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Free Magazine Downloads!

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.

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!

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.

Upcoming Events & Classes

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Friday, July 5th
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 6th
9:30am - 11:30am
Introduction to MS Word 2013
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults
Learners will discover the basics of word processing, including creating, formatting, and printing a simple document. Prerequisite: Explore PC Basics or experience using a previous version of MS Word
Registration begins on June 22nd
Saturday, July 6th
10:00am - 12:00pm
After Effects Basics
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Age Group: adults
Learn the basics of Adobe's 3D animation program, After Effects. Some experience with Adobe programs, like Photoshop or video editing programs, like iMovie or Final Cut Pro, is necessary.
Registration begins on June 22nd
Saturday, July 6th
11:00am
Saturday Storytime
Tates Creek Branch
Age Group: families
A story time filled with books, songs, and a story-related activity.
Saturday, July 6th
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 6th
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Your Family Tree: Beyond the Basics
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: adults
This genealogy workshop will present sources of information beyond the basics. Topics include church and Bible records, local histories, military records, naturalization records, and newspapers.

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

The Friends Book Cellar is open from 1:00-5:00 PM on the first Sunday of each month for a 20% off sale. The Friends Book Cellar is located in the Lower Level of the Central Library.
Monday, July 8th
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 June 24th
Monday, July 8th
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 8th
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 June 24th
Monday, July 8th
11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapunzel
Northside Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: preschool (3-5 Years)
Experience a fairy tale classic told through shadow puppets. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Registration begins on June 24th
Monday, July 8th
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 8th
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 8th
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 8th
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 8th
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 8th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapunzel
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: preschool (3-5 Years), K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade
Experience a fairy tale classic told through shadow puppets. Registration required.
Registration begins on June 24th
Monday, July 8th
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 June 24th
Monday, July 8th
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 8th
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 8th
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rapunzel
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: preschool (3-5 Years), K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade
Experience a fairy tale classic told through shadow puppets. Ages 4 & up. Registration required.
Registration begins on June 24th
Monday, July 8th
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 9th
9:00am - 10:30am
Meet the Ancestors: Explore a Local Cemetery
Central Library
Age Group: adults, 4th-5th grade, middle school
Cove Haven and Babyland Cemeteries, 984 Whitney Ave.; noted community historian, Yvonne Giles, conducts the tour of these African American cemeteries Tuesday, July 9th from 9:00 am to 10:00 AM. Participants will provide their own transportation to the tour site. Please sign up...

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

Tuesday, July 9th
10:00am - 11:00am
Rapunzel
Central Library - Farish Theater
Age Group: preschool (3-5 Years), K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade
Experience a fairy tale classic told through shadow puppets. Please reserve a seat for each member of your party including chaperones.
Tuesday, July 9th
10:00am - 11:30am
GarageBand
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Age Group: adults
Learn the basic operations of GarageBand, the audio recording and editing software from Apple.
Registration begins on June 25th
Tuesday, July 9th
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 9th
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 9th
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 9th
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 9th
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.
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