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Movie Screening: The Last Gospel of the Pagan Babies

Sweet Evening Breeze and Sue Mundy. Henry Faulkner, Tennessee Williams, and Rock Hudson. Bob Morgan and Bradley Picklesimer. These are some of the colorful characters who shape The Last Gospel of the Pagan Babies, a documentary excavating a 150-year-old, gender-bending, sexual outlaw community in the American south of Lexington, Kentucky.  Join us on Pride weekend for a screening of this important LGBTQIA+ film!

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies |

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Eastside Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
Mon, May 05 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Eastside Branch is located near the intersection of Man 'o War Boulevard and Palumbo Drive.

Upcoming Events

Kid Librarian
Fri, May 09, All day
Central Library
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Central Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Fri, May 09, 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. Happy crafting!
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 09, 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 Storytime
Fri, May 09, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Drop-in Studio: Mother's Day
Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Need to make a card for mom or a special woman in your life? We'll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! All ages welcome while supplies last. No registration required.
Sunny Days on Sesame Street
Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Toddlers and Preschoolers join us for a sunny day on Sesame Street! Activities, crafts, games, fun and more!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, May 09, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, May 09, 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.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, May 09, 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.
Kid Librarian
Sat, May 10, All day
Central Library
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Central Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Sat, May 10, 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. Happy crafting!
Bilingual Yoga / Yoga Bilingüe - Mat or Chair Yoga Classes
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome. Esta clase de yoga está dirigida a principiantes, pero todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.
Canva Basics - Unlock Your Creative Potential with Canva!
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Learn how to create basic flyers, designs and content. Use Canva like a pro straight from your laptop to your phone. Ages 13+. All skill levels welcome.
This event is full
Open STEAM Play
Sat, May 10, 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
Chair Yoga
Sat, May 10, 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!
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, May 10, 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.
Rescheduled
American Indian History of Central Kentucky
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Dr. A. Gwynn Henderson will discuss central Kentucky's Native history prior to the arrival of non-Native people.
In the Face of Disaster: Aging and at Risk Populations
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join educators from the Fayette County Extension Office to learn about how to protect your home and loved ones in the event of a natural disaster.
Drones Obstacle Course
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to fly drones through an obstacle course, experiment with coding drones and put your pilot skills to the test! For ages 8-17. Registration Required
This event is full
Power of Taekwondo - with Dr. Kim's World Taekwondo Academy and Martial Arts
Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch
Join us for an exciting Taekwondo demonstration by Grandmaster Tiger Kim and his team. After the showcase, we'll have the chance to practice basic skills! Let's kick, strike, and learn together!
Art Attack! - Chinese Ink Wash Painting
Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join us to learn about a new artist or art form every month, and create a unique work inspired by their style (with a touch of your own!). For Teens and Tweens
Kid Librarian
Sun, May 11, All day
Central Library
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Central Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Sun, May 11, 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. Happy crafting!
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, May 11, 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.
Bite Club: A Cookbook Club - That's What Cheese Said Edition
Sun, May 11, 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.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, May 11, 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.
Sunday Stitching
Sun, May 11, 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.
Kid Librarian
Mon, May 12, All day
Central Library
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Central Library and create a display for your favorite books!
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, May 12, 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.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Kindergarten Life Skills: - Kindness
Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont 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 kindness.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, May 12, 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.
Cancelled
Eastside Game Room! - for teens & tweens
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch
Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!
Zen Gardens & Relaxation - for teens
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Get your mind and body in line for finals by crafting your own Japanese Dry Garden (Zen Garden).
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, May 12, 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.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.
Kid Librarian
Tue, May 13, All day
Central Library
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Central Library and create a display for your favorite books!
An Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy - with Maria Han
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Learn some of the cultural history of painting Chinese characters. Practice the technique and take home your results. All supplies will be provided and are limited.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, May 13, 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
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, May 13, 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.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Butterflies
Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about butterflies! We will have live caterpillars for butterflies for you to observe, butterfly VR, and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Somos Heroes
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room
Learn animation! Somos Heroes is an 8 week workshop where students will design their own animated hero! Every Tuesday starting April 8th- May 27th. 4-6pm at the Marksbury Family Branch!
