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Destination Kindergarten

Destination Kindergarten is the library’s program aimed at preschoolers and their caregivers- trying to help them practice the skills they need to be ready for Kindergarten.  During each Destination Kindergarten event, preschoolers and their caregivers can find a specalized area in the library with fun books, take-home activities, and information about development milestones and school readiness.

See below for more information on upcoming events and take-home packets and activities.

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We stand for free and open access to information. That starts with removing unnecessary barriers to our educational resources and technology. Starting April 13, 2023, the Lexington Public Library will no longer charge fines or fees for late, lost, or damaged material.

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Free program being offered at Northside and Village Branches

Lexington, Kentucky (December 20, 2022) – Lexington Public Library announced today that its popular LPL After School program will return in 2023, beginning January 2. 

LPL After School is a FREE drop-in program for kids aged 5-12 that takes place after regular school hours, Mondays through Fridays from 4-6pm.  The Library, in partnership with God’s Pantry, will provide snacks for all participants as well as STEAM and enrichment activities, homework help, and reading recommendations. And there’s no need to register—just show up!

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Located on the second floor of the Eastside Branch, the Makerspace is a collaborative workspace for making, learning, exploring, and sharing. Through the intersections of technology, science, art, and culture, the space encourages entrepreneurship, personal growth, and artistic expression.

Thursday, June 29 2023 1:30pm - 2:30pm Use clues to identify a variety of animals based on their skulls with our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center. For those in 4th-8th grades. Reservations required.
Friday, June 23 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about Rainbows with hands-on activities. For grades 3-12
Thursday, June 29 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm Use clues to identify a variety of animals based on their skulls with our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center. For those in 4th-8th grades. Reservations required.
Friday, June 30 2023 10:30am - 11:30am Use clues to identify a variety of animals based on their skulls with our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center.  For those in 4th-8th grades.  Reservations required.
Friday, June 30 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm Use clues to identify a variety of animals based on their skulls with our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center.  For those in 4th-8th grades.  Reservations required.
Friday, June 30 2023 1:30pm - 2:30pm Use clues to identify a variety of animals based on their skulls with our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center. For those in 4th - 8th grades. Reservations required.
Thursday, June 29 2023 10:30am - 11:30am Use clues to identify a variety of animals based on their skulls with our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center.  For those in 4th-8th grades.  Reservations required.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm Take a moment to unplug this summer! Join us for an hour of outdoor activities, science experiments, crafts and more! For tweens and teens. This week we will build and test out a Marble Run!
Friday, June 23 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Have you ever wanted to learn Sudoku? Or do you love to play Sudoku and wanted to show off your skills to others. Either way here is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Event is open for anyone interested in Sudoku for Summer 2023.
Wednesday, June 14 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm Take a moment to unplug this summer! Join us for an hour of outdoor activities, science experiments, crafts and more! For tweens and teens. This week we will build and test out a Marble Run!
Wednesday, June 28 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm Take a moment to unplug this summer! Join us for an hour of outdoor activities, science experiments, crafts and more! For tweens and teens. This week we will build and test out a Marble Run!
Friday, June 09 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm Leave the school year behind at our after-hours Teen Summer Launch event! Teens Only, Ages 13 - 18.
Wednesday, June 07 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm Take a moment to unplug this summer! Join us for an hour of outdoor activities, science experiments, crafts and more! For tweens and teens. This week we will build and test out a Marble Run!
Wednesday, June 21 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm Take a moment to unplug this summer! Join us for an hour of outdoor activities, science experiments, crafts and more! For tweens and teens. This week we will build and test out a Marble Run!
Wednesday, July 05 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm Take a moment to unplug this summer! Join us for an hour of outdoor activities, science experiments, crafts and more! For tweens and teens. This week we will build and test out a Marble Run!
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Learn by doing. Get hands-on practice with cutting edge technology at our Digital Studio, Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab, and Makerspace on your own or learn from our expert staff during structured programs.

Tuesday, July 11 2023 5:00pm - 6:00pm Learn how to pour paint to create puddles, pools and marble-like patterns. Pouring results in a smooth, glossy paint film that is perfectly even and blemish free.
Tuesday, July 11 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Free summer snack from FCPS will be served for all children 18 years or younger Monday - Friday between June 12 - July 28.  No snack will be served June 19, July 3, and July 4.  All snacks must be consumed on site.
Tuesday, July 11 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids Cafe: Free summer snack from FCPS will be served for all children 18 years or younger Monday - Friday between June 12 - July 28.  No snack will be served June 19, July 3, and July 4.  All snacks must be consumed on site.  Self-directed crafts and activities for youth will be provided.
Wednesday, May 31 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ready to get started researching your family tree?  
Tuesday, July 11 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 and their caregivers students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Enrichment activities like reading with a buddy, board games, arts, crafts, and so much more will be available! Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry. Activities courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. No registration required.