Master Gardeners & Plant Giveaways

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Dinosaurs Stay Safe

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

Central Library

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

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Dinosaurs Stay Safe

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Library Social Hour - Diabetes Alert Day: Games and A1C Screening

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Tue, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Join us today for a fun way to learn about diabetes with games, prizes, and a FREE A1C screen to learn your risk. No registration required.

Early Readers Book Club - Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries

Tue, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Kids ages 4 - 7 or early readers are invited to read, play, and explore mysteries!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Creative Coding

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore coding while you learn about female computer scientists throughout history! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Collaged Buttons Workshop

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

Eastside Branch

Join us at the Eastside Makerspace as we explore creative ways to design pins. We will transform out-of-circulation books into unique pin-back buttons. Ages 13+ only. Registration Recommended.

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Teen Tuesday: Photo Keychains

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Have bias you love? A family pic you want to personalize? We'll take those photos and add them to photo keychains you can personalize. No registration required. While supplies last.

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

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

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

ZINNIAS - Grow and Care

Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

The popular zinnia is a favorite but prone to disease. We'll introduce improved varieties that stand out for large blooms, disease resistance, and bright colors.

Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

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

Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Preschoolers Explore Zoos

Wed, Mar 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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Take a trip to the zoo with art, play, and zoo-themed activities. Dress for mess. For preschoolers. No registration required.

Cheryl White - The Jockey and Her Horse

Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Discover the life of pioneering Black female jockey Cheryl White. We'll have a brief talk with Q&A and hands-on activities. For all ages. No registration required.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Dinosaurs Stay Safe

Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Mar 25, 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.

Cult Classics Book Club - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

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

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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.

Preschool Junior Energy Explorers - with Bluegrass Greensource

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Hands on fun with the sun, wind, water and energy all around! Join us to learn about energy at self-guided STEM stations. Adult must attend with child.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Dinosaurs Stay Safe

Thu, Mar 26, 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 safety.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Dinosaurs Stay Safe

Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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.

Crafternoon - Coloring

Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library

Get creative and learn something new at our monthly crafternoon! Materials provided while supplies last.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Creative Coding

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore coding while you learn about female computer scientists throughout history! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Thu, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Fri, Mar 27, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:25am

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, Mar 27, 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!

Daniel Tiger Be My Neighbor Day

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

DIY: BTS Photocards

Fri, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens can join us at Northside to listen to BTS' new album and make their own, personalized photocards! Registration recommended.

Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Lexington Public Library, PNC Bank, and KET host a national early childhood initiative from PBS Kids.

Open Studio - Simply Spring Crafts!

Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Spring is here! Let's make pinwheels, wind chimes and more to take home.

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Chair Yoga

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

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Beginner Cricut Class

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Come celebrate spring by learning how to use the Cricut software and machine to make your own custom small door hanger.

This event is full

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

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 PM

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Maximizing GLP-1 Benefits through Healthy Living - with Lexington-Fayette County Health Dept.

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

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Discover how healthy lifestyle habits can amplify the effects of GLP-1 medications and prepare for long-term success post-treatment

Mary Settles: The Last Shaker at Pleasant Hill 1836-1923 - A Kentucky Chautauqua

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

A Women's History Month Performance with Janet Scott as Mary Settles

Lego Club

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch

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

Hooked on Books - National Book Award Nominees

Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

Kentucky Queens of Coal - An Interview with Pioneer Coal Miners

Sat, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

An interview with retired coal miners Anita Cherry and Diana Baldwin.

Sunday Classic Matinee - Poor Things (R)

Sun, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.

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

Mon, Mar 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Make Super Choices!

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Mar 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Learn to Paint

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

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Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Make SUPER Choices!

Tue, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Make SUPER Choices!

Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:45am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Cardboard Games

Tue, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab create your own game with cardboard and various materials! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Teen Tuesday: Mini Canvases

Tue, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Dots, color and self expression! Teens will paint mini canvases inspired by Yayoi Kusama bold iconic style.

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

Tue, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Wed, Apr 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 inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Wed, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Make Super Choices!

Wed, Apr 01, 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 decision-making.

Thu, Apr 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, Apr 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Make SUPER Choices!

Thu, Apr 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, Apr 02, 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 decision making.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Make Super Choices!

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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 decision making.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Cardboard Games

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.

Thu, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab create your own game with cardboard and various materials! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Create a Kite

Thu, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Did you know that April is National Kite Month? Come celebrate by decorating your very own! No registration required. While supplies last. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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

Thu, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Northside's Book Club - "Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman

Thu, Apr 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, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Calling all book lovers! This month we will be discussing "Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman. Northside's Book Club typically meets on the first Thursday of each month.

Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

Fri, Apr 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, Apr 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.

Fri, Apr 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.

Preschool Flower Art

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Preschoolers create their own flower-themed art. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Dress for mess! No registration required.

