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Family Book Club

All Day 1/21 - 2/28
Children
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
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.

Money Matters: What Comes Next?

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Lifelong Learning
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ready to start off the new year being more savvy with your money? Join us for the last of three programs about taking control of your finances!

Crafternoon: Silhouettes

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 silhouette artwork inspired by the style of renowned artist Kara Walker in honor of Black History Month.

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Games & Activities
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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.

Zumba

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Health & Exercise
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.

Jump & Jive

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies and Toddlers, Children
Storytimes
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.

Video Recording Basics

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Dungeons and Dragons

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Teens
Games & Activities
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Teen Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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.

Pokémon Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Games & Activities
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.

Pokémon Trading Card Event for Teens

10:30am - 11:30am
Teens
Games & Activities
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.

CS Small-Group: Long-Arm Quilting Machine

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Registration 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.

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software. 

AARP Tax-Aide

9:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2
Event Details:

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

Mother Goose Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies and Toddlers
Storytimes
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.

Silver Sneakers

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Adults
Health & Exercise
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4

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.

CS Small Group: Jewelry Studio

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

Mother Goose Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies and Toddlers
Storytimes
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.

Refit

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Health & Exercise
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
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.

AARP Tax-Aide

9:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2
Event Details:

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Storytimes
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
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.

Tai Chi

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Health & Exercise
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Exercise
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Health is an effective, gentle exercise for health and harmony of mind and body. It is easy to learn and encourages relaxation. Please wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes.

CS Small-Group: UV Printer & CorelDRAW

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of CorelDRAW software and printing on the UV Printer. Bring a USB drive to save your design.  

Rated E for Elementary: Hexbug Maze Masters

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Games & Activities, Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Calling all elementary schoolers! Join us each month for Rated E for Elementary, where a new, exciting activity awaits you and your family. This program is geared toward elementary students in 1st through 5th grade.

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn the basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software.