Adult Spelling Bee
2026-08-29 14:00:00
2026-08-29 17:00:00
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Adult Spelling Bee
Test your spelling a-c-u-m-e-n at Beaumont Library Spelling Bee! Register to p-a-r-t-i-c-i-p-a-t-e, or, if your spelling is d-e-f-i-c-i-e-n-t, just come cheer on your Lexington neighbors.
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Saturday, August 29
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch
Collaborative Learning SpaceTest your spelling a-c-u-m-e-n at Beaumont Library Spelling Bee! Register to p-a-r-t-i-c-i-p-a-t-e, or, if your spelling is d-e-f-i-c-i-e-n-t, just come cheer on your Lexington neighbors.
You are invited to come test your spelling a-c-u-m-e-n at the Beaumont Library Adult Spelling Bee! If you are the last speller standing you will not only have incredible bragging rights, but a magnificent LPL-themed gift bag, credit at the LPL Book Cellar and a medal.
Or, if your spelling is d-e-f-i-c-i-e-n-t, just come cheer on your Lexington neighbors.
Register here to be a Speller or call the Beaumont Library. We will also do a random drawing for additional Spellers at the event.
Beaumont Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
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| Mon, Jul 27 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, Jul 28 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, Jul 29 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, Jul 30 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, Jul 31 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Aug 01 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Aug 02 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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About the branch
The Beaumont Branch is located in Beaumont Centre off Harrodsburg Road near New Circle Road.
Upcoming Events
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Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn basic Canva skills, tools and features to help you make future projects.
This event is full
Thu, Jul 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, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Thu, Jul 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, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Kids ages 7 to 12 can learn the art of balloon twisting from the pros at Balloon Blitz Entertainment. You'll leave with some cool new creations! Registration required for each child participating.
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Create original beats in logic and cool cover art in Canva.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
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!
Thu, Jul 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 (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore robotics like Ozobots & Spheros with activities & challenges.
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Jul 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.
Rescheduled
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
New date Thursday, July 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Kids ages 7 to 12 can learn the art of balloon twisting from the pros at Balloon Blitz Entertainment. You'll leave with some cool new creations! Registration required for each child participating.
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Kids ages 7 to 12 can learn the art of balloon twisting from the pros at Balloon Blitz Entertainment. You'll leave with some cool new creations! Registration required for each child participating.
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
End July with a splash at our Shark Party! We'll have shark slime, activities, and fin-tastic games. No registration required. While supplies last.
Fri, Jul 31, 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, Aug 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.
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Learn to design, layout, and publish your own magazines for both print and digital platforms. From concept to creation, this workshop gives you the tools to share your vision with the world.
Sat, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 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!
This event is full
Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on 3d printing exploring basic 3d printing skills including:
Finding and preparing files to print
Resources for 3D design
Finishing prints
For ages 13+
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Get crafty at Eastside!
Sat, Aug 01, 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.
Sun, Aug 02, 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.
Sun, Aug 02, 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.
Mon, Aug 03, All day
Eastside Branch
Craft To Go kids' craft kits will be available for pick-up at Eastside Library starting August 3, while supplies last. Limit one kit per customer. For ages 5-12.
Mon, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Mon, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 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.
Tue, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Tai Chi for Health involves gentle movements. By participating, experience basic principles that promote relaxation and harmony of mind & body. Comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes are suggested.
Tue, Aug 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about fingerprints, decipher codes and more!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,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 "A Rogue of One's Own"
Tue, Aug 04, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 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
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Use your creative skills to bedazzle a pencil case & scissors for the upcoming school year! While supplies last.
Wed, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Production Studio
Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! . Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.
Wed, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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.
Wed, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Grab a mocktail, socialize with friends, and leave with a beautiful canvas to take home. No experience required - just bring your good vibes!
This event is full
Wed, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Thu, Aug 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
Thu, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
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, Aug 06, 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!
Thu, Aug 06, 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 (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about fingerprints, decipher codes and more!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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 "Wild Dark Shore" by Charlotte McConaghy.
Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Central Library
Speakers, exhibits, vendors, walking tours, and live music. Registration required.
Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Disfrute de libros, música y actividades que promueven la preparación para la escuela. Para niños de 5 años y más jovenes con adultos.
Fri, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Fri, Aug 07, 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, Aug 08, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Central Library
Speakers, exhibits, vendors, walking tours, and live music. Registration required.
Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Podcast Studio
In this hands-on workshop, build your podcast production skills with professional production tips using the equipment, spaces and software in the Northside Digital Studio.
Sat, Aug 08, 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, Aug 08, 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!
This event is full
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build a mini sailboat out of various materials and then put your design to the test in a race!
For Families
Sat, Aug 08, 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.
Sat, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Atrium
Music by Kentucky's Own "Beethoven of America."
Sun, Aug 09, 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.
Mon, Aug 10, 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, Aug 10, 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, Aug 10, 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, Aug 10, 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, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mirror Twin Brewing
A book club for fans of horror, thriller, true crime, and things that go bump in the night.
