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Second Saturday Gaming
The whole family can drop-in to learn to play board games, like chess and others that can be borrowed from the Lexington Public Library. Requests for specific games to be played can be emailed to:...
Beaumont Branch
Sat. October 8th - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Forest for the Trees
Join us to Celebrate UK's Forest Initiative Tree Week! ·         Brief Presentation about KY Native Trees ·         Create a leaf rubbing ·         Explore a tree treasure petting zoo ·         ...
Eastside Branch
Sat. October 8th - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Crafternoon
This month during Crafternoon we will be making spiral beaded earrings. This program is for adults and while supplies last! 
Beaumont Branch
Sat. October 8th - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Paint Your Own 3D Printed Spooky Necklace
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we paint spooky 3D printed necklaces.  For grades 3-12 If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact the Experiential...
Central Library
Sat. October 8th - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Snack
Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Library volunteers are available to help with reading, homework and...
Village Branch
Sat. October 8th - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
snack
Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Library volunteers are available to help with reading, homework and...
Northside Branch
Sat. October 8th - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Kentucky State Poetry Society Conference Keynote Speaker: Crystal Wilkinson
Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson gives the keynote address for this year's Kentucky State Poetry Society annual conference. Wilkinson will speak in person at the Lexington Public Library's...
Central Library
Sat. October 8th - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
English as a Second Language
Free ESL class for all levels. No registration is required. Bring a notebook and a pen or pencil if you wish.
Village Branch
Mon. October 10th - 10:30am to 11:30am
Baby Storytime
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
Eastside Branch
Mon. October 10th - 11:00am to 11:30am
Preschool Storytime
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.?
Northside Branch
Mon. October 10th - 11:00am to 11:30am
SCORE walk-in mentoring
SCORE Lexington, Inc., is a federal program that provides free mentoring to persons interested in starting a small business and to existing small businesses who may be experiencing a need for help in...
Beaumont Branch
Mon. October 10th - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Preschoolers Explore: Fall
Preschoolers & their caregivers explore the natural world together with self-directed, hands-on activities. For ages 3-5. No registration required. 
Village Branch
Mon. October 10th - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Snack
Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Library volunteers are available to help with reading, homework and...
Village Branch
Mon. October 10th - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
snack
Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Library volunteers are available to help with reading, homework and...
Northside Branch
Mon. October 10th - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Drop-In Pronoun Buttons
Wear your pride all year round! Celebrate National Coming Out Day by coloring and pressing your own pronoun button. We'll have materials available all day, just drop in and ask a staff member for...
Eastside Branch
Tue. October 11th - 12:00am
Pause
From roller coasters to virtual vacations to facing your fears, we have a VR program for you! Visit https://t.co/P67oQVEKYv to view our full upcmoing schedule of programs and events. https://t.co/D3XYVRiilN
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