Community Calendar

Join us at Wise Bird Cider for a fun evening of drinks, bingo, and, of course, books!

From 6-9pm, 10% of all cider and cocktail sales will be donated to International Book Project. IBP will also be hosting a pop-up book fair (everything $6 or less!) and BINGO! Every round has prizes - and bring the whole family! There will be two special bingo rounds for kids only.

Got your bingo buddy yet? Get ready to grab your cider, shake up your dauber, and get your pay-what-you-will bingo sheets: It's almost Book Bingo time!

Join us for Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library, where the horse is front and center in live readings of select children’s stories. Each book is paired with a literacy, art, history, industry awareness, or STEM activity, and Keeneland Kids Club’s favorite mascot Buckles will be on hand to brush up on his reading and spend time with young racing fans and horse lovers.

This series is ideal for learners ages 3 through 7. Starting Gate Storytime programs are free but book your spot soon, because these tickets are sure to move fast out of the starting gate!

Join us at Wise Bird Cider for a fun evening of drinks, bingo, and, of course, books!

From 6-9pm, 10% of all cider and cocktail sales will be donated to International Book Project. IBP will also be hosting a pop-up book fair (everything $6 or less!) and BINGO! Every round has prizes - and bring the whole family! There will be two special bingo rounds for kids only.

Got your bingo buddy yet? Get ready to grab your cider, shake up your dauber, and get your pay-what-you-will bingo sheets: It's almost Book Bingo time!

📣FREE BOOKS!📚

Did we get your attention? Free Book Friday is BACK at International Book Project on August 28th.

🛍️You may select up to one bag full of books per shopper. Please bring your own bag, and we request that it be standard-sized (approximately 18x20 inches). If your toddler can fit in the bag, it's too big! We want to make sure that everyone has a fair chance to get books.

⏱️Free Book Friday will take place from 10am-6pm, and there will be no limit on the number of books you can take after 5pm!

📚We have a wide variety of children's books and classroom sets of books that will be available at this event. Let your teacher friends know this is a great time to stock their classroom libraries!

❓Why are we giving these books away, anyway? We've gotten this question a lot and wanted to clear things up! We are a nonprofit focused on promoting literacy worldwide by providing donations of books to organizations around the globe. However, our warehouse is small, and the types of books our partners need are always fluctuating. Sometimes we need lots of kids' books, sometimes we need more medical textbooks, and so on! Since we don't always have room to store every book we may possibly need, we use Free Book Friday to give back to our community while also rotating the stock in our warehouse! This allows us to be as responsive as possible to our partners' donation requests, and also lets us thank our incredibly generous community for their ongoing support of our mission.

No purchase is necessary, but monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Only the books on the tables and blue carts marked "FREE" will be part of the giveaway. The books on the shelves will be for sale and all proceeds directly support IBP's operations.

We hope to see you soon!

Join us every other month for Book Bingo, where you can walk away a winner with prizes from both International Book Project and Wise Bird Cider. Book sales will begin at 6 PM, and bingo will kick off at 7 PM with rounds for both grown-ups and kids! (Kids' sheets are free, adult sheets are pay-what-you-can). You could walk away with some great reads, gift cards, or swag from your favorite cidery--not sure if bingo is your game? You can support just by grabbing your fave cider anytime between 6-9 PM! We'll be giving back 10% of our cider sales to support IBP, so they can continue the good work they do for our community and beyond. Or you can shop IBP's pop-up book store and enjoy a quiet evening on the patio with your newest read! There are so many ways to be a part of this evening...and so many chances to have FUN!

Join us at Wise Bird Cider for a fun evening of drinks, bingo, and, of course, books!

From 6-9pm, 10% of all cider and cocktail sales will be donated to International Book Project. IBP will also be hosting a pop-up book fair (everything $6 or less!) and BINGO! Every round has prizes - and bring the whole family! There will be two special bingo rounds for kids only.

Got your bingo buddy yet? Get ready to grab your cider, shake up your dauber, and get your pay-what-you-will bingo sheets: It's almost Book Bingo time!

Keeneland Library will host Avalyn Hunter in discussion of "Holy Bull: An Unconventional Path to Racing Glory."

Holy Bull’s path to glory was anything but ordinary. Born outside the Bluegrass and destined for racing’s blue-collar ranks, this gray colt did not inspire Triple Crown dreams. Yet owner and trainer Warren “Jimmy” Croll saw his champion’s potential. Croll and jockey Mike Smith took Holy Bull all the way to the Kentucky Derby, but a lethargic performance ended in a twelfth-place finish. This could have ended their aspirations, but the team came back stronger. Just weeks after the Derby, Holy Bull returned to dominate the rest of the racing season with incredible speed and drive.

