LIBRARY EVENTS

Monday, June 17 • What Are You Reading? Book Group, 12 to 1 p.m., Midway branch. (Adults) Broaden your reading horizons. Share your favorite new book and author. Enjoy coffee, a snack and lively discussions. No assigned books. • Lunch Bunch, 12 to 1 p.m., main library. (Families) Free lunch for children under age 18, $3 for adults who accompany them. Weekdays, June 3-28 and July 8-Aug. 2. • Tweens Weekly Group, 3 p.m., main library. (Ages 8-10, entering grades 3-5) • Midway Book Club, 6:30 p.m., Midway branch. (Adults) The book club will meet to discuss “The Color of Water” by James McBride.

Tuesday, June 18 • Toddlers Weekly Group, 9:30 a.m., main library. (Ages 2-3) • Preschool and Kindergarten Weekly Group, 11 a.m., main library. (Ages 4-5) • Midway Preschool Weekly Group, 11 a.m., Midway branch. (Ages 5 and younger) • Live Dairy Cow Visit, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., main library. (Families) See a real cow being milked, learn about Kentucky’s thriving dairy industry and take-home treats. • Lunch Bunch, 12 to 1 p.m., main library. (Families) Free lunch for children under age 18, $3 for adults who accompany them. Weekdays, June 3-28 and July 8-Aug. 2. • Dungeons and Dragons Character Workshop for Teens, 2 to 3:30 p.m., main library. (Ages 11-18) Create a D+D character for the Adventurer’s League on July 18. • Midway Tweens Weekly Group, 4 p.m., Midway branch. (Ages 8-10, entering grades 3-5) • Teens: Teen Yoga, 6 to 7:30 p.m., main library. (Ages 11-18) Join us for an interstellar experience of yoga, stress relief and relaxation. • Writers’ Group, 6:30 p.m., main library. (Teens and adults) Kick-start your imagination with creative writing exercises. • Midway Writers’ Group, 6:30 p.m., Midway branch. (Adults and teens) Discuss aspects of writing and share works in progress.

Wednesday, June 19 • Babies Weekly Group, 10 a.m., main library. (Ages 7-23 months) • Lunch Bunch, 12 to 1 p.m., main library. (Families) Free lunch for children under age 18, $3 for adults who accompany them. Weekdays, June 3-28 and July 8-Aug. 2. • Teen Reading Room, 1 to 4 p.m., main library. (Ages 11-18) Enjoy areas designated for reading throughout the summer. • Kids’ Weekly Group, 2 p.m., main library. (Ages 6-7, entering grades 1-2) • Teens: Food Olympics, 4 to 6 p.m., main library. (Ages 11-18) Compete in teams with food related challenges.

Thursday, June 20 • Science Tellers: Aliens Escape! 10 a.m., Northside Elementary. (Families) Action-packed alien adventure with exciting science experiments, like turning liquid into solid “worms” and making a flying rocket using household items. Free, no sign-up necessary. • La Plaza, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., main library. (Adults) Looking for an opportunity to practice your Spanish? Drop in for a lunchtime conversation in Spanish every Thursday. A light lunch will be provided. • Lunch Bunch, 12 to 1 p.m., main library. (Families) Free lunch for children under age 18, $3 for adults who accompany them. Weekdays, June 3-28 and July 8-Aug. 2. • Teens: Galaxy Art Attack, 2 to 4 p.m., main library. (Ages 11-18) Space-themed arts and crafts. • Midway Kids’ Weekly Group, 4 p.m., Midway branch. (Ages 6-7, entering grades 1-2) • Coloring for Grown-ups, 6 p.m., Midway branch. (Adults and teens) Revisit your youth and color with other adults using wax crayons, colored pencils or markers. • Healthy Living for the Brain and Body, 6:30 p.m., Midway branch. (Adults) Learn about research in diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Use hands-on tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Friday, June 21 • Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., main library. (Families) Meet professional musicians from the Lexington Philharmonic and play different orchestral instruments. • Lunch Bunch, 12 to 1 p.m., main library. (Families) Free lunch for children under age 18, $3 for adults who accompany them. Weekdays, June 3-28 and July 8-Aug. 2. • Teens: Geektastic!, 4 to 6 p.m., Midway branch. (Ages 11-18) A science fiction fiction fandom celebration. Cosplay contest, trivia, food and refreshments, games and prizes.