New Year Around the World

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

Sun, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sun, Dec 14, 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.

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Sun, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Mon, Dec 15, 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.

Preschoolers Explore Gingerbread

Mon, Dec 15, 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, Dec 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch

Run, run as fast as you can to play, create, and discover all things gingerbread. For ages 3 to 5. No registration required.

Jane Austen's Tea Party - for Teens

Mon, Dec 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.

Cancelled

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate the 250th birthday of Jane Austen with a Regency Tea Party, complete with tea, party games, and more! For teens 13 - 17, registration required, costumes welcome.

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

Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Dec 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.

Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Empathy and Kindness

Tue, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Tue, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 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 - Beginner Ukulele for Adults

Tue, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Local musician, Mick Jeffries will give us a quick fun ukulele lesson. Then we will have fun singing and playing. This program is for every adult! Instruments will be provided. Please register.

This event is full

STEAM Lab Drop In - Shapes & Faces: Picasso Art

Tue, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create Picasso inspired artworks! We will be creating drawings ranging from cubist snowmen to abstract self portraits. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Holiday Music with Trio 21 - A Casual Musical Interlude

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Enjoy holiday music from the chamber music group, Trio 21. This local group will present light classical and modern chamber musical arrangements on flute, clarinet and bassoon for your enjoyment.

Teen Tuesday: DIY Lip Balm Lab!

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

DIY lip balm lab! Create your own custom lip balm with fun scents and colors, perfect for gifts or keeping your lips soft this cold winter season. While supplies last. Click on title for more info!

Last Minute Holiday Gifts

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace on select Tuesdays this December for classes to help you get ready for the holidays. For Ages 13+ only. Please only sign up for one session.

This event is full

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

Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar

Tue, Dec 16, 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.

Wed, Dec 17, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

The Secret Life of Sunflowers is about Johanna Bonger, a Dutch woman who became Vincent Van Gogh's sister-in-law and brought his work to the world.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 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.

Wed, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 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

Little Chef of the Month - Winter Holiday Sweets

Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch

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!

Registration is now closed

Hip-hop & Poetry Club - Rap, Write & Learn

Wed, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics to studio basics, branding, and beyond.

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

Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills-Social Awarness: - Empathy & Kindness

Wed, Dec 17, 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 how to build empathy and how to be kind.

ESOL Conversation Group

Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Songfarmers - Holiday Jam and Sing Along

Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a rousing sing along, play along event. Sheet music and lyrics will be provided. Come play. Come sing. Come listen.

Cult Classics Book Club - Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist

Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusal.

Sticker Making Class

Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us to learn how to use Canva and design your own custom stickers. Únase y aprenda como utilizar Canva y crear sus propias calcomonias personalizadas.

This event is full

Thu, Dec 18, 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

Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Empathy and Kindess

Thu, Dec 18, 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.

Thu, Dec 18, 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 social awareness, empathy and kindness.

December Down Under - For Ages 2-5

Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Crikey! It's cold outside! Say g'day to some warm weather fun and pretend like we're in Australia where it's summer time! Grab your mates and come ready to play! It's going to be a mega good time!

Thu, Dec 18, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Trio 21 presents Holiday Music Selections

Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Eastside Branch

The chamber music group, Trio 21 will present holiday music on flute, clarinet and bassoon for your enjoyment.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Dec 18, 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 - Shapes & Faces: Picasso Art

Thu, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create Picasso inspired artworks! We will be creating drawings ranging from cubist snowmen to abstract self portraits. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Indoor Snowball Fight

Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

No snow, no problem! Join us as we make our own snowballs for a snowball fight of epic proportions! Program recommended for ages 6-12. No registration required.

Families Create Gingerbread Houses

Thu, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Bring your family, practice your building skills and participate in a Gingerbread House building program. Recommended for families. While supplies last.

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

Thu, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Dec 18, 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 - Fairy Cat Vol. 1

Thu, Dec 18, 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.

This event is full

Cancelled

Southland Jamboree

Thu, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library

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

ESOL Conversation Group

Fri, Dec 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 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 Storytime

Fri, Dec 19, 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!

Fri, Dec 19, 11:30am - 5:30pm

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.

Ornament Decorating Program

Fri, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Fri, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us for the 3rd Annual Eastside Ornament Decorating Program as we decorate wooden ornaments to add to your decor.

After Hours Teen Takeover - Laser Tag

Fri, Dec 19, 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.

