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Learn Scrabble with #1 Ranked Scrabble Player Mack Meller
2023-09-23 14:30:00 2023-09-23 16:00:00 America/New_York Learn Scrabble with #1 Ranked Scrabble Player Mack Meller Stop by Beaumont to learn from the best, Mack Meller, #1 ranked Grandmaster of North America. Folks will have the opportunity to play Scrabble while Mack gives pointers about strategy and word play. Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Saturday, September 23
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-23 14:30:00 2023-09-23 16:00:00 America/New_York Learn Scrabble with #1 Ranked Scrabble Player Mack Meller Stop by Beaumont to learn from the best, Mack Meller, #1 ranked Grandmaster of North America. Folks will have the opportunity to play Scrabble while Mack gives pointers about strategy and word play. Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Beaumont Branch

Collaborative Learning Space

Stop by Beaumont to learn from the best, Mack Meller, #1 ranked Grandmaster of North America. Folks will have the opportunity to play Scrabble while Mack gives pointers about strategy and word play.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Families | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Gaming |

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Beaumont Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
Mon, Sep 16 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Beaumont Branch is located in Beaumont Centre off Harrodsburg Road near New Circle Road.

Upcoming Events

Baby Storytime
Tue, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 17, 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.
Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room,Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Discover the beauty of nature as the seasons change. We?ll do nature crafts, play outdoor games, and create chalk art.
Registration is now closed
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Sep 17, 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.
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Tue, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Ocean Cleanup Challenge
Tue, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about ocean pollution while we create devices that will cleanup an "ocean" in a tub. For Grades 3-12.
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
Teen Tuesday - Paint Party: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition
Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Come and celebrate Hispanic heritage month, we'll jam to our favorite Latine artist and try to recreate Adrian Hernandez AKA Ugly Primo's iconic album artwork for Un Verano SIn Ti.
Registration is now closed
Evening Storytime
Tue, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
Small Business Owner Spotlight - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Tue, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month featuring discussions and culinary work from a Puerto Rican woman-owned business.
Registration is now closed
"Family Stories" - Spanish-English Bilingual Family Literacy Workshop
Tue, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Literacy Workshop for Children (K-5) and their caregivers in collaboration with Fayette County Public Schools, Department of Family and Community Engagement.
Register
Early Bird Book Discussion Group - This month we discuss John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath
Wed, Sep 18, 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 may be the group for you.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 18, 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Preschoolers Explore Libraries
Wed, Sep 18, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about libraries with fun activities and lots of pretend play! Make your own pretend library card! For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. No registration required.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Wed, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your curiosity and creativity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! For Grades 3-12.
Discover: Mexico's Volcanoes
Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with science! We'll also discover legends about Mexico's volcanoes. For grades K-5. No reservations required.
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Sep 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.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Sep 18, 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.
"Guillermina's Story"/"La Historia de Guillermina" - Film Clips Screening and Discussion
Wed, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Bilingual Film Clips Screening and Discussion about an Adult English-Language Learner and her family.
Senior Social Hour - Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy
Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join other seniors in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 19, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 19, 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.
Explore: Messy Play!
Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Have fun with messy play for toddlers and preschoolers! Dress for mess!
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Sep 19, 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.
Preschool Art Start: Pablo Picasso with Paint and Playdough
Thu, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Preschoolers will create art with paint and playdough inspired by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Recommended for children age 3-5 and caregivers.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Sep 19, 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: Ocean Cleanup Challenge
Thu, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about ocean pollution while we create devices that will cleanup an "ocean" in a tub. For Grades 3-12.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Sep 19, 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.
Little Chef of the Month
Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Get ready to mix, bake, and enjoy delicious foods from around the world! This month we will learn how to pack our own lunches. Registration Required. For tweens (8-12).
Registration is now closed
Rope Runner
Thu, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Girls in 4th and 5th grade join us for a fun STEAM activity and make your own rope runner. Express your creativity and decorate your rope runner, while you learn about weights, balance, and more!
