Podcast Studio Skills Workshop

Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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 - Self-Management

Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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 taking care of yourself and your belongings. No registration required.

Viva la cultura! - A Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month filled with fun for the whole family!

Fall Movie Matinee

Thu, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join us for our free family movie matinee series this fall break!

Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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.

Create Alebrijes

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Make your own Mexican-style sculpture of a fantastical creature. For ages 5-11. Dress for mess. No registration required.

Thu, Oct 02, 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!

Learn to Play Pokemon!

Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a special edition of Pokemon Trainer Meet Up where we'll learn the basics of playing the trading card game! Cards will be provided, or bring your own deck. For ages 6-13.

Family Glow Painting

Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to make a glow in the dark masterpiece with paint! Dress for Mess. For families and children. While Supplies last

Rescheduled

Create Alebrijes

Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

New date Thursday, October 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Make your own Mexican-style sculpture of a fantastical creature. For ages 5-11. Dress for mess. No registration required.

Cancelled

Viva la cultura! - A Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Thu, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month filled with fun for the whole family!

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

Thu, Oct 02, 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.

Nature Journal Hang-Out

Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Observe videos of the natural world, then create and reflect! The perfect evening activity for crafters looking to reconnect with nature and their feelings. For families. No registration required.

Mystery Book Club - The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, Oct 02, 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 "The Reappearance of Rachel Price" by Holly Jackson.

The Paths We Chose - A Story of Policy, Infrastructure, and Urban Transformation

Thu, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A panel discussion on Lexington's development and how it impacted the walkability of the city.

Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 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.

Preschool Glow in the Dark Party

Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab,Meeting Room D

Join us for a glow in the dark party filled with neon lights, glowing activities and radiant fun! For preschoolers

Fri, Oct 03, 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.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Party

Fri, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Let your patterns show! We'll play music from the KPDH soundtrack and decorate ramyeon cups like Huntr/x! Plus, take the spicy challenge! While supplies last. For ages 10-17.

Nazca Lines Art

Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn about the Nazca lines of ancient Peru, then use sand, glue, and paint to make your own art inspired by these mysterious etchings! For ages 5-12. Dress for mess! No registration required.

TeenTober Renaissance Faire

Fri, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Hear ye, hear ye! All subjects far and wide may venture forth for a Renaissance Faire at the library! Registration recommended.

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

Sat, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 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.

Operation HOPE: Budgeting & Saving

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

In this workshop, we will discuss the importance of budgeting, how to create a budget and why a budget is a valuable tool to reduce debt.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Adult Crafternoon - Pumpkin Grapevine Wreath

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get crafty at Eastside!

STEAM Lab Maker Station - Glow in the Dark Edition

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Hooked on Books - Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Books

Sat, Oct 04, 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.

Spanish Conversation Group - Practice Speaking Spanish

Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Practice speaking Spanish and meet people and make new friends.

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

Sun, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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.

College App Work Session - for teens

Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get your college applications ready for the November 1st early decision deadline!

Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 07, 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 - Self-Care and Resource Management

Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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 taking care of ourselves and our things.

Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Halloween Laser Engraving Workshop

Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on creating designs and using the Laser engraving to customize bookmarks and keychains. For ages 13+ only Registration is required

This event is full

STEAM Lab Drop In - Glow in the Dark Perler Beads

Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to make glow in the dark perler bead creations! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Rescheduled

In Conversation with Nic Stone

Tue, Oct 07, All day

New date Tuesday, October 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tates Creek High School - Auditorium

Join us for a thoughtful and engaging conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin, Nic Stone. Registration is highly recommended.

In Conversation with Nic Stone

Tue, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

New venue Tates Creek High School - Auditorium

Join us for a thoughtful and engaging conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin, Nic Stone. Registration is highly recommended.

Teen Tuesday: Pocket Sized Pet Ghost

Tue, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Adopt your very own pocket-sized pet ghost! Teens will craft a tiny ghost in a bottle, give it a name, personality and more. A hauntingly cute creepy crafts you can carry anywhere!

Eastside Book Club - Reading Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter!

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

Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 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.

Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Crafternoon: Mini Mummies

Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Wed, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Use simple papier-mache to make tiny mummy figures for your desk or toybox! While supplies last.

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

Wed, Oct 08, 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 - Self Management

Wed, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

Children ages 4-5 and their caregivers practice skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on self care and resource management like hygiene, tying shoes, and taking care of belongings.

