Classic Literature Film Series

Wed, Jun 26, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Early Bird Book Discussion Group - In June we will discuss Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez

Wed, Jun 26, All day

Central Library

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Central Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Wed, Jun 26, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

This group is open to adults interested in reading and talking about it.

Wed, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Summer Movies at the Library! - Paw Patrol Mighty Movie (2023)

Wed, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Jun 26, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Beat the summer heat, and join us for a free movie at the library!

Preschoolers Explore Summer Vacation

Wed, 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.

Wed, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Beaumont Branch

Take a pretend summer vacation with activities perfect for preschoolers. No registration required.

Let's Make: Embroidered Bookmarks

Wed, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio,Production Studio

Learn to play a handful of Swiftie favorites All Too Well with this 3-day ukulele workshop.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch

Learn how to embroider and create a corner bookmark!

Teen STEAM - Virtual and Augmented Reality

Wed, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore VR & AR! We will play games, make music and more! For middle school and high school. Registration recommended

UK Pharmacy Technician Academy Information Session - Begin a New Career as a Pharmacy Tech!

Wed, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.

Young Adult Sensory Hour

Wed, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Come hang out in a sensory friendly space!

Canceled

Wed, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

University of Kentucky Healthcare will soon accept applications for its competitive Pharmacy Technician training program. Attend this session to learn more!

Meet Hank the Horse

Wed, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Hank and friends will give out backpacks filled with school supplies. Backpacks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Must be present to receive a backpack. For ages 18 and younger.

ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL

Wed, Jun 26, 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.

Blue Grass True Crime Book Club - Murder on the Ohio Belle

Wed, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

Discuss the book with the author, Stuart W. Sanders!

Thu, Jun 27, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Thu, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn amazing facts about insect characteristics and defense, then get up close and personal to meet live insects and mounted specimens! For grades 1-5. Registration required.

This event is full

Thu, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jun 27, 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.

Summer Movies at the Library! - Teen Thursday: Barbie (2023)

Thu, Jun 27, 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.

Thu, Jun 27, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Beat the summer heat, and join us for a free movie at the library!

Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Intermediate Cricut Class

Thu, Jun 27, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us to learn how to design, cut and apply permanent vinyl to make a custom water bottle, using the Cricut Machine. Class is taught in English and Spanish. La clase se enseñara en Ingles y Español

Thu, Jun 27, 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.

Bubble Blast

Thu, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate summer with bubble making, chasing, and art! Recommended for children ages 2-5 with caregivers.

Twitch Thursdays - for teens

Thu, Jun 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Learn amazing facts about insect characteristics and defense, then get up close and personal to meet live insects and mounted specimens! For grades 1-5. Registration required.

This event is full

Thu, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Twitch

Watch our Teen Librarians fail at your favorite games!

Spanish Matinee at Northside

Thu, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio,Production Studio

Learn to play a handful of Swiftie favorites All Too Well with this 3-day ukulele workshop.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Northside Branch for a fun, all-ages Spanish film series. Educational listening comprehension activities, free journals & stickers for all ages. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EACH PARTICIPANT.

Canceled

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Jun 27, 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!

STEAM Lab Drop In: Rainbow Watercolor

Thu, Jun 27, 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 and create a colorful watercolor painting! For Grades 3-12.

Thu, Jun 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room,Large Meeting Room

Learn amazing facts about insect characteristics and defense, then get up close and personal to meet live insects and mounted specimens! For grades 1-5. Registration required.

This event is full

Digital Art Night

Thu, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

Join us in using digital tools to create new works of art and explore new ways of making your art a reality! Located at the Makerspace at Eastside Ages 13+ All skill levels welcome.

Thu, Jun 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Thu, Jun 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

New venue Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jun 27, 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.

Fri, Jun 28, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Fri, Jun 28, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Learn amazing facts about insect characteristics and defense, then get up close and personal to meet live insects and mounted specimens! For grades 1-5. Registration required.

This event is full

Fri, Jun 28, 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.

Fri, Jun 28, 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.

Pride-walk Chalk!

Fri, Jun 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Central Library

Happy Pride! Stop by the Central Branch today to decorate our sidewalks with supportive art, messages, and positivity using sidewalk chalk!

Fri, Jun 28, 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.

