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Prompt to Page Podcast

9:30am - 10:00am
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—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.

CS Small Group: Jewelry Studio

10:00am - 1:00pm
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

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. 

Registration is required.

Refit

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Jewelry Studio Skills Focus: Soldering

10:00am - 11:30am
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:

In the Jewelry Studio Skills Focus series, participants will have the opportunity to practice previously learned skills. In this class, we will focus on the technique of soldering by practicing various types of joints.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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: 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.

Make-and-Take: Foraging

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Science & Nature
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join our presenter from Bluegrass Ladies Sporting and learn how to make useful items using foraged materials. In this program we will be making cleaner, tea, and salt. No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. 

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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: 4
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.

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 8:15pm
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: 7

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
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.

CS Small-Group: Jewelry Studio

10:00am - 1:00pm
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

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. 

Registration is required.

Silver Sneakers

2:15pm - 3:00pm
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: 21

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: UV Printer & CorelDRAW

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.  

Refit

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Zumba

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

Books & Bites Podcast

9:30am - 10:00am
Books & Authors
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.

Walk Around Kentucky

All Day 6/2 - 7/31
Health & Exercise, Ongoing, Science & Nature
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Customer Service Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Exercise, Ongoing, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Meet new people and get some exercise this summer with our Walk Around Kentucky program! Join us for group walks around Jessamine County, whether you walk with friends and family or walk on your own.

Kentucky Career Center

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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: 3
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: CNC Routers

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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: 3
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of Easel software and carving on the CNC machines: X-Carve & Carvey.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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: 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

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

Walk Around Kentucky: UK Arboretum

9:00am - 11:00am
Health & Exercise, Science & Nature
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Exercise, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join us for a walk at the UK Arboretum to meet new people, explore a beautiful location, and log miles for Walk Around Kentucky! We will meet at the Arboretum so you must have your own transportation to the site.

Photography Basics

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 18
Event Details:

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