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A book club to discuss literary works by black authors

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.

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. 

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Fri, 11/25/2022 - 11:09am

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!

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The Lexington Public Library is pleased to offer teachers, childcare providers, and homeschooling families the "Bucket of Books" service.  We can supplement your curriculum with specially-selected books on a particular topic or provide your classroom with specially-selected books for your students' pleasure reading.

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If books are your thing, this is your place.  Browse the newest titles in our collection, take a deep dive into comics and graphic novels with the 741.5 bulletin, request a personalized "bag of books," and more.

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You can request a "Bag of Books" to access our materials when you're unable to browse in person.  Complete this form, and we'll pull up to 10 items that match your specified interests.  You can help us locate more items by keeping your requests general.

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Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

The Next Chapter Book Club offers a unique, community-based Book Club Program for Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The club will meet on the first Thursday of each month (with October being an exception), where we will participate in discussion, enjoy activities, and select future readings.

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Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

This month's theme is Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month. Pick any book you want that fits the theme and come discuss it with friends! Each month, we will discuss books in a different genre and everyone will talk about the book they chose to read. Spoilers may occur, so please be advised.

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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

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.

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Central Library

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

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Central Library

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

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Central Library

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

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Central Library

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

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Central Library

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

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Central Library

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

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Central Library

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

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Central Library

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

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Central Library

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

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Central Library

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

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Central Library

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