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Central Library

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Served by all LexTran routes via Transit Center on Vine Street.

Parking
Two hours of free parking in the Lexington Public Library Parking Garage with ticket validated inside Central Library.

Meeting Room Information

Copy, Scan, & Fax Services

Printing Services

Cubside Holds Pick Up

  • Monday-Thursday: 10am-8:30pm
  • Friday: 10am-5:30pm
  • Saturday:  10am-4:30pm
  • Sunday:  1:30pm-4:30pm

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Address: 

140 E. Main St.
40507 Lexington , KY
Kentucky US
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Hours: 

Mon. - Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Central Library Events
Central Library Calendar

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events at Central Library

Summer Reading Program

Downtown Playground Dig Deep & Read Y'all Kick-off @ Central

Saturday, June 8th - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Make Your Own Facial Masks for Teens @ Central

Thursday, June 27th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Registration begins on May 28th

Moss Painting

Saturday, June 1st - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Lost Landmarks of the Bluegrass

Monday, June 3rd - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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K-5: Worm Races @ Central

Friday, June 7th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Preschool Loose Parts Playdate @ Central

Tuesday, June 11th - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Family Magic Show with Scott Green @ Central

Wednesday, June 12th - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Discover You for Tweens & Teens @ Central

Thursday, June 13th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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K-5 Kentucky Archaeology Dig @ Central

Friday, June 14th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Henna Workshop for Teens @ Central

Sunday, June 16th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

K-5 Clay Creations @ Central

Tuesday, June 18th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Meet Farmer Brown, the Hip Hop MC Farmer @ Central

Friday, June 21st - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Preschool Mudworks @ Central

Monday, June 24th - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Explore Outer Space with the Kentucky Science Center @ Central

Tuesday, June 25th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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K-5 Breakerspace: Tech Take Apart @ Central

Friday, June 28th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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K-5 Marble Run Mania @ Central

Friday, July 5th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Downtown Playground & Snow Cone Social

Saturday, July 6th - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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K-5 All About Local Honey @ Central

Tuesday, July 9th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Registration begins on June 9th

Toddler & Preschool Dinosaur Dig @ Central

Wednesday, July 10th - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Explore Paint Pouring for Tweens & Teens @ Central

Thursday, July 11th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Registration begins on June 11th

K-5 Potato Printmaking @ Central

Friday, July 12th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Dungeons & Dragons Meetup!

Saturday, July 13th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Teen Art Workshop with Ciara Leroy @ Central

Tuesday, July 16th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Registration begins on June 16th

Computer Class

Hello, HAL 9000: Coding with Python3

Wednesday, May 22nd - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Spruce up your Instagram

Thursday, May 30th - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Technology & Computers

Tech Hour: Wikipedia Racing!

Saturday, June 1st - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Tech Hour: Workplace Skills!

Wednesday, June 5th - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tech Hour: Coding with Python!

Friday, June 7th - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tech Hour: Home Network How To!

Wednesday, June 26th - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Tech Hour: Minecraft Open Play!

Friday, July 12th - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Registration begins on June 12th

Tech Hour: Build a Website!

Wednesday, July 17th - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Registration begins on June 17th

Tech Hour: Explore the Solar System with Merge Cubes!

Thursday, July 18th - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Teen Tech: Create Your Own VR Experience @ Central

Monday, July 15th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Registration begins on June 15th

Teen Tech: 360 Degree Video Storytelling

Wednesday, July 17th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Registration begins on June 17th

LPL_CTF

Saturday, June 15th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Health & Wellness

Mental Health Crisis Kits

Sunday, May 26th - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Mud Masks From the Kitchen

Monday, June 24th - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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Movies

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Movies: Joy Luck Club

Thursday, May 23rd - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Film Screening: The Skeleton Twins

Sunday, May 26th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Cult Movie Series: Labyrinth

Tuesday, May 28th - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Movies: The Wedding Banquet

Thursday, May 30th - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Marvel Movie Marathon!

Saturday, June 1st - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Marvel Movie Marathon!

Sunday, June 2nd - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Family Movie: Holes

Tuesday, June 4th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Pride Month Movie: Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Tuesday, June 4th - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Pride Month Movie: Torch Song Trilogy

Wednesday, June 5th - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Family Movie: Ralph Breaks the Internet

Thursday, June 6th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Marvel Movie Marathon!

Saturday, June 8th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Marvel Movie Marathon!

