Library Location

Tates Creek Branch

Location

3628 Walden Drive
Lexington, KY 40517
United States
Location Hours
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm
Mon-Thu 9:30 am - 9 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Location Address 
3628 Walden Drive
Lexington, KY 40517
United States
Phone Number 
859-231-5500 (General)
Location Map 

Transportation
Served by LexTran Dark Blue Route (No. 3 – Tates Creek Road)

Special Features

  • geothermal heating and cooling
  • Largest branch library in Lexington
  • Two quiet study rooms (First come first serve, maximum 3 people)
  • Two meeting rooms: the 49-seat Josephine Staples Emrath Community Room and a 20-seat meeting room
  • Amazon Sanctuary, mural by Lori James

Upcoming Events and Storytimes at This Location

Storytime
Super Saturday Storytime
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 11:00am
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 11:00am
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 11:00am

Reservations: Not Required

A story time filled with books, songs, and a story-related activity.  This storytime is especially geared to those children who are about to or have...

Baby and Me!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 10:30am
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 10:30am
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 10:30am

Reservations: Not Required

This is a great story time designed for one-on-one interaction with your baby. Let us introduce you to joys of reading, singing, and playing with your...

First Steps Storytime
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 10:30am
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 10:30am
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 10:30am

Reservations: Not Required

Experience fun with songs, finger plays, and books! This story time lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. Great for wigglers!

Preschool Storytime
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 10:30am
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 10:30am
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 10:30am

Reservations: Not Required

Is your child ready to listen to longer books and wanting to know more about their world?  This is a wonderful introduction to books for pre-readers,...

The Young and the Restless
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 10:30am
Friday, February 17, 2012 - 10:30am
Friday, February 24, 2012 - 10:30am

Reservations: Not Required

Clapping, singing, and listening to great books! Simple story-related activity follows.

Calendar Program
Coupon Swap with the Fru-Gal
Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 2:00pm
Reservations: Required - Call (859) 231-5500

Learn the benefits of using coupons to purchase things your family needs.  Bring unwanted coupons to swap and get free coupons to use.
...

Classic Horror Film Club
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:45pm
Reservations: Not Required

Monsters and vampires and zombies, oh my! Join us for a viewing and lively (or deadly) discussion of iconic horror films from the past. Light snacks...

Movers and Shakers
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 10:30am
Reservations: Not Required

Get your wiggles out at the library.

AARP Tax Help and Preparation
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 10:00am
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 10:00am
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 10:00am

Reservations: Not Required

Taxpayers wanting to take advantage of this service should bring in:

A copy of their last year's federal...

Bluegrass Gardening at Tates Creek: seed starting and heirloom varieties
Monday, February 13, 2012 - 7:00pm
Reservations: Not Required

After a winter indoors, get an early start on a great gardening season by learning to start your seedlings indoors. You'll learn what supplies are...

Nighty Night, Little Friend
Monday, February 13, 2012 - 7:00pm
Reservations: Not Required

Bring your favorite stuffed friend to an evening storytime.  Cuddle up for some stories before bed.

SAT Practice Exam
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 10:00am
Reservations: Required - Call (859) 231-5500

Join the instructors of Kaplan to prepare for the SAT exam and boost your chance of a good score. Includes a follow up session on February 28 (6-7...

STEP on up - Step Show!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 6:00pm
Reservations: Not Required

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with an exploration of  the dance form known as Stepping. The TATES CREEK HIGH SCHOOL STEP TEAM will put on...

Little Hands Math & Science: Grocery
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 1:30pm
Reservations: Required - Call (859) 231-5500

Preschoolers learn through play.  This month we'll visit the grocery store and practice math and science skills.

Leap, Frog, Leap!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 1:30pm
Reservations: Required - Call (859) 231-5500

Leap day only comes once every four years, so don't miss this hopping good storytime.

Get ready to leap, sing, hear stories ...

Tates Creek Writers Group
Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 6:00pm
Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 6:00pm
Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 6:00pm

Reservations: Not Required

This group is open to all genres and levels of writing experience.

Introduction to Jin Shin Jyutsu with Jennifer Bradley
Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 2:00pm
Reservations: Required - Call (859) 231-5500

Introduction to  Learn how the gentle touch of Jin Shin Jyutsu opens up blocks in the body resulting in the relief of symptoms and deep...

Classic Horror Film Club
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 6:45pm
Reservations: Not Required

Monsters and vampires and zombies, oh my! Join us for a viewing and lively (or deadly) discussion of iconic horror films from the past. Light snacks...

The Clancy Brothers and Bob Dylan presented by Robert Tincher
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 7:00pm
Reservations: Required - Call (859) 231-5500

Folksinger Robert Tincher's St. Patrick's Day program "The Clancy Brothers and Bob Dylan" takes listeners back to New York City and...

Movers and Shakers
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 10:30am
Reservations: Not Required

Get your wiggles out at the library.

Bluegrass Gardening at Tates Creek: Soil Preparation
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 6:30pm
Reservations: Not Required

Healthy soil is the foundation of any productive garden. Join us to learn the steps to getting your gardens off to the best start, literally from the ground...

Swinging Safari
Friday, March 9, 2012 - 10:30am
Reservations: Required - Call (859) 231-5500

  There'll be a rumble in the jungle when we get together for wild stories, songs, and making an animal mask.  Watch out for...

ACT Practice Exam
Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 10:00am
Reservations: Required - Call (859) 231-5500

Join the instructors of Kaplan to prepare for the ACT exam and boost your chance of a good score. Includes a follow up session on March 27 (6-7 p.m.)...

Nighty Night, Little Friend
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 7:00pm
Reservations: Not Required

Bring your favorite stuffed friend to an evening storytime. Cuddle up for some stories before bed.

Little Hands Math & Science: Newspaper
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 1:30pm
Reservations: Required - Call (859) 231-5500

Preschoolers learn through play.  Get the math and science scoop with the newspaper this month.

Book Group
Book Brunch
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 9:30am
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 9:30am
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 9:30am

If you're an early bird, please join us for a lively discussion on the third Wednesday of the month. Each month we'll pick a new book, fiction or...

Under 40 Book Group
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 7:00pm
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 7:00pm
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 7:00pm

Would you like to be part of a non-traditional book club? Would you like to discuss interesting books that other book groups might pass on? If you've...

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