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Newly Renovated!

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

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

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.

Dig Into Reading!

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

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Friday, June 28th
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, June 28th
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, June 28th
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, June 28th
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Game Club
Village Branch - Teen Room
Age Group: middle school, high school
Play games with your friends!
Friday, June 28th
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, June 28th
6:30pm - 8:30pm
LGBTQ Literary Speed Dating
Central Library - Atrium
Age Group: adults
Just in time for the Lexington Pride Festival, the library is hosting a book-themed speed dating event, specifically for the LGBTQ community. You will have multiple five minute dates, in which you can talk about your favorite fiction or non-fiction books (or films, tv shows,...
Saturday, June 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...

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500
Saturday, June 29th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Final Cut Pro X Beyond Basics
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Age Group: adults
Learn to use the more advanced editing functions of Final Cut Pro X including: color correction, green screen effects, adjusting video effects over time with keyframes and much more. All "problem" video clips will be provided for you. Prerequisite: Final Cut Pro X Basics.

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500
Saturday, June 29th
11:00am
Saturday Storytime
Tates Creek Branch
Age Group: families
A story time filled with books, songs, and a story-related activity.
Saturday, June 29th
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, June 29th
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Music Tells A Story
Northside Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: all ages, adults, families
Ever wondered what happens when you swallow a cello? Join LexPhil for an afternoon journey through the storybook pages of I Know A Shy Fellow Who Swallowed A Cello in LexPhil’s Music Tells a Story. A pair of cellists from LexPhil will lead a 45-minute interactive performance....

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500
Monday, July 1st
9:30am - 10:30am
Discover SkyDrive
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults
This workshop introduces the cloud connectivity of Windows 8 and highlights SkyDrive. Learners will discover how to connect to their files in the cloud using their Microsoft account as well as different ways to access and manage their files and photos on SkyDrive. Prerequisite:...

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500
Monday, July 1st
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 1st
10:45am - 11:45am
Reinvent your mail with Outlook.com
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults
This workshop showcases the exciting features of Outlook.com and highlights the sleek new interface. Learners will discover how to connect their social networks to Outlook.com and how to manage their inbox. They will also learn about privacy features in Outlook.com and discover...

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500
Monday, July 1st
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 1st
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 1st
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 1st
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 1st
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fiddlers ReStrung
Northside Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: all ages
Fiddlers Restrung, from Saline, Michigan, is one of the best high school level Celtic, Bluegrass, and American folk fiddle groups in the nation. This 21 piece string ensemble has danced and played for audiences all over the United States. This will be their only appearance in...

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500
Monday, July 1st
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 1st
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 1st
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Coach Ferguson Algebra Tutoring
Northside Branch
Age Group: all kids
Scott Ferguson helps kids with math
Monday, July 1st
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fiddlers ReStrung
Central Library - Farish Theater
Age Group: all ages
Fiddlers Restrung, from Saline, Michigan, is one of the best high school level Celtic, Bluegrass, and American folk fiddle groups in the nation. This 21 piece string ensemble has danced and played for audiences all over the United States. This will be their only appearance in...
Monday, July 1st
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 2nd
9:00am - 10:30am
Meet the Ancestors: Explore a Local Cemetery
Central Library
Age Group: adults, 4th-5th grade, middle school
July 2 -- Veterans in Lexington Cemetery with Patrick Lewis of the Kentucky Historical Society. Tour is from 9:00 am to 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 2nd at 833 W Main St. Participants will provide their own transportation. Inquire or register for each tour individually by phone...

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500
Tuesday, July 2nd
10:00am - 12:00pm
Introduction to Mac
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Age Group: adults
We will cover the basics of using Apple software and hardware. No experience with Macs is necessary.

For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500
Tuesday, July 2nd
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 2nd
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 2nd
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 2nd
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.
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