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Sewing into Korean Dress: Hanbok!

2024-08-24 11:00:00 2024-08-24 12:30:00 America/New_York Sewing into Korean Dress: Hanbok! Join us for sewing classes to learn about sewing and Korean culture. We will make simple versions of the traditional Korean dress, the Hanbok. Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Saturday, August 24
11:00am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-24 11:00:00 2024-08-24 12:30:00 America/New_York Sewing into Korean Dress: Hanbok! Join us for sewing classes to learn about sewing and Korean culture. We will make simple versions of the traditional Korean dress, the Hanbok. Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Eastside Branch

Makerspace

Join us for sewing classes to learn about sewing and Korean culture. We will make simple versions of the traditional Korean dress, the Hanbok.

After making our beautiful garments, we'll celebrate the Korean Full Moon Festival, Chuseok, with a fashion walk and tasty Korean food. Beginners are welcome! Please bring your own fabrics; 100% cotton is preferred. The other materials will be provided. Registration is required, for ages 13+. Participants are recommended to attend all four sessions. Snacks might contain nuts. For more information, please contact EJ Bae at ebae@lexpublib.org

Eastside Branch

Phone: 859-231-5500

Hours
We're closed Monday September 02 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 03 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Eastside Branch is located near the intersection of Man 'o War Boulevard and Palumbo Drive.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Sep 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us for sewing classes to learn about sewing and Korean culture. We will make simple versions of the traditional Korean dress, the Hanbok.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Sep 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us for "Toddler Art Start: Macaroni Art and Hispanic Heritage" where toddlers will create vibrant, hands-on macaroni art celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the traditional art and culture.

Sat, Sep 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Sensory play and social time designed to be inclusive, autism friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children who have a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!

Rescheduled
Sat, Sep 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Saturday, September 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch
Disney Pin Trading Event--Let's do some more trading!

Sat, Sep 07, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch
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, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Ages 11 & up.

Sat, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Join 2023 James Beard Leadership Award winner Jim Embry for an engaging and inspirational conversation about sustainable communities and food justice. Available on livestream.

Sat, Sep 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read. Stop by to discuss your recent read and get recommendations in new genres.

Sat, Sep 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area
Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for Chess Club! All are welcome! Beginners, prodigies and everyone in between! Learn strategies and build community!

Sun, Sep 08, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch
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, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full

Sun, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Have a snack while you read, sing, and play in both English and Spanish. For families. No registration required.

Sun, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Sun, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ people to teach one another about basic car mechanics!

Mon, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Sep 09, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Mon, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Stop by Central for a screening of a classic movie in the Farish Theater!

Mon, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

Mon, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.

Mon, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Attend an informational meeting to learn more about the library's new self-paced online construction trades learning program. Application process will be discussed. Registration required. 

Tue, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Tue, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
The title selected for September 10 is "Small Mercies" by Dennis Lehane.

Tue, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Tue, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Sep 10, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Tue, Sep 10, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to learn about laser engraving and how to create designs to engrave. During this class we will create a design that will be engraved on custom wooden ink pens.
This event is full

Tue, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!

Tue, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to play sports with robots! We will use Spheros to play soccer, Ozobots to play football and more. For Grades 3-12.

Tue, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Let's learn make a sugar and honey scrub that's simple and good for your skin.

Tue, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Teens and tweens can drop in to the Beaumont Branch to sculpt dragon eyes out of air dry clay! Materials provided while supplies last.

Tue, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.

Wed, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Wed, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Wed, Sep 11, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to search, download and slice a design for the 3d printer! Acompáñenos para aprender a buscar, descargar y cortar un diseño para la impresora 3D.

Wed, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Wed, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
A simple yet pretty indoor wreath in fall-patterned paper to get into the spirit of autumn! While supplies last. No registration required.

Wed, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your curiosity and creativity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! For Grades 3-12.

Wed, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.

