Laser Engraving Workshop

Thu, Jun 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

Thu, Jun 05, 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.

Cancelled

Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B),First Floor Paseo,Gallery,Outdoor Atrium,The Serrate Family Study Room

Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.

Perler Bead Planters - for teens

Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Get green with perler beads! We'll be making 3D sculptures to hold your favorite succulents inspired by pride flags, or whatever colors you love! For ages 13 - 17

Summer Cinema - Girls Trip (R)

Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Camp classics, comedies & musicals! Oh my!

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Next Chapter Book Club

Thu, Jun 05, 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 - Watercolor & Crayon Resist Painting

Thu, Jun 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece with crayons and watercolor! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Thu, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.

Cancelled

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

Thu, Jun 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch

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

Thu, Jun 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, Jun 05, 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 "The Heron's Cry" by Ann Cleeves.

Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Fri, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Fri, Jun 06, 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.

Friday Art

Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch

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

Become a Dementia Friendly Neighbor - Dementia Friendly Lexington

Fri, Jun 06, 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.

Cooking Show

Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Cooking demonstrations, food vendors, and, of course, food!

Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a training session hosted by Dementia Friendly Lexington - increase your understanding of dementia and find ways to support your neighbors!

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

Sat, Jun 07, 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.

Watercolor - Kentucky Fauna

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library

Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.

Cancelled

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch

Watercolor painting of Kentucky fauna at the Eastside Makerspace.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Jun 07, 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, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Adult Crafternoon - Felt Flowers!

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Get crafty at Eastside!

Northside Craft Club - Beaded Keychains & Bag Charms

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Calling all craft lovers! Join us for our new monthly craft club!

Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.

Bite Club - Hawaiian Luau Edition

Sun, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

New venue Northside Branch - Medium 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, Jun 08, 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.

From The Archive: An LGBTQ History of Kentucky

Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A presentation by the Faulkner Morgan Archive

Bike Repair Basics: Flat Tires

Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Don't let a flat tire ruin your ride! Join us to learn the basics of removing tires, locating punctures and patching holes so you can keep rolling all summer long.

Mirror Mushrooms - Adventures in DIY

Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom,Makerspace

Add a touch of magic to your garden or space with your disco mushrooms!

This event is full

Gentle Yoga for Any Body - Your Choice: Chair or Mat

Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

This combined class will be adapted for chair yoga and mat yoga. Do what feels comfortable to you. This class is for adults and teens.

My Ancestral Kentucky Home - A Documentary by Eli Scarr

Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

MY ANCESTRAL KENTUCKY HOME follows community activist James Sleet in the effort to research his personal African American and Native American heritage. Showings at 2:00 & 3:00

Appalachian Association of Sacred Harp Singers - 250Lex Music Series

Sun, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Atrium

Shape-note singing.

Sunday Stitching

Sun, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Mon, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Mon, Jun 09, 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.

Family Chalk Pastel Galaxy Art

Mon, Jun 09, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Mon, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Bring the whole family to create a masterpiece inspired by outer space with chalk pastels! Recommended for children and families.

Let's Learn Crochet!

Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A beginner crochet workshop for older kids. Hooks and yarn provided. Registration Required. We ask that caregivers stay in program with their kiddos to be an extra set of helping hands!

This event is full

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

Mon, Jun 09, 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.

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Mon, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Mon, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jun 10, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Tue, Jun 10, 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.

Laser Engraving Workshop

Tue, Jun 10, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Pink Pony Beads - for teens

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Decorate your keys with a pony bead animal or your house with a GIANT LIZARD you make yourself, while listening to LGBT+ pop icon of the summer Chappell Roan! Ages 13 - 17, registration required.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Animal Building Challenges

Tue, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

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

Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Wed, Jun 11, 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.

Under the Sea: Craft Together

Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.

Rainbow Dream Catchers

Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Create a colorful Rainbow Dream Catcher! We'll weave a dreamy web and decorate with tassels, beads and more. While supplies last! No Registration Required.

Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Make some ocean themed crafts and relax!

Cancelled

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

Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch

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

Wed, Jun 11, 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.

Finding Your Female Ancestors - Genealogy with Johnna

Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Researching your female ancestors can be difficult. Women can be hard to track because of the standard practice of changing their surnames after marriage.

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.