Fri, Jun 28, 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.

Pride Month Matinee - Pecker

Fri, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn amazing facts about insect characteristics and defense, then get up close and personal to meet live insects and mounted specimens! For grades 1-5. Registration required.

This event is full

Fri, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a Matinee

Fri, Jun 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn amazing facts about insect characteristics and defense, then get up close and personal to meet live insects and mounted specimens! For grades 1-5. Registration required.

This event is full

Discover: Can You Camouflage?

Sat, Jun 29, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Sat, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

See how well you can match an animal to its environment when you color a butterfly to camouflage in the library. Can you find the hidden butterflies? How well can yours hide in plain sight?

Expressive Watercolor Portraits

Sat, Jun 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Come to the Eastside Makerspace and make your own expressive watercolor portrait. Bring your own reference or one will be provided. All artistic levels welcome! 13 and up.

This event is full

DIY Summer Flowers Headband Workshop

Sat, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Join us at the Northside library for an enchanting DIY Summer Flowers Headband Workshop, where you will craft your very own headband masterpiece. All craft supplies will be provided.

This event is full

Chess Club

Sat, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Tempur Sealy Children?s Discovery Zone

Join us at the Village Branch for Chess Club! All are welcome! Beginners, prodigies and everyone in between!

Sun, Jun 30, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Cult Classics Club - Valley of the Dolls

Sun, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Sun, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Join us in reading a selected "Cult Classic", then come in for a free screening of the film adaptation followed by discussion. This month: Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Not Too Old For Neverland Book Club: Adults Reading Kidlit

Sun, Jun 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Are you an adult who likes to read children's books? Together we will find that door to fairyland, ask interesting questions, and get to know some children's books.

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Jul 01, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Mon, Jul 01, 9:30am - 7:00pm

Eastside Branch

Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.

Mon, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

New venue Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Mon, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Mon, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Summer Skills Series - for teens

Mon, Jul 01, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Mon, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace,Medium Meeting Room

Learn a new skill and take something home!

Classic Literature Film Series - Lady Macbeth

Mon, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Stop by Central to watch Lady Macbeth, based on the 1865 novella Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District by Nikolai Leskov.

Let's Play: Mega Scavenger Hunt!

Mon, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch

You know and love the library scavenger hunts, now get ready for the extreme version! Drop in and see if you've got what it takes to complete it! For ages 6-12. No registration required.

Mon, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Join the African American Arts Association to explore how our favorite artist's mental health, backgrounds, and world impact shape the music they make.

UK Pharmacy Technician Academy Information Session - Begin a New Career as a Pharmacy Tech!

Mon, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.

Mon, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

University of Kentucky Healthcare will soon accept applications for its competitive Pharmacy Technician training program. Attend this session to learn more!

Tue, Jul 02, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Beaumont Book Discussion Group

Tue, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

The title selected for July 2 is "The Man Who Died Twice" by Richard Osman.

Tue, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jul 02, 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.

Summer Movies at the Library! - Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022)

Tue, Jul 02, 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.

Tue, Jul 02, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Beat the summer heat, and join us for a free movie at the library!

STEAM Lab Drop In: Paper Rockets and Airplanes

Tue, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create paper rockets and airplanes! For Grades 3-12.

Tue, Jul 02, 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.

Wed, Jul 03, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Wed, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Summer Movies at the Library! - An American Tail (1986)

Wed, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Jul 03, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Beat the summer heat, and join us for a free movie at the library!

Let's Move: Summer Beach Party - Summer at the Library

Wed, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more. Or bring your own project to work on in the space. Visit lexpublib.org/makerspace for more details on equipment available.

Wed, Jul 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us for 'Let's Move: Summer Beach Party' where there will be beach-themed storytime, water fun, games, sand play, popsicles, and creative indoor activities. Get ready to get wet and have fun!

Percussion Play!

Wed, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Play instruments and experience the therapeutic benefits of music!

This event is full

Crafternoon: Painted Tote Bags

Wed, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Paint your own canvas tote bag! This activity will be fun for all ages. All materials provided. While supplies last. No registration required.

ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL

Wed, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.

Wed, Jul 03, 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 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study 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.

Thu, Jul 04, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Thu, Jul 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Fri, Jul 05, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Fri, Jul 05, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jul 05, 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.

