Village Branch
Address2185 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40504
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Phone Numbers
| General | (859) 231-5575 |
Hours
| Sunday | 1 pm - 6 pm |
| Monday | 9:30 am - 9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am - 9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am - 9 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am - 9 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am - 7 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am - 5 pm |
Served by LexTran Purple Route (No. 4 – North Limestone-Versailles Road)
Special Features
- Homework help from 3 p.m. to close Monday through Thursday
- Completely bilingual staff (Spanish and English)
Upcoming programs at Village Branch
Poet’s Cafe Puppet Show
July 06, 2009; 2:00 PM
Wild Goose Chase Theater uses shadow, hand, marionette, and foam puppetry to showcase the best in children’s poetry. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
5 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5575
Dungeons & Dragons
July 07, 2009; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The campaign is underway, but we have room for a few more adventurers. For reservations, call Brian.
8-13 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5575
Village Game Night/Noche de juegos en Village
July 14, 2009; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Summer’s here and the time is right for Game Night. We will feature a mix of board games, cards games, and even some video games.
All Ages
Heard a Good Story Lately?/¿Oíste un cuento muy bueno últimamente?
July 15, 2009; 4:00 PM
The answer is “yes" if you have ever heard the storytellers from Spellbinders. All kinds of stories for all kinds of kids.
6-10 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5575
Village Game Tournament
July 18, 2009; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for a Wii gaming tournament. Players can sign up for either Guitar Hero or Mario Kart Wii. Prizes will be awarded in both divisions, and the top three finishers in both groups will move on to represent Village and compete for the grand prize in the library’s city-wide tournament of champions on July 25 at the Central Library.
For Teens, reservations required - (859) 231-5575
Village Branch Wii Classic/Clásico Wii de la Sucursal Village
July 18, 2009; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
There will be two separate divisions: Guitar Hero and MarioKart Wii. Prizes will be awarded in both divisions, but each player may only be entered in one. Top three finishers will move on to compete for the grand prize in the library’s city-wide tournament of champions on July 25 at the Central Library.
12-19 years
How to Find a Job Online/Cómo buscar un trabajo en internet
July 20, 2009; 6:00 PM
Topics include getting an e-mail address, writing a resume, online job searching, online job applications, and protecting your privacy.
For Adults
Dungeons & Dragons
July 21, 2009; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The campaign is underway, but we have room for a few more adventurers. For reservations, call Brian.
8-13 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5575
Getting to Know China/Conocer a China
July 21, 2009; 6:30 PM
Hong Shao will showcase Chinese music, art, and dance. She will play the pipa, teach a traditional dance, and show you how to make art using Chinese characters. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
6 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5575
Village Game Night/Noche de juegos en Village
July 28, 2009; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Summer’s here and the time is right for Game Night. We will feature a mix of board games, cards games, and even some video games.
All Ages
Back to Basics: Clean and Green/De regreso a lo basico: Limpio y Verde
July 29, 2009; 7:00 PM
Save money and the environment by learning to make your own cleaning products from safe and inexpensive ingredients.
For Adults, reservations required - (859) 231-5575
The Adventures of Treasure Island/Las aventuras de la isla del tesoro
July 31, 2009; 11:00 AM
Bright Star Theatre presents a classic story of lost treasure, pirates, and a young hero named Jim Hawkins. You may even volunteer to be a member of the pirate’s crew. Aargh! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
7 and up, reservations required - (859) 231-5575
Computer Classes
Windows 2
July 14, 2009; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
July 16, 2009; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Learn more advanced tools in the Windows operating system, including file management and the Control Panel. Prerequisite: Windows Level I or familiarity with basic Windows functions.
Microsoft Word: Level 1
July 21, 2009; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
July 23, 2009; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Learn the basics of word processing, including creating, formatting, and printing a simple document. Prerequisite: Windows Level 2 class or experience using Windows programs.
Internet: Level 1
July 28, 2009; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
July 30, 2009; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Learn what the Internet is and what it can offer. Time will be spent exploring interesting and useful websites using Internet Explorer. Prerequisite: Windows Level 2 class or experience using Windows programs.