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Make & Take Holiday Citrus Garland
2023-11-08 17:30:00 2023-11-08 18:30:00 America/New_York Make & Take Holiday Citrus Garland Learn a simple method to create a holiday citrus garland to decorate your space this season! Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Wednesday, November 08
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-08 17:30:00 2023-11-08 18:30:00 America/New_York Make & Take Holiday Citrus Garland Learn a simple method to create a holiday citrus garland to decorate your space this season! Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Eastside Branch

Medium Meeting Room

Learn a simple method to create a holiday citrus garland to decorate your space this season!

Learn how to dehydrate citrus at home and a simple method for creating a holiday citrus garland. Take your unique garland with you when you leave!

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Food & Cooking | Cultures, Celebrations & Holidays | Creativity & Making |

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Eastside Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
Mon, Jun 09 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Eastside Branch is located near the intersection of Man 'o War Boulevard and Palumbo Drive.

Upcoming Events

Kid Librarian
Sun, Jun 15, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Sun, Jun 15, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Kevin Lane Dearinger - Sharing a Life through Memoir and Verse
Sun, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us in hearing selected readings from Kevin Lane Dearinger's memoirs, plays, and poetry, followed by a discussion of autobiography as a bridge to shared, not exclusive, experiences.
Take & Make Kids Craft - Under The Sea Ocean Animal
Mon, Jun 16, All day
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 3-8 years old.
Kid Librarian
Mon, Jun 16, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Mon, Jun 16, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Jun 16, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Explore Gravity
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Can you defy gravity? Find out with art and science challenges. For ages 5 and up. No reservations required.
Galaxy Slime
Mon, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to have a blast making galaxy slime by mixing glue, vibrant colors, and a touch of sparkle to create a stretchy, space-inspired creation! For Children ages 8-17. Registration Required
This event is full
Chapters & Chatter
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us at Chapters & Chatter, Eastside's new book club for tweens! For our first meeting we will play icebreaker games and receive our first book. (For tweens).
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
Pride Flag Pom Pom Garlands
Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the Beaumont Branch to make a pom pom garland in the colors of your Pride Flag - or whatever colors you want!
Cancelled
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.
Kid Librarian
Tue, Jun 17, All day
Central Library
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Central Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian
Tue, Jun 17, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Tue, Jun 17, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Jun 17, 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
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Jun 17, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
A Juneteenth Jubilation! - Celebrate historical independence day, that is Juneteenth.
Tue, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside Branch to celebrate Juneteenth with games, music and historical time capsules!
Patch That Hat
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Express yourself and get ready for summer! Personalize your own bucket hat with a mix of patches! WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. No registration required.
Summer Cinema - Scooby-Doo (PG)
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!
Chess Club
Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area
Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for recreational Chess Club! Here, you can build community, learn strategies and have fun playing chess. All ages are welcome!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Engineering Challenges
Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build towers, bridges and more with paper! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Juneteenth Open Mic
Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Lift your voice and celebrate Juneteenth!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Pride Month Special Showing - Loggerheads (PG-13)
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Film screening and talkback with director Tim Kirkman and author Silas House
After Hours Laser Tag - for Tweens & Teens
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Branch
Explore the library after it closes in an action-packed game!
Kid Librarian
Wed, Jun 18, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Wed, Jun 18, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin
Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
For fans of Knives Out and The Thursday Murder Club, a fun mystery about a woman who spends her entire life trying to prevent her foretold murder. Now it's up to her great-niece to catch the killer. 
Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Farish Theater
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Jun 18, 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
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Lexington Children's Theatre Presents: - Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
Juneteenth Craftapalooza!
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Juneteenth with a variety of crafts and self-directed art projects! For families. No registration required.
Seed Saving 101
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Kristen Pearson of Glitter Green Thumb for a FREE gardening class that walks you through how to successfully harvest and preserve seeds from everyday garden food. Registration requested.
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
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
All Natural: Hair History and Tips - with Willa Lamia
Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Join us to celebrate Juneteenth and learn about the history and importance of hairstyles, as well as some tips for beginners on the subject of natural hair. Registration required.
Cancelled
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch
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.
Library Date Night - Partner Portraits
Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Bring a partner, romantic or platonic, for a fun evening of painting each other's portraits! Only one person needs to register per pair.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Zen and Groove: Beginners Yoga - Yoga with guest instructor Jordan Wells
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
This beginner's class is a great place to start if you're new to yoga.
