Library Social Hour

Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Conflict Resolution

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on how to resolve conflicts.

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 22, 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.

Mail Call: Honor Flight Kentucky - Library Social Hour

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Join us in honoring U.S. veterans through writing cards of thanks for their service. Learn more about Honor Flight Kentucky.

Let's Paint Rocks! - Earth Day Edition

Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Celebrate Earth Day by painting rocks with positive messages, nature designs, or an idea of your own! While supplies last.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Earth Day Celebration

Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Earth Day with hands-on activities! Recommended for ages 8-17.

LexPubLib Plays!

Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Learn animation! Somos Heroes is an 8 week workshop where students will design their own animated hero! Every Tuesday starting April 8th- May 27th. 4-6pm at the Marksbury Family Branch!

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

Tue, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Apr 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, Apr 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

Rescheduled

Sensory Play: Fairytales

Wed, Apr 23, 12:30pm - 5:00pm

New date Wednesday, April 23, 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, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Sensory Play: Fairytales

Wed, Apr 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

Teen Gaming - Virtual Reality Headsets

Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Workshop Wednesday

Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens are invited to level up their gaming abilities by using virtual reality headsets!

It Is Written: Artist Spotlight - Kentucky Music & Poetry Artist Spotlight - All Ages Welcome

Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

Join us at Marksbury to celebrate Lexington's talent with live performances from local musicians and poets. The pieces, inspired by the city, will honor Lexington?s history and culture for 250Lex

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

Wed, Apr 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Conflict Resolution - Resolving conflicts and Sharing

Wed, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-awareness and how to handle emotions.

Cult Classics Book Club - The Secret History by Donna Tartt

Wed, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual

Thu, Apr 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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Conflict Resolution

Thu, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on conflict resolution.

Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Thu, Apr 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!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Earth Day Celebration

Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Earth Day with hands-on activities! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Wild Weather

Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Learn about wild spring weather with hands-on activities. For ages 5-10. No registration required.

3D Printing Class

Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us to learn how to search, download and setup a model for the 3d printer! Acompáñenos para aprender a buscar, descargar y configurar un modelo para la impresora 3D.

This event is full

Sensory Storytime - Inclusive and Autism Friendly!

Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Modified storytime designed to be inclusive and autism friendly for children with a developmental age of around 2-5 years old. Registration required to reserve use of a sensory kit during the program.

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

Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Apr 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, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Apr 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, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

STEAM Storytime

Fri, Apr 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, Apr 25, 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, Apr 25, 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.

Bilingual Yoga / Yoga Bilingüe - Mat or Chair Yoga Classes

Fri, Apr 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.

Kid Karaoke

Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Celebrate Karaoke week by singing along to some of your favorite songs. No registration required. Recommended for ages 6+

Trains Day

Sat, Apr 26, All day

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space,Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room

Join our friends from the local branch of the National Model Railroad Association as they show model trains in action. Everyone is welcome.

Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome. Esta clase de yoga está dirigida a principiantes, pero todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.

Open Studio - Etel Adnan

Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month, April focus is Etel Adnan

Drop-in Studio: Recycled Art

Sat, Apr 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, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Drop in and make art with a variety of recycled materials. We'll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! For all ages while supplies last. No registration required.

Chair Yoga

Sat, Apr 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!

Día de los Niños - Featuring Author Pedro Martín

Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Join award-winning book creator Pedro Martín for our annual celebration of books and children! Activities provided by Casa de la Cultura and On the Move. For families. No registration required.

The Scribe Society - A Writing Workshop

Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Come to Northside Library with any written work you would like to be workshopped by other local writers!

I Got A Right to the Tree of Life - Women's Suffrage & African American Women's Voices

Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

An Afternoon with Dr. Kathy Bullock

Voices of the Mountains: Singalong with Sam Gleaves

Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us for a Bluegrass sing-along with Sam Gleaves to celebrate Lexington's 250th anniversary!

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. Registration required.

