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Adventures in DIY

Paw Print String Art
2024-09-22 14:00:00 2024-09-22 15:00:00 America/New_York Adventures in DIY Celebrate your furry friend by making string art dedicated to them! Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Sunday, September 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-22 14:00:00 2024-09-22 15:00:00 America/New_York Adventures in DIY Celebrate your furry friend by making string art dedicated to them! Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Celebrate your furry friend by making string art dedicated to them!

Once you try string art, you’ll be hooked! Not only is it easier than it looks, but the results are so unique and beautiful and are a great gift for any season. We’ll provide everything you need to create a professional looking piece of artwork as a beginner. Let’s face it, we love our fur-babies and want everyone to know it!

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Creativity & Making |

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Marksbury Family Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
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Mon, Apr 13 9:30AM to 7:00PM
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Wed, Apr 15 9:30AM to 7:00PM
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The Marksbury Family Branch is located at the intersection of Versailles Road and Village Drive.

Upcoming Events

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Crafternoon: Color Your Own Sticker
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come color your own stickers! While supplies last.
Classical Music Sunday - Lexington Community Orchestra
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Apr 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Pirates Practice Kindness
Mon, Apr 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on kindness.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Apr 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Homeschool STEAM Jr.
Mon, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for a new hands-on STEAM program for ages 5?7, featuring fun monthly activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math!
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Apr 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Pirates Practice Kindness
Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on being kind.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Pirates Practice Kindness
Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on being kind.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Apr 21, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore the World of Birds
Tue, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to explore the world of birds with hands on activities! Please note that we will be using peanut butter to create birdfeeders in this program. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Teen Tuesday: Super Smash Tourney
Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Controllers ready? Battle it out and flex your skills and see who reigns supreme in our Super Smash Tournament!! No registration required.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
Lazy Lawncare - Sustainable care strategies
Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
We will discuss sustainable alternatives to traditional lawn care strategies.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
The Mental Health Benefits of Gardens & Gardening Safely - by the Master Gardeners and Fayette County Extension
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about the benefits and best practices of gardening on any scale: small pots to large raised beds. This program is for everyone interested in growing. registration not required
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Pirates Practice Kindness
Wed, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on kindness.
Cult Classics Book Club
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Pirates Practice Kindness
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on kindness.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Pirates Practice Kindness
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on empathy and kindness.
The Ms. Rachel Experience!
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Toddlers are invited to The Ms. Rachel Experience! Here, we will use sensory play, songs and dance to engage in an educational and joyous experience. 
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Master Gardeners & Plant Giveaways
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.
Crafternoon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Get creative and learn something new at our monthly crafternoon! Materials provided while supplies last.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore the World of Birds
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to explore the world of birds with hands on activities! Please note that we will be using peanut butter to create birdfeeders in this program. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Lazy Lawncare
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
Join UK Horticulture Department Extension Agent Reena Martin for an informative session on making lawncare simple.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschoolers Explore: Springtime Science
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore the science of the spring season. Dress for mess! For ages 3-5. No registration required.
STEAM Storytime
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for a fun and interactive STEAM Storytime, where preschoolers will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging stories, hands-on activities, and creative play!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Open Studio - Awesome Recycling Crafts!
Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Please bring your clean ready for recycling materials, and we will upcycling and repurpose the materials together.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Introduction to Laser Engraving
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn the process of using the laser engraver and make your own custom wooden coaster.
This event is full
Día de los niños - Day of the Child
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Enjoy family fun with a bilingual storytime, a book giveaway, crafts, games, and more! No registration required.
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults & older teens. Registration required. 2 - 3 PM
This event is full
Horror Murder Movie Club - Zodiac (R)
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A monthly horror movie to chill your bones
Lego Club
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
Poetry Workshop - with Lisa Low
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join poet Lisa Low (author of "Replica") in a beginner-friendly poetry writing workshop.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside 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.
Sunday Movie Classics - Braveheart (R)
Sun, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.
Cathedral Window Quilt Club
Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Quilting materials provided while supplies last. Hand sewing required. Please register and plan to attend.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Apr 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Apr 27, 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.
Learn to Paint
Mon, Apr 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
This event is full
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Apr 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
This event is full
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Apr 28, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Library Social Hour - Savor the Flavor: presented by Fayette County Extension
Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Caroline McMahan, Fayette County Extension Agent, will teach participants how to use herbs in home prepared meals. Registration recommended.
Early Readers Book Club - with Wild Birds Unlimited
Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us as we read Yasmin the Detective by Saadia Faruqi together and help Yasmin solve a mystery.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Spring Robot Challenge
Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for spring themed challenges with various robots like ozobots and spheros! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Canva Basics
Tue, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace as we explore the Canva toolset and explore different tools, methods, and features that you can use to make your next project perfect.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Apr 29, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Botanical Printing Make-and-Take - With Bluegrass Ladies Sporting
Wed, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the Beaumont Branch to create a botanical print! Registration recommended as supplies are limited.
This event is full
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Little Architects - For Preschool Ages
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Preschoolers are invited to Little Architects: This construction-based program is designed to encourage children to create their own structures using various materials and manipulatives.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Master Gardeners & Plant Giveaways
Thu, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Spring Robot Challenge
Thu, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for spring themed challenges with various robots like ozobots and spheros! Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
International Jazz Day - Dave McWhorter & Friends
Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A special Jazz at the Library
Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Eastside Branch
Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 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.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Everyday AI - Harness AI as a Powerful Ally with Octane Design Studios
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
In this Star Wars universe-themed workshop, discover how to harness the power of AI as a powerful ally in your everyday life.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Story Area
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Pokémon Trainer Meet Up
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room
Meet and hang out with other Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Adult Crafternoon
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Get crafty at Eastside!
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
STEM & Stuff - Tornado in a Jar
Sat, May 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. We're celebrating AAPI Heritage by learning about Tetsuya "Ted" Fujita and experimenting with tornadoes in jars!
Indie Lens Pop-Up Season 2025-26 - The Grocery List Show (Not Rated)
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba takes us to five bustling international grocery stores in America.
Stories from Creepy Kentucky - with author Keven McQueen
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Keven McQueen is a Senior Lecturer in the English Department at EKU and an author of 27 books on history, biography, the paranormal, and historical true crime. No registration required.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
In Conversation: Patti Callahan Henry - author of The Story She Left Behind
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join us for a special author event and book signing with New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry on Sunday, May 3rd at 2:00 PM.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Understanding GLP-1 Medications - presented by the LFUCG Health Department
Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore the benefits and risks of using medications like GLP-1 for weight loss or diabetes control and prevention. Registration is recommended but not required.
Baby Storytime
Mon, May 04, 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.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, May 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 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.
Cinco de Mayo Craftivities!
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Eastside will host a program designed for preschoolers. We will create take-home crafts like papel picado, musical instruments, pinatas and have some in-house face painting.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, May 05, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
3D Printing Workshop
Tue, May 05, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an information session on 3d printing where we?ll be exploring 3D printing basics like: How a 3D printer works, slicing files, and where to print. For ages 13+
Registration opens Tuesday, April 21 2026 at 12:30pm
STEAM Lab Drop In - Star Wars STEAM
Tue, May 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Star Wars hands-on activities! We will code robots, experiment with the green screen, make a lightsaber creation and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Cinco de Mayo Party!
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with activities and crafts at the library! For families.
Teen Tuesday: Laser tag
Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Test your skills and teamwork in an action packed laser tag match. No registration required. Teens and Tweens.
Eastside Book Club - Reading "Yellowface"
Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us each month as we gather to discuss a popular title chosen by the group. All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is "Yellowface"
Mindfulness - For Mental Health
Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Join us to discuss the importance of taking care of your mental health.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, May 06, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Cat Tales
Wed, May 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate National Pet Month by sharing purrfect cat stories and making cat art and cat toys for your own pet or to donate to a local rescue or shelter. Recommended for ages 3-5 with caregiver.
Discover Volcanic Mythology
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Learn about the science and mythology that explains the origin of volcanos. You'll also create a model volcano that erupts! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Hip-hop & Poetry Club (May 6 Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn
Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! Today we will be making a song and recording basics. Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, May 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.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 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.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, May 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!
Master Gardeners & Plant Giveaways
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Star Wars STEAM
Thu, May 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Star Wars hands-on activities! We will code robots, experiment with the green screen, make a lightsaber creation and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Taste of Nepal: Curry Cooking for Teens
