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Community Reads Book Discussion

The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
2023-10-18 17:00:00 2023-10-18 18:00:00 America/New_York Community Reads Book Discussion This program is part of Undesign the Redline. Central Library - Meeting Room B

Wednesday, October 18
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-18 17:00:00 2023-10-18 18:00:00 America/New_York Community Reads Book Discussion This program is part of Undesign the Redline. Central Library - Meeting Room B

Central Library

Meeting Room B

This program is part of Undesign the Redline.

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. Registration begins September 18.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Writing & Authors |

TAGS: | Undesign the Redline |

Central Library
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
Mon, Dec 04 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Central Library is located on East Main Street in downtown Lexington next to Phoenix Park.

Upcoming Events

Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Destination Kindergarten - Gingerbread
Tue, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
LPL After School
Tue, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Tue, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
STEAM Lab Drop In: Paper Circuit Holiday Cards
Tue, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a holiday card that lights up! For Grades 3-12.
Tissue Paper Lanterns
Tue, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Make a votive lantern with a stained glass effect using tissue paper and a glass jar.
Fanfiction Writing Workshop
Tue, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Learn and develop fanfiction writing skills.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Tue, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Practice reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. For kindergarten through middle school. No registration required.
Eastside Book Club
Tue, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss December's book: "Mother Daughter Murder Night" by Nina Simon! Coffee, tea, and hot cocoa will be available!
Canceled
ESOL English Classes
Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
November 27 is the last class before the move to Marksbury. Classes will resume in February of 2024. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 06, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 06, 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.
Un-Assigned Reading: Homeschool Book Club
Wed, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
This month, we will be finishing our discussion on "Stinetinglers 2: 10 More NEW Stories by the Master of Scary Tales" by R.L. Stine!
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
LPL After School
Wed, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Wed, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Crafternoon: Tissue Paper Suncatchers
Wed, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Add a little brightness to your winter days! These tissue paper suncatchers have a vivid stained glass effect. While supplies last.
KRM Citizenship Class - CANCELLED
Wed, Dec 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Classes will resume at Marksbury Family Branch in February 2024
ESOL - English Conversation group
Wed, Dec 06, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every other week.  This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English.  Speakers of all levels are welcome. We have a new topic for every meeting.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Destination Kindergarten - Gingerbread
Thu, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
Let's Move: Baby and Toddler Winter Formal
Thu, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Dress your best and come dance, play, and sing with your little ones! Dress up is encouraged but not required.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.
LPL After School
Thu, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Thu, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
STEAM Lab Drop In: Paper Circuit Holiday Cards
Thu, Dec 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a holiday card that lights up! For Grades 3-12.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Dec 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
The Mystery Community: A Book Club
Thu, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! Light refreshments provided; for adults. This month's pick is The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer.
Southland Jamboree - Blue Eagle Band
Thu, Dec 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Live bluegrass the third Thursday of every month, October through April. December's concert, moved to December 7, will feature Blue Eagle Band.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills. 
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Dec 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Dec 08, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
LPL After School
Fri, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Fri, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Let's Play: Family Minute to Win it
Fri, Dec 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
The timer is ready and your family has one minute to complete each task! Join us for friendly competition and test out your skills. Recommended for families with children ages 6+.
Art Club - Printmaking
Sat, Dec 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
December focus is Printmaking. Recommend for 5-12 years old, dress for mess please.
STEAM Lab: Lego Robotics
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create lego robotics and experiment with block coding! For Grades 3-12. Registration is Required.
Holiday family portrait day - Holiday family portrait day
Sat, Dec 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Dress in your favorite Holiday seasonal wear for a free family photo at the Northside Library. Perfect for gifts or cards!
Kid's Cafe
Sat, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
Kids Cafe
Sat, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Village Branch
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
Crafternoon: Tissue Paper Suncatchers
Sat, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Add a little brightness to your winter days! These tissue paper suncatchers have a vivid stained glass effect. While supplies last.
International Movie Club - Shaolin Soccer
Sun, Dec 10, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join us in watching John Chow's kung fu classic, Shaolin Soccer.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Canceled
ESOL English Classes
Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
November 27 is the last class before the move to Marksbury. Classes will resume in February of 2024. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Dec 11, 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.
FCPS Preschool Classroom On Wheels
Mon, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Northside Branch
Explore the Fayette County Public Schools Preschool Classroom On Wheels in the parking lot after Storytime!
LPL After School
