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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Drop by Wednesday or Saturday to make a mini sticky notebook holder. All materials provided. While supply last.
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Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
A family friendly event which includes a Fluorescent Tent with glowing minerals, Lapidary demonstrations (trimming and cabbing), Gem Tree making, Microminerals with microscopes, and Mineral displays.
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The Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace is an inclusive space where customers of all ages can come to learn, create, and explore together, free of charge. Outfitted with current high-tech and low-tech tools, the Makerspace is designed to promote education and cultivate a do-it-yourself spirit for the whole family.

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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver. Please note that we will be building with the classic Lego bricks that contain small parts.

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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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Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
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Central Library - Meeting Room B

Please only bring books in good condition (free of stains or tears, with binding intact).

No registration needed. Drop in between 2-4pm.  

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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Participants will use upcycled library books to create their very own book safes! 

Ages 14 - 17. 

Registration required. All materials provided. 

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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Bring your sketchbook and favorite art supplies for a chilled out afternoon of creating art! We'll have music, guided exercises to get your creativity flowing, and a supportive environment for learning. Fight art block, make connections, improve your drawings, or just come hang out to relax!

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Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Drop by Wednesday or Saturday to make a mini sticky notebook holder. All materials provided. While supply last.
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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.

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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Northside Branch

Around the World is a book challenge for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read, based on the selected country each month. Share about your book at our meeting! Choose a book by an author from the chosen country, or with a setting in that country. Registration requested. 

Upcoming themes by month:

January 11 = Australia

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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime between 2-4 pm and stay as little or as long as you 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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Central Library - Farish Theater

Grab your sleeping bag and your midriff tees for this classic teen slasher.

Bunks and the showers are a mad stabber's beat at a summer camp.

Elevated by moments of John Waters-esque weirdness, and a twist ending to die for.

Rated R.

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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Calling all craft lovers! Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! Northside Craft Club meets monthly.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come one and all to the most enchanting tea party in the land! We'll be celebrating like the princesses do with themed teas, snacks, games, and crafts. Don't forget to register before the clock strikes midnight! 

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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.