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Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Come and learn Japanese stab book binding at the Eastside Makerspace. Japanese stab binding is a method that requires no glue or signatures, where single sheets are stitched together with thread. There are basic four-hole patterns, but various unique patterns can be created. We'll be using washi paper for our covers.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Join the experienced instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for an informative and free citizenship class designed to assist individuals on their path to naturalization. This class is open to all participants who have held a Green Card for a minimum of 4 years and 9 months.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Join the experienced instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for an informative and free citizenship class designed to assist individuals on their path to naturalization. This class is open to all participants who have held a Green Card for a minimum of 4 years and 9 months.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)

Join us at the Marksburry Family Branch for an exciting Making It! program that will transport you to a galaxy far, far away! Unleash your creativity and build your own 3D-printed lightsaber from scratch. Once you've assembled your masterpiece, let your imagination run wild as you decorate it with your preferred colors and designs.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Join Mercedes in the Makersapce to create your own Star Wars character cross stitch. Materials will be provided. 

Cross stitch is a great hobby for those wanting to learn a new craft. No previous experience needed for this class.

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Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

We provide the medium (in this case a wooden Horsehoe), you provide the artwork and the imagination, in our first every crafter-noon program.

This event if for any adult that is a fan of horses and the Kentucky Derby (who isn't in Kentucky?) and loves to interact with their fellow horse lovers.

This is an Adults only program.

 

 

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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
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 how to build empathy.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Want to learn how to crochet, but not sure where to start? We've got you covered! We will be learning the very basics of crochet in this absolute beginner-friendly workshop! Hooks and yarn will be provided. Start your crochet journey today, and you'll be a pro in no time! 

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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

According to the Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter - the world's only totally reliable guide to the future - the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just after tea...

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Marksbury Family Branch - Outdoor Atrium

We understand how rewarding it can be to grow your own food, and we invite you to join us for a fantastic opportunity to learn how to cultivate your vegetables. Together with our UK Cooperative Extension Service friends, they will guide you through the process and share valuable insights. Let’s embark on this journey to a greener, more sustainable lifestyle together!

The Lexington Public Library welcomes your time and talents! There are a number of volunteer opportunities available, and we will accommodate your preferences for location and hours as much as possible based on what we have available. From After School programs, to ESOL programs, to Makerspace open studio help, and beyond—we have a variety of opportunities for you to connect with your community through volunteering.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Babies will socialize with their peers and build their developmental skills with themes that rotate monthly. Recommended for babies 0-36months and their caregivers.
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Face your friends in Xbox challenges, go head to head over board games, battle it out over the chessboard, and so much more! 

For middle & high schoolers. 

For a list of available games:

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Face your friends in Xbox challenges, go head to head over board games, battle it out over the chessboard, and so much more! 

For middle & high schoolers. 

For a list of available games:

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

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.