Fiber Happy Hour
Thu, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Sep 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Check Meowt Book Club - The Black Cat & Other Tales by Edgar Allan Poe
Thu, Sep 19, 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
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 19, 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.
Free GED Math Pre-Test Day with BCTC Adult Education
Fri, Sep 20, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Individuals, 19 years plus, can gauge their readiness and get a feel for the questions that they will encounter on the exam.
Register
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Sep 20, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Sep 20, 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.
Gallery Hop - Craig Kaviar Retrospective
Fri, Sep 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Gallery
Live music, trivia contest, food by Pasta Garage, and a new exhibit featuring the metal sculpture of Louisville artist Craig Kaviar.
Trivia Night
Fri, Sep 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Central Library Trivia IN 3D!
Forensics: The Science of Crime
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Provided by the Cincinnati Museum Center
Special Topics in Family History Research - Mining Chancery Court Records with Jessica Herrington
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Kentucky Court records are filled with invaluable history about our state's past, its inhabitants, and its events. Learn how to research Chancery or equity court records to learn details.
Best Practices for Preserving Family Media
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Join Alyssa Ollier from the Kentucky Historical Society for this workshop covering basic digitization and digital preservation.
Create! Sparkling Suncatchers
Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Make a beautiful suncatcher with sparkling beads and special beads that change color in the sun! Learn how those special beads work.
English Paper Piecing
Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to learn the hand quilting technique of English Paper Piecing.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Dungeons & Dragons
Forensics: The Science of Crime
Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Analyze human skull replicas to determine the sex and ethnicity of a fictional victim.
Kentucky Legends: Jean Ritchie - Kentucky Chautauqua
Sat, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Presented by Kentucky Humanities, Rachel Lee Rogers portrays Jean Ritchie. This program is part of Kentucky Legends, a series exploring our state's culture, history, and lore.
Black Voices Book Club
Sat, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
A book club dedicated to discussing books by black authors. Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Please contact asipple-mcgraw@lexpublib.org for a reserved library copy of the featured title.
Cancelled
Black Voices Book Club
Sat, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch
A book club dedicated to discussing books by black authors. Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Please contact asipple-mcgraw@lexpublib.org for a reserved library copy of the featured title.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch
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.
Disney Pin Trading Event
Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Disney Pin Trading Event--Let's do some more trading!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Sep 21, 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.
Chess Club
Sat, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area
Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for Chess Club! All are welcome! Beginners, prodigies and everyone in between! Learn strategies and build community!
Forensics - The Science of Crime
Sat, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Provided by the Cincinnati Museum Center
Classic Movie Series - Amores Perros
Sun, Sep 22, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Stop by Central for a screening of a classic movie in the Farish Theater for Hispanic Heritage Month!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Sep 22, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch
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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full
Adventures in DIY - Paw Print String Art
Sun, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Celebrate your furry friend by making string art dedicated to them!
Spot a Bird - Birdwatching at Eastside
Sun, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch
Walk the Eastside Campus as we observe our avian neighbors and those feathered friends just passing through. We will be meeting on the Porch at 2pm.
Not Too Old For Neverland Book Club: Adults Reading Kidlit
Sun, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Are you an adult who likes to read children's books? Together we will find that door to fairyland, ask interesting questions, and get to know some children's books.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Sep 23, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Sep 23, 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.
Make It Mondays - DIY Sticker Collage
Mon, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens.
Intermediate ESOL - English on the Small Screen
Mon, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
The title selected for September 24 is "How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water" by Angie Cruz.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 24, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 24, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Sep 24, 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.
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Tue, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Geometric Line Art
Tue, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore math with art! We will create colorful art using rulers and lines. For Grades 3-12.
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
TeenTuesday - Paint Your Own Cantarito de Barro
Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage month as we paint our own cantaritos de barro.
Laser Engraving Workshop
Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to learn about laser engraving and how to create designs to engrave. During this class we will create a design that will be engraved on custom wooden ink pens.
This event is full
Evening Storytime
Tue, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
Teen Craft: Guatemalan Worry Dolls
Tue, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making Guatemalan Worry Dolls!
