Summer Movie Matinee

Thu, Jun 12, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Intermediate Cricut Class

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us to learn how to design, cut and apply heat transfer vinyl to make a custom canvas bag, using the Cricut Machine.

This event is full

Solar Explorers

Thu, Jun 12, 10:45am - 11:45am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Explore the power of the sun with fun activities like solar bead bracelets, light catchers, and so much more through hands-on activities with our friends at Bluegrass Greensource.

Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Drop-In Resume Workshop

Thu, Jun 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Create an eye-catching resume using the latest technology. (Bring a list of previous work experience if possible.)

Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Family Fun Drive-In Movie

Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Bring a cardboard box to the library for summer drive-in movie fun! Cardboard boxes will be transformed into cars using provided supplies. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with caregivers.

Create a Rainbow Windchime

Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Exercise your creativity by making a rainbow windchime to celebrate Pride Month. Recommended for ages 6-12. No registration required. While supplies last.

Summer Cinema - Burlesque (PG-13)

Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners

Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Ask Master Gardeners any gardening questions. Registration requested.

Squash, Pumpkins & Gourds

Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Kristen Pearson of Glitter Green Thumb will walk attendees through growing an at-home pumpkin patch in this FREE gardening workshop. Registration requested.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Animal Building Challenges

Thu, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to use LEGO bricks and various materials to design and build creative animal habitats, along with the animals that live in them. Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Jazz at the Library - Mambo Combo

Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

New venue Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Jun 13, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Eric Carle Book Party

Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space,Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Come and celebrate the world of Eric Carle, author and illustrator of favorites like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See.

Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Horror Murder Movie Club - Dead Ringer (Not Rated)

Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Special Friday the 13th Showing

Friday Art

Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

Come make some art in the afternoon! This process art program is for Kindergarten-5th grade. No registration is required.

Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sat, Jun 14, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Rainbow Walking Tour

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library

A short walk to discover Lexington's LGBTQ+ history

Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Chair Yoga

Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

Songs of Kentucky's Civil War - A discussion with Dr. James Claypool

Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Popular songs from the North and the South

Forensics Fun

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to become detectives for a day, using forensic science techniques like fingerprint analysis and clue-solving in fun activities! For ages 8-17. Registration Required

This event is full

Books, Talks & Kid Librarians!

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Ever wanted to be a Kid Librarian? Join us for a fun event at Eastside Library where we celebrate past Kid Librarians and invite new ones to join!

Hooked on Books - LGBTQ+ Centered

Sat, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read.

Sun, Jun 15, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Kevin Lane Dearinger - Sharing a Life through Memoir and Verse

Sun, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sun, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us in hearing selected readings from Kevin Lane Dearinger's memoirs, plays, and poetry, followed by a discussion of autobiography as a bridge to shared, not exclusive, experiences.

Take & Make Kids Craft - Under The Sea Ocean Animal

Mon, Jun 16, All day

Central Library

Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 3-8 years old.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Jun 16, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test

Mon, Jun 16, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Explore Gravity

Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Can you defy gravity? Find out with art and science challenges. For ages 5 and up. No reservations required.

Galaxy Slime

Mon, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to have a blast making galaxy slime by mixing glue, vibrant colors, and a touch of sparkle to create a stretchy, space-inspired creation! For Children ages 8-17. Registration Required

Chapters & Chatter

Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join us at Chapters & Chatter, Eastside's new book club for tweens! For our first meeting we will play icebreaker games and receive our first book. (For tweens).

Mon, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

Pride Flag Pom Pom Garlands

Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Stop by the Beaumont Branch to make a pom pom garland in the colors of your Pride Flag - or whatever colors you want!

Cancelled

Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch

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

Tue, Jun 17, All day

Central Library

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Central Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Tue, Jun 17, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jun 17, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

A Juneteenth Jubilation! - Celebrate historical independence day, that is Juneteenth.

Tue, Jun 17, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Tue, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Eastside Branch to celebrate Juneteenth with games, music and historical time capsules!