This event is full

Lego Club

Sat, Apr 26, 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

Cancelled

Around The World Book Challenge - Book Club

Sat, Apr 26, 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!

Eastside Travel Program

Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

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

Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a quilt block a month

Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Materials provided while supplies last. Please register and plan to attend.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Empathy

Mon, Apr 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, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on empathy.

Baby Social Time: - Let's Make Art!

Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Babies will socialize with their peers and build their developmental skills with themes that rotate monthly. Recommended for babies 0-36months and their caregivers. Dress for a mess.

Mon, Apr 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, Apr 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.

Let's Play... Game Day - UNO

Mon, Apr 28, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Drop into the Beaumont Branch for an hour of classic games and socializing for adults!

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

Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

Learn To Paint

Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

This event is full

Mon, Apr 28, 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.

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.

Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 29, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Geology Rocks

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore how shapes and patterns form the fossils, minerals, and rocks all around us! Recommended for ages 8-17.

LexPubLib Plays!

Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!

Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room

Learn animation! Somos Heroes is an 8 week workshop where students will design their own animated hero! Every Tuesday starting April 8th- May 27th. 4-6pm at the Marksbury Family Branch!

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Empathy

Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on Empathy.

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

Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Apr 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, Apr 30, 11:45am - 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, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Goblin Mode Embroidery - for teens

Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

Rescheduled

Wed, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

New date Thursday, May 01, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

Get out of your swamp and sew!

It Is Written: Artist Spotlight - Kentucky Music & Poetry Artist Spotlight - All Ages Welcome

Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch

Join us at Tates Creek to celebrate Lexington's talent with live performances from local musicians and poets. The pieces, inspired by the city, will honor Lexington's history and culture for 250Lex

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

Wed, Apr 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.

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Wed, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

International Jazz Day

Wed, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A special Jazz at the Library performance in recognition of International Jazz Day.

Thu, May 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.

Thu, May 01, 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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Empathy

Thu, May 01, 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, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on empathy.

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

Northside Branch

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

Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch

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, May 01, 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.

Preschool Bug Art

Thu, May 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Preschoolers and caregivers will create bug art with a variety of materials and techniques. Recommended for age 3-5 with caregivers.

Thu, May 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!

Cancelled

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

Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch

Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. Begins May 8. Registration requested.

Next Chapter Book Club

Thu, May 01, 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 - Geology Rocks

Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore how shapes and patterns form the fossils, minerals, and rocks all around us! Recommended for ages 8-17.

The Floor is Lava!

Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B),Community Room A

Oh no! A volcano has erupted in the library and now the floor is lava! Join us for a fun game of imagination, brain teasers & physical activity. Recommended for children ages 6-12.

Goblin Mode Embroidery - for teens

Thu, May 01, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Get out of your swamp and sew!

Thu, May 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club

Thu, May 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, May 01, 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 "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim.

Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration

Fri, May 02, 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 5-12 years old.

Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Eastside Branch

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

Coloring and Coffee

Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Adult coloring with coffee!

Fri, May 02, 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.

Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration

Fri, May 02, 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, May 03, 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 5-12 years old.

Growing Community - GROW YOUR OWN FOOD

Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom,Community Room (A & B),First Floor Paseo,Gallery,Keeneland Community Room,Makerspace,Outdoor Atrium

Join us for this fantastic opportunity to learn how to grow your own vegetables with our friends of the UK Cooperative Extension Service.

Bilingual Yoga / Yoga Bilingüe - Mat or Chair Yoga Classes

Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome. Esta clase de yoga está dirigida a principiantes, pero todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Story Area

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

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, May 03, 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.

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Adult Crafter-Noon Program - Decorate Horse Shoes

Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for the first ever Eastside Adult Crafter-noon! Derby Time has arrived once again and what could be cooler than decorating your very own horseshoe.

Craft a Bento

Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month! Let's celebrate by creating miniature models of sushi.

Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sun, May 04, 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 5-12 years old.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Special Screening

Sun, May 04, 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, May 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

Join us at the Marksbury Family Branch to celebrate May the Fourth with a special screening of *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story*! PG13

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

Sun, May 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.

Gardening 101: The Workshop

Sun, May 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Kristen Pearson of Glitter Green Thumb for an intensive introduction to gardening covering everything you need from seed to harvest!

Revenge of the Stitch - A Cross Stitch Craft

Sun, May 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join Mercedes to make your own cross stich of your favorite space character.

Star Wars: May the Fourth Be With You Celebration

Sun, May 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character to celebrate May 4th. There will be games, crafts, and more. Ages 6-12 recommended.

Making It! - Lightsaber Buildup

Sun, May 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Unleash your inner Jedi and celebrate May the Fourth with us as you craft and personalize your very own 3D-printed lightsaber! Registration is encouraged | while supplies last.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Baby Social Time: - Let's Dance!

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Mon, May 05, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Babies will socialize with their peers and build their developmental skills with themes that rotate monthly. Recommended for babies 0-36months and their caregivers.

Mon, May 05, 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, May 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

Mon, May 05, 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, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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!

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Empathy

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on how to build empathy.

Sensory Synesthesia for Littles

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

Central Library

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

Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Eastside Branch for art chromesthesia dedicated to Mental Health Awareness Month!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Star Wars STEAM

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Chess Club

Tue, May 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to explore the world of Star Wars with STEAM activities like creating light up lightsaber cards, playing games and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room

Learn animation! Somos Heroes is an 8 week workshop where students will design their own animated hero! Every Tuesday starting April 8th- May 27th. 4-6pm at the Marksbury Family Branch!

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 07, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

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

Wed, May 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Empathy

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-awareness and how to handle emotions.

Book Discussion: Happiness Falls, by Angie Kim

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

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Join us for a discussion of the Community Reads selection for 2025, Happiness Falls by Angie Kim.

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Empathy

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on empathy.

Thu, May 08, 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.

Preschool Art Start - Pasta-bility

Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Explore the possibilities of pasta art. For children 3-5 with caregivers. Dress for mess! No registration required.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, May 08, 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.

Homeschool STEAM

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 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. Begins May 8. Registration requested.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Star Wars STEAM

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to explore the world of Star Wars with STEAM activities like creating light up lightsaber cards, playing games and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Solar Energy Explorers - with Bluegrass Greensource

Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B,Outdoor Atrium

Explore the sun's energy with our friends from Bluegrass Greensource! We'll do hands-on activities to learn what the sun can do. Recommended for ages 5-10. No registration required.

Bad Art Club! - for Tweens & Teens

Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

A club dedicated to creating the worst art possible using a wide-range of art supplies! Dress for mess!

Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Jazz at the Library

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, May 09, 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 5-12 years old.

Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Drop-in Studio: Mother's Day

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

Eastside Branch

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

Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Need to make a card for mom or a special woman in your life? We'll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! All ages welcome while supplies last. No registration required.

Sunny Days on Sesame Street

Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Toddlers and Preschoolers join us for a sunny day on Sesame Street! Activities, crafts, games, fun and more!

Fri, May 09, 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.

Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sat, May 10, 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 5-12 years old.

Bilingual Yoga / Yoga Bilingüe - Mat or Chair Yoga Classes

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome. Esta clase de yoga está dirigida a principiantes, pero todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.

Canva Basics - Unlock Your Creative Potential with Canva!

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Learn how to create basic flyers, designs and content. Use Canva like a pro straight from your laptop to your phone. Ages 13+. All skill levels welcome.

American Indian History of Central Kentucky

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Chair Yoga

Sat, May 10, 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!

Rescheduled

Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New date Saturday, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Dr. A. Gwynn Henderson will discuss central Kentucky's Native history prior to the arrival of non-Native people.

