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Central Library

Nic Stone is a bestselling author and an outspoken racial and social justice advocate. Stone burst onto the scene with her #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel, Dear Martin, which chronicles the story of a seventeen-year-old Black high school senior, Justyce McAllister, after a bloody run-in with the police places him squarely in the crosshairs of media fallout.

Library meeting rooms are available for individuals, non-profit, for profit, study groups, and community organizations seeking to hold meetings, trainings, and workshops.  Meeting rooms are free of charge.  Sterno and other tools/equipment that have an open flame are prohibited.

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Central Library
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged. For ages 5 and younger with caregiver. No registration required.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social and emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on keeping ourselves safe.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Many don't realize that growing garlic is incredibly easy if planted in the fall. Learn all the tips and tricks and then take bulbs home to plant yourself. Next year's delicious homemade pasta sauces and pestos will thank you!

*Recommended registration due to a limited number of plants. However, all are welcome to enjoy the educational class*

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged! For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. No registration required.
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Central Library - Meeting Room B
Get creative and learn something new at our monthly adult crafternoon! (Materials provided while supplies last)
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

This beginner workshop is all about the who, what, and why of local government. We’ll help you understand how Lexington’s local government is structured, who is in charge of what, and how legislation gets made. The workshop includes an interactive activity to learn more about the people behind local government.

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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on taking care of yourself and your belongings. No registration required.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Meet and hang out with other Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
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Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Connect with representatives from local and regional organizations to learn about scholarship opportunities.
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Northside Branch - Story Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety at school and personal boundaries.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on making safe decisions and personal boundaries.
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Central Library - Meeting Room D
Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on "all about me" and diversity. No registration required.
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Train your inner eye, and learn the basics of Tarot Reading. We'll provide decks, instruction, and assistance, you provide the aura. For ages 13 - 24
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Let your patterns show! We'll play music from the KPDH soundtrack and decorate ramyeon cups like Huntr/x! Plus, take the spicy challenge! While supplies last. For ages 10-17.
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Northside Branch

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.

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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Caregivers and children ages 4-5 practice the social-emotional skills needed for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety at school and personal boundaries. No registration required.
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Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Even with our best intentions, we may not be able to avoid natural disasters in our lifetime. Whether it is a fire, flood, ice storm, or other significant weather event, we can take several actions related to food access, food safety, and water quality when responding to natural disasters. The goal is to keep you and your family fed, healthy, and safe when responding to any disaster.