Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Register 128 Seats Remaining

Jazz at the Library
2024-12-12 19:00:00 2024-12-12 20:15:00 America/New_York Jazz at the Library Live jazz the second Thursday of every month. Central Library - Farish Theater

Thursday, December 12
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-12 19:00:00 2024-12-12 20:15:00 America/New_York Jazz at the Library Live jazz the second Thursday of every month. Central Library - Farish Theater

Central Library

Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Now in its fifteenth season, Jazz at the Library presents live jazz performances on the second Thursday of every month. Sponsored by Jamey Aebersold Jazz and the Jazz Arts Foundation. Reservations suggested.

AGE GROUP: | Families | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Plays, Music & Other Performances |

TAGS: | Farish Theater |

Central Library
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
Mon, Nov 11 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 12 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 1:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next
About the branch

The Central Library is located on East Main Street in downtown Lexington next to Phoenix Park.

Upcoming Events

ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Nov 13, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Nov 13, 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
Wed, Nov 13, 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.
DiNovember
Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Preschool paleontologists will dig for dinosaur bones, make fossils, excavate dinosaur eggs, and more!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 13, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Crafternoon: Dictionary Art
Wed, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Make a lovely vintage inspired print using pages from an old dictionary and decorative paper napkins. While supplies last.
Rescheduled
Cook with a Book : Turkey Trouble - Edible Centerpiece
Wed, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, November 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch
To celebrate Picture Book Month, let's cook with a book!
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Wed, Nov 13, 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.
(Soft) Archery Club - for teens
Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Do you volunteer as tribute?
Registration is now closed
Teen Trivia: Are You Smarter than a Pilgrim?
Wed, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Test your American History knowledge! Come to the Northside Branch to find out: Are You Smarter Than a Pilgrim? Registration recommended, but not required.
Registration is now closed
Let's Read: Meatballs for Grandpa - With Author Jeanette Fazzari Jones
Wed, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New venue Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Meet local author Jeanette Fazzari Jones! She will read her book Meatballs for Grandpa and lead hands-on activities. Recommended for grades K-5. In conjunction with LPL After School.
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Nov 13, 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.
Poetry Out Loud
Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Poets Unite! Bring poetry you wrote yourself or regale us with your renditions of your favorite poems. Join us for an open forum poetry reading session in the Medium Meeting Room!
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 14, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Nov 14, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Messy Play Day: Farm Edition
Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Have fun with farm-themed messy and sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers! Dress for mess!
Un-Assigned Reading - Homeschool Book Club
Thu, Nov 14, 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).
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Nov 14, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Preschool Art Start: Dinosaur Art
Thu, Nov 14, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Preschoolers and caregivers will celebrate Dinovember and create dinosaur art with a variety of materials and art techniques. For age 3-5 with caregivers.
Homeschool STEAM
Thu, Nov 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Grades 3-12
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Spanish Movies for All Ages
Thu, Nov 14, 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.
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Thu, Nov 14, 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!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Explore Fall Leaves
Thu, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore the science behind fall leaves with various hands-on activities! For Grades 3-12.
Cancelled
DIY Candy Sushi
Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Here at Marksbury Family Branch, we will create our very own candy sushi while celebrating and learning about Japanese food culture!
Cancelled
Career Panel: Digital Marketing and UX Design - Learn from professionals in these high-demand fields
Thu, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
The Lexington Public Library presents a panel of expert practitioners in the highly sought after fields of Digital Marketing and UX Design!
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Nov 14, 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
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Nov 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Jazz at the Library - Jamey Aebersold Quartet
Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Nov 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Nov 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Princess Party with Rapunzel
Fri, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Rapunzel for a princess party filled with stories, music, crafts, and more! Dressing up is encouraged! For ages 3-7! No registration required.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Nov 15, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
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.
Family Maker Time - Winter Wonderland Wreath
Fri, Nov 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Come with the whole family to make your own custom wreath! ¡Ven con toda la familia a hacer tu propia corona personalizada! *While supplies last* *Hasta que se agote los suministros*
Gallery Hop - Fancy and Frugal: Quilts of the Great Depression
Fri, Nov 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Gallery
Food truck, live music, trivia contest, and a new art exhibit.
Trivia Night
Fri, Nov 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
The answer is 4
Make a "Snackable" Video for Social Media - (YouTube Short, Facebook Reel, TikTok)
Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Create and edit your own short video for social media using software in the Digital Studio like Canva, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Capcut.
This event is full
Book Binding - Making Field Journals
Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Come and make hand-bound field journals at the Eastside Makerspace.
This event is full
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Dungeons & Dragons
Makerspace Open Studio
Sat, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Black Voices Book Club
Sat, Nov 16, 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.
Kentucky Legends: Adolph Rupp - Kentucky Chautauqua
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Presented by Kentucky Humanities, Ed Smith portrays Adolph Rupp. This program is part of Kentucky Legends, a series exploring our state's culture, history, and lore.
Cook with a Book : Turkey Trouble - Edible Centerpiece
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch
To celebrate Picture Book Month, let's cook with a book!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Crafternoon: Dictionary Art
Sat, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Make a lovely vintage inspired print using pages from an old dictionary and decorative paper napkins. While supplies last.
Chess Club
Sat, Nov 16, 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!
Makerspace Open Studio
Sun, Nov 17, 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.
DIY Wood Slice Turkey
Sun, Nov 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