Fri, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room

Explore the library after it closes in an action-packed game! Registration required.

Take & Make Kids Craft - Winter Fun

Sat, Dec 20, All day

Central Library

Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up during Dec. 20 - Jan. 04 at the Central Library, while supplies last. Limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.

Miniatures Painting Workshop

Sat, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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!

Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to explore techniques for painting tabletop gaming miniatures, terrain, and props. All supplies will be provided. Ages 13+ only

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

Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Sat, Dec 20, 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.

Gingerbread House Making Mania!

Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

All children are invited to foster their creativity by making and decorating gingerbread houses here at Eastside Branch!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Shapes & Faces: Picasso Art

Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create Picasso inspired artworks! We will be creating drawings ranging from cubist snowmen to abstract self portraits. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Northside Craft Club - Ornaments

Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Calling all craft lovers! Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! This month we'll be making felt ornaments. Templates will be provided with an option to sew or use hot glue.

Make & Chill - Upcycled Books

Sat, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Get creative and learn something new at our monthly Teen DIY program! (Materials provided while supplies last)

Handmade Holidays - Winter Workshop

Sun, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Join us for a day of handmade holiday fun! Activities for all ages including: holiday photos, vintage tunnel cards, button gift tags, handmade garland, & printed mugs from the Makerspace!

Back in the Wings: Freddie Dunn's Lexington - 250Lex documentary showing

Sun, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Poster illustration by Pierce Birdsong

Classical Music Sunday - Ballads of John Jacob Niles

Sun, Dec 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Dec 22, 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 Social Time

Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Mon, Dec 22, 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.

Solstice Candle Making & Hot Cocoa - for teens

Mon, Dec 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.

Puzzle Swap

Mon, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a day of puzzling fun! Drop off old puzzles you wish to donate starting December 1st at the Tates Creek Branch to receive a ticket for our Puzzle Swap. One ticket per puzzle donated.

Snow Globe Making

Mon, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Winter break is here, join us to make a beautiful snow globe to take home with you while supplies last. For ages 5 -12.

Mon, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Burn bright on the longest day of the year by making your own candles! Plus, share in our hot cocoa bar. For teens 13 - 17.

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

Mon, Dec 22, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Dec 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.

Tue, Dec 23, 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, Dec 23, 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, Dec 23, 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, Dec 23, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Library Social Hour - Make a Wax Sachet

Tue, Dec 23, 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.

Cancelled

Tue, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

A wax sachet is a natural air freshener comprised of soy wax, dried flowers, herbs and spices, and essential oils. Materials provided but may be limited. This hour is for adults. Try something new!

Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses

Tue, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to build a winter wonderland with graham crackers and icing! Recommended for ages 8-17. Registration Required

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

Tue, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Tue, Dec 23, 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.

Thu, Dec 25, 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!

ESOL Conversation Group

Fri, Dec 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Dec 26, 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, Dec 26, 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.

Cancelled

Fri, Dec 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Fri, Dec 26, 11:30am - 5:30pm

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.

Fri, Dec 26, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Fri, Dec 26, 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.

Sat, Dec 27, 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

Sticker Making Class

Sat, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us to learn how to use Canva and design your own custom stickers. Únase y aprenda como utilizar Canva y crear sus propias calcomonias personalizadas.

Horror Murder Movie Club - Black Christmas (R)

Sat, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

The Mother of All Slashers

Family New Year's Eve STEAM

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Get ready for New Year's Eve with STEAM activities for the whole family! Create confetti poppers, design a New Year's Eve hat and more!

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

Sat, Dec 27, 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.

Sun, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Sunday Classics - Freaks (Not Rated)

Sun, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sun, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly Sunday movie matinee

DIY Collage Journals

Sun, Dec 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us in collaging a journal cover using upcycled magazines.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Mon, Dec 29, 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.

Cancelled

Noon Year's Countdown Party

Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Mon, Dec 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us to celebrate the New Year! Enjoy a fun craft and games, then count down to noon together as we ring in 2026 early!

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Dec 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.

Cozy Kids Hour

Mon, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Enjoy activities you can do inside while it's cold outside. For families. No registration required.

Minecraft - Build a Zoo

Mon, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us for a fun Minecraft activity this winter break! We will design and build creative zoos, complete with custom habitats and animals. For Ages 8-17. Registration Required

Open Mic Night

Mon, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Mon, Dec 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.

Tue, Dec 30, 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, Dec 30, 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, Dec 30, 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, Dec 30, 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

Bullet Journaling 101 - for Teens

Tue, Dec 30, 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, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

New year, new you! Start the new year right with a brand new bullet journal. No registration required.

Jumbo Coloring

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

Indoor Ice Skating

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Drop in any time to glide around on our ice skating rink. For families. No reservations required.

Meme Trivia

Tue, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Show off your Big Brain and laugh it up with our favorite content!

Egg Drop

Tue, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a structure that will keep an egg from breaking when dropped from the fifth floor of the library! For Ages 8-17. Registration is required.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Tue, Dec 30, 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.

Wed, Dec 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 31, 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.

Wed, Dec 31, 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, Dec 31, 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.

Noon Year's Eve Party!

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Ring in the New Year with fun games, crafts, and activities, all leading up to the big countdown to 12 noon! For families. No registration required.

Wed, Dec 31, 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

Winter Break Movies - F1: The Movie (PG-13)

Wed, Dec 31, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Wed, Dec 31, 1:15pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A movie for the whole family

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 01, 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.

Fri, Jan 02, 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.

Open Studio - Snow Crafts

Fri, Jan 02, 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.

Lego Day

Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:45pm

Central Library - Farish Theater,Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab,Meeting Room D

Join us for a day of Lego fun to celebrate winter break! We will build with Lego starting at 2PM and at 3PM we will go down to the Farish Theater to watch a Lego Movie! For children & families.

Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Join us for our monthly Open Studio program! This month, we will celebrate the winter by making 3D snowflake, 3D polar bear and more.

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

Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sat, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Story Area

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

Eastside Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join both beginners and experienced players as we gather to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Eastside Branch.

Cathedral Window Quilt Club

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Sun, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Sun, Jan 04, 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.

Winter Break Movies - Smurfs (PG)

Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Mon, Jan 05, 1:15pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A movie for the whole family

Build a Cat Castle!

Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Join us to build a new habitat to take home to your feline friend! (Materials provided while supplies last, 4th floor)

Icy Exploration

Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Explore snow and ice with science and art. For ages 5 to 11. No registration required.

Tue, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 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.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Snowman Building Challenge

Tue, Jan 06, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Tue, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab explore engineering by building the tallest snowman you can! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Eastside Book Club

Tue, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

No book assignment this month! Stop by to discuss your 2025 fave reads & anticipated 2026 titles.

Tue, Jan 06, 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.

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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.

STEM & Stuff - Spinning Tops

Wed, Jan 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

Wed, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. This month we'll mess with physics by building our own spinning tops! Registration recommended.

Thu, Jan 08, 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

Thu, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Snowman Building Challenge

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, Jan 08, 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

Thu, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab explore engineering by building the tallest snowman you can! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Mystery Book Club - Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man)

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for Northside's monthly mystery book club. This month's pick is "Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man)" by Jesse Q. Sutanto.

Jazz at the Library

Thu, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 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.

Author Talk & Book Signing - Paranormal Kentucky by Marie Mitchell & Mason Smith

Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

An Uncommon Wealth of Close Encounters with Aliens, Ghosts, and Cryptids

Create Your Own Croc Charms

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create your own 3D-printed Croc charms! We?ll design a charm from scratch and also paint pre-printed ones. Registration Required. For Ages 8-17

Registration opens Tuesday, December 16 2025 at 9:00am

CKCB Saxophone Trio - ARTBEAT WEEK

Sun, Jan 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Mon, Jan 12, 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

Discover the Orchestra! An Instrument Adventure - ARTBEAT WEEK

Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Mon, Jan 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Song Farmers - ARTBEAT WEEK

Mon, Jan 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Jan 12, 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.

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

Group Voice for Adults - ARTBEAT WEEK

Tue, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Northern Lights Pastel Art

Tue, Jan 13, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Intro to 3D Printing

Tue, Jan 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Stop by the Beaumont Branch to learn about how 3D printing works, how to find models to print, and get some hands-on experience with a 3D printer!

Tue, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create a magical night-sky art piece by blending pastel colors to mimic the shimmering waves of the northern lights above a simple, snowy landscape. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Teen Tuesday: Photo Keychains

Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Have bias you love? A family pic you cherish? We'll take those photos and add them to photo keychains you can personalize. While Supplies Last. No Registration Required.