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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.

Tates Creek Branch
Location Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Location Mailing Address

3628 Walden Drive
Lexington, KY 40517

Location
Eastside Branch
Location Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-7:00pm

Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm

Saturday: 9:30am-5:00pm

Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Location Mailing Address

3000 Blake James Drive
Lexington, KY 40509

Location
Beaumont Branch - Entrance
Location Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Location Mailing Address

3080 Fieldstone Way
Lexington, KY 40513

Join us for Kentucky Legends: a series of programs exploring Kentucky culture, history, and lore. Programs include author visits, Chautauqua performances, live music, activities and crafts, and more.

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Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

Pink goes well with green at the library! Learn Ozian dances, craft your own broom or wand, catch a screening of Wicked, or dance through life in a silent disco. Plus snacks, popcorn, and more!

Community Reads is our Lexington-wide book group. Connect with your friends and neighbors by reading the selected book, joining in a book discussion or related program, and attending a book talk with this year's featured author. 

The Undesign the Redline project unearths the deep and systemic history of structural racism and inequality in the United States. This interactive exhibit explores policies like Redlining, their implications for today, and what we can do to undesign them. 

The exhibit was created by social impact design studio designing the WE and has been invited to dozens of cities across the country. A local advisory group has helped to produce local history and stories about Redlining in Lexington. 

Highlight

If books are your thing, this is your place.  Browse the newest titles in our collection, take a deep dive into comics and graphic novels with the 741.5 bulletin, request a personalized "bag of books," and more.

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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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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. We will be following a series of tutorials that start with the basics at our first meeting and build on those skills with each class that follows. Registration required so I will be able to purchase enough supplies for everyone.

The Digital Studio provides people of all skill levels the tools for filmmaking, photography and digital art, music making, and media preservation.

From early literacy to beyond, we're here to support your child's education.  Find out about programs like Destination Kindergarten, LPL After School, and Student Success.  Educators can apply for a Teacher Card and request a "bucket of books" or storytime kit.

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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

This month's theme is books that focus on Disability Pride. Pick any book you want that fits the theme and come discuss it with friends! Each month, we will discuss books in a different genre and everyone will talk about the book they chose to read. Spoilers may occur, so please be advised.

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Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy... explore them all in this interactive science experience for preschoolers. No registration required.
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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Slime isn't just for kids... Drop in and make some slime! For adults. Registration required.
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Northside Branch - Video Editing Booth

Design your own stamp and bring it to life using 3D printing! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn basic 3D modeling skills and create a personalized stamp you can take home. No experience needed—just bring your creativity! For teens, young adults, and adults. 

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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us as we sing, dance, and enjoy all things Disney! Recommended for K through 5th grade. No registration required.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
We'll paint with neon paint and use black light to show off your amazing art! Join us for a glow-tastic time!!
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Enjoy a story about a girl who wants to see an owl. Then learn about these birds with hands-on activities. For ages 5-10. No registration required.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Explore life as an astronaut gathering moon rock samples, preparing space food, practicing your moon walk, making a jet-pack and more. Bring your space knowledge, and your best astronaut skills, and an empty cereal box if you have one. Recommended for preschoolers age 3-5 and caregivers.