STEM by the Numbers
2023-10-14 14:00:00
2023-10-14 15:00:00
America/New_York
STEM by the Numbers
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
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Saturday, October 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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2023-10-14 14:00:00
2023-10-14 15:00:00
America/New_York
STEM by the Numbers
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
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Central Library
Kloiber Foundation STEAM LabParticipants 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
This program is part of Undesign the Redline, an interactive exhibit exploring the history of structural racism and inequality
For Grades 3-12
AGE GROUP: | Tween (11-13 years) | Teen (13-17 years) | Children (8-11 years) |
EVENT TYPE: | Science & STEAM |
TAGS: | Central Kloiber STEAM Lab |
Central Library
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
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| Mon, May 11 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, May 12 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, May 13 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, May 14 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, May 15 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 16 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, May 17 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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The Central Library is located on East Main Street in downtown Lexington next to Phoenix Park.
Upcoming Events
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Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Mon, May 11, 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, May 11, 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, May 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Enjoy a story by an award-winning author and illustrator. Then learn how to draw one of the book's characters. Recommended for ages 5-11. No registration required.
Mon, May 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece by weaving!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, May 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
For ages 11-13
Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Instructor from REACH will teach the essentials of credit and its role in your personal finances.
Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an information session on 3d printing where we?ll be exploring 3D printing basics like:
How a 3D printer works, slicing files, and where to print.
For ages 13+
Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, May 13, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés.
Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn how to hand embroider a design using different stitch patters. Únase para aprender a bordar a mano un diseño utilizando diferentes patrones de puntadas.
This event is full
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Thu, May 14, 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, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece by weaving!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, May 15, 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, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, May 15, 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.
Fri, May 15, 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, May 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Gallery
The opening of the Central Library Gallery's latest exhibit, commemorating America250.
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
In this Northside Digital Studio workshop, we'll be going over some helpful drawing tips and techniques along with exploring Procreate as you learn the basics you need to create amazing pieces of art!
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Build and learn with hands-on activities. For preschoolers with a caregiver. No registration required.
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece by weaving!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Sun, May 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Drop off your old puzzles at the Beaumont Branch starting on May 1, and receive a ticket to swap out for a puzzle on the day of the event! One ticket per puzzle.
Sun, May 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Mon, May 18, 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, May 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Mon, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for a new hands-on STEAM program for ages 5?7, featuring fun monthly activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math!
Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
This event is full
Mon, May 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tue, May 19, 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.
Rescheduled
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch
Children can create their own stethoscopes, care for stuffed animals in a ?Teddy Bear Clinic,? and explore a pretend doctor?s office.
Tue, May 19, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hayden from the Eastside Maker Space will be demonstrating the laser engraver. You don't need to register.
Tue, May 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about butterflies! We will have live caterpillars for butterflies for you to observe, butterfly VR, and more!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Lets get our Bill Nye on, we'll experiment, test, stretch unpoppable bubbles in this cool hands on STEAM activity.
Registration is required. Teens or tweens.
Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, May 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Wild Ride chronicles the making and unmaking of a great American fortune. At once a family saga, an expose, and a mystery, it is also a portrait of an industry that succumbed to temptation.
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wed, May 20, 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, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Former BCTC Room
The UK Extension Office is teaching Nutrition for Older Adults with a healthy food demo!
Wed, May 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Roll up your sleeves, experiment with new technology, and get crafting!
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth
Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! Today we will be making a song and recording basics. Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés.
Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch
Children can create their own stethoscopes, care for stuffed animals in a ?Teddy Bear Clinic,? and explore a pretend doctor?s office.
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
It can be difficult to meet other caregivers when you have a new baby. Bring your little one to enjoy toys and a craft while meeting new friends! Suggested for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, May 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about butterflies! We will have live caterpillars for butterflies for you to observe, butterfly VR, and more!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Join the fun book club where kids can share their favorite reads & create literature inspired art. This month we are celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month. No registration required.
Thu, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Thu, May 21, 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.
This event is full
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, May 22, 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, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, May 22, 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!
Fri, May 22, 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.
Fri, May 22, 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, May 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with engaging, educational crafts.
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Rescheduled
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn how to hand embroider a design using different stitch patters. Únase para aprender a bordar a mano un diseño utilizando diferentes patrones de puntadas.
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Watercolor painting club with a Youtube lesson each month suitable for beginners and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults & older teens. Registration required. 2 - 3 PM
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch
"Where Music Bridges Worlds, and Song Nourishes the Soul"
Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Sun, May 24, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.
Sun, May 24, 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.
Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Tue, May 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Kids ages 4-7 and early readers are invited to join us as we read Yasmin the Doctor by Saadia Faruqi and help Yasmin solve a mystery!
Tue, May 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a miniature model waterslide while learning about physics & engineering!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Wed, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Wed, May 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Kentucky Native Cafe - 417 E Maxwell St. Lexington, KY 40508
El amor en los tiempos del cólera de Gabriel García Márquez.
Un homenaje al amor, las aventuras, el tiempo, la vejez y la muerte.
