Dawning of Music in Kentucky
250Lex Music Series
Sunday, April 06
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Dawning of Music in Kentucky
Music by Anthony Philip Heinrich, Lexington's Own "Beethoven of America."
Central Library - Farish Theater
Central Library
Farish TheaterMusic by Anthony Philip Heinrich, Lexington's Own "Beethoven of America."
Music by Anthony Philip Heinrich, Lexington's Own "Beethoven of America." Featuring the Transylvania University Chamber Orchestra and Eastern Kentucky University School of Music. Part of 250Lex and the Central Library Gallery's exhibit, "Collected Memory: Items and Artifacts from 250 Years of Lexington History."
AGE GROUP: | Families | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Performing Arts, Music & Plays |
TAGS: | Lex 250 | Farish Theater | 250Lex |
Central Library
Phone: 859-231-5500
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We're closed Friday June 19 due to Juneteenth (Freedom Day)
| Mon, Jun 15 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 16 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, Jun 18 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Closed |
| (Juneteenth (Freedom Day)) | |
| Sat, Jun 20 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Jun 21 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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The Central Library is located on East Main Street in downtown Lexington next to Phoenix Park.
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Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Leave with a custom slime and a fun, sensory experience to remember.This engaging program encourages curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning through play?perfect for summer fun at the library!
Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Free lunch for youth from FCPS.
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Led by local video game developers Runjumpdev, this class will introduce students to the Unity game engine which is used by millions of creators.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Bring a favorite toy or stuffed animal with you for a viewing of Toy Story 4! Rated G. For families. No registration required.
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Tue, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a watercolor masterpiece inspired by the ocean!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Take your first steps into quilt piecing as you learn the basics of cutting and sewing fabric squares into a quilt block which will be used to create your own pot holder!
For ages 13+
Tue, Jun 16, 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.
Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
To celebrate Juneteenth, this month we will read and discuss a forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas and their fifty-year sisterhood, a legacy erased from history--until now.
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Mariposa/Butterfly, a play about friendship and wonder. Recommended for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
Cancelled
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, Jun 17, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Beat the summer heat and join us for a free family movie!
Wed, Jun 17, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Free lunch for youth from FCPS.
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Mariposa/Butterfly, a play about friendship and wonder. Recommended for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Explore the power of the sun with hands-on fun!
Wed, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join us for a fun craft activity on Wednesday afternoons in the summer! Materials provided while supplies last. Dress for mess please.
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
Join us at Northside for an evening of poetry, music, spoken word, and more. Attendees can sign up to perform on the day of the event.
Arts and crafts activities available for families.
Wed, Jun 17, 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.
Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
A Pride Month Stroll
This event is full
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Mariposa/Butterfly, a play about friendship and wonder. Recommended for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn how to use Canva to create a design and turn it into a sticker. Únase para aprender como usar Canva para crear un diseño y convertirlo en una calcamonia.
This event is full
Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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.
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us for a free dance class in partnership with Tippi Toes Lexington. Enjoy music, movement, and simple dance activities.
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Jun 18, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Free lunch for youth from FCPS.
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Mariposa/Butterfly, a play about friendship and wonder. Recommended for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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!
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a one-room world trip! Grab your passport at the door and complete activities to get all your stamps. Then try some snacks from around the world. This program is open to ages 6-12.
Thu, Jun 18, 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!
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Thu, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a watercolor masterpiece inspired by the ocean!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
In honor of Juneteenth, we're celebrating the history of natural hair with local stylist & presenter Willa Lamia. Join us for a deep dive into styles, care, cultural significance, and more.
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
This event is full
Cancelled
Fri, Jun 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Mariposa/Butterfly, a play about friendship and wonder. Recommended for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Led by instructor Dania Gallardo! Stay active, healthy, and stress-free through dance.
Impartidas por la instructora Dania Gallardo! Manténgase activo, saludable y libre de estrés a través del baile.
This event is full
Sat, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
A Pride Month Stroll
This event is full
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a workshop on painting miniatures for tabletop games and displays. We will discuss a variety of techniques, and paint provided miniatures!
For ages 13+
This event is full
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Examining the Narrative in Kentucky Quilts
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Mariposa/Butterfly, a play about friendship and wonder. Recommended for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Watercolor painting club with a Youtube lesson each month suitable for beginners and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults & older teens. Registration required. 2 - 3 PM
This event is full
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a watercolor masterpiece inspired by the ocean!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Sat, Jun 20, 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.