Mon, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Mon, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Teen Advisory Board - December
Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch
Interested in helping to shape the future of the library while earning volunteer credits? Want to be able to give your feedback, and see it set into motion? Join our Teen Advisory Board!
KRM Free Citizenship Class
Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.
Intermediate Cricut Class
Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us for this intermediate Cricut Class where we will learn how to layer vinyl on acrylic disks, to make an ornament, keychain or wall hanging. Ages 13+ Registration is Required
This event is full
Family Pajama Party!
Mon, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Wear your comfiest pajamas and drop by for an evening of cozy activities, with a bedtime story to end the night! For families. No registration required.
Design a Holiday Card
Mon, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
In this hands-on workshop, learn how to design a holiday card using the Digital Studio software.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 12, 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.
Beaumont Book Discussion Group
Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Due to ongoing construction to Beaumont's small meeting room the group will be meeting offsite. Please email kpollock@lexpublib.org for directions.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 12, 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.
Destination Kindergarten - Dinosaurs
Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
STEAM Lab: Homeschool STEAM
Tue, Dec 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Grades 3-12.
LPL After School
Tue, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Tue, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
STEAM Lab Drop In: Snowflake Art
Tue, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about snowflakes and make an art piece! For Grades 3-12.
Homeowner's Insurance Winter Check-up
Tue, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about the most common winter claims and if your policy covers them. What language should you use when making a claim? Get recommendations on what coverage to add or drop. Bring your policy along
Canceled
ESOL English Classes
Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
November 27 is the last class before the move to Marksbury. Classes will resume in February of 2024. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 13, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
LPL After School
Wed, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Wed, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Open Mic Night featuring Maurice Manning
Wed, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Share your poetry, spoken word and more on the 2nd Wednesday of every other month. Content should be appropriate for teens and adults and limited to 3-4 minutes. Don't miss Maurice Manning!
KRM Citizenship Class -- CANCELLED
Wed, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Classes will resume at Marksbury Family Branch in February 2024.
LGB+Tea Reader's Club
Wed, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
LGB+Tea is our teen-only LGBTQ+ book club.
ESOL - English Conversation group
Wed, Dec 13, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every other week.  This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English.  Speakers of all levels are welcome. We have a new topic for every meeting.
Blue Grass True Crime Book Club - Murder in Old Kentucky
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
Keep warm with dark tales
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Destination Kindergarten: Gingerbread
Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.
LPL After School
Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
STEAM Lab Drop In: Snowflake Art
Thu, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about snowflakes and make an art piece! For Grades 3-12.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Thu, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Zine Club
Thu, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
Bring your own zine project or just an idea! We will have a variety of supplies and templates available so you can make your zine.  Makerspace at Eastside Ages 13 +  All skill levels welcome
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Dec 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Canceled
Sweet & Spicy Romance Book Club
Thu, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Village Branch
Sweet & Spicy Romance Book Club will return in the Marksbury Family Branch. New date to be determined.
Jazz at the Library
Thu, Dec 14, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz on the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Dec 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills. 
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Dec 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Dec 15, 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.
FCPS Preschool Classroom On Wheels
Fri, Dec 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Village Branch
Children can explore the FCPS Preschool Classroom On Wheels in the parking lot following storytime and engage with developmentally appropriate materials, books, and activities. Come join the fun!
Bead Art - Making Beaded Jewelry
Fri, Dec 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch
Come and make beaded jewelry as a gift for yourself or a loved one!
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
LPL After School
Fri, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Fri, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Make A Vision Board
Fri, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch
Come create a vision board with us and manifest your dream year! Please register.
Rescheduled
Camp Half-Blood
Fri, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Friday, December 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tates Creek Branch
Test your might like a demi-god!
Holiday Ornament Painting Program
Fri, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Decorate an ornament for the holidays
Camp Half-Blood
Fri, Dec 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room,Flexible Space
Test your might like a demi-god!
Destination Kindergarten - Gingerbread
Sat, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
BreakBeatCode Hackathon - featuring Supernatural, the GOAT of freestyle hip hop
Sat, Dec 16, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Northside Branch
BreakBeatCode teaches students and future leaders to code, collaborate and create, by bringing together professionals in the music and tech industries, including rappers, producers, singers & more.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
DIY Holiday Halo Crown Workshop
Sat, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join us at the Northside library for an enchanting DIY Holiday Halo Crown Workshop, where you will craft your very own headband masterpiece.
This event is full
Makerspace Open Studio
Sat, Dec 16, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
Horror Murder Movie Club - Gremlins