Patch That Hat

Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Express yourself and get ready for summer! Personalize your own bucket hat with a mix of patches! WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. No registration required.

Summer Cinema - Scooby-Doo (PG)

Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!

Chess Club

Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area

Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for recreational Chess Club! Here, you can build community, learn strategies and have fun playing chess. All ages are welcome!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Engineering Challenges

Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build towers, bridges and more with paper! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Juneteenth Open Mic

Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Lift your voice and celebrate Juneteenth!

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

Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Pride Month Special Showing - Loggerheads (PG-13)

Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Film screening and talkback with director Tim Kirkman and author Silas House

After Hours Laser Tag - for Tweens & Teens

Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Northside Branch

Explore the library after it closes in an action-packed game!

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

Wed, Jun 18, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

For fans of Knives Out and The Thursday Murder Club, a fun mystery about a woman who spends her entire life trying to prevent her foretold murder. Now it's up to her great-niece to catch the killer.

Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library - Farish Theater

The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Jun 18, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Lexington Children's Theatre Presents: - Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.

Juneteenth Craftapalooza!

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Juneteenth with a variety of crafts and self-directed art projects! For families. No registration required.

Seed Saving 101

Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Join Kristen Pearson of Glitter Green Thumb for a FREE gardening class that walks you through how to successfully harvest and preserve seeds from everyday garden food. Registration requested.

Cancelled

All Natural: Hair History and Tips - with Willa Lamia

Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch

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

Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

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

Cancelled

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

Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Library Date Night - Partner Portraits

Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Bring a partner, romantic or platonic, for a fun evening of painting each other's portraits! Only one person needs to register per pair.

Zen and Groove: Beginners Yoga - Yoga with guest instructor Jordan Wells

Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

This beginner's class is a great place to start if you're new to yoga.

Cult Classics Book Club - The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

Cancelled

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

Thu, Jun 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch

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

Thu, Jun 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Jun 20, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:45am

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.

Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.

Jaws: 50th Anniversary Showing - (PG-13)

Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A Horror Murder Movie Club Special Event

Friday Art

Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

Come make some art in the afternoon! This process art program is for Kindergarten-5th grade. No registration is required.

Fri, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Sat, Jun 21, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.

Podcast Studio Skills Workshop

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Production Studio,Video Editing Booth

In this hands-on workshop, build your podcast production skills with professional production tips using the equipment, spaces and software in the Northside Digital Studio.

This event is full

Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Black Voices Book Club - A book club to discuss literary works by black authors.

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Eastside Branch

Monthly discussion of books written by black authors. Meets Every 3rd Saturday. Library Copies available upon request at the Eastside Branch. eBooks and eaudiobooks available on Libby.

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults. Registration required. 2 - 3:30 PM

This event is full

Horror Murder Movie Club - Nightbreed (R)

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Pride Month Horror

Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Engineering Challenges

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build towers, bridges and more with paper! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Cancelled

Around The World Book Challenge - Book Club

Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch

Around the World is a book challenge for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read, based on the selected country each month. Share about your book at our meeting!

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

Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

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

Sun, Jun 22, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month

Sun, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Sun, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Jun 23, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Let's Play... Game Day - Quick Games - Boggle, Tapple, Jenga, Connect Four and more

Mon, Jun 23, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Drop into the Beaumont Branch for an hour of classic games and socializing for adults! This week we will play games that are quick: Boggle, Tapple, Jenga, Connect Four and more.

Preschool Astronaut Training

Mon, Jun 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us for Preschool astronaut activities that will spark young imaginations as kids explore the galaxy through hands-on STEAM experiences and creative play.

U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test

Mon, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

Cancelled

Mon, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch

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

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 24, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jun 24, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Tue, Jun 24, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.

Cancelled

Movie/Makers: Mean Girls & Mini Canvases - for teens

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room,Large Meeting Room

Makers and movie fans unite! Join us for a showing of a film you voted for, and a craft to go along with it.

Summer Cinema - Wicked (PG)

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!

