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Dig Into Reading!

Start your Summer Reading now! Prizes, Events & Activities, Free Books, School Summer Reading Lists, and more!

Fiddlers Restrung

Kentucky Premiere! Come see one of the best high school level Celtic, Bluegrass, and American folk fiddle groups in the nation on July 1st.

Summer Fun With The LexPhil

Enjoy three wonderful events with the LexPhil this summer! Instrument Petting Zoos, Concerts, and a behind the scenes LexPhil Lecture.

Newly Renovated!

We have recently completed renovations at the Beaumont Branch. Come see our new children's area, meeting rooms, and study rooms.

Free Magazine Downloads!

Now available! Download over 70 popular magazines for free with your library card!

Upcoming Events & Classes

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Tuesday, July 16th
2:00pm - 4:00pm
I Dig Reading Drop-in Craft
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Drop-in and dig into some fun crafts and activities.
Tuesday, July 16th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dig Into Ancient Egypt
Northside Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: 2nd-3rd grade
Get your hands dirty digging up Egyptian artifacts. Who knows, we might find a mummy! Ages 5-10.
Registration begins on July 2nd
Tuesday, July 16th
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts for Teens
Village Branch - Teen Room
Age Group: middle school, high school
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 - 4:00pm
Arts & 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.
Tuesday, July 16th
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Free Snack
Village Branch - Small Meeting Room
Age Group: all kids
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.
Tuesday, July 16th
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dig That Crazy Beat
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Join us for drumming and dancing with local musician Marcus Wilkerson.

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tuesday, July 16th
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Greener Landscape Practices
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: adults
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.

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Wednesday, July 17th
9:30am - 11:00am
Book Brunch Discussion Group: Mudbound by Hillary Jordan
Tates Creek Branch - Small Conference Room
Age Group: adults, seniors
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.
Wednesday, July 17th
10:00am - 10:30am
Toddler Time
Beaumont Branch - Story Pit
Age Group: toddler (2-3 years)
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.
Wednesday, July 17th
10:00am - 10:30am
The Young and the Restless
Central Library - Story Room
Age Group: toddler (2-3 years)
A storytime for toddlers! Clapping, singing, and enjoying good stories and books! A simple story-realted craft or activity is included.
Wednesday, July 17th
10:30am
First Steps Storytime
Tates Creek Branch
Age Group: baby (1-2 years)
Experience fun with songs, finger plays, and books! This storytime lasts approximately 15 minutes, making it great for wigglers!
Wednesday, July 17th
10:30am - 11:30am
English Class for Beginners/Clase de inglés
Village Branch - Large Meeting Room
Age Group: adults
English Class for beginners. No registration required. Mondays and Wednesdays.
Wednesday, July 17th
11:00am - 11:45am
Preschool Storytime
Eagle Creek Branch - Story Pit
Age Group: preschool (3-5 Years)
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage math, science, and literacy skills.
Wednesday, July 17th
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Free Hot Lunch
Village Branch - Small Meeting Room
Age Group: all kids
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.
Wednesday, July 17th
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kid's Book Club
Village Branch - Small Meeting Room
Age Group: 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Come to read and discuss exciting books and do fun activities and crafts.
Wednesday, July 17th
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meet the new Windows
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults
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...
Registration begins on July 3rd
Wednesday, July 17th
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Teen Book Club
Village Branch - Teen Room
Age Group: middle school, high school
Come listen and read exciting teen books. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Wednesday, July 17th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
So, You Want to be an Archaeologist?
Central Library - Atrium
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade
Come get your hands dirty as we dig through history! You never know what you might find! Please wear clothing that can get messy.
Registration begins on July 3rd
Wednesday, July 17th
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Guitar Class
Village Branch - Large Meeting Room
Age Group: middle school, high school
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.

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Wednesday, July 17th
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lego Club
Village Branch - Small Meeting Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Use your imagination and build with Legos!
Wednesday, July 17th
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Extreme 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.
Registration begins on July 3rd
Wednesday, July 17th
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Free Snack
Village Branch - Small Meeting Room
Age Group: all kids
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.
Wednesday, July 17th
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Eagle Creek Writers' Group
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: adults
Open to all levels of writing experience. All genres welcome. Check out the group's website for more information: http://eaglecreekwg.wordpress.com.
Wednesday, July 17th
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dig That Crazy Beat
Northside Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: 2nd-3rd grade
Join us for drumming and dancing with local musician Marcus Wilkerson. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Registration begins on July 3rd
Wednesday, July 17th
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Introduction to MS Word 2013
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults
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
Registration begins on July 3rd
Thursday, July 18th
10:30am
Preschool Storytime
Tates Creek Branch
Age Group: preschool (3-5 Years)
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage literacy, math, and science skills. 30 minutes
Thursday, July 18th
10:45am - 11:05am
Bouncing Babies
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
Join us for a lapsit storytime with engaging activities, rhymes and books all meant to stimulate your child's early skills. Ages 0-24 months.
Thursday, July 18th
11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddler Story time
Eagle Creek Branch - Story Pit
Age Group: toddler (2-3 years)
Songs, rhymes, and books that encourage literacy,math and science skills plus an art activity.
Thursday, July 18th
11:00am - 2:30pm
OLLI Spanish Class/UK
Village Branch - Large Meeting Room
Age Group: adults
OLLI Spanish Class/UK
Thursday, July 18th
11:00am - 11:30am
Read! Play! Learn!
Northside Branch - Story Room
Age Group: preschool (3-5 Years)
Build reading readiness skills with books, songs, and play. Children ages 5 and younger are welcome.
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