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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for Preschool astronaut activities that will spark young imaginations as kids explore the galaxy through hands-on STEAM experiences and creative play.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to have a blast making galaxy slime by mixing glue, vibrant colors, and a touch of sparkle to create a stretchy, space-inspired creation! For Children ages 8-17. Registration Required
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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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Central Library - Farish Theater

Join the Horror Murder Movie Club for this special 50th anniversary showing of JAWS!

Originally released on June 20, 1975, and starring Rob Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, and Lorraine Gary. Based on the book by Peter Benchley.

You'll never want to go back in the water again! Rated PG-13.

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Central Library - Meeting Room D
Use a recycled paperback book to make an adorable hedgehog! All materials provided. For kids age 6-12 while supplies last.
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Central Library - Farish Theater

In 2002's Scooby-Doo, Scooby and pals are called to Spooky Island to investigate supernatural happenings at a vacation hot spot.

Starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matt Lilliard, and Linda Cardellini as Fred, Daphne, Shaggy, and Velma! Rated PG.

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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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Central Library - Farish Theater
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
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Central Library - Farish Theater

The Last Gospel of the Pagan Babies helps fill an important gap by showcasing the ways in which queer life was navigated in Lexington, Kentucky – pushing the boundaries in both the Southern mainstream and even within the sexual and gender bending subculture itself.

Featuring Lexington icons Belle Brezing, Sweet Evening Breeze, Henry Faulkner, and others. Not rated.

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Central Library - Meeting Room B
Join us to make your own piece of art with epoxy resin and dried flowers! For middle and high school. Registration required.
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Central Library - Farish Theater
Meet and take your picture with some special heeler sisters from down under as they visit the Central Library! For families. No registration required.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Bring the whole family to create a masterpiece inspired by outer space with chalk pastels! Recommended for children and families.
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Central Library - Farish Theater
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.
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Central Library - Farish Theater

Ali, a small-town gal with a great voice, leaves a troubled life behind and follows her dreams to Los Angeles. She lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue led by Tess, the proprietor.

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Central Library - Farish Theater

Join Josh Porter, Faulkner Morgan Archive's Assistant Executive Director, as he discusses the roots of Kentucky's LGBTQ History as part of FMA's traveling exhibit From the Archive: An LGBTQ History of Kentucky.

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Central Library - Farish Theater

Aaron Boone is haunted by terrifying nightmares of a city of monsters. He goes to see a psychiatrist, Dr. Decker, for help. But what Boone doesn't know is that Decker is really a serial killer. Decker frames Boone to take the fall for his murders, and Boone is killed by the police.

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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime between 3:30-5:30 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

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
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
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Central Library

For June's meeting, we'll be discussing Jeffrey Eugenides' The Virgin Suicides.

Join us at West 6th Brewing at 6pm!

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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime between 3:30-5:30 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 - Kentucky Room

For June, the Blue Grass True Crime Book Club will be reading and discussing Ian Punnett's A Black Night for the Bluegrass Belle: The Murder of Verna Garr Taylor and the Kentucky Honor Code that Gave her Justice.

Books available May 26, in the Kentucky Room!