Books available for pick up at the Central library.
Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Tue, Aug 11, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an introduction to Canva. Learn helpful features and simple techniques to design your next project.
For Ages 13+
Tue, Aug 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Tai Chi for Health involves gentle movements. By participating, experience basic principles that promote relaxation and harmony of mind & body. Comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes are suggested.
Tue, Aug 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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
Tue, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore different methods of Printmaking to create your own masterpiece!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Can you build it? Test your LEGO skills! For ages 5 & up. No reservations required.
Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 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
Wed, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Experiment with markers and air-dry foam clay to create colorful worry stones shaped like fish! While supplies last.
Wed, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to search, download and slice a design for the 3d printer! Acompáñenos para aprender a buscar, descargar y cortar un diseño para la impresora 3D!
Registration opens Thursday, July 30 2026 at 10:00am
Thu, Aug 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
Thu, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
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, Aug 13, 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!
Thu, Aug 13, 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 (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore different methods of Printmaking to create your own masterpiece!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Jazz classics with a Latin twist. Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Fri, Aug 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Aug 14, 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, Aug 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Production Studio
Led by local video game developers RunJumpDev, this workshop introduces teens and adults to GameMaker, one of the simplest and fastest game engines in the world today.
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to learn rubber block printing basics and start your first project. This workshop will cover common printmaking terms, tools, and instruction for the full process.
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Watercolor painting club with a Youtube 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
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore different methods of Printmaking to create your own masterpiece!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Sat, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Experiment with markers and air-dry foam clay to create colorful worry stones shaped like fish! While supplies last.
Sun, Aug 16, 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.
Sun, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.
Mon, Aug 17, 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, Aug 17, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Mon, Aug 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Mon, Aug 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Mon, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Join our diabetes prevention class to learn healthy eating habits, stay active, reduce health risks, self-monitor effectively, and maintain motivation for a healthier lifestyle!
Mon, Aug 17, 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, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Tue, Aug 18, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Tue, Aug 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Tai Chi for Health involves gentle movements. By participating, experience basic principles that promote relaxation and harmony of mind & body. Comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes are suggested.
Tue, Aug 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about electricity while experimenting with paper circuits and snap circuits.
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Aug 18, 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, Aug 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Summary
This gripping historical crime novel set in the South pulls the past into the present.
Wed, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Wed, Aug 19, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Learn about water cycles and more with hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 5-11. No registration required.
Wed, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Production Studio
Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! . Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.
Wed, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Thu, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
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, Aug 20, 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!
Thu, Aug 20, 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 (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about electricity while experimenting with paper circuits and snap circuits.
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join representatives from the Lexington Health Department to review the different types of exercises needed to maintain a healthy body.
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lexington Humane Society
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.
This event is full
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies!
Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Production Studio
Navigate Logic Pro, make beats, record, and mix in this beginner's workshop.
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to search, download and slice a design for the 3d printer! Acompáñenos para aprender a buscar, descargar y cortar un diseño para la impresora 3D!
Registration opens Saturday, August 8 2026 at 11:00am
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join registered dietitian Melissa Smith for a class on improving your mobility & flexibility for your overall health.
Registration opens Saturday, August 1 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
Sun, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
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.
Mon, Aug 24, 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, Aug 24, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Mon, Aug 24, 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, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Get your wiggles out with kid-friendly songs in Spanish. For toddlers and preschoolers with caregiver. No registration required.
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Tue, Aug 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
Tue, Aug 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Tai Chi for Health involves gentle movements. By participating, experience basic principles that promote relaxation and harmony of mind & body. Comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes are suggested.
Tue, Aug 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about simple machines while you create a miniature playground!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an introduction to Canva. Learn helpful features and simple techniques to design your next project.
For Ages 13+
Registration opens Tuesday, August 11 2026 at 5:00pm
Tue, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
In our Comics and Manga Club, we?ll explore and create comics, anime and manga art!
Tue, Aug 25, 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, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Wed, Aug 26, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
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, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Thu, Aug 27, 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 (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, Aug 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about simple machines while you create a miniature playground!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Relax after the start of a new school year with an hour of Battle Royale laser tag! This program is open to ages 8-12. Registration required. Please register each child to ensure adequate materials!
Registration opens Thursday, August 13 2026 at 4:00pm
Thu, Aug 27, 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, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join us for open-ended pretend play at the library!
Caregivers and kids can socialize and make new friends. Recommended for ages 2-5. No registration required.
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies!
Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Sat, Aug 29, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
The UK Extension Office is teaching how to use an air fryer.
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A monthly movie to tickle your spine
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Test your spelling a-c-u-m-e-n at Beaumont Library Spelling Bee! Register to p-a-r-t-i-c-i-p-a-t-e, or, if your spelling is d-e-f-i-c-i-e-n-t, just come cheer on your Lexington neighbors.
Registration opens Saturday, August 1 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Aug 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Drop in for our monthly DIY program! This month, we're learning to make Kinusaiga Art. (Materials provided while supplies last)