Fri, Jul 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jul 05, 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.

Mars Attacks! - Summer Sci Fi Matinee

Fri, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch

Fri, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Ack ack! Ack! Ack ack ack! Ack! Ack!

Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash

Fri, Jul 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Story Area

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Summer of Flowers

Fri, Jul 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us this summer for a three-part series working with pressed flowers!

This event is full

Let's Move with Celia Cruz - Bailamos con Celia Cruz

Sat, Jul 06, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Sat, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Learn some dance moves with The Queen of Salsa. For preschoolers and their families. No registration required.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Ages 11 & up.

Kentucky Legends: Eating Local Year Round

Sat, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a presentation from the County Extension office on local foods and how to preserve them. This program is part of Kentucky Legends, a series exploring our states culture, history, and lore.

IRL Fortnite

Sat, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room,Flexible Space

Build and face off against your friends in a IRL version of the game!

Cardboard Bugs

Sat, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Create giant bugs out of cardboard!

Art Attack! - Insect Art

Sat, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Library

Join us to learn about a new artist or art form every month, then create a unique work inspired by their style (with a touch of your own!).

Twenty-Somethings' Board Games

Sun, Jul 07, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Sun, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

Need a break from life's stressors? Come join us to play various board and card games! Socialize with your peers and leave your worries at the door!

Adventures in DIY - Bookends

Sun, Jul 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Add some flair to your bookends by using vinyl records. With stickers, paint, and more, give these records your personal touch.

Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers - Fusion Food Edition

Sun, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Sun, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Family STEAM Time

Sun, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Enjoy a story followed by hands-on STEAM activities. For families with children ages 4 and up. No registration required.

Crafternoon: Painted Tote Bags

Sun, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Paint your own canvas tote bag! This activity will be fun for all ages. All materials provided. While supplies last. No registration required.

Mon, Jul 08, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Mon, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Mon, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Mon, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Light Up Lexington: Paper Circuit City Lights

Mon, Jul 08, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Mon, Jul 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

Meet us in the Kentucky Room for this event combining history and STEM! We will use DIY paper circuits to install real, working lights in scenes from our state. (For middle & high school)

U.S. Citizenship Class

Mon, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

Mon, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Join the African American Arts Association to explore how our favorite artist's mental health, backgrounds, and world impact shape the music they make.

Mon, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.

Tue, Jul 09, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Tue, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jul 09, 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.

D&D & Beyond - Intro to Other Roleplaying Games

Tue, Jul 09, 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.

Tue, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Learn about games other than D&D, and how to design your own roleplaying game!

Summer Movies at the Library! - Elemental (2023)

Tue, Jul 09, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Beat the summer heat, and join us for a free movie at the library!

Intro to Laser Engraving

Tue, Jul 09, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

An introductory class on our newest piece of equipment.

This event is full

Explore: Virtual Road Trip

Tue, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn to play a handful of Swiftie favorites All Too Well with this 3-day ukulele workshop.

Tue, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Take a virtual road trip with activities along the way. For ages 5 to 12. No registration required.

Teen Tuesday - Karaoke and DIY Boba

Tue, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Teen Treehouse,The Serrate Family Study Room

Join us this summer for karaoke, our favorite songs, and delicious DIY Boba. While supplies last.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Building Challenges

Tue, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build with Keva planks, Legos and more. For Grades 3-12.

Kids Bingo!

Tue, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Bingo just for kids.

Tue, Jul 09, 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.

Eastside Book Club

Tue, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss You Know What You Did by K.T. Nguyen!

Wed, Jul 10, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Wed, Jul 10, All day

Central Library

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Central Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Wed, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Join our friends from Feller Express for an educational meet-and-greet dinosaur encounter with lots of photo opportunities! For families. No registration required.

Wed, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Summer Movies at the Library! - Trolls: Band Together (2023)

Wed, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Jul 10, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Beat the summer heat, and join us for a free movie at the library!

Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

This free 4-week program features hands-on STEAM fun with a variety of projects that will spark your interest and encourage you to observe, explore and experiment! For Female middle school students.

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New venue Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A,Community Room B

Join our friends from Feller Express for an educational "meet and greet" dinosaur encounter with lots of photo opportunities! For families. No registration required.

