

Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area

Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for Chess Club! All are welcome! Beginners, prodigies and everyone in between! Learn strategies and build community!

Cottagecore Tea Party

Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for an "oh-so cozy" cottagecore tea party where we'll be ringing in the Yuletide Season! Dressing up is encouraged! Snacks and teas will be provided. For older kids and tweens

Cozy Book Club

Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

If you are an enthusiast of reading anything cozy, charming, whimsical, and heartwarming - then this is a club for you! For adults.

Crafternoon - Snow Buddy Hand Warmers

Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Make a snow buddy that you can pop into the microwave to lend a little warmth on cold days! No registration required. While supplies last!

Sun, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Hand-sew a quilt block each month.

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple Cathedral Windows quilt. Fabric and sewing tools provided while supplies last.

Documentary - Translator for Peace

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Lexington filmmaker Eli Scarr's 60-minute documentary, "Translator for Peace," explores the life of United Nations translator Tracy Ansell.

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Dec 09, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Mon, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Light Up Holiday Cards

Tue, Dec 10, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Tue, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create your own light up holiday card with paper circuits! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Last Minute Holiday Gifts

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

TeenTuesday - Capoeira

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Join us as we learn some basic capoeira moves and music led by Professor Charuto of Volta por Cima.

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us for the holidays in the Eastside Makerspace as we offer a selection of projects to choose from as gifts for your loved ones.

Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.

Teen Craft: Picking Pads

Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Drop in to the Northside Branch to make your very own Picking Pad! All materials provided while supplies last. No registration required.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Bring a stuffed animal for a sleepy storytime. Stuffed friends can stay the night and explore the library when everyone else is in bed. For families. No registration required.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Snack and Paint - Holiday Paint

Wed, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

KRM Citizenship Class

Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.

Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

Holiday stress? Come take a break and watch holiday movies while painting.

Registration opens Wednesday, December 11 2024 at 9:00am

ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL

Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.

Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Trio 21 presents Holiday Music Selections - a casual musical interlude

Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

The chamber music group, Trio 21 will present light classical and modern chamber musical arrangements on flute, clarinet and bassoon for your enjoyment.

Un-Assigned Reading - Homeschool Book Club

Thu, Dec 12, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Join us for some fun activities and discussion based on our pick of the month! (for middle school level).

Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, Dec 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts and math, with hands-on monthly activities! Recommended for ages 8-17

Thu, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

Spanish Movies for All Ages

Thu, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

All ages film series, featuring kid-friendly animated films in Spanish. Spanish learning activities provided. Registration is not required.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Light Up Holiday Cards

Thu, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create your own light up holiday card with paper circuits! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

ESOL Conversation Group

Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Jazz at the Library

Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Music Trivia! - Songs of the 60's and 70's

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Stop by Beaumont to test your knowledge of the music from the 60's and 70's!

Indoor Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Don't let the winter blues get you down! Enjoy lots of indoor fun at Central Library to get those kids moving no matter the weather!

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Fri, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Horror Murder Movie Club - 30 Days of Night

Fri, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Friday the 13th Special Feature

Long Live: An Eras Tour Celebration

Fri, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us in celebrating Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" with friendship bracelets and music! Taylor themed outfits are highly encouraged. For teens.

Gingerbread House Decorating Extravaganza!

Fri, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Let's create and decorate here at Marksbury Family Branch! We will channel that holiday spirit by decorating gingerbread houses and building memories.

After Hours Laser Tag - for Tweens & Teens

Fri, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Tates Creek Branch

Explore the library after it closes in an action-packed game!

Snowflake Soirée: Eastside Winter Formal

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us for "Snowflake Soiree: Winter Formal" with winter-themed music, dancing, and crafts. Dress up your little ones for an enchanting time of family fun!

Quilts of the 1930s and Their Fabrics - Gallery Talk by Vickie Coleman

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join expert Vickie Coleman as she explores the quilts of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers, highlighting popular patterns, fabric choices, and the cultural influences of the 1930s.

Chair Yoga

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

DIY Mini Winter Hanging Terrarium Workshop

Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Create your own enchanting winter world with our Mini Winter Hanging Terrarium Workshop. All supplies will be provided.

Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am

Rescheduled

STEAM Lab Drop In: Light Up Holiday Cards

Sat, Dec 14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

New date Saturday, December 14, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Paper Snowflakes

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Learn about snowflakes and make some cute paper ones.

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create your own light up holiday card with paper circuits! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Sun, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Classical Music Sunday - Classical Voice

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Sun, Dec 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Classical music the third Sunday of every month, September through April. April's performance rescheduled for Sunday, April 13.

Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Buttercream Cookie Party - Piping Basics 101

Mon, Dec 16, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Mon, Dec 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a fun afternoon of cookie decorating! Learn how to fill and prepare your piping bag, do basic designs, and decorate your own cookie with buttercream!

