Library Social Hour

Ms. Nora Williams from Maddoxtown - viewing and discussion with documentarian, Eli Scarr

Sat, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us to to watch this locally produced short film about Lexingtonian, Ms. Nora Williams. A discussion with the filmmaker will follow.

Polymer Clay Basics

Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to learn polymer clay basics. We will be making 1-2 inch figurines with polymer clay. Materials provided, registration not required.

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

Sat, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 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.

Traditional Music for Kids - Play & listen to fiddles, banjos, dulcimers, and guitars!

Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

Instructors from Pick and Bow, an Appalachian traditional music program, will give a mini-concert, do music related activities and crafts, and teach basic fiddle/banjo/guitar/dulcimer skills to kids.

Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club

Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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 - Fall Paper Mosaics

Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to express your creativity while making a fall themed mosaic out of paper! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Classical Music Sunday - EKU Guitar Ensemble

Sun, Nov 16, 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.

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Sun, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Sun, Nov 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.

UK School Of Interiors Feedback Outreach

Mon, Nov 17, 9:30am - 10:30am

Central Library

Amanda worked with small groups from the UK School of Interiors and provided feedback to help them refine their projects.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Nov 17, 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.

Mon, Nov 17, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Mon, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 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, Nov 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.

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

Mon, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

New venue Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Learn to Paint

Mon, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

This event is full

Mon, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Tue, Nov 18, 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 - Making Friends

Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Eastside's Magical Farm Day - Harvest your own apples for apple pie!

Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us for a magical day on the farm! We'll have a pretend apple-picking adventure around the room. After collecting your apples, help us bake a special apple pie craft to take home! Dress for a mess

Tue, Nov 18, 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.

Library Social Hour - Healthy Holiday Appetizer Crafts

Tue, Nov 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

Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get festive and nourish your body at this hands-on workshop with Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Nancy Hiner. Registration recommended.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Cardboard City

Tue, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to use creativity and teamwork to build a mini city out of cardboard! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Calendar Making Workshop

Tue, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on designing, printing, and binding a calendar for the new year. For Ages 13+

This event is full

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

Tue, Nov 18, 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.

Drying Herbs and Winter Uses - UK Horticulture Extension Co-Op Class

Tue, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Join the UK Horticulture Extension Co-Op for a class on using summer herbs throughout the chilly winter months!

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray

Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

Summary She took on titans, battled generals, and changed the world as we know it. Join us to discuss this historical fiction novel about an American heroine, Frances Perkins.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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.

Preschoolers Paint with Spices

Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Have your preschooler experience a multi-sensory activity that engages both sight and smell by painting with spices. For preschoolers and their caregivers. No registration required.

Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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

Little Chef of the Month - Jerk Chicken with Ginger Squash Mash

Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch

Join us at Little Chef of the Month! We'll learn baking, cooking, and healthy eating together. Get ready to mix, bake, and enjoy delicious foods from around the world!

Registration is now closed

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

Wed, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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: Making Friends - How we promote friendship & inclusivity

Wed, Nov 19, 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 how to build friendships and include others.

Never too old for Ya Book Club

Wed, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us for the next meeting of the "Never Too Old for YA Book Club". This month we will be discussing Karen M. McManus' novel, "Such Charming Liars".

Cult Classics Book Club - 1984 by George Orwell

Wed, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Making Friends

Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Thu, Nov 20, 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 developing relationship skills and making friends.

Baby Play Date!

Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

It can be difficult to meet other caregivers when you have a new baby. Bring your little one to enjoy toys and a craft while meeting new friends! Suggested for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.

Thu, Nov 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.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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 - Cardboard City

Thu, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to use creativity and teamwork to build a mini city out of cardboard! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

New venue Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Drying Herbs & Winter Uses

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Master Gardeners for this FREE class. Make ornaments or gifts from your garden!

Kid's Spanish Conversation Group

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us at Eastside Branch for a 4 week session of a Spanish conversation group!

Junior Paleontologists

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us to learn about fossils and uncover some of our very own! Program open to ages 7-12. Registration is required.

