Master Gardeners & Plant Giveaways

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 28, 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.

Tue, Apr 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.

Library Social Hour - Savor the Flavor: presented by Fayette County Extension

Tue, Apr 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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Caroline McMahan, Fayette County Extension Agent, will teach participants how to use herbs in home prepared meals. Registration recommended.

Early Readers Book Club - with Wild Birds Unlimited

Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us as we read Yasmin the Detective by Saadia Faruqi together and help Yasmin solve a mystery.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Spring Robot Challenge

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for spring themed challenges with various robots like ozobots and spheros! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Canva Basics

Tue, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

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

Tue, Apr 28, 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 28, 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 29, 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 29, 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 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, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 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.

Botanical Printing Make-and-Take - With Bluegrass Ladies Sporting

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Wed, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Stop by the Beaumont Branch to create a botanical print! Registration recommended as supplies are limited.

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

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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.

Little Architects - For Preschool Ages

Thu, Apr 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.

Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Preschoolers are invited to Little Architects: This construction-based program is designed to encourage children to create their own structures using various materials and manipulatives.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Apr 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 - Spring Robot Challenge

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for spring themed challenges with various robots like ozobots and spheros! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Thu, Apr 30, 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.

International Jazz Day - Dave McWhorter & Friends

Thu, Apr 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.

Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A special Jazz at the Library

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Fri, May 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.

Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, May 01, 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.

Everyday AI - Harness AI as a Powerful Ally with Octane Design Studios

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

In this beginner-friendly, Star Wars themed workshop you'll learn the basics of using AI in a fun, accessible way, no experience needed.

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

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sat, May 02, 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.

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,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.

Adult Crafternoon

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Get crafty at Eastside!

STEM & Stuff - Tornado in a Jar

Sat, May 02, 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.

Sat, May 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. We're celebrating AAPI Heritage by learning about Tetsuya "Ted" Fujita and experimenting with tornadoes in jars!

Indie Lens Pop-Up Season 2025-26 - The Grocery List Show (Not Rated)

Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba takes us to five bustling international grocery stores in America.

Stories from Creepy Kentucky - with author Keven McQueen

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Keven McQueen is a Senior Lecturer in the English Department at EKU and an author of 27 books on history, biography, the paranormal, and historical true crime. No registration required.

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

Sun, May 03, 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.

In Conversation: Patti Callahan Henry - Author of The Story She Left Behind

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Join us for a special author event and book signing with New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry on Sunday, May 3rd at 2:00 PM.

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

Mon, May 04, 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, May 04, 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

Understanding GLP-1 Medications - presented by the LFUCG Health Department

Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Explore the benefits and risks of using medications like GLP-1 for weight loss or diabetes control and prevention. Registration is recommended but not required.

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, May 04, 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.

May the 4th

Mon, May 04, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

The Flex Space will be transformed into a cantina! Activities, videos, and more will be available at this patron-led engagement.

Learn to Paint

Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

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Mon, May 04, 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.

LaFayette Fierro Strings

Mon, May 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

Join us and enjoy a musical evening with LaFayette Fierro Strings playing a wide range of genres, including tunes from a Galaxy Far Away!

Take & Make Kids Craft - Mother's Day

Tue, May 05, 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 3 and up.

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, May 05, 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.

Cinco de Mayo Craftivities!

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

Central Library

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

Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Eastside will host a program designed for preschoolers. We will create take-home crafts like papel picado, musical instruments, pinatas and have some in-house face painting.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Star Wars STEAM

Tue, May 05, 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

3D Printing Workshop

Tue, May 05, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an information session on 3d printing where we?ll be exploring 3D printing basics like: How a 3D printer works, slicing files, and where to print. For ages 13+

Tue, May 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Star Wars hands-on activities! We will code robots, experiment with the green screen, make a lightsaber creation and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Cinco de Mayo Party!

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with activities and crafts at the library! For families.

Teen Tuesday: Laser tag

Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Test your skills and teamwork in an action packed laser tag match. No registration required. Teens and Tweens.

Eastside Book Club - Reading "Yellowface"

Tue, May 05, 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 "Yellowface"

Mindfulness - For Mental Health

Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Join us to discuss the importance of taking care of your mental health.

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

Tue, May 05, 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

Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.

Wed, May 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.

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

Central Library

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

Wed, May 06, 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.

