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CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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.The online Intro to the Creative ...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pound

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

POUND is a cardio jam-session designed to release the rockstar within us all while promoting total-body fitness. Instead of listening to the music, you become the music in thi...

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

POUND is a cardio jam-session designed to release the rockstar within us all while promoting total-body fitness.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Jump & Jive

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Children
Jump & Jive:

Join us as we sing and dance to your favorite storytime songs and rhymes! This high-energy program is geared toward kids 0–5 years of age. You and your child can have fun together ...

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5/6
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Join us as we sing and dance to your favorite storytime songs and rhymes! This high-energy program is geared toward kids 0–5 years of age. You and your child can have fun together as you enjoy age-appropriate songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. This is a great time for your whole family to learn your child's favorite storytime rhymes and songs. 

No registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Filmora Basics

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Computer Lab at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn basic video editing techniques including how to create backgrounds, titles, and transitions using Filmora software. Bring a USB drive to save your project. Registration ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn basic video editing techniques including how to create backgrounds, titles, and transitions using Filmora software. Bring a USB drive to save your project. 

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Literacy Bell

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Entering the wonderful world of reading is an accomplishment that deserves celebration!JCPL is proud to offer the Literacy Bell Program which applauds children who have read their ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Entering the wonderful world of reading is an accomplishment that deserves celebration!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn to Play: Wyrmspan

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Love dragons and board games? Come learn how to play Wyrmspan! In this adventure game, you will build a sanctuary for dragons and entice dragons to live there trying to earn favor ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Love dragons and board games? Come learn how to play Wyrmspan! In this adventure game, you will build a sanctuary for dragons and entice dragons to live there trying to earn favor with the Dragon Guild. No experience is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CS Small-Group: Long-Arm Quilting Machine

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of machine quilting using a Q'nique 21 long-arm machine and Quilter's Creative Touch 5 Beginnings software. Participants must have some experience and familiarity ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn the basics of machine quilting using a Q'nique 21 long-arm machine and Quilter's Creative Touch 5 Beginnings software. Participants must have some experience and familiarity with sewing machines.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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.The online Intro to the Creative ...

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 engraving metal on the fiber laser cutter and engraving/cutting wood and other materials on the C02 laser cutter.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Prompt to Page Podcast

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Online
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Prompt to Page Podcast:

A JCPL librarian interviews published writers about their favorite writing prompts—exercises that can help inspire, focus, and improve your creative writing. Whether you’re a begin...

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

A JCPL librarian interviews published writers about their favorite writing prompts—exercises that can help inspire, focus, and improve your creative writing. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, a novelist, essayist, or poet, you’ll find ideas and advice to motivate you to keep writing. 

A partnership with the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning.

This audio program will be available to download on the Prompt to Page webpage or on Apple PodcastsSpotify, and other podcast players.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Mother Goose Storytime

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 3/4 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Mother Goose Storytime:

Mother Goose Storytime gives parents/caregivers and young children ages 0-2 time to enjoy books and reading together. Interaction between you and your child is encouraged through s...

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes

Mother Goose Storytime gives parents/caregivers and young children ages 0-2 time to enjoy books and reading together. Interaction between you and your child is encouraged through stories, lap songs, and fingerplays.

No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Silver Sneakers

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
SilverSneakers:

Erica Hill welcomes all ages and abilities to this lively SilverSneakers exercise class! Whether seated or standing, everyone can gain strength and stability through gentle movemen...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Exercise
Required
Seats Remaining: 7

Erica Hill welcomes all ages and abilities to this lively SilverSneakers exercise class! Whether seated or standing, everyone can gain strength and stability through gentle movement. This class has a maximum capacity of 30 people, so be sure to register to reserve your spot.

Registration is recommended.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Make-and-Take: Foraging

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our presenter from Bluegrass Ladies Sporting and learn how to make useful items using foraged materials. In this program we will be making several household items that you wil...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join our presenter from Bluegrass Ladies Sporting and learn how to make useful items using foraged materials. In this program we will be making several household items that you will be able to take home.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Gaming Tournament for Teens

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Teen Library at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Love to game? Join our gaming club! Hang out and test your skills with fellow gamers.No registration is required. 

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

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

No registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CS Small Group: Jewelry Studio

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Adults
CS Small Group: Jewelry Studio:

Learn basic jewelry-making techniques, including sawing, filing, soldering, and polishing. In this class, you will complete a simple project. The online Intro to the Crea...

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

Learn basic jewelry-making techniques, including sawing, filing, soldering, and polishing. In this class, you will complete a simple project. 

