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

Family Book Club

All Day 9/16 - 10/30
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.

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Mother Goose Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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

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.

No registration is required.

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

Mother Goose Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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

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.

No registration is required.

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.

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

Refit

11:00am - 12:00pm
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

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

CS Small-Group: CNC Routers

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: 5
Event Details:

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

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

Silver Sneakers

1:00pm - 1:45pm
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: 0

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

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software. 

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

Intro to Vinyl Printing/Cutting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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: 10

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.

Crafternoon: Paper Leaf Garlands

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:

Join us for a relaxing afternoon crafting with friends! This month, we will be making garlands with paper autumn leaves. All skill levels are welcome and no experience is required. 

No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Team Puzzle Contest

2:00pm - 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: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grab some friends and come test your puzzle prowess! Complete a 350-piece jigsaw puzzle with a team of 2-4 people. Fastest team to complete the puzzle will win an Amazon gift card!

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

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

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

Gaming Tournament for Teens

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Teens
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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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Art for Teens: Linocut Printmaking

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn linocut printmaking! In this workshop, you will prepare a linoleum block, transfer your image, carve the block, and print your design!

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

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

6:15pm - 7:15pm
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: 2
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

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.

 

During the September Art for Kids Program, we will create a mixed-media koi fish pond with painting and collage techniques.

Registration is required.

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: 7

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.

Pound

7:00pm - 7:45pm
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:

POUND is a cardio jam-session designed to release the rockstar within us all while promoting total-body fitness.