Make & Chill

STEAM Lab Drop In - Northern Lights Pastel Art

Sat, Jan 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

Knitting Basics

Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to learn knitting basics to start your first project. The workshop will cover casting-on, knit and purl stitches, and basic knitting terms. Materials provided!

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Chair Yoga

Sat, Jan 17, 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!

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Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to create a magical night-sky art piece by blending pastel colors to mimic the shimmering waves of the northern lights above a simple, snowy landscape. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Make & Chill - Metal & Leather Stamping

Sat, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Drop in for our monthly teen DIY program! This month, learn to use stamping tools to make a metal necklace or faux leather keychain. Materials provided while supplies last.

Lexington Good Days Choir - ARTBEAT WEEK

Sat, Jan 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Bite Club - Pizza & Mocktails Edition

Sun, Jan 18, 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.

Classical Music Sunday - Trio Risoluto

Sun, Jan 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.

Cancelled

Mon, Jan 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 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.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Robot Sledding Races

Tue, Jan 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

Tue, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a sled for a sphero robot and then race! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Pokemon Club

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game. For ages 11-13

Laser Engraved Signs

Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a workshop on engraving wooden signs. We will discuss techniques and styles that are best for engraving, and create your own custom sign. For ages 13+

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ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Wed, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join us to discuss a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Teen Paint-Along - Starry Night

Wed, Jan 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

Preschool Icy Art

Wed, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Explore the process of creating chilly art. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Dress for mess! No registration required.

Workshop Wednesday

Wed, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Roll up your sleeves, experiment with new technology, and get crafting!

Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens can visit Northside to hang out and and paint along with a "Starry Night" YouTube tutorial. Dress for mess! Registration recommended.

Cult Classics Book Club - Dead Man Blues by S. D. House

Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

Thu, Jan 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

Thu, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Robot Sledding Races

Thu, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a sled for a sphero robot and then race! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Crafternoon - Watercolors

Thu, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Get creative and learn something new at our monthly crafternoon! Materials provided while supplies last.

Little Chef of the Month - New Year's Resolution-Healthy Eating & Cooking

Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Got a New Year's resolution in mind? We'll explore healthy eating, learn how to read food labels, and set a New Year's food goal together. Let's make this our healthiest year yet!

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Lego Party!

Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a drop-in Lego hour! Complete a challenge or let your imagination run wild. Legos of all sizes will be available! Program open to kids and families.

Club de Voces Latinxs - Latinxs Voices Book Club - Spanish Book Club - Club de Lectura en Español

Thu, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Kentucky Native Café. - 417 E Maxwell St Unit B, Lexington, KY 40508

Lo que no tiene nombre de Piedad Bonnett. La gran literatura convierte la historia personal en una experiencia humana colectiva.

First Time Home Buyer Workshop

Thu, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

FREE informational workshop for anyone who is interested in learning more about first time home-buyer assistance through REACH, Inc.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Thu, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

Thu, Jan 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.

Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Fri, Jan 23, 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.

Fri, Jan 23, 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.

Fri, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Canva for Creators - Simple Design Tools for Content Creators

Fri, Jan 23, 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.

Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch

Learn how content creators can use Canva to design eye-catching graphics, social media posts, flyers, and promo content. Perfect for artists, influencers, and entrepreneurs.

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Introduction to Laser Engraving

Sat, Jan 24, 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, Jan 24, 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!

Sat, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join us and learn the process of using the laser engraver and making your own custom wooden coasters.

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Horror Murder Movie Club - The Shining (R)

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly horror movie to tickle your fancy

Lego Club

Sat, Jan 24, 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, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Hooked on Books - Graphic Novels, Comics, and Manga!

Sat, Jan 24, 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.

Rescheduled

CKCB Saxophone Trio - ARTBEAT WEEK

Sat, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

New date Sunday, January 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

Sunday Classic Movies - Braveheart (R)

Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.

Financial Workshop - Budgeting 101

Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join Operation Hope Financial Wellbeing Coach, Sherry Schloemer, to discuss the importance of budgeting, how to create a budget, and why a budget is a valuable tool to reduce debt.

CKCB Saxophone Trio - ARTBEAT WEEK

Sun, Jan 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch

This program is part of Art Beat, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Lexington.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

Mon, Jan 26, 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-Sitters Club Kid Kits

Mon, Jan 26, 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.

