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This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Book Club: "My Father's Dragon"

All Day 1/22 - 3/1
Children
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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.

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

JCPL is closed today in observance of Presidents' 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.

AARP Tax-Aide

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

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

10 am
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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pokemon Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities

Calling all trainers! Bring your Pokémon cards and join other enthusiasts to play, trade, and build your deck. This club is a great way to get together in a casual setting, make new friends, and trade cards.

As a thank you for coming, each participant will receive a new pack of Pokémon cards.

No registration is required.

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

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

11:00am - 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: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software. 

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

CS Small-Group: CNC Routers

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 Easel software and carving on the CNC machines: X-Carve & Carvey.

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: 5

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

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software. 

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Learn & Go: Black Life in America

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Stop by to learn about Black Life in America, a resource with comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day.

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

CS Small-Group: CNC Routers

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: 3
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of Easel software and carving on the CNC machines: X-Carve & Carvey.

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

Books & 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: 3D Printers

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: 5
Event Details:

Learn the basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software. 

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

Hula Hoop Weaving for Teens

5:30pm - 7:15pm
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: 14
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to weave? Join us and make this cool rug or wall hanging for your room. 

Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Home Energy Efficiency Workshop

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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: Home & Gardening
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join us for a home energy efficiency workshop with Bluegrass Greensource.

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: 3
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.
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Are you an animal lover? Do you enjoy learning interesting facts about animals and seeing them up close and in person? Join us for an interactive, hands-on opportunity to meet and learn about all kinds of animals—from species you can find in your own backyard to those found around the world—in ways you never have before.

This program is geared towards elementary-aged children and their parents/caregivers.

 

Come meet some live alpacas and learn the differences between these and other camelids.  Discover why alpacas have become such popular livestock on farms and debunk some myths about these fascinating animals.

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

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.