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Sensory play and crafts that are inclusive, autism-friendly, and fun for everyone! Activities are designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome! For questions or accommodation requests, please contact the Beaumont Branch. 

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! 

Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Make one block each month and you will make a finished small quilt or throw by the end of 12 months! Fabric and sewing tools provided while supplies last. Prerequisites: you must already be able to thread a needle and hand sew a straight stitch and a slip stitch. Please register if you plan to attend.

This month, we'll be watching The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, and crafting our own Hobbit Doors from styrofoam. 

Ages 13 - 18, registration recommended to reserve your supplies. If registration is full, please still come to enjoy the movie!

Each session is packed with hands-on fun led by University of Kentucky professors. This time, we’re diving into the world of Astronomy! Come learn, get inspired, and maybe even discover your dream career! Registration is required. Questions? Email us at ebae@lexpublib.org

Join the Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners for FREE gardening plant giveaways in May, June and July at Northside!  Prepare your spring and summer garden with free plants in May, then learn to attract pollinators with more FREE plants and seeds in June, and in July join us for more FREE fall garden and herb seeds.

Visit the Marksbury Family Branch to redeem your ticket(s)! Participants may obtain one puzzle per ticket.

2:30 PM: Open to ticket holders.

3:30 PM: Open to everyone, first come first served, limited inventory. We hope to find a home for every puzzle!

Be ready to race at 3:30pm if you would like to participate. Teams can include up to 4 participants - either bring your puzzling crew with you, or let us introduce you to some fellow puzzle enthusiasts in your community! 

Learn tools to regulate during stressful moments! Participants will practice slow moving yoga on the floor in a dim space. Every participant will have time to craft on their own project - bring your own (such as crochet, sketching, journaling) or work on a provided rock art craft. For ages 13-17, registration required. 

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!