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Chess Club
2025-03-18 15:30:00 2025-03-18 16:30:00 America/New_York Chess Club 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! Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area

Tuesday, March 18
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-18 15:30:00 2025-03-18 16:30:00 America/New_York Chess Club 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! Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area

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!

We have changed our Saturday meeting time to the first and third Tuesday of the month from 3:30-4:30pm.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Middle School | K-2nd Grade | High School | Families | Adults | 3rd-5th Grade |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Forum | Arts, Crafting & Hobbies |

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Marksbury Family Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
Mon, Feb 17 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Feb 18 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

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

Upcoming Events

Open STEAM Play
Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
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, Feb 20, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Resource Management
Thu, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on resource management.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Adventures in DIY - Chat with Black Soil
Thu, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Chat with Black Soil, a local, black-owned agriculture business committed to sustainable farming and community empowerment.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 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.
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Thu, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Black History Month Matinee
Cancelled
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Explore Coding
Thu, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to learn about electrical engineer and founder of Black Girls CODE, Kimberly Bryant. We will explore coding through OctoStudio, Scratch and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!
A Party for Langston
Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Enjoy the picture book "There Was a Party for Langston." Then celebrate poet Langston Hughes with writing and crafts. For grades K-5 and their families. No registration required.
Rescheduled
Little Chef of the Month
Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, February 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch
Join us at Little Chef of the Month!
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Feb 20, 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 - Crazy Stupid Bromance
Thu, Feb 20, 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.
Cancelled
Southland Jamboree - McLain Family Band
Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April. December's performance rescheduled to December 5.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Feb 21, 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, Feb 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.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Feb 21, 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! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Family Maker Time - Popsicle Airplane
Fri, Feb 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to celebrate African American aviators and their barrier-breaking achievements while making popsicle stick airplane models with the whole family.
Bright Beginnings Music 
Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Join Bright Beginnings Music group for music therapy that supports developmental growth for little ones. This program is recommended for toddlers & preschoolers. No registration required.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Feb 22, 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.
Vibes & Vision - Youth Arts Talent Showcase
Sat, Feb 22, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
The Black and Williams Community Center Gym
In honor of Black History Month, join us at The Black and Williams Community Center Gym for an arts event celebrating youth performers.
Civic Workshop with CivicLex - Understanding Lexington's City Government
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
CivicLex's Workshops are designed to help local residents learn about local government.
Genealogy Club - Microfilm
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
Meet our new microfilm machines!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Feb 22, 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.
Hooked on Books - Books with Black Authors
Sat, Feb 22, 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.
Nikki Giovanni Memorial Poetry Reading
Sat, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Our community poetry reading will celebrate the work of legendary poet Nikki Giovanni and other poets, including you!
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Feb 23, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Sun, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Feb 24, 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
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Feb 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.
Let's Play Scrabble!
Mon, Feb 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Drop into the Beaumont Branch for an hour of Scrabble and socializing for adults!
Learn To Paint
Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
This event is full
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Feb 24, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Kindergarten Life Skills: - Resource Management
Tue, Feb 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on taking care of our belongings.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 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.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Feb 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
Be Smart, Love Your Heart - Free Health Screenings and Education
Tue, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Baptist Health is offering free health screenings and education for American Heart Month. Topics include blood pressure, heart rhythm, sleep apnea, hands only CPR training & cardiac exercise.
Library Social Hour - Just Telling Stories
Tue, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
Join others in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts. We find something new and fun to do every month. For adults.
Harriet
Tue, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Black History Month Matinee
STEAM Lab Drop In: Journey Through Space with VR
Tue, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about black astronauts and astronomers, then experience space in virtual reality! Recommended for ages 8-17.
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
Hidden Figures Rocket Science
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join the team that sent John Glenn to the moon! Learn about the Hidden Figures behind the scenes and test your own rocket science knowledge. For grades K to 5.
Let's Make: Kimmy Cantrell-Inspired Self Portraits
Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about black artist Kimmy Cantrell and crafting a cardboard self-portrait inspired by his work.
