Preschool Storytime

Tue, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Conflict Resolution and Sharing

Tue, Nov 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, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on conflict resolution and sharing. No registration required.

Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio

Tue, Nov 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, Nov 25, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Library Social Hour - Make a Wax Sachet

Tue, Nov 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

Cancelled

Tue, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Robot Parade

Tue, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in to make a mini parade float for a robot! We will drive our bots in a parade through the cardboard city we created on 11/18 & 11/20. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Teen Tuesday: SUMINAGASHI (Ink floating)

Tue, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Join us for SUMINAGASHI also known as ink floating or cloud art. We'll take ink drop it into water to create one of kind designs. Dress for a mess. No registration required, while supplies last.

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

Tue, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

After Hours Teen Takeover - Extreme Hide & Seek

Tue, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Tue, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room

Explore the library after it closes with an extreme game of hide and seek! Registration required. Ages 13+

Registration is now closed

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Nov 26, 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, Nov 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, Nov 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, Nov 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, Nov 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

Explore Thanksgiving Science

Wed, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Wed, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room

Get ready for Thanksgiving with experiments and games. For ages 5 to 11. No reservations required.

Cancelled

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Nov 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

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!

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

Thu, Nov 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Nov 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Nov 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Nov 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.

Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio

Fri, Nov 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, Nov 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Fri, Nov 28, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Horror Murder Movie Clubs - Lifeforce (R)

Fri, Nov 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, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Space vampires, you say?

Hooked on Books - Short Stories

Sat, Nov 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Sunday Classics - 1984 (R)

Sun, Nov 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly Sunday matinee

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Dec 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.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Dec 01, 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, Dec 01, 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.

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

Mon, Dec 01, 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, Dec 01, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Tue, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Conflict Resolution and Sharing

Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Tue, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Light Up Holiday Cards

Tue, Dec 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

Tue, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create your own light up holiday card with paper circuits! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Last Minute Holiday Gifts

Tue, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace on select Tuesdays this December for classes to help you get ready for the holidays. For Ages 13+ only. Please only sign up for one session.

This event is full

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

Tue, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Eastside Book Club - Reading Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma

Tue, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Tue, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Wed, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Wed, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Conflict Resolution and Sharing -

Wed, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on how to share and resolve conflicts.

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

Wed, Dec 03, 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.

Dining With Diabetes - Moving Toward Mediterranean

Wed, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

information, education and follow up for participants of the September Dining with Diabetes series of programs.

Thu, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Conflict Resolution and Sharing

Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on relationship skills, conflict resolution and sharing.

Thu, Dec 04, 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.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Thu, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Light Up Holiday Cards

Thu, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create your own light up holiday card with paper circuits! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Thu, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Dec 04, 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.

Mystery Book Club - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month! This month's pick is "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Q Sutanto.

Southland Jamboree - Liberty Road

Thu, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

Fri, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Dec 05, 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.

Cancelled

Holiday Family Portrait & Holiday Cards Drop-In

Fri, Dec 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Sat, Dec 06, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch

Join us for free family photos and create your own holiday cards using our festive templates!

Cookie and Craft!

Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library

Join us to make a holiday craft, have a cookie, and find a window spot to watch the parade on Main Street!

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

Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Story Area

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

Chair Yoga

Sat, Dec 06, 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!

Bedazzling Workshop

Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to bedazzle an ornament and learn tips and tricks for gluing rhinestones. Materials will be provided! Registration required, ages 13+

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Adult Crafternoon - Wood Slice Decor

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Get crafty at Eastside!

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Sat, Dec 06, 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.

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

Sun, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Sun, Dec 07, 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.

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month

Sun, Dec 07, 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.

Cancelled

Sunday Stitching

Sun, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Baby Social Time

Mon, Dec 08, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Mon, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Mon, Dec 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on empathy and kindness. No registration required.

Mon, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Tue, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on empathy and kindness. No registration required.