Rainbow Walking Tour

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

A short walk to discover Lexington's LGBTQ+ history

Intermediate Cricut Class

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Solar Explorers

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

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

Northside Branch

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

Drop-In Resume Workshop

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Family Fun Drive-In Movie

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Create a Rainbow Windchime

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Summer Cinema - Burlesque (PG-13)

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Squash, Pumpkins & Gourds

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Animal Building Challenges

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Jazz at the Library - Mambo Combo

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

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

New venue Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

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

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Eric Carle Book Party

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

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

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Horror Murder Movie Club - Dead Ringer (Not Rated)

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Special Friday the 13th Showing

Friday Art

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Rainbow Walking Tour

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

Central Library

A short walk to discover Lexington's LGBTQ+ history

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Chair Yoga

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Popular songs from the North and the South

Forensics Fun

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Books, Talks & Kid Librarians!

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Hooked on Books - LGBTQ+ Centered

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Kevin Lane Dearinger - Sharing a Life through Memoir and Verse

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Explore Gravity

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Galaxy Slime

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Chapters & Chatter

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Pride Flag Pom Pom Garlands

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

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

Northside Branch

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Patch That Hat

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Summer Cinema - Scooby-Doo (PG)

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!

Chess Club

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Engineering Challenges

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Juneteenth Open Mic

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Lift your voice and celebrate Juneteenth!

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

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

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Pride Month Special Showing - Loggerheads (PG-13)

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

Central Library

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

After Hours Laser Tag - for Tweens & Teens

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

Northside Branch

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

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

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

Juneteenth Craftapalooza!

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Seed Saving 101

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Cancelled

All Natural: Hair History and Tips - with Willa Lamia

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

Northside Branch

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

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

Central Library - Meeting Room B

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

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

Wed, Jun 18, 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.

Library Date Night - Partner Portraits

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

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

Cult Classics Book Club

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

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

A Horror Murder Movie Club Special Event

Friday Art

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Podcast Studio Skills Workshop

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

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

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Dungeons & Dragons

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Dungeons & Dragons

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

Eastside Branch

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

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Horror Murder Movie Club - Nightbreed (R)

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Pride Month Horror

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Engineering Challenges

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Cancelled

Around The World Book Challenge - Book Club

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

Northside Branch

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

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

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

Tates Creek Branch

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

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Preschool Astronaut Training

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Cancelled

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

Northside Branch

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

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

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

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

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

Summer Cinema - Wicked (PG)

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!

Library Social Hour - Rock Painting for Adults

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Perler Beads

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Reading Rainbow: Teen Storytime - Read With Pride!

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

In Conversation with Jennifer Longworth - Building a Strong Podcast

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Laser Engraving Workshop

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

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

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

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Preschoolers Make Rainbow Toast

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sensory Friendly Play - Beach Party

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Beaumont Branch

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

Get Crafty: Recycled Book Hedgehog

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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

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

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

Northside Branch

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

Workshop Wednesday

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Cancelled

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

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

Northside Branch

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

Wed, Jun 25, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Central Library - Kentucky Room

A dark and bloody book club

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

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

Northside Branch

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

Drop-In Resume Workshop

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Teen Rainbow Crafting

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Pride Month with a variety of rainbow crafts!

Spy Science

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

A special showing of the Lexington documentary

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

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

Northside Branch

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Little Chef of the Month

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

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us at Little Chef of the Month!

This event is full

STEAM Lab Drop In - Perler Beads

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Create Like Eric Carle

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

Intermediate Cricut Class

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Teen Zines

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Chair Yoga

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Beaumont Dungeons and Dragons

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Lego Club

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Elvis Movie Screening: Jailhouse Rock

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Genealogy Club

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

Central Library - Kentucky Room

A bimonthly meeting for genealogists and researchers.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Paint with Pride!

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Rescheduled

Monday Family Matinee

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

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

Northside Branch

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

Galaxy Bath Bombs

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Summerween Party!

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Monday Family Matinee

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

VR Drive Time

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Learn to Paint

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

Cancelled

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

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

Northside Branch

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

Tue, Jul 01, All day

Eastside Branch

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Airplanes & Rockets

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Camp Read S'more!

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Somos Heroes Screening

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A,First Floor Paseo

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

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

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

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

After Hours Putt-Putt Golf - for Tweens & Teens

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

Northside Branch

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Guess Who?: Mystery Animals

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Alien Invasion

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Blackout Poetry

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

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

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

Northside Branch

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

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

Northside Branch

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

Fourth of July Party

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Next Chapter Book Club

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

Central Library - Meeting Room B

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

Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 9:00am

STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Airplanes & Rockets

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, Jul 03, 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!

Cancelled

Fri, Jul 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

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

Sat, Jul 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sat, Jul 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Story Area

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

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Adult Crafternoon - Join us this month to make magazine beads!

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

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get crafty at Eastside!