Create: Colorful Butterflies

Thu, Mar 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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Decision Making

Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on decision making.

Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Thu, Mar 20, 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.

Preschoolers Explore Go, Dog, Go!

Thu, Mar 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.

Thu, Mar 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Explore the beloved children's book with arts, crafts, and play. Recommended for ages 3-5. No registration required.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Mar 20, 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 - Basketball Engineering

Thu, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about Women Basketball Players while you engineer your own basketball goal and shooter! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Rescheduled

Discover Celia Cruz

Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Thursday, March 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Learn about the queen of salsa with music, crafts, and yes, dancing! For families. No registration required.

Family Crafternoon: Sock Puppet Pals

Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Use your creativity to turn a sock into your pal. Supplies will be provided, no need to bring any socks. Recommended for ages 6-12. While supplies last.

Little Chef of the Month

Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Little Chef of the Month!

Registration is now closed

Body Science: Blood and Bones

Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn about what's going on inside our bodies with station activities exploring blood and bones! Program open to ages 7-12. No registration required.

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

Thu, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom,Small Meeting Room

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

Check Meowt Book Club - Man-Eaters, Vol. 1

Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 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 - Lonesome Express

Thu, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

Fri, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 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.

Fri, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 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.

Family Maker Time - Bracelet Making

Fri, Mar 21, 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.

Fri, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Come with the whole family to make your own custom bracelets. Ven con toda la familia a hacer tus propias pulseras personalizadas.

Gallery Hop

Fri, Mar 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Central Library - Gallery

Live music, special activities, and a new art exhibit.

It's a Square Dance! - 250Lex Music Series

Fri, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Central Library - Atrium

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Lexington with a square dance.

The Scribe Society - A Writing Workshop

Sat, Mar 22, 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, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Come to Northside Library with any written work you would like to be workshopped by other local writers!

Civic Workshop with CivicLex - Lexington's City Budget

Sat, Mar 22, 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.

Cancelled

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Beaumont Branch

CivicLex's Workshops are designed to help local residents learn about local government.

World Water Day with George Ella Lyon

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Meet local author George Ella Lyon! She will read her picture book "All the Water in the World." Then we'll learn how to conserve water. For families. No registration required.

Lego Club

Sat, Mar 22, 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

Hooked on Books - Feminist Theory

Sat, Mar 22, 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.

Rescheduled

Crafternoon: Cupcake Liner Paper Flowers

Sat, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

New date Sunday, March 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch

Create beautiful paper flowers from cupcake liners using scissors and hot glue. Zinnia seeds will be available to take home and plant your own flower garden.

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

Sun, Mar 23, 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.

Sun, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Crafternoon: Cupcake Liner Paper Flowers

Sun, Mar 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Create beautiful paper flowers from cupcake liners using scissors and hot glue. Zinnia seeds will be available to take home and plant your own flower garden.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Mar 24, 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.

Mon, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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.

Mon, Mar 24, 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.

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

Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

Mon, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

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.

Adventures in DIY: Cross Stitch - Cross Stitch

Mon, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

New to cross stitch or wanting to try out your skills? Join Mercedes for techniques in getting started with cross stitch. No prior knowledge needed. Supplies provided.

This event is full

Tue, Mar 25, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Decision Making

Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on how to make good decisions.

Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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

Library Social Hour - Make the most of electronic books, audiobooks and magazines

Tue, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Learn tips to use and enjoy Libby, Flipster, and Newsbank apps to access free digital content from the library collection to read using a tablet or smart device.

Women's History Month Film Series - Hidden Figures

Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join us for our special series of matinee showings for Women's History Month!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Code Pocket Sized Computers

Tue, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to code with Microbit while you learn about female computer scientists throughout history! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Stitching Through History - for teens

Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn basic crochet skills while discussing the tangled history of crochet and how it impacted women throughout American history!

Let's Make: Pancake Art - for Tweens & Teens

Tue, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Express your creativity with food! Participants will be able to craft shapes and pictures using pancake batter. Dress for mess!

Film Screening - Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope

Tue, Mar 25, 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.

Tue, Mar 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Part Two of a three-part series marking the sixtieth anniversary of Christian Appalachian Project.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Mar 26, 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

Sensory Friendly Play: Under the Rainbow

Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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!

Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

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

Wed, Mar 26, 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

Workshop Wednesday

Wed, Mar 26, 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. (Formerly Make it Monday)

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Decision-Making - Age-appropriate decision-making

Wed, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-awareness and how to handle emotions.

