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Drop Your Drawers

All Day 11/1–12/30
All Ages
Ongoing
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Customer Service Desk
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ongoing
Event Details:

From November 1 through December 30, donate packages of new, unopened underwear for boys and girls (sizes 4-16) to help replenish Jessamine County Schools emergency supplies.

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.

Sewing : Skills-Focused-Double Oven Mitts

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to sew double potholders.

JCPL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm–6:00pm
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The JCPL Board of Trustees Meeting will take place in the Boardroom at the Jessamine County Public Library.

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
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. 

Community Holiday Dinner

4:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Special Events
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy a little gift from JCPL and JCHC (Jessamine County Homeless Coalition). Stop in and pick up a holiday meal to go and a take-and-make ornament craft bag. If you have some time, stay a while!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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. 

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.  

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.

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.