The Nutcracker Comes to Life!
with Ballet Refreshed
Saturday, December 05
11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch
Children's Program RoomCelebrate the holiday season with Ballet Refreshed! Enjoy a magical storytime as young ballet dancers bring The Nutcracker to life through dance and special performances.
Children will also learn simple ballet moves, meet the characters, and enjoy a Nutcracker-themed craft. No reservation required. Recommended for ages 1–8. Families welcome!
AGE GROUP: | Toddler (18-36 months) | Preschool (3-5 years) | Families | Children (5-8 years) |
EVENT TYPE: | Performing Arts, Music & Plays | Cultures, Celebrations & Holidays |
Eastside Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
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| Mon, Nov 09 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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The Eastside Branch is located near the intersection of Man 'o War Boulevard and Palumbo Drive.
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Wed, Nov 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.
Wed, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Wed, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, Nov 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
Wed, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Small Meeting Room
Get ready or winter by making a snowman, or snowwoman, with socks and rice. While supplies last.
Wed, Nov 11, 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, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
We're creating a Pumpkin Grapevine Wreath! Registration Required
Registration is now closed
Wed, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A CIA coverup and a son's odyssey to find the father he never knew
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Pots and Pans, a play that celebrates the power of imagination and bringing excitement to the everyday. Recommended for ages 2-5. No registration required.
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to create art inspired by the vibrant world of Indigenous Canadian artist Norval Morrisseau! We will be creating animal collages in his X-ray style.
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Winnie the Pooh is 100 years old! Celebrate the silly old bear with games, crafts, and a story. For families. No registration required.
Thu, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
Fri, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Can't make it to the Kentucky Room at the Central Library? Here's how to do genealogy at the Beaumont Branch. Discover library databases to unlock your family's history.
Fri, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Fri, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Pots and Pans, a play that celebrates the power of imagination and bringing excitement to the everyday. Recommended for ages 2-5. No registration required.
Fri, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Thirteen Ghosts (R)
Fri, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies!
Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Come celebrate fall by making your own custom beaded corn craft. Ven a celebrar el otoño creando tu propio maiz de perlas personalizado.
Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join registered dietitians from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department as they share holiday recipes that won't de-rail your healthy living goals.
Rescheduled
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, November 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch
Join registered dietitians from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department as they share holiday recipes that won't de-rail your healthy living goals.
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside Branch for a fun-filled afternoon through play, crafts and a sense of community with a nostaligic Fall Festival!
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Can you engineer a basket to help a turkey escape on a mini zipline? Design, build, and test your creation in this fun family activity!
For Families
Sat, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Small Meeting Room
Get ready or winter by making a snowman, or snowwoman, with socks and rice. While supplies last.
Sun, Nov 15, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Get a free holiday digital photo with Santa taken of your family. Our friends from the Creative Camera Club will create a digital photo file for participants.
Sun, Nov 15, 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.
Sun, Nov 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live classical music the third Sunday of every month, September through April.
Sun, Nov 15, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
Join us for singing, dancing, stories, and fun
in this musical playdate for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
No registration required.
Mon, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Mon, Nov 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Mon, Nov 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Mon, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch
Join us around the Eastside Fireplace to enjoy a peaceful interlude with the beautiful sounds of Fred Nez-Keams ? renowned Navajo (Diné) musician, master flute maker, and captivating storyteller.
Mon, Nov 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the Beaumont Branch to watch the 1964 classic, Mothra vs. Godzilla, while crafting a bedazzled Godzilla magnetic picture frame!
This event is full
Mon, Nov 16, 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, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Tue, Nov 17, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Tue, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Create your own holiday ornament in this fun, hands-on program. All skill levels are welcome. Supplies are limited.
Relax, connect, and enjoy activities such as crafts during our monthly social hour.
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to use creativity and teamwork to build a mini city out of cardboard!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join UK Horticulture Department Extension representatives for this seasonal/holiday workshop on growing and gifting Paperwhites. Registration requested. CLASS MEETS IN THE LARGE MEETING ROOM.
Tue, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Tue, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for families. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, Nov 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Book woman, Cussy Lovett, returns home in a powerful testament of strength, survival, and the magic of the printed word. The Mountains We Call Home is a vivid portrait of Kentucky life.
Wed, Nov 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.
Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, Nov 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
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Calling all Warrior Cats! Join us for activities, crafts, and discover which Warrior Clan you belong to. Program is open to ages 6 through 12.
Wed, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth
Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.
Wed, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us at the Beaumont Branch to discuss this month's book selection - Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.
Wed, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn the process of using the laser engraver and make your own custom cork coaster.
This event is full
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Thu, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Digging for fossils, Create your own fossils, and paint dino footprints here at Eastside!
Thu, Nov 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy special picture book stories and art projects featuring thankfulness and gratitude. For ages 3-5 with caregivers.
Thu, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to use creativity and teamwork to build a mini city out of cardboard!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
We will discuss the plant with an emphasis on how to rebloom amaryllis year after year.
Thu, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Thu, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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.
Thu, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April.
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Fri, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for a fun and interactive STEAM Storytime, where preschoolers will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging stories, hands-on activities, and creative play!
Fri, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come play with your food at the library and make art using yummy Thanksgiving ingredients! Art projects made will not be edible. For ages 3-5. No registration required.
Fri, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom,Community Room (A & B),Keeneland Community Room
Unearth a day of prehistoric adventure at the library! Jr. Paleontologists can explore the fascinating era of dinosaurs. Recommended for families with children 3-12.
Sat, Nov 21, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio,Production Studio
Join us for a free photo and create your own holiday cards using our festive templates!
