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Address
101 N. Eagle Creek Drive
Lexington, KY 40509
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Phone Numbers

General

(859) 231-5560

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Hours

Sunday	1 pm - 6 pm
Monday	9:30 am - 9 pm
Tuesday	9:30 am - 9 pm
Wednesday	9:30 am - 9 pm
Thursday	9:30 am - 9 pm
Friday	9:30 am - 7 pm
Saturday	9:30 am - 5 pm

Transportation
Served by LexTran Green Route (No. 6 – Richmond Road-Leestown Road)

Special Features

• Fireplace
• Dreams, stained glass window by David Wittmer

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Upcoming programs at Eagle Creek Branch

Dragon Book Club: Drama Queens and Kings
July 07, 2009; 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Jump into some creative dramatics exercises, then dress up and put on a mini show. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
8 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Poet’s Cafe Puppet Show
July 07, 2009; 6:00 PM
Wild Goose Chase Theater uses shadow, hand, marionette, and foam puppetry to showcase the best in children’s poetry. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
5 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Crazy Creative Creations
July 08, 2009; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Drop by and create you own artistic creation using all sorts of stuff.
4-14 years

Eagle Creek Writers’ Group
July 08, 2009; 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Open to all levels of writing experience. All genres welcome. Monthly meetings involve critiquing each other’s work. Check out the group’s wiki site for more information: http://ecwg.pbwiki.com/. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
For Adults

Resume Assistance
July 09, 2009; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free one-on-one help with resumes and online job applications is available every Thursday evening. Receive five free copies on resume paper and your resume on a disk to take with you. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
All Ages

Eagle Creek Gaming Night: Bring a Friend, Bring Your Family, or Bring Yourself
July 09, 2009; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Test your aim against family or friends, old and new, when you play corn hole. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
All Ages

Paws to Read
July 11, 2009; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dogs are great listeners. Have fun and improve your reading skills by reading to a real-live, licensed therapy dog.
8-14 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Chess Mates: Drop-in Chess Club
July 11, 2009; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lessons for beginners, pick-up games for all levels, snacks, and a great way to meet new friends. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
8 and up

Film Discussion Group: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
July 13, 2009; 7:00 PM
Meet new people and enjoy a discussion with others who like talking about films. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
For Adults

Computer Club for Seniors
July 15, 2009; 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Improve your basic computer skills in a relaxed atmosphere with other seniors. As part of this monthly program, we have a brief tutorial on a topic, then go through an exercise at a leisurely pace. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
For Adults, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Stories Before Bedtime
July 15, 2009; 6:30 PM
Stories, songs, finger plays plus a snack and activity to take home. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
3-5 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Resume Assistance
July 16, 2009; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free one-on-one help with resumes and online job applications is available every Thursday evening. Receive five free copies on resume paper and your resume on a disk to take with you. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
All Ages

Getting to Know China/Conocer a China
July 20, 2009; 6:30 PM
Hong Shao will showcase Chinese music, art, and dance. She will play the pipa, teach a traditional dance, and show you how to make art using Chinese characters. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
6 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Silk Flower Arranging
July 21, 2009; 7:00 PM
Eva Rose will demonstrate techniques in flower arranging and assist attendees in making a small silk flower arrangement to take home. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
For Adults, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Tell Me a Story
July 23, 2009; 1:30 PM
A very special storytime featuring members of the storytelling group, Spellbinders. All kinds of stories for all kinds of kids.
4-7 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Resume Assistance
July 23, 2009; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free one-on-one help with resumes and online job applications is available every Thursday evening. Receive five free copies on resume paper and your resume on a disk to take with you. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
All Ages

Eagle Creek Branch Wii Classic
July 23, 2009; 6:00 PM
There will be two separate divisions: Guitar Hero or MarioKart Wii. Prizes will be awarded in both divisions, but players may only be entered in one. Top three finishers will move on to compete for the grand prize in the library’s city-wide tournament of champions on July 25 at the Central Library.
12-19 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Chess Mates: Drop-in Chess Club
July 25, 2009; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lessons for beginners, pick-up games for all levels, snacks, and a great way to meet new friends. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
8 and up

StoryClub: Mini Book Club, Part One
July 27, 2009; 7:00 PM
StoryClub is a fun and unique evening to help parents start thinking about the years ahead. Join other mothers for a relaxed and lively discussion of short readings designed to spark fresh insights and understanding into the upcoming challenges of adolescence. Deborah Keys will the lead the discussion in this two-evening program.
For Adults, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

StoryClub: Mini Book Club, Part Two
July 28, 2009; 7:00 PM
Looking for a lighthearted but significant way to connect with your daughter. Spend an evening together enjoying a literary reading and a lively discussion. This program is for mothers who attended the previous evening’s session and for their daughters in the fourth through eighth grades.
- years, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Makeup Magic
July 29, 2009; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join Mary Kay consultant Christina Blackburn for an interactive evening while learning about the Color Insider techniques designed to enhance your own unique features for professional makeup results.
13 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

The Adventures of Treasure Island/Las aventuras de la isla del tesoro
July 30, 2009; 1:00 PM
Bright Star Theatre presents a classic story of lost treasure, pirates, and a young hero named Jim Hawkins. You may even volunteer to be a member of the pirate’s crew. Aargh! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
7 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Resume Assistance
July 30, 2009; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free one-on-one help with resumes and online job applications is available every Thursday evening. Receive five free copies on resume paper and your resume on a disk to take with you. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
All Ages

Storytimes/Regular Programs

Summer 2009 session
June 01, 2009 - July 31, 2009

Monday

Young Toddlers
Mondays, 11:00 AM
18-30 months

Tuesday

Babies! Babies!
Tuesdays, 11:00 AM
3-18 months

Thursday

Toddler Storytime
Thursdays, 11:00 AM
2-3 years

Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, 1:30 PM
4-7 Years

Computer Classes

Windows 2
July 14, 2009; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Learn more advanced tools in the Windows operating system, including file management and the Control Panel. Prerequisite: Windows Level I or familiarity with basic Windows functions.

Microsoft Word: Level 1
July 16, 2009; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Learn the basics of word processing, including creating, formatting, and printing a simple document. Prerequisite: Windows Level 2 class or experience using Windows programs.

Microsoft Word: Level 4
July 15, 2009; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn more word processing skills including tables, mail merge and other advanced options.  Prerequisite:  Word Level 2 class or experience using Word 2007.

Microsoft Publisher: Level 1
July 16, 2009; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
An introduction to using this popular desktop publishing program.  Create a flyer, greeting card, and business card.  Prerequisite:  Word Level 3 class or experience using the Drawing Toolbar within Word.

Microsoft Publisher: Level 2
July 17, 2009; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn more advanced Publisher techniques, including manipulating text and other objects and creating a simple newsletter.  Prerequisite:  Publisher Level 1 class or experience creating simple documents using Publisher.