Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Join our friends from Madcap Puppets for a fantastic fairy tale show! For families. No registration required.

Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Mon, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 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.

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Let's Play... Game Day - Pictionary

Mon, Jul 21, 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 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Drop into the Beaumont Branch for an hour of classic games and socializing for adults!

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

Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join our friends from Madcap Puppets for a fun and exciting show! For families. No registration required.

Monday Matinee

Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come in and cool down with a good movie! Ages 8 & up, no registration required.

Chapters & Chatter

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join us at Chapters & Chatter, Eastside's new book club for tweens! This month we will discuss The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Cancelled

Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Join our friends from Madcap Puppets for a fantastic fairy tale show! For families. No registration required.

Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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, Jul 22, 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

Movie/Makers: Lord of the Rings & Hobbit Wreaths - for teens

Tue, 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.

Summer Movie Matinee

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Makers and movie fans unite! Join us for a showing of a film you voted for, and a craft to go along with it.

Glow Paint

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

We'll paint with neon paint and use black light to show off your amazing art! Join us for a glow-tastic time!!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Robotics

Tue, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room

Join our friends from Madcap Puppets for a fantastic fairy tale show! For families. No registration required.

Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore robotics like Ozobots and Spheros with fun activities! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Canva Basics

Tue, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for an introductory class on using canva design tools for graphic design projects. for ages 13+

This event is full

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

Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 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, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 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, Jul 23, 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 23, 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.

Wed, Jul 23, 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

Disney Singalong Dance Party!

Wed, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us as we sing, dance, and enjoy all things Disney! Recommended for K through 5th grade. No registration required.

Summer Movie Matinee

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Join us for our free family movie matinee series this summer on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

Cancelled

Taste of College: Department of Physics & Astronomy - with University of Kentucky

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch

Curious about what college classes are really like? Taste of College is a fun and interactive program designed to give middle and high school students a sneak peek into the college experience!

To See an Owl

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Enjoy a story about a girl who wants to see an owl. Then learn about these birds with hands-on activities. For ages 5-10. No registration required.

CRAFTERNOON: DIY STICKY NOTEBOOKS

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

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Drop by Wednesday or Saturday to make a mini sticky notebook holder. All materials provided. While supply last.

Tie-Dye Scrunchies

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library

Create your own tie dye scrunchie! For elementary and middle schoolers while supplies last. All materials provided.

Workshop Wednesday

Wed, Jul 23, 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. (Formerly Make it Monday)

Cancelled

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

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch

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

Cancelled

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Cult Classics Book Club - Geek Love by Katherine Dunn

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join our friends from Madcap Puppets for a fun and exciting show! For families. No registration required.

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

Northside Branch

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

Drop-In Resume Workshop

Thu, Jul 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Create an eye-catching resume using the latest technology. (Bring a list of previous work experience if possible.)

Thu, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Join our friends from Madcap Puppets for a fantastic fairy tale show! For families. No registration required.

Cancelled

Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch

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

Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners

Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Ask Master Gardeners any gardening questions. Registration requested.

This event is full

STEAM Lab Drop In - Robotics

Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore robotics like Ozobots and Spheros with fun activities! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Crafternoon - Coaster Painting

Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Get creative at our monthly adult crafternoon! (Materials provided while supplies last.)

Family Maker Time - Ball in a cup

Thu, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us for a hands-on crafting activity with the whole family to create your own ball-in-a-cup game!

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

Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 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 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jul 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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, Jul 25, 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.

Puzzle Swap Extravaganza!

Fri, Jul 25, 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.

End of Summer Game Day!

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

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

We've had an AWESOME summer at the library! Come have one last big hurrah with us! Games and fun for kids of all ages!

Fri, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Join us for a day of puzzling fun! Drop off old puzzles you wish to donate starting July 11th at the Marksbury Family Branch to receive a ticket for our Puzzle Swap. One ticket per puzzle donated.