Tue, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Winter Robotics Challenge

Tue, Dec 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

Tue, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore robotics like sphero and ozobot with fun winter themed challenges! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Teen Tuesday: Holiday Terracotta Planters

Tue, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Together we'll get in the holiday spirit and paint terracotta planters festive and bright. No registration required. Limited supplies.

Last Minute Holiday Gifts

Tue, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace on select Tuesdays this December for classes to help you get ready for the holidays. For Ages 13+ only. Please only sign up for one session.

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

Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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

Crafternoon: Paper Poinsettias

Wed, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Wed, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Make a small, potted, paper version of the popular plant for winter. While supplies last.

Holiday Nature Ornaments - with Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

Wed, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch

Celebrate the season with us by creating holiday nature ornaments!

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

Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

STEM & Stuff - Squishy Circuits

Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. We're learning about electricity this month with squishy circuits! Registration recommended.

Blue Grass True Crime Book Club - The Murder of Marion Miley

Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

A Book Club of Kentucky Crime

Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on empathy and kindness. No registration required.

Thu, Dec 11, 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.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Winter Robotics Challenge

Thu, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore robotics like sphero and ozobot with fun winter themed challenges! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Rescheduled

Gingerbread House Making Mania!

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Saturday, December 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch

All children are invited to foster their creativity by making and decorating gingerbread houses here at Eastside Branch!

Read & Create

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Join our fun book club where kids can share their favorite reads & create literature inspired art.

Coffee Shop Science

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Cozy up at our coffee shop where we'll serve up some science experiments using hot cocoa, marshmallows, and more! For ages 5 to 12. No registration required.

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

Thu, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Jazz at the Library - Michael Cruse and Threo

Thu, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club

Fri, Dec 12, 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, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Saturday PaintLab for Kids - 3D holiday pop-up card!

Sat, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch

Join us this month to create your very own 3D winter holiday pop-up card! Supplies are limited. Open to kids ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Family Snowman Launchers

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a catapult or launcher for a snowman ping pong ball! For Children and Families.

Crafternoon: Paper Poinsettias

Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Make a small, potted, paper version of the popular plant for winter. While supplies last.

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

Sun, Dec 14, 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.

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Sun, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Mon, Dec 15, 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.

Preschoolers Explore Gingerbread

Mon, Dec 15, 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, Dec 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch

Run, run as fast as you can to play, create, and discover all things gingerbread. For ages 3 to 5. No registration required.

Cancelled

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

Jane Austen's Tea Party - for Teens

Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate the 250th birthday of Jane Austen with a Regency Tea Party, complete with tea, party games, and more! For teens 13 - 17, registration required, costumes welcome.

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

Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Dec 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Tue, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Tue, Dec 16, 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.

Library Social Hour copy - Beginner Ukulele for Adults

Tue, Dec 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

Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Local musician, Mick Jeffries will give us a quick fun ukulele lesson. Then we will have fun singing and playing. This program is for every adult! Instruments will be provided. Please register.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Shapes & Faces: Picasso Art

Tue, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create Picasso inspired artworks! We will be creating drawings ranging from cubist snowmen to abstract self portraits. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Holiday Music with Trio 21 - A Casual Musical Interlude

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Enjoy holiday music from the chamber music group, Trio 21. This local group will present light classical and modern chamber musical arrangements on flute, clarinet and bassoon for your enjoyment.

Teen Tuesday: DIY Lip Balm Lab!

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

DIY lip balm lab! Create your own custom lip balm with fun scents and colors, perfect for gifts or keeping your lips soft this cold winter season. While supplies last. Click on title for more info!

Last Minute Holiday Gifts

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace on select Tuesdays this December for classes to help you get ready for the holidays. For Ages 13+ only. Please only sign up for one session.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 2 2025 at 9:00am

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

Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar

Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Wed, Dec 17, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

The Secret Life of Sunflowers is about Johanna Bonger, a Dutch woman who became Vincent Van Gogh's sister-in-law and brought his work to the world.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Little Chef of the Month - Winter Holiday Sweets

Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch

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

Registration opens Monday, December 1 2025 at 9:00am

Hip-hop & Poetry Club - Rap, Write & Learn

Wed, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics to studio basics, branding, and beyond.

