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

JCPL is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

9 am
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Prompt to Page Podcast

9:30am - 10:00am
Adults
Virtual Event
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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.

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

CS Small-Group: Jewelry Studio

10:00am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Friends & Feelings Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Friends & Feelings Storytime is designed for families with children 3–5 years old. This program focuses on themes of friendship and emotions with the goal of helping your child build their social-emotional skills.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

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. After that, you and your child will interact with a story one-on-one. Finally, enjoy an additional 10–15 minutes of an age-appropriate art project, physical activity, or dramatic play.

No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Refit

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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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.

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

Jump & Jive

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies and Toddlers, Children
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5/6
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Join us as we sing and dance to your favorite storytime songs and rhymes! This high-energy program is geared toward kids 0–5 years of age. You and your child can have fun together as you enjoy age-appropriate songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. This is a great time for your whole family to learn your child's favorite storytime rhymes and songs. 

No registration is required.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Vinyl Printing/Cutting

1:45pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Silver Sneakers

2:15pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Exercise
Required
Seats Remaining: 3

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 "Adults" group.

Crafternoon: Remember-lutions

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have trouble making and keeping New Year's resolutions? Try something different this January and come decorate a remember-lutions jar with us! Use it to keep track of all the good memories and happenings in 2024.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board Game Afternoon

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

Learn a new game or bring a favorite game of your own to share with others! Enjoy light refreshments at this come-and-go event hosted in partnership with the Jessamine Area Gamers (JAG).

No registration is required.

3 pm
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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.

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

Books and Bites Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
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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.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

5 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Light Up Constellations for Teens

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Light up your universe by creating your own constellation art piece. 

Registration is required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Book a Librarian @ JCPL+

5:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: JCPL+ Wilmore
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Get assistance from a certified librarian at JCPL+ in Wilmore! We can help with:

6 pm
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

This storytime is for families with children 0–5 years old.

Spend quality time together as you enjoy stories, lap songs, fingerplays, singing, and dancing. Each session includes 25–30 minutes of group interaction, plus time for you and your child to play, talk, and read together. We encourage participation in our group setting as we explore language and movement!

No registration is required. 

 

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

Intro to the Recording Studio

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Recording Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 "Children" group.

Art for Kids: Seurat Snowmen

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paint, draw, sculpt, and more! Art for Kids gives children in kindergarten through 5th grade the opportunity to develop their artistic skills while learning about different techniques, mediums, and artists. All supplies are provided.

 

Learn about George Seurat and his unique approach to exploration of color through pointillism. We will experiment with a non-traditional way to apply paint by only using dots.

Registration is required. 

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

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Required
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
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.
Cancelled

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Required
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Join us for an opportunity to learn about and play Dungeons & Dragons, the classic fantasy tabletop role-playing game! No prior experience is required. 

Registration is recommended.

7 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

Zumba

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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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.