September Programs

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Family Storytime
Saturdays starting September 1st, 11:00AM to 11:30AM
The whole family is invited to this interactive story time featuring books, songs, & rhymes, followed by a hands-on craft or activity. For families.

Play + Create: Back To School Magnets
Saturday, September 1st, 2:00PM to 4:00PM
Make a Back-to-school magnet to display your AWESOME schoolwork at home!  For grades K-5.

SongFarmers in the Kentucky Room
Tuesday, September 4th, 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Join us for a bourbon-themed community jam at the Library! Bring your instrument, your voice, a song or all three! Listeners welcome.   For  Adults, High School

Movers and Shakers
Wednesdays starting September 5th, 10:00AM to 10:30AM
Move, sing, play, & read in this storytime for active toddlers & their parents or caregivers! We’ll share fingerplays, music, and stories, with many opportunities to shake our sillies out! Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Preschool Play & Learn
Thursdays starting September 6th, 11:00AM to 11:30AM
Learn out loud at the library with this active storytime featuring books, music, movement, and other activities that promote early learning for preschoolers. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Coding Games with Scratch
Saturday, September 8th, 9:30AM to 11:30AM
Impress your friends by creating your own games! Learn to make 2-D games using Scratch, a programming language built to introduce coding to older kids and teens. Prerequisite: Students should be able to use the mouse and keyboard.  Registration Required

Lexington History Roundtable
Saturday, September 8th, 2:00PM to 4:00PM
Do you love to read and talk about history? Join us for the first meeting of our new informal history discussion group. No expertise necessary. September’s topic is “Notable Figures in Lexington History.”  For  teens and adults.

Maker Saturday: Popsicle Stick Engineering
Saturday, September 8th, 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Calling all tinkerers! Build, invent, and create with POPSICLE STICKS -your only limit is your imagination! For grades K-5.

Maker Monday: Popsicle Stick Engineering
Monday, September 10th, 4:00PM to 5:00PM
Calling all tinkerers! Build, invent, and create with POPSICLE STICKS -your only limit is your imagination! For grades K-5.

Minecraft: Exploration!
Saturday, September 15th, 9:30AM to 11:30AM
Build! Discover! Explode! Explore this popular game for all ages. Come alone or with a child. No gaming experience needed. Prerequisite: Students should be able to use the mouse and keyboard.   Registration Required

Imagination Station: Fix it!
Wednesday, September 19th, 10:00AM to 11:00AM
Calling all mechanics and fixers! Play is the work of the child. Preschoolers explore different settings as they play & pretend in a child-centered environment. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Preschool Play & Learn
Thursday, September 20th, 11:00AM to 11:30AM
Learn out loud at the library with this active storytime featuring books, music, movement, and other activities that promote early learning for preschoolers. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Introduction to Hardware Hacking
Friday, September 21st, 9:30AM to 11:30AM
Hackers aren’t always criminals. The term hacker actually originated at MIT to denote an individual whose curiosity lead to discovery. In fact, Limor Fried (of Adafruit Industries) Steve Wozniak (Co-Founder of Apple) and Linus Torvalds (Creator of Linux) have all been lovingly dubbed hackers by their peers. This class will delve into the fundamentals of creating custom electronics. Ideas from this class can help you create home automation devices, electronic prototypes for a new invention, or just fun lighting for your cosplay costume – the possibilities are endless! Prerequisite: Students should be able to use a mouse and keyboard.  Registration Required

Intermediate Hardware Hacking
Saturday, September 22nd, 9:30AM to 11:30AM
Introduction to hardware hacking covered the basics, but what about sensors, buttons, and other input devices? What about creating something like a custom video game controller or a single button to turn that lighting display on or off? This class will cover user and environmental input to your electronics project and resources to help you learn and explore even more! Prerequisite: Students should have completed the introductory class.   Registration Required

Play + Create: Lego
Monday, September 24th, 4:00PM to 6:00PM
Drop by for hands-on activities from games to art projects to science experiments! For grades K-5.

Preschool Play & Learn
Thursday, September 27th, 11:00AM to 11:30AM
Learn out loud at the library with this active storytime featuring books, music, movement, and other activities that promote early learning for preschoolers. Recommended for ages 3-5.

BEAUMONT BRANCH

Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 4th, 6:00PM to 6:30PM
What should the library offer next for teens? Make your voice heard as you share ideas & plan teen events. For ages 13 to 18.

