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Winter Books & Bites Bingo

01/01/2026 @ 9:30am to 03/31/2026 @ 8:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Ongoing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Up your reading game this winter with the Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge! 

Set reading goals for yourself, discover new authors and genres, and have fun while doing it.

Virtual Event
prom dresses in a closet

Prom Closet

All Day 2/1 - 3/17
Customer Service Desk at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing
Age Group:
Teens

Help teens shine at Prom! Donate gently used or new formal wear and accessories to our Prom Closet from Feb. 1 – Mar. 17. Items accepted include dresses, suits, shoes, ties, jewelry, new socks, and more.

A person sits at a computer using editing software

Recording Studio Basics

Saturday, March 7, 2026 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 and check out equipment.  

Closed
Registration Required
Shapeoko

CS Small-Group: Shapeoko CNC Router

Sunday, March 8, 2026 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
Registration Required
Switch Gaming Controls

Gaming Tournament for Teens

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Library at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Love to game? Join our gaming club! Hang out and test your skills with fellow gamers.

No registration is required. 

A 3D printer next to a PC display

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
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DIY Prom Flowers for Teens

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens

Come hang out and create your own wrist corsage or boutonniere—perfect for prom, semi‑formals, or any special event you’ve got coming up! We’ll have all the materials ready for you—you just bring your creativity and vibes.

A FusionEdge laser cutter

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Carvey CNC Router

CS Small-Group: Carvey CNC Routers

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 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 Carbide Create software and carving on the CNC machine: Carvey.

Open
Registration Required
0

Ink & Imagination: Blackout Art for Teens

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 3/4 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens

Join author Carrie Green for a creative, hands‑on workshop that blends writing and art in a fun and inspiring way! We will have fun combining writing and art with blackout poetry!

Open
Registration Required
A FusionEdge laser cutter

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

Thursday, March 12, 2026 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
Registration Required
Bandlab

GarageBand and Bandlab

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Recording Studio at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn the basic functions of audio recording and editing with GarageBand and Bandlab.  Registration is required. 

Open
Registration Required
A FusionEdge laser cutter

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

Saturday, March 14, 2026 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
Registration Required
Wooden earrings

Laser Cutter: Skills Focus

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to engrave and cut wooden earrings on the laser cutter.

Open
Registration Required
Black and White Modern chess set

Chess for Teens

Monday, March 16, 2026 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
Registration Required
Prusa Multi-color Printing

3D Printers: Skills Focus

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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
Registration Required
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Prom Closet Giveaway Night for Teens

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens

Join us this evening for a fun and supportive event where you can choose formal attire to wear at your prom. Come browse, try things on, and take home what you need—no pressure and no questions asked.

A person sits at a computer using editing software

Recording Studio Basics

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
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 and check out equipment.  

Open
Registration Required
A 3D printer next to a PC display

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
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
Registration Required
Hands crocheting

Intro to Crochet for Teens

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Davis Conference Room at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens

In this introduction to crochet, you will learn about the essential tools needed to start any project. You will also learn foundational stitches, including chains, slip stitches, and single stitches. This is a beginner session.

Open
Registration Required
A 3D printer next to a PC display

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
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
Registration Required
Dungeons and Dragons Map and Die

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Library at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Bring yourself and your thirst for adventure to the library! Come play the popular roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons, with other teens. We will have a dungeon master and all the necessary gaming materials. (For Grades 9th-12th.) 

Waitlist
Registration Required
A person uses an ultraviolet printer

CS Small-Group: UV Printer & Adobe Photoshop

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop Elements and printing on the UV printer. Bring a USB drive to save your design.  

Open
Registration Required
A 3D printer next to a PC display

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Registration Required