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 25, 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Wed, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your curiosity and creativity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! For Grades 3-12.
Young English Learners Book Club
Wed, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join our Young English Learners Book Club! We'll read exciting picture books and have fun with activities based on the stories.
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Sep 25, 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.
Career Panel: Information Technology and Cybersecurity - Learn from professionals in these high-demand fields
Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Hear from expert practitioners in the highly sought after fields of Information Technology and Cybersecurity!
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - 3D Printing Class
Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to search, download and slice a design for the 3d printer! Acompáñenos para aprender a buscar, descargar y cortar un diseño para la impresora 3D.
Classic Movie Series - Sin Nombre
Wed, Sep 25, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Stop by Central for a screening of a classic movie in the Farish Theater for Hispanic Heritage Month!
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Sep 25, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 26, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 26, 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.
Let's Move: Hispanic Heritage
Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Hispanic Heritage Month for the little ones! Enjoy crafts, music, and other activities for toddlers and preschoolers.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Sep 26, 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.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Sep 26, 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!
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Thu, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Geometric Line Art
Thu, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore math with art! We will create colorful art using rulers and lines. For Grades 3-12.
Full STEAM Ahead: Artificial Heart
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by creating your own artificial heart, an invention of Argentinian surgeon, Domingo Liotta. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Create: Wacky Watercolors
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a process art program exploring how to combine watercolors with various materials to create unique pieces of art. Dress for mess! Recommended for ages 6-10.
Teen Zine Workshop - with Kaitlyn Hill
Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Learn how to craft your story through zines, with local romance author Kaitlyn Hill!
Adulting 101
Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Life doesn't come with instructions, but we can help! Whether you're new to living on your own or planning to leave the nest soon, come learn about different life skills at this series of workshops.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Sep 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Sep 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Informational: Construction Trades Learning Program - Interested in learning a skilled trade?
Thu, Sep 26, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Online Program - Online Program
Attend an informational meeting to learn more about the library's new self-paced online construction trades learning program. Application process will be discussed. Registration required.  
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Sep 27, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Sep 27, 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.
Design and Branding Decoded with Octane Design Studio
Sat, Sep 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Join Danielle of Octane Design Studios as they explore some of their favorite marketing and branding projects to help you crack the code on your next digital marketing design project.
Chair Yoga
Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
Genealogy Club - Dawes Rolls
Sat, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
A brief introduction to Native American research
Lego Club
Sat, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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. For Grades 3-12
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Sep 28, 1:30pm - 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.
Family STEAM Time
Sat, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy a story followed by hands-on STEAM activities. For families with children ages 4 and up. No registration required.
Teen Cyanotype Workshop
Sat, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside - Porch
Join us for a teen cyanotype workshop! Teen Patrons (and young adults) can come and learn about the cyanotype photography process while making their own print to take home! *registration required*
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Sep 28, 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! - Medieval Stained Glass
Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Join us each month to learn about a new artist or art form, then create a unique work inspired by their style (with a touch of your own!)
Cancelled
Switch It Up Saturday
Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
Happy TeenTober! Vibe in the Tates Creek teen area and play video games!
Pop Up Court - with Grand Success Academy
Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
Work with the Talented Minds group to hone your mental toughness and ball with trained athletes!
HallowSTEAM: Glow Science Experiments
Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create glow in the dark bouncy balls and lava lamps! For Grades 3-12. Registration required. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Sep 29, 1:30pm - 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full
LGBTQ+ Board Game Club - A welcoming and inclusive space for gaming
Sun, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
LGBTQ+ Board game club meeting
Bite Club: A Cookbook Club
Sun, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Bite Club: A Cookbook Club
Adventures in DIY - Cooking Demonstration: Crafting The Perfect Spring Rolls
Sun, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Demonstration of making spring rolls from start to finish.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Sep 30, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Sep 30, 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.
Let's Move: Play-Doh Party
Mon, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us for our Play-Doh Party! Kids of all ages can enjoy free sculpting, creating Play-Doh food, and molding animals.
