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Songs of Kentucky's Civil War

A discussion with Dr. James Claypool
2025-06-14 14:00:00 2025-06-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Songs of Kentucky's Civil War Popular songs from the North and the South Central Library - Farish Theater

Saturday, June 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-14 14:00:00 2025-06-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Songs of Kentucky's Civil War Popular songs from the North and the South Central Library - Farish Theater

Central Library

Farish Theater

Popular songs from the North and the South

A lively presentation with recordings of some of the most popular songs from the North and South during the American Civil War. Dr. Claypool discusses the origins, importance, and placement in historical context of each song.

Free and open to the public.

AGE GROUP: | Teen (13-17 years) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy & Local History |

TAGS: | Summer at the Library | Lex 250 | Farish Theater |

Central Library
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
Mon, Jun 02 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Central Library is located on East Main Street in downtown Lexington next to Phoenix Park.

Upcoming Events

Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 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.
Summer at the Library Kickoff Party
Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Northside Branch - Game Room,Group Study Room,Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Production Studio,Small Meeting Room,Snack Room,Story Room
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 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.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Jun 03, 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
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Jun 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.
Summer Cinema - Mommie Dearest
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!
Chess Club
Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area
Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for recreational Chess Club! Here, you can build community, learn strategies and have fun playing chess. All ages are welcome!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Watercolor & Crayon Resist Painting
Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece with crayons and watercolor! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Hand Embroidery Sampler - with Ashley Nguyen
Tue, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace as we welcome Ashley Nguyen, a local fiber craft artist and instructor, who will be teaching a variety of hand embroidery methods, skills, and tools.
Registration is now closed
Eastside Book Club
Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Jun 03, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
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Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Jun 04, 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
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Wed, Jun 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.
ACT Test Prep: English & Reading
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
This free ACT Test Prep program will provide students with tips and strategies to help improve ACT scores for the English and Reading sections of the test.
Summer at the Library Kickoff Party
Wed, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library!
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
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
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Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
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Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
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Open STEAM Play
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
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Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 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.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jun 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.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Jun 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.
Summer at the Library Kickoff Party
Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
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Perler Bead Planters - for teens
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
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Summer Cinema - Girls Trip
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Camp classics, comedies & musicals! Oh my!
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Jun 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!
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Next Chapter Book Club
Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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STEAM Lab Drop In - Watercolor & Crayon Resist Painting
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
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Thu, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.
Cancelled
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Jun 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Jun 05, 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, Jun 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.
The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month! This month's pick is "The Heron's Cry" by Ann Cleeves.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jun 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.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jun 06, 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.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Jun 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Jun 06, 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.
Friday Art
Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Come make some art in the afternoon! This process art program is for Kindergarten-5th grade. No registration is required.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Jun 06, 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.
Cooking Show
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Cooking demonstrations, food vendors, and, of course, food!
Become a Dementia Friendly Neighbor - Dementia Friendly Lexington
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a training session hosted by Dementia Friendly Lexington - increase your understanding of dementia and find ways to support your neighbors!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Jun 07, 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.
Summer at the Library Kickoff Party
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.
Cancelled
Watercolor - Kentucky Fauna
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch
Watercolor painting of Kentucky fauna at the Eastside Makerspace.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Jun 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, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!
Adult Crafternoon - Felt Flowers!
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Get crafty at Eastside!
Northside Craft Club - Beaded Keychains & Bag Charms
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Calling all craft lovers! Join us for our new monthly craft club!
Summer at the Library Kickoff Party
Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Jun 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.
Bite Club - Hawaiian Luau Edition
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New venue Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