Blue Grass True Crime Book Club

Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

Bluegrass Sons: A True Crime Memoir

Thu, Mar 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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Decision Making

Thu, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on decision making.

Thu, Mar 27, 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.

Sensory Play - Inspired by Women's History Month

Thu, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Thu, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers inspired by key figures in women's history. Explore, play, create, and have fun with us! Special activity available for adult caregivers as well!

Thu, Mar 27, 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.

Women's History Month Film Series - Bound

Thu, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join us for our special series of matinee showings for Women's History Month!

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Mar 27, 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 - Code Pocket Sized Computers

Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to code with Microbit while you learn about female computer scientists throughout history! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Crafternoon - UnKnown

Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

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Discover Celia Cruz

Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Learn about the queen of salsa with music, crafts, and yes, dancing! For families. No registration required.

Club de Voces Latinxs - Latinxs Voices Book Club

Thu, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Kentucky Native Café - Heated greenhouses.

Este Club de Lectura es para quienes disfrutan de la literatura en español y quieren pasar una tarde comentando el libro elegido El libro para este mes: Cuando Era Puertorriqueña de Esmeralda Santiago

Beginner Cricut Class

Thu, Mar 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us and learn how to use the Cricut Cutter and create your own custom water bottle. Únase y aprenda como utilizar la cortadora Cricut para crear su propia botella de agua personalizada.

This event is full

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

Thu, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Mar 27, 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.

Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

New venue Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 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.

Fri, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 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.

Open Studio - Soap Sculptures

Fri, Mar 28, 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.

Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Soap Sculptures inspired by Barbara Hepworth!

Chair Yoga

Sat, Mar 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch

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

The Myths and Realities of Appalachian Englishes

Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A Talk with Dr. Jennifer Cramer

Container Gardens, Raised Beds & In-Ground Gardening

Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Kristen Pearson of Glitter Green Thumb for an in-detail review of how to create each garden for maximum space usage & success along with the pros and cons of each option!

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a quilt block a month

Sun, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Materials provided while supplies last. Please register and plan to attend.

This event is full

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

Sun, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

LGBTQ+ Board game club meeting

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

Sun, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Sunday Stitching

Sun, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

Do you enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, or sewing? Grab your current project and join us every fourth Sunday for social stitching! All skill levels welcome.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Mar 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Making Friends

Mon, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on making friends.

Baby Social Time: - Let's Play!

Mon, Mar 31, 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.

Mon, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 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.

Let's Play... Game Day - Yahtzee and LCR

Mon, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Drop into the Beaumont Branch for an hour of classic games and socializing for adults!

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

Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

Learn To Paint

Mon, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

This event is full

Mon, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

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.

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Mar 31, 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, Apr 01, All day

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.

Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 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.

Chess Club

Tue, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area

Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for recreational Chess Club! Here, you can build community, learn strategies and have fun playing chess. All ages are welcome!

Tue, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Eastside Book Club

Tue, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss Passing by Nella Larsen!

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Making Friends

Tue, Apr 01, 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.

Tue, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on Making Friends.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Apr 02, 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.

Wed, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Grant Writing Basics

Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

In this one hour course, Edwyn Rye will walk you through a broad step-by-step guide on general grant writing. Registration required.

This event is full

Crafternoon: Pocket Library

Wed, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Create your own personal miniature library with complimentary tiny books in a customizable tin. While supplies last.

Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

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

Wed, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends

Thu, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on making friends.

Thu, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Thu, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 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!

The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club

Thu, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month! This month's pick is "A Talent For Murder" by Peter Swanson.

Thu, Apr 03, 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.

Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 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.

Fri, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 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.

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

Fri, Apr 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.

Sat, Apr 05, 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 and Dragons

Sat, Apr 05, 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, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Poetry Belongs to Everyone - A Reading with George Ella Lyon

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

As Lexington turns 250, we are celebrating its rich literary history along with former Kentucky Poet Laureate George Ella Lyon.

Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Do you miss the fun of afterschool art clubs from childhood? Come hang out and sketchbook with us to improve your skills and get in touch with your creativity! All skill levels encouraged!

DIY Neon Signs - for Tweens & Teens

Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Tweens and teens ages 12+ can stop by the Northside Branch to craft their very own, completely customized, neon sign! Registration required.

Crafternoon: Pocket Library

Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Create your own personal miniature library with complimentary tiny books in a customizable tin. While supplies last.

Mindful Movement with Stuffed Animals! - Stress Awareness Month

Sun, Apr 06, 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.

Sun, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Stretch your stress away! Join us for a class exploring mindful movement with stuffed animals. For ages 5-12. Caregivers encouraged to participate! No registration required.