Cult Classics Book Club - The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Cancelled
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Jun 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Jun 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Kid Librarian
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
Jaws: 50th Anniversary Showing - (PG-13)
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A Horror Murder Movie Club Special Event
Friday Art
Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
Come make some art in the afternoon! This process art program is for Kindergarten-5th grade. No registration is required.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Jun 20, 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.
Kid Librarian
Sat, Jun 21, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Sat, Jun 21, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
Podcast Studio Skills Workshop
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Audio Booth,Digital Studio,Production Studio,Video Editing Booth
In this hands-on workshop, build your podcast production skills with professional production tips using the equipment, spaces and software in the Northside Digital Studio.
This event is full
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Jun 21, 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
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Dungeons & Dragons
Black Voices Book Club - A book club to discuss literary works by black authors.
Sat, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch
Monthly discussion of books written by black authors. Meets Every 3rd Saturday. Library Copies available upon request at the Eastside Branch. eBooks and eaudiobooks available on Libby.
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults. Registration required. 2 - 3:30 PM
This event is full
Horror Murder Movie Club - Nightbreed (R)
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Pride Month Horror
Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
The Lexington Children's Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, an enchanting and engaging play for preschoolers and up. No registration required.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Engineering Challenges
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build towers, bridges and more with paper! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Cancelled
Around The World Book Challenge - Book Club
Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch
Around the World is a book challenge for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read, based on the selected country each month. Share about your book at our meeting!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek 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.
Kid Librarian
Sun, Jun 22, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Sun, Jun 22, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month
Sun, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
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.
Kid Librarian
Mon, Jun 23, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Mon, Jun 23, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Jun 23, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Let's Play... Game Day - Quick Games - Boggle, Tapple, Jenga, Connect Four and more
Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Drop into the Beaumont Branch for an hour of classic games and socializing for adults! This week we will play games that are quick: Boggle, Tapple, Jenga, Connect Four and more.
Preschool Astronaut Training
Mon, Jun 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for Preschool astronaut activities that will spark young imaginations as kids explore the galaxy through hands-on STEAM experiences and creative play.
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
Cancelled
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.
Sing-Along with Jim Gill!
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Kid Librarian
Tue, Jun 24, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Tue, Jun 24, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Sing-Along with Jim Gill!
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Jun 24, 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
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Jun 24, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Sing-Along with Jim Gill!
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Cancelled
Summer Movie Matinee
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!
Movie/Makers: Mean Girls & Mini Canvases - for teens
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room,Large Meeting Room
Makers and movie fans unite! Join us for a showing of a film you voted for, and a craft to go along with it.
Summer Cinema - Wicked (PG)
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!
Library Social Hour - Rock Painting for Adults
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Create decorations for your garden or treasures to find. For all skill levels. Join others in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Perler Beads
Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to use colorful Perler beads to create fun designs, for unique decorations, keychains, or keepsakes. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Reading Rainbow: Teen Storytime - Read With Pride!
Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Oh, the nostalgia! We're introducing Reading Rainbow remixed for teens! Join us for a unique and retro experience! This program is for teen participants (15+)
In Conversation with Jennifer Longworth - Building a Strong Podcast
Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion about how local podcaster and author Jennifer Longworth built Bourbon Barrel Podcasting. Learn about the ins and outs of starting, producing, and growing your podcast.
Laser Engraving Workshop
Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on creating engraving designs. During this workshop we will go through the design process and make custom bookmarks. For ages 13+ only
This event is full
Evening Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Kid Librarian
Wed, Jun 25, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Wed, Jun 25, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschoolers Make Rainbow Toast
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Your little one loves to play with their food, and this is the one time it's okay! No registration required. Recommended for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Jun 25, 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
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Sensory Friendly Play - Beach Party
Wed, Jun 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch
Sensory play and crafts that are inclusive, autism-friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!
Sing-Along with Jim Gill!
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Summer Movie Matinee
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!
Get Crafty: Recycled Book Hedgehog
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Use a recycled paperback book to make an adorable hedgehog! All materials provided. For kids age 6-12 while supplies last.
Hip-Hop & Poetry Teen Workshop - Hip-Hop & Poetry - With Tony Wavy
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Join us as we create an original piece (song, rap, or poem), record it, design album art, and share in a live mini showcase. Summer at the Library!
Workshop Wednesday
Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens. (Formerly Make it Monday)
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
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
Cancelled
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch
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, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Sing-Along with Jim Gill!
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Blue Grass True Crime Book Club - Black Night for the Bluegrass Belle
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
A dark and bloody book club
Kid Librarian
Thu, Jun 26, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Thu, Jun 26, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Sing-Along with Jim Gill!
