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In this workshop, we’ll explore comic and manga art, going over character designs, poses, panel layouts, and simple storytelling techniques that make manga so exciting to read. Whether you’re a beginner or already love to draw, you’ll leave with your very own comic page and the basics to keep creating. 

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

Erin McGuire-Thompson, author of Cross Country Cryptids: A Road Trip Guide to American Monsters, will join us in the Farish Theater to discuss some folklore and origins behind some well-known (and some obscure) cryptids, which cryptids have been reported in Kentucky, and why people are fascinated by cryptids/folklore in general.

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

You are invited to come test your spelling a-c-u-m-e-n at the Beaumont Library Adult Spelling Bee! If you are the last speller standing you will not only have incredible bragging rights, but a magnificent LPL-themed gift bag, credit at the LPL Book Cellar and a medal.

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

In this workshop, we’ll explore comic and manga art, going over character designs, poses, panel layouts, and simple storytelling techniques that make manga so exciting to read. Whether you’re a beginner or already love to draw, you’ll leave with your very own comic page and the basics to keep creating. 

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

This hands-on workshop explores the vibrant world of independent magazine publishing, guiding students through the process of concept development, layout design, printing, and distribution.

Watercolor painting club with a Youtube lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. We will be following a series of tutorials that start with the basics at our first meeting and build on those skills with each class that follows. Registration required so I will be able to purchase enough supplies for everyone.

Watercolor painting club with a Youtube lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. We will be following a series of tutorials that start with the basics at our first meeting and build on those skills with each class that follows. Registration required so I will be able to purchase enough supplies for everyone.

Watercolor painting club with a Youtube lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. We will be following a series of tutorials that start with the basics at our first meeting and build on those skills with each class that follows. Registration required so I will be able to purchase enough supplies for everyone.

Day 1 opens Friday with keynote speaker Patricia L. Hudson, author of Traces, a retelling of Daniel Boone's saga through the eyes of his wife, Rebecca, and their two oldest daughters, Susannah and Jemima.

Day 1 opens Friday with keynote speaker Patricia L. Hudson, author of Traces, a retelling of Daniel Boone's saga through the eyes of his wife, Rebecca, and their two oldest daughters, Susannah and Jemima.

When people—particularly those who reside outside of the Bluegrass State—think of Kentucky, three things usually come to mind: bourbon, Colonel Sanders’ secret chicken recipe, and the glamourous Kentucky Derby. Add college basketball to that list, and you have yourself a superfecta.

June 11: The Day The Earth Blew Up (PG)

June 17: Bad Guys 2 (PG)

June 25: GOAT (PG)

July 7: Hoppers (PG)

July 14: Zootopia 2 (PG)

July 22: Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG)