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Springtime Scenes in Ink & Watercolor for Teens

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us as we use watercolor paint and ink to create a cheerful spring scene featuring a delicate butterfly. This relaxing, hands‑on art program is perfect for all skill levels and a great way to welcome the new season.

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

Recording Studio Basics

Tuesday, April 14, 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
This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime: Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cozy Yarn

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
By the Fireplace at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come knit or crochet with us! Bring your own project and come relax by the library fireplace with friends. If you are a beginner and would like to learn to knit, please register and supplies and instruction will be provided for you. 

Open
Registration Required

JCPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 3/4 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting

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

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

3D Printer Basics

Wednesday, April 15, 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. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Art for Kids

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Paint, draw, sculpt, and more! Art for Kids gives children in kindergarten through 5th grade the opportunity to develop their artistic skills while learning about different techniques, mediums, and artists. All supplies are provided.

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

CorelDRAW Basics

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoon: Watercolor Bookmarks

Thursday, April 16, 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 watercolor bookmarks. All skill levels are welcome and no experience is required. 

No registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

SLAM Writing Event for Teens

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Davis Conference Room at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens

Do you love writing, creating characters, and drafting scripts?  This group will help you explore those interests with your fellow writers! 

Registration is required. 

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room 3/4 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Dungeons & Dragons:

Join us for an opportunity to learn about and play Dungeons & Dragons, the classic fantasy tabletop role-playing game! No prior experience is required. Registration is rec...

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga

Thursday, April 16, 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.

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

Jump & Jive

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 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.

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

Filmora Basics

Friday, April 17, 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. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Friday, April 17, 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.) 

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

Read & Play Saturday

Saturday, April 18, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spinning Yarn

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

The most ancient method of creating cloth was with a spindle. In this class, we will learn how to use a specific type of spindle, the drop spindle, to create yarn.

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

Adobe Premiere Elements

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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 Adobe Premiere Elements software. Bring a USB drive to save your project. 

Registration is required.

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

Shapeoko CNC Router Basics

Sunday, April 19, 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
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Mother Goose Storytime

Monday, April 20, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Prompt to Page Podcast

Monday, April 20, 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 ...

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Silver Sneakers

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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...

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

Shapeoko: Skills Focus

Monday, April 20, 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 cut bottle opener magnets on the Shapeoko CNC Machine.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess for Teens

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room 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