Laser Engraving Workshop

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

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

Northside Branch

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Oct 07, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Mon, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

TeenTober: Giant Clue

Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Immerse yourself in the classic mystery game!

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.

Tue, Oct 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, Oct 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.

Tue, Oct 08, 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.

Fall Cricut Workshop - Heat-Transfer Tote Bags

Tue, Oct 08, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Tue, Oct 08, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an extra spooky Cricut class.

This event is full

STEAM Lab Drop In: Glow in the Dark Perler Beads

Tue, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab make glow in the dark perler beads creations! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)

LPL Digital Resources Workshop

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Discover Illusions

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn about and create your own optical illusions and see if you can master the impossible! For grades K-5. No reservations required.

Teen Tuesday - Capoeira

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning some basic capoeira moves and music led by Professor Charuto of Volta por Cima.

Tue, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

An introduction to the various digital resources offered by the Lexington Public Library, from our eLibrary to online databases!

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

Central Library

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

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

Central Library

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Let's Make: Alebrijes Hand Puppets

Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making Alebrijes-inspired hand puppets!

Full STEAM Ahead - Spa Science

Wed, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we?ll provide the supplies! For Grades 3-12.

Rescheduled

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

New date Wednesday, October 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Make your own fizzy bath products, and learn the science behind them. Recommended for ages 6-12. Dress for mess. No reservations required.

Let's Read - Last Stop on Market Street

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

Marksbury Family Branch

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an award-winning picture book by a Mexican-American author. Then do activities based on the book. For grades K-5. No registration required.

Tween Academy with UK 4-H Youth Development - Careers in Communications and Expressive Arts

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us for Tween Academy, our monthly program!

Open Mic Night - featuring Katerina Stoykova

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Share your poetry, spoken word and more! Content should be appropriate for teens and adults and limited to 3-4 minutes.

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Adventures in DIY - Hip Hop Snack and Paint

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Snack and Paint

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Northside Branch

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

Un-Assigned Reading - Homeschool Book Club

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Oct 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Join us for some fun activities and discussion based on our pick of the month! (for middle school level).

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Grades 3-12

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Spanish Movies for All Ages

Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

All ages film series, featuring kid-friendly animated films in Spanish. Spanish learning activities provided. Registration is not required.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Glow in the Dark Perler Beads

Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!

Thu, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab make glow in the dark perler beads creations! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)

Create a Pumpkin Plushie

Thu, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Have sew much fun creating a pumpkin plushie that is made using basic sewing techniques. Recommended for 8 to12 year-olds. No registration required. While supplies last.

Thu, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

This event is full

Thu, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Jazz at the Library - Pat Harbison Quartet

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

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

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Create: Open Studio - Hispanic Heritage Month: Wifredo Lam

Fri, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Sat, Oct 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Not an artist? Not a problem! We provide the art supplies, you provide the creativity during this open art program.

Horror Murder Movie Club - Ernest Scared Stupid

Sat, Oct 12, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Hey Vern!

Reading Rainbow: Teen & Tween Storytime - All About Music!

Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Happy TeenTober! Oh, the nostalgia! We're introducing Reading Rainbow, remixed for teens and tweens! Join us for a unique and retro experience! This session will be about all things music!

Cozy Book Club

Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

If you are an enthusiast of reading anything cozy, charming, whimsical, and heartwarming - then this is a club for you! For adults.

Teen STEAM: Cryptid Creations

Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Teentober by creating cryptids! We will explore cryptids & create a mini Mothman with light up eyes. For grades 6-12. Registration Recommended

Cancelled

Spooky Movie Double Feature

Sun, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch

Halloween is fast approaching so let's enjoy some (Movie) frights!

Sun, Oct 13, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

This event is full

Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Hand-sew a quilt block each month.

Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple Cathedral Windows quilt. Fabric and sewing tools provided while supplies last.

Queer Car Workshop

Sun, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ people to teach one another about basic car mechanics!

