Altered Matchbox Art Dolls
Saturday, July 15
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
Large Meeting RoomJoin local crafter June Crawford to learn how to make whimsical art dolls made from repurposed matchboxes and other found materials.
Join local crafter June Crawford to learn how to make whimsical art dolls made from repurposed matchboxes and other found materials. This is a drop-in workshop; dolls require approximately two hours to complete; light snacks and all materials provided.
AGE GROUP: | Tween (11-13 years) | Teen (13-17 years) | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Creativity & Making |
Northside Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
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| Mon, Nov 02 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, Nov 03 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, Nov 04 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, Nov 05 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, Nov 06 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Nov 07 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Nov 08 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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The Northside Branch is located on Russell Cave Road in north Lexington.
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Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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 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
Wed, Nov 04, 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 04, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, Nov 04, 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.
Wed, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Stop by the Beaumont Branch to hear Spay Our Strays talk about Trap Neuter Return (TNR) practices, caring for community cats, and creating winterized cat shelters for the upcoming season!
Thu, Nov 05, 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 05, 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 05, 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 05, 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, Nov 05, 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 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about fall leaves with hands-on activities!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Nov 05, 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 05, 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 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Small 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 "The Marlow Murder Club" by Robert Thorogood.
Cancelled
Thu, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library
Traditional music by four of Ireland's leading musicians.
Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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 06, 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.
Rescheduled
Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
New date Saturday, November 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
Join our bilingual family book club! We'll share a picture book in English and Spanish. No registration required.
Sat, Nov 07, 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 07, 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 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Join our bilingual family book club! We'll share a picture book in English and Spanish. No registration required.
Sat, Nov 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to create custom candle holders with hand punched designs to let your creativity shine!
All supplies provided
*Registration Recommended*
For Ages 13+
This event is full
Sat, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Join us to celebrate the long-awaited sequels to the hit ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas with a Night Court paint along, trivia, and more!
Sat, Nov 07, 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, Nov 08, 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, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.
Sun, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside 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 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.
Mon, Nov 09, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Mon, Nov 09, 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 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Mon, Nov 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Traveling by plane this holiday? Learn about the science of flight and experiment with making your own flying machines! For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Mon, Nov 09, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Learn how to take care of the world with hands-on activities. For ages 3-5 with caregiver. No registration required.
Tue, Nov 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Learn, connect, and play! Each month, we'll explore ways to support our babies with a guest expert from the HANDS program.
Tue, Nov 10, 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 10, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an information session on our new embroidery tools and software. We will be discussing embroidery projects and how to create custom designs. For ages 13+
This event is full
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Tue, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
This book club invites readers of novellas, graphic novels, and short stories! Titles selected are books that are less than 300 pages (or under 10 hours via audiobook).
Tue, Nov 10, 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 "1776."
Tue, Nov 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.
Tue, Nov 10, 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 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
This event is full
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
Special Friday the 13th Showing
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!
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
Participants of any ability will create their own holiday ornament.
Supplies are limited.
Join others in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.
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, 5:30pm - 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.
Registration opens Thursday, November 5 2026 at 10:00am
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 free family photos 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 4 2026 at 12:00pm
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.
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, 5:30pm - 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, 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, 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.
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.