Learn Basic American Sign Language

Important Update Regarding Meeting Usage During Library Renovation

During 2026, we will be undergoing a renovation to better serve the people of Dearborn County. 

Due to the renovation, access to the Youth Services Department will be closed to the public during January and February. You will still be able to use the Ewbank Meeting Room throughout this closure, but our procedures for using the room have been modified:

  • Please enter the library via the High St. entrance. This entrance provides direct access to the Ewbank Meeting Room only. To access other areas of the library, you must use the Mary St. or Parking Lot entrances.
  • Once inside, please call our Adult Services Department at 812-537-2775 Ext. 1125. Let us know that you have arrived and provide your group's name. A staff member will come to unlock the room for your group.
  • If you need any assistance at any time during your meeting, please call 812-537-2775 Ext. 1125 and a staff member will come to help.
  • When your meeting has finished, please call 812-537-2775 Ext. 1125 again to let us know. Please leave your clipboard in the room. A staff member will come to lock the room and collect the clipboard. There is no need to wait for us.

We are excited to share our upgraded spaces with you once renovations are complete. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve your library.

Age Group:

Teens, New Adult, Adults
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Program Description

This session is waitlist only. If someone from the original 5-week registration cannot make this week, a spot will be opened for you to attend this session. If a spot opens up, you will be informed as soon as possible.

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Original information:

Presenter Melissa Kelly will present the 5-week class, Learn the Basics of American Sign Language. The focus is on the basic communication. 

Week 1: Introduction, number 1-10

Week 2: Description of people, colors, 11-19

Week 3: Family

Week 4: 20-29, emotions, tic tac toe 

Week 5: School theme

When you register, it will be for all five sessions. All five sessions start at 6:30 on Thursday at the Lawrenceburg Main Library. The dates are: April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15 and May 22. Space is limited.

If you cannot make a session, it is OK. But please email Denise at dfreitagburdette@lpld.lib.in.us to let her know ASAP in case there is room to add someone from a possible waitlist for that session. (Your spot will still be saved for the other sessions.)

Kelly, who is deaf, has been teaching ASL classes for about 7 years.  She is involved in the community to help other people who want to learn sign language and/or Deaf culture.

She also is involved in the following organizations: Kentucky Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Hands and Voices, Deaf Streetlight, Hearing Speech Deaf Center, and KOI Silent Dinner.