Sensory Synesthesia for Littles
Tuesday, May 06
11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch
Children's Program RoomJoin us at Eastside Branch for art chromesthesia dedicated to Mental Health Awareness Month!
Here, at Eastside, we will be offering an art program dedicated to expressing emotions through music and paint. Chromesthesia is a phenomenon where one may associate colors with sound. We will design a unique color palette and paint to the music!
AGE GROUP: | Preschool (3-5 years) | Families | Children (5-8 years) |
EVENT TYPE: | Health, Wellness & Movement | Early Literacy & Learning | Creativity & Making |
TAGS: | Summer at the Library |
Eastside Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
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| Mon, Aug 31 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, Sep 01 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, Sep 02 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, Sep 03 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, Sep 04 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Sep 05 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Sep 06 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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About the branch
The Eastside Branch is located near the intersection of Man 'o War Boulevard and Palumbo Drive.
Upcoming Events
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Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Disfrute de libros, música y actividades que promueven la preparación para la escuela. Enjoy books, music, and activities that promote school readiness.
Fri, Sep 04, 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, Sep 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, Sep 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace as we transform metal tins into personalized keepsake boxes using mixed media techniques. All materials will be provided but personal items are also welcome.
This event is full
Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Come by and make acorn-themed bracelets and bag charms! While supplies last!
Sat, Sep 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.
Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of James by Percival Everett.
This event is full
Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Lexington Public Library welcomes Chris McGinley, who will discuss his newly released horror novel Hail Holy Queens. Joining him in conversation is award-winning fellow Kentucky novelist Wes Browne.
Sun, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join bird expert and Assistant Professor of Wildlife Management, DJ McNeil, as he discusses the basics of ornithology.
Sun, Sep 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.
Sun, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A reading of Wendell Berry's work
Tue, Sep 08, All day
Eastside Branch
Craft To Go kids' craft kits will be available for pick-up at Eastside Library starting September 8, while supplies last. Limit one kit per customer. For ages 5-12.
Tue, Sep 08, 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, Sep 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, Sep 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, Sep 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Learn, connect, and play! Each month, we'll explore ways to support our babies with a guest expert while babies play with sensory toys.
Tue, Sep 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
Tue, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to play sports with robots! We will play soccer with spheros, football with ozobots and more!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch
Join us for a discussion of James by Percival Everett.
Rescheduled
Tue, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Tuesday, September 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
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 "The Candy House
Tue, Sep 08, 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, Sep 09, 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, Sep 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.
Wed, Sep 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, Sep 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.
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, Sep 09, 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, Sep 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, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a reading of Blueberries for Sal, make a fresh blueberry parfait, decorate a chef hat, and more! For children and caregivers age 4-6. Registration is required - each child individually please.
Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
It's Grandparents Day this weekend! Make a craft for your child to gift to a grandparent. Then stay and play at the library! For toddlers and preschoolers with adult assistance.
Thu, Sep 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, art and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Ages 8-17
Thu, Sep 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!
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to play sports with robots! We will play soccer with spheros, football with ozobots and more!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Have diabetes? Learn about healthy eating, activity, medication, and blood sugar monitoring to prevent complications.
Thu, Sep 10, 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, Sep 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, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Sep 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, Sep 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.
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join us for open-ended pretend play at the library!
Caregivers and kids can socialize and make new friends. Recommended for ages 2-5. No registration required.
Fri, Sep 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.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Marksbury Family Branch
Join our bilingual family book club! We'll share a picture book in English and Spanish. No registration required. Program starts at 10:30am.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Celebrate Dot Day, please come and make your marks.
Sat, Sep 12, 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
Rescheduled
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
New date Saturday, September 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Marksbury Family Branch
Join our bilingual family book club! We'll share a picture book in English and Spanish. No registration required. Program starts at 10:30am.
Sat, Sep 12, 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!
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Come celebrate the start of fall with the whole family by making your own custom wreath! ¡Ven con toda la familia para celebrar el comienzo del otoño haciendo tu propia corona personalizada!
Sat, Sep 12, 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, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to create a colorful digital art piece inspired by Hispanic artist Luis Esquivel using apple pencils and ipads. For Ages 8-17. Registration Required
Sun, Sep 13, 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.
Sun, Sep 13, 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.
Sun, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Mon, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Make art using fall leaves! Dress for mess. For ages 3-5 with caregiver. No registration required.
Mon, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Mon, Sep 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
This class will focus on considerations for your family and home, both before and after disasters.
Tue, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Love Danny Go?
Join us at Eastside for a fun-filled movement experience following along with Danny Go!
Tue, Sep 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
Tue, Sep 15, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us at the Eastside Makerspace as we use comics, books, and magazines to craft layered collages, which we will then transform into unique pin-back buttons.
Ages 13+
*Registration Recommended*
Tue, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Hispanic artists like Teresa Burga Ruiz and Ana Serrano by creating miniature paintings, sculptures, and more!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Sep 15, 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, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
This is a whimsical and unforgettable cozy fantasy about adventure, common sense, and the power of love.
Wed, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, Sep 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
Wed, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Roll up your sleeves, experiment with new technology, and get crafting!
Wed, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Podcast Studio,Production Studio
Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.
Wed, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Indulge in the finest books and expand your palate. Join us for an evening of sampling different books from a variety of genres.
Wed, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to use the cricut machine to make your own custom tumbler. Acompáñenos para aprender a usar la maquina cricut para crear tu propio vaso personalizado.
