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Central Library

Transportation
Served by all LexTran routes via Transit Center on Vine Street.

Parking
Two hours of free parking in the Lexington Public Library Parking Garage with ticket validated inside Central Library.

Meeting Room Information

Copy, Scan, & Fax Services

Printing Services

Cubside Holds Pick Up

  • Monday-Thursday: 10am-8:30pm
  • Friday: 10am-5:30pm
  • Saturday:  10am-4:30pm
  • Sunday:  1:30pm-4:30pm

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Address: 

140 E. Main St.
40507 Lexington , KY
Kentucky US
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Hours: 

Mon. - Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Central Library Events
Central Library Calendar

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events at Central Library

Summer Reading Program

K-5 Owl Pellet Dissection @ Central

Friday, July 26th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Registration begins on June 26th

Make Your Own Facial Masks for Teens @ Central

Thursday, June 27th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

K-5 Clay Creations @ Central

Tuesday, June 18th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Meet Farmer Brown, the Hip Hop MC Farmer @ Central

Friday, June 21st - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Preschool Mudworks @ Central

Monday, June 24th - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Explore Outer Space with the Kentucky Science Center @ Central

Tuesday, June 25th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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K-5 Breakerspace: Tech Take Apart @ Central

Friday, June 28th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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K-5 Marble Run Mania @ Central

Friday, July 5th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Downtown Playground & Snow Cone Social

Saturday, July 6th - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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K-5 All About Local Honey @ Central

Tuesday, July 9th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Toddler & Preschool Dinosaur Dig @ Central

Wednesday, July 10th - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Explore Paint Pouring for Tweens & Teens @ Central

Thursday, July 11th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

K-5 Potato Printmaking @ Central

Friday, July 12th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Dungeons & Dragons Meetup!

Saturday, July 13th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Teen Art Workshop with Ciara LeRoy @ Central

Tuesday, July 16th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Reptiles Alive! with Kentucky Reptile Zoo @ Central

Monday, July 22nd - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Toddler & Preschool Obstacle Course @ Central

Tuesday, July 23rd - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Basics of Paranormal Investigating

Tuesday, July 23rd - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Paint Your Own Plant Pot for Tweens & Teens @ Central

Thursday, July 25th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Registration begins on June 25th

Summer Wrap-Up Party @ Central

Wednesday, July 31st - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Technology & Computers

Tech Hour: Home Network How To!

Wednesday, June 26th - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Tech Hour: Minecraft Open Play!

Friday, July 12th - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tech Hour: Build a Website!

Wednesday, July 17th - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tech Hour: Explore the Solar System with Merge Cubes!

Thursday, July 18th - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Tech Hour: Digital Art!

Saturday, July 27th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Registration begins on July 13th

Tech Hour: Workplace Skills!

Wednesday, July 31st - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Registration begins on July 1st

Tech Hour: New Tech in the Workplace

Thursday, August 8th - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Registration begins on July 9th

Teen Tech: Create Your Own VR Experience @ Central

Monday, July 15th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Teen Tech: 360 Degree Video Storytelling

Wednesday, July 17th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Computer Class

Working with Data in Excel

Tuesday, August 6th - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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Registration begins on July 7th

Build the Infinity Gauntlet Project!

Saturday, August 10th - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Registration begins on July 11th

Staying Connected Online

Wednesday, August 14th - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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Registration begins on July 15th

Health & Wellness

Mud Masks From the Kitchen

Monday, June 24th - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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Movies

Family Movie: Hotel Transylvania 3

Tuesday, June 18th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Pride Month Movie: The Birdcage

Tuesday, June 18th - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Pride Month Movie: My Beautiful Laundrette

Wednesday, June 19th - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Family Movie: Smallfoot

Tuesday, June 25th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Pride Month Movie: Rent

Tuesday, June 25th - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Pride Month Movie: Victor Victoria

Wednesday, June 26th - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Family Movie: The Good Dinosaur

Thursday, June 27th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Family Movie: Up

Tuesday, July 2nd - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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The Cult Film Series at Al's Bar at the Farish Theater

Tuesday, July 2nd - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Marvel Movie Marathon!

