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After Hours Laser Tag

for Tweens & Teens
2026-06-05 18:00:00 2026-06-05 19:00:00 America/New_York After Hours Laser Tag Explore the library after it closes in an action-packed game! Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room, Medium Meeting Room, Small Meeting Room

Friday, June 05
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-05 18:00:00 2026-06-05 19:00:00 America/New_York After Hours Laser Tag Explore the library after it closes in an action-packed game! Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room, Medium Meeting Room, Small Meeting Room

Northside Branch

Large Meeting Room, Medium Meeting Room, Small Meeting Room

Explore the library after it closes in an action-packed game!

Play Capture the Flag, Battle Royale, and more! After the library closes, the building will be a laser tag battleground. For ages 13+.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Science & STEAM | Hang Out & Mess Around | Games & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Summer at the Library |

Northside Branch
Phone: 859-231-5500
Hours
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Mon, Apr 06 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 07 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 08 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 09 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 10 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 11 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 12 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Northside Branch is located on Russell Cave Road in north Lexington.

Upcoming Events

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Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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 - Making Friends is Groovy!
Tue, Apr 07, 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 friends.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Making Friends is Groovy!
Tue, Apr 07, 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 friends.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Apr 07, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Spring Break Movies
Tue, Apr 07, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library
School's out! Join us for a series of fun movies.
Get to Know the Ukulele! - One hour workshop
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Teens and adults come explore the world's most approachable instrument with Lexington-based musician, educator, and radio host Mick Jeffries.
Registration is now closed
Wildflower Paint-A-Long
Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join to learn how to paint your own wildflower masterpiece step by step! Registration Required. For Ages 8-17.
Registration is now closed
That's A-Mazing!
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Can you find your way out of our labyrinth? Explore and create mazes. For ages 5 & up. No registration required.
Hand Embroidery Sampler - with Ashley Nguyen
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace as we welcome Ashley Nguyen, a local fiber craft artist and instructor, as we learn a range of hand embroidery techniques, skills, and how to use the tools involved.
Registration is now closed
Teen Tuesday: Pony Bead Keychains
Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Learn how to create a fun pony bead keychain!! lizard, penguin, heart. Soo many options!! While supplies last. No registration required.
Eastside Book Club - Reading "Brownstone"
Tue, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us each month as we gather to discuss a popular title chosen by the group. All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is "Brownstone"
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Apr 07, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Apr 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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, Apr 08, 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
K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing Along
Wed, Apr 08, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Central Library
See K-Pop Demon Hunters on the big screen for a sing along! Costumes are encouraged. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis.
Upcycled Art
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth in April by turning trash into treasure! Use art supplies to make masterpieces out of boxes, plastic containers, magazines, egg cartons, and more! Recommended for families.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing Along
Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
See K-Pop Demon Hunters on the big screen for a sing along! Costumes are encouraged. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis.
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 08, 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: Making Friends is Groovy!
Wed, Apr 08, 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 relationship skills.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Apr 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
Baby Storytime
Thu, Apr 09, 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: Making Friends is Groovy!
Thu, Apr 09, 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 relationship skills.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends is Groovy!
Thu, Apr 09, 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 making friends.
"Bring a Garden Home" Day
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us for "Bring a Garden Home" day! Kids can pick a few seed trays, make a colorful garden sign, and learn how to help their plants grow.
Preschool Spring Fling
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Celebrate spring with music and movement. For toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. No registration required.
Spring Break Movies
Thu, Apr 09, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library
School's out! Join us for a series of fun movies.
World Record Challenge
Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
We're exploring world records, and what it takes to achieve one. Join us to test yourself against various physical and mental challenges! This program is recommended for ages 7-12.
STEM & Stuff - Hoop Gliders
Thu, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. This month we're playing with the laws of physics using hand-made hoop gliders. Registration recommended.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Master Gardeners & Plant Giveaways
Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.
Kid Crafts: Redecorate Your Room!
Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Tired of your boring bedroom? Come make some crafts to give it a little pizazz! For ages 6-12 while supplies last. No registration required.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Apr 09, 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 09, 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 - Clay Moore Quartet
Thu, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Apr 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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.
Discover Caves
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Learn about caves with a story and hands-on activities. We'll focus on Kentucky's own Mammoth Cave. Recommended for kids ages 5-10 and their families. No registration required.
Minecraft Party
Fri, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space,Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab,Meeting Room D
Join us for an epic Minecraft party with hands-on crafts, creative building activities, and exciting timed challenges that bring the blocky world of Minecraft to life! For ages 5 and up.
