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Library Location

Eagle Creek Branch

Location Hours
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm
Mon-Thu 9:30 am - 9 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Location Address 
101 N. Eagle Creek Drive
Lexington, KY, 40509
United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone Number 
859-231-5560 (General)
Location Map 

Transportation
Served by LexTran Light Purple (No. 11 – Richmond Road) and the Bright Red (No. 27 - Richmond Road Express)

Special Features

  • Fireplace
  • Dreams, stained glass window by David Wittmer

Upcoming Events and Storytimes at This Location

Storytime
Toddler Storytime
Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 11:00am
Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 11:00am
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 11:00am
Reservations: Not Required

A 25 minute program with 3-4 short books and lots of songs and action rhymes that entertain and educate plus a book, math or science related activity.

Toddler Storytime
Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 11:00am
Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 11:00am
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 11:00am
Reservations: Not Required
Baby Time!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 11:00am
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 11:00am
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 11:00am
Reservations: Not Required

A structured 15 minute lap-sit program of fun with 1 book, songs, rhymes, and lots of interaction for baby and caregiver with a relaxed play time afterward...

Baby Time
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 11:00am
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 11:00am
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 11:00am
Reservations: Not Required
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - 11:00am
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 11:00am
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 11:00am
Reservations: Not Required

Longer books requiring a longer attention span for this group as well as more hands on activities to encourage thinking skills and coordination.

Jump, Baby, Jump
Monday, September 13, 2010 - 11:00am
Monday, September 20, 2010 - 11:00am
Monday, September 27, 2010 - 11:00am
Reservations: Not Required

An interactive music and movement playtime for young toddlers and their caregivers.

Stories Before Bedtime: Pets, Pets, Pets!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 6:30pmReservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560

A nighttime story time for preschoolers, with songs, rhymes, stories, and an activity to take home.

Calendar Program
Resume Assistance
Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 6:00pm
Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 6:00pm
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 6:00pm
Reservations: Not Required

Get free one-on-one help with resumes and online job applications and receive your resume on a disk and five free copies on resume paper. Assistance...

Dragon Book Club Goes Equine
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 4:00pmReservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560

Join or return to Dragon Book Club and celebrate all things horsey!  Including a parade of breeds, lots of books and stories about horses, and...

Computer Club for Seniors
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - 1:30pm
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 1:30pm
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - 1:30pm
Reservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560

Improve your basic computer skills in a relaxed atmosphere with other seniors. Every month features a different tutorial and supporting exercises at a...

Chess Mates
Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 2:00pmReservations: Not Required

Chess Mates is a chess club for beginning through advanced players.  Lessons for new players are provided in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. ...

Le Café Tant Discuté
Monday, September 13, 2010 - 6:00pm
Monday, September 20, 2010 - 6:00pm
Reservations: Not Required
Practice your French or English with native speakers! Refreshments Provided
 
Pratiquez votre...
Film Discussion Group
Monday, September 13, 2010 - 7:00pmReservations: Not Required

Meet new people and enjoy a discussion of the film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Open House
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 4:00pm

Drop in our meeting room and see what  Lexington Public Library can offer you.

Character Development: A Tarot Workshop for Writers
Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 2:00pmReservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560

Tarot is a great tool for creating and fleshing out characters--bring writing supplies and tarot cards (loaner decks will be available) for...

Chess Mates
Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 10:00amReservations: Not Required

Chess Mates is a chess club for beginning through advanced players.  Lessons for new players are provided in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. ...

Be an Artist-Horses!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 4:00pmReservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560

Learn to draw horses with local artist Fran Riddell.

Horses! WEG Art Lessons
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 4:00pmReservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560

Learn to draw cartoon horses and riders in World Equestrian sporting events. Fran Riddle is currently art teacher at Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic school...

Using the Better Business Bureau to Avoid Scams in a Tough Economy
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 7:00pmReservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560
Heather Clary, director of Communications at the Better Business Bureau of Central & Eastern Kentucky, will discuss how the BBB...
Dragon Book Club
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 4:00pmReservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560

Dragon Book club is for children in grades 1 through 3. Activities include book discussions and reviews, games, and crafts. Sponsored by Friends of...

Monster Stories and More Scary Stuff
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 1:30pmReservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560

Paschal Baute will hold you spellbound as he tells stories of monsters and other not-too-scary things.

Read for the Record: The Snowy Day
Thursday, October 7, 2010 - 9:30amReservations: Not Required

Come and read The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats and help us Read for the Record.

Resume Assistance
Thursday, October 7, 2010 - 6:00pm
Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 6:00pm
Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 6:00pm
Reservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560

Get free one-on-one help with resumes and online job applications and receive your resume on a disk and five free copies on resume paper. Assistance...

Drop-in Craft
Friday, October 8, 2010 - 9:30amReservations: Not Required

No school, no worry. Come on over to make an autumn craft to take home.

Chess Mates
Saturday, October 9, 2010 - 2:00pmReservations: Not Required

Chess mates is a drop-in club for beginning through advanced players. Basic lessons are offered and snacks are provided. Children under 8 must be...

Film Discussion Group
Monday, October 11, 2010 - 7:00pmReservations: Not Required

Meet new people and enjoy a discussion of the film, The Prestige.

It's Money, Baby
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 7:00pmReservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560

Learn about a variety of financial topics, including following a budget, choosing a bank or credit union, insurance, credit card use, and...

Write-In
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 10:00amReservations: Not Required

Bring your work-in-progress or just a pen and empty notebook to this open work session with the Eagle Creek Writers' Group.

Meet Your New Library Director - Eagle Creek
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 4:00pmReservations: Not Required

Drop by any library location and say hello to Ann Hammond, your new Lexington Public Library Executive Director. Ann will be informally greeting...

Ghostly Tales for All Ages
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 7:00pmReservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560
Thomas Freese, storyteller and author of five books of ghost stories, tells tales both true and fanciful of ghosts, witches and other creatures....
Family Games Night
Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 6:30pmReservations: Not Required

Bring a friend, bring your family, or bring yourself. Learn a new game or play an old favorite.  Board games and card games provided, along with...

Chess Mates
Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 10:00amReservations: Not Required

Chess Mates is a drop-in chess club for beginners through advanced players. Basic lessons and snacks are provided. Children under 8 must be accompanied by...

Stories Before Bedtime
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 6:30pmReservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560

Boo! Halloween is here! Join us for Halloween stories, treats, and a take-home craft.

Little Pumpkins Party
Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 11:00amReservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560

Halloween is almost here! Wear your costume and enjoy stories, songs, and some trick or treating during our regular Toddler Story Time.

Teens! Teens! Teens!
Friday, October 29, 2010 - 6:00pmReservations: Required - Call Eagle Creek Branch - (859) 231-5560

Make new friends and have fun after hours with games and activities. Call or e-mail to give us your suggestions on what you would like to do in...

Book Group
Pizza and Paperbacks
Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 6:00pm
Thursday, November 11, 2010 - 6:00pm
Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 6:00pm

Make new friends, play games, activities and enjoy pizza. Pick up your copy of this month's book and join us.

We will be discussing some...

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