Create a unique holiday card to share with friends and family. We’ll help you take the photo and you can use it however you like. Green screen technology allows us to add different backgrounds so it can look like you’re skiing in the Alps or goofing off with the elves at the North Pole. Just be sure not to wear green or you could end up looking like a floating head. Registration required.

Celebrate the holidays with us at the Snowball Craft Fair at the Icehouse Amphitheater. We’ll have holiday books for you to check out, library card sign-ups and a special themed storytime at 5 PM.

Are you between the ages of 18 and 35 and looking for a cool place to spend a Friday night? Once the library closes, the fun begins — make new friends, play games, enjoy scavenger hunts, crafts, food, fandom and more.

Create a holiday themed craft that you can take home. All materials provided.

Join us for a Christmas tea party as we celebrate the beloved Downton Abbey television series. Enjoy tea, finger sandwiches, games and enthralling discussions about the movie as well as past plot points. Registration required. 

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature — allowing all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for better enjoyment. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. All ages welcome.

Enjoy coffee, doughnuts and a classic film on the first Monday of every month. This month we’re watching Mr. Deeds Goes to Town.

A blood donation is the difference between life and death for patients undergoing emergencies, elective surgeries and cancer treatments. Give blood and make a difference in the lives of others. Registration required. Visit redcrossblood.org.

Get personal assistance with your computer, tablet or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials and more. Sessions are 30 minutes. Registration required.

Whether you want to tell a story, educate others, or simply express yourself, learn how to harness your creativity and love for writing.

This book club is a real mystery. Indulge in mystery subgenres and meet for lively discussions.

It’s an introduction to your sewing machine and how to use it for simple projects. No experience is necessary. A limited number of sewing machines will be available for use. You’re welcome to bring your own, if you’d like. Registration required.

Join us to discuss the classics and explore how the ideas of yesteryear transcend time.

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature — allowing all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for better enjoyment. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. All ages welcome.

Learn how to add some color to your winter garden. Presented in partnership with Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers.

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature — allowing all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for better enjoyment. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. All ages welcome.

Make a frame for yourself or to give as a gift. Registration required. Activities are geared towards students in grades 6–12.

We’re making peppermint foot scrub — perfect for the holidays. Keep it for yourself or give it away as a gift. All materials provided.

This book club has a focus on authors and stories from around the world. If you’re interested in exploring culture through literature, this is the book club for you. This month we’re reading In Five Years by Rebecca Serle.

Learn how to research your family history by using databases and tools available at the library like Ancestry and HeritageQuest.

Share the joy of reading with your little ones. Preschool storytime is a fun way to introduce preschoolers to stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding their imaginations and arousing their curiosity about the world around them. This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for better enjoyment. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. (ages 3–6 years)

Get personal assistance with your computer, tablet or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials and more. Sessions are 30 minutes. Registration required.

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature — allowing all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for better enjoyment. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. All ages welcome.

Does your favorite stuffed animal want to have a sleepover at the library? Drop your stuffed animal off at the Lexington Main Library on Thursday, December 9 anytime between 10 AM and 4 PM. Then, join us that evening for a virtual pajama storytime as staff read to your stuffed animals and tuck them in for the night. Families can return to the library between 12 and 5 PM on Friday, December 10 to pick up their stuffed animal friends, along with a photo memory book of their stuffed animal’s night of adventures. Registration required.

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature — allowing all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, poetry, songs and more. (all ages)

We are full STEAM ahead at the library. Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) are all around us. We’ll be drawing with gears. This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for better enjoyment. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Activites are geared towards students in grades K–5.

Celebrate the holidays with card making and cookie decorating. Cards will be donated to Meals on Wheels recipients. Registration required. All ages welcome.

Go back in time as a representative from the Lexington County Museum presents early holiday crafts and traditions. See some of these creations firsthand and make your own to take home. Registration required. Activities are geared towards students in grades 4–7.

Put your knowledge of random facts to the test. Will you be the champion? Activities are geared toward students in grades 6–12.

Tune in and snuggle up to a great book. Throw on your pj’s, grab your blanket and stuffed animal friend, and join us for a soothing evening of stories, songs and rhymes. To join this virtual program, visit lexcolibrary.com/virtualprograms.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … and we’re making I Spy ornaments to make your holiday extra festive. Registration required. Activities are geared towards students in grades 6–12.

Santa Claus is coming to town. Although we won’t be able to sit on Santa’s lap or give holiday hugs, he will still be able to chat and hear about our wish lists. This is an outdoor event. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. All ages welcome.

Bring your “A” game while competing against fellow patrons. Play your favorites or try something new. Registration required.

Get ready for the holidays by making two unique ornaments for your Christmas tree. We’ll make a Christmas coding ornament (a coded message to hang on your tree) and a glitter-filled glass ornament. This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for better enjoyment. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Registration required. Activities are geared toward students in grades K–5.

Create a holiday themed craft that you can take home. All materials provided.

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature — allowing all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for better enjoyment. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. All ages welcome.

Experience the power of the underpants in a celebration of all things Captain Underpants — games, activities and crafts. This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for better enjoyment. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Activities are geared toward students in grades K–5.

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature — allowing all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for better enjoyment. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. All ages welcome.

Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere

Get personal assistance with your computer, tablet or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials and more. Sessions are 30 minutes. Registration required.

Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids ages 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.

Celebrate all of the winter holidays. Discover new holidays and explore traditions from around the world with crafts, snacks and activities. Registration required. Activities are geared towards students in grades 6–12.

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature — allowing all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for better enjoyment. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. All ages welcome.

Learn all about snowflakes. We’ll read snow stories and make our very own snowflake structures. This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for better enjoyment. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Registration required. Activities are geared toward students in grades K–5.

Romance enthusiasts unite … read, discuss and repeat for the love of romantic literature. This month we’re reading The Tourist Attraction by Sarah Morgenthaler.

Have fun decorating holiday cookies. You bring the holiday cheer and we’ll provide the supplies. Registration required. Activities are geared towards students in grades 4–7.

Grab your pens, pencils, or keyboards for an evening of writerly fun. Make progress on a personal project or start something new, and get your creativity flowing in a collaborative setting. All skill levels, experience levels and genres are welcome. Registration required. Activities are geared toward students in grades 6–12.

Snuggle up to a great book at Pajama Storytime. Throw on your pj’s, grab your blanket and stuffed animal friend, and join us for a soothing evening of stories, songs and rhymes. This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for better enjoyment. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. All ages welcome.

Bring a project that has you stuck, learn a new technique or master the basics of knitting, crocheting or other needlepoint crafts. Bring needed materials.

Get personal assistance with your computer, tablet or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials and more. Sessions are 30 minutes. Registration required.

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature — allowing all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. This is an outdoor event. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for better enjoyment. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. All ages welcome.

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature — allowing all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, poetry, songs and more. (all ages)

So Creative introduces new skills and techniques each month with fun hands-on projects. All materials provided and available for pickup before the program. We’ll be meeting virtually through GotoMeeting. You can also access the program via phone if you don’t have internet access.