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Farish Theater
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Jun 26, 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
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Drop-In Resume Workshop
Thu, Jun 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Create an eye-catching resume using the latest technology. (Bring a list of previous work experience if possible.)
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Teen Rainbow Crafting
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Pride Month with a variety of rainbow crafts!
Spy Science
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us as we learn some science tricks all super spies should know, and make some gadgets to help on missions! Ages 8-12. Registration required.
Pride Month Matinee - Last Gospel of the Pagan Babies (Not Rated)
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A special showing of the Lexington documentary
Hip-Hop & Poetry Teen Workshop - Hip-Hop & Poetry - With Tony Wavy
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Join us as we create an original piece (song, rap, or poem), record it, design album art, and share in a live mini showcase. Summer at the Library!
Cancelled
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
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!
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Ask Master Gardeners any gardening questions. Registration requested.
Little Chef of the Month
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Little Chef of the Month!
This event is full
STEAM Lab Drop In - Perler Beads
Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to use colorful Perler beads to create fun designs, for unique decorations, keychains, or keepsakes. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Create Like Eric Carle
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Learn how Eric Carle created the pictures in his beloved books. Dress for mess. For ages 4-8. No registration required.
Intermediate Cricut Class
Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to design, cut and apply heat transfer vinyl to make a custom canvas bag, using the Cricut Machine.
This event is full
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Kid Librarian
Fri, Jun 27, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Fri, Jun 27, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
Teen Zines
Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Flex your creative muscles and find out how to create your own mini zine. For ages 12 and up. No registration required.
Kid Librarian
Sat, Jun 28, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Sat, Jun 28, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Jun 28, 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
Chair Yoga
Sat, Jun 28, 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!
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Do you miss the fun of afterschool art clubs from childhood? Come hang out and sketchbook with us to improve your skills and get in touch with your creativity! All skill levels encouraged!
Beaumont Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us at Beaumont for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you've never played or you're a Dungeon Master, all players ages 11 and up are welcome. No registration required.
Lego Club
Sat, Jun 28, 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
Elvis Movie Screening: Jailhouse Rock (Not Rated)
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Relive years past with a screening of Jailhouse Rock, starring Elvis Presley and Judy Tyler! Wearing black and white clothing is encouraged but not required.
Genealogy Club
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
A bimonthly meeting for genealogists and researchers.
Kid Librarian
Sun, Jun 29, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Sun, Jun 29, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Paint with Pride!
Sun, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Use the colors of your Pride flag to inspire a masterpiece! We'll utilize recycled materials and fun color palettes to create an abstract painting you can display with pride. Registration suggested.
This event is full
Take & Make Kids Craft - Animal Paper Plate Art
Mon, Jun 30, All day
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 3-6 years old.
Kid Librarian
Mon, Jun 30, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Mon, Jun 30, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Jun 30, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Rescheduled
Monday Matinee
Mon, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, June 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
Come in and cool down with a good movie! Ages 8 & up, no registration required.
Galaxy Bath Bombs
Mon, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to create galaxy bath bombs, we will combine ingredients to observe reactions while experimenting with color, scent, and sparkle. For Middle and High School. Registration Required.
Summerween Party!
Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Can't wait for Halloween? Let's celebrate it in the summer! Come in costume and enjoy some spooky summery crafts and activities. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Monday Matinee
Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come in and cool down with a good movie! Ages 8 & up, no registration required.
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
VR Drive Time
Mon, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Roam a virtual city and practice your driving skills with a driving simulator!
Learn to Paint
Mon, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
This event is full
Cancelled
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.
Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jul 01, All day
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.
Kid Librarian
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Jul 01, 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
Camp Read S'more!
Tue, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside Branch for Camp Read S'more! Here, you can tell stories, read, sing campfire songs and build s'mores. While supplies last.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Airplanes & Rockets
Tue, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create paper rockets & airplanes! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Somos Heroes Screening
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A,First Floor Paseo
Join us for the premiere of the animation workshop Somos Heroes. Watch the students unveil their final quest at the Marksbury Family Branch!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
After Hours Putt-Putt Golf - for Tweens & Teens
Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Branch
Explore the library after it closes in an exciting game of putt-putt golf!
This event is full
Kid Librarian
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 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.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Jul 02, 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
Alien Invasion
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Have an out of this world time at our World UFO Day celebration with crafts, activities, and UFO trivia. For ages 5 and up. No reservations required.
Summer Movie Matinee
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!
Blackout Poetry
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us to create poetry using pages from a book and "black out" words on the page, leaving only the words that express what needs to be said. Transforming one piece of art into another!
Guess Who?: Mystery Animals
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Can you guess these mystery animals? Use clues and biofacts to explore different kinds of Kentucky wildlife with folks from Raven Run.