Wed, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.

Wed, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Celebrate classical music month as you snack and paint to tunes by Dvorak, Vivaldi and more!

Thu, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Thu, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Thu, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Budding preschool artists and their caregivers can explore art using a variety of materials and styles.

Thu, Sep 12, 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join us for some fun activities and discussion based on our pick of the month! (for middle school level).

Thu, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Thu, Sep 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Grades 3-12

Thu, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

Thu, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
All ages film series, featuring kid-friendly animated films in Spanish. Spanish learning activities provided. Registration is not required.

Cancelled
Thu, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch
Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!

Thu, Sep 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to play sports with robots! We will use Spheros to play soccer, Ozobots to play football and more. For Grades 3-12.

Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by listening to the story "Radiant Child" by Javaka Steptoe and paint a mural inspired by Jean Michele Basquiat. Recommended for families with children ages 6+

Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch
Join us for Tween Academy, our monthly program!

Thu, Sep 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Life doesn't come with instructions, but we can help! Whether you're new to living on your own or planning to leave the nest soon, come learn about different life skills at this series of workshops.

Thu, Sep 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Thu, Sep 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Attend an informational meeting to learn more about the library's new self-paced online construction trades learning program. Application process will be discussed. Registration required. 

Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! This month's pick is "The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels" by Janice Hallett.

Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Fri, Sep 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Sep 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Fri, Sep 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Fri, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Fri, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A Special Friday the 13th Treat

Fri, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us for "Preschoolers Explore: Eastside Construction Site" where kids will build with blocks, magnatiles, Lincoln logs, and more, fostering creativity and fun!

Fri, Sep 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Does Friday the 13th have you feeling nervous? Come relax and make some crafts meant to bring good luck! For ages 6-12. No registration required.

Sat, Sep 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Not an artist? Not a problem! We provide the art supplies, you provide the creativity during this open art program.

Sat, Sep 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace,Children's Program Room
Join us for sewing classes to learn about sewing and Korean culture. We will make simple versions of the traditional Korean dress, the Hanbok.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Sep 14, 1:30pm - 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, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
You are who you eat.

Sat, Sep 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
A simple yet pretty indoor wreath in fall-patterned paper to get into the spirit of autumn! While supplies last. No registration required.

Sat, Sep 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about using bullet journals to track personally meaningful data in fun and creative ways. For middle and high school. Registration recommended.

Sat, Sep 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch - Small Meeting Room
If you are an enthusiast of reading anything cozy, charming, whimsical, heartwarming and cottagecore - then this is a club for you! For adults.

Sun, Sep 15, 1:30pm - 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, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full

Sun, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple Cathedral Windows quilt. Fabric and sewing tools provided while supplies last.
This event is full

Sun, Sep 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.

Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Sep 16, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Mon, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Representatives from Kentucky Fair Housing Council and Legal Aid of the Bluegrass will present information and answer questions about Rental Housing issues in Lexington and Central Kentucky.

Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Teen Space
Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

Mon, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

Mon, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Representatives from Kentucky Fair Housing Council and Legal Aid of the Bluegrass will present information and answer questions about Rental Housing issues in Lexington and Central Kentucky.

Mon, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.

Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room,Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Discover the beauty of nature as the seasons change. Enjoy stories about the great outdoors and engage in leaf crafts and nature scavenger hunts.

Tue, Sep 17, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Tue, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!

Tue, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about ocean pollution while we create devices that will cleanup an "ocean" in a tub. For Grades 3-12.

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Come and celebrate Hispanic heritage month, we'll jam to our favorite Latine artist and try to recreate Adrian Hernandez AKA Ugly Primo's iconic album artwork for Un Verano SIn Ti.

Tue, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.

Tue, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month featuring discussions and culinary work from a Puerto Rican woman-owned business.