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

Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills-Social Awarness: - Empathy & Kindness

Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on how to build empathy and how to be kind.

Songfarmers - Holiday Jam and Sing Along

Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a rousing sing along, play along event. Sheet music and lyrics will be provided. Come play. Come sing. Come listen.

Cult Classics Book Club - Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist

Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusal.

Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Empathy and Kindess

Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on social awareness, empathy and kindness.

December Down Under - For Ages 2-5

Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Crikey! It's cold outside! Say g'day to some warm weather fun and pretend like we're in Australia where it's summer time! Grab your mates and come ready to play! It's going to be a mega good time!

Trio 21 presents Holiday Music Selections

Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Eastside Branch

The chamber music group, Trio 21 will present holiday music on flute, clarinet and bassoon for your enjoyment.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Shapes & Faces: Picasso Art

Thu, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create Picasso inspired artworks! We will be creating drawings ranging from cubist snowmen to abstract self portraits. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Families Create Gingerbread Houses

Thu, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Bring your family, practice your building skills and participate in a Gingerbread House building program. Recommended for families. While supplies last.

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

Thu, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Check Meowt Book Club - Fairy Cat Vol. 1

Thu, Dec 18, 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.

Cancelled

Southland Jamboree

Thu, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

STEAM Storytime

Fri, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us for a fun and interactive STEAM Storytime, where preschoolers will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging stories, hands-on activities, and creative play!

Ornament Decorating Program

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Fri, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us for the 3rd Annual Eastside Ornament Decorating Program as we decorate wooden ornaments to add to your decor.

After Hours Teen Takeover - Laser Tag

Fri, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room

Explore the library after it closes in an action-packed game! Registration required.

Take & Make Kids Craft - Winter Fun

Sat, Dec 20, All day

Central Library

Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up during Dec. 20 - Jan. 04 at the Central Library, while supplies last. Limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.

Miniatures Painting Workshop

Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Chair Yoga

Sat, Dec 20, 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!

Sat, Dec 20, 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+ only

Registration opens Monday, December 1 2025 at 9:00am

Gingerbread House Making Mania!

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

All children are invited to foster their creativity by making and decorating gingerbread houses here at Eastside Branch!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Shapes & Faces: Picasso Art

Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create Picasso inspired artworks! We will be creating drawings ranging from cubist snowmen to abstract self portraits. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Make & Chill - Upcycled Books

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

Central Library

Get creative and learn something new at our monthly Teen DIY program! (Materials provided while supplies last)

Bite Club - Winter Solstice Feast Edition

Sun, Dec 21, 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.

Handmade Holidays - Winter Workshop

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Join us for a day of handmade holiday fun! Activities for all ages including: holiday photos, vintage tunnel cards, button gift tags, handmade garland, & printed mugs from the Makerspace!

Classical Music Sunday - Ballads of John Jacob Niles

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Baby Social Time

Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Solstice Candle Making & Hot Cocoa - for teens

Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Puzzle Swap

Mon, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a day of puzzling fun! Drop off old puzzles you wish to donate starting December 1st at the Tates Creek Branch to receive a ticket for our Puzzle Swap. One ticket per puzzle donated.

Snow Globe Making

Mon, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Winter break is here, join us to make a beautiful snow globe to take home with you while supplies last. For ages 5 -12.

Mon, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Burn bright on the longest day of the year by making your own candles! Plus, share in our hot cocoa bar. For teens 13 - 17.

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

Library Social Hour - Make a Wax Sachet

Tue, Dec 23, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Cancelled

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

Tates Creek Branch

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

Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses

Tue, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to build a winter wonderland with graham crackers and icing! Recommended for ages 8-17. Registration Required

Registration opens Tuesday, December 2 2025 at 3:00pm

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

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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