Sun, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.
Sun, Jun 21, 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.
Mon, Jun 22, 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, Jun 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
Mon, Jun 22, 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, Jun 22, 11:00am - 11:30pm
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, Jun 22, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch
Free lunch for youth from FCPS.
Mon, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM lab to experiment with light and shadow while creating UV bracelets, shadow art and more! For Families
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
All ages family movie
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Cancelled
Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Tue, Jun 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, Jun 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
Tue, Jun 23, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Free lunch for youth from FCPS.
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Angry Birds but...bigger. See who can take down the most targets, get ready to launch, aim and knock all the towers down.
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Create bright and colorful suncatchers using melted crayons. Kids can choose their favorite colors, watch the wax transform, and make a sunny decoration to take home.
Tue, Jun 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. In honor of Pride Month and mathematician Alan Turing, we'll be trying our hand at codebreaking! Registration recommended.
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about cooking with oils and vinegar to give your meals a new dimension of flavor.
This event is full
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Tue, Jun 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to experiment with Apple Pencils and 3D pens!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the eastside makerspace for a class on using the Cricut to cut and apply heat transfer vinyl to fabric. During this class we will be creating designs for small canvas pouches.
For ages 13+
This event is full
Tue, Jun 23, 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.
Tue, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room,Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, Jun 24, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch
Free lunch for youth from FCPS.
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Become a Greek hero by defeating monsters from Greek Mythology with various tasks and puzzles. This program is recommended for ages 6-12.
Wed, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join us for a fun craft activity on Wednesday afternoons in the summer! Materials provided while supplies last. Dress for mess please.
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore all things fairy, from fairy potions to fairy creation. Maybe even discover if fairies really exist! For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Wed, Jun 24, 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.
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Thu, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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.
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us for the second "Bring a Garden Home" day with the UK Fayette County Cooperative Extension! Families can take flowers home to care for, while supplies last.
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Jun 25, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Beat the summer heat and join us for a free family movie!
Thu, Jun 25, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Free lunch for youth from FCPS.
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
This course will offer essential knowledge for how to succeed during and after the grant writing process. For those interested in learning about grant writing or looking to organize their process.
This event is full
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue 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!
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to experiment with Apple Pencils and 3D pens!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
Thu, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Enjoy an evening of acoustic Americana jams and creative crafting at the library! Join The Song Farmers, sing and play along, or dive into crafts. Everyone is welcome to create and connect.
Thu, Jun 25, 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, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Cancelled
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
It's a Baby party! Explore colors, sounds, and textures through play with music, balls, blocks, bubbles, tunnels, and more. Recommended for babies ages 3 to 18 months and caregivers.
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B),Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Jun 26, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Free lunch for youth from FCPS.
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Fri, Jun 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, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Led by instructor Dania Gallardo! Stay active, healthy, and stress-free through dance.
Impartidas por la instructora Dania Gallardo! Manténgase activo, saludable y libre de estrés a través del baile.
This event is full
Sat, Jun 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
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn how to use Canva to create a design and turn it into a sticker. Únase para aprender como usar Canva para crear un diseño y convertirlo en una calcamonia.
This event is full
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Savor the Flavor: Herbs
Presented by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Bring your healthy plant cuttings to swap!
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
Sat, Jun 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.
Sun, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
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.
Mon, Jun 29, 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, Jun 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, Jun 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.
Mon, Jun 29, 11:00am - 11:30pm
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, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Uncover your inner paleontologist with fun dino-related activities. For ages 3 to 5. No reservations required.
Mon, Jun 29, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch
Free lunch for youth from FCPS.
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Teens and adults come explore the world's most approachable instrument with Lexington-based musician, educator, and radio host Mick Jeffries.
Mon, Jun 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to build a solar oven then make a yummy treat using the power of the sun! Weather permitting, a portion of this program will be outside.
For ages 8-17. Registration Required
This event is full
Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
All ages family movie
Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Mon, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
This event is full
Tue, Jun 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, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Jun 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, Jun 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
Tue, Jun 30, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Free lunch for youth from FCPS.
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Create your own DIY gel air freshener. Peppermint and lemon are a great combination but you can make any scent you want. Registration recommended.
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Teens and adults come explore the world's most approachable instrument with Lexington-based musician, educator, and radio host Mick Jeffries.