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Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Jun 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.
From The Archive: An LGBTQ History of Kentucky
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A presentation by the Faulkner Morgan Archive
Bike Repair Basics: Flat Tires
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Don't let a flat tire ruin your ride! Join us to learn the basics of removing tires, locating punctures and patching holes so you can keep rolling all summer long.
Mirror Mushrooms - Adventures in DIY
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom,Makerspace
Add a touch of magic to your garden or space with your disco mushrooms!
This event is full
Gentle Yoga for Any Body - Your Choice: Chair or Mat
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
This combined class will be adapted for chair yoga and mat yoga. Do what feels comfortable to you. This class is for adults and teens.
My Ancestral Kentucky Home - A Documentary by Eli Scarr
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
MY ANCESTRAL KENTUCKY HOME follows community activist James Sleet in the effort to research his personal African American and Native American heritage. Showings at 2:00 & 3:00
Appalachian Association of Sacred Harp Singers - 250Lex Music Series
Sun, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Atrium
Shape-note singing.
Sunday Stitching
Sun, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Do you enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, or sewing? Grab your current project and join us every fourth Sunday for social stitching! All skill levels welcome.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
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Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
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Family Chalk Pastel Galaxy Art
Mon, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Bring the whole family to create a masterpiece inspired by outer space with chalk pastels! Recommended for children and families.
Let's Learn Crochet!
Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
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This event is full
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
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Pokémon Trainer Meet Up
Mon, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Cancelled
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
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Kentucky Down Under Animal Encounter
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 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.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Jun 10, 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
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
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Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
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Laser Engraving Workshop
Tue, Jun 10, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on creating engraving designs. During this workshop we will go through the design process and make custom bookmarks.
Kentucky Down Under Animal Encounter
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.
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Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
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STEAM Lab Drop In - Animal Building Challenges
Tue, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
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Evening Storytime
Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Jun 10, 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.
Kentucky Down Under Animal Encounter
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.
Kentucky Down Under Animal Encounter
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Jun 11, 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
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Wed, Jun 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.
Kentucky Down Under Animal Encounter
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.
Summer Movie Matinee
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!
Rainbow Dream Catchers
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Create a colorful Rainbow Dream Catcher! We'll weave a dreamy web and decorate with tassels, beads and more. While supplies last! No Registration Required.
Under the Sea: Craft Together
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Make some ocean themed crafts and relax!
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
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
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Jun 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.
Finding Your Female Ancestors - Genealogy with Johnna
Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Researching your female ancestors can be difficult. Women can be hard to track because of the standard practice of changing their surnames after marriage.
Kentucky Down Under Animal Encounter
Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.
Rainbow Walking Tour
Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
A short walk to discover Lexington's LGBTQ+ history
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Jun 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
Intermediate Cricut Class
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to design, cut and apply heat transfer vinyl to make a custom canvas bag, using the Cricut Machine.
Solar Explorers
Thu, Jun 12, 10:45am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Explore the power of the sun with fun activities like solar bead bracelets, light catchers, and so much more through hands-on activities with our friends at Bluegrass Greensource.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 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.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jun 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.
Drop-In Resume Workshop
Thu, Jun 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Create an eye-catching resume using the latest technology. (Bring a list of previous work experience if possible.)
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Jun 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Jun 12, 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.
Family Fun Drive-In Movie
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Bring a cardboard box to the library for summer drive-in movie fun! Cardboard boxes will be transformed into cars using provided supplies. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with caregivers.
Create a Rainbow Windchime
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Exercise your creativity by making a rainbow windchime to celebrate Pride Month. Recommended for ages 6-12. No registration required. While supplies last.
Summer Cinema - Burlesque
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Jun 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!
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Ask Master Gardeners any gardening questions. Registration requested.
Squash, Pumpkins & Gourds
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Kristen Pearson of Glitter Green Thumb will walk attendees through growing an at-home pumpkin patch in this FREE gardening workshop. Registration requested.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Animal Building Challenges
Thu, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to use LEGO bricks and various materials to design and build creative animal habitats, along with the animals that live in them. Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Jun 12, 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, Jun 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 - Mambo Combo
Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
New venue Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Eric Carle Book Party
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space,Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Come and celebrate the world of Eric Carle, author and illustrator of favorites like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See. 
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jun 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.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jun 13, 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.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Jun 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Horror Murder Movie Club - Dead Ringer
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Special Friday the 13th Showing
Friday Art
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
Come make some art in the afternoon! This process art program is for Kindergarten-5th grade. No registration is required.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Jun 13, 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.
Rainbow Walking Tour
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
A short walk to discover Lexington's LGBTQ+ history
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 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!
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Jun 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.
Songs of Kentucky's Civil War - A discussion with Dr. James Claypool
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Popular songs from the North and the South
Forensics Fun
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to become detectives for a day, using forensic science techniques like fingerprint analysis and clue-solving in fun activities! For ages 8-17. Registration Required
Books, Talks & Kid Librarians!
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Ever wanted to be a Kid Librarian? Join us for a fun event at Eastside Library where we celebrate past Kid Librarians and invite new ones to join!
Hooked on Books - LGBTQ+ Centered
Sat, Jun 14, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Jun 15, 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.
Kevin Lane Dearinger - Sharing a Life through Memoir and Verse
Sun, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us in hearing selected readings from Kevin Lane Dearinger's memoirs, plays, and poetry, followed by a discussion of autobiography as a bridge to shared, not exclusive, experiences.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 16, 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, Jun 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.
Explore Gravity
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Can you defy gravity? Find out with art and science challenges. For ages 5 and up. No reservations required.
Galaxy Slime
Mon, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to have a blast making galaxy slime by mixing glue, vibrant colors, and a touch of sparkle to create a stretchy, space-inspired creation! For Children ages 8-17. Registration Required
Chapters & Chatter
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us at Chapters & Chatter, Eastside's new book club for tweens! For our first meeting we will play icebreaker games and receive our first book. (For tweens).
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Jun 16, 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.
Pride Flag Pom Pom Garlands
Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the Beaumont Branch to make a pom pom garland in the colors of your Pride Flag - or whatever colors you want!
Cancelled
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Jun 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
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Jun 17, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
A Juneteenth Jubilation! - Celebrate historical independence day, that is Juneteenth.
Tue, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside Branch to celebrate Juneteenth with games, music and historical time capsules!
Cancelled
Summer Movie Matinee
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!
Patch That Hat
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Express yourself and get ready for summer! Personalize your own bucket hat with a mix of patches! WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. No registration required.
Summer Cinema - Scooby-Doo
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!
Chess Club
Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area
Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for recreational Chess Club! Here, you can build community, learn strategies and have fun playing chess. All ages are welcome!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Engineering Challenges
Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build towers, bridges and more with paper! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Juneteenth Open Mic
Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Lift your voice and celebrate Juneteenth!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
A Pride Month Film - Loggerheads
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Film screening and talkback with director Tim Kirkman and author Silas House
After Hours Laser Tag - for Tweens & Teens
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Branch
Explore the library after it closes in an action-packed game!
EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin
Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
For fans of Knives Out and The Thursday Murder Club, a fun mystery about a woman who spends her entire life trying to prevent her foretold murder. Now it's up to her great-niece to catch the killer. 
Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Farish Theater
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Jun 18, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Wed, Jun 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.
Lexington Children's Theatre Presents: - Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
Juneteenth Craftapalooza!
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Juneteenth with a variety of crafts and self-directed art projects! For families. No registration required.
Seed Saving 101
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Kristen Pearson of Glitter Green Thumb for a FREE gardening class that walks you through how to successfully harvest and preserve seeds from everyday garden food. Registration requested.
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
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
All Natural: Hair History and Tips - with Willa Lamia
Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Join us to celebrate Juneteenth and learn about the history and importance of hairstyles, as well as some tips for beginners on the subject of natural hair. Registration required.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
Library Date Night - Partner Portraits
Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Bring a partner, romantic or platonic, for a fun evening of painting each other's portraits! Only one person needs to register per pair.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am
Zen and Groove: Beginners Yoga - Yoga with guest instructor Jordan Wells
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
This beginner's class is a great place to start if you're new to yoga.
Cult Classics Book Club
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Jun 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Jun 19, 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.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jun 20, 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.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Jun 20, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
