Summer at the Library Kickoff
2023-06-10 11:00:00
2023-06-10 13:00:00
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Summer at the Library Kickoff
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances from some of your favorite book characters! Join us along with friends from KET and First 5 Lex as we kick off summer at the library.
Central Library -
Saturday, June 10
11:00am - 1:00pm
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances from some of your favorite book characters! Join us along with friends from KET and First 5 Lex as we kick off summer at the library.
AGE GROUP: | Tween (11-13 years) | Preschool (3-5 years) | Families | Children (8-11 years) | Children (5-8 years) |
EVENT TYPE: | Books, Writing & Authors |
Central Library
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
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| Mon, Aug 17 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, Aug 20 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, Aug 21 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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About the branch
The Central Library is located on East Main Street in downtown Lexington next to Phoenix Park.
Upcoming Events
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Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Thu, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about electricity while experimenting with paper circuits and snap circuits.
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join representatives from the Lexington Health Department to review the different types of exercises needed to maintain a healthy body.
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lexington Humane Society
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.
This event is full
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies!
Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Production Studio
Navigate Logic Pro, make beats, record, and mix in this beginner's workshop.
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to search, download and slice a design for the 3d printer! Acompáñenos para aprender a buscar, descargar y cortar un diseño para la impresora 3D!
This event is full
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join registered dietitian Melissa Smith for a class on improving your mobility & flexibility for your overall health.
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
Sat, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Sun, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Meet and hang out with other Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Mon, Aug 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Mon, Aug 24, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Mon, Aug 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Get your wiggles out with kid-friendly songs in Spanish. For toddlers and preschoolers with caregiver. No registration required.
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Tue, Aug 25, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Tue, Aug 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Tai Chi for Health involves gentle movements. By participating, experience basic principles that promote relaxation and harmony of mind & body. Comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes are suggested.
This event is full
Tue, Aug 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about simple machines while you create a miniature playground!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an introduction to Canva. Learn helpful features and simple techniques to design your next project.
For Ages 13+
Tue, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
In our Comics and Manga Club, we?ll explore and create comics, anime and manga art!
Tue, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Wed, Aug 26, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés.
Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Wed, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Thu, Aug 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about simple machines while you create a miniature playground!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Relax after the start of a new school year with an hour of Battle Royale laser tag! This program is open to ages 8-12. Registration required. Please register each child to ensure adequate materials!
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join us for open-ended pretend play at the library!
Caregivers and kids can socialize and make new friends. Recommended for ages 2-5. No registration required.
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies!
Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Sat, Aug 29, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
The UK Extension Office is teaching how to use an air fryer.
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A monthly movie to tickle your spine
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Test your spelling a-c-u-m-e-n at Beaumont Library Spelling Bee! Register to p-a-r-t-i-c-i-p-a-t-e, or, if your spelling is d-e-f-i-c-i-e-n-t, just come cheer on your Lexington neighbors.
Rescheduled
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
New date Saturday, September 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
Join our bilingual family book club! We'll share a picture book in English and Spanish. No registration required. Program starts at 10:30am.
Sat, Aug 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Drop in for our monthly DIY program! This month, we're learning to make Kinusaiga Art. (Materials provided while supplies last)
Sun, Aug 30, 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.
Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Mon, Aug 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Mon, Aug 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Mon, Aug 31, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
This event is full
Mon, Aug 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Tue, Sep 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Eastside Branch
Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us to discover what makes a creek a special habitat and meet the creatures that call it home. Explore through fun, hands-on activities designed for ages 3-5. No registration required.
Tue, Sep 01, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Tue, Sep 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Tai Chi for Health involves gentle movements. By participating, experience basic principles that promote relaxation and harmony of mind & body. Comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes are suggested.
This event is full
Tue, Sep 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join special guests from Mathnasium to practice your math skills through engaging games and challenges!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Sep 01, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, Sep 02, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, Sep 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Podcast Studio,Production Studio
Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! . Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.
Wed, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés.
Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Wed, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Wed, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Thu, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Thu, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Thu, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Come by and make acorn-themed bracelets and bag charms! While supplies last!
Thu, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join special guests from Mathnasium to practice your math skills through engaging games and challenges!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Learn how to read and modify a recipe. We will introduce basic cooking techniques for those who have never cooked.
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for Northside's mystery book club. We typically meet on the first Thursday of the month. This month's pick is "Finlay Donovan Is Killing It" by Elle Cosimano.
Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Disfrute de libros, música y actividades que promueven la preparación para la escuela. Enjoy books, music, and activities that promote school readiness.
