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Kids Paint Derby Horses

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children

Are you looking forward to the most exciting two minutes in sports? Get excited for the 2026 Kentucky Derby and join us to paint your very own derby horse! Each child will receive a Breyer Stablemate horse figurine to paint.

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

Recording Studio Basics

Saturday, May 2, 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.  

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Derby Day Celebration

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
All Ages

Get ready to don your fancy hat and join us for an unforgettable derby day celebration.

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

Laser Cutter Basics

Saturday, May 2, 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Shapeoko CNC Router Basics

Sunday, May 3, 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 "Adults" group

Kentucky Career Center

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Davis Conference Room at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Meet one-on-one with a representative from the Kentucky Career Center for career counseling and job search assistance. 

No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Silver Sneakers

Monday, May 4, 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...

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

Chess Night

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Love to play chess? Drop in and play a game (or a few) with other chess players. Chess boards will be available but please bring your own if you have one. 

No registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Refit

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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...

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

3D Printer: Skills Focus

Tuesday, May 5, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Kentucky Kynect

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Davis Conference Room at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Need help enrolling in one of the programs available to individuals and businesses here in Kentucky? Come meet with a Kynector that can help with registration and questions related to Medicaid/KCHIP, KI-HIPP, and health insurance. 

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

Laser Cutter Basics

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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 engraving metal on the fiber laser cutter and engraving/cutting wood and other materials on the C02 laser cutter.

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

(Not So) Silent Book Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
By the Fireplace at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Connect with fellow book lovers! Join us for some silent reading time and bookish conversation.

The library will provide light refreshments. 

No registration is required.

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

Carvey CNC Router Basics

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Carvey CNC Router Basics

Wednesday, May 6, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Outsmarting Scammers

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Incidents of financial fraud are on the rise and are becoming increasingly harder to detect. While no one is immune, there are steps you can take to outsmart the scammers!

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

Intro to Vinyl Printing/Cutting

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Lab at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Vinyl Printing/Cutting Basics:

Learn the basic functions of creating contour cut lines and exporting PDFs to print on the vinyl printer/cutter.  The Roland Vinyl Printer/Cutter can print vinyl stickers, hea...

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

Zumba

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

Zumba brings people together to sweat it out; it’s perfect for everybody and every body! Effective and fun, come see why Zumba fitness is often called exercise in disguise.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books & Bites Podcast

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Online
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
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...

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

Video Recording Basics

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Recording Studio at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn basic video filming techniques including how to use a tripod, lights, and green & blue screens. Bring an SD card to save your project.

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

Bluegrass Live Model Horse Show

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Come see this year's entries to the Bluegrass Live Model Horse Show. Spectating is come-and-go throughout the event (no registration required).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Long-Arm Quilting Machine Basics

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Creative Space at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of machine quilting using a Q'nique 21 long-arm machine and Quilter's Creative Touch 6 Pro software. Participants must have some experience and familiarity with sewing machines.

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

Shapeoko CNC Router Basics

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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.

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

Gaming Tournament for Teens

Monday, May 11, 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.