Discover: Guatemala and Worry Dolls
Mon, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with folk art.
Let's Create Sikus! - Pan flute creations originating in the Andes!
Mon, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by creating Siku pan flues and discover Andean art, culture and music!
Discover: Guatemala
Mon, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting Guatemala, exploring the ruins, and learning some Guatemalan crafts. For grades K-5. No reservations required.
HallowSTEAM: Glow Painting
Mon, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM lab to make glowing paint masterpieces under black lights! For grades 3-12. Registration required. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
Learn To Paint
Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos. Paints, brushes, and canvas will be provided.
This event is full
Intermediate ESOL - English on the Small Screen
Mon, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.
Informational: Construction Trades Learning Program - Interested in learning a skilled trade?
Mon, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Attend an informational meeting to learn more about the library's new self-paced online construction trades learning program. Application process will be discussed. Registration required.  
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 01, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Oct 01, 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.
Escape From Crystal Cove! - Murder Mystery Escape Room
Tue, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Calling all Scooby Doo fans! This TeenTober you can help the Scooby gang solve their latest case! Registration required.
Baby University - Book Club and Social Hour
Tue, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us as we read Splish, Splash, Baby by Karen Katz and discuss bath time and how to make it fun and safe.
TeenTober Nature Art Contest - with Fayette County Conservation District
Tue, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Want to see your art in print?
Spooky Dioramas
Tue, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Join us to kick off fall break and TeenTober to build a spoooooky diorama! (registration required, for teens and tweens)
HallowSTEAM: Glow Slime
Tue, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create glow in the dark slime! For Grades 3-12. Registration required. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
TeenTuesday - Super Smash Bros Tournament
Tue, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Choose your favorite character and join us for friendly competition for our first Super Smash Bros tournament during TeenTober.There will be prizes.
Eastside Book Club
Tue, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss Artemis by Andy Weir!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Oct 02, 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.
Create: Paper Pumpkins
Wed, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Just in time for fall, make a paper pumpkin, two different ways. Unleash your creativity!
Cancelled
Somos Heroes
Wed, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
'Somos Heroes' is an animation workshop focused on teaching Spanish-speaking and bilingual teens the basics of animation, character design, and story telling. Registration required.
HallowSTEAM: Light Painting Photography
Wed, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to celebrate Teentober by exploring light painting photography. We'll use long exposure and lights to create photos with glowing messages & designs! For Grades 6-12. Registration Required.
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 02, 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.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Wed, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 03, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 03, 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.
Mean Girls Double Feature
Thu, Oct 03, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
"On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was." Celebrate TeenTober with a Mean Girls Double Feature! Mean Girls (2004) at 12:30 Mean Girls (2024) at 2:30
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Oct 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 the equipment available.
Let's Play - Giant Board Games
Thu, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Tempur Sealy Children?s Discovery Zone
Play giant versions of the board games you love. Recommended for grades K-5. No registration required.
Family Movie Afternoon: Lego Batman!
Thu, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come play with Legos while we watch The Lego Batman Movie. Superhero costumes encouraged! For families. No registration required.
Sensory Friendly Watch & Play: Cars
Thu, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Enjoy watching "Cars" with dimmed lights, a comfortable volume, and PLENTY of sensory toys! Open to anyone who has difficulty with a traditional movie viewing atmosphere.
Rescheduled
Teen Zine Workshop - with Kaitlyn Hill
Thu, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, September 26, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch
Learn how to craft your story through zines, with local romance author Kaitlyn Hill!
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Mystery Community
Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! This month's pick is "How To Solve Your Own Murder" by Kristen Perrin.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Preschool Coder Time - Technology Petting Zoo
Fri, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Introduce computational thinking and free coding resources to kids during our preschool Coder Time.
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Oct 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.
TeenTober Renaissance Faire
Fri, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Children's Program Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Come one, come all to a Renaissance Faire at the library!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Fri, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Reference Area
Drop off your old puzzles at the Central Branch to receive a ticket to swap with a new one on October 5th! One ticket for each puzzle received!
