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CorelDRAW Basics

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of CorelDRAW software.

Registration is required.

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Closed for Christmas Eve

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

The library will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve. 

Closed for Christmas Day

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

The library will be closed in observance of Christmas Day. 

Closed for New Year's Eve

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

The library will be closed in observance of New Year's Eve. 

Closed for New Year's Day

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

We will be closed in observance of New Year's Day. 

Winter Books & Bites Bingo

01/01/2026 @ 9:30am–03/31/2026 @ 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Books & Authors, Ongoing
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Ongoing
Event Details:

Up your reading game this winter with the Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge! 

Set reading goals for yourself, discover new authors and genres, and have fun while doing it.

Chess for Teens

5:30pm–6:45pm
Teens
Games & Activities
Upcoming
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!

Loom Knitting Scarves for Teens

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about loom knitting but not sure where to start? Join us for a warm and creative crafting session! Learn the art of loom knitting and make your own scarf—perfect for staying snug this season.

Intro to the Recording Studio

6:15pm–7:15pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Recording Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

CS Small-Group: Carvey CNC Router

2:15pm–3:15pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of Easel software and carving on the CNC machine:  Carvey.

CS Small-Group: Carvey CNC Routers

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

Learn the basic functions of Carbide Create software and carving on the CNC machine: Carvey.

SLAM Writing Event for Teens

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Davis Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Registration is required. 

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Games & Activities
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Teen Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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. (For Grades 9th-12th.) 

Intro to the Recording Studio

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Recording Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

CS Small-Group: Shapeoko CNC Router

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of Carbide Create software and carving on the CNC machine: Shapeoko.

Laser Cutter: Skills Focus

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to engrave on gold and silver coins.

Gaming Tournament for Teens

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Games & Activities
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. 

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

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

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

De-Stress Night & Hot Cocoa Bar for Teens

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Come de-stress after a long school day. Relax, listen to music, and make an easy craft. Enjoy cookies and a "hot cocoa bar" while you decorate your own mug. 

No registration is required.  

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
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: 3D Printers

6:15pm–7:15pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Intro to Vinyl Printing/Cutting

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required

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. 

SLAM Writing Event for Teens

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Davis Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Registration is required.