Team Puzzle Race - Puzzle Swap Extravaganza!

Fri, Jul 25, 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.

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

Marksbury Family Branch

Join us in the Community Room for a chance to prove your puzzling skills - and win some fun prizes! This event will be happening during our Puzzle Swap.

Floor Time - Meditation and Mindful Art

Fri, Jul 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Relax on the floor while practicing yin yoga and decorating your own mandala!

Sat, Jul 26, 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

DIY Book Safe - for Teens

Sat, Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Need a secret place to keep your treasures? Try a book safe! Dress for mess! Registration required.

Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Do you miss the fun of afterschool art clubs from childhood? Come hang out and sketchbook with us to improve your skills and get in touch with your creativity! All skill levels encouraged!

Lego Club

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Elvis Movie Screening: Viva Las Vegas (Not Rated)

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come and enjoy a screening of the 1964 hit, Viva Las Vegas, starring Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret!

Cookbook Swap

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Has your diet changed? Looking for new recipes to liven up your repertoire? Bring in your gently-loved cookbooks and trade them for some new-to-you treats!

Horror Murder Movie Club - Sleepaway Camp (R)

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Summer camp is gonna be killer!

CRAFTERNOON: DIY STICKY NOTEBOOKS

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Drop by Wednesday or Saturday to make a mini sticky notebook holder. All materials provided. While supply last.

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

Sat, Jul 26, 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.

Sunday Classics - Night of the Hunter (Not Rated)

Sun, Jul 27, 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.

Sun, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly Sunday movie matinee

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Mon, Jul 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

Mon, Jul 28, 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.

Mon, Jul 28, 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.

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

Mon, Jul 28, 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.

Monday Matinee

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come in and cool down with a good movie! Ages 8 & up, no registration required.

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

Mon, Jul 28, 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.

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Meet and hang out with other Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Learn to Paint

Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

This event is full

Cancelled

Mon, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch

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

Tue, Jul 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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, Jul 29, 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

Dungeons & Dragons: Live! - for teens

Tue, Jul 29, 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 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Become your D&D character! Compete in challenges to find out your abilities, then take on an adventure in real life. Ages 13 - 17, registration required.

Library Social Hour - Scented Candles for Beginners

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

Create a simple aromatherapy candle. Supplies are limited. Registration is not required. Adults only.

This event is full

Tie Dye Party!

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Bring to life your old t-shirts or old tote bags and join our tie dye party! We'll provide the tie dye, and limited supplies of materials. While supplies last. Dress for a mess!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Animation

Tue, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about animation while creating flipbooks, thaumatropes and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Tue, Jul 29, 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 29, 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, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Wed, Jul 30, 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 30, 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, Jul 30, 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 30, 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.

Wed, Jul 30, 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

Taste of College: Department of Mathematics - with University of Kentucky

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

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room

Curious about what college classes are really like? Taste of College is a fun and interactive program designed to give middle and high school students a sneak peek into the college experience!

Cancelled

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

Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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.

Become a Dementia Friendly Neighbor

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Dementia Friendly Lexington for a free dementia friendly training

Thu, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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.

Last Days of Summer Laser Tag - for Tweens & Teens

Thu, Jul 31, 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.

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Play Capture the Flag, Battle Royale, and more! For ages 13+.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners

Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. While supplies last. Begins May 8. Ask Master Gardeners any gardening questions. Registration requested.

This event is full

STEAM Lab Drop In - Paper Animation

Thu, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about animation while creating flipbooks, thaumatropes and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Little Chef of the Month

Thu, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us at Little Chef of the Month! We'll learn baking, cooking, and healthy eating together. Get ready to mix, bake, and enjoy delicious foods from around the world!