Fri, Apr 03, 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.

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

Sat, Apr 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, Apr 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.

Pinkalicious Story & Craft Party - One Picture Book One Lexington

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

Join us for a Pinkalicious story and craft hour at Northside! Ages 4-8 can enjoy a Pinkalicious story by Victoria Kann and make some springtime crafts to take home. No registration is required.

Adult Crafternoon - Mini Cardboard Loom

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

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Get crafty at Eastside!

Take & Make Kids Craft - Spring Break Fun!

Sat, Apr 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! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

Wes Browne Author Visit

Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Kentucky novelist Wes Browne will be visiting the Central Library for an interview, audience Q&A, and book signing.

Mon, Apr 06, All day

Central Library

Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.

Craft to Go - Celebrating Spring

Mon, Apr 06, All day

Eastside Branch

Craft To Go kids' craft kits will be available for pick-up at Eastside Library starting March 9, while supplies last. Limit one kit per customer. For ages 5-12.

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

Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Apr 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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends is Groovy!

Mon, Apr 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, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Apr 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.

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Mon, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Peeps Dioramas

Mon, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build mini scenes from Spring with Peeps! For Ages 8-17. Registration Required.

Mon, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Making Friends is Groovy!

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Making Friends is Groovy!

Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:45am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Get to Know the Ukulele! - One hour workshop

Tue, Apr 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

Spring Break Movies

Tue, Apr 07, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library

School's out! Join us for a series of fun movies.

Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Teens and adults come explore the world's most approachable instrument with Lexington-based musician, educator, and radio host Mick Jefferies.

Wildflower Paint-A-Long

Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join to learn how to paint your own wildflower masterpiece step by step! Registration Required. For Ages 8-17.

Hand Embroidery Sampler - with Ashley Nguyen

Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace as we welcome Ashley Nguyen, a local fiber craft artist and instructor, as we learn a range of hand embroidery techniques, skills, and how to use the tools involved.

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Teen Tuesday: Pony Bead Keychains

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Learn how to create a fun pony bead keychain!! lizard, penguin, heart. Soo many options!! While supplies last. No registration required.

Eastside Book Club - Reading "Brownstone"

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

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us each month as we gather to discuss a popular title chosen by the group. All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is "Brownstone"

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

Tue, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Tue, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

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

Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing Along

Wed, Apr 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

Wed, Apr 08, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Central Library

See K-Pop Demon Hunters on the big screen for a sing along! Costumes are encouraged. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis.

Upcycled Art

Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Earth in April by turning trash into treasure! Use art supplies to make masterpieces out of boxes, plastic containers, magazines, egg cartons, and more! Recommended for families.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing Along

Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Library

See K-Pop Demon Hunters on the big screen for a sing along! Costumes are encouraged. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends is Groovy!

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 08, 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 relationship skills.

Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends is Groovy!

Thu, Apr 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, Apr 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 relationship skills.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends is Groovy!

Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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 friends.

"Bring a Garden Home" Day

Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us for "Bring a Garden Home" day! Kids can pick a few seed trays, make a colorful garden sign, and learn how to help their plants grow.

Preschool Spring Fling

Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Celebrate spring with music and movement. For toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. No registration required.

Spring Break Movies

Thu, Apr 09, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library

School's out! Join us for a series of fun movies.

STEM & Stuff - Hoop Gliders

Thu, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. This month we're playing with the laws of physics using hand-made hoop gliders. Registration recommended.

Kid Crafts: Redecorate Your Room!

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Tired of your boring bedroom? Come make some crafts to give it a little pizazz! For ages 6-12 while supplies last. No registration required.

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

Thu, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Apr 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.

Jazz at the Library

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

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

Tates Creek Branch

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

Fri, Apr 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, Apr 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.

Canva for Creators - Simple Design Tools for Content Creators

Fri, Apr 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.

Discover Caves

Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Learn about caves with a story and hands-on activities. We'll focus on Kentucky's own Mammoth Cave. Recommended for kids ages 5-10 and their families. No registration required.

Minecraft Party

Fri, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Join us for an epic Minecraft party with hands-on crafts, creative building activities, and exciting timed challenges that bring the blocky world of Minecraft to life! For ages 5 and up.

Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch

Learn how content creators can use Canva to design eye-catching graphics, social media posts, flyers, and promo content. Perfect for artists, influencers, and entrepreneurs.

Horror Murder Movie Club - Zodiac (R)

Sat, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly horror movie to chill your bones

Family STEAM Challenges

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us for a fun program where families work together to solve creative STEAM challenges! Build, experiment, and explore while strengthening teamwork skills. For Families

Make & Chill - Resin Rings & Things

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

Central Library

Drop in for our monthly teen DIY program! Materials provided while supplies last. This month, we're working with epoxy resin.