It's turkey season once again and to help with the festivities lets create our very own turkey centerpiece.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Nov 17, 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
Classical Music Sunday - Solo Piano
Sun, Nov 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Classical music the third Sunday of every month, September through April. April's performance rescheduled for Sunday, April 13.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Nov 18, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Nov 18, 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Nov 18, 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Nov 18, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Nov 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.
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Teen Space
Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!
U.S. Citizenship Class
Mon, Nov 18, 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.
Teen/Tween Cozy Cakes and Coasters
Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Make a pumpkin spice mug cake and decorate a coaster to go along with your mug! Bring your favorite mug or use a provided one while supplies last. For ages 10 and up. No registration required.
Intermediate ESOL - English on the Small Screen
Mon, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Eastside Homeschool Hangout - Gratitude and Thanksgiving
Tue, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch
Come join us as we explore the themes of gratitude and Thanksgiving! Get creative with a fun Thanksgiving craft, enjoy some board games, and enjoy the world of robots. Recommended for kids ages 0-7.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Calendar Design Class
Tue, Nov 19, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a calendar design and production class. We will be using Canva to design a 2025 calendar that you can customize with your own important dates and photos.
This event is full
Cancelled
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Tue, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch
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!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Create a Cardboard City
Tue, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us as we use our creativity to turn the STEAM Lab into a cardboard city! Then next week on November 26th we will have a robot parade through the city. For Grades 3-12.
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
Come Write In! - for teens
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Meet comics author & UK writing professor Rachel Elliott!
Rescheduled
Teen Advisory Board
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Monday, November 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Teen Space
Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!
Teen Tuesday - Escape from Crystal Cove!
Tue, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Help Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang solve their latest mystery, join us in this escape room fun! Registration Required. Teens & Tweens
Evening Storytime
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Film Screening - Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope
Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Part Two of a three-part series marking the sixtieth anniversary of Christian Appalachian Project.
Early Bird Book Discussion Group - This month we will discuss Memory Keeper's Daughter
Wed, Nov 20, 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.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Nov 20, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Nov 20, 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
Wed, Nov 20, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 20, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
Art Start Tree Art
Wed, Nov 20, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore different ways to make trees. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Dress for mess! No registration required.
Family English Learners Book Club
Wed, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join our Family English Learners Book Club! We'll read exciting picture books and have fun with activities based on the stories.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Wed, Nov 20, 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.
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Nov 20, 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.
Snack and Paint - Giving Thanks with Vince Guaraldi
Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Snack and paint with the Peanuts gang.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Nov 20, 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 - Operation Mail Call Military Missions
Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join other seniors in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Nov 21, 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!
Cancelled
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Thu, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch
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!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Create a Cardboard City
Thu, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us as we use our creativity to turn the STEAM Lab into a cardboard city! Then next week on November 26th we will have a robot parade through the city. For Grades 3-12.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
Let's Do a Cupcake War!- Careers in Family Consumer Science - Tween Academy with UK 4-H Youth Development
Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us for Tween Academy, our monthly program!
Let's Play: The Floor is Lava
Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Oh no! A volcano has erupted in the library and now the floor is lava! Join us for a fun game of imagination, brain teasers & physical activity. Recommended for children ages 6-12.
All Around the World
Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a one-room world trip! Grab your passport at the door and complete activities to get all your stamps. Then try some snacks from around the world. This program is appropriate for ages 6-12.
Fiber Happy Hour
Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
Bring your own project or just an idea! Fiber crafts like knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, weaving, needlepoint, cross-stitch, and more are welcome. Located at the Eastside Makerspace.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Cricut Class
Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to use the Cricut Maker and make your own custom aprons using Heat Transfer Vinyl. *Class will be taught in English and Spanish. La clase se enseñara en Ingles y Español*
This event is full
Adulting 101: Budgets and Bills
Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room C,Meeting Room B
Join us for this session of Adulting 101 where we will focus on all things financial- budgets, bills, and more. (ages 13-17)
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Nov 21, 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
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Nov 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 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 - A Street Cat Named Bob
Thu, Nov 21, 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 - Kentucky Just Us
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Nov 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Nov 22, 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.
Designing for the Holidays with Octane Design Studios
Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Pass through the seven levels of the candy cane forest in this Elf themed holiday design workshop with Danielle from Octane Design Studios.
This event is full
Rescheduled
Chair Yoga
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, November 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
Lego Club
Sat, Nov 23, 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
Adventures in DIY - Rope Bowls
Sat, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Craft your own display bowl
This event is full
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch
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.
LGBT+MtG
Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Learn Magic: the Gathering!
Family STEAM Time
Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy a story followed by hands-on STEAM activities. For families with children ages 4 and up. No registration required.
Let's Read: Meatballs with Grandpa - With Author Jeanette Fazzari Jones
Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Meet local author Jeanette Fazzari Jones! She will read her book Meatballs for Grandpa and lead hands-on activities. Recommended for grades K-5.
Keep Calm and Rage On Book Club - A Discussion of The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Small Meeting Room
You're invited to bring in your rage as we discuss The Bell Jar, the premier book of Northside's new book club! Registration not required.
Switch It Up Saturday
Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
Happy TeenTober! Vibe in the Tates Creek teen area and play video games!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Nov 23, 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! - Indigenous Artists
Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Join us to learn about a new artist or art form every month, and create a unique work inspired by their style (with a touch of your own!).
Stop Motion Movie Magic! - Create Your Own Animated Story!
Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to create your own stop motion short film! We will be using Lego minifigures and the Cardboard City our participants created on November 19th and 21st! For grades 3-12
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch
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.
Coffee Tasting with A Cup of Common Wealth
Sun, Nov 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by Beaumont for an informational class and coffee tasting with Salvador Sanchez, owner of Lexington coffee shop, A Cup of Common Wealth.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Nov 24, 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
Cancelled
LGBTQ+ Board Game Club - A welcoming and inclusive space for gaming
Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch
LGBTQ+ Board game club meeting
Bite Club: A Cookbook Club - India Edition
Sun, Nov 24, 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.
Preschoolers Explore - Richard Scarry
Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Tempur Sealy Children?s Discovery Zone
Explore a beloved creator's books with hands-on activities. For ages 3-5 and their families. No registration required.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Nov 25, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Nov 25, 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Nov 25, 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Nov 25, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Nov 25, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
U.S. Citizenship Class
Mon, Nov 25, 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.
Make It Mondays - Autumn Crafts
Mon, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
This event is full
Intermediate ESOL - English on the Small Screen
Mon, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.
Adventure in DIY - Embroidery 101
Mon, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Craft your way to the holidays with this Adventure in DIY Class. We will learn basic embriodery stitches. No prior experience needed. Just bring yourself and get ready to learn a new skill.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Tue, Nov 26, 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!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Robot Parade
Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a parade float for a robot! We will drive our robot parade through the cardboard city we created on November 19th & 21st. For Grades 3-12.
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
TeenTuesday - Cup-side down
Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Participants will not only be turning the other teams? cups the wrong way, they?ll need to make sure they?re turning their own cups back the right direction! It will be a few seconds of chaos.
Calendar Design Class
Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a calendar design and production class. We will be using Canva to design a 2025 calendar that you can customize with your own important dates and photos.
This event is full
Evening Storytime
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Nov 27, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Nov 27, 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
Wed, Nov 27, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 27, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Nov 27, 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.
Preschool Winter Dance Party
Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join "Preschool Winter Dance Party" for music, movement, and play! Enjoy interactive songs, lively dancing, parachute games, and bubbles!
Family Fossil Hunting
Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Celebrate DiNovember with some hands-on fossil fun. For families. No registration required.
Let's Make: Fall Art Collage
Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Fall by crafting a beautiful seasonal collage out of recycled paper!
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Wed, Nov 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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, Nov 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Nov 28, 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
Cancelled
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Nov 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Nov 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Nov 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Nov 29, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Nov 29, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Nov 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Nov 29, 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.
Seeds: Explore and Create
Fri, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Explore the science behind seeds and make some seed art to take home.
Chair Yoga
Sat, Nov 30, 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
Horror Murder Movie Club - Thanksgiving
Sat, Nov 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
There Will Be No Leftovers
Hooked on Books - Trilogies Pt. 2
Sat, Nov 30, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Dec 01, 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
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Dec 01, 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.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Dec 02, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Dec 02, 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Dec 02, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Dec 02, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
U.S. Citizenship Class
Mon, Dec 02, 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.
Family Craft: Polymer Clay Utensils
Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Use polymer clay to decorate a set of utensils to use in your holiday meals! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Registration required.
Intermediate ESOL - English on the Small Screen
Mon, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 03, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 03, 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Dec 03, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Dec 03, 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.
Baby University - Book Club and Social Hour
Tue, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us as we read The Feelings Book by Todd Parr and discuss recognizing and expressing emotions in babies.
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
Teen Tuesday - Junk Journaling
Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Turn your "trash" into treasure, bring your stickers, receipts, pictures and we'll junk journal. While supplies last. No registration required.
Eastside Book Club
Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Dec 03, 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.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Dec 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Dec 04, 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
Wed, Dec 04, 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.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Wed, Dec 04, 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.
Crafternoon - Snow Buddy Hand Warmers
