Outreach Services

The Branch Without Walls

Outreach Services provides library services to persons throughout Fayette County who need extra help using library services and facilities. Our target audiences include:

• Homebound adults and those in nursing or retirement centers
• Children and young people in day care centers, Head Start programs, and special at-risk programs
• Adult literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) learners.

Please click on the links below to learn more about Outreach Programs at the Lexington Public Library.

• Book Buddies
• Bookvan
• Internet Links
• Large Print/Audio Book Discussion Programs and BiFolkal Remembering Programs

Community Education Program

The Community Education Program of the Lexington Public Library’s Outreach Services takes library materials and programming out into the community through the Community Education Coordinator and community volunteers. Programs are oriented toward seniors and kids, concentrating in four areas:

• BookBags - Book discussion programs featuring Large Print and Audio books
• Book Talks - Themed presentations about current books of interest
• BiFolkal Programs - Multisensory reminiscence programs
• BookBites - Book-related programs for kids and teens
• Music Discussion Groups - A lively discussion program for adults featuring great works of music and information about the composers

The Community Education Program serves those in the community who are not able readily to access library materials and services on-site. Programs take place in community centers and senior residential facilities including nursing homes, assisted living facilities and retirement communities.

To find out more about Community Education programs or to volunteer, call Sherry Baker at (859) 231-5594 or email sbaker@lexpublib.org.

Multicultural Liaison

The Multicultural Liaison connects non-native English speakers with the services of the public library by providing direct programming and developing projects and partnerships with community groups to further the mission of the Library’s Outreach Services.

Community Survey - Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Help United Way identify the needs in our community by taking this community survey on older adults and people with disabilities.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Jon Parker at 859-233-4461, ext. 205.