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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.

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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.

Upcoming Events & Classes

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Friday, July 19th
9:30am - 10:30am
Learn to use the mouse and keyboard
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults
Learners will experience a tutorial that teaches all the basic mouse movements, along with a brief introduction to ergonomics and touch typing. No computer experience necessary.
Registration begins on July 5th
Friday, July 19th
10:25am - 10:55am
Preschool Play and Learn
Beaumont Branch - Story Pit
Age Group: preschool (3-5 Years)
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage literacy, math, science, and social skills.
Friday, July 19th
10:30am
The Young and the Restless
Tates Creek Branch
Age Group: toddler (2-3 years)
Clapping, singing, and listening to great books! Simple story-related activity follows. 25 minutes
Friday, July 19th
10:45am - 11:45am
Explore PC Basics
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults
This workshop is designed for an audience that is new to computing. In addition to getting an introduction to the Windows 8 PC, learners will discover how to access the desktop, how to use files, folders, and libraries; how to jump to files quickly, and how to pin important...
Registration begins on July 5th
Friday, July 19th
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.
Friday, July 19th
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Paws to Read
Village Branch - Small Meeting Room
Age Group: all kids
Children can practice reading outloud to service dogs.
Friday, July 19th
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Game Club
Village Branch - Teen Room
Age Group: middle school, high school
Play games and Wii with your friends!
Friday, July 19th
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.
Friday, July 19th
5:45pm - 8:00pm
Old School Teen Night
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: middle school, high school
Celebrate decades past with games, activities, and music. Dress for our costume contest! Refreshments provided. For teens in grades 6-12. Registration required.
Registration begins on July 5th
Saturday, July 20th
9:30am - 11:30am
Introduction to Powerpoint 2013
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults
Learners will explore the basic functions and uses of a presentation program and create a simple slideshow presentation. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS word 2013 or previous experience using presentation software
Registration begins on July 6th
Saturday, July 20th
10:00am - 2:00pm
Write-In
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: adults, seniors
Bring your work-in-progress or just a pen and empty notebook to this open work session with the Eagle Creek Writers' Group.
Saturday, July 20th
10:00am - 11:30am
iPhoto 1
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Age Group: adults
Enhance your digital photos and create a slideshow with music and text. This is a great class for beginners. We recommend bringing your own pictures on a flash drive or other media, but it is not required.
Registration begins on July 6th
Saturday, July 20th
11:00am
Saturday Storytime
Tates Creek Branch
Age Group: families
A story time filled with books, songs, and a story-related activity.
Saturday, July 20th
11:00am - 11:30am
Super Saturday Storytimes
Central Library - Story Room
Age Group: families
Even if it's gloomy outside, stop by the library for some Saturday morning fun! Stories, songs and crafts! Start your weekend right!
Saturday, July 20th
11:00am - 11:45am
Art Garage
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Come to the library for a special Saturday morning art activity. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Registration begins on July 6th
Saturday, July 20th
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Dig That Crazy Beat
Village Branch - Large Meeting Room
Age Group: 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Join us for drumming and dancing with local musician Marcus Wilkerson.
Monday, July 22nd
9:30am - 11:30am
Introduction to Photoshop
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults
Fix "Red-eye" and remove blemishes from portraits. Learn how to combine several images into a single photo and move parts of one photo to another and add titles and text. Prerequisite: Learn to navigate Windows 8
Registration begins on July 8th
Monday, July 22nd
10:00am - 11:30am
An App A Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: seniors, all ages
Experience a variety of free health apps for mobile devices and mobile friendly websites including senior health interests, for those on the go. Bring your own device (iPhone/smart phone, tablet, etc.), or use one of the preloaded iPads that will be available during the session...

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

Monday, July 22nd
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.
Monday, July 22nd
11:00am - 12:00pm
Jump Baby Jump
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: baby (1-2 years)
Music and playtime for young toddlers. Age 18-30months. Reservations required.
Monday, July 22nd
12:00pm - 1:00pm
A Book and a Bite
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade
Join us for a different book and activity every day this week. Bring your lunch and a friend! Ages 5 & up. Registration required.
Registration begins on July 8th
Monday, July 22nd
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.
Monday, July 22nd
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers - Early Stage
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: adults
This program will help participants understand the common symptoms and behaviors seen in early stage Alzheimer’s and how to address them. Additionally, caregivers will learn about what lies ahead legally and financially, the importance of early planning, and how to build an...
Monday, July 22nd
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Mahjongg Play
Tates Creek Branch - Small Conference Room
Age Group: adults, seniors
Join us the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Previous game experience is recommended but not necessary. Please contact Heather at (859)422-6849 or hprichard@lexpublib.org if you are interested in playing.
Monday, July 22nd
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens and Tools
Village Branch - Large Meeting Room
Age Group: middle school, high school
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.

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

Monday, July 22nd
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Dinosaur 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.
Monday, July 22nd
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marcus Wilkerson
Northside Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: 2nd-3rd grade
Learn about African drumming with local musician Marcus Wilkerson. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Registration begins on July 8th
Monday, July 22nd
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Movies on the Big Screen
Central Library - Farish Theater
Age Group: all ages
Please join us for family friendly films at Farish Theater. For film titles, please contact the Children's Department. Please reserve a seat for each member of your party including chaperones.
Registration begins on July 8th
Monday, July 22nd
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Job Lab @ Central Library
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults
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.
Monday, July 22nd
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.
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