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741.5 is written and designed by Lexington Public Library staff member Bill Widener. The inaugural issue came out in January 2017. Sub-titled The Comics & Graphic Novel Bulletin of the Lexington Public Library, its intent is to promote new arrivals to the Library's comics collections. 741.5 takes its name from the numeral designation within the Dewey Decimal System that covers comics and cartooning.

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Come one and all to the most enchanting tea party in the land! We'll be celebrating like the princesses do with themed teas, snacks, games, and crafts. Don't forget to register before the clock strikes midnight! 

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Marksbury Family Branch
End Shark week with a splash and join us for a shark party! We'll have shark slime, games and have a FIN-tastic time!
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the Beaumont Branch to learn about pawpaw trees, fruit, and do a tasting of some pawpaw treats.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Dance away those back to school nerves! For ages 5-10. No registration required.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

We encourage you to bring in clean, old t-shirts to tie dye. 

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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us as we sing, dance, and enjoy all things Disney! Recommended for K through 5th grade. No registration required.

Library meeting rooms are available for individuals, non-profit, for profit, study groups, and community organizations seeking to hold meetings, trainings, and workshops.  Meeting rooms are free of charge.  Sterno and other tools/equipment that have an open flame are prohibited.

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Another Shark Week has arrived, so come join us as we learn a little history of these necklaces and finish the event by decorating your own 3D printed shark tooth.

Supplies are limited, so don't get chomped by being late!

New facility will remain at previous location with a larger footprint and expanded offerings

Lexington, Kentucky (August 18, 2022) – The Lexington Public Library broke ground on a new, significantly larger facility in the former Village Branch location on Versailles Road to better provide for the needs of the neighborhoods it serves. The new branch will reflect the community’s vision for a state-of-the-art community hub, one that offers robust resources and a myriad of program and service offerings. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday at a media event featuring Library and City officials.

Digital Archives - Collection - Group
group of children in Grade 5B at Constitution School
The Community Collections consist of objects shared from local community residents and organizations. Individuals have lent items of local significance to the library to give the larger community awareness and access. The original objects are not owned by the Lexington Public Library. 
 
Submissions for the Community Collections are open. If you are an individual or organization interested in possibly lending items to be digitized by the library, please contact elibrarian@lexpublib.org. We consider item age, location, content, relevance, privacy considerations, and item condition when determining items to add. Content donors must be the legal copyright holders if the item is not in the public domain.
 
Kentucky History Awards Icon noting this collection received the award in 2019.

 

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Eastside Branch

Do you love making book recommendations? This opportunity is for you! Apply today for "Kid Librarian Junior" (age 4 - 7) and create your own book display. Please click the link to apply.

www.lexpublib.org/kid-librarian-junior

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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Central Library - Farish Theater
Meet and take your picture with some special heeler sisters from down under as they visit the Central Library! For families. No registration required.
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Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

From setting the table for different occasions to using utensils the right way, this hands-on workshop will help you dine with confidence. Let’s learn to eat like a pro! Registration recommended. 

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Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Are you interested in enhancing your Spanish speaking abilities? If so, we would like to invite you to our weekly group meeting. Our friendly group is open to everyone who wants to practice speaking Spanish in a supportive and welcoming environment. You will have the opportunity to meet new people who share your interest in the language and culture.

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Eastside Branch - Makerspace

During Teacher Time, you will be able to use Makerspace equipment to create resources for your classroom. Including 24" laminator, 24" large format printer, 1.25" and 2.25" button makers, laser engraver, and Cricut.

Teacher Time is generously sponsored by LG&E and KU.

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Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Come along, caped crusaders! Take part in crafts and activities that will prepare you to fight evil wherever it lurks! Program open to ages 6-12.
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Central Library - Farish Theater
Meet and take your picture with some special heeler sisters from down under as they visit the Central Library! For families. No registration required.
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Northside Branch - Classroom

Join the Fayette County Extension & Master Gardeners for FREE gardening plant giveaways in May, June and July at Northside!  Prepare your spring and summer garden with free plants in May, then learn to attract pollinators with more FREE plants and seeds in June, and in July join us for more FREE fall garden and herb seeds.