In the Face of Disaster: Aging and at Risk Population

Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join educators from the Fayette County Extension Office to learn about how to protect your home and loved ones in the event of a natural disaster.

Drones Obstacle Course

Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to fly drones through an obstacle course, experiment with coding drones and put your pilot skills to the test! For ages 8-17. Registration Required

Power of Taekwondo - with Dr. Kim's World Taekwondo Academy and Martial Arts

Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch

Join us for an exciting Taekwondo demonstration by Grandmaster Tiger Kim and his team. After the showcase, we'll have the chance to practice basic skills! Let's kick, strike, and learn together!

Art Attack! - Chinese Ink Wash Painting

Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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

Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration

Sun, May 11, 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 5-12 years old.

Bite Club: A Cookbook Club - That's What Cheese Said Edition

Sun, May 11, 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.

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

Sun, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Sunday Stitching

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Kindness

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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

Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on kindness.

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Cancelled

Zen Gardens & Relaxation - for teens

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

Eastside Branch

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Get your mind and body in line for finals by crafting your own Japanese Dry Garden (Zen Garden).

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

Mon, May 12, 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.

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.

An Introduction to Chinese Caligraphy - with Maria Han

Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Learn some of the cultural history of painting Chinese characters. Practice the technique and take home your results. All supplies will be provided and are limited.

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Butterflies

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about butterflies! We will have live caterpillars for butterflies for you to observe, butterfly VR, and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

CHI Saint Joseph's Discover Health: Strawberry DNA - for Tweens & Teens

Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room

Learn animation! Somos Heroes is an 8 week workshop where students will design their own animated hero! Every Tuesday starting April 8th- May 27th. 4-6pm at the Marksbury Family Branch!

Hawaiian Luau

Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Explore Hawaiian culture with games, crafts, and activities at the luau! For ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Chat with a real-life lab technician and then do your own lab work by extracting DNA from strawberries! For middle school students. Registration required.

Community Reads: Happiness Falls

Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss our Community Reads book, Happiness Falls by Angie Kim!

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Kindness

Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on Kindness.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Crafternoon - Action Stencils

Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Cut your own stencils and use them to paint a unique action scene.

Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

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

Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Kindness

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on kindness.

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

Northside Branch

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

Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch

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, May 15, 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.

Thu, May 15, 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, May 15, 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. Begins May 8. Registration requested.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Butterflies

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about butterflies! We will have live caterpillars for butterflies for you to observe, butterfly VR, and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Little Chef of the Month - Let's make Mandu!

Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Little Chef of the Month!

Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Check Meowt Book Club - Mala's Cat

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

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

Lexington Humane Society - Habicattery Room

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

Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration

Fri, May 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 5-12 years old.

Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Preschool Spring Fling

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Enjoy movement activities to channel that spring energy! Recommended for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.

Fri, May 16, 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.

Pac-Man 45th Anniversary Celebration at the Library!

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Fri, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A,Keeneland Community Room,The Serrate Family Study Room

Come relive the nostalgia, learn something new, and enjoy a game that's been loved for generations!

Gallery Hop - Collected Memory: Artifacts from 250 Years of Local History

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

Central Library - Gallery

Live music and an exhibit commemorating Lexington's 250th anniversary..

Gallery Hop - Only in Lexington: Photography by the Lexington Camera Club

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

Eastside Branch

A special Gallery Hop reception.

Fife and Drums - 250Lex Music Series

Fri, May 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Central Library

Fife and drums.

Rescheduled

Cars at the Creek

Fri, May 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

New date Friday, May 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tates Creek Branch

Visit the Tates Creek Branch after hours - see unique cars and show your own! Learn about how to modify your vehicle and meet fellow gearheads.

Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration

Sat, May 17, 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 5-12 years old.

Bilingual Yoga / Yoga Bilingüe - Mat or Chair Yoga Classes

Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome. Esta clase de yoga está dirigida a principiantes, pero todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.

Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Black Voices Book Club - Monthly discussion of books written by black authors.

