Name: Mystery Community
Start: 2024-06-06T18:00
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Location: Northside Branch

Mystery Community

2024-06-06 18:00:00 2024-06-06 19:00:00 America/New_York Mystery Community Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! This month's pick is "The Wife Upstairs" by Rachel Hawkins. Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Thursday, June 06
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-06 18:00:00 2024-06-06 19:00:00 America/New_York Mystery Community Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! This month's pick is "The Wife Upstairs" by Rachel Hawkins. Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Northside Branch

Medium Meeting Room

Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! This month's pick is "The Wife Upstairs" by Rachel Hawkins.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer at the Library | Books, Writing & Authors |

Northside Branch

Hours

About the branch

The Northside Branch is located on Russell Cave Road in north Lexington.

Upcoming Events

Handmade Holidays - Winter Workshop

Sun, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Join us for a day of handmade holiday fun! Activities for all ages including: holiday photos, vintage tunnel cards, button gift tags, handmade garland, & printed mugs from the Makerspace!

Back in the Wings: Freddie Dunn's Lexington - 250Lex documentary showing

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Poster illustration by Pierce Birdsong

Bite Club - Winter Solstice Feast Edition

Sun, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Snack 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.

Classical Music Sunday - Ballads of John Jacob Niles

Sun, Dec 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Open STEAM Play

Mon, Dec 22, 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

Baby Social Time

Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Babies will socialize with their peers and build their developmental skills with themes that rotate monthly. Recommended for babies 0-36months and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Dec 22, 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.

Baby Storytime

Mon, Dec 22, 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.

Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio

Mon, Dec 22, 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.

Puzzle Swap

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a day of puzzling fun! Drop off old puzzles you wish to donate starting December 1st at the Tates Creek Branch to receive a ticket for our Puzzle Swap. One ticket per puzzle donated.

Snow Globe Making

Mon, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Winter break is here, join us to make a beautiful snow globe to take home with you while supplies last. For ages 5 -12.

Solstice Candle Making & Hot Cocoa - for teens

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Burn bright on the longest day of the year by making your own candles! Plus, share in our hot cocoa bar. For teens 13 - 17.

This event is full

Cancelled

U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test

Mon, Dec 22, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Dec 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Dec 23, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Dec 23, 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.

Baby Storytime

Tue, Dec 23, 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.

Open STEAM Play

Tue, Dec 23, 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

Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio

Tue, 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.

Cancelled

Library Social Hour - Make a Wax Sachet

Tue, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

A wax sachet is a natural air freshener comprised of soy wax, dried flowers, herbs and spices, and essential oils. Materials provided but may be limited. This hour is for adults. Try something new!

Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses

Tue, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to build a winter wonderland with graham crackers and icing! Recommended for ages 8-17. Registration Required

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Tue, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Evening Storytime

Tue, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Cancelled

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Dec 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

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!

ESOL Conversation Group

Fri, Dec 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Preschool Storytime

Fri, Dec 26, 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.

Baby Storytime

Fri, Dec 26, 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.

Cancelled

Toddler Storytime

Fri, Dec 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio

Fri, Dec 26, 11:30am - 5:30pm

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.

Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio

Fri, Dec 26, 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.

STEAM Lab Maker Station

Fri, Dec 26, 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.

Open STEAM Play

Sat, Dec 27, 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

Sticker Making Class

Sat, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us to learn how to use Canva and design your own custom stickers. Únase y aprenda como utilizar Canva y crear sus propias calcomonias personalizadas.

This event is full

Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio

Sat, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

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.

Horror Murder Movie Club - Black Christmas (R)

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

The Mother of All Slashers

Family New Year's Eve STEAM

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Get ready for New Year's Eve with STEAM activities for the whole family! Create confetti poppers, design a New Year's Eve hat and more!

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

Sat, Dec 27, 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.

Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio

Sun, Dec 28, 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.

Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio

Sun, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

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.

Sunday Classics - Freaks (Not Rated)

Sun, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly Sunday movie matinee

DIY Collage Journals

Sun, Dec 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us in collaging a journal cover using upcycled magazines.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Open STEAM Play

Mon, Dec 29, 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

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Dec 29, 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.

Cancelled

Baby Storytime

Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Noon Year's Countdown Party

Mon, Dec 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us to celebrate the New Year! Enjoy a fun craft and games, then count down to noon together as we ring in 2026 early!

Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio

Mon, Dec 29, 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.

Cozy Kids Hour

Mon, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Enjoy activities you can do inside while it's cold outside. For families. No registration required.

Minecraft - Build a Zoo

Mon, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us for a fun Minecraft activity this winter break! We will design and build creative zoos, complete with custom habitats and animals. For Ages 8-17. Registration Required

This event is full

Open Mic Night

Mon, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room

Share your poetry, spoken word and more! Content should be appropriate for teens and adults and limited to 3-4 minutes.