Wed, Sep 18, 9:30am - 10:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
This group is for anyone and everyone interested in reading and talking about it. If you've been wanting to join a book group, but not sure how find one; this may be the group for you.

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Wed, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Wed, Sep 18, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about libraries with fun activities and lots of pretend play! Make your own pretend library card! For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. No registration required.

Wed, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your curiosity and creativity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! For Grades 3-12.

Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with science! We'll also discover legends about Mexico's volcanoes. For grades K-5. No reservations required.

Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.

Wed, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.

Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join other seniors in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.

Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Have fun with messy play for toddlers and preschoolers! Dress for mess!

Thu, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Thu, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Preschoolers will create art with paint and playdough inspired by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Recommended for children age 3-5 and caregivers.

Thu, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

Thu, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about ocean pollution while we create devices that will cleanup an "ocean" in a tub. For Grades 3-12.

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Ages 11 & up.

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Get ready to mix, bake, and enjoy delicious foods from around the world! This month we will learn how to pack our own lunches. Registration Required. For tweens (8-12).
This event is full

Thu, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Girls in 4th and 5th grade join us for a fun STEAM activity and make your own rope runner. Express your creativity and decorate your rope runner, while you learn about weights, balance, and more!

Thu, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
Bring your own project or just an idea! All fiber crafts are encouraged to join, including knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, weaving, needlepoint, cross-stitch, punch needle, and more. Located at the Makerspace at Eastside Ages 13+ All skill levels welcome.

Thu, Sep 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lexington Humane Society - Habicattery Room
Love cats and books? Us too! Meet up with us at the Lexington Humane Society's Main Adoption Center Habicattery Room to discuss this month's cat themed book while surrounded by adoptable cats.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Fri, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Fri, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Fri, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Fri, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Fri, Sep 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Gallery
Live music, trivia contest, food by Pasta Garage, and a new exhibit featuring the metal sculpture of Louisville artist Craig Kaviar.

Fri, Sep 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Central Library Trivia IN 3D!

Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Provided by the Cincinnati Museum Center

Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Kentucky Court records are filled with invaluable history about our state's past, its inhabitants, and its events. Learn how to research Chancery or equity court records to learn details.

Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Join Alyssa Ollier from the Kentucky Historical Society for this workshop covering basic digitization and digital preservation.

Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Make a beautiful suncatcher with sparkling beads and special beads that change color in the sun! Learn how those special beads work.

Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to learn the hand quilting technique of English Paper Piecing.

Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Analyze human skull replicas to determine the sex and ethnicity of a fictional victim.

Sat, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Presented by Kentucky Humanities, Rachel Lee Rogers portrays Jean Ritchie. This program is part of Kentucky Legends, a series exploring our state's culture, history, and lore.

Sat, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
A book club dedicated to discussing books by black authors. Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Please contact asipple-mcgraw@lexpublib.org for a reserved library copy of the featured title.

Cancelled
Sat, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch
A book club dedicated to discussing books by black authors. Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Please contact asipple-mcgraw@lexpublib.org for a reserved library copy of the featured title.

Sat, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch
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, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Disney Pin Trading Event--Let's do some more trading!

Sat, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area
Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for Chess Club! All are welcome! Beginners, prodigies and everyone in between! Learn strategies and build community!

Sat, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Provided by the Cincinnati Museum Center

Sun, Sep 22, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Stop by Central for a screening of a classic movie in the Farish Theater for Hispanic Heritage Month!

Sun, Sep 22, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch
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, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full

Sun, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Celebrate your furry friend by making string art dedicated to them!
Registration opens Sunday, September 15 2024 at 9:00am

Sun, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Are you an adult who likes to read children's books? Together we will find that door to fairyland, ask interesting questions, and get to know some children's books.

Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Sep 23, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Mon, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens.

Mon, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.

Tue, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
The title selected for September 24 is "How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water" by Angie Cruz.

Tue, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 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.

Tue, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!