Saturday, July 6th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Family Movie: Kubo and the Two Strings

Tuesday, July 9th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Family Movie: Incredibles 2

Thursday, July 11th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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"Harlan County USA" Showing & Discussion

Sunday, July 14th - 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
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Family Movie: Rango

Tuesday, July 16th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Family Movie: Bolt

Thursday, July 18th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Moon Landing 50th Anniversary

Saturday, July 20th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Marvel Movie Marathon!

Sunday, July 21st - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Family Movie: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Tuesday, July 23rd - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Family Movie: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2

Thursday, July 25th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Marvel Movie Marathon!

Saturday, July 27th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Marvel Movie Marathon!

Sunday, July 28th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Family Movie: Lego Movie

Tuesday, July 30th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Family Movie: Lego Movie 2

Thursday, August 1st - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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The Cult Film Series at Al's Bar at the Farish Theater

Tuesday, August 6th - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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GED & Adult Education

Filmslang Presents

Thursday, July 18th - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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Filmslang Presents

Thursday, August 15th - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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World Refugee Day Summit

Thursday, June 20th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Arts, Crafting & Hobbies

Library Fan Fest | We Dig: the 80's and 90's

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Downtown Playground

Saturday, June 22nd - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Downtown Playground

Saturday, June 29th - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Downtown Playground

Saturday, July 13th - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Downtown Playground

Saturday, July 20th - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Downtown Playground

Saturday, July 27th - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Hand Lettering 101

Saturday, June 22nd - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Make Your Own Aromatherapy Room Spray

Thursday, June 27th - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Make Your Own Book Planter

Saturday, July 6th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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DIY Seed Bombs

Sunday, July 7th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Teen Tech: Glow Up: Paper Circuit Art @ Central

Tuesday, July 16th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tech Hour: Make Music with Specdrums!

Friday, July 26th - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Opening Reception; Plein Air Painters of the Bluegrass

Friday, July 26th - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Alcohol Inks Resin Coasters

Thursday, August 8th - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Registration begins on July 11th

DIY Beaded Bookmarks

Saturday, August 17th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Storytime

Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, June 19th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

Thursday, June 20th - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, June 24th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, June 26th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

Thursday, June 27th - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, July 1st - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 3rd - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, July 8th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 10th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

Thursday, July 11th - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, July 15th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 17th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

Thursday, July 18th - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, July 22nd - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 24th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

Thursday, July 25th - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, July 29th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Local History

Author Richard Taylor Discusses Elkhorn

Thursday, June 20th - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Sins As Thick As Mice: The Vices of Henry Clay

Thursday, July 11th - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Plays, Music & Other Performances

Sam Gleaves, Deborah Payne and Ali Hintz

Saturday, June 22nd - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Jazz: Live at the Library

Thursday, July 11th - 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
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Jazz: Live at the Library

Thursday, August 8th - 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
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Games & Gaming

Outer Space Scavenger Hunt!

Saturday, July 20th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Retro Rolling Video Games

Monday, July 22nd - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Friends Of The Library

Friends Book Cellar 20% Off Sale

Sunday, July 7th - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Friends Book Cellar 20% Off Sale

Sunday, August 4th - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Cultures & Traditions

Totally Rad Puff Paint

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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We Dig the 80's and 90's: Pogs!

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Classic Tabletop Games

Monday, August 5th - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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Retro Double Feature

Friday, July 19th - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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90's Board Games

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Central Library circa 1989

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Food, Cooking & Gardening

Cookbook Club: Potluck at the Library

Tuesday, June 25th - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Air Plants & Succulents 101

Thursday, July 11th - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

ESL & Languages

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 19th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 26th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 3rd - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 10th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 17th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 24th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 31st - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 7th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 14th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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Early Literacy & Learning

Back to School Game Night!

Tuesday, August 6th - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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Genealogy & Family History

Find A Grave Meetup

Saturday, July 20th - 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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Registration begins on June 20th

Exhibits & Displays

Gallery Hop

Friday, July 19th - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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