Full STEAM Ahead: Slime

Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Aug 22, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Aug 22, 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.

How to Make a Website in Canva

Fri, Aug 22, 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, Aug 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Learn the basics of website design to create your own site using Canva.

This event is full

Sat, Aug 23, 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

Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club

Sat, Aug 23, 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.

Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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!

Horror Murder Movie Club - Get Out (R)

Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Are you in the sunken place?

Lego Club

Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families

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

Sat, Aug 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Sun, Aug 24, 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.

Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Aug 25, 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

Mon, Aug 25, 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.

U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test

Mon, Aug 25, 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 Advisory Board

Mon, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

Mon, Aug 25, 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.

Learn to Paint

Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

This event is full

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.

Tue, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Tue, Aug 26, 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

Library Social Hour - Show & Tell: Teen Tech Kits

Tue, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn about and play with Tates Creek's Teen Tech Kits. This latest addition to our collection is available weekdays for Tweens and Teens to play and learn. This hour is for adults. Try something new!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Mini Skatepark Engineering

Tue, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a mini skate park out of cardboard and various materials, perfect for a finger skateboard. Recommended for ages 8-17.

3D Modeling - with TinkerCAD

Tue, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a tutorial on basic 3d modeling using TinkerCAD. We will discuss practical applications, explore the tools, and modify existing designs. For ages 13+

This event is full

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Tue, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 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.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Cancelled

Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Aug 27, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

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

Wed, Aug 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.

Workshop Wednesday

Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens.

Cancelled

KRM Citizenship Class

Wed, Aug 27, 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

Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Aug 28, 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

Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Thu, Aug 28, 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.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Aug 28, 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.

Thu, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Crafternoon - Puzzle Piece Frames

Thu, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Get creative and learn something new at our monthly adult Crafternoon! (Materials provided while supplies last.)

STEAM Lab Drop In - Mini Skatepark Engineering

Thu, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a mini skate park out of cardboard and various materials, perfect for a finger skateboard. Recommended for ages 8-17.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Thu, Aug 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Aug 28, 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.

Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Fri, Aug 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Aug 29, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Aug 29, 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.

Bite Club - Middle East Edition

Fri, Aug 29, 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, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

Chair Yoga

Sat, Aug 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!

Sun, Aug 31, 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.

Sunday Classics - The Virgin Suicides (R)

Sun, Aug 31, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly Sunday movie matinee

Sunday Stitching

Sun, Aug 31, 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.

Tue, Sep 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, Sep 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.

Eastside Book Club - Reading Lark Ascending by Silas House

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on Big Feelings. No registration required.

Rescheduled

Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

New date Tuesday, September 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is Lark Ascending by Silas House

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Tue, Sep 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.

Tue, Sep 02, 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.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 03, 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.

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

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.

Dining with Diabetes - Moving Toward Mediterranean

Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

This nutrition education program for those with diabetes, family, or caregivers. These 4 classes focuses on Mediterranean cuisine, cooking demo's, food sampling, and discussion with a dietitian.

This event is full

Thu, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on Big Feelings. No registration required.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Thu, Sep 04, 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!

Next Chapter Book Club

Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

The Next Chapter Book Club is a reading group where adolescents and adults with disabilities can enjoy books, friends, and their community.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 04, 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.

Pajama Tales! - A Bedtime Storytime

Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

Snuggle up at the library!

Nature Journal Hang-Out

Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Observe videos of the natural world, then create and reflect! The perfect evening activity for crafters looking to reconnect with nature and their feelings. For families. No registration required.

The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club

Thu, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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 "None of This Is True" by Lisa Jewell.

Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Sep 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.

Grandparents Day Storytime

Fri, Sep 05, 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.

Fri, Sep 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Grandparents Day with a special storytime, crafts, and open play time. Recommended for kids aged 0-5 and their grandparents or special adults! No registration required.

After-Hours Putt-Putt - for Tweens & Teens

Fri, Sep 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

Explore the library after it closes in an obstacle-filled game!

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

Sat, Sep 06, 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.

Operation HOPE: Building Credit

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

Central Library - Meeting Room B

In this workshop, we will examine the components of a credit report and discuss strategies for improving your credit score. We will also explore strategies for paying off debt.

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!

Adult Crafternoon - Folded paper book light

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

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get crafty at Eastside!

Horror Murder Movie Club - Event Horizon (R)

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Infinite Space. Infinite Terror.

Sensory Friendly Watch and Play - With Despicable Me

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Watch "Despicable Me" in a smaller room with dimmed lights, a comfortable volume, and sensory toys! For families. Open to anyone who has difficulty with a traditional movie viewing atmosphere.

Hooked on Books - Found in Translation

Sat, Sep 06, 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.

Sunday Classics - Like Water For Chocolate (R)

Sun, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly Sunday movie matinee

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

Sun, Sep 07, 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.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Mon, Sep 08, 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.