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés.
Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
This workshop will help you understand the best practices for advocating for an issue in local government.
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at Northside by painting polka dot tote bags inspired by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama! All ages are welcome! Registration required.
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
For Children & Families
Thu, May 28, 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, May 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.
Thu, May 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, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, May 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Get creative and learn something new at our monthly crafternoon! Materials provided while supplies last.
Thu, May 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a miniature model waterslide while learning about physics & engineering!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
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.
This event is full
Thu, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A documentary exploring those with disabilities and the support they receive from communities of faith.
Thu, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, May 29, 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, May 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 ages 0 to 18 months.
Fri, May 29, 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, May 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about Bun Bang Fai, the Rocket Festival celebrated in Laos and Northeastern Thailand with crafts and activities. For preschoolers. No registration required.
Fri, May 29, 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, May 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
Visit the Tates Creek Branch after hours - see unique cars and show your own!
Sat, May 30, 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!
This event is full
Sun, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,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.
Mon, Jun 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.
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Mon, Jun 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.
Mon, Jun 01, 11:00am - 11:30pm
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, Jun 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn how to stay on track and boost confidence while taking GLP-1 medications. Registration recommended but not required.
Tue, Jun 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, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Northside Branch - Game Room,Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Production Studio,Small Meeting Room,Snack Room,Story Room
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.
Tue, Jun 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab explore gravity, motion and engineering while creating your own marble run!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us each month as we gather to discuss a popular title chosen by the group. All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is "Isaac Murphy: I Dedicate This Ride."
Tue, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Join us to discuss best practices for creating landscapes that benefit insects.
Tue, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Tue, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 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, Jun 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, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Create a monarch caterpillar bracelet! While supplies last.
Wed, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.
Wed, Jun 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.
Wed, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Pride Month at Northside with a fun, customizable DIY project!
Thu, Jun 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.
Thu, Jun 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.
Rescheduled
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Thursday, June 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Fun and games! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library. For families. No registration required.
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Fun and games! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library. For families. No registration required.
Thu, Jun 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!
Thu, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Thu, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab explore gravity, motion and engineering while creating your own marble run!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Thu, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Fun and games! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library. For families. No registration required.
Thu, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Thu, Jun 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.
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for Northside's monthly mystery book club.
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Fri, Jun 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.
Fri, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Listen to a story and learn about an artist! In each session we will learn about an artist and discover some new techniques to create a piece of art to take home. Ages 7-11, no registration required.
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
Are you curious to learn new things? Join us at Northside for an afternoon craft! We will read a story, learn something new, and make a craft to take home. Ages 5-8, no registration required.
Fri, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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!
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Led by instructor Dania Gallardo! Stay active, healthy, and stress-free through dance.
Impartidas por la instructora Dania Gallardo! Manténgase activo, saludable y libre de estrés a través del baile.
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Bring your drawings to life using Procreate and After Effects! Learn the core principles of animation and create short animated loops or scenes with tools you already use.
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Fun and games! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library. For families. No registration required.
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to learn polymer clay basics.
We will be making 1-2 inch figurines with polymer clay.
Materials provided
Registration Recommended
For Ages 13+
Registration opens Saturday, May 23 2026 at 11:00am
Sat, Jun 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.
Sat, Jun 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!
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Get crafty at Eastside!
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A monthly horror movie to add a little starch to your collar
Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Fun and games! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library. For families. No registration required.
Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
As seen on TikTok! Give your book a touch of sparkle with rhinestone gems and your own personal style. We will have a limited supply of books to use or you can bring your own.
Sun, Jun 07, 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.
Sun, Jun 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.
Sun, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Create a monarch caterpillar bracelet! While supplies last.
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Mon, Jun 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, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room
Meet and greet with Pete the Cat and enjoy activities based on his books! For families. No registration required.
Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 11:30pm
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, Jun 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about the sun and other forms of energy with hands-on activities provided by Bluegrass Greensource.
For preschoolers & their caregivers
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For ages 5 to 11. No registration required.
Cancelled
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Allow your little one to explore painting with ice! Ice painting is a creative activity that sparks joy and imagination. Recommended for ages 3-5. Dress for Mess.
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Meet and greet Llama Llama and enjoy the story and activities to celebrate these beloved books!
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more.
For ages 5 to 11. No registration required.
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom,Keeneland Community Room
Design your own charm bracelet! Pick your charms, mix your style and create something totally you!
No registration required. While supplies last.
Tue, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore light and reflection while you create your own kaleidoscope!
Recommended for ages 8-17.
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Glow with pride! Create iridescent art with glow-in-dark paint.
Registration opens Sunday, May 31 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Tue, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room,Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For ages 5 to 11. No registration required.
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 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, Jun 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, Jun 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, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For ages 5 to 11. No registration required.
Wed, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join us for a fun craft activity on Wednesday afternoons in the summer! Materials provided while supplies last. Dress for mess please.
Wed, Jun 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.
Wed, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For ages 5 to 11. No registration required.