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Genealogy Club

Dawes Rolls
2024-09-28 13:00:00 2024-09-28 15:00:00 America/New_York Genealogy Club A brief introduction to Native American research Central Library - Kentucky Room

Saturday, September 28
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-28 13:00:00 2024-09-28 15:00:00 America/New_York Genealogy Club A brief introduction to Native American research Central Library - Kentucky Room

Central Library

Kentucky Room

A brief introduction to Native American research

Join the Genealogy Club for a brief introduction to the Dawes Rolls, the lists of people accepted between 1898 and 1914 by the Dawes Commission as members of these five Indian tribes: Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw and Seminole.

And then stick around to discuss genealogy with other like-minded researchers!

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy & Family History |

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Central Library
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Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
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Toddler Storytime
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Oct 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.
Fall Cricut Workshop - Heat-Transfer Tote Bags
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Eastside Branch - Makerspace
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STEAM Lab Drop In: Glow in the Dark Perler Beads
Tue, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab make glow in the dark perler beads creations! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
Discover Illusions
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about and create your own optical illusions and see if you can master the impossible! For grades K-5. No reservations required.
Teen Tuesday - Capoeira
Tue, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning some basic capoeira moves and music led by Professor Charuto of Volta por Cima.
LPL Digital Resources Workshop
Tue, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
An introduction to the various digital resources offered by the Lexington Public Library, from our eLibrary to online databases!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Oct 08, 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.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Preschool Storytime
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Oct 09, 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.
Somos Heroes
Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
'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.
Registration is now closed
Let's Make: Alebrijes Hand Puppets
Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making Alebrijes-inspired hand puppets!
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Wed, Oct 09, 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! For Grades 3-12.
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Full STEAM Ahead - Spa Science
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Make your own fizzy bath products, and learn the science behind them. Recommended for ages 6-12. Dress for mess. No reservations required.
Let's Read - Last Stop on Market Street
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an award-winning picture book by a Mexican-American author. Then do activities based on the book. For grades K-5. No registration required.
Tween Academy with UK 4-H Youth Development - Careers in Communications and Expressive Arts
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us for Tween Academy, our monthly program!
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 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.
Open Mic Night - featuring Katerina Stoykova
Wed, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Share your poetry, spoken word and more! Content should be appropriate for teens and adults and limited to 3-4 minutes.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Oct 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.
Adventures in DIY - Hip Hop Snack and Paint
Wed, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Snack and Paint
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 10, 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.
Un-Assigned Reading - Homeschool Book Club
Thu, Oct 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join us for some fun activities and discussion based on our pick of the month! (for middle school level).
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Oct 10, 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.
Homeschool STEAM
Thu, Oct 10, 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
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Oct 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!
Spanish Movies for All Ages
Thu, Oct 10, 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.
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
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STEAM Lab Drop In: Glow in the Dark Perler Beads
Thu, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
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Thu, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Have sew much fun creating a pumpkin plushie that is made using basic sewing techniques. Recommended for 8 to12 year-olds. No registration required. While supplies last.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Oct 10, 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.
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Thu, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 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 - Pat Harbison Quartet
Thu, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 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.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Oct 11, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Oct 11, 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.
Create: Open Studio - Hispanic Heritage Month: Wifredo Lam
Sat, Oct 12, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Oct 12, 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.
Horror Murder Movie Club - Ernest Scared Stupid
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Hey Vern!
Reading Rainbow: Teen & Tween Storytime - All About Music!
Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Happy TeenTober! Oh, the nostalgia! We're introducing Reading Rainbow, remixed for teens and tweens! Join us for a unique and retro experience! This session will be about all things music!
Cozy Book Club
Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
If you are an enthusiast of reading anything cozy, charming, whimsical, and heartwarming - then this is a club for you! For adults.
Teen STEAM: Cryptid Creations
Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Teentober by creating cryptids! We will explore cryptids & create a mini Mothman with light up eyes. For grades 6-12. Registration Recommended
Cancelled
Spooky Movie Double Feature
Sun, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch
Halloween is fast approaching so let's enjoy some (Movie) frights!
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Oct 13, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Oct 13, 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
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Oct 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.
Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Hand-sew a quilt block each month.
Sun, Oct 13, 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.
Queer Car Workshop
Sun, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ people to teach one another about basic car mechanics!