This event is full
Evening Storytime
Tue, Feb 25, 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 Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 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.
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Feb 26, 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
Workshop Wednesday - Crochet 101
Wed, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
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)
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
How To: FAFSA - with Dawson Arnold of KHEAA
Wed, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the Northside Branch to learn about FAFSA! Teens and their parents are welcome. Feel free to bring any information you might need to fill out your FAFSA forms.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Resource Management - Taking care of your belongings
Wed, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-awareness and how to handle emotions.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Resource Management
Thu, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on resource management.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Preschool Junior Energy Explorer
Thu, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch
We will explore how the sun, wind, and other energy sources work with Bluegrass Greensource.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
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, Feb 27, 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, Feb 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.
The Wiz
Thu, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Black History Month Matinee
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Journey Through Space with VR
Thu, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about black astronauts and astronomers, then experience space in virtual reality! Recommended for ages 8-17.
I Scream for Ice-Cream
Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about Augustus Jackson, The Father of Ice-Cream, and make your very own ice-cream. Recommended for ages 6-12. No registration required. While supplies last.
Les McCann Art-Alike
Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate a native Lexingtonian: artist, photographer, and musician Les McCann! We'll create watercolor masterpieces inspired by his work.
Little Chef of the Month
Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Little Chef of the Month!
This event is full
Family Ramadan Latern Craft
Thu, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate the start of Ramadan by making your own lantern, a traditional Ramadan symbol and decoration! All ages welcome. No registration required.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Sticker Making Class
Thu, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn how to use Canva to create your own custom stickers! Únase y aprenda como utilizar Canva y crear sus propias calcomonias personalizadas!
This event is full
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Feb 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
How To: FAFSA - with Dawson Arnold of KHEAA
Thu, Feb 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library
Stop by the Central Library to learn about FAFSA! Teens and their parents are welcome. Feel free to bring any information you might need to fill out your FAFSA forms.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Feb 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Feb 27, 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, Feb 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Feb 28, 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, Feb 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Feb 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Feb 28, 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, Feb 28, 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, Feb 28, 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! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Mar 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.
Take & Make Kids Craft - Ramadan
Sat, Mar 01, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
Daniel Tiger Be My Neighbor Day
Sat, Mar 01, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B),Keeneland Community Room,The Serrate Family Study Room
Lexington Public Library, PNC Bank and KET host a national early childhood initiative from PBS Kids.
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Mar 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Drop off your old puzzles starting MONDAY FEBRUARY 17th at the Eastside Branch to receive a ticket to swap out for a puzzle on the day of the event! One ticket per puzzle donated to the swap.
Open Studio: Louise Nevelson
Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Monochromatic Sculptures
Starting Seeds Indoors Demonstration - Learn the easy steps to giving your garden a head start!
Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Some vegetables need to begin now indoors before planting as seedlings. Learn the plants that require this method. Find out about the materials needed. Get information to help. Watch a demonstration.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Mar 01, 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
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Mar 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Story Area
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Mar 01, 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.
Aliens, UFOs, and Life in the Universe
Sat, Mar 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Aliens. Are they real?Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Dan Price for a facts-based discussion of alien life.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!
An Afternoon with Sarah Gorham & Jeffrey Skinner
Sat, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join us as Sarah Gorham and Jeffrey Skinner read from their latest collections. They are cofounders of Sarabande Books and authors of numerous acclaimed works of poetry and prose.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Sat, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Around The World Book Challenge - Book Club
Sat, Mar 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
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!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Mar 02, 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.
Take & Make Kids Craft - Ramadan
Sun, Mar 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a quilt block a month
Sun, Mar 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Materials provided while supplies last. Please register and plan to attend.
This event is full
Film Screening: There Is No Answer - The life and art of George Szekely
Sun, Mar 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A documentary exploring the life of University of Kentucky art professor George Szekely.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Mar 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Gallery Reception - With the artists of ArtHouse
Sun, Mar 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
A reception with the artists from the current exhibit at the Eastside Branch Gallery.