Trivia Time
Saturday, September 22nd, 2:30PM to 4:30PM
Bring your friends and family to Beaumont for an afternoon of trivia!  Teams of 2-8 are invited to participate and prizes are awarded to the winners!

EASTSIDE BRANCH

Family Storytime
Saturdays starting September 1st, 10:30AM to 11:00AM
The whole family is invited to this interactive story time featuring books, songs, & rhymes, followed by a hands-on craft or activity. For families.

Baby Jam
Tuesdays starting September 4th, 11:00AM to 11:30AM

Preschool Play and Learn
Wednesdays starting September 5th, 11:00AM to 11:30AM
Learn out loud at the library with this active storytime featuring books, music, movement, and other activities that promote early learning for preschoolers. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Little Listeners
Thursdays starting September 6th, 11:00AM to 11:30AM
Learn through listening and play in this interactive storytime with books, songs, and rhymes. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Cuddle Babies
Fridays starting September 7th, 11:00AM to 11:30AM
Get acquainted with this gentle storytime for babies and their parents or caregivers, featuring music, songs, bounces, and stories. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

Maker Monday: Bristle Bots
Monday, September 10th, 4:00PM to 4:45PM
Calling all tinkerers! Build, invent, and create with a variety of materials-your only limit is your imagination! Make a robot that can make art out of provided materials! For grades K-5. Registration is required.

Imagination Station: Apple Orchard
Thursday, September 13th, 1:30PM to 2:30PM
Play is the work of the child. Preschoolers explore different settings as they play & pretend in a child-centered environment. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Imagination Station: Apple Orchard
Saturday, September 15th, 1:30PM to 2:30PM
Play is the work of the child. Preschoolers explore different settings as they play & pretend in a child-centered environment. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Artist’s Studio: Galaxy Galore
Thursday, September 20th, 4:00PM to 4:45PM
Express your artistic side via a variety of materials & techniques. Please dress for mess. Today, make a galaxy painting, build a rocket ship out of LEGOs, and create your own constellation. For grades K-5.  Registration Required

Play + Create: Paint Exploration!
Saturday, September 22nd, 1:30PM to 3:30PM
Drop by for hands-on activities from games to art projects to science experiments! Today, we’ll be exploring the project about paints! For grades K-5.

Board Game Night
Tuesday, September 25th, 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Join us for a drop-in game night! Classic games like Scrabble, Sorry, and Jenga will be available in the Adult Wing. Bring a friend or make a new one!

Artist’s Studio: Galaxy Galore
Wednesday, September 26th, 6:00PM to 6:45PM
Express your artistic side via a variety of materials & techniques. Please dress for mess. Today, make a galaxy painting, build a rocket ship out of LEGOs, and create your own constellation. For grades K-5. Registration Required

Child Homesteading Experience
Saturday, September 29th, 2:00PM to 4:00PM
Children will comb wool, grind grain, roll dough, use washboards, play with rolling hoops, stilts, and wooden toys, and experience the work and joy of a childhood from the past! We’ll also be pressing fresh apple cider to taste!

NORTHSIDE BRANCH

Read & Play
Tuesdays starting September 4th, 11:00AM to 11:30AM
Learn out loud at the library with this active storytime featuring books, music, movement, and other activities that promote early learning for preschoolers. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Family Storytime
Sundays starting September 9th, 1:30PM to 2:30PM
The whole family is invited to this interactive story time featuring books, songs, & rhymes, followed by a hands-on craft or activity. For families. Refreshments provided.

Planning and Planting the Fall Garden
Saturday, September 15th, 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Autumn’s mild temperatures create perfect growing conditions for fall vegetables like kale and carrots. Join Seedleaf to learn how to plan and plant your own. Be prepared to get your hands dirty. Reservation is Required.

Child Homesteading Experience
Sunday, September 30th, 2:00PM to 4:00PM
Children will comb wool, grind grain, roll dough, use washboards, play with rolling hoops, stilts, and wooden toys, and experience the work and joy of a childhood from the past! We’ll also be pressing fresh apple cider to taste!

