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Northside Branch

Northside Branch Address
1737 Russell Cave Road
Lexington, KY 40505
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Phone Numbers
General (859) 231-5590
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Hours
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm
Monday 9:30 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 9 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
A New Northside

North Lexington is getting a new library!

There’s a new beginning in library service for North Lexington. That’s right. More computers, more meeting rooms and, of course, more books!

The new library will open in the summer of 2008! For more information, click here!

Transportation
Served by LexTran Blue Route (No. 3 – Russell Cave-Nicholasville Road)

Special Features
  • First automated library in Kentucky
  • Built on land donated by Julia B. McCullough
  • Largest number of public computers among system’s branches
About the Building (Statistics are for new Northside Branch, opening soon!)
  • Square Footage: 27,600
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Year of Major Renovation: N/A
  • Size of Lot: 4.94 Acres
  • Architect: Omni/Vitetta
  • Parking Spaces: 119
  • Interior Designer: Omni/Vitetta
  • Size of Community Room(s): 1,532 sq ft
  • Floors: 1

Upcoming programs at Northside Branch

PLEASE NOTE: Reservations for programs will be accepted only up to two weeks in advance.

Paws to Read
September 13, 2008; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dogs are great listeners. Have fun and improve your reading skills by reading to a real-live licensed therapy dog.
8-14 years, reservations required - (859) 231-5590

Storytimes/Regular Programs

There are no storytimes currently scheduled. The next session begins September 01, 2008.

Computer Classes

Microsoft Word: Level 1
September 24, 2008; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn the basics of word processing including creating, formatting, and printing a simple document. Required prerequisite: Windows Basics class or familiarity with the Windows desktop.

Microsoft Word: Level 2
September 25, 2008; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn more advanced word processing skills including tables, bulleted and numbered lists, cut/copy/paste functions, headers and footers. Required prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 1 class or experience using Word.

Microsoft Word: Level 3
September 26, 2008; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn how to use the drawing toolbar to add graphic elements to your Word document. Required prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 2 class or experience using Word.

Microsoft Excel: Level 1
September 23, 2008; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This class introduces the basic functions and uses of a spreadsheet program. Create a simple electronic checkbook. Required prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 2 class or ability to create and manipulate tables within Word with ease.

Microsoft Excel: Level 2
September 25, 2008; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Learn more advanced functions and features for manipulating spreadsheets. Required prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Level 1 class or ability to create and use spreadsheets with ease. Required prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Level 1 class or ability to create and use spreadsheets with ease.