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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
1:30pm - 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
1:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 First Hill 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...
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, July 9th
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 9th
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 9th
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 9th
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.
Tuesday, July 9th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapunzel
Eagle 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.
Tuesday, July 9th
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Little Leonardos: Fossil Fun
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: toddler (2-3 years), preschool (3-5 Years)
Fossil related art fun with a variety of materials and methods. Dress for a messy time. Ages 2-5. Registration required.
Tuesday, July 9th
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts for Teens
Village Branch - Teen Room
Age Group: middle school, high school
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, July 9th
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & 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.
Tuesday, July 9th
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Dinosaur Da Vincis
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, preschool (3-5 Years)
Explore the science of dinosaur fossils and make an artful discovery of your own. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Tuesday, July 9th
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.
Tuesday, July 9th
6:00pm - 8:30pm
LexPhil Lecture Series
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: all ages, adults, families
Go behind the scenes of the Lexington Philharmonic in this summer’s Lecture Series. LexPhil artistic staff and musicians offer their insight to the rehearsal process and performance cycle. Catch a sneak peek at the upcoming 2013-2014 season with musician demonstrations and Q...
Tuesday, July 9th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Illustrator Basics
Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Age Group: adults
Learn the basics of creating graphic designs and images from photos and creating unique material using the basic tools and processes of Illustrator.
Tuesday, July 9th
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paws to Read
Northside Branch - Story Room
Age Group: all kids
Come read stories to the dogs from Love on a Leash. Recommended for ages 6-up.
Tuesday, July 9th
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rapunzel
Village Branch - Teen Room
Age Group: preschool (3-5 Years), K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade
Experience a fairy tale classic told through shadow puppets.
Tuesday, July 9th
6:30pm
Sleepover Storytime
Tates Creek Branch
Age Group: all kids
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to storytime and a sleepover at the library. For all ages. Registration required.
Dr. Kim McBride, Co-Director of the Kentucky Archaeological Survey, will share the findings of an archaeological exploration of Ashland's grounds. These discoveries create a more detailed picture of lives of 19th century Lexingtonians. Reservations required.
Wednesday, July 10th
10:00am - 10:30am
Toddler Time
Beaumont Branch - Story Pit
Age Group: toddler (2-3 years)
Come enjoy this high-energy program for twos and threes. Through interactive stories, music, movement and crafts, we'll promote early literacy skills and make new friends! For 2 & 3 year olds with a parent or caregiver.
Wednesday, July 10th
10:30am
First Steps Storytime
Tates Creek Branch
Age Group: baby (1-2 years)
Experience fun with songs, finger plays, and books! This storytime lasts approximately 15 minutes, making it great for wigglers!
Wednesday, July 10th
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.
Wednesday, July 10th
11:00am - 11:45am
Preschool Storytime
Eagle Creek Branch - Story Pit
Age Group: preschool (3-5 Years)
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage math, science, and literacy skills.
Wednesday, July 10th
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.
Wednesday, July 10th
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Guitar Class
Village Branch - Large Meeting Room
Age Group: middle school, high school
Learn how to play the acoustic guitar! Guitars are provided. Registration is required. For middle and high school. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Wednesday, July 10th
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.
Wednesday, July 10th
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Introduction to Powerpoint 2013
Central Library - Computer Lab
Age Group: adults
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
Wednesday, July 10th
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.
Wednesday, July 10th
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.
Wednesday, July 10th
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Using the Internet to Find Your Roots
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: adults
This workshop covers internet sources for finding family information. Tips and tools for using the internet for genealogy will be explained. Ancestry and Heritage Quest databases will be demonstrated. Learn what you can do at home with your computer to fill in missing...
Wednesday, July 10th
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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
Wednesday, July 10th
7:00pm - 8:00pm
613.7 PARTY!
Central Library - Room A
Age Group: adults
This ain't yo' grandma's workout class! Join us every other Wednesday night this summer as we party through alternative workout DVDs, podcasts, and programs. Let Richard Simmons be your spirit guide and bust out the legwarmers. Get ready to party up a sweat! Like our page at...
Wednesday, July 10th
7:45pm - 8:45pm
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...
Thursday, July 11th
10:30am
Preschool Storytime
Tates Creek Branch
Age Group: preschool (3-5 Years)
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage literacy, math, and science skills. 30 minutes
Thursday, July 11th
10:45am - 11:05am
Bouncing Babies
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
Join us for a lapsit storytime with engaging activities, rhymes and books all meant to stimulate your child's early skills. Ages 0-24 months.
Thursday, July 11th
11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddler Story time
Eagle Creek Branch - Story Pit
Age Group: toddler (2-3 years)
Songs, rhymes, and books that encourage literacy,math and science skills plus an art activity.
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