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Jan
8

Keep your brain sharp this year! In this fun class, we will do word games, number games, logic puzzles, and all kinds of challenges to keep your brain moving. Elise […]

Jan
13

This seven-week series is recommended for writers with works of nonfiction in progress or ideas for true stories they want to tell. We will spend most of our time discussing […]

Jan
13

** Please note that the Winter Session of French 5 is starting a week later than initially planned due to winter weather (1/13 is the correct start date now) and […]

Jan
13

This course will be a workshop to explore options in illustrating your journal, concentrating on some basic practices of drawing and painting (watercolors). We’ll also discuss how to start a […]

Jan
13

** Please note that the Winter Session of French 3 is starting a week later than initially planned due to winter weather (1/13 is the correct start date now) and […]

Jan
13

** Please note that the Winter Session of French 2 is starting a week later than initially planned due to winter weather (1/13 is the correct start date now) and […]

Jan
14

** Please note that the Winter Session of French 4 is starting and ending a week later than initially planned due to winter weather (1/14 is the correct start date […]

Jan
14

*** This class has been cancelled for the season due to low enrollment. We plan to offer German again during a later season. Stay tuned, and feel free to email […]

Jan
15

** Please note that the Winter Session of French 1 is starting and ending a week later than initially planned due to winter weather (1/15 is the correct start date […]

Jan
15

Designed for writers of any/all levels of experience, this class will combine in-class writing exercises with peer feedback and deep reading to explore the nuts-and-bolts elements of the fiction writing […]

Jan
15

Students will continue learning more grammatical concepts and practicing their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. At the end of the course, students will be able to communicate using more […]

Jan
21

Join us at the community table in the light-filled reference room where we’ll be inspired to write from rotating prompts. We’ll do a few short-timed writing sessions designed to help […]

Jan
21

A poetry workshop for all levels. Whether you are new to poetry or have been writing for a long time, come write and receive feedback in a supportive environment. This […]

Jan
22

Learn to speak conversational Italian and appreciate Italian culture. In this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of the language through exercises, poems, songs, and practice. Andrea Branchini has lived and […]

Jan
24

If you’re interested in writing and have reached that golden age, this is the group for you! Participants can expect cross-genre writing prompts; feedback for family stories, memoir, poetry, and […]

Jan
25

One Saturday each month: January 25 & February 22 • ONLINE • FREE Join us for a monthly discussion group of contemporary Latin American, Latinx, and Hispanic fiction conducted in […]

Jan
26

This writing circle offers an opportunity for writers to gather, write, and share using embodiment techniques to further tap into the deep well of creativity within you. Each session will […]

Jan
27

GRADES K-1: Look what sight words can do! Teaching sight words is important because it helps children develop reading and writing skills, and it can help them become more confident readers. […]

Jan
27

GRADES K-1: Does your child struggle in math? Touch Math might be the answer! It is a multisensory math program for students who struggle with foundational math. This curriculum helps […]

Jan
28

Whether you’re brainstorming new ideas, getting to know your characters, trying to conjure a scene, or revising, these meditations will help you build a richer, deeper connection to your characters […]

Jan
28

Join us for a monthly discussion of contemporary and classic novels as well as nonfiction chosen by the group. This group has been meeting since 1993 and always welcomes new […]

Jan
28

GRADES 1–5: Give your child the advantage of learning French at an early age. Besides enhancing memory and developing better problem-solving and critical thinking skills, learning a foreign language can […]

Jan
29

Adult ESL students at any level of English language learning will work one-on-one with a tutor from the University of Kentucky who is studying the theory and practice of English […]

Jan
30

An informal discussion group focusing on literature by and about women. Be prepared to buy the selected works or borrow them from the library. Contact the Carnegie Center for the […]

Jan
31

This writing experience offers attendees the opportunity to engage in a creative and communicative loop without judgment. We write from a variety of prompts designed to release the inner censor […]

Feb
5

GRADES 4–6: OWL class makes creative writing fun for kids. Using “neon words,” and images based on all the five senses, young minds will come alive. Your kids will write […]

Feb
5

Join Sylvia Lovely in “Writing and Sharing the Stories of Your Life” – available to all levels and genre of writing. As a class we bond, write, share and find […]

Feb
6

Of all the genres, horror is the only one that is also an emotion—you can feel horror. It is a genre that creeps-out, grosses-out, and psyches-out, but true lovers will […]

Feb
6

GRADES 6–9: Join us for an adventure in learning! This class uses the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons to show kids how fun critical thinking, teamwork, and math can […]