So... you want to be a journalist

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn to play a handful of Swiftie favorites All Too Well with this 3-day ukulele workshop.

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

The School of Journalism and Media at the University of Kentucky will offer a two-day workshop about being a journalist.

Bad Art Afternoon

Wed, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens & tweens can drop in to the Beaumont branch this summer to create bad art! A variety of materials will be put out to help participants make the worst art they can! Materials and snacks provided.

Dinosaur Terrariums

Wed, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

Create your own miniature Jurassic world complete with 3D printed dinosaurs and fossils, then stick around for a dinosaur encounter and photo opportunity!

Registration opens Wednesday, June 26 2024 at 4:30pm

Informational: Construction Trades Learning Program - Interested in learning a skilled trade?

Wed, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.

Wed, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Attend an informational meeting to learn more about the library's new self-paced online construction trades learning program. Application process will be discussed. Registration required.

ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL

Wed, Jul 10, 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.

Wed, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join our friends from Feller Express for an educational meet-and-greet dinosaur encounter with lots of photo opportunities! For families. No registration required.

So... you want to be a journalist

Thu, Jul 11, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Thu, Jul 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch

The School of Journalism and Media at the University of Kentucky will offer a two-day workshop about being a journalist.

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 11, 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.

Thu, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room,Large Meeting Room

Join our friends from Feller Express for an educational ?meet and greet? dinosaur encounter with lots of photo opportunities! For families. No registration required.

Summer Movies at the Library! - Teen Thursday: Mean Girls (2024)

Thu, Jul 11, 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.

Thu, Jul 11, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Beat the summer heat, and join us for a free movie at the library!

Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more. Or bring your own project to work on in the space. Visit lexpublib.org/makerspace for more details on the equipment available.

Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

This free 4-week program features hands-on STEAM fun with a variety of projects that will spark your interest and encourage you to observe, explore and experiment! For Female middle school students.

Thu, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Join our friends from Feller Express for an educational meet-and-greet dinosaur encounter with lots of photo opportunities! For families. No registration required.

Twitch Thursdays - for teens

Thu, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn to play a handful of Swiftie favorites All Too Well with this 3-day ukulele workshop.

Thu, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Twitch

Watch our Teen Librarians fail at your favorite games!

Explore: Christmas in July

Thu, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

It's Christmas in July at Central! Stop by to think cold thoughts and do some Christmas themed crafts and activities! For grades prek-5.

Spanish Matinee at Northside

Thu, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Northside Branch for a fun, all-ages Spanish film series. Educational listening comprehension activities, free journals & stickers for all ages. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EACH PARTICIPANT.

Full STEAM Ahead - Meet the New Magicians

Thu, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Take the Magic Tree House to Paris! Learn about inventors at the 1889 World's Fair while you explore this summer's Olympics host city. Recommended for ages 6-10. No registration required.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

STEAM Lab Drop In: Building Challenges

Thu, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build with Keva planks, Legos and more. For Grades 3-12.

Zine Club

Thu, Jul 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

Bring your own zine project or just an idea! We will have a variety of supplies and templates available so you can make your zine. Makerspace at Eastside Ages 13 + All skill levels welcome

Thu, Jul 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Thu, Jul 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join our friends from Feller Express for an educational "meet and greet" dinosaur encounter with lots of photo opportunities! For families. No registration required.

Mystery Community

Thu, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! This month's pick is "The Last Devil To Die" by Richard Osman.

Thu, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Jazz at the Library

Thu, Jul 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz on the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Jul 12, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Fri, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jul 12, 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.

Fri, Jul 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jul 12, 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.

Fri, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Full Steam Ahead: Rock Out!

Fri, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

This free 4-week program features hands-on STEAM fun with a variety of projects that will spark your interest and encourage you to observe, explore and experiment! For Female middle school students.

Fri, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Have a rockin' good time observing real fossils and minerals, conducting rock science experiments, and even creating a pet rock to take home! For grades K-5. No registration required.

Tank Girl - Summer Sci Fi Matinee

Fri, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

It's 2033, and life as we know it is over.

Zines with YA Author Kaitlyn Hill

Fri, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A,The Serrate Family Study Room

Join us for our summer program, create YA romance zines with local author Kaitlyn Hill.

Explore: Sensory Social Time

Sat, Jul 13, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Sat, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Sensory play and social time designed to be inclusive, autism friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children who have a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!

Harry Dean Stanton Film Festival Presents - Cool Hand Luke

Sat, Jul 13, 12:00pm - 2:06pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

The annual film festival returns to the Farish Theater.

Teen Craft: Mandala Stones

Sat, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Sat, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Create your own mandala stone in a relaxing environment. All supplies provided. Registration recommended.

Registration opens Saturday, June 29 2024 at 2:00pm

Harry Dean Stanton Film Festival Presents - Paris, Texas, Q&A by Allison Anders and Mydolls

Sat, Jul 13, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

The annual film festival returns to the Central Library's Farish Theater.

Hooked on Books - Celebrities!

Sat, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read. Stop by to discuss your recent read and get recommendations in new genres.

Chess Club

Sat, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Tempur Sealy Children?s Discovery Zone

Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for Chess Club! All are welcome! Beginners, prodigies and everyone in between! Learn strategies and build community!

Harry Dean Film Festival Presents - Pretty in Pink

Sat, Jul 13, 3:15pm - 4:46pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

The annual film festival returns to the Farish Theater.

Foul Play on the Fairway - presented by Bluegrass Mystery Theatre

Sat, Jul 13, 5:15pm - 8:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

Bluegrass Mystery Theatre brings murder, mystery, and mayhem to Kentucky with interactive, live theater. Appetizers and mocktails provided.

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Sun, Jul 14, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Sun, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room

Do you think have what it takes to complete a 500 piece Jigsaw Puzzle faster than anyone else? Come to the Beaumont Branch and test your puzzling skills. Registration required.

Harry Dean Stanton Film Festival Presents - Cisco Pike

Sun, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:35pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

The annual film festival returns to the Farish Theater.

Sun, Jul 14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Harry Dean Stanton Film Festival Presents - The Rose

Sun, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Artist Trading Cards

Sun, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join local crafter June Crawford to create your own Artist Trading Cards to keep or trade using provided art supplies and upcycled items.

Registration opens Sunday, June 30 2024 at 2:00pm

Sun, Jul 14, 2:50pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

The annual film festival returns to the Farish Theater.

Queer Car Workshop

Sun, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ people to teach one another about basic car mechanics!

Mon, Jul 15, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Mon, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

The Science of Pokemon with Jason Lindsey

Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

From creating a Pikachu lightning bolt to shooting fireballs like Charizard, discover the science behind Pokemon with "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey! For grades K-5. No registration required.

Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Summer Skills Series - for teens

Mon, Jul 15, 11:30am - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Mon, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn a new skill and take something home!

Classic Literature Film Series - The Hate U Give

Mon, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Stop by Central to watch the film adaptation of Angie Thomas' bestseller, The Hate U Give.

The Science of Pokemon with Jason Lindsey

Mon, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

From creating a Pikachu lightning bolt to shooting fireballs like Charizard, discover the science behind Pokemon with "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey! For grades K-5. No registration required.

U.S. Citizenship Class

Mon, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

Mon, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Lyric Theatre

Join the African American Arts Association to explore how our favorite artist's mental health, backgrounds, and world impact shape the music they make.

The Science of Pokemon with Jason Lindsey

Mon, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.

Mon, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

From creating a Pikachu lightning bolt to shooting fireballs like Charizard, discover the science behind Pokemon with "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey! For grades K-5. No registration required.

Tue, Jul 16, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Beaumont Book Discussion Group

Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

The title selected for July 16 is "The Women" by Kristin Hannah.

The Science of Star Wars with Jason Lindsey

Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey to create a cloud city, engineer Han Solo's sound blaster, and more! For grades K-5. No registration required.

Tue, Jul 16, 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.

The Science of Star Wars with Jason Lindsey

Tue, Jul 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.

Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey to create a cloud city, engineer Han Solo's sound blaster, and more! For grades K-5. No registration required.

STEAM Lab Drop In: Perler Beads

Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Learn to play a handful of Swiftie favorites All Too Well with this 3-day ukulele workshop.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to make perler bead creations! For Grades 3-12.

Intro to Laser Engraving

Tue, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

An introductory class on our newest piece of equipment.

This event is full

The Science of Star Wars with Jason Lindsey

Tue, Jul 16, 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.

