TeenTober: beTWEEN Screens

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

Central Library

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

Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Safety

Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety at school and personal boundaries. No registration required.

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Thu, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Preschool Art Start: Horse Art

Thu, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Preschoolers and caregivers will learn about our city's equine public art works and make their own horse art as we celebrate 250Lex as Horse Capital of the World. For ages 3-5 with caregivers.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Bones & Beyond: Exploring the Skeletal System

Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore and learn about the skeletal system with hands-on activities! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Check Meowt Book Club - Pet Sematary

Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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

Southland Jamboree - Fast Track

Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

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

Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

Fri, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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.

Tree Explorers - For Preschoolers

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

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

Listen to a story about trees followed by tree themed sensory bins and art activities. Learn and play!

Fri, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

CivicLex: Lexington's City Budget

Fri, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

STEAM Lab Maker Station

Fri, Oct 17, 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, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Central Library - Meeting Room B

CivicLex is a non-profit strengthening civic health in Lexington by helping people become more informed, connected, and engaged in how our community works.

Create Your Own Manga Page

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

Central Library

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

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Turn your ideas into a manga page. Learn the basics of drawing poses, creating panel layouts, and simple storytelling, then use what you've learned to draw your own comic scene.

Learn How to Knit

Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Come join us at the Eastside Makerspace and learn knitting basics to start your first project! The workshop will cover casting-on, knit and purl stitches, as well as basic knitting terms. For ages 13+

This event is full

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

Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Sat, Oct 18, 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.

Horror Murder Movie Club - The Fog (R)

Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

What will happen when the fog rolls in?

College App Work Session - for teens

Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Get your college applications ready for the November 1st early decision deadline!

Sketchbook Meeteup - Adult Art Club

Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Author Talk and Book Signing - Mike Holdren

Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Join us for an afternoon with Mike Holdren as he discusses his book, "Herrington Lake - Kentucky's Marvel of Architecture, Waterpower & Nature."

How to "Adopt a Tree" Hands on Workshop - Celebrating Lexington and Kentucky Tree Week

Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Using the Urban Forest Initiative?s (UFI) Adopt-a-Kentucky-Tree program, learn the basics of tree identification, tree measurement, environmental and social benefits of trees using library trees.

Classical Music Sunday - String Trio

Sun, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Sun, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Sun, Oct 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Central Library

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

Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Oct 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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Mon, Oct 20, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Cancelled

Chapters & Chatter

Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch

Join us at Chapters & Chatter, Eastside's book club for tweens! This month we will discuss Big Tree by Brian Selznick.

Cancelled

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Mon, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Safety

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Oct 21, 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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Monster Engineering

Tue, Oct 21, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Tue, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab o design a monster with a twist! We'll explore "monster genetics" to determine our creations. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Scholarship Information Fair

Tue, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space,Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room

Connect with representatives from local and regional organizations to learn about scholarship opportunities.

Teen Tuesday: Haunted VR

Tue, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

lets face our fears with virtual reality headsets and tour some VR haunted house and creepy things.

Halloween Laser Engraving Workshop

Tue, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on creating designs and using the Laser engraving to customize bookmarks and keychains. For ages 13+ only Registration is required

This event is full

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

Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Growing Garlic - UK Horticulture Extension Co-Op Class

Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Join the UK Horticulture Extension Co-Op for a class on growing garlic in the fall!

This event is full

Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library

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

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 22, 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.

Cancelled

Wed, Oct 22, 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.

Boo Bash - Eastside Branch

Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Oct 22, 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

Workshop Wednesday - Creepy Crafting: Mini Pumpkin Painting

Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Wed, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Roll up your sleeves and get (creepy) crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens.

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

Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Safety

Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety at school and personal boundaries.

Never too old for Ya Book Club

Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us for the second meeting of the "Never Too Old for YA Book Club". This month we will be discussing Michael Chbosky's classic novel, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower".

Cult Classics Book Club - Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Rescheduled

Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Wednesday, October 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

Friends Book Cellar Book Sale - Bag Days

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

Central Library

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Safety

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Boo Bash - Central Library

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

Central Library

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

Thu, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Thu, Oct 23, 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!

Crafternoon - Decorate Your Own Weird Barbie!

Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Get creative and learn something new at our monthly adult crafternoon! (Materials provided while supplies last) This month, decorate your own "Weird Barbie" for Halloween!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Monster Engineering

Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab o design a monster with a twist! We'll explore "monster genetics" to determine our creations. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Growing Garlic

Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Join Master Gardeners for this FREE class. Free garlic bulbs while supplies last.

Creepy Special FX Makeup

Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Learn basic principles about special effects (FX) makeup and practice makeup tricks that you'll want to show off this spooky season! Recommended for families with children ages 8+.While supplies last.

Movie/Makers: Scooby-Doo & Spooky Cross Stitch - for teens

Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Catch a showing of Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (PG), and learn how to make spooky cross stitch bookmarks! Or, bring your own creepy crafts to share. For ages 13 - 17

Sublimation Class

Thu, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us to learn how to sublimate and create your own custom coaster. Únase para aprender a sublimar y crear tu propio posavasos para bebidas personalizado.

