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Computer Class - Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Wednesday, May 1, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Meeting Room A & B
Students will learn how to create, save, edit, and print a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel. During the class students will use Microsoft Excel to create a sample budget that utilizes basic formulas to add, subtract, multiply and divide. If time allows, students can obtain assistance in constructin...read more
Register Online or call 859-885-3523.
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Computer Class - Introduction to Microsoft Excel
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Staff Use
Thursday, May. 2, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Meeting Room A
Circulation Services Meeting
Staff use
Thursday, May 2, 9:00 to 11:30 AM
Meeting Room B
See Mary Ann
Game On!
Thursday, May 2, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Game On!
Meeting Room A

Come hang out and compete against other teens with the
latest in Xbox Kinect and Wii games.
Grades 6th-12th. Please Register.

Register Online or call 859-885-3523.
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Staff Use
9:30 am - 11:30 am
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Staff use
9:00 to 11:30 AM
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Game On!
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Reserved for Staff Use
Friday, May 3, 9 AM - 3 PM
Meeting Room A & B
see Kate in children's for questions
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Reserved for Staff Use
9 AM - 3 PM
Common Threads
Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am
Meeting Room A
Common Threads is a casual group that meets the first  & third Saturday of every month to work on knit and crochet projects together. They share work, ideas and new techniques. All are welcome! You must bring your own materials / project. No registration necessary.
Common Threads
Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am
Common Threads
Meeting Room A
Common Threads is a casual group that meets the first  & third Saturday of every month to work on knit and crochet projects together. They share work, ideas and new techniques. All are welcome! You must bring your own materials / project. No registration necessary.
Comic Book Day - Cartoon Drawing Class
Saturday, May 4, 11:00 - 12:30 PM
Comic Book Day - Car
Meeting Room A & B
May 4th, 2013 is National Comic Book Day! JCPL will be giving away FREE Comic Books, first-come-first-served until they are gone, and hosting a cartoon drawing class.

Join Danielle Metz, cartoonist, as she shows how to draw comic-strip style art. Think "Peanuts" and "Family...read more
Register Online or call 859-885-3523.
Teen Book Exchange
Saturday, May 4, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Teen Book Exchange
Meeting Room A & B
Led by the students from East Jessamine Middle School, the Teen Book Exchange will be held on the first Saturday in May. Free up shelf space at home by bringing books that you've read and/or just don't want anymore, and take new-to-you books!

This is a teen book event, so all ages...read more
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Common Threads
10:00 am
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Common Threads
10:00 am
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Comic Book Day - Cartoon Drawing Class
11:00 - 12:30 PM
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Teen Book Exchange
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Sunday Funday: Get Moving Dice & Side Walk Chalk
Sunday, May 5, 2 PM - 3 PM
Sunday Funday: Get M
Meeting Room A & B
Enjoy family time at the library with our hands-on, collaborative activities.  All supplies are provided for this FREE program.  This program is designed for families to work together.