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Paws to Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Wed, Jul 02, 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.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Kid Librarian
Thu, Jul 03, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Thu, Jul 03, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Jul 03, 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
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Fourth of July Party
Thu, Jul 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate the 4th a day early with patriotic games and activities. Recommended for K through 5th grade. No registration required.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Ask Master Gardeners any gardening questions. Registration requested.
Next Chapter Book Club
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
The Next Chapter Book Club is a reading group where adolescents and adults with disabilities can enjoy books, friends, and their community.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Airplanes & Rockets
Thu, Jul 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create paper rockets & airplanes! Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Rescheduled
The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club
Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Thursday, July 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month! This month's pick is "Raven Black" by Anne Cleeves.
Cancelled
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jul 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Kid Librarian
Sat, Jul 05, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Sat, Jul 05, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Jul 05, 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
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Jul 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Story Area
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!
Adult Crafternoon - Paper magazine beads!
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Get crafty at Eastside!
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Northside Craft Club
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Calling all craft lovers! Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! Northside Craft Club meets monthly.
Registration opens Thursday, June 19 2025 at 9:00am
Wildflower Resin Coasters
Sat, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Join us to make your own piece of art with epoxy resin and dried flowers! For middle and high school. Registration required.
Kid Librarian
Sun, Jul 06, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Sun, Jul 06, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Bite Club - 250Lex Sister Cities Edition
Sun, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Get out of your cooking comfort zone in Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers. A new theme or cuisine will be represented by an array of cookbooks each meeting.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Cooking Demonstration; Kentucky Hot Brown - Adventures in DIY
Sun, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Join us as we discover the origins of this well loved sandwich.
This event is full
Sunday Stitching
Sun, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Do you enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, or sewing? Grab your current project and join us every fourth Sunday for social stitching! All skill levels welcome.
Frida Kahlo Plant Pot
Sun, Jul 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Artist Frida Kahlo's birthday!
Registration opens Sunday, June 29 2025 at 9:00am
Kid Librarian
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Jul 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
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 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.
Rescheduled
Monday Matinee
Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, July 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
Come in and cool down with a good movie! Ages 8 & up, no registration required.
Monday Matinee
Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come in and cool down with a good movie! Ages 8 & up, no registration required.
Kids Bingo
Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Library
Bingo games for kids in elementary or middle school. Come try your luck!
Tween Travel: Australia
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Virtually visit Australia at the library with VR headsets and other fun activities! For ages 8 and up. No registration required.
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
Adult Anime Club
Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Are you interested in anime and manga? Are you looking to make friends with similar interests? Stop by the first Monday of the month to watch some anime and discuss with friends!
Cancelled
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.
Kid Librarian
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Healthy Living With Diabetes: 4-Part Series - presented by the LFUCG Health Department
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us to learn new information, tools and skills to manage your diabetes every day.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Jul 08, 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
Summer Movie Matinee
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!
Over and Under the Pond - with Bluegrass Greensource
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Explore pond life with a storywalk and hands-on activities. Presented by our friends at Bluegrass Greensource. For families. No registration required. 
Neon Silent Disco - for teens
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
You glow! We're breaking out the neon for a silent disco, where the music is optional, but the fun isn't! Plus, play a round of neon golf, make a glow painting, or go bowling.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Building Challenges
Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build with Legos, Keva Planks and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Eastside Book Club
Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss The Lost City of Z by David Grann!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Kid Librarian
Wed, Jul 09, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Wed, Jul 09, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Blue Dog Bash
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Meet and take your picture with some special heeler sisters from down under as they visit the Central Library! For families. No registration required.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
Lego Movie Afternoon
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Vote on which Lego movie to watch, then enjoy the winner while playing with Legos! All movie options are rated PG. For ages 5-12. No registration required.
Taste of College: School of Journalism and Media - with University of Kentucky
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Curious about what college classes are really like? Taste of College is a fun and interactive program designed to give middle and high school students a sneak peek into the college experience!
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
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
Blue Dog Bash
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater,Meeting Room B
Meet and take your picture with some special heeler sisters from down under as they visit the Central Library! For families. No registration required.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Kid Librarian
Thu, Jul 10, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Thu, Jul 10, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Blue Dog Bash
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater,Meeting Room B
Meet and take your picture with some special heeler sisters from down under as they visit the Central Library! For families. No registration required.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Drop-In Resume Workshop
Thu, Jul 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Create an eye-catching resume using the latest technology. (Bring a list of previous work experience if possible.)
