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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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1921 36th Annual Commencement of the Fayette County Schools, Saturday, June 4, 1921

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The commencement pamphlet contains event program, the high schools seniors and the grammar school graduates for Fayette County in 1921.

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The Lexington Public Library believes this item is in the public domain and has no known US Copyright restrictions; however, it may be subject to rights of privacy, publicity, or other restrictions.

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English

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Gallery Hop: Stories Told: Mixed Media by Raymond Papka

Friday, January 16th - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Central Library - Gallery

The Central Library Gallery opens its new exhibit, "Stories Told: Mixed Media by Raymond Papka," featuring shadow box assemblages using found and repurposed objects by this modern surrealist. Plus music by Jonathan and Jessica Carlisle.

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Hooked on Books: Graphic Novels, Comics, and Manga!

Saturday, January 24th - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

This month's theme is Graphic Novels, Comics, and Manga! 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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