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Oct 14, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 14, 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 14, 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Oct 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.
Somos Heroes
Mon, Oct 14, 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.
Registration is now closed
U.S. Citizenship Class
Mon, Oct 14, 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.
Kids Learn About Trees!
Mon, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us for a brief science lesson and fun crafts to learn about these wonderful, colorful plants.
Intermediate ESOL - English on the Small Screen
Mon, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.
Adventures in DIY - Potion Party
Mon, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Indulge in a spooky spa experience by creating your very own shower melts, bath salts, and sugar scrubs.
This event is full
Impresión 3D de las Litopfanías Conmemorativas - 3D Printed Memorial Lithophanes
Mon, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Únase a nosotros mientras nos preparamos para el Día de los Muertos con una clase sobre cómo hacer fotografías impresas en 3D, como monumentos conmemorativos para aquellos que hemos perdido.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 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.
Homeschool Hangout - Spooky Fun
Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Get into the spooky spirit with spooky fun! Create pumpkin decorations, play outdoor games, and dive into thrilling VR video games Recommended for kids ages 0-7
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Oct 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.
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Tue, Oct 15, 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!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Bones & Beyond - Exploring the Skeletal System
Tue, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab explore and learn about bones with hands-on activities! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
Teen Tuesday - VR Fright Night
Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room,Teen Treehouse
Lets face our fears with Virtual Reality headsets and and play a little beat saber this TeenTober!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
Teen Bad Art Night
Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Come to the Northside Branch this TeenTober for Bad Art Night! We'll listen to music and try to make the worst art we can!
Early Bird Book Discussion Group - This month we will continue discussion about Grapes of Wrath
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime: Trees!
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
As part of Lexington's Tree Week, join us for a special tree themed storytime. We'll enjoy a story, songs, rhymes, and an activity all themed around trees. For toddlers and their adults.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
Explore: Sensory Friendly Play
Wed, Oct 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Sensory play, crafts, & more based on "Five Little Pumpkins." This is designed to be inclusive, autism friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children who have a developmental age of 2-8 years.
Somos Heroes
Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
'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.
Registration is now closed
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Wed, Oct 16, 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! For Grades 3-12.
Full STEAM Ahead - Spa Science
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Make your own fizzy bath products, and learn the science behind them. Recommended for ages 6-12. Dress for mess. No reservations required.
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 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.
Spooky Paint Pour
Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us as we pour acrylic paints into mesmerizing patterns. Use fall themed colors on canvas or decorate wooden cutout pumpkins, cats, and bats! Materials will be provided.
This event is full
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Oct 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.
Senior Social Hour - Fall Craft
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Join other seniors in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Poster Design Class
Thu, Oct 17, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to create your own custom designed poster. *Class will be taught in English and Spanish.*
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
Preschoolers Explore: Halloween Mad Science
Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Children and caregivers will explore fun science concepts together with hands on activities including pumpkin volcanoes, floating ghosts, and more. Recommended for children age 3-5 with caregiver.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Oct 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!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Bones & Beyond - Exploring the Skeletal System
Thu, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab explore and learn about bones with hands-on activities! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
Little Chef of the Month
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Get ready to mix, bake, and enjoy delicious foods from around the world! This month we will make healthy Halloween treats. Registration Required. For tweens (8-12).
This event is full
Fiber Happy Hour
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 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.
Check Meowt Book Club - The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
Thu, Oct 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.
Southland Jamboree - Mash Grass
Thu, Oct 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.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 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.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Oct 18, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Oct 18, 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.
Musical Discoveries with the Lexington Philharmonic
Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join the Lexington Philharmonic for a hands-on music lab featuring a Maky-Maky station with musical fruits and an instrument petting zoo. Explore the magic of music for all ages!
Family Maker Time - Sugar Skulls Painting
Fri, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Come celebrate by painting 3D printed sugar skulls. You can choose to add them to the Ofrenda for Day of the Dead. Registration recommended. *While supplies last*
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
3D Printing - Memorial Lithophanes
Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace as we prepare for Día De Los Muertos with a class on making 3D printed photographs, called lithophanes, as memorials for those we've lost.
This event is full
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Dungeons & Dragons
Creepy Crafting Party
Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Celebrate TeenTober by coming to a Creepy Crafting Party! There will be zombie dolls, spooky origami, and doll head planters to help get you in the Halloween spirit!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Oct 19, 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.
Black Voices Book Club
Sat, Oct 19, 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.
Kentucky Legends: American Indians Today - Current Issues, Laws and Education
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
This program is part of Kentucky Legends, a series exploring our state's culture, history, and lore.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
In Conversation with David Arnold & Shawn Pryor - on how to write a graphic novel
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