Cancelled

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Dec 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Dec 30, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Dec 30, 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.

Baby Storytime

Tue, Dec 30, 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.

Open STEAM Play

Tue, Dec 30, 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

Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio

Tue, Dec 30, 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.

Bullet Journaling 101 - for Teens

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

New year, new you! Start the new year right with a brand new bullet journal. No registration required.

Jumbo Coloring

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Celebrate Winter Break by trying your hand at coloring in large scale. No registration required. Recommended for kids 6-12.

Indoor Ice Skating

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Drop in any time to glide around on our ice skating rink. For families. No reservations required.

Pokemon Club

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game. For ages 11-13

Meme Trivia

Tue, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Show off your Big Brain and laugh it up with our favorite content!

Egg Drop

Tue, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a structure that will keep an egg from breaking when dropped from the fifth floor of the library! For Ages 8-17. Registration is required.

Evening Storytime

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

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Dec 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Cancelled

Baby Storytime

Wed, Dec 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Dec 31, 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.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Dec 31, 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.

Noon Year's Eve Party!

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Ring in the New Year with fun games, crafts, and activities, all leading up to the big countdown to 12 noon! For families. No registration required.

Open STEAM Play

Wed, Dec 31, 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

Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio

Wed, Dec 31, 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.

Winter Break Movies - F1: The Movie (PG-13)

Wed, Dec 31, 1:15pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A movie for the whole family

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Jan 01, 9:00am - 10:00am

Eastside Branch

Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.

Toddler Storytime

Thu, Jan 01, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Fri, Jan 02, 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.

Baby Storytime

Fri, Jan 02, 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.

Toddler Storytime

Fri, Jan 02, 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.

Lego Day

Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:45pm

Central Library - Farish Theater,Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab,Meeting Room D

Join us for a day of Lego fun to celebrate winter break! We will build with Lego starting at 2PM and at 3PM we will go down to the Farish Theater to watch a Lego Movie! For children & families.

Open Studio - Snow Crafts

Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Join us for our monthly Open Studio program! This month, we will celebrate the winter by making 3D snowflake, 3D polar bear and more.

Open STEAM Play

Sat, Jan 03, 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

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

Sat, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Eastside Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join both beginners and experienced players as we gather to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Eastside Branch.

STEAM Lab Maker Station

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Sun, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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.

Cathedral Window Quilt Club

Sun, Jan 04, 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.

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

Sun, Jan 04, 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.

Open STEAM Play

Mon, Jan 05, 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

Baby Storytime

Mon, Jan 05, 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.

Winter Break Movies - Smurfs (PG)

Mon, Jan 05, 1:15pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A movie for the whole family

Build a Cat Castle!

Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Join us to build a new habitat to take home to your feline friend! (Materials provided while supplies last, 4th floor)

Icy Exploration

Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Explore snow and ice with science and art. For ages 5 to 11. No registration required.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Jan 06, 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.

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Jan 06, 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.

Baby Storytime

Tue, Jan 06, 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.

Open STEAM Play

Tue, Jan 06, 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

Laser Engraved Signs

Tue, Jan 06, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a workshop on engraving wooden signs. We will discuss techniques and styles that are best for engraving, and create your own custom sign. For ages 13+

Registration opens Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 12:30pm

STEAM Lab Drop In - Snowman Building Challenge

Tue, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab explore engineering by building the tallest snowman you can! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Eastside Book Club

Tue, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

No book assignment this month! Stop by to discuss your 2025 fave reads & anticipated 2026 titles.

Evening Storytime

Tue, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

Baby Storytime

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

Open STEAM Play

Wed, Jan 07, 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

Hip-hop & Poetry Club (January Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn

Wed, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Production Studio

Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics to studio basics, branding, and beyond.

STEM & Stuff - Spinning Tops

Wed, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. This month we'll mess with physics by building our own spinning tops! Registration recommended.

ESOL Conversation Group

Wed, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

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

Open STEAM Play

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 1:00pm

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

Toddler Storytime

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Baby Storytime

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, Jan 08, 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, art and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Ages 8-17

STEAM Lab Drop In - Snowman Building Challenge

Thu, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab explore engineering by building the tallest snowman you can! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Mystery Book Club - Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man)

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for Northside's monthly mystery book club. This month's pick is "Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man)" by Jesse Q. Sutanto.

Jazz at the Library

Thu, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Preschool Storytime

Fri, Jan 09, 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.

Baby Storytime

Fri, Jan 09, 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.

Toddler Storytime

Fri, Jan 09, 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.

STEAM Lab Maker Station

Fri, Jan 09, 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.