Club de Voces Latinxs - Latinxs Voices Book Club - Spanish Book Club - Club de Lectura en Español

Thu, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

New venue Kenwick Table - 201 Owsley Ave, Lexington, KY 40502

Como Agua para Chocolate de Laura Esquivel. Este clásico de la literatura latinoamericana, combina perfectamente una narrativa sobre los personajes en tiempos de la revolución Mexicana.

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

Thu, Nov 20, 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.

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Nov 20, 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.

Check Meowt Book Club - Voyaging Volume One: The Plague Star

Thu, Nov 20, 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.

Southland Jamboree - Dean Osborne Band

Thu, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April.

Fri, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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.

STEAM Storytime

Fri, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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.

STEAM Lab Maker Station

Fri, Nov 21, 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.

Gallery Hop

Fri, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Central Library

Opening reception for a new art exhibit.

Gallery Hop

Fri, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Central Library - Gallery

Reception for new exhibit in the Central Library Gallery.

Lexington History Museum Presents - "Intersections: 250 Years of Lexington History" (Not Rated)

Sat, Nov 22, 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, Nov 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Five multimedia presentations exploring the complexities of Lexington as a home, a setting, and a character in its residents' lives.

Chair Yoga

Sat, Nov 22, 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!

Hamilton Karaoke - 10th Anniversary Event

Sat, Nov 22, 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, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Be in the Room Where It Happens!

Saturday PaintLab for Kids - Stamp-Tastic Thanksgiving Placemats!

Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Inspired by artist Jessica Swift, we'll make our own stamps and use them to create colorful, one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving placemats!

Lego Club

Sat, Nov 22, 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

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

Sat, Nov 22, 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.

Make & Chill - Clay Mini Pinch Pots

Sat, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Join us for our monthly teen drop-in DIY program! This month, we'll be working with clay to make mini pinch pots. (Materials provided while supplies last)

Intro to RPGs

Sat, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

Stop by for an intro to character sheets, die sets and more!

Bite Club - Sandwich Edition

Sun, Nov 23, 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, Nov 23, 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.

Veterans Month Special Presentation - Our Part: Lexington's Greatest Generation

Sun, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Documentary Showing & Presentation

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Nov 24, 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.

Mon, Nov 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

Baby Social Time

Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Conflict Resolution and Sharing

Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on conflict resolution and sharing. No registration required.

Sensory Friendly Play - Things That Go!

Mon, Nov 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.

Mon, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for sensory play that is inclusive for all abilities and fun for everyone! Designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!

Wicked Watercolors - for teens

Mon, Nov 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Pink! Green! Get messy, and paint a scene from Wicked. Registration required. For teens 13 - 17

Mon, Nov 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Tue, Nov 25, 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 and Sharing

Tue, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on conflict resolution and sharing. No registration required.

Tue, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 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.

Library Social Hour - Make a Wax Sachet

Tue, Nov 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

Cancelled

Tue, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

A wax sachet is a natural air freshener comprised of soy wax, dried flowers, herbs and spices, and essential oils. Materials provided but may be limited. This hour is for adults. Try something new!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Robot Parade

Tue, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in to make a mini parade float for a robot! We will drive our bots in a parade through the cardboard city we created on 11/18 & 11/20. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Teen Tuesday: SUMINAGASHI (Ink floating)

Tue, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Join us for SUMINAGASHI also known as ink floating or cloud art. We'll take ink drop it into water to create one of kind designs. Dress for a mess. No registration required, while supplies last.

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

Tue, Nov 25, 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 Teen Takeover - Extreme Hide & Seek

Tue, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room

Explore the library after it closes with an extreme game of hide and seek! Registration required. Ages 13+

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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

Explore Thanksgiving Science

Wed, Nov 26, 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.

Wed, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room

Get ready for Thanksgiving with experiments and games. For ages 5 to 11. No reservations required.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Nov 27, 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!

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

Thu, Nov 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Nov 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Nov 28, 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, Nov 28, 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, Nov 28, 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, Nov 28, 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.

Horror Murder Movie Clubs - Lifeforce (R)

Fri, Nov 28, 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.

STEAM Lab Maker Station

Fri, Nov 28, 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, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Space vampires, you say?

Hooked on Books - Short Stories

Sat, Nov 29, 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.

