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Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
Learning doesn’t stop at the end of the school day. The Lexington Public Library is here to support your education at every level, from birth through college, with skill-building tools, live tutoring, standardized test prep, after-school programs, and more.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Learn about caves with a story and hands-on activities. We'll focus on Kentucky's own Mammoth Cave. Recommended for kids ages 5-10 and their families. No registration required.
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Library News
Free program being offered at Northside and Village Branches
Lexington, Kentucky (December 20, 2022) – Lexington Public Library announced today that its popular LPL After School program will return in 2023, beginning January 2.
LPL After School is a FREE drop-in program for kids aged 5-12 that takes place after regular school hours, Mondays through Fridays from 4-6pm. The Library, in partnership with God’s Pantry, will provide snacks for all participants as well as STEAM and enrichment activities, homework help, and reading recommendations. And there’s no need to register—just show up!
The Lexington Public Library is home to four collaborative creative spaces for making, learning, exploring, and sharing. These spaces offer a variety of events, high-tech and low-tech equipment for patron use, and serve as a space to build community, explore your creativity, and develop personal interests.
Sample projects
Film a music video, 3D print a fidget toy, digitize old family photos, sew a costume or mend your favorite pair of pants, embroider a t-shirt, comb bind a book, start a podcast, record in the audio booth, create content with the green screen, make custom magnets or buttons, engrave a keychain, print a poster, make custom stickers, and more.
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Central Library - Meeting Room D
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 friends.
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Central Library - Meeting Room D
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 decision making.
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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 conflict resolution and sharing.
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
For ages 11-13
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Tired of your boring bedroom? Come make some crafts to give it a little pizazz! For ages 6-12 while supplies last. No registration required.
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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 - 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 - 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.
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
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Central Library
Drop in for our monthly teen DIY program! Materials provided while supplies last. This month, we're working with epoxy resin.
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Central Library - Farish Theater
Show No. 199 features the Clay Moore Quartet, with Clay Moore on guitar, Marlin McKay on trumpet, Steve Snyder on organ, and Zack Kennedy on drums. Live jazz the second Thursday of every month. Sponsored by the Jazz Arts Foundation.
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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
First, we'll learn about the basic laws of physics and how flight is possible. Then we'll test those theories out by building handheld hoop gliders with everyday household materials! Ages 12+
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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 relationship skills.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Learn how to create a fun pony bead keychain!! lizard, penguin, heart. Soo many options!!
While supplies last. No registration required.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build mini scenes from Spring with Peeps! For Ages 8-17. 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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Eastside Branch
With National Nurses day being May 6th, Eastside will host a creative program where children can create their own stethoscopes, care for stuffed animals in a “Teddy Bear Clinic,” and explore a pretend doctor’s office. Along the way, they’ll learn about helping others, staying healthy, and the important role nurses play in our communities.
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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 decision-making.
