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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Book Club: Life According to Og the Frog

All Day 1/20 - 3/13
Children's Library at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning, Ongoing
Age Group:
Children

Share the love of reading with the whole family! Families of all ages are invited to join the JCPL Family Book Club and read aloud together in the comfort of their own homes.

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning, Ongoing
Event Details:

Share the love of reading with the whole family! Families of all ages are invited to join the JCPL Family Book Club and read aloud together in the comfort of their own homes.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Customer Service Desk
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Ongoing
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Watercolor Cards: Flowers

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come join local artist Diandra Cahall and learn watercolor techniques for making beautiful floral images on cards! Perfect for sending a loved one a special note. All supplies will be provided and no experience is necessary. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join local artist Diandra Cahall and learn watercolor techniques for making beautiful floral images on cards! Perfect for sending a loved one a special note. All supplies will be provided and no experience is necessary. 

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

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

Thursday, February 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
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
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

Yoga

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Exercise
Age Group:
Adults

This class explores a combination of basic movements, postures, breathing techniques, and short meditations. It aims to increase your mental and physical strength as well as your flexibility and mobility.

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

This class explores a combination of basic movements, postures, breathing techniques, and short meditations. It aims to increase your mental and physical strength as well as your flexibility and mobility.

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

Jump & Jive

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Children

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.

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

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.

United Way Tax-Aide

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Davis Conference Room at Jessamine County Public Library

Get your taxes done for free at the library!

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Davis Conference Room
Event Details:

Get your taxes done for free at the library!

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

Filmora Basics

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

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

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
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. 

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

Fantasy Ball

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a magical evening at our Fantasy Ball! Enter our fantasy realm and head to the dance floor to learn some classical steps with Lexington Vintage Dance.

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a magical evening at our Fantasy Ball! Enter our fantasy realm and head to the dance floor to learn some classical steps with Lexington Vintage Dance.

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

Read & Play Saturday

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 3/4 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Children

Kick off your weekend with an active, fun-filled storytime designed for kids ages 0–5 and their families! Join us for 25-30 minutes of engaging stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Afterwards, enjoy 15 minutes of free play.

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

Kick off your weekend with an active, fun-filled storytime designed for kids ages 0–5 and their families! Join us for 25-30 minutes of engaging stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Afterwards, enjoy 15 minutes of free play.

Closed for Presidents' Day

All Day
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore

The library will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day. 

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

The library will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day. 

Driver's License Renewal Program

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1/2 at Jessamine County Public Library

Looking for a simple way to get a REAL ID Driver's License? At this pop-up program, Jessamine County residents can schedule a time to:

- Upgrade to a REAL ID license

- Request an 8-year license if due for a renewal

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2
Event Details:

Looking for a simple way to get a REAL ID Driver's License? At this pop-up program, Jessamine County residents can schedule a time to:

- Upgrade to a REAL ID license

- Request an 8-year license if due for a renewal

This event is in the "Adults" group

CS Small Group: Jewelry Studio

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

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, February 17, 2026 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 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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Refit

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 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...

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 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 "Adults" group

Prompt to Page Podcast

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Prompt to Page Podcast:

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

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

A JCPL librarian interviews published writers about their favorite writing prompts. These exercises 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 motivation 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 "Teens" group

Friendship Games: Party Night for Teens

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens

In celebration of the Olympics, join us for an evening of Friendship Games for teens!

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

In celebration of the Olympics, join us for an evening of Friendship Games for teens!

AARP Tax-Aide

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1/2 at Jessamine County Public Library

Get help doing your taxes with the AARP Tax-Aide program.

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2
Event Details:

Get help doing your taxes with the AARP Tax-Aide program.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime: Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 3/4 at Jessamine County Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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.

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

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

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
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

Long-Arm: Skills Focused-Pantograph

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of pantograph sewing/quilting. Participants must have some experience and familiarity with sewing machines. The CS Small-Group Long-Arm Quilting Machine class is the prerequisite for the class. 

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

Learn the basics of pantograph sewing/quilting. Participants must have some experience and familiarity with sewing machines. The CS Small-Group Long-Arm Quilting Machine class is the prerequisite for the class. 

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

CorelDRAW Basics

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn the basics of CorelDRAW software.

Registration is required.

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

Learn the basics of CorelDRAW software.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoon: Suncatcher

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3/4 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a relaxing afternoon crafting with friends! This month, we will be making imitation stained glass to hang as a suncatcher in your window. All skill levels are welcome and no experience is required. 

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing afternoon crafting with friends! This month, we will be making imitation stained glass to hang as a suncatcher in your window. All skill levels are welcome and no experience is required.