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
We'll learn how to make the TikTok-famous Hwachae, a refreshing Korean style fruit punch, and Tteokbokki, a spicy rice-cake snack loved by BTS.
This event is full
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Tue, Jun 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore the science of flight while you create paper airplanes and rockets.
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Jun 30, 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.
Tue, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Can you guess these mystery animals? Use clues and biofacts to explore different kinds of Kentucky wildlife with folks from Raven Run.
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Teens and adults come explore the world's most approachable instrument with Lexington-based musician, educator, and radio host Mick Jeffries.
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate July 4th with stories and (art) fireworks at the library! Recommended for families and children age 3 and up. Dress for mess!
Wed, Jul 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join us for a fun craft activity on Wednesday afternoons in the summer! Materials provided while supplies last. Dress for mess please.
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
Wed, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
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.
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
A Book Club of Murder, Secrets, & Scandal
Thu, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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.
Thu, Jul 02, 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.
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Children are able to experience the atmosphere of summer camp at Eastside. We will read stories in tents, build forts, sing campfire songs and make s?mores. While supplies last.
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles! Let's play at Phoenix Park while blowing bubbles, using sidewalk chalk, and having more outdoor fun!
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Jul 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. Bring the fireworks inside this Fourth of July with fireworks in a jar! Dress for mess. Registration recommended.
Cancelled
Thu, Jul 02, 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!
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Thu, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore the science of flight while you create paper airplanes and rockets.
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Jul 02, 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.
Thu, Jul 02, 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.
Thu, Jul 02, 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 "The A.B.C. Murders" by Agatha Christie.
Fri, Jul 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Jul 03, 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, Jul 03, 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, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate the 4th with a variety of firework-themed crafts and science experiments. Dress for mess! Recommended for ages 3 and up. No registration required.
Fri, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Listen to a story and learn about an artist! In each session we will learn about an artist and discover some new techniques to create a piece of art to take home. Ages 7-11, no registration required.
Fri, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
Are you curious to learn new things? Join us at Northside for an afternoon craft! We will read a story, learn something new, and make a craft to take home. Ages 5-8, no registration required.
Fri, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Let's throw a birthday party for America! Children are invited to this fun-filled program where we learn to explore the meaning of America?s birthday through stories, crafts, music, and play.
Fri, Jul 03, 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.
Sun, Jul 05, 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.
Sun, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Get crafty at Eastside!
Mon, Jul 06, 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, Jul 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
Mon, Jul 06, 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, Jul 06, 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, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Let's learn about healthy teeth through fun questions, games, and hands-on activities with Thrive Pediatric Dental Studio!
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
All ages family movie
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Have a rockin' good time observing real rocks and minerals, conducting rock science experiments, and creating rockin' art. For ages 5 and up. No registration required
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Mon, Jul 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
We will cover which crops are best suited to fall production and the pitfalls of summer planting. Many crops actually perform better as a fall crop than in spring.
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch
Meet your favorite princesses and heroes at the library! Say hello, pose for photos, and enjoy fun activities. Characters vary by location. For families. No registration required.
Tue, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Your preschooler will exercise fine and gross motor skills with ocean themed activities. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Tue, Jul 07, 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, Jul 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
Tue, Jul 07, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Beat the summer heat and join us for a free family movie!
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Customize a tote bag with patches that show off your style , Patch that tote lets you patch it, mix it and make it yours!
while supplies last. Teens and Tweens.
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Meet your favorite princesses and heroes at the library! Say hello, pose for photos, and enjoy fun activities. Characters vary by location. For families. No registration required.
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Tue, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create with perler beads!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
Join UK Horticulture Extension Agent Reena Martin for
Tue, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us each month as we gather to discuss a popular title chosen by the group. All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is "How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water."
Tue, Jul 07, 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.
Tue, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room
Meet your favorite princesses and heroes at the library! Say hello, pose for photos, and enjoy fun activities. Characters vary by location. For families. No registration required.
Wed, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Meet your favorite princesses and heroes at the library! Say hello, pose for photos, and enjoy fun activities. Characters vary by location. For families. No registration required.
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Curious about AI? Join a three-session adventure to explore AI, experiment with creative tools, solve challenges, and spot AI-generated media.
Wed, Jul 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join us for a fun craft activity on Wednesday afternoons in the summer! Materials provided while supplies last. Dress for mess please.
