Olivia Rodrigo Pre-Concert Party!
Tuesday, July 23
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Olivia Rodrigo Pre-Concert Party!
Going to the library tonight - it's a good idea, right? Stop by Central to get ready for Olivia Rodrigo's concert at Rupp Arena tomorrow night.
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Central Library
Meeting Room BGoing to the library tonight - it's a good idea, right? Stop by Central to get ready for Olivia Rodrigo's concert at Rupp Arena tomorrow night.
We will listen to Olivia's albums and have supplies for making a poster board sign, friendship bracelet, buttons, and temporary Sour/Guts themed tattoos! Recommended for tweens, teens, and young adults.
AGE GROUP: | Tween (11-13 years) | Teen (13-17 years) |
EVENT TYPE: | Tweens | Teens | Summer at the Library | Creativity & Making |
Central Library
Phone: 859-231-5500
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We're closed Saturday July 04 due to Independence Day
| Mon, Jun 29 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 30 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, Jul 01 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, Jul 02 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, Jul 03 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jul 04 | Closed |
| (Independence Day) | |
| Sun, Jul 05 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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Fri, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Teachers: Join us at the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspaces to prepare for the new school year! Use Makerspace equipment and select materials for free to create resources for your classroom.
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
Are you curious to learn new things? Join us at Northside for an afternoon craft! We will read a story, learn something new, and make a craft to take home. Ages 5-8, no registration required.
Fri, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Teachers: Join us at the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspaces to prepare for the new school year! Use Makerspace equipment and select materials for free to create resources for your classroom.
Fri, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies!
Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Fri, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Explore the library after it closes in an action-packed game!
Fri, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Teens and adults go Behind the Curtain in partnership with The Lexington Theatre Company! Join cast members from Matilda for an evening of musical entertainment, conversation, and insider stories.
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
A preview of upcoming books from national and local publishers. Find your next favorite book!
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join Ilias Pappas of Athenian Grill (10 a.m.) and Babita Shrestha, author of "Garden Exotica: International Plant-Based Fusion Cuisine" (11 a.m.) for a morning of food and fun.
Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service to learn how eating is a sensory experience beyond taste!
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a workshop on using TinkerCAD to create and edit 3D models to print.
Registration is recommended
For ages 13+ only
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Watercolor painting club with a Youtube lesson each month suitable for beginners and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults & older teens. Registration required. 2 - 3 PM
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create an abstract dinosaur painting inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
A preview of upcoming books from national and local publishers. Find your next favorite book!
Sat, Jul 18, 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.
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Quilting materials provided while supplies last. Hand sewing required. Please register and plan to attend.
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Meet and hang out with other Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
A preview of upcoming books from national and local publishers. Find your next favorite book!
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Mon, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Bring your favorite stuffie (or make a new one) and celebrate their birthday. With games and crafts. For preschoolers.
Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teachers: Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to prepare for the new school year! Use Makerspace equipment and select materials for free to create resources for your classroom.
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Learn about this beloved sport and how it brings people together. Recommended for children ages 5-11 and their families. No registration required.
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Join our friends from Madcap Puppets for a silly show about mischievous monkeys who escape from the zoo! For families. No registration required.
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Want to make your own comics and manga? Learn poses, panels, and storytelling basics to start on the path to telling your own stories.
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
All ages family movie
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teachers: Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to prepare for the new school year! Use Makerspace equipment and select materials for free to create resources for your classroom.
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Join our friends from Madcap Puppets for a silly show about mischievous monkeys who escape from the zoo! For families. No registration required.
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Farish Theater
Matilda-themed workshop in partnership with The Lexington Theatre Company! Children in grades K-2 will enjoy engaging movement activities and creative instruction led by talented teaching artists.
Tue, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Story Area
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Explore early science concepts while building motor skills and enjoying a refreshing summer activity.
Tue, Jul 21, 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.
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teachers: Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to prepare for the new school year! Use Makerspace equipment and select materials for free to create resources for your classroom.
Tue, Jul 21, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Tue, Jul 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Matilda-themed workshop in partnership with The Lexington Theatre Company! Children in grades 3-5 will enjoy engaging movement activities and creative instruction led by talented teaching artists.
Tue, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Matilda-themed workshop in partnership with The Lexington Theatre Company! Children in grades K-2 will enjoy engaging movement activities and creative instruction led by talented teaching artists.
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Do you want to know more about the animals around you? The ones that sneak around unnoticed, but play a big part in the forest ecosystem?
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Want to make your own comics and manga? Learn poses, panels, and storytelling basics to start on the path to telling your own stories.
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn something new about Kentucky's most famous historical destinations and natural wonders as well as some of her best kept secrets.
Registration not required.
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Families will brainstorm and draft a make-believe bill proposal or citizenship letter and engage in a hands-on activity and experience writing with a quill and ink! No registration required.
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teachers: Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to prepare for the new school year! Use Makerspace equipment and select materials for free to create resources for your classroom.
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Matilda-themed workshop in partnership with The Lexington Theatre Company! Children in grades 3-5 will enjoy engaging movement activities and creative instruction led by talented teaching artists.
Tue, Jul 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to put your engineering skills to the test with fun paper themed challenges.
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Tue, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
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, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teachers: Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to prepare for the new school year! Use Makerspace equipment and select materials for free to create resources for your classroom.
Wed, Jul 22, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, Jul 22, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Beat the summer heat and join us for a free family movie!