Tue, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B),Community Room A,Community Room B

Join "Mr. Science" Jason Lindsey to create a cloud city, engineer Han Solo's sound blaster, and more! For grades K-5. No registration required.

Early Bird Book Discussion Group - Discussing Allegiance by Kentucky Legend, Gurney Norman

Wed, Jul 17, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Wed, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

This group is for anyone and everyone interested in reading and talking about it.

Wed, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Summer Movies at the Library! - Under the Boardwalk (2023)

Wed, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Jul 17, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Beat the summer heat, and join us for a free movie at the library!

Lights! Camera! Stop-Motion Animation!

Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio,Production Studio

Summer at the Library! Learn to craft paper doll characters, write a story, and create a stop motion video starring your characters!

Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

This free 4-week program features hands-on STEAM fun with a variety of projects that will spark your interest and encourage you to observe, explore and experiment! For Female middle school students.

Discover: Special FX Makeup

Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Learn to play a handful of Swiftie favorites All Too Well with this 3-day ukulele workshop.

This event is full

Create: 3-D Pop Up Art

Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Create your own 3D pop up scene. Your imagination is the limit! What can you create?

Rescheduled

Bad Art Afternoon

Wed, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

New date Wednesday, July 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch

Wed, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Learn basic principles about special effects (FX) makeup and practice makeup tricks that you'll want to show off to your friends! Recommended for families with children ages 6+. Registration Required.

This event is full

Rescheduled

Let's Make Flower Pens

Wed, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Wednesday, August 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting flower pens!

ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL

Wed, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.

Wed, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.

Adventures in DIY - Hot Air Balloon Workshop

Wed, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Soar into creativity as you follow along with instructors to craft your very own hot air balloon. Personalize your design with provided materials.

Registration opens Monday, July 1 2024 at 9:00am

Lit Happens: YA Book Club

Wed, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Still reading YA? Us too! Join us for an informal book chat where we talk about all things YA. For ages 18 and up!

Thu, Jul 18, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Senior Social Hour

Thu, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join other seniors in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.

Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 18, 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.

Thu, Jul 18, 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.

Lights! Camera! Stop-Motion Animation!

Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Production Studio,Digital Studio

Summer at the Library! Learn to craft paper doll characters, write a story, and create a stop motion video starring your characters!

Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

This free 4-week program features hands-on STEAM fun with a variety of projects that will spark your interest and encourage you to observe, explore and experiment! For Female middle school students.

Life Sized Angry Birds

Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Join us to build and play a life sized version of Angry Birds IRL! (For middle & high school)

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Learn to play a handful of Swiftie favorites All Too Well with this 3-day ukulele workshop.

This event is full

Thu, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

STEAM Lab Drop In: Perler Beads

Thu, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to make perler bead creations! For Grades 3-12.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Ages 11 & up.

Fiber Happy Hour

Thu, Jul 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

Bring your own project or just an idea! All fiber crafts are encouraged to join, including knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, weaving, needlepoint, cross-stitch, punch needle, and more. Located at the Makerspace at Eastside Ages 13+ All skill levels welcome.

Thu, Jul 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Thu, Jul 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Check Meowt Book Club - Dead and Gondola

Thu, Jul 18, 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.

Thu, Jul 18, 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.

Fri, Jul 19, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Fri, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jul 19, 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.

Fri, Jul 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jul 19, 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.

Fri, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Let's Play: Big Kid Sensory Play

Fri, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

This free 4-week program features hands-on STEAM fun with a variety of projects that will spark your interest and encourage you to observe, explore and experiment! For Female middle school students.

Fri, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D,Children's Department Play Space

Sensory play isn't just for the little ones! Enjoy inclusive and autism-friendly sensory activities designed for a developmental age of around 5-11. ALL children are welcome!

Discover: Summer Olympics

Fri, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Prepare for the start of the Paris Summer Olympics with games and activities! For ages 6-12. No registration required.

Decorate your own picture frame --Adult Version!

Fri, Jul 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Why should the kids have all the fun? Adulting is hard, so let's have a little fun by painting your own wood picture frame. Supplies are limited and registration is required.