This event is full

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

Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Oct 23, 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.

Friends Book Cellar Book Sale - Bag Days

Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

Cancelled

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

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Fri, Oct 24, 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.

Boo Bash - Marksbury Family Branch

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B),First Floor Paseo,Keeneland Community Room,Outdoor Atrium

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

STEAM Storytime

Fri, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Family Maker Time - Gel Printing & Sugar Skull Painting

Fri, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

STEAM Lab Maker Station

Fri, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Come celebreate dia de los muertos with the whole family by making with the whole family! ¡Ven a celebrar el día de los muertos con toda la familia haciendo manualidades con toda la familia!

A 250Lex Partnership: Queer, Here, & Everywhere Reception - A reception and history talk about the exhibit.

Fri, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

New venue Eastside Branch

Join us from 5:30-7 for a reception celebrating the exhibit at Eastside.

After Hours Teen Takeover - Retro Game Night

Fri, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room

Explore the library after it closes with a variety of old school activities! Registration required.

Friends Book Cellar Book Sale - Bag Days

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

Central Library

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

Podcast Studio Skills Workshop

Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Podcast Studio,Production Studio,Video Editing Booth

In this hands-on workshop, build your podcast production skills with professional production tips using the equipment, spaces and software in the Northside Digital Studio.

Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Chair Yoga

Sat, Oct 25, 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!

Local Advocacy 101 - with CivicLex

Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join CivicLex to learn about creating change in your local government!

Saturday PaintLab for Kids - Peek-A-Boo Painting

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Never be afraid to paint over something! In this session, we'll explore how to create bold backgrounds with wild textures and vibrant colors -just like the artist Maria Carluccio. For ages 7- 12.

How Money Works - Short-Term and Long-Term Financial Strategies

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch

Join us for a financial literacy masterclass! Empower yourself by taking charge of your future!

Lego Club

Sat, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Make & Chill - Spooky Snow Globes

Sat, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Join us for our monthly teen drop-in DIY program! This month, we're getting into the Halloween spirit with spooky snow globe creepy crafts. (Materials provided while supplies last)

Bite Club - Deadly Delicious Edition

Sun, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sun, Oct 26, 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.

Sunday Classics - Something Wicked This Way Comes (PG)

Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly Sunday movie matinee

Author Talk and Book Signing - with Mike Holdren

Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon with Mike Holdren as he discusses his book, Herrington Lake - Kentucky's Marvel of Architecture, Waterpower & Nature.

History Talk - Lexington's Equine Hall of Fame

Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Join Becky Ryder, Director Emerita of the Keeneland Library, as she presents on Lexington's Equine Hall of Fame History.

Rescheduled

Sunday Stitching

Sun, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

New date Sunday, October 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch

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

Thriller! Face Painting

Sun, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Come get undead-ready for Lexington's annual Thriller! parade! Join us for zombie make up tutorials (and some less scary options) while supplies last! (Registration recommended, for teens and tweens)

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Oct 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 Social Time

Mon, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Mon, Oct 27, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Age-Appropriate Decision Making

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Boo Bash - Northside Branch

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

Northside Branch

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

Mon, Oct 27, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Learn to Paint

Mon, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

Mon, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Age-Appropriate Decision Making

Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Oct 28, 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

Library Social Hour - Make a Wax Sachet

Tue, Oct 28, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Cancelled

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

Tates Creek Branch

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

Library Social Hour - Decorate a Pumpkin

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join others in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Bat Science

Tue, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Bat Week! We will learn about bats with an Echolocation activity and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

The Winter Garden - with Glitter Green Thumb

Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

An in-detail lesson on building a cold proof garden structure that will protect your plants from a frost as well as what plants to grow in our area for moderate winter temps.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Oct 29, 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.

Cancelled

Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

Wed, Oct 29, 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.

Boo Bash - Tates Creek Branch

Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 29, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Crafternoon - Woven Potholders and Mug Rugs

Wed, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Wed, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Weave a potholder or mug rug using fabric loops and a loom.

After School Monster Mash

Wed, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

New venue Marksbury Family Branch

No tricks, only treats, at the Marksbury Family Branch while you craft, play, and have a scary good time! No registration required.

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

Wed, Oct 29, 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.

Cult Classics Book Club - Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

Wed, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Age-Appropriate Decision Making

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Thu, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

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

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Bat Science

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Bat Week! We will learn about bats with an Echolocation activity and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Kid's Spanish Conversation Group

Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Eastside Branch for a 4 week session of a Spanish conversation group!

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

Thu, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Oct 30, 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, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 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.

Boo Bash - Beaumont Branch

Fri, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Horror Murder Movie Club Halloween - The Beast With Five Fingers (PG)

Fri, Oct 31, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

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

Fri, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A fun murder mystery for Halloween

STEAM Lab Maker Station

Fri, Oct 31, 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.

