STEAM Powered: Our Connected World

Thu, Sep 28, 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.

Destination Kindergarten: Colors

Thu, Sep 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.

Thu, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.

Thu, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Investigating Insects

Thu, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Thu, Sep 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn all about insects! For Grades 3-12.

Let's Play: Giant Candy Land

Thu, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for an immersive board game experience! Move around the board to explore Candy Land and collect treats on your way to Castle Candy!

Let's Create: Origami

Thu, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Learn how to do origami. For grades K-8. No registration required.

Let's Read and Cook with a Book - Holy Squawkamole!

Thu, Sep 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with a fun book written by Susan Wood and a delicious recipe. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration Required.

Taller para compradores de vivienda por primera vez - (First Time Home Buyer Workshop - in Spanish)

Thu, Sep 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Village Branch

This program is part of Undesign the Redline.

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

Thu, Sep 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Let's Move: Preschool Latin Dance Party

Fri, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Village Branch - Meeting Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by dancing to Latin music. For toddlers and preschoolers. No registration required.

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Fri, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.

Fri, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Fri, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

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

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration - Celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana

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

Village Branch

Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.

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

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Join Village branch for a special musical performance by Lexington mariachi José Rivera. Free event. Registration not required.

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Sun, Oct 01, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Eastside Branch

Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.

International Movie Club - El Norte

Sun, Oct 01, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join us for Gregory Nava's classic film about two young Guatemalans and their harrowing trek north through Mexico to reach the United States. This program is part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers

Sun, Oct 01, 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, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Branch

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.

Mon, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Oct 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.

Mon, Oct 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.

Mon, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Village Branch

Chair Yoga is an excellent way to gently stretch and strengthen the body. This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but people of all experience levels are welcome. Registration required.

Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Pokemon Crafternoon

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Join us for a Pokemon "crafternoon" at Central! There will be options for a variety of crafts featuring Pokemon characters. Crafts will target the K-5th grade age group.

Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Discover: Blood and Bones

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Enjoy screen-free fun!

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Bring a body (your body?) to life by learning about blood and bones with activities and crafts. For K-5th grade. No registration required.

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

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Lexington Public Library and the African American Arts Association are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.

Beaumont Book Discussion Group

Mon, Oct 02, 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.

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

The book selected for October 3 is "Lady Tan's Circle of Women" by Lisa See.

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Destination Kindergarten - Colors

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Northside Branch

Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.

HallowSTEAM: Glow Slime

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to make glow slime to celebrate HallowSTEAM and fall break! For Grades 3-12. Registration is required.

Canceled

Tue, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Library

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

Tue, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Tue, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

TeenTober: Build a Haunted Gingerbread House

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Enjoy screen-free fun!

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

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Join us to build a spoooooky haunted gingerbread house out of graham crackers!

TeenTober Teen Banned Book Club: Flamer

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

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Lexington Public Library and the African American Arts Association are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.

Tue, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us at Lexington Public Library for a mindful discussion of a recently banned or challenged book and the topics surrounding it. This month's selection: Flamer by Mike Curato

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

Tue, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Practice reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. For kindergarten through middle school. No registration required.

Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Branch

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.

Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.

Discover: Hojalata (Tin) Art and Worry Doll

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Each week in Oct, KY State University's 4-H Youth Development Program will provide a lesson on Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Sensitivity. This program is part of Undesign the Redline. For teens.

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with folk art. Try your hands on tin art, make a worry doll (Muñeca Quitapenas) and check out books about Hispanic culture. Recommend for kids K-5th grade.

HallowSTEAM: Glow Painting

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create glow paintings to celebrate fall break and HallowSTEAM! For Grades 3-12. Registration is required.

Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Get Ready for the Eclipse

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Enjoy screen-free fun!

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

Village Branch

Learn how to view the upcoming eclipse and make an eclipse craft. For grades K-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.

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

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Lexington Public Library and the African American Arts Association are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.

Canceled

TeenTober: Fried Rice Party - for teens & young adults

Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Village Branch

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. Registration is NOT required.

Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Let's get cooking!

Wed, Oct 04, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every other week. This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English. Speakers of all levels are welcome. We have a new topic for every meeting.

Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Destination Kindergarten: Colors

Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Let's Play Outside!

Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Central Library

Come play outside at Central Library while school is out! We will host a variety of outdoor games and activities! This program is weather dependent and will be moved inside in case of weather.

Preschool Yoga Storytime

Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

A movement focused storytime for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.

Thu, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.

Fall Job Fair

Thu, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Attend the Library's job fair to connect with your next career!

