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Songs of Kentucky's Civil War

A discussion with Dr. James Claypool
2025-06-14 14:00:00 2025-06-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Songs of Kentucky's Civil War Popular songs from the North and the South Central Library - Farish Theater

Saturday, June 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-14 14:00:00 2025-06-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Songs of Kentucky's Civil War Popular songs from the North and the South Central Library - Farish Theater

Central Library

Farish Theater

Popular songs from the North and the South

A lively presentation with recordings of some of the most popular songs from the North and South during the American Civil War. Dr. Claypool discusses the origins, importance, and placement in historical context of each song.

Free and open to the public.

AGE GROUP: | Teen (13-17 years) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy & Local History |

TAGS: | Summer at the Library | Lex 250 | Farish Theater |

Central Library
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Central Library is located on East Main Street in downtown Lexington next to Phoenix Park.

Upcoming Events

Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Aug 26, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Aug 26, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Library Social Hour - Show & Tell: Teen Tech Kits
Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about and play with Tates Creek's Teen Tech Kits. This latest addition to our collection is available weekdays for Tweens and Teens to play and learn. This hour is for adults. Try something new!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Mini Skatepark Engineering
Tue, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a mini skate park out of cardboard and various materials, perfect for a finger skateboard. Recommended for ages 8-17.
3D Modeling - with TinkerCAD
Tue, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a tutorial on basic 3d modeling using TinkerCAD. We will discuss practical applications, explore the tools, and modify existing designs. For ages 13+
This event is full
Evening Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Aug 27, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Wed, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
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Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens.
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required
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Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Family Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Crafternoon - Puzzle Piece Frames
Thu, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
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STEAM Lab Drop In - Mini Skatepark Engineering
Thu, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a mini skate park out of cardboard and various materials, perfect for a finger skateboard. Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Aug 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Aug 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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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, Aug 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Family Storytime
Fri, Aug 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
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Chair Yoga
Sat, Aug 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
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Central Library - Farish Theater
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Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
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Toddler Storytime
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Rescheduled
Eastside Book Club - Reading Lark Ascending by Silas House
Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Tuesday, September 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is Lark Ascending by Silas House
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Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
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Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
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Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Sep 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
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Wed, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Paws to Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Wed, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Dining with Diabetes - Moving Toward Mediterranean
Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
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This event is full
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Sep 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
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Big Feelings
Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on Big Feelings. No registration required.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
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Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
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STEAM Lab Drop In - Digital Art
Thu, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create digital art with apple pencils & iPads! Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
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Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Pajama Tales! - A Bedtime Storytime
Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
Snuggle up at the library!
Nature Journal Hang-Out
Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch
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Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
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ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Sep 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Sep 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Sep 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Grandparents Day Storytime
Fri, Sep 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Fri, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
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Fri, Sep 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
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Beaumont Branch - Story Area
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Operation HOPE: Building Credit
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Central Library - Meeting Room B
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Register
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
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Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
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Horror Murder Movie Club - Event Horizon (R)
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Central Library - Farish Theater
Infinite Space. Infinite Terror.
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Central Library - Meeting Room D
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Hooked on Books - Found in Translation
Sat, Sep 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
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Central Library - Farish Theater
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Central Library - Meeting Room D
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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
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Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Open STEAM Play
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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
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
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LexPubLib Plays: - Sphero Time Trials
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Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
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Teen Tuesday: SUMINAGASHI (Ink floating)
Tue, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
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Tue, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is Lark Ascending by Silas House
Evening Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
After Hours Teen Takeover - Giant Game Night
Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room
Explore the library after it closes with a variety of giant board games! Registration required.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Sep 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
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Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
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Register
Crafting An Essay - for teens
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Stuck with writer's block? Don't know where to start your English paper? Learn tips for writing and researching a paper, from deciding on a topic to the final draft! For teens, 13 - 17
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
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Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on how to name and manage feelings.
Dining with Diabetes - Moving Toward Mediterranean
Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
This nutrition education program for those with diabetes, family, or caregivers. These 4 classes focuses on Mediterranean cuisine, cooking demo's, food sampling, and discussion with a dietitian.
This event is full
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Sep 11, 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
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Big Feelings
Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on Big Feelings.
Beginner Hand Embroidery
Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Come to the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace to learn how to hand embroider a design using different stitch patters.
Registration opens Thursday, August 28 2025 at 11:00am
Homeschool STEAM
Thu, Sep 11, 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
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Investigating Insects
Thu, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore the world of insects through hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Jazz at the Library
Thu, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Sep 12, 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.
CivicLex: Understanding Lexington's City Government
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Meeting Room B
CivicLex is a non-profit strengthening civic health in Lexington by helping people become more informed, connected, and engaged in how our community works.
Canva Collage Workshop - Create Your Own Backdrops & Wallpapers
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Learn how to design personalized collages using Canva for backdrops, phone screens, desktop wallpapers and more!
Open Studio - Yarn Bowl
Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Come join us to make a beautiful yarn bowl and more.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Sep 13, 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, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
Cancelled
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch
Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults. Registration required. 2 - 3:30 PM
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults & older teens. Registration required. 2 - 3:30 PM
How Money Works - Financial Foundations
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch
Join us for a financial literacy masterclass! Empower yourself by taking charge of your future!
Family String Painting
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a colorful, abstract painting with string! Dress for Mess For Children and Families.
Cancelled
Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month
Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Quilting materials provided while supplies last. Hand sewing required. Please register and plan to attend.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month
Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Quilting materials provided while supplies last. Hand sewing required. Please register and plan to attend.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Sep 15, 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
Baby Social Time
Mon, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Babies will socialize with their peers and build their developmental skills with themes that rotate monthly. Recommended for babies 0-36months and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Self-Esteem
Mon, Sep 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-esteem and diversity. No registration required.
Chapters & Chatter
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us at Chapters & Chatter, Eastside's book club for tweens! This month we will discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.
Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 9:00am
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Teen Space
Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
Sensory Friendly Play - Community Helpers
Mon, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for sensory play that is inclusive for all abilities and fun for everyone! Designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.
Using the Harvest - UK Horticulture Extension Co-Op Class
Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Join the UK Horticulture Extension Co-Op in Community Room A for a class on learning how to use the veggies from your garden!
VR Traveling - Hispanic Heritage Month
Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting exciting new places using VR!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Self-Esteem
Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on "all about me" and diversity. No registration required.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Sep 16, 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 - Zip Line Engineering Challenge
Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to design a contraption to carry a ping pong ball across a zip line while learning about gravity, friction and force. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
Wed, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
This group is for anyone and everyone interested in reading and talking about it. We read a variety of both fiction and non-fiction recommended titles. We meet the third Wednesday morning each month.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Sep 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
Crafternoon: Metal Embossing
Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn how to emboss an image on foil. While supplies last.
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
STEM & Stuff - Baking Soda Rockets
Wed, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. We'll tackle chemistry and space this month with baking soda rockets! Registration recommended.
Blue Grass True Crime Book Club - Cemetery Road Murders by Wes Swietek
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Kentucky Room
A Kentucky Room Book Club
Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 9:00am
Dining with Diabetes - Moving Toward Mediterranean
