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CS Small-Group: Long-Arm Quilting Machine

11:00am–2:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of machine quilting using a Q'nique 21 long-arm machine and Quilter's Creative Touch 6 Pro software. Participants must have some experience and familiarity with sewing machines.

United Way Tax-Aide

4:00pm–6:30pm
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Davis Conference Room
Event Details:

Get your taxes done for free at the library!

GarageBand and Bandlab

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Upcoming
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 the basic functions of audio recording and editing with GarageBand and Bandlab.  Registration is required. 

Literacy Bell

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Lifelong Learning
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Entering the wonderful world of reading is an accomplishment that deserves celebration!

Silly Safaris: Amphibians & Reptiles

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Lifelong Learning, Performances, Science & Nature
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Performances, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Get up close to your favorite animals with Silly Safaris. Learn all about your favorite animals in this high-energy, interactive, educational, and theatrical live animal performance.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Upcoming
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 engraving metal on the fiber laser cutter and engraving/cutting wood and other materials on the C02 laser cutter.

AARP Tax-Aide

9:30am–1:00pm
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2
Event Details:

Get help doing your taxes with the AARP Tax-Aide program.

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.

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.

Silver Sneakers

2:00pm–2:45pm
Adults
Health & Exercise
Upcoming
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.

Laser Cutter: Skills Focus

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Upcoming
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 how to engrave and cut wooden earrings on the laser cutter.

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!

CS Small Group: Jewelry Studio

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Learn basic jewelry-making techniques, including sawing, filing, soldering, and polishing. In this class, you will complete a simple project. 

The online Intro to the Creative Space Class is the prerequisite for the class.  If you have taken this class already, please join us at one of our Jewelry Skills Focus classes or visit the JCPL Creative Space page to learn about our new monthly FabLab program.

Registration is required.

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.

Families Moving Together Information Session

11:30am–12:30pm
Children
Health & Exercise, Lifelong Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Exercise, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to move and learn with your preschooler? Join us at the library for Families Moving Together!

3D Printers: Skills Focus

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Upcoming
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 how to print using multiple color filaments.

Prom Closet Giveaway Night for Teens

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Join us this evening for a fun and supportive event where you can choose formal attire to wear at your prom. Come browse, try things on, and take home what you need—no pressure and no questions asked.

Intro to the Recording Studio

6:15pm–7:15pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Upcoming
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.  

AARP Tax-Aide

9:30am–2:00pm
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2
Event Details:

Get help doing your taxes with the AARP Tax-Aide program.

Preschool Storytime: Bilingual (English/Spanish)

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Children
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: 3D Printers

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computers & Creative Space
Upcoming
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. 

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.

Long-Arm: Skills Focused-Tablet

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Continue learning sewing/quilting using the tablet. Participants must have some experience and familiarity with sewing machines. The CS Small-Group Long-Arm Quilting Machine class is the prerequisite for the class.