Registration opens Monday, July 1 2024 at 9:00am

Let's Play: Giant Game Night

Fri, Jul 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room

Join us after hours for a super-sized game night! Join in a life-sized game of Clue, play Jumbo Jenga, or check out our in-house board and video games. Programs open to grades 3-8 and their families.

Rainbow Walk - A Guided Walking Tour

Sat, Jul 20, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Sat, Jul 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library

Take a walk through Lexington's LGBTQ+ history.

Bilingual Yoga / Yoga Bilingüe

Sat, Jul 20, 10:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome. / Esta clase de yoga está dirigida a principiantes, pero todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.

Create: Art Club - Bugs!

Sat, Jul 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Fascinated by the natural beauty of insects? Come create some insect art. For grades K-5. No registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 4:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Dungeons & Dragons

Black Voices Book Club

Sat, Jul 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

A book club dedicated to discussing books by black authors. Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Please contact asipple-mcgraw@lexpublib.org for a reserved library copy of the featured title.

Horror Murder Movie Club - Jaws

Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Start Shark Week right!

Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash

Sat, Jul 20, 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.

Fairy Tale Tea Party

Sat, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a fantastical fairy tale tea party! Dressing up is encouraged! Snacks and teas will be provided. For older kids and tweens

Cozy Cottagecore Book Club

Sat, Jul 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

If you are an enthusiast of reading anything cozy, charming, whimsical, heartwarming and cottagecore - then this is a club for you! For adults.

Sun, Jul 21, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Sweet & Spicy Romance Book Club - Ali Hazelwood

Sun, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Sun, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room

Calling all romance lovers! Join our judgment-free sweet and spicy romance book club. In July, we are reading books by Ali Hazelwood.

Kentucky Legends: Kentucky Room Celebration - 75 Years of Local History

Sun, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

Come join us for a retrospective celebration of 75 years of preserving and giving access to our community and state history!

Mon, Jul 22, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Meet and greet with live sharks from Newport Aquarium's Wave Foundation! For families. Tickets are required and limited to first come, first served the day of the program. For grades K to 5.

Mon, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch

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

Mon, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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

Mon, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Mon, Jul 22, 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.

Create: Decorate a Shark Tooth Necklace

Mon, Jul 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Meet and greet with live sharks from Newport Aquarium's Wave Foundation! For families. Tickets are required and limited to first come, first served the day of the program.

Create: Shark Art

Mon, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Shark week has begun! Celebrate by making your very own shark art while watching live shark cams from all over the world. Recommended for families.

Mon, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Another Shark Week has arrived, so come join us as we learn a little history of these necklaces and finish the event by decorating your own 3D printed shark tooth.

U.S. Citizenship Class

Mon, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.

Make It Monday: Stickerbomb Art

Mon, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Stickers have an art to them, who knew? Stop in to create your very own stickerbomb art piece. It is the perfect summer collage! Please bring anything you would like to stickerbomb!

Mon, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Join the African American Arts Association to explore how our favorite artist's mental health, backgrounds, and world impact shape the music they make.

Adventures in DIY - Bottle Cap Crab

Mon, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension and conversation practice. For adults.

Mon, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Got some leftover bottle caps? Repurpose them into seasonal décor with this easy craft!

Registration opens Monday, July 8 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 23, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teachers of Lexington: Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to prepare for the new school year! We will be offering tools and assistance on projects for your classroom.

Registration opens Monday, July 1 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jul 23, 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.

Olivia Rodrigo Pre-Concert Party!

Tue, Jul 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.

Teen Craft: Perler Beads

Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch

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

Registration opens Tuesday, July 9 2024 at 2:00pm

Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Going to the library tonight - it's a good idea, right? Stop by Central to get ready for Olivia Rodrigo's concert at Rupp Arena tomorrow night.

Teen Tuesday - Marshmallow Sharks

Tue, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Get excited for Shark Week by whipping up a tasty treat using marshmallows. It's going to be a blast! While supplies last. No registration is required.

Let's Read: Hatchet - Hatchet Diorama

Tue, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Dive into the wild world of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen with hands-on activities.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 9 2024 at 9:00am

STEAM Lab Drop In: Ocean Watercolor

Tue, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a watercolor art piece inspired by the ocean. For Grades 3-12.

Lexington Sporting Club - LSC

Tue, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room

Come say hi and meet some of our friends from Lexington Sporting Club!