Fri, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies!
Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace as we transform metal tins into personalized keepsake boxes using mixed media techniques. All materials will be provided but personal items are also welcome.
Registration opens Friday, August 21 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Come by and make acorn-themed bracelets and bag charms! While supplies last!
Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies!
Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of James by Percival Everett.
Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Lexington Public Library welcomes Chris McGinley, who will discuss his newly released horror novel Hail Holy Queens. Joining him in conversation is award-winning fellow Kentucky novelist Wes Browne.
Sun, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join bird expert and Assistant Professor of Wildlife Management, DJ McNeil, as he discusses the basics of ornithology.
Sun, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Mon, Sep 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Tue, Sep 08, All day
Eastside Branch
Craft To Go kids' craft kits will be available for pick-up at Eastside Library starting September 8, while supplies last. Limit one kit per customer. For ages 5-12.
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Learn, connect, and play! Each month, we'll explore ways to support our babies with a guest expert while babies play with sensory toys.
Tue, Sep 08, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Tue, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to play sports with robots! We will play soccer with spheros, football with ozobots and more!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
For ages 11-13
Tue, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch
Join us for a discussion of James by Percival Everett.
Tue, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room
Join us each month as we gather to discuss a popular title chosen by the group. All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is "The Candy House
Tue, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, Sep 09, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés.
Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Wed, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
It's Grandparents Day this weekend! Make a craft for your child to gift to a grandparent. Then stay and play at the library! For toddlers and preschoolers with adult assistance.
Thu, Sep 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, art and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Ages 8-17
Thu, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to play sports with robots! We will play soccer with spheros, football with ozobots and more!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Thu, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join us for open-ended pretend play at the library!
Caregivers and kids can socialize and make new friends. Recommended for ages 2-5. No registration required.
Fri, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies!
Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Marksbury Family Branch
Join our bilingual family book club! We'll share a picture book in English and Spanish. No registration required. Program starts at 10:30am.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Celebrate Dot Day, please come and make your marks.
Sat, Sep 12, 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
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
New date Saturday, September 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Marksbury Family Branch
Join our bilingual family book club! We'll share a picture book in English and Spanish. No registration required. Program starts at 10:30am.
Sat, Sep 12, 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!
Registration opens Saturday, August 22 2026 at 11:00am
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Watercolor painting club with a Youtube lesson each month suitable for beginners and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults & older teens. Registration required. 2 - 3 PM
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to create a colorful digital art piece inspired by Hispanic artist Luis Esquivel using apple pencils and ipads. For Ages 8-17. Registration Required
Sun, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Quilting materials provided while supplies last. Hand sewing required. Please register and plan to attend.
Sun, Sep 13, 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.
Sun, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Mon, Sep 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Mon, Sep 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Make art using fall leaves! Dress for mess. For ages 3-5 with caregiver. No registration required.
Mon, Sep 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Mon, Sep 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Mon, Sep 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
This class will focus on considerations for your family and home, both before and after disasters.
Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Tue, Sep 15, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Tue, Sep 15, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us at the Eastside Makerspace as we use comics, books, and magazines to craft layered collages, which we will then transform into unique pin-back buttons.
Ages 13+
*Registration Recommended*
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 2026 at 12:30pm
Tue, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Hispanic artists like Teresa Burga Ruiz and Ana Serrano by creating miniature paintings, sculptures, and more!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
This is a whimsical and unforgettable cozy fantasy about adventure, common sense, and the power of love.
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, Sep 16, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Roll up your sleeves, experiment with new technology, and get crafting!
Wed, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Podcast Studio,Production Studio
Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! . Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.
Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés.
Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Thu, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Thu, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Thu, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Thu, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Hispanic artists like Teresa Burga Ruiz and Ana Serrano by creating miniature paintings, sculptures, and more!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Struggling with picky eater? Learn dietitian approved tips for taking the stress out of feeding your family.
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Thu, Sep 17, 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.
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Fri, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Shiver me timbers! It's time to get ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day! Me hearties, have fun! For ages 5 & up. No reservations required
Fri, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies!
Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Interested in narrative games? Join us for workshops, roundtable discussions, game demos, talks from industry leaders, networking, and more!
Registration recommended but not required.
Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace
to explore techniques for painting tabletop gaming miniatures, terrain, and props.
All supplies will be provided.
Ages 13+
*Registration Recommended*
Registration opens Saturday, September 5 2026 at 11:00am
Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Hispanic artists like Teresa Burga Ruiz and Ana Serrano by creating miniature paintings, sculptures, and more!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Sat, Sep 19, 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.