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Summer Reading 2013

Check out this informative video that will tell you about summer reading! (versión en español)

Wondering how you can participate in summer reading?

 

 

 

School Summer Reading Lists

We have many of the the reading lists available for Fayette county schools.

Find your school's reading list

Finisher Prizes

Complete a reading log for a gift and your chance to win prizes.

See all the prizes

 

Summer Reading Events

There's a lot going on at the Lexington Public Library this summer. Get involved and come to some of the summer reading events!


Greece Lightning

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...
Tue, 06/18/2013 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Farish Theater
Age Groups: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade

Greece Lightning

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.
Tue, 06/18/2013 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade

I Dig Reading Drop-in Craft

Drop-in and dig into some fun crafts and activities.
Tue, 06/18/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade

Pop-up Makerspace: Model-Making

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).
Tue, 06/18/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Room A
Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults

Greece Lightning

The actors from Bright Star Theatre take a hilarious romp through all things Greek. Registration required.
Tue, 06/18/2013 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade

Let's Build!

Towers, bridges, buildings, robots... You are only limited by your imagination! We'll have a variety of blocks, legos, and more to help you create a masterpiece!
Wed, 06/19/2013 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Atrium
Age Groups: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade

Pop-up Makerspace: 3D Scanning & the Digital Model

Today your models transform from the physical to digital! In the third workshop of this series, you will scan your model directly into the computer using a state-of-the-art 3D scanner.
Wed, 06/19/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Room A
Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults

Pop-up Makerspace: 3D Printing

Have you heard the buzz about 3D printers? Do you have questions about how it works?
Thu, 06/20/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Room A
Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults

Little Diggers Storytime

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.
Thu, 06/20/2013 - 4:30pm - 4:55pm
Village Branch -
Age Groups: baby (1-2 years), toddler (2-3 years), preschool (3-5 Years)

SEED EXCHANGE AND WORKSHOP

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Tue, 06/18/2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: adults