Sat, Nov 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to learn the basics of crochet and start your first project. We will cover common crochet terms, tools, and hands-on instruction. All materials will be provided.
This event is full
Sat, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join three legendary authors for one can't-miss event.
Sat, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to use creativity and teamwork to build a mini city out of cardboard!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Sat, Nov 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Be sneaky, be stealthy, be a spy! Learn all the spying basics at Northside's Spy School. Dress for mess. Registration required.
Sat, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Join us for our monthly drop-in DIY program. Materials provided while supplies last.
Sun, Nov 22, 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, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Documentary Showing & Presentation
Mon, Nov 23, 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, Nov 23, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Mon, Nov 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Mon, Nov 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Mon, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Craft, chat and connect! Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with a simple craft and supplies provided. Bring your own project or try something new.
Mon, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for a new hands-on STEAM program for ages 5-7, featuring fun monthly activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math!
Mon, Nov 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us as we read Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano and celebrate Thanksgiving!
Mon, Nov 23, 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.
Mon, Nov 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
This class covers basic meditation, breathing, stretching, and physical exercises to reduce stress and tension.
Tue, Nov 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tue, Nov 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Tue, Nov 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Tue, Nov 24, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Tue, Nov 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join to make a mini parade float for a robot! We will drive our bots in a parade through the cardboard city we created on 11/17, 11/19, & 11/21.
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Get ready for the Thanksgiving table with games, jokes, and some fancy napkin folding. For ages 5 and up. No reservations required.
Tue, Nov 24, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Tue, Nov 24, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for families. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Wed, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, Nov 25, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a hands-on, creative journey into the art of basketry! Participants ages 6-12 will learn very basic steps inspired by indigenous basket weaving.
Wed, Nov 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Kentucky Native Cafe - 417 E Maxwell St. Lexington, KY 40508
El libro devela la historia secreta tras la elección de un papa diferente a los anteriores y nos ayuda a comprender cómo la fe sirve para enfrentar el sufrimiento,sanar el dolor y luchar contra el mal
Thu, Nov 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Nov 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Nov 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Nov 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Fri, Nov 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Disfrute de libros, música y actividades que promueven la preparación para la escuela. Enjoy books, music, and activities that promote school readiness.
Fri, Nov 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
We'll provide the art supplies; you provide the creativity during this open-ending program.
Fri, Nov 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies!
Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Sat, Nov 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Sat, Nov 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
An introduction to the Final Rolls of the Five Civilized Tribes
Sat, Nov 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn the process of using the laser engraver and make your own custom cork coaster.
Registration opens Saturday, November 14 2026 at 11:00am
Sat, Nov 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Pop in and enjoy fun activities themed around a letter of the alphabet. Pop up activities may include stories, songs, games, and crafts. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Sat, Nov 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A monthly movie to chill the blood
Sat, Nov 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
Sat, Nov 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Mon, Nov 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Mon, Nov 30, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Mon, Nov 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Mon, Nov 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Mon, Nov 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Create some fizzy, bubbly, foamy art and play in the bubbles! Please dress for mess (and bubbles!) For ages 3 to 5. No reservations required.
Mon, Nov 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
New venue Eastside Branch - Makerspace,Small Meeting Room
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
Registration opens Sunday, November 15 2026 at 5:00pm
Mon, Nov 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Tue, Dec 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Eastside Branch
Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.
Tue, Dec 01, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Tue, Dec 01, 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, Dec 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Tue, Dec 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Tue, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large 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 "Martyr!"
Tue, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Tue, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for families. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Wed, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Come make and decorate gift tags and ornaments from cardboard tubes! While supplies last.
Wed, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Podcast Studio,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, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch
Celebrate the season with us by creating holiday nature ornaments!
Thu, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Thu, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for Northside's mystery book club. We typically meet on the first Thursday of the month. This month's pick is "Spirit Crossing" by William Kent Krueger.
Fri, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Dec 04, 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.
Cancelled
Fri, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Sat, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
Sat, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Celebrate the holiday season with Ballet Refreshed! Enjoy a magical storytime as young ballet dancers bring The Nutcracker to life through dance and special performances.
Sat, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Get crafty at Eastside!
Sat, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Come make and decorate gift tags and ornaments from cardboard tubes! While supplies last.
Sun, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 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.
Sun, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Join us to make a holiday craft, have a cookie, and go down to join the "Light up Lex" Christmas Parade on Main Street!
Mon, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Mon, Dec 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Grab a mocktail, socialize with friends, and leave with a beautiful canvas to take home. No experience required - just bring your good vibes!
Mon, Dec 07, 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.
Mon, Dec 07, 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.
(Copies of the book available at the Central library or at the previous month's meeting.)
Tue, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Tue, Dec 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Tue, Dec 08, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
For ages 11-13
Tue, Dec 08, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Get a free holiday digital photo taken of your family. Our friends from the Creative Camera Club will be offering their skills to create a digital photo file for participants.
Tue, Dec 08, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Tue, Dec 08, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for families. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Tue, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Bring a stuffed animal for a sleepy storytime. Stuffed friends can stay the night and explore the library while everyone else is in bed. For families. No registration required.
Wed, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Wed, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy holiday music during this drop in performance for all ages by Clarinet Convergence.
Wed, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a holiday music sing along with our musical friends, the Songfarmers. This program is for everyone. Music and lyrics will be provided, with focus on traditional holiday favorites.
Thu, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
We'll share bear stories, enjoy on a bear hunt obstacle course, and make bear art. For preschoolers 3-5 and caregivers.
Thu, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join representatives from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department and learn techniques to enjoy your holidays with moderation. Registration requested.
Thu, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Thu, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
Fri, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Dec 11, 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.
Fri, Dec 11, 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.