Nurturing Creativity Workshop with Jenny Leigh Hodgins
Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Explore the keys to nurturing creativity with author Jenny Leigh Hodgins as she engages in hands-on activities to spark your creative flow and sign copies of her latest books.
Preschoolers Explore: Latine Artists
Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your preschooler while they explore different art mediums and make their own art inspired by famous Latine Artists. No registration required. Dress for mess.
Explore: Sensory Social Time
Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Sensory play and social time designed to be inclusive, autism friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children who have a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch
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.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Ages 11 & up.
Hooked on Books- Books about Books
Sat, Oct 05, 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. Stop by to discuss your recent read and get recommendations in new genres.
Chess Club
Sat, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area
Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for Chess Club! All are welcome! Beginners, prodigies and everyone in between! Learn strategies and build community!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Oct 06, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch
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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
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 English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Oct 07, 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.
Somos Heroes
Mon, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
'Somos Heroes' is an animation workshop focused on teaching Spanish-speaking and bilingual teens the basics of animation, character design, and story telling. Registration required.
U.S. Citizenship Class
Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
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.
TeenTober: Giant Clue
Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Immerse yourself in the classic mystery game!
Intermediate ESOL - English on the Small Screen
Mon, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Beaumont Book Discussion Group
Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us on October 8 to discuss the first half of Abraham Verghese's "The Covenant of Water."
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 08, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Oct 08, 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.
Fall Cricut Workshop - Heat-Transfer Tote Bags
Tue, Oct 08, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an extra spooky Cricut class.
This event is full
STEAM Lab Drop In: Glow in the Dark Perler Beads
Tue, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab make glow in the dark perler beads creations! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
Discover Illusions
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about and create your own optical illusions and see if you can master the impossible! For grades K-5. No reservations required.
Teen Tuesday - Capoeira
Tue, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning some basic capoeira moves and music led by Professor Charuto of Volta por Cima.
LPL Digital Resources Workshop
Tue, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
An introduction to the various digital resources offered by the Lexington Public Library, from our eLibrary to online databases!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Oct 09, 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.
Somos Heroes
Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
'Somos Heroes' is an animation workshop focused on teaching Spanish-speaking and bilingual teens the basics of animation, character design, and story telling. Registration required.
Let's Make: Alebrijes Hand Puppets
Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making Alebrijes-inspired hand puppets!
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Wed, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we?ll provide the supplies! For Grades 3-12.
Rescheduled
Full STEAM Ahead - Spa Science
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Make your own fizzy bath products, and learn the science behind them. Recommended for ages 6-12. Dress for mess. No reservations required.
Let's Read - Last Stop on Market Street
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an award-winning picture book by a Mexican-American author. Then do activities based on the book. For grades K-5. No registration required.
Tween Academy with UK 4-H Youth Development - Careers in Communications and Expressive Arts
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us for Tween Academy, our monthly program!
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 09, 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.
Open Mic Night - featuring Katerina Stoykova
Wed, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Share your poetry, spoken word and more! Content should be appropriate for teens and adults and limited to 3-4 minutes.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Adventures in DIY - Hip Hop Snack and Paint
Wed, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Snack and Paint
Registration opens Wednesday, September 25 2024 at 9:00am
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 10, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 10, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Oct 10, 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.
Homeschool STEAM
Thu, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Grades 3-12
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Spanish Movies for All Ages
Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
All ages film series, featuring kid-friendly animated films in Spanish. Spanish learning activities provided. Registration is not required.
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Glow in the Dark Perler Beads
Thu, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab make glow in the dark perler beads creations! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
Create a Pumpkin Plushie
Thu, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Have sew much fun creating a pumpkin plushie that is made using basic sewing techniques. Recommended for 8 to12 year-olds. No registration required. While supplies last.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Thu, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Jazz at the Library
Thu, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL-English Conversation Group
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Makerspace Open Studio
Fri, Oct 11, 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.
