Name: In Conversation with Frank X Walker
Start: 2026-02-12T17:00
End: 2026-02-12T18:30:00-05:00
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In Conversation with Frank X Walker

Affrilachian poet

2026-02-12 17:00:00 2026-02-12 18:30:00 America/New_York In Conversation with Frank X Walker In conversation with Frank X Walker, co-founder of the Affrilachian literary movement and former Kentucky Poet Laureate. Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Thursday, February 12
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-12 17:00:00 2026-02-12 18:30:00 America/New_York In Conversation with Frank X Walker In conversation with Frank X Walker, co-founder of the Affrilachian literary movement and former Kentucky Poet Laureate. Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

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.

Join us for an evening with acclaimed poet, author, and educator Frank X Walker, a pioneer of the Affrilachian literary movement and former Kentucky Poet Laureate. Professor Walker will share insights from his groundbreaking work, discuss the power of storytelling in shaping cultural identity, and reflect on his journey as a writer and advocate for Appalachian voices. Following the conversation, there will be an audience Q&A session, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with Professor Walker and explore his perspectives on literature, history, and community. Registration is encouraged.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Writing & Authors |

Marksbury Family Branch

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About the branch

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

Upcoming Events

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Central Library

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

Baby Storytime

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Preschool Storytime

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Open STEAM Play

Wed, Mar 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

Crafternoon: Button Art

Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Paint with buttons! Use buttons to create a picture or fill in a design. While supplies last.

ESOL Conversation Group

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Monsters Have Big Feelings

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on naming and managing emotions.

Open STEAM Play

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Baby Storytime

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Monsters Have Big Feelings

Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on naming and managing emotions.

Preschool Storytime

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Monsters Have Big Feelings

Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on Big Feelings.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Bridge Building Challenges

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us for a fun bridge-building activity & learn about women engineers who played pivotal roles in designing and constructing some of the world's most iconic bridges. Recommended for ages 8-17.

BINGO! - Women's History Month

Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Celebrate Women's History Month by playing BINGO! Learn about women that have left their mark on history. No registration required. While supplies last.

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

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Evening Family Storytime

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Northside's Book Club - "The Sentence" by Louise Erdich

Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Calling all book lovers! This month we will be discussing "The Sentence" by Louise Erdrich.

ESOL Conversation Group

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

Tates Creek Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Baby Storytime

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Toddler Storytime

Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 11:25am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

STEAM Lab Maker Station

Fri, Mar 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.

Create Your Own Logos in Adobe Illustrator - Vector Lab

Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

In this workshop you'll learn some basic design principles, Adobe Illustrator and the power of vector graphics as we design our logo ideas together.

This event is full

Open STEAM Play

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

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

Sat, Mar 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.

Adult Crafternoon: Collages

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

Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Get crafty at Eastside!

STEAM Lab Maker Station

Sat, Mar 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.

Crafternoon: Button Art

Sat, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Paint with buttons! Use buttons to create a picture or fill in a design. While supplies last.

Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

Sun, Mar 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 Inquisitor (Not Rated)

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Meet Barbara Jordan: a civil rights icon whose powerful voice masked a complex private life.

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

Sun, Mar 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.

STEM & Stuff - Robots

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

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. We're celebrating Women's History Month and engineer Ruzena Bajcsy by working with robots. Registration recommended.

Craft to Go - Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

Mon, Mar 09, All day

Eastside Branch

Craft To Go kids' craft kits will be available for pick-up at Eastside Library starting March 9, while supplies last. Limit one kit per customer. For ages 5-12.

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Open STEAM Play

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Preschool Storytime

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Baby Storytime

Mon, Mar 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Chickens Can and So Can You!

Mon, Mar 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self esteem.

One Piece Party

Mon, Mar 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Stop by the library to participate in One Piece inspired activities and hang out with fellow Straw Hats - program intended for adults primarily, but all are welcome!

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

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

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Preschool Storytime

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

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Mar 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Baby Storytime

Tue, Mar 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Chickens Can and So Can You!

Tue, Mar 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-esteem.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Chickens Can and So Can You!

Tue, Mar 10, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-esteem.

Open STEAM Play

Tue, Mar 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

Collaged Buttons Workshop

Tue, Mar 10, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch

Join us at the Eastside Makerspace as we explore creative ways to design pins. We will transform out-of-circulation books into unique pin-back buttons. Ages 13+ only. Registration Recommended.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Meteorology

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to learn about June Bacon-Bercey, the first Black Woman to deliver weather on TV as a trained meteorologist, and participate in hands-on meteorology activities. Recommended for ages 8-17.

