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Filmora Basics

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn basic video editing techniques including how to create backgrounds, titles, and transitions using Filmora software. Bring a USB drive to save your project. 

Registration is required.

Walk Around Kentucky: Camp Nelson

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
Health & Exercise, Science & Nature
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Exercise, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

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—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.

Silver Sneakers

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Adults
Health & Exercise
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: 30

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 - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

CS Small-Group: Jewelry Studio

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5

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.

Intro to the Recording Studio

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Recording Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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: 3D Printers

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
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 basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software. 

Closed for Juneteenth

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

The library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. 

Long-Arm: Skills Focused-Pantograph

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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. 

Dyeing Yarn Demo

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how yarn dyers get those amazing colors on the fiber? Together with the instructor Allyssa Kilanowski, we will select colors and dye two styles of yarn: striped and variegated.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
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: 3D Printers

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
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 basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software. 

Silver Sneakers

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Adults
Health & Exercise
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: 30

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.

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

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
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 how to print using multiple color filaments.

CS Small-Group: UV Printer & CorelDRAW

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

Crafternoon: Imprinting Clay

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 imprinting air dry clay with leaves and stencils to make coasters and pinch pots. All skill levels are welcome and no experience is required. 

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.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
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.

Line Dancing

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Health & Exercise
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Exercise
Event Details:

Join Sheena from Glo-Life for an awesome hour of line dancing! Instruction will be provided and all are welcome to join the fun. Old-school soul meets new-school energy at this exciting event!

CS Small-Group: Shapeoko CNC Router

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
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 Carbide Create software and carving on the CNC machine: Shapeoko.

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. 

Closed for July 4th

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

The library will be closed in observance of the July 4th holiday. 

Walk Around Kentucky: Centennial Park

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
Health & Exercise, Science & Nature
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Exercise, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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