Name: Somos Heroes
Start: 2024-10-28T15:00
End: 2024-10-28T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Marksbury Family Branch

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Somos Heroes

2024-10-28 15:00:00 2024-10-28 17:00:00 America/New_York Somos Heroes 'Somos Heroes' is an animation workshop focused on teaching Spanish-speaking and bilingual teens the basics of animation, character design, and story telling. Registration required. Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Monday, October 28
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-28 15:00:00 2024-10-28 17:00:00 America/New_York Somos Heroes 'Somos Heroes' is an animation workshop focused on teaching Spanish-speaking and bilingual teens the basics of animation, character design, and story telling. Registration required. Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Marksbury Family Branch

Community Room B

'Somos Heroes' is an animation workshop focused on teaching Spanish-speaking and bilingual teens the basics of animation, character design, and story telling. Registration required.

The 'Somos Heroes' program is a 5-week workshop focused on teaching youth, especially Spanish-speaking students, the basics of digital drawing, character design, and animation using, industry standards like Adobe Fresco. Participants, led by animator and game developer Rafael Estrada, will create their own superheroes, develop a short animated film, and showcase their work publicly, all while exploring themes of leadership and community.

AGE GROUP: | Tween (11-13 years) | Teen (13-17 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Tweens | Teens | Creativity & Making |

Marksbury Family Branch

Hours

About the branch

The Marksbury Family Branch is located at the intersection of Versailles Road and Village Drive.

Upcoming Events

Take & Make Kids Craft - Spring Break Fun!

Mon, Apr 06, All day

Central Library

Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.

Craft to Go - Celebrating Spring

Mon, Apr 06, All day

Eastside Branch

Craft To Go kids' craft kits will be available for pick-up at Eastside Library starting March 9, while supplies last. Limit one kit per customer. For ages 5-12.

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

Mon, Apr 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.

Open STEAM Play

Mon, Apr 06, 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 06, 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: Making Friends is Groovy!

Mon, Apr 06, 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 relationship skills.

Baby Storytime

Mon, Apr 06, 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.

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

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

Beaumont Branch - 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.

Peeps Dioramas

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build mini scenes from Spring with Peeps! For Ages 8-17. Registration Required.

Registration is now closed

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Apr 06, 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 07, 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, Apr 07, 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 07, 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 - Making Friends is Groovy!

Tue, Apr 07, 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 making friends.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Making Friends is Groovy!

Tue, Apr 07, 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 making friends.

Open STEAM Play

Tue, Apr 07, 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

Spring Break Movies

Tue, Apr 07, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library

School's out! Join us for a series of fun movies.

Get to Know the Ukulele! - One hour workshop

Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Teens and adults come explore the world's most approachable instrument with Lexington-based musician, educator, and radio host Mick Jefferies.

Wildflower Paint-A-Long

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join to learn how to paint your own wildflower masterpiece step by step! Registration Required. For Ages 8-17.

This event is full

Hand Embroidery Sampler - with Ashley Nguyen

Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace as we welcome Ashley Nguyen, a local fiber craft artist and instructor, as we learn a range of hand embroidery techniques, skills, and how to use the tools involved.

This event is full

Teen Tuesday: Pony Bead Keychains

Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Learn how to create a fun pony bead keychain!! lizard, penguin, heart. Soo many options!! While supplies last. No registration required.

Eastside Book Club - Reading "Brownstone"

Tue, Apr 07, 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 "Brownstone"

Evening Storytime

Tue, Apr 07, 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 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.

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

Wed, Apr 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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

K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing Along

Wed, Apr 08, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Central Library

See K-Pop Demon Hunters on the big screen for a sing along! Costumes are encouraged. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis.

Upcycled Art

Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Earth in April by turning trash into treasure! Use art supplies to make masterpieces out of boxes, plastic containers, magazines, egg cartons, and more! Recommended for families.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing Along

Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Library

See K-Pop Demon Hunters on the big screen for a sing along! Costumes are encouraged. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis.

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

Wed, Apr 08, 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 08, 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: Making Friends is Groovy!

Wed, Apr 08, 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 relationship skills.

Open STEAM Play

Thu, Apr 09, 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

Baby Storytime

Thu, Apr 09, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends is Groovy!

Thu, Apr 09, 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 relationship skills.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends is Groovy!

Thu, Apr 09, 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 making friends.

"Bring a Garden Home" Day

Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us for "Bring a Garden Home" day! Kids can pick a few seed trays, make a colorful garden sign, and learn how to help their plants grow.

Preschool Spring Fling

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Celebrate spring with music and movement. For toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. No registration required.

Spring Break Movies

Thu, Apr 09, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library

School's out! Join us for a series of fun movies.

World Record Challenge

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

We're exploring world records, and what it takes to achieve one. Join us to test yourself against various physical and mental challenges! This program is recommended for ages 7-12.

STEM & Stuff - Hoop Gliders

Thu, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. This month we're playing with the laws of physics using hand-made hoop gliders. Registration recommended.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Apr 09, 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 09, 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.