David Arnold (Luminous Beings) and Shawn Pryor (The Great Explorer of Mammoth Cave: A Graphic Novel Biography of Stephen Bishop) will discuss their latest works.
Chess Club
Sat, Oct 19, 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!
Spooky Skele-bration
Sat, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space,Meeting Room D
Play Halloween themed games of skill and challenge! For kids ages 8+
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Oct 20, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Oct 20, 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
Adventures in DIY - Sugar Skulls
Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by decorating sugar skulls! Add one to our community ofrenda or take it home for yours.
Registration opens Sunday, October 13 2024 at 9:00am
Classical Music Sunday - Piano with Four Hands
Sun, Oct 20, 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.
Thriller! Face Painting
Sun, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Come get undead-ready for Lexington's annual Thriller Parade! Join us for Zombie make up tutorials (and some less scary options) while supplies last! (TeenTober program, for middle and high school)
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Oct 21, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 21, 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 21, 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.
Let's Have a Ball Obstacle Course
Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Test your gross motor skills on our obstacle course! For toddlers and preschoolers. No registration required.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Oct 21, 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.
Somos Heroes
Mon, Oct 21, 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.
Registration is now closed
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Teen Space
Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!
U.S. Citizenship Class
Mon, Oct 21, 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.
Intermediate ESOL - English on the Small Screen
Mon, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 22, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 22, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Oct 22, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Tue, Oct 22, 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!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Bat Science
Tue, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Bat week! We will learn about bats with activities like an echolocation challenge & more! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM & Teentober program)
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
TeenTuesday - Creepy Halloween Art
Tue, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
We'll repurpose old picture frames to add spooky, creepy touches this TeenTober! While Supplies Last.
Fall Cricut Workshop - Heat-Transfer Tote Bags
Tue, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an extra spooky Cricut class.
This event is full
Evening Storytime
Tue, Oct 22, 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.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 23, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Oct 23, 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.
Adventures in DIY - Sewing 101
Wed, Oct 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Fall is here, and it's a wonderful time to start a new craft project. Let's make a simple fall tote bag together. Feel free to bring your own sewing machine. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 9 2024 at 9:00am
Somos Heroes
Wed, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
'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.
Registration is now closed
Young English Learners Book Club
Wed, Oct 23, 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.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Wed, Oct 23, 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! For Grades 3-12.
Emo Night - with Twilight
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Throwback to 2008 this TeenTober!
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 23, 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.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Oct 23, 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.
How the French and Indian War Helped Create Kentucky - Researching Your Family History using Land Grants
Wed, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Military historian, Walter Bowman, discusses the war with a closer look at conflicts in the Ohio Valley and the awarding of land warrant grants in Kentucky for military service. Online and In-person
Get Your Spook On! - A Not-So-Scary Storytime and Craft for ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Get your spook on with a not-so-scary story, and then stay to make a craft to decorate your house for Halloween! For ages 6-12, Registration required
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 24, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 24, 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.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Boo Bash at the Marksbury Family Branch
Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom,Tempur Sealy Children?s Discovery Zone,The Serrate Family Study Room,Keeneland Community Room,Community Room (A & B)
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.
Expungement Clinic & Resource Fair/Take Home Tote Bag - Need help with the justice-involved Expungement process?
Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Attend this Expungement Clinic event to learn about the process of criminal record expungement and how it may apply to you. Pick up a tote bag with relevant information to take home as well.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Oct 24, 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.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Oct 24, 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!
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Thu, Oct 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!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Bat Science
Thu, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Bat week! We will learn about bats with activities like an echolocation challenge & more! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM & Teentober program)
Marvelous Mummies
Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come learn all about ancient Egyptian mummies! We'll discuss how mummies are made, learn hieroglyphs, and decorate our own sarcophagus. Program appropriate for ages 8-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, October 10 2024 at 4:00pm
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 24, 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.
Cult Classics Book Club - Neverending Story
Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
What will you name the Childlike Empress?
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Oct 25, 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.
Boo Bash at Eastside
Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room,Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.
Collaborative Crossword
Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch
What's a thirteen letter word for two or more people working together for a special purpose? Collaboration!
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Oct 25, 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.
Afterschool Monster Mash
Fri, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
No tricks, only treats, at the Marksbury Family Branch while you craft, play, and have a scary good time! No registration required.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Art Start: Paint a Wooden Car
Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Rev up your creativity at Eastside where kids will paint and decorate their own wooden cars with provided materials, including various paint colors and stickers, to create a unique, hand-painted car.
Chair Yoga
Sat, Oct 26, 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!
This event is full
Lego Club
Sat, Oct 26, 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
History of Halloween and Horror
Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Halloween is almost upon us, so join us as we learn a little history of Halloween and how horror in literature and movies became synonymous with this ancient tradition.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Oct 26, 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.
Family STEAM Time
Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Enjoy a story followed by hands-on STEAM activities. For families with children ages 4 and up. No registration required.
Switch It Up Saturday
Sat, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
Happy TeenTober! Vibe in the Tates Creek teen area and play video games!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Art Attack! - Hispanic Heritage Month: Wifredo Lam
Sat, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month during TeenTober and 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!).
Paper Marigolds for Día de Los Muertos
Sat, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM lab to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about Día de Los Muertos and creating paper marigolds! For grades 3-12 and families
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Oct 27, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Oct 27, 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.
LGBTQ+ Board Game Club - A welcoming and inclusive space for gaming
Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
LGBTQ+ Board game club meeting
Bite Club: A Cookbook Club - Pasta-bilities Edition
Sun, Oct 27, 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.
Cult Classics Club - The Neverending Story
Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Read the book, see the movie!
Adventures in DIY - Halo Crowns
Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Spooky headband workshop
Registration opens Monday, October 14 2024 at 9:00am
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Oct 28, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 28, 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 28, 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.
Boo Bash at Northside
Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged! For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. No registration required.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Oct 28, 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.
Somos Heroes
Mon, Oct 28, 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.
Registration is now closed
U.S. Citizenship Class
Mon, Oct 28, 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.
Make It Mondays - Literary Crafting Hour
Mon, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens.
Learn To Paint
Mon, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
Ghost Painting - for teens
Mon, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Repurpose old paintings by adding some spooky touches this TeenTober!
Let's Play: Spooky Trivia
Mon, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate the spooky season by testing your knowledge of all things creepy... you just might win some candy or prizes! For ages 8 and up. No registration required.
Intermediate ESOL - English on the Small Screen
Mon, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 29, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 29, 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.
Boo Bash at Tates Creek
Tue, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Oct 29, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Tue, Oct 29, 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!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Monster Engineering Challenge
Tue, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to design a monster with a twist! We'll explore "monster genetics" to determine our creations. For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
TeenTuesday - Halloween Makeup
Tue, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Let's learn how to do some simple but cool and spooky Halloween Makeup, taught by local artist Jenny B.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Oct 29, 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.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 30, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Cancelled
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Boo Bash at Beaumont
Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Small Meeting Room
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged! For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. No registration required.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Oct 30, 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.
Somos Heroes
Wed, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
'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.
Registration is now closed
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Wed, Oct 30, 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! For Grades 3-12.
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 30, 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.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Oct 30, 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.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 31, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 31, 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.
Boo Bash at Central
Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged! For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. No registration required.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Oct 31, 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.
Horror Murder Movie Club - The Black Cat
Thu, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Horror Halloween Classic
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Oct 31, 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: Monster Engineering Challenge
Thu, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to design a monster with a twist! We'll explore "monster genetics" to determine our creations. For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Poster Design Class
Thu, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to create your own custom designed poster. *Class will be taught in English and Spanish.*
Registration opens Monday, October 21 2024 at 5:00pm
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Oct 31, 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.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Oct 31, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 31, 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.
A Celtic Music Halloween - With the Paul Brock Band
Thu, Oct 31, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
An evening of Celtic music on America's second-most Celtic holiday of the year!
Picture Book Month Celebration - Vote for your favorite picture book DOG character!
Fri, Nov 01, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Central Library
Celebrate the Picture Books and Election Day. The children's department will have a voting booth setup from October 31 - November 11.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Nov 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Fri, Nov 01, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Nov 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Nov 01, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Nov 01, 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.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Fri, Nov 01, 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.