Sunday Stitching
Sun, Mar 02, 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.
Take & Make Kids Craft - Ramadan
Mon, Mar 03, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Mar 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
Kindergarten Life Skills: - Safety
Mon, Mar 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety.
Baby Social Time: - Let's Play!
Mon, Mar 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Babies will socialize with their peers and build their developmental skills with themes that rotate monthly. Recommended for babies 0-36months and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Mar 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Mar 03, 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.
Take & Make Kids Craft - Ramadan
Tue, Mar 04, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Mar 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
Women's History Month Film Series - Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret
Tue, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join us for our special series of matinee showings for Women's History Month!
Chess Club
Tue, Mar 04, 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 - Bridge Building Challenges
Tue, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for a fun bridge-building activity & learn about women engineers who played pivotal roles in designing and constructing some of the world's most iconic bridges. Recommended for ages 8-17.
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
Eastside Book Club
Tue, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Mar 04, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills: - Safety
Tue, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on Safety.
Take & Make Kids Craft - Ramadan
Wed, Mar 05, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 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.
Read Across America Week- Celebrating Dr. Seuss
Wed, Mar 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss! Play games, create crafts, and more based on your favorite Dr. Seuss books! For ages 2-6!
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Mar 05, 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
Marie Curie STEM Night
Wed, Mar 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Women's History Month by participating in a number of Marie Curie inspired activities! We'll make glow in the dark slime, fake x-rays, and learn a bit about Marie Curie's impact!
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Wed, Mar 05, 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.
Take & Make Kids Craft - Ramadan
Thu, Mar 06, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Safety
Thu, Mar 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
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, Mar 06, 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.
Women's History Month Film Series - Call Jane
Thu, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join us for our special series of matinee showings for Women's History Month!
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Bridge Building Challenges
Thu, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for a fun bridge-building activity & learn about women engineers who played pivotal roles in designing and constructing some of the world's most iconic bridges. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Build a Toy
Thu, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Use your engineering skills to make your own toys! All materials are provided. No registration required. Recommended for ages 6-12. While supplies last.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Mar 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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, Mar 06, 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 "We Solve Murders" by Richard Osman.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Take & Make Kids Craft - Ramadan
Fri, Mar 07, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Mar 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Mar 07, 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, Mar 07, 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, Mar 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Mar 07, 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.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Mar 07, 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! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Take & Make Kids Craft - Ramadan
Sat, Mar 08, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
Music Recording Best Practives Workshop - with Lexington recording artist and producer Khame'
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Production Studio,Video Editing Booth
Learn how to record music in the Digital Studio's professional grade Audio Booth using Logic Pro with Lexington recording artist and producer Khame'.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Mar 08, 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
Go, Dog, Go! Party!
Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us for a Go, Dog, Go! party! We'll read the classic book by P.D. Eastman, play games, and make party hats just like in the story! For ages 3-5. No registration required!
Girls Who: SUMMIT
Sat, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space,Small Meeting Room
Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about new skills, and meeting local figures in a range of professions!
Abstract Art - Inspired By Alma Thomas
Sat, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about the art style of Alma Thomas while you paint your own abstract art. For ages 8-17. Registration Required
Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club
Sat, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Do you miss the fun of afterschool art clubs from your childhood? Come hang out and sketchbook with us to improve your skills and get in touch with your creativity! All skill levels encouraged!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Mar 09, 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.
Queer Car Workshop
Sun, Mar 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ people to teach one another about basic car mechanics!
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Mar 10, 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.
Mario Party!
Mon, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for games, crafts, and activities all about your favorite plumber and his Mushroom Kingdom pals! For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Mar 10, 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, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Kindergarten Life Skills: - Safety
Tue, Mar 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on keeping ourselves safe.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Mar 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Mar 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
Women's History Month Film Series - Barbie
Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join us for our special series of matinee showings for Women's History Month!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Clay Creations
Tue, Mar 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about women Claymation artists while you create clay figurines! Recommended for ages 8-17.
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Mar 11, 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 Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 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.
Stroke Education with Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Clinical team members from Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital will be available for blood pressure screenings and a brief stroke education discussion about stroke signs, symptoms, and prevention. 
Go, Dog, Go Party!
Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore the beloved children's book with arts, crafts, and play. Recommended for ages 3-5 and families. No registration required.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Safety - Safety, Asking Questions for Help, Stranger Danger
Wed, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-awareness and how to handle emotions.
Cult Classics Book Club
Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
Do you like the strange and the unusual? Are you strange and unusual? Then join us for Cult Classics Club!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 13, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Safety
Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Go, Preschooler, Go!
Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move and groove with us as we celebrate Go, Dog, Go! Crafts, games, toys, and plenty of vehicle fun! For ages 2-5. Go, preschooler, go!
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Mar 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Mar 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.
Homeschool STEAM
Thu, Mar 13, 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! Recommended for ages 8-17
Take Control of Your Health: Free A1C Diabetes Screening - Provided by the Bluegrass Lions Diabetes Project
Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Get a FREE A1C screening with instant results and a professional interpretation of your A1C score. The Lexington Lion's Club offers resources and strategies to help manage or lower your A1C.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Mar 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Clay Creations
Thu, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about women Claymation artists while you create clay figurines! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Mary Cassatt's Pastel Art
Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Celebrate Women's History Month! Learn about a famous American female Impressionist and her favorite art supply. For grades K-5. No registration required.
Craft a Suffrage Rosette - for teens
Thu, Mar 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Hear stories of the women from Lexington who fought for their rights, from Dr. Mary E. Britton to Madeleine McDowell Breckinridge, while crafting your own suffragette rosette!
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Mar 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Bad Art Club!
Thu, Mar 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Teens and tweens can stop by Northside Branch the second Thursday of every month for - Bad Art Club! There will be music and art supplies of all kinds. The goal? Create the worst art you can!
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Mar 13, 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 - Todd Hildreth All Stars
Thu, Mar 13, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Mar 14, 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, Mar 14, 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, Mar 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Mar 14, 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.
Hands-Only CPR Training - with The Lexington Fire Department
Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us to learn how to save a life! In this hands-on training, you'll learn the basics of Hands-Only CPR-no prior experience needed. Open to ages 11 to 18. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, February 24 2025 at 9:00am
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Mar 14, 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! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Don't Lose Your Marbles!
Fri, Mar 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Create and design with marbles, from marble runs to marble art. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Top O' The Murder To You - Presented by Bluegrass Mystery Theatre
Fri, Mar 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
an after hours interactive performance. Registration opens on March 1st and is required to attend.
Registration opens Saturday, March 1 2025 at 9:00am
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Mar 15, 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, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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!
Preschoolers Explore - Go, Dog, Go!
Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Tempur Sealy Children?s Discovery Zone
Explore the beloved children's book with arts, crafts, and play. Recommended for ages 3-5. No registration required.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Mar 15, 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, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Dungeons & Dragons
Horror Murder Movie Club - Abigail
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Children can be such little monsters!
ACT/SAT Reading & English Crash Course
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Prepare for the ACT or SAT Reading and English tests with practice passages and feedback.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Clay Creations
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about women Claymation artists while you create clay figurines! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Art Attack! - Louise Nevelson: Monochromatic Sculptures
Sat, Mar 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue Central Library - Meeting Room D
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!). For Teens and Tweens
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Mar 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.
Bite Club: A Cookbook Club - Mardi Gras Edition
Sun, Mar 16, 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.
LGBTQ+ Board Game Club - A welcoming and inclusive space for gaming
Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
LGBTQ+ Board game club meeting
Rescheduled
Preschoolers Explore - Go, Dog, Go!
Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, March 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Explore the beloved children's book with arts, crafts, and play. Recommended for ages 3-5. No registration required.
Classical Music Sunday - Trio Risoluto
Sun, Mar 16, 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 Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Mar 17, 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
Kindergarten Life Skills: - Decision Making
Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on decision making.
Baby Social Time: - Let's Play!
Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Babies will socialize with their peers and build their developmental skills with themes that rotate monthly. Recommended for babies 0-36months and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Teen Space
Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Mar 17, 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.
History of March Madness
Mon, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
March Madness is here, but do you know it's history? Join us as we dive into the origins of the NCAA tournament, the champions, power programs and amazing facts that define it.
Sketchbook Series - Adult Art Club
Mon, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Join up with other local artists for a relaxed and supportive environment to practice art in your sketchbook. All skill levels encouraged! No registration required.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Mar 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
Women's History Month Film Series - 9 to 5
Tue, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join us for our special series of matinee showings for Women's History Month!
Chess Club
Tue, Mar 18, 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 - Basketball Engineering
Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about Women Basketball Players while you engineer your own basketball goal and shooter! Recommended for ages 8-17.
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
Teen Tuesday - Pokéball Terrariums
Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Join us for a fun DIY session where you'll craft your very own Pokéball terrariums. Design a mini world for your favorite Pokémon! Limited supplies. Registration Required
Evening Storytime
Tue, Mar 18, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills: - Decision Making
Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on Decision Making.
EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - Thunderstruck by Erik Larson
Wed, Mar 19, 9:30am - 10:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
This group reads a variety of both fiction and non-fiction recommended titles. We meet the third Wednesday morning each month.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Introduction to Grant Basics
Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
In this one hour course, Edwyn Rye will introduce you to the what, why, & how of grants. Registration required.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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: Cupcake Liner Paper Flowers
Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Create beautiful paper flowers from cupcake liners using scissors and hot glue. Zinnia seeds will be available to take home and plant your own flower garden.
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Mar 19, 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
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Go, Dog, Go! Party
Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
Explore the world of Go, Dog, Go! We will have fun with games and crafts as we celebrate the classic P.D. Eastman story. Recommended for ages 3-5. No registration required.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 20, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Decision Making
Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on decision making.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
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, Mar 20, 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.
Preschoolers Explore Go, Dog, Go!
Thu, Mar 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore the beloved children's book with arts, crafts, and play. Recommended for ages 3-5. No registration required.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Basketball Engineering
Thu, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about Women Basketball Players while you engineer your own basketball goal and shooter! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!
Rescheduled
Discover Celia Cruz
Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, March 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Learn about the queen of salsa with music, crafts, and yes, dancing! For families. No registration required.
Family Crafternoon: Sock Puppet Pals
Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Use your creativity to turn a sock into your pal. Supplies will be provided, no need to bring any socks. Recommended for ages 6-12. While supplies last.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Mar 20, 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 - Man-Eaters, Vol. 1
Thu, Mar 20, 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.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2025 at 6:00pm
Southland Jamboree - Lonesome Express
Thu, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Mar 21, 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.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Mar 21, 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! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Gallery Hop
Fri, Mar 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Gallery
Live music, special activities, and a new art exhibit.
It's a Square Dance! - 250Lex Music Series
Fri, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Atrium
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Lexington with a square dance.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Mar 22, 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
The Scribe Society - A Writing Workshop
Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Come to Northside Library with any written work you would like to be workshopped by other local writers!
Civic Workshop with CivicLex - Lexington's City Budget
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
CivicLex's Workshops are designed to help local residents learn about local government.
World Water Day with George Ella Lyon
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Meet local author George Ella Lyon! She will read her picture book "All the Water in the World." Then we'll learn how to conserve water. For families. No registration required.
Lego Club
Sat, Mar 22, 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
Hooked on Books - Feminist Theory
Sat, Mar 22, 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.
Rescheduled
Crafternoon: Cupcake Liner Paper Flowers
Sat, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Sunday, March 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch
Create beautiful paper flowers from cupcake liners using scissors and hot glue. Zinnia seeds will be available to take home and plant your own flower garden.
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