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Prompt to Page Podcast

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults
Books & Authors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors

A JCPL librarian interviews published writers about their favorite writing prompts. These exercises 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 motivation 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.

Silver Sneakers

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

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: Shapeoko CNC Router

5:00pm–6:30pm
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 machines: Shapeoko.

3D Printers: Skills-Focused, Multi-Color Printing

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Waitlist
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 print using multiple color filaments.

CS Small-Group: UV Printer & CorelDRAW

3:00pm–4:30pm
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 basic functions of CorelDRAW software and printing on the UV Printer. Bring a USB drive to save your design.  

Intro to Crochet (Session #1)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this introduction to crochet, you will learn about the essential tools needed to start any project. You will also learn foundational stitches, including chains, slip stitches, and single stitches.

Intro to Crochet (Session #2)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this introduction to crochet, you will learn about the essential tools needed to start any project. You will also learn foundational stitches, including chains, slip stitches, and single stitches.

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.

Long-Arm: Skills Focused-Pantograph

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of pantograph sewing/quilting. Participants must have some experience and familiarity with sewing machines. The CS Small-Group: Long-Arm Quilting Machine class is the prerequisite for the class. 

Long-Arm: Skills Focused-Tablet

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

Continue learning sewing/quilting using the tablet. Participants must have some experience and familiarity with sewing machines. The CS Small-Group Long-Arm Quilting Machine class is the prerequisite for the class. 

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Waitlist
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. 

Silver Sneakers

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

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: Laser Cutters

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 engraving metal on the fiber laser cutter and engraving/cutting wood and other materials on the C02 laser cutter.

CS Small-Group: Long-Arm Quilting Machine

4:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Intermediate Crochet (Session #1)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a simple granny square, perfect for creating projects like blankets, bags, wraps, and more!

Intermediate Crochet (Session #2)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a simple granny square, perfect for creating projects like blankets, bags, wraps, and more!

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.

Kentucky Career Center

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Lifelong Learning
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Davis Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

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

No registration is required.

Kentucky Kynect

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Lifelong Learning
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Davis Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

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. 

CS Small-Group: Carvey CNC Router

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 Easel software and carving on the CNC machine: Carvey.

Books & Bites Podcast

9:30am–10:00am
Adults
Books & Authors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: 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.

Banner Basics

1:00pm–1:30pm
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 basic functions of creating banner and posters for our Roland Vinyl Printer/Cutter. 

Registration is required. 

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

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

Cozy Yarn

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: By the Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come knit or crochet with us! Bring your own project and come relax by the library fireplace with friends. If you are a beginner and would like to learn to knit, please register and supplies and instruction will be provided for you.