Sunday, June 9th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Family Movie: Ratatouille

Tuesday, June 11th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Pride Month Movie: But I'm a Cheerleader

Tuesday, June 11th - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Pride Month Movie: Pariah

Wednesday, June 12th - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Family Movie: Monster House

Thursday, June 13th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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New Light Cinema Presents: Jenkin's Choice Film Screening and Filmmaking Seminar

Sunday, June 16th - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
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Family Movie: Hotel Transylvania 3

Tuesday, June 18th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Pride Month Movie: The Birdcage

Tuesday, June 18th - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Pride Month Movie: My Beautiful Laundrette

Wednesday, June 19th - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Family Movie: Smallfoot

Tuesday, June 25th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Pride Month Movie: Rent

Tuesday, June 25th - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Pride Month Movie: Victor Victoria

Wednesday, June 26th - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Family Movie: The Good Dinosaur

Thursday, June 27th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Family Movie: Up

Tuesday, July 2nd - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Marvel Movie Marathon!

Saturday, July 6th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Family Movie: Kubo and the Two Strings

Tuesday, July 9th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Family Movie: Incredibles 2

Thursday, July 11th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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"Harlan County USA" Showing & Discussion

Sunday, July 14th - 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
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Family Movie: Rango

Tuesday, July 16th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Family Movie: Bolt

Thursday, July 18th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Moon Landing 50th Anniversary

Saturday, July 20th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Marvel Movie Marathon!

Sunday, July 21st - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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GED & Adult Education

Filmslang Presents

Thursday, June 20th - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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Filmslang Presents

Thursday, July 18th - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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World Refugee Day Summit

Thursday, June 20th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Arts, Crafting & Hobbies

Library Fan Fest | We Dig: the 80's and 90's

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Downtown Playground

Saturday, June 15th - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Homebrewing for Beginners

Monday, June 17th - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Trivia Time: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Tuesday, June 18th - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Downtown Playground

Saturday, June 22nd - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Downtown Playground

Saturday, June 29th - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Downtown Playground

Saturday, July 13th - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Downtown Playground

Saturday, July 20th - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Altered Matchbox Art Dolls

Saturday, May 25th - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Adult Coloring & Coffee

Monday, June 3rd - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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Hand Lettering 101

Saturday, June 22nd - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Make Your Own Aromatherapy Room Spray

Thursday, June 27th - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Registration begins on May 27th

Make Your Own Book Planter

Saturday, July 6th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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DIY Seed Bombs

Sunday, July 7th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Teen Tech: Glow Up: Paper Circuit Art @ Central

Tuesday, July 16th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Registration begins on June 16th

Storytime

Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 22nd - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

Thursday, May 23rd - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Family Storytime

Saturday, May 25th - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, June 3rd - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, June 5th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

Thursday, June 6th - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, June 10th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, June 12th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

Thursday, June 13th - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, June 17th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, June 19th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

Thursday, June 20th - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, June 24th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, June 26th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

Thursday, June 27th - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, July 1st - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 3rd - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, July 8th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 10th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

Thursday, July 11th - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, July 15th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 17th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

Thursday, July 18th - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Local History

Bourbon Archaeology Talks: Bourbon Archaeology 101

Wednesday, June 12th - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Author Richard Taylor Discusses Elkhorn

Thursday, June 20th - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Sins As Thick As Mice: The Vices of Henry Clay

Thursday, July 11th - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Plays, Music & Other Performances

Sam Gleaves, Deborah Payne and Ali Hintz

Saturday, June 22nd - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Vagabond Stage Productions Presents: Driving Miss Daisy

Wednesday, May 29th - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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SongFarmers

Thursday, June 6th - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Jazz: Live at the Library

Thursday, June 13th - 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
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Jazz: Live at the Library

Thursday, July 11th - 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
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Games & Gaming

Outer Space Scavenger Hunt!

Saturday, July 20th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Community Forum

Lexington Police Department Community Case Review

Monday, June 17th - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Friends Of The Library

Friends Book Cellar 20% Off Sale

Sunday, June 2nd - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Friends Book Cellar 20% Off Sale

Sunday, July 7th - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Science & STEM

Maker Saturday: DIY Secret Safe

Saturday, May 25th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Tweens & Teens

Shrinkydinks for Tween and Teens

Sunday, May 26th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Cultures & Traditions

Totally Rad Puff Paint

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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We Dig the 80's and 90's: Pogs!

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Retro Double Feature

Friday, July 19th - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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90's Board Games

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Central Library circa 1989

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Food, Cooking & Gardening

Air Plants & Succulents 101

Thursday, July 11th - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Registration begins on June 11th

Books, Writing & Authors

Cookbook Club: Potluck at the Library

Thursday, May 23rd - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

ESL & Languages

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 22nd - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 29th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 5th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 12th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 19th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 26th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 3rd - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 10th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 17th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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Genealogy & Family History

Branching Out: Genealogy Chat

Saturday, May 25th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Find A Grave Meetup

Saturday, July 20th - 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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Registration begins on June 20th

Exhibits & Displays

Gallery Hop

Friday, July 19th - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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