In May participants will create "Get Moving Dice" and make side walk chalk.
&nb...read more
Register Online or call 859-885-3523.
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Sunday Funday: Get Moving Dice & Side Walk Chalk
2 PM - 3 PM
RDA Training
Monday, May. 6, 9 AM - 5 PM
Meeting Room A & B
RDA training for JCPL staff as well as staff from nearby libraries.
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RDA Training
9 AM - 5 PM
Job Search Websites
Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 p.m.--8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A & B
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to search for jobs online. We'll cover:
  • The best local and national job search websites
  • Basic search techniques, including choosing the best keywords
  • How to narrow your search
  • How to create an email job al...read more
Register Online or call 859-885-3523.
RDA Training
Tuesday, May. 7, 9 AM - 5 PM
Meeting Room A & B
RDA training for JCPL staff as well as staff from nearby libraries.
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Job Search Websites
6:30 p.m.--8:30 p.m.
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RDA Training
9 AM - 5 PM
RDA Training
Wednesday, May. 8, 9 AM - 5 PM
Meeting Room A & B
RDA training for JCPL staff as well as staff from nearby libraries.
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RDA Training
9 AM - 5 PM
Teen Anime & Manga Club
Thursday, May 9, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Meeting Room A & B
Join the club to meet teens who love animé and manga as much as you do! We will meet on the second Thursday of each month to screen animé, discuss print and animated formats, and explore Japanese culture....read more
Register Online or call 859-885-3523.
LTC Planning & Insurance
Thursday, May 9, 6:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
Meeting Room A & B
Community Sponsored Event for additional information contact Steve at (859) 305-6459.
RDA Training
Thursday, May. 9, 9 AM - 5 PM
Meeting Room A & B
RDA training for JCPL staff as well as staff from nearby libraries.
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Teen Anime & Manga Club
5:30 - 6:30 PM
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LTC Planning & Insurance
6:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
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RDA Training
9 AM - 5 PM
Silver Screen- Singing in the Rain
Friday, May 10, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Silver Screen- Singi
Meeting Room A & B
Join us for a trip into the past with some of the greatest classic movies of all time.  May's movie is Singing in the Rain with Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds.  Free popcorn and soda.  Enter our drawing to win a copy of the movie. No registration necessary.
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Silver Screen- Singing in the Rain
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Waggin’ Tales
Saturday, May 11,
Waggin’ Tales
Children's Library
Kindergarten - 5th Graders
If you're in kindergarten - 5th grade, and would like to read a book to a dog, here's your chance!
Children can sign up for a 15 minute time slot.  Please plan to arrive a few minutes before your designated time so that you can choose a book...read more
Adult / Teen Clothing and Accessory Swap
Saturday, May 11, 12 pm to 3 pm
Adult / Teen Clothin
Meeting Room A & B
Do you have bags, jewelry, shoes, or clothes waiting to be donated? Bring them to the library and trade them for something new-to-you!  To participate bring at least 1 item for the swap between Monday, April 29, 2013 and Saturday, May 11, 2013 by 11:00 am.  You will be a given a ticket to ...read more
Waggin’ Tales
Saturday, May 11, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Waggin’ Tales
Children's Library
Kindergarten - 5th Graders
If you're in kindergarten - 5th grade, and would like to read a book to a dog, here's your chance!
Children can sign up for a 15 minute time slot.  Please plan to arrive a few minutes before your designated time so that you can choose a book...read more
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Waggin’ Tales
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Adult / Teen Clothing and Accessory Swap
12 pm to 3 pm
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Waggin’ Tales
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Indoor Drive-In Movie: Life of Pi
Sunday, May 12, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Indoor Drive-In Movi
Meeting Room A & B
Free movie, free popcorn, free fun! All moms attending this show will get a free chocolate bar.  All ages welcome. No registration necessary.
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Indoor Drive-In Movie: Life of Pi
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Staff Use
Monday, May 13, 6:30 PM-8 PM
Meeting Room A & B
Contact Rachel with questions. rstaub@jesspublib.org
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Staff Use
6:30 PM-8 PM
Reserved for Staff Use
Tuesday, May 14, 12 PM - 5 PM
Meeting Room A
See Kate in children's for questions.
Staff use
Tuesday, May 14, 1:00-3:00 PM
Meeting Room B
Write Your Resume
Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m.--8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A & B
Learn how to write or update your resume in this free, hands-on workshop.

Must have basic computer skills and be able to confidently use the mouse and keyboard.

Reserved for Staff Use
Tuesday, May 14, 9 AM - 12 PM
Meeting Room A & B
See Kate in children's for questions.
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Reserved for Staff Use
12 PM - 5 PM
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Staff use
1:00-3:00 PM
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Write Your Resume
6:30 p.m.--8:30 p.m.
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Reserved for Staff Use
9 AM - 12 PM
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Lunch and Learn: Online Travel Resources
Thursday, May 16, 12:00 p.m.--1:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A & B
Sit back and enjoy your free lunch while a JCPL librarian provides an overview of the best online resources for travel. We'll cover the best websites for booking, planning, and organizing your trip; language learning resources; travel blogs and guidebooks, and more!

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Register Online or call 859-885-3523.
3rd Thursday @ Your Library
Thursday, May 16, 2:00-3:00 PM
3rd Thursday @ Your
Meeting Room A & B
Homeschool families are invited to visit the library for an exciting time of fun and learning. These programs are specially selected with our homeschool families in mind, and will feature virtual field trips, art lessons, and cultural opportunities just to name a few.
 
In May ou...read more
Register Online or call 859-885-3523.
Family Game Night
Thursday, May 16, 6:00-8:00 PM
Family Game Night
Meeting Room A & B
Start a family tradition: Game Night! JCPL is hosting a FREE monthly game night for families, including classic board games and
 Wii consoles and games.

We'll be offering free pizza and drinks! Come enjoy
dinner and games for the whole family!

Registra...read more
Register Online or call 859-885-3523.
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Lunch and Learn: Online Travel Resources
12:00 p.m.--1:00 p.m.
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3rd Thursday @ Your Library
2:00-3:00 PM
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Family Game Night
6:00-8:00 PM
Reserved for Staff Use
Friday, May 17, 9 AM - 5 PM
Meeting Room A & B
see Kate in children's for questions
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Reserved for Staff Use
9 AM - 5 PM
Common Threads
Saturday, May 18, 10:00 am
Common Threads
Meeting Room A
Common Threads is a casual group that meets the first  & third Saturday of every month to work on knit and crochet projects together. They share work, ideas and new techniques. All are welcome! You must bring your own materials / project. No registration necessary.
College Life for Teens - CANCELLED
Saturday, May 18, 1:00-4:00 PM
College Life for Tee
Meeting Room A & B
**CANCELLED **

Heading to college in the fall? Do you have questions about what it's going to be like? Wondering where to start with student loans, or how dorm life will be? Get advice, learn safety tips, and have fun while getting a heads up about college life!

