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Kentucky Legends Program Series

Join us for Kentucky Legends: a series of programs exploring Kentucky culture, history, and lore. Programs include author visits, Chautauqua performances, live music, activities and crafts, and more.

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The Murder of Marion Miley, Part 2 (2019)

Mariam interviews Wayne Johnson about the murder of golfing great Marion Miley in Lexington, KY in 1941. This is part two of a two part series.

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The Murder of Marion Miley, Part 1 (2019)

Mariam interviews Wayne Johnson about the murder of golfing great Marion Miley in Lexington, KY in 1941. They discuss Marion Miley’s life, and the events leading up to her death. This is part one of a two part series.

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Henry Faulkner Week Preview: Alice, Disappeared (2019)

JP Johnson tells the story of the time artist Henry Faulkner’s goat, Alice, disappeared for several weeks in 1965, and gives a preview of Lexington Public Library’s Henry Faulkner Week, February 25-March 3, 2019.

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Library Cooks Go Vegetarian, sort of (2019)

Jennifer and Erin discuss three new vegetarian cookbook titles and some of the issues that can come up with vegetarian cooking.

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Joyland Amusement Park (2019)

Mariam and Denise discuss the history of the Joyland Amusement Park (1923-1963).

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The History of Lexington Newspapers with Tom Eblen (2019)

Mariam interviews Tom Eblen about the history and personalities surrounding Lexington’s Newspapers.

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A Wounded Snake: An Interview with author Joseph Anthony (2019)

Mariam interviews Joseph Anthony, local author of historical fiction, about his latest work about the life and death of R.C.O Benjamin in Lexington, KY.

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Harry Dean Stanton Festival (2019)

Mariam interviews Lucy Jones, founder of the Harry Dean Stanton Festival in time for this year’s festival.

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Bad Sex in Kentucky, An Interview with Kevin Lane Dearinger (2019)

Mariam interviews Kentucky native Kevin Lane Dearinger about his forthcoming memoir, Bad Sex in Kentucky, his Broadway career, and his second career in education.

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Eastern State Hospital (2019)

Mariam interviews Susan Griffith and Vikki Franklin from Eastern State Hospital about the 195 year history of the hospital, and shares stories from contemporary newspaper articles.

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Smiley Pete: Lexington's Town Dog (2019)

Denise Shanks tells the story of Smiley Pete, Lexington’s “town dog” in the 1940’s and 1950’s.

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Black Soil: An Interview with Trevor Claiborn (2019)

Mariam interviews Trevor Claiborn, co-founder of Black Soil: Our Better Nature, about the organization and the history of African American farmers in Kentucky. Trevor also performs as “Farmer Brown tha MC” to attract young people to farming.

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The Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky (2019)

Mariam interviews Foster Ockerman, Jr., author of Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky, and President and Chief Historian of the Lexington History Museum about his book and horse racing in Kentucky.

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Henry Faulkner Week: An Interview with Robert Morgan (2019)

Mariam interviews artist and activist Robert Morgan about his life with the internationally known queer Kentucky artist, Henry Faulkner.

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Swope v. Goodloe, or Possibly the First Time “Going Postal” Might Apply (2019)

Mariam interviews Rand Dotson, the Editor in Chief of LSU Press, about his research into the political rivalry between Armistead Swope and William Cassius Goodloe, which culminated in a deadly fight in the Lexington Post Office.

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Cassius Marcellus Clay: Abolitionist, Newspaper Man, Knife Fighter (2019)

Mariam interviews Wayne Johnson about the colorful life of abolitionist and Ambassador to Russia, Cassius Marcellus Clay (1810-1903).

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A Little Kidnapping (2019)

Mariam interviews Wayne Johnson about Lucille Caudill Little's kidnapping in 1979.

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Kentucky Duels (2019)

Mariam and Wayne discuss the Code Duello and several nineteenth century Kentucky duels, including duels fought by Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and a pair of doctors from Transylvania University’s School of Medicine.

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Henry Faulkner Week: Sweet Evening Breeze (2019)

Mariam interviews artist and activist Robert Morgan about his recollections of Sweet Evening Breeze.

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Cult Classics Book Club: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Wednesday, March 25th - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Central Library

Are you strange and unusual? Do you like strange and unusual reads? Join us at West Sixth Brewing for our monthly Cult Classics Book Club!

In honor of Women's History Month, we'll be discussing Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

Copies available at the February meeting, or the Central Library front desk.

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Cult Classics Book Club: Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay

Wednesday, February 25th - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Central Library

Are you strange and unusual? Do you like strange and unusual reads? Join us at West Sixth Brewing for our monthly Cult Classics Book Club!

This month, we're discussing "Picnic at Hanging Rock" by Joan Lindsay.

Copies available at the January meeting, or the Central Library front desk.

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Horror Murder Movie Club: Sinners (R)

Saturday, February 14th - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Central Library - Farish Theater

What does it take to escape your destiny? Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their Mississippi hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

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Kindergarten Life Skills: Monsters Have Big Feelings

Wednesday, March 4th - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Northside Branch - Story Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on naming and managing emotions.

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Kindergarten Life Skills: Monsters Have Big Feelings

Thursday, March 5th - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on naming and managing emotions.

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