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Visit the Central Library Gallery to celebrate 250 years of Lexington's history with items and artifacts from across the centuries. Visit the Collected Memory exhibit, on display until July 13th.

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Catalog

eLibrary

Research & Learning

Genealogy & Local History
Podcast

Tales from the Kentucky Room

Listen to stories of Lexington’s history told through the Kentucky Room archives.

Listen now
Visit
Visit

Locations & Hours

Events

Northside Digital Studio

Central Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Makerspaces

Meeting Rooms

Galleries & Exhibits
Spotlight

Central Library Gallery

Visit the Central Library Gallery to celebrate 250 years of Lexington's history with items and artifacts from across the centuries. Visit the Collected Memory exhibit, on display until July 13th.

Learn more
About
About

Vision, Mission, and Values

Library News

Our Team

Support Us

Policies

Requests for Proposals
Did You Know

Fine free. For good.

We believe in free and equal access to information. That's why everyone can access education and entertainment resources and technology without worrying about overdue fines.

Learn more
Services
Services

Reading Services

Students and Educators

Career & Job Resources

Entrepreneurship & Nonprofits

English Language Learning

Interlibrary Loans
Explore

A book club for everyone

Choose from a variety of book clubs for different ages and interests or join us for a readers and writers event.

Find your group
Ask
Ask

Ask Us

Book a Librarian

Suggest a Purchase
Try Something New

Book-a-Librarian

Schedule a one-on-one consultation to learn library skills, get help with research and job searches, have a test proctored by one of our librarians, and more.

Book now

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Families play outside Northside Branch at the Summer at the Library kickoff party

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Kick off your summer with Lexington Public Library

Start your summer off right with live animals, free books for kids, surprise guest appearances from some of your favorite book characters, and more.

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Summer at the Library t shirt, designed by Cricket Press, now available for purchase

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Dress for the summer you deserve. New shirts available now!

Young girl stands next to large costumed character at the summer kick off parties. Start planning your Summer at the Library.

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2025 Community Reads selection Happiness Falls by award-winning author Angie Kim

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Community Reads 2025: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

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