Wed, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Make a snow buddy that you can pop into the microwave to lend a little warmth on cold days! No registration required. While supplies last!
Let's Make: Bedazzled Aluminum Ornaments
Wed, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Make a beautiful ornament out of aluminum foil and rhinestones!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 20 2024 at 9:00am
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Dec 04, 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.
In Conversation with beloved author Jan Brett - Alice In a Winter Wonderland
Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Academies of Bryan Station - Auditorium
Join the Lexington Public Library and Joseph-Beth Booksellers for Jan Brett's Alice In a Winter Wonderland event!
Register
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo
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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Dec 05, 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!
Family Crafternoon: Puzzle Piece Ornaments
Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Make a festive ornament made of puzzle pieces for your family to add to their holiday collection. Recommended for families with children ages 5+. No Registration Required. While supplies last.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Dec 05, 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
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club
Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! This month's pick is "Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
Southland Jamboree - Liberty Road
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Dec 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Dec 06, 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.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Fri, Dec 06, 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.
Make a Custom Trading Card
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch
Whether you're a fan of fantasy, superheroes, or original characters, this workshop will guide you through the process of designing those unique cards.
Cookie and Craft!
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Join us to make a holiday ornament, have a cookie, and find a window spot to watch the parade on Main Street!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Dec 07, 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.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Dec 07, 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.
An Afternoon with Silas House
Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A discussion with Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House on his holiday-time short story, "Another Country," followed by a dramatized reading. Book signing to follow, courtesy of Joseph-Beth Booksellers.
This event is full
Chess Club
Sat, Dec 07, 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!
Cottagecore Tea Party
Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for an "oh-so cozy" cottagecore tea party where we'll be ringing in the Yuletide Season! Dressing up is encouraged! Snacks and teas will be provided. For older kids and tweens
Cozy Book Club
Sat, Dec 07, 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.
Crafternoon - Snow Buddy Hand Warmers
Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Make a snow buddy that you can pop into the microwave to lend a little warmth on cold days! No registration required. While supplies last!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Dec 08, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Dec 08, 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
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 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.
Documentary - Translator for Peace
Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Lexington filmmaker Eli Scarr's 60-minute documentary, "Translator for Peace," explores the life of United Nations translator Tracy Ansell.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Dec 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.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Dec 09, 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Dec 09, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Dec 09, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
U.S. Citizenship Class
Mon, Dec 09, 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.
Intermediate ESOL - English on the Small Screen
Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 10, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 10, 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Dec 10, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Dec 10, 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.
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
TeenTuesday - Capoeira
Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Join us as we learn some basic capoeira moves and music led by Professor Charuto of Volta por Cima.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Dec 10, 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 Craft: Picking Pads
Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Drop in to the Northside Branch to make your very own Picking Pad! All materials provided while supplies last. No registration required.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Bring a stuffed animal for a sleepy storytime. Stuffed friends can stay the night and explore the library when everyone else is in bed. For families. No registration required.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Dec 11, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Dec 11, 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
Wed, Dec 11, 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.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Wed, Dec 11, 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.
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Dec 11, 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.
Snack and Paint - Holiday Paint
Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo
Holiday stress? Come take a break and watch holiday movies while painting.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 11 2024 at 9:00am
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Dec 11, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 12, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 12, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Dec 12, 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.
Trio 21 presents Holiday Music Selections - a casual musical interlude
Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
The chamber music group, Trio 21 will present light classical and modern chamber musical arrangements on flute, clarinet and bassoon for your enjoyment.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Dec 12, 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.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Dec 12, 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
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Jazz at the Library
Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Dec 13, 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.
Music Trivia! - Songs of the 60's and 70's
Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by Beaumont to test your knowledge of the music from the 60's and 70's!
Indoor Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Don't let the winter blues get you down! Enjoy lots of indoor fun at Central Library to get those kids moving no matter the weather!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Dec 13, 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.
Horror Murder Movie Club - 30 Days of Night
Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Friday the 13th Special Feature
Long Live: An Eras Tour Celebration
Fri, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us in celebrating Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" with friendship bracelets and music! Taylor themed outfits are highly encouraged.
Gingerbread House Decorating Extravaganza!
Fri, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Let's create and decorate here at Marksbury Family Branch! We will channel that holiday spirit by decorating gingerbread houses and building memories.
After Hours Laser Tag - for Tweens & Teens
Fri, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tates Creek Branch
Explore the library after it closes in an action-packed game!
See all events