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
What are you getting for Christmas?
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Kid's Cafe
Sat, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
Kids Cafe
Sat, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Village Branch
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
Makerspace Open Studio
Sun, Dec 17, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
Rescheduled
Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers
Sun, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Saturday, December 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
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
Sun, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Queer Car Workshop
Sun, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ people to teach one another about basic car mechanics!
Canceled
ESOL English Classes
Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
November 27 is the last class before the move to Marksbury. Classes will resume in February of 2024. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Dec 18, 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.
Preschool Art Start: Cotton Ball Art
Mon, Dec 18, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Budding preschool artists and their caregivers can explore art using a variety of materials and styles. Please dress for a messy time. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Classic Literature Film Series - Jane Austen Double Feature
Mon, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Happy (late) Birthday Jane Austen - Dec. 16, 1775! Stop by Central to watch two of Jane's classic stories on the big screen.
LPL After School
Mon, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Mon, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Discover: Forts
Mon, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Use different materials and your imagination to build the fort of your dreams! Recommended for ages 6-12.
KRM Free Citizenship Class
Mon, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 19, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 19, 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
LPL After School
Tue, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Tue, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Teen Open Gaming
Tue, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Game Room
An open gaming session where teens can explore experiences and games on the Oculus VR, or play some games on the Nintendo switch.
Early Bird Book Group - Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Wed, Dec 20, 9:30am - 10:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
This group is for anyone and everyone interested in reading and talking about it. If you've been wanting to join a book group, but not sure how find one; this is the group for you.
Canceled
ESOL English Classes
Wed, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
November 27 is the last class before the move to Marksbury. Classes will resume in February of 2024. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 20, 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.
Lexington Original Viola Ensemble - Holiday Tunes
Wed, Dec 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Atrium
The Lexington Original Viola Ensemble returns to play favorite holiday tunes.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
beTWEEN Screens: Winter Break
Wed, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy screen-free fun!
STEAM Lab: Egg Drop
Wed, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a structure that will keep an egg from breaking when dropped from the fifth floor of the library! For Grades 3-12. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 6 2023 at 9:00am
Canceled
Classical Music Sunday
Wed, Dec 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library
Live classical music the third Sunday of every month, August through April.
LPL After School
Wed, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Wed, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Heartstopper Vol. 5 Party!
Wed, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Heartstopper volume 5 is out - and we want to celebrate!
Adventures With Snow Gran
Wed, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come meet the author of "Stella the Snowgran!"
KRM Citizenship Class - CANCELLED
Wed, Dec 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Classes will resume at Marksbury Family Branch in February 2024.
ESOL - English Conversation group
Wed, Dec 20, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every other week.  This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English.  Speakers of all levels are welcome. We have a new topic for every meeting.
Tates Creek Writing Workshop
Wed, Dec 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
A monthly writing workshop
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 21, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.
STEAM Lab: Minecraft Winter Creations
Thu, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to make winter creations with Minecraft! For Grades 3-12. Registration is Required.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 6 2023 at 9:00am
Teen Holiday Cupcake & Craft
Thu, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
It's Winter Break! Come in and make a holiday wreath & have a gourmet cupcake while watching a holiday movie! (registration required)
LPL After School
Thu, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Thu, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Ages 11 & up.
Fiber Happy Hour
Thu, Dec 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
Bring your own project or just an idea! All fiber crafts are encouraged to join, including knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, weaving, needlepoint, cross-stitch, punch needle, and more. Located at the Makerspace at Eastside Ages 13+ All skill levels welcome.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Dec 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Rescheduled
Southland Jamboree - Blue Eagle Band
Thu, Dec 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Thursday, December 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Live bluegrass the third Thursday of every month, October through April. December's concert, moved to December 7, will feature Blue Eagle Band.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Dec 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Dec 22, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
Lego Day
Fri, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Join us in the Children's Department for a day of Lego fun! We will build with Lego starting at 2PM and at 3PM we will go downstairs to the Farish Theater to watch The Lego Movie! For grades K-12.
Solstice Tarot - for teens & young adults
Fri, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eastside - Teen Space
Read your Tarot for the New Year!
LPL After School
Fri, Dec 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Fri, Dec 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers
Sat, Dec 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Medium 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.
July 4th in December Grateful Dance Party