Holy Bull: An Unconventional Path to Racing Glory captures the spirit of 1994’s Horse of the Year, following Holy Bull’s career from humble beginnings to the Hall of Fame and highlighting the experiences of the people behind his success. The result is a gripping portrait of a remarkable horse. A compelling account of an underdog’s rise to greatness, Holy Bull contains the grit of the stables and the thrill of the racetrack.

Avalyn Hunter is a nationally recognized authority on Thoroughbred pedigrees and racing history whose work has appeared in the Blood-Horse, Thoroughbred Times, Owner-Breeder International, MarketWatch, New York Breeder, and Louisiana Horse. She is the author of many equine-related titles, including "The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies" and "Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold."

Find inspiration in the exhibit, Observing Light: Painting Outdoors with the Plein Air Artists of Central Kentucky, on exhibition in our Grand Hall Gallery August 3 – September 26.

Then craft a poem or short piece of prose to share with the group at Poetry Connected!

Participation is not required. This event is free and open to the public.

Join us at Wise Bird Cider for a fun evening of drinks, bingo, and, of course, books!

From 6-9pm, 10% of all cider and cocktail sales will be donated to International Book Project. IBP will also be hosting a pop-up book fair (everything $6 or less!) and BINGO! Every round has prizes - and bring the whole family! There will be two special bingo rounds for kids only.

Got your bingo buddy yet? Get ready to grab your cider, shake up your dauber, and get your pay-what-you-will bingo sheets: It's almost Book Bingo time!

Stop by International Book Project to take advantage of our new once-monthly weekend hours! Browse hundreds of gently used books at unbeatable prices. All of our books are $5 or less and every purchase directly supports our mission to promote literacy worldwide.

Buy a book. Change a life.

Join us at Wise Bird Cider for a fun evening of drinks, bingo, and, of course, books!

From 6-9pm, 10% of all cider and cocktail sales will be donated to International Book Project. IBP will also be hosting a pop-up book fair (everything $6 or less!) and BINGO! Every round has prizes - and bring the whole family! There will be two special bingo rounds for kids only.

Got your bingo buddy yet? Get ready to grab your cider, shake up your dauber, and get your pay-what-you-will bingo sheets: It's almost Book Bingo time!

Join us for Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library, where the horse is front and center in live readings of select children’s stories. Each book is paired with a literacy, art, history, industry awareness, or STEM activity, and Keeneland Kids Club’s favorite mascot Buckles will be on hand to brush up on his reading and spend time with young racing fans and horse lovers.

This series is ideal for learners ages 3 through 7. Starting Gate Storytime programs are free but book your spot soon, because these tickets are sure to move fast out of the starting gate!

On September 19th, we invite you to celebrate International Book Project's six-decade-long legacy while also helping redouble our efforts and continue our vital work of promoting literacy around the world. Join us at ArtsPlace on 161 N Mill St in Lexington, Kentucky, for an evening of fun, games, books, cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and more. Come prepared to chat with fellow book lovers about your latest read while you browse an expansive and creative selection of silent auction items, including unforgettable experiences, bookish gift baskets, and fine jewelry! Try your luck at the bourbon pull or complete your "passport" stamps at various book-themed activities for the chance to win a year's subscription to Book of the Month! All proceeds will directly benefit International Book Project's mission to promote literacy worldwide.

An Evening With Claudia Love Mair

Join us on Monday, September 21st, from 6-7 pm, for the launch of our own Claudia Love Mair’s book, Mourning Pages: a Soulful Guide to Writing Through Grief. Written after the death of her son, Mourning Pages is a compassionate guide to using expressive writing to process grief. The book will be available for purchase and Claudia Love will be signing copies immediately after the reading.

Sept 21, 6-7 PM

https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/an-evening-with-claudia-love-mair/

https://www.facebook.com/share/1ErFbex3t3/

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning
251 W Second St Lexington 40507
info@carnegiecenterlex.org
859-254-4175

Join us at Wise Bird Cider for a fun evening of drinks, bingo, and, of course, books!

From 6-9pm, 10% of all cider and cocktail sales will be donated to International Book Project. IBP will also be hosting a pop-up book fair (everything $6 or less!) and BINGO! Every round has prizes - and bring the whole family! There will be two special bingo rounds for kids only.

Got your bingo buddy yet? Get ready to grab your cider, shake up your dauber, and get your pay-what-you-will bingo sheets: It's almost Book Bingo time!

Burn The Mic Poetry Open Mic featuring Mya Sophia

Join us for the September installment of our Burn The Mic poetry open mic series with featured poet Mya Sophia

Hosted by Claudia Love Mair

6 PM signups
6:30-7:30 Open Mic

Wednesday September 23

https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/burn-the-mic-september/

https://www.facebook.com/share/1EBwRZ88x7/

Join us at Wise Bird Cider for a fun evening of drinks, bingo, and, of course, books!

From 6-9pm, 10% of all cider and cocktail sales will be donated to International Book Project. IBP will also be hosting a pop-up book fair (everything $6 or less!) and BINGO! Every round has prizes - and bring the whole family! There will be two special bingo rounds for kids only.

Got your bingo buddy yet? Get ready to grab your cider, shake up your dauber, and get your pay-what-you-will bingo sheets: It's almost Book Bingo time!

Join us every other month for Book Bingo, where you can walk away a winner with prizes from both International Book Project and Wise Bird Cider. Book sales will begin at 6 PM, and bingo will kick off at 7 PM with rounds for both grown-ups and kids! (Kids' sheets are free, adult sheets are pay-what-you-can). You could walk away with some great reads, gift cards, or swag from your favorite cidery--not sure if bingo is your game? You can support just by grabbing your fave cider anytime between 6-9 PM! We'll be giving back 10% of our cider sales to support IBP, so they can continue the good work they do for our community and beyond. Or you can shop IBP's pop-up book store and enjoy a quiet evening on the patio with your newest read! There are so many ways to be a part of this evening...and so many chances to have FUN!

Join us at Wise Bird Cider for a fun evening of drinks, bingo, and, of course, books!

From 6-9pm, 10% of all cider and cocktail sales will be donated to International Book Project. IBP will also be hosting a pop-up book fair (everything $6 or less!) and BINGO! Every round has prizes - and bring the whole family! There will be two special bingo rounds for kids only.

Got your bingo buddy yet? Get ready to grab your cider, shake up your dauber, and get your pay-what-you-will bingo sheets: It's almost Book Bingo time!

Stop by International Book Project to take advantage of our new once-monthly weekend hours! Browse hundreds of gently used books at unbeatable prices. All of our books are $5 or less and every purchase directly supports our mission to promote literacy worldwide.

Buy a book. Change a life.

Join us at Wise Bird Cider for a fun evening of drinks, bingo, and, of course, books!

From 6-9pm, 10% of all cider and cocktail sales will be donated to International Book Project. IBP will also be hosting a pop-up book fair (everything $6 or less!) and BINGO! Every round has prizes - and bring the whole family! There will be two special bingo rounds for kids only.

Got your bingo buddy yet? Get ready to grab your cider, shake up your dauber, and get your pay-what-you-will bingo sheets: It's almost Book Bingo time!

Join us at Wise Bird Cider for a fun evening of drinks, bingo, and, of course, books!

From 6-9pm, 10% of all cider and cocktail sales will be donated to International Book Project. IBP will also be hosting a pop-up book fair (everything $6 or less!) and BINGO! Every round has prizes - and bring the whole family! There will be two special bingo rounds for kids only.

Got your bingo buddy yet? Get ready to grab your cider, shake up your dauber, and get your pay-what-you-will bingo sheets: It's almost Book Bingo time!

Join us at Wise Bird Cider for a fun evening of drinks, bingo, and, of course, books!

From 6-9pm, 10% of all cider and cocktail sales will be donated to International Book Project. IBP will also be hosting a pop-up book fair (everything $6 or less!) and BINGO! Every round has prizes - and bring the whole family! There will be two special bingo rounds for kids only.

Got your bingo buddy yet? Get ready to grab your cider, shake up your dauber, and get your pay-what-you-will bingo sheets: It's almost Book Bingo time!

Join us every other month for Book Bingo, where you can walk away a winner with prizes from both International Book Project and Wise Bird Cider. Book sales will begin at 6 PM, and bingo will kick off at 7 PM with rounds for both grown-ups and kids! (Kids' sheets are free, adult sheets are pay-what-you-can). You could walk away with some great reads, gift cards, or swag from your favorite cidery--not sure if bingo is your game? You can support just by grabbing your fave cider anytime between 6-9 PM! We'll be giving back 10% of our cider sales to support IBP, so they can continue the good work they do for our community and beyond. Or you can shop IBP's pop-up book store and enjoy a quiet evening on the patio with your newest read! There are so many ways to be a part of this evening...and so many chances to have FUN!

Join us at Wise Bird Cider for a fun evening of drinks, bingo, and, of course, books!

From 6-9pm, 10% of all cider and cocktail sales will be donated to International Book Project. IBP will also be hosting a pop-up book fair (everything $6 or less!) and BINGO! Every round has prizes - and bring the whole family! There will be two special bingo rounds for kids only.

Got your bingo buddy yet? Get ready to grab your cider, shake up your dauber, and get your pay-what-you-will bingo sheets: It's almost Book Bingo time!