TeenTober Open Gaming

Thu, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch

An open gaming session where teens can explore experiences and games on the Oculus VR, or play some games on the Nintendo switch.

HallowSTEAM: Glow STEAM

Thu, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate HallowSTEAM and fall break with various hands-on activities that have a cool glowing aspect! For grades 3-12.

Alma's Way Party

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special screening of "Alma's Way." Our friends from KET will provide hands-on activities. For families. No registration required.

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Enjoy screen-free fun!

TeenTober Non-Required Reading - Community Reads: Teen Edition

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Lexington Public Library and the African American Arts Association are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.

Thu, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

This program is part of Undesign the Redline. This is an interactive exhibit exploring the history of structural racism and inequality.

The Mystery Community: A Book Club

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! Light refreshments provided; for adults. This month's pick is The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff.

Fri, Oct 06, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Central Library

Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.

Fall Break Movie Matinee - Encanto & Coco

Fri, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:15pm

Central Library

Join us on Friday, October 6 for a couple selected films to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. "Encanto" from 10:30-12:15 & "Coco" from 1-2:45. For families. Day camp group please call ahead, thanks.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Disfrute de libros, música y actividades que promueven la preparación para la escuela. Enjoy books, music, and activities that promote school readiness.

Fri, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Fall Break Movie Matinee - Encanto & Coco

Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.

Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:45pm

Central Library

Join us on Friday, October 6 for a couple selected films to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. "Encanto" from 10:30-12:15 & "Coco" from 1-2:45. For families. Day camp group please call ahead, thanks.

Fri, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Fri, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Fri, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Enjoy screen-free fun!

Paws to Read - Read to a Therapy Dog

Fri, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Lexington Public Library and the African American Arts Association are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.

Fri, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal storytime sessions! For kindergarten and up. No registration required.

Spooky Creations - Create your own 3D printed spooky souvenir!

Sat, Oct 07, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Central Library

Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.

Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Join us in the Digital Studio as we use the 3D printer to make our own spooky trinkets, keychains, jewelry, and more! Registration is required. For Grades 3-12. Families welcome.

This event is full

Sensory Social Time

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Enjoy sensory play, social time, and lightly guided activities for children with sensory needs and their caregivers. Designed with ages 2-5 in mind. Reservation required.

Destination Kindergarten: Colors

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in self-directed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3-5. No registration required.

Full Stem Ahead: It's Eclipse Time!

Sat, Oct 07, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.

Sat, Oct 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Professional astronomers from UK will explain the annular solar eclipse on Oct.14. Solar eclipse glasses available while supplies last. Weather permitting, we will observe the sun. (Teentober)

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Ages 11 & up.

Horror Murder Movie Club - Trick 'r Treat

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Don't extinguish your Jack-o-Lantern before midnight!

Community Reads Book Discussion: The Color of Law

Sat, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

This program is part of Undesign the Redline.

Sat, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.

Sat, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Village Branch

Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.

Sun, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.

Walking Tour - Walk the Redline

Sun, Oct 08, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.

Rescheduled

Sun, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New date Sunday, October 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

This program is part of Undesign the Redline.

TeenTober Craft: Metal Stamping

Sun, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Drop in between 2:00-4:00 and stamp a metal keychain with your name or other meaningful word or symbols. For teens.

Mon, Oct 09, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Central Library

Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.

Mon, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Branch

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.

Mon, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Destination Kindergarten: Space

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Village Branch

Chair Yoga is an excellent way to gently stretch and strengthen the body. This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but people of all experience levels are welcome. Registration required.

Mon, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Mon, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.

Tue, Oct 10, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Central Library

Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

Destination Kindergarten - Space

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.

STEAM Lab: Homeschool STEAM

Tue, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Grades 3-12.

Tue, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Candy Pumpkin Catapults

Tue, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Tue, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we celebrate HallowSTEAM by creating catapults to launch candy pumpkins! For Grades 3-12

Community Reads Book Discussion: - The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of Richard Rothstein's award-winning book, "The Color of Law." This program is part of Undesign the Redline.

TeenTober Art: Watercolor Straw Painting

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Drop in between 4-5:00pm to create a unique work of art with liquid watercolors on photo paper. For teens.

Safely Viewing the Eclipse

Tue, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Lexington will have a partial solar eclipse on October 14th. Find out more about how eclipses work and make an eclipse viewer to safely view the eclipse.

Wed, Oct 11, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Central Library

Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.

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

Village Branch

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.

Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Open Mic Night featuring Makalani Bandele

Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Share your poetry, spoken word performance and more! Content should be appropriate for teens and adults and limited to 3-4 minutes. www.makbandele.com (This event is part of TeenTober)

Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. Registration is NOT required.

Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

This program is part of Undesign the Redline.

Wed, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

A Raisin in the Sun

Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of "A Raisin in the Sun." This program is part of Undesign the Redline.

Thu, Oct 12, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Central Library

Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.

Thu, Oct 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Destination Kindergarten - Space

Thu, Oct 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.

Thu, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.

Thu, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Candy Pumpkin Catapults

Thu, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Create: Pointillism Art

Thu, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Create a work of art sing the technique of pointillism. Your only limit is your imagination! For ages 6-12 years.

Thu, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we celebrate HallowSTEAM by creating catapults to launch candy pumpkins! For Grades 3-12

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

Thu, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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

Zine Club

Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

Bring your own zine project or just an idea! We will have a variety of supplies and templates available so you can make your zine. Makerspace at Eastside Ages 13 + All skill levels welcome

First Time Home Buyer Workshop

Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Village Branch - Meeting Room

This program is part of Undesign the Redline.

Victorian Mourning Customs and Expectations - Learn about Genealogy with Johnna

Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Librarian and genealogist, Johnna will discuss the social expectations placed on women in the Victorian Era during the death and grieving process.

Jazz at the Library

Thu, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz on the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Oct 13, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Central Library

Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.

Fri, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Friends Book Cellar

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Village Branch - Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Fri, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.

Fri, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Fri, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Discover: Taino Symbols

Fri, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by incorporating the indigenous people of Puerto Rico's symbology into your artwork. Learn the significance behind Taino symbols and then let your creativity shine.

Genealogy Day

Sat, Oct 14, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

This program is part of Undesign the Redline.

Sat, Oct 14, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Central Library

Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.

How to Make a Website

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Learn the basics of website design to create your own site.

This event is full

TeenTober: Write On with Elizabeth Kilcoyne

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

Friends Book Cellar

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

Second Saturday Gaming

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

Beaumont Branch

The whole family can drop-in to learn to play board games, like chess and others that can be borrowed from the Lexington Public Library.

Art Club - Edvard Munch

Sat, Oct 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

October focus is Edvard Munch. Recommend for 5-12 years old, dress for mess please.

TeenTober: Solar Ovens

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Learn survival skills and science!

Sat, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Want to hear a scary story? Write it!

Registration opens Sunday, October 1 2023 at 9:00am

STEM by the Numbers

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Participants will analyze data to learn about and discuss the importance of diversity in STEM fields in this interactive program. This program is part of Undesign the Redline. For Grades 3-12

Tree Week- Tree Story Time

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

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

Listen to a story about trees, sing a song and do some tree movement games, and do a recycled tree themed craft.

Sat, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.

Sat, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Village Branch

Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.

TeenTober: Write On with Elizabeth Kilcoyne

Sun, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Drop in to Central's Teen department (second floor) anytime during Lexington's 6th annual Tree Week and play an environmentally themed board game. Event is also part of LPL's TeenTober.

Sun, Oct 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Want to hear a scary story? Write it!

Registration opens Sunday, October 1 2023 at 9:00am

Walking Tour - Walk the Redline

Sun, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

This program is part of Undesign the Redline.

This event is full

Nutcracker Sneak Peek with the Lexington Ballet Company

Sun, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch

Join the Lexington Ballet Company as they bring a portion of "The Nutcracker" to the library. Learn some ballet steps, interact with members of the company, and take photos with the characters.

Classical Music Sundays

Sun, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Classical Music Sundays

Classical Music Sunday

Sun, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library

Live classical music the third Sunday of every month, August through April.

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

Friends Book Cellar

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

Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Branch

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.

Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

FCPS Preschool Classroom On Wheels

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Oct 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Northside Branch

Explore the Fayette County Public Schools Preschool Classroom On Wheels in the parking lot after Storytime!

Going on a Bear Hunt Obstacle Course

Mon, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Village Branch

Chair Yoga is an excellent way to gently stretch and strengthen the body. This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but people of all experience levels are welcome. Registration required.

Mon, Oct 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch

We're going on a bear hunt! Join us for a reading of the classic book and then make your way through an obstacle course to try and find a bear! For toddlers and preschoolers. No registration required.

Mon, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Full STEAM Ahead: - Spooky Science

Mon, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Mon, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Grab your lab coat and channel your inner Mad Scientist with these scary fun experiments. Participants will conduct experiments and explore basic scientific principles. Recommended for ages 6-12.