Canva for Creators - Simple Design Tools for Content Creators
Sat, Apr 11, 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.
This event is full
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Apr 11, 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, Apr 11, 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!
Family Paint & Plant
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us with the whole family to paint a clay pot, plant a succulent and take home your own creation!
Horror Murder Movie Club - Zodiac (R)
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A monthly horror movie to chill your bones
Family STEAM Challenges
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for a fun program where families work together to solve creative STEAM challenges! Build, experiment, and explore while strengthening teamwork skills. For Families
Make & Chill - Resin Rings & Things
Sat, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Drop in for our monthly teen DIY program! Materials provided while supplies last. This month, we're working with epoxy resin.
Container Gardens, Raised Bed and In-Ground Gardens - presented by Glitter Green Thumb
Sat, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
An in-detail review of how to create each garden for maximum space usage & success along with the pros and cons of each option.
Bite Club - East Asia Edition
Sun, Apr 12, 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.
Indie Lens Pop-Up Season 2025-26 - The Tallest Dwarf (Not Rated)
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A filmmaker seeks belonging in the Little People community and explores dwarfism within her family.
Paws to Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, Apr 12, 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.
Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping - with Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Whether you love technology or are a fan of pen and paper, all are welcome as we learn how to make meal planning healthier, easier, and less expensive.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Bears Love to Share!
Mon, Apr 13, 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 conflict resolution and sharing.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Apr 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
This event is full
Grant Writing Fundamentals
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
This course will offer essential knowledge for how to succeed during and after the grant writing process. For those interested in learning about grant writing or looking to organize their process.
This event is full
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 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 - Bears Love to Share!
Tue, Apr 14, 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 sharing and taking turns.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Bears Love to Share!
Tue, Apr 14, 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 sharing and taking turns.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Apr 14, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Canva Basics
Tue, Apr 14, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace as we explore the Canva toolset and explore different tools, methods, and features that you can use to make your next project perfect.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Faux Stained Glass
Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a faux stained glass masterpiece out of various materials! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Pokemon Club
Tue, Apr 14, 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
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Apr 14, 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.
EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30am - 10:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women answer the call to Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Apr 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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, Apr 15, 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
Hip-hop & Poetry Club (April Meeting) - Rap, Write & Learn
Wed, Apr 15, 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-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 15, 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: Bears Love to Share!
Wed, Apr 15, 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 conflict resolution and sharing.
Introduction to Laser Engraving
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn the process of using the laser engraver and make your own custom wooden coaster.
This event is full
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 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 16, 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: Bear Loves to Share!
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on conflict resolution and sharing.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Bears Love to Share
Thu, Apr 16, 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 conflict resolution and sharing.
Homeschool STEAM
Thu, Apr 16, 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
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Master Gardeners & Plant Giveaways
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.
Crafternoon: Color Your Own Sticker
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come color your own stickers! While supplies last.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Faux Stained Glass
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a faux stained glass masterpiece out of various materials! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Little Chef of the Month - Angel Food Cupcakes
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us at Little Chef of the Month! We'll learn baking, cooking, and healthy eating together. Get ready to mix, bake, and enjoy delicious foods from around the world!
This event is full
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Apr 16, 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 16, 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 - Murder at the Black Cat Cafe
Thu, Apr 16, 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.
This event is full
Southland Jamboree - Morehead State University Mountain Music Ambassadors
Thu, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Apr 17, 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 17, 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 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Apr 17, 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.
Design Your Own Graphic Tee In Adobe Illustrator - Vector Lab
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Learn about clean vector art design for apparel and merchandise using Adobe Illustrator!
This event is full
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 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!
3D Modeling Workshop
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a workshop on using TinkerCAD to create and edit 3D models to print. For ages 13+ only. Registration Recommended
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Apr 18, 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 - Faux Stained Glass
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create a faux stained glass masterpiece out of various materials! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Hooked on Books - Arab American Heritage
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large 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.
Crafternoon: Color Your Own Sticker
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come color your own stickers! While supplies last.
Classical Music Sunday - Lexington Community Orchestra