Sat, May 17, 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, May 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, May 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Meets Every 3rd Saturday. Contact asipple-mcgraw@lexpublib.org to reserve a copy. April's selection is Maame by Jessica George

Horror Murder Movie Club - May

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

So many pretty parts

Squash, Pumpkins & Gourds

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Kristen Pearson of Glitter Green Thumb as she walks attendees through growing an at-home pumpkin patch & how to successfully grow all of these beautiful options!

Registration opens Saturday, May 3 2025 at 9:30am

Hula Dancing Workshop - with Hui Kaululehua

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join professional hula dancers from Hui Kaululehua for an hour-long workshop on the art of hula. Perfect for beginners! Ages 11-17. Registration required.

Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Butterflies

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about butterflies! We will have live caterpillars for butterflies for you to observe, butterfly VR, and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Sat, May 17, 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.

Hooked on Books - Happiness Falls

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join us for a book discussion on the Community Reads selection for 2025, Happiness Falls by Angie Kim.

Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration

Sun, May 18, 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 5-12 years old.

Crafternoon - Action Stencils

Sun, May 18, 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, May 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Cut your own stencils and use them to paint a unique action scene.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Baby Social Time: - Let's Dance!

Mon, May 19, 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, May 19, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Babies will socialize with their peers and build their developmental skills with themes that rotate monthly. Recommended for babies 0-36months and their caregivers.

Mon, May 19, 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.

Let's Play... Game Day - Qwirkle

Mon, May 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Drop into the Beaumont Branch for an hour of classic games and socializing for adults!

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

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

Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

Mon, May 19, 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.

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.

Happiness Falls by Angie Kim - Community Reads Book Discussion

Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Did you read Happiness Falls by Angie Kim and need to discuss all the twists and turns with your community? Come chat with us! Registration requested.

Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: - Kindness

Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on learning how to be kind.

Book Discussion: Happiness Falls, by Angie Kim

Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of the Community Reads selection for 2025: "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim. Registration requested.

Library Social Hour - Flower Arranging for Memorial Day Demonstration and craft

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Get ideas for Memorial Day flower arrangements and create a simple vase to take home. Join others in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.

Chess Club

Tue, May 20, 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 - Fishing Rod Engineering Challenge

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore the Engineering Design Process by creating a fishing rod. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Let's Make: Garbage Trophies! - for Tweens & Teens

Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room

Learn animation! Somos Heroes is an 8 week workshop where students will design their own animated hero! Every Tuesday starting April 8th- May 27th. 4-6pm at the Marksbury Family Branch!

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

What better way to celebrate all of your accomplishments than by creating your very own, customized trophy? Dress for mess!

AAPI Cooking - Make Your Own Spam Musubi

Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Stop by the Beaumont Branch for a cooking demonstration on making your own Spam Musubi.

Early Bird Book Club reads Happiness Falls by Angie Kim - Community Reads Book Discussion

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

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Wed, May 21, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of the Community Reads selection for 2025: "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim. Copies of the title are available upon request at Tates Creek.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch

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

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

Central Library

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

Wed, May 21, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Preschoolers Explore Fish

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Have some fishy fun while making a koi windsock and other fun fish activities. For preschoolers. No registration required.

Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!

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

Wed, May 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Kindness - Social Norms

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-awareness and how to handle emotions.

Cult Classics Book Club - The Night of the Hunter by Davis Grubb

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Kindness

Thu, May 22, 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, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on kindness.

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

Northside Branch

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

Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch

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, May 22, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Thu, May 22, 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, May 22, 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. Begins May 8. Registration requested.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Fishing Rod Engineering Challenge

Thu, May 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore the Engineering Design Process by creating a fishing rod. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Hands-On History: Black Jockeys

Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Enjoy hands-on activities while you learn about some of Lexington's Black jockeys. Recommended for ages 5-10. No registration required.

Thu, May 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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