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History of Halloween and Horror

2024-10-26 13:00:00 2024-10-26 14:30:00 America/New_York History of Halloween and Horror Halloween is almost upon us, so join us as we learn a little history of Halloween and how horror in literature and movies became synonymous with this ancient tradition. Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Saturday, October 26
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-26 13:00:00 2024-10-26 14:30:00 America/New_York History of Halloween and Horror Halloween is almost upon us, so join us as we learn a little history of Halloween and how horror in literature and movies became synonymous with this ancient tradition. Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Eastside Branch

Medium Meeting Room

Halloween is almost upon us, so join us as we learn a little history of Halloween and how horror in literature and movies became synonymous with this ancient tradition.

Halloween is almost upon us and so is the season to enjoy horror movies and books.

Join us as we learn a little history of Halloween and how horror in literature and movies became synonymous with this ancient tradition

Afterwards you will have a little fun by creating your very short story, starting with the famous quote "It was a dark and stormy night..."

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultures, Celebrations & Holidays | Books, Writing & Authors |

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Eastside Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
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Mon, Feb 23 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Feb 24 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 25 9:30AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, Feb 27 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 28 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

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

Upcoming Events

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Canva for Creators - Simple Design Tools for Content Creators
Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Learn how content creators can use Canva to design eye-catching graphics, social media posts, flyers, and promo content. Perfect for artists, influencers, and entrepreneurs.
This event is full
Open Studio - Horse crafts
Sat, Feb 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
To celebrate the 2026 Year of the Horse, let have fun making horse themed crafts.
Sublimation Class
Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn the process of designing and making your own custom tumbler using the sublimation printer and press.
This event is full
Vibes & Vision 2026 - Youth Arts Talent Showcase
Sat, Feb 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
The Black and Williams Community Center
In honor of Black History Month, join us at The Black and Williams Community Center Gym for an arts event celebrating youth performers.
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 PM
This event is full
Understanding GLP-1 Meds - with Lexington-Fayette County Health Dept.
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore how these medicines work, the benefits they provide, and how they can be part of a healthy lifestyle.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Mar 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
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.
Cathedral Window Quilt Club
Sun, Mar 01, 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.
This event is full
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Mar 01, 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 inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Mar 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Mar 02, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Mar 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Mar 02, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Monsters Have Big Feelings
Mon, Mar 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting 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 Big Feelings.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Mar 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Mar 03, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Monsters Have Big Feelings
Tue, Mar 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
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 naming and managing emotions.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Monsters Have Big Feelings
Tue, Mar 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program 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 naming and managing emotions.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Mar 03, 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 - Bridge Building Challenges
Tue, Mar 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for a fun bridge-building activity & learn about women engineers who played pivotal roles in designing and constructing some of the world's most iconic bridges. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Meet Your Sewing Machine - with Ashley Nguyen
Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Do you want to learn how to use your sewing machine? Bring your own sewing machine and learn to setup, use, and maintain it. For ages 13+
This event is full
Eastside Book Club - Reading "Empress of the Nile"
Tue, Mar 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us each month as we gather to discuss a popular title chosen by the group. All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is Empress of the Nile
Evening Storytime
Tue, Mar 03, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Mar 03, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Mar 04, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Mar 04, 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
Crafternoon: Button Art
Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Paint with buttons! Use buttons to create a picture or fill in a design. While supplies last.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Paws to Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Wed, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Monsters Have Big Feelings
Wed, Mar 04, 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 naming and managing emotions.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Monsters Have Big Feelings
Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting 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 naming and managing emotions.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 05, 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: Monsters Have Big Feelings
Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
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.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Bridge Building Challenges
Thu, Mar 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for a fun bridge-building activity & learn about women engineers who played pivotal roles in designing and constructing some of the world's most iconic bridges. Recommended for ages 8-17.
BINGO! - Women's History Month