Tabletop Cartography

Tue, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

A workshop exploring the history and tools for making maps for tabletop games.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 9 2024 at 9:00am

Self Defense for Tweens & Teens - with AKF Lexington Martial Arts

Tue, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Practice discipline and safety through movement with a local martial arts school!

Registration opens Tuesday, July 2 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 23, 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.

Wed, Jul 24, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Wed, Jul 24, All day

Central Library

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Central Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Wed, Jul 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teachers of Lexington: Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to prepare for the new school year! We will be offering tools and assistance on projects for your classroom.

Registration opens Monday, July 1 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Clases de inglés básico dos veces por semana para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. Basic English classes twice a week to help individuals improve their English.

Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A,Community Room B

Meet and greet with live sharks from Newport Aquarium's Wave Foundation! For families. Tickets are required and limited to first come, first served the day of the program.

Wed, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Wed, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Summer Movies at the Library! - Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

Wed, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

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

Wed, Jul 24, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Beat the summer heat, and join us for a free movie at the library!

Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

This free 4-week program features hands-on STEAM fun with a variety of projects that will spark your interest and encourage you to observe, explore and experiment! For Female middle school students.

Let's Read: Hatchet - Hatchet Diorama

Wed, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Meet and greet with live sharks from Newport Aquarium's Wave Foundation! For families. Tickets are required and limited to first come, first served the day of the program.

Teen Pride Hangout

Wed, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Hang out with other LGBT+ teens in a safe space.

Create: Scientific Art

Wed, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Beaumont Branch

Explore how art, math, and science all intersect and create some unique artworks of your own. No registration required. For ages 5 to 11.

Wed, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Dive into the wild world of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen with hands-on activities.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 9 2024 at 9:00am

Teen STEAM

Wed, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for hands-on STEAM activities every month! We will choose what activity we do the month before. For middle school and high school. Registration recommended

ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL

Wed, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required.

Wed, Jul 24, 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.

Thu, Jul 25, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teachers of Lexington: Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to prepare for the new school year! We will be offering tools and assistance on projects for your classroom.

Registration opens Monday, July 1 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 25, 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.

Create: Cardboard Kingdom - Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party

Thu, Jul 25, 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.

Thu, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Join us to help build a Cardboard Kingdom and celebrate another fantastic year of Summer Reading fun at the library. Have a snack and work together to transform the 4th floor!

Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Diabetes Basics

Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join this free program to learn the basics of how to manage diabetes and achieve your health goals. Led by Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Karen McKnight.

Twitch Thursdays - for teens

Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

This free 4-week program features hands-on STEAM fun with a variety of projects that will spark your interest and encourage you to observe, explore and experiment! For Female middle school students.

Thu, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Twitch

Watch our Teen Librarians fail at your favorite games!

Playdough Party

Thu, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy creative play as little hands roll, shape, and build fine motor skills at our Playdough Party! Recommended for ages 3-5 and children must be accompanied by caregivers.

Spanish Matinee at Northside

Thu, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Northside Branch for a fun, all-ages Spanish film series. Educational listening comprehension activities, free journals & stickers for all ages. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EACH PARTICIPANT.

Create - A Field of Flowers

Thu, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Work with other artists to paint a field of flowers. Dress for mess. Recommended for grades K-5. No registration required.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!

STEAM Lab Drop In: Ocean Watercolor

Thu, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a watercolor art piece inspired by the ocean. For Grades 3-12.

Thu, Jul 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

This event is full

Thu, Jul 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 25, 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.

Fri, Jul 26, All day

Eastside Branch

Do you have lots of book recommendations for your friends? Apply to be a "Kid Librarian" at Eastside Library and create a display for your favorite books!

Fri, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jul 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Teachers of Lexington: Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to prepare for the new school year! We will be offering tools and assistance on projects for your classroom.

Registration opens Monday, July 1 2024 at 9:00am

Fri, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Meet and greet with live sharks from Newport Aquarium's Wave Foundation! For families. Tickets are required and limited to first come, first served the day of the program.

Fri, Jul 26, 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.

Fri, Jul 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jul 26, 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.

Fri, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Fri, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

This free 4-week program features hands-on STEAM fun with a variety of projects that will spark your interest and encourage you to observe, explore and experiment! For Female middle school students.