Paws to Read

Beaumont Book Discussion Group

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

Central Library

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

The book selected for November 28 is "Lucy by the Sea" by Elizabeth Strout.

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Nov 28, 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.

Tue, Nov 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.

STEAM Lab Drop In: 3D Printing & Design

Tue, Nov 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.

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore 3D printing and design! We will make a 3D creation and explore 3D designing with Tinkercad. For Grades 3-12.

Teen Craft: Perler Beads

Tue, Nov 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Make a unique perler bead creation using a provided template or your own creative design!

Grief Awareness Hangout - Collaborative Gaming w/ Lasers & Feelings

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

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Meet with KCGCF staff, and learn about games designed to connect with your emotions.

Canceled

Wed, Nov 29, 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.

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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

Central Library

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

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Nov 29, 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.

Wed, Nov 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.

KRM Citizenship Class -- CANCELLED

Wed, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Classes will resume at Marksbury Family Branch in February 2024

Tates Creek Writing Workshop

Wed, Nov 29, 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.

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

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

A monthly writing workshop

Discover: Picture Book Month - Story Party for Preschoolers

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

Central Library

Curl up with your favorite bear (or other stuffed friend) and a snack to watch animated stories or listen to the authors reading their own books.

Baby and Toddler Art Start: Messy Art

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Budding artists will create works of art using a variety of art supplies. Dress for mess. For ages 0-36 months.

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Destination Kindergarten: Dinosaurs

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Thu, Nov 30, 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.

Thu, Nov 30, 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.

Thu, Nov 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

STEAM Lab Drop In: 3D Printing & Design

Thu, Nov 30, 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.

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore 3D printing and design! We will make a 3D creation and explore 3D designing with Tinkercad. For Grades 3-12.

Let's Create: Dinosaurs

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

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Make a dinosaur terrarium and dinosaur fossils. For grades K-5. No registration required. While supplies last.

The Twelve Dates of Christmas - Presented by Ingénueity Unlimited

Thu, Nov 30, 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

Thu, Nov 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library

A hilarious and heartwarming one-woman play by Ginna Hoben.

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Dec 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.

ESOL-English Conversation Group

Fri, Dec 01, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Fri, Dec 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Disfrute de libros, música y actividades que promueven la preparación para la escuela. Enjoy books, music, and activities that promote school readiness.

Fri, Dec 01, 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.

Fri, Dec 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Dec 01, 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.

Fri, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

Fix-It Fridays - Soldering

Fri, Dec 01, 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.

Fri, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Get dirty, and learn how to fix anything!

Paws to Read - Read to a Therapy Dog

Fri, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont 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. No registration required.

Canceled

The Twelve Dates of Christmas - Presented by Ingénueity Unlimited

Fri, Dec 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library

A hilarious and heartwarming one-woman play by Ginna Hoben.

Holiday Craft & Cookie

Sat, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Come make a holiday craft, have some snacks and find a good spot in the building to watch the Lexington downtown Christmas parade. Saturday, December 2nd, 10-11 am while supplies last, for families.

3D Printed Holiday Ornaments

Sat, Dec 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

3D Print and paint a holiday ornament!

This event is full

Christmas Stories with Miss Kentucky

Sat, Dec 02, 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.

Sat, Dec 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Miss Kentucky will read Llama Llama Holiday Drama by Anna Dewdney after the parade!

Make a Button Ornament Workshop

Sat, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Use your creativity to make a beautiful ornament or wall hanging out of buttons. We will provide supplies for many types of seasonal ornaments or wall hangings, whatever a person may celebrate.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Dec 02, 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.

Sat, Dec 02, 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.

Sat, Dec 02, 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.

The Twelve Dates of Christmas - Presented by Ingénueity Unlimited

Sat, Dec 02, 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.

Canceled

Sat, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library

A hilarious and heartwarming one-woman play by Ginna Hoben.

Sun, Dec 03, 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.

