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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

 Many historical records also focus on men, with women listed only under their husbands’ names. Johnna will introduce and explain strategies for researching female ancestors, including information about sources at LPL and beyond.

Registration is recommended but not required to attend in person or as a webinar from your own device.

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Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room

Celebrate 45 years of Pac-Man with us at the library! Join us for a fun-filled event where we’ll dive into the history of this iconic arcade game, exploring its impact on gaming and pop culture. Then, test your skills as we play the classic Pac-Man game.

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Kids and caregivers will use supplies to turn cardboard boxes into cars and enjoy a drive-in movie. Please bring a preschooler-size cardboard box to the event. Other materials will be provided. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with caregivers.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
JOIN US AND LEARN HOW TO DESIGN, PRINT AND PRESS YOUR OWN CUSTOM SUBLIMATION BOOKMARK

ACOMPÁÑENOS PARA APRENDER A DISEÑAR, IMPRIMIR Y PRENSAR TU PROPIO MARCAPÁGINAS DE SUBLIMACIÓN PERSONALIZADO
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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Yoga is a mind and body practice that can build strength and flexibility. This Bilingual, Mat or Chair Yoga Class is targeted for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome.

It is encouraged to bring your own yoga mat, but we do have a limited supply of mats to borrow. Registration is required.

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Northside Branch
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
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Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to become detectives for a day, using forensic science techniques like fingerprint analysis and clue-solving in fun activities! For ages 8-17. Registration Required
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Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Participants are welcome to drop in anytime during the program and stay as little or as long as they would like!

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

If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact our Experiential Learning Associate for accommodations. (859) 231-5500 ext. 1147

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Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
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Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
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Central Library - Farish Theater

A lively presentation with recordings of some of the most popular songs from the North and South during the American Civil War. Dr. Claypool discusses the origins, importance, and placement in historical context of each song.

Free and open to the public.

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Central Library

Join JP Johnson for a hour's long walk through downtown Lexington's LGBTQ+ history.

Starting at the corner of Hope & Desire and ending under the watchful eye of the "Mother of Us All," the walk will touch on a handful of important people, businesses, and institutions that make Lexington's LGBTQ+ community what it is today.

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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

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.

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Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

This month's theme is books that are LGBTQ+ centered. Pick any book you want that fits the theme and come discuss it with friends! Each month, we will discuss books in a different genre and everyone will talk about the book they chose to read. Spoilers may occur, so please be advised.

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Northside Branch - Story Room
Come make some art in the afternoon! This process art program is for Kindergarten-5th grade. No registration is required.