Container Gardens, Raised Bed and In-Ground Gardens - presented by Glitter Green Thumb

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

An in-detail review of how to create each garden for maximum space usage & success along with the pros and cons of each option.

Bite Club - East Asia Edition

Sun, Apr 12, 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.

Indie Lens Pop-Up Season 2025-26 - The Tallest Dwarf (Not Rated)

Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A filmmaker seeks belonging in the Little People community and explores dwarfism within her family.

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

Sun, Apr 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.

Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping - with Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.

Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Whether you love technology or are a fan of pen and paper, all are welcome as we learn how to make meal planning healthier, easier, and less expensive.

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

Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Apr 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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Bears Love to Share!

Mon, Apr 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, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Apr 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, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Grant Writing Fundamentals

Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

This course will offer essential knowledge for how to succeed during and after the grant writing process. For those interested in learning about grant writing or looking to organize their process.

Registration opens Tuesday, March 24 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Bears Love to Share!

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Bears Love to Share!

Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:45am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Faux Stained Glass

Tue, Apr 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

Canva Basics

Tue, Apr 14, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace as we explore the Canva toolset and explore different tools, methods, and features that you can use to make your next project perfect.

Registration opens Tuesday, March 31 2026 at 12:30pm

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a faux stained glass masterpiece out of various materials! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Pokemon Club

Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game. For ages 11-13

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

Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

Wed, Apr 15, 9:30am - 10:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women answer the call to Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes.

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

Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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.

Hip-hop & Poetry Club (April Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn

Wed, Apr 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

Wed, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! Today we will be making a song and recording basics. Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Bears Love to Share!

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 15, 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 conflict resolution and sharing.

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, Apr 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Bear Loves to Share!

Thu, Apr 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, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Bears Love to Share

Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, Apr 16, 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

Crafternoon: Color Your Own Sticker

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come color your own stickers! While supplies last.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Faux Stained Glass

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a faux stained glass masterpiece out of various materials! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Little Chef of the Month - Angel Food Cupcakes

Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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 opens Wednesday, April 1 2026 at 9:00am

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

Thu, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Check Meowt Book Club - Murder at the Black Cat Cafe

Thu, Apr 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, Apr 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.

Southland Jamboree - Morehead State University Mountain Music Ambassadors

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

Fri, Apr 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, Apr 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.

Fri, Apr 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.

Design Your Own Graphic Tee In Adobe Illustrator - Vector Lab

Fri, Apr 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, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Learn about clean vector art design for apparel and merchandise using Adobe Illustrator!

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

Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 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!

3D Modeling Workshop

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a workshop on using TinkerCAD to create and edit 3D models to print. For ages 13+ only. Registration Recommended

Registration opens Saturday, April 4 2026 at 11:00am

Sat, Apr 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.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Faux Stained Glass

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a faux stained glass masterpiece out of various materials! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Hooked on Books - Arab American Heritage

Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large 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.

Crafternoon: Color Your Own Sticker

Sun, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come color your own stickers! While supplies last.

Classical Music Sunday

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.

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

Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Apr 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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Pirates Practice Kindness

Mon, Apr 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, Apr 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Apr 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.

Homeschool STEAM Jr.

Mon, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for a new hands-on STEAM program for ages 5?7, featuring fun monthly activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math!

Mon, Apr 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Pirates Practice Kindness

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Pirates Practice Kindness

Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:45am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore the World of Birds

Tue, Apr 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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to explore the world of birds with hands on activities! Please note that we will be using peanut butter to create birdfeeders in this program. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Teen Tuesday: Super Smash Tourney

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Controllers ready? Battle it out and flex your skills and see who reigns supreme in our Super Smash Tournament!! No registration required.

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

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

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

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

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 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, Apr 22, 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.

The Mental Health Benefits of Gardens & Gardening Safely - by the Master Gardeners and Fayette County Extension

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn about the benefits and best practices of gardening on any scale: small pots to large raised beds. This program is for everyone interested in growing. registration not required

Kindergarten Life Skills: Pirates Practice Kindness

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 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 kindness.

Cult Classics Book Club

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

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, Apr 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 Skills: Pirates Practice Kindness

Thu, Apr 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, Apr 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 kindness.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Pirates Practice Kindness

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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

The Ms. Rachel Experience!

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Toddlers are invited to The Ms. Rachel Experience! Here, we will use sensory play, songs and dance to engage in an educational and joyous experience.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore the World of Birds

Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.

Registration opens Tuesday, March 24 2026 at 3:00pm

Crafternoon

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

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Get creative and learn something new at our monthly crafternoon! Materials provided while supplies last.

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to explore the world of birds with hands on activities! Please note that we will be using peanut butter to create birdfeeders in this program. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Lazy Lawncare

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

Northside Branch

Join UK Horticulture Department Extension Agent Reena Martin for an informative session on making lawncare simple.

Registration opens Tuesday, March 24 2026 at 4:00pm

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

Thu, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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