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CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Adults
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: 2
Event Details:

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

Family Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Children

This storytime is for families with children 0–5 years old.

Spend quality time together as you enjoy stories, lap songs, fingerplays, singing, and dancing. Each session includes 25–30 minutes of group interaction, plus time for you and your child to play, talk, and read together. We encourage participation in our group setting as we explore language and movement!

No registration is required. 

 

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

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. After that, you and your child will interact with a story one-on-one. Finally, enjoy an additional 10–15 minutes of an age-appropriate art project, physical activity, or dramatic play.

No registration is required.

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
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 basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software. 

Cozy Yarn

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: By the Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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. 

Books & Bites Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Books & Authors
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Davis Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors

Connect with other book lovers in our no-pressure, read-what-you-want book club! Chat about what you're reading and get book recommendations from JCPL librarians. 

Can't make it? Listen to our Books & Bites Podcast at https://www.jesspublib.org/books-bites. Also available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and other podcast players.

No registration is required.

CS Small-Group: Long-Arm Quilting Machine

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

Learn the basics of machine quilting using a Q'nique 21 long-arm machine and Quilter's Creative Touch 5 Beginnings software. Participants must have some experience and familiarity with sewing machines.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Needle Felted Porgs for Teens

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Ever wanted to make your own stuffed toys? Come learn the art of felting! You'll learn how to use felting supplies to create a porg! Supplies will be provided.

No registration is required. 

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Jump & Jive

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies and Toddlers, Children
Storytimes
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5/6
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Join us as we sing and dance to your favorite storytime songs and rhymes! This high-energy program is geared toward kids 0–5 years of age. You and your child can have fun together as you enjoy age-appropriate songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. This is a great time for your whole family to learn your child's favorite storytime rhymes and songs. 

No registration is required.

Intro to the Recording Studio

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Open
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.  

Smash Brothers Tournament - Advanced

10:00am - 2:15pm
Teens, Adults
Games & Activities, Special Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for JCPL’s first ever Smash Brothers Tournament! Compete at Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced levels.

Smash Brothers Tournament - Beginner

10:00am - 2:15pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Games & Activities, Special Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for JCPL’s first ever Smash Brothers Tournament! Compete at Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced levels.

Smash Brothers Tournament - Intermediate

10:00am - 2:15pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Games & Activities, Special Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for JCPL’s first ever Smash Brothers Tournament! Compete at Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced levels.

Comic Surge

10:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Books & Authors, Special Events
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5/6
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors, Special Events
Event Details:

Are you a die-hard comic book fan or a superhero enthusiast? Just looking for a fantastic day out with the family? Our 8th annual Comic Surge has something for everyone!

Childrens Lego Building Challenge for Grades K-5th

10:15am - 11:15am
Children
Games & Activities
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Do you love to build with LEGO? Show off your building skills by joining our Comic Surge Lego Competition. All supplies are provided. LEGO bricks are for use during the program only and are not available to take home.

Teen Lego Building Challenge for Grades 6th - 12th

11:45am - 12:45pm
Teens
Games & Activities
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you love to build with LEGO? Show off your building skills by joining our Comic Surge Lego Competition. All supplies are provided. LEGO bricks are for use during the program only and are not available to take home.

CS Small-Group: CNC Routers

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

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

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

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.

No registration is required.

Silver Sneakers

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Adults
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: 25

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.

Film Screening: We Will Speak

2:30pm - 4:15pm
Adults
Lifelong Learning
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, join us for a viewing of the film We Will Speak!

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

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.

No registration is required.

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.