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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 - 5 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 - 5 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

Writers’ Workshop: Write an ‘Expert’ Book in Ten Days
December 03, 2008; 7:00 PM
Jenny Pemberton, founder of The Publishing Place, will share how to use the chapter-a-day method of recording and writing a book.
For Adults, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Resume Assistance
December 04, 2008; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
One-on-one help with resumes and online job applications is available for free.
For Adults

Film Discussion Group: Tokyo Godfathers
December 08, 2008; 7:00 PM
Meet new people and enjoy a discussion with others who like talking about films. Refreshments will be served.
For Adults

Second Annual Seasonal Cookie Decorating
December 09, 2008; 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for wintery movies, then decorate a cookie to eat here and one to take home.
All Ages, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Glorious Gift Wrapping
December 10, 2008; 6:30 PM
Patsy Anderson will show how to make perfect bows, origami gift boxes, and decorated gift bags. Bring two small-to-medium-sized gifts to wrap, plus a pair of scissors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For Teens and Adults.
For Adults, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Resume Assistance
December 11, 2008; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
One-on-one help with resumes and online job applications is available for free.
For Adults

Teen/Pizza & Paperback Winter Get-Together
December 11, 2008; 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Teen Book Club and the Pizza and Paperback book group meet for book discussion, food, and cookie decorating fun.
11-17 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Paws to Read
December 13, 2008; 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
December 13, 2008; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
December 13, 2008; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lessons for beginners, pick-up games for all levels, snacks, and a great way to meet new friends.
8 and up

Drop-in Crafts
December 29, 2008; 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
December 30, 2008; 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
December 31, 2008; 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Drop in to make a fun craft.
All Ages

Resume Assistance
January 01, 2009; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free one-on-one help with resumes and online job applications is available every Thursday evening.
For Adults

Shining Stars: Snow! Snow! Snow!
January 08, 2009; 1:30 PM
Stories, songs, fingerplays, learning centers and a craft.
3-5 years

Resume Assistance
January 08, 2009; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free one-on-one help with resumes and online job applications is available every Thursday evening.
For Adults

Pizza and Paperbacks
January 08, 2009; 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Start the new year with books, food, fun, and a special winter activity.
11-14 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Chess Mates: Drop-in Chess Club
January 10, 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.
- years

Film Discussion Group: Fast Food Nation
January 12, 2009; 7:00 PM
Meet new people and enjoy a discussion with others who like talking about films. Refreshments will be served.
For Adults

Dragon Book Club
January 13, 2009; 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Read and talk about a tale or two, do a craft or activity, and have a snack.
6-9 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Tax Busters & IRS Audit
January 14, 2009; 7:00 PM
Do you want to know how to keep more money in your pocket? Have you ever received a “letter" from the IRS? If so, this two-topic presentation by H&R Block can help.
For Adults, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Shining Stars: Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
January 15, 2009; 1:30 PM
Stories, songs, fingerplays, learning centers and a craft.
3-5 years

Resume Assistance
January 15, 2009; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free one-on-one help with resumes and online job applications is available every Thursday evening.
For Adults

Teen Book Club
January 15, 2009; 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Start the New Year making friends with people and books. Food, fun, and a special henna activity.
14-17 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Eagle Creek Writers’ Group
January 21, 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/FrontPage.
For Adults

Stories Before Bedtime: Cookies and More
January 21, 2009; 6:30 PM
Stories, songs, and fingerplays, plus a snack and craft to take home.
3-5 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Shining Stars: Snowman
January 22, 2009; 1:30 PM
Stories, songs, fingerplays, learning centers and a craft.
3-5 years

Resume Assistance
January 22, 2009; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free one-on-one help with resumes and online job applications is available every Thursday evening.
For Adults

High-Five Club: Walk like an Egyptian
January 22, 2009; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Take a trip to the land of the pyramids and enjoy games, crafts, and snacks fit for a royal mummy.
6-9 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Chess Mates: Drop-in Chess Club
January 24, 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.
- years

Boost Your Brain Power
January 26, 2009; 7:00 PM
The latest research highlights the importance of cross-training your brain to keep mentally sharp. Join educator Elise Mandel for games and activities to sharpen your brain and improve your memory. Learn Kakuro, Blink, logic puzzles, Boggle, tangrams and other inexpensive or free games. Lots of fun--and good for you! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
For Adults, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Computer Club for Seniors
January 28, 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. We have time for questions and individual practice.
For Adults, reservations required - (859) 231-5560

Shining Stars: Oatmeal Cookies and Stories
January 29, 2009; 1:30 PM
Stories, songs, fingerplays, learning centers and a craft.
3-5 years

Resume Assistance
January 29, 2009; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free one-on-one help with resumes and online job applications is available every Thursday evening.
For Adults

Storytimes/Regular Programs

Fall 2008 session
September 01, 2008 - November 30, 2008

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

Computer Classes

Microsoft Publisher: Level 1
January 30, 2009; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class illustrates the many uses for this popular desktop publishing program. Create greeting cards and a simple newsletter. Required prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 3 class or experience with the Drawing Toolbar within Word.

Microsoft Excel: Level 1
January 27, 2009; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This class introduces the basic functions and uses of a spreadsheet program. Create a simple electronic checkbook. Required prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 2 class or ability to create and manipulate tables within Word with ease.

Microsoft Excel: Level 2
January 29, 2009; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Learn more advanced functions and features for manipulating spreadsheets. Required prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Level 1 class or ability to create and use spreadsheets with ease. Required prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Level 1 class or ability to create and use spreadsheets with ease.

Internet: Level 1
January 28, 2009; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn what the Internet is and what it can offer. Time will be spent exploring interesting and useful websites using Internet Explorer. Required prerequisite: Windows Basics class or familiarity with the Windows desktop.

Internet: Level 2
January 29, 2009; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn advanced searching techniques to find exactly what you need on the World Wide Web using Internet Explorer. Required prerequisite: Internet Level 1 class or experience using the Internet.