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Community Reads Book Discussion:

The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
2023-09-26 16:00:00 2023-09-26 19:00:00 America/New_York Community Reads Book Discussion: This program is part of Undesign the Redline, an interactive exhibit exploring the history of structural racism and inequality. Copies of the book are available at each location. Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Tuesday, September 26
4:00pm - 7:00pm

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Tates Creek Branch

Large Meeting Room

This program is part of Undesign the Redline, an interactive exhibit exploring the history of structural racism and inequality. Copies of the book are available at each location.

Join us for a discussion of Richard Rothstein's award-winning book, "The Color of Law." Learn how American cities became racially divided as federal, state and local governments systematically imposed policy driven residential segregation.

Copies of the book are available at any library location.

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

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (55+) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy & Local History | Civics & Community | Books, Writing & Authors |

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Tates Creek Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
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The Tates Creek Branch is located off Tates Creek Road at the Laredo Drive intersection.

Upcoming Events

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ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Aug 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Aug 14, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Aug 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Aug 14, 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.
ArtPlay at the Library - All about Me
Sat, Aug 15, 9:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Meeting Room D
The program is focused on the experience and on exploration of techniques, tools, and materials. The art is unique and original and the experience is relaxing or calming.
Make Your Own Video Game - Introduction to Game Development in GameMaker
Sat, Aug 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Production Studio
Led by local video game developers RunJumpDev, this workshop introduces teens and adults to GameMaker, one of the simplest and fastest game engines in the world today.
This event is full
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Aug 15, 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
Printmaking for Beginners
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to learn rubber block printing basics and start your first project. This workshop will cover common printmaking terms, tools, and instruction for the full process.
This event is full
Bluegrass Gem and Mineral Club Open House - Show and Tell
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
A family friendly event which includes a Fluorescent Tent & glowing minerals, Lapidary demonstrations (trimming & cabbing), Gem Tree making, Microminerals & microscopes, Mineral displays, & a craft.
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, Aug 15, 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
This event is full
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Aug 15, 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.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Printmaking
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore different methods of Printmaking to create your own masterpiece! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Crafternoon: Fidget Fish
Sat, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Experiment with markers and air-dry foam clay to create colorful worry stones shaped like fish! While supplies last.
Cathedral Window Quilt Club
Sun, Aug 16, 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.
Sunday Movie Classics - Con Air (R)
Sun, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Aug 17, 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.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Aug 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Aug 17, 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.
Prevent Diabetes - presented by the LFUCG Health Department
Mon, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Join our diabetes prevention class to learn healthy eating habits, stay active, reduce health risks, self-monitor effectively, and maintain motivation for a healthier lifestyle!
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Aug 17, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 18, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Aug 18, 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
Tai Chi For Health - with Donna King
Tue, Aug 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Tai Chi for Health involves gentle movements. By participating, experience basic principles that promote relaxation and harmony of mind & body. Comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes are suggested.
This event is full
STEAM Lab Drop In - Circuits
Tue, Aug 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about electricity while experimenting with paper circuits and snap circuits. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Aug 18, 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.
EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - Dead Man Blues by S.D. House
Wed, Aug 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Summary This gripping historical crime novel set in the South pulls the past into the present.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Aug 19, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Aug 19, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Aug 19, 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Aug 19, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Aug 19, 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
Discover Water - with Bluegrass Greensource
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Learn about water cycles and more with hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 5-11. No registration required.
Hip-hop & Poetry Club (August 5th & 19th Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn
Wed, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Production Studio
Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! . Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group - Practice English with New Friends
Wed, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Baby Storytime
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Cancelled