Tue, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore math with art! We will create colorful art using rulers and lines. For Grades 3-12.

Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage month as we paint our own cantaritos de barro.

Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to learn about laser engraving and how to create designs to engrave. During this class we will create a design that will be engraved on custom wooden ink pens.
This event is full

Tue, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.

Tue, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making Guatemalan Worry Dolls!

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your curiosity and creativity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! For Grades 3-12.

Wed, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join our Young English Learners Book Club! We'll read exciting picture books and have fun with activities based on the stories.

Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Hear from expert practitioners in the highly sought after fields of Information Technology and Cybersecurity!

Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to search, download and slice a design for the 3d printer! Acompáñenos para aprender a buscar, descargar y cortar un diseño para la impresora 3D.
Registration opens Sunday, September 15 2024 at 5:00pm

Wed, Sep 25, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Stop by Central for a screening of a classic movie in the Farish Theater for Hispanic Heritage Month!

Wed, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.

Thu, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Hispanic Heritage Month for the little ones! Enjoy crafts, music, and other activities for toddlers and preschoolers.

Thu, Sep 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.

Thu, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

Thu, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!

Thu, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore math with art! We will create colorful art using rulers and lines. For Grades 3-12.

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by creating your own artificial heart, an invention of Argentinian surgeon, Domingo Liotta. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a process art program exploring how to combine watercolors with various materials to create unique pieces of art. Dress for mess! Recommended for ages 6-10.

Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Learn how to craft your story through zines, with local romance author Kaitlyn Hill!

Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Life doesn't come with instructions, but we can help! Whether you're new to living on your own or planning to leave the nest soon, come learn about different life skills at this series of workshops.

Thu, Sep 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Thu, Sep 26, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Online Program - Online Program
Attend an informational meeting to learn more about the library's new self-paced online construction trades learning program. Application process will be discussed. Registration required.  

Thu, Sep 26, 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, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Fri, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Fri, Sep 27, 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.

Sat, Sep 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Join Danielle of Octane Design Studios as they explore some of their favorite marketing and branding projects to help you crack the code on your next digital marketing design project.

Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!

Sat, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
A brief introduction to Native American research

Sat, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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. For Grades 3-12

Sat, Sep 28, 1:30pm - 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, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy a story followed by hands-on STEAM activities. For families with children ages 4 and up. No registration required.

Sat, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside - Porch
Join us for a teen cyanotype workshop! Teen Patrons (and young adults) can come and learn about the cyanotype photography process while making their own print to take home! *registration required*

Sat, Sep 28, 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.

Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Join us each month to learn about a new artist or art form, then create a unique work inspired by their style (with a touch of your own!)

Cancelled
Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
Vibe in the Tates Creek teen area and play video games!

Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
Work with the Talented Minds group to hone your mental toughness and ball with trained athletes!

Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create glow in the dark bouncy balls and lava lamps! For Grades 3-12. Registration required. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
Registration opens Saturday, September 14 2024 at 9:00am

Sun, Sep 29, 1:30pm - 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, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full

Sun, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
LGBTQ+ Board game club meeting

Sun, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Bite Club: A Cookbook Club

Mon, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Sep 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.

Mon, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us for our Play-Doh Party! Kids of all ages can enjoy free sculpting, creating Play-Doh food, and molding animals.

Mon, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with folk art.

Mon, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by creating Siku pan flues and discover Andean art, culture and music!

Mon, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting Guatemala, exploring the ruins, and learning some Guatemalan crafts. For grades K-5. No reservations required.

Mon, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM lab to make glowing paint masterpieces under black lights! For grades 3-12. Registration required. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
Registration opens Saturday, September 14 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos. Paints, brushes, and canvas will be provided.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 10 2024 at 5:00pm

Mon, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.

Mon, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Attend an informational meeting to learn more about the library's new self-paced online construction trades learning program. Application process will be discussed. Registration required.  

Tue, Oct 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, Oct 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 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.

