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A FusionEdge laser cutter

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn the basic functions of engraving metal on the fiber laser cutter and engraving/cutting wood and other materials on the C02 laser cutter.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of engraving metal on the fiber laser cutter and engraving/cutting wood and other materials on the C02 laser cutter.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore

The library will be closed in observance of Easter. 

Closing
Branches:
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Easter. 

Prusa Multi-color Printing

3D Printers: Skills-Focused, Multi-Color Printing

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn how to print using multiple color filaments.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to print using multiple color filaments.

People dancing and music notes

Just Dance for Teens

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Exercise
Age Group:
Teens
:

Dance like no one is watching! Join us for a fun dance party just for teens. Bring a friend, or meet someone new! Refreshments will be served.

No registration is required.

 

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Exercise
Event Details:

Dance like no one is watching! Join us for a fun dance party just for teens. Bring a friend, or meet someone new! Refreshments will be served.

No registration is required.

 

A person uses an ultraviolet printer

CS Small-Group: UV Printer & CorelDRAW

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn the basic functions of CorelDRAW software and printing on the UV Printer. Bring a USB drive to save your design.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of CorelDRAW software and printing on the UV Printer. Bring a USB drive to save your design.  

A 3D printer next to a PC display

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn the basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn the basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software. 

An array of Pokémon trading cards

Pokémon Trading Card Event for Teens

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Teen Library at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
:

Join us for a meetup of Pokémon fans and trading card lovers. Show off your collection, go head-to-head with other players, or trade cards. Whether you’re a Pokémon master or just getting started, there will be something for everyone.

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Teen Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for a meetup of Pokémon fans and trading card lovers. Show off your collection, go head-to-head with other players, or trade cards. Whether you’re a Pokémon master or just getting started, there will be something for everyone.

A person sits at a computer using editing software

Intro to the Recording Studio

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Recording Studio at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn about the equipment and software available in JCPL's Recording Studio and the policies and procedures required to use the space.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Recording Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn about the equipment and software available in JCPL's Recording Studio and the policies and procedures required to use the space.  

A 3D printer next to a PC display

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn the basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software. 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software. 

Shapeoko

CS Small-Group: Shapeoko CNC Router

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn the basic functions of Carbide Create software and carving on the CNC machines: Shapeoko.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of Carbide Create software and carving on the CNC machines: Shapeoko.

Sprint painting

Palette Art Painting Night for Teens

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens
:

Hang out with fellow teen painters and follow along to learn the art of palette painting. We will be painting a spring scene.

Registration is required. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Hang out with fellow teen painters and follow along to learn the art of palette painting. We will be painting a spring scene.

Registration is required. 

A person sits at a computer using editing software

Intro to the Recording Studio

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Recording Studio at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn about the equipment and software available in JCPL's Recording Studio and the policies and procedures required to use the space.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Recording Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn about the equipment and software available in JCPL's Recording Studio and the policies and procedures required to use the space.  

Shapeoko

CS Small-Group: Shapeoko CNC Router

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn the basic functions of Carbide Create software and carving on the CNC machine: Shapeoko.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of Carbide Create software and carving on the CNC machine: Shapeoko.

A FusionEdge laser cutter

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn the basic functions of engraving metal on the fiber laser cutter and engraving/cutting wood and other materials on the C02 laser cutter.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of engraving metal on the fiber laser cutter and engraving/cutting wood and other materials on the C02 laser cutter.

Black and White Modern chess set

Chess for Teens

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
:

Join us for an evening of Chess. All skill levels are welcome. We will teach you the basics of the game, general strategy, popular moves, advanced rules, and how to record your games. And we will play lots of chess!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Chess. All skill levels are welcome. We will teach you the basics of the game, general strategy, popular moves, advanced rules, and how to record your games. And we will play lots of chess!

banner and posters

Banner Basics

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Computer Lab at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn the basic functions of creating banners and posters on our Roland Vinyl Printer/Cutter. 

Registration is required. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of creating banners and posters on our Roland Vinyl Printer/Cutter. 

Registration is required. 

quilled fish, butterfly and grapes

Quilling Program for Teens

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens
:

Learn the art of paper quilling and make a creative piece of art. We will learn the basic techniques of quilling pieces to create wall art, cards, and other 2-D designs.

Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Learn the art of paper quilling and make a creative piece of art. We will learn the basic techniques of quilling pieces to create wall art, cards, and other 2-D designs.

Registration is required.

A FusionEdge laser cutter

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn the basic functions of engraving metal on the fiber laser cutter and engraving/cutting wood and other materials on the C02 laser cutter.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of engraving metal on the fiber laser cutter and engraving/cutting wood and other materials on the C02 laser cutter.

Carvey

CS Small-Group: Carvey CNC Router

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn the basic functions of Easel software and carving on the CNC machine: Carvey.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of Easel software and carving on the CNC machine: Carvey.

Carvey

CS Small-Group: Carvey CNC Router

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn the basic functions of Easel software and carving on the CNC machine: Carvey.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of Easel software and carving on the CNC machine: Carvey.

A FusionEdge laser cutter

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn the basic functions of engraving metal on the fiber laser cutter and engraving/cutting wood and other materials on the C02 laser cutter.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of engraving metal on the fiber laser cutter and engraving/cutting wood and other materials on the C02 laser cutter.

Books and Bites Podcast logo

Books & Bites Podcast

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Online
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Books & Bites Podcast:

JCPL librarians bring you book recommendations and discuss the bites and beverages to pair with them.  This audio program will be available to download from the Book...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors

JCPL librarians bring you book recommendations and discuss the bites and beverages to pair with them. 
 

This audio program will be available to download from the Books & Bites podcast page and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast players.

Shapeoko

CS Small-Group: Shapeoko CNC Router

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn the basic functions of Carbide Create software and carving on the CNC machines: Shapeoko.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of Carbide Create software and carving on the CNC machines: Shapeoko.

A 3D printer next to a PC display

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn the basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn the basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software.