Thu, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join local author and chef Babita Shrestha to learn how to make a fresh, seasonal Nepalese curry and explore the cultural history behind this flavorful dish during AAPI Month.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, May 07, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, May 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.
Mystery Book Club - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone-Benjamin Stevenson
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for Northside's monthly mystery book club. This month's pick is "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone" by Benjamin Stevenson.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 08, 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 Polka Dot Art
Fri, May 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Make art using polka dots and bubble wrap inspired by the work of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama! Dress for mess. For ages 3-5. No registration required.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Chair Yoga
Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
Gallery Talk: Daniel Graham
Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Gallery
Enjoy music and conversation by instrument maker Daniel Graham.
Horror Murder Movie Club - 3 Extremes
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Enjoy 3 horror shorts
Hooked on Books - AAPI Mysteries and Thrillers
Sat, May 09, 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.
Make & Chill - Fluid Art: Acrylic Paint Pouring
Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Drop in for our monthly teen DIY program! Materials provided while supplies last. This month, we're trying out acrylic paint pouring techniques. (Dress for mess!)
Bite Club - Romaine Calm: Salad Edition
Sun, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Get out of your cooking comfort zone in Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers. A new theme or cuisine will be represented by an array of cookbooks each meeting.
Paws to Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, May 10, 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.
AAPI Month: Learn to Make Vietnamese Coffee
Sun, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch
Stop by the Beaumont Branch to learn facts about Vietnamese coffee and sample a couple different types of Vietnamese coffee.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, May 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, May 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Let's Draw - Like Grace Lin
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Enjoy a story by an award-winning author and illustrator. Then learn how to draw one of the book's characters. Recommended for ages 5-11. No registration required.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, May 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 12, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, May 12, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
STEAM Lab Drop In - Weaving Wonders
Tue, May 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece by weaving! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Pokemon Club
Tue, May 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game. For ages 11-13
The ABC's of Credit Workshop - with REACH, Inc.
Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Instructor from REACH will teach the essentials of credit and its role in your personal finances.
3D Printing Workshop
Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an information session on 3d printing where we?ll be exploring 3D printing basics like: How a 3D printer works, slicing files, and where to print. For ages 13+
Registration opens Tuesday, April 28 2026 at 5:00pm
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Storytime
Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Group Study Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, May 13, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, May 13, 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.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Homeschool STEAM
Thu, May 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, art and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Ages 8-17
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, May 14, 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!
Master Gardeners & Plant Giveaways
Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Weaving Wonders
Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece by weaving! Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, May 14, 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 - Zach Brock Group
Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 15, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, May 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Gallery Reception - Revolutionary Threads
Fri, May 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Gallery
The opening of the Central Library Gallery's latest exhibit, commemorating America250.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschoolers Explore Construction
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Build and learn with hands-on activities. For preschoolers with a caregiver. No registration required.
Create With Polymer Clay
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to learn polymer clay basics. We will be making 1-2 inch figurines with polymer clay. Materials provided Registration Recommended For Ages 13+
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, May 16, 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.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Weaving Wonders
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece by weaving! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Puzzle Swap
Sun, May 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Drop off your old puzzles at the Beaumont Branch starting on May 1, and receive a ticket to swap out for a puzzle on the day of the event! One ticket per puzzle.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, May 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, May 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Homeschool STEAM Jr.
Mon, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for a new hands-on STEAM program for ages 5?7, featuring fun monthly activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math!
Learn to Paint
Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, May 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 19, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 19, 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.
Little Life Savers - To celebrate nurses. (National Nurse Day-5/6)
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch
Children can create their own stethoscopes, care for stuffed animals in a ?Teddy Bear Clinic,? and explore a pretend doctor?s office.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, May 19, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Library Social Hour - Laser Engraver Demonstration
Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hayden from the Eastside Maker Space will be demonstrating the laser engraver. You don't need to register.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Exploring Butterflies
Tue, May 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about butterflies! We will have live caterpillars for butterflies for you to observe, butterfly VR, and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Teen Tuesday: Unpoppable Bubbles
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Lets get our Bill Nye on, we'll experiment, test, stretch unpoppable bubbles in this cool hands on STEAM activity. Registration is required. Teens or tweens.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Storytime
Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
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