Discover Volcanic Mythology

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Cat Tales

Wed, May 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate National Pet Month by sharing purrfect cat stories and making cat art and cat toys for your own pet or to donate to a local rescue or shelter. Recommended for ages 3-5 with caregiver.

Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Learn about the science and mythology that explains the origin of volcanos. You'll also create a model volcano that erupts! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Hip-hop & Poetry Club (May 6 Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn

Wed, May 06, 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.

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

Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, May 07, 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 - Star Wars STEAM

Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Star Wars hands-on activities! We will code robots, experiment with the green screen, make a lightsaber creation and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Taste of Nepal: Curry Cooking for Teens

Thu, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join local author and chef Babita Shrestha to learn how to make a fresh, seasonal Nepalese curry and explore the cultural history behind this flavorful dish during AAPI Month.

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

Thu, May 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.

Mystery Book Club - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone-Benjamin Stevenson

Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for Northside's monthly mystery book club. This month's pick is "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone" by Benjamin Stevenson.

Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, May 08, 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 Polka Dot Art

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Make art using polka dots and bubble wrap inspired by the work of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama! Dress for mess. For ages 3-5. No registration required.

Fri, May 08, 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.

Gallery Talk: Daniel Graham

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Enjoy music and conversation by instrument maker Daniel Graham.

Create Custom 3D- Printed Stamps

Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Design your own stamp and bring it to life using 3D printing in the Northside Digital Studio.

Gallery Talk: Daniel Graham

Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Chair Yoga

Sat, May 09, 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!

Cancelled

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

Central Library

Enjoy music and conversation by instrument maker Daniel Graham.

Horror Murder Movie Club - 3 Extremes

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Enjoy 3 horror shorts

STEAM Careers - Changing Lives with 3D Printed Prosthetics

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to hear from Robert Weber about his work as a Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist at Shriners Children's Hospital. For Ages 8-17. Registration Required

Hooked on Books - AAPI Mysteries and Thrillers

Sat, May 09, 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.

Make & Chill - Fluid Art: Acrylic Paint Pouring

Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Drop in for our monthly teen DIY program! Materials provided while supplies last. This month, we're trying out acrylic paint pouring techniques. (Dress for mess!)

Tech Touch and Explore

Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

This drop-in program provides the opportunity to explore our Tech Kits, including Sphero bots and Snap Circuits. Use our Button Maker Kit to make a souvenir! This program is for ages 7-12.

Bite Club - Romaine Calm: Salad Edition

Sun, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get out of your cooking comfort zone in Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers. A new theme or cuisine will be represented by an array of cookbooks each meeting.

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

Sun, May 10, 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.

AAPI Month: Learn to Make Vietnamese Coffee

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

Beaumont Branch

Stop by the Beaumont Branch to learn facts about Vietnamese coffee and sample a couple different types of Vietnamese coffee.

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

Mon, May 11, 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, May 11, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Let's Draw - Like Grace Lin

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

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Enjoy a story by an award-winning author and illustrator. Then learn how to draw one of the book's characters. Recommended for ages 5-11. No registration required.

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, May 11, 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.

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

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

Central Library

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Weaving Wonders

Tue, May 12, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Tue, May 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece by weaving! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Pokemon Club

Tue, May 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting 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

The ABC's of Credit Workshop - with REACH, Inc.

Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch

Instructor from REACH will teach the essentials of credit and its role in your personal finances.

3D Printing Workshop

Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an information session on 3d printing where we?ll be exploring 3D printing basics like: How a 3D printer works, slicing files, and where to print. For ages 13+

Registration opens Tuesday, April 28 2026 at 5:00pm

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

Tue, May 12, 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

Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.

Wed, May 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.

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Central Library

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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, May 14, 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, May 14, 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 - Weaving Wonders

Thu, May 14, 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, May 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece by weaving! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Thu, May 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.

Jazz at the Library - Zach Brock Group

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

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

Eastside Branch

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

Gallery Reception - Revolutionary Threads

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Fri, May 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Central Library - Gallery

The opening of the Central Library Gallery's latest exhibit, commemorating America250.

Digital Illustration - Procreate Basics

Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

In this Northside Digital Studio workshop, we'll be going over some helpful drawing tips and techniques along with exploring Procreate as you learn the basics you need to create amazing pieces of art!

Preschoolers Explore Construction

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Build and learn with hands-on activities. For preschoolers with a caregiver. No registration required.

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

Sat, May 16, 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 - Weaving Wonders

Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece by weaving! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Puzzle Swap

Sun, May 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Drop off your old puzzles at the Beaumont Branch starting on May 1, and receive a ticket to swap out for a puzzle on the day of the event! One ticket per puzzle.

Classical Music Sunday - Cello and Piano

Sun, May 17, 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, May 18, 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, May 18, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library

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

Mon, May 18, 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.

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, May 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Homeschool STEAM Jr.

Mon, May 18, 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!

Learn to Paint

Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 18, 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.

This event is full

Tue, May 19, 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, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

Little Life Savers - To celebrate nurses. (National Nurse Day-5/6)

Tue, May 19, 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.

Rescheduled

Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Thursday, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch

Children can create their own stethoscopes, care for stuffed animals in a ?Teddy Bear Clinic,? and explore a pretend doctor?s office.

Library Social Hour - Laser Engraver Demonstration

Tue, May 19, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library

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

Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hayden from the Eastside Maker Space will be demonstrating the laser engraver. You don't need to register.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Exploring Butterflies

Tue, May 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Teen Tuesday: Unpoppable Bubbles

Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Lets get our Bill Nye on, we'll experiment, test, stretch unpoppable bubbles in this cool hands on STEAM activity. Registration is required. Teens or tweens.

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

Tue, May 19, 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 - Wild Ride by Ann Hagedorn Auerbach

Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.

Wed, May 20, 9:30am - 10:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

Wild Ride chronicles the making and unmaking of a great American fortune. At once a family saga, an expose, and a mystery, it is also a portrait of an industry that succumbed to temptation.

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

Wed, May 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.

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Wed, May 20, 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.

Nutrition for Older Adults

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Former BCTC Room

The UK Extension Office is teaching Nutrition for Older Adults with a healthy food demo!

Hip-hop & Poetry Club (May 20 Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn

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

Central Library

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

Workshop Wednesday

Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Roll up your sleeves, experiment with new technology, and get crafting!

Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Northside Branch - Audio Booth

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.

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library

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

Thu, May 21, 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, May 21, 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.

Little Life Savers - To celebrate nurses. (National Nurse Day-5/6)

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

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

Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch

Children can create their own stethoscopes, care for stuffed animals in a ?Teddy Bear Clinic,? and explore a pretend doctor?s office.

Baby Play Date!

Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, May 21, 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 - Exploring Butterflies

Thu, May 21, 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, May 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Read & Create: Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon

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

Marksbury Family Branch

Join the fun book club where kids can share their favorite reads & create literature inspired art. This month we are celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month. No registration required.

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

Thu, May 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.

Check Meowt Book Club - Mornings Without Mii

Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, May 21, 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.

Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

STEAM Storytime

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

Eastside Branch

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

Open Studio - AAPI Heritage Crafts

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with engaging, educational crafts.

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library

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

Rescheduled

Chair Yoga

Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Saturday, May 30, 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!

Sat, May 23, 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

Lego Club

Sat, May 23, 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, May 23, 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.

Sunday Movie Classics - RoboCop (R)

Sun, May 24, 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.

Cathedral Window Quilt Club

Sun, May 24, 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.

Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, May 26, 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.

Tue, May 26, 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.

Early Readers Book Club - Yasmin the Doctor

Tue, May 26, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library

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

Tue, May 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Kids ages 4-7 and early readers are invited to join us as we read Yasmin the Doctor by Saadia Faruqi and help Yasmin solve a mystery!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Mini Waterslide Engineering Challenge

Tue, May 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a miniature model waterslide while learning about physics & engineering! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Tue, May 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.

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

Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.

Wed, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, May 27, 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.

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

Wed, May 27, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library

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

Wed, May 27, 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.

Local Advocacy 101 - Workshop

Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

This workshop will help you understand the best practices for advocating for an issue in local government.

Cult Classics Book Club - Strange Pictures by Uketsu

Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library

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

Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, May 28, 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 - Mini Waterslide Engineering Challenge

Thu, May 28, 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, April 28 2026 at 3:00pm

Crafternoon

Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a miniature model waterslide while learning about physics & engineering! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Little Chef of the Month - Mie goreng

Thu, May 28, 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 Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am

Film Screening - "Mutual Belonging" (unrated)

Thu, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A documentary exploring those with disabilities and the support they receive from communities of faith.

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

Thu, May 28, 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.