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Join us for an evening with acclaimed poet, author, and educator Frank X. Walker, a pioneer of the Affrilachian literary movement and former Kentucky Poet Laureate. Professor Walker will share insights from his groundbreaking work, discuss the power of storytelling in shaping cultural identity, and reflect on his journey as a writer and advocate for Appalachian voices.

First, we'll learn about Henrietta Lacks and the ways in which she contributed to modern medical research. Then we'll do some research ourselves using chemistry and biology to extract DNA from strawberries! Dress for mess! Ages 12+

First, we'll learn about engineer Ruzena Bajcsy and her contributions to computer science and robotics. Then we'll test out some robots like Sphero Bots, Ozobots, and more!  Ages 12+

This month we're offering a TAKE AND MAKE for origami bookmarks!

While supplies last

No registration required 

Join us this month to make collages out of magazines!

While supplies last

No registration required 

We will have special guest Uneeda K. Bryant, DVM Associate Professor of Veterinary Pathology and Veterinary Pathologist at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Bryant will be bringing heart specimens for participants to get an up close look!

Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime between 3:30-5:30 pm and stay as little or as long as you would like!

The weekly classes will be informal and guided by a moderator.  EVERYONE is welcome - ANY native language, ANY English level. No registration needed.  Practica ingles y conoce gente nueva. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! ¡Todos los idiomas, todos los niveles de ingles. Jifunze Kiingereza na kukutana na watu wapya. Kila mtu anakaribishwa!

This showcase is a chance to meet local high school students from FCPS who have partnered with local companies to bring their creativity, solutions, and advanced technology to the table.

Experience the impact these students are making, ask questions, and enjoy the hands-on experiences with immersive computing, social robotics, and generative AI.

This showcase is a chance to meet local high school students from FCPS who have partnered with local companies to bring their creativity, solutions, and advanced technology to the table.

Experience the impact these students are making, ask questions, and enjoy the hands-on experiences with immersive computing, social robotics, and generative AI.

February is Black History Month, so we will celebrate with an "African American Cookbook Edition"! African American Cuisine, often called Soul Food, has a rich heritage with its roots in the rural South and the culinary innovations of traditional West African dishes. Members can choose a recipe from one of the African American cookbooks provided or use their own recipe to contribute a dish.

This showcase is a chance to meet local high school students from FCPS who have partnered with local companies to bring their creativity, solutions, and advanced technology to the table.

Experience the impact these students are making, ask questions, and enjoy the hands-on experiences with immersive computing, social robotics, and generative AI.

Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!

Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

Live jazz the second Thursday of every month. Reservations suggested.

The weekly classes will be informal and guided by a moderator.  EVERYONE is welcome - ANY native language, ANY English level. No registration needed.  Practica ingles y conoce gente nueva. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! ¡Todos los idiomas, todos los niveles de ingles. Jifunze Kiingereza na kukutana na watu wapya. Kila mtu anakaribishwa!