Feb
11

Come join fellow screenwriters and film fans from around the state and country! Our group meets bi-weekly to brainstorm ideas, share samples of anything you are currently working on, ask […]

Feb
13

GRADES 2–3: This class will be an opportunity to expose students to literacy within the classroom. We will read books, practice fluency and reading comprehension, while finding strategies to benefit […]

Feb
13

GRADES 8-12: Have you always wanted to write for the stage? In this Zoom workshop for teen writers of all experience levels, we’ll cover the fundamentals of playwriting. Through writing […]

Feb
13

GRADES 2–3: This class is a resource for students to gain the skills and strategies that will allow them to reach higher-level thinking within math through collaboration and hands-on problem […]

Feb
22

Scholarships are available to those with financial need; contact info@carnegiecenterlex.org for more information. This service is not free regardless of program affiliation but program participants are eligible for a scholarship […]

Feb
22

2 YEAR-OLDS & THEIR GROWN-UPS: Join us for story time, free books, and hands-on activities designed to encourage early excitement for reading. This laid-back atmosphere is friendly to busy toddlers […]

Feb
22

3–5 YEAR-OLDS & THEIR GROWN-UPS: Join us for story time, free books, and hands-on activities designed to encourage early excitement for reading. This laid-back atmosphere is friendly to preschoolers and […]

Feb
24

We will dive head first into the story that wants to come out of you. What your heart wants to sing, whether it is a melancholy song or one of […]

Feb
24

AGES 12-20: In this class we will take young gamers and transform them into passionate game developers with the program Scratch, developed by MIT. They will create beginner video games […]

Feb
24

This workshop class is designed to motivate and inspire writers of kids’ books by exploring plot and craft techniques through discussion, peer-sharing, and writing exercises. Come with a work-in-progress–or at […]

Feb
26

Continue learning how to speak conversational Italian and appreciate Italian culture. In this course, you’ll build on the fundamentals of the language through exercises, poems, songs, and practice. Andrea Branchini […]

Feb
26

GRADES 2–3: This class is a resource for students to learn and enhance their writing and composition skills. Students will gain strategies for problem-solving while using collaboration, class discussion, and […]

Mar
8

In this course we will explore the poetry sequence–what it’s for, how it works, and how to create our own. We will employ various exercises to unlock the full potential […]

Mar
10

In each class, students will speak, listen, write, and read. At the end of the course, students will be able to communicate in simple sentences using the basic acquired vocabulary […]

Mar
11

Students will explore journal questions and writing techniques to develop complex characters and real life plots. This unique, fun way to create short fiction blows past the internal critic, the […]

Mar
13

GRADES 4-5: Work and play together! This class uses games and cooperative activities to introduce and reinforce math skills, such as addition, subtraction, logic, multiplication, division, fractions, and more. Some […]

Mar
13

GRADES 4–5: In this class students will improve their reading skills by practicing reading together in a fun setting. Students may explore the Arnow Reading Room on the main floor […]

Mar
13

The Living Eulogy is a Lexington, Kentucky-based workshop to write a legacy of love for our friends and families while they can yet receive it. Conceived out of the grief […]

Mar
15

Do you have a wisp of an idea but wondering how to fan the flames into a full story? Using a tool called the Blueprint for a Book, we’ll take […]

Mar
17

Through weekly reading and discussion of contemporary short stories, this class will cover the elements of fiction found in the short story form. Writers will learn from examples and get […]

Mar
22

3–5 YEAR-OLDS & THEIR GROWN-UPS: Join us for story time, free books, and hands-on activities designed to encourage early excitement for reading. This laid-back atmosphere is friendly to preschoolers and […]

Mar
22

2 YEAR-OLDS & THEIR GROWN-UPS: Join us for story time, free books, and hands-on activities designed to encourage early excitement for reading. This laid-back atmosphere is friendly to busy toddlers […]

Mar
24

We will continue to add verbs, vocabulary, and expressions to our repertoire. We will practice pronunciation and reading comprehension by reading aloud. Required Text: The Complete French Grammar Course by […]

Mar
24

The Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative continues the popular Black & Lit Book Club celebrating Black Kentucky writers’ recent books. This book group is open to KBWC members and anyone who […]

Mar
24

We will review and build from previous levels and apply our knowledge through creative mediums. We will gain more access to vocabulary, verbs, and grammar. A basic knowledge of the […]

Mar
24

An adequate understanding of written and spoken French is required. This course is challenging and accessible. Required Text: Grammaire Progressive du Français (Niveau Perfectionnement) by Maïa Grégoire et Alina Kostucki. […]