Library Social Hour - Rock Painting for Adults

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Create decorations for your garden or treasures to find. For all skill levels. Join others in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Perler Beads

Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to use colorful Perler beads to create fun designs, for unique decorations, keychains, or keepsakes. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Reading Rainbow: Teen Storytime - Read With Pride!

Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Oh, the nostalgia! We're introducing Reading Rainbow remixed for teens! Join us for a unique and retro experience! This program is for teen participants (15+)

In Conversation with Jennifer Longworth - Building a Strong Podcast

Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion about how local podcaster and author Jennifer Longworth built Bourbon Barrel Podcasting. Learn about the ins and outs of starting, producing, and growing your podcast.

Laser Engraving Workshop

Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on creating engraving designs. During this workshop we will go through the design process and make custom bookmarks. For ages 13+ only

This event is full

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

Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Jun 25, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Preschoolers Make Rainbow Toast

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Your little one loves to play with their food, and this is the one time it's okay! No registration required. Recommended for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Jun 25, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sensory Friendly Play - Beach Party

Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Wed, Jun 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch

Sensory play and crafts that are inclusive, autism-friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.

Get Crafty: Recycled Book Hedgehog

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Use a recycled paperback book to make an adorable hedgehog! All materials provided. For kids age 6-12 while supplies last.

Hip-Hop & Poetry Teen Workshop - Hip-Hop & Poetry - With Tony Wavy

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch

Join us as we create an original piece (song, rap, or poem), record it, design album art, and share in a live mini showcase. Summer at the Library!

Workshop Wednesday

Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Cancelled

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

Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch

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

Cancelled

Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch

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 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

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

Blue Grass True Crime Book Club - Black Night for the Bluegrass Belle

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

A dark and bloody book club

Thu, Jun 26, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library - Farish Theater

Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Drop-In Resume Workshop

Thu, Jun 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Create an eye-catching resume using the latest technology. (Bring a list of previous work experience if possible.)

Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Pride Month Matinee - Last Gospel of the Pagan Babies (Not Rated)

Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Teen Rainbow Crafting

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Pride Month with a variety of rainbow crafts!

Spy Science

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us as we learn some science tricks all super spies should know, and make some gadgets to help on missions! Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Registration opens Thursday, June 12 2025 at 2:00pm

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A special showing of the Lexington documentary

Hip-Hop & Poetry Teen Workshop - Hip-Hop & Poetry - With Tony Wavy

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch

Join us as we create an original piece (song, rap, or poem), record it, design album art, and share in a live mini showcase. Summer at the Library!

Cancelled

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Jun 26, 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!

Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Ask Master Gardeners any gardening questions. Registration requested.

Little Chef of the Month

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us at Little Chef of the Month!

This event is full

STEAM Lab Drop In - Perler Beads

Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to use colorful Perler beads to create fun designs, for unique decorations, keychains, or keepsakes. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Create Like Eric Carle

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Learn how Eric Carle created the pictures in his beloved books. Dress for mess. For ages 4-8. No registration required.

Intermediate Cricut Class

Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us to learn how to design, cut and apply heat transfer vinyl to make a custom canvas bag, using the Cricut Machine.

Registration opens Thursday, June 12 2025 at 5:00pm

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

Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Fri, Jun 27, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Fri, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Fri, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Fri, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Teen Zines

Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Flex your creative muscles and find out how to create your own mini zine. For ages 12 and up. No registration required.

Sat, Jun 28, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Chair Yoga

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club

Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Do you miss the fun of afterschool art clubs from childhood? Come hang out and sketchbook with us to improve your skills and get in touch with your creativity! All skill levels encouraged!

Beaumont Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us at Beaumont for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you've never played or you're a Dungeon Master, all players ages 11 and up are welcome. No registration required.

Lego Club

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families

Elvis Movie Screening: Jailhouse Rock (Not Rated)

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Relive years past with a screening of Jailhouse Rock, starring Elvis Presley and Judy Tyler! Wearing black and white clothing is encouraged but not required.

