Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Tue, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Library Social Hour - Make a Wax Sachet

Tue, Dec 23, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Cancelled

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

Tates Creek Branch

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

Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Registration is now closed

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

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Tue, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.

Cancelled

Thu, Dec 25, 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!

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

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

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

Eastside Branch

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

Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Fri, Dec 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sat, Dec 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sticker Making Class

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

This event is full

Horror Murder Movie Club - Black Christmas (R)

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

The Mother of All Slashers

Family New Year's Eve STEAM

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Sat, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Sunday Classics - Freaks (Not Rated)

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly Sunday movie matinee

DIY Collage Journals

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us in collaging a journal cover using upcycled magazines.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Cancelled

Noon Year's Countdown Party

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

Eastside Branch

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

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

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Dec 29, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Cozy Kids Hour

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Minecraft - Build a Zoo

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

This event is full

Open Mic Night

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

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

Northside Branch

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Bullet Journaling 101 - for Teens

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Jumbo Coloring

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

Indoor Ice Skating

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Pokemon Club

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game. For ages 11-13

Cancelled

Meme Trivia

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

Tates Creek Branch

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

Egg Drop

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Cancelled

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

Beaumont Branch

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Central Library

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

Noon Year's Eve Party!

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

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

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

A movie for the whole family

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Jan 01, 9:00am - 10:00am

Eastside Branch

Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.

Thu, Jan 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Jan 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Jan 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Open Studio - Snow Crafts

Fri, Jan 02, 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.

Lego Day

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

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

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

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Story Area

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

Eastside Dungeons & Dragons

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

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Cathedral Window Quilt Club

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Quilting materials provided while supplies last. Hand sewing required. Please register and plan to attend.

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

Sun, Jan 04, 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 inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Winter Break Movies - Smurfs (PG)

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

A movie for the whole family

Build a Cat Castle!

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

Central Library

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

Icy Exploration

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 06, 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.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Snowman Building Challenge

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Laser Engraved Signs

Tue, Jan 06, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a workshop on engraving wooden signs. We will discuss techniques and styles that are best for engraving, and create your own custom sign. For ages 13+

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Eastside Book Club

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

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

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

Tue, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.

Tue, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch

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

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

Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

Hip-hop & Poetry Club (January Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn

Wed, Jan 07, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Wed, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Production Studio

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

STEM & Stuff - Spinning Tops

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

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

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Snowman Building Challenge

Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, Jan 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, art and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Ages 8-17

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Evening Family Storytime

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

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

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Jazz at the Library

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Glow in the Dark Family Dance Party

Fri, Jan 09, 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 09, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy family friendly music, bubbles, balloons, glow fun, and a light show. Recommended for families with kids 5 and under.

Fri, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

Create Your Own Croc Charms

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Sun, Jan 11, 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.

CKCB Saxophone Trio - ARTBEAT WEEK

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

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

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

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

Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Discover the Orchestra! An Instrument Adventure - ARTBEAT WEEK

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

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

Song Farmers - ARTBEAT WEEK

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

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

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

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Group Voice for Adults - ARTBEAT WEEK

Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Northern Lights Pastel Art

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Intro to 3D Printing

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Teen Tuesday: Photo Keychains

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tue, Jan 13, 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 13, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch

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

Bluegrass Youth Ballet | Pre-K Dance - ARTBEAT WEEK

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

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

Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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.

Eastside Dungeons & Dragons

Wed, Jan 14, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Tradiciones de mi Tierra - ARTBEAT WEEK

Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

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

Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

On The Move Art Studio | Harlem Renaissance - ARTBEAT WEEK

Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Baby Play Date!

Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

It can be difficult to meet other caregivers when you have a new baby. Bring your little one to enjoy toys and a craft while meeting new friends! Suggested for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.

Thu, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Northern Lights Pastel Art

Thu, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

On The Move Art Studio | Basic Drawing - ARTBEAT WEEK

Thu, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

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

Hip Hop Poetry - ARTBEAT WEEK

Thu, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

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

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

Thu, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Check Meowt Book Club - A Harvest of Hearts

Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lexington Humane Society - Habicattery Room

Love cats and books? Us too! Meet up with us at the Lexington Humane Society's Main Adoption Center Habicattery Room to discuss this month's cat themed book while surrounded by adoptable cats.

Southland Jamboree - Throwdown Thursday

Thu, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

Creative Movement, Music & Storytelling - ARTBEAT WEEK

Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:15am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

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

Fri, Jan 16, 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.

Sensory Friendly Play - Outer Space

Fri, Jan 16, 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 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for sensory play that is inclusive for all abilities and fun for everyone! Designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!

Fri, Jan 16, 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.

Dana Martin Special Musical Showcase - ARTBEAT WEEK

Fri, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Fri, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

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

Gallery Hop

Fri, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Central Library - Gallery

Gallery Hop.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Northern Lights Pastel Art

Sat, Jan 17, 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

Knitting Basics

Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to learn knitting basics to start your first project. The workshop will cover casting-on, knit and purl stitches, and basic knitting terms. Materials provided!

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Make & Chill - Metal & Leather Stamping

Sat, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Drop in for our monthly teen DIY program! This month, learn to use stamping tools to make a metal necklace or faux leather keychain. Materials provided while supplies last.

Lexington Good Days Choir - ARTBEAT WEEK

Sat, Jan 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Bite Club - Pizza & Mocktails Edition

Sun, Jan 18, 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.

Classical Music Sunday

Sun, Jan 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.

Mon, Jan 19, 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.

Tue, Jan 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Robot Sledding Races

Tue, Jan 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Tue, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a sled for a sphero robot and then race! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Pokemon Club

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game. For ages 11-13

Laser Engraved Signs

Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a workshop on engraving wooden signs. We will discuss techniques and styles that are best for engraving, and create your own custom sign. For ages 13+

Registration opens Tuesday, January 6 2026 at 5:00pm

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

Tue, Jan 20, 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 20, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch

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

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Wed, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join us to discuss a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.

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

Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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.

Teen Paint-Along - Starry Night

Wed, 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

Preschool Icy Art

Wed, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Explore the process of creating chilly art. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Dress for mess! No registration required.

Workshop Wednesday

Wed, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Roll up your sleeves, experiment with new technology, and get crafting!

Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens can visit Northside to hang out and and paint along with a "Starry Night" YouTube tutorial. Dress for mess! Registration recommended.

Cult Classics Book Club - Dead Man Blues by S. D. House

Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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