A1C Diabetes Screening Event - Bluegrass Lions Diabetes Project

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Mon, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Come visit Marksbury for a free A1C Diabetes Screening program hosted by the Bluegrass Lions Diabetes Project.

U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test

Mon, Sep 08, 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.

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.

Tue, Sep 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, Sep 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.

LexPubLib Plays: - Sphero Time Trials

Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social and emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on naming and managing feelings.

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Hang out in the Flex Space after school! Each month will feature a STEAM project.

Teen Tuesday: SUMINAGASHI (Ink floating)

Tue, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Join us for SUMINAGASHI also known as ink floating or cloud art. We'll take ink drop it into water to create one of kind designs. Dress for a mess. No registration required, while supplies last.

Eastside Book Club - Reading Lark Ascending by Silas House

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

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is Lark Ascending by Silas House

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Tue, Sep 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.

Tue, Sep 09, 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 Teen Takeover - Giant Game Night

Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room

Explore the library after it closes with a variety of giant board games! Registration required.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 10, 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.

Operation HOPE: Avoiding Scams

Wed, Sep 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, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

In this workshop, we will discuss the definition of key insurance terms, estate planning and how to avoid financial scams.

Crafting An Essay - for teens

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Stuck with writer's block? Don't know where to start your English paper? Learn tips for writing and researching a paper, from deciding on a topic to the final draft! For teens, 13 - 17

Cancelled

KRM Citizenship Class

Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Big Feelings

Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on how to name and manage feelings.

Dining with Diabetes - Moving Toward Mediterranean

Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

This nutrition education program for those with diabetes, family, or caregivers. These 4 classes focuses on Mediterranean cuisine, cooking demo's, food sampling, and discussion with a dietitian.

This event is full

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on Big Feelings.

Thu, Sep 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!

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Thu, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 11, 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.

Thu, Sep 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, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Sep 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.

CivicLex: Understanding Lexington's City Government

Fri, Sep 12, 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.

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:30am

Central Library - Meeting Room B

CivicLex is a non-profit strengthening civic health in Lexington by helping people become more informed, connected, and engaged in how our community works.

Canva Collage Workshop - Create Your Own Backdrops & Wallpapers

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Learn how to design personalized collages using Canva for backdrops, phone screens, desktop wallpapers and more!

Open Studio - Yarn Bowl

Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Come join us to make a beautiful yarn bowl and more.

Chair Yoga

Sat, Sep 13, 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!

Cancelled

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

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

Northside Branch

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

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults & older teens. Registration required. 2 - 3:30 PM

How Money Works - Financial Foundations

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

Eastside Branch

Join us for a financial literacy masterclass! Empower yourself by taking charge of your future!

Cancelled

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month

Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch

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.

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

Sun, Sep 14, 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.

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month

Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Quilting materials provided while supplies last. Hand sewing required. Please register and plan to attend.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Baby Social Time

Mon, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Babies will socialize with their peers and build their developmental skills with themes that rotate monthly. Recommended for babies 0-36months and their caregivers.

Mon, Sep 15, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Self-Esteem

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-esteem and diversity. No registration required.

Chapters & Chatter

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join us at Chapters & Chatter, Eastside's book club for tweens! This month we will discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.

Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test

Mon, Sep 15, 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.

Sensory Friendly Play - Community Helpers

Mon, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for sensory play that is inclusive for all abilities and fun for everyone! Designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.

Using the Harvest - UK Horticulture Extension Co-Op Class

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Join the UK Horticulture Extension Co-Op in Community Room A for a class on learning how to use the veggies from your garden!

VR Traveling - Hispanic Heritage Month

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting exciting new places using VR!

Tue, Sep 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Self-Esteem

Tue, Sep 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.

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on "all about me" and diversity. No registration required.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Tue, Sep 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, Sep 16, 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.

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

Wed, Sep 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. We read a variety of both fiction and non-fiction recommended titles. We meet the third Wednesday morning each month.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Crafternoon: Metal Embossing

Wed, Sep 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, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Learn how to emboss an image on foil. While supplies last.

Cancelled

KRM Citizenship Class

Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 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.

STEM & Stuff - Baking Soda Rockets

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. We'll tackle chemistry and space this month with baking soda rockets! Registration recommended.

Blue Grass True Crime Book Club - Cemetery Road Murders by Wes Swietek

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

A Kentucky Room Book Club

Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 9:00am

Dining with Diabetes - Moving Toward Mediterranean

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

This nutrition education program for those with diabetes, family, or caregivers. These 4 classes focuses on Mediterranean cuisine, cooking demo's, food sampling, and discussion with a dietitian.

This event is full

Thu, Sep 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Self-Esteem

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on "all about me" and diversity. No registration required.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Thu, Sep 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!

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!

Little Scientists - Exploring Matter Up Close!

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Young scientists are invited to explore the amazing world of matter!

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 18, 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.

Check Meowt Book Club - The Fur Person

Thu, Sep 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, Sep 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, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Fri, Sep 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.