Name: Poetry and Slam Writing for Teens
Start: 2024-07-11T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-07-11T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Jessamine County Public Library

Poetry and Slam Writing for Teens

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room 3/4 at Jessamine County Public Library

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

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

Required

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 3/4

Age Group: Teens

Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

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

Books & Bites Podcast

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Online

Program Type:

Books & Authors

Age Group:

Teens, 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...

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Books & Authors

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 Books & Bites podcast page and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast players.

CS Small-Group: Long-Arm Quilting Machine

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:15am - 2:30pm

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 ...

Closed

Required

Closed

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Creative Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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.

Prompt to Page Podcast

Monday, July 15, 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 Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast players.

image of an open book with a rainbow, hot air balloons, and music notes coming out of it.

Summer Storytime

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies and Toddlers, Children

Event Details:

Join us for a summer full of adventure with lots of stories and songs! We will read, sing, and dance during this high-energy storytime. This program is geared toward kids ages 0-5 ...

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6

Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Join us for a summer full of adventure with lots of stories and songs! We will read, sing, and dance during this high-energy storytime. This program is geared toward kids ages 0-5 years of age, although older siblings are welcome.

Gaming Tournament for Teens

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

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.

Summer Learning Family Program: Juggler, the Space Painter

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library

Program Type:

Performances, Special Events

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Our Summer Learning Family Performances are family-friendly programs specifically selected with elementary-aged students in mind. All ages are welcome. Join Tom Sparough, the ...

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Performances, Special Events

Event Details:

Our Summer Learning Family Performances are family-friendly programs specifically selected with elementary-aged students in mind. All ages are welcome.

Summer Learning Family Program: Juggler, the Space Painter

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library

Program Type:

Performances, Special Events

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Our Summer Learning Family Performances are family-friendly programs specifically selected with elementary-aged students in mind. All ages are welcome. Join Tom Sparough, the ...

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Performances, Special Events

Event Details:

Our Summer Learning Family Performances are family-friendly programs specifically selected with elementary-aged students in mind. All ages are welcome.

JCPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, July 17, 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.

Books & Bites Book Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Davis Conference Room at Jessamine County Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Authors

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Books and Bites Book Club:

Connect with other book lovers in our no-pressure, read-what-you-want book club! Chat about what you're reading and get book recommendations from JCPL librarians. Can't make i...

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Davis Conference Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Books & Authors

Connect with other book lovers in our no-pressure, read-what-you-want book club! Chat about what you're reading and get book recommendations from JCPL librarians.

Can't make it? Listen to our Books & Bites Podcast at https://www.jesspublib.org/books-bites. Also available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and other podcast players.

No registration is required.

Let's Go Geocaching!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Science & Nature

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Learn the basics of geocaching and try out your new skills! This workshop will start off in the library meeting room and then we will venture outside to go geocaching right here in...

Required

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Science & Nature

Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Event Details:

Learn the basics of geocaching and try out your new skills! This workshop will start off in the library meeting room and then we will venture outside to go geocaching right here in Jessamine County.

A person sits at a computer using editing software

Intro to the Recording Studio

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Recording Studio at Jessamine County Public Library

Program Type:

Computers & Creative Space

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Learn about the equipment and software available in JCPL's Recording Studio and the policies and procedures required to use the space. This Intro to the Recording Studio clas...

Required

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Recording Studio

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Computers & Creative Space

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

Learn about the equipment and software available in JCPL's Recording Studio and the policies and procedures required to use the space.

Silver Sneakers

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am

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...

Required

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Exercise

Required

Seats Remaining: 30

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.

Summer Lunch Site

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:30pm

Library Parking Lot at Jessamine County Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays in June and July as JCPL hosts the Smiles for Miles bus from the Jessamine County Schools Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided for free for all ...

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Library Parking Lot

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays in June and July as JCPL hosts the Smiles for Miles bus from the Jessamine County Schools Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided for free for all children under the age of 18.

vinyl cutter photo, stickers, heat transfer

Intro to Vinyl Printing/Cutting

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Computer Lab at Jessamine County Public Library

Program Type:

Computers & Creative Space

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Intro to Vinyl Printing/Cutting:

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...

Required

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Computer Lab

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Computers & Creative Space

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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, heat press transfer, photo paper, and banners.

Registration is required.

Crafternoon: Dried Flower Suncatchers

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room 3/4 at Jessamine County Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing afternoon crafting with friends! This month, we will be making suncatchers with dried wildflowers. 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 suncatchers with dried wildflowers. All skill levels are welcome and no experience is required.

No registration is required.

Needle Felted Turtles for Teens

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Ever wanted to make your own stuffed toys? Come learn the art of felting! Teens will learn how to use felting supplies to create turtles! Supplies will be provided.Registration is ...

Required

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6

Age Group: Teens

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Ever wanted to make your own stuffed toys? Come learn the art of felting! Teens will learn how to use felting supplies to create turtles! Supplies will be provided.

Registration is required.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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 ...

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.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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 ...

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.

Zumba

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Exercise

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

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 cl...

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Exercise

Event Details:

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.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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 ...

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.

Not a Beach Party

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Performances, Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Jessamine Live concert series presents a performance by Conch Republic, a high-energy, beach-themed band of crazy characters performing your favorite songs from artists like t...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performances, Special Events

Event Details:

Jessamine Live concert series presents a performance by Conch Republic, a high-energy, beach-themed band of crazy characters performing your favorite songs from artists like the Beach Boys, Jim

Summer Learning Book Store

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room 1/2 at Jessamine County Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

Event Details:

Celebrate the end of Summer Learning by collecting your reward! Children and teens who participate in at least four of the seven weeks of Summer Learning are eligible to receive a ...

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1/2

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning

Event Details:

Celebrate the end of Summer Learning by collecting your reward! Children and teens who participate in at least four of the seven weeks of Summer Learning are eligible to receive a free gift book of their choice.

Summer Learning Book Store

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 8:30pm

Meeting Room 1/2 at Jessamine County Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

Event Details:

Celebrate the end of Summer Learning by collecting your reward! Children and teens who participate in at least four of the seven weeks of Summer Learning are eligible to receive a ...

Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1/2

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning

Event Details:

Celebrate the end of Summer Learning by collecting your reward! Children and teens who participate in at least four of the seven weeks of Summer Learning are eligible to receive a free gift book of their choice.

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