Wed, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sublimation Class

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us to learn how to sublimate and create your own custom coaster. Únase para aprender a sublimar y crear tu propio posavasos para bebidas personalizado.

Thu, Oct 09, 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 - Self-Management

Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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 Self-Care and Resource Management.

Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, Oct 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, Oct 09, 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!

Next Chapter Book Club

Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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 - Glow in the Dark Perler Beads

Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to make glow in the dark perler bead creations! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Hobby Horsing Around!

Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us to learn about hobby horsing! Make your own hobby horse and try out our hurdles and race track! Program open to ages 8-12. Registration is required.

First Time Home Buyer Workshop

Thu, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

FREE house buying workshop for anyone who is interested in learning more about first time home-buyer assistance. Presented by Elisa Cooley, Director of REACH, Inc. Registration requested.

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

Thu, Oct 09, 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 - Pat Harbison and Isaac Stephens

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Friends Book Cellar Book Sale - Members Only

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

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Fri, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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.

Hispanic Heritage Play - For Ages 2-5

Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Play based activities and crafts for preschoolers and toddlers inspired by Hispanic Heritage month

Fri, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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.

Friends Book Cellar Book Sale - Members Only

Fri, Oct 10, 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.

Genealogy Day 2025

Sat, Oct 11, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Central Library

Lexington Public Library's Annual Genealogy Conference

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Open Studio - Mask Making

Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Come and unmask your creativity by using all sorts of materials to make a mask of your choice.

In the Face of Disaster: Food and Water Considerations - with the Fayette Co. Extension Office

Sat, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Caroline McMahan in learning how to navigate disaster preparedness

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

Sat, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 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

How Money Works - Safeguard Your Income

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us for a financial literacy masterclass! Empower yourself by taking charge of your future!

DIY Monster Wind Up Toys

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to design and build your own monster wind-up toy! For Ages 8-17. Registration Required.

Civic Workshop with CivicLex - Lexington's City Budget

Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

CivicLex's Workshops help residents learn about local government. This workshop teaches how your tax dollars get to the city, and then how and where city government invests that money.

Crafternoon: Mini Mummies

Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Use simple papier-mache to make tiny mummy figures for your desk or toybox! While supplies last.

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

Sun, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 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.

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month

Sun, Oct 12, 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.

Sunday Stitching

Sun, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Oct 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Mon, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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 safety at school and personal boundaries. No registration required.

Lexington Tree Week Book Swap

Mon, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library

Do you love nature? Do you love books? Come to the Lexington Tree Week Book Swap to share your books and pick up something new!

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

Mon, Oct 13, 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.

TeenTober: Forensic Files

Mon, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Explore forensic science through STEAM activities! Participants will have a chance to play an evidence-gathering game, learn about fingerprinting, and more!

Mon, Oct 13, 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, Oct 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 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 safety at school and personal boundaries. No registration required.

Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Bones & Beyond: Exploring the Skeletal System

Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore and learn about the skeletal system with hands-on activities! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Career Exploration: Forestry - for teens & young adults

Tue, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Celebrate Tree Week by learning about careers in forestry! UK's Forestry department will demonstrate forestry techniques, talk about career paths, and explore what forestry really means. Ages 13 - 24

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

Tue, Oct 14, 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.

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Wed, Oct 15, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

For Kentucky Tree Week 2025, we will read and discuss this collection of essays about our relationship to the natural world.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Wed, Oct 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.

Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Little Chef of the Month - Pumpkin Spice Cake

Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Wed, Oct 15, 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!

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Explore Music of the Andes

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about music from the Andes and creating your own musical instruments. For ages 5-11. No registration required.

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

Wed, Oct 15, 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 - Cyanotype

Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. We're celebrating Tree Week this month with tree leaf cyanotype! Registration recommended.

Adventures in DIY: Build a Birdhouse - Tree Week

Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Build and decorate bird feeder to celebrate tree week! One birdhouse per family, while supplies last.

Film Screening: Telephone (Not Rated)

Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Commemorate White Cane Day with, Telephone, an award winning documentary that combines dance and description for a format that can be enjoyed by all.

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Thu, Oct 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

Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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 safety at school and personal boundaries. No registration required.

Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Preschool Art Start: Horse Art

Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Preschoolers and caregivers will learn about our city's equine public art works and make their own horse art as we celebrate 250Lex as Horse Capital of the World. For ages 3-5 with caregivers.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Bones & Beyond: Exploring the Skeletal System

Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore and learn about the skeletal system with hands-on activities! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Check Meowt Book Club - Pet Sematary

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

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Southland Jamboree - Fast Track

Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Fri, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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.

Tree Explorers - For Preschoolers

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space,Meeting Room D

Listen to a story about trees followed by tree themed sensory bins and art activities. Learn and play!

Fri, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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.

CivicLex: Lexington's City Budget

Fri, Oct 17, 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, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Central Library - Meeting Room B

CivicLex is a non-profit strengthening civic health in Lexington by helping people become more informed, connected, and engaged in how our community works.

Create Your Own Manga Page

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Turn your ideas into a manga page. Learn the basics of drawing poses, creating panel layouts, and simple storytelling, then use what you've learned to draw your own comic scene.

Learn How to Knit

Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Come join us at the Eastside Makerspace and learn knitting basics to start your first project! The workshop will cover casting-on, knit and purl stitches, as well as basic knitting terms. For ages 13+

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

Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Sat, Oct 18, 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.

Horror Murder Movie Club - The Fog (R)

Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

What will happen when the fog rolls in?

College App Work Session - for teens

Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Get your college applications ready for the November 1st early decision deadline!

Sketchbook Meeteup - Adult Art Club

Sat, Oct 18, 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!

Author Talk and Book Signing - Mike Holdren

Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Join us for an afternoon with Mike Holdren as he discusses his book, "Herrington Lake - Kentucky's Marvel of Architecture, Waterpower & Nature."

How to "Adopt a Tree" Hands on Workshop - Celebrating Lexington and Kentucky Tree Week

Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Using the Urban Forest Initiative?s (UFI) Adopt-a-Kentucky-Tree program, learn the basics of tree identification, tree measurement, environmental and social benefits of trees using library trees.

Classical Music Sunday - String Trio

Sun, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Mon, Oct 20, 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, Oct 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

Mon, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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.

Cancelled

Chapters & Chatter

Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch

Join us at Chapters & Chatter, Eastside's book club for tweens! This month we will discuss Big Tree by Brian Selznick.

Cancelled

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

Mon, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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, Oct 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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 keeping ourselves safe.

Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Monster Engineering

Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab o design a monster with a twist! We'll explore "monster genetics" to determine our creations. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Scholarship Information Fair

Tue, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

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

Connect with representatives from local and regional organizations to learn about scholarship opportunities.

Teen Tuesday: Haunted VR

Tue, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

lets face our fears with virtual reality headsets and tour some VR haunted house and creepy things.

Halloween Laser Engraving Workshop

Tue, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on creating designs and using the Laser engraving to customize bookmarks and keychains. For ages 13+ only Registration is required

This event is full

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

Tue, Oct 21, 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.

Growing Garlic - UK Horticulture Extension Co-Op Class

Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Join the UK Horticulture Extension Co-Op for a class on growing garlic in the fall!

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Wed, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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.

Cancelled

Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Oct 22, 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.

Boo Bash

Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged! For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. No registration required.

Wed, Oct 22, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Workshop Wednesday - Creepy Crafting: Mini Pumpkin Painting

Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Wed, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Wed, Oct 22, 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: Safety

Wed, Oct 22, 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 safety at school and personal boundaries.

Never too old for Ya Book Club

Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us for the second meeting of the "Never Too Old for YA Book Club". This month we will be discussing Michael Chbosky's classic novel, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower".

Cult Classics Book Club - Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

Friends Book Cellar Book Sale - Bag Days

Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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 Skill - Safety

Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Thu, Oct 23, 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 making safe decisions and personal boundaries.

Boo Bash at Central

Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.

Thu, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Thu, Oct 23, 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!

Crafternoon - Decorate Your Own Weird Barbie!

Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Get creative and learn something new at our monthly adult crafternoon! (Materials provided while supplies last) This month, decorate your own "Weird Barbie" for Halloween!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Monster Engineering

Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab o design a monster with a twist! We'll explore "monster genetics" to determine our creations. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Growing Garlic

Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Join Master Gardeners for this FREE class. Free garlic bulbs while supplies last.

Creepy Special FX Makeup

Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Learn basic principles about special effects (FX) makeup and practice makeup tricks that you'll want to show off this spooky season! Recommended for families with children ages 8+.While supplies last.