The Twelve Dates of Christmas - Presented by Ingénueity Unlimited

Sun, Dec 03, 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.

Tape Resist Painting

Sun, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Create a unique painting using a masking tape resist technique.

Canceled

Sun, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library

A hilarious and heartwarming one-woman play by Ginna Hoben.

Canceled

Mon, Dec 04, 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.

Mon, Dec 04, 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.

Destination Kindergarten: Gingerbread

Mon, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Mon, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont 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.

Intermediate Cricut Class

Mon, Dec 04, 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.

Sensory Social Time

Mon, Dec 04, 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!

Mon, Dec 04, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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

Classic Literature Film Series - Louisa May Alcott - Little Women Double Feature

Mon, Dec 04, 2:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Happy (late) Birthday Louisa May Alcott - Nov. 29, 1832! Stop by Central for a free screening of Little Women - we will show the 2019 version at 2:30 PM and the 1994 version at 5:00 PM.

Mon, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.

KRM Free Citizenship Class

Mon, Dec 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.

Mon, Dec 04, 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.

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.

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.

Destination Kindergarten - Gingerbread

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.

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.

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.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Paper Circuit Holiday Cards

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Un-Assigned Reading: Homeschool Book Club

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.

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!

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.

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.

Crafternoon: Tissue Paper Suncatchers

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.

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

Wed, Dec 06, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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.

Destination Kindergarten - Gingerbread

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.

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.

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.

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.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Paper Circuit Holiday Cards

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.

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.

The Mystery Community: A Book Club

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Let's Play: Family Minute to Win it

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.

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.

Holyday family portrait day - Holyday 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!

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.

Crafternoon: Tissue Paper Suncatchers

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

FCPS Preschool Classroom On Wheels

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.

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!

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.

Teen Advisory Board - December

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.

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.

Beaumont Book Discussion Group

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.

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

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

The book selected for December 12 is "The Invisible Hour" by Alice Hoffman.

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.

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.

STEAM Lab: Homeschool STEAM

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.

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.

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.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Snowflake Art

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open Mic Night featuring Maurice Manning

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.

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.

Blue Grass True Crime Book Club - Murder in Old Kentucky

Wed, Dec 13, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

Keep warm with dark tales

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.

Destination Kindergarten: Gingerbread

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.

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.

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.

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.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Snowflake Art

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.

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

Sweet & Spicy Romance Book Club

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

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.

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.

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.

FCPS Preschool Classroom On Wheels

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.

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!

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.

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.

Holiday Ornament Painting Program

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!

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

Horror Murder Movie Club - Gremlins

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Preschool Art Start: Cotton Ball Art

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.

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.

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.

KRM Free Citizenship Class

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Early Bird Book Group - Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lexington Original Viola Ensemble - Holiday Tunes

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.

Wed, Dec 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Atrium

The Lexington Original Viola Ensemble returns to play favorite holiday tunes.

beTWEEN Screens: Winter Break

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.

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.

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.

Heartstopper Vol. 5 Party!

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.

Wed, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Heartstopper volume 5 is out - and we want to celebrate!

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.

Tates Creek Writing Workshop

Wed, Dec 20, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Wed, Dec 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

A monthly writing workshop

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.

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.

STEAM Lab: Minecraft Winter Creations

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.

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)

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.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

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.

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.

Southland Jamboree - Blue Eagle Band

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

July 4th in December Grateful Dance Party

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.

Sat, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Dust off your tie-dyes and flowy skirts. Get ready to dance along with the Grateful Dead at this family friendly party.

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.

Paws to Read - Read to a Therapy Dog

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

beTWEEN Screens: Winter Break

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.

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!

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.

KRM Citizenship Class - CANCELLED

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.

Wed, Dec 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Village Branch - Meeting Room

Classes will resume at Marksbury Family Branch in February 2024.

Wed, Dec 27, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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.

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.

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.

Explore: Yoga and Mindfulness

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

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.