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9 am

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.

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Mother Goose Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CS Small-Group: Jewelry Studio

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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 "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.

Reservation

Lexington Area MPO Meeting

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3/4
Purpose of Meeting

The Lexington Area MPO wants to talk about the future of transportation! We have drafted a long-term plan with goals and projects for the next 25 years. It includes a breakdown of funding and priorities. We want to know what you think about it!

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Mother Goose Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Babies and Toddlers
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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.

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: 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.

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: 9

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.

3 pm

Staff Use

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Davis Conference Room
Event Details:

See Amy B for details

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: 5
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.

CorelDRAW Basics

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: 16
Event Details:

Learn the basics of CorelDRAW software.

Registration is required.

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: 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: 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.

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

Anime Night for Teens

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Spend an evening enjoying the art of Japanese anime! Cosplay is encouraged. We will provide a variety of anime art, crafts, and snacks. There will be a prize drawing for Anime merchandise at the end of the night. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Meet the Artist: Daniel Sparks

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come meet the artist behind this month's gallery show: Daniel Sparks! His photography exhibit for Dane Sparrowhawk Photography will be hanging on the gallery walls during the month of March.

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: 4
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.

 

In this program you will meet various live birds, including a bald eagle.  These birds have been rehabilitated but are unable to be returned to the wild.

No registration is required.

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

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

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

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.

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.