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Join our friends from Madcap Puppets for a silly show about mischievous monkeys who escape from the zoo! For families. No registration required.
Wed, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join us for a fun craft activity on Wednesday afternoons in the summer! Materials provided while supplies last. Dress for mess please.
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Snow globes aren't just for winter anymore! Drop by to create your own globe for summer. While supplies last.
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teachers: Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to prepare for the new school year! Use Makerspace equipment and select materials for free to create resources for your classroom.
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
Wed, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join our friends from Madcap Puppets for a silly show about mischievous monkeys who escape from the zoo! For families. No registration required.
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Thu, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teachers: Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to prepare for the new school year! Use Makerspace equipment and select materials for free to create resources for your classroom.
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch
Join our friends from Madcap Puppets for a silly show about mischievous monkeys who escape from the zoo! For families. No registration required.
Thu, Jul 23, 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!
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teachers: Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to prepare for the new school year! Use Makerspace equipment and select materials for free to create resources for your classroom.
Thu, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to put your engineering skills to the test with fun paper themed challenges.
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kentucky Native Cafe - 417 E Maxwell St. Lexington, KY 40508
Un joven pescador, decide abandonar su oficio para convertirse en cartero de Isla Negra, donde la única persona que recibe y envía correspondencia es el poeta Pablo Neruda.
Thu, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Financial Advisor Chris Cantrell for an informational seminar covering the financial essentials every family needs to know. Registration requested.
Thu, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Thu, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room
Join our friends from Madcap Puppets for a silly show about mischievous monkeys who escape from the zoo! For families. No registration required.
Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teachers: Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to prepare for the new school year! Use Makerspace equipment and select materials for free to create resources for your classroom.
Fri, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teachers: Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to prepare for the new school year! Use Makerspace equipment and select materials for free to create resources for your classroom.
Fri, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies!
Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Sat, Jul 25, 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!
This event is full
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A monthly movie to add a little bite to your day
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
Sat, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Snow globes aren't just for winter anymore! Drop by to create your own globe for summer. While supplies last.
Sat, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us at ye olde library for our family-friendly Ren Faire! Joust with pool noodles, make medieval crafts, and learn a real Renaissance dance. Program for ages 6+. Costumes encouraged!
Sat, Jul 25, 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.
Sun, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join local investigators Marley Knockers Paranormal for a presentation on their findings across Kentucky.
Sun, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join Author Erin McGuire-Thompson for an introduction to cryptids and cryptozoology.
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Kids ages 7 to 12 can learn the art of balloon twisting from the pros at Balloon Blitz Entertainment. You'll leave with some cool new creations! Registration required for each child participating.
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 2:00pm
Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
All ages family movie
Mon, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
This event is full
Mon, Jul 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Credit scores assess an individual's likelihood of repaying debts, influencing access to and costs of loans, housing, insurance, and credit services.
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Kids ages 7 to 12 can learn the art of balloon twisting from the pros at Balloon Blitz Entertainment. You'll leave with some cool new creations! Registration required for each child participating.
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 6:00pm
Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
We'll read our beloved Not a Box by Antoinette Portis together and then use our imaginations to create anything we want with cardboard boxes.
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
Tue, Jul 28, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
This month's library social hour celebrates our history with a visit from Kentucky Chautauqua® character, Daniel Boone. Registration is recommended but not required. For ages 8 to 99+.
Tue, Jul 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore robotics like Ozobots & Spheros with activities & challenges.
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for
a laser engraving class.
We will discuss design ideas and the capabilities of engraving at the library as we
Create a pair of custom coasters
For ages 13+
Registration opens Tuesday, July 14 2026 at 4:00pm
Tue, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Feeling stressed with school right around the corner? Relieve the anxiety at Northside's Teen Stress SOS Night! Registration recommended. Ages 13+
Tue, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Tue, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch
Kids ages 7 to 12 can learn the art of balloon twisting from expert twister Isaac Plakosh from Balloon Blitz Entertainment. You'll leave with some cool new creations! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Drop in to Beaumont between 2:00 and 4:00 to play some giant versions of your favorite classic games! For families. No registration required.
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Create original beats in logic and cool cover art in Canva.
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Join us to help turn part of the fourth floor into a cardboard city!
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Wed, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Kids ages 7 to 12 can learn the art of balloon twisting from the pros at Balloon Blitz Entertainment. You'll leave with some cool new creations! Registration required for each child participating.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 6:00pm
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Thu, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Kids ages 7 to 12 can learn the art of balloon twisting from the pros at Balloon Blitz Entertainment. You'll leave with some cool new creations! Registration required for each child participating.
Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 2:00pm
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Create original beats in logic and cool cover art in Canva.
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 9:00am
Thu, Jul 30, 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!
Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore robotics like Ozobots & Spheros with activities & challenges.
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Thu, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Kids ages 7 to 12 can learn the art of balloon twisting from the pros at Balloon Blitz Entertainment. You'll leave with some cool new creations! Registration required for each child participating.
Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 6:00pm
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
End July with a splash at our Shark Party! We'll have shark slime, activities, and fin-tastic games. No registration required. While supplies last.
Fri, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies!
Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Learn to design, layout, and publish your own magazines for both print and digital platforms. From concept to creation, this workshop gives you the tools to share your vision with the world.
Sat, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Get crafty at Eastside!
Sun, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
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, Aug 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Mon, Aug 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.