Tweens ages 8-12 can choose from a variety of fun activities to share with friends after school. Drop in for a snack, craft, game, and more in the Children's Activity Room!
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Game On! Board games, card games, video games—pick your favorite and challenge your friends! We’ll have plenty of snacks, laughs, and friendly competition. (Ages 13–18 only.)
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Come grow with us 🌱In partnership with the Mercer County MLK Day Committee, this Seed Swap & Community Conversation invites community members to bring seeds to share or swap and stay for a thoughtful discussion about growth, community, and the ways we see ourselves reflected in the seeds we plant—both in our gardens and in our… |
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Baby Tumble Time is designed for children ages 6–18 months to build motor skills, explore movement, and enjoy early social interaction. Little ones can play with soft climbing mats, sensory pads, tunnels, and more! This is a free-play, come-and-go program. No registration required. |
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Enjoy stories, songs, and Derby Day fun at our special Derby Storytime! 🏇🌹Toddler Tales (9:30) is for ages 18 months to 3 years old, and Preschool Storytime (11:00) is for ages 3–5. After storytime, children will create their own stick Derby horse and take it to the “track” for a fun race! |
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Design, create, and take home a custom tote bag made in our makerspace! 👜✨ Using the Cricut and heat press, participants will choose from a variety of designs to personalize a tote that’s perfect for everyday use or gifting. No prior experience is needed—just come ready to get crafty! Registration is required and limited to…
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Teens ages 13 -18 can stop by the Teen Area and choose from a variety of crafts from painting to beading to button making... and more! Come join us and craft away! 
Join us for a gentle, calming session designed to help you relax, stretch, and unwind. Perfect for beginners and all experience levels. Feel free to bring your own mat or use one provided. 🧘 |
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Baby Tumble Time is designed for children ages 6–18 months to build motor skills, explore movement, and enjoy early social interaction. Little ones can play with soft climbing mats, sensory pads, tunnels, and more! This is a free-play, come-and-go program. No registration required.
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Presented by the Extension Office, this hands-on program will teach you how to grow new plants from the ones you already have! 🌿Participants will learn simple propagation techniques and get to practice creating their own plant cuttings to take home. It’s a fun, beginner-friendly way to expand your garden and grow your plant knowledge! 🪴 |
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Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more during our special sensory garden story time!Toddler Tales (9:30) is for ages 18 months to 3 years old, and Preschool Storytime (11:00) is for ages 3-5.
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Looking to connect and stay engaged? Join us for Senior Social Hour!Designed for adults 55+, this program—hosted by Bluegrass Community Action Partnership—offers a fun and friendly space to meet new people, access valuable resources, and build community. |
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Tweens ages 8-12 can choose from a variety of fun activities to share with friends after school. Drop in for a snack, craft, game, and more in the Children's Activity Room!
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In a world of glass slippers and grand castles… one girl tells her own story 👑✨ Join us for Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998), a heartfelt and empowering retelling of Cinderella with romance, strength, and timeless charm. Snacks provided! 🍿 (Ages 13–18.) 
Join us for great conversation and good company at our monthly Evening Book Club! This month’s pick is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Copies are available at the circulation desk.New members always welcome! |
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Step right up for a carnival-themed escape room experience! 🎪🎡Work together to solve riddles, crack codes, and uncover clues as you make your way through an abandoned carnival. Can your team solve the puzzles in time to escape? Get your "ticket" below! 🎟️You must register in advance to secure a time slot for your team.…
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Baby Tumble Time is designed for children ages 6–18 months to build motor skills, explore movement, and enjoy early social interaction. Little ones can play with soft climbing mats, sensory pads, tunnels, and more! This is a free-play, come-and-go program. No registration required. |
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Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities at our weekly Friday storytimes! Toddler Tales (9:30) is for ages 18 months to 3 years old, and Preschool Storytime (11:00) is for ages 3-5. |
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Baby Tumble Time is designed for children ages 6–18 months to build motor skills, explore movement, and enjoy early social interaction. Little ones can play with soft climbing mats, sensory pads, tunnels, and more! This is a free-play, come-and-go program. No registration required.
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Kids ages 8–12 are invited to create their own fruit pizzas!Participants will practice basic kitchen skills like cutting fruit, spreading sauce, and decorating their own delicious dessert pizzas. It’s a fun, hands-on way to get creative in the kitchen and enjoy a sweet treat!
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Join us for a gentle, calming, yoga session designed to help you relax, stretch, and unwind. Perfect for beginners and all experience levels. 🧘♀️ |
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It’s checkmate time — chess is back at the library! ♟️ Join fellow players in the Reading Room for relaxed games, friendly competition, and a welcoming space for all skill levels. All ages are welcome! |
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Game On! Board games, card games, video games—pick your favorite and challenge your friends! We’ll have plenty of snacks, laughs, and friendly competition. (Ages 13–18 only.)
