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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan-Feb
2025
Library Branch:
Jessamine County Public Library
Room:
Children's Library
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.
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Feb
17
2025
Mon
Closing
Closed for Presidents' Day
Branches:
Jessamine County Public Library,
JCPL+ Wilmore
Description:
The library will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day.
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9 am |
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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.
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Mother Goose Storytime
10:30am - 11:15am
Storytimes
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Preschool Storytime: Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Library Branch:
Jessamine County Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 3/4
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.
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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies and Toddlers,
Children
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Jump & Jive
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytimes
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Pokémon Club
10:30am - 11:30am
Games & Activities
Library Branch:
Jessamine County Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Event Details:
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Pokémon Trading Card Event for Teens
10:30am - 11:30am
Games & Activities
Library Branch:
Jessamine County Public Library
Room:
Teen Library
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Event Details:
Join us for a meetup of Pokémon fans and trading card lovers. Show off your collection, go head-to-head with other players, or trade cards. Whether you’re a Pokémon master or just getting started, there will be something for everyone.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Refit
11:00am - 12:00pm
Health & Exercise
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.
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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Prompt to Page Podcast
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Books & Authors
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 Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast players.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Tai Chi
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Health & Exercise
Library Branch:
Jessamine County Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 5/6
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Exercise
Event Details:
Tai Chi for Health is an effective, gentle exercise for health and harmony of mind and body. It is easy to learn and encourages relaxation. Please wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Money Matters: What Comes Next?
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lifelong Learning
Library Branch:
Jessamine County Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
Ready to start off the new year being more savvy with your money? Join us for the last of three programs about taking control of your finances!
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Social Seniors: Games & Puzzles
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Games & Activities
Library Branch:
Jessamine County Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Event Details:
Come for Tai Chi if you're able and then stay to gather with other seniors in our JCPL community! We will have delicious snacks and a variety of games and puzzles available for a relaxing and fun afternoon.
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Crafternoon: Silhouettes
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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 silhouette artwork inspired by the style of renowned artist Kara Walker in honor of Black History Month.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
CS Small-Group: Long-Arm Quilting Machine
2:30pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Creative Space
Library Branch:
Jessamine County Public Library
Room:
Creative Space
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
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.
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3 pm |
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Feb
19
2025
Wed
JCPL Board of Trustees Meeting
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Board Meeting
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.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Video Recording Basics
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Computers & Creative Space
Library Branch:
Jessamine County Public Library
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Learn basic video filming techniques including how to use a tripod, lights, and green & blue screens. Bring a SD card to save your project.
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Pizza and Movie Night for Teens
Library Branch:
Jessamine County Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Event Details:
Join us for pizza and movie snacks while watching "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” No registration is required.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Intro to the Recording Studio
6:15pm - 7:15pm
Computers & Creative Space
Open
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Animal Academy: Cincinnati Zoo Wings of Wonder
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Science & Nature
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.
From parrots to raptors, birds big and small will fly, climb and mesmerize you in this fun and educational program. The trainers from the Cincinnati Zoo will bring 3-4 birds of a feather for an up-close, interactive program.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Dungeons & Dragons
6:00pm - 8:15pm
Games & Activities
Library Branch:
Jessamine County Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 3/4
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
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.
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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Zumba
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Health & Exercise
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.
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