Hawaiian Luau
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore Hawaiian culture with games, crafts, and activities at the luau! For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
CHI Saint Joseph's Discover Health: Strawberry DNA - for Tweens & Teens
Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Chat with a real-life lab technician and then do your own lab work by extracting DNA from strawberries! For middle school students. Registration required.
Community Reads: Happiness Falls
Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss our Community Reads book, Happiness Falls by Angie Kim!
Kindergarten Life Skills: - Kindness
Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program 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 Kindness.
Evening Storytime
Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 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.
Kid Librarian
Wed, May 14, All day
Central Library
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Central Library and create a display for your favorite books!
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, May 14, 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 14, 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.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, May 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
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Wed, May 14, 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.
Crafternoon - Action Stencils
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Cut your own stencils and use them to paint a unique action scene.
Gardening 101 - A 2 Hour Workshop
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
A FREE intensive introduction to gardening covering everything you need from seed to harvest! Registration requested. *2 hour workshop, from 3 - 5 pm.
Eastside Game Room! - for teens & tweens
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, May 14, 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
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, May 14, 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.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Kid Librarian
Thu, May 15, All day
Central Library
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Central Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Open STEAM Play
Thu, May 15, 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
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 15, 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: Kindness
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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 kindness.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, May 15, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, May 15, 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.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, May 15, 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!
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Registration requested.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Butterflies
Thu, May 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about butterflies! We will have live caterpillars for butterflies for you to observe, butterfly VR, and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!
Little Chef of the Month - Let's make Mandu!
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Little Chef of the Month!
This event is full
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, May 15, 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.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, May 15, 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.
Check Meowt Book Club - Mala's Cat
Thu, May 15, 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.
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Fri, May 16, 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. Happy crafting!
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 16, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Spring Fling
Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy movement activities to channel that spring energy! Recommended for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, May 16, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, May 16, 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.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, May 16, 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.
Pac-Man 45th Anniversary Celebration at the Library!
Fri, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A,Keeneland Community Room,The Serrate Family Study Room
Come relive the nostalgia, learn something new, and enjoy a game that's been loved for generations!
Family Maker Time - Think. Build. Play
Fri, May 16, 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 STEAM Kits Únase y deja volar tu imaginación mientras creas, construyes y te diviertes usando kits de STEAM
Gallery Hop - Collected Memory: Artifacts from 250 Years of Local History
Fri, May 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Gallery
Live music and an exhibit commemorating Lexington's 250th anniversary..
Gallery Hop - Only in Lexington: Photography by the Lexington Camera Club
Fri, May 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch
A special Gallery Hop reception.
Fife and Drums - 250Lex Music Series
Fri, May 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Fife and drums.
Rescheduled
Cars at the Creek
Fri, May 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Friday, May 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tates Creek Branch
Visit the Tates Creek Branch after hours - see unique cars and show your own! Learn about how to modify your vehicle and meet fellow gearheads.
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Sat, May 17, 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. Happy crafting!
Bilingual Yoga / Yoga Bilingüe - Mat or Chair Yoga Classes
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome. Esta clase de yoga está dirigida a principiantes, pero todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.
This event is full
Open STEAM Play
Sat, May 17, 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
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, May 17, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Dungeons & Dragons
Black Voices Book Club - Monthly discussion of books written by black authors.
Sat, May 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Meets Every 3rd Saturday. Contact asipple-mcgraw@lexpublib.org to reserve a copy. April's selection is Maame by Jessica George
Horror Murder Movie Club - May
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
So many pretty parts
Squash, Pumpkins & Gourds
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Kristen Pearson of Glitter Green Thumb as she walks attendees through growing an at-home pumpkin patch & how to successfully grow all of these beautiful options!
Hula Dancing Workshop - with Hui Kaululehua
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join professional hula dancers from Hui Kaululehua for an hour-long workshop on the art of hula. Perfect for beginners! Ages 11-17. Registration required.
Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
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!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Butterflies
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about butterflies! We will have live caterpillars for butterflies for you to observe, butterfly VR, and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, May 17, 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.
Hooked on Books - Happiness Falls
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us for a book discussion on the Community Reads selection for 2025, Happiness Falls by Angie Kim.
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Sun, May 18, 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. Happy crafting!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, May 18, 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.
