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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.

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.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

1:15pm - 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: 1
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.

Voting Precinct

6:00am - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6
Event Details:

JCPL is open as a voting site for Jessamine County. The polls are open from 6 am to 6 pm. The library's services are available between 9:30 am to 8:30 pm.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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: CNC Routers

2:15pm - 3:15pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Book Talk: The Electoral College

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Books & Authors
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how the electoral college works or why we have it? Join local author Carolyn Dupont for a discussion on her latest book Distorting Democracy: The Forgotten History of the Electoral College and Why It Matters Today.

CS Small-Group: CNC Routers

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

LEGO Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Games & Activities, Lifelong Learning
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Take on a building challenge or build from your imagination; the choice is yours! This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grade and their parents/caregivers. All supplies are provided; LEGO bricks are for use during the program only.

Registration is required.

Intro to Vinyl Printing/Cutting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
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: 11

Learn the basic functions of creating contour cut lines and exporting PDFs to print on the vinyl printer/cutter.  The Roland Vinyl Printer/Cutter can print vinyl stickers, heat press transfer, photo paper, and banners.

Registration is required. 

Crafternoon: Mini Basket Weaving

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 learning about some Native American weaving traditions and weaving a mini yarn basket in honor of their artistry.

The March Continues: Camp Nelson's Civil War Veterans

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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:

Steve T. Phan, Chief of Interpretation at Camp Nelson National Monument, will deliver a presentation to commemorate Veterans Day. He'll trace the post-war journeys of soldiers and their families who experienced Camp Nelson during the Civil War.

inbe-TWEEN: Painting Nutcrackers

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Calling all 5th through 7th graders! in-beTWEEN is a program where you get to hang out with friends, make cool projects, and enjoy time set aside just for you. 

Pound

7:00pm - 7:45pm
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:

POUND is a cardio jam-session designed to release the rockstar within us all while promoting total-body fitness.

Books & Bites Podcast

9:30am - 10:00am
Teens, Adults
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.

Quilting/Sewing Pillows/Purses

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
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:

Quilt a pillow or purse using the Q'nique 21 long-arm machine and Janome sewing machines. Participants must have some experience and familiarity with sewing machines. 

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.

CS Small-Group: CNC Routers

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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: 1

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.

Banner Basics

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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: 14
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of creating banner and posters for our Roland Vinyl Printer/Cutter. 

Registration is required. 

Chess for Teens

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Teens
Games & Activities
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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

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.