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Friends of the Lexington Public Library provides financial, advocacy and volunteer support to the Library. Shop at the Friends Book Cellar in the Central Library for a great selection of used books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and vinyl records, all at discounted prices.
Community Reads is our Lexington-wide book group. Connect with your friends and neighbors by reading the selected book, joining in a book discussion or related program, and attending a book talk with this year's featured author.
Friends Book Cellar Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Closed on Sunday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 19. The Friends Book Cellar is located in the lower level of the Central Library, 140 E. Main St.
Oct. 10 - 11: Members only. Not a member? Memberships are available for purchase at the door and online!
Friends Book Cellar Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Closed on Sunday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 19. The Friends Book Cellar is located in the lower level of the Central Library, 140 E. Main St.
Oct. 10 - 11: Members only. Not a member? Memberships are available for purchase at the door and online!
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Closed on Sunday, October 12 & 19.
October 10-11: Members only. Memberships available for purchase at the door and online.
October 13-25: Open to everyone
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Closed on Sunday, October 12 & 19.
October 10-11: Members only. Memberships available for purchase at the door and online.
October 13-25: Open to everyone
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Friends of the Lexington Public Library, Inc.
Everyone deserves a place to discover something new. The Lexington Public Library stands for free and open access to information. We’re a safe, welcoming space for neighbors to come together — opening the door so all Lexingtonians can find what they’re looking for.
Lexington, Kentucky (January 16, 2024) – Lexington Public Library is proud to announce their new Black Voices Book Club which is dedicated to discussing literary works by black authors. The Club meets on the third Saturday of each month.
Meet with a librarian for one-on-one consultation. Please submit the Book a Librarian Appointment Request Form or call 859-231-5500 during business hours to schedule an appointment. Appointments are scheduled Monday-Friday during Library business hours and typically last 30 to 45 minutes.
Thank you for thinking of the Friends Book Cellar for donating your: books, CDs, DVDs, and current year magazines.
Por favor,comuníquese con earakaki@lexpublib.org ó pase por la sucursal de Northside para obtener una copia del libro
We have picked four beloved storybook characters for kids and families to choose from. We will have ballots and a ballot box so everyone can cast their vote and see what voting is like. The winner of the election will be announced on Tuesday, November 18.
Join librarians Alexa and Jenny as we talk books. What we're currently loving, what we're hating, and what we can't wait to read next!
Scans of the Black Marriage records from the Courthouse in Greenville, Kentucky.
The Lexington Public Library's virtual book club for our 2016 One Book One Lexington pick, How It Went Down by Kekla Magoon.
Wonderful podcasts and walking tours have been created by our staff. Please enjoy!
Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
Join us for the newest adult book club here at Eastside, where we dive into the growing collection of Young Adult Novels. These books cover topics from mysteries to romance and everything in-between, leading to an open discussion about each novel.
Open to any adult 18 and older.
This month we will be discussing Karen M. McManus' novel, "Such Charming Liars".
Join us this month to bedazzle your own book cover!
BTOB (bring your own book)
Limited supplies and extra book covers
No registration required
Join author Elizabeth A. DeWolfe as she discusses and reads from her newly published book Alias Agnes: The Notorious Tale of a Gilded Age Spy.
Summary
She took on titans, battled generals, and changed the world as we know it...New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray returns with a captivating and dramatic novel about an American heroine Frances Perkins.
