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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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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.

We stand for free and open access to information. That starts with removing unnecessary barriers to our educational resources and technology. The Lexington Public Library no longer charges fines or fees for late, lost, or damaged material.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Design your own charm bracelet! Pick your charms, mix your style and create something totally you! No registration required. While supplies last.
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Central Library - Meeting Room D
Get ready for the upcoming Pikachu Party by joining us to make Pokemon-themed shrinky dinks! Draw your design, and watch the plastic shrink into your own tiny creation. For ages 8 and up.
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Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Have a spider plant that just keeps propagating? Is your pothos in need of a snip? Want to share some bonus seeds from last planting season?

Bring your plant extras to Eastside for a swap with fellow plant enthusiasts! 

**Please bring your own containers for travel!

Registration recommended

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Northside Branch - Digital Studio

In this hands-on, three part workshop, you’ll go from "never held a uke" to playing your first songs. We’ll cover the absolute essentials: how to hold it, how to tune it, and the "magic chords" that unlock your favorite songs of summer.

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Northside Branch - Digital Studio

In this hands-on, three part workshop, you’ll go from "never held a uke" to playing your first songs. We’ll cover the absolute essentials: how to hold it, how to tune it, and the "magic chords" that unlock your favorite songs of summer.

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Northside Branch - Digital Studio

In this hands-on, three part workshop, you’ll go from "never held a uke" to playing your first songs. We’ll cover the absolute essentials: how to hold it, how to tune it, and the "magic chords" that unlock your favorite songs of summer.

All the Library Can Be

The library is essential to a thriving community, ensuring equitable access to information, education, and technology for all. We raise funds to support Lexington Public Library programs, services, and special projects that go beyond what public dollars alone can support.

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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Adults, we will provide the rhinestones and tools to give your book some sparkle! 

Bring your own book to bling or, if you don't have one, choose one from our limited supply.

Registration required.

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

We'll have plenty of tape 'roads' connecting different parts of our interactive town. Bring your own toy car or borrow one of ours to drive our masking tape roads and explore different neighborhoods on your road trip adventure. Recommended for ages 2-5 with caregiver.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Do you want to make a change in local government? It may be easier than you think! This workshop will help you understand the best practices for advocating for an issue in local government. You’ll learn about the individuals and entities that make critical decisions, how to engage with them, and how to best shape your arguments.

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Central Library

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.

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Central Library

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.

Cricut machines can cut 12 x 24-inch vinyl, fabric, and paper products. 12 x 12-inch transfer tape, permanent vinyl, and heat transfer vinyl are available for purchase, or you can use your own materials free of charge. Speak with a staff member before use if you are bringing your own materials. 

Visit the following learning spaces to get started.

Cricut machine

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.  

Visit the following learning spaces to get started.

Comb binding machine
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Everyone deserves a place to discover something new. The Lexington Public Library stands for free and open access to information. We’re a safe, welcoming space for neighbors to come together — opening the door so all Lexingtonians can find what they’re looking for.

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Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every week. In this casual class we will practice & improve your English. Intermediate English listening comprehension, reading practice & conversation with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults. Registration is not required. FALL CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 11.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Take a VR ride on a roller coaster or two. Then design your own coaster. Recommended for kids ages 5-11 and their families. No registration required.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Customize a tote bag with patches that show off your style , Patch that tote lets you patch it, mix it and make it yours! while supplies last. Teens and Tweens.
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Tates Creek Branch
Visit the Tates Creek Branch after hours - see unique cars and show your own!