Jaws: 50th Anniversary Showing
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A Horror Murder Movie Club Special Event
Friday Art
Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
Come make some art in the afternoon! This process art program is for Kindergarten-5th grade. No registration is required.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Jun 20, 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.
Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
Podcast Studio Skills Workshop
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Production Studio,Video Editing Booth
In this hands-on workshop, build your podcast production skills with professional production tips using the equipment, spaces and software in the Northside Digital Studio.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Jun 21, 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
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Dungeons & Dragons
Black Voices Book Club - A book club to discuss literary works by black authors.
Sat, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch
Monthly discussion of books written by black authors. Meets Every 3rd Saturday. Library Copies available upon request at the Eastside Branch. eBooks and eaudiobooks available on Libby.
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults. Registration required. 2 - 3:30 PM
Horror Murder Movie Club - Nightbreed
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Pride Month Horror
Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Engineering Challenges
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build towers, bridges and more with paper! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Cancelled
Around The World Book Challenge - Book Club
Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch
Around the World is a book challenge for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read, based on the selected country each month. Share about your book at our meeting!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Jun 22, 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.
Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month
Sun, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Quilting materials provided while supplies last. Hand sewing required. Please register and plan to attend.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 23, 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, Jun 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.
Let's Play... Game Day - Quick Games - Boggle, Tapple, Jenga, Connect Four and more
Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Drop into the Beaumont Branch for an hour of classic games and socializing for adults! This week we will play games that are quick: Boggle, Tapple, Jenga, Connect Four and more.
Preschool Astronaut Training
Mon, Jun 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for Preschool astronaut activities that will spark young imaginations as kids explore the galaxy through hands-on STEAM experiences and creative play.
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Jun 23, 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.
Cancelled
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.
Sing-Along with Jim Gill!
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Sing-Along with Jim Gill!
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Jun 24, 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
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Jun 24, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Sing-Along with Jim Gill!
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Cancelled
Summer Movie Matinee
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!
Movie/Makers: Mean Girls & Mini Canvases - for teens
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room,Large Meeting Room
Makers and movie fans unite! Join us for a showing of a film you voted for, and a craft to go along with it.
Summer Cinema - Wicked
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!
Library Social Hour - Rock Painting for Adults
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Create decorations for your garden or treasures to find. For all skill levels. Join others in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Perler Beads
Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to use colorful Perler beads to create fun designs, for unique decorations, keychains, or keepsakes. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Reading Rainbow: Teen Storytime - Read With Pride!
Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Oh, the nostalgia! We're introducing Reading Rainbow remixed for teens! Join us for a unique and retro experience! This program is for teen participants (15+)
In Conversation with Jennifer Longworth - Building a Strong Podcast
Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion about how local podcaster and author Jennifer Longworth built Bourbon Barrel Podcasting. Learn about the ins and outs of starting, producing, and growing your podcast.
Laser Engraving Workshop
Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on creating engraving designs. During this workshop we will go through the design process and make custom bookmarks.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Preschoolers Make Rainbow Toast
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Your little one loves to play with their food, and this is the one time it's okay! No registration required. Recommended for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Jun 25, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Sensory Friendly Play - Beach Party
Wed, Jun 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch
Sensory play and crafts that are inclusive, autism-friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!
Sing-Along with Jim Gill!
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Summer Movie Matinee
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!
Get Crafty: Recycled Book Hedgehog
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Use a recycled paperback book to make an adorable hedgehog! All materials provided. For kids age 6-12 while supplies last.
Hip-Hop & Poetry Teen Workshop - Hip-Hop & Poetry - With Tony Wavy
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Join us as we create an original piece (song, rap, or poem), record it, design album art, and share in a live mini showcase. Summer at the Library!
Workshop Wednesday
Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens. (Formerly Make it Monday)
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
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
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Sing-Along with Jim Gill!
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Blue Grass True Crime Book Club - Black Night for the Bluegrass Belle
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
A dark and bloody book club
Sing-Along with Jim Gill!
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Farish Theater
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Drop-In Resume Workshop
Thu, Jun 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Create an eye-catching resume using the latest technology. (Bring a list of previous work experience if possible.)
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Teen Rainbow Crafting
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Pride Month with a variety of rainbow crafts!
Spy Science
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us as we learn some science tricks all super spies should know, and make some gadgets to help on missions! Ages 8-12. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, June 12 2025 at 2:00pm
Pride Month Matinee - Last Gospel of the Pagan Babies
