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Poetry Belongs to Everyone

A Reading with George Ella Lyon 
2025-04-05 14:00:00 2025-04-05 15:30:00 America/New_York Poetry Belongs to Everyone As Lexington turns 250, we are celebrating its rich literary history along with former Kentucky Poet Laureate George Ella Lyon. Central Library - Farish Theater

Saturday, April 05
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-05 14:00:00 2025-04-05 15:30:00 America/New_York Poetry Belongs to Everyone As Lexington turns 250, we are celebrating its rich literary history along with former Kentucky Poet Laureate George Ella Lyon. Central Library - Farish Theater

Central Library

Farish Theater

As Lexington turns 250, we are celebrating its rich literary history along with former Kentucky Poet Laureate George Ella Lyon.

A native of Harlan County, Lyon is a celebrated author and teacher who believes that poetry belongs to everyone. She has published award-winning books for readers of all ages, and her poem, “Where I’m From,” has been used as a writing model around the world. George Ella invites you to hear her read and discuss her work, and to join in creating a “Where We’re From” poem together.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Writing & Authors |

TAGS: | Lex 250 | Farish Theater | Author Talk |

Central Library
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 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

Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Kindergarten Life Skills: - Conflict Resolution
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on how to resolve conflicts.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Apr 22, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Apr 22, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Mail Call: Honor Flight Kentucky - Library Social Hour
Tue, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Join us in honoring U.S. veterans through writing cards of thanks for their service. Learn more about Honor Flight Kentucky.
Let's Paint Rocks! - Earth Day Edition
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Celebrate Earth Day by painting rocks with positive messages, nature designs, or an idea of your own! While supplies last.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Earth Day Celebration
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Earth Day with hands-on activities! Recommended for ages 8-17.
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
Somos Heroes
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Learn animation! Somos Heroes is an 8 week workshop where students will design their own animated hero! Every Tuesday starting April 8th- May 27th. 4-6pm at the Marksbury Family Branch!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
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, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Apr 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
Rescheduled
Sensory Play: Fairytales
Wed, Apr 23, 12:30pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, April 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch
Sensory play and crafts that are inclusive, autism-friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Wed, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Sensory Play: Fairytales
Wed, Apr 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Sensory play and crafts that are inclusive, autism-friendly, and fun for everyone! Designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome!
Eastside Game Room! - for teens & tweens
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
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
Workshop Wednesday
Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens. (Formerly Make it Monday)
Teen Gaming - Virtual Reality Headsets
Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Teens and tweens are invited to level up their gaming abilities by using virtual reality headsets!
It Is Written: Artist Spotlight - Kentucky Music & Poetry Artist Spotlight - All Ages Welcome
Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo
Join us at Marksbury to celebrate Lexington's talent with live performances from local musicians and poets. The pieces, inspired by the city, will honor Lexington?s history and culture for 250Lex
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Apr 23, 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: Conflict Resolution - Resolving conflicts and Sharing
Wed, Apr 23, 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-awareness and how to handle emotions.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 23, 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 - The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Conflict Resolution
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on conflict resolution.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Apr 24, 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 - Earth Day Celebration
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to celebrate Earth Day with hands-on activities! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Wild Weather
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Learn about wild spring weather with hands-on activities. For ages 5-10. No registration required.
3D Printing Class
Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us to learn how to search, download and setup a model for the 3d printer! Acompáñenos para aprender a buscar, descargar y configurar un modelo para la impresora 3D.
This event is full
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Sensory Storytime - Inclusive and Autism Friendly!
Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Modified storytime designed to be inclusive and autism friendly for children with a developmental age of around 2-5 years old. Registration required to reserve use of a sensory kit during the program.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Apr 25, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
STEAM Storytime
Fri, Apr 25, 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!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Kid Karaoke
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Celebrate Karaoke week by singing along to some of your favorite songs. No registration required. Recommended for ages 6+
Trains Day
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space,Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Join our friends from the local branch of the National Model Railroad Association as they show model trains in action. Everyone is welcome.
Bilingual Yoga / Yoga Bilingüe - Mat or Chair Yoga Classes
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome. Esta clase de yoga está dirigida a principiantes, pero todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.
Open Studio - Etel Adnan
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month, April focus is Etel Adnan
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Drop-in Studio: Recycled Art
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Drop in and make art with a variety of recycled materials. We'll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! For all ages while supplies last. No registration required.
Chair Yoga
Sat, Apr 26, 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!
Día de los Niños - Featuring Author Pedro Martín
Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
Join award-winning book creator Pedro Martín for our annual celebration of books and children! Activities provided by Casa de la Cultura and On the Move. For families. No registration required.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
The Scribe Society - A Writing Workshop
Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Come to Northside Library with any written work you would like to be workshopped by other local writers!
I Got A Right to the Tree of Life - Women's Suffrage & African American Women's Voices
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
An Afternoon with Dr. Kathy Bullock
Voices of the Mountains: Singalong with Sam Gleaves
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us for a Bluegrass sing-along with Sam Gleaves to celebrate Lexington's 250th anniversary!
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. Registration required.
This event is full
Lego Club
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
Cancelled
Around The World Book Challenge - Book Club
Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch
Around the World is a book challenge for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read, based on the selected country each month. Share about your book at our meeting!
Eastside Travel Program
Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us as travel agent Jordan Imlay with Key to the World Travel discusses different travel itineraries. Today we will be talking about the most magical place on Earth...Walt Disney World.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Story Room
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a quilt block a month
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Materials provided while supplies last. Please register and plan to attend.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Apr 28, 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, Apr 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
Kindergarten Life Skills: - Empathy
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on empathy.
Baby Social Time: - Let's Make Art!
Mon, Apr 28, 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. Dress for a mess.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Mon, Apr 28, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Let's Play... Game Day - UNO
Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Drop into the Beaumont Branch for an hour of classic games and socializing for adults!
Eastside Game Room! - for teens & tweens
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!
Learn To Paint
Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
This event is full
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace - Open Studio
Tue, Apr 29, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Apr 29, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
STEAM Lab Drop In - Geology Rocks
Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore how shapes and patterns form the fossils, minerals, and rocks all around us! Recommended for ages 8-17.
LexPubLib Plays!
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Hang out after school while exploring new concepts and activities!
Somos Heroes
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room
Learn animation! Somos Heroes is an 8 week workshop where students will design their own animated hero! Every Tuesday starting April 8th- May 27th. 4-6pm at the Marksbury Family Branch!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
Kindergarten Life Skills: - Empathy
Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on Empathy.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
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, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Apr 30, 11:45am - 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, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Eastside Game Room! - for teens & tweens
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!
Rescheduled
Goblin Mode Embroidery - for teens
Wed, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Thursday, May 01, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
Get out of your swamp and sew!
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
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
It Is Written: Artist Spotlight - Kentucky Music & Poetry Artist Spotlight - All Ages Welcome
Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch
Join us at Tates Creek to celebrate Lexington's talent with live performances from local musicians and poets. The pieces, inspired by the city, will honor Lexington's history and culture for 250Lex
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
International Jazz Day
Wed, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A special Jazz at the Library performance in recognition of International Jazz Day.
Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 01, All day
Eastside Branch
Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, May 01, 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, May 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Empathy
Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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 empathy.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, May 01, 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.
Preschool Bug Art
Thu, May 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Preschoolers and caregivers will create bug art with a variety of materials and techniques. Recommended for age 3-5 with caregivers.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, May 01, 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!
Cancelled
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. Begins May 8. Registration requested.
Next Chapter Book Club
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
The Next Chapter Book Club is a reading group where adolescents and adults with disabilities can enjoy books, friends, and their community.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Geology Rocks
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore how shapes and patterns form the fossils, minerals, and rocks all around us! Recommended for ages 8-17.
The Floor is Lava!
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B),Community Room A
Oh no! A volcano has erupted in the library and now the floor is lava! Join us for a fun game of imagination, brain teasers & physical activity. Recommended for children ages 6-12.
Goblin Mode Embroidery - for teens
Thu, May 01, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Get out of your swamp and sew!
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, May 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, May 01, 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, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month! This month's pick is "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim.
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Fri, May 02, All day
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 02, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 02, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Coloring and Coffee
Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Adult coloring with coffee!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, May 02, 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.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, May 02, 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.
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Sat, May 03, All day
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
Growing Community - GROW YOUR OWN FOOD
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom,Community Room (A & B),First Floor Paseo,Gallery,Keeneland Community Room,Makerspace,Outdoor Atrium
Join us for this fantastic opportunity to learn how to grow your own vegetables with our friends of the UK Cooperative Extension Service.
Bilingual Yoga / Yoga Bilingüe - Mat or Chair Yoga Classes
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome. Esta clase de yoga está dirigida a principiantes, pero todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, May 03, 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, May 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Story Area
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!
Adult Crafter-Noon Program - Decorate Horse Shoes
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for the first ever Eastside Adult Crafter-noon! Derby Time has arrived once again and what could be cooler than decorating your very own horseshoe.
Craft a Bento
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month! Let's celebrate by creating miniature models of sushi.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Sat, May 03, 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.