Genealogy Club

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

A bimonthly meeting for genealogists and researchers.

Sun, Jun 29, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Take & Make Kids Craft - Animal Paper Plate Art

Sun, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Paint with Pride!

Sun, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Use the colors of your Pride flag to inspire a masterpiece! We'll utilize recycled materials and fun color palettes to create an abstract painting you can display with pride. Registration suggested.

This event is full

Mon, Jun 30, All day

Central Library

Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 3-6 years old.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Jun 30, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Jun 30, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Rescheduled

Mon, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

New date Monday, June 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch

Come in and cool down with a good movie! All ages, no registration required.

Galaxy Bath Bombs

Mon, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create galaxy bath bombs, we will combine ingredients to observe reactions while experimenting with color, scent, and sparkle. For Middle and High School. Registration Required.

Summerween Party!

Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Can't wait for Halloween? Let's celebrate it in the summer! Come in costume and enjoy some spooky summery crafts and activities. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.

U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test

Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come in and cool down with a good movie! All ages, no registration required.

Mon, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

VR Drive Time

Mon, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Roam a virtual city and practice your driving skills with a driving simulator!

Learn to Paint

Mon, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

This event is full

Cancelled

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch

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

Tue, Jul 01, All day

Eastside Branch

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

Tue, Jul 01, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Airplanes & Rockets

Tue, Jul 01, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Camp Read S'more!

Tue, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Eastside Branch for Camp Read S'more! Here, you can tell stories, read, sing campfire songs and build s'mores. While supplies last.

Tue, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create paper rockets & airplanes! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Somos Heroes Screening

Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A,First Floor Paseo

Join us for the premiere of the animation workshop Somos Heroes. Watch the students unveil their final quest at the Marksbury Family Branch!

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

Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

After Hours Putt-Putt Golf - for Tweens & Teens

Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Northside Branch

Explore the library after it closes in an exciting game of putt-putt golf!

This event is full

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Jul 02, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Jul 02, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Alien Invasion

Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Have an out of this world time at our World UFO Day celebration with crafts, activities, and UFO trivia. For ages 5 and up. No reservations required.

Guess Who?: Mystery Animals

Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

Blackout Poetry

Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us to create poetry using pages from a book and "black out" words on the page, leaving only the words that express what needs to be said. Transforming one piece of art into another!

Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Can you guess these mystery animals? Use clues and biofacts to explore different kinds of Kentucky wildlife with folks from Raven Run.

Cancelled

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

Wed, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch

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

Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

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

Thu, Jul 03, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Fourth of July Party

Thu, Jul 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate the 4th a day early with patriotic games and activities. Recommended for K through 5th grade. No registration required.

Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners

Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Ask Master Gardeners any gardening questions. Registration requested.

Next Chapter Book Club

Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

The Next Chapter Book Club is a reading group where adolescents and adults with disabilities can enjoy books, friends, and their community.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Airplanes & Rockets

Thu, Jul 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create paper rockets & airplanes! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Thu, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club

Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Rescheduled

Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Thursday, July 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch

Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month! This month's pick is "Raven Black" by Anne Cleeves.

Cancelled

Fri, Jul 04, 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, Jul 05, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

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

Sat, Jul 05, 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 05, 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 and Dragons

Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Adult Crafternoon - Paper magazine beads!

Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get crafty at Eastside!

Wildflower Resin Coasters

Sat, Jul 05, 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.

Northside Craft Club

Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Calling all craft lovers! Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! Northside Craft Club meets monthly.

Registration opens Thursday, June 19 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Join us to make your own piece of art with epoxy resin and dried flowers! For middle and high school. Registration required.

Bite Club - 250Lex Sister Cities Edition

Sun, Jul 06, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Sun, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

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

Sun, Jul 06, 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.

Cooking Demonstration; Kentucky Hot Brown - Adventures in DIY

Sun, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Join us as we discover the origins of this well loved sandwich.

This event is full

Sunday Stitching

Sun, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

Do you enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, or sewing? Grab your current project and join us every fourth Sunday for social stitching! All skill levels welcome.

Frida Kahlo Plant Pot

Sun, Jul 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Artist Frida Kahlo's birthday!

Registration opens Sunday, June 29 2025 at 9:00am

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Jul 07, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Mon, Jul 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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.

Rescheduled

Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

New date Monday, July 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch

Come in and cool down with a good movie! All ages, no registration required.

U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test

Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come in and cool down with a good movie! All ages, no registration required.

Kids Bingo

Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Central Library

Bingo games for kids in elementary or middle school. Come try your luck!

Tween Travel: Australia

Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Virtually visit Australia at the library with VR headsets and other fun activities! For ages 8 and up. No registration required.

Mon, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

Adult Anime Club

Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Are you interested in anime and manga? Are you looking to make friends with similar interests? Stop by the first Monday of the month to watch some anime and discuss with friends!

Cancelled

Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch

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

Healthy Living With Diabetes: 4-Part Series - presented by the LFUCG Health Department

Tue, Jul 08, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us to learn new information, tools and skills to manage your diabetes every day.

Tue, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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 08, 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 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

Over and Under the Pond - with Bluegrass Greensource

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Explore pond life with a storywalk and hands-on activities. Presented by our friends at Bluegrass Greensource. For families. No registration required.

Neon Silent Disco - for teens

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

You glow! We're breaking out the neon for a silent disco, where the music is optional, but the fun isn't! Plus, play a round of neon golf, make a glow painting, or go bowling.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Building Challenges

Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build with Legos, Keva Planks and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Eastside Book Club

Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss The Lost City of Z by David Grann!

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

Tue, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Jul 09, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Meet and take your picture with some special heeler sisters from down under as they visit the Central Library! For families. No registration required.

Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 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.

Taste of College: School of Journalism and Media - with University of Kentucky

Wed, Jul 09, 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.

Lego Movie Afternoon

Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Vote on which Lego movie to watch, then enjoy the winner while playing with Legos! All movie options are rated PG. For ages 5-12. No registration required.

Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Curious about what college classes are really like? Taste of College is a fun and interactive program designed to give middle and high school students a sneak peek into the college experience!

Cancelled

Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch

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

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

Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater,Meeting Room B

Meet and take your picture with some special heeler sisters from down under as they visit the Central Library! For families. No registration required.

Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

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

Thu, Jul 10, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater,Meeting Room B

Meet and take your picture with some special heeler sisters from down under as they visit the Central Library! For families. No registration required.

Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Superhero Training Academy

Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Drop-In Resume Workshop

Thu, Jul 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Create an eye-catching resume using the latest technology. (Bring a list of previous work experience if possible.)

Shark Party

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch

End Shark week with a splash and join us for a shark party! We'll have shark slime, games and have a FIN-tastic time!

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room

Come along, caped crusaders! Take part in crafts and activities that will prepare you to fight evil wherever it lurks! Program open to ages 6-12.

Etiquette 101 - How to Arrange Your Dinner Table

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Ever wondered how an informal table setting compares to a formal five-course one? Come find out and learn table manners tips with Family & Consumer Sciences Extension at the University of Kentucky!

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Meet and take your picture with some special heeler sisters from down under as they visit the Central Library! For families. No registration required.

Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners

Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Ask Master Gardeners any gardening questions. Registration requested.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Building Challenges

Thu, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build with Legos, Keva Planks and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Thu, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club

Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month! This month's pick is "Raven Black" by Anne Cleeves.

Jazz at the Library

Thu, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Jul 11, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Fri, Jul 11, 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 11, 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.

DIY Hot Sauce

Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come learn how to make your own fermented hot sauces with seasonal produce and start your own jar to take home!

Friday Art

Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

Come make some art in the afternoon! This process art program is for Kindergarten-5th grade. No registration is required.

FCPS Snack

Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 3:15pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

FCPS provided afternoon snack.

Fri, Jul 11, 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.