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Monday, June 26
5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Tates Creek Branch

Large Meeting Room

Try out the trendy new collage-making website that's taking TikTok by storm, Landing. Stop in with your phone, tablet, or laptop and let the inspiration flow!

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Tates Creek Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
Mon, Oct 02 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 03 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 04 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 05 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 06 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 07 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Tates Creek Branch is located off Tates Creek Road at the Laredo Drive intersection.

Upcoming Events

Beaumont Book Discussion Group
Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
The book selected for October 3 is "Lady Tan's Circle of Women" by Lisa See.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 03, 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 Storytime
Tue, Oct 03, 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.
Destination Kindergarten - Colors
Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
HallowSTEAM: Glow Slime
Tue, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to make glow slime to celebrate HallowSTEAM and fall break! For Grades 3-12. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Canceled
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
LPL After School
Tue, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Tue, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
TeenTober: beTWEEN Screens
Tue, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy screen-free fun!
TeenTober: Build a Haunted Gingerbread House
Tue, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Join us to build a spoooooky haunted gingerbread house out of graham crackers!
Registration is now closed
The Power of Hip Hop Fall Break sessions
Tue, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Lexington Public Library and the African American Arts Association are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.
Registration is now closed
Rescheduled
Discover: Dinosaurs
Tue, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Tuesday, November 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch
Celebrate Dinovember by building dinosaurs! For grades K to 5. No registration required.
TeenTober Teen Banned Book Club: Flamer
Tue, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Lexington Public Library for a mindful discussion of a recently banned or challenged book and the topics surrounding it. This month's selection: Flamer by Mike Curato
Registration is now closed
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Tue, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Practice reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. For kindergarten through middle school. No registration required.
ESOL English Classes
Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 04, 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 04, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 04, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
Just in Time Equity Dialogue
Wed, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Each week in Oct, KY State University's 4-H Youth Development Program will provide a lesson on Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Sensitivity. This program is part of Undesign the Redline. For teens.
Discover: Hojalata (Tin) Art and Worry Doll
Wed, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with folk art. Try your hands on tin art, make a worry doll (Muñeca Quitapenas) and check out books about Hispanic culture. Recommend for kids K-5th grade.
HallowSTEAM: Glow Painting
Wed, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create glow paintings to celebrate fall break and HallowSTEAM! For Grades 3-12. Registration is required.
This event is full
LPL After School
Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
TeenTober: beTWEEN Screens
Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy screen-free fun!
Get Ready for the Eclipse
Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Village Branch
Learn how to view the upcoming eclipse and make an eclipse craft. For grades K-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.
Canceled
The Power of Hip Hop Fall Break sessions
Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Lexington Public Library and the African American Arts Association are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.
Canceled
KRM Free Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Village Branch
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class.  Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. Registration is NOT required.
TeenTober: Fried Rice Party - for teens & young adults
Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Let's get cooking!
ESOL - English Conversation group
Wed, Oct 04, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every other week.  This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English.  Speakers of all levels are welcome. We have a new topic for every meeting.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 05, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 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.
Let's Play Outside!
Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library
Come play outside at Central Library while school is out! We will host a variety of outdoor games and activities! This program is weather dependent and will be moved inside in case of weather.
Preschool Yoga Storytime
Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
A movement focused storytime for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Destination Kindergarten: Colors
Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.
Fall Job Fair
Thu, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Attend the Library's job fair to connect with your next career!
TeenTober Open Gaming
Thu, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
An open gaming session where teens can explore experiences and games on the Oculus VR, or play some games on the Nintendo switch.
HallowSTEAM: Glow STEAM
Thu, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate HallowSTEAM and fall break with various hands-on activities that have a cool glowing aspect! For grades 3-12.
Alma's Way Party
Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special screening of "Alma's Way." Our friends from KET will provide hands-on activities. For families. No registration required.
LPL After School
Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
TeenTober: beTWEEN Screens
Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy screen-free fun!
Canceled
The Power of Hip Hop Fall Break sessions
Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Lexington Public Library and the African American Arts Association are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.
TeenTober Non-Required Reading - Community Reads: Teen Edition
Thu, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
This program is part of Undesign the Redline. This is an interactive exhibit exploring the history of structural racism and inequality.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Oct 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
The Mystery Community: A Book Club
Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! Light refreshments provided; for adults. This month's pick is The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff.
Tree Week - Environmental Board Games
Fri, Oct 06, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Central Library
Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills. 
Fall Break Movie Matinee - Encanto & Coco
Fri, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:15pm
Central Library
Join us on Friday, October 6 for a couple selected films to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. "Encanto" from 10:30-12:15 & "Coco" from 1-2:45. For families. Day camp group please call ahead, thanks.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for babies 0 - 18 months.
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe
Fri, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Disfrute de libros, música y actividades que promueven la preparación para la escuela. Enjoy books, music, and activities that promote school readiness.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
Fall Break Movie Matinee - Encanto & Coco
Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library
Join us on Friday, October 6 for a couple selected films to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. "Encanto" from 10:30-12:15 & "Coco" from 1-2:45. For families. Day camp group please call ahead, thanks.
LPL After School
Fri, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Fri, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
TeenTober: beTWEEN Screens
Fri, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy screen-free fun!
Canceled
The Power of Hip Hop Fall Break sessions
Fri, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Lexington Public Library and the African American Arts Association are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.
Paws to Read - Read to a Therapy Dog
Fri, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting 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. No registration required.
Tree Week - Environmental Board Games
Sat, Oct 07, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Central Library
Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.
Spooky Creations - Create your own 3D printed spooky souvenir!
Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Join us in the Digital Studio as we use the 3D printer to make our own spooky trinkets, keychains, jewelry, and more! Registration is required. For Grades 3-12. Families welcome.
This event is full
Sensory Social Time
Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Enjoy sensory play, social time, and lightly guided activities for children with sensory needs and their caregivers. Designed with ages 2-5 in mind. Reservation required.
Destination Kindergarten: Colors
Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in self-directed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3-5. No registration required.
Makerspace Open Studio
Sat, Oct 07, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
Full Stem Ahead: It's Eclipse Time!
Sat, Oct 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Professional astronomers from UK will explain the annular solar eclipse on Oct.14. Solar eclipse glasses available while supplies last. Weather permitting, we will observe the sun. (Teentober)
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Ages 11 & up.
Horror Murder Movie Club - Trick 'r Treat
Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Don't extinguish your Jack-o-Lantern before midnight!
Community Reads Book Discussion: The Color of Law
Sat, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
This program is part of Undesign the Redline.
Kid's Cafe
Sat, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
Kids Cafe
Sat, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Village Branch
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
Tree Week - Environmental Board Games
Sun, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.
Makerspace Open Studio
Sun, Oct 08, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
Rescheduled
Walking Tour - Walk the Redline
Sun, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Sunday, October 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
This program is part of Undesign the Redline.
TeenTober Craft: Metal Stamping
Sun, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Drop in between 2:00-4:00 and stamp a metal keychain with your name or other meaningful word or symbols. For teens.
Movie - Last Gospel of the Pagan Babies
Sun, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A look at Lexington's LGBT history.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Tree Week - Environmental Board Games
Mon, Oct 09, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Central Library
Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.
ESOL English Classes
Mon, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 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.
Destination Kindergarten: Space
Mon, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 09, 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.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Village Branch
Chair Yoga is an excellent way to gently stretch and strengthen the body. This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but people of all experience levels are welcome. Registration required.
LPL After School
Mon, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Mon, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
KRM Free Citizenship Class
Mon, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.
Tree Week - Environmental Board Games
Tue, Oct 10, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Central Library
Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 10, 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.
Destination Kindergarten - Space
Tue, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
STEAM Lab: Homeschool STEAM
Tue, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Grades 3-12.
LPL After School
Tue, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
LPL After School
Tue, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
STEAM Lab Drop In: Candy Pumpkin Catapults
Tue, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we celebrate HallowSTEAM by creating catapults to launch candy pumpkins! For Grades 3-12
Community Reads Book Discussion: - The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of Richard Rothstein's award-winning book, "The Color of Law." This program is part of Undesign the Redline.
TeenTober Art: Watercolor Straw Painting
Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Drop in between 4-5:00pm to create a unique work of art with liquid watercolors on photo paper. For teens.
Safely Viewing the Eclipse
Tue, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Lexington will have a partial solar eclipse on October 14th. Find out more about how eclipses work and make an eclipse viewer to safely view the eclipse.
Tree Week - Environmental Board Games
Wed, Oct 11, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Central Library
Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.
ESOL English Classes
Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
LPL After School
Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Open Mic Night featuring Makalani Bandele
Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Share your poetry, spoken word performance and more! Content should be appropriate for teens and adults and limited to 3-4 minutes. www.makbandele.com (This event is part of TeenTober)
KRM Free Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class.  Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. Registration is NOT required.
Just in Time Equity Dialogue
Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
This program is part of Undesign the Redline.
ESOL - English Conversation group
Wed, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every other week.  This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English.  Speakers of all levels are welcome. We have a new topic for every meeting.
A Raisin in the Sun
Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "A Raisin in the Sun." This program is part of Undesign the Redline.
Tree Week - Environmental Board Games
Thu, Oct 12, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Central Library
Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 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.
Destination Kindergarten - Space
Thu, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.
LPL After School
Thu, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Thu, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Create: Pointillism Art
Thu, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Create a work of art sing the technique of pointillism. Your only limit is your imagination! For ages 6-12 years.
STEAM Lab Drop In: Candy Pumpkin Catapults
Thu, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we celebrate HallowSTEAM by creating catapults to launch candy pumpkins! For Grades 3-12
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Thu, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Zine Club
Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
Bring your own zine project or just an idea! We will have a variety of supplies and templates available so you can make your zine.  Makerspace at Eastside Ages 13 +  All skill levels welcome
First Time Home Buyer Workshop
Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
This program is part of Undesign the Redline.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Oct 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Victorian Mourning Customs and Expectations - Learn about Genealogy with Johnna
Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Librarian and genealogist, Johnna will discuss the social expectations placed on women in the Victorian Era during the death and grieving process.
Jazz at the Library - Pat Harbison Quartet
Thu, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz on the second Thursday of every month.
Tree Week - Environmental Board Games
Fri, Oct 13, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Central Library
Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills. 
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Fri, Oct 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Book Cellar
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance provided for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 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 babies 0 - 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Horror Murder Movie Club - Friday the 13th Double Feature
Fri, Oct 13, 11:30am - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A Special Friday the 13th Double Feature!
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
LPL After School
Fri, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Fri, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Discover: Taino Symbols
Fri, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by incorporating the indigenous people of Puerto Rico's symbology into your artwork. Learn the significance behind Taino symbols and then let your creativity shine.
Genealogy Day
Sat, Oct 14, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
This program is part of Undesign the Redline.
Tree Week - Environmental Board Games
Sat, Oct 14, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Central Library
Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.
How to Make a Website
Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Learn the basics of website design to create your own site.
This event is full
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Book Cellar
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance provided for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Second Saturday Gaming
Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch
The whole family can drop-in to learn to play board games, like chess and others that can be borrowed from the Lexington Public Library.
Art Club - Edvard Munch
Sat, Oct 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
October focus is Edvard Munch. Recommend for 5-12 years old, dress for mess please.
TeenTober: Solar Ovens
Sat, Oct 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Learn survival skills and science!
TeenTober: Write On with Elizabeth Kilcoyne
Sat, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Want to hear a scary story? Write it!
STEM by the Numbers
Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Participants will analyze data to learn about and discuss the importance of diversity in STEM fields in this interactive program. This program is part of Undesign the Redline. For Grades 3-12
Tree Week- Tree Story Time
Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space,Meeting Room D
Listen to a story about trees, sing a song and do some tree movement games, and do a recycled tree themed craft.
Kid's Cafe
Sat, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
Kids Cafe
Sat, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Village Branch
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
Tree Week - Environmental Board Games
Sun, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.
TeenTober: Write On with Elizabeth Kilcoyne
Sun, Oct 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Want to hear a scary story? Write it!
Walking Tour - Walk the Redline
Sun, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
This program is part of Undesign the Redline.
This event is full
Nutcracker Sneak Peek with the Lexington Ballet Company
Sun, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch
Join the Lexington Ballet Company as they bring a portion of "The Nutcracker" to the library. Learn some ballet steps, interact with members of the company, and take photos with the characters.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Classical Music Sundays: Lexington Saxophone Trio
Sun, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live classical music the third Sunday of each month, August through April.
Classical Music Sunday
Sun, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library
Live classical music the third Sunday of every month, August through April.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Mon, Oct 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Book Cellar
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance provided for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
ESOL English Classes
Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 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.
Un-Assigned Reading - Homeschooler's Meet Up
Mon, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join us to discuss the second half of the book The Storyteller by Brandon Hobson, and vote on the next book!
FCPS Preschool Classroom On Wheels
Mon, Oct 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Northside Branch
Explore the Fayette County Public Schools Preschool Classroom On Wheels in the parking lot after Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Village Branch
Chair Yoga is an excellent way to gently stretch and strengthen the body. This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but people of all experience levels are welcome. Registration required.
Going on a Bear Hunt Obstacle Course
Mon, Oct 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch
We're going on a bear hunt! Join us for a reading of the classic book and then make your way through an obstacle course to try and find a bear! For toddlers and preschoolers. No registration required.
LPL After School
Mon, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Mon, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Full STEAM Ahead: - Spooky Science
Mon, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Grab your lab coat and channel your inner Mad Scientist with these scary fun experiments. Participants will conduct experiments and explore basic scientific principles. Recommended for ages 6-12.
TeenTober Zombie Dolls
Mon, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Teens and tween can celebrate this spooky season by dropping in to the Beaumont Branch to zombify plastic dolls! (Upcycled plastic dolls, paints, and snacks will be provided!) (While supplies last)
Teen Advisory Board - TeenTober
Mon, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Interested in helping to shape the future of the library while earning volunteer credits? Want to be able to give your feedback, and see it set into motion? Join our Teen Advisory Board!
KRM Free Citizenship Class
Mon, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Book Cellar
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance provided for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 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.
Beaumont Book Discussion Group
Tue, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
The book selected for October 17 is "Pineapple Street" by Jenny Jackson.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 17, 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.
Destination Kindergarten - Colors
Tue, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
LPL After School
Tue, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Tue, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
STEAM Lab Drop In: Spooky Watercolor
Tue, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate HallowSTEAM by creating our own spooky watercolor paintings. For Grades 3-12.
TeenTober: Paint! Sip! and Glow!
Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch
Tweens and Teens are invited for an afternoon of painting and refreshments. Registration required
UK Pharmacy Technician Academy Information Session - Begin a New Career as a Pharmacy Tech!
Tue, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
University of Kentucky Healthcare will soon accept applications for its competitive Pharmacy Technician training program. Attend this session to learn more!
Early Bird Book Group - The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
Wed, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
This program is part of Undesign the Redline, an interactive exhibit exploring the history of structural racism and inequality.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Book Cellar
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance provided for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
ESOL English Classes
Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
LPL After School
Wed, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Wed, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Crafternoon: No Sew Fabric Pumpkins
Wed, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch
Drop in while supplies last and create a decorative faux pumpkin for fall.
KRM Free Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class.  Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. Registration is NOT required.
Community Reads Book Discussion - The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
This program is part of Undesign the Redline.
Just in Time Equity Dialogue
Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Each week in Oct, KY State University's 4-H Youth Development Program will provide a lesson on Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Sensitivity. This program is part of Undesign the Redline. For teens.
TeenTober: What To Do Before You Tattoo - for teens & young adults
Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Want to get a tattoo, but worried about the process? Or looking for information on how to become a tattoo artist?
ESOL - English Conversation group
Wed, Oct 18, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every other week.  This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English.  Speakers of all levels are welcome. We have a new topic for every meeting.
Rescheduled
Art Club
Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Are you an adult who misses the fun of elementary school art class? Join Northside Art Club! Don't consider yourself an artistic person? No problem! Come make some friends and try something new.
Walking Tour - Walk the Redline
Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
This program is part of Undesign the Redline.
This event is full
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Thu, Oct 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Book Cellar
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance provided for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 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.
Toddler Art Start: Kitchen Art
Thu, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Create art using a variety of materials found in the kitchen! Dress for mess! For ages 18-36 months.
Destination Kindergarten: Space
Thu, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.
LPL After School
Thu, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Thu, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
STEAM Lab Drop In: Spooky Watercolor
Thu, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate HallowSTEAM by creating our own spooky watercolor paintings. For Grades 3-12.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Ages 11 & up.
Let's Play: Halloween BINGO
Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Play Halloween BINGO and win prizes. For grades K-8. No registration required.
K-Pop Culture Club
Thu, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Come and join us every third Thursday at the K-Pop Culture Club at Central Library.
Fiber Happy Hour
Thu, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
Bring your own project or just an idea! All fiber crafts are encouraged to join, including knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, weaving, needlepoint, cross-stitch, punch needle, and more. Located at the Makerspace at Eastside Ages 13+ All skill levels welcome.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Oct 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Sweet & Spicy Romance Book Club
Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Calling all romance lovers!
Southland Jamboree - The Daltons
Thu, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April (December's performance moved to Thursday, December 7).
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills. 
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Book Cellar
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance provided for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 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 babies 0 - 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Oct 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
FCPS Preschool Classroom On Wheels
Fri, Oct 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Village Branch
Children can explore the FCPS Preschool Classroom On Wheels in the parking lot following storytime and engage with developmentally appropriate materials, books, and activities. Come join the fun!
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
LPL After School
Fri, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Fri, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Sat, Oct 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Book Cellar
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance provided for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
YouTube Production Tips
Sat, Oct 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
In this hands-on workshop, learn how to become a YouTube content creator with professional production tips including lighting, working with a green screen, and video editing.
Destination Kindergarten: Space
Sat, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in self-directed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3-5. No registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
DIY Halloween Halo Crown Workshop
Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Ready to Craft Up Some Halloween Magic? Join us for a Spooktacular DIY Halo Crown Workshop that will add a fun twist to your Halloween costume this year.
Makerspace Open Studio
Sat, Oct 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
Crafternoon at the Library - Halloween
Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Exercise your creativity this afternoon at the library. Recommended for families with children ages 5-12. While Supplies last.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Oct 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.
Kid's Cafe
Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
Kids Cafe
Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Village Branch
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
Paws to Read - Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, Oct 21, 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.
Crafternoon: No Sew Fabric Pumpkins
Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch
Drop in while supplies last to create a decorative faux pumpkin for fall.
Foraging & Folklore - Predicting Winter with Persimmons
Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Come learn about a native fruit tree and "predict" the winter weather with persimmon seeds.
Makerspace Open Studio
Sun, Oct 22, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
Nutcracker Sneak Peek with the Lexington Ballet Company
Sun, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join the Lexington Ballet Company as they bring a portion of "The Nutcracker" to the library. Learn some ballet steps, interact with members of the company, and take photos with the characters.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Mon, Oct 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Book Cellar
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance provided for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
ESOL English Classes
Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 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.
Destination Kindergarten: Halloween
Mon, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 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.
Beginner Cricut Class
Mon, Oct 23, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Makerspace at Eastside to learn the basics of using the Cricut Machine and create your own personalized water bottle. Registration is Required. Ages 13+
Registration opens Monday, October 9 2023 at 9:00am
Chair Yoga
Mon, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Village Branch
Chair Yoga is an excellent way to gently stretch and strengthen the body. This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but people of all experience levels are welcome. Registration required.
LPL After School
Mon, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Mon, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
KRM Free Citizenship Class
Mon, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.
Make It Mondays: Autumn Papercrafts
Mon, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Dive right into autumn with these perfectly simple papercrafts. We'll be tackling origami, garland making, paper pumpkins, and more!
Kentucky Paranormal and Creepy Tales
Mon, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beaumont Branch
Creepy stories from local historian Keven McQueen!
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Book Cellar
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance provided for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 24, 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 Storytime
Tue, Oct 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.
Canceled
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 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.
Destination Kindergarten - Halloween
Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
Boo Bash
Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.
LPL After School
Tue, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Tue, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
CREATE: Franken-Toys
Tue, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Paging Dr. Frankenstein! Exercise your creativity to mix and match toy parts to create your very own monster-piece! Recommended for ages 6-12.
STEAM Lab Drop In: Bat Science
Tue, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we celebrate Bat Week and HallowSTEAM with hands-on activities all about bats! For Grades 3-12.
TeenTober Optical Art
Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Drop in between 4-5:00 to create a piece of optically illusive art! For teens
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Wed, Oct 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Book Cellar
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance provided for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
ESOL English Classes
Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 25, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
LPL After School
Wed, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Wed, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Canceled
KRM Free Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Village Branch
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class.  Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. Registration is NOT required.
Just in Time Equity Dialogue
Wed, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
Each week in October, Kentucky State University's 4-H Youth Development Program will provide a lesson on Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Sensitivity. For middle and high school students.?
Just in Time Equity Dialogue
Wed, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Village Branch
Each week in October, Kentucky State University's 4-H Youth Development Program will provide a lesson on Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Sensitivity. For middle and high school students.?
ESOL - English Conversation group
Wed, Oct 25, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every other week.  This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English.  Speakers of all levels are welcome. We have a new topic for every meeting.
Art Club
Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Are you an adult who misses the fun of elementary school art class? Join Northside Art Club! Don't consider yourself an artistic person? No problem! Come make some friends and try something new.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Thu, Oct 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Book Cellar
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance provided for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 26, 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.
Boo Bash
Thu, Oct 26, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Children's Program Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.
Destination Kindergarten - Halloween
Thu, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.
LPL After School
Thu, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Thu, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
STEAM Lab Drop In: Bat Science
Thu, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we celebrate Bat Week and HallowSTEAM with hands-on activities all about bats! For Grades 3-12.
Discover: Día de los muertos
Thu, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Learn about this holiday with hands-on activities. For families. No registration required.
Halloween Art Night (for Adults)
Thu, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Adults love Halloween too, so join us as we provide the canvas and you provide the fright. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, October 16 2023 at 9:00am
LGB+Tea Reader's Club - featuring The Sum of Us
Thu, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
LGB+Tea is our teen-only LGBTQ+ book club. This program is part of Undesign the Redline.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Thu, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Oct 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills. 
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Fri, Oct 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Book Cellar
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance provided for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Canceled
Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for babies 0 - 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Boo Bash
Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room,Collaborative Learning Space
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged! For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.
Boo Bash
Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
Gather Round the Radio - "The War of the Worlds" narrated by Orson Welles, 1938
Fri, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us on the last Friday of the month as we listen to the 1938 broadcast of "The War of the Worlds" narrated by Orson Welles! Snacks and drinks will be provided.
LPL After School
Fri, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Fri, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
TeenTober: After Hours Laser Tag
Fri, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
Capture the Flag and more! After the library closes, the building will be a laser tag battleground.
Registration opens Friday, October 6 2023 at 9:00am
Message Theater Presents: Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
Fri, Oct 27, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A play by Lonne Elder III that follows an African-American family living in Harlem.
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale
Sat, Oct 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Book Cellar
Over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs. 2 hours free parking in the Central Library Garage. Assistance provided for large purchases. For questions, call 859-231-5505 or e-mail sboes@friendsbookcellar.org.
Create: Lego Challenge
Sat, Oct 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Use your imagination and get creative with Legos! Build anything you want or participate in our monthly challenge! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Day of the Dead - Día de Muertos
Sat, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Please join us for a special Day of the Dead performance from Casa de la cultura. Free event, registration is not required.
DIY Paper La Catrina - Catrina de papel DIY
Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Join Village staff to make a La Catrina decoration for the Day of the Dead. Registration requested.
STEAM Lab: Lego Club
Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create with Lego! We will have a fun challenge each session. For Grades 3-12.
Kid's Cafe
Sat, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
Kids Cafe
Sat, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Village Branch
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
TeenTober Art Attack! - Edvard Munch
Sat, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Join us to learn about a new artist or art form every month, and create a unique work inspired by the style (with a touch of your own!).
Message Theater Presents: Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
Sat, Oct 28, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A play by Lonne Elder III that follows an African-American family living in Harlem.
Relax and Paint
Sun, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Village Branch
Paint along with a Day of the Dead theme this month. We will paint and watch "Coco." Adults, Teens and Families. Registration requested.
Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers
Sun, Oct 29, 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.
Message Theater Presents: Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
Sun, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A play by Lonne Elder III that follows an African-American family living in Harlem.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
TeenTober: Thriller! Face Painting
Sun, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Get undead-ready for Lexington's annual Thriller! Parade
ESOL English Classes
Mon, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 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.
Boo Bash
Mon, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Village Branch
Chair Yoga is an excellent way to gently stretch and strengthen the body. This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but people of all experience levels are welcome. Registration required.
LPL After School
Mon, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Mon, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
TeenTober: Glowing Paint n' Sip
Mon, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch
Get messy and glow!
KRM Free Citizenship Class
Mon, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.
Beginner Cricut Class
Mon, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Makerspace at Eastside to learn the basics of using the Cricut Machine and create your own personalized water bottle. Registration is Required. Ages 13+
Registration opens Monday, October 9 2023 at 9:00am
Beaumont Book Discussion Group
Tue, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
The title selected for October 31 is "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice to Murderers" by Jesse Q. Sutanto.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 31, 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 31, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 31, 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.
Destination Kindergarten - Colors
Tue, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
Boo Bash
Tue, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.
LPL After School
Tue, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Tue, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
STEAM Lab Drop In: Glow in the Dark Perler Beads
Tue, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we celebrate HallowSTEAM by making glow in the dark perler bead creations! For Grades 3-12.
Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Nov 01, 9:30am - 7:00pm
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.
ESOL English Classes
Wed, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 01, 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Nov 01, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
LPL After School
Wed, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Wed, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
KRM Free Citizenship Class
Wed, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class.  Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. Registration is NOT required.
ESOL - English Conversation group
Wed, Nov 01, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every other week.  This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English.  Speakers of all levels are welcome. We have a new topic for every meeting.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Nov 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 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.
Destination Kindergarten: Halloween
Thu, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.
LPL After School
Thu, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Thu, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
STEAM Lab Drop In: Glow in the Dark Perler Beads
Thu, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we celebrate HallowSTEAM by making glow in the dark perler bead creations! For Grades 3-12.
Squishy Circuits
Thu, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Create light-up squishy circuits with Play-Doh, battery packs, and LED lights. For grades K-6th and their families. Registration Required.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Nov 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
The Mystery Community: A Book Club
Thu, Nov 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! Light refreshments provided; for adults.
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