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

Sat, Nov 01, 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.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Adult Crafternoon - Bedazzled Book Covers

Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Get crafty at Eastside!

Genealogy Workshop - presented by Daughters of the American Revolution

Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join this workshop to learn how to get started with your genealogy research, including what to look for and where, and getting past pitfalls and roadblocks that can occur.

Hooked on Books - Horror!

Sat, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Spanish Conversation Group - Practice Speaking Spanish

Sat, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Practice speaking Spanish and meet people and make new friends.

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

Sun, Nov 02, 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.

Author Talk & Book Signing - Alias Agnes by Elizabeth A. DeWolfe

Sun, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

The Notorious Tale of a Gilded Age Spy

Crafternoon - Woven Potholders and Mug Rugs

Sun, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Weave a potholder or mug rug using fabric loops and a loom.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Mon, Nov 03, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Cancelled

Mon, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Mon, Nov 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Decision Making

Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Tue, Nov 04, 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.

Teen Tuesday: Giant Board Games

Tue, Nov 04, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Tue, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

All of your favorite games, except bigger. Join us for a chill time of games and fun with friends!

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

Tue, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Tue, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Nov 05, 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.

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

Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills-Decision Making - Age-appropriate Decision Making

Wed, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

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

Wed, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

Wed, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Age-Appropriate Decision Making

Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on responsible age-appropriate decision making.

Dinovember Eggstravaganza

Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space,Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us for dinosaur themed activities and crafts. For Preschoolers

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Thu, Nov 06, 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!

Kid's Spanish Conversation Group

Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Eastside Branch for a 4 week session of a Spanish conversation group!

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

Thu, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Mystery Book Club - "Detective Aunty" by Uzma Jalaluddin

Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month! This month's pick is "Detective Aunty" by Uzma Jalaluddin.

Fri, Nov 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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.

Stuffed Pet Show!

Fri, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room,Story Area

Show off your stuffie! Create crafts for your favorite stuffed animal, then walk them through the judge's ring and agility course. Everyone wins a ribbon! For ages 2 and up. No registration required.

CivicLex: Local Advocacy 101

Fri, Nov 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:30am

Central Library - Meeting Room B

CivicLex is a non-profit strengthening civic health in Lexington by helping people become more informed, connected, and engaged in how our community works.

Open Studio - Clay Pinch Pot

Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Come and have fun playing with clay and learn about pinch pots technique.

How to Make a Music Video - A look behind the Lens

Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch

Learn how local videographer Archie Moore created a the music video "Go Big Blue" with hip-hop artist Tony Wavy. Learn practical tips on planning, filming, and editing your own videos.

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

Sat, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Chain Reaction Challenge - Create a Rube Goldberg Machine

Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Design a creative Rube Goldberg machine that completes a simple task in a fun and complicated way using a series of chain reactions. For Ages 8-17. Registration required

Civic Workshop with CivicLex - Local Advocacy 101

Sat, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

This workshop will help you understand the best practices for advocating for an issue in local government.

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

Sun, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Sun, Nov 09, 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.

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month

Sun, Nov 09, 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 Stitching

Sun, Nov 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

The Heart of the Turf: Racing's Black Pioneers

Sun, Nov 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join the Director of Keeneland Library, as she presents The Heart of the Turf, a Q&A that highlights the lives and careers of African American horsemen and women from the mid-1800s to today.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Baby Social Time

Mon, Nov 10, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Mon, Nov 10, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Making Friends

Mon, Nov 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Nov 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Mon, Nov 10, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Mon, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Mon, Nov 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Making Friends

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Tue, Nov 11, 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.

LexPubLib Plays: - SnapCircuits

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Tue, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out in the Flex Space after school! Each month will feature a STEAM project.

Eastside Book Club - Reading Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Tue, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

All are welcome whether you finished the book or not!

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

Tue, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Tue, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Nov 12, 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.

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

Wed, Nov 12, 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.

Paint with Paper

Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room

Create your own pulp paper artistic masterpiece. Please dress for mess! For ages 5 to 11. No reservations required.

Wed, Nov 12, 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.

Meet Local Author Mary Knight - with the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families

Wed, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Join local author Mary Knight for a discussion of her novel What the Seahorse Told Me. Recommended for ages 8+. No registration required. Copies of the book will be available while supplies last.

STEM & Stuff - Native American Shelters

Wed, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. We're recognizing Native American Heritage Month by building mini shelters! Registration recommended.

Wed, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Making Friends

Thu, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

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

Thu, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

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

Thu, Nov 13, 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!

Kid's Spanish Conversation Group

Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Eastside Branch for a 4 week session of a Spanish conversation group!

Geology Rocks!

Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Learn about rocks and minerals with hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 5-11. No registration required.

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

Thu, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Nov 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Nov 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.

Fri, Nov 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.

Intro to Genealogy

Fri, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Stop by the Beaumont Branch to learn the basics of genealogy, including how to navigate the library version of Ancestry.com.