Pokemon Club

Tue, Mar 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

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

Teen Tuesday: Mini Canvases

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Dots, color and self expression! Teens will paint mini canvases inspired by Yayoi Kusama bold iconic style.

Evening Storytime

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

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

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

Tue, Mar 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, Mar 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Central Library

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

Baby Storytime

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Preschool Storytime

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Open STEAM Play

Wed, Mar 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

ESOL Conversation Group

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

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Chickens Can and So Can You!

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self esteem.

Open STEAM Play

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Baby Storytime

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Mar 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.

Pinkalicious Artful Adventures

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Eastside branch for some Pinkalicious Artful adventures. Ages 3-5 can enjoy Victoria Kann's Pinkalicious books, while crafting up some take home goodies.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Chickens Can and So Can You!

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on building self-esteem.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Chickens Can and So Can You!

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

Central Library - Meeting Room D

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self esteem.

Homeschool STEAM

Thu, Mar 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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore Meteorology

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to learn about June Bacon-Bercey, the first Black Woman to deliver weather on TV as a trained meteorologist, and participate in hands-on meteorology activities. Recommended for ages 8-17.

First Time Home Buyer Workshop

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

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Mar 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 - Todd Hildreth Quintet

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.

ESOL Conversation Group

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

Tates Creek Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Baby Storytime

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

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Toddler Storytime

Fri, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:25am

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.

Pinkalicious Playdate - One Picture Book One Lexington

Fri, Mar 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Play like Pinkalicious with pink themed sensory activities. Everything will be PINK! For ages 2 to 5. No registration required.

Pink-Tastic Playground Day!

Fri, Mar 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Join us for a Pink-Tastic playtime in honor of Pinkalicious and One Picture Book, One Lexington. Meet at Phoenix Park for bubbles, chalk, crafts, pink lemonade and of course plenty of playground fun!

Horror Murder Movie Club - The Haunting (G)

Fri, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Friday the 13th Showing

STEAM Lab Maker Station

Fri, Mar 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.

Logic Pro Basics - Learn the basics of Vocal recording in Logic

Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch

Learn the basics of navigating Logic Pro and recording clean, professional vocals.

Open STEAM Play

Sat, Mar 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

Pinkalicious Butterfly Party - One Picture Book One Lexington

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

We'll learn about butterflies with our friend Pinkalicious! For ages 4-8. No registration required.

Chair Yoga

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Horror Murder Movie Club - Sinners (R)

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly horror movie to tingle your spine

Managing Appetite, Energy & Wellbeing after GLP-1 Treatment - with Lexington-Fayette County Health Dept.

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

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

These tools will help prepare you stay on track and feel confident navigating life after GLP-1 treatment.

Primate Rescue Center Workshop

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us to hear from the Primate Rescue Center about their mission and caring for primates, then create a peanut butter braid enrichment item for them. For Ages 8-17. Registration Required

Make & Chill - Junk Journals

Sat, Mar 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 mini junk journal!

Teen Trivia - Women's History Month

Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

Quiz yourself on Women's History!

Bite Club - Celebrity Cookbook Edition

Sun, Mar 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.

Mindful Eating - with Lexington-Fayette County Health Department

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

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Take control of your eating habits and lead a healthier life. Presented by Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.

Classical Music Sunday - EKU Trombone Society

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

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live classical music the third Sunday of every month.

CKCB Saxophone Trio

Sun, Mar 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

As part of Central Kentucky Concert Band's fifty years celebration, a saxophone trio will present classical and traditional tunes.

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

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

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Open STEAM Play

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

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Preschool Storytime

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

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Baby Storytime

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

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Little Llama Clean and Neat

Mon, Mar 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-management.

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Mar 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Baby Storytime

Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Little Llama Clean and Neat

Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on taking care of yourself and your things.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Little Llama Clean and Neat

Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:45am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on taking care of yourself and your things.

Open STEAM Play

Tue, Mar 17, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Optical Illusion Art

Tue, Mar 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about artist Bridget Riley and create some optical illusion art inspired by her work! Recommended for ages 8-17.

St. Patrick's Day Party

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with activities and crafts at the library! For families and all ages.

