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

Walk Around Kentucky

All Day 6/2 - 7/20
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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.

Closing

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Branches:
Jessamine County Public Library, JCPL+ Wilmore
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. 

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

Walk Around Kentucky: Camp Nelson

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Exercise, Science & Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for a hike at Camp Nelson to meet new people, explore a beautiful location, and log miles for Walk Around Kentucky! We will meet at Camp Nelson so you must have your own transportation to the site.

10 am
This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/3/4/5/6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Let's grow together through stories, songs, and movement! Join us for a summer full of fun — we will read, sing, and dance during this high-energy storytime.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CS Small-Group: Jewelry Studio

10:00am - 1:00pm
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

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.
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.

Dyeing Yarn Demo

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how yarn dyers get those amazing colors on the fiber? Together with the instructor Allyssa Kilanowski, we will select colors and dye two styles of yarn: striped and variegated.

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

Prompt to Page Podcast

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Adults
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.

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

Long-Arm: Skills Focused-Pantograph

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 pantograph sewing/quilting. Participants must have some experience and familiarity with sewing machines. The CS Small-Group: Long-Arm Quilting Machine class is the prerequisite for the class. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Children and teens are invited to join us and explore the fascinating art of Chinese ink blowing! This unique painting technique uses ink, straws, and your own breath to create stunning tree-like designs, accented with vibrant blossoms.

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.

Wearable Art for Teens Jewelry Program

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Love earrings? Dream of creating your own designs? Join jewelry artist Diana Thomas for a hands-on workshop where you'll explore the art of crafting custom earrings. Learn essential techniques and design your own unique pieces.

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.

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
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.

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

CS Small-Group: Shapeoko CNC Router

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Creative Space
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of Carbide Create software and carving on the CNC machines: Shapeoko.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Gaming Tournament for Teens

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
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 "All Ages" group.

Juneteenth Celebration

5:30pm - 8:30pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth, Freedom Day, in style! Enjoy electrifying performances by DJ Nevermind, M'Power Rhythm, and The Positive Movement Band.

6 pm
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
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.

Wearable Art for Teens Jewelry Program

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Jessamine County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1/2/5/6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Love earrings? Dream of creating your own designs? Join jewelry artist Diana Thomas for a hands-on workshop where you'll explore the art of crafting custom earrings. Learn essential techniques and design your own unique pieces.

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

CS Small-Group: 3D Printers

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 basics of 3D printing using Prusa and Cura slicing software. 

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.