The online Intro to the Creative Space Class is the prerequisite for the class.  If you have taken this class already, please join us at one of our Jewelry Skills Focus classes or visit the JCPL Creative Space page to learn about our new monthly FabLab program.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Mother Goose Storytime

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 3/4 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Mother Goose Storytime:

Mother Goose Storytime gives parents/caregivers and young children ages 0-2 time to enjoy books and reading together. Interaction between you and your child is encouraged through s...

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes

Mother Goose Storytime gives parents/caregivers and young children ages 0-2 time to enjoy books and reading together. Interaction between you and your child is encouraged through stories, lap songs, and fingerplays.

No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Refit

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
ReFit:

Certified REFIT instructor Karen Adams leads a fun movement class to work on cardio, toning, balance, and mobility! This one-hour class is low to mid-intensity—with no equipment ne...

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

Certified REFIT instructor Karen Adams leads a fun movement class to work on cardio, toning, balance, and mobility! This one-hour class is low to mid-intensity—with no equipment needed—so everyone can have fun. Be sure to bring water, leave your insecurities at the door, and see how fun and exercise can work together.

No registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Nightmare before Christmas Movie and Pizza Night for Teens

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for pizza and movie snacks  while watching the Tim Burton film “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” No registration is required.   

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

Join us for pizza and movie snacks  while watching the Tim Burton film “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” 

No registration is required. 
 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room 3/4 at Jessamine County Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Family Storytime:

This storytime is for families with children 0–5 years old.Spend quality time together as you enjoy stories, lap songs, fingerplays, singing, and dancing. Each session includes 25–...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Children

This storytime is for families with children 0–5 years old.

Spend quality time together as you enjoy stories, lap songs, fingerplays, singing, and dancing. Each session includes 25–30 minutes of group interaction, plus time for you and your child to play, talk, and read together. We encourage participation in our group setting as we explore language and movement!

No registration is required. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jewelry Studio Skills Focus: Sawing

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In the Jewelry Studio Skills Focus series, participants will have the opportunity to practice specific skills. In this class, we will focus on the technique of sawing. We will crea...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In the Jewelry Studio Skills Focus series, participants will have the opportunity to practice specific skills. In this class, we will focus on the technique of sawing. We will create a holiday ornament. All materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime: Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 3/4 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Preschool Storytime is designed for families with children 3–5 years old. This program includes a 25–30-minute group time with outstanding stories, poetry, fingerplays, singing, an...

Event Details:

Today's Preschool Storytime will have a bilingual emphasis and will include stories and songs in both English and Spanish.

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime is designed for families with children 3–5 years old. This program includes a 25–30-minute group time with outstanding stories, poetry, fingerplays, singing, and dancing. After that, you and your child will interact with a story one-on-one. Finally, enjoy an additional 10–15 minutes of an age-appropriate art project, physical activity, or dramatic play.

No registration is required.

Today's Preschool Storytime will have a bilingual emphasis and will include stories and songs in both English and Spanish.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

CorelDRAW: Holiday Ornaments

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Design vinyl stickers for your wooden Christmas Ornaments using CorelDRAW software.  You will make two ornaments, one to take home and one for the communiTREE. Registrati...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Design vinyl stickers for your wooden Christmas Ornaments using CorelDRAW software.  You will make two ornaments, one to take home and one for the communiTREE. 

Registration is required.

JCPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Boardroom at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:

The JCPL Board of Trustees Meeting will take place in the Boardroom at the Jessamine County Public Library.Board meetings are tentatively scheduled for the third Wednesday of each ...

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The JCPL Board of Trustees Meeting will take place in the Boardroom at the Jessamine County Public Library.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Animal Academy: Dog Training

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Children
Animal Academy:

Are you an animal lover? Do you enjoy learning interesting facts about animals and seeing them up close and in person? Join us for an interactive, hands-on opportunity to meet and ...

Event Details:

Learn the importance of training for dogs and some of the amazing things they can be trained to do.  Mandy Eakins from Manners Matter Kentucky will demonstrate some training t...

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Are you an animal lover? Do you enjoy learning interesting facts about animals and seeing them up close and in person? Join us for an interactive, hands-on opportunity to meet and learn about all kinds of animals—from species you can find in your own backyard to those found around the world—in ways you never have before.

This program is geared towards elementary-aged children and their parents/caregivers.

 

Learn the importance of training for dogs and some of the amazing things they can be trained to do.  Mandy Eakins from Manners Matter Kentucky will demonstrate some training techniques and give pointers on starting the training journey.

Staff Use

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Boardroom at Jessamine County Public Library
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Boardroom