TeenTober Zombie Dolls

Mon, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tween can celebrate this spooky season by dropping in to the Beaumont Branch to zombify plastic dolls! (Upcycled plastic dolls, paints, and snacks will be provided!) (While supplies last)

Teen Advisory Board - TeenTober

Mon, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Interested in helping to shape the future of the library while earning volunteer credits? Want to be able to give your feedback, and see it set into motion? Join our Teen Advisory Board!

Mon, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.

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

Friends Book Cellar

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Beaumont Book Discussion Group

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

Central Library

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

The book selected for October 17 is "Pineapple Street" by Jenny Jackson.

Destination Kindergarten - Colors

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Northside Branch

Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.

Tue, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Spooky Watercolor

Tue, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate HallowSTEAM by creating our own spooky watercolor paintings. For Grades 3-12.

TeenTober: Paint! Sip! and Glow!

Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch

Tweens and Teens are invited for an afternoon of painting and refreshments. Registration required

UK Pharmacy Technician Academy Information Session - Begin a New Career as a Pharmacy Tech!

Tue, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

University of Kentucky Healthcare will soon accept applications for its competitive Pharmacy Technician training program. Attend this session to learn more!

Early Bird Book Group - The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein

Wed, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

This program is part of Undesign the Redline, an interactive exhibit exploring the history of structural racism and inequality.

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Friends Book Cellar

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

Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Branch

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.

Wed, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.

Wed, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Crafternoon - No Sew Fabric Pumpkins

Wed, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Wed, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch

Drop in while supplies last and create a decorative faux pumpkin for fall.

Community Reads Book Discussion - The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein

Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. Registration is NOT required.

Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

This program is part of Undesign the Redline.

TeenTober: What To Do Before You Tattoo - for teens & young adults

Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Each week in Oct, KY State University's 4-H Youth Development Program will provide a lesson on Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Sensitivity. This program is part of Undesign the Redline. For teens.

Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Want to get a tattoo, but worried about the process? Or looking for information on how to become a tattoo artist?

Registration opens Sunday, October 1 2023 at 9:00am

Walking Tour - Walk the Redline

Wed, Oct 18, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Rescheduled

Art Club

Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Wednesday, October 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch

Are you an adult who misses the fun of elementary school art class? Join Northside Art Club! Don't consider yourself an artistic person? No problem! Come make some friends and try something new.

Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

This program is part of Undesign the Redline.

This event is full

Thu, Oct 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Friends Book Cellar

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

Thu, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Toddler Art Start: Kitchen Art

Thu, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Create art using a variety of materials found in the kitchen! Dress for mess! For ages 18-36 months.

Destination Kindergarten: Space

Thu, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.

Thu, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.

Thu, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Spooky Watercolor

Thu, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Thu, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate HallowSTEAM by creating our own spooky watercolor paintings. For Grades 3-12.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Ages 11 & up.

Let's Play: Halloween BINGO

Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Play Halloween BINGO and win prizes. For grades K-8. No registration required.

K-Pop Culture Club

Thu, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Come and join us every third Thursday at the K-Pop Culture Club at Central Library.

Fiber Happy Hour

Thu, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

Bring your own project or just an idea! All fiber crafts are encouraged to join, including knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, weaving, needlepoint, cross-stitch, punch needle, and more. Located at the Makerspace at Eastside Ages 13+ All skill levels welcome.

Sweet & Spicy Romance Book Club

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Calling all romance lovers!

Southland Jamboree

Thu, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Southland Jamboree

Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Friends Book Cellar

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

Fri, Oct 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Village Branch - Meeting Room

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

FCPS Preschool Classroom On Wheels

Fri, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Fri, Oct 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Village Branch

Children can explore the FCPS Preschool Classroom On Wheels in the parking lot following storytime and engage with developmentally appropriate materials, books, and activities. Come join the fun!

Fri, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.

Fri, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Fri, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Destination Kindergarten: Space

Sat, Oct 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Friends Book Cellar

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

YouTube Production Tips

Sat, Oct 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

In this hands-on workshop, learn how to become a YouTube content creator with professional production tips including lighting, working with a green screen, and video editing.

Sat, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in self-directed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3-5. No registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Meeting Room

DIY Halloween Halo Crown Workshop

Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Ready to Craft Up Some Halloween Magic? Join us for a Spooktacular DIY Halo Crown Workshop that will add a fun twist to your Halloween costume this year.