Evening Storytime

Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

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

Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Snack Room

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

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - Twilight Garden by Sara Nisha Adams

Wed, Mar 18, 9:30am - 10:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

Two feuding neighbors unite to resurrect a neglected city garden in this uplifting and quietly joyful novel.

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

Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Baby Storytime

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Preschoolers Explore the Market

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Enjoy dramatic play with your preschooler as they explore their creativity while pretending to be at the market.

Open STEAM Play

Wed, Mar 18, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Workshop Wednesday

Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Hip-hop & Poetry Club (March Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn

Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Discover your voice at the Hip-Hop & Poetry Club! Today we will be making a song and recording basics. Learn how to write, record, and share your art from lyrics, branding, and beyond.

ESOL Conversation Group

Wed, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Little Llama Clean and Neat

Wed, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-management.

Blue Grass True Crime Book Club - Bluegrass: A True Story of Murder in Kentucky

Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Kentucky Room

A quarterly book club to discuss Kentucky crime

Beginner Cricut Class

Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Come celebrate spring by learning how to use the Cricut software and machine to make your own custom small door hanger.

Registration opens Thursday, March 5 2026 at 10:00am

Open STEAM Play

Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Toddler Storytime

Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Baby Storytime

Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Little Llama Clean and Neat

Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-management.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Little Llama Clean and Neat

Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on self-management..

STEAM Lab Drop In - Optical Illusion Art

Thu, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about artist Bridget Riley and create some optical illusion art inspired by her work! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Dr. Seuss's Birthday Bash

Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

We're throwing a birthday party for Dr. Seuss and everyone is invited! Join us for themed activities and crafts to celebrate the author's 122nd birthday. Program open to ages 6+

Little Chef of the Month

Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Eastside Branch for a Saint Patrick's Day themed Little Chef! This month, we will be making Fried Cabbage! Using simple ingredients to create an Irish comfort meal.

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

Thu, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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

El Túnel de Ernesto Sabato. Una historia sobre la incomunicación y sobre la conversión del amor en odio.

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

Thu, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Check Meowt Book Club - Homer's Odyssey

Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lexington Humane Society - Habicattery Room

Love cats and books? Us too! Meet up with us at the Lexington Humane Society's Main Adoption Center Habicattery Room to discuss this month's cat themed book while surrounded by adoptable cats.

Southland Jamboree - Hammertowne

Thu, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April.

ESOL Conversation Group

Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Baby Storytime

Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Toddler Storytime

Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:25am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

STEAM Lab Maker Station

Fri, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Gallery Hop

Fri, Mar 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Central Library - Gallery

Gallery Hop.

Open STEAM Play

Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Miniatures Painting Workshop

Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to explore techniques for painting tabletop gaming miniatures, terrain, and props. All supplies will be provided. Ages 13+ *Registration Recommended*

Registration opens Saturday, March 7 2026 at 11:00am

Horror Murder Movie Club - Jennifer's Body (R)

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A monthly horror movie to curdle your blood

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

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Optical Illusion Art

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about artist Bridget Riley and create some optical illusion art inspired by her work! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Open STEAM Play

Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Baby Storytime

Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Dinosaurs Stay Safe

Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety.

Homeschool STEAM Jr.

Mon, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for a new hands-on STEAM program for ages 5?7, featuring fun monthly activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math!

Baby-Sitters Club Kid Kits

Mon, Mar 23, 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.

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Mar 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Baby Storytime

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Kindergarten Life Skills - Dinosaurs Stay Safe

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on keeping ourselves safe.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Dinosaurs Stay Safe

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on keeping ourselves safe.

Open STEAM Play

Tue, Mar 24, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Early Readers Book Club - Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries

Tue, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Kids ages 4 - 7 or early readers are invited to read, play, and explore mysteries!

STEAM Lab Drop In - Creative Coding

Tue, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore coding while you learn about female computer scientists throughout history! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Collaged Buttons Workshop

Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside Branch

Join us at the Eastside Makerspace as we explore creative ways to design pins. We will transform out-of-circulation books into unique pin-back buttons. Ages 13+ only. Registration Recommended.

Registration opens Tuesday, March 10 2026 at 5:00pm

Teen Tuesday: Photo Keychains

Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Have bias you love? A family pic you want to personalize? We'll take those photos and add them to photo keychains you can personalize. No registration required. While supplies last.

Evening Storytime

Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

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

Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch

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

ZINNIAS - Grow and Care

Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

The popular zinnia is a favorite but prone to disease. We'll introduce improved varieties that stand out for large blooms, disease resistance, and bright colors.