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Sun, May 04, All day
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, May 04, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Special Screening
Sun, May 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo
Join us at the Marksbury Family Branch to celebrate May the Fourth with a special screening of *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story*! PG13
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, May 04, 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.
Gardening 101: The Workshop
Sun, May 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Kristen Pearson of Glitter Green Thumb for an intensive introduction to gardening covering everything you need from seed to harvest!
Revenge of the Stitch - A Cross Stitch Craft
Sun, May 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join Mercedes to make your own cross stich of your favorite space character.
Star Wars: May the Fourth Be With You Celebration
Sun, May 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character to celebrate May 4th. There will be games, crafts, and more. Ages 6-12 recommended.
Making It! - Lightsaber Buildup
Sun, May 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Unleash your inner Jedi and celebrate May the Fourth with us as you craft and personalize your very own 3D-printed lightsaber! Registration is encouraged | while supplies last.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, May 05, 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, May 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
Baby Social Time: - Let's Dance!
Mon, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 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.
Eastside Game Room! - for teens & tweens
Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, May 05, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
Adult Anime Club
Mon, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Are you interested in anime and manga? Are you looking to make friends with similar interests? Stop by the first Monday of the month to watch some anime and discuss with friends!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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: - Empathy
Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on how to build empathy.
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 06, 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.
Sensory Synesthesia for Littles
Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside Branch for art chromesthesia dedicated to Mental Health Awareness Month!
Open STEAM Play
Tue, May 06, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Chess Club
Tue, May 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area
Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for recreational Chess Club! Here, you can build community, learn strategies and have fun playing chess. All ages are welcome!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Star Wars STEAM
Tue, May 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to explore the world of Star Wars with STEAM activities like creating light up lightsaber cards, playing games and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Somos Heroes
Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room
Learn animation! Somos Heroes is an 8 week workshop where students will design their own animated hero! Every Tuesday starting April 8th- May 27th. 4-6pm at the Marksbury Family Branch!
Evening Storytime
Tue, May 06, 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 Ingles - ESOL
Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
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, May 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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.
Eastside Game Room! - for teens & tweens
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, May 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
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, May 07, 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, May 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Empathy
Wed, May 07, 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-awareness and how to handle emotions.
Book Discussion: Happiness Falls, by Angie Kim
Wed, May 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Join us for a discussion of the Community Reads selection for 2025, Happiness Falls by Angie Kim.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, May 07, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Empathy
Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on empathy.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Art Start - Pasta-bility
Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Explore the possibilities of pasta art. For children 3-5 with caregivers. Dress for mess! No registration required.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, May 08, 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.
Homeschool STEAM
Thu, May 08, 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, arts and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Ages 8-17
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. Begins May 8. Registration requested.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Star Wars STEAM
Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to explore the world of Star Wars with STEAM activities like creating light up lightsaber cards, playing games and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Solar Energy Explorers - with Bluegrass Greensource
Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B,Outdoor Atrium
Explore the sun's energy with our friends from Bluegrass Greensource! We'll do hands-on activities to learn what the sun can do. Recommended for ages 5-10. No registration required. 
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Bad Art Club! - for Tweens & Teens
Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
A club dedicated to creating the worst art possible using a wide-range of art supplies! Dress for mess!
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Fri, May 09, All day
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 09, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 09, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Drop-in Studio: Mother's Day
Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Need to make a card for mom or a special woman in your life? We'll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! All ages welcome while supplies last. No registration required.
Sunny Days on Sesame Street
Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Toddlers and Preschoolers join us for a sunny day on Sesame Street! Activities, crafts, games, fun and more!
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, May 09, 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.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, May 09, 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.
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Sat, May 10, All day
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
Bilingual Yoga / Yoga Bilingüe - Mat or Chair Yoga Classes
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome. Esta clase de yoga está dirigida a principiantes, pero todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.
Canva Basics - Unlock Your Creative Potential with Canva!
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Learn how to create basic flyers, designs and content. Use Canva like a pro straight from your laptop to your phone. Ages 13+. All skill levels welcome.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, May 10, 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, May 10, 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!
Rescheduled
American Indian History of Central Kentucky
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Dr. A. Gwynn Henderson will discuss central Kentucky's Native history prior to the arrival of non-Native people.
In the Face of Disaster: Aging and at Risk Population
