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MusicLab

with the Lexington Philharmonic
2025-08-02 14:00:00 2025-08-02 15:00:00 America/New_York MusicLab Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required. Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Saturday, August 02
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-02 14:00:00 2025-08-02 15:00:00 America/New_York MusicLab Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required. Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

AGE GROUP: | Children (8-11 years) | Children (5-8 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & STEAM |

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Marksbury Family Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
Mon, Jul 28 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Marksbury Family Branch is located at the intersection of Versailles Road and Village Drive.

Upcoming Events

Create Your Own Clip Art and Icons in Adobe Illustrator - Vector Lab
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch
Discover the art of clean, scalable design with Adobe Illustrator. In this Vector Lab we will be learning how to make clip art and icons to use as web graphics and print media.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Story Area
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
MusicLab - with the Lexington Philharmonic
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!
Adult Crafternoon - Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Get crafty at Eastside!
MusicLab - with the Lexington Philharmonic
Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
Northside Craft Club - Painted Tote Bags
Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Calling all craft lovers! Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! Northside Craft Club meets monthly. This month we'll be painting tote bags.
This event is full
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Bite Club - Orange You Glad It's Fruit Edition
Sun, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Get out of your cooking comfort zone in Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers. A new theme or cuisine will be represented by an array of cookbooks each meeting.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Sunday Stitching
Sun, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Do you enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, or sewing? Grab your current project and join us every fourth Sunday for social stitching! All skill levels welcome.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
MusicLab - with the Lexington Philharmonic
Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
MusicLab - with the Lexington Philharmonic
Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,Large Meeting Room
Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
Adult Anime Club
Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Are you interested in anime and manga? Are you looking to make friends with similar interests? Stop by the first Monday of the month to watch some anime and discuss with friends!
Cancelled
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.
Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Aug 05, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
MusicLab - with the Lexington Philharmonic
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Cardboard Sculptures
Tue, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore geometric shapes while creating a cardboard sculpture! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Eastside Book Club
Tue, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch
Join us as we discuss The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Digging for Dinosaurs - with the Cincinnati Museum Center
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center on a pretend paleontological dig! See, touch, and learn about real fossils. For ages 6-10. Registration required.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Aug 06, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Digging for Dinosaurs - with the Cincinnati Museum Center
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center on a pretend paleontological dig! See, touch, and learn about real fossils. For ages 6-10. Registration required.
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Digging for Dinosaurs - with the Cincinnati Museum Center
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Join our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center on a pretend paleontological dig! See, touch, and learn about real fossils. For ages 6-10. Registration required.
Handpan Sound Bath - Presented by Pete Wallace
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join this relaxing mid-week break with melodic handpan music. A sound bath uses resonant instruments to promote physical and mental well-being while sitting or lying down. Registration suggested.
Digging for Dinosaurs - with the Cincinnati Museum Center
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Join our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center on a pretend paleontological dig! See, touch, and learn about real fossils. For ages 6-10. Registration only.
This event is full
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Family Storytime
Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Digging for Dinosaurs - with the Cincinnati Museum Center
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center on a pretend paleontological dig! See, touch, and learn about real fossils. For ages 6-10. Registration required.
Back To School Dance Party
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Dance away those back to school nerves! For ages 5-10. No registration required.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Cardboard Sculptures
Thu, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore geometric shapes while creating a cardboard sculpture! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Using Herbs for Iced Tea
Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Master Gardeners for this FREE class. Free mint plants while supplies last.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Digging for Dinosaurs - with the Cincinnati Museum Center
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room,Medium Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Join our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center on a pretend paleontological dig! See, touch, and learn about real fossils. For ages 6-10. Registration required.
The Mystery Community - Northside's Mystery Book Club
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month! This month's pick is "Everyone Here Is Lying" by Shari Lapena.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Family Storytime
Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
What 90's TV Taught Us: AI for Business - Featuring expertise from Octane Design Studios
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
This class will delve into the evolution of AI concepts, drawing parallels to 90's TV, and demonstrating their practical application in contemporary business environments.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
MusicLab - with the Lexington Philharmonic
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For grades K-5. No registration required.
Local Government 101 - with CivicLex
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join CivicLex to learn about Lexington's local government!
Family Tinfoil Boat Challenge
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to put your engineering skills to the test by creating a boat out of tinfoil that will hold the most weight! Recommended for families with children.
Hooked on Books - Mythology vs. Folklore
Sat, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
MS. NORA WILLIAMS FROM MADDOXTOWN - Documentary Short Film
Mon, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
MS. NORA WILLIAMS FROM MADDOXTOWN is a documentary short film by Eli Scarr detailing aspects of everyday life in the rural, African-American hamlet of Maddoxtown, located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.
Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Aug 12, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
DIY School Supplies
Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Your school supplies don't have to be boring! Customize your own so your back-to-school gear can reflect your style. This program is recommended for ages 6-12. While supplies last.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Microscope Art
Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to experiment with art and science! We will be using microscopes to explore the elements of art and creating our own masterpieces inspired by the microscopic world. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Aug 13, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Family Storytime
Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
STEAM Lab Drop In - Microscope Art
Thu, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to experiment with art and science! We will be using microscopes to explore the elements of art and creating our own masterpieces inspired by the microscopic world. Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Jazz at the Library - Rusty Burge Quartet
Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Family Storytime
Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Aug 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Create Magazines & Newsletters with Illustrator and InDesign
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch
Learn to design, layout, and publish your own magazines and newsletters for both print and digital platforms. From concept to creation, this workshop gives you the tools to share your vision!
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Bluegrass Gem and Mineral Club Open House - Show and Tell
Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
A family friendly event which includes a Fluorescent Tent with glowing minerals, Lapidary demonstrations (trimming and cabbing), Gem Tree making, Microminerals with microscopes, and Mineral displays.
Pin Trading Event
Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for the next Disney Pin Trading Event!  Bring your pins and be prepared to have fun trading and talking about all things Disney. See You there!
Chair Yoga
Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Dungeons & Dragons
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Cancelled
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch
Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults. Registration required. 2 - 3:30 PM
STEAM Lab Drop In - Microscope Art
Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to experiment with art and science! We will be using microscopes to explore the elements of art and creating our own masterpieces inspired by the microscopic world. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults & older teens. Registration required. 2 - 3:30 PM
Cancelled
Around The World Book Challenge - Book Club
Sat, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch
Around the World is a book challenge for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read, based on the selected country each month. Share about your book at our meeting!
Cancelled
Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month
Sun, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Quilting materials provided while supplies last. Hand sewing required. Please register and plan to attend.
Cathedral Window Quilt Club - Sew a Quilt Block a Month
Sun, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Quilting materials provided while supplies last. Hand sewing required. Please register and plan to attend.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Open STEAM Play
Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Aug 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Chapters & Chatter
Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us at Chapters & Chatter, Eastside's book club for tweens! This month we will discuss Growing Pangs by Kathryn Ormsbee.
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Teen Space
Earn volunteer credit while making your voice heard!
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
You can review for the U.S. Citizenship exam with an instructor from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for free. Registration is not required.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Aug 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.
Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Aug 19, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
STEAM Lab Drop In - 3D Printing and Design
Tue, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about 3D printing while creating with 3D pens, exploring 3D design in Tinkercad and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
RoboRiot: Coding Races and Games
Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Learn a basic code and race with friends to see who can come up with a creative track!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - Empress of the Nile by Lynne Olson
Wed, Aug 20, 9:30am - 10:45am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
A Limited number of copies of this book are available at to pick up at Tates Creek Branch Library or you can reserve a copy today. This group welcomes everyone.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Aug 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Aug 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
Open Mic Night
Wed, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Bring your poetry, prose, or other short writing and join us every other month at our Open Mic Night series for an opportunity to share your work! Please keep performances to around 3-4 minutes.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 20, 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 - Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer
Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Family Storytime
Thu, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Aug 21, 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 - 3D Printing and Design
Thu, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about 3D printing while creating with 3D pens, exploring 3D design in Tinkercad and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Eastside Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Eastside for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Using Herbs for Iced Tea - UK Horticulture Extension Co-Op Class
Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Cool down with the UK Horticulture Extension Co-Op in Community Room A for a class on using herbs in your iced tea!
Check Meowt Book Club - The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen
Thu, Aug 21, 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.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Family Storytime
Fri, Aug 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Aug 22, 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.
How to Make a Website in Canva
Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Learn the basics of website design to create your own site using Canva.
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Open STEAM Play
Sat, Aug 23, 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
Sketchbook Meetup - Adult Art Club
Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
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!
Horror Murder Movie Club - Get Out (R)
Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Are you in the sunken place?
Lego Club
Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for Lego fun! We will have a different challenge each month. Recommended for Children 8+ and Families
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Aug 23, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Mon, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Aug 25, 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.
U.S. Citizenship Class - Prepare for the Naturalization test
Mon, Aug 25, 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.
Learn to Paint
Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration not required.
Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Aug 26, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Library Social Hour
Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join others in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Mini Skatepark Engineering
Tue, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a mini skate park out of cardboard and various materials, perfect for a finger skateboard. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de Ingles - ESOL
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading and writing skills.
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Open STEAM Play
Wed, Aug 27, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Workshop Wednesday
Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens.
Cancelled
KRM Citizenship Class
Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch
Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Family Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Crafternoon - Puzzle Piece Frames
Thu, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Get creative and learn something new at our monthly adult Crafternoon! (Materials provided while supplies last.)
STEAM Lab Drop In - Mini Skatepark Engineering
Thu, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a mini skate park out of cardboard and various materials, perfect for a finger skateboard. Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Conversation Group
Thu, Aug 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Aug 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning level English classes are held twice weekly to help participants develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Evening Family Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 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, Aug 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Family Storytime
Fri, Aug 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Aug 29, 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.
Chair Yoga
Sat, Aug 30, 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!
Bite Club - Middle East Edition
Sun, Aug 31, 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.
Sunday Classics - The Virgin Suicides (R)
Sun, Aug 31, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A monthly Sunday movie matinee
Sunday Stitching
Sun, Aug 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Do you enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, or sewing? Grab your current project and join us every fourth Sunday for social stitching! All skill levels welcome.
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