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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

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

Books & Bites Podcast

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CS Small-Group: Long-Arm Quilting Machine

11:15am - 2:30pm
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Closed
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:

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.

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 "Teens" group.

Gaming Tournament for Teens

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Teen Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Love to game? Join our gaming club! Hang out and test your skills with fellow gamers.

No registration is required. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Learning Family Program: Juggler, the Space Painter

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: Juggler, the Space Painter

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. 

JCPL Board of Trustees Meeting

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The JCPL Board of Trustees Meeting will take place in the Boardroom at the Jessamine County Public Library.

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

Books & Bites Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

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

Let's Go Geocaching!

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Lifelong Learning, Science & Nature
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Learn the basics of geocaching and try out your new skills! This workshop will start off in the library meeting room and then we will venture outside to go geocaching right here in Jessamine County.

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

Intro to the Recording Studio

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computers & Creative Space
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.  

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

Intro to Vinyl Printing/Cutting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computers & Creative Space
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoon: Dried Flower Suncatchers

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 making suncatchers with dried wildflowers. All skill levels are welcome and no experience is required. 

No registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ever wanted to make your own stuffed toys? Come learn the art of felting! Teens will learn how to use felting supplies to create turtles! Supplies will be 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

12:30pm - 2:00pm
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 "All Ages" group.

Not a Beach Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Performances, Special Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances, Special Events
Event Details:

Jessamine Live concert series presents a performance by Conch Republic, a high-energy, beach-themed band of crazy characters performing your favorite songs from artists like the Beach Boys, Jim

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

Summer Learning Book Store

1:00pm - 8:30pm
Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of Summer Learning by collecting your reward! Children and teens who participate in at least four of the seven weeks of Summer Learning are eligible to receive a free gift book of their choice.

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

Summer Learning Book Store

9:30am - 8:30pm
Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of Summer Learning by collecting your reward! Children and teens who participate in at least four of the seven weeks of Summer Learning are eligible to receive a free gift book of their choice.