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Heart of the Turf Exhibit
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Storytimes for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers!
Our Baby, Toddler, and Preschool Storytimes are thoughtfully designed to support early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and play. Each age appropriate program helps build language skills, listening, and a lifelong love of books, while also encouraging social interaction and routine.
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AARP Tax Aid
Please call 502-219-6447 to schedule an appointment. Please leave your phone number and email address, and an AARP volunteer will return your call to confirm your appointment. Please go to AARP Tax Aid on Adult Services page to learn more. 
Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga is an excellent way to build strength, flexibility, and balance. It is aimed for beginners, but those familiar with yoga are welcome to attend as well.

Wednesday, 2/4 @ 10 am (Room C)

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Creative Kids Art (Ages 5-9y+)

Creative Kids Art (Ages 5-9y+)

Creative Kids: Arts and Crafts --DROP IN after school between 3:30 - 4:30 for a quick, fun afternoon craft with Ms. Yolanda.

Wednesday, 2/4 @ 3:30 pm (Children's Activity Room)

Let's Get Creative
A Novel Idea Book Discussion for adults

A Novel Idea Book Discussion for adults

A Novel Idea Book Discussion. Join us the first Wednesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. for this casual book discussion where we read a mixture of everything and talk about the books we love. No registration required.  Tonight we will discuss Homecoming by Kate Morton.

Wednesday, 2/4 @ 5 pm (Room J)

Join the Book Discussion
Drawing Class, Hands for adults

Drawing Class, Hands

Drawing Class, Hands: The class will learn and practice drawing human hands from various angles and positions to give the student more expertise in drawing people. Class is limited to 14. Adults only please. Please register.

Thursday, 2/5 @ 10 am (Room J)

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Language Cafe

Language Cafe

Learn numerous languages including English, Spanish and French! Improve your language skills with us today!

Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 1 pm (Room F)

Hello! Hola, BonJour, Anyong
Kentucky Career Center Onsite for Ages 17 - 24 year old

Kentucky Career Center Onsite for Ages 17 - 24

Are you between the ages of 17 and 24 and need some pointers on finding or keeping a job? How about help with applications or resumes? The Kentucky Career Center will be at the Scott County Public Library today to help.

Thursday, 2/5 From 2-4:30pm (Room D)

Start Your Career
Tween role playing games

Tween RPGs (Ages 8-12y) **NEW TIME!

TWEEN RPGs has TWO time slots now- Choose ONE to attend, only. 

Tweens (ages 8-12) are invited to join library staff as they lead a one-shot Role-Playing Game adventure in a fantasy world. First time players and experienced players are both welcome! Please register for one time slot.

Thursday, 2/5 @ 3:30 pm & 6 pm (Children's Activity room)

Save Your Spot for 3:30pmSave Your Spot for 6 pm
The Heart of the Turf: Racing's Black Pioneers

The Heart of the Turf: Racing's Black Pioneers

Join Roda Ferraro, curator of Keeneland Library’s The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers traveling exhibit hosted by Scott County Public Library during the month of February 2026, for a talk with Q&A that highlights the lives and careers of African American horsemen and women from the mid-1800s to today.

Thursday, 2/5 @ 6pm (Room F)

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