This event is full

Club de Voces Latinxs - Latinxs Voices Book Club - Latinxs Voices Book Club

Thu, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

New venue Kentucky Native Café

Este Club de Lectura es para quienes disfrutan de la literatura en español. El libro para este mes:La Palabra Del Mudo. De:Julio Ramón Ribeyro, un gran clásico de la narrativa breve latinoamericana.

FIrst Time Homebuyers Workshop

Thu, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

FREE house buying workshop for anyone who is interested in learning more about first time home-buyer assistance. Presented by Elisa Cooley, Director of REACH, Inc. Registration requested.

Poster Making Class

Thu, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us and learn how to use Canva to create your own personalized poster. Participants will leave with their custom poster design saved on a USB and are welcome to return to have their poster printed

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

Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 31, 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.

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Jul 31, 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 01, All day

Eastside Branch

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

Fri, Aug 01, 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 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Aug 01, 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.

Create Your Own Clip Art and Icons in Adobe Illustrator - Vector Lab

Fri, Aug 01, 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 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch

Discover the art of clean, scalable design with Adobe Illustrator. In this Vector Lab we will be learning how to make clip art and icons to use as web graphics and print media.

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

Sat, Aug 02, 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

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Story Area

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

Eastside Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Adult Crafternoon - Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get crafty at Eastside!

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.

Northside Craft Club

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Calling all craft lovers! Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! Northside Craft Club meets monthly.

Bite Club - Orange You Glad It's Fruit Edition

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sun, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 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.

Sunday Stitching

Sun, Aug 03, 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.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Aug 04, 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 04, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.

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

Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room

Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.

Mon, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Adult Anime Club

Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Are you interested in anime and manga? Are you looking to make friends with similar interests? Stop by the first Monday of the month to watch some anime and discuss with friends!

Cancelled

Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch

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

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Aug 05, 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 05, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Cardboard Sculptures

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.

Tue, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore geometric shapes while creating a cardboard sculpture! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Eastside Book Club

Tue, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch

Join us as we discuss The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell!

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

Tue, Aug 05, 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 05, 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.

Digging for Dinosaurs - with the Cincinnati Museum Center

Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center on a pretend paleontological dig! See, touch, and learn about real fossils. For ages 6-10. Registration required.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Digging for Dinosaurs - with the Cincinnati Museum Center

Wed, Aug 06, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center on a pretend paleontological dig! See, touch, and learn about real fossils. For ages 6-10. Registration required.

Cancelled

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

Wed, Aug 06, 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 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Digging for Dinosaurs - with the Cincinnati Museum Center

Wed, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Join our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center on a pretend paleontological dig! See, touch, and learn about real fossils. For ages 6-10. Registration required.

Handpan Sound Bath - Presented by Pete Wallace

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join this relaxing mid-week break with melodic handpan music. A sound bath uses resonant instruments to promote physical and mental well-being while sitting or lying down. Registration suggested.

Digging for Dinosaurs - with the Cincinnati Museum Center

Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Join our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center on a pretend paleontological dig! See, touch, and learn about real fossils. For ages 6-10. Registration only.

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, Aug 07, 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.

Digging for Dinosaurs - with the Cincinnati Museum Center

Thu, Aug 07, 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 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center on a pretend paleontological dig! See, touch, and learn about real fossils. For ages 6-10. Registration required.

Back To School Dance Party

Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Dance away those back to school nerves! For ages 5-10. No registration required.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Cardboard Sculptures

Thu, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore geometric shapes while creating a cardboard sculpture! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Using Herbs for Iced Tea

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Join Master Gardeners for this FREE class. Free mint plants while supplies last.

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

Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Aug 07, 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.

Digging for Dinosaurs - with the Cincinnati Museum Center

Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Join our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center on a pretend paleontological dig! See, touch, and learn about real fossils. For ages 6-10. Registration required.

The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club

Thu, Aug 07, 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 "Everyone Here Is Lying" by Shari Lapena.

Fri, Aug 08, 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 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Aug 08, 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.

