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Bilingual Storytime

World Language Storytime in Japanese and English
2023-09-23 11:30:00 2023-09-23 12:15:00 America/New_York Bilingual Storytime Tsukimi meaning "moon-viewing," is a Japanese festival honoring the autumn moon. In September, we will read a book in English and Japanese and celebrate "Tsukimi" together by making Dango. Central Library - Meeting Room D

Saturday, September 23
11:30am - 12:15pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-23 11:30:00 2023-09-23 12:15:00 America/New_York Bilingual Storytime Tsukimi meaning "moon-viewing," is a Japanese festival honoring the autumn moon. In September, we will read a book in English and Japanese and celebrate "Tsukimi" together by making Dango. Central Library - Meeting Room D

Central Library

Meeting Room D

Tsukimi meaning "moon-viewing," is a Japanese festival honoring the autumn moon. In September, we will read a book in English and Japanese and celebrate "Tsukimi" together by making Dango.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool (3-5 years) | K-2nd Grade | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Holidays & Celebrations | Early Literacy & Learning | Cultures & Traditions |

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Central Library
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
Mon, Nov 27 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 30 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 01 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 02 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

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

Upcoming Events

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