Tue, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Calling all Scooby Doo fans! This TeenTober you can help the Scooby gang solve their latest case! Registration required.

Tue, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us as we read Splish, Splash, Baby by Karen Katz and discuss bath time and how to make it fun and safe.

Tue, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Want to see your art in print?

Tue, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Join us to kick off fall break and TeenTober to build a spoooooky diorama! (registration required, for teens and tweens)
Registration opens Tuesday, September 10 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create glow in the dark slime! For Grades 3-12. Registration required. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
Registration opens Saturday, September 14 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Choose your favorite character and join us for friendly competition for our first Super Smash Bros tournament. There will be prizes.

Tue, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss Artemis by Andy Weir!

Tue, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.

Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Oct 02, 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, Oct 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, Oct 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, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more. Or bring your own project to work on in the space.  Visit lexpublib.org/makerspace for more details on equipment available.

Wed, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Just in time for fall, make a paper pumpkin, two different ways. Unleash your creativity!

Wed, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
'Somos Heroes' is an animation workshop focused on teaching Spanish-speaking and bilingual teens the basics of animation, character design, and story telling. Registration required.

Wed, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to celebrate Teentober by exploring light painting photography. We'll use long exposure and lights to create photos with glowing messages & designs! For Grades 6-12. Registration Required.

Wed, Oct 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, Oct 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.

Wed, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study 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.

Thu, Oct 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, Oct 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, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Oct 03, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
"On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was." Celebrate TeenTober with a Mean Girls Double Feature! Mean Girls (2004) at 12:30 Mean Girls (2024) at 2:30

Thu, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more. Or bring your own project to work on in the space.  Visit lexpublib.org/makerspace for more details on the equipment available.

Thu, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Tempur Sealy Children?s Discovery Zone
Play giant versions of the board games you love. Recommended for grades K-5. No registration required.

Thu, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come play with Legos while we watch The Lego Batman Movie. Superhero costumes encouraged! For families. No registration required.

Thu, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Enjoy watching "Cars" with dimmed lights, a comfortable volume, and PLENTY of sensory toys! Open to anyone who has difficulty with a traditional movie viewing atmosphere.

Rescheduled
Thu, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, September 26, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch
Learn how to craft your story through zines, with local romance author Kaitlyn Hill!

Thu, Oct 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!

Thu, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Thu, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club!

Thu, Oct 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, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Fri, Oct 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, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Introduce computational thinking and free coding resources to kids during our preschool Coder Time.

Fri, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more. Or bring your own project to work on in the space.  Visit lexpublib.org/makerspace for more details on the equipment available.

Fri, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Children's Program Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Come one, come all to a Renaissance Faire at the library!

Fri, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Story Area
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Reference Area
Drop off your old puzzles at the Central Branch to receive a ticket to swap with a new one on October 5th! One ticket for each puzzle received!

Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Explore the keys to nurturing creativity with author Jenny Leigh Hodgins as she engages in hands-on activities to spark your creative flow and sign copies of her latest books.

Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your preschooler while they explore different art mediums and make their own art inspired by famous Latine Artists. No registration required. Dress for mess.

Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Sensory play and social time designed to be inclusive, autism friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children who have a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!

Sat, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch
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, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Ages 11 & up.

Sat, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read. Stop by to discuss your recent read and get recommendations in new genres.

Sat, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area
Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for Chess Club! All are welcome! Beginners, prodigies and everyone in between! Learn strategies and build community!

Sun, Oct 06, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch
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, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full

Sun, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Sun, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Have a snack while you read, sing, and play in both English and Spanish. For families. No registration required.

Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Oct 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.

Mon, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
'Somos Heroes' is an animation workshop focused on teaching Spanish-speaking and bilingual teens the basics of animation, character design, and story telling. Registration required.

Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Immerse yourself in the classic mystery game!
Registration opens Monday, September 16 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.