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join educators from the Fayette County Extension Office to learn about how to protect your home and loved ones in the event of a natural disaster.
Drones Obstacle Course
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to fly drones through an obstacle course, experiment with coding drones and put your pilot skills to the test! For ages 8-17. Registration Required
Power of Taekwondo - with Dr. Kim's World Taekwondo Academy and Martial Arts
Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch
Join us for an exciting Taekwondo demonstration by Grandmaster Tiger Kim and his team. After the showcase, we'll have the chance to practice basic skills! Let's kick, strike, and learn together!
Art Attack! - Chinese Ink Wash Painting
Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join us to learn about a new artist or art form every month, and create a unique work inspired by their style (with a touch of your own!). For Teens and Tweens
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Sun, May 11, All day
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
Bite Club: A Cookbook Club - That's What Cheese Said Edition
Sun, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Get out of your cooking comfort zone in Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers. A new theme or cuisine will be represented by an array of cookbooks each meeting.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, May 11, 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.
Sunday Stitching
Sun, May 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Do you enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, or sewing? Grab your current project and join us every fourth Sunday for social stitching! All skill levels welcome.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Kindergarten Life Skills: - Kindness
Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on kindness.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 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.
Cancelled
Eastside Game Room! - for teens & tweens
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch
Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!
Zen Gardens & Relaxation - for teens
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Get your mind and body in line for finals by crafting your own Japanese Dry Garden (Zen Garden).
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.
An Introduction to Chinese Caligraphy - with Maria Han
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Learn some of the cultural history of painting Chinese characters. Practice the technique and take home your results. All supplies will be provided and are limited.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 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.
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Butterflies
Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about butterflies! We will have live caterpillars for butterflies for you to observe, butterfly VR, and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Somos Heroes
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room
Learn animation! Somos Heroes is an 8 week workshop where students will design their own animated hero! Every Tuesday starting April 8th- May 27th. 4-6pm at the Marksbury Family Branch!
Hawaiian Luau
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore Hawaiian culture with games, crafts, and activities at the luau! For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
CHI Saint Joseph's Discover Health: Strawberry DNA - for Tweens & Teens
Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Chat with a real-life lab technician and then do your own lab work by extracting DNA from strawberries! For middle school students. Registration required.
Community Reads: Happiness Falls
Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss our Community Reads book, Happiness Falls by Angie Kim!
Kindergarten Life Skills: - Kindness
Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on Kindness.
Evening Storytime
Tue, May 13, 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 Ingles - ESOL
Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
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, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 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.
Crafternoon - Action Stencils
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Cut your own stencils and use them to paint a unique action scene.
Eastside Game Room! - for teens & tweens
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
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, May 14, 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.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, May 14, 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, May 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
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Kindness
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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 kindness.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. Begins May 8. Registration requested.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Butterflies
Thu, May 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about butterflies! We will have live caterpillars for butterflies for you to observe, butterfly VR, and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!
Little Chef of the Month - Let's make Mandu!
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Little Chef of the Month!
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, May 15, 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 - Mala's Cat
Thu, May 15, 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.
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Fri, May 16, All day
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 16, 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, May 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Spring Fling
Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy movement activities to channel that spring energy! Recommended for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Fri, May 16, 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.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, May 16, 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.
Pac-Man 45th Anniversary Celebration at the Library!
Fri, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A,Keeneland Community Room,The Serrate Family Study Room
Come relive the nostalgia, learn something new, and enjoy a game that's been loved for generations!
Gallery Hop - Collected Memory: Artifacts from 250 Years of Local History
Fri, May 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Gallery
Live music and an exhibit commemorating Lexington's 250th anniversary..
Gallery Hop - Only in Lexington: Photography by the Lexington Camera Club
Fri, May 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch
A special Gallery Hop reception.
Fife and Drums - 250Lex Music Series
Fri, May 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Fife and drums.
Rescheduled
Cars at the Creek
Fri, May 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Friday, May 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tates Creek Branch
Visit the Tates Creek Branch after hours - see unique cars and show your own! Learn about how to modify your vehicle and meet fellow gearheads.
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Sat, May 17, All day
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
Bilingual Yoga / Yoga Bilingüe - Mat or Chair Yoga Classes
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
This yoga class is targeted for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome. Esta clase de yoga está dirigida a principiantes, pero todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, May 17, 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
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Dungeons & Dragons
Black Voices Book Club - Monthly discussion of books written by black authors.
