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All Day
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Walk Around Kentucky

All Day 6/2 - 7/31
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Customer Service Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Exercise, Ongoing, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Meet new people and get some exercise this summer with our Walk Around Kentucky program! Join us for group walks around Jessamine County, whether you walk with friends and family or walk on your own.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Get Fresh! Community Drive

All Day 7/1 - 8/31
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Get fresh, Jessamine County! Throughout the month of July and August, JCPL will partner with the Jessamine County Food Pantry. Together we are collecting hygiene items, such as shampoo, body wash, bar soap, hand soap, diapers, and toilet paper.

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

Prompt to Page Podcast

9:30am - 10:00am
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.

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

Summer Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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 "Children" group.
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 "Adults" group.

Silver Sneakers

10:00am - 10:45am
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Exercise
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.

11 am
12 pm
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
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.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Required
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.

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

Intro to Vinyl Printing/Cutting

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

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

Needle Felted Turtles for Teens

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
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.

3 pm
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.
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
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Science & Nature
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.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Required
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.
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. 

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

Intro to the Recording Studio

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Recording Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Required
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.

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

Zumba

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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 "All Ages" group.

Not a Beach Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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