Mar
25

We will read texts/articles and follow with in-class discussion. This class will be heavily focused on reading and speaking comprehension. Erica House has been teaching French to children and adults […]

Mar
26

In this short season we will learn French etiquette, getting around Paris and how to order in a restaurant in France. Teachings will be based around the material in short […]

Mar
26

Spanish 3 is an intermediate-level course designed for students wishing to build upon the fundamentals acquired in Carmen Butera’s Spanish Levels 1 and 2, or elsewhere. The course places an […]

Mar
29

One Saturday each month: March 29 & April 26 • ONLINE • FREE Join us for a monthly discussion group of contemporary Latin American, Latinx, and Hispanic fiction conducted in […]

Mar
31

Join us at the community table in the light-filled reference room where we’ll be inspired to write from rotating prompts. We’ll do a few short-timed writing sessions designed to help […]

Apr
2

This class builds on Italian Levels 1 and 2 with Andrea Branchini. Andrea Branchini has lived and worked in five countries and has a philosophy degree from the University of […]

Apr
2

‘’attend, attend” — Mary OliverThis course explores the curious relationship between perception and language. Taking some lessons from our visual artist friends, we will develop practical techniques for literally “seeing […]

Apr
3

Take the indie path and self publish your chapbook. Based on my book design and publishing experience over the years, answering three questions will allow you to clarify your unique […]

Apr
3

Please join this inclusive group of speculative fiction writers who aim to hone their craft and build a vibrant community of fellow artists. We will conduct live structured workshops at […]

Apr
5

While the perfect query letter won’t make up for lackluster writing, a carefully crafted query letter will help you stand out as a professional. Learn from a published writer, who […]

Apr
8

Somewhere between the short lyric stanza and the epic poem lies the deeply satisfying long poem of 4-10 pages. Capable of holding richly developed characters and multiple settings, expansive narratives, […]

Apr
16

GRADES 1–5: ¡Hola! Join us for this fun, hands-on workshop for kids. You’ll learn the basics of the Spanish language through fun games, crafts, songs, activities, and more. ¡Te esperamos! […]

Apr
17

GRADES 6–9: Join us for an adventure in learning! This class uses the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons to show kids how fun critical thinking, teamwork, and math can […]

Apr
17

GRADES 8-12: Have you always wanted to write for the stage? In this Zoom workshop for teen writers of all experience levels, we’ll cover the fundamentals of playwriting. Through writing […]

Apr
26

Scholarships are available to those with financial need; contact info@carnegiecenterlex.org for more information. This service is not free regardless of program affiliation but program participants are eligible for a scholarship […]

Apr
26

2 YEAR-OLDS & THEIR GROWN-UPS: Join us for story time, free books, and hands-on activities designed to encourage early excitement for reading. This laid-back atmosphere is friendly to busy toddlers […]

Apr
26

3–5 YEAR-OLDS & THEIR GROWN-UPS: Join us for story time, free books, and hands-on activities designed to encourage early excitement for reading. This laid-back atmosphere is friendly to preschoolers and […]

Apr
26

In this class we will explore why the “meet-cute” trope isn’t just for romance writers. The class will break down the elements of a swoon-worthy and successful meet-cute in the […]

Apr
28

The hermit crab essay is a nonfiction essay in which the writer adopts an existing form to contain their writing (think: to-do lists, instruction manuals, dating profiles, and more). In […]

Apr
30

This seven-week series is recommended for writers with works of nonfiction in progress or ideas for true stories they want to tell. We will spend most of our time discussing […]

May
6

Thinking about writing your own television pilot, but not sure where to start? This two-hour Zoom workshop for aspiring screenwriters of all ages and experience levels provides a basic overview […]

May
8

The prose poem as we know it today was “invented” as a type of subversive activity: to escape the rules of strict meter and rhyme that defined most poetry in […]

May
10

ONLINE: Second Saturday of each month, May through October This once-a-month workshop includes strategies for completing a novel draft including writing prompts, peer sharing, novel structure options, specific writing techniques, […]

May
17

“Character is plot, plot is character.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald This class will discuss how to develop plot organically in a way that springs from character. Once a roadmap is […]

May
19

Please prepare for this workshop by reading Sallie Bingham’s Taken by the Shawnee. The workshop will begin with a discussion of memoir; if you are working on one, you will […]

May
31

Literary Agent Alice Speilburg will offer insight into the way she and other industry professionals read sample chapters—what they look for, what makes them cringe, and what makes them jump […]

Dec
31

Writing a grant (or learning where to find one) can be daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. Learn the basics about grant research, how to write a grant, what […]