Adults are ...read more
Reserved for Staff Use
Saturday, May 18, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A & B
Please contact Juliana Gaddis in Children's Services with questions.
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Common Threads
10:00 am
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College Life for Teens - CANCELLED
1:00-4:00 PM
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Reserved for Staff Use
9:00am - 5:00pm
Summer Reading Preview Party
Sunday, May 19, 1pm-5pm
All Locations
Join us for a celebration of summer and reading at our 2013 Summer Reading Preview Party. Let's Get Moving! Enjoy a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, food vendors, a hula hoop demonstration, a climbing wall, and lawn games.
Find out how to sign up for our summer reading program...read more
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Summer Reading Preview Party
1pm-5pm
Reserved for Nicholasville Elementary Tour
Monday, May. 20, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Meeting Room A
Meeting Room Side A is reserved for a school tour with Nicholasville Elementary.  Please see Juliana in the Children's Department with questions.
Pop-Swap: Songs for Spring Cleaning
Monday, May 20, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Meeting Room A & B
Music lovers join us for a new library program that invites you to create fun playlists and share them over free pizza and drinks. Each month, we'll post a theme for the playlist you'll be creating.  Bring your player with a playlist of 10 songs that you think are perfect for the theme ...read more
Register Online or call 859-885-3523.
Book Discussion: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Monday, May 20, 7:00 pm
Book Discussion: The
Meeting Room A
Join us for good reads and lively conversation. We welcome new voices and ideas. Copies of the book will be available at the Information Desk.  Please register.
Register Online or call 859-885-3523.
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Reserved for Nicholasville Elementary Tour
10:00 - 11:00 am
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Pop-Swap: Songs for Spring Cleaning
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Book Discussion: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
7:00 pm
Reserved for Nicholasville Elementary Tour
Tuesday, May. 21, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Meeting Room A
Meeting Room Side A is reserved for a school tour with Nicholasville Elementary.  Please see Juliana in the Children's Department with questions.
Staff Use
Tuesday, May 21, 11 AM - 3 PM
Meeting Room B
Reserved for staff use. Please see Mary Ann
Write Your Cover Letter
Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 p.m.--8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A & B
Learn how to write or update your cover letter in this free, hands-on workshop.

Must have basic computer skills and be able to confidently use the mouse and keyboard.

Register Online or call 859-885-3523.
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Reserved for Nicholasville Elementary Tour
10:00 - 11:00 am
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Staff Use
11 AM - 3 PM
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Write Your Cover Letter
6:30 p.m.--8:30 p.m.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, May 22, 3:30 - 5:00 P.M.
Meeting Room A & B
     Agenda   
 
I.        Call to Order
 
II.        Public Comments

a. &...read more
Computer Class - Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Meeting Room A & B
Students will learn how to create, save, edit, and print a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. During the class students will use Microsoft PowerPoint to create slides that can be used in a presentation. If time allows, students can obtain assistance in constructing their own PowerPoint present...read more
Register Online or call 859-885-3523.
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Board of Trustees Meeting
3:30 - 5:00 P.M.
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Computer Class - Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Reserved for Warner Elementary Tour
Thursday, May 23, 10:30 - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Please see Juliana in Children's with any questions.
Biking 101
Thursday, May 23, 6:30 pm
Biking 101
Meeting Room A & B
Join Ernst Crown-Weber, owner of Danville Bike and Footwear, for some great tips on selecting, riding, maintaining and repairing your bicycle. To celebrate earning his Master's Degree in Health Education,  Ernst and his friends undertook a "freedom ride" across the United States o...read more
Register Online or call 859-885-3523.
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Reserved for Warner Elementary Tour
10:30 - 11:30am
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Biking 101
6:30 pm
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Spring Cleaning
Saturday, May 25, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meeting Room A & B
This is a community sponsored event.  For more information contact Dodie at 859-536-4698.  ...read more
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Spring Cleaning
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
MEMORIAL DAY - CLOSED (Sunday and Monday)
Sunday, May. 26
All Locations
MEMORIAL DAY - CLOSED (Sunday and Monday)
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MEMORIAL DAY - CLOSED (Sunday and Monday)
MEMORIAL DAY - CLOSED (Sunday and Monday)
Monday, May. 27
All Locations
MEMORIAL DAY - CLOSED (Sunday and Monday)
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MEMORIAL DAY - CLOSED (Sunday and Monday)
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529 Plans and Saving for College
Wednesday, May 29, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Meeting Room A & B
Community sponsored event.  For more information, contact Geri or Paula at (859) 881-8246.
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529 Plans and Saving for College
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Reserved for Staff Use
Thursday, May 30, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Meeting Room A & B
see Kate in children's for questions
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Reserved for Staff Use
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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