Create: Open Studio - Hispanic Heritage Month: Wifredo Lam
Sat, Oct 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Not an artist? Not a problem! We provide the art supplies, you provide the creativity during this open art program.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Oct 12, 1:30pm - 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.
Horror Murder Movie Club - Ernest Scared Stupid
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Hey Vern!
Reading Rainbow: Teen & Tween Storytime - All About Music!
Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Happy TeenTober! Oh, the nostalgia! We're introducing Reading Rainbow, remixed for teens and tweens! Join us for a unique and retro experience! This session will be about all things music!
Cozy Cottagecore Book Club
Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
If you are an enthusiast of reading anything cozy, charming, whimsical, heartwarming and cottagecore - then this is a club for you! For adults.
Teen STEAM: Cryptid Creations
Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Teentober by creating cryptids! We will explore cryptids & create a mini Mothman with light up eyes. For grades 6-12. Registration Recommended
Cancelled
Spooky Movie Double Feature
Sun, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch
Halloween is fast approaching so let's enjoy some (Movie) frights!
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Oct 13, 1:30pm - 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes
Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Classic Movie Series - Pan's Labyrinth
Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Stop by Central for a screening of a classic movie in the Farish Theater for Hispanic Heritage Month!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Hand-sew a quilt block each month.
Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple Cathedral Windows quilt. Fabric and sewing tools provided while supplies last.
This event is full
Queer Car Workshop
Sun, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ people to teach one another about basic car mechanics!
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Oct 14, 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.
Somos Heroes
Mon, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
'Somos Heroes' is an animation workshop focused on teaching Spanish-speaking and bilingual teens the basics of animation, character design, and story telling. Registration required.
U.S. Citizenship Class
Mon, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
Intermediate ESOL - English on the Small Screen
Mon, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.
Adventures in DIY - Potion Party
Mon, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Indulge in a spooky spa experience by creating your very own shower melts, bath salts, and sugar scrubs.
Registration opens Monday, October 7 2024 at 9:00am
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 15, 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.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Oct 15, 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.
Tween & Teen Clubhouse
Tue, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Looking for a place to do your homework? Want to hang out with friends or make new ones? Join us at the Tween & Teen Clubhouse after school!
STEAM Lab Drop In: Bones & Beyond - Exploring the Skeletal System
Tue, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab explore and learn about bones with hands-on activities! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
Teen Tuesday - VR Fright Night
Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room,Teen Treehouse
Lets face our fears with Virtual Reality headsets and and play a little beat saber this TeenTober!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
Teen Bad Art Night
Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Come to the Northside Branch this TeenTober for Bad Art Night! We'll listen to music and try to make the worst art we can!
Early Bird Book Discussion Group - This month we will continue discussion about Grapes of Wrath
Wed, Oct 16, 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 may be the group for you.
ESOL English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
Explore: Sensory Friendly Play
Wed, Oct 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Sensory play, crafts, & more based on "Five Little Pumpkins." This is designed to be inclusive, autism friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children who have a developmental age of 2-8 years.
Somos Heroes
Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
'Somos Heroes' is an animation workshop focused on teaching Spanish-speaking and bilingual teens the basics of animation, character design, and story telling. Registration required.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Wed, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and ingenuity. You bring your imagination, we?ll provide the supplies! For Grades 3-12.
Full STEAM Ahead - Spa Science
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Make your own fizzy bath products, and learn the science behind them. Recommended for ages 6-12. Dress for mess. No reservations required.
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
Senior Social Hour - Fall Craft
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Join other seniors in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
Makerspace Open Studio
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
Preschoolers Explore: Halloween Mad Science
Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Children and caregivers will explore fun science concepts together with hands on activities including pumpkin volcanoes, floating ghosts, and more. Recommended for children age 3-5 with caregiver.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Oct 17, 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 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab explore and learn about bones with hands-on activities! For Grades 3-12. (A HallowSTEAM and Teentober program)
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This event is full
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Check Meowt Book Club - The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
Registration opens Thursday, September 19 2024 at 9:00am
Southland Jamboree - Mash Grass
Thu, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April. December's performance rescheduled to December 5.
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