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Foraging & Folklore

Predicting Winter with Persimmons
2023-10-21 15:00:00 2023-10-21 16:00:00 America/New_York Foraging & Folklore Come learn about a native fruit tree and "predict" the winter weather with persimmon seeds. Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Saturday, October 21
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-21 15:00:00 2023-10-21 16:00:00 America/New_York Foraging & Folklore Come learn about a native fruit tree and "predict" the winter weather with persimmon seeds. Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Eastside Branch

Small Meeting Room

Come learn about a native fruit tree and "predict" the winter weather with persimmon seeds.

"Predict" the coming winter with persimmon seeds while learning about a native fruit tree that grows throughout Kentucky. We'll share recipes, foraging tips, & further folklore around weather prediction as we head into autumn. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (55+) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & the Outdoors | Food & Cooking |

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Eastside Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
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Mon, Apr 27 9:30AM to 7:00PM
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Wed, Apr 29 9:30AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, May 01 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 02 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Eastside Branch is located near the intersection of Man 'o War Boulevard and Palumbo Drive.

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Toddler Storytime
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Preschool Storytime
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Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
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Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
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Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
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Eastside Branch
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ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
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Open STEAM Play
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
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Pokémon Trainer Meet Up
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room
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Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Get crafty at Eastside!
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Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
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Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
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Mon, May 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.
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Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Baby Storytime
Mon, May 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.
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Mon, May 04, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
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Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
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Mon, May 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
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Mon, May 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo
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Central Library
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Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
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Open STEAM Play
Tue, May 05, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
3D Printing Workshop
Tue, May 05, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
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STEAM Lab Drop In - Star Wars STEAM
Tue, May 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
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Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Test your skills and teamwork in an action packed laser tag match. No registration required. Teens and Tweens.
Eastside Book Club - Reading "Yellowface"
Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
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Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
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ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Storytime
Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 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.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, May 06, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Cat Tales
Wed, May 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate National Pet Month by sharing purrfect cat stories and making cat art and cat toys for your own pet or to donate to a local rescue or shelter. Recommended for ages 3-5 with caregiver.
Discover Volcanic Mythology
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Learn about the science and mythology that explains the origin of volcanos. You'll also create a model volcano that erupts! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Hip-hop & Poetry Club (May 6 Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn
Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! Today we will be making a song and recording basics. Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 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, May 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.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Master Gardeners Tips & Giveaways
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Star Wars STEAM
Thu, May 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Star Wars hands-on activities! We will code robots, experiment with the green screen, make a lightsaber creation and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Taste of Nepal: Curry Cooking
Thu, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join local author and chef Babita Shrestha to learn how to make a fresh, seasonal Nepalese curry and explore the cultural history behind this flavorful dish during AAPI Month.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, May 07, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Mystery Book Club - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone-Benjamin Stevenson
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for Northside's monthly mystery book club. This month's pick is "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone" by Benjamin Stevenson.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
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Fri, May 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 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.
Preschool Polka Dot Art
Fri, May 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Gallery Talk: Daniel Graham
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Farish Theater
Enjoy music and conversation by instrument maker Daniel Graham.
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Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
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Open STEAM Play
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
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Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
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Gallery Talk: Daniel Graham
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Central Library
Enjoy music and conversation by instrument maker Daniel Graham.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
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Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
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Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
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Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
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Sun, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Paws to Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
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AAPI Month: Learn to Make Vietnamese Coffee
Sun, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch
Stop by the Beaumont Branch to learn facts about Vietnamese coffee and sample a couple different types of Vietnamese coffee.
This event is full
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, May 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, May 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Let's Draw - Like Grace Lin
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Enjoy a story by an award-winning author and illustrator. Then learn how to draw one of the book's characters. Recommended for ages 5-11. No registration required.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, May 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 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.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, May 12, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
STEAM Lab Drop In - Weaving Wonders
Tue, May 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece by weaving! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Pokemon Club
Tue, May 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game. For ages 11-13
The ABC's of Credit Workshop - with REACH, Inc.
Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Instructor from REACH will teach the essentials of credit and its role in your personal finances.
3D Printing Workshop
Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an information session on 3d printing where we?ll be exploring 3D printing basics like: How a 3D printer works, slicing files, and where to print. For ages 13+
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Storytime
Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, May 13, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Hand Embroidery Class
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn how to hand embroider a design using different stitch patters. Únase para aprender a bordar a mano un diseño utilizando diferentes patrones de puntadas.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 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, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Homeschool STEAM
Thu, May 14, 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, art and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Ages 8-17
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Master Gardeners Tips & Giveaways
Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Weaving Wonders
Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece by weaving! Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Jazz at the Library - Zach Brock Group
Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, May 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Gallery Reception - Revolutionary Threads
Fri, May 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Gallery
The opening of the Central Library Gallery's latest exhibit, commemorating America250.
Digital Illustration - Procreate Basics
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
In this Northside Digital Studio workshop, we'll be going over some helpful drawing tips and techniques along with exploring Procreate as you learn the basics you need to create amazing pieces of art!
Open STEAM Play
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschoolers Explore Construction
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Build and learn with hands-on activities. For preschoolers with a caregiver. No registration required.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, May 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.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Weaving Wonders
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a masterpiece by weaving! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Puzzle Swap
Sun, May 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Drop off your old puzzles at the Beaumont Branch starting on May 1, and receive a ticket to swap out for a puzzle on the day of the event! One ticket per puzzle.
Classical Music Sunday - Cello and Piano
Sun, May 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, May 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, May 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Homeschool STEAM Jr.
Mon, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for a new hands-on STEAM program for ages 5?7, featuring fun monthly activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math!
Learn to Paint
Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, May 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 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.
Rescheduled
Little Life Savers - To celebrate nurses. (National Nurse Day-5/6)
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch
Children can create their own stethoscopes, care for stuffed animals in a ?Teddy Bear Clinic,? and explore a pretend doctor?s office.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, May 19, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Library Social Hour - Laser Engraver Demonstration
Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hayden from the Eastside Maker Space will be demonstrating the laser engraver. You don't need to register.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Exploring Butterflies
Tue, May 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about butterflies! We will have live caterpillars for butterflies for you to observe, butterfly VR, and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Teen Tuesday: Unpoppable Bubbles
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Lets get our Bill Nye on, we'll experiment, test, stretch unpoppable bubbles in this cool hands on STEAM activity. Registration is required. Teens or tweens.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Storytime
Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - Wild Ride by Ann Hagedorn Auerbach
Wed, May 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Wild Ride chronicles the making and unmaking of a great American fortune. At once a family saga, an expose, and a mystery, it is also a portrait of an industry that succumbed to temptation.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Nutrition for Older Adults
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Former BCTC Room
The UK Extension Office is teaching Nutrition for Older Adults with a healthy food demo!
Open STEAM Play
Wed, May 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Workshop Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Roll up your sleeves, experiment with new technology, and get crafting!
Hip-hop & Poetry Club (May 20 Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Audio Booth
Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! Today we will be making a song and recording basics. Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 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, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Little Life Savers - To celebrate nurses. (National Nurse Day-5/6)
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch
Children can create their own stethoscopes, care for stuffed animals in a ?Teddy Bear Clinic,? and explore a pretend doctor?s office.
Baby Play Date!
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
It can be difficult to meet other caregivers when you have a new baby. Bring your little one to enjoy toys and a craft while meeting new friends! Suggested for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Master Gardeners Tips & Giveaways
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Exploring Butterflies
Thu, May 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about butterflies! We will have live caterpillars for butterflies for you to observe, butterfly VR, and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Read & Create: Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Join the fun book club where kids can share their favorite reads & create literature inspired art. This month we are celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month. No registration required.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Check Meowt Book Club - Mornings Without Mii
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lexington Humane Society - Habicattery Room
Love cats and books? Us too! Meet up with us at the Lexington Humane Society's Main Adoption Center Habicattery Room to discuss this month's cat themed book while surrounded by adoptable cats.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
STEAM Storytime
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for a fun and interactive STEAM Storytime, where preschoolers will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging stories, hands-on activities, and creative play!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, May 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Open Studio - AAPI Heritage Crafts
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with engaging, educational crafts.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Rescheduled
Chair Yoga
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
Hand Embroidery Class
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn how to hand embroider a design using different stitch patters. Únase para aprender a bordar a mano un diseño utilizando diferentes patrones de puntadas.
Registration opens Saturday, May 9 2026 at 11:00am
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Watercolor painting club with a Youtube lesson each month suitable for beginners and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults & older teens. Registration required. 2 - 3 PM
Lego Club
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
POP-UP CONCERT - Lexington Good Days Choir
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch
"Where Music Bridges Worlds, and Song Nourishes the Soul"
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
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.
Sunday Movie Classics - RoboCop (R)
Sun, May 24, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.
Cathedral Window Quilt Club
Sun, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Quilting materials provided while supplies last. Hand sewing required. Please register and plan to attend.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 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, May 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, May 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.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, May 26, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Early Readers Book Club - Yasmin the Doctor
Tue, May 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Kids ages 4-7 and early readers are invited to join us as we read Yasmin the Doctor by Saadia Faruqi and help Yasmin solve a mystery!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Mini Waterslide Engineering Challenge
Tue, May 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a miniature model waterslide while learning about physics & engineering! Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Storytime
Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 5 years.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 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.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, May 27, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Local Advocacy 101 - Workshop
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
This workshop will help you understand the best practices for advocating for an issue in local government.
Yayoi Kusama-Inspired Tote Bags
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at Northside by painting polka dot tote bags inspired by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama! All ages are welcome! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 6 2026 at 9:00am
Cult Classics Book Club - Strange Pictures by Uketsu
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 28, 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, May 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.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Master Gardeners Tips & Giveaways
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Crafternoon
Thu, May 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Get creative and learn something new at our monthly crafternoon! Materials provided while supplies last.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Mini Waterslide Engineering Challenge
Thu, May 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a miniature model waterslide while learning about physics & engineering! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Little Chef of the Month - Mie goreng
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Little Chef of the Month! We'll learn baking, cooking, and healthy eating together. Get ready to mix, bake, and enjoy delicious foods from around the world.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
Film Screening - "Mutual Belonging" (unrated)
Thu, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A documentary exploring those with disabilities and the support they receive from communities of faith.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Celebrate the Rocket Festival
Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about Bun Bang Fai, the Rocket Festival celebrated in Laos and Northeastern Thailand with crafts and activities. For preschoolers. No registration required.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, May 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Cars at the Creek
Fri, May 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
Visit the Tates Creek Branch after hours - see unique cars and show your own!
Chair Yoga
Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
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