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A special showing of the Lexington documentary
Hip-Hop & Poetry Teen Workshop - Hip-Hop & Poetry - With Tony Wavy
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Join us as we create an original piece (song, rap, or poem), record it, design album art, and share in a live mini showcase. Summer at the Library!
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Jun 26, 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!
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Ask Master Gardeners any gardening questions. Registration requested.
Little Chef of the Month
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Little Chef of the Month!
This event is full
STEAM Lab Drop In - Perler Beads
Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to use colorful Perler beads to create fun designs, for unique decorations, keychains, or keepsakes. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Create Like Eric Carle
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Learn how Eric Carle created the pictures in his beloved books. Dress for mess. For ages 4-8. No registration required.
Intermediate Cricut Class
Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to design, cut and apply heat transfer vinyl to make a custom canvas bag, using the Cricut Machine.
Registration opens Thursday, June 12 2025 at 5:00pm
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
Teen Zines
Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Flex your creative muscles and find out how to create your own mini zine. For ages 12 and up. No registration required.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 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!
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Jun 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.
Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Do you miss the fun of afterschool art clubs from childhood? Come hang out and sketchbook with us to improve your skills and get in touch with your creativity! All skill levels encouraged!
Beaumont Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us at Beaumont for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you've never played or you're a Dungeon Master, all players ages 11 and up are welcome. No registration required.
Lego Club
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
Elvis Movie Screening: Jailhouse Rock
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Relive years past with a screening of Jailhouse Rock, starring Elvis Presley and Judy Tyler! Wearing black and white clothing is encouraged but not required.
Genealogy Club
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
A bimonthly meeting for genealogists and researchers.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Jun 29, 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.
Paint with Pride!
Sun, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Use the colors of your Pride flag to inspire a masterpiece! We'll utilize recycled materials and fun color palettes to create an abstract painting you can display with pride. Registration suggested.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 30, 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, Jun 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.
Rescheduled
Monday Family Matinee
Mon, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, June 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
Come in and cool down with a good movie! All ages, no registration required.
Galaxy Bath Bombs
Mon, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to create galaxy bath bombs, we will combine ingredients to observe reactions while experimenting with color, scent, and sparkle. For Middle and High School. Registration Required.
Summerween Party!
Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Can't wait for Halloween? Let's celebrate it in the summer! Come in costume and enjoy some spooky summery crafts and activities. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Monday Family Matinee
Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come in and cool down with a good movie! All ages, no registration required.
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Jun 30, 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.
VR Drive Time
Mon, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Roam a virtual city and practice your driving skills with a driving simulator!
Cancelled
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.
Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Eastside Branch
Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 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.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Jul 01, 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
Camp Read S'more!
Tue, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside Branch for Camp Read S'more! Here, you can tell stories, read, sing campfire songs and build s'mores. While supplies last.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Airplanes & Rockets
Tue, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create paper rockets & airplanes! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Somos Heroes Screening
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A,First Floor Paseo
Join us for the premiere of the animation workshop Somos Heroes. Watch the students unveil their final quest at the Marksbury Family Branch!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Jul 01, 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.
After Hours Putt-Putt Golf - for Tweens & Teens
Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Branch
Explore the library after it closes in an exciting game of putt-putt golf!
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Jul 02, 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
Alien Invasion
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Have an out of this world time at our World UFO Day celebration with crafts, activities, and UFO trivia. For ages 5 and up. No reservations required.
Summer Movie Matinee
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!
Blackout Poetry
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us to create poetry using pages from a book and "black out" words on the page, leaving only the words that express what needs to be said. Transforming one piece of art into another!
Guess Who?: Mystery Animals
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Can you guess these mystery animals? Use clues and biofacts to explore different kinds of Kentucky wildlife with folks from Raven Run.
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
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
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Paws to Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fourth of July Party
Thu, Jul 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate the 4th a day early with patriotic games and activities. Recommended for K through 5th grade. No registration required.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Ask Master Gardeners any gardening questions. Registration requested.
Next Chapter Book Club
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
The Next Chapter Book Club is a reading group where adolescents and adults with disabilities can enjoy books, friends, and their community.
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 9:00am
STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Airplanes & Rockets
Thu, Jul 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create paper rockets & airplanes! Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Jul 03, 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, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club
Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month!
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