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Upcoming Events & Classes
Tuesday, July 9th
3:45pm - 4:30pmDinosaur 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.
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 - 8:30pmLexPhil Lecture Series
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: all ages, adults, families
Go behind the scenes of the Lexington Philharmonic in this summers 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...
Learn the basics of creating graphic designs and images from photos and creating unique material using the basic tools and processes of Illustrator.
Come read stories to the dogs from Love on a Leash. Recommended for ages 6-up.
Experience a fairy tale classic told through shadow puppets.
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to storytime and a sleepover at the library. For all ages. Registration required.
Tuesday, July 9th
7:00pm - 8:00pmBreaking Ground at Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate: How Archaeology can add to o
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: adults, families
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.
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.
Experience fun with songs, finger plays, and books! This storytime lasts approximately 15 minutes, making it great for wigglers!
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage math, science, and literacy skills.
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.
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.
Come to read and discuss exciting books and do fun activities and crafts.
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
Come listen and read exciting teen books. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
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.
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...
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
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...
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...
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage literacy, math, and science skills. 30 minutes
Thursday, July 11th
10:45am - 11:05amBouncing 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.
Songs, rhymes, and books that encourage literacy,math and science skills plus an art activity.
Build reading readiness skills with books, songs, and play. Children ages 5 and younger are welcome.
Thursday, July 11th
11:15am - 11:35amBouncing Babies
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
Join us for a lapsit storytime for ages 0-24 months. Come enjoy engaging songs, rhymes and books to stimulate your baby's early learning.
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.
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 the beginning skills you will need to discover your family's past. Reservations required.
Assemble a terrarium, and watch roots grow from down below! Using Test tubes, sunflower seeds, and cotton balls plant a science experiment that you can watch grow at home.
Thursday, July 11th
2:00pm - 3:00pmSpies Undercover
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Attend spy academy and learn how to become a full-fledged spy! Ages 5 & up. Registration required.
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.
Thursday, July 11th
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.
Create an original video with a photo background, animated text and video effects. This is a great class for beginners.
Thursday, July 11th
6:00pm - 8:30pmTates Creek Writers Group
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: adults, seniors, high school
This group is open to all genres and levels of writing experience.
Free jazz performances every second Thursday of the month at the Farish Theater. Sponsored by the Jazz Arts Foundation and Jamey Aebersold Jazz.
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
Friday, July 12th
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.
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.
Learners will experience more advanced word processing tasks including bulleted and numbered lists, and cut/copy/paste functions. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS Word 2013
Build on the techniques learned in Illustrator Basics to create your own logo.
Prerequisite: Illustrator Basics.
Even if it's gloomy outside, stop by the library for some Saturday morning fun! Stories, songs and crafts! Start your weekend right!
A story time filled with books, songs, and a story-related activity.
This workshop will present common errors in genealogy, learning how to find that elusive ancestor, psychic roots, and where to find records in other countries.