Crafternoon - Action Stencils
Sun, May 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Cut your own stencils and use them to paint a unique action scene.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, May 19, 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.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Baby Social Time: - Let's Dance!
Mon, May 19, 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 0-36 months and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, May 19, 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, May 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, May 19, 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.
Let's Play... Game Day - Qwirkle
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Drop into the Beaumont Branch for an hour of classic games and socializing for adults!
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Teen Space
Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!
Eastside Game Room! - for teens & tweens
Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, May 19, 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.
Learn to Paint - Watercolor!
Mon, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
This month during Learn to Paint we're going to learn a little about watercolor.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim - Community Reads Book Discussion
Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Did you read Happiness Falls by Angie Kim and need to discuss all the twists and turns with your community? Come chat with us! Registration requested.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 20, 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, May 20, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills: - Kindness
Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
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 learning how to be kind.
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 20, 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.
Book Discussion: Happiness Falls, by Angie Kim
Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of the Community Reads selection for 2025: "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim. Registration requested.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, May 20, 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
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, May 20, 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.
Library Social Hour - Flower Arranging for Memorial Day Demonstration and craft
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Get ideas for Memorial Day flower arrangements and create a simple vase to take home. Join others in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.
Chess Club
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area
Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for recreational Chess Club! Here, you can build community, learn strategies and have fun playing chess. All ages are welcome!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Fishing Rod Engineering Challenge
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore the Engineering Design Process by creating a fishing rod. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Somos Heroes
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room
Learn animation! Somos Heroes is an 8 week workshop where students will design their own animated hero! Every Tuesday starting April 8th- May 27th. 4-6pm at the Marksbury Family Branch!
Let's Make: Garbage Trophies! - for Tweens & Teens
Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
What better way to celebrate all of your accomplishments than by creating your very own, customized trophy? Dress for mess!
Cricut Workshop - Heat Transfer
Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a Class on designing, cutting, and applying heat transfer vinyl using the Cricut. For Ages 13+
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AAPI Cooking - Make Your Own Spam Musubi
Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the Beaumont Branch for a cooking demonstration on making your own Spam Musubi.
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Evening Storytime
Tue, May 20, 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, May 20, 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 reads Happiness Falls by Angie Kim - Community Reads Book Discussion
Wed, May 21, 9:30am - 10:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of the Community Reads selection for 2025: "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim. Copies of the title are available upon request at Tates Creek.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, May 21, 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 21, 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.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, May 21, 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
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Wed, May 21, 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.
Preschoolers Explore Fish
Wed, May 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Have some fishy fun while making a koi windsock and other fun fish activities. For preschoolers. No registration required.
Beginner Friendly Tea & Medicinal Gardens
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Kristen Pearson from Glitter Green Thumb for an introductory class on how to grow tea at home and learn about easy-to-use plants to keep us healthy. FREE workshop. Registration requested.
Eastside Game Room! - for teens & tweens
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, May 21, 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
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, May 21, 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: Kindness - Social Norms
Wed, May 21, 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-awareness and how to handle emotions.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Cult Classics Book Club - The Night of the Hunter by Davis Grubb
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, May 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
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 22, 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: Kindness
Thu, May 22, 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 kindness.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, May 22, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, May 22, 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.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, May 22, 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!
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Registration requested.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Fishing Rod Engineering Challenge
Thu, May 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore the Engineering Design Process by creating a fishing rod. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Hands-On History: Black Jockeys
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Enjoy hands-on activities while you learn about some of Lexington's Black jockeys. Recommended for ages 5-10. No registration required.
Sublimation Class
Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
JOIN US AND LEARN HOW TO DESIGN, PRINT AND PRESS YOUR OWN CUSTOM SUBLIMATION BOOKMARK ACOMPÁÑENOS PARA APRENDER A DISEÑAR, IMPRIMIR Y PRENSAR TU PROPIO MARCAPÁGINAS DE SUBLIMACIÓN PERSONALIZADO
This event is full
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, May 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, May 22, 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.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, May 22, 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 - Brooks Giles Quartet
Thu, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A special snow date Jazz at the Library!
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Fri, May 23, 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. Happy crafting!
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 23, 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 Storytime
Fri, May 23, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Sensory Friendly Play - Celebrate Asian Culture!
Fri, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Sensory play and crafts that are inclusive, autism-friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!