Sat, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Dig your tie-dyes and flowy skirts out of the attic. Get ready to dance along with the Grateful Dead at this family friendly party.
Kid's Cafe
Sat, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
Kids Cafe
Sat, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Village Branch
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
Paws to Read - Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, Dec 23, 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.
Art Attack! - Printmaking
Sat, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Join us to learn about a new artist or art form every month, and create a unique work inspired by their style (with a touch of your own!). This month: block printing
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 26, 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Dec 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Destination Kindergarten - Dinosaurs
Tue, Dec 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch
Preschoolers and their caregivers can participate in a variety of self-directed themed activities to get them on the path to school readiness. For ages 3 to 5.
LPL After School
Tue, Dec 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Tue, Dec 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Canceled
ESOL English Classes
Wed, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Branch
November 27 is the last class before the move to Marksbury. Classes will resume in February of 2024. Classes are free to everyone. Registration is not required.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Dec 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 27, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
beTWEEN Screens: Winter Break
Wed, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy screen-free fun!
New Year Around the World
Wed, Dec 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D,Children's Department Play Space
Join us as we ring in the New Year with celebrations inspired by traditions worldwide, including balloon drops!
LPL After School
Wed, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Wed, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
KRM Citizenship Class - CANCELLED
Wed, Dec 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Village Branch - Meeting Room
Classes will resume at Marksbury Family Branch in February 2024.
ESOL - English Conversation group
Wed, Dec 27, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every other week.  This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English.  Speakers of all levels are welcome. We have a new topic for every meeting.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.
KidsArt4Hearts - Learning Heart Health together with a Fun STEAM project
Thu, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library
Join us in the Room D for origami activities to learn about heart health with the Central KY American Heart Association.
LPL After School
Thu, Dec 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Thu, Dec 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Teen Glow Paint Party
Thu, Dec 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Teens and tweens can drop into the Beaumont Branch to take part in our Glow Paint Party! Participants will be able to create works of art using neon paints in a blacklit room! No registration required
Explore: Yoga and Mindfulness
Thu, Dec 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
This program is an exploration of mindfulness designed for ages 6-12. Join us for yoga before learning mindful techniques to help your body and mind to cope with stress. Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, December 14 2023 at 9:00am
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Thu, Dec 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Dec 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Dec 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Dec 29, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
Gingerbread Man Dioramas
Fri, Dec 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Build a holiday season diorama with Gingerbread people!
LPL After School
Fri, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
LPL After School
Fri, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Gather Round the Radio!
Fri, Dec 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Gather Round the Radio at Eastside on the Last Friday of the month as we will listen to broadcasts from the Golden Age of Radio!
Escape from Freddy Fazbear's Pizza: FNAF Escape Room
Fri, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
For middle and high schoolers. Try and escape Freddy Fazbear's Pizza before the clock runs out! Based on the popular Five Nights at Freddy's franchise.
Sensory Social Time
Sat, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Sensory play and social time designed to be inclusive, autism friendly, and fun for everyone! ALL children ages 2-5 are welcome!
Family Noon Year's Eve Party
Sat, Dec 30, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Children and caregivers celebrate New Year's Eve with with a dance party, a countdown, balloons, and more. Quiet sensory room provided.
Kid's Cafe
Sat, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
Kids Cafe
Sat, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Village Branch
Youth and their caregivers can enjoy self-directed enrichment activities like reading, board games, arts, crafts, and more! Snacks provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Dec 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jan 01, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch
Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jan 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Beaumont Book Discussion Group
Tue, Jan 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
The book selected for January 2 is "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
LPL After School
Tue, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jan 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Canceled
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jan 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jan 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Story Area
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more. Or bring your own project to work on in the space.  Visit lexpublib.org/makerspace for more details on equipment available.
beTWEEN Screens: Winter Break
Wed, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy screen-free fun!
LPL After School
Wed, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
New Year's - Vision Boards
Wed, Jan 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Happy New Year! Start 2024 out right by creating your own vision board at the library.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more. Or bring your own project to work on in the space.  Visit lexpublib.org/makerspace for more details on the equipment available.
LPL After School
Thu, Jan 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Branch - Open Seating
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
The Mystery Community
Thu, Jan 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club!
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