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The Comics & Graphic Novel Bulletin of the Lexington Public Library

741.5 is written and designed by Lexington Public Library staff member Bill Widener. The inaugural issue came out in January 2017. Sub-titled The Comics & Graphic Novel Bulletin of the Lexington Public Library, its intent is to promote new arrivals to the Library's comics collections. 741.5 takes its name from the numeral designation within the Dewey Decimal System that covers comics and cartooning.

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Bluegrass Paradise: the History of Royal Spring with Gary O’Dell (2023)

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The Murder of Marion Miley, Revisited: An Interview with Author Beverly Bell (2020)

Mariam and Beverly discuss Beverly’s recent book, The Murder of Marion Miley.

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Checked Out (2020)

Alexa and Jennifer chat about books, libraries, and the new Checked Out.

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Checked Out: November's Picks (2020)

Join Alexa and Jennifer as they discuss what they've been reading, listening to, and watching in the month of November!

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Kentucky Baseball Bonus Episode (2020)

Enjoy this discussion of Lexington born Major League Baseball players that was cut from the KY Baseball episode.

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The Willipus Wallipus (2020)

Mariam tells a brief history of Lexington's first steam powered street roller, named the Willipus Wallipus.

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Cut to the Chase: An Interview with Alan Cutler (2020)

Wayne, Library resident sports expert, interviews sports broadcaster Alan Cutler about his career and new book, Cut to the Chase.

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Best of Tales from the Kentucky Room (2020)

Mariam and Erin discuss and play clips of a few of their favorite moments from Tales from the Kentucky Room. This episode was recorded online from their homes.

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The Extraordinary Life of Dr. Mary E. Britton (2020)

Brenna Pye guest hosts to celebrate the life of Dr. Mary E. Britton (1855-1925), a passionate advocate for equality, her charitable works, and her professional accomplishments in teaching and medicine.

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Kentucky Baseball (2020)

Mariam and Wayne discuss the rich history of baseball in Kentucky.

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Pamela Brown: A Free Life (2020)

Wayne tells the story of Pamela Brown and the ill-fated hot air balloon voyage across the Atlantic in 1970, in time for the 50th anniversary of the crash.

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The League of Women Voters (2020)

Mariam interviews Cindy Heine and Dee Pregliasco from the Kentucky Chapter of The League of Women Voters about the organization’s 100 year history and its current initiatives.

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Ruth Gaylord, Lexington Public Library's First African American Librarian (2020)

Mariam interviews Ruth Gaylord about her life and work as Lexington Public Library’s first African American librarian.

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Breaking the Bronze Ceiling (2020)

Mariam interviews Dr. Randolph Hollingsworth, Barbara Grygutis and Rob Bolson about their involvement in Lexington’s “Breaking the Bronze Ceiling” monument initiative.

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Women's Suffrage in Kentucky (2020)

Mariam interviews Shea Simanek Magnuson about the history of women’s suffrage in Kentucky.

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Dolly Johnson Dandridge: Lexington's White House Chef (2020)

J.P. Johnson guest hosts to celebrate the life of Dolly Johnson Dandridge (1852-1918), a Kentucky native who was the White House Chef for President Benjamin Harrison, and later a much sought-after chef after her return to Lexington, Kentucky in 1894.

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The Murder of Geneva Hardman: An Interview with Peter Brackney (2020)

Mariam interviews local author and attorney Peter Brackney about his latest book, The Murder of Geneva Hardman and Lexington’s Mob Riot of 1920.

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The Tragic Life of Margaret Garner (2020)

Mariam discusses the life of Margaret Garner, the real life Kentucky Woman who inspired Toni Morrison’s novel, Beloved. This episode may be difficult for some listeners to hear, listener’s discretion is advised.

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Checked Out (2020): December's Picks

Alexa and Jennifer discuss what they've read and are looking forward to reading this month.

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Preschool Spring Fling

Thursday, April 9th - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Celebrate spring with music and movement. For toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. No registration required.

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Take & Make Kids Craft: Spring Break Fun!

Monday, April 6th - 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Central Library

Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.

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Spring Break Movies

Tuesday, April 7th - 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Central Library

Tuesday, April 7th: Zootopia 2. 12:30 pm.

Wednesday, April 8th: K-Pop Demon Hunters sing along. 12:30 pm & 3:00 pm

Thursday, April 9th: Spongebob: Search for Squarepants. 12:30 pm.

Everyone welcome and free admission! Central Library Farish Theater.

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STEAM Lab Drop In: Spring Robot Challenge

Tuesday, April 28th - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime between 3:30-5:30 pm and stay as little or as long as you would like!

Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact our Experiential Learning Associate for accommodations. (859) 231-5500 ext. 1147

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Craft to Go: Celebrating Spring

Monday, April 6th - 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Eastside Branch

Craft To Go kids' craft kits will be available for pick-up at Eastside Library starting March 9, while supplies last. Limit one kit per customer. For ages 5-12.

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