What 90's TV Taught Us: AI for Business - Featuring expertise from Octane Design Studios

Fri, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

This class will delve into the evolution of AI concepts, drawing parallels to 90's TV, and demonstrating their practical application in contemporary business environments.

Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Local Government 101 - with CivicLex

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For grades K-5. No registration required.

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join CivicLex to learn about Lexington's local government!

Family Tinfoil Boat Challenge

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to put your engineering skills to the test by creating a boat out of tinfoil that will hold the most weight! Recommended for families with children.

Hooked on Books - Mythology vs. Folklore

Sat, Aug 09, 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.

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

Sun, Aug 10, 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.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Aug 11, 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 11, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

MS. NORA WILLIAMS FROM MADDOXTOWN - Documentary Short Film

Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Mon, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

MS. NORA WILLIAMS FROM MADDOXTOWN is a documentary short film by Eli Scarr detailing aspects of everyday life in the rural, African-American hamlet of Maddoxtown, located in Fayette County, Kentucky.

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

Mon, Aug 11, 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.

Mon, Aug 11, 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 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Aug 12, 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.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Microscope Art

Tue, Aug 12, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

DIY School Supplies

Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Your school supplies don't have to be boring! Customize your own so your back-to-school gear can reflect your style. This program is recommended for ages 6-12. While supplies last.

Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to experiment with art and science! We will be using microscopes to explore the elements of art and creating our own masterpieces inspired by the microscopic world. Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Tue, Aug 12, 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 12, 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 13, 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, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Aug 13, 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 13, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Cancelled

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

Wed, Aug 13, 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 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Thu, Aug 14, 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.

Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills

Thu, Aug 14, 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 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Microscope Art

Thu, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to experiment with art and science! We will be using microscopes to explore the elements of art and creating our own masterpieces inspired by the microscopic world. Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Thu, Aug 14, 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 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Jazz at the Library

Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Fri, Aug 15, 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 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Fri, Aug 15, 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.

Create Magazines & Newsletters with Illustrator and InDesign

Fri, Aug 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch

Learn to design, layout, and publish your own magazines and newsletters for both print and digital platforms. From concept to creation, this workshop gives you the tools to share your vision!

Bluegrass Gem and Mineral Club Open House - Show and Tell

Sat, Aug 16, 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

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room

A family friendly event which includes a Fluorescent Tent with glowing minerals, Lapidary demonstrations (trimming and cabbing), Gem Tree making, Microminerals with microscopes, and Mineral displays.

Pin Trading & Travel Event

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for the next Disney Pin Trading Event! Bring your pins and be prepared to have fun trading and talking about all things Disney. See You there!

Chair Yoga

Sat, Aug 16, 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!

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Dungeons & Dragons

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

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Microscope Art

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to experiment with art and science! We will be using microscopes to explore the elements of art and creating our own masterpieces inspired by the microscopic world. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Cancelled

Around The World Book Challenge - Book Club

Sat, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch

Around the World is a book challenge for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read, based on the selected country each month. Share about your book at our meeting!

Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month

Sun, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Mon, Aug 18, 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 18, 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

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

Mon, Aug 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Chapters & Chatter

Mon, Aug 18, 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 Growing Pangs by Kathryn Ormsbee.

Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Teen Space

Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!

Mon, Aug 18, 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.

Mon, Aug 18, 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 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Aug 19, 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.

STEAM Lab Drop In - 3D Printing and Design

Tue, Aug 19, 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

Tue, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about 3D printing while creating with 3D pens, exploring 3D design in Tinkercad and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Tue, Aug 19, 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 19, 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 - Empress of the Nile by Lynne Olson

Wed, Aug 20, 9:30am - 10:45am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

A Limited number of copies of this book are available at to pick up at Tates Creek Branch Library or you can reserve a copy today. This group welcomes everyone.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL

Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Aug 20, 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 20, 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

Cancelled

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

Wed, Aug 20, 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 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

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