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Vintage Video Games

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the chance to relive some of the amazing video games from the past during this time to play vintage video games! Grab a friend or come meet some new ones as we fire up an Atari simulator, Dreamcast, GameCube, N64, and more. 

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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
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Join us for the chance to relive some of the amazing video games from the past during this time to play vintage video games! Grab a friend or come meet some new ones as we fire up an Atari simulator, Dreamcast, GameCube, N64, and more. 

Black and White Modern chess set

Chess for Teens

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 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!

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

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!

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Social Seniors: Games & Puzzles

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Come for Silver Sneakers if you're able and then stay to gather with other seniors in our JCPL community! We will have delicious snacks and a variety of games and puzzles available for a relaxing and fun afternoon.

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

Come for Silver Sneakers if you're able and then stay to gather with other seniors in our JCPL community! We will have delicious snacks and a variety of games and puzzles available for a relaxing and fun afternoon.

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Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 15, 2025 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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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

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 recommended.

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Gaming Tournament for Teens

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
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. 

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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. 

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. 

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

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. 

Black and White Modern chess set

Chess for Teens

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 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!

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

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!

Pop-Up at the Park

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us on Thursdays in June and July from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. as JCPL brings the JEM (Jessamine Events Mobile) to Clint Hayden Park! Spend the mornings enjoying fun outdoor activities for children and teens provided by the library.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays in June and July from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. as JCPL brings the JEM (Jessamine Events Mobile) to Clint Hayden Park! Spend the mornings enjoying fun outdoor activities for children and teens provided by the library.

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Team Puzzle Contest

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Grab some friends and come test your puzzle prowess! Complete a 350-piece jigsaw puzzle with a team of 2-4 people. Fastest team to complete the puzzle will win an Amazon gift card!

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab some friends and come test your puzzle prowess! Complete a 350-piece jigsaw puzzle with a team of 2-4 people. Fastest team to complete the puzzle will win an Amazon gift card!

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Gaming Tournament for Teens

Monday, June 16, 2025 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. 

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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. 

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore

The library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. 

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

The library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. 

Pop-Up at the Park

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us on Thursdays in June and July from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. as JCPL brings the JEM (Jessamine Events Mobile) to Clint Hayden Park! Spend the mornings enjoying fun outdoor activities for children and teens provided by the library.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays in June and July from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. as JCPL brings the JEM (Jessamine Events Mobile) to Clint Hayden Park! Spend the mornings enjoying fun outdoor activities for children and teens provided by the library.

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore

The library will be closed in observance of Independence Day. 

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

The library will be closed in observance of Independence Day. 

Dragons and Dice

Dungeons and Dragons: An Afternoon Quest

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Games & Activities, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all adventurers! Gear up for an extraordinary afternoon filled with epic quests, thrilling battles, and captivating storytelling in a world of magic and wonder.

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

Calling all adventurers! Gear up for an extraordinary afternoon filled with epic quests, thrilling battles, and captivating storytelling in a world of magic and wonder.

Pop-Up at the Park

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us on Thursdays in June and July from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. as JCPL brings the JEM (Jessamine Events Mobile) to Clint Hayden Park! Spend the mornings enjoying fun outdoor activities for children and teens provided by the library.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays in June and July from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. as JCPL brings the JEM (Jessamine Events Mobile) to Clint Hayden Park! Spend the mornings enjoying fun outdoor activities for children and teens provided by the library.

Hand holding glow sticks with glow bracelets on their wrist

Let's Glow Together Kid's Dance Party

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Health & Exercise
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a high-energy, glow-themed dance party! Bust a move with Just Dance videos, light up the night with complimentary glow gear, enjoy a snack when you need a break, and strike a pose at our fun photo op. 

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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Health & Exercise
Event Details:

Join us for a high-energy, glow-themed dance party! Bust a move with Just Dance videos, light up the night with complimentary glow gear, enjoy a snack when you need a break, and strike a pose at our fun photo op. 

A deck of Pokémon cards next to several cards laying face-up

Pokémon Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6 at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children

Calling all trainers! Bring your Pokémon cards and join other enthusiasts to play, trade, and build your deck. This club is a great way to get together in a casual setting, make new friends, and trade cards.

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

Calling all trainers! Bring your Pokémon cards and join other enthusiasts to play, trade, and build your deck. This club is a great way to get together in a casual setting, make new friends, and trade cards.

An array of Pokémon trading cards

Pokémon Trading Card Event for Teens

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Teen Library at Jessamine County Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a meetup of Pokémon fans and trading card lovers. Show off your collection, go head-to-head with other players, or trade cards. Whether you’re a Pokémon master or just getting started, there will be something for everyone.

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

Join us for a meetup of Pokémon fans and trading card lovers. Show off your collection, go head-to-head with other players, or trade cards. Whether you’re a Pokémon master or just getting started, there will be something for everyone.

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Gaming Tournament for Teens

Monday, July 14, 2025 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. 

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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. 

Pop-Up at the Park

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us on Thursdays in June and July from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. as JCPL brings the JEM (Jessamine Events Mobile) to Clint Hayden Park! Spend the mornings enjoying fun outdoor activities for children and teens provided by the library.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays in June and July from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. as JCPL brings the JEM (Jessamine Events Mobile) to Clint Hayden Park! Spend the mornings enjoying fun outdoor activities for children and teens provided by the library.