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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Listen to a story and learn about an artist! In each session we will learn about an artist and discover some new techniques to create a piece of art to take home. Ages 7-11, no registration required.
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Use this machine to bind paper booklets in a variety of sizes. Binding combs are available for purchase, or you can use your own free of charge. Speak with a staff member before use if you are using your own combs.  

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Comb binding machine

Library meeting rooms are available for individuals, non-profit, for profit, study groups, and community organizations seeking to hold meetings, trainings, and workshops.

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

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

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Let's throw a birthday party for America! Children are invited to this fun-filled program where we learn to explore the meaning of America?s birthday through stories, crafts, music, and play.
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Northside Branch - Story Room

Are you curious about animals from Australia or Butterflies? Maybe you want to learn more about dinosaurs or puppet-making. In each Curious Crafting session we will explore a new topic, read a book, and make a craft to take home! 

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Create solar bead bracelets, make colorful light catchers, and enjoy more sunny activities with our friends from Bluegrass Greensource. We’ll even make solar s’mores using the sun’s energy. Be prepared to be outside as we soak up the sunshine and learn together. For families. No reservation required. 

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Central Library

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

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us at ye olde library for our family-friendly Ren Faire! Joust with pool noodles, make medieval crafts, and learn a real Renaissance dance. Program for ages 6+. Costumes encouraged!
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

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

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Central Library - Farish Theater

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.

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game. For ages 11-13
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Northside Branch - Classroom

Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Make one block each month and you will make a finished small quilt or throw by the end of 12 months! Fabric and sewing tools provided while supplies last. Prerequisites: you must already be able to thread a needle and hand sew a straight stitch and a slip stitch. Please register if you plan to attend.

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Central Library - Meeting Room D

Let's explore how our senses affect our eating experience and discuss some activities that allow us to have playful experiences with food. Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to join the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service to learn how using our senses can make eating a more enjoyable experience. Registration is recommended but not required.

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Northside Branch - Story Room

Are you curious about animals from Australia or Butterflies? Maybe you want to learn more about dinosaurs or puppet-making. In each Curious Crafting session we will explore a new topic, read a book, and make a craft to take home! 

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Northside Branch

The event will feature performances by students from WECEP and Devine Carama from Luna Library.

Attendees are welcome to perform as well! Share your poetry, spoken word, music, and more.

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Northside Branch - Classroom

Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Make one block each month and you will make a finished small quilt or throw by the end of 12 months! Fabric and sewing tools provided while supplies last. Prerequisites: you must already be able to thread a needle and hand sew a straight stitch and a slip stitch. Please register if you plan to attend.

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game. For ages 11-13
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

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

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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Learn about this beloved sport and how it brings people together. Recommended for children ages 5-11 and their families. No registration required.