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Camp Nelson In A Box
2025-02-15 14:00:00 2025-02-15 16:30:00 America/New_York Camp Nelson In A Box Learn about Black History in Lexington with Camp Nelson National Monument! Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Saturday, February 15
2:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-15 14:00:00 2025-02-15 16:30:00 America/New_York Camp Nelson In A Box Learn about Black History in Lexington with Camp Nelson National Monument! Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Eastside Branch

Children's Program Room

Learn about Black History in Lexington with Camp Nelson National Monument!

Camp Nelson National Monument marks the history of over 10,000 Black soldiers who joined the Union army to free themselves from enslavement in Lexington. Camp Nelson represents the courage and determination of formerly enslaved African Americans to secure their own emancipation and control their futures by contributing to the destruction of slavery.

Join members of the National Parks Service to talk about the history of this site, and see artifacts left from the past that tell the story of the men & women who sought refuge there. 

For Teens & Tweens.

AGE GROUP: | Tween (11-13 years) | Teen (13-17 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Tweens | Teens | Genealogy & Local History |

TAGS: | Lex 250 | Black History Month |

Eastside Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
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Mon, Feb 02 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Feb 03 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 07 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 08 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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Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 03, 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Feb 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.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Feb 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 - Boat Design
Tue, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Come learn about Raye Montague, the black female engineer who broke racial and gender barriers to revolutionize Navy Ship design. Then participate in a boat engineering challenge. For ages 8-17.
Explore Doctors in Black History
Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Discover African-American doctors and scientists who changed the world of health. For ages 5 to 10. No reservations required.
Rescheduled
Eastside Book Club - Reading "The Women"
Tue, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Tuesday, February 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is The Women by Kristen Hannah
Evening Storytime
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Feb 04, 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Feb 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.
Red, Yellow, Green! Celebrating Garrett Morgan
Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
To celebrate Black History Month, we'll learn about inventor Garrett Morgan and his traffic light!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Boat Design
Thu, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Come learn about Raye Montague, the black female engineer who broke racial and gender barriers to revolutionize Navy Ship design. Then participate in a boat engineering challenge. For ages 8-17.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Mystery Book CLub - "My Murder" by Katie Williams
Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for Northside's monthly mystery book club. This month's pick is "My Murder" by Katie Williams.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 06, 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.
Sensory Play Inspired By Black History Month
Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Play in moon sand like Mae Jemison, shoot like Lebron, dance like Alvin Ailey and more! Sensory play inspired by Black History Month for those with a developmental age of 2-5 years. All are welcome!
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Feb 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.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Handmade Valentines Workshop
Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a workshop on making Valentine?s Day cards to give to your loved ones for the coming holiday. All supplies will be provided For ages 13 and up.
Horror Murder Movie Club - The Shining (R)
Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A monthly horror movie to tickle your fancy
Eastside Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join both beginners and experienced players as we gather to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Eastside Branch.
Adult Crafternoon - Take & Make Origami Bookmarks!
Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Get crafty at Eastside!
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Sat, Feb 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.
STEM & Stuff - Strawberry DNA Extraction
Sat, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. We're celebrating Black History Month and Henrietta Lacks by learning to extract DNA from strawberries. Registration recommended.
Pokémon Trainer Meet Up
Sun, Feb 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 Librarians (Not Rated)
Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Librarians across the U.S. examine how book review policies are shaping their communities.
Paws to Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Feb 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.
Bad Bunny Paint Party
Sun, Feb 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join us before the Super Bowl to paint a canvas bag with the cover of Bad Bunny's Grammy award winning album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, while listening to the album!
This event is full
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Pokemon Club
Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 10, 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Feb 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.
Construction City - For Toddlers
Tue, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Toddlers are invited to be little builders at Eastside's construction site! Here, they will play with the sensory sites, and build in their construction zones.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Feb 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
Cricut Workshop
Tue, Feb 10, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on using the Cricut Maker vinyl cutter. We will be creating designs to make your own custom water bottles. For Ages 13+
STEAM Lab Drop In - Heart Science
Tue, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for hands-on heart activities and learn about Daniel Hale Williams, the first person to successfully perform open-heart surgery and founder of the first black-owned hospital. For ages 8-17.
Teen Tuesday: Anti Valentines Day Party
Tue, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