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Celebrate Women's History Month by playing BINGO! Learn about women that have left their mark on history. No registration required. While supplies last.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Northside's Book Club - "The Sentence" by Louise Erdich
Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all book lovers! This month we will be discussing "The Sentence" by Louise Erdrich.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 11:25am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Mar 06, 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.
Create Your Own Logos in Adobe Illustrator - Vector Lab
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
In this workshop you'll learn some basic design principles, Adobe Illustrator and the power of vector graphics as we design our logo ideas together.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Mar 07, 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.
Adult Crafternoon: Collages
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Get crafty at Eastside!
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Sat, Mar 07, 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.
Crafternoon: Button Art
Sat, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Paint with buttons! Use buttons to create a picture or fill in a design. While supplies last.
Pokémon Trainer Meet Up
Sun, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Indie Lens Pop-Up Season 2025-26 - The Inquisitor (Not Rated)
Sun, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Meet Barbara Jordan: a civil rights icon whose powerful voice masked a complex private life.
Paws to Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Mar 08, 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.
STEM & Stuff - Robots
Sun, Mar 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. We're celebrating Women's History Month and engineer Ruzena Bajcsy by working with robots. Registration recommended.
Craft to Go - Celebrating St. Patrick's Day
Mon, Mar 09, All day
Eastside Branch
Craft To Go kids' craft kits will be available for pick-up at Eastside Library starting March 9, while supplies last. Limit one kit per customer. For ages 5-12.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Mar 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Mar 09, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Mar 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Mar 09, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Chickens Can and So Can You!
Mon, Mar 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting 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 self esteem.
One Piece Party
Mon, Mar 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the library to participate in One Piece inspired activities and hang out with fellow Straw Hats - program intended for adults primarily, but all are welcome!
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Mar 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Mar 10, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Chickens Can and So Can You!
Tue, Mar 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program 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 self-esteem.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Chickens Can and So Can You!
Tue, Mar 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
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 self-esteem.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Mar 10, 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
Collaged Buttons Workshop
Tue, Mar 10, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch
Join us at the Eastside Makerspace as we explore creative ways to design pins. We will transform out-of-circulation books into unique pin-back buttons. Ages 13+ only. Registration Recommended.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Meteorology
Tue, Mar 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to learn about June Bacon-Bercey, the first Black Woman to deliver weather on TV as a trained meteorologist, and participate in hands-on meteorology activities. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Pokemon Club
Tue, Mar 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game. For ages 11-13
Teen Tuesday: Mini Canvases
Tue, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Dots, color and self expression! Teens will paint mini canvases inspired by Yayoi Kusama bold iconic style.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Mar 10, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Mar 10, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Mar 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Mar 11, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Mar 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Mar 11, 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 Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Chickens Can and So Can You!
Wed, Mar 11, 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 self esteem.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 12, 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.
Pinkalicious Artful Adventures
Thu, Mar 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside branch for some Pinkalicious Artful adventures. Ages 3-5 can enjoy Victoria Kann's Pinkalicious books, while crafting up some take home goodies.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Chickens Can and So Can You!
Thu, Mar 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting 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 building self-esteem.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Chickens Can and So Can You!
Thu, Mar 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
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 self esteem.
Homeschool STEAM
Thu, Mar 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, art and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Ages 8-17
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Meteorology
Thu, Mar 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to learn about June Bacon-Bercey, the first Black Woman to deliver weather on TV as a trained meteorologist, and participate in hands-on meteorology activities. Recommended for ages 8-17.
First Time Home Buyer Workshop
Thu, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
FREE informational workshop for anyone who is interested in learning more about first time home-buyer assistance through REACH, Inc.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Mar 12, 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 - Todd Hildreth Quintet
Thu, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Mar 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:25am
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.
Pinkalicious Playdate - One Picture Book One Lexington
Fri, Mar 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Play like Pinkalicious with pink themed sensory activities. Everything will be PINK! For ages 2 to 5. No registration required.
Pink-Tastic Playground Day!
Fri, Mar 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Join us for a Pink-Tastic playtime in honor of Pinkalicious and One Picture Book, One Lexington. Meet at Phoenix Park for bubbles, chalk, crafts, pink lemonade and of course plenty of playground fun!
Horror Murder Movie Club - The Haunting (G)
Fri, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Friday the 13th Showing