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
This nutrition education program for those with diabetes, family, or caregivers. These 4 classes focuses on Mediterranean cuisine, cooking demo's, food sampling, and discussion with a dietitian.
This event is full
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Sep 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
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Self-Esteem
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on "all about me" and diversity. No registration required.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Zip Line Engineering Challenge
Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to design a contraption to carry a ping pong ball across a zip line while learning about gravity, friction and force. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!
Little Scientists - Exploring Matter Up Close!
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Young scientists are invited to explore the amazing world of matter!
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Check Meowt Book Club - The Fur Person
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lexington Humane Society - Habicattery Room
Love cats and books? Us too! Meet up with us at the Lexington Humane Society's Main Adoption Center Habicattery Room to discuss this month's cat themed book while surrounded by adoptable cats.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Sep 19, 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.
Pint-Sized Play Day
Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Central Library
A variety of sports and other play related activities in honor of 250 LEX. For ages 2-5.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Sep 19, 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.
Talk Like a Pirate!
Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Ahoy, Mateys! Join us for some pirate themed fun at the Marksbury Family Branch. We will read a book together then enjoy stations with pirate themed crafts and games. For ages 6-12.
Gallery Hop
Fri, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Gallery
Opening reception for a new art exhibit.
Pumpkin Spice Trivia
Fri, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Come for the Gallery Hop, stay for the Trivia.
Animation Basics - Motion Made Easy
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Bring your drawings to life using Procreate and Premiere (or Final Cut)! Learn the core principles of animation and create short animated loops or scenes with tools you already use.
Learn How to Knit
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Come join us at the Eastside Makerspace and learn knitting basics to start your first project! The workshop will cover casting-on, knit and purl stitches, as well as basic knitting terms. For ages 13+
Registration opens Saturday, August 30 2025 at 9:00am
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Dungeons & Dragons
In Conversation: Tom Hammond & Mark Story - A 250Lex Event
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Authors of Races, Games, and Olympic Dreams
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Lexington's City Budget - with CivicLex
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join CivicLex to learn about your city's budget!
Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club
Sat, Sep 20, 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!
Crafternoon: Metal Embossing
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn how to emboss an image on foil. While supplies last.
Pokémon Trainer Meet Up
Sun, Sep 21, 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.
How Money Works - Learn Financial Concepts
Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us for a financial literacy masterclass! Empower yourself by taking charge of your future!
Classical Music Sunday
Sun, Sep 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Sep 22, 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.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Sep 22, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Self-Esteem
Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social and emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on building self-esteem.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Sep 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
Library Social Hour - Show & Tell: Teen Tech Kits
Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about and play with Tates Creek's Teen Tech Kits. This latest addition to our collection is available weekdays for Tweens and Teens to play and learn. This hour is for adults. Try something new!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Circuits
Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore circuits. We will be making paper circuits, creating with snap circuits and more. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Teen Tuesday: Putt Putt and Mini bowling
Tue, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
See if you can go through obstacles and score a hole in one!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Sep 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
DIY Press-On Party!
Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Hang out at the library and paint press-on nails. Choose your paint, decals or stickers and create your own nail art designs. Recommended for ages 8+. No registration required. While supplies last.
Little Chef of the Month - Teriyaki
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program 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!
Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 9:00am
Workshop Wednesday
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 5:00pm
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Self-esteem - All About Me/Diversity
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Never Too Old for YA Book Club
Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us for the first ever "Never Too Old for YA Book Club" where we dive into Holly Jackson's explosive debut novel "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder"
Cult Classics Book Club - Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Dining with Diabetes - Moving Toward Mediterranean
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
This nutrition education program for those with diabetes, family, or caregivers. These 4 classes focuses on Mediterranean cuisine, cooking demo's, food sampling, and discussion with a dietitian.
This event is full
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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 - Self-Esteem
Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-esteem and diversity.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Crafternoon - Pinch Pots
Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Get creative and learn something new at our monthly adult Crafternoon! (Materials provided, while supplies last.)
STEAM Lab Drop In - Circuits
Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore circuits. We will be making paper circuits, creating with snap circuits and more. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Cancelled
Using the Harvest
Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
Join Master Gardeners for this FREE cooking class. Take home some health-focused and budget-friendly recipes.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
Beginner Hand Embroidery
Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Come to the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace to learn how to hand embroider a design using different stitch patters.
Registration opens Thursday, September 11 2025 at 5:30pm
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
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