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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.

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.

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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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.
Monday, July 22nd
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Intermediate ESL
Tates Creek Branch - Small Conference Room
Age Group: adults
These classes are offered in partnership with Bluegrass Literacy. For more information, contact the Tates Creek Branch at (859)231-5500.

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

Tuesday, July 23rd
9:00am - 10:30am
Meet the Ancestors: Explore a Local Cemetery
Central Library
Age Group: adults, 4th-5th grade, middle school
July 23 -- Mark Coyen will guide this tour of African American Cemetery Number 2, 419 E Seventh St., Tuesday, July 23, 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Participants will provide their own transportation to the tour site. Please sign up for each of these individually on our website or by...

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

Tuesday, July 23rd
10:00am - 12:00pm
Photoshop Basics
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Age Group: adults
Fix "Red-eye" and remove blemishes from portraits. You'll also learn how to combine several images into a single photo and add text to the image.
Registration begins on July 9th
Tuesday, July 23rd
10:30am
Baby and Me!
Tates Creek Branch
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
Lap-sit storytime introducing books, songs, and fingerplays. Ages 6-18 months. 20 minutes.
Tuesday, July 23rd
11:00am - 11:20am
Bouncing 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.
Tuesday, July 23rd
11:00am - 12:00pm
Baby Time
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: infant (0-12 months)
An interactive lapsit program designed to stimulate and encourage pre-reading skills.AGes 3-15 months.
Tuesday, July 23rd
11:00am - 11:20am
Read and Rhyme
Northside Branch - Story Room
Age Group: toddler (2-3 years)
Learn to love books with stories, rhymes, and songs. Children 5 years old and younger are welcome.
Tuesday, July 23rd
12:00pm - 12:20pm
Bouncing 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.
Tuesday, July 23rd
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
Tuesday, July 23rd
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.
Tuesday, July 23rd
12:30pm - 2:00pm
English Conversation Group
Central Library - Room C
Age Group: adults
An intermediate to advanced level English class that focuses on developing fluency through small group activities and discussion.
Tuesday, July 23rd
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.
Tuesday, July 23rd
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.
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