Movie/Makers: Scooby-Doo & Spooky Cross Stitch - for teens

Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Catch a showing of Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (PG), and learn how to make spooky cross stitch bookmarks! Or, bring your own creepy crafts to share. For ages 13 - 17

Sublimation Class

Thu, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us to learn how to sublimate and create your own custom coaster. Únase para aprender a sublimar y crear tu propio posavasos para bebidas personalizado.

Registration opens Thursday, October 9 2025 at 5:00pm

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

Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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.

Friends Book Cellar Book Sale - Bag Days

Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Cancelled

Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 24, 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.

Boo Bash

Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged! For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. No registration required.

STEAM Storytime

Fri, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Fri, Oct 24, 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.

Queer, Here, & Everywhere Reception and History Talk - A reception and history talk about the exhibit.

Fri, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Fri, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us from 5:30-7 for a reception celebrating the exhibit at Eastside.

After Hours Teen Takeover - Retro Game Night

Fri, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room

Explore the library after it closes with a variety of old school activities! Registration required.

Friends Book Cellar Book Sale - Bag Days

Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Podcast Studio Skills Workshop

Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Podcast 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, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch

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

Local Advocacy 101 - with CivicLex

Sat, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join CivicLex to learn about creating change in your local government!

Saturday PaintLab for Kids - Peek-A-Boo Painting

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Never be afraid to paint over something! In this session, we'll explore how to create bold backgrounds with wild textures and vibrant colors -just like the artist Maria Carluccio. For ages 7- 12.

How Money Works - Short-Term and Long-Term Financial Strategies

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch

Join us for a financial literacy masterclass! Empower yourself by taking charge of your future!

Lego Club

Sat, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 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 - Spooky Snow Globes

Sat, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Join us for our monthly teen drop-in DIY program! This month, we're getting into the Halloween spirit with spooky snow globe creepy crafts. (Materials provided while supplies last)

Bite Club - Deadly Delicious Edition

Sun, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sun, Oct 26, 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.

Sunday Classics - Something Wicked This Way Comes (PG)

Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly Sunday movie matinee

Author Talk and Book Signing - with Mike Holdren

Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon with Mike Holdren as he discusses his book, Herrington Lake - Kentucky's Marvel of Architecture, Waterpower & Nature.

Rescheduled

Sunday Stitching

Sun, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

New date Sunday, October 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch

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.

Thriller! Face Painting

Sun, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Come get undead-ready for Lexington's annual Thriller! parade! Join us for zombie make up tutorials (and some less scary options) while supplies last! (Registration recommended, for teens and tweens)

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 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 - Age-Appropriate Decision Making

Mon, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 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 age appropriate decision making. No registration required.

Boo Bash at Northside

Mon, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged! For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. No registration required.

Mon, Oct 27, 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.

Learn to Paint

Mon, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

Mon, Oct 27, 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, Oct 28, 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 - Age-Appropriate Decision Making

Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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 age appropriate decision making. No registration required.

Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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

Library Social Hour - Make a Wax Sachet

Tue, Oct 28, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Cancelled

Tue, Oct 28, 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!

Library Social Hour - Decorate a Pumpkin

Tue, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join others in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Bat Science

Tue, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Bat Week! We will learn about bats with an Echolocation activity and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Tue, Oct 28, 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.

The Winter Garden - with Glitter Green Thumb

Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

An in-detail lesson on building a cold proof garden structure that will protect your plants from a frost as well as what plants to grow in our area for moderate winter temps.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 9:00am

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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.

Cancelled

Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Crafternoon - Woven Potholders and Mug Rugs

Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Weave a potholder or mug rug using fabric loops and a loom.

After School Monster Mash

Wed, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

New venue Marksbury Family Branch

No tricks, only treats, at the Marksbury Family Branch while you craft, play, and have a scary good time! No registration required.

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

Wed, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Wed, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Thu, Oct 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

Thu, Oct 30, 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 - Age-Appropriate Decision Making

Thu, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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 age appropriate decision making. No registration required.

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Thu, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Bat Science

Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Bat Week! We will learn about bats with an Echolocation activity and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Kid's Spanish Conversation Group

Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Thu, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 31, 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.

Boo Bash at Beaumont

Fri, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged! For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. No registration required.

Fri, Oct 31, 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 Club Halloween - The Beast With Five Fingers (PG)

Fri, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A fun murder mystery for Halloween