No hearts, no pressure. Just games and heartbreaker dolls craft, because Valentines Day isn't for everyone.
Eastside Book Club - Reading "The Women"
Tue, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is The Women by Kristen Hannah
Evening Storytime
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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
Preschoolers Explore Valentines
Wed, Feb 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Get ready for Valentine's Day with Valentine themed activities! Dress for mess. For preschoolers. No registration required.
Clay Date - Valentine's Macarons
Wed, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come sculpt cute macarons from air-dry foam clay! For ages 8 and up. Registration required.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Toddler + Babywearing Winter Olympics!
Thu, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Toddlers and caregivers wearing their babies "compete" in Winter Olympics inspired activities to win the gold! Activities are suitable for all activity levels. For ages 0-5 and their adults.
Valentine's Tea and Dance Party
Thu, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside for Valentine's Tea & Dance Party! Children will enjoy making Valentine's Day cards, engaging in imaginative play with tea sets, and dancing their hearts out to joyful music.
Crankenstein Valentine Party
Thu, Feb 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
We will share the story Crankenstein's Valentine to celebrate love the cranky way and create art and science fun with hearts, paint, bubble wrap, and more!
Homeschool STEAM
Thu, Feb 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
Make A Victorian Valentine
Thu, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Northside staff to make Victorian-style valentines. Registration requested.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Heart Science
Thu, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for hands-on heart activities and learn about Daniel Hale Williams, the first person to successfully perform open-heart surgery and founder of the first black-owned hospital. For ages 8-17.
Technology Innovations - Students Impacting Industry
Thu, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come meet the social robot RIVER, learn about the latest SCAMs using AI, and experience next level VR as a training tool.
In Conversation with Frank X Walker - Affrilachian poet
Thu, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
In conversation with Frank X Walker, co-founder of the Affrilachian literary movement and former Kentucky Poet Laureate.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Feb 12, 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.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Feb 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 - Osland/Dailey Jazztet
Thu, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Valentine's Day Art Start
Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Let your little one explore their creativity with Valentine?s Day themed art projects. For Toddlers & Preschoolers with their caregivers. No registration required.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 13, 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, Feb 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.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Feb 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
Chair Yoga
Sat, Feb 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, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A monthly horror movie to tingle your spine
Family Valentine's Day STEAM
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM lab to celebrate Valentine's Day with STEAM activities like heart building challenges and more! For families
Make & Chill - Clay Trinket Trays
Sat, Feb 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 clay trinket tray and decorate it with paint and real wildflowers.
Bite Club - African American Cookbook Edition
Sun, Feb 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.
Heart Healthy BINGO - with Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
Sun, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Heart Health Awareness Month with us!  Join us for a fun afternoon of Bingo and win prizes, all while learning how you can protect your heart and reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Classical Music Sunday - String Quintet
Sun, Feb 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Mini Winter Olympics: Snow Much Fun!
Mon, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Let's celebrate our very own Winter Olympics while school is out!
Abayomi Dolls
Mon, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
In honor of Black History Month, join us to learn about traditional Abayomi Dolls, and make your own to take home. (Materials provided while supplies last)
Family Ramadan Lantern Craft
Mon, Feb 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room
Celebrate the start of Ramadan by making your own lantern, a traditional Ramadan symbol and decoration! For families. No registration required.
Lego Club
Mon, Feb 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a lego challenge and free-building. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
Learn to Play Pokémon TCG
Mon, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
School's out! Test your skills as a Pokémon (Card) Master and meet fellow trainers.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 17, 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Feb 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.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Feb 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 - Discovering Black Artists
Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us as we celebrate the work of Black artists like Kehinde Wiley, Christian Robinson, and more with activities like paper sculpture making and creating mini storybooks! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Teen Try-athlon!
Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Compete against your friends to see who can take home the gold in different challenges! Face off in table tennis, shoot foam archery, dare to try the spicy challenge, and more! For teens 13 - 17
Forensic Science for Teens - with UK Dept of Toxicology & Cancer Biology
Tue, Feb 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Explore STEAM topics in the field of forensics!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Feb 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
Birds in Love
Wed, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about birds in love with bird expert Allen Kingsland from Wild Birds Unlimited.
Eastside Dungeons & Dragons
Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join both beginners and experienced players as we gather to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Eastside Branch.
Minute to Win it - Family Fun
Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Quick challenges, big laughs! Team up with your friends and family for a silly minute to win it games.
Hip-hop & Poetry Club (February Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn
Wed, Feb 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Discovering Black Artists
Thu, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us as we celebrate the work of Black artists like Kehinde Wiley, Christian Robinson, and more with activities like paper sculpture making and creating mini storybooks! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Little Chef of the Month
Thu, Feb 19, 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!
Open Mic Night - Vibes & Vision 2026 Preview
Thu, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
Stop by Northside to get a sneak peek of the Vibes & Vision 2026 Showcase! Plus share your poetry, music, spoken word, and more. Content should be appropriate for teens and limited to 3-5 minutes.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Feb 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, Feb 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 - Cake Off at the Cat Cafe
Thu, Feb 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 - Blue Debut
Thu, Feb 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, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 20, 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, Feb 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.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Feb 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
Chair Yoga
Sat, Feb 21, 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!
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Feb 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 - Discovering Black Artists
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us as we celebrate the work of Black artists like Kehinde Wiley, Christian Robinson, and more with activities like paper sculpture making and creating mini storybooks! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Let's celebrate Lunar New Year - with the Chinese Club at the University of Kentucky
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch
Join us at Eastside Library for a Lunar New Year celebration!
Hooked on Books - Books Adapted to Movies
Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read.
Financial Workshop - Budgeting 101
Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Operation Hope to discuss the importance of budgeting and how to create a budget. Also, available as virtual session (see below).
Author Talk and Book Signing - UpfromSumdirt
Sun, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Poet and visual artist UpfromSumdirt shares from his new collection, The Shoes of the Fisherman's Wife, a lyrical exploration of Black being, myth, and meaning.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Lego Challenge: Black Inventors
Mon, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Challenge yourself to create amazing Lego inventions inspired by real ones made by Black inventors through history! For ages 5 to 12. No registration required.
Learn to Paint
Mon, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 24, 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Feb 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.
Baby Olympics
Tue, Feb 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
In theme with the Winter Olympics, Eastside wants to offer babies a chance to be part of an Olympic program. Come to Baby Olympics for sensory play, tummy time and baby-friendly obstacle courses!
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Feb 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
Library Social Hour - Craft an Air Plant Ornament
Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch
All supplies are provided for creating a geometric air plant hanger to brighten your home. Supplies are limited so registration is recommended.
This event is full
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Digital Music
Tue, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to learn about African American inventor, James Edward West, who co-invented the electret microphone and experiment with Digital music! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Black History Month Book Talk - for teens
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us to discuss your favorite books by and about the Black community. There's nothing to prep, just come excited to talk about books! For teens 13 - 17, registration recommended
Cricut Workshop
Tue, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on using the Cricut Maker vinyl cutter. We will be creating designs to make your own custom water bottles. For Ages 13+
Registration opens Tuesday, February 10 2026 at 5:00pm
Evening Storytime
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Cult Classics Book Club - Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Crafternoon - Paper Beads
Thu, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Get creative and learn something new at our monthly crafternoon! Materials provided while supplies last. This month, drop by to make your own paper beads.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Digital Music
Thu, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to learn about African American inventor, James Edward West, who co-invented the electret microphone and experiment with Digital music! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Read & Create: Black History
Thu, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Join our fun book club where kids can share their favorite reads & create literature inspired art. No registration required.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Feb 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.
Marigolds - Grow and Care
Thu, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Join us to learn all things Marigold and how easy it is to grow it in your garden.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Feb 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, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Feb 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, Feb 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.
STEAM Storytime
Fri, Feb 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!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Feb 27, 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, Feb 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.
Every Dollar Counts - Budgeting 101 with Commonwealth Credit Union
Fri, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
What is your New Year's resolution? Let's make every dollar count! We'll learn the basics of budgeting - needs vs. wants, saving goals, and easy spending tips.
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.
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
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.
Registration opens Friday, February 13 2026 at 9:00am
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+
Registration opens Tuesday, February 10 2026 at 4:00pm
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mystery Book Club
Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for Northside's monthly mystery book club.
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