Mon, Jan 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Drop in and make your own Kid Kit like the members of the Baby-Sitters Club! Use it for a babysitting job now, or keep it for one in the future. For ages 7 and up. No registration required.

Learn to Paint

Mon, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

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Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.

Tue, Jan 27, 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.

Tue, Jan 27, 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.

Construction City - For Toddlers

Tue, Jan 27, 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.

Tue, Jan 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Toddlers are invited to be little builders at Eastside's construction site! Here, they will play with the sensory sites, and build in their construction zones.

Library Social Hour - Craft an Air Plant Ornament

Tue, Jan 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

Tue, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

All supplies are provided for creating a geometric air plant hanger to brighten your home. Supplies are limited so registration is recommended.

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STEAM Lab Drop In - The Science of Sound

Tue, Jan 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to explore the science of sound with hands-on activities like creating a popsicle stick harmonica, experimenting with a tuning fork and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Teen Laser Tag

Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Play Capture the Flag, Battle Royale, and more!

Teen Tuesday: Life Size Angry Birds

Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Angry Birds but...bigger. See who can take down the most targets, get ready to launch, aim and knock all the towers down.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Tue, Jan 27, 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.

Tue, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Jan 28, 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.

Wed, Jan 28, 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.

Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Duct Tape Crafting - for teens

Wed, Jan 28, 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

Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Blast from the past! Hang out and make duct tape wallets & creations, and listen to music from the 90s and 00s! Registration required, for ages 13 - 17

Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Thu, Jan 29, 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

Thu, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

STEAM Lab Drop In - The Science of Sound

Thu, Jan 29, 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.

Thu, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to explore the science of sound with hands-on activities like creating a popsicle stick harmonica, experimenting with a tuning fork and more! Recommended for ages 8-17.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Thu, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

Thu, Jan 29, 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.

Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Fri, Jan 30, 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.

Fri, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

STEAM Storytime

Fri, Jan 30, 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!

Fri, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Every Dollar Counts - Budgeting 101 with Commonwealth Credit Union

Fri, Jan 30, 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.

Read & Create - Bears!

Fri, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Join our fun book club where we'll read an engaging story about bears & create literature inspired art. No registration required.

Fri, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

What is your New Year's resolution? Let's make every dollar count! We'll learn the basics of budgeting - needs vs. wants, saving goals, and easy spending tips.

Animation Basics - Motion Made Easy

Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch

Bring your drawings to life using Procreate and the studio's editing software! Learn the core principles of animation and create short animated loops or scenes with tools you already use.

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Open Studio - Valentine's Art

Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Make someone's heart sing! Try your hands on making Valentines for your friends and families.

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. For adults & older teens. Registration required. 2 - 3 PM

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Craft To Go - Celebrating National Feed the Birds Day

Sun, Feb 01, All day

Eastside Branch

Craft To Go kids' craft kits will be available for pick-up at Eastside Library starting February 1, while supplies last. Limit one kit per customer. For ages 5-12.

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Sun, Feb 01, 9:00am - 10:00am

Eastside Branch

Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.

Sunday Classic Matinee - Nickel Boys (PG-13)

Sun, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.

Cathedral Window Quilt Club

Sun, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Quilting materials provided while supplies last. Hand sewing required. Please register and plan to attend.

Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash

Sun, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Mon, Feb 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

Mon, Feb 02, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Mon, Feb 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Feb 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Mon, Feb 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.

Tue, Feb 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Feb 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Tue, Feb 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Boat Design

Tue, Feb 03, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Tue, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Come learn about Raye Montague, the black female engineer who broke racial and gender barriers to revolutionize Navy Ship design. Then participate in a boat engineering challenge. For ages 8-17.

Explore Doctors in Black History

Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Discover African-American doctors and scientists who changed the world of health. For ages 5 to 10. No reservations required.

Eastside Book Club - Reading "The Women"

Tue, Feb 03, All day

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is The Women by Kristen Hannah

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Tue, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.

Tue, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Wed, Feb 04, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Wed, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Red, Yellow, Green! Celebrating Garrett Morgan

Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:45am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

To celebrate Black History Month, we'll learn about inventor Garrett Morgan and his traffic light!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Boat Design

Thu, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Come learn about Raye Montague, the black female engineer who broke racial and gender barriers to revolutionize Navy Ship design. Then participate in a boat engineering challenge. For ages 8-17.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Thu, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Sensory Play Inspired By Black History Month

Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Play in moon sand like Mae Jemison, shoot like Lebron, dance like Alvin Ailey and more! Sensory play inspired by Black History Month for those with a developmental age of 2-5 years. All are welcome!