Master Gardeners Tips & Giveaways
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
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.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Circuits
Thu, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about electricity while experimenting with paper circuits and snap circuits. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Mobility & Flexibility for Lifelong Movement - With the Lexington Health Department
Thu, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join representatives from the Lexington Health Department to review the different types of exercises needed to maintain a healthy body.
Check Meowt Book Club - We'll Prescribe You a Cat
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lexington Humane Society
Love cats and books? Us too! Meet up with us at the Lexington Humane Society's Main Adoption Center Habicattery Room to discuss this month's cat themed book while surrounded by adoptable cats.
This event is full
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Learn the Basics of Recording
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Production Studio
Navigate Logic Pro, make beats, record, and mix in this beginner's workshop.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
3D Printing Class
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to search, download and slice a design for the 3d printer! Acompáñenos para aprender a buscar, descargar y cortar un diseño para la impresora 3D!
Mobility & Flexibility for Lifelong Movement - with Lexington-Fayette Co. Health Dept.
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join registered dietitian Melissa Smith for a class on improving your mobility & flexibility for your overall health.
Lego Club
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Pokémon Trainer Meet Up
Sun, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Meet and hang out with other Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Aug 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Aug 24, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Aug 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
¡Vamos a bailar! Let's Dance!
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Get your wiggles out with kid-friendly songs in Spanish. For toddlers and preschoolers with caregiver. No registration required.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Aug 25, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Tai Chi For Health - with Donna King
Tue, Aug 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Tai Chi for Health involves gentle movements. By participating, experience basic principles that promote relaxation and harmony of mind & body. Comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes are suggested.
This event is full
STEAM Lab Drop In - Design a Mini Playground
Tue, Aug 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about simple machines while you create a miniature playground! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Canva Basics
Tue, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an introduction to Canva. Learn helpful features and simple techniques to design your next project. For Ages 13+
Comics & Manga Club
Tue, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
In our Comics and Manga Club, we?ll explore and create comics, anime and manga art!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Aug 26, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group - Practice English with New Friends
Wed, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Cult Classics Book Club - We Have Always Lived In The Castle by Shirley Jackson
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Baby Storytime
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Cancelled
Master Gardeners Tips & Giveaways
Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
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.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Design a Mini Playground
Thu, Aug 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about simple machines while you create a miniature playground! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Back to School Laser Tag
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Relax after the start of a new school year with an hour of Battle Royale laser tag! This program is open to ages 8-12. Registration required. Please register each child to ensure adequate materials!
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Play and Pretend! - Grocery Store
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join us for open-ended pretend play at the library! Caregivers and kids can socialize and make new friends. Recommended for ages 2-5. No registration required.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Getting to Know Your Air Fryer
Sat, Aug 29, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
The UK Extension Office is teaching how to use an air fryer.
Horror Murder Movie Club - Scary Movie (R)
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A monthly movie to tickle your spine
Adult Spelling Bee
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Test your spelling a-c-u-m-e-n at Beaumont Library Spelling Bee! Register to p-a-r-t-i-c-i-p-a-t-e, or, if your spelling is d-e-f-i-c-i-e-n-t, just come cheer on your Lexington neighbors.
Rescheduled
Había una vez/Once Upon a Time - Cinderella/Cenicienta
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
New date Saturday, September 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
Join our bilingual family book club! We'll share a picture book in English and Spanish. No registration required.
Make & Chill - Kinusaiga Art
Sat, Aug 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Drop in for our monthly DIY program! This month, we're learning to make Kinusaiga Art. (Materials provided while supplies last)
Bite Club - Nostalgic Childhood Food Edition
Sun, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Get out of your cooking comfort zone in Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers. A new theme or cuisine will be represented by an array of cookbooks each meeting.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Aug 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Aug 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Learn to Paint
Mon, Aug 31, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
Registration opens Sunday, August 16 2026 at 5:00pm
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Aug 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Sep 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Eastside Branch
Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Explorers - Who Lives at the Creek? with Bluegrass Greensource
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us to discover what makes a creek a special habitat and meet the creatures that call it home. Explore through fun, hands-on activities designed for ages 3-5. No registration required.
Tai Chi For Health - with Donna King
Tue, Sep 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Tai Chi for Health involves gentle movements. By participating, experience basic principles that promote relaxation and harmony of mind & body. Comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes are suggested.
This event is full
STEAM Lab Drop In - Math Games with Mathnasium
Tue, Sep 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join special guests from Mathnasium to practice your math skills through engaging games and challenges! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Sep 01, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Hip-hop & Poetry Club (September 2nd & 16th Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn
Wed, Sep 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Podcast Studio,Production Studio
Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! . Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Wed, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
ESOL Conversation Group - Practice English with New Friends
Wed, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Cancelled
Master Gardeners Tips & Giveaways
Thu, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
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.
Crafternoon: Acorn Bracelets
Thu, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Come by and make acorn-themed bracelets and bag charms! While supplies last!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Math Games with Mathnasium
Thu, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join special guests from Mathnasium to practice your math skills through engaging games and challenges! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Cooking Made Easy - with Lexington Fayette County Health Department
Thu, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Learn how to read and modify a recipe. We will introduce basic cooking techniques for those who have never cooked.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Mystery Book Club - "Finlay Donovan Is Killing It" by Elle Cosimano
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for Northside's mystery book club. We typically meet on the first Thursday of the month. This month's pick is "Finlay Donovan Is Killing It" by Elle Cosimano.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Disfrute de libros, música y actividades que promueven la preparación para la escuela. Enjoy books, music, and activities that promote school readiness.
Collage Trinket Dishes
Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace as we transform metal tins into personalized keepsake boxes using mixed media techniques. All materials will be provided but personal items are also welcome.
Registration opens Friday, August 21 2026 at 9:00am
Crafternoon: Acorn Bracelets
Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Come by and make acorn-themed bracelets and bag charms! While supplies last!
James: A Fresh Look at a Classic - Book Discussion of Percival Everett's Novel
Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of James by Percival Everett.
Chris McGinley - In Conversation with Wes Browne
Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Lexington Public Library welcomes Chris McGinley, who will discuss his newly released horror novel Hail Holy Queens. Joining him in conversation is award-winning fellow Kentucky novelist Wes Browne.
Ornithology 101 - With a Focus on Crows!
Sun, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join bird expert and Assistant Professor of Wildlife Management, DJ McNeil, as he discusses the basics of ornithology.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Sep 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Baby Talk & Play - Baby development and milestones with HANDS
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Learn, connect, and play! Each month, we'll explore ways to support our babies with a guest expert while babies play with sensory toys.
Pokemon Club
Tue, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game. For ages 11-13
Booked & Busy Club
Tue, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
This book club invites readers of novellas, graphic novels, and short stories! Titles selected are books that are less than 300 pages (or under 10 hours via audiobook).
Eastside Book Club - Reading "The Candy House"
Tue, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room
Join us each month as we gather to discuss a popular title chosen by the group. All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is "The Candy House
Evening Storytime
Tue, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group - Practice English with New Friends
Wed, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Homeschool STEAM
Thu, Sep 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, art and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Ages 8-17
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Cancelled
Master Gardeners Tips & Giveaways
Thu, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
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.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Jazz at the Library
Thu, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Play and Pretend - Vet's Office!
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join us for open-ended pretend play at the library! Caregivers and kids can socialize and make new friends. Recommended for ages 2-5. No registration required.
Había una vez/Once Upon a Time - Cinderella/Cenicienta
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Join our bilingual family book club! We'll share a picture book in English and Spanish. No registration required.
Chair Yoga
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
Registration opens Saturday, August 22 2026 at 11:00am
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Watercolor painting club with a Youtube lesson each month suitable for beginners and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults & older teens. Registration required. 2 - 3 PM
Cathedral Window Quilt Club
Sun, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Quilting materials provided while supplies last. Hand sewing required. Please register and plan to attend.
Registration opens Friday, August 14 2026 at 2:00pm
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
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