Shark Party
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch
End Shark week with a splash and join us for a shark party! We'll have shark slime, games and have a FIN-tastic time!
Superhero Training Academy
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Come along, caped crusaders! Take part in crafts and activities that will prepare you to fight evil wherever it lurks! Program open to ages 6-12.
Etiquette 101 - How to Arrange Your Dinner Table
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Ever wondered how an informal table setting compares to a formal five-course one? Come find out and learn table manners tips with Family & Consumer Sciences Extension at the University of Kentucky!
Blue Dog Bash
Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Meet and take your picture with some special heeler sisters from down under as they visit the Central Library! For families. No registration required.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Ask Master Gardeners any gardening questions. Registration requested.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Building Challenges
Thu, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build with Legos, Keva Planks and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month! This month's pick is "Raven Black" by Anne Cleeves.
Jazz at the Library
Thu, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
Kid Librarian
Fri, Jul 11, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
Kid Librarian Junior
Fri, Jul 11, All day
Eastside Branch
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books to your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian Junior" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jul 11, 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.
DIY Hot Sauce
Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come learn how to make your own fermented hot sauces with seasonal produce and start your own jar to take home!
Friday Art
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
Come make some art in the afternoon! This process art program is for Kindergarten-5th grade. No registration is required.
FCPS Snack
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
FCPS provided afternoon snack.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Jul 11, 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 STEAM Play
Sat, Jul 12, 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
Harry Dean Stanton Film Festival - Zandy's Bride (PG)
Sat, Jul 12, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Part of the fifteenth annual Harry Dean Stanton Film Festival.
Make Your Own Paper - With Live Green Lexington
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join Live Green Lexington to create paper out of recycled materials to learn about sustainability and creativity! For ages 8-17. Registration Required.
Registration opens Monday, June 16 2025 at 9:00am
Beginning Genealogy Workshop - presented by Daughters of the American Revolution
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join this workshop in person or online to learn how to get started with genealogy research, including what to look for and where, including getting past pitfalls and roadblocks that can occur.
Lexington Food Memories - Writing Workshop with Sylvia Lovely
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Sylvia to celebrate Lexington?s 250th anniversary by exploring the town?s rich food stories?whether favorite restaurants, memorable meals, or cherished traditions!
Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 9:00am
Harry Dean Stanton Film Festival - Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (R)
Sat, Jul 12, 2:45pm - 4:47pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Part of the fifteenth annual Harry Dean Stanton Film Festival.
Hooked on Books - Disability Pride
Sat, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read.
Harry Dean Stanton Film Festival - The Last Temptation of Christ (R)
Sun, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Part of the fifteenth annual Harry Dean Stanton Film Festival, with an introduction by actress Illeana Douglas.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Pawpaw Tasting Party
Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the Beaumont Branch to learn about pawpaw trees, fruit, and do a tasting of some pawpaw treats.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Jul 14, 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
The Science of Weather with Jason Lindsey
Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Discover the science of weird and wacky weather with "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey! For grades K-5. No registration required.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Preschool Science Lab
Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room
Chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy... explore them all in this interactive science experience for preschoolers. No registration required.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jul 14, 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.
The Science of Weather with Jason Lindsey
Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Discover the science of weird and wacky weather with "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey! For grades K-5. No registration required.
Can YOU solve the mystery? - Use your detective skills to solve a mystery
Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Follow the clues and see if you can solve the mystery.
Urban Ecosystem Exploration
Mon, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for this special summer two-part series! Explore urban ecology by investigating soil, plants, and more. For middle and high school. Registration required.
Cancelled
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.
The Science of Weather with Jason Lindsey
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Discover the science of weird and wacky weather with "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey! For grades K-5. No registration required.
Healthy Living With Diabetes: 4-Part Series - presented by the LFUCG Health Department
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us to learn new information, tools and skills to manage your diabetes every day.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
The Science of Color with Jason Lindsey
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Join "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey for brilliant experiments with color! For grades K-5. No registration required. 
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Preschoolers Explore: Bugs
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Learn all about bugs with hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 3-5 with caregiver. No registration required.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Jul 15, 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
What Makes a Good Job? - with KHEAA
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Most people want to have a good job when they grow up, but do you know how to achieve that? We will talk about what makes a good job, how to get it, and give you the tools you need to succeed.
The Science of Color with Jason Lindsey
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey for brilliant experiments with color! For grades K-5. No registration required.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Rainbow Watercolor
Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about the science behind rainbows & then create a colorful painting inspired by them! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
The Science of Color with Jason Lindsey
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Join "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey for brilliant experiments with color! For grades K-5. No registration required.
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