TATES CREEK BRANCH

Introduction to Web Development using HTML
Wednesday, September 19th, 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Learn to build a simple webpage using HTML. Covers basic HTML concepts, combining document types, HTML element tags, and some beginner styling techniques to create a website that will run in a browser. Prerequisite: Introduction to Web Design or prior experience navigating the web.  Registration Required

How to Speak Basic Computer: A Regular Person’s Introduction to Coding
Thursday, September 20th, 9:30AM to 11:30AM
Ever thought about learning a computer language, but had no clue where to start? Students will get a general overview of computer languages, along with some gentle exploration of using basic Python3 code. Prerequisite: Internet Basics or prior experience navigating the web.  Registration Required

VILLAGE BRANCH

Teen Space
Wednesday, September 5, 12, and 19, 5:00PM to 6:00PM
Calling all teens! Get social IRL with games, crafts, book chat, & other hands-on activities! For ages 13 to 18.

Recess
Thursday, September 6th, 4:00PM to 5:00PM
Get moving with engaging physical games and activities! For grades K-5.

Imagination Station: Farm
Thursday, September 13th, 6:00PM to 6:45PM
Play is the work of the child. Preschoolers explore different settings as they play & pretend in a child-centered environment. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Family Storytime
Thursday, September 27th, 6:00PM to 6:45PM
The whole family is invited to this interactive story time featuring books, songs, & rhymes, followed by a hands-on craft or activity. For families.

October 2018 Events

Halloween Events are in ORANGE

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Baby Jam Story Time. 10 a.m. Mondays. For 0-18 months.

Babywearing Dance Party. 2 p.m. Mondays. For babies.

Birding in the Bluegrass: Meet Author Bob Willcutt. 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1.

Movers and Shakers Story Time. 10 a.m. Wednesdays. For toddlers.

Preschool Play & Learn Story Time. 11 a.m. Thursdays. For preschool.

Family Storytime. 11 a.m. Saturdays.

Dendochronoloy: How Old’s That Tree? 2 p.m. Sunday, October 7. For elementary school.

Haunts and History Downtown Walking Tour. 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8.

Boo Bash. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. For preschool.

BEAUMONT BRANCH

Movers and Shakers Story Time. 11 a.m. Tuesdays. For toddlers.

Coding Games with Scratch. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2.

Little Listeners. 11 a.m. Wednesdays. For toddlers.

Cuddle Babies Story Time. 11 a.m. Thursdays. For babies.

Preschool Play & Learn Story Time. 11 a.m. Fridays. For preschool.

Family Storytime. 11 a.m. Saturdays.

Play + Create: Lego. 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6

Dendochronoloy: How Old’s That Tree? 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 9. For elementary school.

Zombie Laser Tag. 5:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. For teens.

No-Carve Pumpkin Art. 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15. For tweens.

Birding in the Bluegrass: Meet Author Bob Wilcutt. 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15.

Play + Create: Lego. 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29.

Boo Bash. 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. For preschool.

EASTSIDE BRANCH

Movers and Shakers Story Time. 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Mondays. For toddlers.

Baby Jam Story Time. 11 a.m. Tuesdays. For babies.

Preschool Play & Learn. 11 a.m. Wednesdays. For preschool.

Little Listeners Story Time. 11 a.m. Thursdays. For toddlers.

Cuddle Babies Story Time. 11 a.m. Fridays. For babies.

Family Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Saturdays.

Egg Drop Challenge. 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8. For elementary school.

Carwile String Studio Mini Concert. 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13.

Mini Pumpkin Decorating. 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18. For elementary school.

Spooky Fun. 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. For elementary school.

Boo Bash. 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30. For preschool.

NORTHSIDE BRANCH

Read & Play Story Time. 11 a.m. Tuesdays. For preschool.

Sketchup. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2.

SongFarmers Fall Jam Session. 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4.

Family Storytime. 1:30 p.m. Sundays.

Dendochronoloy: How Old’s That Tree? 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9. For elementary school.

Sketchup 2: 3D Modeling. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9.

3D Printing Basics. 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18.

Fall Family Fun. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23.

Boo Bash. 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30

TATES CREEK BRANCH

Baby Jam Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. For babies.

Make Paper Airplanes and Learn about Flying. 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2. For elementary school.

Little Listeners Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. For toddlers.

Preschool Play & Learn Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. For preschool.

Build Stuff. Noon Thursday, Oct. 4. For preschool.

Make an Air Cannon. 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10. For elementary school.

Birding in the Bluegrass: Meet Author Bob Wilcutt. 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8.

Halloween Minute-to-Win-It. 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. For teens.

Make Pipe Cleaner People. 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15. For elementary school.

Make Pipe Cleaner Spiders. 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. For elementary school.

VILLAGE BRANCH

Halloween Scene Costume Party. 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25.

Halloween for Teens. 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.