Crafternoon at the Library - Halloween

Sat, Oct 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Exercise your creativity this afternoon at the library. Recommended for families with children ages 5-12. While Supplies last.

Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.

Paws to Read - Read to a Therapy Dog

Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Village Branch

Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.

Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Crafternoon - No Sew Fabric Pumpkins

Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch

Drop in while supplies last to create a decorative faux pumpkin for fall.

Foraging & Folklore - Predicting Winter with Persimmons

Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Come learn about a native fruit tree and "predict" the winter weather with persimmon seeds.

Nutcracker Sneak Peek with the Lexington Ballet Company

Sun, Oct 22, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.

Sun, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Join the Lexington Ballet Company as they bring a portion of "The Nutcracker" to the library. Learn some ballet steps, interact with members of the company, and take photos with the characters.

Mon, Oct 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Friends Book Cellar

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

Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Branch

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.

Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Destination Kindergarten: Halloween

Mon, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Mon, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch

Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.

Mon, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Beginner Cricut Class

Mon, Oct 23, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Makerspace at Eastside to learn the basics of using the Cricut Machine and create your own personalized water bottle. Registration is Required. Ages 13+

Registration opens Monday, October 9 2023 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Village Branch

Chair Yoga is an excellent way to gently stretch and strengthen the body. This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but people of all experience levels are welcome. Registration required.

Mon, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Mon, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Make It Mondays: Autumn Papercrafts

Mon, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.

Mon, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Dive right into autumn with these perfectly simple papercrafts. We'll be tackling origami, garland making, paper pumpkins, and more!

Kentucky Paranormal and Creepy Tales

Mon, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Beaumont Branch

Creepy stories from local historian Keven McQueen!

Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Friends Book Cellar

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

Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Canceled

Destination Kindergarten - Halloween

Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.

Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.

Tue, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Bat Science

Tue, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

CREATE: Franken-Toys

Tue, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Paging Dr. Frankenstein! Exercise your creativity to mix and match toy parts to create your very own monster-piece! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Tue, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we celebrate Bat Week and HallowSTEAM with hands-on activities all about bats! For Grades 3-12.

TeenTober Optical Art

Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Drop in between 4-5:00 to create a piece of optically illusive art! For teens

Wed, Oct 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Friends Book Cellar

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

Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Branch

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.

Wed, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.

Wed, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Wed, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Canceled

Wed, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Village Branch

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. Registration is NOT required.

Wed, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Village Branch

Each week in October, Kentucky State University's 4-H Youth Development Program will provide a lesson on Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Sensitivity. For middle and high school students.?

Wed, Oct 25, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Art Club

Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Are you an adult who misses the fun of elementary school art class? Join Northside Art Club! Don't consider yourself an artistic person? No problem! Come make some friends and try something new.

Thu, Oct 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Friends Book Cellar

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

Thu, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Thu, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Destination Kindergarten - Halloween

Thu, Oct 26, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Children's Program Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.

Thu, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.

Thu, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.

Thu, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Bat Science

Thu, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Thu, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we celebrate Bat Week and HallowSTEAM with hands-on activities all about bats! For Grades 3-12.

Discover: Día de los muertos

Thu, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Learn about this holiday with hands-on activities. For families. No registration required.

Halloween Art Night (for Adults)

Thu, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Adults love Halloween too, so join us as we provide the canvas and you provide the fright. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.

Registration opens Monday, October 16 2023 at 9:00am

LGB+Tea Reader's Club - featuring The Sum of Us

Thu, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

LGB+Tea is our teen-only LGBTQ+ book club. This program is part of Undesign the Redline.

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

Thu, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch

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

Fri, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Friends Book Cellar

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

Canceled

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Village Branch - Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room,Collaborative Learning Space

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged! For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.

Fri, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.

Fri, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

TeenTober: After Hours Laser Tag

Fri, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Branch - Open Seating

A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Fri, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

Capture the Flag and more! After the library closes, the building will be a laser tag battleground.

Registration opens Friday, October 6 2023 at 9:00am

Day of the Dead - Día de Muertos

Sat, Oct 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Friends Book Cellar

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

Create: Lego Challenge

Sat, Oct 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Use your imagination and get creative with Legos! Build anything you want or participate in our monthly challenge! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Sat, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Please join us for a special Day of the Dead performance from Casa de la cultura. Free event, registration is not required.

DIY Paper La Catrina - Catrina de papel DIY

Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Join Village staff to make a La Catrina decoration for the Day of the Dead. Registration requested.

STEAM Lab: Lego Club

Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create with Lego! We will have a fun challenge each session. For Grades 3-12.

Sat, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.