Mon, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Oct 14, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Mon, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Kids Learn About Trees!

Mon, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us for a brief science lesson and fun crafts to learn about these wonderful, colorful plants.

Adventures in DIY - Potion Party

Mon, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.

Mon, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Indulge in a spooky spa experience by creating your very own shower melts, bath salts, and sugar scrubs.

This event is full

Impresión 3D de las Litopfanías Conmemorativas - 3D Printed Memorial Lithophanes

Mon, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Únase a nosotros mientras nos preparamos para el Día de los Muertos con una clase sobre cómo hacer fotografías impresas en 3D, como monumentos conmemorativos para aquellos que hemos perdido.

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Homeschool Hangout - Spooky Fun

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Get into the spooky spirit with spooky fun! Create pumpkin decorations, play outdoor games, and dive into thrilling VR video games Recommended for kids ages 0-7

Tue, Oct 15, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

STEAM Lab Drop In: Bones & Beyond - Exploring the Skeletal System

Tue, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!

Tue, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab explore and learn about bones with hands-on activities! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)

Teen Tuesday - VR Fright Night

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room,Teen Treehouse

Lets face our fears with Virtual Reality headsets and and play a little beat saber this TeenTober!

Early Bird Book Discussion Group - This month we will continue discussion about Grapes of Wrath

Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library

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

Teen Bad Art Night

Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Come to the Northside Branch this TeenTober for Bad Art Night! We'll listen to music and try to make the worst art we can!

Wed, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

This group is for anyone and everyone interested in reading and talking about it. If you've been wanting to join a book group, but not sure how find one; this may be the group for you.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Toddler Storytime: Trees!

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

As part of Lexington's Tree Week, join us for a special tree themed storytime. We'll enjoy a story, songs, rhymes, and an activity all themed around trees. For toddlers and their adults.

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Explore: Sensory Friendly Play

Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Wed, Oct 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Sensory play, crafts, & more based on "Five Little Pumpkins." This is designed to be inclusive, autism friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children who have a developmental age of 2-8 years.

Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Registration is now closed

Full STEAM Ahead - Spa Science

Wed, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we?ll provide the supplies! For Grades 3-12.

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Make your own fizzy bath products, and learn the science behind them. Recommended for ages 6-12. Dress for mess. No reservations required.

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

Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Spooky Paint Pour

Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us as we pour acrylic paints into mesmerizing patterns. Use fall themed colors on canvas or decorate wooden cutout pumpkins, cats, and bats! Materials will be provided.

This event is full

Wed, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Senior Social Hour - Fall Craft

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Join other seniors in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Preschoolers Explore: Halloween Mad Science

Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Children and caregivers will explore fun science concepts together with hands on activities including pumpkin volcanoes, floating ghosts, and more. Recommended for children age 3-5 with caregiver.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In: Bones & Beyond - Exploring the Skeletal System

Thu, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab explore and learn about bones with hands-on activities! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Ages 11 & up.

Little Chef of the Month

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Get ready to mix, bake, and enjoy delicious foods from around the world! This month we will make healthy Halloween treats. Registration Required. For tweens (8-12).

This event is full

Fiber Happy Hour

Thu, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

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

Thu, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

This event is full

Thu, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Check Meowt Book Club - The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lexington Humane Society - Habicattery Room

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

Southland Jamboree - Mash Grass

Thu, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April. December's performance rescheduled to December 5.

Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.

Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Musical Discoveries with the Lexington Philharmonic

Fri, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join the Lexington Philharmonic for a hands-on music lab featuring a Maky-Maky station with musical fruits and an instrument petting zoo. Explore the magic of music for all ages!

Family Maker Time - Sugar Skulls Painting

Fri, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Come celebrate by painting 3D printed sugar skulls. You can choose to add them to the Ofrenda for Day of the Dead. Registration recommended. *While supplies last*

3D Printing - Memorial Lithophanes

Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.

Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace as we prepare for Día De Los Muertos with a class on making 3D printed photographs, called lithophanes, as memorials for those we've lost.

This event is full

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 4:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Dungeons & Dragons

Creepy Crafting Party

Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Celebrate TeenTober by coming to a Creepy Crafting Party! There will be zombie dolls, spooky origami, and doll head planters to help get you in the Halloween spirit!

Kentucky Legends: American Indians Today - Current Issues, Laws and Education

Sat, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch

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

Black Voices Book Club

Sat, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

A book club dedicated to discussing books by black authors. Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Please contact asipple-mcgraw@lexpublib.org for a reserved library copy of the featured title.

Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

This program is part of Kentucky Legends, a series exploring our state's culture, history, and lore.

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

Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

In Conversation with David Arnold & Shawn Pryor - on how to write a graphic novel

Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

David Arnold (Luminous Beings) and Shawn Pryor (The Great Explorer of Mammoth Cave: A Graphic Novel Biography of Stephen Bishop) will discuss their latest works.

Chess Club

Sat, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area

Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for Chess Club! All are welcome! Beginners, prodigies and everyone in between! Learn strategies and build community!

Spooky Skele-bration

Sat, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space,Meeting Room D

Play Halloween themed games of skill and challenge! For kids ages 8+

Sun, Oct 20, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch

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

Adventures in DIY - Sugar Skulls

Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

This event is full

Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by decorating sugar skulls! Add one to our community ofrenda or take it home for yours.

Registration opens Sunday, October 13 2024 at 9:00am

Classical Music Sunday - Piano with Four Hands

Sun, Oct 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Classical music the third Sunday of every month, September through April. April's performance rescheduled for Sunday, April 13.

Thriller! Face Painting

Sun, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Come get undead-ready for Lexington's annual Thriller Parade! Join us for Zombie make up tutorials (and some less scary options) while supplies last! (TeenTober program, for middle and high school)

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.

Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Let's Have a Ball Obstacle Course

Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Test your gross motor skills on our obstacle course! For toddlers and preschoolers. No registration required.

Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Oct 21, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Mon, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

Registration is now closed

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

Mon, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Mon, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.

Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.

Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 22, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

STEAM Lab Drop In: Bat Science

Tue, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!

Tue, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Bat week! We will learn about bats with activities like an echolocation challenge & more! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM & Teentober program)

TeenTuesday - Creepy Halloween Art

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

We'll repurpose old picture frames to add spooky, creepy touches this TeenTober! While Supplies Last.

Fall Cricut Workshop - Heat-Transfer Tote Bags

Tue, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an extra spooky Cricut class.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library

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

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Adventures in DIY - Sewing 101

Wed, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Wed, Oct 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Fall is here, and it's a wonderful time to start a new craft project. Let's make a simple fall tote bag together. Feel free to bring your own sewing machine. Registration is required.

Registration opens Wednesday, October 9 2024 at 9:00am

Young English Learners Book Club

Wed, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join our Young English Learners Book Club! We'll read exciting picture books and have fun with activities based on the stories.

Emo Night - with Twilight

Wed, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we?ll provide the supplies! For Grades 3-12.

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Throwback to 2008 this TeenTober!

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

Wed, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

How the French and Indian War Helped Create Kentucky - Researching Your Family History using Land Grants

Wed, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Military historian, Walter Bowman, discusses the war with a closer look at conflicts in the Ohio Valley and the awarding of land warrant grants in Kentucky for military service. Online and In-person

Get Your Spook On! - A Not-So-Scary Storytime and Craft for ages 6-12

Wed, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Get your spook on with a not-so-scary story, and then stay to make a craft to decorate your house for Halloween! For ages 6-12, Registration required

Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Cancelled

Boo Bash at the Marksbury Family Branch

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom,Tempur Sealy Children?s Discovery Zone,The Serrate Family Study Room,Keeneland Community Room,Community Room (A & B)

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.

