Disney Pin Trading Event

Kindergarten Life Skills: Safety

Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Mar 13, 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 safety.

Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Go, Preschooler, Go!

Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Move and groove with us as we celebrate Go, Dog, Go! Crafts, games, toys, and plenty of vehicle fun! For ages 2-5. Go, preschooler, go!

Un-Assigned Reading - Homeschool Book Club

Thu, Mar 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Thu, Mar 13, 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).

Thu, Mar 13, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Take Control of Your Health: Free A1C Diabetes Screening - Provided by the Bluegrass Lions Diabetes Project

Thu, Mar 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, Mar 13, 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! Recommended for ages 8-17

Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get a FREE A1C screening with instant results and a professional interpretation of your A1C score. The Lexington Lion's Club offers resources and strategies to help manage or lower your A1C.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Mar 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study 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 - Clay Creations

Thu, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about women Claymation artists while you create clay figurines! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Mary Cassatt's Pastel Art

Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Celebrate Women's History Month! Learn about a famous American female Impressionist and her favorite art supply. For grades K-5. No registration required.

Craft a Suffrage Rosette - for teens

Thu, Mar 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Hear stories of the women from Lexington who fought for their rights, from Dr. Mary E. Britton to Madeleine McDowell Breckinridge, while crafting your own suffragette rosette!

Bad Art Club! - for Tweens & Teens

Thu, Mar 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Mar 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Jazz at the Library - Todd Hildreth All Stars

Thu, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Thu, Mar 13, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Fri, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Hands-Only CPR Training - with The Lexington Fire Department

Fri, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us to learn how to save a life! In this hands-on training, you'll learn the basics of Hands-Only CPR-no prior experience needed. Open to ages 11 to 18. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Top O' The Murder To You - Presented by Bluegrass Mystery Theatre

Fri, Mar 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

Don't Lose Your Marbles!

Fri, Mar 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Create and design with marbles, from marble runs to marble art. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Fri, Mar 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

an after hours interactive performance. Registration opens on March 1st and is required to attend.

Preschoolers Explore - Go, Dog, Go!

Sat, Mar 15, 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, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch

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

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Tempur Sealy Children?s Discovery Zone

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

Botanical Watercolor - Come and paint live plants!

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Come and watercolor paint live plants at the Eastside Makerspace!

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Black Voices Book Club - Read and Discuss books written by Black Authors

Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Mar 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Monthly discussion of works written by black authors. Meets Every 3rd Saturday. Contact asipple-mcgraw@lexpublib.org to reserve a copy. March's selection is is "Memphis" by Tara M. Stringfellow

Horror Murder Movie Club - Abigail

Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Children can be such little monsters!

ACT/SAT Reading & English Crash Course

Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Prepare for the ACT or SAT Reading and English tests with practice passages and feedback.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Clay Creations

Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about women Claymation artists while you create clay figurines! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Beginner Friendly Tea & Medicinal Gardens

Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Kristen Pearson of Glitter Green Thumb for an intro into how to grow tea at home and easy-to-use plants to help keep us healthy!

Art Attack! - Louise Nevelson: Monochromatic Sculptures

Sat, Mar 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

New venue Central Library - Meeting Room D

Join us to learn about a new artist or art form every month, and create a unique work inspired by their style (with a touch of your own!). For Teens and Tweens

Adventures in DIY - Macramé

Sun, Mar 16, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Sun, Mar 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Construct your personal rainbow in this hands-on craft class!

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Bite Club: A Cookbook Club - Mardi Gras Edition

Sun, Mar 16, 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.

Rescheduled

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

Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Sunday, March 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch

LGBTQ+ Board game club meeting

Rescheduled

Preschoolers Explore - Go, Dog, Go!

Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

New date Saturday, March 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

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

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

Sun, Mar 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.

Classical Music Sunday - Trio Risoluto

Sun, Mar 16, 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.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Decision Making

Mon, Mar 17, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Mon, Mar 17, 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 decision making.

Baby Social Time: - Let's Play!

Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Mon, Mar 17, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

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

Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Mon, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.

History of March Madness

Mon, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

March Madness is here, but do you know it's history? Join us as we dive into the origins of the NCAA tournament, the champions, power programs and amazing facts that define it.

Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Mar 18, 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

Women's History Month Film Series - 9 to 5

Tue, Mar 18, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Tue, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

Chess Club

Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Basketball Engineering

Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Teen Tuesday: Pokéball Terrariums

Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Join us for a fun DIY session where you'll craft your very own Pokéball terrariums. Design a mini world for your favorite Pokémon! Teens & Tweens. Limited supplies. Registration Required.

Canva Basics

Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an introductory class on the use of Canva design tools. We use Canva everyday in the Makerspace for all kinds of projects. This class is only for ages 13 and up.

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Kindergarten Life Skills: - Decision Making

Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - The Vice President's Black Wife by Amrita Chakrabarti Myers

Wed, Mar 19, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

This group reads a variety of both fiction and non-fiction recommended titles. We meet the third Wednesday morning each month. Copies of this title may be picked up from the Tates Creek Branch.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Mar 19, 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.

Introduction to Grant Basics

Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

In this one hour course, Edwyn Rye will introduce you to the what, why, & how of grants. Registration required.

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Tortoise Storytime!!!

Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Hulk the tortoise will be joining us LIVE for an extra special toddler storytime! It's the storytime you know and love with an extra special guest!

Wed, Mar 19, 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

Crafternoon: Cupcake Liner Paper Flowers

Wed, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required

Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.

Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Go, Dog, Go! Party

Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

Explore the world of Go, Dog, Go! We will have fun with games and crafts as we celebrate the classic P.D. Eastman story. Recommended for ages 3-5. No registration required.

Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Kindergarten Life Skills: Decision Making

Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Thu, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Preschoolers Explore Go, Dog, Go!

Thu, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Basketball Engineering

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

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

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Rescheduled

Discover Celia Cruz

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Family Crafternoon: Sock Puppet Pals

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Little Chef of the Month

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Little Chef of the Month!

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lexington Humane Society - Habicattery Room

Love cats and books? Us too! Meet up with us at the Lexington Humane Society's Main Adoption Center Habicattery Room to discuss this month's cat themed book while surrounded by adoptable cats.

Southland Jamboree - Lonesome Express

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Fri, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Fri, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

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

Fri, Mar 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

Gallery Hop

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

Central Library - Gallery

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

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

Central Library - Atrium

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

The Scribe Society - A Writing Workshop

Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

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

Northside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Civic Workshop with CivicLex - Lexington's City Budget

Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

World Water Day with George Ella Lyon

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

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

Lego Club

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families

Hooked on Books - Feminist Theory

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read.

Rescheduled

Crafternoon: Cupcake Liner Paper Flowers

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

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

Beaumont Branch

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

Crafternoon: Cupcake Liner Paper Flowers

Sun, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Mon, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Mon, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Mon, Mar 24, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Adventures in DIY: Cross Stitch - Cross Stitch

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

This event is full

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Decision Making

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

Tates Creek Branch

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Central Library

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

Tue, Mar 25, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

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

Tue, Mar 25, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Women's History Month Film Series - Hidden Figures

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Code Pocket Sized Computers

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

Central Library

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

Stitching Through History - for teens

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

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

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Film Screening - Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope

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

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Mar 26, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Sensory Friendly Play: Under the Rainbow

Wed, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Wed, Mar 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Sensory play and crafts that are inclusive, autism-friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Wed, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required

Workshop Wednesday

Wed, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens. (Formerly Make it Monday)

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.

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

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Blue Grass True Crime Book Club

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

Central Library - Kentucky Room

Bluegrass Sons: A True Crime Memoir

Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Kindergarten Life Skills: Decision Making

Thu, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Sensory Play - Inspired by Women's History Month

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

Marksbury Family Branch

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

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

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Thu, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Women's History Month Film Series - Bound

Thu, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Code Pocket Sized Computers

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

Central Library

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

Crafternoon - UnKnown

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

Central Library - Meeting Room B

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Discover Celia Cruz

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

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

Club de Voces Latinxs - Latinxs Voices Book Club

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

Kentucky Native Café - Heated greenhouses.

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

Beginner Cricut Class

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Registration opens Thursday, March 13 2025 at 5:00pm

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

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

New venue Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Fri, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Fri, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Open Studio - Soap Sculptures

Fri, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Soap Sculptures inspired by Barbara Hepworth!

Chair Yoga

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

Beaumont Branch

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

The Myths and Realities of Appalachian Englishes

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

A Talk with Dr. Jennifer Cramer

Container Gardens, Raised Beds & In-Ground Gardening

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

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Registration opens Friday, March 14 2025 at 9:30am

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a quilt block a month

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

This event is full

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

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

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

LGBTQ+ Board game club meeting

Sunday Stitching

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Making Friends

Mon, Mar 31, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Baby Social Time: - Let's Play!

Mon, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Mon, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Mon, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

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

Mon, Mar 31, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Learn To Paint

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

This event is full

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Mar 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.

Tue, Apr 01, All day

Eastside Branch

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Tates Creek Branch

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

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

Central Library

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

Chess Club

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Eastside Book Club

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

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss Passing by Nella Larsen!

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Making Friends

Tue, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch

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

Grant Writing Basics

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

Central Library - Meeting Room B

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

Crafternoon: Pocket Library

Wed, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Wed, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends

Thu, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

Thu, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Thu, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

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

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Fri, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

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

Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Story Area

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Poetry Belongs to Everyone - A Reading with George Ella Lyon

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

DIY Neon Signs - for Tweens & Teens

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Crafternoon: Pocket Library

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

Mindful Movement with Stuffed Animals! - Stress Awareness Month

Sun, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

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

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Dawning of Music in Kentucky - 250Lex Music Series

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Kentucky Science Center Space Expo

Mon, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Jumbo Coloring

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

Marksbury Family Branch

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

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

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

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

Teen Tech Try-Out

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Let's Build It

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kentucky Science Center Space Expo

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

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

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Making Friends

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

Tates Creek Branch

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Teen Tuesday: Game on! Board Game Fun!

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

Central Library

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Acting Fundamentals for Teens - with Kentucky Shakespeare

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

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn the fundamentals of acting from Kentucky Shakespeare!

Gardening Basics

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Peeps Dioramas

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Magnetic Poetry for Teens

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Tue, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

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

The Kentucky Theatre

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch

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

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

Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

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

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Superhero Party

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Spend Spring Break meeting and hanging out with other Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

In Conversation: - Nikky Finney

Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends - Friendship and Inclusivity

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Family Fort Night!

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends

Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch

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

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

Thu, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Make Paper Flowers

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Bad Art Club! - for Tweens & Teens

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Jazz at the Library

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Kentucky Science Center Messy Science Expo

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

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

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

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

Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kentucky Science Center Messy Science Expo

Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

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

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

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