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Mar 13, 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.
Logic Pro Basics - Learn the basics of Vocal recording in Logic
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch
Learn the basics of navigating Logic Pro and recording clean, professional vocals.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Mar 14, 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
Pinkalicious Butterfly Party - One Picture Book One Lexington
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
We'll learn about butterflies with our friend Pinkalicious! For ages 4-8. No registration required.
Chair Yoga
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
Horror Murder Movie Club - Sinners (R)
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A monthly horror movie to tingle your spine
Managing Appetite, Energy & Wellbeing after GLP-1 Treatment - with Lexington-Fayette County Health Dept.
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
These tools will help prepare you stay on track and feel confident navigating life after GLP-1 treatment.
Registration opens Saturday, February 28 2026 at 9:00am
Primate Rescue Center Workshop
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to hear from the Primate Rescue Center about their mission and caring for primates, then create a peanut butter braid enrichment item for them. For Ages 8-17. Registration Required
Make & Chill - Junk Journals
Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Drop in for our monthly teen DIY program! Materials provided while supplies last. This month, make your own mini junk journal!
Teen Trivia - Women's History Month
Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Quiz yourself on Women's History!
Bite Club - Celebrity Cookbook Edition
Sun, Mar 15, 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.
Mindful Eating - with Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
Sun, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Take control of your eating habits and lead a healthier life. Presented by Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.
Classical Music Sunday - EKU Trombone Society
Sun, Mar 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.
CKCB Saxophone Trio
Sun, Mar 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
As part of Central Kentucky Concert Band's fifty years celebration, a saxophone trio will present classical and traditional tunes.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Mar 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Mar 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Little Llama Clean and Neat
Mon, Mar 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting 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 self-management.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Mar 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Little Llama Clean and Neat
Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
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 taking care of yourself and your things.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Little Llama Clean and Neat
Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program 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 taking care of yourself and your things.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Mar 17, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
STEAM Lab Drop In - Optical Illusion Art
Tue, Mar 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about artist Bridget Riley and create some optical illusion art inspired by her work! Recommended for ages 8-17.
St. Patrick's Day Party
Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with activities and crafts at the library! For families and all ages.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Snack Room
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - Twilight Garden by Sara Nisha Adams
Wed, Mar 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Two feuding neighbors unite to resurrect a neglected city garden in this uplifting and quietly joyful novel.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Preschoolers Explore the Market
Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Enjoy dramatic play with your preschooler as they explore their creativity while pretending to be at the market.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Mar 18, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Workshop Wednesday
Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Roll up your sleeves, experiment with new technology, and get crafting!
Hip-hop & Poetry Club (March Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn
Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! Today we will be making a song and recording basics. Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Little Llama Clean and Neat
Wed, Mar 18, 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 self-management.
Blue Grass True Crime Book Club - Bluegrass: A True Story of Murder in Kentucky
Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
A quarterly book club to discuss Kentucky crime
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 19, 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: Little Llama Clean and Neat
Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting 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 self-management.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Little Llama Clean and Neat
Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
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 self-management..
STEAM Lab Drop In - Optical Illusion Art
Thu, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about artist Bridget Riley and create some optical illusion art inspired by her work! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Dr. Seuss's Birthday Bash
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
We're throwing a birthday party for Dr. Seuss and everyone is invited! Join us for themed activities and crafts to celebrate the author's 122nd birthday. Program open to ages 6+
Little Chef of the Month
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside Branch for a Saint Patrick's Day themed Little Chef! This month, we will be making Fried Cabbage! Using simple ingredients to create an Irish comfort meal.
Registration opens Sunday, March 1 2026 at 9:00am
Club de Voces Latinxs - Latinxs Voices Book Club - Club de Lectura en Español - Spanish Book Club
Thu, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kentucky Native Café. - 417 E Maxwell St Unit B, Lexington, KY 40508
El Túnel de Ernesto Sabato. Una historia sobre la incomunicación y sobre la conversión del amor en odio.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Check Meowt Book Club - Homer's Odyssey
Thu, Mar 19, 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.
Southland Jamboree - Hammertowne
Thu, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:25am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Gallery Hop
Fri, Mar 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Gallery
Gallery Hop.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Miniatures Painting Workshop
Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to explore techniques for painting tabletop gaming miniatures, terrain, and props. All supplies will be provided. Ages 13+ *Registration Recommended*