Expungement Clinic & Resource Fair/Take Home Tote Bag - Need help with the justice-involved Expungement process?

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Attend this Expungement Clinic event to learn about the process of criminal record expungement and how it may apply to you. Pick up a tote bag with relevant information to take home as well.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Thu, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In: Bat Science

Thu, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!

Thu, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Bat week! We will learn about bats with activities like an echolocation challenge & more! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM & Teentober program)

Marvelous Mummies

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come learn all about ancient Egyptian mummies! We'll discuss how mummies are made, learn hieroglyphs, and decorate our own sarcophagus. Program appropriate for ages 8-12. Registration required.

Registration opens Thursday, October 10 2024 at 4:00pm

Thu, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

This event is full

Thu, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Cult Classics Book Club - Neverending Story

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

What will you name the Childlike Empress?

Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.

Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Boo Bash at Eastside

Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room,Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.

Collaborative Crossword

Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch

What's a thirteen letter word for two or more people working together for a special purpose? Collaboration!

Fri, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Afterschool Monster Mash

Fri, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

No tricks, only treats, at the Marksbury Family Branch while you craft, play, and have a scary good time! No registration required.

Art Start: Paint a Wooden Car

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.

Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Rev up your creativity at Eastside where kids will paint and decorate their own wooden cars with provided materials, including various paint colors and stickers, to create a unique, hand-painted car.

Chair Yoga

Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

This event is full

Lego Club

Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. For Grades 3-12

History of Halloween and Horror

Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Halloween is almost upon us, so join us as we learn a little history of Halloween and how horror in literature and movies became synonymous with this ancient tradition.

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

Sat, Oct 26, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Family STEAM Time

Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Enjoy a story followed by hands-on STEAM activities. For families with children ages 4 and up. No registration required.

Switch It Up Saturday

Sat, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

Happy TeenTober! Vibe in the Tates Creek teen area and play video games!

Sat, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Art Attack! - Hispanic Heritage Month: Wifredo Lam

Sat, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month during TeenTober and learn about a new artist or art form every month, and create a unique work inspired by their style (with a touch of your own!).

Paper Marigolds for Día de Los Muertos

Sat, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM lab to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about Día de Los Muertos and creating paper marigolds! For grades 3-12 and families

Sun, Oct 27, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

LGBTQ+ Board game club meeting

Bite Club: A Cookbook Club - Pasta-bilities Edition

Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get out of your cooking comfort zone in Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers. A new theme or cuisine will be represented by an array of cookbooks each meeting.

Cult Classics Club - The Neverending Story

Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Read the book, see the movie!

Adventures in DIY - Halo Crowns

Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Spooky headband workshop

Registration opens Monday, October 14 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.

Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Boo Bash at Northside

Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged! For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. No registration required.

Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Oct 28, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Mon, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

Registration is now closed

Make It Mondays - Literary Crafting Hour

Mon, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Mon, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Learn To Paint

Mon, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

Ghost Painting - for teens

Mon, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Repurpose old paintings by adding some spooky touches this TeenTober!

Let's Play: Spooky Trivia

Mon, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate the spooky season by testing your knowledge of all things creepy... you just might win some candy or prizes! For ages 8 and up. No registration required.

Mon, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.

Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.

Tue, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Boo Bash at Tates Creek

Tue, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.

Tue, Oct 29, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

STEAM Lab Drop In: Monster Engineering Challenge

Tue, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!

Tue, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to design a monster with a twist! We'll explore "monster genetics" to determine our creations. For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)

TeenTuesday - Halloween Makeup

Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Let's learn how to do some simple but cool and spooky Halloween Makeup, taught by local artist Jenny B.

Tue, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library

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

Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Cancelled

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch

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

Boo Bash at Beaumont

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Small Meeting Room

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged! For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. No registration required.

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Wed, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we?ll provide the supplies! For Grades 3-12.

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

Wed, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.