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

Sun, Apr 06, 2:25pm - 3:25pm

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.

Dawning of Music in Kentucky - 250Lex Music Series

Sun, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Music by Anthony Philip Heinrich, Lexington's Own "Beethoven of America."

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Apr 07, 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.

Mon, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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.

Kentucky Science Center Space Expo

Mon, Apr 07, 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.

Jumbo Coloring

Mon, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Mon, Apr 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space,Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab,Meeting Room D

Experience the fascinating world of aerospace science this spring break with the KY Science Center! For students in K-8th grade. Admission will be on a first come, first served basis.

Teen Tech Try-Out

Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Teens are invited to experiment with tech that will be available to borrow while visiting the library.

Let's Build It

Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

The big blue blocks are back! Drop in any time to work together and construct something big or tiny. For ages 5 to 10. No reservations required.

Kentucky Science Center Space Expo

Mon, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space,Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab,Meeting Room D

Experience the fascinating world of aerospace science this spring break with the KY Science Center! For students in K-8th grade. Admission will be on a first come, first served basis.

LEGO Day

Mon, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch

Ready for a LEGO challenge this Spring Break? Come build your own creations and dive into our fun challenges! Get in on the action with LEGO games like LEGO Brawls and more!

Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

Mon, Apr 07, 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, Apr 08, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Making Friends

Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on how to build friendships.

Tue, Apr 08, 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.

Teen Tuesday: Game on! Board Game Fun!

Tue, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Acting Fundamentals for Teens - with Kentucky Shakespeare

Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn the fundamentals of acting from Kentucky Shakespeare!

Gardening Basics

Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Join the UK Extension Office for a FREE gardening basics program at Northside. REGISTRATION REQUESTED.

Peeps Dioramas

Tue, Apr 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Celebrate spring break and join us to build a miniature scene from Spring with Peeps! For tweens and teens. Registration required.

Magnetic Poetry for Teens

Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Express yourself and create a magnetic poetry kit. For teens. No reservations required.

250Lex Literary Celebration - An Evening Inspired by the Written Word

Tue, Apr 08, 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.

Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

The Kentucky Theatre

A free celebration of Lexington's literary heritage, featuring local authors, performers, and poet laureates. Hosted by the City of Lexington, 21c Museum Hotel, the Carnegie Center, and others.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Apr 09, 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.

Wed, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

The Pivot Playbook: 10 Steps to a Successful Career Change - with UK Alumni Career Services Director Caroline Francis

Wed, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

If you're considering a major career shift but aren't sure where to begin, this workshop is for you.

Superhero Party

Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Calling all Superheroes! Enjoy superhero fun with crafts, games, photo fun, and more. Recommended for Pre-K - 2nd grade and families.

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Spend Spring Break meeting and hanging 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.

Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

In Conversation: - Nikky Finney

Wed, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for an intimate conversation with renowned poet and professor, Nikky Finney.

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

Wed, Apr 09, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends - Friendship and Inclusivity

Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-awareness and how to handle emotions.

Family Fort-Night!

Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Looking for family fun over spring break? Ever wanted to build a cozy reading fort in the library? Now's your chance! Join us for a special after-hours Family Fort-Night at Eastside!

Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends

Thu, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on making friends.

Thu, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Thu, Apr 10, 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.

Stop, Drop, and Roll - with The Lexington Fire Department

Thu, Apr 10, 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.

Make Paper Flowers

Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Spend some crafty time during spring break and make some beautiful paper flowers.

Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us for a fun and interactive fire safety experience with the Lexington Fire Department this spring break!

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Apr 10, 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!

Spring Break Insect Zoo - With Fayette County Extension's Master Gardeners

Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Learn about insects this spring break! Enjoy an insect zoo with Fayette County Extension's Master Gardeners. For ages 5-10. No registration required.

Bad Art Club! - for Tweens & Teens

Thu, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

A club dedicated to creating the worst art possible using a wide-range of art supplies! Dress for mess!

Thu, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Kentucky Science Center Messy Science Expo

Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space,Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab,Meeting Room D

Embrace the messy side of science this spring break with the KY Science Center! For students in Pre-K-1st grade. Admission will be on a first come, first served basis.

Fri, Apr 11, 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, Apr 11, 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.

Kentucky Science Center Messy Science Expo

Fri, Apr 11, 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.

Fri, Apr 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space,Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab,Meeting Room D

Embrace the messy side of science this spring break with the KY Science Center! For students in Pre-K-1st grade. Admission will be on a first come, first served basis.

