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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wire and Bead Earrings for Teens

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Arts & Crafts
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: 15
Event Details:

Come learn how to make a pair of beautiful earrings with sterling silver wire and natural stone or glass beads. All supplies are provided. 

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoon: Planters

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 selecting a plant and decorating a clay pot. All skill levels are welcome and no experience is required. 

No registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wire and Bead Earrings for Teens (Session 2)

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come learn how to make a pair of beautiful earrings using sterling silver wire and natural stone or glass beads! All supplies are provided.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zumba

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Live Butterfly Encounter

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Science & Nature
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Walk among live butterflies and feed them by hand while learning about these fascinating creatures. Join us for our interactive butterfly encounter and experience the beauty of native Kentucky butterflies up close and personal.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

11:00am - 12:30pm
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

CS Small-Group: CNC Routers

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 Easel software and carving on the CNC machines: X-Carve & Carvey.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Prompt to Page Podcast

9:30am - 10:00am
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 PodcastsSpotify, and other podcast players.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Storytimes
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a summer full of adventure with lots of stories and songs! We will read, sing, and dance during this high-energy storytime. This program is geared toward kids ages 0-5 years of age, although older siblings are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Choose Your Own Adventure

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Event Details:

Adventure awaits if you choose to accept the challenge!  Experience the thrill of four different adventure opportunities in this once in a lifetime interactive event.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Learning Family Program: Ventriloquist, Gene Cordova

10:30am - 11:30am
Performances, Special Events
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performances, Special Events
Event Details:

Our Summer Learning Family Performances are family-friendly programs specifically selected with elementary-aged students in mind. All ages are welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Learning Family Program: Ventriloquist, Gene Cordova

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Performances, Special Events
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performances, Special Events
Event Details:

Our Summer Learning Family Performances are family-friendly programs specifically selected with elementary-aged students in mind. All ages are welcome. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Waterfall Painting for Teens

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon and learn to paint in a no-pressure environment at our paint-along event! We will paint fantasy or realistic waterfalls. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Palette Art Painting Night for Teens

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Teen Paint Night! Hang out with fellow teen painters and follow along in a guided to learn the art of palette painting.  We will be painting unique street scenes. 

Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Silver Sneakers

10:00am - 10:45am
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Lunch Site

12:15pm - 1:30pm
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays in June and July as JCPL hosts the Smiles for Miles bus from the Jessamine County Schools Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided for free for all children under the age of 18.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zumba

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spinning Yarn (Session #1)

10:00am - 12:30pm
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: 10
Event Details:

The most ancient method of creating cloth was with a spindle. In this class, we will learn how to use a specific type of spindle, the drop spindle, to create yarn.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spinning Yarn (Session #2)

1:30pm - 4:00pm
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: 10
Event Details:

The most ancient method of creating cloth was with a spindle. In this class, we will learn how to use a specific type of spindle, the drop spindle, to create yarn.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Get Fresh! Community Drive

All Day 7/1 - 8/31
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Get fresh, Jessamine County! Throughout the month of July and August, JCPL will partner with the Jessamine County Food Pantry. Together we are collecting hygiene items, such as shampoo, body wash, bar soap, hand soap, diapers, and toilet paper.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

11:00am - 12:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Kentucky Career Center

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.