Cancelled

Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch

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

Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Boo Bash at Central

Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged! For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. No registration required.

Horror Murder Movie Club - The Black Cat

Thu, Oct 31, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Thu, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Horror Halloween Classic

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In: Monster Engineering Challenge

Thu, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to design a monster with a twist! We'll explore "monster genetics" to determine our creations. For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)

Thu, Oct 31, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Oct 31, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

A Celtic Music Halloween - With the Paul Brock Band

Thu, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, Oct 31, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

An evening of Celtic music on America's second-most Celtic holiday of the year!

Picture Book Month Celebration - Vote for your favorite picture book DOG character!

Fri, Nov 01, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Central Library

Celebrate the Picture Books and Election Day. The children's department will have a voting booth setup from October 31 - November 11.

Fri, Nov 01, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Nov 01, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.

Fri, Nov 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Fri, Nov 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Fri, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Story Area

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

Picture Book Month Celebration - Vote for your favorite picture book DOG character!

Sat, Nov 02, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Central Library

Celebrate the Picture Books and Election Day. The children's department will have a voting booth setup from October 31 - November 11.

Explore: Sensory Social Time

Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.

Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Sensory play and social time designed to be inclusive, autism friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children who have a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Nov 02, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch

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

Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Ages 11 & up.

Chess Club

Sat, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area

Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for Chess Club! All are welcome! Beginners, prodigies and everyone in between! Learn strategies and build community!

Hooked on Books - Trilogies Pt. 1

Sat, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read. Stop by to discuss your recent read and get recommendations in new genres.

Picture Book Month Celebration - Vote for your favorite picture book DOG character!

Sun, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Celebrate the Picture Books and Election Day. The children's department will have a voting booth setup from October 31 - November 11.

Sun, Nov 03, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch

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

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

Sun, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Sun, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

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

Picture Book Month Celebration - Vote for your favorite picture book DOG character!

Mon, Nov 04, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Central Library

Celebrate the Picture Books and Election Day. The children's department will have a voting booth setup from October 31 - November 11.

Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Tempur Sealy Children?s Discovery Zone

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

Preserving Local History - with The Kentucky Room

Mon, Nov 04, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Mon, Nov 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

How well do you know your local history? Listen to a staff member from The Kentucky Room speak on the importance of preserving local history and learn how to access their local history collections!

Mon, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

UK Pharmacy Technician Academy Information Session - Begin a New Career as a Pharmacy Tech!

Mon, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.

Mon, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

University of Kentucky Healthcare will soon accept applications for its competitive Pharmacy Technician training program. Attend this session to learn more!

Picture Book Month Celebration - Vote for your favorite picture book DOG character!

Tue, Nov 05, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Central Library

Celebrate the Picture Books and Election Day. The children's department will have a voting booth setup from October 31 - November 11.

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Cancelled

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch

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

Rescheduled

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Tuesday, November 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch

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

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Baby University - Book Club and Social Hour

Tue, Nov 05, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Tue, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us as we read Potty by Leslie Patricelli and discuss tips for potty training and signs of readiness.

Teen Craft: Aluminum Foil Sculptures

Tue, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Drop in to the Northside Branch to make sculptures out of aluminum foil! All materials provided while supplies last. No registration required.

Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Rescheduled

Eastside Book Club

Tue, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

New date Tuesday, November 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

Join us as we discuss Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Vote & Voice - Open Mic & Karaoke

Tue, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library

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

Tue, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Celebrate Election Day by sounding off!

Registration opens Tuesday, October 8 2024 at 9:00am

Picture Book Month Celebration - Vote for your favorite picture book DOG character!

Wed, Nov 06, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Central Library

Celebrate the Picture Books and Election Day. The children's department will have a voting booth setup from October 31 - November 11.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Story Area

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

Wed, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Come Write In! - for teens

Wed, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we?ll provide the supplies! For Grades 3-12.

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Meet comics author & UK writing professor Rachel Elliott!