STEAM Storytime
Fri, May 23, 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!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, May 23, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, May 23, 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.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, May 23, 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.
Cars at the Creek
Fri, May 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tates Creek Branch
Visit the Tates Creek Branch after hours - see unique cars and show your own! Learn about how to modify your vehicle and meet fellow gearheads.
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Sat, May 24, 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. Happy crafting!
Open Studio - Chinese ink-wash painting
Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
AAPI Heritage month focus is Chinese ink-wash painting.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, May 24, 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
Rescheduled
Chair Yoga
Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, May 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, May 24, 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.
American Indian History of Central Kentucky
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Central Library - Farish Theater
Dr. A. Gwynn Henderson will discuss central Kentucky's Native history prior to the arrival of non-Native people.
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
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
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Lego Club
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
Cancelled
Around The World Book Challenge - Book Club
Sat, May 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch
Around the World is a book challenge for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read, based on the selected country each month. Share about your book at our meeting!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, May 24, 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.
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Sun, May 25, 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. Happy crafting!
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, May 25, 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.
Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a quilt block a month
Sun, May 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Materials provided while supplies last. Please register and plan to attend.
National Tap Dance Day Celebration - Presented by Lexington Tap and Jazz Co.
Sun, May 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Annual dance recital.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, May 27, 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
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, May 27, 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.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Robot Games & Challenges
Tue, May 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to experiment with various robotics while playing games and completing challenges! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Somos Heroes
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room
Learn animation! Somos Heroes is an 8 week workshop where students will design their own animated hero! Every Tuesday starting April 8th- May 27th. 4-6pm at the Marksbury Family Branch!
Evening Storytime
Tue, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 28, 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 28, 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, May 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 28, 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.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, May 28, 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
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Wed, May 28, 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.
Become a Dementia Friendly Neighbor - Dementia Friendly Lexington
Wed, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Increase your understanding of dementia and ways to support your neighbors. Join us for a Free training session.
Eastside Game Room! - for teens & tweens
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, May 28, 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
Workshop Wednesday
Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens. (Formerly Make it Monday)
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, May 28, 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.
Open Mic Night: Mental Health Awareness
Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library
Join us in the Farish Theater to share 3-4 minutes of poetry, spoken word, flash fiction, etc. relating to the struggles and triumphs surrounding mental health. For teens and adults.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, May 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
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 29, 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, May 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, May 29, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, May 29, 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.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, May 29, 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!
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, May 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Registration requested.
DIY Fidget Toys
Thu, May 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
DIY fidget fun for mental health month! Make a stress ball, worry doll, beaded fidget, and more! For kids 5-12 years old while supplies last.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Robot Games & Challenges
Thu, May 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to experiment with various robotics while playing games and completing challenges! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Start of Summer Laser Tag
Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate the start of summer with an hour of Battle Royale style laser tag! This program is open to ages 8-12. Registration required. Please register each child to ensure adequate materials!
Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 4:00pm
Club de Voces Latinxs - Latinxs Voices Book Club
Thu, May 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Kentucky Native Caf
Este Club de Lectura es para quienes disfrutan de la literatura en español. El libro para este mes: Los regalos de la abuela y algo más... de la escritora: Andrea Loyda
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, May 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, May 29, 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.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, May 29, 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.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 30, 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 Storytime
Fri, May 30, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, May 30, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, May 30, 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.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, May 30, 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.
Queer, Here, & Everywhere Opening Reception
Fri, May 30, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Reference Area
Opening reception for the Faulkner Morgan Archive's first traveling exhibit
Teen Fest
Fri, May 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Leave the school year behind at our after-hours Summer Teen Fest! You can play games, get a walking taco, and free books! Plus a chance to get some cool swag! Teens Only, Ages 14 - 18.
Chair Yoga
Sat, May 31, 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!
Seed Saving 101
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Kristen Pearson of Glitter Green Thumb for a walkthrough for how to successfully harvest & preserve seeds from everyday garden food!
Registration opens Saturday, May 17 2025 at 9:30am
In Conversation: Angie Kim - Author of Happiness Falls
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
In culmination of our Community Reads events with Happiness Falls, join us for a conversation with bestselling author Angie Kim.
Elvis Movie Screening: Blue Hawaii
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Kick off the summer with a viewing of Blue Hawaii, starring Elvis Presley and Joan Blackman! Hawaiian shirts and other beach attire encouraged, but not required.
Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Jun 01, All day
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.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Jun 01, 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.
Disney Travel Tips and Tricks from a former Cast Member
Sun, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Visiting Disney (or even Universal) this summer and need all the help you can get? Bring any questions or concerns you may have to ask a former Cast Member! Children are welcome!
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Jun 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
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jun 02, 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, Jun 02, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Jun 02, 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.
Adult Anime Club
Mon, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Beaumont Branch
Are you interested in anime and manga? Are you looking to make friends with similar interests? Stop by the first Monday of the month to watch some anime and discuss with friends!
Cancelled
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 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.
Summer at the Library Kickoff Party
Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Northside Branch - Game Room,Group Study Room,Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Production Studio,Small Meeting Room,Snack Room,Story Room
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 03, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 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.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Jun 03, 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
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Jun 03, 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.
Summer Cinema - Mommie Dearest
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!
Chess Club
Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area
Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for recreational Chess Club! Here, you can build community, learn strategies and have fun playing chess. All ages are welcome!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Watercolor & Crayon Resist Painting
Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece with crayons and watercolor! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Eastside Book Club
Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 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.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Jun 04, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Wed, Jun 04, 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.
ACT Test Prep: English & Reading
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
This free ACT Test Prep program will provide students with tips and strategies to help improve ACT scores for the English and Reading sections of the test.
FCPS Snack
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
FCPS provided afternoon snack.
Summer at the Library Kickoff Party
Wed, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library!
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Jun 04, 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
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 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.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Jun 05, 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.
Summer at the Library Kickoff Party
Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B),First Floor Paseo,Gallery,Outdoor Atrium,The Serrate Family Study Room
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Jun 05, 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.
Perler Bead Planters - for teens
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Get green with perler beads! We'll be making 3D sculptures to hold your favorite succulents inspired by pride flags, or whatever colors you love! For ages 14 - 19
Summer Cinema - Girls Trip
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Camp classics, comedies & musicals! Oh my!
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Registration requested.
Next Chapter Book Club
Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
The Next Chapter Book Club is a reading group where adolescents and adults with disabilities can enjoy books, friends, and their community.
FCPS Snack
Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch
FCPS provided afternoon snack.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Watercolor & Crayon Resist Painting
Thu, Jun 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece with crayons and watercolor! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Summer at the Library Kickoff Party
Thu, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.
Cancelled
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Jun 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Jun 05, 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.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month!
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jun 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 ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jun 06, 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.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Jun 06, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Jun 06, 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.
Friday Art
Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Come make some art in the afternoon! This process art program is for Kindergarten-5th grade. No registration is required.
FCPS Snack
Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
FCPS provided afternoon snack.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Cooking Show
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Cooking demonstrations, food vendors, and, of course, food!
Become a Dementia Friendly Neighbor - Dementia Friendly Lexington
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a training session hosted by Dementia Friendly Lexington - increase your understanding of dementia and find ways to support your neighbors!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Jun 07, 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.
Summer at the Library Kickoff Party
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Jun 07, 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.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!
Adult Crafternoon - Felt Flowers!
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Get crafty at Eastside!
Northside Craft Club
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Calling all craft lovers! Join us for our new monthly craft club!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 21 2025 at 9:00am
Summer at the Library Kickoff Party
Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Jun 08, 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.
Bite Club - Hawaiian Luau Edition
Sun, Jun 08, 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.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Jun 08, 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.
From The Archive: An LGBTQ History of Kentucky
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A presentation by the Faulkner Morgan Archive
Bike Repair Basics: Flat Tires
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Don't let a flat tire ruin your ride! Join us to learn the basics of removing tires, locating punctures and patching holes so you can keep rolling all summer long.
Mirror Mushrooms - Adventures in DIY
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom,Makerspace
Add a touch of magic to your garden or space with your disco mushrooms!
Gentle Yoga for Any Body - Your Choice: Chair or Mat
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
This combined class will be adapted for chair yoga and mat yoga. Do what feels comfortable to you. This class is for adults and teens.
Appalachian Association of Sacred Harp Singers - 250Lex Music Series
Sun, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Atrium
Shape-note singing.
Sunday Stitching
Sun, Jun 08, 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.
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