Summer at the Library Kickoff

Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 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.

Pint-Sized Play Day

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:45am

Central Library

A variety of sports and other play related activities in honor of 250 LEX. For ages 2-5.

Fri, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Fri, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Family Maker Time - Lego Night

Fri, Sep 19, 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.

Talk Like a Pirate!

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Ahoy, Mateys! Join us for some pirate themed fun at the Marksbury Family Branch. We will read a book together then enjoy stations with pirate themed crafts and games. For ages 6-12.

Fri, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us and let your imagination run wild as you create, build, and have a blast using Legos. Únase y deja volar tu imaginación mientras creas, construyes y te diviertes usando legos.

Gallery Hop

Fri, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Central Library - Gallery

Opening reception for a new art exhibit.

Pumpkin Spice Trivia

Fri, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

Come for the Gallery Hop, stay for the Trivia.

Animation Basics - Motion Made Easy

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Bring your drawings to life using Procreate and Premiere (or Final Cut)! Learn the core principles of animation and create short animated loops or scenes with tools you already use.

Learn How to Knit

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Come join us at the Eastside Makerspace and learn knitting basics to start your first project! The workshop will cover casting-on, knit and purl stitches, as well as basic knitting terms. For ages 13+

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Black Voices Book Club - Reading Grown Women by Sarai Johnson

Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Sat, Sep 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

All are welcome! Monthly discussion of books written by black authors. Meets Every 3rd Saturday. Copies available for check out and through Libby.

In Conversation: Tom Hammond & Mark Story - A 250Lex Event

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Authors of Races, Games, and Olympic Dreams

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

Sat, Sep 20, 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.

Lexington's City Budget - with CivicLex

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join CivicLex to learn about your city's budget!

Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Do you miss the fun of afterschool art clubs from childhood? Come hang out and sketchbook with us to improve your skills and get in touch with your creativity! All skill levels encouraged!

Crafternoon: Metal Embossing

Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn how to emboss an image on foil. While supplies last.

How Money Works - Learn Financial Concepts

Sun, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Meet and hang out with other Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us for a financial literacy masterclass! Empower yourself by taking charge of your future!

Classical Music Sunday - EKU String Orchestra

Sun, Sep 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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.

U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test

Mon, Sep 22, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Mon, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

Mon, Sep 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Self-Esteem

Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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

Library Social Hour - Make a Wax Sachet

Tue, Sep 23, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A wax sachet is a natural air freshener comprised of soy wax, dried flowers, herbs and spices, and essential oils. Materials provided but may be limited. This hour is for adults. Try something new!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Circuits

Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore circuits. We will be making paper circuits, creating with snap circuits and more. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Teen Tuesday: Putt Putt and Mini bowling

Tue, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

See if you can go through obstacles and score a hole in one!

Cricut Workshop

Tue, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on designing and cutting projects on the Cricut. We will be using sticker vinyl to create designs to apply to glass water bottles. For ages 13+ only.

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Evening Storytime

Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

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

Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 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

Little Chef of the Month - Teriyaki

Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

DIY Press-On Party!

Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Hang out at the library and paint press-on nails. Choose your paint, decals or stickers and create your own nail art designs. Recommended for ages 8+. No registration required. While supplies last.

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Little Chef of the Month! We'll learn baking, cooking, and healthy eating together. Get ready to mix, bake, and enjoy delicious foods from around the world!

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Film Screening: We Are Marshall (PG)

Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Presented by Marshall University.

Workshop Wednesday

Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Roll up your sleeves and get (creepy) crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens.

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

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Self-esteem

Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-esteem, diversity, and All About Me.

Never Too Old for YA Book Club

Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us for the first ever "Never Too Old for YA Book Club" where we dive into Holly Jackson's explosive debut novel "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder"

Cult Classics Book Club - Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

Dining with Diabetes - Moving Toward Mediterranean

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

This nutrition education program for those with diabetes, family, or caregivers. These 4 classes focuses on Mediterranean cuisine, cooking demo's, food sampling, and discussion with a dietitian.

Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Self-Esteem

Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Thu, Sep 25, 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!

Crafternoon - Pinch Pots

Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Get creative and learn something new at our monthly adult Crafternoon! (Materials provided, while supplies last.)

STEAM Lab Drop In - Circuits

Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore circuits. We will be making paper circuits, creating with snap circuits and more. Recommended for ages 8-17.

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Using the Harvest

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch

Join Master Gardeners for this FREE cooking class. Take home some health-focused and budget-friendly recipes.

