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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.
This workshop is designed for an audience that is new to computing. In addition to getting an introduction to the Windows 8 PC, learners will discover how to access the desktop, how to use files, folders, and libraries; how to jump to files quickly, and how to pin important...
Use the Wacom tablet interface to create original sketches utilizing the brush tool's numerous settings. Manipulate color, brightness, and contrast to get the best out of your illustrations and photos.
Prerequisite: Photoshop Basics.
This workshop showcases the exciting features of Outlook.com and highlights the sleek new interface. Learners will discover how to connect their social networks to Outlook.com and how to manage their inbox. They will also learn about privacy features in Outlook.com and discover...
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 15th
2:00pm - 4:00pmChess Mates
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: 4th-5th grade, middle school, adults
Chess Mates is a drop-in club for beginners to advanced players.Basic lessons,snacks and pick-up games are offered. For ages 8-up. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Create your own small fairy garden to take home. Recommended for ages 6-10.
This class introduces the basic functions and uses of a spreadsheet program. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS Word 2013 or previous experience using spreadsheet software.
The actors from Bright Star Theatre take a hilarious romp through all things Greek
you know, mythology, the Olympics, yogurt
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.
Monday, June 17th
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 17th
2:00pm - 3:00pmGreece Lightning
Eagle 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
Please join us for family friendly films at Farish Theater. For film titles, please contact the Children's Department.
Monday, June 17th
2:00pm - 4:00pmPop-up Makerspace: Hand-Drawing
Central Library - Room A
Age Group: middle school, high school, adults
From hand-drawing to 3D printing, find out how to use these tools to turn your ideas into reality. The first workshop in this series will focus on hand-drawing and sketching, the initial process of putting your ideas on paper. No special skills are required, just your curiosity...
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.
The actors from Bright Star Theatre take a hilarious romp through all things Greek
you know, mythology, the Olympics, yogurt
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
These classes are offered in partnership with Bluegrass Literacy. For more information, contact the Tates Creek Branch at (859)231-5500.
Tuesday, June 18th
10:00am - 11:00amGreece 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
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.
Lap-sit storytime introducing books, songs, and fingerplays. Ages 6-18 months. 20 minutes.
Tuesday, June 18th
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 18th
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.
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 18th
2:00pm - 3:00pmGreece 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.
Tuesday, June 18th
2:00pm - 4:00pmPop-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...
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 - 4:00pmArts & 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.
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.
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...
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.
Come read stories to the dogs from Love on a Leash. Recommended for ages 6-up.
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.
Tuesday, June 18th
6:30pm - 7:30pmGreece 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.
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.
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.
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.
