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Summer Fun With The LexPhil

Enjoy three wonderful events with the LexPhil this summer! Instrument Petting Zoos, Concerts, and a behind the scenes LexPhil Lecture.

Free Magazine Downloads!

Now available! Download over 70 popular magazines for free with your library card!

Newly Renovated!

We have recently completed renovations at the Beaumont Branch. Come see our new children's area, meeting rooms, and study rooms.

Fiddlers Restrung

Kentucky Premiere! Come see one of the best high school level Celtic, Bluegrass, and American folk fiddle groups in the nation on July 1st.

Dig Into Reading!

Start your Summer Reading now! Prizes, Events & Activities, Free Books, School Summer Reading Lists, and more!

Pop-up Makerspace

Try your hand at 3D scanning & printing, bookbinding, and model-making during June at our Pop-Up Makerspace.

Upcoming Events & Classes

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Tuesday, June 18th
10:00am - 11:00am
Greece Lightning
Central Library - Farish Theater
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
The actors from Bright Star Theatre take a hilarious romp through all things Greek…you know, mythology, the Olympics, yogurt… Please reserve a seat for each member of your party including chaperones.

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tuesday, June 18th
10:00am - 11:30am
iMovie 2
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Age Group: adults
Edit your own digital video with iMovie. Add music, titles and video effects, and remove video you don't want. Bringing your own video on digital media is recommended, but not required. Prerequisite: iMovie 1.

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tuesday, June 18th
10:30am
Baby and Me!
Tates Creek Branch
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
Lap-sit storytime introducing books, songs, and fingerplays. Ages 6-18 months. 20 minutes.
Tuesday, June 18th
11:00am - 11:20am
Bouncing Babies
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
This lapsit storytime develops pre-reading skills with books, songs, finger plays, and activities, all while promoting budding social skills and child-caregiver interaction.
Tuesday, June 18th
11:00am - 12:00pm
Baby Time
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: infant (0-12 months)
An interactive lapsit program designed to stimulate and encourage pre-reading skills.AGes 3-15 months.
Tuesday, June 18th
11:00am - 11:20am
Read and Rhyme
Northside Branch - Story Room
Age Group: toddler (2-3 years)
Learn to love books with stories, rhymes, and songs. Children 5 years old and younger are welcome.
Tuesday, June 18th
12:00pm - 12:20pm
Bouncing Babies
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
This lapsit storytime develops pre-reading skills with books, songs, finger plays, and activities, all while promoting budding social skills and child-caregiver interaction.
Tuesday, June 18th
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Free Hot Lunch
Village Branch - Small Meeting Room
Age Group: all kids
A free hot lunch will be served every weekday (excluding July 4)to children ages 18 and younger. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Tuesday, June 18th
12:30pm - 2:00pm
English Conversation Group
Central Library - Room C
Age Group: adults
An intermediate to advanced level English class that focuses on developing fluency through small group activities and discussion.
Tuesday, June 18th
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kid's Book Club
Village Branch - Small Meeting Room
Age Group: 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Come to read and discuss exciting books and do fun activities and crafts.
Tuesday, June 18th
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Teen Book Club
Village Branch - Teen Room
Age Group: middle school, high school
Come listen and read exciting teen books. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Tuesday, June 18th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Greece Lightning
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
The actors from Bright Star Theatre take a hilarious romp through all things Greek…you know, mythology, the Olympics, yogurt… Ages 6 & up. Registration required.

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tuesday, June 18th
2:00pm - 4:00pm
I Dig Reading Drop-in Craft
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Drop-in and dig into some fun crafts and activities.
Tuesday, June 18th
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pop-up Makerspace: Model-Making
Central Library - Room A
Age Group: middle school, high school, adults
In our second workshop in this series, you will learn how to turn your drawings into models using three primary modeling techniques: lines (basswood), planes (chipboard), and volumes (foam). No special skills are required, just your curiosity and imagination. Sponsored by the...

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tuesday, June 18th
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts for Teens
Village Branch - Teen Room
Age Group: middle school, high school
Try your hand at knitting, jewelry making, henna tattoos and other cool crafts. For middle and high school ages. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Tuesday, June 18th
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts for Kids
Village Branch - Small Meeting Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Have fun completeing art projects all summer long! For grades K-5. No regisration required.
Tuesday, June 18th
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Free Snack
Village Branch - Small Meeting Room
Age Group: all kids
A free snack will be served every weekday (except July 4) to all children ages 18 and under. No registration required. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Tuesday, June 18th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Digging up the Past!
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: middle school, high school, families
The Adult Services department is sponsoring a local writing contest that encourages teens to interview elderly relatives or local senior citizens about their family histories and write a fictional story based on the interview. Home schoolers welcome. There will be one meeting...

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tuesday, June 18th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Digital Photography 2
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Age Group: adults
In part two of Digital Photography we will use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Bridge to organize photos, and use automation to resize, watermark, and batch edit them. Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Photography or some experience with Photoshop.

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tuesday, June 18th
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paws to Read
Northside Branch - Story Room
Age Group: all kids
Come read stories to the dogs from Love on a Leash. Recommended for ages 6-up.
Tuesday, June 18th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
SEED EXCHANGE AND WORKSHOP
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: adults
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tuesday, June 18th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
SEED EXCHANGE AND WORKSHOP
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: adults
It's certainly not too late for planting many kinds of vegetables. Bring seeds for swapping or just come and join us for an information filled evening with Bob McKinley of Faith Feeds and Ryan Koch of Seedleaf as they discuss gardening and sharing.

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tuesday, June 18th
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Greece Lightning
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
The actors from Bright Star Theatre take a hilarious romp through all things Greek. Registration required.

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tuesday, June 18th
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cooking Fresh from the Garden
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: adults, seniors
Sara Talbott from the Fayette County Extension Office will return to Eagle Creek to share recipes and tips about healthy summer eating using the freshest ingredients. Reservations required.

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tuesday, June 18th
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rushmore
Central Library - Farish Theater
Age Group: adults
Film Screening: Rushmore
Wednesday, June 19th
9:30am - 11:00am
Book Brunch Discussion Group: Wolf Hall by Hillary Mantel
Tates Creek Branch - Small Conference Room
Age Group: adults, seniors
If you're an early bird, please join us for a lively discussion on the third Wednesday of the month. Each month we'll pick a new book, fiction or nonfiction. Bring your opinions, ideas and perhaps a mug of coffee.
Wednesday, June 19th
10:00am - 10:30am
Toddler Time
Beaumont Branch - Story Pit
Age Group: toddler (2-3 years)
Come enjoy this high-energy program for twos and threes. Through interactive stories, music, movement and crafts, we'll promote early literacy skills and make new friends! For 2 & 3 year olds with a parent or caregiver.
Wednesday, June 19th
10:00am - 10:30am
The Young and the Restless
Central Library - Story Room
Age Group: toddler (2-3 years)
A storytime for toddlers! Clapping, singing, and enjoying good stories and books! A simple story-realted craft or activity is included.
Wednesday, June 19th
10:30am
First Steps Storytime
Tates Creek Branch
Age Group: baby (1-2 years)
Experience fun with songs, finger plays, and books! This storytime lasts approximately 15 minutes, making it great for wigglers!
Wednesday, June 19th
10:30am - 11:30am
English Class for Beginners/Clase de inglés
Village Branch - Large Meeting Room
Age Group: adults
English Class for beginners. No registration required. Mondays and Wednesdays.
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