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

Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Baby Storytime

Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Open STEAM Play

Wed, Mar 25, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Preschoolers Explore Zoos

Wed, Mar 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Take a trip to the zoo with art, play, and zoo-themed activities. Dress for mess. For preschoolers. No registration required.

Cheryl White - The Jockey and Her Horse

Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Discover the life of pioneering Black female jockey Cheryl White. We'll have a brief talk with Q&A and hands-on activities. For all ages. No registration required.

ESOL Conversation Group

Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Dinosaurs Stay Safe

Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety.

Cult Classics Book Club - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Sixth Brewing

A book club for the strange and unusual.

Open STEAM Play

Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

Toddler Storytime

Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Baby Storytime

Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Preschool Junior Energy Explorers - with Bluegrass Greensource

Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Hands on fun with the sun, wind, water and energy all around! Join us to learn about energy at self-guided STEM stations. Adult must attend with child.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Dinosaurs Stay Safe

Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Dinosaurs Stay Safe

Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety.

Crafternoon

Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library

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

STEAM Lab Drop In - Creative Coding

Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to explore coding while you learn about female computer scientists throughout history! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Thu, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

ESOL Conversation Group

Fri, Mar 27, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Baby Storytime

Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Toddler Storytime

Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:25am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

STEAM Storytime

Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us for a fun and interactive STEAM Storytime, where preschoolers will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging stories, hands-on activities, and creative play!

STEAM Lab Maker Station

Fri, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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

DIY: BTS Photocards

Fri, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens can join us at Northside to listen to BTS' new album and make their own, personalized photocards! Registration recommended.

Open Studio - Simply Spring Crafts!

Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Spring is here! Let's make pinwheels, wind chimes and more to take home.

Open STEAM Play

Sat, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 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!

Beginner Cricut Class

Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Come celebrate spring by learning how to use the Cricut software and machine to make your own custom small door hanger.

Registration opens Saturday, March 14 2026 at 11:00am

Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!

Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Maximizing GLP-1 Benefits through Healthy Living - with Lexington-Fayette County Health Dept.

Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Discover how healthy lifestyle habits can amplify the effects of GLP-1 medications and prepare for long-term success post-treatment

Mary Settles: The Last Shaker at Pleasant Hill 1836-1923 - A Kentucky Chautauqua

Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

A Women's History Month Performance with Janet Scott as Mary Settles

Lego Club

Sat, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Northside Branch

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

Hooked on Books - National Book Award Nominees

Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read.

Sunday Classic Matinee - Poor Things (R)

Sun, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Farish Theater

Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.

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

Mon, Mar 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Open STEAM Play

Mon, Mar 30, 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, Mar 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Baby Storytime

Mon, Mar 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Make Super Choices!

Mon, Mar 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on decision making.

Learn to Paint

Mon, Mar 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Learn to paint by following along with videos from YouTube.

Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation

Mon, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Baby Storytime

Tue, Mar 31, 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.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Make SUPER Choices!

Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:45am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on making good choices.

Kindergarten Life Skills - Make SUPER Choices!

Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:45am

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on making good choices.

Open STEAM Play

Tue, Mar 31, 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 - Cardboard Games

Tue, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab create your own game with cardboard and various materials! Recommended for ages 8-17.

Evening Storytime

Tue, Mar 31, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Department Play Space

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

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

Tue, Mar 31, 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.

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Wed, Apr 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.

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

Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library

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

Baby Storytime

Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 01, 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.

ESOL Conversation Group

Wed, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Make Super Choices!

Wed, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on decision-making.

Toddler Storytime

Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Baby Storytime

Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Northside Branch - Story Room

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

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Life Skills: Make SUPER Choices!

Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on decision making.

Kindergarten Life Skills: Make Super Choices!

Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Meeting Room D

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on decision making.

STEAM Lab Drop In - Cardboard Games

Thu, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab create your own game with cardboard and various materials! Recommended for ages 8-17.

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

Thu, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Northside Branch - Classroom

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

Evening Family Storytime

Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space

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

Mystery Book Club

Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for Northside's monthly mystery book club.

ESOL Conversation Group

Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

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

Baby Storytime

Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

Toddler Storytime

Fri, Apr 03, 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.

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Mon, Mar 02	9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 03	9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 04	9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 05	9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 06	9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 07	9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 08	1:00PM to 5:00PM

In Conversation with Frank X Walker

Affrilachian poet

Thursday, February 125:00pm - 6:30pm

Marksbury Family Branch

Marksbury Family Branch

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