Sun, Apr 19, 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, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 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.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Pirates Practice Kindness
Mon, Apr 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on kindness.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Apr 20, 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.
Homeschool STEAM Jr.
Mon, Apr 20, 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!
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, Apr 20, 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, Apr 21, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 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 - Pirates Practice Kindness
Tue, Apr 21, 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 being kind.
Kindergarten Life Skills - Pirates Practice Kindness
Tue, Apr 21, 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 being kind.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Apr 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
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore the World of Birds
Tue, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to explore the world of birds with hands on activities! Please note that we will be using peanut butter to create birdfeeders in this program. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Teen Tuesday: Super Smash Tourney
Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Controllers ready? Battle it out and flex your skills and see who reigns supreme in our Super Smash Tournament!! No registration required.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 21, 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.
Lazy Lawncare - Sustainable care strategies
Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
We will discuss sustainable alternatives to traditional lawn care strategies.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Apr 21, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Apr 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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, Apr 22, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
The Mental Health Benefits of Gardens & Gardening Safely - by the Master Gardeners and Fayette County Extension
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about the benefits and best practices of gardening on any scale: small pots to large raised beds. This program is for everyone interested in growing. registration not required
ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 22, 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: Pirates Practice Kindness
Wed, Apr 22, 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 kindness.
Cult Classics Book Club
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Sixth Brewing
A book club for the strange and unusual.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Apr 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
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Apr 23, 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 23, 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: Pirates Practice Kindness
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on kindness.
Kindergarten Life Skills: Pirates Practice Kindness
Thu, Apr 23, 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 empathy and kindness.
The Ms. Rachel Experience!
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Toddlers are invited to The Ms. Rachel Experience! Here, we will use sensory play, songs and dance to engage in an educational and joyous experience. 
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Master Gardeners & Plant Giveaways
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.
Crafternoon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Meeting Room B
Get creative and learn something new at our monthly crafternoon! Materials provided while supplies last.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Explore the World of Birds
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to explore the world of birds with hands on activities! Please note that we will be using peanut butter to create birdfeeders in this program. Recommended for ages 8-17.
Lazy Lawncare
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
Join UK Horticulture Department Extension Agent Reena Martin for an informative session on making lawncare simple.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Apr 23, 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 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
ESOL Conversation Group
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Apr 24, 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 24, 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.
Preschoolers Explore: Springtime Science
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore the science of the spring season. Dress for mess! For ages 3-5. No registration required.
STEAM Storytime
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for a fun and interactive STEAM Storytime, where preschoolers will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging stories, hands-on activities, and creative play!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
STEAM Lab Maker Station
Fri, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Challenge yourself with open-ended STEAM projects to encourage your creativity and curiosity. You bring your imagination, we'll provide the supplies! Recommended for children 8+ and families.
Open Studio - Awesome Recycling Crafts!
Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Please bring your clean ready for recycling materials, and we will upcycling and repurpose the materials together.
Open STEAM Play
Sat, Apr 25, 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
Introduction to Laser Engraving
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn the process of using the laser engraver and make your own custom wooden coaster.
Registration opens Saturday, April 11 2026 at 11:00am
Día de los niños - Day of the Child
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Enjoy family fun with a bilingual storytime, a book giveaway, crafts, games, and more! No registration required.
Watercolor Club - Paint With Us!
Sat, Apr 25, 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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Lego Club
Sat, Apr 25, 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
Poetry Workshop - with Lisa Low
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join poet Lisa Low (author of "Replica") in a beginner-friendly poetry writing workshop.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, Apr 25, 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.
Sunday Movie Classics - Braveheart (R)
Sun, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Enjoy a Sunday matinee of a classic movie.
Cathedral Window Quilt Club
Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Quilting materials provided while supplies last. Hand sewing required. Please register and plan to attend.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, Apr 27, 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, Apr 27, 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, Apr 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Apr 27, 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.
Learn to Paint
Mon, Apr 27, 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, Apr 27, 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.
This event is full
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 28, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Open STEAM Play
Tue, Apr 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
Library Social Hour - Savor the Flavor: presented by Fayette County Extension
Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Caroline McMahan, Fayette County Extension Agent, will teach participants how to use herbs in home prepared meals.
Early Readers Book Club - with Wild Birds Unlimited
Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us as we read Yasmin the Detective by Saadia Faruqi together and help Yasmin solve a mystery.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Spring Robot Challenge
Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for spring themed challenges with various robots like ozobots and spheros! Recommended for ages 8-17.
Canva Basics
Tue, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace as we explore the Canva toolset and explore different tools, methods, and features that you can use to make your next project perfect.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 14 2026 at 5:00pm
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, Apr 28, 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, Apr 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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, Apr 29, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families
Botanical Printing Make-and-Take - With Bluegrass Ladies Sporting
Wed, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the Beaumont Branch to create a botanical print! Registration recommended as supplies are limited.
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ESOL-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Open STEAM Play
Thu, Apr 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
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Apr 30, 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 30, 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.
Little Architects - For Preschool Ages
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Preschoolers are invited to Little Architects: This construction-based program is designed to encourage children to create their own structures using various materials and manipulatives.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Master Gardeners & Plant Giveaways
Thu, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.
STEAM Lab Drop In - Spring Robot Challenge
Thu, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for spring themed challenges with various robots like ozobots and spheros! Recommended for ages 8-17.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, Apr 30, 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 30, 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.
International Jazz Day - Dave McWhorter & Friends
Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
A special Jazz at the Library
Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 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 Conversation Group
Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 01, 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, May 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 01, 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.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Story Area
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
Pokémon Trainer Meet Up
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space,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.
Adult Crafternoon
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Get crafty at Eastside!
STEM & Stuff - Tornado in a Jar
Sat, May 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Teens and tweens are welcome to join Northside's monthly STEM club. We're celebrating AAPI Heritage by learning about Tetsuya "Ted" Fujita and experimenting with tornadoes in jars!
Indie Lens Pop-Up Season 2025-26 - The Grocery List Show (Not Rated)
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba takes us to five bustling international grocery stores in America.
Stories from Creepy Kentucky - with author Keven McQueen
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Keven McQueen is a Senior Lecturer in the English Department at EKU and an author of 27 books on history, biography, the paranormal, and historical true crime. No registration required.
Paws To Read - Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Meeting Room D
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
In Conversation: Patti Callahan Henry - author of The Story She Left Behind
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join us for a special author event and book signing with New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry on Sunday, May 3rd at 2:00 PM.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Mon, May 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.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Understanding GLP-1 Medications - presented by the LFUCG Health Department
Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore the benefits and risks of using medications like GLP-1 for weight loss or diabetes control and prevention. Registration is recommended but not required.
Baby Storytime
Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Intermediate ESOL - Culture & Conversation - Culture & Conversation
Mon, May 04, 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, May 05, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 05, 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, May 05, 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.
Cinco de Mayo Craftivities!
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Eastside will host a program designed for preschoolers. We will create take-home crafts like papel picado, musical instruments, pinatas and have some in-house face painting.
Teen Tuesday: Laser tag
Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Test your skills and teamwork in an action packed laser tag match. No registration required. Teens and Tweens.
Eastside Book Club - Reading "Yellowface"
Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us each month as we gather to discuss a popular title chosen by the group. All are welcome whether you finished the book or not! This month's pick is "Yellowface"
Mindfulness - For Mental Health
Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Join us to discuss the importance of taking care of your mental health.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Tue, May 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.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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-English Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Inglés - ESOL
Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Practica tus habilidades para hablar inglés en una reunión grupal semanal para hispanohablantes que quieran aprender inglés. Practice your English speaking skills in a weekly group meeting.
ESOL Conversation Group
Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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.
Spanish Conversation group - Improve your Spanish language skills
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Hola! Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Why not join our friendly weekly group meeting? It's a great opportunity to practice and meet new people!
Master Gardeners & Plant Giveaways
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Classroom
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.
ESOL Beginning English Classes - Clases de inglés/Masomo ya Kiingereza/Cours d'anglais
Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Mystery Book Club - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone-Benjamin Stevenson
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for Northside's monthly mystery book club. This month's pick is "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone" by Benjamin Stevenson.
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