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
Wed, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Meet your favorite princesses and heroes at the library! Say hello, pose for photos, and enjoy fun activities. Characters vary by location. For families. No registration required.
Thu, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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.
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch
Join us by the Eastside fireplace for an afternoon of patriotic music by Clarinet Convergence.
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Meet your favorite princesses and heroes at the library! Say hello, pose for photos, and enjoy fun activities. Characters vary by location. For families. No registration required.
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Curious about AI? Join a three-session adventure to explore AI, experiment with creative tools, solve challenges, and spot AI-generated media.
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate America's 250th year and listen to a small ensemble play patriotic music.
Cancelled
Thu, Jul 09, 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!
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Beginners and idols welcome! Cool off in the summer by singing indoors.
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Thu, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create with perler beads!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Thu, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Listen to a story and learn about an artist! In each session we will learn about an artist and discover some new techniques to create a piece of art to take home. Ages 7-11, no registration required.
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Disfrute de libros, música y actividades que promueven la preparación para la escuela. Para niños de 5 años y más jovenes con adultos.
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Take a VR ride on a roller coaster or two. Then design your own coaster. Recommended for kids ages 5-11 and their families. No registration required.
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Curious about AI? Join a three-session adventure to explore AI, experiment with creative tools, solve challenges, and spot AI-generated media.
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
Are you curious to learn new things? Join us at Northside for an afternoon craft! We will read a story, learn something new, and make a craft to take home. Ages 5-8, no registration required.
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Get ready for the upcoming Pikachu Party by joining us to make Pokemon-themed shrinky dinks! Draw your design, and watch the plastic shrink into your own tiny creation. For ages 8 and up.
Fri, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,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.
Fri, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Fri, Jul 10, 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, Jul 11, 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, Jul 11, 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.
Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
This event is full
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create art with robots! We will be using sphero bolts to create an abstract action painting.
For Ages 8-17. Registration Required.
Sat, Jul 11, 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.
Sun, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the Lexington Public Library, Beaumont Branch, to make your own chicken from the popular video game - Stardew Valley.
This event is full
Sun, Jul 12, 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.
Sun, Jul 12, 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.
Mon, Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about the science of dinosaurs with "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
Mon, Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Learn about the science of dinosaurs with "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch
Learn about the science of dinosaurs with "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
Tue, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about the science of dinosaurs with "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 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
Tue, Jul 14, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Beat the summer heat and join us for a free family movie!
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Learn about the science of dinosaurs with "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
Cancelled
Tue, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch
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
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Tue, Jul 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create an abstract dinosaur painting inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Tue, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room
Learn about the science of dinosaurs with "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
Wed, Jul 15, 9:30am - 10:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
A memoir that reads like a novel, rooted in precise and authentic detail, Solito is destined to be a classic of the immigration experience.
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Meet Pikachu and enjoy Pokémon-themed activities for only the best of Pokémon trainers! For families. No registration required.
Wed, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
After meeting Pikachu at 10:00 in the Large Meeting Room, stop by the Northside Story Room and Make a Pikachu craft!
Wed, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room
Meet Pikachu and enjoy Pokémon-themed activities for only the best of Pokémon trainers! For families. No registration required.
Wed, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join us for a fun craft activity on Wednesday afternoons in the summer! Materials provided while supplies last. Dress for mess please.
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Wed, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Roll up your sleeves, experiment with new technology, and get crafting!
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Meet Pikachu and enjoy Pokémon-themed activities for only the best of Pokémon trainers! For families. No registration required.
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Meet Pikachu and enjoy Pokémon-themed activities for only the best of Pokémon trainers! For families. No registration required.
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room,Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Meet Pikachu and enjoy Pokémon-themed activities for only the best of Pokémon trainers! For families. No registration required.
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Take a road trip around Tates Creek Tape Town! Drive your car on the roads connecting different parts of our interactive town and make fun stops along the way. Recommended for ages 2-5.
Thu, Jul 16, 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!
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 3:00pm
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
Free snack for 18 and under provided by FCPS.
Thu, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create an abstract dinosaur painting inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lexington Humane Society - Habicattery Room
Love cats and books? Us too! Meet up with us at the Lexington Humane Society's Main Adoption Center Habicattery Room to discuss this month's cat themed book while surrounded by adoptable cats.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 6:00pm
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Meet Pikachu and enjoy Pokémon-themed activities for only the best of Pokémon trainers! For families. No registration required.