Open STEAM Play

Sat, Jan 10, 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

Author Talk & Book Signing - Paranormal Kentucky by Marie Mitchell & Mason Smith

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

An Uncommon Wealth of Close Encounters with Aliens, Ghosts, and Cryptids

Create Your Own Croc Charms

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create your own 3D-printed Croc charms! We?ll design a charm from scratch and also paint pre-printed ones. Registration Required. For Ages 8-17

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

Sun, Jan 11, 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.

CKCB Saxophone Trio - ARTBEAT WEEK

Sun, Jan 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Open STEAM Play

Mon, Jan 12, 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

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Jan 12, 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.

Baby Storytime

Mon, Jan 12, 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.

Discover the Orchestra! An Instrument Adventure - ARTBEAT WEEK

Mon, Jan 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Song Farmers - ARTBEAT WEEK

Mon, Jan 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Jan 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

Group Voice for Adults - ARTBEAT WEEK

Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Baby Storytime

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

Open STEAM Play

Tue, Jan 13, 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

Intro to 3D Printing

Tue, Jan 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Stop by the Beaumont Branch to learn about how 3D printing works, how to find models to print, and get some hands-on experience with a 3D printer!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Northern Lights Pastel Art

Tue, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create a magical night-sky art piece by blending pastel colors to mimic the shimmering waves of the northern lights above a simple, snowy landscape. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Teen Tuesday: Photo Keychains

Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Have bias you love? A family pic you cherish? We'll take those photos and add them to photo keychains you can personalize. While Supplies Last. No Registration Required.

Evening Storytime

Tue, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Bluegrass Youth Ballet | Pre-K Dance - ARTBEAT WEEK

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

Baby Storytime

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

Open STEAM Play

Wed, Jan 14, 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

Eastside Dungeons & Dragons

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join both beginners and experienced players as we gather to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Eastside Branch.

Tradiciones de mi Tierra - ARTBEAT WEEK

Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

ESOL Conversation Group

Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Open STEAM Play

Thu, Jan 15, 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

Toddler Storytime

Thu, Jan 15, 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.

Baby Storytime

Thu, Jan 15, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Jan 15, 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.

On The Move Art Studio | Harlem Renaissance - ARTBEAT WEEK

Thu, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Northern Lights Pastel Art

Thu, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create a magical night-sky art piece by blending pastel colors to mimic the shimmering waves of the northern lights above a simple, snowy landscape. Recommended for ages 8-17.

On The Move Art Studio | Basic Drawing - ARTBEAT WEEK

Thu, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Hip Hop Poetry - ARTBEAT WEEK

Thu, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Jan 15, 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.

Check Meowt Book Club - A Harvest of Hearts

Thu, Jan 15, 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.

Southland Jamboree - Throwdown Thursday

Thu, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April.

Creative Movement, Music & Storytelling - ARTBEAT WEEK

Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:15am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Preschool Storytime

Fri, Jan 16, 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.

Baby Storytime

Fri, Jan 16, 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.

Sensory Friendly Play - Outer Space

Fri, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for sensory play that is inclusive for all abilities and fun for everyone! Designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!

Toddler Storytime

Fri, Jan 16, 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.

STEAM Lab Maker Station

Fri, Jan 16, 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.

Dana Martin Special Musical Showcase - ARTBEAT WEEK

Fri, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Gallery Hop

Fri, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Central Library - Gallery

Gallery Hop.

Open STEAM Play

Sat, Jan 17, 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

Knitting Basics

Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to learn knitting basics to start your first project. The workshop will cover casting-on, knit and purl stitches, and basic knitting terms. Materials provided!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Northern Lights Pastel Art

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create a magical night-sky art piece by blending pastel colors to mimic the shimmering waves of the northern lights above a simple, snowy landscape. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Make & Chill - Metal & Leather Stamping

Sat, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Drop in for our monthly teen DIY program! This month, learn to use stamping tools to make a metal necklace or faux leather keychain. Materials provided while supplies last.

Lexington Good Days Choir - ARTBEAT WEEK

Sat, Jan 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Bite Club - Pizza & Mocktails Edition

Sun, Jan 18, 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.

Classical Music Sunday

Sun, Jan 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.

Baby Storytime

Mon, Jan 19, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Jan 20, 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.

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Jan 20, 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.

Baby Storytime

Tue, Jan 20, 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.

Open STEAM Play

Tue, Jan 20, 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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Robot Sledding Races

Tue, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a sled for a sphero robot and then race! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Pokemon Club

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game. For ages 11-13

Laser Engraved Signs

Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a workshop on engraving wooden signs. We will discuss techniques and styles that are best for engraving, and create your own custom sign. For ages 13+

Registration opens Tuesday, January 6 2026 at 5:00pm

Evening Storytime

Tue, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

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