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

Books & Bites Podcast

9:30am - 10:00am
Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors

JCPL librarians bring you book recommendations and discuss the bites and beverages to pair with them. 
 

This audio program will be available to download from the Books & Bites podcast page and 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
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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Mother Goose Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies and Toddlers
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 "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

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

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.

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
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5/6
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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.

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

Refit

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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-intensityβ€”with no equipment neededβ€”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 "Adults" group.

CS Small-Group: Long-Arm Quilting Machine

11:00am - 2:30pm
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn the basics of machine quilting using a Q'nique 21 long-arm machine and Quilter's Creative Touch 5 Beginnings software. Participants must have some experience and familiarity with sewing machines.

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

Intro to the Recording Studio

11:00am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.  

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

Kentucky Career Center

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Davis Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Meet one-on-one with a representative from the Kentucky Career Center for career counseling and job search assistance. 

No registration is required.

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

Banner Basics

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of creating banner and posters for our Roland Vinyl Printer/Cutter. 

Registration is required. 

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

Brush Pen Calligraphy

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a class on beginner brush pen calligraphy! Learn how to create the basic strokes of calligraphy and put them together to form letters and words. Then you will use your new skills to create a greeting card.

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

Silver Sneakers

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Adults
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.

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

CS Small-Group: CNC Routers

2:15pm - 3:15pm
Teens, Adults
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 Easel software and carving on the CNC machines: X-Carve & Carvey.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cozy Yarn

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: By the Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come knit or crochet with us! Bring your own project and come relax by the library fireplace with friends. If you are a beginner and would like to learn to knit, please register and supplies and instruction will be provided for you. 

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

Books & Bites Book Club

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

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

Stuffie Sleepover

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Stuffed animals want to have fun too! Bring the whole family dressed in pajamas and drop off your child's favorite stuffie at the library for a very special Stuffie Sleepover!

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

CS Small-Group: Laser Cutters

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Adults
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.

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

CS Small-Group: CNC Routers

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Adults
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 Easel software and carving on the CNC machines: X-Carve & Carvey.

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Take on a building challenge or build from your imagination; the choice is yours! This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grade and their parents/caregivers.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coffee House Trivia

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for an off-site night of trivia with JCPL at Unify Coffee! Grab some friends to make a team and come enjoy special book-themed trivia (all about Award-Winning Books) created by Local Trivia Action.

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
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 "Adults" group.

Zumba

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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.