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A story time filled with books, songs, and a story-related activity.
This workshop will present common errors in genealogy, learning how to find that elusive ancestor, psychic roots, and where to find records in other countries.
Saturday, July 13th
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.
Learners will discover how to effectively navigate in Windows 8. Participants tour the Start screen and experiment with touch gestures, live tiles, and charms. This workshop also shows how to work efficiently with snap and keyboard shortcuts. Prerequisite: Explore PC Basics
Learners will learn to visit a website by entering the web address in the browser, and learn the basics of simple web searching and entering data in online forms. Prerequisite: Students should be able to use the mouse
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, July 15th
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.
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.
Monday, July 15th
6:30pm - 7:30pmDig That Crazy Beat
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Join us for drumming and dancing with local musician Marcus Wilkerson. Ages 8 & up. Registration required.
These classes are offered in partnership with Bluegrass Literacy. For more information, contact the Tates Creek Branch at (859)231-5500.
Tuesday, July 16th
9:00am - 10:30amMeet the Ancestors: Explore a Local Cemetery
Central Library
Age Group: adults, 4th-5th grade, middle school
July 16 Calvary Cemetery, 874 W Main St. with University of Kentucky's James Birchfield, Tuesday, July 16th from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Participants will provide their own transportation to the site. Inquire or register for the tour by phone at 859-422-6808 or use the library...
Learn to use iWork's presentation program, Keynote. We'll go over how to make a simple presentation slideshow.
Lap-sit storytime introducing books, songs, and fingerplays. Ages 6-18 months. 20 minutes.
Tuesday, July 16th
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, July 16th
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.
Get your hands dirty digging up Egyptian artifacts. Who knows, we might find a mummy! Ages 5-10.
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, July 16th
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.
Learn the most powerful layout program in the industry. Use textboxes and paragraph settings to better organize your copy and save time by using presets while creating a multi-page document such as fliers and brochures.
Prerequisites: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Join us for drumming and dancing with local musician Marcus Wilkerson.
Learn about practices homeowners can implement to make better use of resources. This presentation includes lawn care, water management and plant selection practices. This program is brought to us by the Fayette County Extension Master Gardener Speaker's Bureau.
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.
Experience fun with songs, finger plays, and books! This storytime lasts approximately 15 minutes, making it great for wigglers!
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage math, science, and literacy skills.
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.
Learn how to play the acoustic guitar! Guitars are provided. Registration is required. For middle and high school. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Come to read and discuss exciting books and do fun activities and crafts.
Learners will experience the new features of Windows 8, including how to personalize their device with picture password, download apps they love, and use the cloud to their advantage. Finally, learners will get a great overview of how to navigate Windows 8. Prerequisite: Explore...
Come listen and read exciting teen books. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Come get your hands dirty as we dig through history! You never know what you might find! Please wear clothing that can get messy.
Wednesday, July 17th
3:45pm - 4:30pmExtreme Explorers: Dirt & Mud
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Join us for entertaining science and art activities featuring mud & dirt. Dress for mess! For ages 6-10 with a parent or caregiver. Registration 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.
Open to all levels of writing experience. All genres welcome. Check out the group's website for more information: http://eaglecreekwg.wordpress.com.
Join us for drumming and dancing with local musician Marcus Wilkerson. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Learners will discover the basics of word processing, including creating, formatting, and printing a simple document. Prerequisite: Explore PC Basics or experience using a previous version of MS Word
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage literacy, math, and science skills. 30 minutes