Picture Book Month Celebration - Vote for your favorite picture book DOG character!
Sat, Nov 02, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Central Library
Celebrate the Picture Books and Election Day. The children's department will have a voting booth setup from October 31 - November 11.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Explore: Sensory Social Time
Sat, Nov 02, 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!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Nov 02, 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.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Nov 02, 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.
Chess Club
Sat, Nov 02, 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!
Hooked on Books - Trilogies Pt. 1
Sat, Nov 02, 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.
Picture Book Month Celebration - Vote for your favorite picture book DOG character!
Sun, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Celebrate the Picture Books and Election Day. The children's department will have a voting booth setup from October 31 - November 11.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Nov 03, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Nov 03, 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.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Nov 03, 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.
Picture Book Month Celebration - Vote for your favorite picture book DOG character!
Mon, Nov 04, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Central Library
Celebrate the Picture Books and Election Day. The children's department will have a voting booth setup from October 31 - November 11.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Nov 04, 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Tempur Sealy Children?s Discovery Zone
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Nov 04, 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.
Preserving Local History - with The Kentucky Room
Mon, Nov 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
How well do you know your local history? Listen to a staff member from The Kentucky Room speak on the importance of preserving local history and learn how to access their local history collections!
U.S. Citizenship Class
Mon, Nov 04, 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.
Intermediate ESOL - English on the Small Screen
Mon, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.
UK Pharmacy Technician Academy Information Session - Begin a New Career as a Pharmacy Tech!
Mon, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
University of Kentucky Healthcare will soon accept applications for its competitive Pharmacy Technician training program. Attend this session to learn more!
Picture Book Month Celebration - Vote for your favorite picture book DOG character!
Tue, Nov 05, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Central Library
Celebrate the Picture Books and Election Day. The children's department will have a voting booth setup from October 31 - November 11.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Nov 05, 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.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Rescheduled
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Tuesday, November 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Nov 05, 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.
Baby University - Book Club and Social Hour
Tue, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us as we read Potty by Leslie Patricelli and discuss tips for potty training and signs of readiness.
Teen Craft: Aluminum Foil Sculptures
Tue, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Drop in to the Northside Branch to make sculptures out of aluminum foil! All materials provided while supplies last. No registration required. 
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
Rescheduled
Eastside Book Club
Tue, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Tuesday, November 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
Join us as we discuss Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Evening Storytime
Tue, Nov 05, 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.
Vote & Voice - Open Mic & Karaoke
Tue, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Celebrate Election Day by sounding off!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Tue, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community 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.
Picture Book Month Celebration - Vote for your favorite picture book DOG character!
Wed, Nov 06, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Central Library
Celebrate the Picture Books and Election Day. The children's department will have a voting booth setup from October 31 - November 11.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Nov 06, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 06, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Story Area
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Nov 06, 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.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Wed, Nov 06, 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! For Grades 3-12.
Come Write In! - for teens
Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Meet comics author & UK writing professor Rachel Elliott!
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Nov 06, 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.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Nov 06, 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.
Adventures in DIY - Button Pumpkins
Wed, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Create beautiful pumpkin-inspired décor using old buttons and canvas.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 30 2024 at 9:00am
Rescheduled
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Wed, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Tuesday, November 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch
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.
Picture Book Month Celebration - Vote for your favorite picture book DOG character!
Thu, Nov 07, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Central Library
Celebrate the Picture Books and Election Day. The children's department will have a voting booth setup from October 31 - November 11.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 07, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Nov 07, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Story Area
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Nov 07, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Nov 07, 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.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Nov 07, 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!
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Thu, Nov 07, 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!
Family Crafternoon: Cherokee Pinch Pots
Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Families will make a pinch pot inspired by the Cherokee Nation. Exercise your creativity and learn about one of Kentucky?s native tribes. Recommended for families with children ages 3-12.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Nov 07, 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.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Nov 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club
Thu, Nov 07, 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 "Daisy Darker" by Alice Feeney.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Nov 07, 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.
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