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Upcoming Events & Classes
Thursday, June 6th
4:30pm - 4:55pmLittle Diggers Storytime
Village Branch
Age Group: baby (1-2 years), toddler (2-3 years), preschool (3-5 Years)
This story time will allow children to build reading readiness skills through stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and games. Children 5 and younger are welcome.
Thursday, June 6th
6:00pm - 8:30pmTates Creek Writers Group
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: adults, seniors, high school
This group is open to all genres and levels of writing experience.
Learn to use iWork's presentation program, Keynote. We'll go over how to make a simple presentation slideshow.
Learners will experience the new features of Windows 8, including how to personalize their device with picture password, download apps they love, and use the cloud to their advantage. Finally, learners will get a great overview of how to navigate Windows 8. Prerequisite: Explore...
Friday, June 7th
10:25am - 10:55amPreschool Play and Learn
Beaumont Branch - Story Pit
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage literacy, math, science, and social skills.
Clapping, singing, and listening to great books! Simple story-related activity follows. 25 minutes
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.
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.
Learners will experience a tutorial that teaches all the basic mouse movements, along with a brief introduction to ergonomics and touch typing. No computer experience necessary.
Bring your work-in-progress or just a pen and empty notebook to this open work session with the Eagle Creek Writers' Group.
Fix "Red-eye" and remove blemishes from portraits. You'll also learn how to combine several images into a single photo and add text to the image.
Learners will learn to visit a website by entering the web address in the browser, and learn the basics of simple web searching and entering data in online forms. Prerequisite: Students should be able to use the mouse
A story time filled with books, songs, and a story-related activity.
Even if it's gloomy outside, stop by the library for some Saturday morning fun! Stories, songs and crafts! Start your weekend right!
Saturday, June 8th
11:30am - 12:30pmWaiting to Learn
Central Library - Atrium
Age Group: families, preschool (3-5 Years), toddler (2-3 years)
Every moment we spend with our children, no matter how small, can be an opportunity to teach them something new. Come discover some fun new ways to prepare your child for reading and school success - even if you only have five minutes at a time! We will play some games and you...
Learners will experience more advanced word processing tasks including bulleted and numbered lists, and cut/copy/paste functions. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS Word 2013
The Natural History Education company will showcase animals that dig into the ground for their prey. See live animals such as a raccoon, opossum, bobcat and more. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Music and playtime for young toddlers. Age 18-30months. Reservations required.
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.
Join us the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Previous game experience is recommended but not necessary. Please contact Heather at (859)422-6849 or hprichard@lexpublib.org if you are interested in playing.Please contact Heather at Tates Creek Library: (859)422-6849 if you are...
Monday, June 10th
1:30pm - 2:30pmDinosaur Club
Village Branch - Small Meeting Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Come to the Dinosaur Club at the Village Branch to participate in all kinds of fun dinosaur activities! This program will be most enjoyed by children between the ages of 5 and 12.
Learn to use tools to build cool things and learn how the world works. For middle and high school. This event is sponsored by grants from the 21st Century Learning Center and Partners for Youth.
Monday, June 10th
2:00pm - 3:00pmGroundbreaking Animals
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
The Natural History Education company will showcase animals that dig into the ground for their prey. See live animals such as a raccoon, opossum, bobcat and more. Registration required.
Learn about the evolution of customs and traditions surrounding the wedding day. Changes in wedding traditions and customs are viewed as they evolved from the 17th century to present day. This program is made available by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Open lab time to work on job search skills, resume or cover letter writing skills, and job applications with computer teachers present to answer questions.
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.
Monday, June 10th
6:30pm - 7:30pmGroundbreaking Animals
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
The Natural History Education company will showcase animals that dig into the ground for their prey. See live animals such as a raccoon, opossum, bobcat and more.
These classes are offered in partnership with Bluegrass Literacy. For more information, contact the Tates Creek Branch at (859)231-5500.
Help us plan activities for teens (ages 12-18). New members are always welcome.
Tuesday, June 11th
10:00am - 11:00amGroundbreaking Animals
Central Library - Farish Theater
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
The Natural History Education company will showcase animals that dig into the ground for their prey. See live animals such as a raccoon, opossum, bobcat and more.
Create an original video with a photo background, animated text and video effects. This is a great class for beginners.
Lap-sit storytime introducing books, songs, and fingerplays. Ages 6-18 months. 20 minutes.
Tuesday, June 11th
11:00am - 11:20amBouncing 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.
An interactive lapsit program designed to stimulate and encourage pre-reading skills.AGes 3-15 months.
Learn to love books with stories, rhymes, and songs. Children 5 years old and younger are welcome.
Tuesday, June 11th
12:00pm - 12:20pmBouncing 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.
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.
An intermediate to advanced level English class that focuses on developing fluency through small group activities and discussion.
Tuesday, June 11th
1:00pm - 2:00pmGroundbreaking Animals
Village Branch - Large Meeting Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
The Natural History Education company will showcase animals that dig into the ground for their prey. See live animals such as a raccoon, opossum, bobcat and more.
Come to read and discuss exciting books and do fun activities and crafts.
Come listen and read exciting teen books. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Tuesday, June 11th
2:30pm - 3:15pmLittle Leonardos: Cave Art
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: toddler (2-3 years), preschool (3-5 Years)
Art activities exploring cave art with a variety of materials and methods. Dress for a messy time. Ages 2-5. Registration reqquired.
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 11th
3:00pm - 4:00pmArts & 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 11th
3:45pm - 4:30pmDaring da Vincis Explore Cave Lascaux
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
See and learn about the ancient cave paintings found inside Cave Lascaux in France. Create your own cave art. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
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.
Fix "Red-eye" and remove blemishes from portraits. You'll also learn how to combine several images into a single photo and add text to the image.
Come read stories to the dogs from Love on a Leash. Recommended for ages 6-up.
Tuesday, June 11th
6:30pm - 7:30pmGroundbreaking Animals
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
The Natural History Education company will showcase animals that dig into the ground for their prey. See live animals such as a raccoon, opossum, bobcat and more. Ages 5 & up. Registration required.