Club de Voces Latinxs - Latinxs Voices Book Club - Spanish Book Club - Club de Lectura en Español

Thu, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Kentucky Native Cafe - 417 E Maxwell St. Lexington, KY 40508

En Agosto Nos Vemos de Gabriel García Márquez Un inesperado regalo de uno de los más grandes escritores que el mundo ha conocido.

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

Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Beginner Hand Embroidery

Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Come to the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace to learn how to hand embroider a design using different stitch patters.

The Fall Garden - with Glitter Green Thumb

Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

An in detail review of what plants to grow in our area and when to start them to keep a thriving garden throughout the fall.

Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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.

STEAM Storytime

Fri, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.

Fri, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Using the Harvest

Fri, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Join Master Gardeners for this FREE cooking class. Take home some health-focused and budget-friendly recipes.

Fri, Sep 26, 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.

Preschool Marble Painting

Sat, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Roll paint-covered marbles on paper to create abstract works of art. Dress for mess. Recommended for ages 3-5. No registration required.

Chair Yoga

Sat, Sep 27, 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!

Author Talk and Book Signing - "Trudy's Awakening" by Carolyn Curry

Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A historical novel that explores the intermingled lives of three women from different backgrounds, struggling to succeed in the aftermath of the Civil War.

Saturday PaintLab for Kids - Acrylic Blending Technique Inspired by Jacqui Crocetta

Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Let's mix it up! In this session, we will explore how to blend paint just like artist Jacqui Crocetta. While supplies last. For ages 7- 12.

Glowing Creatures

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about bioluminescence in nature and then create your own glowing creature! For ages 8-17. Registration required.

Northside Craft Club - Halloween Decor

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Calling all craft lovers! Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! Northside Craft Club meets monthly. This month we'll be making vintage-inspired Halloween decor. Templates will be provided.

Savory Memories Book Discussion and Writer's Workshop

Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Book discussion and writing prompt led by Kentucky author Georgia Green Stamper. Copies available at Central Library first floor circulation desk.

Civic Workshop with CivicLex - Understanding Lexington's City Government

Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

First of three. CivicLex's Workshops are designed to help local residents learn about local government. They help communities to build new relationships, and change how our civic institutions work.

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

Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Make & Chill - Magazine Beads

Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Join us for our monthly teen drop-in DIY program! This month, we'll be learning to make paper beads. (Materials provided while supplies last)

Adventures in DIY Hobbit Door - An Unexpected Journey

Sun, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Sun, Sep 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Join us in creating a whimsical wreath inspired by the iconic Hobbit Door.

Bite Club - 250Lex Tailgatin' Edition

Sun, Sep 28, 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.

Author Talk and Book Signing - Jack "Goose" Givens

Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon with Jack "Goose" Givens as he discusses his book, "They Call Me Goose: My Life in Kentucky Basketball and Beyond."

Sunday Stitching

Sun, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

Do you enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, or sewing? Grab your current project and join us every fourth Sunday for social stitching! All skill levels welcome.

Take & Make Kids Craft - DIY Owl Ornament

Mon, Sep 29, All day

Central Library

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Sep 29, 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

Baby Social Time

Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Babies will socialize with their peers and build their developmental skills with themes that rotate monthly. Recommended for babies 0-36months and their caregivers.

Mon, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on taking care of yourself and your belongings. No registration required.

Mon, Sep 29, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

The Floor is Lava!

Mon, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Drop in any time to navigate the ever-changing lava maze! For families. No registration required.

Learn to Paint

Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

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Mon, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

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.

Preschool Marble Painting

Tue, Sep 30, 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.

Rescheduled

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:45am

New date Saturday, September 27, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch

Roll paint-covered marbles on paper to create abstract works of art. Dress for mess. Recommended for ages 3-5. No registration required.

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on taking care of yourself and your belongings. No registration required.

Tue, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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

Light Painting Photography

Tue, Sep 30, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Fall Movie Matinee

Tue, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join us for our free family movie matinee series this fall break!

Tue, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to explore light painting photography. We'll use long exposure and lights to create photos with glowing messages & designs! For ages 11-17. Registration Required

Evening Storytime

Tue, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

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

Tue, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Fall Family Fort-night

Tue, Sep 30, 6:45pm - 8:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us for a special after-hours Family Fort-Night at Eastside!

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Lexington Children's Theatre: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

The Lexington Children's Theatre presents The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the spooky classic story by Washington Irving. For ages 9-16. No registration required.

Cancelled

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

Beaumont Branch

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Central Library

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

Intro to Tarot - for teens & young adults

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Fall Movie Matinee

Wed, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join us for our free family movie matinee series this fall break!

Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Train your inner eye, and learn the basics of Tarot Reading. We'll provide decks, instruction, and assistance, you provide the aura. For ages 13 - 24

Lexington Children's Theatre: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Wed, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch

The Lexington Children's Theatre presents The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the spooky classic story by Washington Irving. For ages 9-16. No registration required.

Glow in the Dark Slime

Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create glow in the dark slime! For Ages 8-17. Registration Required

Creepy Crafts - for Teens and Tweens

Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens can celebrate Halloween at the Northside Branch with a variety of creepy crafts. Dress for mess! No registration required.

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on taking care of yourself and your belongings. No registration required.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Fall Movie Matinee

Thu, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join us for our free family movie matinee series this fall break!

Create Alebrijes

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Make your own Mexican-style sculpture of a fantastical creature. For ages 5-11. Dress for mess. No registration required.

Thu, Oct 02, 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!

Learn to Play Pokemon!

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a special edition of Pokemon Trainer Meet Up where we'll learn the basics of playing the trading card game! Cards will be provided, or bring your own deck. For ages 6-13.

Family Glow Painting

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to make a glow in the dark masterpiece with paint! Dress for Mess. For families and children. While Supplies last

Rescheduled

Create Alebrijes

Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

New date Thursday, October 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Make your own Mexican-style sculpture of a fantastical creature. For ages 5-11. Dress for mess. No registration required.

Viva la cultura! - A Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Thu, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month filled with fun for the whole family!

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

Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Mystery Book Club - The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month! This month's pick is "The Reappearance of Rachel Price" by Holly Jackson.

The Paths We Chose - A Story of Policy, Infrastructure, and Urban Transformation

Thu, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A panel discussion on Lexington's development and how it impacted the walkability of the city.

Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Preschool Glow in the Dark Party

Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab,Meeting Room D

Join us for a glow in the dark party filled with neon lights, glowing activities and radiant fun! For preschoolers

K-Pop Demon Hunters Party

Fri, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Let your patterns show! We'll play music from the KPDH soundtrack and decorate ramyeon cups like Huntr/x! Plus, take the spicy challenge! While supplies last. For ages 10-17.

Nazca Lines Art

Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn about the Nazca lines of ancient Peru, then use sand, glue, and paint to make your own art inspired by these mysterious etchings! For ages 5-12. Dress for mess! No registration required.

TeenTober Renaissance Faire

Fri, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Hear ye, hear ye! All subjects far and wide may venture forth for a Renaissance Faire at the library! Registration recommended.

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

Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Story Area

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

Operation HOPE: Budgeting & Saving

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

Central Library - Meeting Room B

In this workshop, we will discuss the importance of budgeting, how to create a budget and why a budget is a valuable tool to reduce debt.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!

Adult Crafternoon - Pumpkin Grapevine Wreath

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

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get crafty at Eastside!

STEAM Lab Maker Station - Glow in the Dark Edition

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Hooked on Books - Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Books

Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Spanish Conversation Group - Practice Speaking Spanish

Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Practice speaking Spanish and meet people and make new friends.

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

Sun, Oct 05, 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.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

College App Work Session - for teens

Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get your college applications ready for the November 1st early decision deadline!

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Self-Care and Resource Management

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Central Library

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

Halloween Laser Engraving Workshop

Tue, Oct 07, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Tue, Oct 07, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on creating designs and using the Laser engraving to customize bookmarks and keychains. For ages 13+ only Registration is required

STEAM Lab Drop In - Glow in the Dark Perler Beads

Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to make glow in the dark perler bead creations! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Rescheduled

In Conversation with Nic Stone

Tue, Oct 07, All day

New date Tuesday, October 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tates Creek High School - Auditorium

Join us for a thoughtful and engaging conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin, Nic Stone. Registration is highly recommended.

In Conversation with Nic Stone

Tue, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

New venue Tates Creek High School - Auditorium

Join us for a thoughtful and engaging conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin, Nic Stone. Registration is highly recommended.

Teen Tuesday: Pocket Sized Pet Ghost

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Adopt your very own pocket-sized pet ghost! Teens will craft a tiny ghost in a bottle, give it a name, personality and more. A hauntingly cute creepy crafts you can carry anywhere!

Eastside Book Club - Reading Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

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

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter!

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

Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Crafternoon: Mini Mummies

Wed, Oct 08, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Wed, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Use simple papier-mache to make tiny mummy figures for your desk or toybox! While supplies last.

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

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Self Management

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

Children ages 4-5 and their caregivers practice skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on self care and resource management like hygiene, tying shoes, and taking care of belongings.

Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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!

Next Chapter Book Club

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

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

The Next Chapter Book Club is a reading group where adolescents and adults with disabilities can enjoy books, friends, and their community.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Glow in the Dark Perler Beads

Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to make glow in the dark perler bead creations! Recommended for ages 8-17.

First Time Home Buyer Workshop

Thu, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

FREE house buying workshop for anyone who is interested in learning more about first time home-buyer assistance. Presented by Elisa Cooley, Director of REACH, Inc. Registration requested.

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

Thu, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Jazz at the Library

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Friends Book Cellar Book Sale - Members Only

Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Hispanic Heritage Play - For Ages 2-5

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Play based activities and crafts for preschoolers and toddlers inspired by Hispanic Heritage month

Friends Book Cellar Book Sale - Members Only

Fri, Oct 10, 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.

Genealogy Day 2025

Sat, Oct 11, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Central Library

Lexington Public Library's Annual Genealogy Conference

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Open Studio - Mask Making

Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Come and unmask your creativity by using all sorts of materials to make a mask of your choice.

In the Face of Disaster: Food and Water Considerations - with the Fayette Co. Extension Office

Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Caroline McMahan in learning how to navigate disaster preparedness

Registration opens Friday, September 26 2025 at 9:00am

Cancelled

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch

Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults. Registration required. 2 - 3:30 PM

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults & older teens. Registration required. 2 - 3:30 PM

How Money Works - Safeguard Your Income

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

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us for a financial literacy masterclass! Empower yourself by taking charge of your future!

DIY Monster Wind Up Toys

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to design and build your own monster wind-up toy! For Ages 8-17. Registration Required.

Civic Workshop with CivicLex - Lexington's City Budget

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

CivicLex's Workshops help residents learn about local government. This workshop teaches how your tax dollars get to the city, and then how and where city government invests that money.

Crafternoon: Mini Mummies

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Use simple papier-mache to make tiny mummy figures for your desk or toybox! While supplies last.

Cancelled

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month

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

Northside Branch

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.

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month

Sun, Oct 12, 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.

Sunday Stitching

Sun, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Do you enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, or sewing? Grab your current project and join us every fourth Sunday for social stitching! All skill levels welcome.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Oct 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Baby Social Time

Mon, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Babies will socialize with their peers and build their developmental skills with themes that rotate monthly. Recommended for babies 0-36months and their caregivers.

Mon, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Safety

Mon, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety at school and personal boundaries. No registration required.

Lexington Tree Week Book Swap

Mon, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library

Do you love nature? Do you love books? Come to the Lexington Tree Week Book Swap to share your books and pick up something new!

U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test

Mon, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

TeenTober: Forensic Files

Mon, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Explore forensic science through STEAM activities! Participants will have a chance to play an evidence-gathering game, learn about fingerprinting, and more!

Registration opens Monday, September 22 2025 at 5:00pm

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Safety

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety at school and personal boundaries. No registration required.

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Bones & Beyond: Exploring the Skeletal System

Tue, Oct 14, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore and learn about the skeletal system with hands-on activities! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Career Exploration: Forestry - for teens & young adults

Tue, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Celebrate Tree Week by learning about careers in forestry! UK's Forestry department will demonstrate forestry techniques, talk about career paths, and explore what forestry really means. Ages 13 - 24

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

Tue, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Wed, Oct 15, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

For Kentucky Tree Week 2025, we will read and discuss this collection of essays about our relationship to the natural world.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Explore Music of the Andes

Wed, Oct 15, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about music from the Andes and creating your own musical instruments. For ages 5-11. No registration required.

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

Wed, Oct 15, 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.

STEM & Stuff - Cyanotype

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. We're celebrating Tree Week this month with tree leaf cyanotype! Registration recommended.

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Thu, Oct 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

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Safety

Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety at school and personal boundaries. No registration required.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Bones & Beyond: Exploring the Skeletal System

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore and learn about the skeletal system with hands-on activities! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!

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

Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Check Meowt Book Club - Pet Sematary

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lexington Humane Society - Habicattery Room

Love cats and books? Us too! Meet up with us at the Lexington Humane Society's Main Adoption Center Habicattery Room to discuss this month's cat themed book while surrounded by adoptable cats.

Southland Jamboree - Fast Track

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance available for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tree Explorers - For Preschoolers

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space,Meeting Room D

Listen to a story about trees followed by tree themed sensory bins and art activities. Learn and play!

Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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