Registration opens Saturday, March 7 2026 at 11:00am
Horror Murder Movie Club - Jennifer's Body (R)
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A monthly horror movie to curdle your blood
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Optical Illusion Art
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about artist Bridget Riley and create some optical illusion art inspired by her work! Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Dinosaurs Stay Safe
Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting 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 safety.
Homeschool STEAM Jr.
Mon, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for a new hands-on STEAM program for ages 5?7, featuring fun monthly activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math!
Baby-Sitters Club Kid Kits
Mon, Mar 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Drop in and make your own Kid Kit like the members of the Baby-Sitters Club! Use it for a babysitting job now, or keep it for one in the future. For ages 7 and up. No registration required.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Mar 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Dinosaurs Stay Safe
Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
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 keeping ourselves safe.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Dinosaurs Stay Safe
Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program 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 keeping ourselves safe.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Mar 24, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Early Readers Book Club - Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries
Tue, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Kids ages 4 - 7 or early readers are invited to read, play, and explore mysteries!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Creative Coding
Tue, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore coding while you learn about female computer scientists throughout history! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Collaged Buttons Workshop
Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch
Join us at the Eastside Makerspace as we explore creative ways to design pins. We will transform out-of-circulation books into unique pin-back buttons. Ages 13+ only. Registration Recommended.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 10 2026 at 5:00pm
Teen Tuesday: Photo Keychains
Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Have bias you love? A family pic you want to personalize? We'll take those photos and add them to photo keychains you can personalize. No registration required. While supplies last.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
ZINNIAS - Grow and Care
Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
The popular zinnia is a favorite but prone to disease. We'll introduce improved varieties that stand out for large blooms, disease resistance, and bright colors.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Mar 25, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschoolers Explore Zoos
Wed, Mar 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Take a trip to the zoo with art, play, and zoo-themed activities. Dress for mess. For preschoolers. No registration required.
Cheryl White - The Jockey and Her Horse
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Discover the life of pioneering Black female jockey Cheryl White. We'll have a brief talk with Q&A and hands-on activities. For all ages. No registration required.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Dinosaurs Stay Safe
Wed, Mar 25, 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 safety.
Cult Classics Book Club - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Preschool Junior Energy Explorers - with Bluegrass Greensource
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Hands on fun with the sun, wind, water and energy all around! Join us to learn about energy at self-guided STEM stations. Adult must attend with child.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Dinosaurs Stay Safe
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting 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 safety.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Dinosaurs Stay Safe
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
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 safety.
Crafternoon
Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Get creative and learn something new at our monthly crafternoon! Materials provided while supplies last.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Creative Coding
Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore coding while you learn about female computer scientists throughout history! Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Mar 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:25am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
STEAM Storytime
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for a fun and interactive STEAM Storytime, where preschoolers will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging stories, hands-on activities, and creative play!
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
DIY: BTS Photocards
Fri, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Teens and tweens can join us at Northside to listen to BTS' new album and make their own, personalized photocards! Registration recommended.
Open Studio - Simply Spring Crafts!
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Spring is here! Let's make pinwheels, wind chimes and more to take home.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Chair Yoga
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 PM
Maximizing GLP-1 Benefits through Healthy Living - with Lexington-Fayette County Health Dept.
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Discover how healthy lifestyle habits can amplify the effects of GLP-1 medications and prepare for long-term success post-treatment
Mary Settles: The Last Shaker at Pleasant Hill 1836-1923 - A Kentucky Chautauqua
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A Women's History Month Performance with Janet Scott as Mary Settles
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 9:00am
Lego Club
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Hooked on Books - National Book Award Nominees
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
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 Classic Matinee - Poor Things (R)
Sun, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Mar 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Mar 30, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Mar 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Mar 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Make Super Choices!
Mon, Mar 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting 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 decision making.
Learn to Paint
Mon, Mar 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
Registration opens Sunday, March 1 2026 at 9:00am
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.
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