Fri, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash

Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Story Area

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Eastside Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join both beginners and experienced players as we gather to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Eastside Branch.

Adult Crafternoon - Take & Make Origami Bookmarks!

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Get crafty at Eastside!

STEM & Stuff - Strawberry DNA Extraction

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

Sat, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. We're celebrating Black History Month and Henrietta Lacks by learning to extract DNA from strawberries. Registration recommended.

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Meet and hang out with other Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Indie Lens Pop-Up Season 2025-26 - The Librarians (Not Rated)

Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Librarians across the U.S. examine how book review policies are shaping their communities.

Paws to Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash

Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

Bad Bunny Paint Party

Sun, Feb 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Join us before the Super Bowl to paint a canvas bag with the cover of Bad Bunny's Grammy award winning album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, while listening to the album!

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Mon, Feb 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Feb 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Pokemon Club

Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game. For ages 11-13

Mon, Feb 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ESOL culture and conversation. ESL English class for adults. Registration is not required.

Tue, Feb 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Feb 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Tue, Feb 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Heart Science

Tue, Feb 10, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Tue, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us for hands-on heart activities and learn about Daniel Hale Williams, the first person to successfully perform open-heart surgery and founder of the first black-owned hospital. For ages 8-17.

Teen Tuesday: Anti Valentines Day Party

Tue, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

No hearts, no pressure. Just games and heartbreaker dolls craft, because Valentines Day isn't for everyone.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Tue, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.

Tue, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

Wed, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Wed, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Preschoolers Explore Valentines

Wed, Feb 11, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Wed, Feb 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get ready for Valentine's Day with Valentine themed activities! Dress for mess. For preschoolers. No registration required.

Clay Date - Valentine's Macarons

Wed, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come sculpt cute macarons from air-dry foam clay! For ages 8 and up. Registration required.

Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Thu, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Toddler + Babywearing Winter Olympics!

Thu, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Thu, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

Toddlers and caregivers wearing their babies "compete" in Winter Olympics inspired activities to win the gold! Activities are suitable for all activity levels. For ages 0-5 and their adults.

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, Feb 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn more about science, technology, engineering, art and math, with hands-on monthly activities! For Ages 8-17

Make A Victorian Valentine

Thu, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

Join Northside staff to make Victorian-style valentines. Registration requested.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Heart Science

Thu, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us for hands-on heart activities and learn about Daniel Hale Williams, the first person to successfully perform open-heart surgery and founder of the first black-owned hospital. For ages 8-17.

Technology Innovations - Students Impacting Industry

Thu, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come meet the social robot RIVER, learn about the latest SCAMs using AI, and experience next level VR as a training tool.

In Conversation with Frank X. Walker - Affrilachian poet

Thu, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

In conversation with Frank X. Walker, co-founder of the Affrilachian literary movement and former Kentucky Poet Laureate.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Thu, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Jazz at the Library

Thu, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

Valentine's Day Art Start

Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.

Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Let your little one explore their creativity with Valentine?s Day themed art projects. For Toddlers & Preschoolers with their caregivers. No registration required.

Fri, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Fri, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Fri, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.

Horror Murder Movie Club - Sinners (R)

Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Chair Yoga

Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly horror movie to tingle your spine

Family Valentine's Day STEAM

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM lab to celebrate Valentine's Day with STEAM activities like heart building challenges and more! For families

Make & Chill - Clay Trinket Trays

Sat, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Drop in for our monthly teen DIY program! Materials provided, while supplies last. This month, make your own clay trinket tray and decorate it with paint and real wildflowers.

Bite Club - African American Cookbook Edition

Sun, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Get out of your cooking comfort zone in Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers. A new theme or cuisine will be represented by an array of cookbooks each meeting.

Heart Healthy BINGO

Sun, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Heart Health Awareness Month with us! Join us for a fun afternoon of Bingo and win prizes, all while learning how you can protect your heart and reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.

Classical Music Sunday

Sun, Feb 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.

ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais

Mon, Feb 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Beginning English classes will be held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing. listening and speaking skills.

Mon, Feb 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

Mon, Feb 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.