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Watercolor Holiday Cards

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
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: 4
Event Details:

Come get in the holiday spirit and learn some watercolor techniques for making beautiful holiday cards! All supplies will be provided and no experience is necessary. 

Registration is required.

Gingerbread House Wars for Teens

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Lifelong Learning
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Create your very own gingerbread house masterpiece! We'll provide the houses and decorating materials, you bring your imaginative ideas. Everyone gets to eat their creation, but who will be the gingerbread champion decorator?

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

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: 3
Event Details:

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

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.

CS Small-Group: Long-Arm Quilting Machine

11:00am - 2:30pm
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: 3
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

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 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.

Intro to the Recording Studio

11:00am - 12:30pm
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.  

Adobe Premiere Elements

2:30pm - 3:30pm
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: 6
Event Details:

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

Registration is required.

American Songs & Carols

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

Join Audrey Johnson from Of Thee I Sing to discover how America has been shaping the world culture of Christmas since the 1800s - with plenty of chances to join in the singing!

CS Small-Group: CNC Routers

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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: 3
Event Details:

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

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: 14

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.

Jewelry Studio: Special Projects

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 2
Event Details:

To join us for this special project session, you must have already taken the "CS Small Group: Jewelry Studio" class. Bring your ideas and plans for handmade holiday gifts and an instructor will help you make them.

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.

Holiday Ornaments

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Ready to get in the holiday spirit? Come make several different kinds of ornaments, including paint pouring cutouts, pinecone owls, sequin orbs, and more!

Intro to the Recording Studio

6:15pm - 7:15pm
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.  

SLAM Writing Club for Teens

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Teens
Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Davis Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you love writing, creating characters, and drafting scripts?  This group will help you explore those interests with your fellow writers! 

Registration is required. 

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

11:00am - 12:30pm
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: 4
Event Details:

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

Cozy Yarn

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: By the Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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: 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: 5
Event Details:

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

CommuniTREE Ornaments for Kids

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for winter break with an early holiday celebration at the library! Warm up with a cup of cocoa from our hot cocoa bar as we create unique holiday ornaments using mixed materials. Make, take, and donate!

Crafternoon: Winter Scenes

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 making miniature winter scenes that can be turned into ornaments. This is an opportunity to make an ornament to donate to our communiTREE here at JCPL too!

De-Stress Night & Hot Cocoa Bar for Teens

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Come de-stress after a long school day. Relax, listen to music, or make an easy craft. Enjoy cookies and a "hot cocoa bar" while you decorate your own mug. 

No registration is required.