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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.

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.

Dig Into Reading!

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

New OverDrive Version!

Try the latest version of Overdrive for your computer or mobile device. Read your eBooks directly in your web browser.

Free Magazine Downloads!

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

Upcoming Events & Classes

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Thursday, July 25th
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
Thursday, July 25th
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.
Thursday, July 25th
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.
Thursday, July 25th
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.
Thursday, July 25th
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.
Thursday, July 25th
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Dance Class
Village Branch - Teen Room
Age Group: middle school, high school
Learn new dance steps and exciting short routines!
Thursday, July 25th
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.
Thursday, July 25th
4:30pm - 4:55pm
Little Diggers Storytime
Village Branch
Age Group: baby (1-2 years), toddler (2-3 years), preschool (3-5 Years)
This story time will allow children to build reading readiness skills through stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and games. Children 5 and younger are welcome.
Thursday, July 25th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Final Cut Pro X Basics
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Age Group: adults
Create your own 30-45 second video spot using the professional grade video editing software. This class builds on techniques learned in iMovie 2. Prerequisite: iMovie 2.
Registration begins on July 11th
Friday, July 26th
9:30am - 10:30am
Learn to navigate Windows 8
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults
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
Registration begins on July 12th
Friday, July 26th
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 26th
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 26th
10:45am - 11:45am
Discover information on the internet
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults
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
Registration begins on July 12th
Friday, July 26th
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
Friday, July 26th
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 26th
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 26th
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Game Club
Village Branch - Teen Room
Age Group: middle school, high school
Play games with your friends!
Friday, July 26th
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.
Saturday, July 27th
9:30am - 11:30am
Introduction to Excel 2013
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults
This class introduces the basic functions and uses of a spreadsheet program. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS Word 2013 or previous experience using spreadsheet software.
Registration begins on July 13th
Saturday, July 27th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Photoshop 2: Restoration
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Age Group: adults
Bring in your old documents and photos, and we will teach you how to scan them into the computer. Use Photoshop to restore the elements and create a high-quality copy for use to protect the original. Prerequisite: Photoshop Basics or some experience with Photoshop.
Registration begins on July 13th
Saturday, July 27th
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 27th
11:00am
Saturday Storytime
Tates Creek Branch
Age Group: families
A story time filled with books, songs, and a story-related activity.
Saturday, July 27th
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sea Shell Pets Drop-in Craft
Central Library - Story Room
Age Group: families
Remember the Pet Rock craze? Create another very easy to care for pet. Using a sea shell and art materials design a "pet" to take home.
Monday, July 29th
9:30am - 11:30am
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 15th
Monday, July 29th
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 29th
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 29th
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers - Middle Stage
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: adults
This program addresses the issues involved in caring for a person in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Specific topics covered include behavioral and role/relationship changes, medication, safety, and residential options. To register, call 1-800-272-...
Monday, July 29th
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 29th
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 30th
9:00am - 10:00am
Explore LPL's Cemetery Map!
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults, high school, 4th-5th grade
Have you seen the library’s online cemetery map http://www.lexpublib.org/cemeteries/? Come find out more about preserving the memory of Fayette county cemeteries with Virginia McClure & Patrick Lynch. We meet in the 4th floor Computer Lab at Central Library July 30th from 9...

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

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