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Thu, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Hispanic artists like Teresa Burga Ruiz and Ana Serrano by creating miniature paintings, sculptures, and more!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a hands-on exploration of trees! Discover how trees spread their seeds, how to identify trees based on their leaves, and more! Program is designed for ages 6-12.
Thu, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Struggling with picky eater? Learn dietitian approved tips for taking the stress out of feeding your family.
Thu, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Shiver me timbers! It's time to get ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day! Me hearties, have fun! For ages 5 & up. No reservations required
Fri, Sep 18, 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, Sep 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Interested in narrative games? Join us for FREE workshops, roundtable discussions, game demos, talks from industry leaders, networking, and more!
Registration recommended but not required.
Sat, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace
to explore techniques for painting tabletop gaming miniatures, terrain, and props.
All supplies will be provided.
Ages 13+
*Registration Recommended*
Registration opens Saturday, September 5 2026 at 11:00am
Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Hispanic artists like Teresa Burga Ruiz and Ana Serrano by creating miniature paintings, sculptures, and more!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Sat, Sep 19, 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, Sep 20, 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.
Sun, Sep 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live classical music the third Sunday of every month, September through April.
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Mon, Sep 21, 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, Sep 21, 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, Sep 21, 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, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Craft, chat and connect! Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with a simple craft and supplies provided. Bring your own project or try something new.
Mon, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for a new hands-on STEAM program for ages 5-7, featuring fun monthly activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math!
Mon, Sep 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Tue, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
In partnership with Lexington-Fayette Emergency Management; learn about how to prepare for disasters and emergencies.
Tue, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about Hispanic innovators in the aerospace industry while engaging in hands on space activities!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Rescheduled
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
New date Tuesday, October 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
In our Comics and Manga Club, we?ll explore and create comics, anime and manga art!
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
In our Comics and Manga Club, we'll explore and create comics, anime and manga art!
Tue, Sep 22, 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, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, Sep 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
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Pura Belpré used puppets to create bilingual storytimes. Learn about her and make your own puppets. For children ages 5-11. No registration required.
Wed, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Kentucky Native Cafe - 417 E Maxwell St. Lexington, KY 40508
Catalina evoluciona, descubre su propia voz y busca su libertad personal frente al dominio de su marido.
Wed, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
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. Registration required per child.
Thu, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about Hispanic innovators in the aerospace industry while engaging in hands on space activities!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Take the classic game of Rock, Paper, Scissors and add extra fun! This program is recommended for ages 6-12+ and their caregivers.
Thu, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for a fun and interactive STEAM Storytime, where preschoolers will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging stories, hands-on activities, and creative play!
Fri, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join us for open-ended pretend play at the library!
Caregivers and kids can socialize and make new friends. Recommended for ages 2-5. No registration required.
Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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!
Registration opens Saturday, September 5 2026 at 11:00am
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to use the cricut machine to make your own custom tumbler. Acompáñenos para aprender a usar la maquina cricut para crear tu propio vaso personalizado.
Registration opens Saturday, September 12 2026 at 11:00am
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A dark walk through the labyrinth
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to create a glow in the dark terrarium with spooky elements! For ages 8-17. While Supplies Last
Sat, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside 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.
Sat, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Help Mystery Inc. solve their latest mystery!
Sun, Sep 27, 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.
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy the magic of Encanto! Everyone welcome and free admission! Northside Library Large Meeting Room
Mon, Sep 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to make a glow in the dark masterpiece with paint! Dress for Mess. For families and children. While Supplies last
Mon, Sep 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
Registration opens Monday, September 14 2026 at 5:00pm
Mon, Sep 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Tue, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create glow in the dark slime! For ages 8-17. Registration Required
Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a creative twist! Decorate your own tiny piñatas while learning about the the traditions and celebrations.
While supplies last. No registration required.
Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us at the Eastside Makerspace as we use comics, books, and magazines to craft layered collages, which we will then transform into unique pin-back buttons.
Ages 13+
*Registration Recommended*
Registration opens Tuesday, September 15 2026 at 5:00pm
Tue, Sep 29, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, Sep 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
Wed, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Let's mix science and cooking as we create colorful Crystal Geode Cupcakes!
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Sep 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join us for a Fall Break Mario Day and make your own Mario-themed keychains! Draw your design and watch the plastic shrink into your own tiny creation.
(Materials provided while supplies last)
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in our fun book club where kids can share their favorite reads & create literature inspired art. No registration required.
Wed, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures thought to bring protection and good luck. Come make your own spirit animal. Ages 8-11. No registration required.
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
Discuss the latest by award-winning journalist Wes Swietek
Thu, Oct 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Eastside Branch
Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.
Thu, Oct 01, 9:30am - 5:00pm
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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles! Let's celebrate Fall Break and play at Phoenix Park while blowing bubbles, using sidewalk chalk, and having more outdoor fun!
Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with a special fire truck visit! Meet local firefighters, learn simple fire safety tips, and get an up-close look at a real fire truck. For ages 2-5 and their families.
Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Can you build it? Test your LEGO skills! For ages 5 & up. No reservations required
Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for Northside's mystery book club. We typically meet on the first Thursday of the month.
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Disfrute de libros, música y actividades que promueven la preparación para la escuela. Enjoy books, music, and activities that promote school readiness.
Fri, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Follow a step-by-step tutorial to create a glow in the dark ghost painting! Registration Required. Ages 8-17
Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A Community Reads Film Screening Inspired by the novel Erasure by Percival Everett
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Special Glow edition!
Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Sat, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us at the Beaumont Branch to discuss this month's book selection - The Lamb by Lucy Rose.
Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.