Upcoming Events

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Library Branch

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gingerbread House Wars for Teens

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Lifelong Learning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you've got what it takes to create the ultimate gingerbread house?

We’ve got the houses. We’ve got the candy. We’ve got the frosting.
All you need to bring is your imaginative ideas and a hunger for sweet victory!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Budget-Friendly Cooking

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Lifelong Learning
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

With high food prices and other challenges to putting food on the table, join extension agent Sara Haag for a program all about smart grocery shopping and budget-friendly techniques to cook at home!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Make it! DIY Holiday Gifts for Teens

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Swing by the library and make a few awesome gifts for your friends or family! We’ll have all the supplies you need—just bring your creativity and holiday spirit.

Branches:
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve. 

Branches:
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Christmas Day. 

Branches:
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of New Year's Eve. 

Branches:
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore
Description:

We will be closed in observance of New Year's Day. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Kentucky Kynect

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Lifelong Learning
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Davis Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Need help enrolling in one of the programs available to individuals and businesses here in Kentucky? Come meet with a Kynector that can help with registration and questions related to Medicaid/KCHIP, KI-HIPP, and health insurance. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Loom Knitting Scarves for Teens

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about loom knitting but not sure where to start? Join us for a warm and creative crafting session! Learn the art of loom knitting and make your own scarf—perfect for staying snug this season.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Games & Activities, Lifelong Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

SLAM Writing Event for Teens

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Davis Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

SLAM Writing Event for Teens

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Davis Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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. 

Branches:
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore
Description:

JCPL will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Book Club: Life According to Og the Frog

All Day 1/20–3/13
Children
Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning, Ongoing
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Authors, Lifelong Learning, Ongoing
Event Details:

Share the love of reading with the whole family! Families of all ages are invited to join the JCPL Family Book Club and read aloud together in the comfort of their own homes.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Winter Snow Scene: A Palette Paint-Along for Teens

6:00pm–7:15pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy paint-along palette painting party and learn the art of palette painting. We'll be creating a beautiful winter scene.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Polar Bear on Ice: Watercolor & Pen Art for Teens

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and get creative at our evening art session! Teens will explore watercolor painting and pen detailing to design a serene winter scene—a bear resting on a snowy bank surrounded by trees. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!

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

Self-Defense Workshop

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Lifelong Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local martial arts expert, Brian Chewning, for a self-defense workshop including situational awareness, de-escalation strategies, and striking techniques.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

Branches:
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore
Description:

JCPL will be closed in observance of President's Day. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

Branches:
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore
Description:

JCPL will be closed for staff training. 

Closed for Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore
Description:

JCPL will be closed in observance of Easter. 

Branches:
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore
Description:

JCPl will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.