Join us for a gentle, calming session designed to help you relax, stretch, and unwind. Perfect for beginners and all experience levels. Feel free to bring your own mat or use one provided. 🧘 |
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Baby Tumble Time is designed for children ages 6–18 months to build motor skills, explore movement, and enjoy early social interaction. Little ones can play with soft climbing mats, sensory pads, tunnels, and more! This is a free-play, come-and-go program. No registration required.
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Let your creativity grow at our next Stay Crafty! 🌼🎨Participants will decorate their own flowerpots using paints and simple craft materials. It’s a fun, hands-on way to relax, get creative, and add a personal touch to your home or garden this season. 🪴🌸 |
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Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities at our weekly Friday storytimes! Toddler Tales (9:30) is for ages 18 months to 3 years old, and Preschool Storytime (11:00) is for ages 3-5. |
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Tweens ages 8-12 can choose from a variety of fun activities to share with friends after school. Drop in for a snack, craft, game, and more in the Children's Activity Room! |
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Baby Tumble Time is designed for children ages 6–18 months to build motor skills, explore movement, and enjoy early social interaction. Little ones can play with soft climbing mats, sensory pads, tunnels, and more! This is a free-play, come-and-go program. No registration required. 
Drop-in meetings with a KYnect "kynector" are available at the library. Check your eligibility, get enrolled, or find out more at the provided resource table.
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Trivia Night is BACK! 🧠🎉Gather your friends or come solo and test your knowledge across all kinds of random categories. It’s all about fun, friendly competition, and community connection! Registration is required so we can plan for plenty of FREE pizza. 🍕The winning team takes home a gift card—and ultimate bragging rights. 🏆
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Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities at our weekly Friday storytimes! Toddler Tales (9:30) is for ages 18 months to 3 years old, and Preschool Storytime (11:00) is for ages 3-5. |
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Join us as we kick off Summer Reading with a dino-mite celebration! 🦖Our Summer Reading Kickoff is full of hands-on fun, including a dinosaur obstacle course, fossil dig, crafts, games, and more. Kids can get creative, play outside, and even meet a LIVE dinosaur! We’ll have sweet treats to keep you cool and special kickoff… |
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Little ones are invited to move, sing, and play in this 4-week Kindermusik class designed just for ages 1–2! 🎵 Through music, movement, and playful exploration, toddlers will enjoy songs, dancing, simple instruments, and hands-on activities that help build early motor skills, rhythm, and confidence. A great way to bond, move, and make music together!… |
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Tweens ages 8-12 can choose from a variety of fun activities to share with friends after school. Drop in for a snack, craft, game, and more in the Children's Activity Room!
Teens ages 13 -18 can stop by the Teen Area and choose from a variety of crafts from painting to beading to button making... and more! Come join us and craft away!
Join us for a gentle, calming session designed to help you relax, stretch, and unwind. Perfect for beginners and all experience levels. Feel free to bring your own mat or use one provided. 🧘 |
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Fresh finds and fun await at Kids Market! 🍓🌽Children ages 2–12 are invited to explore the market with their very own Market Bucks, provided by the library, to spend on goodies from local vendors at the farmer's market! We’ll even have free drinks available to help everyone stay cool while they explore!Join us at the… |
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Baby Tumble Time is designed for children ages 6–18 months to build motor skills, explore movement, and enjoy early social interaction. Little ones can play with soft climbing mats, sensory pads, tunnels, and more! This is a free-play, come-and-go program. No registration required.
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Presented by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, this tasty hands-on program is perfect for anyone looking to grow juicy, homegrown tomatoes this season! 🍅Participants will learn the basics of tomato gardening including planting tips, care techniques, and how to keep tomato plants healthy and thriving all summer long. Whether you’re a beginner or… |
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Kick off summer reading with a dino-mite show for the whole family! 🦖🎉Join us for the Barry Mitchell Puppet Show: Fossil Funhouse, a hilarious, high-energy puppet performance filled with laughter, surprises, and prehistoric-sized fun. From silly characters to fossil-themed antics, this all-ages show is the perfect way to start our summer reading adventure! 🦕📚 |
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Presented by the Asia Institute Crane House, this engaging program is the perfect introduction to the classic game of mahjong! 🀄 Participants will learn the basics of gameplay, strategy, and tile matching while enjoying a fun and social atmosphere. Whether you’re brand new to mahjong or just want to sharpen your skills, this beginner-friendly class…
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