Fri, Apr 11, 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.

A Murder at the Library - for teens

Fri, Apr 11, 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, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

There has been a murder at Jay Gatsby's estate! Can you solve the case?

Create a Kite

Fri, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Did you know that April is National Kite Month? Come celebrate by learning about how kites work & then decorating your very own! While supplies last. Recommended for ages 6-12.

STEAM Lab Maker Station - Reduce & Reuse Edition

Fri, Apr 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Get creative this spring break by reusing discarded materials & transforming them into your own one-of-a-kind masterpieces! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

Escape the Nether! - Minecraft Escape Room

Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Can you escape the Nether and make it back to your home base? Registration required. For tweens and teens.

Sharing Stories of Your Life - Writing Workshop

Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join writer, former CEO, lawyer, and restauranteur Sylvia Lovely in an interactive writing workshop!

Registration opens Friday, March 28 2025 at 9:30am

Chair Yoga

Sat, Apr 12, 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!

In the Face of Disaster: Family and Home

Sat, Apr 12, 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.

Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join educators from the Fayette County Extension Office to learn about how to protect your home and loved ones in the event of a natural disaster.

Family Mini Golf with Robots

Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to celebrate spring break by creating a mini golf course for robots with your family! For families with children in K-8th grade. Registration Required, please register one person per family

Art Attack! - Etel Adnan

Sat, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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!). For teens and tweens. No registration required.

Bite Club: A Cookbook Club - Kale yeah! Vegetable Edition

Sun, Apr 13, 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.

Sun, Apr 13, 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.

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

Sun, Apr 13, 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.

An Afternoon with Wes Blake and Rick Childers

Sun, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for an author talk featuring two Kentucky authors - Wes Blake and Rick Childers! Both authors will discuss their careers, read sections from their books, and answer audience questions.

Genealogy & Local History Club

Sun, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

A monthly meeting for genealogists and historians

Classical Music Sunday - Lexington Community Orchestra

Sun, Apr 13, 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.

Queer Car Workshop

Sun, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ people to teach one another about basic car mechanics!

Sunday Stitching

Sun, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Do you enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, or sewing? Grab your current project and join us every fourth Sunday for social stitching! All skill levels welcome.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Apr 14, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Conflict Resolution

Mon, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on conflict resolution.

Baby Social Time: - Let's Make Art!

Mon, Apr 14, 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. Dress for a mess.

Mon, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 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.

Mon, Apr 14, 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.

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

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

Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

Mon, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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.

Chess Club

Tue, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area

Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for recreational Chess Club! Here, you can build community, learn strategies and have fun playing chess. All ages are welcome!

SongFarmers of Lexington - Community Jam

Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch

Join the Songfarmers of Lexington for a community jam at the Tates Creek Branch. Bring your instrument, your voice, a song, or all three! Listeners and all skill levels are welcome.

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Conflict Resolutions

Tue, Apr 15, 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.

Tue, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on Conflict Resolutions.

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - Check back soon for the next title to be discussed,

Wed, Apr 16, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

This group reads a variety of both fiction and non-fiction recommended titles. We meet the third Wednesday morning each month.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Apr 16, 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.

Wed, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

It Is Written: Artist Spotlight - Kentucky Music & Poetry Artist Spotlight - All Ages Welcome

Wed, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Join us at Northside to celebrate Lexington's talent with live performances from local musicians and poets. The pieces, inspired by the city, will honor Lexington?s history and culture for 250Lex.

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

Wed, Apr 16, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Conflict Resolution

Thu, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on conflict resolution.

Thu, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Thu, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 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!

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Container Gardens, Raised Beds, & In-Ground Gardens

Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Join Kristen Pearson, farmer and gardener at Glitter Green Thumb, for an in-detail review of how to create each garden for maximum space usage & success along with the pros and cons of each option.

Little Chef of the Month

Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Little Chef of the Month!

Registration opens Tuesday, April 1 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Check Meowt Book Club - Pineville Trace

Thu, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 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.

Registration opens Thursday, March 27 2025 at 6:00pm

Southland Jamboree - Lincoln Mash & Heather Alley Band

Thu, Apr 17, 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, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 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.

Music and Movement! - For ages 0-5

Fri, Apr 18, 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.

Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Ms Samya to move and shake along with some fun songs, then enjoy free music play and social time. For ages 0-5 with a caregiver. No registration required.

Fri, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 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.

Preschoolers Explore: Gardening

Fri, Apr 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.

Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Have your little one flex their green thumbs while they explore gardening. These activities will exercise skills used for early literacy. No registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.