Sat, May 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Meets Every 3rd Saturday. Contact asipple-mcgraw@lexpublib.org to reserve a copy. April's selection is Maame by Jessica George
Horror Murder Movie Club - May
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
So many pretty parts
Squash, Pumpkins & Gourds
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Kristen Pearson of Glitter Green Thumb as she walks attendees through growing an at-home pumpkin patch & how to successfully grow all of these beautiful options!
Registration opens Saturday, May 3 2025 at 9:30am
Hula Dancing Workshop - with Hui Kaululehua
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join professional hula dancers from Hui Kaululehua for an hour-long workshop on the art of hula. Perfect for beginners! Ages 11-17. Registration required.
Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
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!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Butterflies
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about butterflies! We will have live caterpillars for butterflies for you to observe, butterfly VR, and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, May 17, 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.
Hooked on Books - Happiness Falls
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us for a book discussion on the Community Reads selection for 2025, Happiness Falls by Angie Kim.
Take & Make Kids Craft - AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Sun, May 18, All day
Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Sun, May 18, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
Crafternoon - Action Stencils
Sun, May 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Cut your own stencils and use them to paint a unique action scene.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, May 19, 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, May 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
Baby Social Time: - Let's Dance!
Mon, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Let's Play... Game Day - Qwirkle
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Drop into the Beaumont Branch for an hour of classic games and socializing for adults!
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside Branch - Teen Space
Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!
Eastside Game Room! - for teens & tweens
Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, May 19, 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, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL listening comprehension, reading and conversation, with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults.
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim - Community Reads Book Discussion
Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Did you read Happiness Falls by Angie Kim and need to discuss all the twists and turns with your community? Come chat with us! Registration requested.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 20, 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, May 20, 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: - Kindness
Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch
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 learning how to be kind.
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 20, 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.
Book Discussion: Happiness Falls, by Angie Kim
Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of the Community Reads selection for 2025: "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim. Registration requested.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, May 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Library Social Hour - Flower Arranging for Memorial Day Demonstration and craft
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Get ideas for Memorial Day flower arrangements and create a simple vase to take home. Join others in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.
Chess Club
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area
Join us at Marksbury Family Branch for recreational Chess Club! Here, you can build community, learn strategies and have fun playing chess. All ages are welcome!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Fishing Rod Engineering Challenge
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore the Engineering Design Process by creating a fishing rod. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Somos Heroes
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room
Learn animation! Somos Heroes is an 8 week workshop where students will design their own animated hero! Every Tuesday starting April 8th- May 27th. 4-6pm at the Marksbury Family Branch!
Let's Make: Garbage Trophies! - for Tweens & Teens
Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
What better way to celebrate all of your accomplishments than by creating your very own, customized trophy? Dress for mess!
AAPI Cooking - Make Your Own Spam Musubi
Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the Beaumont Branch for a cooking demonstration on making your own Spam Musubi.
Evening Storytime
Tue, May 20, 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.
Early Bird Book Club reads Happiness Falls by Angie Kim - Community Reads Book Discussion
Wed, May 21, 9:30am - 10:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of the Community Reads selection for 2025: "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim. Copies of the title are available upon request at Tates Creek.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
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, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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.
Preschoolers Explore Fish
Wed, May 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Have some fishy fun while making a koi windsock and other fun fish activities. For preschoolers. No registration required.
Eastside Game Room! - for teens & tweens
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Every Monday & Wednesday after school, we'll have our Tween Arcade open for drop-in gaming!
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, May 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
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, May 21, 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: Kindness - Social Norms
Wed, May 21, 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-awareness and how to handle emotions.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, May 21, 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 - The Night of the Hunter by Davis Grubb
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, May 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
Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Kindness
Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on kindness.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Eastside Makerspace - Open Studio
Thu, May 22, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Free Plant Giveaways! - With: Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners
Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come to the library to get free plants for your garden! *One plant/seek pack per person. Begins May 8. Registration requested.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Fishing Rod Engineering Challenge
Thu, May 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore the Engineering Design Process by creating a fishing rod. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Hands-On History: Black Jockeys
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Enjoy hands-on activities while you learn about some of Lexington's Black jockeys. Recommended for ages 5-10. No registration required.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, May 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, May 22, 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 - Brooks Giles Quartet
Thu, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
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