Sunday Classics - 1984 (R)

Sun, Nov 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly Sunday matinee

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Dec 01, 9:00am - 10:00am

Eastside Branch

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Dec 01, 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.

Mon, Dec 01, 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.

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

Mon, Dec 01, 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, Dec 01, 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.

Mon, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Tue, Dec 02, 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 and Sharing

Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 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.

Eastside Book Club - Reading Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma

Tue, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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.

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

Wed, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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 and Sharing -

Wed, Dec 03, 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 how to share and resolve conflicts.

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

Wed, Dec 03, 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.

Dining With Diabetes - Moving Toward Mediterranean

Wed, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

information, education and follow up for participants of the September Dining with Diabetes series of programs.

Thu, Dec 04, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Conflict Resolution and Sharing

Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Dec 04, 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 relationship skills, conflict resolution and sharing.

Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 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!

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

Thu, Dec 04, 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.

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Dec 04, 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.

Mystery Book Club - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month! This month's pick is "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Q Sutanto.

Southland Jamboree - Liberty Road

Thu, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April.

Fri, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Dec 05, 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.

Cancelled

Holiday Family Portrait & Holiday Cards Drop-In

Fri, Dec 05, 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.

Sat, Dec 06, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch

Join us for free family photos and create your own holiday cards using our festive templates!

Cookie and Craft!

Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library

Join us to make a holiday craft, have a cookie, and find a window spot to watch the parade on Main Street!

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

Sat, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Adult Crafternoon - Wood Slice Decor

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Get crafty at Eastside!

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

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

Sun, Dec 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.

Sun, Dec 07, 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.

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month

Sun, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Cancelled

Sunday Stitching

Sun, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch

Do you enjoy cross-stitch, crochet, knitting, 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, Dec 08, 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

Mon, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Empathy and Kindness

Mon, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on empathy and kindness. No registration required.

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

Mon, Dec 08, 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.

Tue, Dec 09, 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 and Kindness

Tue, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on empathy and kindness. No registration required.

Teen Tuesday: Holiday Terracotta Planters

Tue, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Together we'll get in the holiday spirit and paint terracotta planters festive and bright. No registration required. Limited supplies.

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

Tue, Dec 09, 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

Tue, Dec 09, 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, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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.

Crafternoon: Paper Poinsettias

Wed, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Make a small, potted, paper version of the popular plant for winter. While supplies last.

Holiday Nature Ornaments - with Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

Wed, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch

Celebrate the season with us by creating holiday nature ornaments!

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

Wed, Dec 10, 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.

STEM & Stuff - Squishy Circuits

Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. We're learning about electricity this month with squishy circuits! Registration recommended.

Blue Grass True Crime Book Club - The Murder of Marion Miley

Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

A Book Club of Kentucky Crime

Thu, Dec 11, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Empathy and Kindness

Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on empathy and kindness. No registration required.

Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 11, 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!

Rescheduled

Gingerbread House Making Mania!

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Saturday, December 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch

All children are invited to foster their creativity by making and decorating gingerbread houses here at Eastside Branch!

Read & Create

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Join our fun book club where kids can share their favorite reads & create literature inspired art.

Coffee Shop Science

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Cozy up at our coffee shop where we'll serve up some science experiments using hot cocoa, marshmallows, and more! For ages 5 to 12. No registration required.

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

Thu, Dec 11, 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.

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 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.

Saturday PaintLab for Kids - 3D holiday pop-up card!

Fri, Dec 12, 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.

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch

Join us this month to create your very own 3D winter holiday pop-up card! Supplies are limited. Open to kids ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Crafternoon: Paper Poinsettias

Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Make a small, potted, paper version of the popular plant for winter. While supplies last.

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

Sun, Dec 14, 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.

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Sun, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Dec 15, 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.

Mon, Dec 15, 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.

Preschoolers Explore Gingerbread

Mon, Dec 15, 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, Dec 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch

Run, run as fast as you can to play, create, and discover all things gingerbread. For ages 3 to 5. No registration required.

Cancelled

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

Jane Austen's Tea Party - for Teens

Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate the 250th birthday of Jane Austen with a Regency Tea Party, complete with tea, party games, and more! For teens 13 - 17, registration required, costumes welcome.

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

Mon, Dec 15, 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.