Kid Crafts: Redecorate Your Room!

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Tired of your boring bedroom? Come make some crafts to give it a little pizazz! For ages 6-12 while supplies last. No registration required.

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

Thu, Apr 09, 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 09, 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 - Clay Moore Quartet

Thu, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

ESOL Conversation Group

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

Tates Creek Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Fri, Apr 10, 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 10, 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, Apr 10, 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.

Discover Caves

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Learn about caves with a story and hands-on activities. We'll focus on Kentucky's own Mammoth Cave. Recommended for kids ages 5-10 and their families. No registration required.

Minecraft Party

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

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

Join us for an epic Minecraft party with hands-on crafts, creative building activities, and exciting timed challenges that bring the blocky world of Minecraft to life! For ages 5 and up.

Canva for Creators - Simple Design Tools for Content Creators

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

Northside Branch

Learn how content creators can use Canva to design eye-catching graphics, social media posts, flyers, and promo content. Perfect for artists, influencers, and entrepreneurs.

This event is full

Open STEAM Play

Sat, Apr 11, 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, Apr 11, 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!

Family Paint & Plant

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us with the whole family to paint a clay pot, plant a succulent and take home your own creation!

Horror Murder Movie Club - Zodiac (R)

Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly horror movie to chill your bones

Family STEAM Challenges

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us for a fun program where families work together to solve creative STEAM challenges! Build, experiment, and explore while strengthening teamwork skills. For Families

Make & Chill - Resin Rings & Things

Sat, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Drop in for our monthly teen DIY program! Materials provided while supplies last. This month, we're working with epoxy resin.

Container Gardens, Raised Bed and In-Ground Gardens - presented by Glitter Green Thumb

Sat, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

An in-detail review of how to create each garden for maximum space usage & success along with the pros and cons of each option.

Bite Club - East Asia Edition

Sun, Apr 12, 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.

Indie Lens Pop-Up Season 2025-26 - The Tallest Dwarf (Not Rated)

Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A filmmaker seeks belonging in the Little People community and explores dwarfism within her family.

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

Sun, Apr 12, 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.

Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping - with Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.

Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Whether you love technology or are a fan of pen and paper, all are welcome as we learn how to make meal planning healthier, easier, and less expensive.

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

Mon, Apr 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.

Open STEAM Play

Mon, Apr 13, 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 13, 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: Bears Love to Share!

Mon, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Baby Storytime

Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 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

Grant Writing Fundamentals

Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

This course will offer essential knowledge for how to succeed during and after the grant writing process. For those interested in learning about grant writing or looking to organize their process.

This event is full

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Apr 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 - Bears Love to Share!

Tue, Apr 14, 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 sharing and taking turns.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Bears Love to Share!

Tue, Apr 14, 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 sharing and taking turns.

Open STEAM Play

Tue, Apr 14, 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

Canva Basics

Tue, Apr 14, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Faux Stained Glass

Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a faux stained glass masterpiece out of various materials! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Pokemon Club

Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program 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

Evening Storytime

Tue, Apr 14, 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 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.

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

Wed, Apr 15, 9:30am - 10:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women answer the call to Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes.

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

Wed, Apr 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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

Hip-hop & Poetry Club (April Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn

Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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 15, 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: Bears Love to Share!

Wed, Apr 15, 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 conflict resolution and sharing.

Introduction to Laser Engraving

Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us and learn the process of using the laser engraver and make your own custom wooden coaster.

Open STEAM Play

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 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

Toddler Storytime

Thu, Apr 16, 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 16, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Bear Loves to Share!

Thu, Apr 16, 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 conflict resolution and sharing.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Bears Love to Share

Thu, Apr 16, 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 conflict resolution and sharing.

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 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 16, 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: Color Your Own Sticker

Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come color your own stickers! While supplies last.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Faux Stained Glass

Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a faux stained glass masterpiece out of various materials! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Little Chef of the Month - Angel Food Cupcakes

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Little Chef of the Month! We'll learn baking, cooking, and healthy eating together. Get ready to mix, bake, and enjoy delicious foods from around the world!

This event is full

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

Thu, Apr 16, 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 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Check Meowt Book Club - Murder at the Black Cat Cafe

Thu, Apr 16, 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.

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Southland Jamboree - Morehead State University Mountain Music Ambassadors

Thu, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

ESOL Conversation Group

Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Fri, Apr 17, 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 17, 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, Apr 17, 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 17, 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.

Design Your Own Graphic Tee In Adobe Illustrator - Vector Lab

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Learn about clean vector art design for apparel and merchandise using Adobe Illustrator!

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Open STEAM Play

Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 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!

3D Modeling Workshop

Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a workshop on using TinkerCAD to create and edit 3D models to print. For ages 13+ only. Registration Recommended

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

Sat, Apr 18, 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 - Faux Stained Glass

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a faux stained glass masterpiece out of various materials! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Hooked on Books - Arab American Heritage

Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large 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.

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.

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.

Registration opens Saturday, April 11 2026 at 11:00am

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, April 14 2026 at 5:00pm

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.

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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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