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Upcoming Events & Classes
Thursday, June 20th
4:30pm - 4:55pmLittle 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.
This presentation will cover how to start a home composting system, what can be composted and how to solve some of the most common problems. Every participant will receive a free Grubby (2 gallon food waste collection container, for the kitchen).
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.
Learners will experience more advanced word processing tasks including bulleted and numbered lists, and cut/copy/paste functions. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS Word 2013
Friday, June 21st
10:25am - 10:55amPreschool Play and Learn
Beaumont Branch - Story Pit
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage literacy, math, science, and social skills.
Clapping, singing, and listening to great books! Simple story-related activity follows. 25 minutes
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 21st
2:00pm - 4:00pmPop-up Makerspace: Basic Bookbinding, pt 1
Central Library - Room A
Age Group: middle school, high school, adults
Book artist Alex Brooks will lead 2 workshops on crafting journals or chapbooks, combining traditional methods with modern and recycled materials. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lexington Public Library.
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.
Come enjoy games, activities and good company! Refreshments provided. For teens in grades 6-12. Registration required.
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
Saturday, June 22nd
10:00am - 12:00pmLexington Philharmonic Instrument Petting Zoo
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Calling all pre-school and elementary school musical explorers! Meet LexPhil at the Eagle Creek Library for an afternoon adventure through the orchestra! LexPhil Education Coordinator, Micha Hughes, will lead demonstrations and explanations of all the instruments in our...
Learn to effectively use layers in Photoshop. You'll make a multi-layer project using images and text, and use layer masks.
Prerequisite: Photoshop Basics or some Photoshop experience.
A story time filled with books, songs, and a story-related activity.
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 22nd
2:00pm - 4:00pmPop-up Makerspace: Basic Bookbinding, pt 2
Central Library - Room A
Age Group: middle school, high school, adults
Book artist Alex Brooks will lead 2 workshops on crafting journals or chapbooks, combining traditional methods with modern and recycled materials. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lexington Public Library.
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
Learn to make fascinating origami creations from master origami artist Michael Roy Baldridge. Ages 8 & up. Registration required.
Learn about the different types of annuities, what you must know, what you must not do, and how you can have income for life and still have a death benefit.
Music and playtime for young toddlers. Age 18-30months. Reservations required.
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.
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.
Learn to make fascinating origami creations from master origami artist Michael Roy Baldridge.
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.
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.
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.
Learn to make fascinating origami creations from master origami artist Michael Roy Baldridge.
These classes are offered in partnership with Bluegrass Literacy. For more information, contact the Tates Creek Branch at (859)231-5500.
Use iPhoto to organize your photos. Bring in a collection of photos and create albums with keywords, and utilize Faces and Places to create a searchable collection.
We recommend bringing your own photos on a flash drive or other media.
Learn to make fascinating origami creations from master origami artist Michael Roy Baldridge. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Lap-sit storytime introducing books, songs, and fingerplays. Ages 6-18 months. 20 minutes.
Tuesday, June 25th
11:00am - 11:20amBouncing 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.
An interactive lapsit program designed to stimulate and encourage pre-reading skills.AGes 3-15 months.
Learn to love books with stories, rhymes, and songs. Children 5 years old and younger are welcome.
Tuesday, June 25th
12:00pm - 12:20pmBouncing 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.
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.
An intermediate to advanced level English class that focuses on developing fluency through small group activities and discussion.
Tuesday, June 25th
1:00pm - 2:30pmKid's Book Club
Village Branch - Small Meeting Room
Age Group: 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade, middle school
Come to read and discuss exciting books and do fun activities and crafts.
Come to read and discuss exciting books and do fun activities and crafts.
Come listen and read exciting teen books. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Learn to make fascinating origami creations from master origami artist Michael Roy Baldridge.
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, June 25th
3:00pm - 4:00pmArts & 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.
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.
Learn the basic operations of GarageBand, the audio recording and editing software from Apple.
Come read stories to the dogs from Love on a Leash. Recommended for ages 6-up.
Learn to make fascinating origami creations from master origami artist Michael Roy Baldridge. Registration required.
Learn on the go with free apps and mobile friendly websites available from the National Library of Medicine and other reputable organizations, designed to keep you and your family in the know. Bring your own device (iPhone/smart phone, tablet, etc.), or use one of the preloaded...
