Northside Branch

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Transportation
Served by LexTran Blue Route (No. 3 – Russell Cave-Nicholasville Road)

Special Features

• First automated library in Kentucky
• Built on land donated by Julia B. McCullough
• Largest number of public computers among system’s branches

About the Building (Statistics are for new Northside Branch, opening soon!)

• Square Footage: 27,600
• Year Built: 2008
• Year of Major Renovation: N/A
• Size of Lot: 4.94 Acres
• Architect: Omni/Vitetta
• Parking Spaces: 119
• Interior Designer: Omni/Vitetta
• Size of Community Room(s): 1,532 sq ft
• Floors: 1

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Upcoming programs at Northside Branch

Northside Pickin’ Party
May 12, 2008; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join the acoustic jam circle, either to play or to listen. All levels and styles are welcome.
For Adults

Family Bowling Night: Wii Bowling
May 19, 2008; 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Bring the family out to bowl a few games with the Nintendo Wii game system.
For Adults

Picture Perfect Science: Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles
May 22, 2008; 6:30 PM
Explore the world of bubbles.
6 and up

Art Sparks: Mobiles
May 28, 2008; 3:30 PM
Explore mobiles and the art of Alexander Calder.
6 and up

Family Movie Night: Bee Movie
May 29, 2008; 7:00 PM
All Ages

Drop-In Crafts
June 03, 2008; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
"Bee" cool and come make a critter craft using your imagination and our supplies. Drive your friends and parents buggy!
4-12 years

Pre-Diabetes Class
June 03, 2008; 6:30 PM
Learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes to help prevent or delay diabetes. Sponsored by Central Baptist Hospital, St Joseph Hospital, and the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department diabetes programs. Call (859) 288-2423 to register.
For Adults, reservations required - (859) 231-5590

Summer Reading Kickoff With The Deedle Deedle Dees/Inauguración del Programa de Lectura de Verano con los Deedle Deedle Dees
June 04, 2008; 10:30 AM
Have a foot-stomping, hand-clapping good time as you sing along with this great kid’s band. A great time to sign up for summer reading and get a balloon.
4 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5590

Wii in the Afternoon
June 05, 2008; 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join your friends and play with the Nintendo Wii game system.
For Teens

Through the Forest: A GIANT Board Game
June 06, 2008; 10:00 AM
Travel with Hansel and Gretel through the forest. Can you survive the trip?
5 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5590

Northside Pickin’ Party
June 09, 2008; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join the acoustic jam circle, either to play or to listen. All levels and styles are welcome.
For Adults

Rock ‘n’ Roll Over Dead: Murder Mystery
June 10, 2008; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In this mystery game, the body of music librarian Melinda Carey has been discovered in the meeting room of the local library, with no immediate cause of death evident. Find out whether natural causes were to blame or if she met a more sinister demise.
For Teens

Drop-In Crafts
June 10, 2008; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
"Bee" cool and come make a critter craft using your imagination and our supplies. Drive your friends and parents buggy!
4-12 years

Sadie’s Spectacular Saturday/El Espectacular Sábado de Sadie
June 11, 2008; 2:00 PM
Bright Star Theatre presents the funny tale of a caterpillar that turns over a new leaf when she attends a new school with a ladybug, cockroach, and sunflower as classmates.
5 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5590

Wii in the Afternoon
June 12, 2008; 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join your friends and play with the Nintendo Wii game system.
For Teens

Paws to Read
June 14, 2008; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dogs are great listeners. Have fun and improve your reading skills by reading to a real-live licensed therapy dog.
8-14 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5590

Drop-In Crafts
June 17, 2008; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
"Bee" cool and come make a critter craft using your imagination and our supplies. Drive your friends and parents buggy!
4-12 years

Twilight: Teen Book Discussion
June 17, 2008; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Vampires, werewolves, romance--what more could you ask for? Join us for a lively discussion of the book, the series, and the upcoming movie. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
For Teens

Summertime Magic/Magia de Verano
June 18, 2008; 2:00 PM
Magician Doug Doolin will enchant children with his amazing magic tricks.
5 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5590

Wii in the Afternoon
June 19, 2008; 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join your friends and play with the Nintendo Wii game system.
For Teens

Six Legs or Eight?: Another GIANT Board Game
June 20, 2008; 10:00 AM
Can you endure the life of a spider or fly? Take your chances in this fun-filled game.
5 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5590

‘Dangerous’ Fun for Boys
June 21, 2008; 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Learn about all kinds of fun and “dangerous" things all boys should know, according to Conn and Hal Iggulden’s The Dangerous Book for Boys. We’ll play games, make the “world’s greatest" paper airplane, learn about secret inks and codes, tie knots, and discover some other fun surprises. For fathers, sons, grandpas ... boys of all ages!
8-88 years

Guitar Hero Contest
June 24, 2008; 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sign up for our Guitar Hero tournament on the Nintendo Wii. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.
For Teens

Drop-In Crafts
June 24, 2008; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
"Bee" cool and come make a critter craft using your imagination and our supplies. Drive your friends and parents buggy!
4-12 years

Wii in the Afternoon
June 26, 2008; 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join your friends and play with the Nintendo Wii game system.
For Teens

The Plant That Eats Bugs!: The Venus Flytrap/¡La Planta que Come Insectos!
June 30, 2008; 4:00 PM
How about a nice juciy fly for lunch and a crunchy cricket for supper? Those are typical meals for the Venus Flytrap. Learn about this fascinating plant and make a Venus Flytrap puppet to take home. Presented by the University of Kentucky/Lexington-Fayette County Arboretum.
6 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5590

Instrument Petting Zoo/Zoológico de Instrumentos Musicales
July 08, 2008; 2:00 PM
Members of the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra will let children discover the thrill of playing real musical instruments.
5-12 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5590

Paws to Read
July 12, 2008; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dogs are great listeners. Have fun and improve your reading skills by reading to a real-live licensed therapy dog.
8-14 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5590

Stonecarving for Kids/Talladura en Piedra para Niños
July 15, 2008; 6:00 PM
Back by popular demand, this hands-on program teaches children how to create beautiful stone sculpture.
6 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5590

Storytimes/Regular Programs

There are no storytimes currently scheduled. The next session begins June 01, 2008.

Computer Classes

There are no computer classes scheduled for this day.