This event is full

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

A Magic Tree House Holiday - A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time

Mon, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.

Mon, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Join us as we take a trip in the Magic Tree House to Victorian England at Christmas! We will craft ornaments, play a parlor game, and toast the holiday season! For families. No registration required.

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Candy Cane STEAM

Tue, Dec 17, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Tue, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for fun Candy Cane STEAM activities like coding a beaded candy cane and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Teen Tuesday - Board Game Night

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Play all kinds of board games, and hang out with friends. Teens & Tweens No registration required.

Last Minute Holiday Gifts

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us for the holidays in the Eastside Makerspace as we offer a selection of projects to choose from as gifts for your loved ones.

Early Bird Book Discussion Group - This month we will discuss Slaughterhouse Five

Tue, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.

Wed, Dec 18, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

This group is for anyone and everyone interested in reading and talking about it. If you've been wanting to join a book group, but not sure how find one; this may be the group for you.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Sensory Friendly Play: Winter Wonderland

Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Wed, Dec 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Sensory play and crafts that are inclusive, autism-friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!

Family English Learners Book Club

Wed, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join our Family English Learners Book Club! We'll read exciting picture books and have fun with activities based on the stories.

ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL

Wed, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

KRM Citizenship Class

Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.

Blue Grass True Crime Book Club

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

Madam Belle by Maryjean Wall

Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

STEAM Lab Drop In: Candy Cane STEAM

Thu, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for fun Candy Cane STEAM activities like coding a beaded candy cane and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!

Parranda en la Biblioteca - Party in the Library

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Spread holiday cheer the traditional Puerto Rican way by singing, dancing, and playing music around the library. No registration required.

Little Chef of the Month

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Get ready to mix, bake, and enjoy delicious foods from around the world! This month we will make holiday treats. Registration Required. For tweens (8-12)

Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am

Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Beginner Hand Embroidery Class

Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Come to the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace to learn how to hand embroider a design using different stitch patters.

Registration opens Thursday, December 5 2024 at 4:30pm

Fiber Happy Hour

Thu, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

Bring your own project or just an idea! All fiber crafts are encouraged to join, including knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, weaving, needlepoint, cross-stitch, punch needle, and more. Located at the Makerspace at Eastside Ages 13+ All skill levels welcome.

Thu, Dec 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

ESOL Conversation Group

Thu, Dec 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Check Meowt Book Club - If Cats Disappeared From the World

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lexington Humane Society - Habicattery Room

Love cats and books? Us too! Meet up with us at the Lexington Humane Society's Main Adoption Center Habicattery Room to discuss this month's cat themed book while surrounded by adoptable cats.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Fri, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Ornament Decorating Program

Fri, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

The Holidays are here, so it's time to decorate an ornament you will adore.

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 4:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Dungeons & Dragons

Genealogy Club

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

Genealogy Forms for the Holidays

Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Cancelled

Black Voices Book Club

Sat, Dec 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Eastside Branch

A book club dedicated to discussing books by black authors. Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Please contact asipple-mcgraw@lexpublib.org for a reserved library copy of the featured title.

Family STEAM Time

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Enjoy a story followed by hands-on STEAM activities. For families with children ages 4-8. No registration required.

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Jolabokaflod & Yule Crafting

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Settle in and get cozy for the Solstice. Ages 16+

Registration opens Saturday, December 7 2024 at 9:00am

Switch It Up Saturday

Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

Happy TeenTober! Vibe in the Tates Creek teen area and play video games!

Art Attack! - Barbara Hepworth

Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Join us to learn about a new artist or art form every month, and create a unique work based on their style (with a touch of your own!). This month, Soap Sculptures inspired by Barbara Hepworth!

An Evening With Erin Chandler

Sat, Dec 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Bluegrass Sons: A True Crime Memoir

Sun, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

LGBTQ+ Board Game Club - A welcoming and inclusive space for gaming

Sun, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Sun, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

LGBTQ+ Board game club meeting

Bite Club: A Cookbook Club - Casseroles & Cookies Edition

Sun, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get out of your cooking comfort zone in Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers. A new theme or cuisine will be represented by an array of cookbooks each meeting.

Rescheduled

Snowflake Soirée: Eastside Winter Formal

Sun, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

New date Saturday, December 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch

Join us for "Snowflake Soiree: Winter Formal" with winter-themed music, dancing, and crafts. Dress up your little ones for an enchanting time of family fun!

Mon, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Bedazzled Belated Gifts - for teens

Mon, Dec 23, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Mon, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Procrastinated your holiday gifts?

Minecraft: Winter Wonderland

Mon, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for this exciting Minecraft activity, kids will create their very own Winter Wonderland within the game. For ages 8-17. Registration Required.

Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am

Make It Mondays - Autumn Crafts

Mon, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens.