Teen Tuesday

Teen & Tween Space Open House

Sun, Jan 19, 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.

Sun, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Check out our brand new Teen & Tween spaces!

Bite Club: A Cookbook Club - Chinese New Year Edition

Sun, Jan 19, 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, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

LGBTQ+ Board game club meeting

Family STEAM Time

Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Enjoy a story followed by hands-on STEAM activities. For families with children ages 4-8. No registration required.

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

Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch

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

Classical Music Sunday - String Trio

Sun, Jan 19, 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.

Shake Off the Sunday Scaries

Sun, Jan 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

Has the winter, finals, and holiday season made you feel blue? Shake off the stress by testing out a Content Creation kit!

Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Jan 21, 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

STEAM Lab Drop In: Robotics-Cubelets

Tue, Jan 21, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore robotics with cubelets. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Chess Club

Tue, Jan 21, 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!

Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Teen Advisory Board

Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

Collaged Buttons

Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace as we explore new ways to design pin back buttons. We will be using comics, books, and magazines to create a collage that you can wear! For ages 13+.

This event is full

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Self-esteem

Tue, Jan 21, 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.

Tue, Jan 21, 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 XYZ.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Jan 22, 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

Crafternoon - Fancy Paper Snowflakes

Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Wed, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Cut simple to intricate fancy snowflakes using templates. No registration required.

Let's Make: Resolution Bingo Cards

Wed, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Do you have trouble actually achieving your New Year's Resolutions? Drop in and make a Resolution Bingo Card and plan what prize you'll gift yourself for when you make a Bingo!

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

Wed, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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.

Wed, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Dog Man Party!

Wed, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

Get ready for the upcoming movie by celebrating everyone's favorite half-canine hero! Join us for games, crafts, and fun! For families. No registration required.

Thu, Jan 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

Thu, Jan 23, 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: Self Esteem

Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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 esteem!

Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Thu, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Jan 23, 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.

Thu, Jan 23, 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: Robotics-Cubelets

Thu, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore robotics with cubelets. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Dog Man Party

Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Get ready for the upcoming movie by celebrating everyone's favorite half-canine hero! Join us for games, crafts, and fun! For families. No registration required.

Scholarship Information Fair

Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

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

Connect with representatives from local and regional organizations to learn about scholarship opportunities.

Club de Voces Latinxs - Latinxs Voices Book Club

Thu, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Este Club de Lectura es para quienes disfrutan de la literatura en español y quieren pasar una tarde comentando el libro elegido. Libro para este mes: Medio Siglo Con Borges - Mario Vargas Llosa.

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

Thu, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch

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

ESOL-English Conversation Group

Thu, Jan 23, 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.

Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Jan 24, 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.

Fri, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Fri, Jan 24, 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.

Beginner Writing Workshop

Fri, Jan 24, 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.

Dog Man Party!

Fri, Jan 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get ready for the upcoming movie by celebrating everyone's favorite half-canine hero! Join us for games, crafts, and fun! For families. No registration required.

Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join local author Angela Johnson for this FREE workshop covering all the basics of writing and publishing. Registration required.

Empower Your Wellbeing - A Panel Discussion with Lexington wellness podcasters

Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

As part of the 250Lex Wellness Month, join us for "A Healthier You in 2025" panel discussion with Lexington wellness podcasters.

Let's celebrate Lunar New Year!

Sat, Jan 25, 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.

Dog Man Party

Sat, Jan 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library

Get ready for the upcoming movie by celebrating everyone's favorite half-canine hero, Dog Man, created by Dav Pilkey! Join us for games, crafts, and fun! For families. No registration required.

Lego Club

Sat, Jan 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Happy New Year of the Snake! Let's celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Henry Clay High School Korean Culture Club and Lexington Korean School!

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

Sat, Jan 25, 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.

Crafternoon - Fancy Paper Snowflakes

Sat, Jan 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Cut simple to intricate fancy snowflakes using templates. No registration required.

Hooked on Books - Dystopias/Utopias

Sat, Jan 25, 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.

Cult Classics Club - Fight Club

Sun, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

First rule of Cult Classics Club...

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

Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Jan 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

Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Make It Mondays - Book Journaling

Mon, Jan 27, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

This event is full

Learn To Paint

Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

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, Jan 27, 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.

Adventure in DIY : Embroidery 101

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

New to hand embroidery or wanting to learn a new stitch? Join Mercedes for techniques in getting started with embroidery. No prior knowledge needed. Supplies provided.

This event is full

Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 28, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Self-Esteem

Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Jan 28, 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 self-esteem.

Tue, Jan 28, 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

STEAM Lab Drop In: Sledding Engineering Challenge

Tue, Jan 28, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build a mini sled & ramp for a fun engineering challenge! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Cancelled

Teen Tuesday - Celebrate Lunar New Year!

Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Let's Build Indoors

Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Challenge yourself to build something big or small in our indoor construction zone. For K to 5th grade. No reservations required.

Dog Man Party!

Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us as we celebrate everyone's favorite canine crime fighter! We'll party with Dog Man-themed games and activities. Program open to ages 6-12.

Tue, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Join us as we get ready for the Lunar New Year! We'll have crafts, play games and bring luck for this New Year.

Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 29, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Jan 29, 11:30am - 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

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

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

Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Self-esteem - All About Me/Diversity

Wed, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

Thu, Jan 30, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Thu, Jan 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

Thu, Jan 30, 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: Self-Esteem

Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Jan 30, 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 self-esteem.

Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Thu, Jan 30, 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.

Collage Art "Self-Box" For Adults

Thu, Jan 30, 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.

Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Join Northside staff to make your own art therapy activity - a collage "self-box" using magazine pictures, assorted papers and ephemera. Registration required.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Jan 30, 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: Sledding Engineering Challenge

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build a mini sled & ramp for a fun engineering challenge! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Playful Pajama Party

Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Put your PJs on and get ready for some fun at the library. We will be playing a variety of fun party games. Recommended for children ages 6-12. No registration Required.

Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Sublimation Class

Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us at the Marksbury Family branch Makerspace to learn how to sublimate and create your own custom metal picture.

*You may bring your digital pictures to use in your project*

Registration opens Monday, January 20 2025 at 5:00pm

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

Thu, Jan 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jan 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch

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

Thu, Jan 30, 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-English Conversation Group

Fri, Jan 31, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Central Library

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

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Jan 31, 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.

Fri, Jan 31, 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.

Preschool Obstacle Course

Fri, Jan 31, 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.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Develop gross motor skills while climbing a variety of objects. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with their caregivers. No registration required.

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Jan 31, 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.

Sat, Feb 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.

Open Studio - The Harlem Renaissance

Sat, Feb 01, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Central Library

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

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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

Sat, Feb 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

Chair Yoga

Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Sat, Feb 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.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Feb 01, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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.

Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Chautauqua: Nancy Green

Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Presented by the Kentucky Humanities Council Debra Faulk portrays Nancy Green. This program is part of Lex 250 a series celebrating the history and culture of Lexington for our 250th anniversary.

Around The World Book Challenge - Book Club

Sat, Feb 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!

Sun, Feb 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.

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a quilt block a month

Sun, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

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

Sun, Feb 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.

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

Sun, Feb 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.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Feb 03, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Mon, Feb 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Self-Care

Mon, Feb 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

Mon, Feb 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 self care.

Baby Social Time: - Let's Make Music!

Mon, Feb 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.

Mon, Feb 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.

Mon, Feb 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, Feb 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.

Mon, Feb 03, 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.

Mon, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

STEAM Lab Drop In: Build Your Own Stoplight - With Paper Circuits!

Tue, Feb 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

Chess Club

Tue, Feb 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!

Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to learn about black inventor (and Kentuckian) Garrett Morgan! We will learn about his invention of the 3-way traffic signal and create paper circuit stop lights. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Eastside Book Club

Tue, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss Even As We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle!

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Self-care

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 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 XYZ.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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

Preschoolers Explore: Girls in Sports!

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get moving with activities inspired by black female athletes! Kids of all genders welcome. For ages 3-5. No registration required.

Crafternoon: Faux Stained Glass

Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Mimic the look of stained glass with acrylic blanks and sharpie markers. While supplies last.

Teen Arcade

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Immerse yourself in VR, work with your friends in Overcooked, go neon bowling, or play classic arcade games in a space designed just for teens!

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

Wed, Feb 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

Wed, Feb 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.

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

Wed, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & 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.

Thu, Feb 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

Thu, Feb 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: Self Care

Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Feb 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 self care.

Preschool Art Start: Make a Paper Story Quilt

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Explore the work of author and artist Faith Ringgold and make a paper story quilt inspired by her work. For children ages 3-5 and caregivers.

Thu, Feb 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.

Make a Victorian Valentine

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Northside staff to make Victorian-style valentines. Registration requested.

This event is full

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Feb 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: Build Your Own Stoplight - With Paper Circuits!

Thu, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to learn about black inventor (and Kentuckian) Garrett Morgan! We will learn about his invention of the 3-way traffic signal and create paper circuit stop lights. Recommended for ages 8-17.

All Natural: Hair History & Tips - with Willa Lamia

Thu, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Join us to celebrate Black History Month and learn about the history and importance of hairstyles, as well as some tips for beginners on the subject of natural hair. Registration required.

This event is full

The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club

Thu, Feb 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Feb 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 "Zero Days" by Ruth Ware.

Thu, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 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.

DIY Disney Snow Globes! - Mason Jar Snow Globe Creations

Fri, Feb 07, 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.

Fri, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Attention snow lovers! Join us at Marksbury Family Branch to create your own snow globe! We will use mason jars, Disney characters, and other supplies to work together and build our own creation.

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

Fri, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Story Area

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

Reading Rainbow: Tween and Teen Storytime - Black History Month

Fri, Feb 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

Oh, the nostalgia! We're introducing Reading Rainbow, remixed for teens and tweens! Join us for a unique and retro experience!

Sat, Feb 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

Drop-in Valentine Studio

Sat, Feb 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Need to make a Valentine? We'll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! All ages welcome while supplies last. No registration required.

Learn about Lexington Black History with Reinette Jones - Using the Notable Kentucky African American database

Sat, Feb 08, 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.

Family Galaxy Painting

Sat, Feb 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about black astronauts and astronomers, then create your own galaxy painting! Recommended for children and families. Dress for mess!

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join UK Special Collections librarian Reinette Jones to learn about the Notable Kentucky African Americans database & Lexington history!

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Crafty Icicles

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

CHILL out and make some COOL sparkling icicle crafts and learn a little about real icicles.

Strawberry DNA Extraction - Celebrating Henrietta Lacks

Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens can celebrate Henrietta Lacks' contributions to science this Black History Month by performing a DNA Extraction!

Crafternoon: Faux Stained Glass

Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Mimic the look of stained glass with acrylic blanks and sharpie markers. While supplies last.

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

Sun, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sun, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.

Mon, Feb 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

Mon, Feb 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.

Mon, Feb 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, Feb 10, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Mon, Feb 10, 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.

How to FAFSA - with KHEAA

Mon, Feb 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.

Mon, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Stop by the Tates Creek 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.

Tue, Feb 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Self-Care

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 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 how to take care of yourself.

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

STEAM Lab Drop In: Heart Science

Tue, Feb 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

Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us for hands-on heart activities and learn about Daniel Hale Williams, the first person to successfully perform open-heart surgery and founder of the first black-owned hospital. For ages 8-17.

Teen Tuesday - Water Bottle Rockets

Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Celebrate Black History Month with water bottle rockets. We'll learn about Dr. Mae Jeminson first African-American women in space and how to create our rocket. It'll be a blast!! While supplies last.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Tue, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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

Wed, Feb 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.

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

Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Wed, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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.

Open Mic Night - Vibes & Vision 2025 Preview

Wed, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 6:10pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Stop by Northside to get a sneak peek of the Vibes & Vision 2025 Showcase! Plus share your poetry, music, spoken word, and more. Content should be appropriate for teens and limited to 3-5 minutes.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Self Care - Washing hands, tying shoes, buttoning coat

Wed, Feb 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 Club - Book Discussion: Fight Club

Wed, Feb 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 our new Cult Classics Club!

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, Feb 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: Self-Care

Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Feb 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 self-care.

Un-Assigned Reading - Homeschool Book Club

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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

Thu, Feb 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.

Sensory Friendly Play: Valentines

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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!

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, Feb 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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Feb 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: Heart Science

Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us for hands-on heart activities and learn about Daniel Hale Williams, the first person to successfully perform open-heart surgery and founder of the first black-owned hospital. For ages 8-17.

How To FAFSA - with KHEAA

Thu, Feb 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, Feb 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!

Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Stop by the Eastside 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.

Thu, Feb 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

Thu, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 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.

Love Bug Luau

Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Celebrate Valentine?s Day with your toddler or preschooler with singing, dancing, bubbles, and more activities to enjoy. No registration required.

Fri, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 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.

Horror Murder Movie Club - My Bloody Valentine

Fri, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Fri, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Valentine's Day Special Feature

Fri, Feb 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.

Keep Calm and Rage On Book Club - A Discussion of Beloved by Toni Morrison

Sat, Feb 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, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Registration opens Saturday, February 1 2025 at 11:00am

Disney Pin Trading Event

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Time to do some more Pin Trading! So, join us once again, bring your pins and be prepared to have fun trading and talking about all things Disney.

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Come to Northside Library for a discussion of Beloved by Toni Morrison. We will meet in the Small Meeting Room.

Eastside Travel Program: Walt Disney World

Sat, Feb 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, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us as travel agent Jordan Imlay with Key to the World Travel discusses different travel itineraries. Today we will be talking about the most magical place on Earth...Walt Disney World.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Heart Science

Sat, Feb 15, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us for hands-on heart activities and learn about Daniel Hale Williams, the first person to successfully perform open-heart surgery and founder of the first black-owned hospital. For ages 8-17.

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

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Horror Murder Movie Club - Vampire in Brooklyn

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A little romance. A little bloodshed.

Wool Spinning Demonstration

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

Join fiber arts enthusiast Page Mendes for a drop-in, hands-on, wool spinning demonstration.

Camp Nelson In A Box

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Learn about Black History in Lexington with Camp Nelson National Monument!

Family STEAM Time

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Enjoy a story followed by hands-on STEAM activities. For families with children ages 4-8. No registration required. This month we will celebrate Bessie Coleman's achievements in the air.

Art Attack! - Black History Month: Harlem Renaissance Artists

Sat, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

New venue Central Library - Meeting Room D

Join us every month to learn about a new artist or art form, and create a unique work of your own inspired by their style (with a touch of your own!). For teens and tweens

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

Sun, Feb 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.

Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

LGBTQ+ Board game club meeting

Classical Music Sunday - The EKU Guitar Ensemble

Sun, Feb 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.

Pop Up Court - with Grand Success Academy

Sun, Feb 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Tates Creek Branch

Hone your mental toughness and ball with trained athletes at the library!

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Feb 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Resource Management

Mon, Feb 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

Mon, Feb 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 resource management.

Baby Social Time: - Let's Make Music!

Mon, Feb 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.

Mon, Feb 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.

Mon, Feb 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.

Mon, Feb 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.

Pokemon Trainer Meet Up!

Mon, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Meet and hang out with other Pokemon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

Mon, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 18, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sticker Mosaics - For adults and all abilities

Tue, Feb 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

Tue, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Create beautiful sticker mosaics in a relaxed, social setting. Bring a friend or meet new friends.

Chess Club

Tue, Feb 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: Explore Coding

Tue, Feb 18, 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.

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!